National Film AwardsCinematographer PC Sreeram and Telugu actor Nani were among those who expressed disappointment over Jai Bhim not winning National Awards.The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday, August 25, and films like Kadaisi Vivasayi, Kashmir Files, Rrr, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, were among the winners. However, several felt that movies like Sarpatta Parambarai, Karnan, and Jai Bhim were snubbed by the jury because of the social message present in the films and the way these movies took on casteism. Several people took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their discontent with the winners of the national awards and that the above mentioned movies did not win. Noted cinematographer PC Sreeram also expressed his disappointment with Jai Bheem being left out. He said, “We in the film fraternity are united in our happiness for this year's National Awards. Did they leave out " jaibeem"due to any...
- 8/25/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
KollywoodHere are some of the must-watch movies or upcoming releases of the period genre that Kollywood audiences are looking forward to.TeaserScreengrab/CourtesyNeelamProductionsFrom Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films to Pa Ranjith’s Thangalaan, there appears to have been a surge of period films in Tamil in recent times. Here are some of the must-watch movies or upcoming releases of the period genre that Kollywood audiences are looking forward to. Ponniyin Selvan - Parts 1 and 2 Touted as the director’s “magnum opus”, Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films adapt to the big screen the Tamil novel of the same name written by Kalki. The two films boast a star-studded line up from across Indian cinema industries, from Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha, and Sarath Kumar to Jayaram from Mollywood and Bollywood’s Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Actors Jeyam Ravi, Karthi, R Parthiban, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and several others also star in the film, and...
- 5/30/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
ControversyFollowing the allegations of not getting the required permits, the district Collector of Tenkasi, Durai Ravichandran, directed the film crew to stop the shooting.Upcoming Dhanush movie Captain Miller has courted controversy over allegations of not seeking required permission from the forest and the public works department for shooting. Residents of Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (Kmtr) have also alleged to Tnie that they are being denied access to the tracts of government land that they have traditionally been using for cattle grazing. According to the report in Tnie from April 25, the filmmakers have employed private security guards to keep residents of nearby villages away. Residents have also alleged that local wildlife such as sambar deer, which are often seen in the area currently being used for shooting, have stopped visiting due to the high-intensity lights used on sets. Following the allegations, the district Collector of Tenkasi, Durai Ravichandran, directed the...
- 4/27/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
ReviewEverybody growls in this film, and there are more villains than one can count, performing to deafening soundtracks. What’s missing is a story.MoviePosterWhat is the story? Who is smuggling from whom? Why are there so many villains? Is Agilan, played by an always-grumpy Jayam Ravi, a criminal with a good heart, or is all his secretive do-gooding a counterbalance for his criminality? Why is everything happening to the soundtrack of a man growling gajagajagajagaaa gajagajagajagaaa very loudly the whole time? What does this person have to growl about? I felt like growling too, mainly in frustration. These are only a percentage of the head-spinning questions I have for director N Kalyanakrishnan after watching his latest Tamil release Agilan. Actually, growling is the sole unifying theme of this movie, which can loosely be described as a story about a lot of smugglers working out of a harbour in Tamil...
- 3/10/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Film AnnouncementThe boxing period drama garnered many fans, talking about sports, caste and politics. Courtesy/NeelamProductionsFans of Pa Ranjith’s hit boxing movie Sarpatta Parambarai will be excited to know that a sequel is in the making, with actor Arya reprising his role as the lead character Kabilan. Announcing the movie with a minimal poster, Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions said, “Hear the sound of the bell? That's the mark for round 2️. Brace yourself for #Sarpatta2.” The poster shows Kabilan in a blue robe, with his back to us. A plain black background is embossed with a large number 2. Apart from Arya, it is unclear at the moment if other cast members from the first movie such as Dushara Vijayan, who played Kabilan’s wife Mariamma, Shabeer Kallarakkal aka the immensely popular Dancing Rose, Kalaiyarasan as Vetri, Pasupathy as Rangan Vathiyar, Kabilan’s arch-rival Vembuli played by John Kokken, or...
- 3/6/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Dushara Vijayan, whose role as Rene in Pa Ranjith’s ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’ has come in for a lot of critical acclaim, said that she is proud to have played the part and represented millions who had gone through a lot in their real lives.
