It has been two decades since the release of ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’. Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan envisioned as a ‘solo’ movie, however, he said that it turned out to be “India’s first superhero franchise.” The sci-fi film featuring an alien was released in 2003. However, it was not the first sci-fi film made in India.
Nisar Ahmed Ansari’s directorial ‘Wahan Ke Log’ is a 1967 Hindi science fiction film, which starred Pradeep Kumar, Tanuja, Johnny Walker. One of the earliest sci-fi films made in India, it tells the story of a supposed martial threat on India by aliens from outer space intending to rob the rich of their diamonds.
Starring Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Rekha, ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ and the superhero film ‘Krrish’ franchise stand to be the first multi-genre story franchise that carries forward characters and storyline from its preceding parts.
On how he envisioned the entire idea?
“Koi…...
Nisar Ahmed Ansari’s directorial ‘Wahan Ke Log’ is a 1967 Hindi science fiction film, which starred Pradeep Kumar, Tanuja, Johnny Walker. One of the earliest sci-fi films made in India, it tells the story of a supposed martial threat on India by aliens from outer space intending to rob the rich of their diamonds.
Starring Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Rekha, ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ and the superhero film ‘Krrish’ franchise stand to be the first multi-genre story franchise that carries forward characters and storyline from its preceding parts.
On how he envisioned the entire idea?
“Koi…...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, June 23 (Ians) Veteran actress Rekha, known for films like ‘Elaan’, ‘Namak Haraam’, ‘Do Musafir’, ‘Koi… Mil Gaya’ and several others, has a secret talent. She likes to sketch with charcoal, director of the television show ‘Ghum Hain Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’, Siddharth Jenna has revealed.
The actress shot for a special promo for the show, and her association with the show has always been very special, ever since its commencement. Rekha will be seen introducing the new storyline in the show.
Sharing his experience of directing Rekha for the promo, Siddharth Jenna shared,” I was super excited and elated when I got to know that I am supposed to direct Rekhaji. She is power-packed, passionate, and a 100 per cent dedicated professional. I feel very lucky and blessed to have directed the evergreen queen of Bollywood. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Rekhaji. She is what she is because of her discipline,...
The actress shot for a special promo for the show, and her association with the show has always been very special, ever since its commencement. Rekha will be seen introducing the new storyline in the show.
Sharing his experience of directing Rekha for the promo, Siddharth Jenna shared,” I was super excited and elated when I got to know that I am supposed to direct Rekhaji. She is power-packed, passionate, and a 100 per cent dedicated professional. I feel very lucky and blessed to have directed the evergreen queen of Bollywood. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Rekhaji. She is what she is because of her discipline,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (Ians) Haryana’s Krishan Kumar stepped up the pace approaching the halfway mark and topped the men’s 800m in the Indian Grand Prix 1 at the Laxmibai National College of Physical Education here on Monday.
In clocking 1:47.26, his second-best time over the distance, the Armyman met the Asian Games qualifying standard of 1:49.05 in the event organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
Krishan Kumar, the National Games silver medallist, also owed it to Madhya Pradesh 18-year-old Parvej Khan, who ran a hard first 300m and set the pace for the taller Krishan Kumar to utilise to his advantage.
Parvej, who finished third in race A in 1:51.10, missed out on a podium place as Prakash Balu Gadade won race B in 1:50.56 and claimed the silver medal, the AFI informed in a report on its official website.
The men’s 5000m saw three Uttar Pradesh...
In clocking 1:47.26, his second-best time over the distance, the Armyman met the Asian Games qualifying standard of 1:49.05 in the event organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
Krishan Kumar, the National Games silver medallist, also owed it to Madhya Pradesh 18-year-old Parvej Khan, who ran a hard first 300m and set the pace for the taller Krishan Kumar to utilise to his advantage.
Parvej, who finished third in race A in 1:51.10, missed out on a podium place as Prakash Balu Gadade won race B in 1:50.56 and claimed the silver medal, the AFI informed in a report on its official website.
The men’s 5000m saw three Uttar Pradesh...
- 3/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 24 (Ians) Navyashree Sai, Maj D Apurva, Geethika Tikkisetty and Yashaan Khambatta are among nine riders that have qualified for the next stage of the NEC Elementary Normal Dressage (Team) event in the National Equestrian Championship (NEC) preliminary held at the Amateur Riders’ Club here on Friday.
The 17-year-old Navyashree, astride Abra ka Dabra, has a score of 65%, Capt Apurva, atop Yesaji, too has 65%, Geethika, atop Valentine, has 64% while Yashaan Khambatta, on Biscaya, has 64% as they close to the top spot.
An overall score of 70% or more for a dressage test is considered very good, and scores of 60-70% are considered good if a horse and rider are consistently scoring 60%+ indicating they may be ready to move onto the next level.
The levels include; Introduction, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium, Advanced, Prix St George, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Grand Prix. Each level is made up of several tests that you can work through,...
The 17-year-old Navyashree, astride Abra ka Dabra, has a score of 65%, Capt Apurva, atop Yesaji, too has 65%, Geethika, atop Valentine, has 64% while Yashaan Khambatta, on Biscaya, has 64% as they close to the top spot.
An overall score of 70% or more for a dressage test is considered very good, and scores of 60-70% are considered good if a horse and rider are consistently scoring 60%+ indicating they may be ready to move onto the next level.
The levels include; Introduction, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium, Advanced, Prix St George, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Grand Prix. Each level is made up of several tests that you can work through,...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The eternal combination of music with films and stars, many a times their fate intertwined, with each giving a boost to the other, is considered a hallmark of Indian movies. This has been the tradition of almost all films produced in India – since the humble beginning made with “Raja Harishchandra” (1913) by the venerable Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind ‘Dadasaheb’ Phalke.
Among the sackful of musical blockbusters churned out by Bollywood, one of the front-rankers is K Asif’s National Award winner “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960) with a dozen unforgettable scores by the Master of the Baton, Naushad Ali. Surprisingly, this all-time megabuster did not see Dilip Kumar, the winsome Prince Salim, singing a single song on the silver screen.
