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On July 23, to celebrate Suriya’s 49th birthday, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj released a special promo video from their upcoming film, tentatively titled “Suriya 44.” The video showcased Suriya as a gangster known as ‘The One,’ surrounded by his followers. The action-packed promo, which lasts one minute and 37 seconds, featured intense scenes with Suriya brandishing a gun, smoking, and having blood on his face.

Karthik Subbaraj tweeted the video with the message, “Happy Birthday @Suriya_offl sir. From Team Suriya 44,” and used the hashtags #HappyBirthdaySuriya and #HBDTheOneSuriya. Fans expressed their excitement on social media, predicting a blockbuster and sharing their admiration for Suriya’s performance.

2D Entertainment, the film’s production company, also tweeted the promo, highlighting Suriya’s dominant presence and inviting fans to join the excitement for the film, which promises elements of love, laughter, and war.

Previously, the makers had released a video in June announcing the...

Garudan Is Set to Release On Ott Soon. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Once dismissed as a mere side character, Soori has blossomed into a remarkably talented actor. His brilliance was captured on screen in Viduthalai Part 1, directed by Vetrimaaran. Now, in his second lead role in Garudan, despite a few missteps, Suri delivers a mesmerizing performance, navigating a storyline rich with intrigue and depth. For people who missed the film in theaters, the film is soon debuting on Ott.

When is Garudan releasing on Ott?

Prime Video has acquired the streaming rights for Garudan, and the film will be available to stream from July 3, 2024. Although Prime Video has not officially confirmed this release date, sources within the organization have unofficially verified it.

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Teaser released for the crime comedy-drama ‘Soodhu Kavvum 2’ (Photo Credit – IMDb)

In the forthcoming sequel, “Soodhu Kavvum 2,” ‘Mirchi Shiva’ assumes the protagonist’s mantle, complemented by the tagline “Naadum Naatu Makkalum,” under the astute direction of Sj Arjun. Set to grace screens in the summer of 2024, the film’s teaser has recently been disclosed. It is lauded as an authentic extension of Nalan Kumarasamy’s revered cinematic gem, “Soodhu Kavvum,” released in 2013. Co-produced by C V Kumar, who also supported the original, along with Thangaraj, the sequel aims to advance the franchise’s success. Renowned for its quirky characters and unexpected comedic twists, the original film followed the escapades of a petty kidnapper, delivering a delightful blend of humor and chaos.

Cast and crew

The teaser of Soodhu Kavvum 2 hints at an exhilarating journey filled with dark humor featuring a mix of criminals, politicians, and law enforcement. Karthik K Thillai is behind the camera,...

Ayalaan Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Venkat Senguttuvan, Sharad Kelkar, Rakul Preet Singh, Yogi Babu, Isha Koppikar & Karunakaran

Director: R Ravikumar

Ayalaan Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

What’s Good: After a long time, here comes a fun sci-film that could be enjoyed with the entire family

What’s Bad: The storyline feels cliched, and there are some unconvincing moments

Loo Break: The first couple of songs could be a good time, or else the interval is enough

Watch or Not?: It’s a good relief from too many violent and serious films, so go for it!

Language: Tamil

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 2 hours and 35 minutes

User Rating:

There’s a baddie named Aryan (Sharad Kelkar), whose only intention is to extract deadly Nova gas from beneath the surface by using a mysterious element called Sparc. And for that, he can go to any extent and doesn’t care,...

The fans of the 2013 blockbuster Soodhu Kavvum have been eagerly waiting for the sequel of the dark comedy film, which was announced by producer CV Kumar a couple of years back. The sequel, titled Soodhu Kavvum 2, has finally gone on floors on Monday with a pooja ceremony1.

The film stars Mirchi Shiva and Karunakaran in the lead roles, along with Ramesh Thilak, Radha Ravi, Ms Bhaskar, Yog Japee, Aruldoss, Karate Karthi and others. The film is directed by Sj Arjun, who made his debut with the Prabhu Deva starrer Yung Mung Sung2. The cinematography is handled by K Thillai, the music is composed by Nivas K Prasanna and the editing is done by Leo John Paul.

The film is produced by Thirukumaran Entertainment and is expected to release in 2024. The film’s official Twitter handle has been sharing some shoot spot clicks of the most expecting sequel, which has raised the curiosity of the fans.

Actor Karthi, who is currently busy with Raju Murugan’s Japan, has signed his 27th film with director Nalan Kumarasamy. The film, which is tentatively titled Karthi27, will be produced by K.E. Gnanavel Raja under his banner Studio Green.

Nalan Kumarasamy is known for his quirky and dark comedies such as Soodhu Kavvum and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum. He has also written the screenplay for Super Deluxe, one of the most acclaimed films of 2019. This will be his third directorial venture and his first collaboration with Karthi.

