KollywoodMaestro Ar Rahman took to Twitter to announce Shakthishree’s debut as a music composer in the film on Thursday, May 4.Singer Shakthishree Gopalan will be the music composer in the upcoming sports drama The Test, starring Nayanthara, Madhavan, and Siddharth in the lead roles. The Test is the maiden directorial venture of S Sashikanth, founder of the Ynot Studios, which is also bankrolling the film. The announcement was made by Oscar winning music composer Ar Rahman on Thursday, May 4. Taking to Twitter, Ar Rahman tweeted a poster of the movie with the caption “Congratulations Shakthishree on turning music director with #theTest (sic).” This is Shakthishree’s debut as a music composer. Reacting to the announcement, Shakthishree said, “This is just incredibly surreal. Infinite love & thanks to A R Rahman sir. Thrilled & honoured to be a part of #theTEST.” Congratulating Shakthishree on her debut, music composer Tenma said, “Great stuff da Shakthisree.
- 5/5/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
KollywoodTipped to be a musical drama, the film stars Gv Prakash and Aparna Balamurali, and has music by Ar Rahman.Digital NativeDigital NativeKnown for his work as a cinematographer in films such as Bombay, Guru and Kadal, lensman Rajiv Menon made his directorial debut with the 1997 Arvind Swami starrer Minsara Kanavu and followed it up with Kandukondain Kandukondain in 2000. 18 years later, Menon has returned with his next venture Sarvam Thaala Mayam, staring composer-turned-actor Gv Prakash. With the shooting of the film wrapped up in Meghalaya in April this year, the makers plan to premiere the film at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival before releasing it in Indian theatres. Sharing the news Prakash tweeted, #SarvamThalaMayam selected for 31st #tokyointernationalfilmfestival ... my guru @arrahman musical … @DirRajivMenon”. #SarvamThalaMayam selected for 31st #tokyointernationalfilmfestival ... my guru @arrahman musical ... @DirRajivMenon ... pic.twitter.com/6AaJFn6BXY — G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) October 6, 2018 On seeing this tweet, former...
- 10/12/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodWhile the story itself is nothing new, the way it has been treated is what makes this film a worthy experience.Anjana ShekarEchcharikkai – Idhu Manidhargal Nadamaadum Idam is a thriller centered around an abduction, a tested genre. The makers have even credited films like The Disappearance of Alice Creed, La Orca and Kadal as inspirations. So, does Echcharikkai offer anything fresh? While the story itself is nothing new, the way it has been treated is what makes this film a worthy experience. Kishore plays David and debutant Vivek Rajgopal plays Thomas, his nephew. Director Sarjun, who shot to fame with his short films Lakshmi and Maa, has given the two an interesting background and it is the placement of this history in the narrative flow that makes the rest of the film interesting. Had the narrative been non-linear, it wouldn’t have created as much of a curiosity as it does in its present form.
- 8/24/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe film will be directed by debutante Vijay Yelakanti. Digital NativeDigital NativeManchu Lakshmi, a well-known actor, producer and television host, produced and acted in Dongaata which released on May 8, 2015. It’s over two-and-half years since she produced or starred in a feature film. And here comes an announcement from the lady about her next. Titled as W/o Ram, the film will be directed by debutante Vijay Yelakanti. The director is an erstwhile associate of ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Announcing her next, Lakshmi Manchu tweeted, “As promised, here it is! W/O Ram, title of my next. She’s coming your way, be ready to witness her story. In theatres, this Summer 2018.” As promised, here it is! W/O Ram, title of my next. She’s coming your way, be ready to witness her story. In theatres, this Summer 2018. pic.twitter.com/3Q0khs8GW7 — Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) January 15, 2018 The 24-second teaser shows a First Information Report with the signature W/o Ram. Touted to be a thriller, we hear that Lakshmi will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar. Raghu Dixit, a popular folk fusion artiste, who also composed music for Chef, will be the music composer for the flick. The film is jointly produced by Manchu Entertainments along with People Media Factory. The exact date of release is expected to be announced soon. According to the film’s director Vijay Yelakanti, the shooting has been wrapped up and the film is in the post-production mode. On Lakshmi Manchu’s role, he is reported to have said that she plays someone who believes in lies and gets into trouble due to that. Being a woman-centric film, Lakshmi will be seen doing this kind of a role for the first time in her career. Lakshmi Manchu made her acting debut with the English movie The Ode in 2008 and has acted in several movies including Dead Air, Anaganaga O Dheerudu, Department, Kadal, Gundello Godari. She has acted in Telugu, English, Tamil, and Hindi movies so far in her career.
