Pizza 3: The Mummy continues the tradition of the Pizza series, a franchise that remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering standalone stories within the horror genre. But does this eerie and somewhat cheesy tale, written and directed by Mohan Govind, manage to keep the spirit of horror alive, or does it end up delivering more of a cold, stale slice?
The narrative revolves around Nalan (Ashwin Kakumanu), a restaurant owner who’s not just cooking up delectable dishes but also simmering a cute little love story with tech-savvy Kayal, played by Pavithrah Marimuthu. Now, Kayal isn’t just into coding and debugging and being your average tech geek; she’s also testing her pet project, an app designed to communicate with spirits—a digital Ouija board, if you will. However, Nalan is already in the bad books of Kayal’s overprotective brother, who’s giving him the stink eye...
The narrative revolves around Nalan (Ashwin Kakumanu), a restaurant owner who’s not just cooking up delectable dishes but also simmering a cute little love story with tech-savvy Kayal, played by Pavithrah Marimuthu. Now, Kayal isn’t just into coding and debugging and being your average tech geek; she’s also testing her pet project, an app designed to communicate with spirits—a digital Ouija board, if you will. However, Nalan is already in the bad books of Kayal’s overprotective brother, who’s giving him the stink eye...
- 8/26/2023
- by Anjena Pillai
- Film Fugitives
Pizza 3: The Mummy is the third installment of the popular Pizza franchise, which started with Pizza in 2012 and continued with Pizza II: Villa in 2013. The movie is directed by Mohan Govind and produced by C.V. Kumar under the banner of Thirukumaran Entertainment. The movie stars Ashwin Kakumanu, Pavithrah Marimuthu, Gaurav Narayanan, Anupama Kumar, Abhishek Shankar, Kaali Venkat, and Yogi in the lead roles. The movie is set to release on July 28, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.
The movie follows the protagonist, who works as a food delivery boy, as he investigates a series of murders that take place at the locations where he delivers food. He soon realizes that he is dealing with a supernatural force that has something to do with an ancient mummy. The movie promises to be a thrilling horror ride with a lot of suspense and mystery.
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The movie follows the protagonist, who works as a food delivery boy, as he investigates a series of murders that take place at the locations where he delivers food. He soon realizes that he is dealing with a supernatural force that has something to do with an ancient mummy. The movie promises to be a thrilling horror ride with a lot of suspense and mystery.
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- 7/25/2023
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KollywoodWhile many fans of Ponniyin Selvan have made their peace with the film adaptation, others are upset that some of the most important connections and twists in the novel were dropped.Lyca Productions*Major spoilers ahead Even as a seventy-year wait to see Ponniyin Selvan on screen has come to an end, Ps 2, the second part of Mani Ratnam’s adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s novel, has led to a lot of discussions on the creative liberties taken with it. Mani Ratnam co-wrote the two-part film with Elango Kumaravel and Jeyamohan, and as was only to be expected, the team has done away with several episodes and characters from the novel to condense the vast material into two films. While many fans of Ponniyin Selvan have made their peace with the film adaptation, others are upset that some of the most important connections and twists in the novel were dropped.
- 5/2/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodA Gen Z reader of Kalki's literary magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ pens her thoughts on the women characters who drive the story forward, Mani Ratnam's adaptation of them to celluloid, and her anticipations for the sequel.Courtesy: Twitter/ Lyca ProductionsWhen veteran Tamil filmmaker Mani Ratnam decided to finally translate Kalki's literary magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan to celluloid, a long-pending dream project of Kollywood, fans were doing cartwheels in excitement. Amid euphoric discussions about the music and the grand ensemble cast, what had me looking forward to the movie the most was the story’s unforgettable women characters — all etched into the hearts of readers for different reasons — and the prospect of this ace director adapting them to screen. Mani Ratnam, to his credit, has created some of the most headstrong women characters in Tamil cinema — Divya (Revathi) from Mouna Raagam and Ok Kanmani’s Tara (Nithya Menen) immediately come to mind.
- 4/26/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
The trailer of Mani Ratnam’s upcoming epic period action film ‘Ponniyin Selvan-2’, which was unveiled at a glittering public event in Chennai graced by Kamal Hassan on Wednesday, is all about Arunmozhi Varman, who became the mighty Chola emperor, Rajaraja I.
