ReviewThe film, directed by debut filmmaker Madonne Ashwin, is a satire on elections and aims to serve as a reminder to the electorate to vote wisely.Sowmya RajendranScreengrabMandela premiered on television two days before Tamil Nadu was set to vote, and a day before on Ott platform Netflix. The timing could not have been more perfect. The film, directed by debut filmmaker Madonne Ashwin, is a satire on elections and aims to serve as a reminder to the electorate to vote wisely. Yogi Babu has proved to be a fine actor in films where he has been allowed to perform beyond the usual body shaming comedy. In Mandela, the actor is understated as Smile aka Ilichavayan who goes on to be renamed as Nelson Mandela. The film is set in a Tamil Nadu village called Soorankudy where two warring caste groups, the Vadakkoorans and Therkkoorans, cannot see eye to eye.
- 4/6/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
"Cutting and shaving." Y Not Studios has released a first look teaser trailer for an upcoming Indian comedy titled Mandela, the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Madonne Ashwin. This Tamil-language localized comedy is a commentary on politics in India, and very timely as satire about elections in the country. The film tells the story of a man who lands from overseas to vote in his tiny town, but is pulled up for suspicious identity. The name he gives to the authorities? Nelson Mandela. Ha. That explains the title! Early word is that the film, "will make you laugh, it will make you think. It will make you vote wisely..." Indian megastar Yogi Babu stars as Mr. "Mandela", along with Sangili Murugan, Sheela Rajkumar, and Kanna Ravi. I'm always happy to feature films from around the world, to get a taste of what cinema is like in different countries. To watch this teaser with English subtitles,...
- 3/15/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
FilmDirected by Manoj Ram, the film has Anjali Nair of 'Nedunaal Vaadai' fame playing the female lead.Digital NativeVidharth, best known for his work in films such as Kurangu Bommai and Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu, is all geared up for his next. Titled Natchatraa, the first-look poster was launched and has generated buzz on social media. Touted to be a mystery, going by the first look poster which features Vidharth in the uniform of a security guard which clearly indicates that it will be a property mystery thriller. Directed by Manoj Ram which has Anjali Nair of Nedunaal Vaadai fame playing the female lead. In an interaction with Toi, debutant Manoj was quoted saying, “Certain things are better when experienced directly on big screens rather than the team speaking about it. That’s the mysterious part of Natchatraa that I believe audiences will find it worth watching in theatres.” The film also stars Sendrayan,...
- 12/27/2019
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
KollywoodTheir first film together, 'Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale' has just released.Digital NativeActor Harish Kalyan's latest release is Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale that hit the screens on Friday. The film marks the directorial debut of Sanjay Bharathi, son of veteran actor-filmmaker Santhana Bharathi. Even before the release of the film, the duo have announced teaming up once again for a project. Touted to be a supernatural comedy, the film will be bankrolled by Dhananjayan. Just in: @iamharishkalyan and @isanjaybharathi to team up again for a supernatural thriller, to be produced by @Dhananjayang. Shoot to go on floors in the second quarter of 2020. A promising project! #DRNFromTomorrow pic.twitter.com/A8xGye6sXs— Sidhu (@sidhuwrites) December 5, 2019 In Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale, Harish plays an automobile mechanic who believes in astrology. Debutante Digangana Suryavanshi and Bigil fame Rebba Monica John played important roles in this film. The film also stars Munishkanth, Yogi Babu, Pandiarajan,...
- 12/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Tollywood Based on the first look, it appears that the film is centered around boxing. Digital NativeVarun Tej’s new film went on the floors on Thursday. The first look poster of the film was unveiled on the occasion of the film’s launch and it appears that the film is based on boxing. Kiran Korrapati, an associate of director Srinu Vaitla will be wielding the megaphone for this venture. Allu Venkatesh is bankrolling the film under along with Sidhu Mudda under the banner Renaissance Pictures and Allu Aravind will be presenting it. The groundwork for this project is on and the shooting will commence in December this year. Reports are that Varun Tej has put in a lot of effort into this film and underwent rigorous training in the Us to fit the role. Varun Tej’s last release was Gaddalakonda Ganesh, which had him paired up with Pooja Hegde.
- 10/12/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film is a remake of the Tamil movie ‘Jigarthanda’ which starred Siddharth and Bobby Simha. Tnm StaffYoutube/Screenshot The trailer for Tollywood star Varun Tej’s next film Valmiki was released on Monday and it shows the actor in an all new avatar. “Meet Gaddhala Konda Ganesh and gang,” tweeted the actor along with the link to the trailer of the film. With glimpses of Varun Tej as the ruthless rowdy ‘Gaddalakonda Ganesh’ interspersed with punch dialogues and action sequences, the film promises to be a full-fledged entertainer. The film, which is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film Jigarthanda, has Varun Tej playing Bobby Simha’s role from the original, and Atharvaa Murali reprising Siddharth’s character. Pooja Hegde appears to be playing the lead opposite Varun and actor Mirnalini Ravi plays the leading lady opposite Atharvaa. Varun was last seen in F2-Fun and Frustration alongside Venkatesh Daggubati,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is the Telugu remake of hit Tamil movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeThe director of the upcoming film Valmiki, Harish Shankar, has confirmed that the shooting is completed and the film will go into the post production mode soon. Sharing some pictures from the last day of the shoot, he wrote, “ఎంత మందికో ఈ అదృష్టం........Indebted to Cinema.......... Last day shoot of #Valmiki with full of surprises!!!!!!” While this pic has the director sharing a meal with Brahmanandam, the other pic has director Sukumar, which he has captioned, “A Small surprise from @aryasukku in #Valmiki.... thank you so much darling Sukku..for your sweet gesture!!!!! #ValmikiOnSep20th!!!!” Reportedly, the director is playing a cameo in the film but there is no official confirmation about it. So we need to wait for Valmiki’s release on September 20 to know more. The film has Varun Tej...
