Review'Modern Love: Chennai' must be applauded for breaking Kollywood tropes, but how can movies on romance, posited to tell “locally rooted stories” placed in Tamil Nadu, mysteriously remove caste from the equation?Modern Love-fever is going nowhere any time soon, it seems. The English language short film anthology created by John Carney, after a two-season run, spawned Modern Love: Mumbai and Modern Love: Hyderabad, traveling from love stories set across Europe and the US to South Asia—all produced by Amazon Prime. The latest iteration titled Modern Love: Chennai, boasts a directorial list that includes Bharathiraja and Thiagarajan Kumaraja. Many will know Thiagarajan for his film Super Deluxe which represents a marked shift in the kind of stories told in Kollywood, though not without flaws. The popular director also took on the role of creator for Modern Love: Chennai, an ambitious project. So how does this much anticipated six-part anthology fare?...
- 5/19/2023
- by NidharshanaR
- The News Minute
Featuring a collection of compelling and unique stories of love, Prime Video, today unveiled the heart-warming trailer of Amazon Original series ‘Modern Love Chennai’ – the third Indian adaptation of the ‘Modern Love’ franchise, the internationally acclaimed Original anthology helmed by John Carney.
Inspired by the famous New York Times column, Modern Love Chennai brings an eclectic bouquet of six stories that will converse with your heart along with giving a glimpse into the soul of Chennai with its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants.
Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja.
The Amazon Original Series features Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T J Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi,...
Inspired by the famous New York Times column, Modern Love Chennai brings an eclectic bouquet of six stories that will converse with your heart along with giving a glimpse into the soul of Chennai with its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants.
Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja.
The Amazon Original Series features Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T J Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
KollywoodWith Over-the-Top platforms making films across languages accessible to viewers, many are only just discovering the magic Vijay Sethupathi brings to the screen.Tnm StaffVijay Sethupathi's Vikram with Kamal Haasan and Fahadh Faasil is among the most anticipated releases of 2022. Though the actor struggled for several years to find his footing in the Tamil film industry, Vijay Sethupathi has since not only established himself, his fan base has grown wider than Tamil Nadu. Vjs, as he's known, is also called 'Makkal Selvan' because of the popularity he enjoys with the audience. With Over-the-Top platforms making films across languages accessible to viewers, many are only just discovering the magic he brings to the screen. If you are new to the Vijay Sethupathi fan club, here are five films you can watch online. Trust us, you won't be disappointed! Super Deluxe (Netflix): Thiagarajan Kumararaja's 2019 hyperlink film saw Vijay Sethupathi playing transwoman Shilpa.
- 12/1/2021
- by BNitin
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Tughlaq Durbar' has Raashi Khanna as the female lead, apart from Manjima Mohan and Parthiban. Digital NativeThe teaser of Vijay Sethupathi starrer Tughlaq Durbar was recently released by 7 Screen Studio, the production house behind the movie. Tughlaq Durbar is directed by Delhiprasad Deenadayalan who was the casting director of Vijay Sethupathi’s 2012 film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom — one of the the films that boosted his stardom in Kollywood. Touted to be an entertainer, Parthiban plays the antagonist, with Raashi Khanna as the female lead and Manjima Mohan as the sibling of Vijay Sethupathi's character. In Tughlaq Durbar, Vijay Sethupathi plays a budding politician, Singam, who rises through the ranks to become a formidable personality. Presenting you the teaser of #MakkalSelvan @VijaySethuOffl 's #TughlaqDurbar directed by @DDeenadayaln Link :- https://t.co/B5BjPh822f@7screenstudio @Lalit_SevenScr @govind_vasantha @manojdft @RaashiKhanna @mohan_manjima @rparthiepan @samyuktha_shan @thinkmusicindia — Seven Screen Studio...
- 1/11/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
KollywoodFrom Cs Amudhan's 'Rendavathu Padam' to Seenu Ramasamy's 'Idam Porul Yeval', there are quite a few films that have been delayed for many years.Anjana ShekarDirector Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Oru Pakka Kathai was released on Zee5 on December 25, 2020. The film took shape close to the end of 2014 and the post production was completed by 2016, but it didn't see the light of day. The director, who made his debut with the smashing hit Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), which also gave actor Vijay Sethupathi his big break, made and released Seethakathi in the meantime. But, Oru Pakka Kathai, starring Kalidas Jayaram and Megha Akash, continued to wait for release. “The pain of it not releasing was always there. A lot of them worked on it and it must have been disappointing for them too. I'm now very happy that it is finally releasing,” the director tells Tnm. Oru Pakka Kathai, a...
