KollywoodFrom Karthik's jump across the gate to Jessie deciding to break up with him, the film had many memorable moments.Anjana ShekarIMDB“Ulagathula evlavo ponnunga irundhum, naa yen Jessie uh love pannen?” / “Inga enna solludhu?… Jessie, Jessie nu solludha?” Before “Romba dhooram poitiya Ram?” from the 2018 film 96 starring Trisha and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, there was another film, also starring Trisha, that was considered to be “the” romantic film by most Tamil film fans. For some, it might be difficult to choose between Trisha’s Jessie and Jaanu, but this is a topic for another time. This film we’re referring to came at a time when we did not mind, in fact enjoyed, listening to the protagonists’s 'mind voice' - “Jessie… idhan Jessie, avlo azhagu, classy, padichava., well read, ava kita oru style iruku, and sexy too…”. By the time Enai Noki Paayum Thota happened, most of...
- 2/26/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
OTTWhile some popular films from the 1980s and 90s have now been added to Amazon Prime, a good number of new releases are also available online.Tnm StaffSoon after South Korean film Parasite directed by Bong Joon Ho took home four Academy Awards including Best Picture just weeks ago, a 1999 Tamil film was brought to the limelight from obscurity by devout Tamil fans who compared similarities between the two films. This sudden buzz around Vijay’s Minsara Kanna has now ensured the film’s release on Amazon Prime UK and it may not be long before it finds its way to Amazon Prime Video India as well. There have been a good number of new releases on Ott platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video India so far, some just weeks after the films’ release. While Fazil’s Aniyathipraavu (1997), Mani Ratnam’s Mouna Ragam (1986) and Bharathiraja’s Karuthamma (1994) have now been added to Amazon Prime,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodCompare this with November, when we had about only nine well-known releases in Tamil.Anjana Shekar2019 is coming to an end and it is time for the year end listicles - 10 best performances of 2019, 2019 top 20 box office hits, 10 must watch films made this year etc. But you may have to hold your horses because there are 14 more films that are due for release in the coming days. The sheer number of films that have confirmed their release this month means that there will be at least three new films every week. Take December first week for instance. Harish Kalyan’s Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale, Pa Ranjith’s second production Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu directed by Athiyan Athirai, Sundar C’s Iruttu and Kathir’s sports film Jada will be hitting the screens on December 6. All four films have well-known names in them. Lined up for December 13 are director Sa Chandrasekhar’s Capmaari starring Jai,...
- 12/2/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Karthick Naren was quick to respond with a poster of his delayed project 'Naragasooran', reviving an old argument between the two.Digital NativeTwo of Gautham Menon’s highly anticipated films - Dhanush starrer Enai Noki Paayum Thota and Vikram starrer Dhruva Natchathiram - are eagerly awaited by his fans for a long time. For various reasons, the films have been stuck on floors for longer than expected. A long-pending project of Gautham Menon, Dhruva Natchathiram which has been struggling to release for quite some time now has been revived. Gautham announced that the film is entering the final stage of post-production and it will be released within the next two months. He tweeted saying And The Season doesn’t end without this film that’s really close to my heart & is hopefully state of the art. Tremendous& positive experience working with The Chiyaan Vikram! #Dn in post production over...
- 11/3/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a highly action-packed story of a bodyguard, the film is said to be titled 'Joshua: Koolipadai'.Digital NativeFilmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon was supposed to team up with actor Vijay for a project titled Yohaan many years ago. For various reasons unknown, the highly anticipated project never took off and was eventually shelved. The latest update is Gautham has revived the project with actor Varun, who was recently seen in Tamil adult comedy Puppy. Tipped to be a highly action-packed story of a bodyguard, the film is said to be titled Joshua: Koolipadai. Apparently, he has already completed shooting the first schedule of the project which is being bankrolled by Vels Films International. The film will be shot on a lavish budget and will be centered on a bodyguard who is handed over the responsibility of looking after a high profile woman who travels to Chennai from London.
