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Who Is In Talks To Direct Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th Film? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

King Nagarjuna Akkineni has entertained audiences for over two decades and is still considered the most versatile and fit actor in the Telugu film industry. He is all set to feature in his 100th film and join Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna as the actors who have already completed this milestone.

Nagarjuna last featured as the main lead in the 2024 Naa Saami Ranga film, which is a period action drama directed by choreographer Vijay Binni, in his directorial debut. It is an official adaptation of the 2019 Malayalam-language film Porinju Mariam Jose, starring Allari Naresh and Raj Tarun alongside Nagarjuna.

Last year, during Naa Saami Ranga’s success party, Nagarjuna revealed that his next movie will be released during Sankranti 2025. Interestingly the film was supposed to clash with Chiranjeevi‘s Vishwambhara, slated for the same release slot in 2025. However,...

Here’s What Kamal Haasan Said About His Thug Life Movie ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated film Thug Life is shaping into a cinematic spectacle, bringing together powerhouse actors from multiple industries. This marks the second collaboration between the two icons after the legendary Nayakan.

With Mani Ratnam’s visionary direction, A.R. Rahman’s soul-stirring music, and Kamal Haasan’s unmatched presence, the film is expected to be a grand action entertainer. Adding to its appeal, Thug Life will feature actors from Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu cinema, making it one of the most ambitious multi-starrers in Indian cinema.

During a recent Ficci event, Kamal Haasan spoke about the film’s scale, saying, “It’s a multi-starrer, and some of the actors in the film are going to become stars in the future. If we include them, it truly becomes a multi-starrer. This is the kind...

Simbu Kamal Haasan Thug Life (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After experiencing a career slump, actor Silambarasan Tr, popularly known as Simbu to his fans, is making a strong comeback. His upcoming film, Thug Life, is generating significant buzz, mainly because it stars Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The project is being touted as one of Silambarasan’s most promising ventures in recent years.

Yesterday, on Silambarasan’s birthday, Kamal Haasan personally reached out to extend his wishes. During the conversation, Kamal reportedly praised Silambarasan’s impressive performance in Thug Life after reviewing footage from the film, as reported by Pinkvilla.

Another film was officially announced on his birthday, and a poster was released. This marks Silambarasan Tr’s 51st project, which Ashwath Marimuthu will direct. Currently titled Str 51, the poster prominently features the phrase “God of Love,” sparking speculation about whether the film will explore themes of romance or delve into the realm of fiction.

Everything you need to know about Soodhu Kavvum ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The much-awaited sequel to the 2013 Tamil cult classic Soodhu Kavvum is coming to theaters soon. Titled Soodhu Kavvum 2: Naatum Naatu Makkalum, it is expected to continue the quirky essence of the original, which was a massive hit and received critical acclaim upon its release.

The original film, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, marked his debut and starred Vijay Sethupathi, Ashok Selvan, and Bobby Simha. Its unique storytelling and dark humor earned it a special place in Tamil cinema, leading to its Telugu remake as Gaddam Gang.

However, Soodhu Kavvum 2 has a significant change: Sj Arjun takes the director’s chair, replacing Nalan Kumarasamy. With 11 years since the original, there should be plenty of curiosity about what this sequel has in store. Keep reading to find out more.

Trending SS Rajamouli Applauds Allu Arjun’s Grand Entry Scene In Pushpa 2,...

Table of Contents Introduction Star-Studded Voice Cast Disney’s Vision for Mufasa Release Details Conclusion 1. Introduction

Disney’s highly anticipated family entertainer Mufasa: The Lion King, directed by Barry Jenkins, is set to hit cinemas on 20 December 2024. Adding a unique flavor to the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions, some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars have lent their iconic voices to this epic prequel of The Lion King.

2. Star-Studded Voice Cast

The announcement of the voice cast has created waves of excitement:

Shah Rukh Khan (Srk): Bollywood’s King Khan voices Mufasa in the Hindi version, bringing his signature charm and gravitas to the character. Mahesh Babu: The Telugu superstar adds his voice to Mufasa in the Telugu adaptation, promising a royal and majestic portrayal. Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan: Srk’s sons join the project, with Aryan voicing a younger character and AbRam making a special appearance.

The teaser release date for Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie, Thug Life, has been announced. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kamal Haasan is undoubtedly one of the most proficient actors of his generation. He has made remarkable contributions to the film industry and carved a mark for himself. He is known for picking unconventional yet powerful roles for his films. His ambitions as a filmmaker are reflected in his art.

Mani Ratnam is one of those directors whose works make a mark on viewers and ensure a new experience each time. His movies have been an inseparable part of Indian cinema. Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam joined forces for Nayakan, which was released about 36 years ago. These two powerhouses have come together once again with the promise of a stunning movie, Thug Life.