This sequel to the hugely successful ‘Ponniyin Selvan-1’, 2022’s top-grossing Tamil film that raked in Rs 510 crore, features the same stellar star cast, A.R. Rahman’s dramatic music and larger-than-life cinematography that captures the enormity of the action effortlessly.
The ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ films are based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s modern Tamil classic of the same name.
The trailer opens with the shipwreck that was the highlight of the end of ‘Ponniyin Selvan-1’ and concludes dramatically with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s character of Nandini vowing to destroy the Chola Dynasty.
And it winds through the manipulative politics and succession battles that take place after the death of king Arunmozhi...
This sequel to the hugely successful ‘Ponniyin Selvan-1’, 2022’s top-grossing Tamil film that raked in Rs 510 crore, features the same stellar star cast, A.R. Rahman’s dramatic music and larger-than-life cinematography that captures the enormity of the action effortlessly.
The ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ films are based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s modern Tamil classic of the same name.
The trailer opens with the shipwreck that was the highlight of the end of ‘Ponniyin Selvan-1’ and concludes dramatically with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s character of Nandini vowing to destroy the Chola Dynasty.
And it winds through the manipulative politics and succession battles that take place after the death of king Arunmozhi...
- 3/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe much-anticipated trailer and audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan-2 (Ps-2) was held at a star-studded event in Chennai on Wednesday, March 29.The much-anticipated trailer and audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan-2 (Ps-2) was held at a star-studded event in Chennai on Wednesday, March 29. The event was conducted at the Jawaharlal Nehru indoor stadium in Chennai. Mani Ratnam’s Ps-ii is the sequel to Ps-1, both of which are based on Kalki’s magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. The film is set to be released on April 28 across the world. Actor and politician Kamal Hassan was in attendance along with Mla Durai Murugan, director Shankar, musician Ar Rahman, and various cast members including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi, Sobhita, Parthibhan, Ashwin Kakumanu and Jayam Ravi. Here are the stars, in pictures: Aishwarya Rai Bahchan (Queen Nandini) at the Ps- I trailer launch Trisha Krishnan (Kundavai Pirattiyar) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan (Credit: Twitter...
- 3/30/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe second part of the film, ‘Ponniyin Selvan-ii’, will release in theatres in April this year.Tnm StaffLyca ProductionsThe first part of filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s historical drama Ponniyin Selvan will have its television premiere on January 8. The film will air on Tamil channel Sun TV at 6:30 pm on Sunday, January 8. The television channel has released several promo videos on social media ahead of the television premiere. The film is based on the eponymous novel by Kalki Krishnamoorthy. It was hugely successful in its theatrical run, and is also streaming on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. Trisha appears in the Ponniyin Selvan films as Chola princess Kundavai Pirattiyar, the sister of Arulmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) and Aditha Karikalan (Vikram), while Aishwarya Rai plays the role of Nandini, and Karthi is seen as Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan. Featuring an ensemble cast of actors including Sobhita Dhulipala, Sarath Kumar, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prabhu,...
- 1/3/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe much-awaited announcement regarding the release date of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan- II’ was made along with a new teaser on Wednesday, December 28. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Lyca ProductionsFollowing the massive success of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, the much-awaited announcement regarding its second instalment, Ponniyin Selvan- II, was made on Wednesday, December 28. The makers released a new teaser video and announced that Ponniyin Selvan- II will be released on April 28, 2023. The teaser video features shots of actor Karthi as Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan in a forest, Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) striking an intense look and Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai) looking into a mirror, holding a sword in her hand. The video also featured the phrase "Cholas Are Back", which is being used by the film's team to promote Ps-ii. The story of the second instalment will continue from the point where Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) is shown to be drowning.
- 12/28/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Mani Ratnam’s Tamil-language epic “Ponniyin Selvan: 1” has scored a worldwide opening weekend of INR2 billion (24.5 million), according to numbers released by co-producers Madras Talkies.
In the process, the film has rewritten some records for Tamil-language cinema. The film released on Sept. 30 and collected 9.8 million on that day, making it the highest all-time opening day for a Tamil-language film.
