Malayalam star Nayanthara has reminisced on the six years of her 2017 Tamil film ‘Aaram’ and called it an “extra special” film.
Taking to her Instagram, the actress posted a picture of her character from the film, and wrote: “6 years of ‘Aramm’. This film will always be extra special”
Her social media was flooded with positive comments regarding her performance in the movie, with many calling it one of her finest hours to date. Indeed, back when it was released Nayanthara received a lot of critical and audience acclaim for her performance.
The political drama was directed and written by Gopi Nainar who himself won best director in all the mentioned award celebrations. The drama centered primarily around her character as an Ias officer who is struggling to make her mark as a collector.
Eventually heading up to a small village, she soon discovers a web of crime, corruption and negligence in the local system.
Taking to her Instagram, the actress posted a picture of her character from the film, and wrote: “6 years of ‘Aramm’. This film will always be extra special”
Her social media was flooded with positive comments regarding her performance in the movie, with many calling it one of her finest hours to date. Indeed, back when it was released Nayanthara received a lot of critical and audience acclaim for her performance.
The political drama was directed and written by Gopi Nainar who himself won best director in all the mentioned award celebrations. The drama centered primarily around her character as an Ias officer who is struggling to make her mark as a collector.
Eventually heading up to a small village, she soon discovers a web of crime, corruption and negligence in the local system.
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Malayalam star Nayanthara has reminisced on the six years of her 2017 Tamil film ‘Aaram’ and called it an “extra special” film.
Taking to her Instagram, the actress posted a picture of her character from the film, and wrote: “6 years of ‘Aramm’. This film will always be extra special”
Her social media was flooded with positive comments regarding her performance in the movie, with many calling it one of her finest hours to date. Indeed, back when it was released Nayanthara received a lot of critical and audience acclaim for her performance.
The political drama was directed and written by Gopi Nainar who himself won best director in all the mentioned award celebrations. The drama centered primarily around her character as an Ias officer who is struggling to make her mark as a collector.
Eventually heading up to a small village, she soon discovers a web of crime, corruption and negligence in the local system.
Taking to her Instagram, the actress posted a picture of her character from the film, and wrote: “6 years of ‘Aramm’. This film will always be extra special”
Her social media was flooded with positive comments regarding her performance in the movie, with many calling it one of her finest hours to date. Indeed, back when it was released Nayanthara received a lot of critical and audience acclaim for her performance.
The political drama was directed and written by Gopi Nainar who himself won best director in all the mentioned award celebrations. The drama centered primarily around her character as an Ias officer who is struggling to make her mark as a collector.
Eventually heading up to a small village, she soon discovers a web of crime, corruption and negligence in the local system.
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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KollywoodTNM spoke to Kotapadi J Rajesh about the decision to opt for pay-per-view, concerns regarding piracy and more.Anjana ShekarAishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming Tamil film Ka Pae Ranasingam, which has Vijay Sethupathi in an extended cameo, will be releasing on the recently launched Zee Plex platform on a pay-per-view basis this October 2. While we’ve now seen several commercial films taking to direct Over-The-Top (Ott) release, Ka Pae will be the first big Indian film to release directly on a pay-per-view platform. For this reason, the decision is being closely watched by those in the industry. Viewers who wish to watch the film will have to select the show timing and pay Rs 199 for one time viewing, not restricted to the number of persons watching it at once. The film can be played using a set-top-box and also by logging into the Zee5 app. Tnm reached out to Kotapadi J Rajesh,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Kolayudhir Kaalam' is simultaneously being made in Hindi, under the title 'Kamosh', with Tammannaah in the lead.Tnm StaffThe second look poster of Nayanthara’s long pending project, Kolayudhir Kaalam, bears some good news - the film will release in January 2019. Will it clash with Petta, Viswasam and Vandha Raajavathan Varuven for Pongal? If that’s the case, Nayanthara might have two releases this January. The film’s first look, which was released in October 2016, built great expectations among fans, but unfortunately, no further details followed. The second-look poster, which was released on Friday, shows three different profiles of Nayanthara and promises to be a gripping thriller. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, the film is being helmed by Chakri Toleti, who made his directorial debut with Unnaipol Oruvan in 2009. Kolayudhir Kaalam is simultaneously being made in Hindi, under the title Khamoshi, with Tammannaah in the lead. Yuvan Shankar Raja has...
- 11/30/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Gopi Nainar has reportedly pitched the story of a thriller and impressed the actor.Digital NativeFresh reports have emerged that actor Jyothika might join hands with Aramm director Gopi Nainar for a thriller which will be entirely shot inside a house in just 20 days. Apparently, Gopi has already pitched the story and has impressed Jyothika with his narration. However, she is officially yet to sign on the dotted line and she’s slightly reluctant at the moment as she has two films in the pipeline. It’s worth mentioning that it was recently confirmed that Gopi will direct the sequel to Aramm with Nayanthara from February 2019. It’s quite possible that he might finish Aramm 2 and then team up with Jyotika for this yet-untitled project. In his recent interview to Cinema Express, Gopi clarified that Nayanthara won’t be seen playing a politician in Aramm 2. “Nayanthara won’t be...
