LGBT Characters In Tamil Cinema: It’s High Time The Community Is Given Its Due Dignity

He said that film audiences will not accept films that portray the transgender community in an insensitive manner.  “Gone are the days when we used to look down upon transgender people and others from the community,” he declared, “They have worked hard to carve out spaces for themselves in our country, and it is high time that we addressed this change on-screen.

Ameer Sultan Signs For ‘MGR Pandiyan’ A Political Entertainer

Ameer Sultan and Chandini Tamizharasan will be seen in lead roles in MGR Pandiyan. Directed by Adham Bhava, the film is a political satire with veteran actors like Anandaraj, Ponvannan, Kanja Karuppu, Iman Annachi, along with Maganathi Shanker, Raj Kapoor, Kasali, Raja Simman, Bava Lakshmanan, Sampath Ram, Vincent Roy, Sevvalai, Sujatha, Jeevitha, Saravana Sakthi in pivotal roles.

The Rise Of A Local Superstar: Dhanush, An Actor Who Represents Chennai As It Exists

Now a director and producer in his own right – choosing films that tap into the well called popular culture – the actor, who’d trotted after Sonia Aggarwal in Kadhal Kondein (probably the only time his female lead was in sharp focus), is well and truly a star. In Thulluvadho.. , Dhanush played the angry son of a fisherman, so intent on running away from his station in life that he didn’t quite understand the consequences his actions may bring.

Tubelight Review: Better Than The Usual Salman Khan Fare, But Still Underwhelming

A few minutes into Tubelight, I’m reminded of something Robert Downey Jr’s Kirk Lazarus tells Ben Stiller’s Tugg Speedman in Tropic Thunder –about never going full “retard”.Perhaps Salman needed similar counselling from Kirk before venturing into this war-infused, melodramatic, forced-emotional riding fest that would’ve been cute if it had an eight-year-old as the lead character.

Lakshmi Menon Plays A Dancer in ‘Yang Mang Sang’

Lakshmi Menon will play a Bharatanatyam dancer in the film, Yang Mang Sang. Silverscreen reported earlier that the actress had joined the cast, although Catherine Tresa was initially considered for the role. Lakshmi has formally learnt the dance form, and this played a part in her casting, said the film’s director Arjun. 

Ajith Kumar 57 Becomes ‘Vivegam’; Vijay 61 Goes On Floors

Actors and filmmakers including Julie Christie, Kevin Macdonald, Kiera Knightley, and Terry Gilliam as well as Oscar winners and nominees like Mike Leigh, Glen Close, and Andrea Arnold have sought permission from the Duke of Westminster to screen The Salesman at London’s Grosvenor Square.According to a Hindustan Times report, “Basically, in the movie, the Indian archaeologist comes to China to ask Jackie Chan’s Chinese archaeologist to help her research as he’s supposed to be an expert on Indo-Chinese cross-cultural history.

Hansika Motwani Says She Isn’t Ready For Women-Centric Films; Here’s Why She’s Wrong

Hansika Motwani says she enjoys her status as a ‘commercial heroine’, but it’s too soon for her to venture into women-centric films. Motwani was speaking in a candid interview with Deccan Chronicle, ahead of her first release of the year, Bogan. Motwani said she didn’t have the “experience and maturity” to do a film that would focus on her, as opposed to one that would focus on the hero. 

Iulia Vantur’s Karva Chauth Celebration; A Telangana Film & A Smooth Release For Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Meanwhile, with barely a week left before its release, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and its team have received assurances from Home Minister Rajnath Singh that there would be no problems with the film’s release, scheduled for October 28.Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured members of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil that the film will have a smooth release on October 28.

Bogan Copyright Issue: Director Antony Attacked

Director Antony has accused director Lakshman of stealing his story to create the upcoming Jayam Ravi – Hansika film, Bogan. In an interview recently, Antony revealed that he’d come up with the idea for the story a long time ago and that he began filming it under the title, Halwa. Due to some production issues, the film was stalled mid-way.

Vikram Prabhu Launches Production House, Maiden Production Titled Neruppuda

The title Neruppuda was finalised after much debate, said Vikram Prabhu.  After the word became a sensation, owing to Kabali tracks, the team seemed keen on having this title and it was made official following the go-ahead from ‘Kalaippuli’ S Thanu, the producer of Kabali.The event also marked the launch of the company’s maiden production, Neruppuda starring Vikram Prabhu who plays the role of a fire-engine officer in the movie.

Valeba Raja Review: Stale Rehash

Man tries to woo said woman.  Another woman, who happens to be man’s friend, tries to to help him win his love.  But, man and the woman that helped him, fall in love.  Just as original woman accepts man’s love. Cue some sort of twist. Cue end.The last movie Santhanam and Sethu did together was the hideous Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya.  The movie had ‘Powerstar’ Srinivasan in a full-fledged role.

Suseenthiran To Direct Jayam Ravi Next

Director Suseenthiran will direct actor Jayam Ravi in his next film. The film will be produced by Lyca Productions, which is currently producing Shankar’s 2.0, as well as a film starring GV Prakash and directed by Sam Anton. Currently, the cast and crew are being finalised. Director Suseenthiran was unavailable for comment.

Prabhu Deva Studios Press Meet Report and Photos

Reporting by Janani K; Photos by Dani Charles. Photos from the audio launch are below the report. The question in everyone’s mind, when the news of Prabhu Deva’s production house broke, was – why? After all, his career in Bollywood is at an all-time high. We found out as soon as the Prabhu Deva Studios […]