The title of the film was announced in September 2023. Following that update, there was barely any news about the...

Ravi Teja’s Eagle Ott Release Date ( Photo Credit – People Media Factory / YouTube )

The month of March 2024 starts with excitement amongst the fans of cinema. The streaming platforms are geared up to drop exciting new titles for their viewers to watch. Some new, old, and theatrical movies will make their way online. One such movie that will soon be available for the masses to watch is Eagle. Ravi Teja’s Telugu action-thriller is all set to entertain you in the comfort of your home.

If you are wondering what Eagle is about and along with Ravi Teja, who all stars in it, we have covered everything for you.

Eagle Cast

The film stars Ravi Teja as Sahdev Varma, aka Eagle. The cast also includes Kavya Thapar as Rachana, Anupama Parameswaran as Nalini, along with Navdeep, Srinivas Avasarala, Madhoo, Ajay Ghosh, Srinivasa Reddy, Vinay Rai and Sivannarayana Naripeddi among others.

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The Greatest Of All Time Rakes In Bigger Sum Than Leo With Its Ott Deal? ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Ever since Thalapathy Vijay declared taking an exit from films to focus on politics, his loyal fans have been crazily anticipating the films to which he had already committed. His next release, The Greatest Of All Time aka The Goat, is one of his final films, and every single news related to it so far has gone viral. Now, the latest one is about its Ott deal, which is said to be bigger than Leo. Keep reading to know more!

A special film for all Thalapathy fans!

For those who don’t know, The Goat marks Vijay’s 68th film, and it is being directed by Venkat Prabhu. If reports are to be believed, before entering full-time politics, Vijay will complete two of his already committed projects, and one of them is this Venkat Prabhu directorial.

From Mollywood to Hollywood: Is There a ”Drishyam” Hollywood Remake in the Works? (Photo Credit – IMDb)

“Drishyam” hit screens in 2013 and has been a massive success! With numerous language adaptations now in the mix, People love the crazy plot with all its surprises. It’s been remade in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Sinhala, and Mandarin Chinese! And get this, they’re even talking about making it in Indonesian and Korean! Looks like “Drishyam” is headed for Hollywood next!

It debuted on screens back in 2013 in Malayalam, kickstarting an entire movie franchise. Following its success, in 2014, we were treated to the Kannada adaptation “Drishya” and the Telugu version “Drushyam,” both garnering immense popularity in their respective regions. Then, in 2015, we saw the Tamil version “Papanasam” and the Hindi one Drishyam keeping the hype train rolling!

And the story kept going! In 2017, they came out with a Sinhala version named “Dharmayuddhaya” and...

When & Where To Watch HanuMan & Blue Star On Ott – Release Date & Other Details (Photo Credit – Instagram )

After winning hearts during the theatrical run, Teja Sajja’s HanuMan is all set to entertain audiences on the small screen. Yes, you read that right! The film is arriving soon on the Ott platform and is expected to garner attention upon its digital release, too. On the other hand, Ashok Selvan and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj’s Blue Star is also arriving on Ott. Keep reading to know more!

HanuMan’s glorious box office run

During the Sankranti festive season, we saw a high-voltage box office clash between the Teja Sajja starrer and Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram. Initially, as expected, Mahesh Babu’s film was in the lead due to its solid pre-release buzz and higher screen count. However, the tables were turned completely just a few days after the release.

HanuMan did a...

Actor Ashok Selvan has finally married his long time fiancee, actress Keerthi Pandian. The famed Tamil actors donned white attires and took part in a traditional Tamil pooja to cement their vows. Immediately, after their wedding, the actor took to social media and shared pictures.

Sharing the pictures on Instagram, he captioned the post in Tamil.

Roughly translated, it means: “Like the hues of crimson water, my heart is adorned with the blossom of love.”

Keerthi’s sister Ramya Pandian, who is also an actress shared some pictures from the ceremony on her X (formerly known as Twitter) account and wrote: “Happy married life my dear Kanmani @iKeerthiPandian and welcome to our family our dearest Maapilai @AshokSelvan ”

Actor Mahar Raghavendra wrote: “Happy married life brother! Wishing you guys all the best!”

Aishwarya Rajesh also congratulated the couple.

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ star Aishwarya Lekshmi congratulated the couple, and wrote: “Congratulations both of youuuu.

New Delhi, Aug 10 (Ians) Whether you’re a fan of riveting movies or prefer to dive into gripping series on Ott platforms, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.

From Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Heart Of Stone’ to Sushmita Sen’s ‘Taali’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.

Ians has brought an enthralling slate of six titles on various Ott platforms, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.

