Nikhila Vimal in Sarath- Ashok Selvan cop thriller- Erumbu first look - Cameraman Sridhar Academy opens

Applause Entertainment, in collaboration with E4 Experiments and Eprius Studio, is making a significant impact on the Tamil film industry through their production of the movie "Por Thozil." The film's first look and release date have been officially announced, and it is set to hit theaters on June 9th. The initial glimpse showcases Ashok Selvan and R., while the various appearances of Sarathkumar have captivated fans. Ashok Selvan and R. star in the investigative thriller "Por Thozil," directed by Vignesh Raja, who is making his directorial debut. Sarathkumar and Nikila Vimal play the lead roles. The story revolves around a young police officer who is assigned to apprehend a serial killer. The constable forms an alliance with a senior colleague to investigate and approach the criminal. Applause Entertainment, led by Sameer Nair, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, has a track record of producing and releasing successful shows such as "Rudra: The Edge of Darkness," "Midhya," "Criminal Justice," and "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story." Additionally, Ebreus Studio LLP, a startup production studio launched in recent years, has partnered with Reliance Entertainment and investment banker Sandeep Mehra, the chairman known for his exceptional creativity. This collaboration joins forces with veteran producer Mukesh Mehta's E4 Entertainments.

The initial glimpses of Erumbu, an upcoming film featuring Monica Siva, Shakthi Rithvik, and George Maryan, were unveiled on Wednesday by the film's creators. Directed by Suresh G, this movie is described as a heartwarming drama. The cast also includes Charlie, MS Bhaskar, Susan George, Paravai Suntharaambaal, and Jagan, among others. "Erumbu follows the story of a young boy, portrayed by Shakthi Ritvik, who misplaces a one-gram ring and embarks on a quest to find it before his family returns home. Monica plays his sister, and George Maryan plays his friend, both of whom support him throughout his journey. Recovering the ring is crucial as it would greatly benefit their financially struggling family.

Check out the recently launched 24MM Film Academy, an institute of Cinematography that caters to aspiring cinematographers. This academy, founded by renowned Cinematographer G. Sridhar, known for his work in the film Parierum Perumal, embodies the phrase "by the Cinematographer, for the Cinematographer." While Sridhar will personally oversee the institute, he remains actively engaged in his profession, evident from his impressive upcoming film projects such as Kazhuvethi Moorkan, Iyalvadhu Karavel, and Paayum Oli Neeyanakku, with two more scheduled to begin production in July. The academy offers a comprehensive one-year course in Cinematography under Sridhar's personal guidance. When asked about his new venture, Sridhar expressed his long-standing dream of providing an extensive professional course at an affordable price, accessible to the new generation of passionate filmmakers. He believes that accessibility is crucial. In response to how his course stands out from established competitors, Sridhar explained his intention to bridge the gap between what institutes offer and what the industry demands. With the rapid advancements in technology, Cinematography has transformed significantly. Sridhar's hands-on experience with this evolution has enabled him to design courses that acquaint aspirants with the latest tools and techniques, preparing them to become industry-ready professionals. Furthermore, Sridhar emphasized that students will be guided through the entire process of script-to-screen, receiving extensive training in various aspects such as cameras, lenses, angles, and lighting. However, beyond the technical aspects, the academy will also focus on refining students' soft skills, including effective communication, coordination, and crew management, all of which play vital roles in the high-stakes world of filmmaking.

SRK says Nayanthara is awesome - Big Directors rejected Thalapathy - Modern Love Chennai

Shah Rukh Khan's absence from the Jawan poster has led to questions, but he explained that the makers felt his name alone was sufficient. Speaking highly of his co-stars, he praised Nayanthara for being "lovely" and "too sweet," and called Vijay Sethupathi a "humble person" and a "brilliant actor" from whom he learned a lot. Shah Rukh Khan also shared that Atlee and Anirudh had him sing a few lines in Tamil for the film's songs. Jawan, directed by Atlee and featuring Shah Rukh Khan, is one of the most eagerly anticipated films of all time, set to release on September 7th. In a #AskSRK Twitter segment, the superstar revealed that it takes time and patience to create something worthy for the audience, and that the delay was due to everyone working tirelessly to bring their best. He also expressed excitement about the film's new genre, calling it an "Atlee special" that combines two ways of making films in tandem. Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in and as Jawan, produced by Red Chillies Entertainment.