The cast and crew details are yet to be announced, but it is confirmed that actor Karunakaran, who has worked with Nalan in Soodhu Kavvum, will be part of the project. He shared a tweet from Studio Green’s official handle, which announced the film’s launch.

The genre and plot of the film are still under wraps, but it is expected to be...

The much-awaited teaser of Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘Ayalaan’, directed by R. Ravikumar, was released on October 6, 2023. The film, which has been in the making for over three years, is a science fiction comedy that revolves around the friendship between Sivakarthikeyan’s character and an alien, who lands on Earth.

The teaser gives a glimpse of the film’s plot, which involves Sivakarthikeyan, a scientist, discovering the existence of an alien and trying to protect it from the enemies who want to capture it. The alien, which is created using computer graphics and visual effects, looks adorable and comical, and seems to share a bond with Sivakarthikeyan. The teaser also showcases some action sequences, set in what appears to be a spaceship, where Sivakarthikeyan fights against the villains.

Ayalaan Teaser

The film also features Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead, who plays a fellow scientist and Sivakarthikeyan’s love interest.

The much-awaited teaser of Ayalaan, the sci-fi film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet Singh, will be released on October 6th, 2023. The film, directed by R. Ravikumar, is about a young scientist who befriends an alien and tries to save the world from a threat.

The teaser launch will be a grand event at Sathyam theatre in Chennai, where the cast and crew of the film will be present. The teaser will be screened for the fans and media at the event, along with a special interaction session with the actors and the director. Teaser will be attached with Leo in theatres.

Ayalaan First Glance

Ayalaan is one of the most anticipated films of the year, as it promises to be a unique and entertaining experience for the viewers. The film has been in the making for a long time, due to the extensive VFX work involved. The film also features Isha Koppikar,...

Ayalaan, the much-awaited science fiction comedy film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet Singh, has finally announced its release date. The film, which is directed by R. Ravikumar of Indru Netru Naalai fame, will hit the screens on Pongal/Sankranti 2024. The makers have also unveiled the latest poster of the film, which features Sivakarthikeyan with a spaceship hovering and an alien jumping out of the spaceship.

Ayalaan, which means stranger in Tamil, is a story of a lost alien who seeks help from Sivakarthikeyan’s character to go back to his home. The film promises to be an extraterrestrial treat for the audience, with over 4500 visual effects shots, the most for an Indian film. The film also boasts of a stellar cast and crew, including Sharad Kelkar, Isha Koppikar, Bhanupriya, Yogi Babu and Karunakaran. The music is composed by none other than A. R. Rahman, who has collaborated with Sivakarthikeyan for the first time.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who was recently seen in the Nikhil Mahajan-directorial ‘I Love You’, has spoken about her upcoming sci-fi film ‘Ayalaan’, which she went on to call a ‘once in a lifetime experience’.

‘Ayalaan’, which is directed by Tamil filmmaker R Ravi Kumar is a sci-fi-extraterrestrial-comedy film which employs a great deal of VFX and high-quality CGI. While using CGI in Indian films is nothing new, having a movie with more than 4,500 CGI shots is a new one.

Talking about the film, the actress said: “Oh, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Because there is an extraterrestrial in the picture, and you know there isn’t one when you’re shooting, but you’re assuming there is. You must shoot it in such a way that people believe the film has an actual alien.”

“You’re reacting to a prop, you’re reacting to nothing, and you have to do it convincingly.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who was recently seen in the Nikhil Mahajan-directorial ‘I Love You’, has spoken about her upcoming sci-fi film ‘Ayalaan’, which she went on to call a ‘once in a lifetime experience’.

‘Ayalaan’, which is directed by Tamil filmmaker R Ravi Kumar is a sci-fi-extraterrestrial-comedy film which employs a great deal of VFX and high-quality CGI. While using CGI in Indian films is nothing new, having a movie with more than 4,500 CGI shots is a new one.

Talking about the film, the actress said: “Oh, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Because there is an extraterrestrial in the picture, and you know there isn’t one when you’re shooting, but you’re assuming there is. You must shoot it in such a way that people believe the film has an actual alien.”

“You’re reacting to a prop, you’re reacting to nothing, and you have to do it convincingly.

Mumbai, Aug 26 (Ians) Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Regina Cassandra are teaming up for an upcoming film ‘Section 108’ directed by Rashik Khan.

Produced by the dynamic combo of CinemaWala Ventures and Three arrows production, and it’s presented by one of the famed and most thoughtful directors Aneez Bazmee. The film is touted to be around the biggest scam in the country.

The teaser of the film is set to release on August 27. Other details related to the film are still under wraps.

Meanwhile, Nawazuddin will be seen in ‘Haddi’ a crime drama directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma. The film also stars Anurag Kashyap and Ila Arun in key roles. Nawazuddin plays a double role in the film, one of which is transgender.