- 11/17/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Gopi Nainar clarified the rumours that have been doing the rounds for many months.Digital NativeNayanthara’s socio-political thriller Aramm, which follows one day in the life of district collector Madhivadhani, was one of the sleeper hits of last year. A week after the film’s release, its producer K Rajesh confirmed that a sequel is in the offing and it will be even more powerful and hard-hitting. According to the latest reports, Aramm 2 is slated to go on the floors from February 2019 and it will be directed by Gopi Nainar, who helmed the first part as well. If one can recall the last scene of Aramm, Nayanthara says that she will return soon. Contrary to reports, Nayanthara won’t be seen playing a politician in the sequel. Talking to Cinema Express, director Gopi Nainar clarified the rumoUrs that have been doing the rounds for many months. “Nayanthara won...
- 11/12/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe director revealed that the film would be on the culture of football in North Madras.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Gopi Nainar, who made a terrific directorial debut with Nayanthara’s socio-political drama Aramm last year, has commenced shoot of his next yet-untitled project. The film features Jai and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead and the principal shooting began last week. Talking about the project, Gopi told The New Indian Express: “We started shooting from the end of last week. The film is about oppressed people and how their talents are not recognized because of their identity. How a youth from such a background tries to safeguard himself is the story. It's also about the culture of football in North Madras.” He went on to add: “A lot of well-known football players from the area, who are known across the country, are also a part of the cast. The entire film...
- 9/28/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is going to be her second release of the year.Digital NativeNayanthara, whose films Aramm, Dora, and Velaikkaran were well received last year, is gearing up for the release of upcoming Tamil thriller Kolamavu Kokila a.k.a Co Co. Directed by debutant Nelson Dilip Kumar, the film is going to be her second release of the year. In the film, she plays a simple girl who, when pushed into an unexpected situation, has to fight for her own for survival. On Thursday, the makers via announced a poster that the film will hit the screens on August 10 worldwide. This means that Nayanthara and Kamal Haasan, whose Vishwaroopam 2 is also confirmed to release on the same date, will lock horns at the box-office. The film is rumoured to be inspired from the popular American show Breaking Bad. Apparently, Kolamavu is the colloquial word used in the film for cocaine. It’s also evident from the title poster of the film that the story does deal about drugs. Clarifying these reports, Nelson said in an interview to Hindustan Times that his film is his own work of fiction. “It’s a story about an ordinary girl in the most unexpected situation and how she fights her way out of it. We can’t make anything close to Breaking Bad because it’s really wild and we’re not prepared for such things.” The film also stars Saranya Ponvannan and Yogi Babu in important roles. The film has music by Anirudh Ravichander and recently there were reports that the young composer has played a cameo in the film. However, director Nelson subsequently quashed these reports in a few interviews. He went on to add that Anirudh’s music is the soul of the film. “As soon as Anirudh heard the story, he was excited to commence work. He’s taken very special care and worked on the film because he really liked the story,” he said. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/13/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodYogi Babu has also played an important role in Nayanthara’s upcoming crime-thriller 'Kolamavu Kokila'.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter the success of critically-acclaimed political drama Aramm, Nayanthara and producer K Rajesh have reunited for a new project, which was officially announced and launched in June second week. The makers revealed that it’s going to be a horror film, which will be directed by Sarjun, who rose to fame with the controversial short film, Lakshmi. Currently dubbed Nayan 63, the yet-untitled project has already commenced its shooting. It’s yet unknown who else is part of the project but it has been learnt from reliable sources that Yogi Babu has been roped in for a key role in the film. Yogi Babu has played an important role in Nayanthara’s upcoming crime-thriller Kolamavu Kokila. Recently, the song 'Kalyana Vayasu', featuring Yogi Babu and Nayanthara from the film, was released and instantly became a viral hit, clocking over 3 million views. Talking about the project and reuniting with Nayanthara, producer Rajesh said in a statement: “It’s more than a happy occasion for me to be doing a film once again with Nayanthara. This joy is not just because of commencement of shoot, but because I witnessed this young team display great energy, attention to detail and focus in filming the scenes. As they say, ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’ our second association with Nayanthara is going to be interesting as well as challenging to better ourselves and give a sensational film.” It’s worth mentioning that Rajesh had confirmed recently that a sequel to Aramm is in the offing. In fact, reports even emerged that Aramm 2 will start rolling from September. Gopi Nainar, who directed Aramm, will also direct its sequel which will reportedly feature Nayanthara in the role of a politician. In Aramm, she played a district collector who has to put her abilities to test to save a young girl from a life and death situation. Nayanthara is currently shooting for Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. She also has Ajith’s Viswasam and a yet-untitled project with Sivakarthikeyan in her kitty. She also awaits the release of her film Kolamavu Kokila. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/12/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodNayanthara plays an innocent girl who faces a lot of financial struggles, due to which she enters the world of smuggling and starts selling drugs.Digital NativeDigital NativeNayanthara has gained a name for herself in the industry with her choice of strong, female-centric films. The Lady Superstar’s previous film, Aramm, in which she played an assertive Ias officer, was lauded by fans and critics alike. The actor’s upcoming flick, Kolamaavu Kokila (CoCo), is already creating a buzz in industry circles. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film has completed the censor formalities and has been given a U/A certification. The trailer for the film was released on Thursday and has gone viral. In the film, Nayanthara plays an innocent girl who faces a lot of financial struggles, due to which she enters the world of smuggling and starts selling drugs. The trailer has a few funny moments, especially when Sharanya prays for the safe delivery of the 100 kg of drugs and when Yogi Babu figures out that the stuff inside the mattress is actually not “kolamaavu”. With Nayanthara taking aim with the gun towards the end of the trailer, can Kolamaavu Kokila be our version of Breaking Bad? The film has music by Anirudh and the single ‘Kalyana Vayasu’ written by Sivakarthikeyan was released in May. Featuring Yogi Babu and Nayanthara, the song went viral on social networking sites and was trending on YouTube. With CoCo, Anirudh is collaborating with Nayanthara yet again after Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Velaikkaran. Bankrolled by Lyca Productions, the film also stars Sharanya Ponvannan and Yogi Babu in important roles. Nayanthara is also busy with Ajith’s Viswasam and has a couple of thrillers in Tamil, Imaikkaa Nodigal and Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, up her sleeve. In addition to this, she is working on Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in Telugu, a biopic on the freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. Directed by Surender Reddy, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Amitabh Bachchan and Sudeep in key roles. With half a dozen projects in her kitty, Nayanthara recently gave her nod to another project, to be helmed by Arivazhagan of Eeram and Kuttram 23 fame. Amidst rumours that the project has been shelved, reliable sources have clarified that the film has not been dropped and that the team is on the lookout for a new producer. It has also been confirmed that Nayanthara will work on Aramm 2, which will be directed by Gopi Nainar. Also read: Not Shriya Sharma, newbie Megha Choudhary heroine in Tamil remake of 'Arjun Reddy' (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/6/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodNayanthara had previously helped Gopi Nainar find a producer.Digital NativeDigital NativeWith half a dozen projects in hand, Nayanthara recently gave her nod to another project, to be helmed by Arivazhagan of Eeram and Kuttram 23 fame. The project was announced last November and was supposed to go on the floors from December 2017. Unfortunately, the film is yet to take off as the producer, who originally expressed interest to associate with the project, backed out for reasons unknown. Amid rumours that the project has been shelved, reliable sources have clarified that the film has not been dropped and that the entire team is on the lookout for a new producer. Apparently, Nayanthara has come forward to help Arivazhagan find a producer for the project as she’s very keen on doing the film. It must be noted that it was Nayanthara who helped director Gopi Nainar find a producer for his path breaking film Aramm when she came on board. According to reliable sources, she is set to approach a few producers with the script and convince one of them to back this venture. There are also rumours that Aramm was bankrolled by Nayanthara, who made her former manager and close friend K Rajesh as the face of the production company. Meanwhile, Nayanthara has started shooting for a horror film with Aramm producer. Dubbed Nayan 63, the film is being directed by Sarjun, who rose to fame with shorts such as Maa and Lakshmi. Nayanthara is also busy with Ajith’s Viswasam and Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, based on the life of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. Directed by Surender Reddy, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Amitabh Bachchan and Sudeep in key roles. It has also been confirmed that Nayanthara will work on Aramm 2, which will be directed by Gopi Nainar. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: 'Lust Stories' review: This honest anthology on human desire is a must-watch...
- 6/19/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentCurrently dubbed Nayan 63, the yet-untitled project went on the floors last week in Chennai.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter the success of critically-acclaimed political drama Aramm, Nayanthara and producer K Rajesh have reunited for a new project, which was officially announced and launched last week. Last seen playing the lead in horror thriller Maya, Nayanthara has signed yet another horror flick which will be directed by Sarjun, who rose to fame with the controversial short film, Lakshmi. Currently dubbed Nayan 63, the yet-untitled project went on the floors last week in Chennai. In a statement, producer Rajesh said, “It’s more than a happy occasion for me to be doing a film once again with Nayanthara. This joy is not just because of commencement of shoot, but because I witnessed this young team display great energy, attention to detail and focus in filming the scenes.” “As they say, ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’ our second association with Nayanthara is going to be interesting as well as challenging to better ourselves and give a sensational film.” The rest of the cast and crew will be finalised soon. It’s worth mentioning that Rajesh had confirmed recently that a sequel to Aramm is in the offing. In fact, reports even emerged that Aramm 2 will start rolling from September. Gopi Nainar, who directed Aramm, will also direct its sequel which will reportedly feature Nayanthara in the role of a politician. In Aramm, she played a district collector who has to put her abilities to test, to save a young girl from a life and death situation. Nayanthara is currently shooting for Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. She also has Ajith’s Viswasam and a yet-untitled project with Sivakarthikeyan in her kitty. Besides, she awaits the release of her film Kolamavu Kokila. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/17/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentIf the industry sources are anything to go by, Nayanthara will be seen playing a politician in the sequel.Digital NativeDigital NativeNayanthara’s socio-political thriller Aramm, which follows one day in the life of district collector Madhivadhani, was one of the sleeper hits of last year. A week after the film’s release, its producer K. Rajesh confirmed that a sequel is in the offing and it will be even more powerful and hard-hitting. According to latest reports, Aramm 2 is slated to go on the floors from September and it will be directed by Gopi Nainar, who helmed the first part as well. If one can recall the last scene of Aramm, Nayanthara says that she will return soon and if the industry sources are anything to go by, she will be seen playing a politician in the sequel. “Gopi was supposed to work on another project but he’s been asked to put it on hold and instead work on the script of Aramm 2. Originally, the plan was to make the sequel next year but producer Rajesh felt that the project is best suited in current political climate of the state,” a source said, adding that the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised. Aramm marked the directorial debut of Gopi, who owes his career to Nayanthara and he had said he will always be indebted to her. Apparently, Gopi’s script was turned down by many producers before it caught the attention of Nayanthara, who agreed to do the film in just in the fifth minute of the narration. At a press meet soon after the release of Aramm, its director said: “I narrated the script to her at 12 pm and by 3 pm I was paid advance and asked to not worry about anything. She told me that it’s now her responsibility to get the film made. Even after she came on board, some vested interests tried to stop the film from taking off. Despite all the setbacks, she didn’t give up on the project and ensured that it got made. She owned the film.” Nayanthara is currently shooting for Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. She also has Ajith’s Viswasam and a yet-untitled project with Sivakarthikeyan in her kitty. She also awaits the release of her film Kolamavu Kokila. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/4/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodOver the last couple of days, reports about Anirudh playing the male lead have been doing the rounds.Digital NativeDigital NativeNayanthara, whose films Aramm, Dora, Jai Simha and Velaikkaran were well received last year, is gearing up for the release of upcoming Tamil thriller Kolamavu Kokila a.k.a CoCo. Directed by debutant Nelson Dilip Kumar, the film is most likely going to be her first release of the year. In the film, she plays a simple girl who, when pushed into an unexpected situation, has to fight for her own for survival. CoCo has music by Anirudh Ravichander who, according to various reports, is said to have played a cameo in the film. Over the last couple of days, reports about Anirudh playing the male lead in Nayanthara's CoCo have been doing the rounds. However, reliable sources close to the makers have clarified and added that Anirudh has not starred in the film. “Anirudh has just composed music. These reports are quite funny. The film has been completed and the team is currently busy with post-production. Once the strike gets over, we’d some clarity regarding the release,” a source said. Produced by Lyca Productions, Kolamavu Kokila joins the company’s long list of films that have been completed but are struggling to hit the screens. CoCo also stars Saranya Ponvannan and Yogi Babu in important roles. Anirudh is certainly on a roll with a number of films coming, the young composer will score the music for Rajinikanth's next yet-to-be-titled film, in which he teams up with Karthik Subbaraj for the first time. This will also be the first time collaboration for Anirudh with Rajinikanth. And reports also hint that Anirudh is most likely to be brought on board for the highly anticipated sequel to Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 directed by Shankar. Meanwhile, Nayanthara is said to have joined the sets of Chiranjeevi’s upcoming magnum opus Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. This year, she will also be seen in Ajith’s Viswasam, which is yet to go on the floors. Apparently, she had set aside dates for Viswasam in March, but due to the ongoing strike she decided use these days for Sye Raa, in which she teams up with Chiranjeevi for the first time. (Content provided by Digital Native) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}...
- 3/22/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Tollywood The Telugu version too stars the lady superstar and the teaser has reportedly gone viral.Digital NativeCoinciding with the International Women’s Day, the teaser of the Nayanthara starrer Karthavyam, the Telugu version of the Tamil film Aramm, which turned out to be a blockbuster hit was released on March 8th, 2018 and it has gone viral. A heroine centric film, it has Nayan playing the lead role. Reports are that the actor will be seen playing the District Collector in this flick. In the teaser, she can be heard mouthing the dialogue: “Prajalaku Emi Avasaramo, Ade Chattam Kavali Kani, Chattanni Munde Tayaru Chesi Danni Prajala Meeda Ruddakudadu,” clearly indicating what the film is all about. Yes, she will be seen fighting for a cause that will be beneficial for the people. Interestingly, a film with the same title was released several years ago featuring Vijayashanthi and she went on to win the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in it. Karthavyam will be a political drama conveying a social message. Produced by Sharrath Marar and R Ravindran and directed by Gopi Nainar, the film has music by Ghibran. Om Prakash is the cinematographer. Vignesh, Ramesh, Sunu Lakshmi, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Ramachandran Durairaj and Pv Anand Krishnan are playing other important roles. While the Tamil version hit the silver screens on 10th November 2017, its Telugu version Karthavyam will be out at the theatres on March 16th. Aramm won quite a few awards including the 2018 Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress and the Best Film and Best Director award at the Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards and looks like it will bag many more! You can watch the teaser here: (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/10/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe last time Mammootty and Nayan were seen together on the silver screen was in 'Puthiya Niyamam'.