- 10/18/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Web seriesThe first season will have 11 episodes.Tnm StaffThe first look poster of the web series on late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa directed by Gautham Menon is out. Titled Queen, Ramya Krishnan will be essaying Jayalalithaa's role in this biopic. The first look features a capture of Ramya Krishnan as Jayalalitha, in a white saree with a black and red border. The web series will be streaming on Ott platform Mx Player and Gautham Menon has directed the first season which will have 11 episodes. It has been co-directed by Prasath Murugesan of Kidari fame and was written by Gautham Menon's partner Reshma Ghatala. Besides the real life story, it will also have a fictional take on the character. It is said that Prasath Murugesan has handled the childhood portions of the series, while Gautham has directed Ramya Krishnan's portion. Gautham Menon has two films - Enai Noki Paayum Thota...
- 9/7/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis is Dhanush's long delayed project with director Karthik Subbaraj.Digital NativeDhanush has an exciting line up of projects up his sleeve and each film is riding high on expectations. Among the various projects, reports have emerged that he might soon commence work on the much-delayed film with Karthik Subbaraj. When the project was announced a couple of years ago, it made a lot of heads turn including several filmmakers who have been waiting to work with Dhanush. The Ranjhanaa star, however, chose to work with four-film old Karthik, whose last outing was Petta with superstar Rajinikanth. This yet-untitled film, which was rumoured to be shelved, is all set to be revived very soon. The latest update is composer Santosh Narayanan is most likely to be signed for this project. Apparently, talks have already been initiated with the popular composer who recently met Dhanush and Karthik for a discussion and finalise everything.
- 3/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Asuran' is Dhanush’s fourth film with Vetrimaaran following 'Polladhavan', 'Aadukalam' and 'Vada Chennai'.Tnm StaffIn the latest update from Dhanush’s next film with Vetrimaaran, Asuran, popular Malayalam actor Manju Warrier will be playing the female lead. Dhanush took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce this. “The evergreen Manju Warrier will be playing the female lead. Excited to share screen space and learn from this amazing talent,” reads his tweet. Asuran will mark Manju Warrier’s debut in Tamil cinema. Manju, who was born in Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, made her Malayalam debut in 1995 with Sakshyam. She then went on a hiatus following a brief four-year stint in the film industry. Manju made her comeback in 2014 with How Old Are You? which was also remade in Tamil with Jyotika as 36 Vayadhinile in 2015. #asuran - update .. the evergreen Manju Warrier will be playing the female lead.
- 1/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will be bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu, who had recently bankrolled 'VIP 2'. Digital NativeDhanush-Vetrimaaran combo is one that sets up high expectations. The duo is teaming up for the fourth time after Vada Chennai, Pollathavan and Aadukalam. Their last film, Vada Chennai chronicles thirty years in the life of an accidental gangster in North Madras and did well at the box office. It was earlier announced that the team would take a break with a different film before commencing on Vada Chennai part 2. This film has been titled Asuran and will be based on a Tamil novel titled 'Vetkai'. The official first look of the film was released on Twitter recently. Dhanush tweeted saying, "As #maari2’s success news is pouring in from everywhere, I’m delighted to announce my next with @VetriMaaran #Asuran .. will be produced by @theVcreations thanu sir." As #maari2’s success news is...
- 12/25/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor announced that the new project would be produced by Kalaippuli S Thanu's The V Creations. Digital NativeMari Selvaraj’s Pariyerum Perumal, which chronicles caste-based issues in Tamil Nadu and features Kathir in the role of a youngster from a backward caste facing discrimination, has impressed both critics and audiences alike and has been identified as one of the most important films in recent times. Even as the film continues to earn praise as it recently released on streaming platform Amazon Prime, actor-filmmaker Dhanush on Tuesday revealed that he finally watched the film and was blown away by it. Dhanush took to Twitter to praise the film and also announce that he will soon join hands with Mari Selvaraj for a new project. Finally watched pariyerum perumal. Mind blown.The rawness nd life style shown is so real it feels u r there. congrats 2 d entire team.Also wud...
