Director N S Rakesh’s upcoming action thriller ‘Thadai Udai’, featuring National Award winning actor Bobby Simha and Misha Narang in the lead, has entered its final phase of shooting.
Sources close to the unit said that the film’s shooting has entered its final stages, as actress Rohini, who plays a pivotal role in the film, has finished shooting for her portion.
The film also features actors Prabhu, Senthil, Robin, Sarath Ravi and Deepak Paramesh among others.
The out-and-out action thriller has also triggered huge interest among film buffs as
well known comedian, Senthil, who is considered as one of the icons of Tamil film industry, will be seen acting with his real son for the very first time.
Interestingly, both Senthil and his son play father and son in the film as well. Dr Manikanda Prabhu, Senthil’s son, is a dental surgeon in real life and has...
Sources close to the unit said that the film’s shooting has entered its final stages, as actress Rohini, who plays a pivotal role in the film, has finished shooting for her portion.
The film also features actors Prabhu, Senthil, Robin, Sarath Ravi and Deepak Paramesh among others.
The out-and-out action thriller has also triggered huge interest among film buffs as
well known comedian, Senthil, who is considered as one of the icons of Tamil film industry, will be seen acting with his real son for the very first time.
Interestingly, both Senthil and his son play father and son in the film as well. Dr Manikanda Prabhu, Senthil’s son, is a dental surgeon in real life and has...
- 8/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodHosted by Kiki and Rj Vijay, the event saw the attendance of the ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ team, fans from across the globe and celebrities such as Niharika Nm and Ravichandran Ashwin.Tnm StaffActor Dhanush’s upcoming gangster drama Jagame Thandhiram is all set to premiere on over-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix from June 18. The Karthik Subbaraj directorial stars Dhanush, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Kalaiyarasan, Sharath Ravi and James Cosmo. Ahead of the premiere, a fan event titled ‘Kongas Kondatham’ was organized by the makers on Thursday, June 17. The event, which started at 4 pm and went on for over two hours, was hosted by television host Keerthi Shanthanu aka Kiki and Rj Vijay. ‘Kongas Kondatham’ was organized to provide fans an opportunity to meet team Jagame Thandhiram and celebrate the film. The event saw the attendance of fans from across the globe via Zoom. Select fans were given the opportunity to share their...
- 6/18/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe line-up also includes comedy specials and new seasons of popular shows. Tnm StaffNetflix users have a lot to look forward to in 2021 as the Over-the-Top platform gears up to release exciting new films, series and documentaries. Stars like Dhanush, R Madhavan, Revathy, Arvind Swamy will be gracing the screens soon. Dhanush’s much-awaited Jagame Thandhiram will be released on Netflix as announced earlier. The makers of the film recently released a teaser, giving a glimpse of what Dhanush’s character Suruli is like. It is reportedly a gangster film set in London. The film also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi, James Cosmo, Joju George, Kalaiyarasan Soundararaja, Deepak Paramesh and Vadivukkarasi in important roles. Produced by Ynot studios and Reliance Entertainment, the film shows Suruli’s dilemma in having to choose between good and evil while looking for a ‘home’. Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, this film will be released on Netflix on March 14, 2021. Meanwhile,...
- 3/3/2021
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Srinath Ramalingam, the film is a love story between two dogs.Digital NativeDigital NativeAnbulla Ghilli is a romantic tale with a difference. Yes, the uniqueness of the film is that it is a love story between two Labrador dogs. We have an update about this romantic entertainer and it is that noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and actor-singer Andrea Jeremiah are singing a duet that will feature the lead canine pair. Speaking about the song in an interview to Cinema Express, director Srinath Ramalingam said, “The film is a romantic drama, where the dog predominantly narrates the script. There’s a romantic track too for him. For a duet between the two dogs, Radio City Rj Love Guru had written a breezy song, which begins with the lyric ‘Aliya En Thozhiya’. Music director Arrol Corelli and I wanted to try something quirky, and we approached Andrea and...