At the Karumegangal kalaigindrana event held in Chennai, SA Chandrasekhar, who is both a director and the father of Thalapathy Vijay, revealed that his son was initially denied opportunities to act by several directors. He disclosed that Bharathiraja, in particular, refused to direct a film with Vijay, and even earlier, when Chandrasekhar himself was aspiring to become a director, he was turned away by Bharathiraja. Instead, he ended up directing movies himself. Chandrasekhar also mentioned that he approached Gautham Menon for a project with Vijay, but that didn't pan out either. Despite these initial rejections, Chandrasekhar expressed gratitude that he was the one who launched Vijay's acting career through his directorial debut. He believes that his son's success as a commercial hero was ultimately part of God's plan, and that it was for the better that he came to him for his launch, given the lack of opportunities from other established directors in the early days. Gautam Menon was present at the event. Director- writer Thangar Pachan gufted poet- lyricist Vairamuthu a golden pen. Actress Aditi Balan was also spoke at the event.

Tyler Durden and Kino Fist present Modern Love Chennai, a collaborative effort by six renowned Indian filmmakers - Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja. The series features music by renowned composers such as Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, G.V. Prakash Kumar, and Sean Roldan, with lyrics penned by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yugabharathi, and Bakkiyam Sankar. The Amazon Original series is set to premiere in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 18, 2023, with an anthology of six episodes, including "Lalagunda Bommaigal" directed by Rajumurugan, "Imaigal" directed by Balaji Sakthivel, "Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji" directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, "Margazhi" directed by Akshay Sundher, "Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal" directed by Bharathiraja, and "Ninaivo Oru Paravai" directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja. The episodes feature a talented cast, including Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ashok Selvan, T.J.Bhanu, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Sanjula Sarathi, Chu Khoy Sheng, Srikrishna Dayal, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi, Wamiqa, and PB.

Andrea single a hit- Tea Kadai song trends - Farhana more than religion- Koodu poster out

Andrea single is a hit The debutant music composer Amuthan Atma Shanthi has recently released Andrea's first single "Nillamale.." for Thuritham, which has received a tremendous response. Naresh has provided the background music for the movie. The film is directed by Srinivasan, who is a disciple of director H. Vinod, and is of the road movie genre, which is uncommon in Tamil cinema. The lead role is played by Chandiyar film hero Jagan, with Eden as the female lead. The movie features director A. Venkatesh, Balasaravanan, and the late actor Bhu Ramu as the lead roles, while Ramachandran (Rams) portrays the villain. Most of the scenes were filmed for several days on highways in Chennai, Salem, and Madurai, with Ulundurpet as the primary focus. After watching the film, director H. Vinod gave some suggestions to the film crew regarding the film's release. The movie is scheduled to release in theaters next month, and work is currently underway.

Farhana not just religion According to director Nelson Venkayesan, who directed the film Monster, Farhana is not just about religion but also about emotions. The main actors in the film, Aishwarya Rajesh, Aishwarya Dutta, and Jithan Ramesh, have shared their experiences on the sets of the movie. The film's dialogues are written by the noted author Manushya Puthran, with music composed by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Gokul. S R Prabhu, from Dream Warriors, has expressed his confidence that the film will be celebrated by Muslims. The film is scheduled to be released on May 12th. The artist list includes Aishwarya Rajesh, Selvaraghavan, Aishwarya Dutta, Jithan Ramesh, Anumol, and CWC Sakthi. The production house for the film is Dream Warrior Pictures, with SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabu as the producers, and Aravendraj Baskaran as the executive producer. The screenplay was written by Nelson Venkatesan, Sankar Dass, and Ranjith Ravindran, with dialogues by Manushyaputhiran, Nelson Venkatesan, and Shankar Dass. The film's DOP is Gokul Benoy, the editor is VJ Sabu Joseph, and the art director is Siva Shankar. Navadevi Rajkumar is the stylist, with Yuga Bharathi and Uma Devi as the lyricists, and Tapas Nayak in charge of sound mixing. The marketing and promotions are handled by Esakki Muthu, with Sathappa S and Allaudin Hussain as the EP associates, and Johnson as the PRO.

Tea kadai song No 2 trending on Twitter after Rajinikanth Jailer announcement The movie "Oda Vidhi Sudalama" features a song called "Tea Kadai Veettile Ponnu" which was released by 100 different screen personalities. This marks the first time that such a large group of people have released a song video for a movie. The song has gained a lot of attention on social media, with many people sharing it on YouTube and Twitter. The movie stars Yugan Raj as the hero and Padma Gopika as the heroine, with DJ playing the role of the villain. The film is produced by Vineeth Mohan, Prakash Velayuthan, and Satish Varikattu under Every One Productions, with GKS as the director. The story of the film is a humorous take on a revenge plot. The release date for the movie "Jailer", starring Superstar Rajinikanth, was also announced on the same day as the song release. The movie "Oda Vidhi Sudalama" features four songs, all written by Vineeth Mohan, with music composed by Ashwin, Sanjeev, Rijos VA, and Anuj Babu. The cinematography was done by Prakash Velayuthan, editing by Retheesh Mohan, and art direction by Kishore and Shaji, with Reggie serving as the executive producer

First look of Koodu creates curiousity Joel Vijay, a first-time director, is helming a film that is inspired by a real-life event. The production duties are being shared by M Ganesh and Kannan P. Although the specifics of the movie's cast, actresses, and crew members have yet to be unveiled, the initial glimpses have piqued the curiosity of fans. The title of the film, "Koodu," is displayed prominently in the first look, with no sign of any famous faces. "Koodu" is being produced by Skymoon Entertainment and A Entertainment in collaboration, and the title look and first look have already been unveiled.

