Atlee's Jawaan at the Hollywood Awards - SRK on Dunki Look - Rocking Star Yash, Geetu Mohandas film confirmed

 Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan and director Atlee's Jawan, which has created many new records in the history of Indian film industry, is currently shortlisted for the Hollywood Creative Alliance Award. With this, director Atlee has made a record as a Tamil director who has entered Hollywood.

Atlee is the director who gave a new shape to commercial films in Tamil cinema and turned leading stars into blockbuster heroes. Director Atlee made India look back with "Jawaan", which created a historical record in Tamil cinema collections and then starred Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan. Atlee, who started his journey in the film world with the blockbuster success of Raja Rani, reached the peak with films such as Theri, Mersal and Bigil, and now with 'Jawan' he has made a record as the first Tamil director to feature in Hollywood.

Directed by Atlee and presented by Red Chillies Entertainment, King Khan Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Jawaan' became a blockbuster hit in all leading languages ​​of India. The film received 3.5 crore audience in theaters in India and grossed Rs 1080 crore, making it the first film in India.

This film, which has created many new historical achievements, has been shortlisted for the Hollywood Creative Alliance Award for the best films in the world, which is presented annually in Hollywood. Fans are excitedly celebrating the fact that a Tamil artist's work has been ranked among the world's best. They are also appreciating director Atlee.

Dunki Drop 4 arrived with a plethora of emotions that touched the hearts of millions. The trailer showcased the cast of the film portrayed by extremely talented Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. While every character is interesting and has a story of its own, Shah Rukh Khan has made a comeback in his soft and charming avatar. This is indeed a big reason for the fans to watch out in Dunki and the evidence of the same was witnessed in a recent #AskSrk session when a fan asked about the key to his character to SRK.

A journey of transformation

When a fan asked, "#AskSRK Dunki looks like having SRK from every decade since you’re working. How tough was the transformation? or VFX was used? Also, plans for 2024?"

SRK replied, "One has to work on physical attributes to play different ages…prosthetics and vfx and whole lot of team members have to work very hard to try and get it right. Months of work. #DunkiTrailer"

Keys to SRK character in Dunki

A fan asked, "When our sweetest Raju nd Abhijat sir came to u with this role for #Dunki nd u started your preparation by giving each shot in 25 different ways.. what did u feel was the key to this character Shah Rukh Bhai? Love u. #..."

While replying to the fan, SRK wrote -"Goodness. Honesty. Loyalty. Patriotism. #Dunkitrailer"

Dunki features an ensemble cast, with colorful characters portrayed by exceptionally talented actors Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. A JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan Written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon, Dunki is slated to release on December 2023.

Geetu Mohandas well known for her performance in movies like ‘Thenkaspattanam‘, ‘Life Is Beautiful‘, ‘Rappakal‘ etc later moved on to direct few acclaimed movies winning awards in different occasions. Her latest Hindi movie ‘Liars Dice‘ became India’s officially entry to the Oscars tin 2015  (Best Foreign Language Film for the 87th Academy Awards). She is now one of the few Malayalis who has made it to the Oscars and few others in the previous years were ‘Resul Pookkutti’ for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Mohanlal starrer ’Guru‘ and Salim Kumar starrer ’Adaminte Makan Abu’ are only Malayalam movies which nominated as India’s Official entry to Oscar .  Now she is all set to direct Rocking Str Yash of KGF series and an official announcement has been made. We had reported this teaming up on April 16 th this year. See link : https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2023/04/yash-rocky-bhai-next-with-geethu.html

The video which reveals the title Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, also drops a massive surprise for the audience with the promise of intoxicating them, and the date of release.

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Film’s producer Mr Venkat K Narayana says, “We are delighted to collaborate with Rocking Star Yash for our most ambitious project till date. It took time because Yash and Geetu have left no stone unturned in something dynamic with a strong narrative and massy action . I can’t wait for the world to witness this spectacular and mammoth film we are making.”

