There is a lot in store for cinema-goers for Pongal this year. Five films are reportedly slated to release on Pongal 2018. Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Sketch, Gulaebaghavali, Bhaskar Oru Rascal and Madura Veeran.
Here are the films:
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam titled Gang in Telugu stars Suriya. The film is directed by Vignesh Shivan, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Apart from Suriya, the film stars Keerthy Suresh, Suresh Menon, Ramya Krishnan, and Senthil. The story is inspired from Akshay Kumar’s Special 26.
LATEST: #Suriya ‘s #TSK gets U/A certificate#ThaanaSerndhaKoottam #TSKFromPongal @Suriya_offl @kegvraja @2D_ENTPVTLTD @rajsekarpandian @KeerthyOfficial @VigneshShivN @anirudhofficial @StudioGreen2 @UV_Creations pic.twitter.com/vmmQFQQsAT
— Suryan FM (@SuryanFM) January 2, 2018
Suriya at the audio launch said that though the movie is inspired from Bollywood’s Special 26 but director Vignesh Shivan gave it his own spin. It’s based on a real incident that took place in 1987. “Usually, in most of my movies, I would be seen tensed and infuriated while emoting. But in Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, my role is completely refrained from such attitudes. Vignesh Shivan would often correct it saying that ‘Sir, the characterisation doesn’t need to get angry. Everything including the dialogue deliveries and body language were completely new to me,” he said.
Sketch
Vikram’s Sketch, directed by Vijay Chander of Vaalu fame, promises to be a mass action entertainer set in North Madras. The film, which is bankrolled by Thaanu’s V Creations, has Malayalam actor Baburaj playing a crucial role and music is composed by Thaman.
Gearing up for a Pongal release #Sketch @vijayfilmaker #ChiyaanVikram @MusicThaman pic.twitter.com/fM4txGZysn
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) December 16, 2017
Gulaebaghavali
Gulaebaghavali, starring Prabhu Deva and Hansika Motwani, is a black comedy with Revathy, Mansoor Ali Khan in pivotal roles. The film takes its name from an MGR film that released in 1955. Kalyaan (of Kadha Solla Porom fame) is at the helm of this film that is produced by KJR Studios.
#Gulebagavali *ing @PDdancing & @ihansika , Producers @kjr_studios confirm that it will be a #PongalRelease. Sold TN theatrical rights to #MishriEnterprises & overseas to #UnitedIndiaExports . Satellite & Digital @SunTV. Audio teaser on Dec 15. pic.twitter.com/aWcPRXDXgb
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) December 13, 2017
Madura Veeran
Cinematographer-turned-director and producer PG Muthiah’s Madura Veeran has Shanmugha Pandian, son of actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth in the lead. The film is on Jallikattu, however, the director said that the film is not about the protest, or the controversy surrounding the sport, but about the tradition.
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My best wishes to madhura Veeran team pic.twitter.com/gISxiZjFB8— Arunmozhithevan N (@Arunmozhitheva) August 3, 2017
#MaduraVeeran #ShanmughaPandian film based on #Jallikatu has been censored with an U certificate. The film is all set for a Pongal release.@MuthaiahG @DhayaSandy @vstudiosoffl @thondankani pic.twitter.com/S0ZKDIBuw2
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) January 6, 2018
Bhaskar Oru Rascal
Arvind Swami sports a new look in this film. A remake of the Malayalam hit Bhaskar The Rascal, the film has Arvind beating thugs set to a thundering background score.
Directed by Siddique, who was also at the helm of the original, the film is set to release on January 12. Amala Paul plays a young mother, and a part of the film is reportedly dedicated to the romance between Amala and Arvind.
Happy New Year! The festival season starts early – Jan 12th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/mIyqZCSNv8
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) January 1, 2018
