SandalwoodThe film will mark the directorial debut of Gautham VP in the Kannada film industry.Digital NativeDigital NativePriyanka Upendra, Priyamani and Chaya Singh have been roped in to play the lead roles in the upcoming film Khaimara. This film will mark the directorial debut of Gautham VP in the Kannada film industry. Khaimara is touted to be a heroine-centric psychological horror-thriller. The film was launched on Priyanka Upendra’s birthday on Thursday, when the first look and motion poster were also unveiled. V Mathiyalagan, who is playing a role in Khaimara, will also be bankrolling the film under his banner. P Vimal, brother of veteran director P Vasu and father of director Gautham VP, has penned the script for this film. Gurukiran will be composing the tunes for this flick with Vishnu Ramakrishnan handling the camera. The prep work to get Khaimara on the floors has already begun and the shooting will start next month.
- 11/13/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThere are also reports that the project has been shelved.Digital NativeThe Tamil remake of Kannada blockbuster Mufti, starring Simbu and Gautham Karthik in the lead, is one project that’s most likely to be shelved. As per the latest reports, director Narthan has opted out of the project due to various reasons which also includes the pandemic. Cinema Express has reported that Narthan has exited the project and he’s currently busy with the pre-production of his next Kannada film featuring Kgf fame Yash. Apparently, Krishna of Sillunu Oru Kadhal fame has replaced Narthan to take over the reins of the project. However, there are also reports that the project has been shelved. After shooting the first schedule in Bellary, Karnataka a few months ago, the team is yet to resume the next schedule. Reports have emerged that the project has been dropped after a fallout between producer Gnanavel Raja and Simbu.
- 10/23/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodMuthaiah's last directorial was 'Devarattam' which had Gautham Karthik in the lead role. Digital NativeDigital NativeGautham Karthik and Lakshmi Menon who had worked together in a film titled Sippai which did not hit the silver screen are teaming up for another project again which will be directed by M Muthaiah. Lakshmi Menon who was last seen in Miruthan which released in the year 2016 and was not seen in the film circuit since then, will be making her comeback with this film. It is worth mentioning that Muthaiah's last directorial was Devarattam which had Gautham Karthik in the lead role. An action film glorifying caste, it had Manjima Mohan playing the lead pair to Gautham with Soori as the main comedian. Director M Muthaiah began his career as a director with the 2013 release Kutti Puli, which had M Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon as the lead pair. He then went on to direct films such as Komban,...
- 4/22/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodHis comment came as a response to a tweet by a fan, who had recently watched ‘Power Paandi’ on television. Digital NativeThe lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic is ensuring that everyone stays home and catches up with movies that they failed to take note of during the busy times. Some of the best movies are being aired on television and movie buffs are simply enjoying it. It has also made fans gush about their favourite actors, on social media platforms. Recently, Dhanush’s Pa Pandi was aired on a private satellite channel and fans took to their social networking pages to heap praises on its making. When one such fan posted a message that he enjoyed the film on TV, its music composer Sean Roldan tweeted back, “A thousand films may release every year. But not all of them can remain evergreen like #Powerpaandi. @dhanushkraja the director will play...
- 4/11/2020
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
ObituaryThe aspiring actor’s sudden demise has shocked many in the industry. Tnm StaffTamil film director Raj Kapoor’s 23-year-old son Sharook Kapoor passed away unexpectedly while on a pilgrimage with his mother to Mecca. The death happened early on February 17. The aspiring actor’s sudden demise has shocked many in the industry. According to a close friend to the family, Sharook’s last rites will be held in Mecca itself. “It would take over 12 days for the body to be brought back to Chennai and so, Raj is flying to Mecca along with his other children to perform his son’s last rites,” he said. Raj Kapoor, who is known for films like Prabhu-Khushbu’s Uthama Raasa (1993) and Ajith-Simran’s Aval Varuvala (1998), is currently on his way to Mecca along with his two daughters for the final rites. The reason for Sharook’s sudden death is currently unknown and according to the family friend,...
- 2/18/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ObituaryThe aspiring actor’s sudden demise has shocked many in the industry. Tnm StaffTamil film director Raj Kapoor’s 23-year-old son Sharook Kapoor passed away unexpectedly while on a pilgrimage with his mother to Mecca. The death happened early on February 17. The aspiring actor’s sudden demise has shocked many in the industry. According to a close friend to the family, Sharook’s last rites will be held in Mecca itself. “It would take over 12 days for the body to be brought back to Chennai and so, Raj is flying to Mecca along with his other children to perform his son’s last rites,” he said. Raj Kapoor, who is known for films like Prabhu-Khushbu’s Uthama Raasa (1993) and Ajith-Simran’s Aval Varuvala (1998), is currently on his way to Mecca along with his two daughters for the final rites. The reason for Sharook’s sudden death is currently unknown and according to the family friend,...