Sharing her thoughts about the film, Geetu Mohandas said,”I’ve always experimented with my style of narratives . Although Liars dice and Moothon were received well internationally, I’ve always craved to find my own audience in my country . This project stemmed from that thought. This film is an amalgamation of two opposite worlds and aesthetics in story telling coming together and  I found Yash . Who is one of the most brilliant minds I have come across and I’m excited for our team to begin this magical journey.``

Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, written and directed by Geetu Mohandas, will be co-produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind creations. The film will be released worldwide on 10th April, 2025.

Kantara prequel First look - Lokesh turns Producer

 The Divinity Resurfaces Again with Kantara Chapter 1’s first look

Following the immense success of "Kantara: A Legend" last year, Hombale Films is set to captivate audiences once again with their latest cinematic masterpiece, "Kantara Chapter 1." The first look of the highly anticipated movie has been revealed by the makers, promising an intense and divine cinematic experience.

The teaser, which showcases an ominous yet captivating look of actor-director Rishab Shetty, provides a glimpse into the visionary world created by the Director for himself. The familiar roar that echoed in the first installment is back, setting the tone for the birth of a legend and the beginning of all. The teaser immerses viewers in the intense perspective of Rishab Shetty's character, creating an atmosphere filled with suspense and intrigue.

Notably, the enchanting soulful music that left an indelible mark in the hearts of audiences last year makes a return in the new movie's video. The teaser concludes with a unique touch – seven different ragas of music representing each of the seven languages in which "Kantara Chapter 1" will be released.

"Kantara" took the global cinematic landscape by storm last year, captivating audiences with its folklore-based storytelling that explored the intricate connection between humanity and nature. Hombale Films, renowned for its commitment to delivering pan-India cinematic experiences, continues to redefine divinity with "Kantara Chapter 1."

In a remarkable feat, Hombale Films achieved unprecedented success in the previous year with two mega blockbusters, "KGF Chapter 2" and "Kantara," collectively grossing a staggering 1600 crores globally. The upcoming release, "Salaar," is already generating buzz and is poised to be the blockbuster of the year, with its trailer launch scheduled for December 1st.

"Kantara Chapter 1" is eagerly anticipated for its release next year, with plans to captivate audiences in seven languages. The filming is scheduled to kick off at the end of December, adding to the excitement surrounding the project. Although the cast is currently undisclosed, the first look of the movie teases a journey into a parallel world filled with extraordinary storytelling. Get ready for an immersive experience that transcends linguistic boundaries and promises to leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films continues to redefine cinematic divinity with "Kantara Chapter 1," a testament to their commitment to creating groundbreaking and globally acclaimed films.

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Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj launches his production house - G Squad

Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of our industry's reputed and well-esteemed filmmakers, has officially announced the launch of his new production house - G Squad.

Far-famed for his unparalleled league of movies like ‘Maanagaram’, ‘Kaithi’, ‘Master’, ‘Vikram’, and ‘Leo’. Acclaimed as the ‘Star Director’ for consistent blockbuster hits, the director has now collaborated with Superstar Rajinikanth for his magnum opus project tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 171’,  produced by Sun Pictures. With a promising lineup of directorial projects ahead, Lokesh Kanagaraj has now launched his production house.

Director-Producer Lokesh Kanagaraj, G Squad says, “I have embarked on a new journey as a producer with G Squad, with the earnest attempt of promoting the creative potential of my friends, and assistants, thereby materializing new-fangled movies savouring the tastes of film lovers. The love and support of everyone has been a pillar in my directorial ventures. I look forward to the same support in this new attempt as a producer, and the movies created through this production house.”

The official announcement pertaining to his maiden production from this banner will be revealed soon.

Marking his new journey, leading stars and actors, technicians, and producers from the film fraternity have been sharing their best wishes for the grand and prosperous success of Lokesh Kanagaraj.  
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Arya on The Village Amazon series - Banita Sandhu in Advi Sesh film

 Banita Sandhu becomes Adivi Sesh’s leading lady in G2

Adivi Sesh's upcoming film G2 has left fans very excited. While the first look of the film raised anticipation, the film's leading lady has also been announced. The makers have shared the news that Banita Sandhu will be seen opposite Sesh in Goodachari G2.

