COOLIE INSIDER REVIEW - Don’t expect Vikram or Kaithi l

 All your doubts cleared by insider who watched Coolie Telugu 

• Script-wise, Coolie is very average. The film has a strong theme of friendship, but eventually, style takes over substance—especially in the second half.
• It’s a movie filled ul of episodes, and many of those have turned out well, especially the action sequences.
• Rajinikanth’s role will be a treat for his fans. But for the common audience, it might test their patience a little —similar to how GBU worked well for Ajith fans but didn’t click with everyone else this though wont be that polarised but still might irriates a little. De-aging was okay—not great, but not cringeworthy either.
• Nagarjuna’s role, which Rajinikanth referred to as “the next Anthony” in the Telugu press meet, starts off well in the first half. He looks stylish and shows his mettle in several scenes—even dominating Rajini in a few moments. However, the role fizzles out in the second half.
• The interval scene, in classic Lokesh style, has come out really well. If you’re familiar with Lokesh’s movies, you might even guess how it unfolds.
• The film received an A rating—not just for violence, but also due to cuss words. These might surprise or even shock some viewers.
• Aamir Khan’s role isn’t forced and fits into the narrative well—but he appears pale in role and also sequences because it looks patience testing by then. Not a  ROLEX worthy cameo .
• Upendra’s character is really good. As many guessed, he appears mostly in the flashback sequences and has a minor but impactful presence in the present timeline too.
• Shoubin is ruthless as the villain and leaves a strong impact. He deserves top marks.
• Overall, Coolie offers some great episodes, powerful background scores, and solid performances—but the story is Lokesh weakest though he tried very different one.
• First half > Second half in terms of engagement. Still, both halves contain good episodes. The second half is action-heavy.
• Nagarjuna shines in the first half, but his character becomes regular in the latter half.
• Shoubin’s performance is commendable.
• Upendra delivers a strong extended cameo with the best fan-service scene alongside Rajini.
• Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan serve as the emotional threads of the story, but this is also where the writing becomes weak.
• Rajinikanth, as always, impresses with his acting and screen presence. The film is filled with Rajinisms, though Lokesh couldn't fully utilize them. That said, there are several moments that will enthrall.

Overall:

Don’t expect Vikram or Kaithi level storytelling. Lokesh tried something unique but couldn’t sustain it consistently. However, the major episodes have come out really well, and that should help at the box office.

Tip: Keep your story expectations in check to enjoy Coolie to the fullest.

Kingdom Telugu version a HIT IN KERALA / Which actor snubbed Sun TV Maran ?

 “These days, most of the young and successful actors are showing much attitude. They do not pick up calls after scoring two hit films and most of them are demanding private jets for shoots. Rajinikanth is the real Superstar and he is a humble person who is quite simple. He is the only Superstar of the country” told Kalanithi Maran. Speaking at the trailor launch of Coolie , Maran was talking about which hero who refused to take a call from Sun TV  ?

Kalanithi Maran, the man behind several blockbusters of Tamil cinema and the mastermind behind Sun Network is the producer of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming release Coolie. After making gigantic profits through Jailer, he invested big on Coolie and he is also the producer of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s crazy pan-Indian film. During the trailer launch event of Coolie, Kalanithi Maran made big statements on several young successful actors. He heaped praise on Superstar Rajinikanth and he appreciated the discipline and dedication of Superstar

Vijay Deverakonda’s latest movie Kingdom is rewriting box office records beyond the Telugu states. In a rare and remarkable feat, the film has become the first-ever Telugu film to gross Rs. 1 crore in Kerala, and surprisingly, this success comes without a Malayalam-dubbed version.

This milestone not only marks a new high for the actor but also highlights his rapidly growing popularity among Malayali audiences. What was once considered a limited market for Telugu-language releases is now proving to be fertile ground.

Meanwhile, Kingdom continues its impressive global run, grossing Rs. 67 crore so far and inching closer to the Rs. 100 crore milestone. The film is well on its way to becoming the biggest commercial success of Vijay Deverakonda’s career.

Bhagyashri Borse, Satya Dev, Venkatesh, Ayyappa Sharma, and others appear in key roles. The film is jointly produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. After three days in cinemas, the film has grossed nearly Rs. 67 crore worldwide. While Sunday’s numbers are holding steady, all eyes are on Monday, which is expected to be a crucial indicator of the film’s long-term performance.

Will Maran Family Dispute Affect Allu Arjun- Atlee Rs 1000 cr Project ?

No, the ongoing dispute within the Maran family, specifically between Kalanithi Maran and his sister-in-law, is unlikely to directly affect the Allu Arjun-Atlee project. While Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures is producing the film, the project is primarily driven by the creative vision of Atlee and Allu Arjun, and the financial backing of Sun Pictures. The dispute is more of a family matter and shouldn't impact the film's production or release. 

Here's why: 

• Separate Entities:

  Sun Pictures, as a production house, is a separate entity from the personal lives of the Maran family members.
• Focus on the Project:

  Both Atlee and Allu Arjun are focused on delivering a high-quality film, and the project is in a crucial stage of pre-production with significant investments already.
• Producer's Responsibility:

  Kalanithi Maran, as the producer, is responsible for the financial and logistical aspects of the film, and his involvement is likely to continue regardless of the family situation.
• No Indication of Interference:

  There's no indication that the family dispute will directly interfere with the film's production, casting, or release.

