ListicleOf the many interesting women characters of south Indian cinema who graced our screens this year, here are our favourites.Sowmya RajendranThe year 2022 was when cinema bounced back to some semblance of what it used to be before the pandemic struck the world. There were many blockbusters from the south Indian film industries, and quite a few of them had interesting women characters as well. This was a welcome change in a male-dominated field, where most films are hero-centric and mass entertainers have seldom had memorable women characters. Quite a few small budget films this year too had impressive women characters, who broke onscreen conventions and surprised us. Here are our favourite women characters from southern cinema this year: Gargi from Gargi (Tamil) Gautham Ramachandran’s hard-hitting courtroom drama is about a young woman whose father is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Gargi (Sai Pallavi) is convinced of his...
- 12/23/2022
- by MariaR
- The News Minute
KollywoodHelmed by Mithran Jawahar, the film also stars Bharathiraja, Prakash Raj, Raashi Khanna and Priya Bhavani Shankar in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffScreengrabActors Dhanush, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Nithya Menen and Raashi Khanna are teaming up for an upcoming film Thiruchitrambalam, for which the teaser was unveiled on Sunday, August 7. The trailer shows Dhanush playing the titular role of a man named Thiruchitrambalam, who shares his name with his grandfather (played by Bharathiraja). The story follows their relationships with the strict father (Prakash Raj), and friends. Thiruchitrambalam will hit the big screens on August 18. Helmed by filmmaker Mithran Jawahar, the film has music by composer Anirudh. Dhanush has teamed up with composer Anirudh in the past for films like 3 (2012), Maari (2015), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Maari (2015) and Thanga Magan (2015). Prior to Thiruchitrambalam, Dhanush and filmmaker Mithran have collaborated for movies like Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Kutty, and Uthamaputhiran. Thiruchitrambalam went on the floor last year in August.
- 8/8/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Kollywood Helmed by filmmaker Mithran Jawahar, the film stars actors Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Raashi Khanna, and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe first single from upcoming Tamil movie Thiruchitrambalam, which stars actors Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Raashi Khanna in the lead, was unveiled on Friday, June 24. The upbeat track is sung by Dhanush, who has also penned the lyrics. Thiruchitrambalam has music by Anirudh. The music composer has teamed up with Dhanush for several films including Maari (2015), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Maari (2015) and Thanga Magan (2015). The actor-music composer duo teamed up for the first time for the 2012 Tamil movie 3. Helmed by filmmaker Mithran Jawahar, the film went on floors in August last year. It was initially slated for release on July 1 but it was later postponed. The movie is now slated to hit the big screens on August 18. The new release date was announced on June...
- 6/24/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film also stars actors Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Raashi Khanna in the lead. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sun PicturesThe release date of actor Dhanush’s upcoming film Thiruchitrambalam, was unveiled on June 15. Thiruchitrambalam will hit the big screens on August 18. Sharing the announcement, Sun Pictures, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote, “#Thiruchitrambhalam releasing in theaters August 18th! (sic).” Helmed by filmmaker Mithran Jawahar, the film stars actors Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Raashi Khanna in the lead. The movie went on floors in August last year. The film was initially slated for release on July 1. While promoting his recently released film Nenjukku Needhi, actor and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin reportedly confirmed that July 1 was initially chosen as the release date for Thiruchitrambalam. The film has music by composer Anirudh. Dhanush has teamed up with composer Anirudh in multiple movies in the past. The actor and musician teamed...
- 6/15/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
The team of director Mithran R Jawahar’s much-awaited comedy drama ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, featuring Dhanush in the lead, has disclosed actress Raashi Khanna’s character’s name and role in the film. Taking to Twitter, director Mithran Jawahar posted a clip and said, “Meet Anusha played by Raashi Khanna.” Meet Anusha played by @raashiikhanna. #Thiruchitrambalam@dhanushkraja @anirudhofficial #mithranRjawahar @nithyamenen @joinprakashraj […]...
- 6/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe shooting for the film, which is being directed by Mithran Jawahar, commenced with a pooja ceremony in Chennai on August 5. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sun PicturesThe title of actor Dhanush’s upcoming movie, which was tentatively called D44, with filmmaker Mithran Jawahar was revealed. The makers unveiled the film’s title as Thiruchitrambalam on Thursday, August 5. The movie stars actors Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Raashi Khanna in the lead. The movie went on floors on Thursday in Chennai. The shooting commenced with a pooja ceremony that saw Dhanush, Prakash Raj, Nithya Menen and Bharathiraja in attendance, among other cast and crew members. Sharing images from the pooja ceremony, Sun Pictures wrote: "@dhanushkraja's #D44 shooting commences Today!” We see actors Dhanush, Prakash Raj and Bharathiraja clad in white veshtis and shirts, while Nithya Menen is wearing a white salwar-kameez with a dupatta, in the image. The film marks the...
- 8/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
CinemaThough this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online.Tnm StaffEven as Covid-19 cases are going up across the country and many states have once again reduced the occupancy in theatres, quite a few new films have come out on Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms this festive season. April marks the New Year in many states, including south India. Though this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online. Here is a list of new south Indian releases on Ott platforms: Jathi Ratnalu Starring Naveen Polishetty, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi, this Telugu comedy was a blockbuster theatrical release. Directed by Anudeep, the film follows the story of three young men who go from a small town to Hyderabad. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Joji A crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan,...