- 11/14/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodWhile Gautham Menon took to Twitter to confirm that the film is gearing up for Diwali release, there has been no update on the release yet.Digital NativeDhanush and filmmaker Gautham Menon have joined hands for the first time in upcoming Tamil action-thriller Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which has been on the floors for a very long time. After facing several setbacks over the course of last two years, the film’s shoot was finally wrapped up in September. The final schedule of the film was shot in Mumbai in which actor-filmmaker Sasikumar, who plays a cameo in the film, shot for his portion. Gautham Menon took to Twitter to announce the completion of the project and also confirmed that Enai Noki Paayum Thota is gearing up for Diwali release. However, there’s been no update on the film’s release since that announcement. In his latest media interaction, Dhanush...
- 10/23/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodImpressed with her work in Majid Majidi’s 'Beyond the Clouds', in which she played a girl from Dhobi Ghat, Karthik is said to have signed her for his film.Digital NativeDigital NativeActress Malavika Mohanan, daughter of renowned cinematographer Tu Mohanan, is most likely to make her Tamil debut opposite superstar Rajinikanth in his next project with Karthik Subbaraj. According to the industry grapevine, Malavika has been signed to play Rajinikanth’s pair in the film. Impressed with her work in Majid Majidi’s Beyond the Clouds, in which she played a girl from Dhobi Ghat, Karthik is said to have signed her. Not long ago, reports emerged that Simran plays Rajinikanth’s pair in the project. The yet-untitled also stars Vijay Sethupathi in a pivotal role. The film, according to several reports, also stars Simran and Bobby Simhaa in crucial roles. While an official confirmation is awaited,...
- 8/18/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodFor various reasons, the films have been stuck on floors for longer than expected.Digital NativeDigital NativeTwo of Gautham Menon’s highly anticipated films – Enai Noki Paayum Thota and Dhruva Natchathiram – are eagerly awaited by his fans for a long time. For various reasons, the films have been stuck on floors for longer than expected. Dhanush’s Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which is dubbed Enpt by his fans, has completed its shooting but the film is lying in cans due to some financial problems involving its producer. Vikram-starrer Dhruva Natchathiram, on the other hand, is on the brink of completion, with just one more schedule left to be wrapped up. In his recent interview, Gautham assured his fans that both the films will definitely hit the screens this year. According to a Times of India report, Gautham said: “Every film has its own journey; no one plans to do a film for two years or three years. When I spoke to Dhanush about the Enpt story, he was working on two other films; only in between those shoots he gave me the dates. We have finished the film, post-production is going on, and it just needs a few days for the work to get over. I assure you that the film will release this year. No one intentionally wanted to delay the release of the film, a lot of work has gone into the film, each and every frame is beautiful, songs are so beautiful. You guys have waited so long, just hold on to it for few more days, it will release soon and the same applies to Dhruva Natchathiram, both films will release this year.” Gautham also confirmed that he has plans for Yennai Arindhaal 2 with Ajith Kumar. “Yeah, Yennai Arindhaal 2 bound script is going on, a lot of writing has been happening, it is going slowly, I told him when I meet you next time, I’ll be ready with the full script, so, I am just seeing if that will happen.” (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/18/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentDhanush will wrap up the schedule of Enai Noki Paayum Thota and then grow back his moustache for Maari 2. Digital Native dhanush3.jpgDigital NativeAt the audio launch of Santhanam’s Sakka Podu Podu Raja, Dhanush made heads turn with his clean-shaven look, leaving everybody wondering if the look is for one of his films. When we dug deeper, we found out that the new look is for two projects – Vada Chennai and Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which he’s simultaneously shooting. In Gautham Menon’s Enai Noki Paayum Thota, Dhanush plays a college student who will be seen sporting the clean-shaven look from start to finish. In Vada Chennai, the clean shaven look is for a brief flashback portion in which he’s required to be a youngster. Dhanush went back to the sets of Enai Noki Paayum Thota after a long hiatus last week. The industry grapevine is that the project was on the back burner for a few months as producer Madan, who had bankrolled Dhanush's