Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Meera Antony, the daughter of Tamil actor-composer Vijay Antony, allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday at her home in Chennai. She was reportedly 16.
Reacting to an old tweet by Meera’s mother, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted, “In March of this year, Fatima Vijay Antony was so happy that her daughter Meera Vijay Antony became the cultural secretary of her school students association. We all congratulated her on Twitter. She was the world to her parents. Can’t imagine the pain.”
Meera was a Class 12 student of a private school in Chennai.
According to reports, Meera, who was under pressure and was getting treatment for the same, was taken to a private hospital after being found hanging at her Chennai residence. Upon examination by the doctors, she was declared her dead.
Meera was found hanging at the residence around 3.00 a.m. by the house help. The...
Reacting to an old tweet by Meera’s mother, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted, “In March of this year, Fatima Vijay Antony was so happy that her daughter Meera Vijay Antony became the cultural secretary of her school students association. We all congratulated her on Twitter. She was the world to her parents. Can’t imagine the pain.”
Meera was a Class 12 student of a private school in Chennai.
According to reports, Meera, who was under pressure and was getting treatment for the same, was taken to a private hospital after being found hanging at her Chennai residence. Upon examination by the doctors, she was declared her dead.
Meera was found hanging at the residence around 3.00 a.m. by the house help. The...
- 9/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Meera Antony, the daughter of Tamil actor-composer Vijay Antony, allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday at her home in Chennai. She was reportedly 16.
Reacting to an old tweet by Meera’s mother, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted, “In March of this year, Fatima Vijay Antony was so happy that her daughter Meera Vijay Antony became the cultural secretary of her school students association. We all congratulated her on Twitter. She was the world to her parents. Can’t imagine the pain.”
Meera was a Class 12 student of a private school in Chennai.
According to reports, Meera, who was under pressure and was getting treatment for the same, was taken to a private hospital after being found hanging at her Chennai residence. Upon examination by the doctors, she was declared her dead.
Meera was found hanging at the residence around 3.00 a.m. by the house help. The...
Reacting to an old tweet by Meera’s mother, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted, “In March of this year, Fatima Vijay Antony was so happy that her daughter Meera Vijay Antony became the cultural secretary of her school students association. We all congratulated her on Twitter. She was the world to her parents. Can’t imagine the pain.”
Meera was a Class 12 student of a private school in Chennai.
According to reports, Meera, who was under pressure and was getting treatment for the same, was taken to a private hospital after being found hanging at her Chennai residence. Upon examination by the doctors, she was declared her dead.
Meera was found hanging at the residence around 3.00 a.m. by the house help. The...
- 9/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
ReviewWhile 'Pichaikkaran 2', directed by Vijay Antony himself, has a lot of empty rhetoric on poverty, some crucial plot threads are left hanging.Vijay Antony in Pichaikkaran 2: Youtube/Saregama TamilPichaikkaran 2 begins with the slogan ‘Money is injurious to the world’. Logically then, the film should be about how money destroys those who have it, but the entire film is about how amazing life can be when you have wealth and how terrible it is when you don’t have it. As slogans go, it’s safe to say that this one misses the mark by a mile. The first Pichaikkaran (2016), directed by Sasi and starring Vijay Antony, was about a rich man who lives as a beggar because a sage tells him that this will help him save his mother who is in a coma. Pichaikkaran 2 is directed by Vijay Antony himself – and follows pretty much the same formula,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Reacting strongly to the news of a 20-year-old student being pushed to her death by her stalker in Chennai, actress Sakshi Aggarwal has expressed the opinion that the stalker, identified as Sathish, should be hanged to prevent such incidents from recurring again.
Taking to Twitter, Sakshi Aggarwal said: “Sathish should be hanged then only this kinda incidents won’t happen again! Women safety is important for a good society.”
Sakshi isn’t the only celebrity to have raised her voice seeking death penalty for the stalker.
Actor and music director Vijay Antony too had expressed a similar opinion a couple of days ago.
Taking to Twitter, Vijay Antony had in Tamil placed a request to the judge who would be hearing the case.
Vijay Antony said that instead of patiently investigating the case for 10 years and then hanging Sathish, who had killed the victim and was responsible for the suicide of her father,...
Taking to Twitter, Sakshi Aggarwal said: “Sathish should be hanged then only this kinda incidents won’t happen again! Women safety is important for a good society.”
Sakshi isn’t the only celebrity to have raised her voice seeking death penalty for the stalker.
Actor and music director Vijay Antony too had expressed a similar opinion a couple of days ago.
Taking to Twitter, Vijay Antony had in Tamil placed a request to the judge who would be hearing the case.
Vijay Antony said that instead of patiently investigating the case for 10 years and then hanging Sathish, who had killed the victim and was responsible for the suicide of her father,...
- 10/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Popular actor and music director Vijay Antony has urged families not to take their disputes to a third person and instead look to resolve it themselves.
