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Telugu cinema has once again sparked conversations on social media, and this time, it’s all about Nani’s latest production, Court—State vs. A Nobody. The courtroom drama, directed by Ram Jagadeesh, is making waves with its gritty narrative and hard-hitting performances. With just a few hours left until its release, X (formerly Twitter) is abuzz with netizens’ early reviews of the film.

Netizens Applaud The Gritty Courtroom Drama

Twitter users couldn’t hold back their excitement after watching Court—State vs. A Nobody. One user rated the film 3.1/5 and shared his thoughts:

“Court Movie Short Review = Rating ≈ 3.10/5. No liberties in writing, practical filmmaking. It’s not just a movie; this is a lesson for Nibba Nibbi’s. Nani Anna, don’t stop releasing #Hit3.”

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Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Sarfira’ has taken the internet by storm, with its trailer becoming the most viewed Hindi movie trailer of 2024. The overwhelming response is likely due to the impactful content of the film, resonating strongly with the audience. Fans have dubbed this as “content Kumar’s” triumphant return to the big screen. With the film’s songs ‘Maar Udi’ and ‘Khudaaya’ creating a buzz on social media and the trailer breaking YouTube records, ‘Sarfira’ is set to win hearts across the nation!

Sarfira Dialogues: Akshay Kumar as Sarfira common man who inspires to fly every Indian at low cost

In ‘Sarfira,’ Kumar portrays a determined individual fighting for his dream, a role that has struck a chord with viewers who appreciate his knack for choosing content-driven films. The trailer has left audiences eagerly awaiting more, with its focus on the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth. This modern...

South Cinema Stars Who Turned Into Pan-India Box Office Superheroes: Ram Charan(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

South cinema’s boom has seen South cine stars rise into Pan-India Box office superheroes. The Indian film industry is witnessing a remarkable shift as south cinema actors emerge as Pan-India sensations, captivating audiences beyond regional boundaries and amassing fan bases that span across the nation. These South cinema stars have become Pan-India darlings from Ram Charan, Allu Arjun,Yash, Suriya, and even Mahesh Babu. With mega creations and million-dollar franchises, they have brought in collections of over 1000 Crore

Through their dedication and versatile performances, these actors have redefined the landscape of Indian cinema. Their ability to connect with audiences beyond their regional confines speaks volumes about their talent and the universal appeal of their storytelling.

Here’s taking a look at these South Cinema stars turned Pan-India sensations:

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The much-awaited film of Superstar Rajinikanth, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, has been creating a lot of buzz ever since it was announced. The film, which is directed by Tj Gnanavel of Jai Bhim fame, has a stellar star cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. The film is said to be a message-oriented commercial entertainer with Rajinikanth playing a retired police officer who gets involved in a fake encounter case.

Now, the makers have revealed the technical crew of the film, which consists of some of the best talents in the industry. The cinematography will be handled by Sr Kathir, who has worked with Gnanavel in Jai Bhim and has also done films like Subramaniapuram, Nadodigal and Asuran. The editing will be done by Philomin Raj, who is known for his work in films like Kaithi, Master and Jai Bhim. The art...

Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, is generating a lot of excitement among fans as the makers keep announcing new additions to the cast. The latest actors to join the project are Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati, who are both known for their versatile and powerful performances in various languages. Lyca Productions, the banner behind the film, took to social media to welcome the actors on board and shared their posters.

Fahadh Faasil, who is one of the most acclaimed actors in Malayalam cinema, will be making his Tamil debut with Thalaivar 170. He will be playing the antagonist opposite Rajinikanth, who is reportedly essaying a Muslim cop in the film. Fahadh has recently delivered some stellar performances in films like Joji, Malik, Irul and C U Soon. He is also awaiting the release of his Hindi debut film, Aanum Pennum.

Thalaivar 170

Another legendary actor who is part...

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is basking in the success of his latest release Jailer, has already announced his next project with director Tj Gnanavel. The film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, is said to be a cop drama with a strong social message. The film is produced by Lyca Productions and has music by Anirudh Ravichander.

The film has an impressive star cast from across the South Indian film industry. According to the latest reports, Fahadh Faasil will play the main antagonist in the film, while Manju Warrier will essay the role of Rajinikanth’s wife. Ritika Singh, who made her debut with Irudhi Suttru, will play a cop role along with Rajinikanth. Rana Daggubati, who is known for his roles in Baahubali and Ghazi, will also have an important character in the film.

