ReviewTakkar is a typical road movie with all the usual ingredients — a car drive on a highway, intimacy in a motel, the protagonist going through a crisis, and a self-discovery. The entry of Gunasekar, played by actor Siddharth, in filmmaker Karthik G Krish’s Takkar reminds one of the stylish and memorable introduction of Madhavan in Alaipayuthey. Except, the staging in Takkar is intended to be funny. Gunasekar regrets being born into a poor family, and his ultimate goal is to become rich. He tries his hand at numerous jobs but does not compromise on self-respect, losing many opportunities in the process. Whether or not his perspective will change after a journey with Lakshmi (Divyansha Kaushik) forms the plot of the story. Takkar is a typical road movie with all the regular ingredients — a car drive on a highway, intimacy in a motel, the protagonist going through a crisis, and a self-discovery.
- 6/9/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Review'Michael' is a cake of cliches, its utterly predictable denouement the cherry on top. Why do we need yet another ‘pan India’ film about gangsters that has nothing new to offer?Sundeep Kishan in Michael In an early scene in Michael, gangster boss Gurunath (Gautham Vasudev Menon) is reading Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. I found myself wondering what our mainstream cinema would have looked like if the man had never written the book. What would ninety percent of our films be about? Would all the gym bodies who find employment as gangsters in the film industry be in some other charming profession? Perhaps they would at least be in jobs that didn’t require them to scowl so much. But Puzo did write that book, and Francis Ford Coppola did make a film based on it, and here we are, 50 years later, still trying to recreate some version of it.
- 2/3/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Tamil and Telugu star Sundeep Kishan’s maiden pan-India movie ‘Michael’ directed by Ranjit Jeykodi, which had created a lot of interest with its first song, the Sid Sriram-sung ‘Neevuntey Chaalu’, will be released worldwide in all South Indian languages and Hindi on February 3.
The announcement poster presents all the lead actors with raw and rustic looks. While Sundeep Kishan appears with injuries on his face, Vijay Sethupathi is seen lighting a cigarette. Gautham Menon, Divyansha Kaushik, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Varun Sandesh, and Anasuya Bharadwaj can also be seen on the poster.
Karan C Productions Llp and the most happening Production House Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp together are producing the movie on a large scale. It is a joint production venture of ace distributor Bharath Chowdary and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao. Narayan Das K Narang is the presenter.
Star director Gautham Vasudev Menon is playing an antagonist, while Varalaxmi Sarathkumar...
The announcement poster presents all the lead actors with raw and rustic looks. While Sundeep Kishan appears with injuries on his face, Vijay Sethupathi is seen lighting a cigarette. Gautham Menon, Divyansha Kaushik, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Varun Sandesh, and Anasuya Bharadwaj can also be seen on the poster.
Karan C Productions Llp and the most happening Production House Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp together are producing the movie on a large scale. It is a joint production venture of ace distributor Bharath Chowdary and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao. Narayan Das K Narang is the presenter.
Star director Gautham Vasudev Menon is playing an antagonist, while Varalaxmi Sarathkumar...
- 1/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of the pan-India movie ‘Michael’ have followed up on the adrenaline rush of the teaser with the first single to begin the musical promotions on a soothing note. ‘Neevuntey Chaalu’ has a haunting theme composed by Sam C S and vocalised by the happening singer Sid Sriram. The movie features the promising Telugu-Tamil actor Sandeep Kishan.
The song picturises leading lady Divyansha Kaushik giving romantic signals to Sundeep by opening the gate of her house. When he’s in confusion, she invites him verbally. Then, the duo gets into a romantic mood. The sizzling chemistry of Sundeep and Divyansha heats up the atmosphere. There is a lip-lock as well.
Kalyana Chakravarthy Tripuraneni has penned touching lyrics that are rich in Telugu flavour.
Ranjit Jeykodi is directing the movie, which has been mounted on a massive scale by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp in association with Karan C Productions Llp.
The song picturises leading lady Divyansha Kaushik giving romantic signals to Sundeep by opening the gate of her house. When he’s in confusion, she invites him verbally. Then, the duo gets into a romantic mood. The sizzling chemistry of Sundeep and Divyansha heats up the atmosphere. There is a lip-lock as well.
Kalyana Chakravarthy Tripuraneni has penned touching lyrics that are rich in Telugu flavour.
Ranjit Jeykodi is directing the movie, which has been mounted on a massive scale by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp in association with Karan C Productions Llp.