Taking to Twitter, the actor wrote in Tamil, “If you have a problem in your family, as far as possible, look to keep the fight amongst yourselves. If not, leave and depart.
“Or else, fall at their feet and somehow convince them and live together. Don’t ever call a third person at any cost to resolve the issue. They will complicate things and finish the story.”
This is not the first time that Vijay Antony has made such a suggestion.
On Gandhi Jayanti this year, the actor had urged his followers not to give up hard work.
He had then said, “Don’t stop working. Difficulties don’t last for the ones who work.”
On the work front, Vijay Antony has a series...
Taking to Twitter, the actor wrote in Tamil, “If you have a problem in your family, as far as possible, look to keep the fight amongst yourselves. If not, leave and depart.
“Or else, fall at their feet and somehow convince them and live together. Don’t ever call a third person at any cost to resolve the issue. They will complicate things and finish the story.”
This is not the first time that Vijay Antony has made such a suggestion.
On Gandhi Jayanti this year, the actor had urged his followers not to give up hard work.
He had then said, “Don’t stop working. Difficulties don’t last for the ones who work.”
On the work front, Vijay Antony has a series...
- 10/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Fatima Vijay Antony, a well-known producer and the wife of actor and music director Vijay Antony, on the occasion of Teachers’ Day said that God and her husband were the best teachers in life and that she wouldn’t know “the way, the truth and the light” without them.
On Monday, she tweeted: “My Lord and Vijay Antony are my bestest teachers in life. Without them, I wouldn’t know the way, truth and light. Thanks to them, and yes, to all my teachers who have been good and bad to me. I love you. ‘Happy Teachers Day’!”
Fatima Vijay Antony wasn’t the only one to wish her teachers on Teachers’ Day.
Well-known Tamil film director and actor Gaurav, best known for his superhit film ‘Thoonga Nagaram’, too greeted and honoured his teachers on the occasion.
Taking to Instagram, Gaurav said: “Happy Teachers’ Day. Salute to my favourite teachers...
On Monday, she tweeted: “My Lord and Vijay Antony are my bestest teachers in life. Without them, I wouldn’t know the way, truth and light. Thanks to them, and yes, to all my teachers who have been good and bad to me. I love you. ‘Happy Teachers Day’!”
Fatima Vijay Antony wasn’t the only one to wish her teachers on Teachers’ Day.
Well-known Tamil film director and actor Gaurav, best known for his superhit film ‘Thoonga Nagaram’, too greeted and honoured his teachers on the occasion.
Taking to Instagram, Gaurav said: “Happy Teachers’ Day. Salute to my favourite teachers...
- 9/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Director Bharathiraja, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, is expected to join the unit of director Susienthiran’s upcoming film, ‘Valli Mayil’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, by the end of the month. In a statement, National Award-winning director Susienthiran said: “I am very happy to announce that we have started the second schedule of shooting of ‘Valli Mayil’. The second schedule is to be for a period of 32 days.
“During this period, we will be shooting at Dindigul, Madurai and Tenkasi. I happened to meet director Bharathiraja at the hospital. He told me that he would be joining our unit by the end of the month. I am eager to again work with director Bharathiraja.”
Faria Abdullah, who impressed audiences with her performance in the Telugu film ‘Jathi Rathnalu’, plays an artiste in a drama troupe in ‘Valli Mayil’. Vijay Antony plays a...
“During this period, we will be shooting at Dindigul, Madurai and Tenkasi. I happened to meet director Bharathiraja at the hospital. He told me that he would be joining our unit by the end of the month. I am eager to again work with director Bharathiraja.”
Faria Abdullah, who impressed audiences with her performance in the Telugu film ‘Jathi Rathnalu’, plays an artiste in a drama troupe in ‘Valli Mayil’. Vijay Antony plays a...
- 9/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The unit of director Balaji K Kumar’s upcoming investigative thriller, ‘Kolai’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, has released the film’s much-awaited official trailer.
The trailer shows that the film is about the investigation of the murder of a model called Leila (played by actress Meenakshi Chaudhary), who is found dead inside her locked apartment.
Assisted by a character called Sandhya (played by Ritika Singh), Vijay , who believes that there is nothing called a perfect murder, begins to look for flaws committed by the criminal.
“Every murder will definitely have a flaw,” the trailer shows Vijaysaying and shows him following a simple modus operandi to crack crime cases.
He says: “Look for the flaw. Recognise the passion. Understand the motive. Identify the killer.”
The gripping investigative thriller, which has actor Vijay Antony playing the lead, also features actors Murali Sharma and Radhika among others. While Murali Sharma plays an agent called Aditya,...
The trailer shows that the film is about the investigation of the murder of a model called Leila (played by actress Meenakshi Chaudhary), who is found dead inside her locked apartment.
Assisted by a character called Sandhya (played by Ritika Singh), Vijay , who believes that there is nothing called a perfect murder, begins to look for flaws committed by the criminal.