- 12/25/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ReviewIt is a unique premise but director Balaji Tharaneetharan takes a predictable route. Sowmya RajendranBalaji Tharaneetharan's long delayed film Oru Pakka Kathai has finally been released on the over-the-top platform Zee5. The title translates to 'one page story', referencing his debut film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom which means 'a few pages are missing in between'. There was Seethakathi between these two films – and while there is nothing about pages in that title, all three films revolve around bizarre events and how people grapple with them. Naduvula was about a man who suffers from temporary memory loss right before his wedding. Seethakathi was about a veteran actor whose spirit can possess others and make them exhibit his talent for histrionics. Oru Pakka Kathai meanwhile is about a young woman who gets pregnant while still being a virgin. Perhaps it is only appropriate that the film should release on Christmas day! Saravanan...
- 12/25/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe announcement was made by the production house on Thursday. Digital NativeActor Parvathy Nair, last seen in Seethakathi alongside Vijay Sethupathi, will act in Rubam. Directed by debut director K Thamarai Selvan, the film is produced by Kjr Studios. The announcement was made by Kjr Studios through their official Twitter handle on Thursday. “The run, the chase, it’s all real! Or is it? #KJRStudiosNext #Rubam #ரூபம் it is!,” the production house tweeted. The run, the chase, it’s all real! Or is it? #KJRStudiosNext #Rubam #ரூபம் it is! @paro_nair @freddydaruwala @mpthamrae @GhibranOfficial @dop_sudarshan @sarath_edit @PeterHeinOffl @teeenarosario @narendrancm @EzhumalaiyanT @SonyMusicSouth @proyuvraaj @gobeatroute pic.twitter.com/CmIOpLL5B0 — Kjr Studios (@kjr_studios) December 3, 2020 The film’s music will be composed by Ghibran while the cinematography will be handled by Sudharshan Srinivasan. Parvathy Nair, interestingly, has another Tamil film being bankrolled by the same production house. Titled Aalambana,...
- 12/5/2020
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
KollywoodComposed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been sung by Arivu with lyrics by Karthik Netha.Tnm StaffWhile we wait for updates from Vijay Sethupathi’s Tughlaq Durbar, the team has released a song from the film titled “Annathe Sethi”. Composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been sung by Arivu with lyrics by Karthik Netha. At the song’s beginning, a bearded Vijay Sethupathi is seen recording an introduction to the topic of exploitation at a recording studio. The best way to respond to such exploiters is to target their intellect, he says. “Our rights are not something we seek as alms from someone. It is in our nature. If they try to stop (us from attaining) our rights, we should beat and break their intellect and not their face,” he says into the microphone in Tamil. The song’s video has been made with stills from the film,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodAcclaimed directors Sudha Kongara, Vetrimaaran, Gautham Menon and Vignesh Shivn have been roped in to direct the four parts for a Netflix anthology film. Digital NativeKalidas Jayaram the son of popular Malayalam actor Jayaram has been on a roll ever since the release of Poomaram directed by Abrid Shine. The young actor has been signed up for a number of projects. Recently it was announced that the streaming giant Netflix is teaming up with four directors from the south for an anthology film. Acclaimed directors Sudha Kongara, Vetrimaaran, Gautham Menon and Vignesh Shivn have been roped in to direct the four parts. The latest report is that Kalidas Jayaram is in talks to play the protagonist in director Sudha Kongara's anthology. Kalidas Jayaram’s last outing was Happy Sardar helmed by husband-wife duo Sudip and Geethika that had hit the marquee last year. The film also starred Merin and Bollywood...
- 1/28/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe names A Bhimsingh, K Balachander, Mahendran, Balu Mahendra, Bharathiraja, Mani Ratnam, Shankar remind us of a specific period in cinema. Who are the ones defining this period?Anjana ShekarTamil cinema is over 100 years old and every once in a while, the medium reinvents itself, giving its fans fresh and enjoyable cinema. This is felicitated by the entry of new talents who usher in change with their unique perspectives and nuanced stories. Every period in cinema can be defined by its directors. The names A Bhimsingh, K Balachander, J Mahendran, Balu Mahendra, Bharathiraja, Mani Ratnam, and Shankar defined the transformation of the medium and began trends that others sustained. Let's take a look at some of the contemporary under-45 Tamil film directors who are creating and defining their own brand of cinema. Karthick Naren, 25 The youngest on our list, Karthick Naren made his directorial debut when he was just 22! His...