- 1/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
MusicRahman has experimented across genres of music and has left his stamp on each of them.CV Aravind ar rahman pti-compressed.jpgPTIAs a young boy, he used to hang around when his father, Rk Shekar used to compose music for films. At nine, Dileep Shekar lost his father and had to don the mantle of the family’s breadwinner soon after. Renowned music directors like Dhanraj and M K Arjunan took him under their wing and young Dileep could by then play the synthesizer like a young pro. After the family embraced Islam, Dileep was re-christened as Alla Rakha Rahman and came to be known in the field of music as Ar Rahman. With music in his genes, he soon gained mastery over several instruments and with a group of friends, he formed a music band called. ‘Roots’. From there, he graduated to composing music for jingles. He also earned expertise in his craft by freelancing for music directors like Ms Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja and Raj Koti and also found opportunity to accompany stalwarts like Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L Shankar. In 1992, veteran director Balachander produced Roja under his home banner with Mani Ratnam as director. The duo decided to introduce a new music director for their film and the opportunity came Rahman’s way. Until then, Ilaiyaraaja had been Mani’s favourite composer and his scores had embellished films like Mouna Ragam, Agni Nakshathiram and Nayagan among others. But the gamble paid off and Roja heralded the arrival of a new composer who would eventually conquer the world of film music in the years to come. With a baton like a magic wand, Rahman would regale audiences around the globe, working not just in Kollywood and Bollywood but in Hollywood films as well. Roja became a trendsetter for its music score and Rahman made bold by introducing singers like Minmini (Chinna Chinna Aasai) while relying on proven performers like Sp Balasubramanian, Chitra, Sujatha, Unni Menon and Hariharan. Vairamuthu’s lyrics set to Rahman’s music in Roja became a rage and the two of them would later work together in several movies, enthralling listeners of all ages. If Kadhal Rojave had a ring of pathos to it, Rukkumani Rukkumani was a foot tapping number and Hariharan’s rendering of Thamizha Thamizha was rich in its soulful quality. Rahman might have worked in any number of films after Roja but there are many admirers who still feel that he is yet to surpass Roja, the lyrics of which also became chartbusters in Hindi and Telugu. And incidentally Time magazine has included Roja in a list of top ten soundtracks of all time. A commonly heard quip is that Rahman has always reserved his best for films directed by Mani Ratnam who was instrumental in giving him his first break. And logic supports this argument as Rahman has won two of his four National Awards for Mani’s films (Roja and Kannathil Muthamittaal) and their combination turned Bombay into one of the largest selling albums in Tamil cinema. Rahman has also been an integral part of Mani’s Hindi films like Dil Se, Yuva, Guru and Raavan. The soundtracks of other Mani films like Kadal, O Kadhal Kanmani and Kaatru Veliyedai too bore Rahman’s stamp. Apart from Mani, Rahman has also shared a great rapport with director Shankar who has repeated Rahman in all his films right from his debut film Gentleman. Their latest collaboration 2.0, starring Rajnikant which is slated to hit the screens next year, is eagerly awaited by the diehard fans of the actor, the director and the music director as well. While most of the films for which he composed the music were set against an urban backdrop, Rahman was not found wanting when working for films with pastoral themes either. His films with Bharathiraaja, Kizhakku Cheemayile and Karuthamma amply proved that rural themes were right up his street. Sangamam was another classic example of Rahman excelling in compositions with a distinct folk flavour. Jana Gana Mana and Vandhe Madharam, his non film albums too were huge hits. Rahman was no stranger to Bollywood as the lyrics in the dubbed versions of his films like Roja and Kadhalan had turned out into smash hits. However, his first break in Hindi cinema came through Ramgopal Varma’s Rangeela, the Aamir Khan starrer which was a runaway hit. A number of films like Taal, Swades, Rang De Basanti, Lagaan and Jodhaa Akbar enabled him to establish himself firmly in Bollywood. Veteran director Subhashi Ghai who directed Taal once confessed that he was almost driven to despair by the unique working style of the maestro whose composing generally began after all the cows had reached home and went on till the wee hours of the morning. But Taal was an inspiring score that was instrumental in the success of the film at the box-office. Rahman won a National Award for Lagaan a film based on a rural subject and the tunes became chart toppers in no time .His scores in films like Rockstar, Ranjhaana and Highway too were highly appreciated. While Rahman also composed music for stage productions like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams and Deepa Mehta’s Water, the crowning glory came with Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire a blockbuster which had riveting music. Two Academy Awards, BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Grammy’s were among the honours that have come to Rahman for his overseas assignments. While fast, peppy numbers like Chikku Bukku Rayile (Suresh Peters, G V Prakash), Muqabla Muqabla (Mano, Swarnalatha) have been his forte, his melodies like Munbe Vaa (Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghosal), Mannipaaya (Shreya Ghosal, A R Rahman ) and Yaarumilla Thiraiarangil ( Swetha Menon) have tugged at the heart strings of listeners across the world. There is hardly any genre of music that the Mozart of Madras has left untouched and his versatility has been the hallmark of his musical career. Experimentation has been a key word in his dictionary and in instrumentation, using non-traditional voices and so on, Rahman has blazed a new trail. Rahman’s expertise has stretched to classical, western, pop, reggae and sufi, music and he has left his stamp on all of them. Apart from his international awards, Rahman’s tally includes four National Awards, 15 Filmfare Awards, 16 Filmfare Awards ( South) and a Padma Bhushan as well. His state of the art Panchathan Studio in Chennai and a highly popular music school are among his abiding passions. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/23/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Known for his work as a cinematographer in films such as Bombay, Guru and Kadal, lensman Rajiv Menon made his directorial debut with the Arvind Swami starrer Minsara Kanavu in 1997 and followed it up with Kandukondain Kandukondain.