- 9/5/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is a official remake of hit Tamil movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeThe makers of the Telugu movie Valmiki have released the first look teaser of the film. As being mentioned by director Harish Shankar earlier, the teaser is action-packed and features Varun Tej in a never before seen avatar. Sporting the negative role for the first time, fans and audience have been lauding the gangster look of Varun Tej. Varun also took to Twitter to share the release of the teaser. He tweeted, “Me in #Valmiki like you’ve never seen before! Hope you guys like it." Me in #Valmiki like you’ve never seen before! Hope you guys like it.. Here is the link to #ValmikiPreTeaserhttps://t.co/xL5gqUSmAt@harish2you @DoP_Bose @Atharvaamurali @hegdepooja — Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) June 24, 2019 Director Harish wrote on Twitter, "Let’s welcome the Brand new and the Grand new Avataar of @IAmVarunTej .... https://youtu.
- 8/16/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is the Telugu remake of hit Tamil movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeThe pre-teaser of the upcoming film Valmiki has been unveiled and is getting the attention of the film buffs. The teaser featured the lead stars Varun Tej, Pooja Hegde and Atharvaa. Interestingly, Tamil hero, Atharvaa is making his debut in Tollywood with this flick. On the teaser launch, Varun Tej wrote on his social media page, “Me in #Valmiki like you’ve never seen before! Hope you guys like it..Here is the link to #ValmikiPreTeaser. @harish2you @DoP_Bose @Atharvaamurali @hegdepooja.” Me in #Valmiki like you’ve never seen before! Hope you guys like it.. Here is the link to #ValmikiPreTeaserhttps://t.co/xL5gqUSmAt@harish2you @DoP_Bose @Atharvaamurali @hegdepooja — Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) June 24, 2019 From the teaser that has no dialogues, we can see that Varun Tej will be sporting a new look in the film.
- 6/25/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is the Telugu remake of hit Tamil movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeThe makers of the Telugu movie Valmiki have announced that the shooting of the film has begun. The production house posted on its Twitter handle: “#Valmiki shoot begins!! @IAmVarunTej @harish2you.” Varun Tej, on his first day of shoot wrote, “Day 1 of shoot for #Valmiki. Super kicked about this one!” Valmiki is the remake of the hit Tamil movie Jigarthanda that was written and directed by Karthik Subburaj. The film has Varun Tej reprising the role done by Bobby Simha in Tamil. We also hear that Atharvaa Murali will be foraying into the Telugu film industry with this remake and he will be seen in the role done by Siddharth in the original. Harish Shankar will be wielding the megaphone for this remake and Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the tunes. Valmiki...
- 4/19/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Valmiki' is the remake of Karthik Subburaj's Tamil film 'Jigarthanada'.Digital NativeThe critically acclaimed Tamil film Jigarthanda is being remade in Telugu under the title Valmiki. The film has Varun Tej reprising the role done by Bobby Simha in Tamil. If sources are anything to go by, Atharvaa Murali will be foraying into the Telugu film industry with this remake and he will be seen in the role done by Siddharth in the original. Harish Shankar will be wielding the megaphone for this remake and Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the tunes. Valmiki will be bankrolled by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under their banner. The prep work for this film has begun and the shooting is expected to commence in April this year. It may be noted here that the original version in Tamil was written and directed by Karthik Subburaj and had Siddharth,...
- 3/28/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Valmiki' is the Telugu remake of the Karthik Subbaraj movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeReports are that Pooja Hegde is in talks to play the female lead in the upcoming Telugu film Valmiki. Starring Varun Tej in the lead, the film will be directed by Harish Shankar. It may be noted here that Pooja Hegde is well acquainted with both Varun Tej and Harish Shankar as she had worked with the former in Mukunda and the latter in Duvvada Jagannadham. However, she has not given her go ahead for Valmiki yet as her role in it requires much lesser screen time. Pooja is weighing the consequences of starring in such a film and is yet to take a call on it, say sources. Interestingly, Valmiki will be the remake of the hit Tamil movie Jigarthanda. Reports are that Harish Shankar is not planning it as an exact remake but will...
- 2/7/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Valmiki' will be the remake of the hit Tamil movie 'Jigarthanda'.Digital NativeDirector Harish Shankar’s next film having Varun Tej in the lead has been titled Valmiki. Varun Tej would be playing the role of a gangster in it. The film has been launched recently amidst a lot of fanfare with the poster featuring gun and film roll. It will be bankrolled by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under their banner. Interestingly, Valmiki will be the remake of the hit Tamil movie Jigarthanda. Reports are that Harish Shankar is not planning it as an exact remake but will be making some changes to the script to suit the Telugu audiences. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick. The original version in Tamil was written and directed by Karthik Subburaj and had Siddharth, Bobby Simha and Lakshmi Menon in the lead roles with Nassar,...
- 1/29/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
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