- 10/27/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood Wielding the megaphone for this venture is debut director Delhi Prasad Deenadayal.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi is currently busy with a bunch of films needing his attention and among it is Tughlaq Darbar. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is debut director Delhi Prasad Deenadayal. It was revealed by the filmmakers through their official Twitter handle that Aditi Rao Hydari will be playing the female lead in this film. Confirming it, the production house posted the message: “We would like to welcome the gorgeous @aditiraohydari on-board for our next flick #TughlaqDurbar !!@Viacom18Studios@VijaySethuOffl @DDeenadayaln @Lalit_SevenScr @govind_vasantha @iamarunviswa @LokeshJey @proyuvraaj.” We would like to welcome the gorgeous @aditiraohydari on-board for our next flick #TughlaqDurbar !!@Viacom18Studios@VijaySethuOffl @DDeenadayaln @Lalit_SevenScr @govind_vasantha @iamarunviswa @LokeshJey @proyuvraaj pic.twitter.com/9O67rQ6EQv — Seven Screen Studio (@7screenstudio) August 2, 2019 Incidentally, Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari had worked together in...
- 8/3/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTNM puts together all the south Indian releases which hit theatres just months ago - get your popcorn ready!Tnm StaffWith the presence of online streaming platforms, a cinephile need not worry about missing a new film altogether. Although watching it on the big screen is an experience unlike any other, catching up from the comfort of your own home comes a close second to many. Most often, films are uploaded to stream on websites like Netflix and Amazon Prime in less then three months of their theatrical launch. Here are some of this year’s new south Indian releases that are available to stream online. Tamil Super Deluxe (Netflix) Thiyagarajan Kumararaja’s second directorial in eight years, Super Deluxe was awaited with great anticipation by many. This multi-starrer with a hyperlink plot had Vijay Sethupathi, Fahad Fassil, Ramya Krishanan, Samantha, and Mysskin among others in the lead. Monster (Amazon...
- 7/3/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film has been titled 'Thuglak' and will be directed by debutant Delhi Prasad Deenadayalan.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi has now become one of the most sought after stars of Tamil cinema after impressing audiences and critics alike in a variety of roles, especially in the last couple of years. With half a dozen projects in different stages of production, he has signed a new project with Lalith Kumar of Seven Screen Studio, the Tamil Nadu distributor of 96. On the 100th day celebration of 96, Lalith announced his foray into production with Vijay Sethupathi starrer Thuglak, to be directed by debutant Delhi Prasad Deenadayalan. Talking about the project, Prasad told Times of India: “I met Vijay Sethupathi sometime ago with this script. He really enjoyed the narration and agreed to do the film. It is a political subject, with elements of fantasy. He will play the role of a politician. It is an out-and-out mass subject,...
- 2/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe first-look was revealed to celebrate the actor's birthday on January 16.Digital NativeThe shooting of one of the most awaited Telugu films of the year Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is currently progressing at a brisk speed. The magnum opus is being directed by Surender Reddy and will see superstar Chiranjeevi portraying the titular role of freedom fighter from Rayalaseema, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It will be the 151st film in Chiranjeevi's acting career. On the eve of actor Vijay Sethupathi's birthday, who is also a part of the film, the makers have released his first look from the film along with his character name. Vijay will be seen playing the character Raaja Paandi. Going by the look, the actor is seen with long hair and the sacred ash all over him. According to sources, the actor will play a Tamil-speaking character in the film. #RaajaPaandi from #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy pic.twitter.com...
- 1/16/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe trimmed version, which is almost 15 minutes shorter than the original, is being played in all screens since Monday.Tnm StaffDirector Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Seethakaathi hit the screens just a few days ago and the film has been receiving a good response at the box office since its release. Now, based on feedback from the audience, the makers have trimmed the film by almost 15 minutes, reducing its run time. Originally, the film had a total run time of 2 hours and 53 minutes. The trimmed version is being played in all screens since Monday and the news was shared by the film’s producer, Passion Studios, on the official Twitter page. Watch the new #Seethakaathi trimmed version in theatres near you from today.#SeethakaathiTrimmed pic.twitter.com/NBL7bd5va7 — Passion Studios (@PassionStudios_) December 24, 2018 A source close to the film’s director tells us that the length of the opening play has...