All the 12 songs in “Mughal-e-Azam” were left to other characters such as the besotted Madhubala (Anarkali) and the jealous Bahar Begum (Nigar Sultana), a wandering soothsayer, or royal court musician Tansen, in the...
Among the sackful of musical blockbusters churned out by Bollywood, one of the front-rankers is K Asif’s National Award winner “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960) with a dozen unforgettable scores by the Master of the Baton, Naushad Ali. Surprisingly, this all-time megabuster did not see Dilip Kumar, the winsome Prince Salim, singing a single song on the silver screen.
All the 12 songs in “Mughal-e-Azam” were left to other characters such as the besotted Madhubala (Anarkali) and the jealous Bahar Begum (Nigar Sultana), a wandering soothsayer, or royal court musician Tansen, in the...
- 12/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Film awards‘Aavasavyuham’, which tells the story of an environmental disaster, won the best film award, while Dileesh Pothan won best director for ‘Joji’. ‘Minnal Murali’, ‘Churuli’ and ‘Hridayam’ have also won multiple awards.Tnm StaffBiju Menon, Revathi and Joju GeorgeHushing stereotypes, middle-aged mothers and elderly fathers prove that they can lead great stories in films and walk quietly away with the accolades. Revathi, who has contributed many great characters to Malayalam cinema, has won the Best Actor (Female) award at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards for playing a mother character so strikingly well in the horror flick Bhoothakaalam. Biju Menon, a 50 something actor who played a mysterious man in his 70s — a seemingly harmless doting father — in Aarkariyam has won the Best Actor (Male) award, along with Joju George, an actor who has been consistently delivering meticulous performances. This time, Joju has bagged the award for four different...
- 5/27/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewDebutant directors Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder accomplish a daring feat in Tamil cinema weaving together myth, archetypes, maths and psychology.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/NeelamProductionsaAndYaazhiFilmsImagine you’re invited to sit in a dark room and watch someone else’s nightmare play out on a screen. In real time. The chaotic flow of dream-events that are confusing enough when the dreams are our own flit by with little explanation. The music and sound effects are precisely keyed to keep you in a state of agitation. The second you think you’ve grasped a hint of meaning, that thread dissolves into something else. Kuthiraivaal is such an experience. This isn’t to say don’t watch the film. Quite the opposite. Debutant directors Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder accomplish a daring feat: a confounding dreamscape that weaves in myth, archetypes, maths and psychology. In this dreamscape, a man wakes up to...
- 3/18/2022
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
MollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the film co-stars actor Shaylee Krishen.Tnm StaffShane Nigam/ InstagramMollywood actor Shane Nigam’s upcoming movie Bermuda is gearing up for theatrical release. The actor announced the release date and shared a new post in his latest Instagram post. Bermuda is slated for theatrical release on May 6 this year. “Bermuda theatrical release on May 6th, 2022. Hope your prayers are with us,” Shane wrote. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the film stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. Vinay Forrt will also be appearing in the film as a policeman. The poster features the reflection of Shane Nigam’s face in water. The poster and title hint that the movie will be discussing the Bermuda Triangle. A motion poster from the film was earlier released by actor Kunchacko Boban in June last year. “Happy to release the motion poster of movie ‘Bermuda’ Good luck RajivEttan,...
- 3/3/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ReviewYou get to see the continuing growth of Shane Nigam as a performer, who can seem rigidly unmoving at one moment and exploding with emotion at another.CrisIt is difficult to pin Veyil to a particular genre of movie. The film is well-made, has some lovely performances, but doesn’t keep you all that engaged. You are interested in the characters and you’d like to know what happens to them, but you lose focus not knowing where the story is going. It is an enjoyable two and a half hours, but would have been more enjoyable at two. Nevertheless, you get to see the continuing growth of Shane Nigam as a performer, who can seem rigidly unmoving at one moment and exploding with emotion at another. Sarath Menon, the debut director and writer, clearly knew what he was doing. It is a shame the film ran into unnecessary controversy...
- 2/25/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film’s cast includes actors Suraj Venjaramoodu, Shine Tom Chacko, Merin Jose Pottackal, Shine Tom Chacko, James Elia and Sree Rekha in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Shane NigamThe release of Malayalam actor Shane Nigam’s upcoming movie Veyil has been postponed due to a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. The film was initially slated to hit the big screens on Friday, January 28. Actor Shane Nigam took to Instagram on January 27 to announce that the makers have decided to postpone its theatrical release. The official letter released by the makers states that they have postponed it in view of the surge in coronavirus cases while also adding that they will reschedule it for a later date when there is an improvement in the situation. Billed as a family drama, Veyil’s cast includes actors Suraj Venjaramoodu, Shine Tom Chacko, Merin Jose Pottackal and actor Shine Tom Chacko in pivotal roles.
- 1/28/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
A number of celebrities from the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries released the much-awaited lyrical video of ‘Thozhi’, a romantic melodious number from choreographer-turned-director Brinda Master’s upcoming debut film, ‘Hey Sinamika’ featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Kajal Aggarwal and Aditi Rao Haidari. The song, which has lyrics by Madan Karky, has been sung by Pradeep Kumar. […]...
- 1/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mollywood Veyil, directed by debutant Sarath Menon, will feature actors Shine Tom Chacko, Merin Jose Pottackal and James Eliya in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Shane Nigam Actor Shane Nigam took to Facebook on Thursday, December 9 to announce that his long-awaited Malayalam film Veyil is set to release on January 28. However, the poster that the actor posted does not specify if the film will be releasing in theaters or have a direct Over-the-top (Ott) premiere. The film was initially slated for theatrical release on June 4, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Touted to be a family drama, Veyil marks Sarath Menon’s directorial debut. It is also written by Sarath. The trailer of the film was unveiled in August last year. Shane Nigam will be seen as a college student who decides to leave his house after there’s a misunderstanding between him and his family. Merin Jose Pottackal and...