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Malayalam megastar Mammootty and the lady superstar Nayanthara have shared the screen space in a number of films in the past and most of them have turned out to be smash hits. Some of the films they got to work together include Rapakal, Bhaskar The Rascal, Thaskaraveeran, and Puthiya Niyamam. While it has been some time since the audience got to see this talented pair back on the silver screens, reports from Mollywood say that they might be teaming up again and this time it would be a biopic. Sources say that Mammootty has been approached to play the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y Rajashekar Reddy in his biopic and Nayanthara is in talks to play the female lead in it. The film will be directed by Mahi Raghav and he is currently busy with the pre-production to get it on to the floors. The last time Mammootty and Nayan were seen together on the silver screen was in Puthiya Niyamam. Released in February last year, the film was written and directed by Ak Sajan. Mammootty is one of the busiest actors with a number of films in his kitty including Parole which is getting ready for release later this year and Abhrahaminte Santhathikal and Mamankam. Nayanthara, on the other hand, has been bagging some of the best projects and mostly heroine-centric films like Maya, Dora and Aramm. Her next film release would be Imaikkaa Nodigal in which she plays the central character. The film has Atharva in the lead role with Vijay Sethupathi playing a cameo. She has also inked the deal to star in the biopic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in which she will be sharing the screen space with the Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi. The actor also has Kolamaavu Kokila, which went on to the floors recently. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Nelson will be making his debut with this film.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Lyca ProductionsThe first look and motion poster of Nayanthara’s upcoming flick, Kolamavu Kokila (CoCo) was released on Monday. The motion poster has gained over one lakh views in less than a day. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film also stars Sharanya Ponvannan and Yogi Babu in important roles. The sound track of the motion poster, “Kaayam Varudhe”, has been composed by Anirudh Ravichandrer and performed by Sean Rolden. It was earlier announced that the first single, "Edhuvariyo", from the film will be released on March 8. Great vibe and session with @RSeanRoldan and @Lyricist_Vivek for #KolamaavuKokila@Nelson_director Can’t wait for you to hear it on the 8th — Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) March 4, 2018 The motion poster has images of bullets, guns and knives in the background, hinting at an action thriller. Nayanthara is seen wearing a backpack with her head bent low. The actor is time and again proving her mettle to lead films. CoCo marks Anirudh’s collaboration with Nayanthara after Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Velaikkaran. Anirudh has also signed up for superstar Rajinikanth’s next project with director Karthik Subbaraj of Jigarthanda fame. Bankrolled by Lyca Productions, the film is touted to be a dark comedy. Lyca Productions also has a bunch of interesting projects coming up including Sai Pallavi’s Karu, Rajinikanth’s 2.0 and Dhanush’s Vada Chennai. Nayanthara is gaining a spot for herself in the industry with her choice of strong, female-centric films. Her previous film Aramm, in which she played an assertive Ias officer, was lauded by fans and critics alike. The actor is also well-known for playing the lead in thrillers like Maya and Dora. Nayanthara has a couple of thrillers in Tamil, Imaikkaa Nodigal and Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, up her sleeve in addition to Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in Telugu. Director Nelson’s previous film Vettai Mannan with Silambarasan, Jai and Hansika got shelved for unknown reasons. Kolamavu Kokila will be Nelson’s directorial debut.
- 3/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film, produced by Kjr Studios, is said to be a horror flick.Tnm StaffFilmmaker Sarjun, who directed the controversial short film Lakshmi and more recently Maa, is finally going to do his second feature film and that too, with no less than Lady Superstar Nayanthara! The film is to be produced by Kjr Studios, which is headed by Kotapadi J Rajesh. The studio had earlier produced Nayanthara’s Aramm, which had the actor playing the role of a collector. Sarjun's film will be a horror flick - a genre that Nayanthara has dabbled in before with the 2015 offering Maya and the 2017 film Dora. Nayanthara, a veteran of the south Indian film industry, is now increasingly doing films where she is the lead protagonist - a move that is groundbreaking for an industry that banks on its male stars and where the gender pay gap is starkly prevalent. This will be Kjr studios’ third film after Aramm and Gulebagavali. The production company, which is temporarily calling this project ‘Production No 3’, has said that this would be an ‘out and out horror.’ Our next - #ProductionNo3 will be an #OutnOutHorror starring #Nayanthara and directed by the sensational @sarjun34 More info on the rest of the Cast and Crew soon... pic.twitter.com/dJ0yxu3Y2p — Kjr Studios (@kjr_studios) February 5, 2018 The partnership is looked upon with interest as director Sarjun has so far worked only on human interest dramas. Also read: 'Lakshmi': Why is a short film on a woman's extramarital affair upsetting so many? Director Sarjun is known for pushing boundaries and addressing topics in his films that remain social taboos to this day. His first short film Lakshmi told the tale of a woman in an abusive marriage who goes on to have an extramarital affair. While the film received critical acclaim, the director received a hailstorm of abuses for showing a woman having an extramarital relationship. This, when men in Tamil cinema have, for ages, had comedy tracks about their "chinna veedu". Maa, Sarjun’s second short film, released in January this year and once again dealt with a topic that is generally brushed under the carpet. His take on teenage pregnancy and parenting was well-received. Also read: 'Maa' Review: This Tamil film on teen pregnancy is a must watch for parents While the first look poster of the film is out, the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.