- 2/18/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is finally expected to start rolling by the end of January. Digital NativeActor Simbu, who was last seen on screen in Sundar C’s Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, is all set to commence work on his much-delayed political thriller Maanaadu with director Venkat Prabhu. It has been nearly a year since it was first announced that Prabhu and Simbu will join hands for a project. Since then there’s been no major development. Maanaadu is finally expected to start rolling by the end of January. The makers have now announced the entire cast and crew of this film. Touted to be a political thriller, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Bharathiraja and Sa Chandrasekar will play important roles in it. Comedians Karunakaran and Premgi have also been roped in. The film will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Richard M Nathan. Praveen Kl will edit the film and Sekar will...
- 1/17/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodA few days ago there were reports that the actor was on board Simbu's 'Maanadu'.Digital NativeA few days ago there were reports that Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep has been approached to play the antagonist in Simbu’s Maanaadu. Refuting the reports the actor denied the news through his Twitter page, saying that is wrong news. Wrong news.... https://t.co/hgNHGinPUV — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) December 27, 2019 Sudeep is a well-known face in the Tamil film industry after his roles in Naan Ee and Baahubali fetched him rave reviews. The star also played the antagonist in Thalapathy Vijay starrer Puli. It’s been nearly a year since it was first announced that Prabhu and Simbu will join hands for a project and since then there’s been no major development. It was said it is all due to the non-cooperation of the actor, after which the producer announced that the project...
- 12/29/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film jumps, rolls and air flips from one chase-action sequence to another of which just a couple of them are memorable.Anjana ShekarWhile Vijay Sethupathi’s Sangatamizhan’s has run into financial issues, delaying its release at the very last moment, it was quite surprising to see the actor come up on screen at first. He’s here to give us a disclaimer but the fans are excited to be surprised in this manner. “The film has been shot in different countries and the characters will speak in different languages. Subtitles might be distracting for the audience. Therefore, for the convenience of the Tamil audience, all characters, irrespective of which part of the world they are from, will speak in Tamil,” he says and we are happy to play along. Turkish men speaking Tamil? Why not? Vishal-Tamannaah starrer Action has plenty of action, no doubt. The film jumps, rolls...
- 11/15/2019
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
KollywoodProducer Suresh Kamatchi tweeted a few pictures with the actor, suggesting that their differences have been resolved.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Simbu, who was last seen on screen in Sundar C’s Naan Rajavathaan Varuven, is all set to commence work on his much-awaited political thriller Manaadu with director Venkat Prabhu. It’s been nearly a year since it was announced that Venkat Prabhu and Simbu will join hands for a project. In between, the producer announced that the project with Simbu is being shelved and that a new star will be roped in while the rest of the cast and crew will be retained. In retaliation, Simbu had announced another film titled Magaamaanadu. However, since then, the producer and Simbu have had discussions and the actor is back on board Maanaadu. Producer Suresh shared pictures with the star on his social media pages. He announced that Simbu is back and...
- 11/6/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodIt was said Producer Gnanavel Raja had taken this decision since Simbu failed to turn up for shoots.Digital NativeRumours were going around on social media that the official remake of recent Kannada blockbuster Mufti, which marks the first time union of Simbu and Gautham Karthik and directed by debutant Narthan has been dropped. It was said Producer Gnanavel Raja had taken this decision since Simbu failed to turn up for shoots. Contradicting to the rumours Gnanavel Raja told Tnm that the film was indeed being made. "We are planning for the second schedule. The news that the film has been dropped is false." The film is an official remake of recent Kannada blockbuster Mufti, starring Shivrajkumar, Srimurali, Shanvi Srivastav and Chaya Singh. The film was centered on a police officer, played by Srimurali, who goes head to head with an underworld boss, played by Shivrajkumar. Apparently, Simbu will be...