- 4/14/2021
- by Haritha
- The News Minute
Kollywood Dhanush also shared the first look poster of 'Naane Varuven' on social media. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe title and the first look of Dhanush's next with his brother and director Selvaragahavan were released on Wednesday. Titled Naane Varuven in the first look poster, it has Dhanush with a burning with a burning house in the background. The film will be produced by Kalaipuli Thanu. Dhanush and Selvaraghavan have previously worked together in films like Thulluvadho Ilamai, Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai, Mayakkam Enna and Yaaradi Nee Mohini. #S12 #naanevaruven #Nv pic.twitter.com/sZc1qLgZp5 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 13, 2021 Naane Varuven will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Yuvan and Selvaraghavan have worked together in several memorable films including 7G Rainbow Colony and Pudhupettai. Recently, they worked together in Suriya’s Ngk, which did not do too well at the box office. Naane Vaaruven marks the eighth time that the director is joining hands with Yuvan.
- 1/14/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
KOLLYWOODDhanush’s sister-in-law Geethanjali Selvaraghavan shared several pictures of the event on her social media. Digital NativeAfter wrapping up the shooting of his upcoming Bollywood film Atrangi Re, Kollywood star Dhanush returned to Chennai to celebrate the New Year, as well as his wife Aishwarya's birthday, with his family. The get-together had a select guest list, which included G V Prakash, Selvaraghavan and others. Dhanush’s brother and director Selvaraghavan's wife Geethanjali shared photos from the celebrations on her social media. One of them was with her husband and his brother, and she posted it with the caption: "With my favorite pair of brothers.” Selvaraghavan, Geetanjali and Dhanush For another picture with Dhanush, she wrote, “Finally reunited with @dhanushkraja ! First new years eve in 5 years!!!!.” Dhanush and Geethanjali The gathering was also celebrating Dhanush’s wife Aishwaryaa’s birthday. Wishing her, Geethanjali wrote, “Happy birthday my sweet sweet sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Aishwaryaa...
- 1/2/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
KollywoodYuvan, Dhanush and Selvaraghavan have worked together in 'Kaadhal Kondein' and 'Pudhupettai'.Digital NativeDhanush and his brother Selvaraghavan, who had previously worked together in films such as Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai and Mayakkam Enna, are set to join hands for the fourth time and this will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu. Currently dubbed as D41, the latest update is that composer Yuvan Shankar Raja has been signed for this yet-untitled project. Announcing the news, Selvaraghvan wrote, "Extremely happy to join hands for 8th time with @thisisysr !! @dhanushkraja Kalaippuli S Thanu @theVcreations." Sharing his joy on the reunion Dhanush took it to his social media tweeting,"Selvaraghavan + yuvan + aravind krishna.. well well ... right where I started. Very happy to join my maker, my creator and the only reason I’m here today my brother @selvaraghavan again. I hope this time Atleast I impress him" Yuvan and Selvaraghavan have worked together in...
- 12/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood The actor took to Twitter to announce the news and shared a picture with the director. Digital NativeDirector Mari Selvaraj, who made a very strong impression with his first film Pariyerum Perumal, has joined hands with Dhanush for his second directorial venture titled Karnan. The latest is that the actor who had resumed shooting for the film recently after the pandemic break has completed shooting for the film. Revealing the news, He took it to his Twitter handing and shared a picture with the director. Sharing the picture, he tweeted writing,"#karnan shoot completed. Thank you Mari selvaraj for giving me this. Thank you @theVcreations thanu sir for the support. Sincere thanks to all my co stars and technicians. A special thanks to @Music_Santhosh for the overwhelming music you have given for this special special film (sic)’ #karnan shoot completed. Thank you Mari selvaraj for giving me this.
- 12/12/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor, who made her Tamil debut with ‘Petta’, is currently awaiting the release of the Vijay starrer ‘Master’.Digital NativeDhanush, who was last seen on screen in the Tamil action-comedy Pattas, has got multiple projects in various stages of production. Earlier this year, it was announced that Karthick Naren would be collaborating with Dhanush for a project. The untitled project will be produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the company which had bankrolled Pattas. On Saturday, the makers officially announced that Malavika Mohanan will be playing the female lead in the film. Sharing a poster welcoming the actor on board, they wrote, "We are very happy to welcome the gorgeous & talented @MalavikaM_ to our team of #D43 #MalavikaJoinsD43" We are very happy to welcome the gorgeous & talented @MalavikaM_ to our team of #D43 #MalavikaJoinsD43 @dhanushkraja @karthicknaren_M @gvprakash pic.twitter.com/17KjlYo1OW — Sathya Jyothi Films (@SathyaJyothi_) October 31, 2020 Malavika Mohanan...
- 10/31/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodIf this happens, the duo would be teaming up after a gap of five years.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Dhanush and composer Anirudh Ravichander go a long way back as a pair and are known for their successful collaboration in films such as 3, VIP, Thanga Magan and Maari. Following their alleged fallout, the two stopped working together and Dhanush found a replacement for Anirudh in Sean Roldan, who worked with the former in films such as VIP 2 and Pa Paandi. If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, the duo is expected to join hands soon. If the industry sources are anything to go by, Anirudh and Dhanush might reunite for Dhanush's film with Mithran Jawahar. If this happens, the duo would be teaming up after a gap of five years. Dhanush has worked with director Mithran Jawahar for the films Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Uthama Puthiran and Kutty.
- 10/14/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
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