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Ponniyin Selvan makers introduce new characters

Meriya Antony
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Ponniyin Selvan makers introduce new characters

Ponniyin Selvan makers introduce new characters

The makers of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ introduce new characters by releasing posters regularly. Recently, posters featuring Prakash Raj, Jayachitra, Rahman, Vikram Prabhu, and Lal got shared. The film has Prakash raj as Sundara Chozhar, Jayachitra as Sembiyan Maadevi and Rahman as Madhurantakan. Vikram Prabhu plays Parthibendra Pallavan, Prabhu is Periya Velaar and Lal essays a character named Malayaman.

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s historical Tamil novel, which tells the story of early days of Arulmozhi Varman, who later became the Chola emperor, Raja Raja Chola I. Jayam Ravi plays that role. Others in the cast include Vikram, Trisha, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai, Parthiban, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarath Kumar, Babu Antony, Jayachitra, Riyaz Khan, and Ashwin Kakumanu.

Meanwhile, the film is set to hit screens on September 30. Planned as a pan-Indian project, it will be released in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

Official: Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai to be released in two parts

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Official: Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai to be released in two parts

Official: Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai to be released in two parts

As reported earlier, Soori and Vijay Sethupathi are playing the leads in Vetrimaaran’s next titled ‘Viduthalai’. The film, based on Jeyamohan’s short story ‘Thunaivan’, has Soori playing a police constable’s role while Vijay Sethupathi will be seen as an activist. The film has been in the making for a long time now.

The makers have now announced that the film will be released in two parts. Though the original plan was to release it as a single film, Vetrimaaran decided against it after sensing its potential. The director’s last film ‘Vada Chennai’ was also a similar attempt.

‘Viduthalai’ also stars Prakash Raj, Rajiv Menon and Gautham Vasudev Menon in prominent roles. Bhavani Sre, who made an impressive debut with ‘Thangam’ in the Netflix anthology ‘Paava Kadhaigal’, is also part of the cast. The film is produced by RS Infotainment and Grassroot Film Company. It has music by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography by Velraj.

Sundari Gardens Review: A feel-good romcom anchored ably by Aparna Balamurali

Meriya Antony
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Sundari Gardens Review: A feel-good romcom anchored ably by Aparna Balamurali

Sundari Gardens Review: A feel-good romcom anchored ably by Aparna Balamurali

There have often been criticisms about the excess of feel-good films in Malayalam cinema. But the truth is that, if done right with the right mix of emotions, such films always have takers. ‘Sundari Gardens’ by debutant Charlie Davis falls under this category. It follows a brief episode in the life of Sundari Mathews (Aparna Balamurali).

Sundari or Suma, as she is called by those close to her, is a bold, independent woman who has her share of insecurities and complexes. She works as a librarian in the school where she studied and lives with her ailing mom. The story begins with the arrival of Victor Paul (Neeraj Madhav), who joins as English teacher in the same school. The two get to know each other casually and Sundari gradually falls in love with him. But before she could express her feelings, she comes to know of Victor’s relationship with another colleague. This triggers her insecurities and she makes things complicated for herself. The rest of the film is about how Suma goes about with her things and whether they manage to get together.

Charlie Davis, who has also scripted the film, has focussed mostly on Sundari Mathews and her journey. She is a divorcee, a cancer survivor and at a point, becomes a loner. But she is a fighter and keeps holding on to life no matter what the obstacle is. Right after a terrible heartbreak, she decides it’s best to move on rather than sulking over it. These are some well-fleshed out characteristics and Aparna Balamurali gets into her shoes effortlessly. Neeraj Madhav complements her neatly with a very matured act. The chemistry between the two, be it their casual conversations over a couple of pegs or their or the romantic glances, it all works beautifully. Another well-written character is the one played by Binu Pappu. The affectionate bond he shares with Suma is one of the best examples of man-woman friendship in recent times.

‘Sundari Gardens’ has everything one would expect from a feel-good entertainer — good looking actors, bright costumes, rich frames, picturesque locations, heartwarming music and a smile-inducing ending. Under less than 2 hours, the film offers a pleasant, feel-good experience that’s perfect for a weekend watch with family.