18 years later, Menon has returned to direction with the G.V Prakash Kumar starrer Sarvam Thaalam Mayam, a musical featuring A.R Rahman’s music. The project was officially launched on Thursday.
18 years later, Menon has returned to direction with the G.V Prakash Kumar starrer Sarvam Thaalam Mayam, a musical featuring A.R Rahman’s music. The project was officially launched on Thursday.
- 12/4/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Songs of the Blue Hills screens in documentary competition
The 8th edition of Signs Film Festival, to be held from May 28-June 1 in Kochi (Kerala) has unveiled lineup.
Organized by the Kerala Sub Region of the Federation of Film Societies of India, the festival features a national level competition for documentaries and short fiction. It has 4 award categories: Best Documentary, Prize: Rs 50,000; Best Short Feature(duration less than 70 minutes), Prize: Rs 50,000; Cinema of Resistance (Award for the best short feature/documentary on subjects like state oppression, human rights, environmental issues, gender equality, social/cultural identity etc), Prize: Rs 25,000; Cinema Experimenta (Award for the best experimental attempt), Prize: Rs 25,000.
The 2014 Jury will be headed by filmmaker Madhushree Dutta and will consist of artist and sculptor Riyas Komu; and filmmaker and academician K.B. Venu.
Films Selected For Screening In Signs 2014
Fiction – Competition
Dwand / 12 Min. / Director: Abhilash Vijayan Calls Unanswered / 16 Min. / Director: Vibhuti Narayan Upadhyay Thutse Kyume / 12 Min.
The 8th edition of Signs Film Festival, to be held from May 28-June 1 in Kochi (Kerala) has unveiled lineup.
Organized by the Kerala Sub Region of the Federation of Film Societies of India, the festival features a national level competition for documentaries and short fiction. It has 4 award categories: Best Documentary, Prize: Rs 50,000; Best Short Feature(duration less than 70 minutes), Prize: Rs 50,000; Cinema of Resistance (Award for the best short feature/documentary on subjects like state oppression, human rights, environmental issues, gender equality, social/cultural identity etc), Prize: Rs 25,000; Cinema Experimenta (Award for the best experimental attempt), Prize: Rs 25,000.
The 2014 Jury will be headed by filmmaker Madhushree Dutta and will consist of artist and sculptor Riyas Komu; and filmmaker and academician K.B. Venu.
Films Selected For Screening In Signs 2014
Fiction – Competition
Dwand / 12 Min. / Director: Abhilash Vijayan Calls Unanswered / 16 Min. / Director: Vibhuti Narayan Upadhyay Thutse Kyume / 12 Min.
- 5/20/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
She started her acting career with Mani Ratnam's Iruvar where she played a character uncannily similar to Jayalalitha. And now Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is all set to make a comeback to screen after a long maternity leave with a film to be directed by Mani Ratnam. Mani is very close to both Abhishek and Aishwarya. He has worked with the couple in Guru and Raavan. But for his next, he wants only Aishwarya. Says a very reliable source, "Mani shares a fabulous equation with Abhishek and Ash. But this time he's planning to direct a film which has a very strong female protagonist's character. Mani feels there is little room for Abhishek in his next." Aishwarya has given her consent to her presence in Mani's next. Says the source, "Aishwarya was very clear about her priorities after she became a mother. She gave a hundred of her time and...
- 1/21/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Chennai, Nov 27: "Roja" fame Tamil actor Arvind Swami is set to return to Bollywood with Mahesh Manjrekar's untitled bilingual project.
"My next film will be a bilingual in Hindi and Tamil. It's a film that will be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. (I) will let you know about the other artists as soon as the casting is finalised," posted Arvind, who played the male lead in the successful film "Bombay", on his Twitter page. He was also seen in the 1998 Hindi movie "Saat Rang Ke Sapne".
Arvind, who had bid adieu to his acting career seven years back, returned with Mani Ratnam-directed Tamil romantic drama "Kadal" earlier this.
