KollywoodHelmed by Mithran Jawahar, the film also stars Bharathiraja, Prakash Raj, Raashi Khanna and Priya Bhavani Shankar in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffScreengrabActors Dhanush, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Nithya Menen and Raashi Khanna are teaming up for an upcoming film Thiruchitrambalam, for which the teaser was unveiled on Sunday, August 7. The trailer shows Dhanush playing the titular role of a man named Thiruchitrambalam, who shares his name with his grandfather (played by Bharathiraja). The story follows their relationships with the strict father (Prakash Raj), and friends. Thiruchitrambalam will hit the big screens on August 18. Helmed by filmmaker Mithran Jawahar, the film has music by composer Anirudh. Dhanush has teamed up with composer Anirudh in the past for films like 3 (2012), Maari (2015), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Maari (2015) and Thanga Magan (2015). Prior to Thiruchitrambalam, Dhanush and filmmaker Mithran have collaborated for movies like Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Kutty, and Uthamaputhiran. Thiruchitrambalam went on the floor last year in August.
- 8/8/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe shooting for the film, which is being directed by Mithran Jawahar, commenced with a pooja ceremony in Chennai on August 5. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sun PicturesThe title of actor Dhanush’s upcoming movie, which was tentatively called D44, with filmmaker Mithran Jawahar was revealed. The makers unveiled the film’s title as Thiruchitrambalam on Thursday, August 5. The movie stars actors Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Raashi Khanna in the lead. The movie went on floors on Thursday in Chennai. The shooting commenced with a pooja ceremony that saw Dhanush, Prakash Raj, Nithya Menen and Bharathiraja in attendance, among other cast and crew members. Sharing images from the pooja ceremony, Sun Pictures wrote: "@dhanushkraja's #D44 shooting commences Today!” We see actors Dhanush, Prakash Raj and Bharathiraja clad in white veshtis and shirts, while Nithya Menen is wearing a white salwar-kameez with a dupatta, in the image. The film marks the...
- 8/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodHe has appeared in supporting roles in several popular movies including ‘Theri’, ‘Maari’, 'Sivaji' and others. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Actor KathirSenior actor Rsg Chelladurai passed away at his home in Periyar Nagar, Chennai, aged 84, on Thursday (April 29). One of the most promising supporting actors in Kollywood, Chelladurai made his mark with his performance in several movies. He has shared the screen with Kollywood stars such as Dhanush, Vijay and Rajinikanth, among others. According to India Today’s report, Chelladurai was found unconscious in his bathroom and died due to a cardiac arrest. He moved the audience with his appearance in Theri, where he played the role of a father, searching for his missing daughter. Chelladurai’s performance as a grief-stricken, helpless father who hears about his daughter’s death, was heartbreaking. He is also popular for a scene from the Tamil movie Maari where he is seen along with actors Robo Shankar and Dhanush.
- 4/30/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood Interestingly, the ‘Ilaiya Super Star’ tag from the Saturday’s announcement is missing from this poster.Tnm StaffThe first-look poster of Dhanush’s next film Pattas was released on Sunday to coincide with his birthday. The poster shows a funky looking Dhanush dressed in colourful jacket and T-shirt, wearing bright yellow shades and striking a pose. The film’s title looks like graffiti painted upon a wall. The actor resembles one of his characters from the 2015 film Anegan, in which he played a game developer. Interestingly, the ‘Ilaiya Super Star’ tag from the Saturday’s announcement is missing from this poster. Written and directed by Rs Senthil Kumar, Pattas is being produced and presented by Sathya Jyothi Films. #PattasFirstLook pic.twitter.com/kwiFFS2SO4 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 28, 2019 Cinematographer Om Prakash will crank the camera and this will be his fourth outing with Dhanush after Maari, Anegan and Maari 2.
- 7/28/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will be produced by Director Balaji Mohan's new production house Open Window and Y Not Studios.Digital NativeDirector Balaji Mohan of Maari fame who recently helmed the sequel has turned producer and announced his production house - Open Window. Their first project would be helmed by debutant director Madonne Ashwin and the film has been titled Mandela. This film will have Yogi Babu playing the lead role. Balaji Mohan took it to twitter announcing the project," Here’s the Title Poster of our First Feature Film Production #Mandela!An @OpenWindowOffl Production! So Happy to collaborate with @StudiosYNot @RelianceEnt & @Wishberry_in @sash041075 @chakdyn Written & Directed by Debutant @madonneashwin Starring @iYogiBabu & others!" #Mandela goes on floors today ! Written & Directed by @madonneashwin Starring @iYogiBabu & others. An @OpenWindowOffl Production.@sash041075 @RelianceEnt @Wishberry_in@chakdyn@vidhu_ayyanna @bharathsankar12 @philoedit pic.twitter.com/JTT9W5F8fQ — Balaji Mohan (@directormbalaji) July 24, 2019 Here’s...