- 12/28/2022
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Telugu star Sundeep Kishan is here to take audiences on an adrenaline trip with filmmaker Ranjit Jeykodi’s upcoming film ‘Michael’ which marks the maiden pan-India film of the actor. On Thursday, Nani released the film’s Telugu teaser, while Dhanush launched the Tamil version, Dulquer Salmaan unveiled the Malayalam version, and Rakshit Shetty did the honours of unveiling the Kannada teaser. The Hindi teaser was released by Raj Kumar Rao, Rakul Preet Singh, Jhanvi Kapoor, Raj & Dk.
The teaser digs into revealing important glimpses of Michael. Also, it gives an insight into Vijay Sethupathi’s character as well as Gautham Menon’s villainous streak. More importantly, the story dates back to the 80s, going by the get-ups of the actors, and the set-ups in the background.
The teaser begins by introducing the three prominent faces of the movie, and the master says, “Michael, animals that can’t hunt, get caught by predators,...
The teaser digs into revealing important glimpses of Michael. Also, it gives an insight into Vijay Sethupathi’s character as well as Gautham Menon’s villainous streak. More importantly, the story dates back to the 80s, going by the get-ups of the actors, and the set-ups in the background.
The teaser begins by introducing the three prominent faces of the movie, and the master says, “Michael, animals that can’t hunt, get caught by predators,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The makers of director Ranjit Jeyakodi’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Michael’, featuring Sundeep Kishen in the lead, on Friday released a new poster from the film that sought to dispel the idea that the film will be an out-and-out action thriller with no romance in it.
The romantic poster has Sundeep kissing Divyansha Kaushik with birds flying in the background. The team also announced on the occasion that they would be releasing a new teaser of the film on October 20.
The pan-India film has triggered huge interest as it has Vijay Sethupathi playing a special action role. Even more significant is the fact that ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon will be playing the antagonist in the film which will have Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Varun Sandesh in important roles.
Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp, in association with Karan C Productions Llp is producing this movie on a massive scale. Michael is...
The romantic poster has Sundeep kissing Divyansha Kaushik with birds flying in the background. The team also announced on the occasion that they would be releasing a new teaser of the film on October 20.
The pan-India film has triggered huge interest as it has Vijay Sethupathi playing a special action role. Even more significant is the fact that ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon will be playing the antagonist in the film which will have Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Varun Sandesh in important roles.
Sree Venkateswara Cinemas Llp, in association with Karan C Productions Llp is producing this movie on a massive scale. Michael is...
- 10/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Well known Telugu actor Sundeep Kishen on Tuesday penned a touching birthday post for Ranjit, the director of his much-awaited, upcoming action thriller, ‘Michael’.
Taking to Instagram, Sundeep Kishen wrote, “Happy Birthday J E Ranjit! What would I do without you in my life… Thank you for being the best kind of brother/Friend/Director/Therapist and most importantly the coolest Human I know! Thank you for being my strength. You are my ‘Michael’.”
The film that the two are working together on, ‘Michael’, has triggered huge expectations.
The film has generated quite a bit of interest right from the time Ranjit Jeyakodi first released its title poster. Along with the poster, Ranjith had written in Tamil, “A wise man once said that man, by nature, is not a docile creature who prefers peace. He is a creature who is constantly expecting to be attacked and therefore ready to hit back hard!
Taking to Instagram, Sundeep Kishen wrote, “Happy Birthday J E Ranjit! What would I do without you in my life… Thank you for being the best kind of brother/Friend/Director/Therapist and most importantly the coolest Human I know! Thank you for being my strength. You are my ‘Michael’.”
The film that the two are working together on, ‘Michael’, has triggered huge expectations.
The film has generated quite a bit of interest right from the time Ranjit Jeyakodi first released its title poster. Along with the poster, Ranjith had written in Tamil, “A wise man once said that man, by nature, is not a docile creature who prefers peace. He is a creature who is constantly expecting to be attacked and therefore ready to hit back hard!
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actress Divyansha Kaushik will play the female lead in director Ranjith Jeyakodi’s multilingual action thriller ‘Michael’, featuring Sandeep Kishan in the lead. The film, which is being made in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, already has director Gautham Vasudev Menon and Vijay Sethupathi playing important roles in it. Making the announcement on social media, director […]...