- 12/24/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CrimeThe piracy website had also leaked Mohanlal starrer ‘Odiyan’ and Hollywood movie ‘Aquaman’ soon after they were released.Tnm StaffTamil Rockers has done it again. Vijay Sethupathi’s latest movie, Seethakaathi, which released on Thursday, was leaked online by the notorious piracy website, despite the Madras High Court’s order to block over 12,000 websites that host pirated versions of movies. Before Seethakaathi, the website also leaked Mohanlal’s Odiyan and Hollywood movie Aquaman which had hit the screens early last week. The makers of the Rajinikanth starrer 2.0, Lyca Productions, had moved a plea in the Madras High Court before the release of the movie, producing a list of 12,564 illegal websites. A ban on Tamil Rockers would block around 2,000 websites operated by the website. Lyca’s counsel Vijayan Subramaniam contended that even if Internet Service Providers (ISPs) block access to Tamil Rockers, the website immediately creates mirror websites that continue to stream pirated versions of movies.
- 12/21/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Seethakaathi' offers an exciting premise - what if anyone, absolutely anyone, could be a great actor because of a supernatural phenomenon?Sowmya RajendranIf you are a Vijay Sethupathi fan and have often wondered why he has starred in yet another terrible film which an actor of his calibre should not have signed, Seethakaathi may offer some answers. Director Balaji Tharaneetharan's second release after the hilarious Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom is a satirical take on the Tamil film industry. And those of us who've cringed in our seats for many unbelievably bad star vehicles, and wondered if the director's sole intention was to slow torture us to death, would completely get what Balaji wants to say through Seethakaathi. When we first see Aadhimoolam Ayya, the character played by Vijay Sethupathi, he's a child in a Lava-Kusa play in the 1940s. Then we see him as a youth dressed as Kannagi,...
- 12/20/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Indian National League, a political party, has raised objections over the use of the title 'Seethakaathi' for the film.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi is riding high on the success of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and 96 and is gearing up for the release of his next Seethakaathi. Barely a few days left for its release, Vijay Sethupathi’s Seethakaathi has run into trouble. The Indian National League, a political party, has raised objections over the use of the title Seethakaathi for the film. In a statement issued by the district head of the Inl, Abdhul Rahim, it has been stated, “Seethakaathi was a great scholar, patron of Tamil poets and a great philanthropist who lived around 1650 in Keezhakarai. Although he was a Muslim by birth, his original name was Sheik Abdul Kader, his humanitarian deeds made him a role model for all. He was also a well-known trader whose...
- 12/17/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor will be seen hosting a talk show on Sun TV soon.Digital NativeIt’s the season of actors making a splash on television. After Kamal Haasan, Arvind Swami, Suriya, Vishal, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar and Shruthi Haasan it’s Vijay Sethupathi's turn to make his television debut. Vijay Sethupathi, who is one of the busiest actors in the tinsel town with a number of films in multiple south Indian languages needing his attention, will soon be seen hosting a talk show on Sun TV. Speaking to Tnm, Kathik Srinivasan from Noise and Grains who is co-producing the show said, "The concept of the show has been designed by Vijay Sethupathi entirely. We would have come across many talk shows, but this will be first of its kind. It will be a feel-good-positive show which will discuss and introduce real-life heroes in the society. The show will be on air next month.
- 12/10/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe Tamil Film Producers’ Council had some restrictions in place to ensure that small budget movies get a chance to have a good run at the box office. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Tamil Film Producers’ Council had some restrictions in place for the release of small and big budget movies. This was to ensure that the small budget movies get a chance to have a good run at the box office without having to face competition. But this restriction has been removed for the upcoming Christmas and Pongal holidays. In a meeting held recently, it was decided that films can hit the marquee during these holidays without adhering to the restrictions announced earlier. On December 20, the Vijay Sethupathi starrer Seethakathi will be hitting the marquee. Vijay is teaming up with director Balaji Tharaneetharan after the grand success of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom a few years ago. Govind Menon is composing the...