The film is expected to be based on a fake encounter case that shook the nation.

Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to start shooting for his 170th film, tentatively titled Thalaivar170, from the first week of October in Trivandrum. The film, directed by Tj Gnanavel, is said to be an intense drama that revolves around the issue of fake encounters.

Rajinikanth will play a cop who takes a stand against the illegal killings of suspects by the police. He will also speak in Kanyakumari slang in the film, as his character hails from that region. The film will also have scenes shot in Nagarkovil and Kanyakumari.

Jai Bhim Trailer

The film boasts of a stellar star cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil and others.

Rajnikanth starred is expected to be a high-octane action thriller that will showcase Rajinikanth’s charisma and style. The fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the title and the first look of the film.

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The 171st film by South Indian movie superstar Rajinikanth is to be directed by “Vikram” director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures officially announced on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation.

No further details are available, save the name of the music composer, Anirudh Ravichander and stunt choreographer Anbariv (the K.G.F. franchise), indicating that the film belongs to the action genre. The film is currently identified as “Thalaivar171.” Thalaivar translates literally as leader and is one of the laudatory sobriquets used to describe Rajinikanth.

We are happy to announce Superstar @rajinikanth’s #Thalaivar171

Written & Directed by @Dir_Lokesh

An @anirudhofficial musical

Action by @anbariv pic.twitter.com/fNGCUZq1xi

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) September 11, 2023

The star, director and producer are riding the crest of a wave. “Jailer,” starring Rajinikanth, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, is the third highest Indian grossing film of the year,...

National Film AwardsCinematographer PC Sreeram and Telugu actor Nani were among those who expressed disappointment over Jai Bhim not winning National Awards.The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday, August 25, and films like Kadaisi Vivasayi, Kashmir Files, Rrr, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, were among the winners. However, several felt that movies like Sarpatta Parambarai, Karnan, and Jai Bhim were snubbed by the jury because of the social message present in the films and the way these movies took on casteism. Several people took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their discontent with the winners of the national awards and that the above mentioned movies did not win. Noted cinematographer PC Sreeram also expressed his disappointment with Jai Bheem being left out. He said, “We in the film fraternity are united in our happiness for this year's National Awards. Did they leave out " jaibeem"due to any...

New Delhi, Aug 25 (Ians) With ‘The Kashmir Files’ bagging the Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration at the 69th National Film Awards, Rjd MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday questioned “has the definition of national integration changed”.

Record my objections as well… Has the definition of ‘National Integration’ been altered?, why ‘The Kashmir Files’ has bagged the Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration at the 69th National Film Awards, this award could be given to ‘Jai Bhim’ movie,” Jha said in a video statement.

“If the award was given in the context of the definition of ‘National Integration’, then the selection committee did not have a better option than ‘Jai Bhim’,” Jha posted on X, formerly Twitter.

In a video message, he said that the dignity of national awards should not be compromised.

“It is shocking that a film like...

Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his charisma, style and mass appeal. He has been ruling the Tamil film industry for over four decades, delivering blockbuster after blockbuster. He has a loyal fan base that spans across generations and regions. He is also one of the most influential and respected personalities in Indian cinema.

Fahadh Faasil, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 2012 with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, and has since then impressed the audience and critics alike with his versatile and nuanced performances. He has won several awards and accolades for his roles in films like Bangalore Days, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Kumbalangi Nights and Super Deluxe. He is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation.

Jai Bhim Trailer

The two actors are set to face off in Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170.

Fans of Rajinikanth are eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Annaatthe, which is expected to release in November this year. But before that, the superstar has already announced his next project, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 170. The film will be directed by Jai Bhim Director Gnanavel. The shoot of the film is set to begin from September 15 in a grand set in Chennai, according to a tweet by a film journalist.

The tweet also revealed some interesting details about the film’s plot and cast. Rajinikanth will reportedly play a cop who goes against the fake encounter punishment, which is a prevalent issue in the country. The film is said to be an intense one that will showcase the performer side of Thalaivar, who has been mostly seen in mass entertainer roles in recent years.

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The film will also feature Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in an important role,...