- 2/5/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe director has previously made 'Eeram' and 'Kuttram 23'.Digital NativeWith an excellent lineup of films such as Imaikka Nodigal, Kolayuthir Kaalam and Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in her kitty this year, Nayanthara is making very interesting career choices and it comes as no surprise as she seems to have taken full control of her career. Recently, she signed a dark comedy titled Co Co, to be directed by debutant Nelson Dilip Kumar and bankrolled by Lyca Productions. With half a dozen projects in the offing, she recently gave her nod to another film, to be helmed by Arivazhagan of Eeram and Kuttram 23 fame. The project was announced in November last year and was supposed to go on the floors from December. Unfortunately, the film is yet to take off as the producer, who originally expressed interest to associate with the project, backed out for reasons unknown. Apparently, Nayanthara has come forward to help Arivazhagan find a producer for the project as she’s very keen on doing the film. It must be noted that it was Nayanthara, who helped director Gopi Nainar find a producer for his path breaking film Aramm when she came on board. According to reliable sources, she is set to approach a few producers with the script and convince one of them to back this venture. There are also rumours that Aramm was bankrolled by Nayanthara, who made her former manager and close friend Kj Rajesh as the face of the production company. Meanwhile, Nayanthara is expected to join the sets of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy from February. The film is to be based on the life of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. Directed by Surender Reddy, the film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Amitabh Bachchan and Sudeep in key roles. It has also been confirmed that Nayanthara will work on Aramm 2, which will be directed by Gopi Nainar. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 1/22/2018
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KollywoodHave you ever wondered what life's like for the people who dance behind the hero or appear in scores of films as part of a crowd scene? Sowmya RajendranImage for representation onlyHe has acted in Sketch, Kaala and a number of blockbusters over the last several years. But chances are, if you meet him, you'll never recognise him. 29-year-old Ashok is a junior artiste like scores of others in the Tamil film industry. These are the people who appear in the background or may do small roles that go unnoticed in films. "I've mostly acted in crowd scenes or as part of the background," says Ashok. "I've acted as the house-help in Siddharth's upcoming film Shaitan Ka Bachcha." Ashok, who has been in Kollywood for the past five years, continues to work as a junior artiste but has also become a "kind of" agent for them. It is the agents who work as the bridge between the artistes and the filmmakers. "If someone needs junior artistes for a film, they contact the agent and the agent gets them the people they need," he says. "I'm not exactly an agent. I have friends who've studied but don't have a job. I coordinate among them and organise them for shoots. I have agents above me in the hierarchy." The agent takes home a sizable chunk as commission from the meagre pay - a few hundreds - that junior artistes get. Of dreams and abuse Ashok sounds disillusioned with the film industry. He came from Madurai to Chennai in search of a job and ended up in Kollywood. "You can never hope to become a star by doing these roles," he says. "People treat us so badly. There are some directors like Shankar who are reasonably good to work with but others shout at us and abuse us." Naming a prominent young director who has made blockbuster films, Ashok says that he is very short-tempered and uses abusive language with junior artistes like him. He also recounts an instance when a junior artiste was slapped on the sets, but the director of a big banner film didn't react when he heard about it. "I don't know if he'll remember the incident now. It became an issue then but when we went to complain to him, he didn't even have the time to listen to us," says Ashok. "They discriminate even in the food. The light manager will get one kind of food, we'll get another. It's sometimes insufficient. When we have to travel for shoots, we are put up in wedding halls and have to sleep there," he adds. 20-year-old Kishore, another junior artiste who has worked in a handful of films, agrees with Ashok. He's a second year B.Com college student who came into the field only to see stars in real life. "They don't even give us the respect that they give to people who've come for auditions," he says. "It's worse for the women." Kishore has tried his hand at auditions for small roles in Endhiran and 2.O. But he has bigger dreams of playing the hero's friend, or doing a comedy role in future. 'Adjustment' culture Cp Ranisri has been working in the Tamil film industry for the past two years. She has done small roles in many films, including Magalir Mattum and Aramm. "I'm not a junior artiste. I've done small roles and have even had dialogues," she said. "In Magalir Mattum, I'd acted as a 'terror' warden – they made me look dark for that role – and I even had dialogues for which I did dubbing, but they cut all that from the film. It's okay, they can only keep what they needed, right?" Ranisri is 37 and came into Kollywood with the idea that she could raise money for social work through the contacts she makes. She works with a charitable trust for women but says she does not make any money through it. "I get paid Rs 2,500 for indoor (shoots) per call sheet. For outdoor, I get as much as Rs 4,000," she says. A call sheet is a schedule which has the details of where and when artistes should report for a day of filming. Asked about how the smaller artistes are treated on sets, Ranisri says, "I've never got a scolding. If we do our job properly, why will they shout at us? If we're on the phone all the time or if we don't do what they ask us to do, it can happen. They want to get the job done and if we do it, there's no problem." Ranisri acknowledges that there is an "adjustment" culture in the Tamil film industry, where women artistes are asked to provide sexual favours in exchange for work. "People on the outside think poorly of the film industry. I've acted in ten films but only two have released so far. All these are big banner films with big artistes. In all these films, nobody has misbehaved with me. I've been to outdoor shoots for Magalir Mattum and Aramm but faced no problems," she says. However, Rani goes on to add: "There are many who think they can earn money quickly and do character roles if they 'adjust'. This is a wrong idea, but it has unfortunately become common. In the smaller companies I've been to, people have asked me also, but I'd rather stay at home and do nothing." Ranisri looks forward to playing bigger roles in future; "Who doesn't dream?" she asks. Dancing their way to the hero 27-year-old Humai, who currently works as an assistant choreographer, has worked as a dancer for the past 10 years. He has worked in films like Mersal and a number of other big budget flicks over the years. "You have to become a member of the Tamil Nadu Film, Television Dancers and Dance Directors Union. The price of the card is Rs 3 lakh. They select around 20 members a year based on your dance audition. We then work with different dance masters and are called to work in films through them," he says. Humai says that the competition among dancers is to keep moving ahead in the lines for the group dance and finally make it to the coveted positions – to the right or left of the hero in the song. He points out that since the dancers go as a team, they don't face too many problems. "For smaller films, yes, there have been times when the food is not good and we've made it into an issue, but for the bigger banners, it's usually smooth," he says. The biggest problem confronting dancers in the Tamil film industry is that unlike earlier times when they could also work in other industries, they're now restricted to Kollywood. "It is difficult to make back the 3 lakhs you spend on the card. It was possible earlier but it's difficult now. We used to work in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and even Hindi but now we're doing only Tamil. Because dance choreographers have come up in all these industries and they're barring people from outside," he says. A background dancer – man or woman – makes around Rs 2,400-2,600 per call sheet. Other than the restrictions on working in other industries, the kind of films the Tamil industry makes has changed. "They don't make films with dance songs that much now. This has affected our work. The crew working in other departments remain unaffected but in our homes, if there has to be food on the table, there should be dance in the film. Earlier, there will be at least three dance songs in a film but now it's only one song," he says.