- 10/10/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodWe're also going ennaadhhuu?Tnm StaffActor Silambarasan Tr aka Simbu or Str, who is currently working on Mufti remake, was in the news for his other project with director Venkat Prabhu titled Maanadu. Citing delay from the actor’s side, the film’s producer Suresh Kamatchi had announced that the project will be revived soon with another actor instead. Close to a week after the news first broke, Simbu now has responded to the controversy with an aaaaaannouncement. Yes, we know there are extra 'a's there, but we're inspired by the title. On Wednesday, Simbu announced Maghaamaanaadu, a Silambarasan Tr film, to be produced by Chimbu Cine Arts. The shooting for the project is reportedly set to begin soon. #ChimbucineArts presents #Str in #Maghaamaanaadu A #Silambarasan T.R film Shooting starts soon. — Hariharan Gajendran (@hariharannaidu) August 14, 2019 Maanadu, produced by Suresh, was tipped to be a political thriller starring Silambarasan and Kalyani Priyadarshan.
- 8/14/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe producer had released a statement saying he was going to make the film with another actor in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Silambarasan, who was last seen on screen in Sundar C’s Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, was expecting to commence work on his much-awaited political thriller Maanaadu with director Venkat Prabhu. In preparation for his role in Maanaadu, Simbu had also gone to London to lose weight for his role. It was then said that the team will have to commence shooting for the film from October or November as Simbu is currently busy shooting for the untitled Tamil remake of Mufti which also co-stars Gautham Karthik. However, producer Suresh Kamatchi recently announced that he has dropped the plans of making Maanaadu with Simbu and will now make the film with some other actor in the lead. In a statement, Suresh said that he’s tired of waiting for the project to take off,...
- 8/10/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn a statement, the film's producer Suresh Kamatchi has said that he's tired of waiting for the project to kick off.Digital NativeProducer Suresh Kamatchi has confirmed that he has dropped the plans of making Maanadu with Simbu and will now make the film with some other actor in the lead. In a statement which he has released, Suresh said that he’s tired of waiting for the project to take off, and has finally decided to shelve the idea of making it with Simbu. He thanked Simbu for initially agreeing to be part of the project which will be directed by Venkat Prabhu. Originally announced nearly two years ago, Maanadu was tipped to be a political thriller and was supposed to mark the Tamil debut of Kalyani Priyadarshan. In April, reports emerged that the project has been shelved and Prabhu has moved on to his next commitment. However, producer...
- 8/8/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood Director Narthan, who had directed the original version, is directing the remake as well. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe first schedule of the Tamil movie, starring Simbu and Gautham Karthik, has been wrapped up successfully. Gautham Karthik had tweeted confirming this with the post, “And that's a schedule wrap! Time to go home, relax and plan our next schedule and get back to work asap! ” He also posted a pic with Simbu and wrote, “No matter, heavy winds, scorching heat, pouring rain or dust clouds, all of which we faced today. We keep on moving forward, always forward. Under the direction of #Narthan sir, the Show goes on!” And that's a schedule wrap! Time to go home, relax and plan our next schedule and get back to work asap! — Gautham Karthik (@Gautham_Karthik) June 29, 2019 This untitled film is the remake of the hit Kannada movie Mufti. Director Narthan, who had directed the original version,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Narthan, who had directed the original version is directing the remake as well.Digital NativeIt was announced some weeks ago that the hit Kannada movie Mufti will be remade in Tamil with Simbu and Gautham Karthik in the lead roles. According to the latest update on the project, the shooting has commenced already and scenes involving Simbu are currently being shot. Director Narthan, who had directed the original version is directing the remake as well. Simbu will be playing a gangster in this flick with Gautham Karthik appearing as a cop. Shiva Rajkumar’s Mufti turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Sandalwood. Released on December 1st last year, the film has garnered positive reviews. It had collected Rs 15 crores in just five days and the collections went up with just good word of mouth. Reports say that producer Jayanna had made it clear that box...
- 6/18/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodAccording to the industry grapevine, 'Maanaadu' is finally expected to start rolling from June 25. Digital NativeActor Simbu and filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, who have joined hands for the first time for upcoming political thriller Maanaadu, are finally going to start shooting from last week of June. On Wednesday, Venkat Prabhu took to twitter reveal that he is reuniting with Yuvan Shankar Raja for Maanaadu. “And yes we are back. Here is the update which you guys kind of know by now. Me and Yuvan Shankar Raja re back for Str’s Maanaadu.” It’s been nearly 10 months since it was first announced that Prabhu and Simbu will join hands for a project and since then there’s been no major development. Rumors made the rounds that Maanaadu will go on the floors in October 2018 but for reasons unknown the project never took off. And yes we are back!!! Here is the...