In the U.S., the film opened in sixth position with 4.01 million, making it the highest opening for a Tamil-language film in the territory. It also had the highest per screen average of 8,036 among films in the top 10.
In Malaysia, where it earned MYR8.4 million (1.8 million), it had the highest three-day opening for an Indian film in the territory this year.
“Ponniyin Selvan: 1” also had a strong opening in the IMAX format across the U.S., U.K. India and Singapore.
Written by the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, “Ponniyin Selvan,...
In the process, the film has rewritten some records for Tamil-language cinema. The film released on Sept. 30 and collected 9.8 million on that day, making it the highest all-time opening day for a Tamil-language film.
In the U.S., the film opened in sixth position with 4.01 million, making it the highest opening for a Tamil-language film in the territory. It also had the highest per screen average of 8,036 among films in the top 10.
In Malaysia, where it earned MYR8.4 million (1.8 million), it had the highest three-day opening for an Indian film in the territory this year.
“Ponniyin Selvan: 1” also had a strong opening in the IMAX format across the U.S., U.K. India and Singapore.
Written by the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, “Ponniyin Selvan,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
At a time when all eyes are on the superstars of Tamil cinema, who play the lead roles in director Mani Ratnam’s much-awaited magnum opus, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’,
actor Dulquer Salmaan has taken the time to compliment friend and actor Ashwin Kakumanu, who plays the role of Sendhan Amudhan in the epic film.
On Monday evening, Ashwin put out a working still of himself with actress Trisha and director Mani Ratnam from the film and tweeted, “A still from the shoot of the film. Truly a one of a kind experience to be part of this epic duology directed by Mani sir.”
Dulquer Salmaan on Tuesday responded to the tweet, saying, “You’re gonna rock Macha !! Love the look and the characterisation makes one curious from whatever I’ve seen. Cannot wait!”
Ashwin, thoroughly impressed with Dulquer’s tweet, replied saying, “Thanks macha! And I’m just so happy about...
actor Dulquer Salmaan has taken the time to compliment friend and actor Ashwin Kakumanu, who plays the role of Sendhan Amudhan in the epic film.
On Monday evening, Ashwin put out a working still of himself with actress Trisha and director Mani Ratnam from the film and tweeted, “A still from the shoot of the film. Truly a one of a kind experience to be part of this epic duology directed by Mani sir.”
Dulquer Salmaan on Tuesday responded to the tweet, saying, “You’re gonna rock Macha !! Love the look and the characterisation makes one curious from whatever I’ve seen. Cannot wait!”
Ashwin, thoroughly impressed with Dulquer’s tweet, replied saying, “Thanks macha! And I’m just so happy about...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The release of revered Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel “Ponniyin Selvan” is the realization of his childhood dream.
One of India’s most celebrated filmmakers whose films include “Nayakan,” “Bombay” and “Iruvar,” Ratnam read the novel when he was in high school and wanted to make it ever since. Post the tremendous critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” (1987), when that film’s lead Kamal Haasan wanted to make another film with Ratnam, the filmmaker considered “Ponniyin Selvan,” but the stars did not align at that time.
Ratnam’s last film, “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018), was co-produced by his Madras Talkies and Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions (“2.0”).
“After ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam,’ it happened – when Lyca asked what I was planning to do next, I told them, not planning anything, but I would like to do ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and Subaskaran said yes – and that’s when it started,...
One of India’s most celebrated filmmakers whose films include “Nayakan,” “Bombay” and “Iruvar,” Ratnam read the novel when he was in high school and wanted to make it ever since. Post the tremendous critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” (1987), when that film’s lead Kamal Haasan wanted to make another film with Ratnam, the filmmaker considered “Ponniyin Selvan,” but the stars did not align at that time.
Ratnam’s last film, “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018), was co-produced by his Madras Talkies and Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions (“2.0”).
“After ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam,’ it happened – when Lyca asked what I was planning to do next, I told them, not planning anything, but I would like to do ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and Subaskaran said yes – and that’s when it started,...
- 9/26/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Ashwin Kakumanu has showered praise on the recently released Telugu-Tamil bilingual film, ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’, saying the film taps into nostalgia while also keeping the writing modern.