Heart Of Stone:

Join Rachel Stone, a skilled spy, as she protects a valuable secret for a global peace agency. She’s the only woman in this high-stakes world, balancing her agency’s goals and the secrecy of the asset she guards. With important missions at risk, Rachel must act fast against enemies to save the asset from danger. Her determined efforts set...

Por Thozhil, the critically acclaimed Tamil crime thriller, is finally coming to the Ott platform SonyLIV on August 11, 2023. The film, directed by debutant Vignesh Raja, stars R. Sarathkumar, Ashok Selvan and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles. The film is inspired by Subramania Bharati’s poem, Puthiya Aathi Chuvadi, which means “The New Art of War”.

The film revolves around a senior cop (Sarathkumar) and his trainee (Selvan) who investigate a series of murders that are linked to a psychopath on the run. The film explores the themes of crime, psychology, and morality in a gripping and realistic manner. The film also features Sunil Sukhada, Nizhalgal Ravi, Pugazh, Harish Kumar, Simran Jain, Pallavi Singh and Kanmani in supporting roles.

Por Thozhil Trailer

Por Thozhil was released theatrically on June 9, 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its effective writing, engaging direction, brilliant performances,...

The much-awaited Ott release of the Tamil blockbuster Por Thozhil has finally been announced. The film will be available to stream on Sony Liv. According to the reports, there are high chances the film will be streaming from August 4.

Por Thozhil is a police procedural thriller directed by Vignesh Raja and starring Sarathkumar, Ashok Selvan, and Nivetha Pethuraj. The film follows a police officer who investigates a series of murders targeting young women.

Por Thozhil Trailer

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore at the box office. It was praised for its suspenseful storyline, strong performances, and stylish visuals.

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The Ott release of Por Thozhil is sure to be a hit with fans of Tamil cinema. The film will be available to stream in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

CinemaHere is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost, aimless and confused adults.Screenshots from C/o Kancharapalem, Brochevarevarura and PareshanTelugu cinema has been in the spotlight lately, even more than before, with SS Rajamouli’s Rrr gaining international recognition. Even before the Baahubali films took the country by storm, Telugu action dramas got a new lease of life through their Hindi-dubbed versions on YouTube and TV channels. While these star vehicles and ‘mass entertainers’ gained more visibility, the Telugu film industry has also been producing many films on a smaller scale — slice-of-life films, crime comedies, comedy thrillers, and rom-coms that tell moving stories of ordinary people. Here is a list of some of our favourite coming-of-age films made in Telugu in recent years — not just about children or adolescents, but also lost,...

ReviewVignesh Raja’s Por Thozhil does come with a ‘message’ for the audience, but it isn’t spelt out in neon. It’s subtle and allows us to arrive at the realisation instead of drilling it into our brains.Screengrab: YouTube / Think Music IndiaThe serial killer genre is saturated with films and web series delving into the psyche of a person who takes the lives of the innocent seemingly at random. By now, the audience that has a liking towards such films (such as this reviewer) is educated enough about why such crimes take place and how the criminal is eventually caught. To make an investigative thriller that has you holding your breath for a good part of the film is therefore quite an accomplishment – and it’s especially impressive when it comes from a debut filmmaker. Vignesh Raja’s Por Thozhil (co-written with Alfred Prakash) translates to the ‘art...

Review'Modern Love: Chennai' must be applauded for breaking Kollywood tropes, but how can movies on romance, posited to tell “locally rooted stories” placed in Tamil Nadu, mysteriously remove caste from the equation?Modern Love-fever is going nowhere any time soon, it seems. The English language short film anthology created by John Carney, after a two-season run, spawned Modern Love: Mumbai and Modern Love: Hyderabad, traveling from love stories set across Europe and the US to South Asia—all produced by Amazon Prime. The latest iteration titled Modern Love: Chennai, boasts a directorial list that includes Bharathiraja and Thiagarajan Kumaraja. Many will know Thiagarajan for his film Super Deluxe which represents a marked shift in the kind of stories told in Kollywood, though not without flaws. The popular director also took on the role of creator for Modern Love: Chennai, an ambitious project. So how does this much anticipated six-part anthology fare?...

Ott platform Prime Video has unveiled the trailer of the Amazon Original series ‘Modern Love Chennai’, the third Indian adaptation of the ‘Modern Love Franchise’, an original anthology helmed internationally by John Carney.

‘Modern Love Chennai’, which draws on a pool of renowned talent, including music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and film director Bharathiraja, draws its inspiration from the famous eponymous ‘New York Times’ column. It is a bouquet of six stories offering a glimpse of the soul of Chennai, its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants.

‘Modern Love Chennai’ will start streaming on May 18.

Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja.