- 12/8/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodMusic composer Sam Cs wanted a unique voice for ‘Siddhar Song’ and opted for Vijay Sethupathi.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi, who is on a roll with consecutive hits, has rendered a song for the Tamil film Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum. What is significant about this song is that he has rendered it in sanga Thamizh or ancient Tamil. Reports are that the music composer Sam Cs wanted a unique voice for this ‘Siddhar Song’ and opted for Vijay Sethupathi, who instantly agreed to do it. We hear that he will be rendering the monologue part of the song and Harish Kalyan would continue with the rest. Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum is directed by Ranjith Jayakodi and stars Harish Kalyan and Shilpa Manjunath as the lead pair. The first look poster of the film featuring the lead pair did go viral already and now we hear that the hero plays an angry young man in it.
- 12/6/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodPenned by Madhan Karky and composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been rendered by Harish Sivaramakrishnan.Tnm StaffWhile Seethakathi’s teaser has left people wondering about the film’s storyline, a lyric video of a song that was released on Friday gives us a few more hints. Titled ‘Avan’, the song raises a number of questions that could be rhetorical. The song also refers to Seethakathi’s literary story - of a philanthropist who gave beyond his grave. Lines like “Oh how wonderful! He dies and dies… and dies… and still gives, Seethakaathi” talks about the legend that is Seethakaathi. Penned by Madhan Karky and composed by Govind Vasantha, the song has been rendered by Harish Sivaramakrishnan. The strings of veena accompany the lead singer’s vocals. The song begins with the lines, “Are you a shard of him? Are you a spark of him? Are you his shadow?...
- 11/30/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe project is reported to be in the initial stages and an official word about it will be out soon, we hear from sources.Digital NativeAfter capturing the hearts of the Tamil films buffs with different performance-oriented roles, Vijay Sethupathi is all set foray into the Malayalam film industry. Reports are that he will be sharing the screen space with veteran actor Jayaram in a movie that will be directed by Sajan Kalathil, a well known cinematographer as well. The project is reported to be in the initial stages and an official word about it will be out soon, we hear from sources. Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up for the release of Seethakathi on December 20. The film is directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom fame. Govind Menon is composing the tunes for this flick with Saraskanth Tk wielding the camera and R Govindaraj roped in for editing.
- 11/29/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodVijay Sethupathi plays Ayya Aadhimoolam, a veteran actor and superstar.Tnm StaffThe trailer for Vijay Sethupathi's highly anticipated film Seethakathi was released on Wednesday. The three minute video shows Vijay Sethupathi as Ayya Aadhimoolam, a veteran actor and superstar, who suddenly decides not to show up for shoots. As the vexed directors complain to the Producers' Council and his fans wait for him eagerly, Ayya Aadhimoolam is shown taking care of a young boy, possibly his grandson. Veteran director Bharathiraja is also part of the trailer, playing a director who has offered Ayya a role in the past but was rejected. It appears that the film will take potshots at how the Tamil film industry operates, in one scene, an enthusiastic director or producer is shown saying he wants the visibly aged Ayya to play the father and son in his movie. Vijay Sethupathi sports heavy prosthetic make-up to...
- 11/21/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor had tweeted that the characters from the film would be introduced one after the other every day. Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi is riding high on the success of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and 96 and is gearing up for the release of Seethakathi next month. He had tweeted that the characters in the film will be introduced every day, which has the movie buffs excited. Vijay Sethupathi had tweeted, “#SeethakathiCharacters ll be introduced one by one everyday @ 6pm starting from today #AyyaAadhimoolam #SeethakaathiFrom20thDec #ctcmediaboy.” The film is gearing up for release on December 20 amidst a lot of expectations. #SeethakathiCharacters ll be introduced one by one everyday @ 6pm starting from today#AyyaAadhimoolam#SeethakaathiFrom20thDec@nambessan_ramya @SGayathrie @govind_vasantha @paro_nair @PassionStudios_ @tridentartsoffl @DoneChannel1 @thinkmusicindia @gopiprasannaa @CtcMediaboy pic.twitter.com/Pj70Zc48vx — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) November 14, 2018 Interestingly, Vijay’s look as Ayya Aadhimoolam was released and had garnered the attention of...
- 11/15/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodVijay Sethupathi will be seen as Ayya and Veteran Kumar in this film.Digital NativeSeethakathi is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Starring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, the film is directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. Incidentally, the director’s debut movie Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom featured Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role and it turned out to be a massive success. Following this, there are huge expectations on Seethakathi. Also, Vijay Sethupathi as a septuagenarian is sure to impress his fans in a big way. While Vijay Sethupathi will be seen as Ayya and Veteran Kumar, it has Parvathy as Kumar’s wife and Archana as Ayya’s wife. The film also has Gayathrie in the star cast with veteran director J Mahendran playing the villain. Govind Menon is composing the tunes for this flick with Saraskanth Tk wielding the camera and R Govindaraj roped in for editing.