Taking to Twitter, the actor on Wednesday wrote, “#Kanam #OkeOkaJeevitham What a lovely heart-warming film. Loved how it taps into nostalgia while also keeping the writing modern.
“Amala Akkineni ma’am deservedly given a mass entry and is the soul of the film. Loved the performances by Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Ramesh Thilak, Sathish, Nasser sir Yogjaypee and of course the child actors who did such a great job.”
The actor did not stop there. He also lauded director Shree Karthick and his technical team apart from the producer as well.
He wrote, “Hats off to you director Shree Karthick, film editor Sreejith Sarang, Cinematographer Sujith Sarang and music director Jakes Bejoy and the production design. Loved the interval block. Congratulations S R Prabhu...
Taking to Twitter, the actor on Wednesday wrote, “#Kanam #OkeOkaJeevitham What a lovely heart-warming film. Loved how it taps into nostalgia while also keeping the writing modern.
“Amala Akkineni ma’am deservedly given a mass entry and is the soul of the film. Loved the performances by Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Ramesh Thilak, Sathish, Nasser sir Yogjaypee and of course the child actors who did such a great job.”
The actor did not stop there. He also lauded director Shree Karthick and his technical team apart from the producer as well.
He wrote, “Hats off to you director Shree Karthick, film editor Sreejith Sarang, Cinematographer Sujith Sarang and music director Jakes Bejoy and the production design. Loved the interval block. Congratulations S R Prabhu...
- 9/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic “Ponniyin Selvan: I” will become the first Tamil-language film to release in the IMAX format.
IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept. 30. It will also release in non-imax screens on that date in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time. He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi,...
IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept. 30. It will also release in non-imax screens on that date in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time. He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Revered Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel “Ponniyin Selvan” has set a release date and first images have been released.
The first part of the two-part historical film, titled “Ps-1,” will release in cinemas worldwide on Sept. 30 in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
The story is set in the 10th century during a tumultuous time in the Chola empire when the power struggle between different branches of the ruling family caused violent rifts between the potential successors to the reigning emperor. During this time brave soldiers, cunning spies and evil schemers all try to win the empire for themselves. A civil war becomes imminent until the scores can be settled. All the political and military turmoil leads to the Cholas becoming the most prosperous and powerful empire in the continent and one of the most successful and long reigning in history.
The first part of the two-part historical film, titled “Ps-1,” will release in cinemas worldwide on Sept. 30 in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
The story is set in the 10th century during a tumultuous time in the Chola empire when the power struggle between different branches of the ruling family caused violent rifts between the potential successors to the reigning emperor. During this time brave soldiers, cunning spies and evil schemers all try to win the empire for themselves. A civil war becomes imminent until the scores can be settled. All the political and military turmoil leads to the Cholas becoming the most prosperous and powerful empire in the continent and one of the most successful and long reigning in history.
- 3/2/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
On August 10, Prakash Raj took to social media to inform his fans that he sustained a minor fracture. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Prakash RajActor and filmmaker Prakash Raj recently underwent a surgery to fix a fracture in his left shoulder. He extended his gratitude to fans for their prayers, love and support. Informing fans that the surgery was successful and that he is recovering, Prakash Raj wrote, “The devil is back… successful surgery. thank you, dear friend Dr, #guruvareddy and thank you all for your love n prayers. back in action soon,” the actor tweeted. The 56-year-old actor shared a picture of himself from the hospital. On August 10, Prakash Raj took to Twitter to inform his followers that he sustained a fracture and that he was flying to Hyderabad to undergo treatment. “A small fall. a tiny fracture. flying to Hyderabad into the safe hands of my friend Dr Guruvareddy for a surgery.