Talking about ‘Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal’, the episode he has directed, legendary director Bharathiraja described its story in one line: “Where, on whom and for what do we fall in love?...

Featuring a collection of compelling and unique stories of love, Prime Video, today unveiled the heart-warming trailer of Amazon Original series ‘Modern Love Chennai’ – the third Indian adaptation of the ‘Modern Love’ franchise, the internationally acclaimed Original anthology helmed by John Carney.

Inspired by the famous New York Times column, Modern Love Chennai brings an eclectic bouquet of six stories that will converse with your heart along with giving a glimpse into the soul of Chennai with its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants.

Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja.

The Amazon Original Series features Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T J Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi,...

Applause Entertainment, is set to debut in Tamil cinema with the release of a taut, edge-of-the-seat investigative thriller, ‘Por Thozhil’ in collaboration with E4 Experiments and Eprius Studio. The movie, directed by debutant Vignesh Raja, stars Ashok Selvan and Sarath Kumar in the lead roles, with Nikhila Vimal in a pivotal role.

The makers today released an intriguing title reveal with a chilling animation and haunting musical score, leading to much anticipation. ‘Por Thozhil’ translated as ‘The Art of War’, promises to be an intriguing thriller and is slated to release soon in cinemas.

The content studio has earlier produced several popular series, including ‘Humble Politician Nograj’ (Kannada), ‘Vadham’ (Tamil), ‘Kuruthi Kalam’ (Tamil), and ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ (Tamil). With a strong commitment to building a diverse content slate in all southern markets, Applause Entertainment is focused on creating a range of movies and premium series across different languages.

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KollywoodHere are 10 interesting Tamil films that caught the attention of fans and critics alike this year. Tnm Staff2022 was an important year for Tamil cinema, for it marked the industry’s return to normalcy after the pandemic lull. Not only did films like Vikram and Ponniyin Selvan have a stupendous run at the box office having broken several previously held records, but films like Natchathiram Nagargiradhu and Witness also pushed boundaries in terms of representation on screen. We bring to you a list of ten interesting films that caught the attention of fans and critics alike this year. Vikram Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, and Suriya in a cameo along with an ensemble cast of many other actors, the star-studded action drama Vikram was helmed by filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. In addition to garnering praise for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats, the...

KollywoodPhotos from actors Manjima Mohan and Gautham Karthik’s wedding went viral online. While congratulatory messages poured in, many posted comments body shaming Manjima.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Manjima MohanActors Manjima Mohan and Gautham Karthik got married last month in Chennai. Images and videos from the wedding have gone viral on social media. While congratulatory messages and wishes poured in from all quarters, many also body shamed Manjima through their comments on social media. In an interview with India Today that was published on Wednesday, November 30, Manjima Mohan said that she did not receive such comments on social media alone, but was also subjected to body shaming during her wedding ceremony. She added that such comments do not bother her and that she would lose weight only if her job demands it. "In fact, even at our wedding, a few people commented about it. I am now comfortable with my body and...

WeddingSeveral members of the film industry attended the wedding, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, actors Vikram Prabhu and Sivakumar among others.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Gautham KarthikActors Gautham Karthik and Manjima Mohan got married in a traditional ceremony in Chennai on Monday, November 28. The wedding was reportedly attended by close friends and family members. Several members of the film industry were in attendance, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, actors Vikram Prabhu, Rk Suresh, Sivakumar, Ashok Selvan, Aadhi Pinisetty and Nikki Galrani among others. Photos from the couple’s wedding are being shared on social media. Manjima is seen in an embellished white saree paired with gold jewellery, while Gautham Karthik is seen in a white veshti and shirt. Gautham Karthik is the son of veteran Kollywood actor Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman – better known by his stage name Karthik – and Ragini. Manjima is the daughter of...

ReviewThe film recognises the strangle-hold of grief, yet it asks us to fight for our joys from deep within our darkest moments.Bharathy SingaravelTrailerScreengrab/CourtesyViacom18StudiosDebutant director Ra Karthik sets up Nitham Oru Vaanam on a premise that sounds like a typical Kollywood story - a hero wallows in bitterness because the bride his parents found for him breaks off the marriage, choosing her boyfriend instead. And then, Karthik surprises us with a quirky, moving tale about second chances and what love can really mean. The film opens to Arjun (Ashok Selvan), sitting at a bus stop in Bhubaneswar, ruefully telling a fellow traveller, Shubha (Ritu Varma) about his broken off engagement. Subha is a seasoned solo backpacker, clearly happiest when she’s on the road. Arjun, on the other hand, can barely keep track of his own luggage and hates sleeping anywhere else but in his own bed. How...

