Tamil Film Industry Mourns The Death of J Mahendran
J Mahendran died this morning at his residence in Pallikarnai, Chennai. The legendary writer and director had been suffering from a kidney ailment. He was aged 79.
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A tribute to director J Mahendran, who died today at 79.
J Mahendran, Legendary Writer And Director, Dead At 79
J Mahendran, writer and director whose work had a huge influence on Tamil cinema, died today due to complications from kidney failure. He was 79 years old.
Director Mahendran Hospitalised, On Ventilator Support
Filmmaker J Mahendran was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Wednesday, after he became critically ill following a dialysis session. He is currently on ventilator support, a source told Silverscreen. His health condition will be updated this afternoon.
Ajith-H Vinoth’s ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ Will Release On August 10
Director H Vinoth’s Ajith Kumar-starrer Nerkonda Paarvai is set to have a worldwide release on April 10. The official Tamil remake of Pink stars Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang, along with Vidya Balan in a cameo.
Tamil Film Industry Condemns Radha Ravi, But Some Ask Why Only Now?
For the first time since MeToo, the Tamil film industry has condemned one of the accused persons, Radha Ravi, for his comments slut-shaming Nayanthara at the audio launch of her film Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, and for mocking the Pollachi sexual assault incident. Nayanthara has responded asking the Nadigar Sangam to set up an ICC, DMK has suspended Radha Ravi temporarily, the Sangam has issued a warning letter, Nayanthara’s partner Vignesh Shivan has spoken strongly, and this morning, the TFPC issued a warning to Radha Ravi.
Priya Prakash Varrier Responds To Omar Lulu About ‘Oru Adaar Love’ Controversy
Oru Adaar Love star Priya Prakash Varrier responded to director Omar Lulu’s comment about her inability to handle instant fame, saying that she had chosen to remain silent because “karma would speak for itself.” The director had said that he was no longer in touch with the actress after her overnight success.
Suriya To Work With ‘Viswasam’ Director Siva
Director Siva, who is riding high on the success of his Pongal release Viswasam, is set to direct his next film with Suriya in the lead. The movie will be produced by KE Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green.
‘I Want A World That Sees Disabled People As Sexual Beings And Prospective Partners’: Director Ram
But, it looks surreal because my characters are like the ‘extras’ in a film; I also think in life, the maximum people are ‘extras’.You can visit the place where the bungalow is, but it won’t give you the same meaning Peranbu did, because for you it’s a place; in the film, it’s a space.Aside from the pleasure, sex is considered a form of physical and mental therapy, and has the ability to fulfill the needs of self-esteem, validation and intimacy. We don’t want a world where it’s easier for the disabled to visit sex workers; I want a world that sees them as sexual beings and prospective partners.
Ajith Kumar’s ‘Pink’ Tamil Remake Postponed; May Release In August
Shoot for the Tamil remake of Pink might get delayed, and its release is likely to get postponed to August. The film is directed by H Vinoth of Sathuranga Vettai fame.
Banita Sandhu Is The New Heroine Of ‘Varmaa’
The production house of the Dhruv Vikram starrer Varmaa, has confirmed that Bollywood actress Banita Sandhu will play the female lead. This comes after E4 Entertainment’s release withdrawal as announced on February 7. The producers said that they were not happy with the film directed by Bala, and it will be re-shot with a new director.
Vidya Balan To Star With Ajith Kumar In ‘Pink’ Remake
Vidya Balan will star with Ajith Kumar in the Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan’s Pink. Producer of the film, Boney Kapoor, has confirmed her participation in the project.
Zero Review: A Film That Never Recovers From Its Problematic Theme
Babita Kumari has just been dumped by her true love. So she does what all women with considerable beauty, power, riches, and a team of assistants do: get drunk and land up at a mall to throw a tantrum. At the very mall where Bauua and Guddu are waiting to get a glimpse of their star.Bauua discovers he no longer has the ability to make stars disappear, and so the other stars taunt a short man and disappear. Just in time for Babita Kumari to discover her inner philosopher and to say Bauua has broken someone’s heart and thus no longer the pure soul who could command celestial objects.
‘NTR: Kathanayakudu’ Trailer Shows Why NTR Was Iconic
Dramatic music. Sepia tones. A son trying to step out of his father’s shadow and yet voluntarily choosing to go back to it? The trailer for NTR: Kathanayakudu has all of these.