“Every murder will definitely have a flaw,” the trailer shows Vijaysaying and shows him following a simple modus operandi to crack crime cases.
He says: “Look for the flaw. Recognise the passion. Understand the motive. Identify the killer.”
The gripping investigative thriller, which has actor Vijay Antony playing the lead, also features actors Murali Sharma and Radhika among others. While Murali Sharma plays an agent called Aditya,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Faria Abdullah, who impressed audiences with her performance in the Telugu film ‘Jathi Rathnalu’, plays an artiste in a drama troupe in director Suseenthiran’s upcoming action thriller ‘Valli Mayil’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead. Talking to the media, director Suseenthiran on Tuesday disclosed, “I was impressed by Faria’s dancing abilities and chose to […]...
- 6/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor and music director Vijay Antony on Friday announced that the first schedule of shooting for director Suseenthiran’s ‘Valli Mayil’ had been wrapped up. Taking to Twitter, Vijay Antony said, “‘Valli Mayil’ first schedule ‘inithey mudinthathu’ (The first schedule of ‘Valli Mayil’ ended on a sweet note).” The film, the shooting of which began in […]...
- 6/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubbing for director C S Amudhan’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Ratham’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, began on Saturday with a simple pooja in the city. Only recently, the unit had announced that it had completed shooting the Indian portions of the film. The crew is to soon start work on its foreign schedule. […]...
- 4/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
South Asian focused streamer ZEE5 global has revealed a raft of Tamil-language titles.
Noted filmmaker Vetrimaaran is readying his first original series “Nilamellam Ratham,” featuring Ameer; Prakash Raj stars in drama series “Anantham”; and Kalidas Jayaram is the lead of coming-of-age drama “Paper Rocket,” by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi.
The slate also includes director Vijay’s teen dance drama “Five-Six-Seven-Eight,” revenge saga “Kolaigara Kairegaigal,” directed by S.R. Prabhakaran; and mystical thriller “Aindham Vedham.” Original films include “Yaanai” featuring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar and “Thamezharasan,” starring Vijay Antony, Suresh Gopi, Sonu Sood and Remya Nambeesan.
Popular star Ajith Kumar’s “Valimai” premiered on the platform in March, fetching the fastest 500-million streaming minutes on ZEE5 Global.
Archana Anand, chief business officer, ZEE5 Global said: “Our Tamil content library today is quite unparalleled with a mix of latest blockbusters, TV shows and more, and we have seen a tremendous response to our latest releases.
Noted filmmaker Vetrimaaran is readying his first original series “Nilamellam Ratham,” featuring Ameer; Prakash Raj stars in drama series “Anantham”; and Kalidas Jayaram is the lead of coming-of-age drama “Paper Rocket,” by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi.
The slate also includes director Vijay’s teen dance drama “Five-Six-Seven-Eight,” revenge saga “Kolaigara Kairegaigal,” directed by S.R. Prabhakaran; and mystical thriller “Aindham Vedham.” Original films include “Yaanai” featuring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar and “Thamezharasan,” starring Vijay Antony, Suresh Gopi, Sonu Sood and Remya Nambeesan.
Popular star Ajith Kumar’s “Valimai” premiered on the platform in March, fetching the fastest 500-million streaming minutes on ZEE5 Global.
Archana Anand, chief business officer, ZEE5 Global said: “Our Tamil content library today is quite unparalleled with a mix of latest blockbusters, TV shows and more, and we have seen a tremendous response to our latest releases.
- 4/12/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The shooting of the Indian portions of director C S Amudhan’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Ratham’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, has been wrapped up. Taking to Twitter, one of the film’s producers Dhananjayan said,” Vijay Antony, C S Amudhan and Fv Inifiti’s ‘Ratham’ India shoot is wrapped up. A small celebration yesterday. Excited. […]...
- 4/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Director C S Amudhan, who is now directing the eagerly awaited investigative thriller ‘Ratham’, on Saturday announced that the unit had completed shooting actor Vijay Antony’s portions in Kolkata. Taking to Twitter, the director said, “And we’ve wrapped the last day of shoot for Vijay Antony on the spectacular Howrah bridge in Kolkata. Nandri Nanba! […]...
- 3/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The ‘Anti-Bikili Theme’ song from music director-turned-actor-director Vijay Antony’s much-awaited Tamil action dramedy film ‘Pichaikkaran 2’ has garnered more than 2.4 million views in a day. Starting with philosophical quotes rendered by Vijay Antony, the song casts light on his character in the film: a billionaire disguised as a beggar on the streets. Audience expectations […]...
- 3/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubbing for director Vijay Milton’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan’, starring actor Vijay Antony and Megha Akash in the lead, began on Monday with a simple pooja. Sources close to the unit say that the crew has also begun other post-production work. Director Vijay Milton, who is known for his cinematography skills as […]...