G2 is an action spy thriller from the makers of Major, Kashmir Files, and Kartikeya 2. With such talented actors joining the cast, the film is promised to be bigger and better. Banita has been a promising name in Bollywood, having done films like October, and Sardar Udham. Not just this, she is currently juggling between industries ranging from Hindi, English, to Punjabi. Fans will be excited to see her in this avatar.

Talking about the same Banita says, "This is my first Pan-India film and I’m so excited to collaborate with such an incredible, visionary team. It is a role unlike anything I’ve ever done before and I can’t wait for audiences to see me in a completely fresh avatar. Working on this movie will be a creative delight for me.”

Adivi Sesh says, "I warmly welcome Banita to the G2 world, I look forward to an amazing collaboration."

The film is Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, and Abhishek Agarwal, under the banner of People Media Factory, Abhishek Agarwal Arts, and AK Entertainments is directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi.

My OTT debut with The Village has definitely been a different kind of experience.” shares Arya about The Village on Prime Video

Prime Video recently announced the global premiere of their upcoming original Tamil horror series, The Village. Inspired by Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta’s graphic horror novel of the same name, this horror thriller narrates the story of a man, who is on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his family's disappearance.  Arya, one of the most versatile actors of the industry has worked in the industry for over a decade and is now making his long-format streaming debut with this horror series. He plays Gautam; a man on a rescue mission to find his family, along with some locals in the village of Kattiyal.  

Speaking about his exciting project, Jamshad Cethirakath, aka Arya, shared, “My OTT debut with The Village has definitely been a different kind of experience. The show's concept, which is the horror-thriller element with a lot of gore, and a very rooted story was also never experienced in the Indian OTT market. I found that particularly enticing, which led me to pursue it further. The horror series is a class apart from all other horror genres seen on the Indian OTT platforms. A lot of times, the horror that we see in movies too is very restricted and one cannot go beyond a certain point while creating it, but here Milind (Rau - the director) has gone all out. I think this is a way for creators to believe in making this kind of content because people really want to watch these types of genres.”

Along with Arya, The Village features Divya Pillai, Aazhiya, Aadukalam Naren, George Maryan, PN Sunny, Muthukumar K., Kalairaani S.S., John Kokken, Pooja, V Jayaprakash, Arjun Chidambaram, and Thalaivasal Vijay in pivotal roles. It showcases eerie-looking creatures, mutants and an unending night of terror that relentlessly haunts a family, pushing them to the brink of their endurance. This original Tamil horror series is directed by Milind Rau and produced by B.S.Radhakrishnan under the banner of Studio Shakthi Productions. The Village will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Tamil, dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, with subtitles in English from 24 November.

Samantha reveals all - Gaddar 2 heroine in Salaar - Arya web series release date

 

Samantha bold bikini photoshoot for Bazaar magazine is creating waves. She did the shoot before going to Tibet. Currently she is on a vacation and recovering from her illness. Her interview to the magazine has won her fans support. “When I had a failed marriage(with Naga Chaitanya), and complications regarding health and career, I was downbeat. It was a very bad phase as I took three big blows in 2 years.” Samantha said in her latest interview. “I have seen people going down for a let less than what I endured. This is when I read the stories of actors who have gone through far worse and still had the spite to come back. This gave me courage and strength.” The actress added.

Simrat Kaur the Gaddar 2 heroine has been roped in to do a special item song in Prabhas Salaar that is releasing on December 22^nd. During the Gaddar 2 release, Simrat erotic scenes in Telugu film Dirty Hari went viral . She has done supporting role in Telugu film Prematho Mee Karthik . The song was shot in Ramoji Film City.