The actress, who admits that she has been floored by the love shown to the film and to her character in particular, issued a statement in which she said: “‘She who knows life flows, feels no wear or tear, needs no mending or repair’. Experiencing these words through the girl called ‘Rene’ is an unexplainably beautiful experience.
“As an actor, nothing gives immense pleasure than being engulfed by dreams and desires to experience the symphonic essence of appreciation and acclaim of the audience in theatres. When such ethereal moments become a reality, one finds no words to express them verbally.”
“I’m emotionally frozen in such...
The actress, who admits that she has been floored by the love shown to the film and to her character in particular, issued a statement in which she said: “‘She who knows life flows, feels no wear or tear, needs no mending or repair’. Experiencing these words through the girl called ‘Rene’ is an unexplainably beautiful experience.
“As an actor, nothing gives immense pleasure than being engulfed by dreams and desires to experience the symphonic essence of appreciation and acclaim of the audience in theatres. When such ethereal moments become a reality, one finds no words to express them verbally.”
“I’m emotionally frozen in such...
- 9/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe cast includes actors Dushara Vijayan, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalaiarasan, Hari Krishnan, Subatra Robert and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Pa RanjithThe release date of Pa Ranjith’s upcoming film Natchathiram Nagargiradhu was announced on Thursday, August 4. Sharing the announcement with fans, Pa Ranjith tweeted, “#NatchathiramNagargiradhu in theatres near you from August 31st!@officialneelam @vigsun @Manojjahson @YaazhiFilms_ @thinkmusicindia.” Billed as a romantic drama, the cast includes actors Dushara Vijayan, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalaiarasan, Hari Krishnan, Subatra Robert and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal roles. The first look poster, which was unveiled in July, has garnered a positive response from fans and piqued their curiosity. Sharing the first look poster, director Ranjith tweeted, “Love is Political! #NatchathiramNagargiradhu, My next directorial, coming soon to cinemas near you. @officialneelam @YaazhiFilms_.” After the 2012 film Attakathi, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu is Pa Ranjith’s next romantic drama. The technical crew includes music composer Tenma, cinematographer A Kishor Kumar,...
- 8/5/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodFilmmakers Pa Ranjith, Venkat Prabhu and Chimbu Devan interacted with journalists in Chennai about their upcoming anthology ‘Victim - Who is next?’, ahead of its release on Sony Liv in August this year.Saradha UScreengrab/YouTubeAhead of the premiere of the upcoming Tamil anthology Victim - Who is next? on streaming platform Sony Liv on August 5, filmmakers Venkat Prabhu, Pa Ranjith, and Chimbu Devan, who have each directed a short in the anthology, along with filmmaker Rajesh M, spoke to the media about the making of the anthology, its Ott release, and more. The anthology features four shorts. The cast includes actors Nasser, Thambi Ramaiah, Natraj, Priya Bavani Shankar, Kalaiarasan, Guru Somasundaram, Prasanna, Amala Paul, Krish and others in prominent roles. Pa Ranjith’s Dhammam which features Kalaiarasan of Sarpatta fame and Minnal Murali actor Guru Somasundaram, among others in the lead, will explore ties between land ownership and caste politics.
- 8/2/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Indian activist filmmaker Pa. Ranjith has revealed an extensive production slate featuring top stars and socially relevant themes.
Ranjith was at the Cannes Film Market, where he revealed “Vettuvam”, a linked film and TV series, a co-production between his and Aditi Anand’s Neelam Studios and Golden Ratio Films, the film production arm of Vistas Media Capital.
First up for Ranjith is “Natchathiram Nagargirathu,” starring Dushara Vijayan (“Sarpatta Parambarai”), Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan (“Kuthiraivaal”) and Kalidas (“Paava Kadhaigal”). The film is set against the backdrop of the Tamil-language theater scene and explores different facets of love that go beyond gender, and includes straight and LGBTQ+ romances, Ranjith says. The film, which also explores how these various kinds of love works on a political level in Tamil Nadu, is due a July release. It is a co-production between Yaazhi Films and Neelam.
Next is an untitled film starring Vikram (“Mahaan”), set against the...
Ranjith was at the Cannes Film Market, where he revealed “Vettuvam”, a linked film and TV series, a co-production between his and Aditi Anand’s Neelam Studios and Golden Ratio Films, the film production arm of Vistas Media Capital.