- 6/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodRumours made the rounds that Manaadu will go on the floors in October 2018, but for reasons unknown, the project never took off.Digital NativeActor Simbu, who was last seen on screen in Sundar C’s Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, is all set to commence work on his much-awaited political thriller Manaadu with director Venkat Prabhu. It’s been nearly 10 months since it was first announced that Prabhu and Simbu will join hands for a project and since then there’s been no major development. Rumours made the rounds that Manaadu will go on the floors in October 2018, but for reasons unknown, the project never took off. In April, reports emerged that the project has been shelved and Prabhu has moved on to his next commitment. However, producer Suresh Kamatchi took to Twitter and clarified that the project has not been dropped and will go to set soon. Request to stop the...
- 5/21/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe yet-untitled project, which will mark the first time union of Simbu and Gautham, will be directed by debutant Narthan.Digital NativeWell-known production house Studio Green on Sunday via a tweet announced that it has roped in actors Simbu and Gautham Karthik for a mega budget action thriller. The yet-untitled project, which will mark the first time union of Simbu and Gautham, will be directed by debutant Narthan. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with Str for the first time. A mega budget action thriller starring Str and Gautham Karthik. Directed by super talented Narthan.” Writer-lyricist Madhan Karky was also tagged in the tweet and it can be assumed that he’s been roped in most likely to write the dialogues. Interesting update is that this project is the official remake of recent Kannada blockbuster Mufti, which starred Shivrajkumar, Muralist, Shanvi Srivastav and Chaya Singh. The film is centered on a police officer,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodAfter making four films with Ajith, Siva will now make his next with Suriya.Digital NativeBasking in glory over the grand success of his latest directorial venture Viswasam starring Ajith and Nayanthara, director Siva will be directing Suriya for his next venture tentatively titled Suriya 39. The production house posted on its Twitter handle : Sai Sai #Suriya39Announcement We are thoroughly Elated to Announce that @directorsiva Will helm #Suriya39 Expectations Skyrocketing This is a Guaranteed Festival for @Suriya_offl Anna’s #AnbanaFans Sai Sai #Suriya39Announcement We are thoroughly Elated to Announce that @directorsiva Will helm #Suriya39 Expectations Skyrocketing This is a Guaranteed Festival for @Suriya_offl Anna’s #AnbanaFans pic.twitter.com/FogzaBg1OO — Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) April 22, 2019 The project will be bankrolled by Studio Green K.E.Gnanavel Raja and interestingly, Siva's debut Tamil film, Siruthai was bankrolled by the same banner. Studio Green is one of the...
- 4/22/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film's big plus is its ability to straddle comedy and suspense effectively.Sowmya RajendranMost times, the rowdy in Tamil cinema never registers as anything more than a screaming, aruval swinging character. He's a face in the crowd, someone we don't remember beyond the few minutes of screen time he gets. Occasionally though, we have films like Pudhupettai or Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum which take the rowdy and give him an identity, a life. Caarthick Raju's Ulkuthu is an attempt in that direction. Attakathi Dinesh and Bala Saravanan who acted in the director's debut film Thirudan Police pair up once again in Ulkuthu. The first half hour of the film is impeded by slapstick humour with annoying background music cues for the jokes and an unnecessary romance track involving Nandita Swetha (is there any rule that one cannot release a film without a heroine?). However, the film piques our interest once the conflict is introduced. Dhilip Subbarayan as the egoistic son of a kandhuvetti local don named Kaka Mani (Sharath Lohitashwa) has plenty of screen presence and the stand-off between him and Dinesh, who plays Raja (one of his favourite songs incidentally is "Indha Raja kaiiya vacha") sets the stage for an interesting revenge thriller. Dinesh beautifully underplays his character and though it is surreal to see someone of his physical stature sending goons flying, the actor manages to make us root for him. There's a bit of mystery surrounding his true identity and you are led to believe that the flashback will reveal the secret of his superpowers. While it certainly gives him a motive, it offers no explanation for how he's able to handle hardened thugs with such ease. Ulkuthu has its moments. The high drama in some scenes, like the one when Raja is playing the innocent at a funeral, or the kabbadi game which is a strange mix of suspense and hilarity (thanks to Bala Saravanan), keeps you interested in the proceedings. This is actually the film's big plus – its ability to straddle comedy and violence and provide unexpected laughs. Bala Saravanan mumbles his lines, speaking in undertone most times, but he still manages to land the punches. "It's good that they beat you up in Visaranai," he tells Dinesh, in a fourth wall breaking line you'd expect in a star vehicle. Not all rowdies are the same and there's honour among rowdies, too, we learn through John Vijay's character. A nice touch to have a rowdy so enamoured by his wife (Chaya Singh who looks out of place as a flower seller) and with a healthy respect for women. However, Ulkuthu becomes tedious as it draws to a close. You lose count of the number of times people get slapped around and Kaka Mani's eyes threaten to pop out of his head. Raja delivers a "message" towards the end that looks forced and doesn't sit well with the rest of the film. Why do our filmmakers feel this deep urge to deliver a moral to the audience out of every tale, in Panchatantra fashion? Nevertheless, with convincing performances by the cast and an average plot, Ulkuthu is a decent effort. Moral: Watch it for Dinesh and Bala Saravanan. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.
