Film CommentaryWhen you read these old stories, it becomes apparent why filmmakers are tempted to reinterpret myths through the grey, amoral landscape of the gangster film.Sowmya RajendranThe title is a mouthful — Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana — but when it is about two gods battling it out, the tongue twister seems appropriate. The Kannada film has been making waves in film circles across the country, exciting viewers with its fresh and contemporary take on the Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, located within the gangster genre. What if these gods lost their superpowers and descended among us as ordinary humans? Will we still look upon their actions with awe and respect or will we shrivel away from them? Set in smalltown Mangaluru, the film narrates the story of two boys — Hari and Shiva — who meet under unusual circumstances. Hari's single mother is cleaning fish. Her sharp nose picks up another pungent odour.
- 11/26/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ControversyIn an interview, Ilaiyaraaja said that it was the composer's 'impotence/lack of masculinity' which made him use the former's music instead of creating his own.Tnm StaffFacebook/IlaiyaraajaThat music composer Ilaiyaraaja is a phenomenon in Tamil cinema cannot be overstated. He broke several barriers and revolutionised music. He has given the industry several memorable songs, beginning from his breakthrough in 1976 with director Devaraj Mohan’s Annakili. Generations of cinema fans can vouch for the magic that his music evokes and it is only fair to say that his songs have become a part of people's identities. Ilaiyaraaja, whose interviews are quite rare to come by, is known for taking a very strong stand when it comes to the ownership of his music. In a recent interview with Cinema Express, Ilaiyaraaja’s comment to a particular question that deals with young and new filmmakers/music composers using his songs in...
- 5/27/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
CinemaDirected by Bala, the 2003 film was based on Jayakanthan’s short story ‘Nandhavanathil Oru Aandi’, revolving around the character of an undertaker.Digital NativeSuriya and Vikram’s 2003 Tamil blockbuster hit Pithamagan, directed by Bala, is all set to be remade in Hindi. Actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who owns the Hindi remake rights of the film, will bankroll the remake. Satish’s films Tere Naam, Hum Aapke Dil Main Rehte Hain, Hamaara Dil Aapke Paas Hai and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai are remakes of south Indian films and were well received at the box office. Tere Naam, starring Salman Khan and the Hindi remake of Bala’s Tamil film Sethu which had starred Vikram, was well received by B-town audiences. But Satish will not be directing the Hindi remake of Pithamagan due to some prior commitments. In an interview to Pune Mirror, Satish said, “I bought the rights of the...
- 2/21/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
ControversyWhile E4 Entertainment was unhappy with the final cut of the film, Bala refused to make any changes. In the presence of actor Vikram, both agreed that Bala would exit the film.Tnm StaffDays after production house E4 Entertainments announced that it will shoot a new version of the Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy with new cast and director, award-winning Tamil film director Bala has now claimed that he exited from the scrapped project of his own volition. The film, whose Tamil version was titled Varmaa, was meant to be the launchpad for Dhruv, son of Tamil actor Vikram. However, it now appears that the production house and the filmmaker had severe creative differences over the film. In a statement to the press on Saturday, director Bala said that he was compelled to speak up “due to the false statement from the producer of Varmaa”. “In order to safeguard creative freedom,...
- 2/10/2019
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Varmaa', directed by Bala, is the Tamil remake of the Telugu hit 'Arjun Reddy' starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles.Tnm StaffYoutube Screenshot/AP InternationalThe official trailer of Varmaa starring Dhruv Vikram and Megha Chowdhury in the lead was launched on Wednesday by actor Suriya. The film will mark the debut of both the actors, Dhruv being the son of actor Vikram. Varmaa is the Tamil remake of the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles. The film became a cult hit soon after its release. Made on a budget of Rs 5 crores, it went on to rake in Rs 65 crores at the box office. The Tamil version has been directed by Bala who made films like Naachiyar, Pithamagan and Paradesi. He was also the director to give Vikram the critically acclaimed film Sethu. Varmaa also stars Easwari Rao,...
- 1/9/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Actor Vikram's son, Dhruv, is all set to make his acting debut with the Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy. Director Bala, best known for films such as Sethu, Pithamagan and Paradesi will helm the remake.
Now, the title of the movie is official and Arjun Reddy will be Varma in the Tamil remake. ...
Now, the title of the movie is official and Arjun Reddy will be Varma in the Tamil remake. ...
- 11/12/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Director Bala, who is known for intense films such as Sethu, Pithamagan and Naan Kadavul, will be making the Tamil remake of the superhit Telugu film Arjun Reddy.
Actor Vikram's son Dhruv will be making his debut through the remake.
Actor Vikram's son Dhruv will be making his debut through the remake.
- 10/10/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Oct 15: Bala is a well known director in the Tamil film industry. He comes to rescue the actors' careers by offering them to star in his films. Till date he has played a great role in several actresses careers. Just like his film "Naan Kadavul" gave actress Pooja the right break. She played the role of a blind singer.