Prime Video Announces the Worldwide Premiere of Its Upcoming Tamil Horror, Original Series The Village, on November 24

 The series features Arya,  Divya Pillai, Aazhiya, Aadukalam Naren, George Maryan, Pooja Ramachandran, Muthukumar K., Kalairaani S.S., John Kokken, V. Jayaprakash, Arjun Chidambaram, and Thalaivasal VijayDirected by Milind Rau, The Village, is a horror series inspired by Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta’s graphic horror novel of the same name, initially published by Yali Dream Works. The show revolves around a man who embarks on a chilling rescue mission to save his family. A Studio Shakthi production, the series is produced by B. S. Radhakrishnan and written and created by Milind Rau, Deeraj Vaidy, and Deepthi Govindarajan. y. The series is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on November 24 in Tamil, dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, with subtitles in English. “It has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Prime Video and bring our labor of love, The Village to global audiences.” said Milind Rau, creative producer and director. “I believe a good horror series or movie is one that can leave you terrified to step out alone at night, where the sound of a twig snapping makes your heart skip a beat, where shadows appear to come alive around you. And I want to bring that kind of viscerally scary content to those who enjoy this genre. With The Village, I believe each one of us—the cast and crew—have managed to bring a show that will be enjoyed not only by horror genre fanatics but also everyone who appreciates a unique storyline and cinematic excellence that it offers.”

Lijimol film in Indian Panorama - Nani - Priyanka film launched

Kadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai' has been officially selected under the Indian Panorama section of the 54 th International film festival of India (IFFI). It will be screened in Goa between 20 th – 28 th of Nov along with 25 other films selected from a broad spectrum of 408 Indian language feature films. 'Kadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udami' is a modern love story written and directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan who is known for Lens, The Mosquito Philosophy and Thalaikoothal. The film features Lijomol, Rohini, Vineeth, Kalesh Ramachandran, Anusha and Deepa. Director of The Great Indian Kitchen, Jeo Baby presents the film and the film is jointly produced by Mankind Cinemas, Nith's Productions and Symmetry Cinemas. The technical crew includes cinematographer Sree Saravanan, composer Kannan Narayanan and editor Dani Charles.

Natural Star Nani, Vivek Athreya, DVV Entertainment Pan India Film Suryavin Sanikizhamai Launched Grandly Natural Star Nani and Talented Director Vivek Athreya collaborated for the second time. While the first movie Ante Sundaraniki was a wholesome entertainer, the second movie Suryavin Sanikizhamai is a unique actioner. The Unchained video that presented Nani in a complete mass and action avatar enthused the masses. DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari of DVV Entertainment are bankrolling the project on a large canvas with a high budget. Suryavin Sanikizhamai has been launched grandly today with a Pooja ceremony, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Producer DVV Danayya handed over the script to the director. Dil Raju switched on the camera for the muhurtham shot, while the clapboard was sounded by VV Vinayak. SJ Suryah did the honorary direction for the first shot. Nani is not sticking himself to doing one particular genre. He is also undergoing transformation, as per the demand of the story and his character. He sports a rugged look in Suryavin Sanikizhamai. Priyanka Arul Mohan is the female lead, while Tamil Star Actor SJ Suryah is cast in a crucial role in the film. Leading technicians are working on this film. Sensational composer Jakes Bejoy scores the music, while Murali G is the cinematographer. Karthika Srinivas is the editor. Suryavin Sanikizhamai is a Pan India film that will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. Cast: Nani, Priyanka Arul Mohan, SJ Suryah Technical Crew: Writer and Director: Vivek Athreya Producers: DVV Danayya, Kalyan Dasari Banner: DVV Entertainments Music: Jakes Bejoy DOP: Murali G Editor: Karthika Srinivas PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: Walls And Trends