- 3/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Music director and actor Vijay Antony, who will also be turning director with ‘Pichaikkaran 2’, caught the attention of netizens by posing a question to fans about the film in which he plays the lead. The makers of the film attempted to get the masses curious about ‘Pichaikkaran 2’ on Saturday, by saying, “The enemy […]...
- 3/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Director Balaji Kumar’s upcoming Telugu film, an investigative thriller featuring Vijay Antony in the lead, has been titled ‘Hatya’, its makers announced on Wednesday. Vijay Antony plays a detective in the gripping thriller, in which actress Ritika Singh plays Sandhya, a rookie cop, who is assigned to work alongside him. Produced by Kamal Bohra, G […]...
- 3/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The team of director Vijay Milton’s upcoming action entertainer, ‘Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, has now wrapped up its Diu-Daman schedule. The film, directed and cinematographed by Vijay Milton, has been shot across the exquisitely exotic locales of Diu-Daman. Having completed this schedule, the crew will now have only small […]...
- 3/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Director C S Amudhan, who is now directing the eagerly awaited investigative thriller ‘Ratham’ featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, on Tuesday announced that there was just one schedule of the film left to complete. Taking to Twitter, the director, who posted a small video clip, and said, “A little peek into the soundscape […]...
- 2/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe wedding of Tamil film producer and financier Gn Anbu Chezhiyan’s daughter in Chennai was a star-studded affair with several top actors in attendance.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Kaushik LMThe wedding of A Sushmita, the daughter of well-known Tamil film producer and financier Gn Anbu Chezhiyan, with R Sharan, the son of retired Ias officer C Rajendran, took place on Monday, February 21. It was a star-studded affair with several top actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Prabhu and Suriya, attending the festivities to wish the newlyweds. Images of the Kollywood stars from the event have gone viral. Producers Boney Kapoor and Kalaipuli S Thanu, too, were among those who graced the wedding function that took place at the Sri Ramachandra Convention Centre in Chennai. Some of the other celebrities who were present include actors Vikram Prabhu, Vijay Antony, Nasser, Manobala, Vaibhav, Subbu Panchu, Mayilsamy and directors Venkat Prabhu, Lingusamy, and Elred Kumar.
- 2/22/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Director C S Amudhan on Saturday disclosed that his eagerly-awaited film ‘Ratham’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, will have a number by singer Therukural Arivu. Taking to Twitter, Amudhan said: “Had the pleasure of recording a song with the freakishly talented Therukural Arivu. He brings an explosive combination of intellectual depth, lived experience […]...
- 1/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The shooting of director C S Amudhan’s untitled film, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, began with a puja ceremony. The ceremony took place on Thursday. The untitled film is being produced by Kamal Bohra, G. Dhananjayan, B. Pradeep and Pankaj Bohra of Infiniti Film Ventures. Interestingly, actor Vijay Antony, whose previous movie ‘Kodiyil […]...
- 11/26/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood Written and directed by Ananda Krishan, ‘Vijaya Raghavan’ is touted to be a political drama. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe trailer of actor and music composer Vijay Antony’s upcoming movie Vijaya Raghavan was released by actor Rana Daggubati on Monday, August 2. Touted to be an action political drama, the movie stars Aathmika opposite Vijay Antony. The movie is set to release in Tamil as Kodiyil Oruvan. Sharing the trailer of Vijaya Raghavan, Rana confirmed that the movie will release in theatres. “@vijayantony’s #VijayaRaghavan Fantastic trailer Best wishes to the team! Soon in theatres,” Rana wrote. The trailer features Vijay Antony as a tutor and Ias aspirant who fights injustice, setting the tone for a political thriller. Written and directed by Ananda Krishan, the movie’s cast also includes Ramachandra Raju and Prabhakar, among others. Vijaya Raghavan is produced by Td Rajha and Dr Sanjay Kumar under the banner of Chendur Film International,...
- 8/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodFilmmaker Ar Muruggadoss announced on July 24 that Vijay Antony will foray into direction with ‘Pichaikkaran 2’. He also unveiled the title look poster of the movie. Tnm StaffActor and music composer Vijay Antony is all set to make his directorial debut with Pichaikkaran 2, which is the sequel of the actor’s hit 2016 Tamil film Pichaikkaran. Director Ar Muruggadoss took to Twitter on Saturday, July 24, to announce that Vijay Antony will be foraying into direction with the project. The movie is likely to be a bilingual that will release in both Tamil and Telugu, with the Telugu version likely to be released as Bichagadu 2. In his tweet, Ar Muruggadoss congratulated Antony, and welcomed him to the directors’ clan. “Welcome to the Director’s Clan ‘Director’ @vijayantonyWishing you the very best for #Pichaikkaran2 & #Bichagadu2 Blockbuster 2022 ahead for you!,” he wrote. He also unveiled the title look poster featuring a mythological figure, which bears...