- 8/22/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor will be playing the role of Obayya who was a trusted aide to Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy.Digital NativeThe shooting of one of the most awaited Telugu films of the year Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is currently progressing at a brisk speed in Hyderabad. The magnum opus is being directed by Surender Reddy and will see superstar Chiranjeevi playing the titular role of the freedom fighter from Rayalaseema, Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It is touted to be the 151st film in Chiranjeevi's acting career. Produced by Ram Charan Teja under his banner Konidela Production Company on a budget of Rs 150 crores, it has a bevy of top stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Jagapathi Babu, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. This film also marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in Tollywood. Reports are that Vijay Sethupathi will play the trusted aide, Obayya, to Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, and his character is pivotal to the film.
- 7/30/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor will be seen playing the father and the son in this film.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom was one of the biggest hits in their career. After the film’s release in 2012, the two are now collaborating again for Seethakaathi. In this film, Vijay Sethupathi will be appearing as an aged man. The making of Seethakaathi video, released recently, shows how the star has transformed into an old man with prosthetic makeup. Incidentally, he will be seen in dual roles as father and son in the film. This has certainly upped the expectation levels for the film. While Vijay Sethupathi will be seen as Ayya and Veteran Kumar, it has Parvathy as Kumar’s wife and Archana as Ayya’s wife. The film also has Gayathrie in the star cast with veteran director J Mahendran playing the villain. Govind Menon is composing the tunes for this flick with Saraskanth Tk wielding the camera and R Govindaraj roped in for editing. Seethakaathi is being bankrolled by Sudhan Sundaram, Umesh G, Jayaram and Arun Vaidyanathan under the banner Passion Studios. With the making of Seethakaathi video going viral online showcasing how much efforts are gone into making it, Vijay Sethupathi’s fans are now waiting eagerly for the release of Junga. This Gokul directorial is scheduled for release on July 27. Besides Junga, the star has a bunch of films in different stages of production including the Mani Ratnam directorial Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which will be out in the theatres later this year. He also has 96 and the award-winning director Thiagarajan Kumararaja directorial Super Deluxe lined up for release this year. Vijay Sethupathi is all set to make his acting debut in the Telugu film industry with the Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. The shooting of this biopic on the legendary freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy is currently on and it is scheduled for release early next year. Watch: (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/18/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis will be the first time that the actor will be collaborating with Superstar Rajinikanth.Tnm StaffIt was announced a couple of months ago that actor Rajinikanth would pair up with Jigarthanda director Karthik Subbaraj for his next film. The latest news from the industry is that actor Vijay Sethupathi will also join this bandwagon. This will be the first time that Vijay will be collaborating with Superstar Rajinikanth. Sun Pictures, the film’s producers, tweeted this update from their official Twitter handle. And as soon as the announcement was made, rumours started doing the rounds that Vijay Sethupathi is possibly the villain in the film. We are happy to announce that for the first time, Vijay Sethupathi will be acting with Superstar Rajini in #SuperstarWithSunPictures. #VijaySethupathiWithSuperstar pic.twitter.com/RZnt6ClGjm — Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) April 26, 2018 Though Rajinikanth has entered Tamil Nadu politics, he is not done with his acting career just yet. He has two films slated for release this year – Pa Ranjith's Kaala and Shankar's 2.O, the sequel to Enthiran. The superstar seems to be keen on working with younger filmmakers with fresh ideas, instead of senior directors who have been casting him in the same mold for years. Karthik Subbaraj’s recent film Mercury, a silent thriller, released a couple of weeks ago to positive reviews. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan. Karthik had collaborated with Vijay most of his previous films and this latest announcement may not come as a surprise to his fans. The young director shot to fame with Pizza, a horror film which also gave Vijay great acclaim. Speaking about his upcoming project, Subbaraj confirmed in an interview to a YouTube channel, that it will be an action-thriller set against a gangster backdrop. Vijay was last seen in Arumugakumar’s Oru Nalla Naal Pathu Solren. The actor has several films lined up for release this year including Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe, Balaji Tharaneetharan's Seethkaathi and Mani Rathnam’s Chekka Chivandha Vaanam. Sun Pictures has previously produced Rajinikanth’s Enthiran and is also producing Vijay’s upcoming, yet to be titled film, directed by Ar Murugadoss.