IMDb, or Internet Movie Database, is one of the most popular and authoritative sources for movie, TV, and celebrity content. Millions of users rate and review movies on IMDb, creating a comprehensive and dynamic ranking system. Among the thousands of movies from all over the world, only a few have made it to the IMDb Top 250 list, which showcases the highest-rated movies of all time. In this article, we will look at the top 4 Indian movies that have achieved this feat, and explore what makes them so special and beloved by audiences.

4. Dangal (2016) – IMDb Rating: 8.3

Dangal, which means “wrestling” in Hindi, is a biographical sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who also stars as the lead character. The film is based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become world-class wrestlers, despite facing social and familial obstacles.

In an exciting development, Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan has joined the cast of Suriya’s 43rd film, which is being directed by Sudha Kongara. The film is an action thriller and will be shot in multiple languages. The shooting will start this December as per reports. Gv Prakash will be handling the music department for this Gangster film.

Dulquer Salmaan is a pan-Indian star and has been on a roll in recent years. He has starred in a number of successful films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. His recent film, “Sita Ramam,” was a huge hit and has made him a household name across the country.

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Suriya is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema. He has starred in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “Vadhandhinathan,” “Aaranya Kaandam,” “Ngk,” and “Jai Bhim.”

Sudha Kongara is a talented director who has made a mark...

Mumbai, July 23 (Ians) The Tamil star Suriya, who is known for films such as ‘Aaytha Ezhuthu’, ‘Soorarai Pottru’, ‘Jai Bhim’ and several others, is back this time in the first glimpse of the upcoming film ‘Kanguva’. By the looks of it, the actor seems to be playing a fearless warrior.

The first glimpse of the film was unveiled on the occasion of the actor’s birthday on Sunday.

With a duration of 2 minutes and 21 seconds, the video asset is marked by stunning visuals, cinematic yet off beat music, and the powerful screen presence of Suriya. It begins with the camera tracking into a battlefield as aerial shots soon transition into eye level shots showing a devastated battlefield as Suriya emerges from the darkness adorning a mask made from the skull of a livestock. He can also be seen sporting a neckpiece made of tiger claws and horns.

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Rajinikanth is one of the most popular and influential actors in India. He has starred in over 170 movies and has a loyal fan base across the world. In 2024, he is set to release two new movies that will showcase his versatility and charisma. In this article, we will take a look at what these movies are about, why they are important, and how they will impact the Indian film industry.

The first movie is Thalaivar170, directed by Tj Gnanavel, best known for the critically acclaimed movie Jai Bhim. This movie is a political thriller that revolves around Rajinikanth’s character, who is a retired army officer who gets involved in a corruption scandal. The movie will explore themes like patriotism, justice, and power. Rajinikanth will be seen in a different avatar than his usual style, as he will sport a salt-and-pepper look and a beard. The movie is produced by...

Indian cinema superstar Rajinikanth has wrapped principal photography on Sun Pictures’ “Jailer.”

The film is directed by Nelson, who previously helmed the hits “Kolamaavu Kokila” (2018), starring Nayanthara, “Doctor” (2021), starring Sivakarthikeyan and “Beast” (2022), starring Vijay.

While the plot is under wraps, the film belongs to the action genre. The cast includes Kannada-language cinema star Shiva Rajkumar, Malayalam-language cinema legend Mohanlal and Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan from the Baahubali franchise. Kalanithi Maran produces for Sun Pictures.

The film is Rajinikanth’s 169th. Born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, Rajinikanth began his career in 1975 with the Tamil-language film “Apoorva Raagangal.” Since then he has starred in films across Indian languages and attained cult status. Rajinikanth is a phenomenon among South Indian stars. His popularity includes fan bases in the U.S. and Japan. Every release of his is treated as a near-religious event by fans and causes such a frenzy that cinemas lay on...

Chennai, May 27 (Ians) Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbuster hits ‘Kgf Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, has successfully completed the shoot for their upcoming Tamil film ‘Raghuthatha’.

This highly anticipated movie, directed by the award-winning writer of ‘Family Man’, Suman Kumar, promises to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and remarkable performances.

Starring the immensely talented National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead role, ‘Raghuthatha’ marks Hombale Films’ first venture into Tamil cinema.

Keerthy Suresh, known for her exceptional acting skills and extensive body of work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films, has once again delivered a stellar performance, according to sources familiar with the production.