Illaiyaraaja condolence message in bad taste = PS 2 Tamil Nadu BO drops further - Rajini v.s Chiranjeevi

Music director Illaiyaraaja's video paying tribute to the late Actor-director Manobala has stirred up controversy among netizens due to his self-praise. The video starts with Illaiyaraaja mentioning Manobala's great respect for him and goes on to say that Manobala used to wait at the Kodambakkam bridge to catch his attention. He further claims that Manobala was one among many directors who waited there to get him to score music. This self-praise has not gone down well with many viewers who find it distasteful. Manobala, who had a YouTube channel called "Waste Paper," talked about his journey in films. In one such video, he spoke about directing the Tamil remake of the Hindi film "Khoon Bhari Maang." Initially hesitant to take up the project, Manobala was convinced by Radhika, who assured him that the screenplay would be modified to appeal to Tamil audiences and that the renowned writer Kalaignar (the DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi) would write the script. Despite initial reluctance, Kalaignar accepted the project, thanks to Radhika's persuasion, even though the film lacked political undertones. Manobala also mentioned that Radhika insisted that he not alter Karunanidhi's dialogues, even if they sounded outdated. The film starred Nizhalagal Ravi, Sarath Babu, Raadhika, and featured music by Illaiyaraaja but failed to perform well at the box office. Manobala further said that Karunanidhi had written on the side of dialogue sheet that it can be changed if needed. Manobala later joined AIADMK and was their star campaigner.

PS 2 Tamil collections drop and record 24 % occupancy while overseas coll

The movie "Jailer" is set to be released on August 10th in all languages. In addition to Rajinikanth, the film features Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff, while our Telugu actor Sunil has an important role. Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast as the female lead. The decision to release the film on this date was made to take advantage of the Independence Day holiday. However, it will face tough competition in the Telugu markets from Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Bholaa Shankar," which is also set to release at the same time.

Thalapathy next with Super Good - PS2 takes 50% drop - Dhoni first film wrap up

The makers of “L.G.M” are happy to announce that they have wrapped up shooting. Marking this occasion, the entire crew celebrated a wrap-up party, where every crew member was seen with utmost satisfaction and elation on completing the project. Right from the day of the movie Pooja to the wrap-up day, The entire process has involved detailed planning and execution that enabled the team to materialise the project in a smooth manner. The post production work has begun and an official announcement on the film’s teaser, trailer and audio launch followed by a theatrical release date, will be made soon. The film marks the maiden production of Cricketer M.S. Dhoni's and Sakshi Dhoni's Dhoni Entertainment and is directed by Ramesh Thamilmani. The film features Harish Kalyan, Nadhiya, and Ivana as the lead characters. Yogi Babu and Mirchi Vijay will be seen in prominent roles. L.G.M is a film that aims to offer a breezy cinematic experience to the audiences with an interesting screenplay, emotions and humour. Vikas Hasija, the producer of the film is elated that "LGM is a Family entertainer that will cater to all sections of the audience. The shoot has been completed and the post-production work has begun smoothly. The film will be known for its quality in terms of content and production value." Priyanshu Chopra, the Creative Producer of the film says that "LGM being our first film in Tamil required meticulous planning. Fortunately, things went well as per our plan and we now call it a wrap. The film has shaped up well and we can’t wait to present it to the audience. The film is presented by Indian Cricketer Dhoni's wife Sakshi Dhoni’s Dhoni Entertainment. ---------

PS2 takes a deep slide after Holidays PS 2 main domestic market of Tamil Nadu saw a deep drop on Tuesday after the four day holidays. The collections from Day one increased steeply and continued till Monday ( May day ). Tuesday saw ot fall it fall from Rs 18 cr to Rs 10 cr. Details below. A 54 % drop ₹ 23.25 Cr [Ta: 18.46 Cr ; Hi: 1.9; Mal: 1.1; Te: 1.75; Ka: 0.04] -23.27% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 10.5 Cr [Ta: 8.34 Cr ; Hi: 0.8 Cr; Mal: 0.5 Cr; Te: 0.85 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr] -54.84%

Thalapathy next producer is Super Good confirms Jiva Now, actor Jiiva has provided a big update regarding T68. In his previous interview, Jiiva said that his home production banner Super Good Films' 100th movie would be headlined by Thalapathy Vijay, and it seems, the studio will indeed be producing T68. During a recent Instagram interaction, Jiiva assume to have confirmed that Super Good Films will be producing T68 and also confirmed that the official announcement regarding the same will be made super soon.