- 12/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe makers of ‘Ramarao On Duty’ announced that actors Divyansha Kaushik and Rajisha Vijayan will play pivotal roles in the movie. Tnm StaffInstagram/ FacebookThe makers of actor Ravi Teja’s upcoming Telugu film Ramarao On Duty announced on Monday, July 19, that actors Rajisha Vijayan and Divyansha Kaushik have been roped in to play pivotal roles in the movie. “Team #RamaRaoOnDuty welcomes its lovely leading ladies @itsdivyanshak& @rajisha_vijayan on board,” the tweet posted by Slv Cinemas read. Rajisha Vijayan also announced that she is happy to make her Telugu debut alongside actor Ravi Teja. “Extremely elated to announce my Telugu debut with @raviteja_2628 garu. Directed by @sarath.mandava sir,” Rajisha wrote on Instagram. The title of the movie was unveiled on July 12. Ramarao On Duty marks Ravi Teja’s 68th film. The crew commenced shooting for the project in Hyderabad on July 1 this year. The movie is helmed by debutant...
- 7/20/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodStarring Siddharth in the lead role, Karthik G Krish of 'Kappal' fame is wielding the megaphone for this film.Digital NativeA few days ago, the 'Rainbow Thiralil' song from the upcoming Takkar was released and went on to gain the attention of the film buffs. Simbu and Andrea rendered this peppy song, which was penned by rapper Arivarasan and composed by Nivas K Prasanna. The buzz now is that director Gautham Vasudev Menon and singer Sid Sriram will be crooning a break-up song for this film. Starring Siddharth in the lead role, Karthik G Krish of Kappal fame is wielding the megaphone for Takkar. Sudhan and Jayaram are bankrolling the film under their banner Passion Studios. The shooting of this romantic action drama was completed some weeks ago and it is currently in the post-production mode. According to director Karthik G Krish, the team is looking forward to release Takkar...
- 1/29/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe song has been penned by Arivarasan and composed by Nivas K Prasanna.Digital NativeSimbu and Andrea have rendered a peppy song for the upcoming film Takkar, which has Siddharth in the lead role. Beginning with the lyrics ‘Rainbow Thiralil’, the song has been penned by Arivarasan and composed by Nivas K Prasanna. Karthik G Krish of Kappal fame is wielding the megaphone for Takkar. The shooting of this romantic action drama was completed some weeks ago and it is currently in the post-production stage. According to director Karthik G Krish, the team is looking forward to release Takkar soon and will be locking the dates. Siddharth and Karthik worked together in Saithan Ka Bachcha earlier and the producers of Kappal, Sudhan and Jayaram, are bankrolling Takkar under their banner Passion Studios. Takkar has Divyansha Kaushik pairing up with Siddharth. Revealing about the roles played by the lead actors, the director said earlier,...
- 1/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe shooting of the film was wrapped up some weeks ago and it is currently in the post-production stage.Digital NativeThe first look of actor Siddharth starrer Takkar was released by actor Vishal on Monday. Touted to be a romantic action drama, the film is helmed by Karthik G Krish of Kappal fame. The duo had worked together in Saithan Ka Bachcha earlier which is yet to release. Going by the first look, the film might be based on racing. Launching the first look Vishal tweeted, "Here it is, the Stylish First Look of @Actor_Siddharth 's #Takkar....Congrats & Gb #TakkarFirstLook" Here it is, the Stylish First Look of @Actor_Siddharth 's #Takkar....Congrats & Gb#TakkarFirstLook pic.twitter.com/HQBS13AXvT — Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 23, 2019 The shooting of the film was wrapped up some weeks ago and it is currently in the post-production stage and the makers are looking forward to...
- 12/25/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is being directed by Karthik G Krish of 'Kappal' fame.Digital NativeKarthik G Krish of Kappal fame is gearing up to release his next film. Titled Takkar, this film has Siddharth playing the lead role. The two had worked together in Saithan Ka Bachcha earlier. The shooting of this romantic action drama was completed some weeks ago and it is currently in post-production mode. According to director Karthik G Krish, the team is looking forward to releasing Takkar in January 2020. On keeping Kappal a low-key affair and away from the prying eyes of the media, the director has told in an interview to the Silverscreen, “We did this deliberately. Our entire team was in on the making of the project. The shooting began in February. And we’re almost done with the post-production, The film will release in January 2020.” Even as Siddharth and Karthik G Krish are awaiting...
