Madharaasi : Treat for action lovers and SK fans. For other’s ??

 Overall Madharaasi is an average action thriller which is better than many biggies in both Kollywood and Tollywood till now like Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Game Changer, Vidaamuyarchi, Thug Life, Coolie, Kingdom.

It is far better than ARM’s last 5 films (Akira, Spyder, Sarkar, Darbar and Sikandar).

But don’t expect a cracker of a film and go. You will be disappointed.

Negatives

• Second Half screenplay has many issues
• Story is pretty generic
• Love scenes are cringeworthy
• Songs except Vazhiyiren, Thanga Poove and Salambala are pretty mediocre. BGM is okay. Madharaasi is the worst album in Anirudh and SK combo when compared to other albums like Ethir Neechal, Maan Karate, Kaaki Sattai, Remo, Velaikaran, Doctor, Don.
• Lengthy film which is a major minus. Could have ejected out a few scenes
• Concept of that gun culture is good but execution wise a bit faltery.
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• Positives

  • Sivakarthikeyan’s performance - be it dance, fights, comedy and acting, he aces it all. He has transformed into a complete package of entertainment. He is doing good in all departments.
  • Sivakarthikeyan’s character arc is good
  • Rukmini Vasanth looks cute
  • Superbly choreographed fight scenes
  • Interval scene is as usual has the typical A.R.Murugadoss’ touch which is very good
  • Other characters like Shabeer, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Vidyuth Jamwal had done a very good job
  • Technically sound film with excellent cinematography, production values, making and editing
  • Screenplay in first half is engaging

JOHN WICK Stunt Director with YASH / Rajini Beats Vijay -Where and How/ Anirudh Secret

 

Perry, who is famous for designing the breathtaking stunts in massive hits like Fast & Furious, John Wick, and Day Shift, is here to create the action sequences for the film TOXIC.  In a statement, Perry praised the Indian team, calling them “world-class.” He said, “That’s precisely why I chose to work with them. We’re tackling a major sequence right now, and I’m super stoked about taking this on… this team is meeting it head-on.”

This isn’t just another project for JJ Perry, who has worked in 39 countries over his 35-year career. He expressed his genuine admiration for Indian movies and the vision of Toxic‘s director, Geetu Mohandas. “I’m a fan of Indian cinema; it’s creative, artistic, and bold,” Perry stated. “Geetu has great vision, and everyone from cinematographer Rajeev Ravi to the production designer and art team has been fantastic.” Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is an upcoming bilingual (Kannada-English) gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas. It stars superstar Yash in the lead role and features a large ensemble cast. Jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups is a high-stakes, large-scale film that merges depth with dazzle. It is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups is a high-stakes, large-scale film that merges depth with dazzle. 

Finally Rajini fans can be happy. Thalaivar has beat Thalapathy at the box office 0 YES, at the Hindi box office. Read on : Even though there was no multiplex release for Leo due to a 4-week OTT window, the film did very well in Hindi belts and collected around 30 Cr net in India and emerged as the 2nd biggest grosser for Kollywood in Hindi belts after 2.0.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie clashed with War 2, the Bollywood biggie, but it was successful in beating Leo collections at the box office. By its second weekend, the film had collected around 32 Cr net in India and surpassed Kabali (28 Cr) and Leo (30 Cr). Now, this action drama is the second biggest grosser for Kollywood in North India. Overall, the film has collected around 475 Cr gross worldwide and  is racing towards the 500 Cr mark.

If you think Anirudh is pocketing the singer fees by singing in his own songs or in other music composer songs then you are wrong . He does it free. Read on : He has sung nearly 175 songs for other music directors, while also working on his own music. He has sung songs in Tamil as well as Telugu. Gaali Vaaluga, Hoyna, and Baitikochi Chuste are some of his most popular works in Telugu as a singer.

Anirudh has not charged even a single rupee for the songs he has sung for other music directors. On average, a leading singer charges about 10 lakhs per song, which means he could’ve made 1750 lakhs or 17.5 crores.