Regina made her acting debut in a supporting role with the Tamil film Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005) and made her Telugu film debut with Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012). She made...

Criminal is an upcoming Tamil action thriller film directed by Dhakshina Moorthy Ramar and produced by P.R.Meenakshi Sundaram & Ib. Karthikeyan. The film stars Gautham Karthik and Sarathkumar in the lead roles, along with Priya Anand, Karunakaran, Bala Saravanan, and Aadukalam Naren in supporting roles. The music for the film is composed by Sam Cs, while the cinematography is handled by Prasanna Kumar and the editing by Manikanda Balaji.

The film was announced in February 2020 and the shooting began in March 2020. However, the filming was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resumed in December 2020. The film is expected to release in 2023.

Criminal First Look

The makers of the film have recently unveiled a new poster featuring Gautham Karthik and Sarathkumar in a stylish and intense look. The poster also reveals that the teaser and audio of the film will be released soon. The poster has created a lot of buzz...

The makers of Jackson Durai 2, the sequel to the 2016 horror comedy film Jackson Durai, have unveiled the first look poster of Sibiraj, who plays the lead role of Rudhran in the film. The poster shows Sibiraj on a horse, with his face blurred out, as he rides through a burning village. The poster also reveals that the film is set in the pre-independence era and has a tagline that reads “The Second Chapter”.

Jackson Durai 2 is directed by Pv Dharanidharan, who also helmed the first part, which starred Sathyaraj, Sibiraj and Bindu Madhavi in the lead roles. The film was based on the theme of the classic gothic story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and featured a ghost named Jackson (Zachary Coffin) who haunted a British-era bungalow in a village. The film was a hit at the box office and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Jackson Durai...

Vishnu Vishal, the talented actor and producer of Tamil cinema, is celebrating his birthday today (January 17) with a series of movie posters. The actor, who has been busy with various projects, has unveiled the first look posters of his upcoming films ‘Mohan Das’ and ‘Aaryan’, in which he plays the lead roles.

‘Mohan Das’ is an action suspense thriller directed by Murali Karthick, who made his debut with ‘Kalavu’ in 2019. The film also stars Aishwarya Rajesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Karunakaran and Prakash Raghvan among others. The teaser of the film was launched by actor Karthi and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj last month and it received a positive response from the audience. The film is expected to release soon.

Mohan Das Poster

‘Aaryan’ is another action thriller directed by Praveen K, who has also written the script. The film features Vishnu Vishal as a cop who is on a mission to solve a mystery.

KollywoodThe film, which is a follow-up to Karthik Subbaraj's 2014 Tamil film ‘Jigarthanda’, stars Raghava Lawrence and Sj Suryah in the lead roles. Sj Suryah, Raghava Lawrence in Jigarthanda Double X : YouTube/Think Music IndiaActors Raghava Lawrence and Sj Suryah's upcoming action drama titled Jigarthanda Double X is all set to release on Diwali this year. The film is a follow-up to the gangster-action flick Jigarthanda (2014). Talking about the film, director Karthik Subbaraj said, "I am happy that we have been able to lock Diwali 2023 as the release date for Jigarthanda Double X." He added: "It's an ambitious project given the love that the predecessor, Jigarthanda received. I am confident that this film will be a worthy successor to its prequel." The film will be released in three languages — Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj is produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam of Stone Bench Films.

"We had made a complaint to Cci. The Cci in turn asked us to make the complaint in a specified format. We are now preparing our complaint in the format as required by Cci," Merryston David Scanny told Ians.

Interestingly, their case got beefed up with the response of the official who had barred the three from playing the tournament even after paying the necessary fee.

The three players – M Karunakaran (68 years), V Palanikumar (58) and Scanny (48 years) – were not allowed to play in the Tirunelveli District Selection tournament at the last minute on April 9.

According to B Paulkumar, Secretary, Tirunelveli District Chess Development Association (Tdcda), the three had played in private tournaments held in Tenkasi district.

The three players lodged a police complaint against Paulkumar for his "illegal act" and also with the Aicf and Cci.

On its part, the Aicf forwarded the complaint to Tamil Nadu State Chess Association...

Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s fantasy entertainer ‘Ayalaan’, produced by Rd Raja of 24Am Studios, written and directed by R Ravikumar, has kept the fans excited from its time of announcement. Now Kjr Studios’ Kotapadi J Rajesh has officially confirmed that the film will have its worldwide theatrical release on the festive occasion of Diwali this year.

Kjr Studios gladly states, “We are excited to announce that our passion project – Ayalaan will have its worldwide theatrical release on Diwali 2023 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada & Malayalam. We’ve poured our heart and soul into this film. Inspite of few roadblocks on the way, we are moving ahead in a manner that we are very happy with. After all these hurdles, we’re ecstatic to announce the release date of our movie.”

Adding more on the project, the production house quotes, “With Ayalaan, we did not want to compromise on quality, as it will...