- 11/29/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will start rolling from September onwards. Digital NativeDigital NativeA few days ago, reports surfaced that director Shekar Kammula and Naga Chaitanya will be joining hands for a new film. And now it is official that the film will start rolling from September onwards. Sai Pallavi will be playing the female lead in it. It may be noted that Shekar Kammula had introduced Sai Pallavi to the Telugu audiences with the smash hit Fidaa and has once again decided to have her on board his film. Sources in the know say that Shekar Kammula is planning to release the film later this year. Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya will be wrapping up Venky Mama in which he shares the screen space with Venkatesh. The film is bankrolled by D Suresh under his banner Suresh Productions on a very big budget with Bobby aka Ks Ravindra wielding the megaphone. The female leads...
- 6/22/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is the remake of a South Korean comedy-drama directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.Digital NativeThe first look of the upcoming film Oh Baby! is out. The poster features Samantha Akkineni with the veteran actor Lakshmi in the background. This has put an end to all rumours that Samantha will be playing both the young and older version of the lead character in Oh Baby. The first look was unveiled on the special occasion as the production house Suresh Productions, established by late producer Rama Naidu and one of the reputed banners of the Telugu Film Industry, has completed 55 years in the industry. Sharing the poster on her official social media accounts, Samantha wrote, "Congratulations to #sureshproductions on completing 55 years of an absolutely legendary journey. I'm very happy to be a part of their next. Here's introducing you all to #Swathi from #OhBaby@nandureddyy enjoyment maamul ga undadu @peoplemediafactory | @gurufilms...
- 5/22/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodKajal Aggarwal has been roped in to share the screen space with Chaitanya.Digital NativeNaga Chaitanya is on a roll with his latest film Majili doing well at the theatres. It is a romantic drama that was directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Sahu Garapati, Harish Peddi, Sushil Choudhary under the banner of Shine Screens Production Rad Film production. Besides Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni, the film had Divyansha Kaushik in the lead role. While Gopi Sunder had composed music for the songs in the film, it was S Thaman who did the background score. Vishnu Sharma had cranked the camera for Majili with Praveen Pudi editing it. The film premiered in the Us on April 4 with its release in India the next day. Released to positive reviews, Majili managed to collect Rs 54 crore at the box office. The actor is currently busy with Venky Mama in which he...
- 5/16/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodCurrently busy with three projects, the remake might take time to materialise if Dhanush gives his nod. Digital NativeActor Dhanush, according to the industry grapevine, may star in the Tamil remake of recent Telugu blockbuster Majili, which featured Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni in the lead. The film, which has been doing exceptionally well at the box-office, has already had its remake rights sold and a leading producer is keen on roping in Dhanush. While the actor has expressed interest, he is yet to watch the film and take a call on whether he wants to star in the remake. Currently busy with three projects, the remake might take time to materialise if Dhanush gives his nod. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, who rose to fame with Ninnu Kori, Majili is centered on Naga Chaitanya’s character and his life’s journey seen through the eyes of three women. Samantha plays...
- 4/20/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe director had earlier roped in Bellamkonda Sreenivas for the movie.Digital NativeLooks like the Rx 100 fame director Ajay Bhupathi and Bellamkonda Sreenivas’ film together has been dropped. It may be noted here that Ajay had roped in Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Samantha for this film. While there is no news about this film, the latest is that the director will be teaming up with Naga Chaitanya next. There are reports that Ajay Bhupathi had narrated the story for his next to both Naga Chaitanya and his wife Samantha Akkineni but there is still no clarity if the two would be sharing the screen space in the film. The film, which has not been titled yet, will be bankrolled by Gemini Khan. The shooting of this film is touted to begin this summer but the exact date has not been fixed as of now. Also, there is no clarity if the...
- 4/18/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodIt is not rocket science to understand that the audience would want to spend time with Samantha’s character, whose entire backstory was narrated in the span of a single song, a jiffy.Krishna SripadaOnce upon a time, there is Poorna (Naga Chaitanya), who, we are made to believe (a little unconvincingly), is an extremely talented cricketer. Anshu (Divyansha Kaushik) falls in love with him, despite the economic disparity between the two families, what with Poorna being the son of a middleclass railway employee (Rao Ramesh) and Anshu the pampered daughter of a Navy officer (no attention to detail – a future mother-in-law cribbing about a lost budget camera hardly gels with a family that celebrates birthday parties in cruise-boats). Once again, it is the case of the audience trying to imagine and accept that there was a spark (barely perceptible) as the love blooming between the two young ones comes...