- 8/12/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodTouted to be an ecological thriller, ‘Boomika’ is helmed by director Rathindran Prasad. Tnm StaffAishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming film Boomika is all set to premiere on Vijay Television. Touted to be an ecological thriller, Boomika has skipped theatrical release and will be directly released on television on August 22. “Very happy to announce @aishu_dil starrer #Boomika 's Tamil Premiere on @vijaytelevision. This Eco thriller-horror crafted by @RathindranR is sure to entertain you all,” Stone Bench Films, the production house bankrolling the movie, tweeted on Saturday, July 31. In the poster, Aishwarya Rajesh is seen against a forest-like backdrop, sporting an intense look. The poster hints at an eerie thriller. The film is presented by Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films and Passion Studios and directed by Rathindran Prasad. Boomika reportedly has cinematography by Roberto Zazzara and is on board as the music composer Prithvi Chandrasekar. The first-look poster of Boomika was...
- 7/31/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodRanging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, here’s a list of Tollywood movies streaming on Ott platform Netflix. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeWith several big-budget Tollywood films such as Acharya, Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish being postponed in view of the pandemic, Telugu movie buffs are once again relying on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. Several Telugu movies ranging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, are available to watch on streaming platform Netflix. Here’s a list of six engaging Tollywood movies streaming on Netflix: Game Over: Helmed by filmmaker Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over revolves around the life of a game designer whose life turns upside down when a serial killer enters her house and makes her play a twisted game for survival. Starring Taapsee Pannu as Swapna, the jaw-dropping psychological thriller is likely to send shivers down your spine. Bankrolled by YNot Studios in association with Reliance Entertainment,...
- 7/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentAmala Paul will be seen as a police officer in the upcoming sci-fi crime thriller ‘Kudi Yadamaithe’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Instagram- Amala PaulActor Amala Paul left fans stunned with her recent Instagram reel where the actor is seen shaking a leg to Canadian pop singer Kiesza Rae’s 2014 track ‘Highway’. Amala Paul looks effortlessly snazzy in a black dress paired with a pair of block heels of the same colour. The actor’s freestyle steps to Kiesza’s upbeat music coupled with a cool pair of shades and disco lights in the background, sent fans into a frenzy. Sharing the video, Amala quoted lines from the song ‘Highway’, which read: “Kiezaaaaa my goddess You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling. You let my heart escape beyond the meaning. Not even I can find a way to stop the storm. Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on ? #kieza #hideaway #dancingmyheartout.
- 7/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Pitta Kathalu’ will premiere on Netflix on February 19.Tnm StaffThe trailer of Pitta Kathalu - an anthology produced by Netflix India was released on Friday. The film features actors Shruti Haasan, Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Jagapati Babu, Ashwin Kakumanu, Lakshmi Manchu, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde, amongst others. The film will premiere on the Over-the-Top platform on February 19. While Pitta Kathalu was supposed to be the remake of Lust Stories, the trailer proves otherwise. Glimpses of the segment featuring Shruti Haasan appears to have a touch of Black Mirror, the dystopian Netflix series. In one of the episodes, actors Amala Paul and Jagapati Babu are a couple, with the husband suspecting his wife’s fidelity. Actor Satyadev is shown as an author, who cheats on his wife with a model played by Eesha Rebba, whom he is in love with. The anthology is directed by Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is believed to be an investigative thriller and has been directed by Vignesh Karthick.Digital NativeAishwarya Rajesh, who was last seen in Tamil drama Ka Pae Ranasingam, is currently busy with a string of projects. According to recent reports, the shooting of her upcoming film Thittam Irandu has been wrapped up. The team celebrated the successful completion of the film’s shooting by cutting a cake on Sunday. The film is believed to be an investigative thriller and has been directed by Vignesh Karthick. The first look poster of the film was released by Vijay Sethupathi recently. Aishwarya took to Twitter to share pictures. Cant wait for all of u to watch #ThittamIrandu .... Thank u @vikikarthick88 for unique script and Thanks to my entire team for this wonderful journey @dinesh_WM @vinod_offl @SixerEnt @proyuvraaj pic.twitter.com/k26bPIGyki — aishwarya rajesh (@aishu_dil) January 31, 2021 Meanwhile, Aishwarya’s 25th film Boomika,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will be Netflix's follow-up to their upcoming film, 'Pitta Kathalu'.Digital NativeFile PhotoDirector Ajay Bhupathi, who rose to fame with his highly controversial Telugu film Rx 100, has been signed to direct one of the stories in Netflix India’s second Telugu original anthology film, which will be a follow-up to their upcoming film, Pitta Kathalu. According to reports, Netflix has already initiated talks with Ajay and he’s said to have already given his nod. A recent report by Telugu360 states that Netflix has already completed the agreement work for the project and the shoot will commence next year. Apart from Ajay Bhupathi, the three others directors who will be part of this project are Krish Jagarlamudi, Shiva Nirvana and Nandini Reddy. The directors are currently busy with the script work and the web series is expected to release in 2022. Meanwhile, Krish, Shiva Nirvana, Nandini Reddy...