- 11/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Tamil film directed by Kutti Kumar will see Malayalam actor-director Lal playing an important role.Tnm StaffDirector Kutti Kumar’s upcoming film, Antony is being touted as India’s first claustrophobic science thriller and will hit the screens on June 1. The film has Malayalam actor/director Lal playing an important role and also stars Nishanth, Vaishali, Rekha, Raja, Sambathram, Cheran Raj in lead roles. The film’s trailer was recently released on Twitter by Director Venkat Prabhu. I'm happy to launch the trailer of the film #Antony India's first "Claustrophobic Suspense Thriller".https://t.co/LevWFAto9O Starring : Lal, @AntonyNishanth1 @VaishaliPala Dir by : @kuttiikumar Music by : @RSivatmikha Dop : @Dop_Balaji Editor : @kuttiikumar and Karthikeyan pic.twitter.com/BY44BZNQYo — venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) May 16, 2018 From the trailer we are able to gather that Antony has been trapped 6 feet under the surface and the story revolves around how he manages to escape. The film’s trailer has gained over one million views. Watch the trailer here: 19-year-old Sivathmika has been roped in to compose music for this film and the cinematography will be handled by R Balaji. Actor Lal is also part of the multilingual Saaho in the pipeline, which stars Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, and has been regarded as the second most expensive Indian film to be made after Baahubali. Lal was last seen in 2015 in the Tamil film Chandi Veeran, starring Atharvaa. A number of filmmakers are now dabbling with the thriller genre and are attempting to give their films a unique edge over the others. Karthik Subbaraj’s Mercury, which released in April is one such film. The silent thriller, starring Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank, Remya Nambeesan, and also Prabhu Deva in a pivotal role, received overwhelmingly positive reviews on its release. The film’s crew included Sathees Kumar as the production designer, Santhosh Narayanan handling the music, and S Thirunavakkarasu working the camera. Another upcoming film in this trend is Amutha by Ps Arjun which also seems to be a thriller. The film stars Sriya Sree, Anees Shaz, Levin Simon Joseph, Ashna Sudheer, Baby Ileanor, Assisi Gibson and a bevy of other debut actors. Also Read: Watch: As Csk lifts Ipl trophy, skipper Dhoni has eyes only for daughter Ziva...
- 5/28/2018
- 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
“Mercury,” which has the distinction of being the first wordless steampunk zombie eco-thriller, is a movie that’s more exotic than your average international Indian release — but also, in a weird way, less exotic. It’s about five characters in their early twenties, all of whom, as children, suffered mercury poisoning at the hands of the Corporate Earth company — a fictionalized version of Unilever, whose improper disposal practices in the southern hill town of Kodaikanal resulted in death and disabilities that led, in 2001, to a major lawsuit. In “Mercury,” the five characters — four dudes and a young woman (Remya Nambeeshan) — are deaf-mutes who make avid use of what you’d call sign language, though it isn’t all that signed. Most of it is consists of simple and rather frantic hand gestures, as if people who didn’t know sign language were trying to communicate anyway.
“Mercury” is being marketed as a “silent film,...
“Mercury” is being marketed as a “silent film,...
- 4/12/2018
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
While big Bollywood musicals have their fans, Indian cinema is not celebrated for horrors and thrillers. The dominant examples of those genres in the country tend to be unintentionally comic or formulaic and uninspired. In “Mercury,” Tamil writer-director Karthik Subbaraj aims to change that with a unique stunt — a thriller film that’s also silent. This gimmick, currently familiar to American audiences with John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place,” plays out in very different terms with Subbaraj’s movie. Whereas “A Quiet Place” found the survivors of a monster attack forced to stay silent to stay alive, the survivors in “Mercury” have no choice, because they’re all deaf and mute. The movie’s biggest setbacks have less to do with the original premise than the formulaic elements that creep in.
As if aware of the tall order, the film tries not to make its self-imposed challenge feel gratuitous. Rather...
As if aware of the tall order, the film tries not to make its self-imposed challenge feel gratuitous. Rather...