First up for Ranjith is “Natchathiram Nagargirathu,” starring Dushara Vijayan (“Sarpatta Parambarai”), Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan (“Kuthiraivaal”) and Kalidas (“Paava Kadhaigal”). The film is set against the backdrop of the Tamil-language theater scene and explores different facets of love that go beyond gender, and includes straight and LGBTQ+ romances, Ranjith says. The film, which also explores how these various kinds of love works on a political level in Tamil Nadu, is due a July release. It is a co-production between Yaazhi Films and Neelam.
Next is an untitled film starring Vikram (“Mahaan”), set against the...
- 5/27/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
EntertainmentThe 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival commenced on May 17. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Tamannaah Bhatia, Madhavan, Deepika PadukoneAfter a cancelled 2020 edition and a scaled-back gathering in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, May 17, welcomed members from different film fraternities. India has been chosen as the first ‘country of honour’ at Marche Du Cinema at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France this year. From Deepika Padukone’s debut as a jury member to several actors such as Tamannaah Bhatia, Urvashi Rautela, and Pooja Hegde making their Cannes debut at the film festival’s red carpet; photos of Indian celebrities have gone viral on social media. The Indian pavilion at the Cannes Film Market will present six films at the 11-day-long festival - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Godavari (Marathi), Alpha Beta Gamma (Hindi), Boomba Ridea (Mishing), Dhuin (Maithili) and Niraye Thathakalulla Maram (Malayalam). Here’s...
- 5/18/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodArya is teaming up with director Shakthi Soundar Rajan for the second time after ‘Teddy’. Tnm StaffTwitter/ AryaFollowing the release of Teddy, Arya has once again teamed up with director Shakthi Soundar Rajan for his next titled Captain. The makers of the film announced on May 17 that the film will be hitting the big screens on September 8 this year. Along with the release date, Arya also revealed that production banner Red Giant Movies has bagged the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights of Captain. Sharing the news with fans, Arya wrote, “@RedGiantMovies_ has acquired the tamil nadu theatrical rights of #Captain. Thank you so much partner @Udhaystalin for your support always. Then #BossEngiraBaskaran Now #Captain. See u all in theatres on September 8th .@ShaktiRajan @immancomposer @ThinkStudiosInd.” The movie was announced in November last year. Announcing the new project, Arya had tweeted earlier, “Once again teaming up with My Favourite Person, Director and...
- 5/17/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film has nothing new to offer and is a half-baked sports drama full of déjà vu moments.Sowmya RajendranVarun Tej from GhaniKiran Korrapati’s sports drama Ghani is so full of déjà vu moments that it could have been titled Ghajini — did the team forget that the same film has been done over and over again and still end up making it once more? Ghani is about a boxer named Ghani (Varun Tej) whose father was also a boxer. The father left the game in disgrace and Ghani is determined to set the record straight. The conflict point is that the mother (Nadhiya) made him promise as a child that he’d never take up boxing. But of course, Ghani secretly learns boxing and his mother has no clue. Though she opens her adult son’s Flipkart delivery packages without his permission, she’s not like the average Indian...
- 4/8/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
The first look of director Shakti Soundar Rajan’s upcoming film ‘Captain’, featuring actor Arya in the lead, has been released. With actor Arya’s previous films, ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ and ‘Teddy’ emerging as hits, expectations from ‘Captain’ have increased considerably among trade circles. Sources close to the unit say that the team took a year-and-a-half to create […]...
- 4/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Film CommentaryAs pertinent as it is to point out a flawed political statement or cinematic choice, are we equally conscious of the limitations many directors operate within and attempt to break free from?Bharathy SingaravelIt’s been a week since Jhund released, marking Marathi director Nagraj Manjule’s Bollywood debut. The film has received its share of both praise and critique. Many of the aspects that have been pointed out as flaws are not unfounded — that it in many ways caters to an upper-caste gaze, though it is a film about Dalit-Bahujan lives. While it is a fair demand to make of anti-caste films, it’s also essential to examine the industry parameters within which Manjule may have been required to operate for Jhund, or the formulaic limitations in Kollywood within which Pa Ranjith or Mari Selvaraj or other even younger filmmakers work in. Amitabh Bachchan’s outsider role in...
- 3/13/2022
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Noted Tamil filmmaker Pa. Ranjith, who is known for films like ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’, ‘Kabali’ and ‘Kaala’ is set to make his Bollywood debut with his upcoming project titled ‘Birsa’, a biopic based on the life of tribal leader Birsa Munda who emerged as the face of resistance against the British in the 19th century. Talking […]...