Nazriya May Reprise Taapsee Pannu’s Role In ‘Pink’ Tamil Remake
Actor Ajith’s next venture was launched recently. Directed by H Vinoth of Sathuranga Vettai fame, it is said to be a Tamil remake of the Hindi film ‘Pink’. Latest news is that actor Nazriya Nazim may play Taapsee Pannu’s role in the film. Official confirmation is yet to be made.
Rangaraj Pandey And Adhik Ravichandran May Star In Ajith’s ‘Pink’ Remake
Ajith’s Pink remake was officially launched in Chennai recently. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru director H Vinoth will direct the film. An official statement confirmed that Boney Kapoor will produce the film.
Johnny Review: A Poor Copy Of Sriram Raghavan’s Cult Hit
Johnny is the remake of Raghavan’s cult hit Johnny Gaddar and director Vetriselvan, Prashanth and Thiagarajan combine to deliver a Tamil pretender with all the magic of the original removed.Here comes Johnny, defecating all over Mahendran’s great film and one of Sridevi and Rajinikanth’s greatest performances. And guess what? This one isn’t original. It is a remake.
Maari 2 Trailer Out: Dhanush Returns As Maari, This Time To Take On Tovino’s Beeja
Maari 2 once again, is a battle to prove who is the bigger don. Dhanush as auto driver Maari returns to the area after eight years, forcing the police, and collector, played by a composed Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, to stay alert, reopen cases, and remain convinced that he’s the bad one.
Actress Riyamikka Commits Suicide At Her Valasaravakkam Residence
Kollywood actress Riyamikka committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Valasaravakkam on November 28. The reason behind the actress’ death remains unknown, there was no suicide note left by her.
Vidya Balan Wishes ‘Kaatrin Mozhi’ Team
Vidya Balan, the star of Tumhari Sulu, wished Jyotika, Radhamohan and the other cast and crew of Kaatrin Mozhi, the official Tamil remake of the Hindi film.
Thugs Of Hindostan Review: When Neither The Star Cast Nor The Big Budget Compensates For Poor Writing
There are forts, palaces and sword fights, over-dressed kings and pirates, and the East India Company who, naturally, are the antagonists. The Company has made inroads to every kingdom in the Indian subcontinent, enslaving the rulers and looting the wealth of the land. To take them on, a rebel group gathers under the leadership of a lionhearted warrior, Khudabakh (Bachchan) who goes by the name Azaad, and his valiant foster daughter Zafira (Fatima Sana Sheikh).
Here Are The New Film Posters Released On August 15
Filmmakers target the August 15 holiday to make announcements, release new posters and teasers. Here are the new film posters which were released this Independence Day.
On Kishore Kumar’s 89th Birth Anniversary, Here’s A Playlist Of His Romantic Songs
Kishore Kumar never failed to entertain with his songs, acting, comic timing. He also introduced yodeling to Bollywood music lovers. One of the greatest singers of Indian cinema, there is a Kishore Kumar song to describe every mood and emotion. His brilliance was not just restricted to singing, he dabbled in acting, directing, writing and composing.
Jyothika Will Dance To ‘Jimikki Kammal’ In Kaatrin Mozhi
Vidya Balan had recreated Sridevi’s iconic song from Mr. India, ‘Hawa Hawai’ in Tumhari Sulu. In the Tamil remake of the film, Jyothika will dance to the Malayalam song Jimikki Kammal that had gone viral last year. Lakshmi Manchu, who is playing Neha Dhupia’s character in the film, will also shake a leg with Jyothika.
From Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Piku & Karwaan, Bollywood’s Tryst With Road Trips Is Not New
While you have seen enough of Prague, Paris, Spain in Bollywood films, Akarsh Khurana’s Karwaan is a road trip movie that goes on a journey from the picturesque Western Ghats to Kochi.A young widow Angie (Deepika Padukone) puts together a plan where they are joined by Angies’s widowed mother-in-law Rosie (Dimple Kapadia), Don Pedro Cleto Colaco (Pankaj Kapoor), the painter who finds his muse in Rosie and Arjun Kapoor (the brooding Savio) who’s in love with Angie, but is too egoistic to admit.