- 7/24/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodEarlier last month Ilaiyaraaja unveiled his new music studio in Chennai.Digital NativeMusic legend Ilaiyaraaja was forced to vacate his studio situated inside the sprawling Prasad Studios in Chennai where he had scored music for over a thousand films, over the course of four decades. He was denied access after the owners decided to lease out the premises for an It company. Earlier last month Ilaiyaraaja unveiled his new music studio in Chennai. On Tuesday, superstar Rajinikanth paid a visit to Ilaiyaraaja's new music studio in Chennai's Kodambakkam and also visited the music composer's residence before heading to his studio. It may be noted this is the first public appearance of Rajini since his return from Annaatthe shooting which was happening in Hyderabad. The shoot had to be halted when a few crew members tested positive for Covid-19. Both Rajinikanth and Ilaiyaraaja share a good rapport and the two have worked together in several films.
- 2/17/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentShe will act opposite Joju George in the film, directed by Zanfeer K.Digital NativeRemya Nambeesan is upbeat about her role in the upcoming film Peace. According to the actor, she plays a cold-hearted delivery person in it. In an interview to the Times of India, Remya said, “I haven’t done a lot of such roles and it’s after a long time, probably after Left Right Left in 2013, that I am playing a character with dark shades again. I don’t have many combinations with the other cast members of the movie, and my scenes were shot in the last schedule of the film, which has a rooted-to-reality story and a vibrant script.” Sharing screen space with Remya in Peace is Joju George. Incidentally, the two had worked together in Virus which went on to become a big hit. Peace, directed by Zanfeer K, features Asha Sharath, Aditi Ravi,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Social The actor had a low-key wedding in Telangana’s Warangal.Tnm StaffTamil actor Anandhi of Pariyerum Perumal fame got married recently. The actor got married to Socrates in a low-key ceremony in Telangana’s Warangal district. The ceremony was kept private and under wraps. However, actor and producer Jsk Satish Kumar shared pictures of the ceremony on social media along with a voice note with details about the groom. Pictures from the wedding ceremony show Anandhi in a deep red silk saree with gold embroidery paired with a grand blouse with stone work. The groom was dressed in a white shirt and off-white veshti with gold border. In another picture, Anandhi was seen with a gold dupatta over her head. The wedding ceremony was held as per Hindu traditions and saw only close friends and family in attendance. Sharing his wishes for the newlywed couple, producer Satish Kumar added...
- 1/8/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor had put in great efforts to help during the migrant labourers crisis in the lockdown.Digital NativeSonu Sood’s untiring efforts to help the stranded migrants reach their homes in the other states during the lockdown has made him dear to the people. His affirmative actions to help those in need has prompted a college in Andhra Pradesh to name a department after him. The Sarat Chandra College in Andhra Pradesh, well known for producing several top civil servants in the country, has renamed its Arts and Humanities department after him. The actor, on hearing about this, had told that it is an honour. “This is an institute which has produced the maximum number of Ias and Ips officers. To have them then re-name the Arts & Humanities department as the Sonu Sood department of Arts and Humanities is the greatest honour of my of life,” he said in an interview.
- 12/5/2020
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
KollywoodSarath Kumar recently shared a picture taken with the Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on his Instagram account.Digital NativeSarath Kumar, a well-known fitness enthusiast in the Tamil film industry, is aged over 60 but continues to set some serious fitness goals to the youngsters. He regularly posts updates of his gym workouts and recently, Sarath Kumar shared a picture taken with the Bollywood actor Sonu Sood. Sarath, posting the picture on Instagram, wrote: “It sure was a pleasure catching up with my good friend and a great human being after a long time and had the opportunity to appreciate the great human values and responsibilities shown by him during the Pandemic at Hyderabad and at early hours at the gym @sonu_sood.” View this post on Instagram It sure was a pleasure catching up with my good friend and a great human being after a long time and had the opportunity...
- 11/3/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodActor Aathmika will be playing the female lead in this film.Digital NativeAn announcement about music director-turned-actor Vijay Antony’s new film was made in March this year. However, the project did not take off due to the Covid-19 lockdown. With the government relaxing lockdown norms in September, his new film went on the floors on September 2. According to the new government rule, a maximum of 75 people can be allowed on the sets of the film. The shooting of this Vijay Antony starrer, which has Aathmika as his lead pair, began with much fanfare. Ananda Krishnan of Metro fame is wielding the megaphone for this venture. Nivas K Prasanna has been roped in to score the music for this flick and the rest of the star cast are yet to be revealed. The film is bankrolled by Td Raja under the banner Infinity Film Ventures. While the shooting of this untitled film has begun,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodRaahei will be making her debut as the female lead in director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 'Joshua Imai Pol Kaaka'.Digital NativeBigg Boss Tamil fame Aarav, who made his acting debut as the lead in director Saran’s Market Raja Mbbs last year, is rumoured to marry actor Raahei on September 6. Raahei will be making her debut as the female lead in director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Joshua Imai Pol Kaaka. The pair, however, has not made any official confirmation on this news. Aarav gained popularity on the Tamil television reality show Bigg Boss Season 1 that aired on Vijay TV in 2017. While Aarav emerged as its title winner, his relationship with co-participant actor Oviya was a deciding factor on his popularity. Oviya and Aarav's relationship ended abruptly on the show when the former exited but it has been a favourite topic of discussion among fans. The two have maintained that they were friends in interviews.
