Director Peppin George Jayaseelan’s ‘Yamakaathaghi’, the first look of which was released by actress Rashmika Mandanna recently, will be a supernatural thriller set in a rural backdrop.
Interestingly, actor Venkat Rahul, cinematographer Sujith Sarang, and editor Sreejith Sarang have come together to produce this film, the shooting of which has been completed.
Sources close to the film say that post-production work on the film is now proceeding at a brisk pace.
The story of how the actor, cinematographer and editor chose to turn producers for this film is interesting, says a source.
“These friends got engrossed in the narration of this film’s script by director Peppin George Jayaseelan and decided to produce the movie out of their own interest,” the source adds.
The film, comprising newcomers, has been made without any compromises in the creative process and with complete emphasis on the story.
‘Yamakaathaghi’ has Roopa Koduvayur essaying the titular role.
Interestingly, actor Venkat Rahul, cinematographer Sujith Sarang, and editor Sreejith Sarang have come together to produce this film, the shooting of which has been completed.
Sources close to the film say that post-production work on the film is now proceeding at a brisk pace.
The story of how the actor, cinematographer and editor chose to turn producers for this film is interesting, says a source.
“These friends got engrossed in the narration of this film’s script by director Peppin George Jayaseelan and decided to produce the movie out of their own interest,” the source adds.
The film, comprising newcomers, has been made without any compromises in the creative process and with complete emphasis on the story.
‘Yamakaathaghi’ has Roopa Koduvayur essaying the titular role.
- 10/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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
Kollywood Presented by Mani Ratnam and Jayendra, the anthology has nine directors coming together, including Karthik Subbaraj, Gautham Menon and others. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeOver-the-top platform Netflix took to Twitter on Friday to unveil the first teaser from the much-anticipated anthology Navarasa. “Makkale, ungaloda superstars ellarum kadha solla varanga! #Navarasa from 6th August! (Folks, your superstars are on their way to narrate stories),” the tweet posted by Netflix India South read. Produced and presented by Maniratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan, the nine-part anthology marks the coming together of nine directors and a star cast. “Nine stories, nine emotions,” Navarasa’s tagline reads. The teaser opens with the lines, “The emotional journey of an industry coming together to support its people”, since the artists involved in the project are offering their services pro-bono to help members from the Tamil film fraternity, who were affected during the pandemic. Featuring several actors from the ensemble cast including Suriya,...
- 7/9/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodMani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan had announced that the entire income from ‘Navarasa’ will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.Saradha UFilmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinemas, who have teamed up to present Navarasa, a nine-part anthology, had announced earlier that the entire income generated from the venture will be given to Tamil film industry workers who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, the makers revealed that the team has started distributing prepaid cards to the workers. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 1,500 per month on the prepaid card for a period of five months, which can be utilised at grocery outlets. The cards will be distributed by Bhoomika Trust and the Film Employees Federation of South India (Fefsi). Fefsi has been working along with Bhoomika Trust for six months to identify the beneficiaries of the initiative.
- 3/29/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood‘Navarasa’, a nine-part anthology series set to premier on Netflix, brings together the finest talent in the Tamil film industry.Digital NativeDigital NativeFilmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinema are joining hands to present the Tamil film anthology Navarasa, a nine-part series that is all set to premier on the Ott platform Netflix. The filmmakers have revealed that the entire income from the series will be given to workers in the Tamil film industry, who have been jobless over the last few months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The directors associated with the project will not be taking any remuneration. “The relief and support from the film will reach over 10,000 deserving beneficiaries across the industry, starting from February 2021 for up to six months. To effectively identify and reach the beneficiaries and their families, we turned to director Rk Selvamani, president of the Film Employees Federation of South...