- 2/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Apart from the pricing, packages and deals, understanding cultural differences and preferences is key to attracting new audiences. Sowmya RajendranMeenakshi Sundareshwar/Netflix IndiaA few days ago, Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix, expressed his “frustration” at the company’s lack of success in the Indian market in an investor call. According to reports, Netflix added 2.6 million paying subscribers in the Asia Pacific region in the last quarter, showing good growth in Japan and India. However, the Over-the-Top platform said that it only expects to add 2.5 million subscribers in the current quarter. There are various numbers put forth on the market share of Ott platforms in India but they all agree that Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix lead the pack followed by platforms like Zee5 and SonyLiv. There are also smaller players like Aha, Neestream and others which are jostling for space in the crowded market. There are...
- 2/2/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Kollywood Tentatively titled ‘Chiyaan 61’, the film will mark the first-time collaboration between the actor and director.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Pa Ranjith Popular Tamil star Vikram had a surprising announcement in store for fans. The actor will be teaming up with Sarpatta Parambarai fame director Pa Ranjith for his next film which has been tentatively titled Chiyaan61. The announcement was made by Studio Green, the production house bankrolling the film, on Thursday, December 2. Sharing the announcement, the production banner also added that the film will be produced by Ke Gnanavelraja and details about the rest of the cast and crew will be out soon. “@StudioGreen2's #ProductionNo23 - The Mega Announcement of the Day. #Chiyaan61 #ChiyaanVikram with Director Pa. Ranjith from Producer Ke Gnanavelraja #Vikram. Other Cast & Crew announcements soon.” Director Pa Ranjith also took to social media on Thursday to express his excitement about the project. “Super excited to get this started,...
- 12/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe upcoming film ‘Captain’ also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi and Simran in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffActor Arya announced on Thursday, November 18 that he has teamed with Teddy fame director Shakti Soundar Rajan for a new movie. The upcoming film has been titled Captain. Sharing the announcement on Twitter, Arya expressed that he will be collaborating with his favourite person. “Once again teaming up with My Favourite Person, Director and brother @ShaktiRajan for #Captain @immancomposer sir Magic[sic],” Arya wrote. Sharing the title poster, he also stated, “Once again teaming up with My Favourite Person, Director and brother @ShaktiRajan for #Captain @immancomposer sir Magic[sic]." Captain reportedly went on floors in October and kickstarted with a puja ceremony. The film co-stars actors Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gokul Anand, Simran, Kavya Shetty, Harish Uthaman and Bharath Raj in pivotal roles. Arya wrote, “Super excited to begin my next with my brother @ShaktiRajan. This is gonna be something special for all of us.
- 11/19/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodMohan G is back with yet another film that spouts his violent, casteist propaganda, creating false narratives about romance, masculinity, social justice and anti-caste ideology.Bharathy SingaravelAs if Mohan G’s Draupathi (2020) wasn’t enough of a casteist, violent, propaganda film to suffer through, he seems all set to come back with yet another tale on the righteousness of dominant caste men and the “evil” specter of inter-caste, inter-religious love and social justice activists who are of course in his view, morally bankrupt and power-hungry. His upcoming Rudra Thandavam, the trailer for which released recently, stars Richard Rishi, Radha Ravi and Gautham Vasudev Menon among others. Tamil cinema has had an unfortunate dimension of propagating caste pride for a long time. A trend that took form in the mid-eighties and became even more prevalent in the nineties when land-owing intermediate castes, usually the Thevar caste cluster and Gounders were depicted...
- 8/27/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ControversyMeanwhile, in the aftermath of the severe backlash, Rolling Stone India released a digital cover featuring Arivu for August 2021.Tnm StaffAdding to the controversy around Rolling Stone India's August 2021 cover that features artists Dhee and Shan Vincent de Paul, the latter has released a track that addresses the social media abuse that he received over the past few days. After director Pa Ranjith tweeted about Arivu's exclusion from the cover, many social media users questioned Dhee and Shan Vincent de Paul about it. A section of users also abused the artists although Ranjith did not mention them in his tweet. Responding to this, Shan's track talks about his identity as an Eelam Tamil. However, he has also dubbed Ranjith as a "snakey director” and alleged that the latter didn't want him to be part of his film Sarpatta Parambarai, and that it was composer Santhosh Narayanan who had insisted on in.