"My next film will be a bilingual in Hindi and Tamil. It's a film that will be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. (I) will let you know about the other artists as soon as the casting is finalised," posted Arvind, who played the male lead in the successful film "Bombay", on his Twitter page. He was also seen in the 1998 Hindi movie "Saat Rang Ke Sapne".
Arvind, who had bid adieu to his acting career seven years back, returned with Mani Ratnam-directed Tamil romantic drama "Kadal" earlier this.
- 11/27/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Oct 22: Oscar-winning singer A.R. Rahman and Punjabi rap artist Yo Yo Honey Singh have been nominated by MTV India to represent the country in the Best Worldwide Act Category at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards (Ema), which felicitates best songs and artists of the year.
Rahman has been nominated for "Nenjukkule" from Mani Ratnam's Tamil movie "Kadal", while Honey Singh has been selected for his song "Bring me back".
Apart from that, three chartbusters - "Badtameez dil", "Tum hi ho" and "Manjha" - have also been nominated in the same category, said a statement.
The category will see participation.
Rahman has been nominated for "Nenjukkule" from Mani Ratnam's Tamil movie "Kadal", while Honey Singh has been selected for his song "Bring me back".
Apart from that, three chartbusters - "Badtameez dil", "Tum hi ho" and "Manjha" - have also been nominated in the same category, said a statement.
The category will see participation.
- 10/22/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Eleven Indian features are screening at this year’s Busan International Film Festival, reflecting the growing strength and diversity of cinema from the subcontinent.
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu, which is set in India; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also presenting Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Prakash Jha’s The Protest, Bejoy Nambiar’s David...
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu, which is set in India; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also presenting Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Prakash Jha’s The Protest, Bejoy Nambiar’s David...
- 10/9/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Eleven South Asian features are screening at this year’s Busan International Film Festival, reflecting the growing strength and diversity of cinema from the subcontinent.
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also screening Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Bejoy Nambiar’s David and Ritesh Batra’s Cannes favourite The Lunchbox.
The strong...
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also screening Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Bejoy Nambiar’s David and Ritesh Batra’s Cannes favourite The Lunchbox.
The strong...
- 10/9/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
A still from Vara: A Blessing
Thirteen Indian films have been selected to screen at the 18th edition of the Busan International Film Festival to be held from October 3 to 12, 2013.
The opening film Vara: A Blessing directed by Buddhist monk Khyentse Norbu is set in India and revolves around a young woman and her mother, a temple dancer wed to a Hindu God, who find themselves on the fringes of society. The film is based on a short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay and features Indian actor Shahana Goswami in the lead role.
Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) has made it to the New Currents section of the festival. The film revolves around Bakka, a dowser, who believes his talent is lost but when researchers from National Ecological Society ask for his help he still has some hope. The New Current section provides a platform for promising young Asian directors. Malik...
Thirteen Indian films have been selected to screen at the 18th edition of the Busan International Film Festival to be held from October 3 to 12, 2013.
The opening film Vara: A Blessing directed by Buddhist monk Khyentse Norbu is set in India and revolves around a young woman and her mother, a temple dancer wed to a Hindu God, who find themselves on the fringes of society. The film is based on a short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay and features Indian actor Shahana Goswami in the lead role.
Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) has made it to the New Currents section of the festival. The film revolves around Bakka, a dowser, who believes his talent is lost but when researchers from National Ecological Society ask for his help he still has some hope. The New Current section provides a platform for promising young Asian directors. Malik...
- 9/6/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
You may not know who Dhanush is, but you should. At the tender young age of 29, Dhanush K. Raja has already made a name for himself as one of the most talented actors in India, specifically in the Tamil film industry. While Bollywood take most of the glory, it is Tamil filmmakers like Bala (Naan Kadavul), Mani Ratnam (Bombay, Kadal, Dil Se), and Dhanush's own brother Selvaraghavan (Mayakkam Enna) have made the Tamil industry into the prestige industry. Dhanush has a pair of high profile projects on the immediate horizon, both of which we'll be covering, but the first is a Tamil feature from Hari Om director, Bharatbala titled Mariyaan. There's been a teaser floating around the Internet for weeks, but there wasn't much...
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- 5/1/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Chennai, April 26: Tamil actor Madhu, who was lauded for his performance in recently released Tamil film "Sundattam", has joined the cast of Gautham Karthik-starrer Tamil action-drama "Sippai".
"Even though Madhu was flooded with offers post 'Sundattam', he patiently waited for an interesting role. He plays a prominent role in 'Sippai', in which he will share screen space with Gautham Karthik," said a statement.
Directed by S. Saravanan, "Sippai" is Gautham Karthik's second film after his unsuccessful Tamil debut "Kadal".