- 4/12/2018
- by Anisha Jhaveri
- Indiewire
InterviewKarthik Subbaraj says that he wants to make films which make people think.Hemanth Kumar C RFacebook/Karthik SubbarajIn less than six years, Karthik Subbaraj has come a long way in Tamil cinema. After making a name for himself with a series of short films, he went on to make highly acclaimed feature films like Pizza, Jigarthanda, and Iraivi, and now his latest film, Mercury has captivated everyone’s attention. After all, it’s been a long time since any contemporary filmmaker has made an attempt to make a ‘silent’ film and on top of that, Karthik has turned it into a thriller. The film narrates the story of a bunch of friends who go to a village, for a reunion of sorts, and how an event triggers a lot of things in their lives. Ask Karthik if he has been toying around with the idea of making a silent film for some time now and he says, “I’ve always wanted to make a film without dialogues. And writing a screenplay for such a film is a huge challenge. Apart from the idea that I was excited about, a big inspiration to make this film is the aspect of corporate exploitation and how incidents of chemical poisoning take a huge toll on generations altogether living in that area. We have seen that happen in Bhopal, and there are numerous other instances in countries all over the world where after an accident, there are several protests, but then everyone moves on, except for people living close to the area of the accident. They aren’t aware that such things could possibly happen to them, and they don’t deserve to go through all that pain. Mercury also touches upon an emotional aspect, but it’s a thriller first.” The director acknowledges that he didn’t have too many references to bank upon since he was making a thriller, unlike comedies and dramas of the silent era. “Charlie Chaplin’s films were a big source of inspiration, and I was always amazed with his ability to convey emotion with just his expressions. Pesum Padam is another popular film which I loved, but since I was making a thriller, I couldn’t bank upon these films. I must clarify that Mercury isn’t an experimental film. It’s a thriller right from the first scene and that’s what got me excited about it,” Karthik clarifies, adding, “I suppose each film of mine so far has had some sort of shock value. If it doesn’t come across as a shocker to me first while writing it, I don’t enjoy the process. So, when a silent film excites you, it’s a good thing. Isn’t it? (laughs)” Apart from Prabhudeva, the film also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Shashank Purushotham, Anish Padmanabhan, Indhuja and Gajara in lead roles. Karthik says it was a deliberate decision to cast lesser-known actors since he didn’t want their personalities to overshadow the characters they were playing. “It’s just the perception of people is quite different when you cast popular actors. I had to make it more believable, and all the actors have done a fabulous job. We got an acting trainer on board and each and every scene was choreographed and rehearsed extensively for nearly a month. Prabhudeva plays an antagonist in the film, and it’s unlike what he has done so far. When I met him, I told him that I didn’t have any references about how I wanted to play this role, but he understood what we were trying to do. He has done a phenomenal job.” Although Mercury is a silent film, it banks a lot on its sound design and music to convey the story, apart from the actor’s performances. In his own words, Karthik Subbaraj says, “Sound is a character in the story. For a silent film to work, the actors’ performances have to blend well with the visuals, music and sound design. Kunal Rajan, sound designer, has worked on the film, and when Santosh Narayan, music director, saw the first cut, both of them decided to work in sync with each other. Mercury isn’t like a regular film where music and sound effects were done separately. We had a lot of discussions about it, and the post-production itself took a long time to complete.” Interestingly, the director reveals that since he knew what he wanted to make, the biggest challenge for him was to figure out a way to convert the script to visuals. “Dialogues convey a lot of emotion, but we cut it out completely. This means that actors have to be spot on with their performances, the sets had to be designed in a particular way to convey a particular type of sound to make that scene more effective. When we shared this idea with the team, all of them became quite excited. Everyone had to be more responsible about their craft. I’m glad we pulled it off,” he adds. So far, each film that Karthik Subbaraj has made has triggered debates on social media and Jigarthanda, in particular, achieved a cult status among moviegoers. His most recent work Iraivi made news for its portrayal of women and relationships, and now Mercury too is expected to capture people’s attention to its themes of exploitation. Ask him about all this and pat comes the reply: “As a filmmaker, I feel that a film’s success lies in not just entertaining people, but also giving people a lot to think about. That’s when it is complete. There’s nothing wrong with making entertaining audience, but I want films to create a conversation or debate with each film of mine. I know that we aren’t going to change anything or create a revolution or change a person overnight, but it feels great when you hear how much a film has had an impact on people’s lives. For Iraivi, there were a lot emotional feedback. There were a lot of men who confessed that they’re going change their attitude towards women. That’s how I measure the success of a film and I’m hoping that Mercury too will fall in that zone.” This year, Karthik is going to direct a film with Superstar Rajinikanth and post that, he’s expected to do a film with Dhanush. It feels like a dream when you think about how far the director has come in such a short span of time, but he remains firmly grounded. “It’s too early to talk about these two films, but I’m glad that these two films are happening. I was supposed to make Dhanush’s film after Iraivi, but it got delayed due to various reasons,” he says. For now, all his attention is on Mercury and he believes that it’s going to make an impact. “Since it’s a silent film, we felt it can cut across regional and language barriers. Anybody can watch and relate to it,” Karthik signs off.