WeddingActor Bindu Madhavi, who had participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1 along with Harish in the year 2017, shared a photo of the couple from the wedding. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Ashok Selvan Actor Harish Kalyan got married to entrepreneur Narmada Udayakumar on October 28 in Chennai. The traditional wedding ceremony was attended by several people from the film fraternity including actor Bindu Madhavi, who also shared a photo of the couple. Bindu Madhavi was Harish’s co-contestant in Bigg Boss season 1 in the year 2017. Harish Kalyan, who rose to fame through the Tami reality television show Bigg Boss, and Narmada Udayakumar reportedly met each other through their families. Many fans have shared photos of the couple and have posted congratulatory messages on social media. Harish is seen in the traditional white veshti and shirt in the photo, while Narmada is seen in a red embossed silk saree. Harish’s father Kalyan is a...

Director Ra Karthik’s feel-good entertainer ‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’, featuring actors Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma and National Award winner Aparna Balamurali in the lead, will release worldwide on November 4, 2022, its makers announced on Saturday.

Produced by Rise East Sreenidhi Sagar in association with Viacomm18, the film deals with the positive aspects of a life journey.

The makers believe that the film will endow audiences with refreshing and positive vibes as they walk out of the theatre.

Set in different periods and beautiful landscapes, the film has been extensively shot across Chennai, Chandigarh, Manali, Gobichettipalayam, and Kolkata.

Gopi Sundar has scored the music for this film which has cinematography by Vidhu Ayyanna and editing by Anthony.

Director Ra Karthik, who is all set to release his film ‘Nitham Oru Vanam’, said that his film featuring actor Ashok Selvan in the lead, will be a good travelogue that has a premise beyond the element of love.

The film, which has three heroines — Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali, and Shivatmika Rajshekar, has led many to believe that it will be a romantic drama.

Talking about it, director Karthik said: “Travelogue movies are rare in our Tamil film industry. ‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ will be a feel-good travelogue movie, which has three different landscapes with different emotions.

“Since there are many female lead actors in this movie, Nov might give the impression of being a love story, but it has a premise beyond this element, which is about celebrating life.”

“Ashok Selvan has excelled as a performer in this movie. All three female lead roles played by Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali,...

Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a flourishing streaming slate, several films, an ambitious expansion model and a doubling down on investment.

The company is led by CEO Sameer Nair, a pioneer of Indian television with previous stints at Star TV, Ndtv Imagine, Turner General Entertainment, and Balaji Telefilms.

On the film front, Applause’s Hindi-language “The Rapist,” by Aparna Sen, won the prestigious Kim Jiseok award at Busan in 2021. Next up is a film by actor-director Nandita Das, whose last film “Manto” was at Cannes. The film, which has the working title “Zwigato” and is a social satire about the Indian food delivery gig economy, is currently in post. It stars popular TV host Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami (“A Suitable Boy”).

Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s feature debut, the Hindi-language “Sharmajee Ki Beti” is a social comedy that follows five women from different age...

Work on director Pa Ranjith’s next production, a film based on cricket, began on Monday in the city. Sources close to the director said that the film, which is being directed by Jaikumar, a former assistant director to Pa Ranjith, is being jointly produced by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions along with Lemon Leaf Creations Ganesa Moorthy.

The yet-to-be-titled film, will feature actors Ashok Selvan, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Prithvi Pandiarajan, Keerthi Pandian and Divya Duraisamy among others.

Cinematographer Tamizhalagan of ‘O2’, ‘Thammam’ fame is cranking the camera for this movie, which has music by Govind Vasantha.

The film, which is to be shot across the locales of Arakkonam, will revolve around the emotional bonding for cricket. It will also celebrate the essence of friendship with the perfect package of entertainment.

Several celebrities from the Tamil film industry have praised director Advait Chandan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, a remake of the Hollywood superhit ‘Forrest Gump’, saying the film was nothing short of brilliant.

The stars, who watched the film at a special show organised for them a couple of days ago, shared their thoughts on the film soon after watching it.

National Award winning director and actor Parthiban said, “Aamir Khan is a great human in the first place. Even if we make a 100 films to spread love, we cannot produce an effect like this. Throughout the film, you are unsure if you should shed tears of joy or whether you should shed tears because of the joy you experience as a result of the excessive love you sense.

“I believe at this time and juncture that such a film is necessary for life. This film is necessary not only for...

Actress Janani, who plays one of the leads along with Ashok Selvan and Iswarya Menon in upcoming thriller ‘Vezham’, says the perception that two actresses working in a project will have cold vibes is actually nothing but a misconception. The actress, who participated in a press conference called by the ‘Vezham’ team recently, said, “Usually […]...