- 1/11/2018
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EntertainmentThe actor wrote a handwritten letter to all her fans, wishing them a happy 2018 and making them a sincere promise.Tnm StaffLady Superstar Nayanthara is a favourite in Tamil cinema and beyond, and one of the few stars who is not on social media platforms – at least officially. On Monday, the star wrote a heartfelt, handwritten letter to her fans, thanking them for the love they’ve shown her, and making them a promise for 2018. “For all the love and support you have shown towards me, all I can do is work harder and be responsible to not only give you entertaining movies but also responsible films like Aramm,” Nayanthara wrote. Aramm, which had Nayanthara in the lead, was a powerful film about a day in the life of a District Collector. Nayanthara got a lot of praise from critics and fans alike for her portrayal of Madhi, the Collector who has to oversee the rescue of a child trapped in a borewell. The film directed by Gopi Nainar touched on several socially relevant themes. “I sincerely thank the print, television, social media, cinema personalities, reviewers & trackers for making Aramm what it is today,” Nayanthara further wrote. Read her full letter here: To, All my fans who have made this life of mine meaningful! I extend my sincere thanks and heartfelt wishes for a New Year which gives you all that you have ever wished for…! You have made me feel blessed! You have made me believe that sincere and unconditional love exists.. Your love towards me has proved time and again that life is beautiful. You all have made me realise that no matter what, we should just keep working harder with utmost dedication and leave the rest to God…! For all the love and support you have shown towards me, all I can do is work harder and be responsible to not only give you entertaining movies but also responsible films like Aramm. I sincerely thank the print, television, social media, cinema personalities, reviewers & trackers for making Aramm what it is today. This has been a wonderful year with full of love and positivity. Thank you all for making it possible for me again and again. All I can say is… I love you all and I’m here, only because of you all. Thank you once again for giving me a little space in your hearts. Have a wonderful 2018… Stay positive… God Bless… Love Always, Nayanthara...
- 1/1/2018
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As Nayanthara turned 33 on Saturday, wishes have been pouring in for the actor on social media even though she does not have an official account.
Hailing the Lady Superstar for the success of her recent Tamil film Aramm, in which she plays a District Collector, many have complimented her hard work and perseverance.
But the tweet that's winning the Internet comes from filmmaker Vignesh Shivn who is currently dating the actor. Calling her a woman he "really looks up to", Vignesh Shivn told her to "stay bold and beautiful always".
Hailing the Lady Superstar for the success of her recent Tamil film Aramm, in which she plays a District Collector, many have complimented her hard work and perseverance.
But the tweet that's winning the Internet comes from filmmaker Vignesh Shivn who is currently dating the actor. Calling her a woman he "really looks up to", Vignesh Shivn told her to "stay bold and beautiful always".
- 11/18/2017
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Ridiculed a few years ago for claiming that the story of Kaththi, Vijay's blockbuster film with Ar Murugadoss, actually belonged to him, Gopi Nainar today has come out of the shadows and how.
The 49-year-old filmmaker's Aramm, with Nayanthara in the lead role, has opened to rave reviews and good word of mouth.
But if circumstances had been different, Gopi's debut would have taken place a long time ago. 30 years to be precise.
The teenager who impressed Ilaiyarajaa...
The 49-year-old filmmaker's Aramm, with Nayanthara in the lead role, has opened to rave reviews and good word of mouth.
But if circumstances had been different, Gopi's debut would have taken place a long time ago. 30 years to be precise.
The teenager who impressed Ilaiyarajaa...
- 11/15/2017
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After impressing audiences and critics alike, Nayanthara’s Aramm has earned the praise of superstar Rajinikanth, who has lauded the team for its overall effort in delivering a hard-hitting film. After watching the film in a special screening on Monday, the Enthiran actor extended his appreciation to the team. Rajinikanth’s vote of confidence should work in the film’s favour and draw audiences to cinemas.