‘Raghuthatha’ is an empowering tale of a young woman’s journey to save the identity of her people and land. In the words of Producer Viay Kiragandur, “‘Raghuthatha’ is the story of a courageous woman who fearlessly fights for the rights of women and more.

EntertainmentStarring Priyadarshi and Kavya Kalyanram, Balagam is a rooted and unapologetic celebration of Telangana and its culture, a characteristic likely to have contributed to its unprecedented success.Disclaimer: Contains spoilers A small Telugu family drama by a debutant director is raking in numbers at Telangana’s box office. Starring Priyadarshi and Kavya Kalyanram, Balagam is a rooted and unapologetic celebration of Telangana and its culture, a characteristic likely to have contributed to its unprecedented success. The film revolves around the death of the protagonist (Priyadarshi)’s grandfather, allowing comedian-turned-director Venu Yeldandi the leeway to extensively document the culture and traditions of Telangana. The unprecedented success of Balagam is seen by many as indicative of a post-bifurcation phenomenon of filmmakers embracing and celebrating the Telangana identity, a trend that has gradually been on the rise since Telangana separated from united Andhra Pradesh and achieved statehood in 2014. Until not so long ago,...

KollywoodGnanavel directed the critically acclaimed film Jai Bhim, starring Suriya, which was released on Amazon Prime Video.RajinikanthTamil superstar Rajinikanth’s next project will be helmed by filmmaker T J Gnanavel under the banner of Lyca Productions. This was formally announced by the production house, on the occasion of its chairman Subaskaran’s birthday on Thursday, March 2. Gnanavel directed the critically acclaimed film Jai Bhim, starring Suriya, which was released on Amazon Prime Video. This film is going to be Rajinikanth’s 170th film and is set to release in 2024. In a written statement dated March 2, Lyca Productions wrote, “Today on the occasion of our beloved “Chairman” Subaskaran’s birthday, Lyca Productions is feeling acclaimed and honoured in announcing “Superstar” Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 170 film under our banner. This film will be directed by Tj Gnanavel, will have music by “Rockstar” Anirudh and produced by Subaskaran. We are further happy to...

Superstar Rajnikanth’s next movie has been announced and will be directed by Tj Gnanvel. In the movie ‘Thalaivar 170’, sceduled to release in 2024, the actor is reportedly playing a Muslim Police Officer.

Lyca Productions on Thursday took to Twitter to announce that they will be producing the movie which will be directed by Tj Gnanavel, who gained spotlight with his National Award-winning Tamil film ‘Jai Bhim’.

“We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with Superstar @rajinikanth for#Thalaivar170. Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan. Music by the sensational ‘Rockstar’@anirudhofficial,” read the tweet.

Other details related to the film are still under wraps.

On the work front, Rajinikanth will soon complete shooting for his upcoming release ‘Jailer’.

Tasting humongous pan-India box office success with their previous movie projects, ‘Kgf Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, Hombale Films have announced their maiden Tamil project which is a woman-centric story.

They have released a first look poster of their Tamil movie ‘Raghu Thatha’ – a funny, uplifting story of a young woman discovering her own self as she goes on a challenging journey to protect the identity of her people and land.

‘Ready to feel empowered? Because revolution begins at home’. A poster and a tagline echoing the sentiments of many. The film has the exuberant Keerthy Suresh headlining it and is written and directed by the award-winning ‘Family Man’ writer Suman Kumar, making his directorial debut.

The film went on the floors this month and aims to release theatrically in the summer of 2023. Hombale’s maiden Tamil feature marks the first collaboration with the talented national award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh, who has worked extensively in Malyalam,...

Chennai, Nov 11 (Ians) When S. Sreemathy got admission to Tirunelveli Government Medical College for a Mbbs course, she scripted history as she is the first from her Irula tribal community to study medicine to become a doctor.

She said that her achievement will be an inspiration to other members of the community to pursue their dream of joining in professions of their choice.

Talking to Ians, the 20-year-old whose father is a teacher and mother a plantation worker said: “Since I was a child in primary school, I wanted to become a doctor and nothing but a doctor. I pursued my dreams, worked hard, and finally am here.”

The Irula community girl from Tamil Nadu’s The Nilgiris district said that after completing her Mbbs she wanted to become a paediatrician. The proud girl said that she wants to be a model for the Adivasi tribal students of The Nilgiris...

