Chennai, Sep 9 (Ians) Tamil actor, director and politician Seeman was summoned by police following a complaint by actress Vijayalakshmi on Saturday.
Seeman, who is the founder leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi (Ntk) which is an ultra Tamil nationalist political party, was summoned by the Valsaravakkam police at 10.30 a.m.
Vijayalakshmi has filed a four page complaint notice against Seeman at the Chennai City police commissioner office.
The actress alleged that Seeman had promised to marry her.
Vijayalakshmi said that the Seeman cheated her and ruined her life.
The actress, who has been paired by Seeman in many movies, said that she had earlier filed a complaint against the actor, politician in 2011 but was taken back after he promised that he would marry her.
Seeman had married Kalyavazhi in 2013 and has a boy who was born in 2019.
Seeman is a popular political leader of Tamil Nadu with his Naam Tamilar Katchi...
Seeman, who is the founder leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi (Ntk) which is an ultra Tamil nationalist political party, was summoned by the Valsaravakkam police at 10.30 a.m.
Vijayalakshmi has filed a four page complaint notice against Seeman at the Chennai City police commissioner office.
The actress alleged that Seeman had promised to marry her.
Vijayalakshmi said that the Seeman cheated her and ruined her life.
The actress, who has been paired by Seeman in many movies, said that she had earlier filed a complaint against the actor, politician in 2011 but was taken back after he promised that he would marry her.
Seeman had married Kalyavazhi in 2013 and has a boy who was born in 2019.
Seeman is a popular political leader of Tamil Nadu with his Naam Tamilar Katchi...
- 9/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
AnalysisWith the ‘save farmers’ trope coming back to mainstream discussion after the jallikattu protests in 2017, movies once again began connecting Tamil identity to agriculture. Any threat to agriculture was seen as a threat to Tamil identity itself.In Tamil popular culture, a film that claims to be based on the ‘plight of farmers’ is immediately looked down upon. One could say that the Tamil audience is tired of how filmmakers abused the trope of ‘save agriculture, save farmers’ in numerous films over the last few years. After the massive protests against the ban of jallikattu in 2017, movies on farmers were a hot commodity in Kollywood. Kavan (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Kana (2018), Seema Raja (2018), and Bhoomi (2021) are some of the movies that hopped on the bandwagon of the ‘save farmers’ trope. However, romanticising agriculture and making movies on the struggles of farmers is not new to Tamil cinema. Mgr’s Vivasayi (1967) and Sivaji Ganesan...
- 8/22/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
Actor, director and founder chairman of Naam Tamilar Katchi (Ntk) leader, Seeman has condemned the raids conducted by the National Investigation Agency (Nia) and the Enforcement Directorate (Ed) on the Popular Front of India (Pfi) and Social Democratic Party of India (Sdpi) activists.
The actor-turned-politician in a statement on Friday said that the actions of the Nia and Ed on Pfi and Sdpi were retributive in nature. He said that the action was due to the consistent criticism of these organisations on the religious polarisation that was taking place in the country ever since the Modi government assumed office in New Delhi.
The Ntk leader said that the action was totally unwanted and that the Bjp was taking the country under one-party rule.
Seeman has been a votary for the unified Tamil land and had constantly demanded that Sri Lankan Tamils entering India should be given political asylum in India...
The actor-turned-politician in a statement on Friday said that the actions of the Nia and Ed on Pfi and Sdpi were retributive in nature. He said that the action was due to the consistent criticism of these organisations on the religious polarisation that was taking place in the country ever since the Modi government assumed office in New Delhi.
The Ntk leader said that the action was totally unwanted and that the Bjp was taking the country under one-party rule.
Seeman has been a votary for the unified Tamil land and had constantly demanded that Sri Lankan Tamils entering India should be given political asylum in India...
- 9/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Today's movie stars are tomorrow's political leaders and Chief Minister aspirant -- that is the trend in Tamil Nadu.
The latest to join that club is actor Rajinikanth, who on Thursday announced his decision to float a political party in January 2021.