KollywoodRockFort Entertainment, the production banner bankrolling the film, announced that the matinee show for the film will be available in theatres across the state on April 1.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Venkat PrabhuVenkat Prabhu’s latest outing Manmatha Leelai was slated to hit the big screens on Friday, April 1. Billed as an adult comedy flick, the film stars actors Ashok Selvan, Samyukta Hegde, Riya Suman, Smruthi Venkat, and Premgi Amaren in pivotal roles. However, those who went to theatres in Tamil Nadu for the morning show were left disappointed, as the film couldn’t be screened due to a technical glitch on the producers’ side. Manmatha Leelai is bankrolled by the production banner RockFort entertainment. Issuing a statement about the same, the production banner announced that the technical issue has been resolved, and matinee shows for the film are available across theatres in Tamil Nadu. “Kadavul Irukkar ! (God is there). Due to technical...

Director Venkat Prabhu, whose upcoming adult comedy ‘Manmadha Leelai’, featuring actors Ashok Selvan, Samyuktha Hegde and Riya Suman in the lead is to hit screens on April 1, says that the thought to make the light-hearted entertainer occurred to him during the Covid lockdowns when the situation looked bleak and gloomy. “There was so much […]...

The Censor Board has cleared director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming adult comedy ‘Manmadha Leelai’, which features actors Ashok Selvan, Smruthi Venkat, Riya Suman and Samyuktha Hegde in the lead, with an ‘A’ certificate. The film is to hit screens on April 1. The team put out a poster to confirm that the film had been cleared […]...

Director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming adult comedy, ‘Manmadha Leelai’, which features actors Ashok Selvan, Smruthi Venkat, Riya Suman and Samyuktha Hegde in the lead, is to hit screens on April 1. The film, which was shot during a gap while filming ‘Maanaadu’, has the tagline ‘A Venkat Prabhu Quickie’. Expectations from this film are high because […]...

Tollywood‘Good Luck Sakhi’, helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor, hit the big screens on January 28 this year. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Keethy Suresh’s recently-released sports drama Good Luck Sakhi is set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video from February 12. The film released in theatres on January 28. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Good Luck Sakhi will be available to watch in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil. Good Luck Sakhi is based on the story of a happy-go-lucky girl Sakhi Pamar (Keerthy Suresh), who hails from the Banjara tribe in the Rayalaseema region. Nicknamed ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’ by those around her, other residents of the village consider Sakhi’s presence as a bad omen. Her luck changes when a colonel (played by Jagapathi Babu) arrives in the village, hunting for a promising shooter whom he wishes to prep for the bigger stage. Sakhi has a gift for aiming targets that...

CinemaDirector Gnanavel's critically-acclaimed Tamil courtroom drama and Priyadarshan's Malayalam war film failed to make it to the list of nominations for the 94th Academy Awards that were announced on Tuesday. IANSFacebook/ Suriya, MarakkarDirector Tha Se Gnanavel's critically-acclaimed Tamil courtroom drama Jai Bhim and Priyadarshan's Malayalam war film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham which were shortlisted for the Best Picture Category, failed to make it to the list of nominations for the 94th Academy Awards that were announced on Tuesday. Both Jai Bhim and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea), were on the list of 276 movies eligible for this year's Academy Awards. Ten nominees were announced in the Best Picture category, which was the last of the categories to be announced. The films that have been nominated under this category are Belfast, Coda, Don't Look Up, Drive My Car, Dune, King Richard, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley, The Power of the Dog and West Side Story.

Debutant director R A Karthik’s upcoming bilingual, featuring actors Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali, Shivathmika Rajashekhar and Shivada in the lead, has been titled ‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ in Tamil and ‘Aakasham’ in Telugu. On Monday, several celebrities including Arya and Dulquer Salmaan released the first look and title of the film. Tweeting the first […]...

KollywoodThe Tamil-Telugu bilingual film has actors Aparna Balamurali, Ritu Varma and Shivatmika in the lead.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Dulquer SalmaanThe title of actor Ashok Selvan’s upcoming film was unveiled on Monday, February 7, by actor Dulquer Salmaan. The Tamil-Telugu bilingual film stars actors Aparna Balamurali, Ritu Varma and Shivatmika in pivotal roles. The film has been titled Nitham Oru Vaanam in Tamil and Aakasham in Telugu. Sharing the announcement, Dulquer Salmaan wrote: “A truly special film. With close friends starring & making it. Nitham Oru Vaanam / Aakasham will be an experience beyond this poster. #NithamOruVaanam #Aakasham. Wishing @Rakarthik_dir @AshokSelvan @GopiSundarOffl @riturv @Aparnabala2 @ShivathmikaR the very best!” The movie will be directed by filmmaker Ra Karthick. It will have music by Gopi Sundar and editing by Antony. George C Williams has been roped in as the Director of Photography (Dop). The tagline of the movie reads: “Where you think it ends, Life begins.