- 1/12/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis project comes with a special intent of helping those in the industry.Tnm StaffNavarasa, the upcoming Tamil anthology slated for release on Netflix, produced by filmmaker Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan of Qube Cinema, is a nine-film anthology that will narrate stories across nine ‘rasas’. While the release date has not yet been announced, the line-up of cast and crew of the film has now been put out. The anthology will be helmed by nine different directors and the films will be based on anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace and wonder. This line-up, however, has only one woman director on board. Actors Revathy, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Arvind Swami, Suriya, Siddharth, Vijay Senthupathi, Prakash Raj, Prasanna, Gautham Karthik, Ashok Selvan, Poorna, Riythvika, Robo Shankar, Ramesh Thilak and Sananth among others are the names associated with this project. Kv Anand, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bejoy Nambiar,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Tamil film 'Naragasooran' has been in the cans for a long time following a dispute between its producer Gautham Menon and director Karthick Naren. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Tamil film Naragasooran has been in the cans for a long time following a dispute between its producer Gautham Menon and director Karthick Naren. There have been speculations about its release several times but it did not come true. Recently, Karthick Naren’s poll asking the opinion of his followers on the social media if he should release Naragasooran has fetched 87% positive replies. Following this, there were reports in social media that the makers are planning to release the film on the digital platform on April 17. However, sources from the film's camp told Tnm that it is not true. The film, touted to be a suspense drama, has Arvind Swami, Indrajith, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan and Aathmika in the star cast. The...
- 4/14/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Tamil film 'Naragasooran' has been in the cans for a long time following a dispute between its producer Gautham Menon and director Karthick Naren. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Tamil film Naragasooran has been in the cans for a long time following a dispute between its producer Gautham Menon and director Karthick Naren. There have been speculations about its release several times but it did not come true. Recently, Karthick Naren’s poll asking the opinion of his followers on the social media if he should release Naragasooran has fetched 87% positive replies. Following this, there were reports in social media that the makers are planning to release the film on the digital platform on April 17. However, sources from the film's camp told Tnm that it is not true. The film, touted to be a suspense drama, has Arvind Swami, Indrajith, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan and Aathmika in the star cast. The...
- 4/14/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodBesides directing this film, Darbuka Siva will also be composing the music.Digital NativeMusic composer Darbuka Siva is donning the director’s robes for the film Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. The announcement about the music composer’s directorial debut is out officially now with the producers revealing it in the social media. We're really excited to announce the the title of our film - 'Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee' #MudhalNeeMudivumNee#Mnmn@DarbukaSiva @sujithsarang @sreejithsarang @sameerbr @supertalkies @SonyMusicSouth @kabervasuki @Kavithamarai @SeedStudios1 @venketramg pic.twitter.com/JJeU5ZZwS8 — Mnmn - The Film (@MNMN_TheFilm) November 8, 2019 Besides directing this film, Darbuka Siva will also be composing the music for Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. Sameer Bharath Ram is bankrolling the project under his banner Super Talkies. Sujith Sarang will be cranking the camera for this venture with Sreejith Saranj in charge of the editing. Reports are that the shooting of this film is over and...
- 11/11/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Tollywood Actor Rashmika Mandanna and director Bharat Kamma have brought out the amalgamation of joys, struggles, and fears beautifully in 'Dear Comrade'.Krishna SripadaFacebook/ Dear ComradeWhen I walked into the theatre for Dear Comrade, I was half-sceptical, half-resigned to the fact that it will be consumed by Vijay Deverakonda, living up to his fans' expectations. I was pleasantly surprised, the film wasn't even about him. Vijay is the second protagonist, Bobby, in a movie where Rashmika Mandanna (Lilly) is the one who steals the show, start to finish. Lilly meets Bobby, literally the boy next door, during her sister's wedding - imagine cute frames, bouquets, mood lighting, the female protagonist beautifully decked up and walking in slow motion as the camera pans from the floor to the curls of her hair, the boy stealing glances at her. Lilly surprises Bobby and her male friends, brushing aside their obvious sexism with wit,...