With this Rajinikanth puts an end to various speculations about his plunge into Tamil Nadu politics.
Announcing this in a tweet he added: "In the upcoming assembly polls, with people's massive support, in Tamil Nadu, an honest, transparent corruption less, secular and spiritual politics is sure to happen."
"Miracle, Wonder will happen," he added.
Speaking to reporters here Rajinikanth said: "The time has come to change the fate of Tamil Nadu. Political and government change in the state important. It will surely change. The political change is important and is compulsion of time. If not now, it is not possible ever. Everything has to be changed. We will change everything.
The latest to join that club is actor Rajinikanth, who on Thursday announced his decision to float a political party in January 2021.
With this Rajinikanth puts an end to various speculations about his plunge into Tamil Nadu politics.
Announcing this in a tweet he added: "In the upcoming assembly polls, with people's massive support, in Tamil Nadu, an honest, transparent corruption less, secular and spiritual politics is sure to happen."
"Miracle, Wonder will happen," he added.
Speaking to reporters here Rajinikanth said: "The time has come to change the fate of Tamil Nadu. Political and government change in the state important. It will surely change. The political change is important and is compulsion of time. If not now, it is not possible ever. Everything has to be changed. We will change everything.
- 12/3/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Chennai, Oct 17 (Ians) Slowly voices have started to emerge in Tamil Nadu in support of actor Vijay Sethupathi donning the lead role in the movie '800' a biopic of Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.
However, the South Indian Artists' Association popularly known as Nadigar Sangam, the body representing the interests of actors and many other actors who used to voice on various issues, is maintaining a studied silence on the issue.
On Saturday, actor-turned-politician and the founder of All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi R.Sarathkumar said political interference and opposition in the art field is not right.
In a statement, Sarathkumar, former head of the Nadigar Sangam, has come out in support of Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi acting in the lead role in the Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic '800'.
"One should not damn actors. They have the right to choose a character. The movie world will...
However, the South Indian Artists' Association popularly known as Nadigar Sangam, the body representing the interests of actors and many other actors who used to voice on various issues, is maintaining a studied silence on the issue.
On Saturday, actor-turned-politician and the founder of All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi R.Sarathkumar said political interference and opposition in the art field is not right.
In a statement, Sarathkumar, former head of the Nadigar Sangam, has come out in support of Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi acting in the lead role in the Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic '800'.
"One should not damn actors. They have the right to choose a character. The movie world will...
- 10/17/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Chennai, Oct 16 (Ians) Political parties and others in Tamil Nadu are demanding actor Vijay Sethupathi to decline the opportunity to play lead role in Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic "800".
The Sri Lankan spinner Muralitharan a Tamil by birth has taken 800 test wickets and hence the movie is named as "800". He married a Chennai girl.
The recent announcement of the movie project has created a controversy with political parties and others like Tamil movie Director Bharathirajaa asking actor Sethupathi to refuse to play the lead role.
The opposition is due to Muralitharan's utterings which are in favour of the Sri Lanka's ruling regime.
The founder of Pattali Makkal Katchi (Pmk) S. Ramadoss in a statement said Sethupathi will become part of Tamil Eelam history if he drops out of the movie or else will be seen as a betrayer.
Similarly Mdmk General Secretary Vaiko has also asked Sethupathi not to accept the role.
The Sri Lankan spinner Muralitharan a Tamil by birth has taken 800 test wickets and hence the movie is named as "800". He married a Chennai girl.
The recent announcement of the movie project has created a controversy with political parties and others like Tamil movie Director Bharathirajaa asking actor Sethupathi to refuse to play the lead role.
The opposition is due to Muralitharan's utterings which are in favour of the Sri Lanka's ruling regime.
The founder of Pattali Makkal Katchi (Pmk) S. Ramadoss in a statement said Sethupathi will become part of Tamil Eelam history if he drops out of the movie or else will be seen as a betrayer.
Similarly Mdmk General Secretary Vaiko has also asked Sethupathi not to accept the role.