Kodi, hadn't cleared his remuneration for a long time and the latter gave up on the project. Last week, the film finally resumed shooting in and near Omr in Chennai. The film will be wrapped up by this year-end and the makers are hopeful of releasing the film in February 2018. Tipped to be a campus-based action drama, the film has music by Darbuka Siva whose identity was kept a secret for a long time. The makers promoted him as Mr.X to create curiosity amongst fans. The idea paid off as the songs were extremely well received. There were rumours that Ar Rahman was the composer of the album after the phenomenal response to the first single of the album. For months, the makers dodged every speculation and maintained secrecy about the composer's name. Dhanush will wrap up this schedule and then grow back his moustache for Maari 2, in which he will be seen playing a dhoti-clad, moustache-twirling gangster. Sai Pallavi has been signed as the leading lady while Tovino Thomas plays the antagonist. Balaji Mohan will helm the sequel, which is slated to hit the screens during summer of 2018. After wrapping up Maari 2, Dhanush is expected to commence work on his second directorial project. He made his directorial debut with Power Paandi, a heartwarming drama about self-exploration of a 60-year-old. His second film is expected to be produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, the makers of Mersal, and it’s likely to be a period film. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentDhanush will wrap up the schedule of Enai Noki Paayum Thota and then grow back his moustache for Maari 2. Digital Native dhanush3.jpgDigital NativeAt the audio launch of Santhanam’s Sakka Podu Podu Raja, Dhanush made heads turn with his clean-shaven look, leaving everybody wondering if the look is for one of his films. When we dug deeper, we found out that the new look is for two projects – Vada Chennai and Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which he’s simultaneously shooting. In Gautham Menon’s Enai Noki Paayum Thota, Dhanush plays a college student who will be seen sporting the clean-shaven look from start to finish. In Vada Chennai, the clean shaven look is for a brief flashback portion in which he’s required to be a youngster. Dhanush went back to the sets of Enai Noki Paayum Thota after a long hiatus last week. The industry grapevine is that the project was on the back burner for a few months as producer Madan, who had bankrolled Dhanush's Kodi, hadn't cleared his remuneration for a long time and the latter gave up on the project. Last week, the film finally resumed shooting in and near Omr in Chennai. The film will be wrapped up by this year-end and the makers are hopeful of releasing the film in February 2018. Tipped to be a campus-based action drama, the film has music by Darbuka Siva whose identity was kept a secret for a long time. The makers promoted him as Mr.X to create curiosity amongst fans. The idea paid off as the songs were extremely well received. There were rumours that Ar Rahman was the composer of the album after the phenomenal response to the first single of the album. For months, the makers dodged every speculation and maintained secrecy about the composer's name. Dhanush will wrap up this schedule and then grow back his moustache for Maari 2, in which he will be seen playing a dhoti-clad, moustache-twirling gangster. Sai Pallavi has been signed as the leading lady while Tovino Thomas plays the antagonist. Balaji Mohan will helm the sequel, which is slated to hit the screens during summer of 2018. After wrapping up Maari 2, Dhanush is expected to commence work on his second directorial project. He made his directorial debut with Power Paandi, a heartwarming drama about self-exploration of a 60-year-old. His second film is expected to be produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, the makers of Mersal, and it’s likely to be a period film. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/18/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Dhanush's Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which marks his first time collaboration with filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, was launched with much fanfare sometime last year. For reasons unknown, the shoot of the project was stalled just when it was on the verge of completion.
The industry grapevine is that the project was on the back burner for a few months as producer Madan, who had bankrolled Dhanush's Kodi, hadn't cleared his remuneration for a long time and that the latter gave up on the project.
The industry grapevine is that the project was on the back burner for a few months as producer Madan, who had bankrolled Dhanush's Kodi, hadn't cleared his remuneration for a long time and that the latter gave up on the project.
- 12/12/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
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