Actor Manikandan, who is best known for his stellar performance in critically acclaimed Tamil superhit film ‘Jai Bhim’, will next be seen playing the lead in a comedy film on snoring.

The yet-to-be-titled film is being directed by Vinayak Chandrasekaran.

Source close to the film unit said: “Snoring is a problem that most people experience. The core content of this film is based on this issue. The film has come out as a commercial entertainer.”

“It has loads of humour and has been made in such a way that everyone will be able to enjoy it. The filming has been completed at a single stretch. The film was shot in and around Chennai. Currently, post-production work is on.”

Sean Roldan has scored the music for this film, which is being produced by Nazerath Pasilian, Yuvaraj Ganesan, and Mageshraj Pasilian for the banners Million Dollar Studios and Mrp Entertainment.

Apart from Manikandan,...

CinemaThe 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) is scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28 this year.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Suriya, Rrr MovieThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the list of films that have been chosen for the Indian Panorama section at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) which is scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. As per the press release issued by the Press Information Bureau on October 22, the feature film jury is headed by Vinod Ganatra. A total of 12 members, including A Karthik Raja, Ananda Jyothi, Dr Anuradha Singh and Sailesh Dave, among others are part of the panel. Kannada film Hadinelentu, helmed by Prithvi Konanur, will be the opening feature film at this year’s Iffi. Krishne Gowda directorial Naanu Kusuma has also been selected under the feature film category. In Tamil, Suriya...

Ace director Vetrimaaran and actor Jayam Ravi have released the first look of director Lionel Joshua’s upcoming crime drama ‘Anna Poorni’.

The film, which is being produced by Komala Hari Pictures in association with One Drop Ocean Pictures, features actress Lijomol Jose, best known for her captivating performance in the critically-acclaimed superhit ‘Jai Bhim’, in the lead.

Seen along with Lijomol in the film will be actress Losliya and ‘Writer’ fame Hari Krishnan.

The first look exhibits the nature of the lead characters. The film is believed to shine the light on the difficulties faced by women within the family system. However, it has been made into a crime-drama so as to ensure that it appeals to fans rather than being a message-based preachy film.

Lyricist Yugabharathi has penned the dialogues as well as the lyrics for this movie, which features a musical score by ’96’ fame Govind Vasantha.

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To celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Indian films encompassing four languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Filmfare recently hosted the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory.

The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.

The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.

The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.

‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.

The...

CinemaThe 67th Filmfare Awards South, which was held in Bengaluru on October 9, saw the attendance of stars from Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. Tnm StaffFacebookThe 67th Filmfare Awards South was held on Sunday, October 9, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood and Sandalwood. The 2022 edition of the awards function was hosted by Kannada actors Diganth and Ramesh Aravind. It also featured dance performances by several popular actors including Pooja Hegde who was recently seen in Kollywood film Beast, Sitha Ramam fame Mrunal Thakur, Krithi Shetty, and Saniya Iyappan among others. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry. Suriya and Aparna Balamurali starrer Soorarai Pottru (Tamil), Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s...

OpinionTamil cinema has persistently been far more vocal about political issues than its Hindi counterpart. Yet, a closer look at Kollywood shines light on the bigotry and ignorance of the industry.Bharathy SingaravelA speech by popular Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran, emphasising the need for political awareness in cinema, went viral on October 1. “Our identities are being taken from us very quickly, such as by dressing Thiruvalluvar’s image in saffron or depicting Raja Raja Cholan as a Hindu king,” the director — known for hit movies such as Asuran and Vada Chennai — had said, while speaking at a birthday event for MP and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (Vck) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan. In what appeared to be a veiled reference to Mani Ratnam’s screen adaptation of Kalki’s historical fiction novel Ponniyin Selvan, he also pointed out that such erasures were happening in Tamil cinema too. Later, when asked for a response to...

One of Tamil cinema’s popular directors Pa Ranjith has said that ‘Jai Bhim’ is the phrase that got him to where he is now.

Participating in the audio launch event of his upcoming film, ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’, Ranjith said, “‘Jai Bhim’ is the phrase that got me here. The journey which started in ‘Attakathi’ (his first film) has now come up till ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’.”