Mollywood'Aaraattu' is helmed by director B Unnikrishnan. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeMollywood star Mohanlal’s upcoming film Aaraattu is gearing up for theatrical release. The makers of the film announced on Monday, February 7 that the film will be releasing in theatres on February 18. Sharing a new poster from the film, Mohanlal wrote: “#Aaraattu is all set to hit the theatres worldwide from February 18, 2022.” Directed by filmmaker B Unnikrishnan, the ensemble cast of Aaraattu includes actors Mohanlal, Vijayaraghavan, Saikumar, Siddique, Johny Antony, Nandu, Kottayam Ramesh, Indrans, Sivaji Guruvayoor, Kochupreman, Prasanth Alaxander, Ashwin, Lukman, Anoop Davis, Ravikumar, Garuda Ram, Prabhakar, Shraddha Sreenath, Rachana Narayanankutty, Swaswika, Malavika Menon, Neha Saxena and Seetha. It is scripted by Udayakrishna, who had also scripted the movie Pulimurugan. Stunt choreographers Anil Arasu, K Ravi Verma, A Vijay and Supreme Sundar have been roped in to choreograph the action sequences in Aaraattu. Filled with comedy and stunt sequences, the trailer...

MollywoodDirected by B Unnikrishnan, the cast also includes Shraddha Srinath of ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe trailer of actor Mohanlal’s upcoming film Aaraattu was unveiled on February 4. The trailer features Moahanlal as Ganabhushanam Neyyattinkara Gopan. Shraddha Sreenath and Mohanlal’s characters in the film appear to be rivals. Featuring action sequences, the trailer hints at an action-comedy flick. Helmed by director B Unnikrishnan, the ensemble cast includes actors Mohanlal, Vijayaraghavan, Saikumar, Siddique , Johny Antony, Nandu, Kottayam Ramesh, Indrans, Sivaji Guruvayoor, Kochupreman, Prasanth Alaxander, Ashwin, Lukman, Anoop Davis, Ravikumar, Garuda Ram, Prabhakar, Shraddha Sreenath, Rachana Narayanankutty, Swaswika, Malavika Menon, Neha Saxena and Seetha. It is scripted by Udayakrishna, who had also scripted the movie Pulimurugan. Stunt choreographers Anil Arasu, K Ravi Verma, A Vijay and Supreme Sundar are on board to choreograph the action sequences in Aaraattu. Rahul Raj is taking care of the music and background scores, while...

EntertainmentWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, we bring you a list of films, old and new, that you can watch online.Tnm StaffMiddle Class Melodies/Amazon Prime VideoA well-made romantic comedy can never become stale. Light-hearted, fun and with just enough drama to hold your attention, rom-coms can be a great stress buster at the end of a long day. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Tnm brings to you rom-coms from the south that you can watch online. Some of these are old favourites while others are fairly recent. Happy watching! Oh My Kadavule (Tamil/Zee5): Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, this rom-com starring Ritika Singh and Ashok Selvan in the lead begins with a couple on the verge of divorce. God steps in and offers Arjun (Ashok Selvan) a chance to go back in time and figure out his love life. Arjun is convinced Anu...

Mollywood'Marakkar' was to be released in March last year, but amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it had to be postponed and was finally released on December 2.Tnm StaffScreengrabMohanlal’s epic period drama Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, which hit the screen on December 2, will release on Amazon Prime Video on December 17. Prime Video tweeted that the movie will be available on the Ott platform in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. It was earlier reported that the epic film has been reportedly bought by Amazon Prime Video at a price between Rs 90 crore and 100 crore. The Mohanlal starrer was initially slated for Ott release but later, on the Kerala government’s intervention, the movie released in theatres, that too, after much delay. Marakkar was to be released in March last year, but amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it had to be postponed and finally it was released in 4,100 screens across the world on December 2. The epic...

ReviewThough worth watching on the big screen for its making, the film is heavily inspired by 'Troy' and the lack of originality makes it predictable. Sowmya RajendranMarakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is Priyadarshan's ambitious film on Kunjali Marakkar, a warrior who fought in the army of the Zamorin in 16th century Kozhikode and was instrumental in defending the coast from the Portuguese. The details about his life are sketchy, and this is something that the film acknowledges right at the beginning. What unfolds, therefore, isn't entirely an accurate rendering of history but a fictional account that takes inspiration from several other stories of war, betrayal, loyalty and grandeur. To the team's credit, the visuals are stunning — from the dreamy song sequence between the young Kunjali (Pranav Mohanlal) and his bride (Kalyani Priyadarshan) to the stormy seas and bloodied battlefield. Pranav's close resemblance to Mohanlal, who plays the older Kunjali, makes...