- 8/27/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodTo be released in 2021, the film is being produced by Vijay Antony Pictures Pvt Limited and presented by his wife Fatima Vijay Antony.Tnm StaffMusic composer turned actor Vijay Antony, who is celebrating his 45th birthday on July 24, shared on social media that his upcoming film will be a sequel to his 2016 hit Pichaikkaran, and will be helmed by director Priya Krishnaswamy. The acclaimed director's Baaram had won the National Award for Best Feature last year. Titled Pichaikkaran 2, the film will also release in Telugu under the title Bitchagudu 2. To be released in 2021, the film is being produced by Vijay Antony Pictures Pvt Limited and presented by his wife Fatima Vijay Antony. Some of the names associated with this project are Theni Eswar, K Arusamy, Kp Palani, Paul Antony and Sandra Johnson. #pichaikkaran2 #Bitchagadu2 pic.twitter.com/hsaEdEURMO — vijayantony (@vijayantony) July 24, 2020 In Pichaikkaran, the actor played the role of Arul Selvakumar,...
- 7/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Looking for political correctness in a film headlined by poor-old Yogi Babu is like Googling the meaning of a Vijay Antony song, but even so Cocktail is a film where even its regressiveness is borrowed
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- 7/10/2020
- by Vishal Menon
- Film Companion
KollywoodThis decision was arrived at unanimously, a representative from the Tamil Film Producers’ Council said.Anjana ShekarPicxy.com/sriraghuphotographyMembers of Tamil Film Producers’ Council (Tfpc) in a meeting convened on July 7 via video conferencing have decided to slash salaries of big stars and technicians in the Tamil film industry at least by half. Producer Sr Prabhu, who was part of the meeting, explains to Tnm that the meeting was the first of a series of meetings they have planned. “This is not just about top stars. We are looking at ways on how to tackle this loss of 40-50% faced by producers in this scenario. For some 50% may be reduced, but for others, 20% may be sufficient. We are trying to bring in a basic guideline of what can be reduced. This is our first agenda. We will discuss other production costs as well,” he shares. “We are looking at ways...
- 7/8/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodSathyaraj will be playing the main lead in this 10-episode web series which will also have Sukanya playing the female lead. Digital NativeDigital NativeVeteran actor Sathyaraj is known for signing up some of the best projects. In fact, he is not only a busy character artiste in the Tamil film industry but in Telugu as well. And the latest we hear about him is that he will be foraying into the digital platform with the web series The Perfect Family. Sathyaraj will be playing the main lead in this 10-episode web series which will also have Sukanya playing the female lead. Interestingly, Sathyaraj and Sukanya have starred in several blockbuster hits during their heydays as hero and heroine respectively. The web series will also feature Livingston and Seetha in prominent roles besides a host of other actors. Plans were on to air The Perfect Family this May but with the coronavirus scare and lockdown,...
- 3/28/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodTD Raja will be producing the film under his banner. Digital NativeMusic composer turned actor Vijay Antony is currently one of the most successful heroes in the tinsel town. The actor has a number of films in his kitty and has gone ahead to sign a new film. This new venture will be directed by Ananda Krishnan, who had helmed the Viddharth starrer Aal and Metro. Td Raja will be producing the film under his banner. Aathmika has been roped in to play Vijay Anthony’s love interest in this political thriller with Nivas K Prasanna on board to compose the tunes. More details about this film are expected to be out soon. While this untitled film is in the making, Vijay Antony is waiting for the release of Thamezharasan, which is directed by Babu Yogeswaran and produced by S Kowsalya Rani under the banner Sns production company. The film...
- 3/14/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is directed by Babu Yogeswaran and produced by S Kowsalya Rani under the banner Sns production company. Digital NativeMaestro Ilaiyaraaja, who is currently composing the tunes for the Tamil film Thamizharasan, invited the orchestra and the team members of the film to his home in Chennai for music composing session. According to reports he had a disagreement with the management of the Prasad Studios in Chennai following which he decided not to work there anymore. It may be mentioned here that Ilaiyaraaja has been composing tunes at this studios for several years now. Thamizharasan is directed by Babu Yogeswaran and produced by S Kowsalya Rani under the banner Sns production company. The film stars Vijay Antony and Suresh Gopi in the lead roles with Remya Nameesan playing the female lead. The rest of the star cast includes Sonu Sood, Sangeetha Krish, Yogi Babu, Pandiarajan and Kasthuri. The rest...