The three players – M.Karunakaran, 68, V.Palanikumar, 58, and Merryston David Scanny, 48, were not allowed to play in the Tirunelveli District Selection tournament at the last moment on Sunday.

They have lodged a police complaint against Tirunelveli District Chess Development Association (Tdcda) Secretary B.Paulkumar for not allowing them to play in the tournament.

"We entered the tournament hall at about 9.20 a.m. today (Sunday) and the Secretary of Tirunelveli District Chess Development Association Paulkumar did not allow us to play in the tournament saying that we had played in some tournament in Tenkasi district," Scanny told Ians.

"I was an office bearer of the Tdcda between 1995-2017. And today I was banned from playing in the district selection tournament with Paulkumar saying that I had played in a tournament in Tenkasi and hence I was ineligible," Karunakaran told Ians.

Karunakaran was a former Anna University player and has won the...

Priyanka Karunakaran has been a renowned face in the Indian and International Modelling circuit having been a part of the annual kingfisher Calendar and topline brand endorsements. Priyanka is now all set to make her debut as an actor in Yami Gautam & Sunny Kaushal starrer ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’. Karunakaran plays the role of a South Indian Air Hostess in the film and she shares how this role was destined for her.

Priyanka Karunakaran said, “I am playing a South Indian airhostess in the film and in real life my mom has served as an Air hostess with Air India for 30 years of her life. When I got the script, it made me smile because the director wanted me to have a slight accent, and I am an airline child. I’m so used to seeing my mom get ready and go to work with her vanity case in hand.

CinemaThe film, written and directed by Subbaraj, will kickstart its shooting in Madurai on Monday, December 12.IANSScreengrabCameras are set to roll for Karthik Subbaraj's next film Jigarthanda DoubleX. The film, written and directed by Subbaraj, will kickstart its shooting in Madurai on Monday, December 12. It's a sequel to the 2014 Tamil movie Jigarthanda. The film, which was reportedly inspired by the South Korean film A Dirty Carnival, was remade in Telugu, titled Gaddalakonda Ganesh and in Hindi, titled Bachchhan Pandey which starred Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon as the leads. The sequel will start from where the first part left off and is touted to be a high-octane action entertainer featuring Raghava Lawrence and S J Suryah as the leading protagonists. Raghava Lawrence said in a statement,"I am a huge fan of 'Jigarthanda' which brought in a new style of narrative in Tamil cinema.When I was approached for 'Jigarthanda DoubleX',...

WeddingThe couple announced their engagement on November 2 this year.Tnm StaffInstagram/ @ihansika91Actor Hansika Motwani and entrepreneur Sohael Khaturiya got married recently. The wedding reportedly took place at Mundota Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Sunday, December 4. The wedding saw the attendance of close friends and family members. Although Hansika and Sohael are yet to share images from the wedding on social media, pictures from the ceremony went viral. Hansika is seen in a red bridal lehenga, while Sohael is seen in a Sherwani in the viral images. Earlier, the couple wore floral outfits for the mehendi ceremony. Hansika and Sohael announced their engagement on November 2. Sharing photos from the engagement, Hansika wrote, “Now&Forever.” The photos featured Sohail proposing to Hansika in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Multiple celebrities including anchor Dd, actors Varun Dhawan, Anushka Shetty, Khushboo Sundar, and badminton star Pv Sindhu, among others, dropped comments congratulating the couple.

NewsAmid speculations about her wedding, Hansika shared photos of her engagement and wrote, “Now&Forever.” Tnm StaffInstagram/ Hansika MotwaniActor Hansika Motwani, who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films, announced on Wednesday, November 2, that she is engaged to businessman Sohail Kathuria. Amid speculations about her wedding, Hansika shared photos of her engagement and wrote, “Now&Forever.” The photos feature Sohail proposing to Hansika in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Several celebrities including anchor Dd, actors Varun Dhawan, Anushka Shetty, Khushboo Sundar, and badminton star Pv Sindhu, among others, dropped comments congratulating the couple. Media reports suggest that Hansika’s wedding is likely to take place in December this year. However, Hansika is yet to announce details about the wedding. Hansika was last seen in the Tamil film Maha, which featured her in the titular role. Written and directed by Ur Jameel and produced by Mathi Azhagan under the banner of Etcetera Entertainment,...

Malayalam director Rejishh Midhila’s upcoming Tamil fantasy film, in which comedian Yogi Babu plays the lead, has been titled ‘Yaanai Mugathaan’.

Interestingly, the director, who is well-known in Malayalam film industry, is making his debut in Tamil with this film.

Sources close to the unit say that Yogi Babu plays a character called Ganesh in the film. Interestingly, the name of the character actor Ramesh Tilak plays in the film is Ganesh too.