- 1/20/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
KollywoodTouted to be a crime thriller, the film is set in Chennai.Digital NativeActor Aishwarya Rajesh, who is celebrating her 31st birthday on Sunday, has a number of offers in both Tamil and Telugu films, after her performance in Kanaa. A new film in Tamil -- titled Driver Jamuna -- has been announced on her birthday. The film will be directed by P Kinslin and bankrolled by Sp Chowthari of 18 Reels. Touted to be a crime thriller the film is set in the backdrop of Chennai and Aishwarya will be playing a cabbie in the film. The film will have music by Ghibran and will go on floors in the first week of March. Aishwarya Rajesh’s 25th film titled Boomika has been acquired by Netflix and will premiere soon on the Ott platform. Tipped to be a horror-thriller, the title of the film was revealed along with a special...
- 1/10/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodReports suggest that Krish Jagarlamudi, Shiva Nirvana, Nandini Reddy and Ajay Bhupati will come together for the new series, on the theme of ‘love’.Digital NativeFile PhotoStreaming giant Netflix India is taking big strides in the south, with multiple projects in various stages of production. After recently wrapping up the shoot for the Telugu version of Netflix’s Lust Stories, reports have emerged that they have roped in four popular Telugu filmmakers for an anthology series on the theme of ‘love’. Directors Krish Jagarlamudi, Shiva Nirvana, Nandini Reddy and Ajay Bhupathi have been signed to helm four shorts for this upcoming anthology film. Nandini has already worked with Netflix on one segment in their Telugu version of Lust Stories. Her segment features Amala Paul, Jagapathi Babu and Ashwin Kakumanu. A report by Telugu360 states that Netflix has already completed the agreement work for the new series, and that the shoot will commence next year.
- 10/27/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film directed by Rathindran Prasad has reportedly been acquired by Netflix and will premiere soon.Digital NativeThe first look of Aishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming 25th film, which has been titled Boomika, was unveiled on Monday by actors Jayam Ravi and Tamannaah Bhatia. Produced by Karthik Subbaraj, whose recent release Penguin was directly released on Amazon Prime, it has been confirmed by reliable sources that Boomika, too, will head the Ott way. The film directed by Rathindran Prasad has reportedly been acquired by Netflix and will premiere soon. Tipped to be a horror-thriller, the title of the film was revealed along with a special motion poster by actor Sivakarthikeyan in August. Here is the first look of #Boomika.A Horror Thriller starring @aishu_dil .It looks interesting and intriguing. Presented by @karthiksubbaraj and directed by @RathindranR God Bless! @StonebenchFilms #PassionStudios @kaarthekeyens @Sudhans2017 @thinkmusicindia #AishwaryaRajessh25 pic.twitter.com/NJw6LWMcap — Jayam...
- 10/19/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodBhagyaraj, who wrote and directed the original film, will be penning the dialogue and screenplay for the remake.Digital NativeTamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj’s highly successful film Mundhanai Mudichu is getting a remake after 37 years. It has been confirmed that the remake will bring together Sasikumar and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead roles. The announcement was made on Saturday and the project is all set to go on the floor very soon. Bhagyaraj is again penning the dialogue and screenplay for the remake; however, it is not clear whether he will be directing the remake as well. Aishwarya Rajesh took to Twitter to share the news with her fans. She wrote: “Excited and honoured to be a part of the remake of Mundhanai Mudichu, one of Tamil cinema’s landmark films that’s stood the test of time. Watch out for this one in 2021!” The remake will be produced by Jsb Sathish.
