CinemaWhile last month saw the release of critically acclaimed films like 'Super Deluxe' and 'Kumbalangi Nights', August too has some interesting choices. Tnm StaffSeveral new south Indian releases have come to Ott platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime in August. The online streaming giants appear to be keen to expand their content in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, and as a result, more and more films are finding new audiences in legal ways. While last month saw the release of critically acclaimed films like Super Deluxe and Kumbalangi Nights, August too has some interesting choices. Some of these releases had a short theatrical run but are critically acclaimed. If you could not catch them in theatres or wish to watch the film again, here's your chance. Tamil Aadai (Amazon Prime): Directed by Rathnakumar, the film has Amala Paul in the lead and is about a...
- 8/23/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodWe're also going ennaadhhuu?Tnm StaffActor Silambarasan Tr aka Simbu or Str, who is currently working on Mufti remake, was in the news for his other project with director Venkat Prabhu titled Maanadu. Citing delay from the actor’s side, the film’s producer Suresh Kamatchi had announced that the project will be revived soon with another actor instead. Close to a week after the news first broke, Simbu now has responded to the controversy with an aaaaaannouncement. Yes, we know there are extra 'a's there, but we're inspired by the title. On Wednesday, Simbu announced Maghaamaanaadu, a Silambarasan Tr film, to be produced by Chimbu Cine Arts. The shooting for the project is reportedly set to begin soon. #ChimbucineArts presents #Str in #Maghaamaanaadu A #Silambarasan T.R film Shooting starts soon. — Hariharan Gajendran (@hariharannaidu) August 14, 2019 Maanadu, produced by Suresh, was tipped to be a political thriller starring Silambarasan and Kalyani Priyadarshan.
- 8/14/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood According to reports, Anson, who was last seen in Oviya's '90 ml', will be the main antagonist in the film.Digital Native Actor Karthi and his sister-in-law Jyothika may be sharing the screen space in Jeethu Joseph's next venture in Tamil, if things work out as planned. Reports are that Karthi will be teaming up with director Jeethu Joseph the movie and Jyothika is also in talks for it. According to latest reports, Anson Paul has been roped in to play a pivotal role in this movie. He will be seen as the main villain in this film and his get-up will be something to watch out for. Anson Paul was last seen in the Tamil film 90ml. The movie hit the marquee on March 1st. Written and directed by Anita Udeep, it was bankrolled by her under the banner Nviz Entertainment. The most interesting thing about...
- 3/30/2019
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
The Indian film industry has historically been a male-dominated one, but the winds of change are blowing across the country, albeit slowly.
Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.
“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.
Mumbai-based Yadav recalls being amused when a potential second assistant director thought working for...
Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.
“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.
Mumbai-based Yadav recalls being amused when a potential second assistant director thought working for...
- 3/18/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
SandalwoodTej Raj, son of actor Charan Raj, recently made his acting debut in Tamil with ‘90ml’ and is set for his launch in Sandalwood. Digital NativeSeveral star kids have been carving a niche for themselves, following on the footsteps of their parents in the film industry. Dulquer Salmaan, Pranav Mohanlal, Kalidas Jayaram and others are making their mark in the industry. Now, there are two more names in the list. Ambareesh and Sumalatha’s son Abhishek is all set to debut in Sandalwood with Amar – which is in its post production stage now. And Vikram’s son Dhruv is also gearing up for his acting debut. Recently, another star kid - Tej Raj, son of veteran actor Charan Raj - made his acting debut with the Tamil film 90ml. The movie hit the marquee on March 1. Written and directed by Anita Udeep, the film has been bankrolled by her under the banner Nviz Entertainment.
- 3/12/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ControversyIn addition to arresting the film’s cast and its director, Aarifa, Inlp State Women’s Wing chief, has also called for a ban on the film.Tnm StaffOn Monday, a complaint against actor Oviya, director Anita Udeep and the rest of the cast members of the recent Tamil film 90Ml was submitted by the Indian National League Party’s State Women’s Wing chief Aarifa Razak to the Chennai City Police Commissioner. In addition to arresting the film’s cast and its director, Aarifa has also called for a ban on the film. An Fir is yet to be registered on this complaint. Claiming that the film is a disgrace to “Tamil culture”, she also alleges in her petition that films like 90Ml instigate rape. “Such films tend to create rapists,” she bizarrely adds. Remarking that the film’s title is a term used by people who consume alcohol,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
InterviewIn this interview, Anita speaks about the controversies surrounding '90Ml', why she made the film, and her desire to see women prioritising their happiness.Sowmya RajendranInstagram./Anita UdeepAnita Udeep's 90Ml hit the screens last Friday and has been making waves ever since. Actually, even before the film came out, the trailer had led to social media outrage from certain quarters. But at that point, not many knew that 'Azhagiya Asura', who is credited as the director, is a woman, and that it's Anita's pseudonym from the song she sang for the 2002 Tamil film Whistle. Certified 'A', 90Ml is about a bunch of women who share their life stories and problems over alcohol and even ganja. The film has Bigg Boss fame Oviya in the lead and has received good reviews from several film reviewers. However, it has also attracted criticism from many – including those from the largely misogynistic and...
- 3/4/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ReviewBefore the "kalacharam" watchers have an aneurysm, please be warned that this is an 'A' certified film.Sowmya RajendranOviya's 90Ml is likely to give several "kalacharam" watchers in Tamil Nadu an aneurysm. Probably the same people who turned up believing it would be an Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu kind of film. So, before we go any further, let me just say that this is an 'A' certified film. Also, nobody in the film claims to be a feminist or talks about women's empowerment or pretends they have the answer to the problems faced by all women. 90Ml is simply about a bunch of women who get together once in a while, get high, and find temporary relief from their life problems. That is its limited ambition and frankly, after the number of sanctimonious films we've had with "farmer" messaging and what not, 90Ml is refreshing in its disinterest to talk...
- 3/1/2019
- by Ragamalika
- The News Minute
KollywoodThough the Tamil industry continues to worship its heroes, there are several films centered around women characters which are coming up.Tnm StaffIt’s raining female-centric films in Tamil. While it is undeniable that Tamil cinema worships its heroes, the winds of change are sweeping away the age-old demure damsel in distress we’re all quite familiar with, and in her shoes is the strong independent leading lady who is very much capable of saving herself from distress. The success of recent flicks like Nayanthara’s Aramm, Kolamaavu Kokila and Imaikaa Nodigal, Samantha’s U Turn and Keerthy Suresh’s Nadigaiyar Thilagam are examples enough that the tides are changing. Not only established actors like Nayanthara, Samantha and Amala Paul are signing up for such films, but relatively new actors like Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Oviya are choosing to don the superwoman cape in their upcoming projects. Here’s a...
- 9/17/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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