Samyuktha Virupaksha gets dubbed in Tamil - PS 2 Two day Box office - Sita Navami poster of Kirti Sanon

Samyuktha's popularity as a heroine in Dhanush's "Vaathi" has resulted in the Tamil dubbed version of her Telugu film, "Virupaksha", being released in Tamil Nadu. Studio Green, the distributors, organized a function to announce the release, during which Samyuktha expressed her love for the Tamil language and Tamil Nadu, and thanked everyone involved in the film's release, including the producer, director, hero, and Studio Green Gnanavel Raja. She also encouraged people to watch the film in theaters, as it provides a technologically advanced experience that cannot be replicated on OTT or small screens. The hero of "Virupaksha", Sai Dharam Tej, expressed his delight at fulfilling his long-time dream of winning as a hero in Tamil, and thanked Studio Green Gnanavelraja, producer Dhananjayan, and distributor Sakthivelan for releasing the film in Tamil. He urged fans of Tamil actors to watch the film and support him, and expressed his faith in the Tamil people. Sai Dharam Tej cited Rajinikanth as his inspiration for acting in the film, as he was drawn to the focus on the heroine in Rajinikanth's film "Chandramukhi". He agreed to act in "Virupaksha" because of the unique storyline and Sukumar's lively screenplay.

On the occasion of Maa Sita Navmi, Team Adipurush paid a special tribute to one of the most revered women in Indian history, Maa Sita, by launching a captivating motion poster of Janaki featuring Kriti Sanon and an audio teaser of the beautiful song "Ram Siya Ram." Kriti Sanon's portrayal of Janaki embodies purity, divinity, and courage as Raghav's consort. The enchanting melody of "Ram Siya Ram," composed and sung by Sachet-Parampara, perfectly captures Janaki's unwavering devotion towards Raghav and is certain to transport the audience to a world of spirituality and devotion. Adipurush, directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles, will be released globally on June 16th, 2023.

PS 2 Industry tracker and official figures Here is the Ponniyin Selvan 2 Vs Ponniyin Selvan 1 – Overseas – Opening Collections report shared by an industry tracker: North America – Premieres + Day 1 PS1: $2,147,361 PS2: $1,707,059 Australia – Day 1 PS1: A$427,823 PS2: A$320,358 New Zealand – Day 1 PS1: A$44,432 PS2: A$44,310 UK & Ireland – Day 1 PS1: £250,012 PS2: £228,472 PS2 underperformed compared to PS1 on day one in all the tracked countries. We will publish overseas first weekend data on Monday evening. As per the latest report, In just two days, Ponniyin Selvan 2 has surpassed Rs 50 crore mark at the box office. The reports are coming that the movie minted Rs 24 crore on the second day. The first day collection was around Rs 28. 55 crore and this brings the total to Rs 52. 55 crore. AP-TS Total : Rs 2.95 Cr (Rs 5.75 Cr Gross) Tamilnadu : Rs 34.50 Cr Telugu States: Rs 5.75 Cr Karnataka: Rs 6.90 Cr Kerala : Rs 5.50 Cr ROI : Rs 5.25 Cr Overseas : Rs 51.70 Cr Total WW collection : Rs 109.60 Cr( Rs 53.25 Cr Share) Madras Talkies, Ratnam's production house, shared the box office numbers on its official Twitter page. "Conquering hearts and box office alike! #PS2 garners over a 100 crore collection worldwide. #PS2RunningSuccessfully," the banner said in the tweet.

Two kgs of Ragi for Nilgiris and Dharmapuri ration card holders

The Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative was launched on April 28, 2023, at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai to promote Millets and Backyard Kitchen Gardens among students, farmers, and Biodiversity Management Committee Members. Thiru R Sakkarapani, Hon'ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection and Price Control, Government of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the LiFE initiative and emphasized the government's efforts to ensure food and nutritional security. The Government will introduce two kgs of finger millet (Ragi) in the Public Distribution System (PDS) from May 2023, to all ration card holders in Nilgiris and Dharmapuri districts. The government will also plan to include at least one millet-based meal per week in ICDS, mid-day meal, and breakfast schemes. Shri Achalender Reddy IFS (Retd), Chairperson – National Biodiversity Authority, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India, spoke about the nutritional value of millets and highlighted the importance of biological conservation to protect food species, especially millets. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson MSSRF, emphasized the need for balanced diets and awareness programs on food and nutrition to combat undernutrition, obesity, and non-communicable diseases. Other delegates who spoke on the occasion were Dr J Radhakrishnan, Dr B Balaji IFS, and Dr Shekar Kumar Niraj IFS.