- 7/26/2019
- by Anna
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe poster of 'Pallichattambi' has been unveiled and Tovino Thomas has surprised his fans with a new look. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe title of Tovino Thomas’ next has been announced and it is Pallichattambi with the tag line An Epic of a Crusader. Helming the affairs as its director will be Dijo Jose Anthony of Queen fame with S Suresh Babu penning the script. The venture will be bankrolled by Gokulam Gopalan under his banner Sree Gokulam Movies. The poster of Pallichattambi has been unveiled and Tovino Thomas has surprised his fans with a new look. Reports are that his role in it will be sort of anti-hero but nothing has been confirmed yet. On this project taking off, Tovino posted on his social media page, “A dream project that I’m sure will warm all your hearts. I am delighted to be a part of this big project helmed by...
- 6/20/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodStarring Vikranth, Athulya Ravi, directors Mysskin and Susienthiran, in lead roles, this film is touted to be a thriller set around a bank robbery.Digital NativeUpcoming Tamil film Suttu Pidikka Utharavu directed by Ram Prakash Rayappa has been censored with a UA. Starring Vikranth, Athulya Ravi, directors Mysskin and Susienthiran, in lead roles, this film is touted to be a thriller set around a bank robbery. The film marks director Susienthiran’s acting debut. While Mysskin will be seen playing a police officer, Susienthiran and Vikranth will be seen as private security firm employees. The film is produced Pk Ram Mohan under his banner Kalpataru pictures. The technical crew of Suttu Pidikka Utharavu comprises Jakes Bejoy for music, G Rama Rao for editing and Sujith Sarang for camerawork. With the film censored, its release date is expected to be announced soon. The first look was launched by actor Sivakarthikeyan on...
- 5/7/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodParts of 'Taxiwala' were leaked in August along with Vijay's last box office hit 'Geetha Govindam'.Tnm StaffIn a blatant violation of the anti-piracy law, parts of Taxiwala, actor Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming Telugu movie, were leaked in August along with his last box office hit Geetha Govindam. Speaking at the pre-release event of Taxiwala on Monday, Vijay Deverakonda, in an emotional speech, asked all viewers to watch the movie in the theatre albeit a good or a bad one. “Whatever people say, Taxiwala is a good movie. It may not break records, but I can guarantee that it is an entertainer. Behind the entertainment medium, the efforts of a lot of people go in. So please go to the theatres and watch the movie,” Vijay appealed to the audience. “We decided to not talk much about it because the more we speak about online piracy, the more people search and find the illicit links,...
- 11/14/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project will go on the floors only after Karthick Naren completes his upcoming film 'Naragasooran'.Digital NativeReports are that director Karthick Naren is in talks with the young actor Kalidas Jayaram to play the lead role in his upcoming film titled Nadaga Medai. Sources in the know say that the director is busy with pre-production work and had discussed the story with Kalidas but nothing more has been finalized it. Nadaga Medai is still in the initial stages and the casting will be revealed only after the script in fine-tuned, we hear. The project will go on the floors only after Karthick Naren completes his upcoming film Naragasooran, which is scheduled for release in May. Kalidas began his acting career as a child artiste with the movie Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal and went on to star in Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum and Udayon. He made his debut as hero with the Tamil movie a couple of years ago. His debut film in Malayalam Poormaram, which was supposed to release a few months ago was postponed a couple of times for certain unknown reasons. Kalidas, during a recent event he had attended, made it clear that Poomaram will be out at the theatres next month. His project with Karthick Naren may be announced after the release of Poomaram, say sources. Karthick Naren, a short filmmaker, made his debut in the film industry in 2016 with the critically acclaimed film Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, which had Rahman, Prakash Vijayaraghavan, and Anjana Jayaprakash in the lead roles. He is currently busy with the post-production of Naragasooran, which has Aravind Swamy, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan, Indrajith and Aathmika in the star cast. Touted to be a thriller, Naragasooran is being bankrolled by Gautham Menon, Venkat Somasundaram and Reshma Ghatala under the banners Ondraaga Entertainment and Shraddha Entertainment. Ron Ethan Yohann is composing music for this flick with Sujith Sarang cranking the camera and Sreejith Sarang roped in for editing. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/17/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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