The film, which goes on floors Friday, features Lakshmi Menon in the lead. The rest of the cast is yet.
"Even though Madhu was flooded with offers post 'Sundattam', he patiently waited for an interesting role. He plays a prominent role in 'Sippai', in which he will share screen space with Gautham Karthik," said a statement.
Directed by S. Saravanan, "Sippai" is Gautham Karthik's second film after his unsuccessful Tamil debut "Kadal".
The film, which goes on floors Friday, features Lakshmi Menon in the lead. The rest of the cast is yet.
- 4/26/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, April 14: After Kamal Haasan, it is Tamil actor Arvind Swami's turn to make an appearance on reality show "Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi" (Nvok), Tamil version of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", being hosted by actor Prakash Raj.
"Nice experience being on Nvok. Maybe I spoke a little too much. Played for the charities I support. Thanks star Vijay, Prakash and team," posted Arvind Swami on his Twitter page. He is known for hits such as "Roja", "Thalapathi", "Bombay" and "Kadal".
Like Kamal Haasan, Arvind too decided to donate his prize money to charity.
Kamal Haasan was seen in the March 23 episode. He won Rs.50 lakh.
"Nice experience being on Nvok. Maybe I spoke a little too much. Played for the charities I support. Thanks star Vijay, Prakash and team," posted Arvind Swami on his Twitter page. He is known for hits such as "Roja", "Thalapathi", "Bombay" and "Kadal".
Like Kamal Haasan, Arvind too decided to donate his prize money to charity.
Kamal Haasan was seen in the March 23 episode. He won Rs.50 lakh.
- 4/14/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, March 15: He played a fisherman in his unsuccessful Tamil debut "Kadal", and now actor Gautham Karthik is set to go back to college life for a role in his upcoming untitled film.
"The film will be an out-and-out commercial youth entertainer set against a college backdrop. We are yet to zero in on the title and the female lead. We are likely to start shooting from April," director Saravanan told Ians.
The rest of the cast and crew will be finalised soon.
This will be Saravanan's second directorial venture after Simbu-starrer "Silambattam", which garnered lackluster response at the box-office when it came.
"The film will be an out-and-out commercial youth entertainer set against a college backdrop. We are yet to zero in on the title and the female lead. We are likely to start shooting from April," director Saravanan told Ians.
The rest of the cast and crew will be finalised soon.
This will be Saravanan's second directorial venture after Simbu-starrer "Silambattam", which garnered lackluster response at the box-office when it came.
- 3/15/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, March 3: Director-turned-producer N. Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", which flopped at the box office.
He distributed "Kadal" in three areas in Tamil Nadu - Kovai, Madurai and Chennai. Released on Feb 1, the Rs.50 crore film bombed at the box-office. Following its bad run, a few distributors met Ratnam seeking compensation for the losses incurred.
"Unlike other distributors, I won't go knocking on Mani Ratnam's door demanding compensation for the loss of 'Kadal'. In film business, profit and loss is part of the game and one needs to learn to live with.
He distributed "Kadal" in three areas in Tamil Nadu - Kovai, Madurai and Chennai. Released on Feb 1, the Rs.50 crore film bombed at the box-office. Following its bad run, a few distributors met Ratnam seeking compensation for the losses incurred.
"Unlike other distributors, I won't go knocking on Mani Ratnam's door demanding compensation for the loss of 'Kadal'. In film business, profit and loss is part of the game and one needs to learn to live with.
- 3/3/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
According to the latest report, maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam has roped in perfectionist Aamir Khan and talented Kareena Kapoor in his next project. It will be a bilingual movie, Hindi and Tamil and the film will be based on India-Pakistani partition. Rensil D'Silva who has wrote the story of ‘Rang De Basanti’ for Aamir Khan will script the movie. After two bombardment, Raavanan (Ravan in Hindi) and Kadal starring newcomers Gautham Karthik and Thulasi Nari, Mani Ratnam has planned to make a grand comeback by casting the two most popular actors of Bollywood. The filmmaker has started to work on the project and the film is expected...
- 3/3/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Chennai, Feb 10: Reacting to distributors' complaints, filmmaker Mani Ratnam has clarified that his production house Madras Talkies is not responsible for the losses incurred by the recent Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal" because it had sold the film rights in March 2012.
Produced and directed by Ratnam, "Kadal" released Feb 1 to lukewarm response burdening distributors with losses.
"Madras Talkies had sold their film 'Kadal' (both Tamil and dubbed Telugu version) to Gemini Industries and Imaging Ltd in March 2012 itself on Mg (Minimum Guarantee) basis," a statement from the production house Madras Talkies said.
"Madras Talkies.
Produced and directed by Ratnam, "Kadal" released Feb 1 to lukewarm response burdening distributors with losses.