- 7/24/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood The song from the film 'Maari 2', features Sai Pallavi and Dhanush, and replaced the latter’s ‘Kolaveri Di’ as the most watched Tamil song on YouTube.Tnm StaffMaari 2 director Balaji Mohan released the making video of the popular song ‘Rowdy Baby’ from the film on Saturday. The director speaks about the song and the efforts which went into making it. The song was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and sung by Dhanush and Dhee, the sister of composer Santhosh Narayanan. It was choreographed by Prabhu Deva. Dhanush penned the lyrics for the song as well. “Both Sai Pallavi and Dhanush are excellent dancers. I had the confidence that they would be able to match what Prabhu Deva choreographed,” Balaji says in the video. Balaji Mohan took to twitter to announce the release of the making video. “Making Video of #RowdyBaby @dhanushkraja @thisisysr @PDdancing @Sai_Pallavi92 @AlwaysJani...
- 3/2/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
MollywoodActor Dhanush and director Vetrimaran would be teaming up for the fourth time with the film.Digital NativeAfter the recent success of Vada Chennai, actor Dhanush and director Vetrimaran are teaming up for the fourth time with Asuran. With the film set to go on floors on January 26, the actor shared the first look of the movie on his official Twitter account. Last seen opposite Mohanlal in Odiyan, Malayalam actor Manju Warrier will be playing the female lead in the film. It will also mark her Tamil debut. It is said that Dhanush will appear in a very different get-up in the film. The first look poster has him in the air, wielding a spear, his forehead marked with layers of thilak and a scowl on his face. Asuran is reported to be based on a Tamil novel called Vekkai written by Poomani. The novel is a revenge drama that...
- 1/25/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Entertainment‘Rowdy Baby’ has broken the record previously held by ‘Rangamma Mangamma’ from Ram Charan’s 2018 release Rangasthalam, which got 100 million views in 142 days.Tnm Staff‘Rowdy Baby’, the super hit song from Dhanush’s Maari 2, has become the fastest South Indian song to cross 100 million views on YouTube, in just two weeks of its release. Putting behind the record of ‘Rangamma Mangamma’ from Rangasthalam and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Vachinde’ from Fida, 'Rowdy Baby', which released on January 2, has garnered 100 million views and 1 million likes in just 16 days on YouTube. ‘Rowdy Baby’ became an instant hit as Sai Pallavi once again took the viewers by awe with her super catchy dance moves in this peppy number alongside Dhanush. The song is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by Dhanush and Dhee, daughter of music composer Santhosh Narayanan. Santhosh Narayanan on Sunday tweeted on the song’s success and...
- 1/20/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodFrom Kongu to Singala Tamil, many actors have tried out different dialects on the big screen to make their character more convincing.Anjana ShekarIn Viswasam, actor Ajith played a village goon from Madurai. In Red (2002) too, he had played the role of a local don from Madurai. To sound more authentic this time, the actor tried speaking in the local dialect, inserting phrases like ‘injarule’ (a local exclamation for ‘won’t you look at this?’) to make a pronounced effect. Although not one hundred percent authentic, we’ve seen actors trying out new dialects time and again which would give more edge to their character. And most times, this becomes a unique aspect of the film that is extolled by the makers before its release. Here's a list of dialects we've seen on the big screen and the films in which they featured. 'Madras' Tamil This is one of the...
- 1/19/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe song, choreographed by Prabhu Deva has more than 790,00,000 views on YouTube.Tnm StaffScreenshotWhile Maari 2 has been panned by critics and audience alike, the ‘Rowdy Baby’ song from the film, in which we saw actor Sai Pallavi outperforming Dhanush, has achieved the feat of hitting the Billboard YouTube chart, ranked number 4 in its list of popular YouTube songs. The song, choreographed by Prabhu Deva, has more than 790,00,000 views and counting, with 9 lakh ‘likes’ on its official YouTube video. The catchy number sung by Dhanush and Dhee has become a rage. In the song, Sai Pallavi, known for her amazing dancing skills, yet again proves her mettle and dances with such ease, making it hard for the viewers to take their eyes off her. Sai Pallavi’s dance moves have become viral with many youngsters trying to emulate her on their TikTok videos. Read: In love with Sai Pallavi's dance in 'Rowdy Baby'?...
