Time and again Indian filmmakers have delved deep into Indian history to bring out and characterise certain time periods and historical figures. Films like Mughal-E-Azam, Lagaan, Mangal Pandey, Iruvar and Kaaviya Thalaivan have chronicled the country’s history through fictionalised stories.
Madura Veeran, a Jallikattu inspired movie which was earlier set to release during Pongal, will finally hit the screens on February 2.
There is a lot in store for cinema-goers for Pongal next year. Five films are reportedly slated to release on Pongal 2018. Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Sketch, Gulaebaghavali, Kalakalappu 2 and Madura Veeran. The release dates, however, are subjected to change.
Juliana aka Julie, who is best known for her involvement in the Jallikattu protest that happened in January last year as well as being a part of the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil, will be making her acting debut soon. Bankrolled by K7 Productions, the film will have actor Durai Sudhakar in a crucial role while Julie will play the female lead.
Amid the Jallikattu protests, the strike called by the FEFSI and protests against Mersal and trolling, celebrities did put their best foot forward and attended several events held across Chennai.What these stars wear, the way they choose their looks, the people behind the scenes planning their each and every move and how they use the events to reveal a part of themselves – everything has a story to tell.
The TFPC and the government need to go hand in hand, but if Vishal is contesting in the polls, it may affect the Government’s decision to back us. ” Kamatchi further adds that actor Vijayakanth had resigned from the Nadigar Sangam when he entered politics. “Vishal had earlier said something similar about Sarath Kumar and Radha Ravi; that they need to give up their positions in the Nadigar Sangam as they are in politics.
Now, The South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce has written to the Prime Minister and I&B Minister Smriti Irani that Raja must be punished under the Tamil Nadu Video Piracy Act.BJP leader H Raja’s communally coloured tweet that said: “Bitter Truth” and his accusing ‘Thalapathy’ of having an anti-Hindu agenda was an opportunity that came almost gift wrapped — a North Indian party trying to silence the Tamil voice.
It’s day 4 of the controversy surrounding Vijay’s blockbuster Deepavali release, Mersal. Ever since BJP got into the fray, with demands by Tamil Nadu state unit chief Tamilisai Sounderrajan asking for cuts in the film, and BJP leader H. Raja’s gaffes about watching the film online, illegally, as well as “exposing” Vijay’s “bitter truth” – his name, the film has crossed borders and has become ‘national’ news.
Or so they would like to believe, with hundreds of fans, who also happen to run fan clubs and fan pages on social media, turned up for the celebration of its 9 AM show at Kasi Theatre, Vadapalani.Firecrackers and drums were a must, in addition to the paal abhishekam (milk bath) done to the massive cut-outs of Vijay, with garlands around it.
Vishal had promised to curb illegal airing of new films on television, and had taken a stand against online ticket booking charges. “TFPC will create a website and book tickets for Rs 10, why do we have to spend Rs 30 on online booking charges,” Vishal said in a press meet.Actor Vishal Krishna has had an interesting tenure as both the General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam (elected 2015) and the President of the TFPC (elected 2017).
If not for the charismatic presence of its male lead, Vijay Sethupathi as Karuppan, and some amusing bits of comedy from Singam Puli, Karuppan would be a needless exercise in filmmaking.Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi has the time of his life shaking his leg to iconic songs of MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay and Ajith Kumar.
Soon enough, the voices died down as Haasan and Kejriwal made their entry – Kejriwal seated on the left and Haasan on the right, with a bouquet of flowers in front of them, the same one from pictures that had been doing the rounds on social media a few minutes before their entry. “I am honoured that the Chief Minister of Delhi decided to visit my abode.
There’s plenty of action, emotions at play here, along with a heavy dose of ‘Tamil culture glorification’ that has assailed the film industry, in the wake of the Jallikattu protests.Glorifying the Tamil culture, Karuppan starring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, promises a lot of action. It is directed by R.
Anitha’s death – the student who committed suicide distressed over being unable to secure a medical seat — garnered a lot of attention and protests. Rajinikanth tweeted, Suriya wrote a heartfelt note and Kamal Haasan condemned the central government over NEET. Actor Vijay, paid a visit this morning to Anitha’s home in Ariyalur.
Vignesh Shivan will direct Vijay Sethupathi next, according to a source close to the director. The confusion over Vignesh Shivan’s next began when the official Twitter handle of Sun TV posted:
Then they told us that there are 48 cuts. In the middle of that, a lady officer turned to me and said, ‘Aap aurat hokar aisi filmein kaise bana sakti hain’.The film’s producer, Kiran Shroff, alleged that some members of the CBFC made disparaging comments about her attire.The Babumoshai Bandookbaz team met the press and levelled some serious accusations against CBFC and its chief, Pahlaj Nihalani.
The star was called ‘callous’ by news agencies for his refusal to attend his brother’s funeral. “It is sad that reports were published that we had hired a junior artist to perform the rituals.Teja was also called out for his decision to continue shooting for a film, the day after his brother’s death. “When the scene is a combination of many artistes, I felt I should not skip it,” he said.
T Rajendar is disturbed by the lack of response to the ongoing theatre strike. The actor revealed that he’d expected ‘some kind of response’ from the people to the Tamil film industry’s fight, and is depressed at the apparent apathy.
Kamal Haasan’s Bigg Boss went on air yesterday, and details about the contestants were revealed to the public only then. In the absence of an official announcement, actors like Amala Paul, Raai Laxmi and Raghav were rumoured to be a part of the show.
RK Suresh’s new film has been titled Thennattan. Based on Jallikattu, the film went on the floors earlier this week. Directed by Vijay Pandi, the film will see Suresh in a rustic avatar.
Actress-producer Radikaa Sarathkumar, whose 2005 Coke ad received flak after it resurfaced on social media a couple of days back, has issued a clarification in Maalai Malar about her participation in the ad.Aamir Khan acted in the Hindi version of it. I understand the furore over me supporting such a company, but I cannot talk more about it at this time,” she’s quoted as saying.
Kamal Haasan has lauded actor Sathyaraj for apologising for his remarks made nine years ago, and called him a “great human being”. The actor-director quoted from his directorial venture Virumaandi to describe Sathyaraj.
Actor Kamal Haasan has been reportedly summoned by the Valliyur Court today for his remarks about Mahabharata. The actor has been asked to come to court on May 5 for a hearing of his case after a right-winged Hindutva group filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in March.
Actor Rajkiran has slammed what many are describing as rising intolerance in India and said that such tactics would not work in Tamil Nadu, thanks to its long tradition of anti-caste movements led by men like Periyar and Anna. In an interview with Ananda Vikatan, the actor said, “The seeds of poison that they [presumably the RSS] sowed through the Babari Masjid demolition has now become a tree. The incidents we see all around the country are due to this.”
The Hindu Munani Katchi, a right-winged Hindutva group, has reportedly filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) at the Tirunalveli district court against actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for making derogatory remarks about the Hindu epic Mahabharata.