"Madras Talkies had sold their film 'Kadal' (both Tamil and dubbed Telugu version) to Gemini Industries and Imaging Ltd in March 2012 itself on Mg (Minimum Guarantee) basis," a statement from the production house Madras Talkies said.
"Madras Talkies.
- 2/10/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
2013 is shaping up to be a year of high profile Indian directors making so-so films. A few weeks ago, I reviewed Hindi auteur Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, a film with such a schizophrenic structure that it was hard to tell which emotions I was supposed to feel. Last night I caught Mani Ratnam's Kadal (The Sea), which is certainly much more focused and linear than Bhardwaj's film, but takes a glorious first half and squanders it on terribly predictable and overwrought melodrama before the final frames flicker across the screen.I hate for this review to sound negative. I really enjoyed Kadal. A bad Mani Ratnam film is better than 99% of directors on their best day; however, with Ratnam looking in...
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- 2/3/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Chennai, Jan 27: She is all of 16, ends up studying through Skype and feels the right encouragement and guidance will take her places in the world of acting. Thulasi Nair, who makes her debut with Mani Ratnam's Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", says age has never been a roadblock for her.
Thulasi, raised in Mumbai, was in Class 10 when she was signed for the film. She wishes to complete her schooling at all costs.
"I had to discontinue school due to acting commitments, but I intend to complete it, come what may. I have been taking classes via Skype and I should really be grateful to my teachers for that. When I am not reading script on sets,.
Thulasi, raised in Mumbai, was in Class 10 when she was signed for the film. She wishes to complete her schooling at all costs.
"I had to discontinue school due to acting commitments, but I intend to complete it, come what may. I have been taking classes via Skype and I should really be grateful to my teachers for that. When I am not reading script on sets,.
- 1/27/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 17: Thulasi Nair faced the camera for the first time for forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal" and didn't experience any butterflies in her stomach.
"This may be my first appearance in front of the camera but I had no problem facing it because it was just an object for me", Thulasi told Ians.
Daughter of yesteryear actress Radha Nair, Thulasi is paired opposite another debutant Gautham Karthik in the film, written, produced and directed by Mani Ratnam.
Talking about her association with Ratnam, she said: "Mani sir helped me to bring the out the character which was already hidden within me and since acting.
"This may be my first appearance in front of the camera but I had no problem facing it because it was just an object for me", Thulasi told Ians.
Daughter of yesteryear actress Radha Nair, Thulasi is paired opposite another debutant Gautham Karthik in the film, written, produced and directed by Mani Ratnam.
Talking about her association with Ratnam, she said: "Mani sir helped me to bring the out the character which was already hidden within me and since acting.
- 1/17/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Southern filmmaker Mani Ratnam has had a two-decade association with music composer A.R. Rahman but says he still hasn’t figured out quite how the Mozart of Madras works.
Ratnam introduced Rahman in his 1992 Tamil romantic-drama “Roja” and has since used him as composer in all his films.
Rahman has also composed the music for the forthcoming romantic-drama “Kadal”, written, produced and Read More...
Ratnam introduced Rahman in his 1992 Tamil romantic-drama “Roja” and has since used him as composer in all his films.
Rahman has also composed the music for the forthcoming romantic-drama “Kadal”, written, produced and Read More...
- 1/16/2013
- by Praveen
- indicine
Chennai, Jan 16: Tamil actor Karthik says he knew his son Gautham Karthik, who is making his debut with Mani Ratnam's forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", was in safe hands and that was why he never visited him on the sets.
"The day my son (Gautham) was cast in Mani sir's film, I knew he was in safe hands. I didn't have to worry at all. In fact, being a father, I didn't even visit my son on the sets because Mani sir whom I also consider a father-like figure was taking care of him," Karthik told Ians.
Gautham is cast opposite Thulasi Nair, another debutant and daughter of yesteryear Tamil actress Radha.
The film,.
"The day my son (Gautham) was cast in Mani sir's film, I knew he was in safe hands. I didn't have to worry at all. In fact, being a father, I didn't even visit my son on the sets because Mani sir whom I also consider a father-like figure was taking care of him," Karthik told Ians.
Gautham is cast opposite Thulasi Nair, another debutant and daughter of yesteryear Tamil actress Radha.
The film,.
- 1/16/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 16: Southern filmmaker Mani Ratnam has had a two-decade association with music composer A.R. Rahman but says he still hasn't figured out quite how the Mozart of Madras works.
Ratnam introduced Rahman in his 1992 Tamil romantic-drama "Roja" and has since used him as composer in all his films.
Rahman has also composed the music for the forthcoming romantic-drama "Kadal", written, produced and directed by Ratnam. It releases Feb 1.