- 1/16/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will be bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu, who had recently bankrolled 'VIP 2'. Digital NativeDhanush-Vetrimaaran combo is one that sets up high expectations. The duo is teaming up for the fourth time after Vada Chennai, Pollathavan and Aadukalam. Their last film, Vada Chennai chronicles thirty years in the life of an accidental gangster in North Madras and did well at the box office. It was earlier announced that the team would take a break with a different film before commencing on Vada Chennai part 2. This film has been titled Asuran and will be based on a Tamil novel titled 'Vetkai'. The official first look of the film was released on Twitter recently. Dhanush tweeted saying, "As #maari2’s success news is pouring in from everywhere, I’m delighted to announce my next with @VetriMaaran #Asuran .. will be produced by @theVcreations thanu sir." As #maari2’s success news is...
- 12/25/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe song 'Maari's Anandhi' has been written by Dhanush.Tnm StaffThe third song to be released from Maari 2 is a melody rendered by Ilaiyaraaja. Interestingly, the first film had no melody songs in it. Titled 'Maari’s Aanandhi', the female voice is by M Manasi. The video of this melodious duet that has been released now has scenes from the song's recording. Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja has worked with a small orchestra to record this song. The song's lyrics, which are romantic and quite suggestive, have been penned by Dhanush himself. Pictures of Maari and Anandhi sharing moments together in the rain are also seen in this video. Speaking about this song to Tnm, the director said, “There’s a melody song in Maari 2 which will be a surprise for many. Ilaiyaraaja sir has rendered it. The song itself is very important to the film.” Two other...
- 12/10/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodMeet Vijaya, bold, honest and straightforward Joint Secretary of State, Department of Law and Judiciary.Tnm StaffThe final character reveal from Dhanush’s Maari 2 is out and it is that of actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Director Balaji Mohan posted the actor’s first-look via his Twitter handle also revealing her character’s name to be Vijaya. Vijaya who plays the role of the Joint Secretary of State - Dept. Of Law & Judiciary is described to be a “bold, honest and straightforward (person). A ray of hope who always strives to do the right thing.” Here’s @varusarath as #Vijaya ! Plays the role of the Joint Secretary of State - Dept. Of Law & Judiciary Bold, honest & straightforward. A ray of hope who always strives to do the right thing. #Maari2CharacterPosters #Maari2 pic.twitter.com/0xt0aRbBAJ — Balaji Mohan (@directormbalaji) November 10, 2018 Dressed in crisp cotton sarees, this look closely resembles her...
- 11/11/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTovino Thomas is touted to play the villain in this sequel to the 2015 Dhanush film.Tnm StaffThe latest character reveal from the Tamil film Maari 2 is finally here and it is none other than Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas. The Maari 2 team has been revealing the ‘first look’ of its star cast over the past week. Tovino Thomas, who is touted to play the villain in the flick, is seen sporting dreadlocks and a black bandanna in the poster, even as he is seemingly engulfed by fire. Clad in black tanks and a purple shirt, Tovino, who plays the character of Beeja aka Thanatos, is seen lighting up a beedi with his tattooed arm. Tweeting a picture of Tovino's first look on Friday, Dhanush, who plays the lead, called Beeja his ‘nemesis’. #maari2 .. @ttovino as #bheeja maari’s nemesis pic.twitter.com/1eCZdBLCuD — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) November 9, 2018 Introducing the character,...
- 11/10/2018
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
KollywoodIs Sai Pallavi playing an auto driver in the film?Tnm StaffThe Maari 2 team has been promoting the film aggressively and they've announced that they will be making a first look reveal about every character in the film starting from Wednesday. Dhanush's first look had been revealed a while ago. On Wednesday evening, director Balaji Mohan revealed the first look of Sai Pallavi's character from the film - Araathu Aanandhi. Calling Sai Pallavi's role "a fun character that's also right at the heart of the story of Maari 2", Balaji put up the poster featuring the actor. 'Araathu' means someone who's a bit of a "rowdy" in behaviour. Sai Pallavi appears to be playing the role of an auto driver in the film as she sports a khaki shirt. She also has a nose piercing. Here’s the first of the #Maari2CharacterPosters!@Sai_Pallavi92 as #AraathuAanandhi...