Nani film title release - Samuthrakanni in bilingual

Natural Star Nani who attained Pan India fame with Dasara and is awaiting the release of Hi Nanna will next be joining forces with Talented Director Vivek Athreya who delivered a cult entertainer like Ante Sundaraniki. The film #Nani31 will be produced on a large canvas by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari of DVV Entertainment, after RRR which won an Oscar Award. The makers who recently announced the project with a small video have disclosed its title through another intriguing video called Unchained. The action-packed Unchained opens with a voiceover by Sai Kumar describing the rare and phenomenal quality of the protagonist who is incontrollable on a day in every week. Saturday is that special day. Finally, the title is revealed as Suryavin Sanikizhamai and it sounds unusual and powerful. Priyanka Arul Mohan is the female lead, while Tamil Star Actor SJ Suryah is cast in a crucial role in the film. Leading technicians are working on this film. Sensational composer Jakes Bejoy scores the music, while Murali G is the cinematographer. Karthika Srinivas is the editor.

Samuthirakani in the lead role in Telugu and Tamil.Presented by Slate Pencil Stories Banner Prabhakar Aribaga, Produced by Prithvi Polavarapu with Famous Telugu actor Dhanraj is Directed by Koranani, the bilingual film opened with a pooja in Hyderabad. Dear Comrade film director Bharat, and director Subbu, Sivabalaji sounded clpboard Sudhir, Sammak Chandra, Thagubothu Ramesh, Madhu Nandan, Gayum, Bhoopal, Prithvi, Rocket Raghava and many others participated in this event.Film deals about the emotional angle of father and son.This film is unique which no one has told beforeJB69qMzIT9U-UShq4wtxJLdvTFzmIji7F5yHTUTRBq_Ua72t9xW5dRviHkv9fM4/s320/samudrakanni.JPG"/>

BB Tamil -contestant invites Vichitra to sleep with him and a film with 60 censor cuts

Ra..ra.. Sarasukku Ra..ra' film that got 60 cuts on the sensor. This film is produced by A Jayalakshmi on behalf of Sky Wanders Entertainment.Directed by Keshav Thepur. He has worked as a choreographer in about 350 films in Indian languages ​​such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali. Choreographers Prabhu Deva worked as an assistant choreographer for the likes of Prem Rakshit, Raghava Lawrence, who choreographed the Oscar-winning song 'Nattu Nathu' in RRR.He appeared in around 2000 films as a dancer in various languages. This is a film directed by such a choreographer. Music for the film by G. K. V, cinematography by R. Ramesh.

The film stars Karthik, Gayatri Patel, KPY Y Bala, Mari Vinod, Gadpadi Rajan, Viswa, Ravi Varma, Abhishek, Benjamin, Simran, Deepika, Gayatri, Jeffy, Jayavani, Akshita.The story of the film takes place in a single night. Bellary Raja and Damodaran become enemies from being together in politics. Bellary Raja kills Damu. An eyewitness takes a video. She is chased by a mob of Bellary. She runs into SR Ladies Hostel. Two girls have sneaked in a call boy . Murders take place.

Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 first controversy erupted and with social media erupting into anger, the show producers deleted the offending clip from live stream and omitted it from the day summary shown on Vijay TV night. Pradeep Antony a actor who acted in Yaazh and Dada and worked as assistant director in Aruvi sent shock waves by asking Actress Vichitra if he can share the bed with her. She replied that come and sleep in my bed and I will put you to slep permanently. Pradeep said that like Bigg Boss punishes those who fail in their task by changing bed partners, women should be made to exchange bed prtners with men. After that he asked Vichitra if she would allow him to share her bed. Vichithra at first brushed it aside by saying that Pradeep does sleep at all and to that he said that at least allow him to lie near her. The same question was asked to TV actress Raveena with whom he is bonding well in the house. She just put a grim face and did not reply. Vichithra was the oomph girl of the nineties and early twenties. After her marriage, she quit films. After a brief lull, she took to acting in TV serials and her stint as contestant in Cook with Comali led to make way to Season 7 of Bigg Boss Tamil. Netizens are asking host Kamal Haasan to summarily evict Pradeep from the show. Pradeep is friend of Kavin the winner of last year Bigg Boss Tamil.