- 4/12/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Cinema'Mercury' will hit the screens on April 13 and will be released in Tamil Nadu at a later date.Tnm StaffTwitter/Karthik SubbarajAfter a long wait, the trailer for Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming silent thriller, Mercury, was released on Monday by music director Ar Rahman and actors Rakshit Shetty, Nithiin and Dulquer Salman on Twitter. The trailer was originally planned for release on April 5. The director took to Twitter to share the news of the film’s release. #Mercury trailer from today 6pm to be released by @arrahman sir, @rakshitshetty , @actor_nithiin and @dulQuer pic.twitter.com/EaSnFHtqx4 — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 9, 2018 The ongoing and seemingly unending spat between Tamil Film Producers Council (Tfpc) and Digital Service Providers (Dsp) has stalled all new releases in the state. Caught in the tussle, Karthick took to Twitter to clarify that the film’s trailer would be released at a later date and that the film’s release will happen as planned. Being a silent film gives Mercury a special advantage of releasing in other states. Trailer release of #Mercury postponed.. pic.twitter.com/x3Z9iA8Fnl — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 5, 2018 To clarify certain confusions... #Mercury #TNFPCstrike pic.twitter.com/cQ27963i5j — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 5, 2018 He also announced that the film will have its world premier at Los Angeles on April 12. The World Premiere of our film, #Mercury,happens in Los Angeles this Thursday, April 12th at the prestigious @Iffla!Get your tickets now before they run out! Tickets: https://t.co/mBVEfa0WAt Show time: 9:15 pm Venue : https://t.co/YKPwJCYbVd — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 10, 2018 Trending at number 3 on YouTube the film’s trailer has garnered over 2 million views so far. The sound of howling winds, screeching noises, eerie silences, and unconventional camera movements are perhaps an indicator of what’s in store. In the trailer, a lot of the film seems to be revolving around the abandoned factory site. The film’s crew has Sathees Kumar on production design, Santhosh Narayanan composing music and S Thirunavakkarasu cranking the camera. After his debut film Pizza in 2012, Mercury will be director Karthik Subbaraj’s second thriller. Dancer-actor-director Prabhu Deva is seen playing the antagonist. The film also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. The '80s film Pushpaka Vimana, starring Kamal Haasan and Amala Akkineni in lead roles, is among the few films which have had no dialogues at all. Karthik’s Mercury will hit the screens on April 13 and will be released in Tamil Nadu at a later date. Watch the trailer here:...
- 4/10/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe teaser reminds one of the Hollywood thriller 'Don't Breathe' but perhaps Karthik Subbaraj will surprise us.Tnm StaffYoutube screengrabThe teaser of director Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming thriller Mercury was released on March 7 by actor Dhanush on Twitter. Very happy to release the teaser of Karthik Subbaraj’s #Mercury - A Silent Thriller starring ace dancer-actor-director Prabhudeva. A Silent Film after so many years! Congratulations to the whole team.https://t.co/uWhe9uM320 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 7, 2018 Touted to be a silent thriller, dancer-actor-director Prabhu Deva is seen playing the antagonist. The film also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. The trailer begins with a fallen sign board that reads, “Warning. No trespassing” with an abandoned building in the background. There’s also a memorial headstone that reads “In memory of 84 people who died in this town due to mercury poisoning - 1992”. With mysterious sounds in the background the symbol used to represent the first planet in the solar system - Mercury, takes up the screen. The line “When life is at war, the most powerful scream is silence” summarises the genre of the film - a silent thriller. Set on a hill station, complete with foggy visuals, the teaser has strong references to the Kodaikanal mercury poisoning incident. Although too early to tell, the film’s trailer bears resemblance to the 2016 Hollywood edge-of-the seat crime thriller, Don’t Breathe. The Hollywood film has a visually impaired antagonist who is extremely sensitive to sounds. After his debut film Pizza in 2012, Mercury will be director Karthik Subbaraj’s second thriller. The director gained a lot of appreciation for his previous thriller and hence, expectations for this film are high as well. Santosh Narayanan has composed music for the film and Tirru, who has worked in films like 24 and Krrrish 3, has been roped in to work on the film’s cinematography. Actor Prabhu Deva was last seen in Gulaebaghavali that released last year and has a number of films like Yung Mung Sung and Lakshmi, lined up for release. His last directorial Action Jackson released in 2014 in Hindi. The '80s film Pushpaka Vimana, starring Kamal Haasan and Amala Akkineni in lead roles, is among the few films which have had no dialogues at all. Towards the end of the Mercury teaser, we're told that this is a “no language” film releasing in all languages. The film will be out this April on Friday the 13th.
- 3/7/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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