- 4/26/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Entertainment The cut-out was erected at Vetri Theatre complex in Chrompet. Digital NativeA giant cut-out has been erected for Vijay Sethupathi at the Vetri Theatre complex in Chrompet and fans performed ‘Paal Abhishekam’ on it recently. The actor, known for his realistic portrayal in films, is currently busy with Seethakathi, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The star’s look, as an old man in the film was out a few weeks ago and it went viral as expected. According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi plays a drama artiste in Seethakathi. Sharing the screen space with him in the film would be Parvathy, Ramya Nambeesan, Gayathrie and veteran director J. Mahendran. The shooting of this film began in April last year and it is expected to grace the theatres this summer. The exact release date will be announced soon, say sources. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the film is produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Umesh G, Jayaram and Arun Vaidyanathan under the banner Passion Studios. Govind Menon has composed music for this venture with Saraskanth T. K. handling the camera and R Govindaraj editing it. Vijay Sethupathi, a versatile actor in the Tamil film industry, started his career playing small roles. His role in Sundarapandian as villain won him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain and he played the lead role in Pizza for which he won the Siima Award for Best Actor and Big FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year. His roles in Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom and Soodhu Kavvum also won him awards and list continues with every film release. Vijay has a slew of films in different stages of production including 96, Super Deluxe, Junga and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. He has also been signed up to play an important role in the Tollywood flick Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in which he will be sharing the screen space with Chiranjeevi and Amitabh Bachchan. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/2/2018
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TollywoodVijay Sethupathi will play the role of Obayya, the right-hand man of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, to be played by Chiranjeevi.Digital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming historic drama Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy was announced with much fanfare in August last year. The film’s first poster and motion poster were subsequently released. In the film’s first schedule, the team shot an action sequence under the supervision of international stuntmen Lee Whitaker. As the team gets ready for the second schedule of shooting later this month, rumours started making the rounds that actor Vijay Sethupathi has opted out of the project. Roped in to play a pivotal role, it is believed that Vijay walked out as his dates for the project were clashing with Mani Ratnam’s film. “These are absolutely baseless reports. First, there were rumours that Nayanthara walked out of the project and now it’s about Vijay Sethupathi. Nobody has walked out of the project. The second schedule will commence later this month,” a source told Tnm. Vijay Sethupathi will be seen playing the role of Obayya, the right-hand man of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, to be played by Chiranjeevi. Vijay is said to have honed his Telugu speaking ability to be able to do justice to his role. In fact, he played a character that spoke sporadic Telugu in his latest release Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren. Apparently, his role in Sye Raa will see him sport a twirled moustache and a cleanshaven look. In Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film, which is a multi-starrer, Vijay is getting ready to play a cop. Being directed by Surender Reddy, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kichcha Sudeep and Prakash Raj. The film is being produced by Ram Charan on a lavish budget of Rs 150 crore. Vijay Sethupathi has an exciting line-up of films in 2018. In Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Seethakathi, he will be seen playing a septuagenarian character, which required him to put on prosthetic make-up, a process that takes about four hours each time. He plays a transwoman in Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe and a politician in Seenu Ramaswamy’s Maamanidhan. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/11/2018
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KollywoodThe Raajas are uniting for the first time in national award winning director Seenu Ramasamy's film.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter delivering smash hit Dharmadurai in 2016, actor Vijay Sethupathi and National award-winning filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy are teaming up for the fourth time for a project titled Maamanidhan, and it will be produced by Yuvan Shankar Raja. For the first time ever, the film will see three composers from the same family join hands. A day after being conferred the Padma Vibhushan, it has been confirmed that Ilayaraaja will team up with his sons Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja to score music for Maamanidhan. Yuvan took to Twitter to share the news on the occasion of Republic Day. On this honourable happy occasion we @YSRfilms are delighted to announce our next project with my father Ilayaraja,brother Karthikraja and myself scoring music together for the first time for my production venture #Maamanidhan staring @i_vijaysethu directed by @seenuramasamy — Yuvanshankar raja (@thisisysr) January 26, 2018 The project is slated to go on the floors very soon. The rest of the cast and crew will be finalized soon. Vijay had said in the past that he would never hesitate to work with Ramasamy, who is known for giving the former his big break with Thenmerku Paruvakaatru. The duo had also worked in a film called Idam Porul Yaeval, which is still struggling to find a release. Vijay agreed to do Dharmadurai because Idam Porul Yaeval, despite being completed long back, has been lying in the cans for a very long time. This year, they hope to bring the film out. Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi will be seen playing a theatre artist in his 25th film Seethakathi, which will see him reunite with Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom director Balaji Tharaneetharan. This year, he also has other interesting projects such as Oru Nalla Naal Parthu Solren, 96 and Mani Ratnam's yet-untitled multi-starrer.