- 8/27/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Interview'Sarpatta Parambarai' co-writer and novelist Tamil Prabha speaks about the challenges of screenplay writing, the need for complexity of characters in cinema, the North Madras dialect, the women of 'Sarpatta' and more in this wide-ranging interview.Bharathy SingaravelDirector Pa Ranjith’s fifth film, Sarpatta Parambarai, released directly on Amazon Prime Video on July 22. The film set in the mid-1970s of North Madras, revolves around the lives and trials of two competing boxing clans—Sarpatta and Iddiyappa—and follows the story of Kabilan (Arya) as he fights not just his rivals but also the bitter nexus of caste, class and personal crises. A week into the release, Sarpatta has been received with widely positive reviews. Tnm spoke to the co-writer of the film and author of the Tamil novel Pettai, Tamil Prabha. Was it a different experience to move to script-writing from being a novelist? It was different, certainly. I...
- 7/29/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe video shows how Arya and John Kokken trained for their matches in the film.Tnm StaffFile PhotoThe intense boxing fights in Sarpatta Parambarai, directed by Pa Ranjith, are the highlight of the film. Now, a making video from the sets has been released, giving the viewers a sneak peek into how the nail-biting fight sequences between Kabilan, played by Arya, and Vembuli, played by John Kokken, were staged. Sarpatta Parambarai is set in 1970s North Madras and revolves around the sport of boxing. The film shows how two boxing clans, Sarpatta and Idiyappa, fight for dominance over the sport. The movie also throws light on the challenges that boxers face in society and in the ring. Meanwhile, in the making video, Arya and John Kokken can be seen undergoing training with plenty of spectators. Two professional boxers are on the set, training them at EVP Film City in Chembarambakkam.
- 7/28/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
OpinionWhile the relationship between the guru Rangan Vaathiyaar (Pasupathi) and Kabilan (Arya) is very orthodox, where it breaks the Brahminical mould is how Ranjith retells the story.Balakrishna GaneshanTwo sports drama films – based on almost the same premise and the same sport of boxing – were released on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video recently, thus making this comparison inevitable. While one is the Hindi film Toofan, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the other one is the Tamil film Sarpatta Parambarai, made by Pa Ranjith. The simple storyline of both the stories is how the protagonist, a boxer, loses form and dramatically achieves success through perseverance and sheer struggle. But the key and obvious difference is the perspectives they are told from. While Toofan is told from a Brahminicial viewpoint, re-perpetuating the casteist orthodox ideas of the guru-shishya relationship that Dronacharya from the mythological story of Mahabharata espoused, the other one seemingly...
- 7/27/2021
- by Charan
- The News Minute
KollywoodWritten and directed by Anand Shankar, the cast of ‘Enemy’ also includes actors Mirnalini Ravi Mamta Mohandas and Prakash Raj, among others. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe teaser of actors Vishal and Arya’s much-awaited movie Enemy was released on Saturday, July 24. Sharing the teaser actor Arya noted that he enjoyed fighting with his enemy in the movie, actor Vishal. “Loved fighting out with #Enemy @VishalKOfficial,” Arya’s tweet read. With ominous music playing in the background, the video starts with shots of both Vishal and Arya standing alone against the backdrop of a cityscape. We see Arya as a prisoner. Setting the tone for an action-thriller, the teaser features a series of visuals displaying high-octane action sequences. What ensues is a series of visuals where we see Vishal chasing Arya, while the latter continues to wreak havoc— indicating that Vishal likely plays the role of a cop in the movie. Towards the end of the teaser,...
- 7/24/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentActor Vishal took to Twitter on Saturday to share the news about the birth of Arya and Sayyeshaa’s first child on July 23. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Sayyeshaa Actor Vishal took to Twitter on Saturday, July 24 to share with fans that actors Arya and Sayyeshaa welcomed their first child on Friday. In his tweet, Vishal congratulated the couple and announced that the couple welcomed their baby girl on Friday. Adding that he is overwhelmed with joy, Vishal wrote: “So Happy to break this news, great to be an Uncle, my Bro Jammy & Sayyeshaa are blessed with a #BabyGirl, uncontrollable emotions rite now in midst of shoot. Always wish the best for them, Inshallah, Gb de new Born, my Baby Girl @sayyeshaa & @arya_offl for taking a new responsibility as a Dad (sic)." Wishes have been pouring in from the actors’ colleagues as well as fans on social media.The couple, who met...