This just shows his love for music. He sings because he wants to be a part of that project, and not because it will fetch him money. This is a true sign of a rockstar and an artist.

Anirudh has a terrific lineup of films ahead, they include Thalapathy Vijay’s Beast, the multistarrer Vikram, and Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2. Anirudh will also be serving as music director for NTR30. Anirudh sings most of the songs, and it is receiving high criticism. The netizens question him on that, and they clearly state that some of his songs are more suitable for other singers than him. Recently Anirudh faced negative reactions for singing Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom’s song, Anna Antene, and now, for Madharaasi’s 2nd single, Vazhiyiraen.

Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander’s Hukum World Tour Grand Finale lit up MARG Swarnabhoomi, Kuvathur, ECR on 23rd August 2025, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 50,000+ fans. It set a new benchmark as one of the biggest and best-organized live music events Chennai has witnessed in recent times.

The Hukum Grand Finale was organized by Brand Avatar, delivering a world-class concert that will be remembered as a milestone in Chennai’s live music history.

Anirudh is Yash TOXIC COMPOSER / Saran - Sindhu Priya in R Kannan next

 According to the latest news, Anirudh is all set to make his Kannada debut with Yash’s Toxic. Everyone knows that the talented musician is very busy with many Tamil and Telugu films in his hands.

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, Vijay Deverakonda and Gautam Tinnanuri’s Kingdom

he concert of 'Rock Star' Anirudh, the leading star composer - singer - musician of the Tamil film industry, is taking place in Chennai. The tickets for this concert have been sold out within 45 minutes of the start of the sale, setting a new record.

Anirudh, who has become a pan-Indian music composer, composing music not only for Tamil films but also for Indian language films, is creating opportunities for his fans to perform live stage music shows with the participation of his fans, inspiring them.

As his international music journey continues to gain popularity among fans, a grand concert titled #Hukum will be held on the 26th at Thiruvidanthai, located on the East Coast Road. Ticket sales for this grand concert, which will be attended by thousands of fans, began today. All tickets were sold out within 45 minutes of the start.

Film music fans are celebrating Anirudh, saying this is the first time that tickets for a musical event led by Indian-level composers have sold out so quickly in such a short time, setting a new record.

Meanwhile, as soon as the tickets went on sale, thousands of fans rushed to book. Within minutes, a huge queue was seen. Many fans did not get tickets. Moreover, fans who did not get tickets posted their wishes on social media that additional tickets should be provided

Ivan Thanthiran-2’ Shoot Begins with Full-On Energy and Excitement


Director R. Kannan, a protégé of legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam, made his directorial debut with Jayam Kondaan and went on to deliver several commercial hits including Kanden Kadhalai, Ivan Thanthiran, Boomerang, and Kasethan Kadavulada.

Following that, his upcoming film Gandhari, starring Hansika Motwani in the lead role, is produced and directed by him and is scheduled for release this July.

R. Kannan is directing and producing the sequel to his successful 2017 film Ivan Thanthiran, under the title Ivan Thanthiran-2. The film is being produced by Masala Pix.

The original Ivan Thanthiran starred Gautham Karthik as Sakthi, with RJ Balaji playing his friend, and Shraddha Srinath in a key role. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious engineering college, the film exposed corruption involving a powerful minister and gained critical acclaim and audience attention alike.

Carrying forward the same energy, Ivan Thanthiran-2 is designed with a gripping screenplay and compelling narrative. The story revolves around a determined young man and the extreme measures he takes to complete his mission, a theme that resonates strongly with today’s youth.

Actor Saran, known for his stellar  performances in Singam 3, Vada Chennai, and KGF, plays the male lead. Newcomer Sashank makes his debut in a key role as a college student.

Actress Sindhu Priya, who has starred in Indian 3, Iru Dhuruvam, and the upcoming Kaaliyan, plays the female lead. She is also currently playing a pivotal role in Jayam Ravi’s Karate Babu.