- 1/26/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodReports are that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a drama artiste in the film with Parvathi Nair, Remya Nambeesan and Gayathrie as female leads.Digital NativeDigital NativeVijay Sethupathi’s look in Seethakaathi was released a few days ago to coincide with his birthday and it has gone viral. The star was seen sporting a wrinkled look and gray hair and looked every bit like an aged man. How did this transformation happen? Well, thanks to the Oscar-winning make-up artistes Kevin Haney and Alex Noble. They had worked on the look for Vijay Sethupathi and managed to come up with a perfect makeover. Reports are that the make up artistes took up to four hours to work on Vijay Sethupathi’s look. While fans are raving about the star’s look in the movie, critics point out that Vijay Sethupathi’s look in it resembles that of Sathyajit Ray and Kamal Haasan’s look in Indian. Reports are that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a drama artiste in Seethakaathi with Parvathi Nair, Remya Nambeesan and Gayathrie as the female leads. Popular director J Mahendran will be seen in a crucial role in the movie. Balaji Tharaneetharan, who had wielded the megaphone for the smash hit Vijay Sethupathi starrer Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom, is directing Seethakaathi. Govind Menon is composing music for this flick with Saraskanth T. K. working on the camera and R Govindraj roped in for editing. Bankrolled by Sudhan Sundaram, Umesh G, Jayaram and Arun Vaidyanathan under the banner Passion Studios, Seethakaathi will be a landmark film in Vijay Sethupathi’s career as it happens to be his 25th film. Kevin Haney won the Oscar award in 1989 for Best Makeup for the film Driving Miss Daisy, which he shared with Lynn Barber and Manlio Rocchetti. Some of the Hollywood movies that he had worked in include Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Iron Man 3 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- 1/18/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis is Vijay Sethupathy's second film with Balaji Tharaneetharan.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Vijay Sethupathi.OfficialActor Vijay Sethupathi on his birthday released the first-look poster of his upcoming 25th film, Seethakaathi. The actor put out a tweet on Monday on his official Twitter page with the first-look poster of the film. Here is the First Look Poster of #Seethakaathi#VijaySethupathi25 pic.twitter.com/Qvm51oaf6d — Vijay Sethupathi (@i_vijaysethu) January 15, 2018 Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, Seethakaathi marks Vijay Sethupathi’s second venture with the director. Their last film that came out in 2012, a neo-noir black comedy called Naduvula Konjam Pakatha Kaanum, was a great success and received rave reviews from critics. Known for his versatile role choices, Vijay Sethupathi is seen donning a completely new look of an aged person in the poster. The poster features Vijay Sethupathi in an almost unrecognisable avatar, sitting cross-legged on a wooden chair, holding a book in his right hand, looking straight through the frame, lost in deep thought. Wearing a long-sleeved kurta and veshti, his countenance exudes power. The black and white poster itself looks like an old, vintage photograph. Vijay Sethupathi has previously played an aged man in Orange Mittai but the Seethakaathi look is distinct from the earlier avatar. Balaji began working on his script for Seethakaathi immediately after the success of Naduvula Konjam Pakatha Kaanum. When he began working on his romantic comedy Oru Pakka Kadhai, he had to push Seethakaathi for a later date. Balaji eventually began filming for Seethakaathi in April 2017. Produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Umesh, Jayaram and Arun Vaidyanathan of Passion Studios, the film will also star Remya Nambeesan, Gayathrie and veteran director J Mahendran. Earlier, in an interview with The New Indian Express, Balaji dispelled assumptions on the film’s core and connections with the legendary Tamil philanthropist and literature enthusiast of the same name. Vijay Sethupathi’s last film Karuppan received moderate success. The actor also has a number of films planned for 2018.
- 1/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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