Ranjith also downplayed the compliment that he had helped many people in the film industry grow by giving them opportunities.

He said, “I haven’t made anybody grow. They are skillful people and I have made use of them, that is all. I am happy that I worked with them.”

Showering praises on three directors and two producers, Ranjith said that he wanted them to be there at the audio launch event of the film.

“It is from director Venkat Prabhu that I learnt. His film...

CinemaThe Madras High Court on Thursday, August 11, quashed the Fir filed against the makers of ‘Jai Bhim’, for the portrayal of the Vanniyar community in the movie.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeIn a big relief to the makers of Jai Bhim, the Madras High Court quashed the First Information Report (Fir) filed against actor Suriya and director Gnanavel. The Fir was filed based on a complaint that alleged that the movie hurt the sentiments of the Vanniyar community and that they had been portrayed in a bad light. The order was pronounced by Madras High Court Justice N Sathish Kumar on Thursday, August 11. In December 2021, Chennai-based advocate K Santhosh of Rudra Vanniyar Sena had approached the Saidapet court seeking direction to the police to register an Fir against actor Suriya and Jai Bhim director Gnanavel. The petitioner alleged that Jai bhim was made with an “ulterior motive to instigate communal violence between...

T J Gnanavel’s critically acclaimed courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’, starring Suriya, Lijomol Jose and Manikandan in the lead, will be among the Tamil films that will be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne that is to take place between August 12 – 30, this year. The film narrates the story of a brave […]...

CinemaThe film festival is scheduled to be held between August 12 to 20th this year. Tnm StaffThe Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm), which is scheduled to take place between August 12 to 20th this year, will feature a number of south Indian films including critically acclaimed Jai Bhim (Tamil), Pedro (Kannada), and Chavittu (Malayalam), among others. Tamil movies like Jai Bhim, The Road to Kuthriyar, Perianayaki, Ayu, and Paraasakthi will be streaming at the film festival. Suriya starrer Jai Bhim premiered on Amazon Prime Video last year, coinciding with the festival of Deepavali and opened to positive responses from critics as well as the audience. The film is based on the story of a lawyer (Suriya), who fights to get justice for a tribal man falsely accused of robbery. Helmed by Bharat Mirle, The Road to Kuthriyar starring actors Dhruv Athreye, Chinna Dorai and Parvathi Om, narrates the story of a...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that it is inviting 397 artists and executives to join the Oscar organizer’s membership ranks. The prospective 2022 class includes 71 Oscar nominees and 15 winners, with 44 of the invitees women, and 37 of the group belongs to underrepresented communities.

See the full list below.

Among this year’s Oscar winners on the list are Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur, and Kotsur’s Coda writer-director Siân Heder, who has been invited into both the Directors and Writers branches. Among those invited into multiple branches, the new member must pick one. There are a total of 17 AMPAS branches, along with 25 who today received members-at-large invitations.

Others on the list include this year’s Oscar Original Song winners Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell; actors Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Jesse Buckley, Michael Greyeyes, Olga Merediz, Jesse Plemons, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Anya Taylor-Joy; writers Zach Baylin,...

Anya Taylor-Joy, Billie Eilish, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Disney exec Dana Walden are among the 397 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of Academy members to 10,665, with 9,665 eligible to vote for the 95th Oscars set to take place on March 12, 2023.

The 2022 class is 44 women, 37 belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50 are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States. There are 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners, among the invitees. Some of the big names invited are recent winners Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) and Troy Kotsur (“Coda”), and nominees Jessie Buckley (“The Lost Daughter”), Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”). Also invited are a slew of global artists and artisans such as actors Robin de Jesús, Olga Merediz...

EntertainmentJyotika shared a video featuring glimpses from the vacation in Costa Rica with her family, and said that the video was edited by her daughter Diya.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Jyotika Tamil actor Jyotika’s latest social media post — a video which features glimpses of the actor’s vacation with family — is garnering fans’ attention on social media. Actors Suriya and Jyotika have gone on a vacation to Costa Rica. The couple’s photos from coffee plantations and rafting can be seen in the video, which was edited by their daughter Diya. Jyotika shared the video on her Instagram on June 23, with the text “One day baby we'll be old.. Oh baby we'll be old. And think of all the stories that we could have told.” She posted the video with the caption “Pura Vida”. Actor Suriya also reposted the video as his Instagram story. Earlier in January, Jyotika shared an image...

KollywoodHelmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Vikram' stars actors Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kamal Haasan in the lead, while Suriya has been roped in for a special cameo. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Raaj Kamal Films InternationalAhead of the theatrical release of the much-anticipated film Vikram, the makers screened the promo of the film at Burj Khalifa in Dubai as a part of the promotions. Sharing a glimpse video, Raaj Kamal International Films, the production banner bankrolling the film, tweeted on June 2, “Ulaganayagan and #vikram take over Dubai and Burj Khalifa ! #KamalHaasan #Vikram #VikramFromJune3 #VikramatBK “ Earlier on June 1, actor Lokesh Kangaraj shared the first look poster of actor Suriya from the film. Suriya has been roped in for a cameo. Lokesh Kanagaraj took to social media on Wednesday, June 1, to reveal the first look of Suriya from Vikram, adding to the excitement surrounding the film's release. Lokesh Kanagaraj thanked Suriya, for his...

Cinema Actor Manikandan, who played the role of Rasakannu, received the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ award, while the film has also bagged the ‘Best Film’ award. Tnm Staff2 D EntertainmentActor Suriya’s legal drama Jai Bhim has bagged two awards at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (Dpiff), which was started with the aim to celebrate the legacy of producer, director and screenwriter Dadasaheb Phalke. Actor Manikandan, who played the role of Rasakannu in the legal drama, received the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ award at the film festival, while the film has also bagged the ‘Best Film’ award. Helmed by filmmaker T Gnanavel, Jai Bhim premiered on streaming platform Amazon Prime Video ahead of Deepavali last year. The film had a positive reception among audiences and critics. It is bankrolled by Suriya’s home banner 2D Entertainment. Sharing the news about the film bagging two awards at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival,...

Actress Lijomol Jose, whose brilliant performance in the critically acclaimed courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’ came in for widespread praise, has now begun work on a film titled ‘Annapoorni’. Sources in the industry said that the film, which is being produced by Hari Baskar of Kh Pictures and Nethaji of Odo Pictures, is being directed by […]...

KollywoodThe film is slated to premiere on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Suriya Actor Suriya who is bankrolling the upcoming family drama Oh My Dog, took to social media on Wednesday, April 6, to announce that the film is gearing up for theatrical release. The film is slated to premiere on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. The film is part of a four-film deal signed between Suriya and Jyotika’s 2D Entertainment and Amazon Prime Video. “Oreo, Waffle, Jo and I, bring to you #OhMyDogOnPrime a film from our hearts to yours, on 21 April @PrimeVideoIN #ArnavVijay #Simba @arunvijayno1,” the tweet read. Billed as a family entertainer, the film brings together three generations of the popular real-life family (grandfather-father-son trio): Vijaykumar, Arun Vijay and Arnav Vijay, who is making his debut as a child actor. Explaining the crux of the film’s plot, the makers revealed in a statement,...

Cinema‘Pada’ is based on a real life incident that took place in 1996 Kerala, when four activists held a District Collector hostage to protest the Adivasi Land Act Amendment passed by the Left government.Sowmya RajendranScreengrabPada, a Malayalam film directed by Kamal Km, is centred on an unusual hostage drama based on real events. On October 4, 1996, Wr Reddy, then Palakkad District Collector, was held hostage in his own office by four Adivasi rights activists who waved explosives and a gun at the crowd. Their demand? The withdrawal of the amendment to the Adivasi Land Act 1975 that was passed by Ek Nayanar’s Left Democratic Front (Ldf) government that year. Many tribal people saw the amendment as the government cheating them of their rights. The two-hour thriller has Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Dileesh Pothan and Joju George in the lead. The film, which has won critical acclaim, is among the few Malayalam...

ReviewThe villain’s dialogue from the film, ‘That speech was more educational than emotional’ just about sums up this preachy attempt. Sowmya RajendranThat Suriya supports several social causes in real life, and is probably the only star of his generation from the Tamil film industry to speak up on political issues consistently, is well known. His public persona has increasingly been reflected in his choice of films. The actor rose to stardom as a romance hero, then cemented his place in the industry with action films, and later turned to social dramas pegged on causes that are perceived to be a discussion point among the audience. The latest in that line-up is Etharkkum Thunindhavan (Et), directed by Pandiraj, and is clearly inspired by the Pollachi sexual assault case of 2019. At the time, Suriya wrote a powerful letter about the case in The Hindu Tamil, which was widely appreciated. Et, however,...