- 12/29/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWith the film doing well at the theatres, its Bo collections are expected to soar in the coming days. Digital Native shivrajkumar2.jpgDigital NativeShiva Rajkumar’s Mufti is turning out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Sandalwood. Released on December 1 amidst a lot of expectations, the film has garnered positive reviews. According to reports from the trade sources, the film has collected Rs. 15 crores in just five days and the collections are soaring with good word of mouth. Reports say that producer Jayanna has specified that box office collections of Mufti have gone over Rs 15 crores with the film being shown in around 250 screens. Going by the way the film is doing at the box office, it is sure to break quite a few box office records in the Kannada film industry, say sources. Starring Srimurali in the lead role, Mufti has Shiva Rajkumar playing a pivotal role. Sources say that Srimurali is extremely happy over the response that the film has been garnering and is contemplating going for a sequel. The modalities of this are being worked out but it is too early to speculate if there would be a sequel for the film, add sources. Directed by Narthan, who has made his directorial debut with Mufti, the film has been produced by Jayanna under his banner Jayanna Combines. While the film starred Shiva Rajkumar in an important role, its lead actors were Sriimurali and Shanvi Srivastava. The star cast also included Vasishta N Simha, Devaraj, Chaya Singh, Sadhu Kokila, Prakash Belawadi, and Chikkanna. Ravi Basrur has composed music for this flick with the cinematography handled by Naveen Kumar. Mufti is high on the action quotient but it has all elements to attract the family audiences as well, which speaks of its success at the box office. With the film doing well at the theatres, its Bo collections are expected to soar in the coming days. Enanble Notification: NoTnm Marquee: No...
- 12/13/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Film: "Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal"; Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Santhanam, Nayanthara, Chaya Singh, Saranya Ponvannan, Sunder Ramu, Naren and Mayilsamy; Director: S.R. Prabhakaran; Rating: **
In "Ok Ok", which released two years ago, Udhayanidhi and Santhanam upped the bromance bar with their enjoyable onscreen presence. That film was the former's cinematic debut, but with the help of the latter he pleasantly surprised the audience with his decent performance and they turned out to be the best entertaining male pair in Tamil filmdom.
In "Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal", also made along the lines of "Ok Ok", the same pair.
In "Ok Ok", which released two years ago, Udhayanidhi and Santhanam upped the bromance bar with their enjoyable onscreen presence. That film was the former's cinematic debut, but with the help of the latter he pleasantly surprised the audience with his decent performance and they turned out to be the best entertaining male pair in Tamil filmdom.
In "Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal", also made along the lines of "Ok Ok", the same pair.
- 2/15/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Director Shankar seems to be wedged between crucial situations as he has to focus into both his directorial ‘Endhiran’ and couple of productions – ‘Rettai Suzhi’ and ‘Anantha Purathu Veedu’. With Sun Pictures insisting Shankar to complete ‘Endhiran’ shortly, the film production works shortly so as to ensure good business, the filmmaker is making it through hectic schedules.
Earlier, director Shankar himself confirmed that ‘Rettai Suzhi’ is completed, but will hit screens in April so as to bring the children and family crowd in summer holidays.
But his other production ‘Anantha Purathu Veedu’ remains as a deep suspense as its proceedings in production processes remain unraveled. Laced with lots of twists and turns, the supernatural thriller features Nanda, Chaya Singh in lead roles…...
Earlier, director Shankar himself confirmed that ‘Rettai Suzhi’ is completed, but will hit screens in April so as to bring the children and family crowd in summer holidays.
But his other production ‘Anantha Purathu Veedu’ remains as a deep suspense as its proceedings in production processes remain unraveled. Laced with lots of twists and turns, the supernatural thriller features Nanda, Chaya Singh in lead roles…...
- 1/25/2010
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
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