- 9/20/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy.Digital NativeAkshara Haasan, who made her Tamil debut with Ajith’s Vivegam and last acted in Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan, will next be seen in a coming-of-age drama which will be bankrolled by Trend Loud, a leading digital content creator in the south. The makers have now unveiled the title and first look of the film. This movie is titled Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu and is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the web series America Mappillai, which was also backed by Trend Loud. Sharing the first look poster, Akshara tweeted,"Let me show you the world of a young woman through her own eyes! The first-look of #Amnp is here and I'm excited to share it with you! @kaiyavecha @Trendloud @amnp_thefilm @DoneChannel1 #FirstLook #TrendloudOriginalFilm #AksharaHaasan" Let me show you the world of a young woman through her own eyes! The first-look...
- 9/15/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodTo be directed by Badri, the film will also star Shaam in a crucial role.Digital NativeActor Prasanna, who was last seen on screen in Tamil action-thriller Mafia, is all set to begin work on his next yet-untitled Tamil project, which will be a remake of 2016 Kannada film Mayabazar 2016. To be directed by Badri, the film will also star Shaam and Yogi Babu in crucial roles. Talking about the project, Prasanna told Times of India: “Everything happened within a week. We are going to be filming near the Chennai airport. It’s a comedy film, based on demonetisation, and is a remake of the Kannada movie Mayabazar. Shaam, Yogi Babu and Ashwin Kakumanu are also part of the cast.” Prasanna also added that he is glad to finally see the industry bouncing back to work and that it’s nice to see safety being given utmost importance on a film set.
- 9/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the Zee 5 web series 'America Mappillai'.Digital NativeAkshara Haasan, who made her Tamil debut with Ajith’s Vivegam and was last seen on screen in Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan, will be next seen in upcoming Tamil yet-untitled coming-of-age drama which will be bankrolled by Trendloud. This film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the web series America Mappillai, which was also backed by Trend Loud. The title and the first look of this film will be unveiled on September 14, according to a statement. The shoot of the film has already been completed but it’s yet unclear if the film will directly release on any Ott platform or wait for theatrical release. “This will be a coming-of-age-film, probably one of the first ones to explore the female gaze. It was a conscious decision to have a cast and crew with predominantly women,...
- 9/6/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe comedy crime film 'Mayabazar 2016' was released in February this year to positive reviews.Digital NativeReports have emerged in the tinsel town that ace director-producer-actor Sundar C has bagged the Tamil remake rights of the hit Kannada movie Mayabazar 2016. Badri, an associate of Sundar C, will be wielding the megaphone for the remake and Prasanna, Shaam, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Yogi Babu have been roped in to play the roles in this comedy crime thriller. Sundar C will be bankrolling the venture under his banner Avni Movies. The comedy crime film Mayabazar 2016 was released in February this year to positive reviews. Starring Vasishta Simha and Chaithra Rao in the lead roles, the film was directed by Radhakrishna Reddy and it was bankrolled by the Kannada Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar’s home banner Prk Productions and distributed by Sri Vajreshwari Combines. Puneeth has appeared in a cameo in this film,...
- 9/3/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will be directed by Rathindran Prasad and produced by Karthik Subbaraj. Digital NativeAishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming 25th film, which has been titled Boomika, is most likely to skip theatrical release and head for direct-ott release. To be produced by Karthik Subbaraj, whose recent production Penguin was directly released on Amazon Prime Video, Boomika is reportedly being made for a leading Ott platform exclusively. The film will be directed by Rathindran Prasad. Tipped to be a horror-thriller, the title of the film was revealed along with a special motion poster by actor Sivakarthikeyan last week. He tweeted "Happy to release the Title motion poster of @aishu_dil ‘s 25th film Titled #Boomika A @karthiksubbaraj presentation and directed by @RathindranR https://youtube.com/watch?v=58a5U_jF5cg Wishing the entire team the very best Smiling face with smiling eyes. Thumbs up @StonebenchFilms @kaarthekeyens" In a recent interview with the Times of India,...