“Both characters– played by Yogi Babu and Ramesh Tilak respectively– are called Ganesh. Ramesh Tilak plays an auto driver in the film and is extremely devoted to Lord Ganesha. His character has the habit of procuring a loan from every person he meets. His character often gets into problems by failing to pay the debts,” says the source.

“In the film, Yogi Babu introduces himself as Vinayagar to Ramesh Tilak and makes a demand. As a result,...

Chennai, Aug 4 (Ians) Director V J Gopinath’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, ‘Jiivi 2’ is to have a direct release on the Ott platform Aha. The film has huge expectations riding on it as it is a sequel to ‘Jiivi’, a critically acclaimed superhit film featuring actors Vetri and Karunakaran in the lead. The premise of ‘Jiivi’s’ […]...

Chennai, Aug 4 (Ians) Director V J Gopinath’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, ‘Jiivi 2’ is to have a direct release on the Ott platform Aha. The film has huge expectations riding on it as it is a sequel to ‘Jiivi’, a critically acclaimed superhit film featuring actors Vetri and Karunakaran in the lead. The premise of ‘Jiivi’s’ […]...

Chennai, Aug 4 (Ians) Director V J Gopinath’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, ‘Jiivi 2’ is to have a direct release on the Ott platform Aha. The film has huge expectations riding on it as it is a sequel to ‘Jiivi’, a critically acclaimed superhit film featuring actors Vetri and Karunakaran in the lead. The premise of ‘Jiivi’s’ […]...

Chennai, Aug 4 (Ians) Director V J Gopinath’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, ‘Jiivi 2’ is to have a direct release on the Ott platform Aha. The film has huge expectations riding on it as it is a sequel to ‘Jiivi’, a critically acclaimed superhit film featuring actors Vetri and Karunakaran in the lead. The premise of ‘Jiivi’s’ […]...

Chennai, Aug 4 (Ians) Director V J Gopinath’s eagerly-awaited entertainer, ‘Jiivi 2’ is to have a direct release on the Ott platform Aha. The film has huge expectations riding on it as it is a sequel to ‘Jiivi’, a critically acclaimed superhit film featuring actors Vetri and Karunakaran in the lead. The premise of ‘Jiivi’s’ […]...

KollywoodThe video shared by Subbaraj features Bobby Simha as a quirky Madurai-based gangster Sethu.Tnm StaffScreengrabDirector Karthik Subbaraj celebrated eight years of his hit comedy drama Jigarthanda by announcing that the scripting process for its sequel has commenced. The video shared by Karthik Subbaraj features Bobby Simha as a quirky Madurai-based gangster Sethu. In the new video, we find a monochrome video of Sethu that intercuts with someone preparing a glass of Jigarthanda. After preparing the first glass, another glass of Jigarthanda is placed right next to it, hinting that the film is currently in the pre-production phase. "Eight years of 'Jigarthanda' and…” Karthik Subbaraj had tweeted while sharing the video on Monday, August 1. The cast included actors Siddharth, Bobby Simha, Lakshmi Menon, Karunakaran, and Guru Somasundaram, among others. Notably, actor Vijay Sethupathi appeared in a cameo role. Santhosh Narayanan was on board as the music composer. The...

CinemaA slew of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films and web series are lined up for theatrical and Ott release.Tnm StaffFacebook and Twitter/ Sai Pallavi, ParthibanA number of movies and shows in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are gearing up for release in July. While some have already released in theatres and are set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platforms, several films are slated for release in cinemas later this month. Pan-Indian releases like Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, a biopic on former Isro scientist Nambi Narayanan, and Kichcha Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona; blockbuster movies with a star-studded cast such as Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, and Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s Virata Parvam, as well as Ott releases like Meme Boys and Modern Love: Hyderabad, a number of Ott and theatrical releases are in store for July, Tamil Vikram Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vikram stars actors Kamal Haasan,...

KollywoodThe Venkat Prabhu directorial stars actor Kalyani Priyadarshan opposite Simbu. Tnm StaffDigital NativeActor Silambarasan Tr’s recently released hit sci-fi film Maanaadu is set to stream on Over-the-top (Ott) platform SonyLIV. Starring actors Simbu, Sj Suryah and Kalyani Priyadarshan in important roles, the Venkat Prabhu directorial is set to stream on December 24 this year, ahead of Christmas. The film narrates the tale of the protagonist Abdul Khaaliq, who gets caught in a time loop leading to a series of life-altering events. “One epic chase between Khaaliq and Dhanushkodi in a mysterious time loop!! Watch Maanaadu on repeat from Dec 24 only on SonyLIV. #MaanaaduOnSonyLIV (sic),” the tweet posted by SonyLIV read. Silambarasan plays the role of Khaaliq, an honest man who must confront the harsh realities of corruption, crime, and deal with a dangerous plot to upend the social order. But when he gets stuck in a time loop, where each...