- 1/10/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is directed by Babu Yogeswaran and produced by S Kowsalya Rani under the banner Sns production company. Digital NativeMaestro Ilaiyaraaja, who is currently composing the tunes for the Tamil film Thamizharasan, invited the orchestra and the team members of the film to his home in Chennai for music composing session. According to reports he had a disagreement with the management of the Prasad Studios in Chennai following which he decided not to work there anymore. It may be mentioned here that Ilaiyaraaja has been composing tunes at this studios for several years now. Thamizharasan is directed by Babu Yogeswaran and produced by S Kowsalya Rani under the banner Sns production company. The film stars Vijay Antony and Suresh Gopi in the lead roles with Remya Nameesan playing the female lead. The rest of the star cast includes Sonu Sood, Sangeetha Krish, Yogi Babu, Pandiarajan and Kasthuri. The rest...
- 1/10/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Naveen of 'Moodar Koodam' fame, the film has been shot in India, Russia and Kazakhstan. Digital NativeAgni Siragugal a multi-starrer has Arun Vijay and Vijay Antony in the lead roles with Shalini Pandey and Akshara Haasan as the female leads.Recently it was confirmed Bollywood actor Raima Sen will be making her Tamil debut with this film. Directed by Naveen of Moodar Koodam fame, the first schedule was shot in Kolkata and the second schedule happened in Moscow and St Petersburg followed by Almaty in Kazakhstan where some breathtaking action sequences were shot. This is the first Indian film to be shot in Kazakhstan, according to reports. The film is in its last leg of shooting and post-production is expected to begin soon. Touted to be an action entertainer, it will have emotional content as well. It is rumored that while Vijay Antony will be seen playing a cop in the film,...
- 11/25/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Gnr Kumaravelan, the first look has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on November 20. Digital NativeThe first look of Arun Vijay’s upcoming cop film directed by Gnr Kumaravelan has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on Wednesday. Titled Sinam, the first look was launched by ace director Mani Ratnam. Here’s the #Sinam first look for you all! Heartfelt thanks to Mani Sir for launching it..#SinamFirstLook @MSPLProductions @gnr_kumaravelan @gopinath_dop @ShabirMusic @silvastunt @DoneChannel1 pic.twitter.com/heO2DUxLzC — ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) November 19, 2019 The film will see the actor donning khaki once again. Incidentally, he had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. However, the star says that playing the cop is different in every film and therefore requires a lot of effort each time. In an interview with the Times of India, Arun Vijay had said, “In Kuttram 23, I played an Acp,...
- 11/21/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a gangster drama, the shooting of the film was completed in 35 days in a single stretch.Digital NativeKarthick Naren made an impressive debut with his critically-acclaimed and highly successful crime-thriller Dhuruvangal 16 aka D 16. Karthick has teamed up with Arun Vijay for his third project which has been titled Mafia. Tipped to be a gangster drama, the shooting of the film was completed in 35 days in a single stretch. And the latest is that Arun Vijay has completed dubbing of the film and has revealed that the film is going to be one of his best films to date. Arun posted saying, "Done dubbing for #Mafia!! I am sure it’s going be one of my best films till date.. Can’t wait for you’ll to see it.. Watch out for the surprises!! Super excited!! Thanks @karthicknaren_M bro for this..@LycaProductions @DoneChannel1" Done dubbing for #Mafia!
- 11/19/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodA National Award winner, Dhananjayan has authored four books and is also the founder-dean of Bofta Film Institute.Digital NativeNational Award Winner and producer G Dhananjayan is all set to make his debut as a director in an upcoming film. Touted to be a suspense thriller, the film is set to go on floors from January 2, 2020 and will be bankrolled under his banner, Creative Entertainers & Distributors. Announcing the news, Dhananjayan tweeted: "Yes friends. Finally after associating with number of films in various capacities, taking the plunge as 'Director' for a film with the encouragement of @lalithagd. Had great deliberations on my Screenplay with "Karundhel' Rajesh, Dir.Stanly sir & Young team and locked it now”. Yes friends. Finally after associating with number of films in various capacities, taking the plunge as 'Director' for a film with the encouragement of @lalithagd . Had great deliberations on my Screenplay with "Karundhel' Rajesh, Dir.
- 11/5/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodTo be directed by Vipin, the film will be made in Malayalam and Tamil.Digital NativeDigital NativeMalayalam megastar Mammootty and lady superstar Nayanthara are teaming up for a film to be directed by Vipin. It is a bilingual that will be made in Malayalam and Tamil. Earlier reports suggested that Vijay Sethupathi, who made his Mollywood debut recently, will be playing a pivotal role in this flick. But according to the latest reports, he turned down the offer due to date issues. Sources in the know say that Vijay Antony has bagged the offer and will be joining the sets. The shooting for this yet to be titled film is slated to begin later this year. In the meantime, Mammootty will join the sets of the Santosh Vishwanath directorial titled One next month. Bobby and Sanjay are the scriptwriters for this film and this is the first time that they are teaming up with Mammootty.