- 10/16/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
EntertainmentThe brand also shared a making video, calling the tune relevant for both conventional and contemporary audience. Anjana Shekar‘Isaignani’ Ilaiyaraaja who has composed for over 1,000 films during the span of his illustrious career has now composed for a corporate brand – Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (Hccb). This is the first time that Maestro, as he is called, has composed a corporate anthem. The news was shared by the company recently. A release from Hccb reads, “Beginning with a soft and mellifluous tune on the flute, the anthem bears his signature and is eminently identifiable as his work...the anthem gradually extends into a powerful visual of India. In many ways, the music represents the new India, which is traditional and yet contemporary; always on the move, inspiring others and the world in the process.” The brand also shared a making-of video on YouTube calling the tune “relevant for both conventional and contemporary audience.
- 12/3/2019
- by Ragamalika
- The News Minute
KollywoodSA Chandrasekar plays the lead role in this film about a social activist.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is well known that a biopic on the social activist Traffic Ramasamy is being made in Kollywood. According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi has been roped in to play an important role in the film. Sources say that the star was impressed with the role he was offered and immediately agreed to do it. It may be mentioned here that Vijay Sethupathi has never been averse to taking up cameos or extended cameos if the role impressed him; therefore, it is no surprise that he is onboard this biopic. Directed by Vicky, Traffic Ramasamy stars veteran filmmaker and actor Sa Chandrasekar playing the social activist. The star cast also includes Rohini, Prakash Raj, R. K. Suresh, Ambika, Chetan, Imman Annachi, Charles Vinoth, Mohan V. Raman and Madhan Bob. The film will have special appearances by Vijay Antony, Manobala, Seeman, Kushboo and S. Ve. Shekher. Produced under the banner Green Signal, Traffic Ramasamy has music by Balamurali Balu while Kabilan Vairamuthu has penned the lyrics. Cinematography is by Kugan S. Palani and editing by Prabhakar. On playing an important role in the this biopic, actor Prakash Raj had said in an interview much earlier that he considers it to be a huge honour to be a part of this project. He added that Traffic Ramasamy is a fearless social activist and that he has a strong role to play in the film. The film is still in the shootin stage with plans on to release it later this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/24/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Tamil film industry has had several directors who've stepped in front of the camera and proved their mettle as actors.CV AravindThe Tamil film Mayandi Kudumbathar directed by the late Rasu Madhuravan was released in the year 2009. What was unique about the movie was that for the first time in the history of Tamil cinema, the film’s cast comprised as many as eleven directors. While some of them like Manivannan, Seeman, Tarun Gopi and Ponvannan were well-known faces in the industry, the others were still striving to find their feet and had helmed one or two films. The experiment was partially successful as the film with a rural backdrop had an average run at the box office and did not burn a hole in the producer’s pocket. Some of these directors have been pursuing an acting career and one of them, Singam Puli, is a much sought after comedian these days. However, directors donning the greasepaint and stepping in front of the camera is not a recent phenomenon. One of the earliest directors who also acted in his films was the veena vidwan S Balachander who had a yen for horror films. He played stellar roles in whodunits like Bommai and Nadu Iravil which he also directed. This trend has caught on in a big way as far as Kollywood is concerned as more and more directors are announcing ‘pack up’ where their directorial careers are concerned and are evincing interest in acting. Playwright turned directors like Visu and Mouli inevitably ended up reprising the roles they had enacted in their plays while directing the screen versions. However, an actor like Bhagyaraj, who was seen in small roles in his mentor Bharathiraaja’s films, suddenly found himself in the hero’s garb when Bharathiraaja cast him opposite Rati Agnihotri in the film Puthiya Varpugal, the director’s fourth venture. Capitalising on the success of the film, Bhagyaraj went on to make several hit films like Antha Ezhu Natkal, Mundanai Mudichu and Darling Darling Darling, donning the hero’s mantle and