Kollywood The Venkat Prabhu directorial hit the big screens on November 25 this year.Tnm StaffActor Silambarasan Tr’s recent political thriller Maanaadu hit the big screens on November 25. The time loop film opened to positive responses from fans and critics alike. Streaming platform SonyLIV has now announced that the film will start streaming on the Over-the-top (Ott) platform shortly. Sharing a glimpse from the Venkat Prabhu directorial, SonyLIV announced on December 14, “The Biggest Blockbuster of the Year! Maanaadu, Starring #SilambarasanTR and #SJSurya streaming soon on SonyLIV. Loop Starts Soon. #WatchItOnRepeat #MaanaaduOnSonyLIV (sic).” Starring actors Sj Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Bharathiraja, Sa Chandrasekhar, Karunakaran and Premgi Amaren in other significant roles, Maanaadu was initially slated for theatrical release on November 4 on the occasion of Deepavali. But since it clashed with Rajinikanth starrer Annaatthe and Enemy which featured actors Vishal and Arya in the lead, the theatrical release was reportedly postponed to November...

KollywoodThe actor was recently seen in the Venkat Prabhu directorial ‘Maanaadu’. Tnm StaffScreengrabPopular Kollywood actor Silambarasan Tr aka Simbu was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on December 11 due to a viral infection. Simbu’s PR team confirmed to Tnm that the actor was indeed hospitalised, adding that doctors said there was no serious health problem. The actor has tested negative for coronavirus infection, they said. Simbu has been reportedly shooting for his upcoming film Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Reports suggest that the actor developed a fever and throat infection before he was hospitalised. “He has a viral infection and has been admitted to a private hospital in the city. However, the doctors have cleared him and it is nothing serious. He is also Covid-19 negative. He took the test in the hospital,” Simbu’s PR team confirmed to Tnm. Many fans took to social media to wish for the actor’s speedy recovery.

KollywoodAhead of the teaser release, Gautham Menon took to Twitter to share a poster from the movie that features Simbu as Muthu, the character he plays in the film.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeDirector Gautham Vasudev Menon took to social media on Friday, December 10, to unveil the teaser of Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, his upcoming film with actor Silambarasan Tr. Sharing the 1.5-minute long teaser, the director wrote: “Life is a beautiful highway!(sic).” The teaser features glimpses from the world that Simbu’s character inhabits in the film. Set against a rural backdrop, the video hints that the film might narrate the story of a man hailing from a humble background, and becoming embroiled in interpersonal conflicts. The track ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ (can the heart forget?), sung by Ar Rahman, can be heard in the background. However, the teaser of Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu does not reveal too much about the plot of the film.

KollywoodFrom its inception in 2009 till the latest season in 2019, the show has played a key role in introducing talent like Karthik Subbaraj, Vijay Sethupathi, Alphonse Puthren and others to Kollywood.Saradha Ucommons.wikimedia/ Silverscreen Media Inc/FacebookIn 2012, director Karthik Subbaraj and actor Vijay Sethupathi teamed up for the experimental horror film Pizza, which won critical acclaim and shot them both to fame. But this wasn’t the first time the director-actor duo had collaborated. Both of them had previously worked together in 2009 in the first season of the Tamil reality show, Naalaiya Iyakkunar in which Karthik was a participant. “It was a turning point. I had an interest in filmmaking when I was in college but I never pursued it. Participating in the show gave me the right push I needed to take up filmmaking seriously and if not for it, I might still be a software engineer,” director Karthik Subbaraj,...

ReviewVasanth’s anthology of three shorts, spanning from the ‘80s to the 2000s, takes a close look at women’s lives and labour. Sowmya RajendranScreenshot from Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila PengalumSivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum begins with an image of the unchanging sea. Vasanth’s anthology of three shorts — based on stories written by Ashoka Mithran, Adhavan and Jeyamohan — suggests that the lives of women too, across decades and social classes, remain the same. And just as the waves crash against the shore ceaselessly, their labour never stops. The first film is set in the ‘80s, and revolves around a lower middle class couple, Chandran (Karunakaran) and Saraswati (Kalieswari Srinivasan). After attending a function, the two of them return home with their baby. Chandran walks ahead while Saraswati lags behind, struggling to keep up. She holds the baby in one arm and carries bags in the other. It’s a familiar sight on the streets,...

The theatrical rights of director Anucharan Murugaiyan’s upcoming comedy caper ‘Panni Kutty’, featuring comedians Yogi Babu and Karunakaran in the lead, for the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have been acquired by Dr Prabhu Thilak’s 11:11 productions. Lyca Productions, which produced the film, took to Twitter on Thursday to make the announcement. The […]...