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2 script in the works: Gautham Menon

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2 script in the works: Gautham Menon

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2 script in the works: Gautham Menon

Recently, the audio and trailer launch event of the upcoming Simbu-Gautham Vasudev Menon film ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ (VTK) was held in Chennai in a grand manner. Kamal Haasan was chief guest at the event, which saw live performances by AR Rahman and other singers.

During the event, Kamal was asked about the possibility of reuniting with Gautham Menon for ‘Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2’. Kamal Haasan replied by saying that he has already given his nod to the director 2 years ago and is still waiting for the script. The director immediately leapt on stage and confirmed that the project is still on on and that writer Jeyamohan is currently working on its script. It must be noted that Jeyamohan has also scripted ‘VTK’.

Vels International, the banner producing ‘VTK’, is most likely to produce ‘Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 2’ as well. The makers are eyeing to begin production by mid-2023.

Sai Pallavi’s Gargi selected for screening at Moscow International Film Festival

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Sai Pallavi’s Gargi selected for screening at Moscow International Film Festival

Sai Pallavi’s Gargi selected for screening at Moscow International Film Festival

Sai Pallavi’s recently released film ‘Gargi’ has been selected for screening at the 44th Moscow International Film Festival. The film directed by Gautham Ramachandran got rave reviews when it hit screens on July 15. It is currently streaming on SonyLIV.

‘Gargi’ is a hard-hitting, riveting drama in which Sai Pallavi plays the role of a middle class school teacher. The film deals with a topic of child abuse. A victim of child abuse herself, Gargi finds her father being accused of the same. How she fights for him while unraveling a shocking reality is what the film is about.

Sai Pallavi’s performance along with the sensitivity shown by the makers in tackling such a subject got widespread appreciation. The film also starred stars Kaali Venkat, Saravanan and RS Shivaji in prominent roles. Malayalam actress Aishwarya Lekshmi, who turned a producer with ‘Gargi’, also played a cameo role in it. She produced the film along with director Gautham, Ravichandran Ramachandran and Thomas George. Actor Suriya’s 2D Entertainment presented it in Tamil.

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu trailer gets great reception

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Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu trailer gets great reception

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu trailer gets great reception

Recently, the audio and trailer launch event of the upcoming Simbu-Gautham Menon film ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ (VTK) was held in Chennai in a grand manner. The 2.20-minute-long trailer follows the journey of Simbu’s character, who hails from a rural area in Tamil Nadu. He reaches Mumbai with high ambitions and ends up becoming a local street thug.

As announced by the makers, the project has been conceived in two parts. If the trailer is anything to go by, the first part will show the rise of Muthu from a local gangster to a don. The ending portions of the trailer shows Simbu in a different look with beard and wearing a stylish suit. The getup has a striking resemblance to Yash’s Rocky Bhai from ‘KGF’. The trailer of ‘VTK’ has garnered excellent response in social media. It has so far fetched 16 million views on YouTube.

‘VTK’, scripted by Jeyamohan, promises to be a completely different film from Gautham Menon’s usual works. Fans and cinephiles are now eagerly waiting for the film’s release on September 15.

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to be the chief guests at Ponniyin Selvan audio launch

Meriya Antony
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Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to be the chief guests at Ponniyin Selvan audio launch

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to be the chief guests at Ponniyin Selvan audio launch

As announced earlier, the audio and trailer launch of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ is set to be held on September 6 in Chennai. The makers are planning it in a grand manner with several big names from the film industry set to attend. The two icons of Tamil cinema — Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will be the chief guests at the function. It is after a long gap that the two superstars will be attending an event together. AR Rahman will also be performing live at the show.

PS – 1, the first of the two-part franchise, is set to hit screens on September 30. Planned as a pan-Indian project, the film will be released in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. It has a massive star cast lead by Jayam Ravi, Trisha Vikram, Karthi and Aishwarya Rai in the main roles. The cast also includes Vikram Prabhu, Parthiban, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prakash Raj, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu, Babu Antony, Jayachitra, Riyaz Khan, Rahman, Lal and Ashwin Kakumanu.

Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions are jointly producing the project.

Teaser of Nivin Pauly’s Padavettu looks terrific

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Teaser of Nivin Pauly’s Padavettu looks terrific

Teaser of Nivin Pauly’s Padavettu looks terrific

As announced earlier, the teaser of Nivin Pauly-starrer ‘Padavettu’ was released on September 2. Going by the teaser, it looks like a political film which chronicles the protests by local people against unsustainable development. Nivin Pauly appears in two different get ups in the trailer and it looks he plays a strong, performance-oriented role.

‘Padavettu’ stars ‘Aruvi’ fame Aditi Balan, Shine Tom Chacko, Shammy Thilakan and Sudheesh in supporting roles. Manju Warrier essays a cameo role in the film. It marks actor Sunny Wayne’s debut as a producer. The film is a joint production venture with Saregama, a leading music label. Their film division Yoodlee Films is foraying into Malayalam industry with this project.

‘Padavettu’ was recently in the news for wrong reasons when its director Liju Krishna got arrested on the charges of raping a womnan, who helped him innate film’s sets. Another woman had also made an allegation against the film’s executive producer Bibin Paul after made an attempt of sexual assault while she was sleeping in the night.

Mammootty’s Rorschach to hit screens on September 29?

Meriya Antony
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Mammootty’s Rorschach to hit screens on September 29?

Mammootty’s Rorschach to hit screens on September 29?

Mammootty’s highly anticipated film ‘Rorschach’ is gearing up for release. As per trustworthy reports, the makers are eyeing to release the film on September 29. An official confirmation regarding the same is awaited.

The film directed by Nisam Basheer of ‘Kettyolaanu Ente Malaakha’ fame looks like a gripping psychological thriller from the promos. It is scripted by Sameer Abdul, who has earlier penned the Asif Ali films, ‘Ibilis’ and ‘Adventures of Omanakuttan’.

‘Rorschach’ also stars Sharafudheen, Jagadheesh, Grace Antony, Bindu Panicker, Sanju Sivaram, and Kottayam Nazeer in major roles. Asif Ali is reportedly playing a cameo role in the film. The actor is said to have shot his portions during the film’s final schedule held in Dubai.

Nimish Ravi of ‘Kurup’ fame is the cinematographer of ‘Rorschach’. Mithun Mukundan, the music director of the acclaimed Kannada film ‘Garuda Gamana Vrishaba Vahana’, is making his Malayalam debut with this film. Kiran Das is handling the edits.

Mammootty’s own production house Mammootty Kampany is producing ‘Rorschach’. The makers have announced that the trailer will be out on September 7 on the star’s birthday.

Natchathiram Nagargiradhu is Pa Ranjith’s best work till date: Rajinikanth

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Natchathiram Nagargiradhu is Pa Ranjith’s best work till date: Rajinikanth

Natchathiram Nagargiradhu is Pa Ranjith’s best work till date: Rajinikanth

Words of praise continue to pour in for Pa Ranjith’s latest film ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’. The film, which hit screens on August 31, has been getting rave reviews from the critics and cinephiles. Many from the film industry have also come out praising the film. Last day, Ranjith took to his Twitter handle to share his excitement on getting an appreciation from Rajinikanth. The superstar, with whom Ranjith made ‘Kaala’ and ‘Kabali’, called ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’ the director’s best work till date.

The tweet reads,

I am extremely touched by the appreciation from our #superstar @rajinikanth sir after watching #NatchathiramNagargiradhu
“This is your best work in terms of direction,writing,casting the performers,art,cinematography,music,so far”are the exact words that he quoted.
Thankyou sir

Earlier, after a special screening in Mumbai, filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Neeraj Ghaywan and Nandita Das also showered similar praise on Ranjith and the film. Starring Dushara Vijayan, Kalaiyarasan and Kalidas Jayaram as the leads, ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’ is a film about love and its various facets.

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