The film features Samuthirakani as the antagonist, with  Thambi Ramaiah, Jagan, Redin Kingsley, and others performing pivotal roles.

Leading South Indian music composer S.S. Thaman, who is known for scoring back-to-back blockbusters for top Telugu heroes, is composing the music for this film. Cinematography is by P.G. Muthiah.

The shoot of Ivan Thanthiran-2 is currently underway with high energy and momentum.



Technical Crew:

Story & Direction: R. Kannan

Cinematography: P.G. Muthiah

Music: Thaman S

Screenplay: Shyam Venkatesan

Dialogues: Siddharth Subha Venkat

Editing: M. Niranjan Antony

Stunts: Silva

Choreography: Bobby

Lyrics: Siva Anand

Art Direction: P. Shanmugam

Costume Design: Anju Sri

Public Relations: Johnson

Times Survey puts Vijay's TVK at No 1 - Rapper Hanumankind song in Jana Nayagan

Based on social reach , fanbase, engagements , potential reach the Times of India survey conducted in April 21- 28 puts Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK clout on social media at No 1 and above all other national parties. Second is Congress, third is BJP and third is Pawan Kalyan. See the figures in the image. No wonder Vijay made a special call and called them virtual warriors,

He said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has the largest social media force in India. He was speaking at the IT Wing administrators' virtual meeting held in Chennai's Sholinganallur.

Due to network issues, Vijay addressed the gathering through a pre-recorded video. "TVK's social media army is the biggest in India - not just our claim, but what others are saying after witnessing it. You are no longer just fans on social media; you are TVK’s virtual warriors," he said.

The IT Wing meeting was held under the leadership of TVK deputy general 

After the news of Dr R Nataraj IPS being inspiration for Jana Nayygan ( read https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/05/is-thalapathy-role-in-jana-nayagan.html .

Rapper Hanumankind said Cinema Vikatan, “I have sung a great rap song for Thalapathy Vijay in Jana Nayagan, composed by Anirudh.” He further mentioned that he will be visiting Chennai more for many more interesting projects. Hanumankind, aka Sooraj Cherukat is a rapper from Kerala. His track Big Dawgs which released in 2024, became a sensation, especially after it went viral in America. The rapper's first song for a film in 2020, in Kannada action crime film Popcorn Monkey Tiger directed by Duniya Soori. Hanumankind sang the song Maadeva in music director Charan Raj's composition.

Humankind also made his debut as an actor in the 2024 hit Malayalam film Rifle Club.

Rapper Hanumankind also performed at Coachella in California, USA in April 2025.

Jana Nayagan, which went on floors in October 2024, also stars Bobby Deol, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mamitha Baiju, and Narain in key roles. Apart from Anirudh Ravichander, the technical crew also features cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan and editor Pradeep E Ragav.

Instagram Post ; When “Big Dawgs,” the riotous song by Indian rapper @hanumankind and producer @kingkalmi, began spreading across the world in July, its creators couldn’t fully appreciate its impact. Hanumankind and his team were largely in the dark about its impact on TikTok — including the more than 1 million posts using the track to date — since India banned the platform in 2020.

Today, the rap hit has reached No. 23 on the #Hot100 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart.

 