ReviewThe film's willingness to respect the audience's intelligence is charming.Sowmya RajendranThe drama surrounding the release of Maanaadu was sufficient to familiarise fans with the 'time loop' concept. Simbu has been dropped. He hasn't been dropped. The film is coming. The film is not coming. Oh wait, are we still on the same day when we were told it's coming? Till around 7 am on November 25, Thursday, there was no guarantee that the long awaited film would hit the screens. But it finally did, and one must say, it's well worth the wait! Venkat Prabhu films are fun; the characters are usually happy-go-lucky people who drop breezy one-liners and find themselves in quirky situations. In Maanaadu, Silambarasan plays Abdul Khaliq. He's important enough for a flight to be held for his arrival, but till the end, we are never told why he's that important. He just is. Abdul Khaliq is sitting...

KollywoodAhead of its theatrical release on November 25, producer Suresh Kamatchi had tweeted that the release was postponed due to "unavoidable reasons". Tnm StaffSilambarasan Tr’s much-awaited film Maanaadu has hit the big screens on Thursday, November 25, as announced by the makers earlier. However, there was confusion around the release date of the film after producer Suresh Kamatchi announced a day earlier that Maanaadu would not be released in theatres. “This film was made with a lot of dreams. I was looking forward to the delivery of this. It is with great pain that I inform you that the release has been postponed due to unavoidable reasons. I will announce the release date later and apologize for the inconvenience,” the producer’s tweet read. According to reports, the team faced an issue with the Kdm (Key Delivery Message) which is sent to cinema halls to unlock their content for playback. Director...

KollywoodThe film wrapped up its shooting schedule in the month of July and has been in post-production. Tnm StaffScreengrabThe release date of Silambarasan's upcoming Tamil film Maanaadu has once again been postponed due to 'unavoidable circumstances’, the film’s makers announced on social media on Wednesday, November 24. The new release date is yet to be announced. The film was slated for release on November 25, and has been cancelled at the last minute. Maanaadu, which is being touted as a political thriller, is one of the most anticipated Tamil movies in Kollywood in recent times. The movie is being helmed by renowned director Venkat Prabhu and includes a star cast. The cast of the film includes Sj Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Bharathiraja, Sa Chandrasekhar, Karunakaran and Premgi Amaren playing significant roles. Suresh Kamatchi, the film’s producer, put out a note in Tamil announcing the postponement. His tweet read: “This film was...

OTTFrom Vijay Sethupathi and Nani to Taapsee and Tamannaah, the films also boast of a large ensemble cast. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTube- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix IndiaAlthough various state governments have permitted cinema halls to reopen, several big-budget projects continue to take the over-the-top (Ott) route. Multiple Telugu and Tamil films are gearing up for direct-ott-release in the month of September. From Vijay Sethupathi and Nani to Taapsee and Tamannaah, the films also boast of a large ensemble cast. Here is a list of movies lined up for direct-ott release this September: Annabelle Sethupathi (Disney Plus Hotstar): Helmed by filmmaker Deepak Sundarajan, horror comedy film Annabelle Sethupathi features actors Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. The ensemble cast also includes actors Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Suresh Menon, Yogi Babu, Vennela Kishore, George Maryan and Devadarshini among others. The film will be streaming on Disney Plus...

KollywoodAR Rahman is on board as the music composer for the film that was originally titled ‘Nadhigalilae Neeradum Suriyan’. Tnm StaffDirector Gautham Vasudev Menon took to social media on Friday, August 6, to announce the new title and reveal the first look poster of his upcoming movie with actor Silambarasan Tr aka Simbu. The announcement came as a surprise to fans since the film was previously titled Nadhigalilae Neeradum Suriyan. The film’s title has now been changed to Vendu Thanindathu Kadhu. The new poster features a wounded Simbu against the backdrop of a forest fire. The new title and poster suggest that the film is likely to discuss deforestation and wildfire. Sharing the poster, Gautham Vasudev Menon wrote on Thursday: “Here’s the title and first look of the new film with @TRSilambarasan @arrahman @IshariKGanesh @VelsFilmIntl @Ashkum19 Thank you to everybody who made this possible.” However, the director did not...

KollywoodDirected by Suseenthiran and starring Nidhhi Agerwal and Nanditha Shwetha as the female leads, ‘Eeswaran’ hit the big screen on January 14 this year.Tnm StaffActor Silambarasan’s fans who are eagerly waiting for the release of his upcoming political thriller Maanaadu have a new reason to rejoice. The makers of his latest film, Eeswaran, recently announced that the movie will be streaming on Over-the-top platform Disney + Hotstar from June 12. “Eeswaran has arrived. Check out Silmbarasan’s game that is a hit everywhere,” the Tamil translation of Hotstar’s tweet read. Along with the tweet, Hotstar also posted a motion poster where Simbu is spotted with a king cobra wrapped around his neck. Eeswaran, directed by Suseenthiran and bankrolled by Balaji Kapa under the production banner Madhav Media, hit the big screens on January 14 this year. The rural drama stars Nidhhi Agerwal and Nanditha Shwetha as the female leads. Popular music composer Thaman,...