In conclusion, while the Maran family dispute is a sensitive issue, it's not expected to impact the Allu Arjun-Atlee project, which is progressing as planned with the support of Sun Pictures. 

After extensive pre-production work, the team of Allu Arjun and director Atlee's next ,AA22XA6, have commenced shooting for the film in Mumbai, recently. The shoot is presently progressing briskly and in a demanding stretch; the schedule is expected to continue till the end of the month reports FilmFare.com.

LA team to monitor action sequences!
Director Atlee and his team have planned to shoot intense action sequences on Allu Arjun in the schedule. In fact, large-scale stunts, histrionic moments, and emotionally intense scenes are part of the schedule. A special team had flown in from Los Angeles to monitor the action sequences. The team that was also part of the previsualization would later enhance the emotional quotient and visual experience of the action sequences in VFX.

A source informs, “The film deals with catastrophic events, giving film lovers an adrenaline rush they crave for. Most of the action sequences are being shot in a studio to facilitate VFX Scenes include motion-captured animation, surprised encounters, dynamic runs, jumps, climbs and falls thereby turning the content into stunning cinematic reality.” AI-driven VFX, histrionics, real-time rendering and virtual production in Allu Arjun-Atlee’s film are set to unveil a new dimension of filmmaking on Indian silver screens. VFX will be the cornerstone of Atlee's cinematic storytelling.

 Shares of Sun TV Network Ltd declined on Friday following an alleged feud between the Maran brothers over the media company's shareholding. The stock tanked 5.21 per cent to hit a day low of Rs 581.55.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has reportedly served a legal notice to his elder brother, Kalanithi Maran — Chairman and Managing Director of Sun TV Network — accusing him of fraudulently taking control of the group after the death of their father, Murasoli Maran, in 2003.

Atlee gives Deepika great Intro in Allu Arjun film

 

Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun-Atlee alliance in 'Sun Pictures - Icon Star'

Sun Pictures - Bollywood star Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun-Atlee's #AA22xA6

Sun Pictures - The film team has officially announced new information regarding the film #AA22xA6, which stars 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun and director Atlee.

Famous producer Kalanithi Maran, who has produced films that have joined the Indian box office club of Rs 100 crore... Rs 200 crore... Rs 500 crore, is producing this film on a huge budget for the first time as a pan-world film on behalf of the successful production company Sun Pictures. Director Atlee, who started his journey as a successful director in the Tamil film industry and made his mark in Indian cinema with the film 'Jawaan', is directing #AA22xA6, in which 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun, who has created a new historical record in the global collection of Indian cinema, plays the role of an action hero. Deepika Padukone, who has made her mark in the Bollywood and Hollywood film industries and is shining as a unique star actress, is joining the film.


The official announcement of the film #AA22xA6, which is being prepared in a grand manner that the international film industry will look back on, has caused a stir in the Indian film industry to an extent that no one expected. And the fans are eagerly waiting for new information about the film. In this case, the news that Bollywood and Hollywood famous actress Deepika Padukone has joined the film has excited the fans and has also raised the expectations about the film.

The magnetic screen presence of 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun - director Atlee, an international symbol of grandeur - and Sun Pictures, a production house that has earned a reputation as a unique company by delivering consecutive hits - are joined by Deepika Padukone, who has captivated the audience with her talented performance and charming looks. This film has thus captured the attention of international film fans.

The film has already started providing its full contribution to the international VFX team. At this juncture, Bollywood's leading star actress Deepika Padukone has also joined the team to further increase the expectations of the fans. This new information released by the film crew has increased the interest of the fans. Also, since the film crew has announced that updates about the film will be released regularly from now on, the fans are starting to float in a flood of boundless joy.

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Vijay backs Nelson despite Beast flop

 Thalapathy Vijay has assured director Nelson that he would do a film for him at the earliest. Beast collections have dipped badly and below 50 % of the first two days. Sun Pictures and Vijay who is a personal friend of  Tirupur Subramanian , head of exhibitors body, have asked him to ask movie halls to at least hold the film for one more week in main screens. From Monday onwards, big screens that were allotted to Beast are shifting to KGF 2.

Rajinikanth saw Beast at a private show and the next day he saw KGF 2. Rumours say that the producer of Rajinikanth's next film has said that trade has conveyed a negative rating to the Nelson- Rajini combo. As Annaatthe was only an average hit and Beast a just scraped through film from director Nelson , trade feels that this combo has two minus to start with.

Vijay is said to have taken the stance that he had clearly approved the film screenplay and the failure blame being put on Nelson was not right. He said that misjudging the success of KGF 2 in Tamil Nadu was also another reason and the fault lay with Sun Pictures. Going by previous track record of a lesser Star Karti film Kaaithi pitted against Bigil doing reasonably well, Sun should have postponed the film by a week and this would given Beast a breathing space and away from the direct firing line of KGF euphoria. 

Sun Pictures seemed to have been over confident  and result was that the production house and it's distributor Red Giant are now asking movie halls to retain the film in big screens. Vijay said to his inner circle that though Nelson came with a novel story line, it was he who chose a ` safe' film subject and ended up with mud on his face.

Sources say that Sun Pictures might back Vijay- Nelson project . Nelson after Rajinikanth film and Vijay after the Vamsi- Dil Raju film is expected to reunite. Though Vijay is not known to repeat directors who failed , in this case he feels that Nelson is not the culprit. Sources point out that En Tamizh Magan in which he played a dual role was his brain child and directed by Bharthan but  it flopped. He gave another date for Bharathan and it was Baairava.