also doubling up as director. Among his assistants, Parthiban and Pandiyarajan too followed in their mentor’s footsteps. While Parthiban directed national award winning films like Puthiya Pathai, Pandiyarajan also impressed with an Aan Pavam. While Parthiban continues to direct an odd film or two, Pandiyarajan has now become a full time actor. Bharathiraaja, whose directorial venture Bommalattam with Nana Patekar in the cast was a colossal flop, has now taken to acting in cameo roles in films and has even begun to land plum roles on the small screen as well. Cheran is another filmmaker who was fast developing into a fine director with films like Bharathi Kannamma and Vetri Kodi Kattu when he turned lead actor in his own films like Autograph and Thavamai Thavamirunthu. Unfortunately, he has not directed a film for quite a while now and the acting offers have also dried up. Two directors who really found their niche as actors are the late Manivannan and Sundararajan. Both of them were brilliant at their craft and while Manivannan had hits like Nooravathu Naal, Pudhu Vasantham, and Amaithi Padai, to his credit as director, Sundararajan’s hit films like Amman Kovil Kizhakhale and Vaidehi Kathirunthal turned him into a household name. It was his role as an antagonist in Rajinikanth’s Kodi Parakuthu directed by his mentor Bharathiraaja that convinced Manivannan that his future lay in acting. But unlike Sundararajan whose forte remains comedy, Manivannan could play various roles with consummate ease. He excelled as a villain and comedian in films like Suryavamsam and Avvai Shanmughi where he was cast as a rich Chettiar in relentless pursuit of Shanmughi (Kamal Haasan). Mani was also adept at essaying intense, emotional roles and delivered powerful performances in films like Thullatha Manamum Thullum and Sangamam. His untimely passing was a big loss to Tamil cinema for he was both a gifted director and actor as well. Rare is the Tamil film which does not have director Manobala in the cast. The thin as a beanstalk Manobala who has directed several films is one of the busiest comedians on the circuit and though he is required to play only inconsequential comic characters, his combination scenes with ‘Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu and Santhanam have never failed to regale audiences. One prolific director who appears to have realised that acting is not his cup of tea is Sundar C who along with his wife, actor Khushbu is also a successful producer. Sundar, who had a string of hits as a director to his credit including the acclaimed Anbe Sivam with Kamal Haasan and Madhavan in the lead, was bitten by the acting bug. However, his roles in films directed by him did not click in a big way. The biggest disappointment was the film Veerappu, a remake of the Malayalam superhit Spadikam where he was hardly a patch on Mohanlal who had delivered a towering performance. Sundar who also appeared briefly in his films like Aranmanai is now back to direction with the sequel to his hit film Kalakalappu and is also all set to direct what could be his magnum opus Sangamithra. Ks Ravikumar who directed superstar Rajinikanth in blockbusters like Muthu and Padayappa and Kamal Haasan in Tenali and Avvai Shanmughi had, like Alfred Hitchcock, made fleeting appearances in his films. But now, with not many directorial offers coming his way after films like Kochadaiyan turned damp squibs, he is chancing his arm as an actor and has bagged a few roles. From the younger lot, you have Samutharakani and Sashikumar who are actors as well as directors. Samutharakani, who worked in Sashi’s film Subramaniapuram directed the latter in the smash hit Nadodi. The actor, who has already won a National Award for Best Supporting Actor for India’s Oscar entry Visaranai, is now flooded with offers not only from Tamil filmmakers but also from Mollywood where his portrayal of a homicidal maniac in the Pridyadarshan directed Mohanlal starrer Oppam was much appreciated. Samutharakani has also firmed up plans to direct Sashikumar in a film in the near future. Other director- actors who deserve a mention are Raj Kiran, T Rajendar, Ramarajan, Myskkin, Ameer, Ram S J Suryah ( who was cast as a diabolic villain in Murugadoss directed Spyder) and Ramesh Khanna, Of the lot Myskkin, Ameer and Ram continue to be hotshot directors as well. That directors have a flair for acting is well known as part of their job is to act out scenes for the performers. And as any director would tell you, acting is far less taxing than direction, with the additional risk of having to own up if a film tanks at the box office.
- 2/12/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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