AwardsThe ninth edition of the Siima Awards ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad, and will include nominations for both 2019 and 2020. Tnm Staffhttps://siima.in/The nominees for the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 and 2020 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages— Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The ninth edition of this award ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad. The 2020 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the awards for 2019 and 2020 will be held in September. Under the category of Best Film for 2019, Ajith and Nayanathara’s Viswasam, Mammootty’s Peranbu, Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer Asuran, Karthi’s Kaithi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Namma Veettu Pillai are the nominees. In Telugu, Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi, Nani’s sports drama Jersey, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni’s Majili, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and F2, which featured an ensemble cast of actors.

On August 10, Prakash Raj took to social media to inform his fans that he sustained a minor fracture. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Prakash RajActor and filmmaker Prakash Raj recently underwent a surgery to fix a fracture in his left shoulder. He extended his gratitude to fans for their prayers, love and support. Informing fans that the surgery was successful and that he is recovering, Prakash Raj wrote, “The devil is back… successful surgery. thank you, dear friend Dr, #guruvareddy and thank you all for your love n prayers. back in action soon,” the actor tweeted. The 56-year-old actor shared a picture of himself from the hospital. On August 10, Prakash Raj took to Twitter to inform his followers that he sustained a fracture and that he was flying to Hyderabad to undergo treatment. “A small fall. a tiny fracture. flying to Hyderabad into the safe hands of my friend Dr Guruvareddy for a surgery.

KollywoodFeaturing an ensemble cast, the nine-part anthology marks the coming together of nine filmmakers and will stream on Netflix from August 6.Tnm StaffNetflixOver-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix recently unveiled new images featuring the lead female characters from its upcoming nine-part anthology Navarasa. Produced and presented by Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan, the anthology features nine stories. Each story focuses on one emotion from the Navarasas or nine emotions, namely-- anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace and wonder. Featuring an ensemble cast, Navarasa marks the coming together of nine directors. In a press statement on Wednesday, Netflix released images and details about the characterisation and storylines of female characters in the anthology. Veteran actor Revathy will play the role of Savithri, a pious woman torn between her grief and mortality, and who is forced to make a difficult choice over the course of the film. She stars in director Bejoy Nambiar’s short Ethiri,...

KollywoodThe anthology film has nine directors coming together, including Priyadarshan, Gautham Menon and others.Tnm StaffNetflixUpcoming Tamil anthology Navarasa is all set for its Over-the-Top (Ott) release on Netflix. Navarasa will feature nine shorts, helmed by nine directors. The shorts will each focus on a specific emotion based on the Indian concept of the nine human emotions – love, courage, compassion, wonder, laughter, fear, disgust, anger and tranquility. The list of nine directors includes actor Arvind Swami (in his directorial debut), Gautam Vasudev Menon, Priyadarshan, Bejoy Nambiar, Karthik Subbaraj, Sarjun, Vasanth, Karthick Naren and Rathindran Prasad. Navarasa is created by Mani Ratnam, while it is presented by Mani Ratnam under his home banner Madras Talkies and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinemas. Ahead of its release, several images from the movie have gone viral after they were shared by Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan in a Twitter thread. The anthology stars an ensemble cast that includes actors Suriya,...

KollywoodThe yet-untitled movie will be bankrolled by Viacom 18 Studios in association with Pentela Sagar. Tnm StaffThe makers of Ashok Selvan’s next film announced details about the project on Monday, June 28. Bankrolled by Viacom 18 Studios in association with Pentela Sagar, the movie will star actors Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali and Shivathmika in pivotal roles. The movie will be directed by filmmaker Ra Karthick. It will have music by Gopi Sundar and editing by Antony. George C Williams is on board as the Director of Photography. Sharing the announcement poster, production house Viacom 18 Studios, wrote: “Happy to announce our association with @riseeastcre for untitled film starring @AshokSelvan @riturv @Aparnabala2 @ShivathmikaR Directed by @Rkarthik_dir.” Actor Ashok Selvan too shared the poster on his Twitter handle and quoted the tagline as the caption. The tagline of the movie read: “Where you think it ends, Life begins”. He also added that...

KollywoodMani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan had announced that the entire income from ‘Navarasa’ will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.Saradha UFilmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinemas, who have teamed up to present Navarasa, a nine-part anthology, had announced earlier that the entire income generated from the venture will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, the makers revealed that the team has started distributing prepaid cards to the workers. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 1,500 per month on the prepaid card for a period of five months, which can be utilised at grocery outlets. The cards will be distributed by Bhoomika Trust and the Film Employees Federation of South India (Fefsi). Fefsi has been working along with Bhoomika Trust for six months to identify the beneficiaries of the initiative.