- 4/5/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Majili’ starring Naga Chaitanya and Samantha will hit the screens on Friday.Tnm StaffAs the much awaited Chai-Sam starrer Majili is set for a big release on Friday, fans were delighted with the release of the making video for the song ‘Priyathama Priyathama,’ from the film. The song has already garnered a lot of attention for Chinmayi’s voice, the lyrics by Chaitanya Prasad and the tunes composed by Gopi Sundar. “Very emotional song,” says actor Naga Chaitanya in the video, going on to add that though it comes across as a happy song, it would definitely evoke deep feelings when paired with the visuals. “The song is blended beautifully with the narrations,” chimes in Samantha Akkineni about the song. Director Shiva Nirvana states in the video that Chinmayi’s voice has only added to the overall impact of the song. Actor Naga Chaitanya, who plays the lead role of Poorna in the film,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Shiva Nirvana, the film is touted to be a sports-based drama.Digital NativeTelugu film Majili is all set for a big release on April 5. Expectations on the project are high as real life couple Samantha and Naga Chaitanya play the lead roles in their first film together after they got married. Speaking about the film and sharing screen space with her husband, Samantha told Deccan Chronicle in an interview, “We actually did not want to do a film together, especially a love story, after being married for two years. Honestly, I thought that if we did a love story now, not many people would watch it. And that is when director Shiva Nirvana approached us with this story. The film not just expounds the husband-wife relationship, it focuses on families as a whole. The director has included a lot of beautiful moments and I feel truly blessed to be a part of Majili.
- 4/2/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is all set to hit theatres on April 5.Tnm StaffThe makers of Chai-Sam’s upcoming movie Majili released the trailer at a pre-release event held on Sunday. The trailer was launched by actor Victory Venkatesh in the presence of the couple and also actor Nagarjuna. From the trailer, Majili seems to be an emotional romantic drama, where Chaitanya seems to convincingly play the role of an alcoholic. The two-minute long trailer begins with Poorna (Chaitanya) listening to the famous Hindi melody ‘Lag jaa gale’ while his father bickers in the background on how his son is a good-for-nothing drunkard, who lives off the earnings of his wife. Samantha, playing Sravani, is shown to be a dutiful wife who despite her husband’s alcoholism is desperate to save a falling marriage. The trailer then moves to Poorna’s past, and his childhood sweetheart Anshu. Divyansha Kaushik as Anshu is...
- 4/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodGopi Sundar had composed music for the film, but later opted out citing personal reasons. Digital NativeReports are that S Thaman may be roped in to compose tunes for Bgm in Majili. Tunes for the five songs in this film have been composed by Gopi Sunder but the music director opted out of the film citing personal reasons, we hear. Following this, the makers of Majili have roped in S Thaman for the Bgm, say sources, but there is no confirmation on it yet. Expectations are high on this film as it brings back Naga Chaitanya and Samantha together for the fourth time and it is their first film together post wedding. The couple had shared the screen space in three films- Em maaya chesave, Manam and Autonagar Surya- earlier, it may be noted here. The film also has Divyansha Kaushik as the second female lead. Majili is being directed by Shiva Nirvana,...
- 3/23/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodGoing by the trailer, the film looks very similar to Dhanush’s ‘Mr Karthik’. The film will be released on April 5. Tnm StaffActor Naga Chaitanya and Samantha's Majili trailer was released on Thursday on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. The film is described as ‘cricket based romantic film’. The film’s trailer opens with Rao Ramesh's voice-over, "I am giving you one year period of time, within this, it is up to you whether you'll become Sachin or a Somberi (failure)." Cut to that, you see a clean-shaven Naga Chaitanya wielding the bat, a young aspiring cricketer in love with the character played by Divyansha Kaushik. However, Naga Chaitanya's character fails in the sport and eventually turns out to be an alcoholic. He then is supported by his wife, played by Samantha, who is his real life wife, too. Though married, and sharing the same roof, the hero...
- 2/14/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Tollywood 'Majili' brings back Naga Chaitanya and Samantha together for the fourth time, and also the first time since their wedding. Digital NativeThe second look of the Telugu film Majili was released online and is garnering significant response. The poster features the lead actor, Naga Chaitanya, along with Divyansha Kaushik. Interestingly, Naga Chaitanya is seen as a cricketer celebrating a victory and Divyansha Kaushik is hugging him. From the poster, it is evident that the hero plays a cricketer and Majili could be a sports-based drama. Also, the second poster reveals the release date of the film - April 5. Expectations are high on this film as it brings back Naga Chaitanya and Samantha together for the fourth time, and the first time since their wedding. The couple had shared the screen space in three films earlier - Maaya Chesave, Manam and Autonagar Surya earlier. Majili is being directed by Shiva Nirvana,...
- 1/17/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
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