- 12/11/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
If someone ever asked me to suggest a movie that captures the inner workings of the Malayali psyche, this would be it. The need to have a good time, is common across the world. And in Kerala, travel and booze are integral to this. But never did I imagine that “Ozhivudivasathe kali” (English translation – An off-day game) could encapsulate what Kerala is, so elegantly unlike any other.
Five friends decide to have a good time on election day which is a holiday declared by the state government to facilitate voting. The group has representation from different sections of society. Thirumeni (Girish Nair), Dharman (Nishtar Sait), Dasan (Baiju Netto), Vinayan (Pradeep Kumar) and Asokan (Arun Nair), though bound by the exhilarating prospect of booze, keep their prejudices and allegiances very close to their hearts. They go to a secluded guest house surrounded by natural vegetation. Geetha (Abhija Sivakala) who attends to...
Five friends decide to have a good time on election day which is a holiday declared by the state government to facilitate voting. The group has representation from different sections of society. Thirumeni (Girish Nair), Dharman (Nishtar Sait), Dasan (Baiju Netto), Vinayan (Pradeep Kumar) and Asokan (Arun Nair), though bound by the exhilarating prospect of booze, keep their prejudices and allegiances very close to their hearts. They go to a secluded guest house surrounded by natural vegetation. Geetha (Abhija Sivakala) who attends to...
- 9/15/2021
- by Arun Krishnan
- AsianMoviePulse
By Shounak Majumdar
Sanal K Sasidharan is one true maverick maestro who has come up in recent times in Indian cinema. His Malayalam films are rooted in the land he lives in yet they resonate with vibrant emotions with the rest of the country. His second feature length film ‘An Off-Day Game’ is based on a story by Unni R. On the eve of the state election, five middle-aged men get a day off. They decide to enjoy their day off by commuting to a desolate place that the director never really describes to us. Therefore, it carries certain mysticism with it. As soon as they get there the service woman Geetha (Abhija Sivakala) attracts their attention. The silent greedy gaze that hovers around her body in a safe distance wraps the viewer in deep claustrophobia.
Sasidharan’s shooting mode in ‘An Off- Day Game’ is unique in Indian cinema...
Sanal K Sasidharan is one true maverick maestro who has come up in recent times in Indian cinema. His Malayalam films are rooted in the land he lives in yet they resonate with vibrant emotions with the rest of the country. His second feature length film ‘An Off-Day Game’ is based on a story by Unni R. On the eve of the state election, five middle-aged men get a day off. They decide to enjoy their day off by commuting to a desolate place that the director never really describes to us. Therefore, it carries certain mysticism with it. As soon as they get there the service woman Geetha (Abhija Sivakala) attracts their attention. The silent greedy gaze that hovers around her body in a safe distance wraps the viewer in deep claustrophobia.
Sasidharan’s shooting mode in ‘An Off- Day Game’ is unique in Indian cinema...
- 6/16/2021
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
MollywoodThe film, which is currently in the pre-production stage, will be going on the floors in March this year. Digital NativeMollywood actor Shane Nigam will be teaming up with director Tk Rajeev Kumar in his upcoming film. The film, which is currently in the pre-production stage, will be going on the floors in March this year. Announcing the same, Shane took to his social media and wrote, "Blessed to have gotten the opportunity to work with Tk Rajeev Kumar sir. All of your support and prayers is the reason I am still here. Hoping it would continue in the future too! Rajeev Kumar was recently signed to co-direct a movie for Amma, which will take some more time to go on the floors since it is a multi-starrer and hence, Rajeev will complete this project first. The film is being produced by Suraj Ck, Biju Cj, and Badusha Nm under the banner of 24 Frames.
- 2/20/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Ifkk‘Kuthiraivaal’ is directed by first-timers Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder, and stars Kalaiyarasan and Anjali Patil.Digital NativeDigital NativeDebutant filmmakers Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder are directing the film Kuthiraivaal, which is bankrolled by director Pa Ranjith’s home banner Neelam Productions. The film will have its premiere at the International Film Festival of Kerala. Announcing the news, Pa Ranjith took to his Twitter and wrote, "Excited for this! Our @kuthiraivaal is having it's India premiere @iffklive on 12th of February :) We welcome you to experience #Horsetail in theatres @YaazhiFilms_ @vigsun @KalaiActor @AnjaliPOfficial @Manojjahson" Excited for this! Our @kuthiraivaal is having it's India premiere @iffklive on 12th of February :) We welcome you to experience #Horsetail in theatres@YaazhiFilms_ @vigsun @KalaiActor @AnjaliPOfficial @Manojjahson pic.twitter.com/jUJ8Mzq61N — pa.ranjith (@beemji) February 7, 2021 It may be noted that the film was recently selected for the Berlin Critics’ Week,...
- 2/8/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodMore music albums than films released this year but we're not complaining.Anjana ShekarThe year is about to end and cinema lovers have had to forego their usual diet of new films in theatres. However, the good news is that we’ve had more music album releases than films this year, a consequence of producers and filmmakers hoping to keep their fans engaged despite the dry spell. It is only befitting that we chart out a playlist that sums up 2020. More so because the timeline that comes with pre-covid and post-covid distinctions could be disorienting for many, this writer included. After all, if you thought Ilaiyaraaja’s 'Unna Nenachu' for Mysskin’s Psycho released in 2019, can we blame you? Actually, that was a trick question. The film released in 2020 but the album was out in December last year, so worry not. Nevertheless, films that released in theatres before the Covid-...
- 12/21/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film comes with the fair warning that 'the devil is in the details', and the viewer is required to do quite a bit of cerebral work.Sowmya RajendranIn an industry saturated with horror comedies and thrillers with predictable jump scares, V Vignarajan's Andhaghaaram, now streaming on Netflix, comes as a breath of fresh air though most of it is set inside closed spaces. The film revolves around a blind government clerk in a library, a psychiatrist with a troubled past and a depressed cricketer. The title means 'darkness' and often, as a viewer, you're left searching for the light which will make sense of all the details. Beginning with black and white shots of different people receiving phone calls on their Lan line, the film slowly unravels a series of bewildering events. Vinod (Arjun Das), the cricketer, senses a presence in his room that he's convinced is a malevolent...