- 8/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a horror-thriller, the title of the film was revealed with a special motion poster by actor Sivakarthikeyan.Digital NativeFilmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who has produced films like Meyadha Maan, Mercury and recently released Penguin under the banner of Stone Bench Films, is ready with his fourth production venture. The film stars Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead and is being directed by Rathindran Prasad. Tipped to be a horror-thriller, the film has been titled Boomika. The title of the film was revealed with a special motion poster by actor Sivakarthikeyan. "Happy to release the Title motion poster of @aishu_dil ‘s 25th film Titled #Boomika A @karthiksubbaraj presentation and directed by @RathindranR https://youtube.com/watch?v=58a5U_jF5cg Wishing the entire team the very best Smiling face with smiling eyesThumbs up @StonebenchFilms @kaarthekeyens" Happy to release the Title motion poster of @aishu_dil ‘s 25th film...
- 8/22/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
NetflixThe other filmmakers roped in to direct the anthology are Gautham Menon, Vignesh Shivn and Vetrimaaran.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was recently reported that four leading Tamil filmmakers – Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivn and Vetrimaaran – have been roped in by Netflix to direct a Tamil anthology web series. Sudha Kongara’s anthology will star Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Kalidas Jayaram, both actors making their digital debut with this Netflix film. While an official announcement is awaited, reports doing the rounds say that Kalidas Jayaram plays a transgender person in the film. Sources told Dt Next, “Kalidas’ performance will stand out in the entire anthology. He has done a brilliant job and this role will take his career to new heights in the south. His mannerisms and body language on the sets earned him appreciation on the spot.” Reports also suggest that while Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi will be seen in Vetrimaaran’s short,...
- 8/16/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a horror-thriller, the yet-untitled project is being directed by Rathindran Prasad and stars Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeFilmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who has produced films like Meyadha Maan and Mercury under the banner of Stone Bench Films, is ready with his fourth production venture which went on floors this Monday in Nilgiris. Tipped to be a horror-thriller, the yet-untitled project is being directed by Rathindran Prasad and stars Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead. The makers have revealed in a statement that the project boasts a talented team of technicians with cinematography by Italian lensman Roberto Zazzara. The film will have music by Prithvi Chandrasekhar while Anand Geraldin will take care of editing. We start shoot for our 4th production starring @aishu_dil directed by @RathindranPrasd .. A Mystery Horror Thriller. #Stonebench4 We look forward for your wishes and support as always @karthiksubbaraj @kaarthekeyens @onlynikil @RobertoZazzara pic.
- 9/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Thiri, directed by Ashok Amritharaj, is a dull, talky, been-there-done-that action-drama starring Ashwin Kakumanu and Swathi Reddy...
- 7/14/2017
- Film Companion
Film: "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara"; Director: Gokul; Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin Kakumanu, Swathi Reddy, Nandita, M.S Bhaskar, Livingston, Soori and Pasupathy; Rating: ***1/2 - entertainment with a purpose.
Not all comedies are made with a purpose to entertain and educate viewers. It's a rarity in Tamil cinema to expect a film to even remotely try anything beyond merely entertaining its audiences, let alone inspire them. Surprisingly, "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara" (Iab) doesn't merely entertain, but also addresses a domestic issue with a very strong dose of humour.
Iab condemns.
Not all comedies are made with a purpose to entertain and educate viewers. It's a rarity in Tamil cinema to expect a film to even remotely try anything beyond merely entertaining its audiences, let alone inspire them. Surprisingly, "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara" (Iab) doesn't merely entertain, but also addresses a domestic issue with a very strong dose of humour.
Iab condemns.
- 10/2/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Sep 3: Actor Ashwin Kakumanu, who has teamed up with Vijay Sethupathi in upcoming Tamil comedy "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara" (Iab), says he didn't sign the film to cash in on Vijay's popularity but because of what the role had to offer him.
Vijay Sethupathi is the most sought after actor of contemporary Tamil cinema after delivering back-to-back hits such as "Pizza", "Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom" and "Soodhu Kavvum".
"I chose to work based on what the role had to offer to me as an actor. The very thought that I might be piggybacking on Vijay's popularity never even crossed my mind. Moreover, I.
Vijay Sethupathi is the most sought after actor of contemporary Tamil cinema after delivering back-to-back hits such as "Pizza", "Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom" and "Soodhu Kavvum".
"I chose to work based on what the role had to offer to me as an actor. The very thought that I might be piggybacking on Vijay's popularity never even crossed my mind. Moreover, I.
- 9/3/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
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