The film also received national awards. Bala's film "Pithamagan" made Laila a star, while "Nanda" also improved the lot of actress Sangeetha. And now a new heroine wants to work with this talented.
The film also received national awards. Bala's film "Pithamagan" made Laila a star, while "Nanda" also improved the lot of actress Sangeetha. And now a new heroine wants to work with this talented.
- 10/15/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, May 15: Actor-director Satish Kaushik has bought the rights of Tamil film "Pithamagan" and plans to rope in Salman Khan, who worked in his 2003 hit movie "Tere Naam", for the project.
"Sometimes destiny has its own way. I have a nice script for Salman Khan which is much bigger than 'Tere Naam'. I have bought the rights of Tamil film 'Pithamagan', which featured national award winning actor Vikram who had also done Tamil version of 'Tere Naam'," Kaushik told Ians.
"Tere Naam" was the Hindi version of director Bala's hit Tamil film "Sethu", a tragic.
"Sometimes destiny has its own way. I have a nice script for Salman Khan which is much bigger than 'Tere Naam'. I have bought the rights of Tamil film 'Pithamagan', which featured national award winning actor Vikram who had also done Tamil version of 'Tere Naam'," Kaushik told Ians.
"Tere Naam" was the Hindi version of director Bala's hit Tamil film "Sethu", a tragic.
- 5/15/2012
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
After making the Hindi adaptation of Bala’s movie Sethu, as Tere Naam, Satish Kaushik is ready to remake another Tamil blockbuster.The filmmaker has acquired the copyrights of the movie Pithamagan that was also directed by Bala. Kaushik says, “I had seen Pithamagan at the big screen in 2003. The story and especially the character played by Vikram moved me. Ever since then I have wanted to remake it and now I can!”Vikram had won a National Award and Surya became a blockbuster star. “For this movie I am going to cast two ...
- 10/4/2011
- BusinessofCinema
After successfully making the Hindi adaptation of Tamil film director Bala’s movie Sethu, as Tere Naam, Satish Kaushik is ready to remake another Tamil blockbuster. The filmmaker has taken the copyrights of the movie Pithamagan which was also directed by Bala. This Vikram and Surya starrer Tamil flick was a big hit down south and Kaushik is very excited about taking the copyrights for the same. “I had seen Pithamagan at the big screen in 2003. I was moved ...
- 10/4/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
Not many Bollywood fans outside of India will have heard of Suriya at this point, but the Chennai-born actor is likely to become Bollywood’s next big superstar - the main reason being that underneath his charm, agility and acumen, he knows how to act! Groomed in the hothouse of Kollywood over the last ten years, Suriya has already won three Filmfare awards for Pithamagan, Perazhagen and this year for Vaaranam Aayiram. Amazingly, he didn’t win a Filmfare award for his stunning performance in Ghajini - more importantly, however, he did win the attention of Aamir Khan and national recognition when his performance was often compared as on a par with the Great Khan himself.
Now Suriya has been cast in the Rgv film Raktha Charitra, together with Vivek Oberoi. "I'm excited, not because it's a Hindi film, but because it's a Ram Gopal Varma film,” he says, “He...
Now Suriya has been cast in the Rgv film Raktha Charitra, together with Vivek Oberoi. "I'm excited, not because it's a Hindi film, but because it's a Ram Gopal Varma film,” he says, “He...
- 10/18/2009
- Bollyspice
Satish Kaushik is planning to remake the 2003 hit Tamil film, Pithamagan. The original starred South superstar, Vikram, who had won a National award for his role.
The film was directed by Bala and had won 6 Filmfare awards in the south. Satish plans on casting Sanjay Dutt in the lead role. He bought the rights of the film recently and while he hasn’t confirmed the news, he isn’t denying it either.
The film was directed by Bala and had won 6 Filmfare awards in the south. Satish plans on casting Sanjay Dutt in the lead role. He bought the rights of the film recently and while he hasn’t confirmed the news, he isn’t denying it either.
- 10/1/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
South superstar Vikram is supposed to make his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam’s Ravana. He plays Aishwarya Rai’s hubby in the film. But now much before Ravana’s release, two of the famous Tamil star’s films have come in Hindi as dubbed versions of his Tamil super hits. While his Anniyan dubbed as Aparichit came in 2006, last Friday his Dhill released as Meri Aan-Man in Work. Interestingly, this Meri Aan-Man in Work is the original version of Vivek Oberoi starrer Dum!
Vikram is a National award winner for the Best Actor for his Tamil film Pithamagan (2003). He had also featured in Tere.
Vikram is a National award winner for the Best Actor for his Tamil film Pithamagan (2003). He had also featured in Tere.
- 7/29/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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