- 11/24/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by debutant filmmaker Vignarajan, the film has Arjun Das of 'Kaithi' fame making his debut as a lead actor. Digital NativeDirector Atlee acquired the rights of long-delayed film Andhaghaaram, which had been in the cans for a long time. The film, which was scheduled to hit the screens in April, got pushed due to the ongoing pandemic. Now it has been announced that the film will skip theatrical release and will get released on Ott platform Netflix. Announcing the same, Netflix tweeted, "There's dark and then there's darkness. The latter arrives on the 24th of November.#Andhaghaaram @Atlee_dir @priyaatlee @vvignarajan @iam_arjundas @vinothkishan @Poojaram22” There's dark and then there's darkness. The latter arrives on the 24th of November.#Andhaghaaram @Atlee_dir @priyaatlee @vvignarajan @iam_arjundas @vinothkishan @Poojaram22 pic.twitter.com/itUd6Z01Ci — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 30, 2020 Directed by debutant filmmaker Vignarajan, the film has Arjun Das of...
- 10/30/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
InterviewManoj and Shyam speak about the struggle to make their first film, a unique story about a man with a horse's tail. Sowmya RajendranThe teaser of upcoming Tamil film Kuthiraivaal dropped last week, creating a ripple. In an industry where film promos focus on punch dialogues, close-up shots of the hero and perhaps a few seconds from a song featuring the heroine, the Kuthiraivaal teaser showed a man with a horse's tail. The intriguing premise is only one of the many reasons to be excited by this film which has Kalaiyarasan and Anjali Patil in lead roles. Speaking to Tnm, directors Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder say that they both studied at the Lv Prasad Film and TV Academy where Manoj was Shyam's senior by a year. "Manoj was making a short film back then and I was acting onstage. He was an important link to me moving from theatre to cinema.
- 10/26/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film has elements of magic realism and is reportedly a psychological murder mystery. Tnm StaffAn intriguing teaser from the Kuthiraivaal team that released on Thursday has got Tamil cinema fans hooked. The film, presented by director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions and Vignesh Sundaresan of Yaazhi Films, has been directed by debutants Manoj Leonel Jahson and Shyam Sunder. Kuthiraivaal will be a psychological murder mystery, according to its makers. This teaser clip that is less than two-minutes long opens to show a lone horse grazing at a pasture, under the share of a tree. It then shifts to show actor Kalaiyarasan’s character sleeping. Is he dreaming of the horse? It is only a little later that we notice that the horse has no tail. Here, we watch Kalaiyarasan’s character petting the horse even as he's also shown sleeping and waking up with a jolt. In the background,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
RemakeThere were also reports that Samantha Akkineni may be roped in to play the lead role. Digital Native The Kannada movie Dia had hit the screens in the month of February and saw good responses from the audience. The film gained attention in a big way even from non-Kannadiga viewers after its Ott release. It has several filmmakers competing to bag the remake rights. The film's producer D Krishna Chaitanya revealed that he has been getting several calls from filmmakers in various languages enquiring about the remake rights but the producer is still not decided on it. There were also reports that Samantha Akkineni may be roped in to play the lead role. The latest buzz is that the Tamil remake of the film might be directed by Manoj Leonel Jahson who has directed the yet-to-be released Kuthirai Vaal. While it is not clear who has bagged the remake rights of the film,...
- 9/12/2020
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
KollywoodTouted to be a travelogue music drama, the shooting of the film was wrapped up earlier this year. Digital NativeThe first single from actor Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming production Vaazhl was released on Monday. Directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who made a splash with his critically-acclaimed debut film Aruvi, Vaazhl is the third film to roll out from Sivakarthikeyan's Sk Productions banner after Kanaa and Nenjamunudu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. Touted to be a travelogue music drama, the shooting of the film was wrapped up earlier this year and it was shot in 75 days. What's more interesting is that it has been shot in more than 100 locations. In an interview with Toi director Arun had said, "The film’s narrative is musical – there are several songs in it as well and they have come out so beautifully. There’s crime if you are looking for crime, there’s adventure if you want one,...
- 9/7/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Manoj Leonel Kahson and Shyam Sunder, the film stars Kalaiyarasan and Anjali Patil in lead roles.Tnm StaffOn a wall painted blue is a rough sketch of former Chief Minister Mg Ramachandran’s face in black, beneath which one can make out the words ‘Puratchi Thalaivarin…” (revolutionary leader’s…). As a man (actor Kalaiyarasan) walks past this wall, we see that his shadow is cast on the wall but it takes the shape of a man with a horse’s tail. Above him looms the title Kuthiraivaal (horse's tail). This film, directed by Manoj Leonel Kahson and Shyam Sunder, is being presented by director Pa Ranjith. Sharing the first-look poster on social media, Ranjith wrote that the film will include magic-realism elements. Here's the Intriguing First Look Poster of #Kuthiraivaal Magical Realism Movie#KuthiraivaalFirstlook@officialneelam @beemji @Vigsun @KalaiActor @AnjaliPOfficial @manojjahson @shyamoriginal @karthikmuthu14 @Gridaran @naanVPR @anthoruban @YaazhiFilms_ @kuthiraivaal @pro_guna pic.
- 9/1/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodMidhun Manuel Thomas will write the script and Arjun Das of ‘Kaithi’ fame will play the male lead.Digital NativeArjun DasNoted Malayalam filmmaker Anwar Rasheed’s last film to release at the theatres was Trance earlier this year. Following the critical success of this psychological drama, Anwar Rasheed is keen on directing a Tamil film. It has been confirmed that he has roped in Arjun Das of Kaithi fame to play the lead role. Midhun Manuel Thomas will be penning the screenplay for this venture. Confirming the news, Midhun wrote on his social media page that it is official he is penning the screenplay for Anwar Rasheed’s upcoming Tamil directorial debut and that Arjun Das has been signed up to play the main lead. His message reads, “Yup, it’s official. I am writing the screenplay for the first Tamil film that Anwar Rasheed is directing. Arjun Das is the hero!