KollywoodThe Pandiraj directorial features Suriya and Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of director Pandiraj's much-awaited action entertainer Etharkkum Thunindhavan, featuring actor Suriya in the lead, was unveiled on Wednesday, March 2. The trailer opens with a sequence where the narrator says he (Suriya’s) character wanted to become a scientist and that he wanted him to be something else. However, time and god wished for things to be the way they are. It is played out parallely with introductory shots of Suriya’s character, who is in the midst of a fight with others. The video starts off on a fun note, hinting at an entertaining family drama. The film, which features Priyanka Arul Mohan as its female lead, will also feature Sathyaraj, Saranya Ponvannan, Ms Baskar and Soori among others.Vinay Rai has been roped in as the antagonist. Music for the film is by...

Director Tha Se Gnanavel’s critically-acclaimed Tamil courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’ has made it to the World Competition segment of the 20th Pune International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from March 3 to 10. The other films that are in this category are director Gabor Fabricius’s ‘Erasing Frank’ (Hungary), director Iciar Bollain’s ‘Maixabel’ […]...

This Tamil-language courtroom drama and love story is a detailed retelling of a true incident which took place in 1995. Unfairly accused of stealing jewelry and therefore jailed but later reported missing, Rajakannu was a bushman from the Irular tribe in the Tamil Nadu state. A devoted lawyer who specialized in helping local tribal communities took an interest in his case, thereby helping his desperate wife to find out what had really happened to her husband. In early 2022 at the Noida International Film Festival this production from 2D Entertainment won the Best Film award, the Best Actor (Suriya) and the Best Actress (Lijomol Jose).

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The movie kicks off slow as we get to learn about the life of Rajakannu (Manikandan) and his wife Sengeni (Lijomol Jose). Always looked down upon and abused by their more well-to-do upper caste everywhere they go, this dirt poor Irular couple...

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.

A tweet by Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley has raised hopes that director Tha Se Gnanavel’s critically-acclaimed Tamil courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’, featuring actor Suriya, may make it to the nominations of the 94th Academy Awards that are expected to be announced later on Tuesday. With just hours to go before the Academy of Motion […]...

Apart from the pricing, packages and deals, understanding cultural differences and preferences is key to attracting new audiences. Sowmya RajendranMeenakshi Sundareshwar/Netflix IndiaA few days ago, Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix, expressed his “frustration” at the company’s lack of success in the Indian market in an investor call. According to reports, Netflix added 2.6 million paying subscribers in the Asia Pacific region in the last quarter, showing good growth in Japan and India. However, the Over-the-Top platform said that it only expects to add 2.5 million subscribers in the current quarter. There are various numbers put forth on the market share of Ott platforms in India but they all agree that Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix lead the pack followed by platforms like Zee5 and SonyLiv. There are also smaller players like Aha, Neestream and others which are jostling for space in the crowded market. There are...

Actor and screenwriter Manikandan, whose outstanding performance in the courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’ came in for a lot of critical appreciation, has now made his debut as a director with ‘Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham’. The film, which is produced by Shashank Vennelakanti on behalf of G&k Vahinee Productions, has been released on Sony Liv. ‘Narai Ezhuthum […]...

Top Indian actor and producer Suriya is all set to continue his existing deal with Amazon Prime Video India.

Suriya’s production and distribution company 2D Entertainment specializes in Tamil-language films. In May 2020, at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, when cinemas were shuttered, 2D bowed J. J. Federick’s “Ponmagal Vandhal,” starring Suriya’s wife Jyothika, also a leading actor in Tamil cinema, directly on Amazon. Sudha Kongara’s “Soorarai Pottru,” starring Suriya, bowed on the service in Nov. 2020.

In Aug. 2021, 2D signed a multi-film direct-to-digital deal for several upcoming Tamil-language films with Amazon. When the pandemic hit, 2D had six films in production and, given that a typical Indian film directly or indirectly employs 600-800 people, Suriya says that he didn’t want to pause so many people’s sole means of livelihood.

“This was the best thing which happened to all the films – we got a wonderful audience,...