"In my 20 years of association with Rahman, I still haven't figured out how he works because he is full of surprises. For 'Kadal', he composed a song a called 'Moongil thottam'.
Ratnam introduced Rahman in his 1992 Tamil romantic-drama "Roja" and has since used him as composer in all his films.
Rahman has also composed the music for the forthcoming romantic-drama "Kadal", written, produced and directed by Ratnam. It releases Feb 1.
"In my 20 years of association with Rahman, I still haven't figured out how he works because he is full of surprises. For 'Kadal', he composed a song a called 'Moongil thottam'.
- 1/16/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 15: Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky credits Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman for his love for music.
"I fell in love with music because of Rahman's compositions that I've been hearing over the years. He is the kind of composer who supersedes his own work with every new soundtrack. Penning songs for him is always a delightful experience," Karky told reporters here.
He was speaking at the promotional event of "Kadal", written, produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. Rahman has composed the music for the film.
Madhan, who has written two songs in "Kadal", said that the best part about working with Ratnam is "I.
"I fell in love with music because of Rahman's compositions that I've been hearing over the years. He is the kind of composer who supersedes his own work with every new soundtrack. Penning songs for him is always a delightful experience," Karky told reporters here.
He was speaking at the promotional event of "Kadal", written, produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. Rahman has composed the music for the film.
Madhan, who has written two songs in "Kadal", said that the best part about working with Ratnam is "I.
- 1/15/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Jan 14: Debutant Tamil actor Gautham Karthik, who will be seen in Mani Ratnam's romantic-drama "Kadal", is happy that viewers have accepted him and sends them a heartfelt thanks.
"You all are so kind to have accepted me. I don't think I can begin to express how happy I feel. Thank you all for making this special," tweeted Gautham, son of Tamil actor Karthik.
Gautham is paired opposite Thulasi Nair, another debutant and daughter of Tamil actress Radha, in the film, which is written, directed and produced by Ratnam.
"Kadal", set against the lives of Christian fishermen, is coming out Feb 1. It also features Arvind Swamy, Arjun, Lakshmi Manchu and Thambi Ramaiah in important roles.
A.R. Rahman has composed.
"You all are so kind to have accepted me. I don't think I can begin to express how happy I feel. Thank you all for making this special," tweeted Gautham, son of Tamil actor Karthik.
Gautham is paired opposite Thulasi Nair, another debutant and daughter of Tamil actress Radha, in the film, which is written, directed and produced by Ratnam.
"Kadal", set against the lives of Christian fishermen, is coming out Feb 1. It also features Arvind Swamy, Arjun, Lakshmi Manchu and Thambi Ramaiah in important roles.
A.R. Rahman has composed.
- 1/14/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Film: "Kadal"; Music Director: A.R Rahman; Singers: A.R. Rahman, Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Abhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi, Haricharan Seshadri, Harini, Shakthisree Gopalan, Sid Sriram, Tanvi Shah and Vijay Yesudas; Lyricists: Vairamuthu, Madhan Karky and Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam; Rating: ***1/2
The "Kadal" album has seven tracks, featuring the voices of A.R.Rahman, Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Abhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi, Haricharan Seshadri, Harini, Shakthisree Gopalan, Sid Sriram, Tanvi Shah and Vijay Yesudas. While Rahman himself has crooned two songs, the rest of the singers have one song each to their credit.
"Chithirai Nela" by Vijay Yesudas is a comforting number to open the album with. Vairamuthu's emotional lyrics.
The "Kadal" album has seven tracks, featuring the voices of A.R.Rahman, Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Abhay Jodhpurkar, Chinmayi, Haricharan Seshadri, Harini, Shakthisree Gopalan, Sid Sriram, Tanvi Shah and Vijay Yesudas. While Rahman himself has crooned two songs, the rest of the singers have one song each to their credit.
"Chithirai Nela" by Vijay Yesudas is a comforting number to open the album with. Vairamuthu's emotional lyrics.
- 12/19/2012
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Hyderabad, Nov 20: Mani Ratnam is busy with his upcoming romantic movie "Kadal". Its now in the post-production stage. In the movie, two stars will be debuting, that is Gautham Karthik and also Thulasi Nair. The shooting has been done mostly in coastal areas. The two debutants are stars kids. Last Sunday, the editing team of the film had a hectic time as the editing of the movie was going on. The film maker Mani Ratnam himself along with editor Sreekar Prasad was looking after the entire work, as the editing job was taking place at the office of Mani Ratnam.
There was a festive mood around, and also it was a Sunday. But the director could.
There was a festive mood around, and also it was a Sunday. But the director could.
- 11/20/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Here is a little disappointing news for all the Aishwarya Rai fans out there. The reports doing the rounds about Aish starring in Mani Ratnam’s adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s famous 1938 novel Rebecca have been rubbished by Mani’s wife Suhasini.