- 8/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe director, happy over getting a positive response from the actor, shared a screenshot of Sai Pallavi’s e-mail on Twitter and thanked her. Digital NativeSai Pallavi is so impressed with the 2019 release Sillu Karupatti that she e-mailed the film’s director Halitha Shameem heaping praises on its making. The director, happy over getting a positive response from the actor, shared a screenshot of Sai Pallavi’s e-mail, which reads, “Hello Halitha, my parents and I were so emotional after watching the film. I'm very happy for you. Thank you for making us feel so warm!. May you create more gems like this! Sending you lots of love n prayers. Sai Pallavi (sic).” Halitha Shameem has shared this and tweeted, “Lockdown had me depressed for most of the times. And then, The angel messaged me! (sic).” Lockdown had me depressed for most of the times. And then, The angel messaged me!
- 4/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodWritten and directed by Vignarajan, ‘Andhaghaaram’ is presented by Atlee.Digital NativeBollywood filmmaker Karan Johar had heaped praises on the Atlee directorial Bigil, which starred Vijay in the lead role. Since then, they have shared a good rapport and now Karan Johar has posted a message on his social media page rooting for Andhaghaaram, which is presented by Atlee. The veteran filmmaker recommended the film, scheduled to release this year, to his followers. “Guys please watch it! Can’t wait to see it!! Congratulations @Atlee_dir,” Karan’s tweet read. Guys please watch it! Can’t wait to see it!! Congratulations @Atlee_dirhttps://t.co/Xdoyu1pwsx — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 14, 2020 Written and directed by Vignarajan, Andhaghaaram stars Arjun Das, Misha Ghoshal and Pooja Ramachandran in the lead roles, with Vinod Kishan, Arul Vincent, Kumar Natarajan and others in supporting roles. Pradeep Kumar is the music composer for this flick...
- 4/17/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodOn Tuesday Atlee released the official trailer of the film.Digital NativeDirector Atlee had ventured into production under his home banner A for Apple with Jiiva’s Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae in 2017. The director/producer has now announced his next production venture. The Bigil director has acquired the rights of long-delayed film Andhaghaaram which had been in the cans for a long time. Directed by debutant filmmaker Vignarajan, Arjun Das of Kaithi fame and Vinoth Kishan of Naan Mahan Alla fame are playing the lead roles in. On Tuesday Atlee released the official trailer of the film. Here we go #Andhaghaaram trailer https://t.co/0GrtULCXPx @priyaatlee @aforapple_offcl @PassionStudios_ @ Sudhans2017 @vvignarajan @iam_arjundas @vinoth_kishan @poojaram22 @MishMash2611 @pedal2go @pradeepvijay @edwinsakay @just_cut_it @DoneChannel1 — atlee (@Atlee_dir) April 14, 2020 In an interview, the film's director has said, "The film is a supernatural suspense thriller and stars Arjun Das, Vinoth Kishan,...
- 4/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodOn Tuesday Atlee released the official trailer of the film.Digital NativeDirector Atlee had ventured into production under his home banner A for Apple with Jiiva’s Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae in 2017. The director/producer has now announced his next production venture. The Bigil director has acquired the rights of long-delayed film Andhaghaaram which had been in the cans for a long time. Directed by debutant filmmaker Vignarajan, Arjun Das of Kaithi fame and Vinoth Kishan of Naan Mahan Alla fame are playing the lead roles in. On Tuesday Atlee released the official trailer of the film. Here we go #Andhaghaaram trailer https://t.co/0GrtULCXPx @priyaatlee @aforapple_offcl @PassionStudios_ @ Sudhans2017 @vvignarajan @iam_arjundas @vinoth_kishan @poojaram22 @MishMash2611 @pedal2go @pradeepvijay @edwinsakay @just_cut_it @DoneChannel1 — atlee (@Atlee_dir) April 14, 2020 In an interview, the film's director has said, "The film is a supernatural suspense thriller and stars Arjun Das, Vinoth Kishan,...
- 4/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is a remake of the Hindi hit 'Vicky Donor'. Digital NativeThe National Award-winning 2011 film Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was played by Annu Kapoor in its Hindi original. Produced by Screen Scene Entertainments, the makers have released the trailer of the film on Monday which has been well received by the audiences. Krishna Marimuthu a former associate of director Al Vijay had conceptualised a promo musical video The Mercury Song for director Karthik Subbaraj‘s Mercury in 2018. Krishna Marimuthu made his debut a couple of years with Naga Chaitanya starrer Telugu action thriller Yudham Sharanam. The film will have eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four-member Tamil rock band Oorka...
- 2/25/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Dharala Prabhu' is being directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments.Digital NativeDigital Native The hit Bollywood flick Vicky Donor is being remade in Tamil under the title Dharala Prabhu. The remake is directed by Krishna Marimuthu and produced by Screen Scene Entertainments. Harish Kalyan is reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original and veteran comedian Vivek is playing the doctor, which was done by Annu Kapoor. An update about Dharala Prabhu is that eight music directors - Vivek-Merin duo, four member Tamil rock band Oorka comprising Bharath Sankar on Vocals & Keys, J.C on the Guitars, Pradeep Kumar on the Bass and Tapass Naresh on Drums, British playback singer Inno Genga, and Sean Roldan - will compose music for the film. Selvakumar is the cinematographer with Sathish Surya of Irudhi Suttru and Soorarai Pottru fame taking care of the editing. Vicky Donor is...
- 1/23/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodDetails about this project are expected to be out soon.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt had announced some time ago that he will be venturing into the digital space with a web series that will be biographical on the life of a late actor. The filmmaker pointed out that the web series would trace out the story of a struggling filmmaker with a top-ranked actress of 1970s. This gave rise to the speculation that it would be based on his rumored romance with the late actor Parveen Babi. The latest we hear about this web series from a Mathrubhumi report is that Amala Paul has been roped in to play the legendary heroine and it will mark her debut in the digital platform. Details about this project are expected to be out soon. Amala Paul’s last film to release was Aadai, which was certified A by the censor board.