- 9/18/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film has Vijay Antony playing the lead role.Digital NativeAllu Sirish's last release Abcd (American Born Confused Desi), the official remake of the Malayalam film by the same, had tanked at the box office. The film did not manage to live up to the expectation of the audience and received negative reviews from both critics and audience. While there were huge speculations about his next project, he has been roped in for Vijay Anthony's next. The movie is helmed by Vijay Milton, a well-known cinematographer in the Tamil film industry, who had shot to fame for his directorial abilities in 2014 with the critically acclaimed film Goli Soda. This will be Allu Sirish's second Tamil film after his Tamil debut in 2013 with Gouravam. Sirish had bagged a pivotal role in the Suriya starrer Kaappan directed by Kv Anand which also stars Mohanlal. However, Sirish later opted out of the...
- 9/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a gangster drama, 'Mafia' features Prasanna in the role of antagonist while Priya Bhavani Shankar has been roped in to play the leading lady. Digital NativeKarthick Naren made an impressive debut with his critically-acclaimed and highly successful crime-thriller Dhuruvangal 16 aka D 16. Despite making a very noteworthy debut, his second film, Naragasooran, a suspense drama featuring an ensemble cast of Arvind Swami, Indrajith, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan and Aathmika, is yet to find a theatrical release. Meanwhile, he has teamed up with Arun Vijay for his third project which has been titled Mafia. On Tuesday, Lyca Productions unveiled the film’s title and first look poster which features Arun Vijay in three different looks. Tipped to be a gangster drama, Mafia features Prasanna in the role of antagonist while Priya Bhavani Shankar has been roped in to play the leading lady. Mafia will go on the...
- 7/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor is best known for her work in Kannada industry in films such as 'Jackpot', 'Ram-Leela' and 'Dandupalya 2'.Digital NativeActor Sanjjanaa Galrani, best known for her work in Kannada industry in films such as Jackpot, Ram-Leela and Dandupalya 2, will be making her Tamil debut opposite Arun Vijay in upcoming action-based thriller Boxer. The film, which will be directed by Vivek, was officially launched on Friday and it also stars Ritika Singh as a sports journalist. The project is slated to go on the floors from next month. Talking about her role and how she landed the opportunity, Sanjjanaa told Times of India: “I am not allowed to reveal details about my character, but yes, you will get to see the action side of me. The team had seen clippings of Swarna Khadgam, in which I play a warrior princess (it is a mega-budget television series...
- 6/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is being directed by 'Moodar Koodam' fame Naveen.Digital NativeActors Arun Vijay and Vijay Antony have teamed up for the first time for upcoming Tamil action thriller Agni Siragugal, which is being directed by Moodar Koodam fame Naveen. The filmmaker recently took to Twitter to announce that the third schedule of the film will be shot in Europe and it will last for around 50 days. “Gearing up for the 3rd schedule of Agni Siragugal. Around 50 days of action packed schedule in Europe. I sincerely appreciate the dedication of my heroes Vijay Antony and Arun Vijay for their efforts in building their physique.” Gearing up for the 3rd schedule of #AgniSiragugal Around 50days of action packed schedule in Europe. I sincerely appreciate the dedication of my heros @vijayantony & @arunvijayno1 for their efforts in building their physic. 1more Europe shoot after #AlaudhininArputhaCamera pic.twitter.com/QRAiZQpRVg — Naveen.M (@NaveenFilmmaker) June...
- 6/19/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe movie will be an out-and-out action film.Digital NativeVijay Antony, who is basking in the success of his latest film Kolaigaran, will next team up with Vijay Milton for an action film, which will again be produced by the team of Kolaigaran, which includes Pradeep Kumar, Kamal Bohra and G. Dhananjayan. The yet-untitled film marks the maiden collaboration of Antony and Vijay Milton, who is best known for films such as Golisoda and Kadugu. Milton has confirmed the film will be an out-and-out action film. Talking to Times of India, producer Dhananjayan said, “The entire film is set in the outdoors and the shoot will take place in exotic locations of Diu and Daman, with the songs shot in Goa. It will be an out-and-out action film. Vijay Milton will be writing, directing and shooting the film. We are planning to go on floors from October 1.” The team plans...
- 6/17/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Devotion of Suspect X'. Anjana ShekarAlmost a month before the film released, the makers of Kolaigaran did extensive promotions for it on Twitter. 20 different posters were released, paying tribute to some of the most successful Tamil thrillers we’ve seen so far - from Kamal’s Sigappu Rojakkal to the most recent Thadam were recalled in these posters with the tag line: "If you enjoyed Xyz film, then you’ll surely love Kolaigaran". If the title wasn’t clear enough, the message from these posters rings loud and clear - Kolaigaran is a murder mystery, gear up for a mind-boggling thriller. But, does the film live up to this hype? Kolaigaran, directed by Andrew Louis who gave us Leelai in 2012, begins with the black and white frame of an apartment complex and the sound of a woman screaming. Come to think of it,...
- 6/7/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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