- 7/24/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodActor Shabeer Kallarakkal’s performance as Dancing Rose in director Pa Ranjith’s recently released sports drama ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ has won praise from audiences as well as critics.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime VideoActor Shabeer Kallarakkal is winning hearts with his performance as Dancing Rose in director Pa Ranjith’s period sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai, which released on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, July 22. Shortly after the film's release, a new workout video of the actor surfaced online. The video posted by LetsOTT Global, an aggregator platform that posts updates about Over-the-top (Ott) platforms, features Shabeer’s intensive workout and visuals of the rigorous physical routine he followed in preparation for his role in the movie. The workout video features several exercises that are part of High-intensity Interval Training (Hiit), as well as the ones that fall under agility and balance training. Shabeer’s performance as Dancing Rose in Sarpatta has...
- 7/22/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
InterviewThe director talks about his new film, which explored the boxing culture of north Chennai.PTIPolitics will always form an important backdrop in his cinema whether it is speaking about Dalits or breaking the stereotypical image of the subaltern culture, says Tamil filmmaker Pa Ranjith. One of the most celebrated contemporary directors in Tamil cinema with films such as Madras and Rajinikanth-starrers Kabali and Kaala to his credit, Ranjith explores the boxing culture of north Chennai in his latest film Sarpatta Parambarai. According to the director, his past movies as well as Sarpatta deal with the ground realities of the working class in the most natural way possible. "My films are an extension of my ideology," Ranjith said. "I have brought sports into the framework of political drama for this project. Be it speaking about Dalit politics or breaking the stereotypical image of subaltern culture, I have always tried...
- 7/21/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe period sports drama marks the first-time collaboration between Pa Ranjith and Arya, and stars Sanchana Natarajan as the female lead.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Suriya unveiled the trailer of Arya’s upcoming movie Sarpatta Parambarai. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the movie will stream on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video on July 22. Sharing the trailer on Tuesday, July 13, Suriya congratulated the entire team and also noted that their hard work is reflected on screen. “Hats off @beemji @arya_offl and the entire cast and crew for creating this epic film #SarpattaParambaraiOnPrime The hard work put in by the team is evident onscreen!!(sic),” Suriya’s tweet read. The trailer starts with a heated face-off between two boxing clans – Sarpatta Parambarai and Idiyappa Parambarai. Arya, a boxer from the Sarpatta Parambarai, rises up to the occasion by challenging to take down one of the lead boxers from the opposite side. What ensues is a series of hurdles,...
- 7/13/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Franklin Jacob, the film is produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions in association with Golden Ratio Films and Little Red Car Films.Tnm StaffThe first look posters of Writer, an upcoming Tamil film starring Samuthirakani in the lead was released on April 14. Directed by Franklin Jacob, the film is being jointly produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions in association with Golden Ratio Films and Little Red Car Films. Dressed in khaki uniform, Samuthirakani can be seen playing the role of a writer at a police station. One of the posters shows the actor seated at a desk at the police station, making notes on a clipboard. In the other, he’s seen walking out of an old building, a bunch of papers in hand. The reflection shows a younger man walking with his backpack on. The posters are an interesting first look at what could possibly be a...
- 4/14/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis introductory video to the film shows the actors rehearsing and training hard to play the role of boxers.Tnm StaffIn the introduction video to Pa Ranjith’s Sarpatta Parambarai, the characters are presented to the viewers in a unique way. After showing the actors training for the film. The action then shifts to inside the boxing ring. And it is Sarpatta Parambarai versus Idiyappa Parambarai. Who are they? Here’s a brief introduction. There’s Kabilan (Arya) from Sarpatta Parambarai and Vembuli (John Kokken) from Idiyappa Parambarai, the star contenders. Then there’s Vetriselva who is played by Kalaiyarasan, and Rangan Vaathiyar played by Pasupathi, among others. Co-produced and directed by Pa Ranjith, Sarpatta Parambarai is a multi-star cast Tamil film that is expected to release this year. The makers released ‘An Introduction to the world of Sarpatta Parambarai’, a three-minute video on March 28, and confirmed that a trailer will soon follow.
- 3/28/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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