Suhasini denied the reports and said that right now Mani is caught up with completing his shoot for Kadal, which has a 7 day schedule left after which he needs a good 8 months to write his next script. “He is not focussing on new releases for quite some time now, so any news until his next script is ready will be false,” she stated.
Another close source of Mani Ratnam told us that he is busy with the post production work of Kadal and has no time to think about the next film for now. “All stories about his next film with Aish are just rumours,” he confirmed.
Suhasini denied the reports and said that right now Mani is caught up with completing his shoot for Kadal, which has a 7 day schedule left after which he needs a good 8 months to write his next script. “He is not focussing on new releases for quite some time now, so any news until his next script is ready will be false,” she stated.
Another close source of Mani Ratnam told us that he is busy with the post production work of Kadal and has no time to think about the next film for now. “All stories about his next film with Aish are just rumours,” he confirmed.
- 10/8/2012
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
It is highly speculated that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be returning to films post motherhood with director Mani Ratnam’s movie which is an adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's famous 1938 novel Rebecca but the report was fully denied by Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini. When she was asked whether Mani Ratnam has signed Aishwarya for Rebecca, she said,"No, it's wrong." Suhasini went on to add, "Mani is currently focussed on Kadal, which still has seven days of shoot left. He will decide on his next only after this film releases. It will take him eight more months after that to write his next script. So, any news about his future project that ...
- 10/5/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mani Ratnam's wife has denied that he will be working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her next film. It was widely reported that Rai Bachchan was lining up her first post-pregnancy role as Mrs de Winter in an Indian adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
Speaking to The Times of India, Ratnam's wife Suhasini denied the reports, saying: "No, it's wrong. Mani is currently focused on Kadal, which still has seven days of shoot left. He will decide on his next only after this film releases. "It will take him eight more months after that to write his next script. So, any news about his future project that comes (more)...
Speaking to The Times of India, Ratnam's wife Suhasini denied the reports, saying: "No, it's wrong. Mani is currently focused on Kadal, which still has seven days of shoot left. He will decide on his next only after this film releases. "It will take him eight more months after that to write his next script. So, any news about his future project that comes (more)...
- 10/4/2012
- by By Priya Joshi
- Digital Spy
Chennai, Sep 29: Tamil actress Thulasi Nair, currently working in Mani Ratnam's much-anticipated movie "Kadal", has signed her second project titled "Yaan". She will be seen with Jiiva, the same actor her sister Karthika Nair started her career with, a few years back.
"Thulasi will star opposite Jiiva in 'Yaan', but shooting for the film will only start after both the actors are free from the current projects," a source told Ians.
Cinematographer.
"Thulasi will star opposite Jiiva in 'Yaan', but shooting for the film will only start after both the actors are free from the current projects," a source told Ians.
Cinematographer.
- 9/29/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Sep 19: Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam's upcoming Tamil film "Kadal" will be dubbed in Telugu as "Kadali".
The makers of the movie have confirmed it will be titled "Kadali" in Telugu, and will be dubbed for simultaneous release.
"Kadal", which is set on a coastal village of Tamil Nadu, stars debutants Gautham Karthik, son of yesteryear actor Karthik, and Thulasi Nair, daughter of actress Radha, in lead roles.
Actors Arjun and Aravind Swamy will be seen in important roles.
Technicians such as editor Sreekar Prasad, cinematographer Rajiv Menon have also been roped in to be part of the film, while the music will be composed by A.R. Rahman.
Ratnam's last release was the 2010 bilingual thriller "Raavan",.
The makers of the movie have confirmed it will be titled "Kadali" in Telugu, and will be dubbed for simultaneous release.
"Kadal", which is set on a coastal village of Tamil Nadu, stars debutants Gautham Karthik, son of yesteryear actor Karthik, and Thulasi Nair, daughter of actress Radha, in lead roles.
Actors Arjun and Aravind Swamy will be seen in important roles.
Technicians such as editor Sreekar Prasad, cinematographer Rajiv Menon have also been roped in to be part of the film, while the music will be composed by A.R. Rahman.
Ratnam's last release was the 2010 bilingual thriller "Raavan",.
- 9/19/2012
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Sep 7: South India's popular director Mani Ratnam wrapped up his prestigious venture 'Kadal' featuring Gautham and Thulasi in record time. Mani is almost done with the shooting and now off to post-production works. Mani, who is known for his carefully etched films that take at least a year to shape up, has surprised all with quick-time Kadal.
An insider from Kadal team says, "Mani Ratnam has completed shooting of Kadal in record time that is set around the lives of fisherman. Most parts.
An insider from Kadal team says, "Mani Ratnam has completed shooting of Kadal in record time that is set around the lives of fisherman. Most parts.
- 9/7/2012
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
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