- 1/22/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film manages to keep us engaged, while smoothly veering away from cliches.Anjana ShekarSillu Karupatti is an anthology film, made up of four short stories, all with three recurring elements - man, woman and… what would you call it? Affection? Connection? Love? The film is clearly a feel-good movie - if that wasn’t already clear from the title (meaning slivers of palm jaggery) - and it mostly takes shape through the conversations between its lead characters. The four different stories are titled The Pink Bag, Kaaka Kadi, Turtles, and Hey Ammu. It could be compared to the latest Netflix series Modern Love - the idea isn’t entirely new to us as an audience. In fact, we know how most of these stories play out. Sillu Karupatti, however, manages to keep us engaged with its smooth veering away from the cliche. The stories are all familiar - a...
- 12/27/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film marks the third production venture from Sivakarthikeyan’s production house.Digital NativeActor Sivakarthikeyan unveiled the teaser of his upcoming production film, Vaazhl, which is directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman who made his directorial debut with his critically-acclaimed film Aruvi. The film marks the third production venture from Sivakarthikeyan’s production house following Kanaa and Nenjamunudu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. Unveiling the first look teaser Sk shared on his micro-blogging page saying, “Here is the teaser of our @SKProdOffl‘s next #Vaazhl directed by dear @thambiprabu89- https://youtu.be/eU7UQblEpEU Hope u all wil lik tis #VaazhlTeaser@KalaiArasu_@shelley_calist @pradeepvijay @raymondcrasta @dhilipaction @madhuramoffl @SibiMarappan.” Here is the teaser of our @SKProdOffl ‘s next #Vaazhl directed by dear @thambiprabu89 - https://t.co/pkpuQHWgjX Hope u all wil lik tis #VaazhlTeaser @KalaiArasu_ @shelley_calist @pradeepvijay @raymondcrasta @dhilipaction @madhuramoffl @SibiMarappan @SonyMusicSouth — Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) December 15, 2019 Toted to be a travelogue music drama,...
- 12/15/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe Hindi version released on Netflix in 2018.Digital NativeLust Stories is a popular series on Netflix and it is all set to get a remake in Telugu. There will be four segments in this anthology and the first segment will have Amala Paul in the lead with Nandini Reddy wielding the megaphone. The three other segments will be directed by Tharun Bhascker, Sankalp Reddy, and Sandeep Vanga and the main leads are yet to be disclosed. The Hindi version of Lust Stories had Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, and Manisha Koirala playing the lead roles in each segment with Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee, directing it respectively. It may be noted here that Amala Paul was caught in a controversy over her last release Aadai. Directed by Rathna Kumar, it was an A certified film. Considering the huge popularity that Amala Paul enjoys in the Andhra and Telangana states,...
- 10/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
The name Meena Kumari is synonymous with sorrow, melancholy and desperation and why not???A verse from her poem ?Zindagi Yeh Hai? captures the core of her life. A tattered childhood, wrecked in marriage, letdown in love and betrayed by close relatives made Meena Kumari?s life so gloomy that she sought respite in alcohol and poetry.
Dard ke saye, udasi ka dhuan, dukh ki ghata
Shadows of grief, the smoke of misery, clouds of sorrow
Zindagi yeh hai to phir maut kise kahte hain ??
If this is life, what is it that they call death?
What is paradoxical is that Meena Kumari, not only became a victim of depression in ?Real life? but incidentally even on ?Reel life? Bollywood exploited her tragic avatar. With movies like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Aarti, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Dil Ek Mandir, Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan, Bhabhi Ki Chudiyaan, Kaajal etc. Meena...
Dard ke saye, udasi ka dhuan, dukh ki ghata
Shadows of grief, the smoke of misery, clouds of sorrow
Zindagi yeh hai to phir maut kise kahte hain ??
If this is life, what is it that they call death?
What is paradoxical is that Meena Kumari, not only became a victim of depression in ?Real life? but incidentally even on ?Reel life? Bollywood exploited her tragic avatar. With movies like Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Aarti, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Dil Ek Mandir, Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan, Bhabhi Ki Chudiyaan, Kaajal etc. Meena...
- 8/25/2019
- GlamSham
KollywoodWhile a financial issue seems to be the reason, there is no announcement on the film’s release date yet from the producers.Tnm StaffAmala Paul’s most awaited Aadai has been cancelled just hours before its release. Theatres have cancelled the shows on Friday due to non-receipt of the Kdm and are either refunding tickets or offering an alternative to those who’ve booked their tickets. Aadai seems to be embroiled in a financial tussle, a common reason for last minute cancellations in Tamil cinema. Aadai, censored A, was scheduled to hit the screens on Friday. The film is directed by Rathna Kumar and its Telugu dubbed version was to release in Andhra and Telangana regions considering the huge popularity that Amala Paul enjoys there. The film, eagerly awaited by the team and Amala herself, has been attributed to be a “game-changer” in the actor’s career. The film’s first-look posters,...
- 7/19/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will release on July 19.Tnm StaffThe trailer of actor Amala Paul’s much awaited film Aadai was released on Saturday. The trailer shows an assertive Amala Paul (Kamini) wearing shades and gloves. Kamini appears to be in the habit of placing bets and entering challenges. Her mother played by Sriranjani, warns her against this behaviour and says that this may turn into an addiction. In the next scene, the actor is seen drinking with her friends and saying, “Are we humans born wearing a dress? So if everyone removes their dress, that becomes our actual birthday dress.” The title of the film Aadai in Tamil means "dress". We also get to see the crazy avatars of Kamini who loves riding bikes, parties and hangs out with her office teammates. The trailer describes Kamini as ‘arrogant’, ‘audacious’ and ‘artistic’. She’s seen even in the costume of Harley Quinn from Batman.
- 7/6/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Rathna Kumar, the film is believed to be a survival thriller.Digital NativeAmala Paul starrer Aadai, which created quite an impact with its teaser, will hit the screens on July 19, its makers announced via a poster on Saturday. Amala took to Twitter to announce the release date and she wrote: “I’ll fight. I’ll survive. Let obstacles come, big or small. I’ll shine, I’ll stand tall. Crush them to bits and blow away the dust. My strength is the only thing I trust. For freedom and happiness combined I thrive because if you have will, then no can fail. Well, this is just me, it’s my tale.” I’ll fight I’ll survive let obstacles come,big or small I’ll shine I’ll stand tall crush them to bits&blow away the dust my strength is the only thing i trust for freedom...