- 11/14/2017
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Nayanthara’s Aramm is the talk of the town. The socio-political thriller which follows one day in the life of district collector Madhivadhani, played by Nayanthara, is growing from strength to strength at the box-office.
Despite registering a very poor opening on release day, the film picked up strongly over the weekend thanks to highly positive word-of-mouth and Nayanthara’s surprise visit to some theatres across Chennai.
Despite registering a very poor opening on release day, the film picked up strongly over the weekend thanks to highly positive word-of-mouth and Nayanthara’s surprise visit to some theatres across Chennai.
- 11/13/2017
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Gopi Nainar's Aramm, starring Nayanthara in the lead role, has opened to good reviews and word of mouth. The film, which is about one day in the life of a District Collector, has been praised for its emotional and powerful storytelling. It has also been applauded for voicing the concerns of marginalised groups.
What Aramm has also done is to prove that a film with a woman in the lead role needn't always be centered around what's called "women's issues". A person of any gender could have played the role of the District Collector for the plot to work.
What Aramm has also done is to prove that a film with a woman in the lead role needn't always be centered around what's called "women's issues". A person of any gender could have played the role of the District Collector for the plot to work.
- 11/13/2017
- by TNM NEWS
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(Note: Some spoilers ahead.)
Watching Aramm is a deeply unsettling experience. The film doesn’t just claim to breaking stereotypes; it genuinely does so.
As clichéd as it might sound, Nayanthara in Aramm is not the typical Tamil cinema heroine. That was, of course, to be expected but what's refreshing is that she is not even the regular off-beat heroine of Tamil cinema.
Watching Aramm is a deeply unsettling experience. The film doesn’t just claim to breaking stereotypes; it genuinely does so.
As clichéd as it might sound, Nayanthara in Aramm is not the typical Tamil cinema heroine. That was, of course, to be expected but what's refreshing is that she is not even the regular off-beat heroine of Tamil cinema.
- 11/12/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Ahead of the release of Aramm in which Nayanthara plays a District Collector, the actor was spotted chilling on the beach in Vizag. According to online reports, she was there after completing the shoot for a Telugu film in which she stars with actor Balakrishna.
Nayanthara is immensely popular in the two Telugu speaking states as she is in Tamil Nadu, so the actor sitting by herself on the beach without fans engulfing her has created quite a stir.
Nayanthara is immensely popular in the two Telugu speaking states as she is in Tamil Nadu, so the actor sitting by herself on the beach without fans engulfing her has created quite a stir.
- 11/9/2017
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Nayanthara’s new film Aramm, a political thriller with a very strong social angle, is slated for release this week in cinemas.
Directed by writer-turned-filmmaker Gopi Nainar, the film features Nayanthara in the role of a district collector who has her abilities and power challenged when she has to deal with a life and death situation.
The film marks the directorial debut of Gopi, who owes his career to Nayanthara and he said he will always be indebted to her.
Directed by writer-turned-filmmaker Gopi Nainar, the film features Nayanthara in the role of a district collector who has her abilities and power challenged when she has to deal with a life and death situation.
The film marks the directorial debut of Gopi, who owes his career to Nayanthara and he said he will always be indebted to her.
- 11/7/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Nayanthara's Aramm, directed by Gopi Nainar, is expected to release on November 10.
Although the highest paid south Indian woman actor who has laid claim to the title of 'Lady Superstar', Nayanthara is most known for her glamorous appearances in big budget films. The actor made her debut in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare and later went on to become a most sought after heroine in Tamil and Telugu, acting opposite the top stars of the industries, including Rajinikanth.
Although the highest paid south Indian woman actor who has laid claim to the title of 'Lady Superstar', Nayanthara is most known for her glamorous appearances in big budget films. The actor made her debut in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare and later went on to become a most sought after heroine in Tamil and Telugu, acting opposite the top stars of the industries, including Rajinikanth.
- 11/1/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The Nayanthara starrer Aramm has been censored with a clean U. The film was touted to hit the silver screens on September 29 to cash in on the long Dussehra weekend but the team has now decided to postpone the release. Reports are that Aramm may now be out at the theatres as a Diwali special. Written and directed by Gopi Nainar, the film has Nayanthara playing the lead role and the entire story revolves around her. She plays a district collector in Aramm. Kotapadi J Rajesh has bankrolled the film under his banner Kjr Films.
- 9/27/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Nayanthara, who is hailed as the Lady Superstar of Kollywood, is playing a Collector in her upcoming film Aramm - a powerful role that is seldom given to the heroine in a Tamil film. Although we have had films in which female characters hold positions of power, they tend to be in supporting roles rather than lead ones.
- 8/16/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
With an excellent line-up of films such as Imaikka Nodigal, Aramm, Kolayuthir Kaalam, Velaikkaran and a yet to be titled Telugu project with Balakrishna in her kitty this year, Nayanthara is making very interesting career choices.
She has apparently signed a film titled Co Co, to be directed by debutant Nelson Dilip Kumar. The film will be bankrolled by Lyca Productions.
She has apparently signed a film titled Co Co, to be directed by debutant Nelson Dilip Kumar. The film will be bankrolled by Lyca Productions.
- 7/24/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
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