KollywoodThe actor-director duo had previously worked together for 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya' and 'Achchan Yenbadu Madamaiyada'.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Gautham Menon, Silambarasan and Ar Rahman are all set to join hands for an upcoming project. The trio has collaborated earlier for two successful ventures-- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and Achchan Yenbadu Madamaiyada. This will be the third time that the three are joining hands and it could be nothing short of a spectacle. To be bankrolled by Vels Film International and Ishari Ganesh, the project was announced earlier this month on the eve of Silambarasan's birthday. Gautham Menon, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, shared the first look poster of the film, and the title, Nadhigalilae Neeradum Suriyan. He wrote: “It’s all making sense now. Happy to announce the title.” It’s all making sense now. Happy to announce the title ...@arrahman @SilambarasanTR_ @IshariKGanesh @VelsFilmIntl #SilambarasanTR47 pic.twitter.com/iLaKfe4XZI — Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) February 25, 2021 Meanwhile,...

KollywoodHarish Kalyan and Priya Bhavani Shankar are playing the lead pair.Digital NativePelli Choopulu, a 2016 rom-com starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma in the lead that had won over everybody including filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Directed by debutant Tharun Bhascker, the film had been the talk of the town since its release and was called the best Telugu film of the decade. The film is now being made in Tamil with Harish Kalyan and Priya Bhavani Shankar playing the lead pair. Kaarthikk Sundar, an associate of Al Vijay, is directing this remake. On Thursday the Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda launched the first look and the title of the Tamil remake - Oh Mana Penne. Sharing the first look the actor wrote, Wishing the team of #OhManaPenne all my very best. #Pellichoopulu was special and it brings the biggest smile and fondest memories when I look back at it, I hope this...

KollywoodThe film to be produced by the actor himself will go on the floor next week in Dindigul.Digital NativeActor Simbu, who hasn’t signed any project in a while, is all set to join hands with filmmaker Suseenthiran for the first time for a yet-untitled rural drama. To be produced by Simbu himself, the project is all set to go on the floor next week in Dindigul where a majority portion of the film will be shot. The makers are yet to reveal the rest of the cast and crew. Known for making projects at breakneck speed, one shouldn’t be surprised if Suseenthiran wraps up the film in just two months. Best known for helming films such as Naan Mahan Alla and Pandianadu, Suseenthiran hasn’t tasted success in a long time. His last few directorial projects have turned to be damp squibs. It’s worth mentioning that...

OTTThe Ott platform has acquired the 10-part Tamil comedy show exclusively from Kavithalayaa.Tnm StaffAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video released the trailer of Tamil sitcom Time Enna Boss on Tuesday, which will be available exclusively on the Ott platform. Created under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions, the 10-part show is a comedy series revolving around an It professional who ends up sharing his apartment with four random time travellers from different time periods, who accidentally get trapped in present-day Chennai. Prime members in more than 200 countries can stream the sitcom from September 18, 2020. Members will be able to watch Time Enna Boss on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Apple TV and other services. They can also download episodes and watch them offline at no additional cost. Time Enna Boss stars Robo Shankar, Bharath Niwas, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Alexander Babu, Sanjana Sarathy, Mamathi Chaari and Karunakaran in the lead.

Amazon Prime Video today released the trailer of the eagerly awaited Tamil sitcom Time Enna Boss streaming exclusive on the service.

Created under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions, the 10-part show is a rib-tickling comedy that revolves around an It professional who ends up sharing his apartment with four strangers that have traveled from different time zones.

The show stars Robo Shankar, Bharath Niwas, Priya Bhavanishankar, Alexander Babu, Sanjana Sarathy, Mamathi Chaari and Karunakaran in the lead. Prime members in India and more than 200 countries and territories worldwide can stream the laughter riot starting September 18, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

The concept of Time Enna Boss is fresh and brings a humorous take on the topic of time-travel. The show is a light-hearted slice of life sitcom filled with laughter-inducing moments and rib-tickling comedy.

Speaking on the new project, Pushpa Kandaswamy - MD Kavithalaya, “The concept of Time Enna Boss is unique and innovative,...

KollywoodComposed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been sung by Arivu with lyrics by Karthik Netha.Tnm StaffWhile we wait for updates from Vijay Sethupathi’s Tughlaq Durbar, the team has released a song from the film titled “Annathe Sethi”. Composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been sung by Arivu with lyrics by Karthik Netha. At the song’s beginning, a bearded Vijay Sethupathi is seen recording an introduction to the topic of exploitation at a recording studio. The best way to respond to such exploiters is to target their intellect, he says. “Our rights are not something we seek as alms from someone. It is in our nature. If they try to stop (us from attaining) our rights, we should beat and break their intellect and not their face,” he says into the microphone in Tamil. The song’s video has been made with stills from the film,...