- 6/30/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe title and first look of the film were released on Wednesday to coincide with Sivakarthikeyan father's birth anniversary. Digital NativeDirector Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who made a splash with his critically-acclaimed debut film Aruvi, has been working on his next project for close to a year now. Months after no development on the project’s front, it was recently announced that his project will be bankrolled by Sivakarthikeyan's Sk Production. The title and first look of the film were released on Wednesday to coincide with Sivakarthikeyan father's birth anniversary. Titled, Vaazhl, The film marks the third production venture of Sivakarthikeyan after Kanaa and Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. On my Appa’s birthday & with his blessings releasing the first look of our @SKProdOffl ‘s third film #Vaazhl #வாழ் written and directed by my dear thambi @thambiprabu89. Hope you all will give the same love and support like our previous films pic.
- 6/28/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodEven as the teaser on YouTube has many crass comments, several men have been incessantly calling the ‘Amma’ phone number that flashes on it briefly.Tnm StaffAmala Paul’s Aadai teaser has clocked over 6 million views on YouTube in just a week and has many movie-goers eagerly anticipating its release. The 1.36 minute teaser is a gripping edit and already has fans lauding Amala’s role in it. When an address or a phone number flashes on the big screen, curiosity has led many fans to call or drop in but in Aadai’s case this curiosity has turned into harassment. Even while the YouTube teaser has many crass comments below its video’s link because Amala appears in a shot where she seems to be in the nude, many more have been incessantly calling the ‘Amma’ phone number that flashes in the video briefly. Sarithran, a Big FM Rj, decided...
- 6/24/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe teaser of the film, directed by Rathna Kumar, begins with a worried mother informing the police that her daughter is missing.Tnm StaffYoutube/ Think Music IndiaAmala Paul, who was last seen playing a teacher in the Tamil thriller Raatsasan, has quite a few interesting projects in the making this year. The teaser of her upcoming Aadai proves this. The teaser begins with a worried mother informing the police that her daughter is missing, to which the cop ironically responds, “You could have searched for another day, no? You’ve come straight to the station as soon as you heard that your daughter’s missing?” The mother then informs the cop that her daughter was drunk when she spoke to her last on the phone. “Freedom is about what you do with what’s been done to you” – Jean Paul Sartre’s quote flashes on the screen next and our interest is piqued.
- 6/18/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe movie will be an out-and-out action film.Digital NativeVijay Antony, who is basking in the success of his latest film Kolaigaran, will next team up with Vijay Milton for an action film, which will again be produced by the team of Kolaigaran, which includes Pradeep Kumar, Kamal Bohra and G. Dhananjayan. The yet-untitled film marks the maiden collaboration of Antony and Vijay Milton, who is best known for films such as Golisoda and Kadugu. Milton has confirmed the film will be an out-and-out action film. Talking to Times of India, producer Dhananjayan said, “The entire film is set in the outdoors and the shoot will take place in exotic locations of Diu and Daman, with the songs shot in Goa. It will be an out-and-out action film. Vijay Milton will be writing, directing and shooting the film. We are planning to go on floors from October 1.” The team plans...
- 6/17/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodOn the film getting an A certificate, we hear that some highly violent sequences were the major reason for it.Digital NativeAmala Paul’s Aadai went in for the censor certification recently and has been certified with an A. Directed by Rathna Kumar, the film has Amala Paul playing the central character. With the censors done, there are expectations that Aadai may hit the marquee in July. However, the date for it hasn’t been finalized yet. While the film is releasing in Tamil, its makers intend to release the Telugu dubbed version in Andhra and Telangana regions considering the huge popularity that Amala Paul enjoys there. On the film getting an A certificate, we hear that some highly violent sequences were the major reason for it. In an interview to the Silverscreen.in, the director had told earlier, “It has twists and turns that will keep the audience enthralled.
- 6/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film will be directed by Sharath, who has assisted filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery in movies like ‘Angamaly Diaries’ and ‘Ee.Ma.Yau’.Tnm StaffShane Nigam, who is winning a lot of praise for his portrayal of Bobby in Kumbalangi Nights, is going to appear in the lead role in the movie Veyil. Sharath, who has assisted filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery in movies like Angamaly Diaries and Ee.Ma.Yau will make his directorial debut with Veyil. Irinjalakuda in Thrissur will form the background of the story, also written by Sharath. Apart from Shane, actors Suraj Venjarammoodu and Shine Tom Chacko will also be playing important characters in the film. There will also be a bunch of new actors in the film. Sharath's mentor Lijo had introduced 86 new actors through his much-appreciated film Angamaly Diaries. Music of Veyil will be composed by Pradeep Kumar who has rendered popular songs in...
- 5/5/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project is the music composer’s 25th film.Tnm StaffThe official jukebox from Dhanush-Vetri Maaran’s ambitious project Vada Chennai is now out. The makers had announced the tracklist on Friday. Composed by Santosh Narayanan, the album consists of a total of nine songs and one main theme. Boom Dropping the #MusicOfVadaChennai https://t.co/v95e6fz2GK A @Music_Santhosh Musical #SaNa25 @dhanushkraja @VetriMaaran @aishu_dil @andrea_jeremiah @thondankani @vinod_offl @LycaProductions @divomovies #VadaChennai — Wunderbar Films (@wunderbarfilms) September 23, 2018 Vada Chennai stars Dhanush, Kishore Kumar, P Samuthirakani, Daniel Balaji, Pavan, Andrea Jeremiah, Aishwarya Rajesh and Ameer in lead roles. Written and directed by Vetri Maaran, this film will be his fifth collaboration with Dhanush. An interesting mix of genres, delivered in trademark Santhosh style, the album is the music composer’s 25th project. Some of the singers include Ka Ka Balachander, Gaana Bala, Sriram Parthasarathy, Vijaynarain, Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar,...