- 11/7/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, Yuvan Shankar Raja might collaborate with Dhanush after a long hiatus for Maari 2. The last time the duo worked together was in 2008 film Yaaradi Nee Mohini, and going by the buzz, they’re set to reunite after nine years. An official confirmation is awaited from the makers’ end and if announced, it’d also mean that the highly anticipated reunion between Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander, who had composed music for the first part, may not happen.
- 10/9/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Last seen playing a street fighter in Pandigai, actor Krishna has landed a plum role in Dhanush’s Maari 2. Announcing that he is part of the project, director Balaji Mohan on Friday revealed that he will be seen playing the second lead.
- 10/7/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The National Award winning star Dhanush has a slew of films in his kitty including Maari 2, which will start rolling very soon. And with this film, he will have paired up with all the three Premam girls. While Anupama Parameswaran played one of the leading ladies in the Dhanush starrer Kodi, it was Madonna Sebastian in Power Pandi. The latest is Sai Pallavi, who will be seen pairing up with the star in Maari 2.
- 10/3/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
After making a splash in Malayalam and Telugu industries with films such as Premam, Kali and Fidaa, Sai Pallavi is making inroads into Tamil filmdom.
Having recently completed shooting for Al Vijay’s Karu, in which she plays a mother to an 8-year-old, Pallavi will be next seen in Dhanush’s Maari 2. Director Balaji Mohan on Thursday announced that the team is thrilled to have her on board and also added that her character will be unique and very important from the story’s perspective.
Having recently completed shooting for Al Vijay’s Karu, in which she plays a mother to an 8-year-old, Pallavi will be next seen in Dhanush’s Maari 2. Director Balaji Mohan on Thursday announced that the team is thrilled to have her on board and also added that her character will be unique and very important from the story’s perspective.
- 9/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Last seen in the sequel to his 2014 blockbuster VIP, actor Dhanush will soon start shooting for Maari 2, which will reunite him with director Balaji Mohan. The project is tipped to go on the floors from last week of October or early November. ...
- 9/29/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is basking in glory over how his career is taking shape. And the star’s association with actor-producer Dhanush has worked well to his advantage as he will be playing the antagonist in the sequel to the Dhanush starrer Maari.
- 9/26/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The National Award-winning actor Dhanush has a slew of films in his kitty including VIP 2, a Hollywood film, and Gautham Menon’s Enai Nokki Paayum Thotta. Several months ago, there was an announcement that the star is also considering a sequel to the Balaji Mohan directorial Maari. Well, it is now almost confirmed that Maari 2 will start rolling soon.
- 7/19/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, composer Anirudh Ravichander who rose to fame with Dhanush’s Kolaveri Di number and has hit albums such as Maari, Remo and Vedalam to his credit, might reunite with Vijay and Murugadoss for the second time after their blockbuster collaboration Kaththi.
While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, buzz is that Anirudh has already given his nod as Murugadoss has been keen on roping him in from the beginning.
While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, buzz is that Anirudh has already given his nod as Murugadoss has been keen on roping him in from the beginning.
- 7/15/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Balaji Mohan is best known for directing Dhanush’s Maari. Taking inspiration from English sitcoms, he has come up with a Tamil web series titled As I’m suffering from Kadhal, to be exclusively released on Hotstar on June 16.
- 6/5/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The biggest celebration of South Indian cinema, the Fortune Sunflower Oil Iifa Utsavam co-powered by Gionee smartphone and Renault- Passion for Life was a splendid event that witnessed the coming together of the biggest superstars of the Tamil and Malayalam Film Industries on 24th January 2016. With some of the year’s biggest films taking home the prestigious awards, the evening came alive as some of the most prolific names in the South Indian film industry came together to revel in the success of Tamil and Malayalam Cinema in 2015.
In the Tamil Film Awards, Baahubali-The Beginning took home the highest number of accolades with a total tally of six awards including Best Picture, Direction, Supporting Role (Male), Supporting Role (Female), Playback Singer (Male) and Playback Singer (Female). For the Malayalam Film Awards, Ennu Ninte Moideen took home the highest number of accolades with a total tally of six awards including Best Picture,...
In the Tamil Film Awards, Baahubali-The Beginning took home the highest number of accolades with a total tally of six awards including Best Picture, Direction, Supporting Role (Male), Supporting Role (Female), Playback Singer (Male) and Playback Singer (Female). For the Malayalam Film Awards, Ennu Ninte Moideen took home the highest number of accolades with a total tally of six awards including Best Picture,...
- 1/26/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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