Late Daniel Balaji film to release / Anirudh joins Nani's Paradise

Title motion poster of the film 'RPM' released by 'Makkall Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi Motion poster of the film 'RPM' starring actor Daniel Balaji released The title and motion poster of the film, which stars actor Daniel Balaji, who has made a lasting impression on the fans with his unique performance, have been released. The film has been named 'RPM'. 'Makal Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi has released the motion poster on his social media page and congratulated the film crew. Directed by Prasad Prabhakar, who directed the film 'The Sound Story', 'RPM' stars Daniel Balaji, Kovai Sarala, YG Mahendran, Ilavarasu, Devadarshini, Sunil Sugata, Easwar Krishna, Daya Prasad and many others. The cinematography of this film is done by Aniyan Chitrasala and J. Sebastian Rosario has composed the music. Stunner Sam has directed the fight scenes while Antony has handled the editing work. The songs of the film are written by lyricists Thamarai and Mohan Rajan and sung by famous playback singer Sid Sri Ram. Along with this, the producer of the film Kalpana Raghavendar has composed the music, written the lyrics and sung the English song 'Prokkan Aaro..' for the first time. This film, which is in the crime with suspense thriller genre, is produced by producer Kalpana Raghavendar under Golden Reel International Productions. Producer Prasad Prabhakar under Prasad Prabhakar Productions is the co-producer. Talking about the film, the director said, "This is the last film in which actor Daniel Balaji acted. In this, he has played a role that is important for acting in a compelling role, just like he did in the film 'Vettaiyaadu Vaidyaadu'. This film is being prepared as a crime thriller with suspense. I assure you that it will give a different experience to the fans." Currently, the post-shooting technical work of the film is in full swing and has reached the final stage. The teaser and trailer of the film will be released soon. Following that, the film team has excitedly announced that an official announcement regarding the release of the film will be made. https://x.com/VijaySethuOffl/status/1885674464115134603?t=NJ5KrGf1J1V3RW4sXHHNzg&s=08

Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander Comes On Board For Natural Star Nani, Srikanth Odela, Sudhakar Cherukuri, SLV Cinemas The Paradise! Natural Star Nani is all set to reunite with director Srikanth Odela and producer Sudhakar Cherukuri of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas (SLV Cinemas) for their highly anticipated second project together The Paradise, following the blockbuster success of Dasara. The new film, titled The Paradise, is set to go on floors soon. The pre-production works are in full swing, and Nani is also sweating out in gym to prepare for his character. Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander is confirmed to score the music for the movie. The film marks the third time Nani and composer Anirudh have teamed up, continuing their successful partnership after the hits Jersey and Gangleader. Their past collaborations have delivered great musical success, and expectations are high for the upcoming project. Nani's post reads: “We’re on our hat-trick :) This will be epic. #Paradise is N’Ani’Odela Film now. Welcome on board, dear @anirudhofficial ♥️” In response, Anirudh shared, “This one is special. My dear @NameisNani and @odela_srikanth 💥💥💥 వెర్రిగా పోదాం ⚡️⚡️⚡️” Srikanth Odela has crafted a powerful and larger-than-life story with an intense, gripping screenplay that promises to present Nani in an entirely new, mass-driven avatar. The actor will be playing his most intense and dynamic role yet. Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri is fully invested in realizing this grand vision, ensuring that the film is made on a lavish scale. With a significant budget backing the project, this film is poised to become Nani’s most high-budget venture to date. Details about the rest of the cast and crew will be revealed in due course. Cast: Nani Technical Crew: Writer, Director: Srikanth Odela Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri Banner: SLV Cinemas Music: Anirudh Ravichander PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: First Show

Anirudh releases video music album 'Amour'.

Amour' is a video music album produced by Dongli Jumbo on behalf of P Ready Films for Sarigaama. In this video music album, musician Aditya R. who sang with Anirudh in Sivakarthikeyan's 'Dawn'. K. And actress Alia Hayat. Aditya RK has sung Sanjay Prasad's youthful lyrics in his own voice. Sankarrajah and S. Cinematography by Naveen Kumar. It is directed by SBN Satyanarayana.

Director SBN talks about 'Amour' video music album. Satyanarayanan said, “In the dream world of young people, the thought of love is always on the wing. 'Amore' means love. In this music album, the boyfriend meets his girlfriend and tells her to accept his love. The girlfriend, who has accepted the man's love, by his graceful honesty, considers the lover as her possession. Thus causing division between lovers. Did they then reunite by the force of love? Isn't it In the background of the pleasant music, we are saying through the beautiful scenes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Anandaraman and Sivapalan of Sarikama for making our fantasy work about love accessible to audiences and fans alike. ”

Meanwhile, P Ready Films, which has produced the video music album, is continuing to produce and release video music albums, with the aim of introducing musicians and playback singers such as Aditya RK as actors on the video music album.