- 9/23/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Ratna Kumar of 'Meyaadha Maan' fame, the poster draws attention to the film’s title, 'Aadai', which means clothing.Tnm StaffThe first look of Amala Paul’s upcoming film titled Aadai was released by director Venkat Prabhu from his official Twitter account on Tuesday. So happy to release da first look of #Aadai awesome daring @Amala_ams from One of my fav director @MrRathna@vstudiosoffl Very proud of u bro @subbhunaarayan@kirubakaran_AKR @thinkmusicindia@thisisoorka@pradeepvijay @vijaykartik_k @Viveka_Lyrics #AadaiFirstLook pic.twitter.com/ndzcEVobs4 — venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) September 4, 2018 Directed by Ratna Kumar of Meyaadha Maan fame, the poster draws attention to the film’s title -- Aadai (Clothing). With toilet paper wrapped around her body and bloodied wounds on her hands and face, Amala Paul is seen crying while holding onto a rusted piece of plumbing in the poster. Three words -- Arrogant, Audacious and Artistic...
- 9/4/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
By Swarup Chakravarthy
SuperStar Rajni is a king among kings in Tamil cinema. From the mid-70s till today, his films draw in crowds all around the South purely because it’s a Rajnikanth film. He is very much Tamil cinema’s Amitabh Bachchan. For those with long memories Rajnikanth did have a brief run in Hindi cinema in which his most memorable role was 1983’s Hum where he starred alongside Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan. His latest film Kaala is bound to be a fresh super hit in Tamil Nadu cinemas, but as has been the recent trend in films, it has been brought north and redubbed into Hindi to give it a chance to shine amongst the great and good of Bollywood. Co-starring Nana Patekar and produced by Dhanush (from films such as Raanjhanaa with Sonam Kapoor and Shamitabh with who else but Amitabh Bachchan), its also directed by...
SuperStar Rajni is a king among kings in Tamil cinema. From the mid-70s till today, his films draw in crowds all around the South purely because it’s a Rajnikanth film. He is very much Tamil cinema’s Amitabh Bachchan. For those with long memories Rajnikanth did have a brief run in Hindi cinema in which his most memorable role was 1983’s Hum where he starred alongside Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan. His latest film Kaala is bound to be a fresh super hit in Tamil Nadu cinemas, but as has been the recent trend in films, it has been brought north and redubbed into Hindi to give it a chance to shine amongst the great and good of Bollywood. Co-starring Nana Patekar and produced by Dhanush (from films such as Raanjhanaa with Sonam Kapoor and Shamitabh with who else but Amitabh Bachchan), its also directed by...
- 6/11/2018
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
EntertainmentThe audio was launched online on Wednesday with an event expected to take place in the evening.Tnm StaffThe audio of Pa Ranjith’s much-awaited Kaala was released at 9.00 am on May 9, and the album is an interesting mix of genres with politically loaded lyrics. The makers of the film have also planned a grand launch at Ymca grounds in Chennai later in the evening on Wednesday. It is also being said that composer Santhosh Narayanan will perform live at the event. A single from the film, ‘Semma Weightu’, was released a few days ago on May Day and has garnered over 3 million views so far. Earlier, in an album preview video that was released on May 7, composer Santhosh Narayanan shared that the Tamil album of Kaala will have 9 songs and that the other languages will have 8 songs each. Pa Ranjith’s previous outing with Rajinikanth Kabali had six tracks. Here we go wunderbar films presents Superstar’s #kaala Tamil Audio .. a @Music_Santhosh musical. Hope you all enjoy it. https://t.co/TGDspMpSsW pic.twitter.com/YL1UIyhvv5 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) May 9, 2018 The album is a mix of rap, melodies and kuthu songs, cutting across the different genres. For example, Thanga Sela, written by Arunraja Kamaraj and crooned by Shankar Mahadevan, Pradeep Kumar and Ananthu is a kuthu romance between Rajinikanth and Easwari Rao. The buzz surrounding the film had made it clear that it would be laden with political allusions and true to its mission, the lyrics speak volumes in this regard. ‘Nikkal Nikkal’, for example, is a gangster song presumably set in Dharavi where most of the action in the film is touted to take place. As is director Pa Ranjith’s usual style, the song takes caste hegemony head on asking, “Pathingi adangi vaazha naanga innum slave ah (Are we still slaves to hide and live in subjugation)?” The song references a particular line that warns "Ezhayoda vaithula adichi bank balance ah yethatha (Don’t hit the poor and then raise our bank balance)”, a possible allusion to the ruling dispensation claim of depositing Rs 15 lakh in the bank account of every Indian. The hip hop in the film is an ode to the African American subculture in the 1970s that emerged as form of a protest against racism in the United States. ‘Poraaduvom’ takes on communal politics, talking about the deafening silence of those who don't raise their voices. Both songs, interspersed with Hindi lines, are sung by Dopeadelicz. ‘Semma Weightu’, which released earlier on Labour Day also celebrates the power of the working class, the unity present in Dharavi, their home. It also addresses Rajinikanth as 'Kaala Saetu' and has visuals from the film. Lines like "Odhuka nenacha, verati adipom" which speak out against oppression make it clear that Kaala will be politically loaded and speak from the point of view of the oppressed. ‘Kannamma’ is a melodious earworm, sung by Pradeep Kumar and Dhee, with lyrics by Uma Devi. The additional track in the film is the acapella version of ‘Kannamma’ performed by singer Ananthu. In the preview video, Santhosh shares that he could not decide between Pradeep’s version and Ananthu’s rendition and left it up to Ranjith and Rajinikanth to decide. The film is set to release worldwide on June 7. The official jukebox is available on YouTube:...
- 5/9/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
The 1963 film had music by Roshan and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, who together delivered some memorable songs like Jo Waada Kiya Woh and Chandi Ka Badan. Taj Mahal was directed by M Sadiq and starred Pradeep Kumar and Bina Rai...
- 10/4/2017
- Film Companion
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