The Kannada film Blink, directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru, has a truly unique storyline, unlike anything I’ve seen before in Indian cinema, blending elements of time travel and Greek mythology. It also pays tribute to folk artists and theater performers as well. The film centers around Apoorva, who is insecure about his future. The plot shows us his past life, where after meeting a mysterious man and experimenting with time travel, Apoorva discovers the shocking truth about his father, which changes everything he thought he knew. Even though we know that Blink is Srinidhi Bengaluru’s debut project, how he has blended past and present with mystery, drama, and sci-fi elements is truly something else. While the plot of the Kannada film seems quite complex, I’ll try to explain it as clearly as possible in Blink’s explainer.
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- 5/18/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Within 24 hours of its release, Kohrra has become one of the most riveting murder mysteries in the Ott space. A Netflix original that takes the audience through rural Punjab, which is ravaged by drug menace, the constant divide between the rich and the poor, corruption, homophobia, and inherent patriarchy. All this forms a headless monster that becomes too difficult to fight. Kohrra touches upon all these topics in a manner that would disconcert the audience.
Many shows in the past few years have forayed into the murder investigative genre because it gives a perspective on how real-life murder investigations are carried out and what factors influence them. Stories in this genre also let the audience understand society in general and how they perceive things around them. Below are some of the web series in the murder investigation genre that could draw parallels to what we’ve seen in Kohrra.
Kerala Crime Files...
Many shows in the past few years have forayed into the murder investigative genre because it gives a perspective on how real-life murder investigations are carried out and what factors influence them. Stories in this genre also let the audience understand society in general and how they perceive things around them. Below are some of the web series in the murder investigation genre that could draw parallels to what we’ve seen in Kohrra.
Kerala Crime Files...
- 7/18/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Disney+ Hotstar’s venture into a full-fledged web series in the Malayalam language would pave the way for many more shows that would be language-specific if given the opportunity. Kerala Crime Files had the makers jump straight into the investigative police drama entirely focused on catching the culprit. There has been an announcement from the makers of the show regarding the team developing a story for the second season. Here we speculate on what could be the subject of the investigation in the next installment.
The entire show had a feel of Delhi Crime, and when the investigation team Kerala Crime Files finally arrested the culprit, there was a walk-through done by the man to understand why he committed the crime, explaining his motive. As I have noticed in many shows in the past about crimes against women, the motive always ends up being a male showcasing a superiority complex,...
The entire show had a feel of Delhi Crime, and when the investigation team Kerala Crime Files finally arrested the culprit, there was a walk-through done by the man to understand why he committed the crime, explaining his motive. As I have noticed in many shows in the past about crimes against women, the motive always ends up being a male showcasing a superiority complex,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
‘Kerala Crime Files’ Recap & Ending, Explained: Where Was Shiju Finally Caught? What Was His Motive?
The Ott space in India right now is littered with murder investigation dramas. Crime has been the running theme for a while, and jumping on the bandwagon is the brand-new Disney+ Hotstar special, Kerala Crime Files, directed by Ahammed Khabeer and written by Ashiq Aimar. This half-mediocre, half-interesting murder investigation drama takes the viewer on the quest for finding a killer where solving the case takes a back seat, and finding out the entire history of the man takes precedence.
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A Crime Has Been Committed
Set in 2011, the show begins with Sharath, a receptionist working at a shady lodge in the city of Cochin, finding the dead body of a woman in a room, and the man with her is absconding. Sharath is shaken for it is not every day one sees the dead body of a woman and is okay after that. The police arrive at the...
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A Crime Has Been Committed
Set in 2011, the show begins with Sharath, a receptionist working at a shady lodge in the city of Cochin, finding the dead body of a woman in a room, and the man with her is absconding. Sharath is shaken for it is not every day one sees the dead body of a woman and is okay after that. The police arrive at the...
- 6/24/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
EntertainmentActors Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri have been reportedly cast as the main characters. Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly remaking anti-caste filmmaker Mari Selvaraj’s critically acclaimed Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. According to reports, actors Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri have been cast as the main characters. While it was reported that the film has been titled Dhadak 2, Karan Johar had earlier denied making any film with that title. Pariyerum Perumal, released in 2018, dealt with the issue of caste oppression. A young first generation student from a Dalit community, who aspires to become a lawyer, is subjected to severe humiliation and violence because of his caste identity. His caste identity haunts him in every sphere. The story is set in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, one of the regions notorious for caste atrocities against the Scheduled Caste communities. This debut film by Mari Selvaraj received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and realistic portrayal.
- 4/25/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Gandhinagar, Oct 4 (Ians) She is as practical as they get. And that is the reason Swapna Barman says that while her two-gold effort in the National Games Athletics competition at the Iit Gandhinagar campus gives her happiness, she is not satisfied with her own performance in her favourite event, the Heptathlon.
She claimed the High Jump gold with a Games record clearance of 1.83m and added gold in the gruelling seven-event contest spread over two days.
“After winning a surprise gold in the High Jump, which I had not trained for, I did not complete my recovery as well as I wanted to. That affected my Heptathlon performance,” the 25-year-old said.
Swapna Barman topped three events – 100m Hurdles and High Jump on the first day and Javelin Throw yesterday – and was second best in Shot Put and Long Jump to insure against her weak efforts in the 200m at the...
She claimed the High Jump gold with a Games record clearance of 1.83m and added gold in the gruelling seven-event contest spread over two days.
“After winning a surprise gold in the High Jump, which I had not trained for, I did not complete my recovery as well as I wanted to. That affected my Heptathlon performance,” the 25-year-old said.
Swapna Barman topped three events – 100m Hurdles and High Jump on the first day and Javelin Throw yesterday – and was second best in Shot Put and Long Jump to insure against her weak efforts in the 200m at the...
- 10/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Gandhinagar, Oct 4 (Ians) She is as practical as they get. And that is the reason Swapna Barman says that while her two-gold effort in the National Games Athletics competition at the Iit Gandhinagar campus gives her happiness, she is not satisfied with her own performance in her favourite event, the Heptathlon.
She claimed the High Jump gold with a Games record clearance of 1.83m and added gold in the gruelling seven-event contest spread over two days.
“After winning a surprise gold in the High Jump, which I had not trained for, I did not complete my recovery as well as I wanted to. That affected my Heptathlon performance,” the 25-year-old said.
Swapna Barman topped three events – 100m Hurdles and High Jump on the first day and Javelin Throw yesterday – and was second best in Shot Put and Long Jump to insure against her weak efforts in the 200m at the...
She claimed the High Jump gold with a Games record clearance of 1.83m and added gold in the gruelling seven-event contest spread over two days.
“After winning a surprise gold in the High Jump, which I had not trained for, I did not complete my recovery as well as I wanted to. That affected my Heptathlon performance,” the 25-year-old said.
Swapna Barman topped three events – 100m Hurdles and High Jump on the first day and Javelin Throw yesterday – and was second best in Shot Put and Long Jump to insure against her weak efforts in the 200m at the...
- 10/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaVeteran actor and filmmaker Pratap Pothen, who worked in over a hundred films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, passed away on July 15 in Chennai. Tnm StaffPratap Pothen/ Facebook Condolences poured in from all quarters following actor Pratap Pothen’s death on Friday, July 15. While fans and members from the film fraternity mourned his loss, many took to social media to revisit his notable movies as an actor, director and writer. Pratap started his acting journey with The Madras Players, the oldest English theatre collective in Chennai. Popular Malayalam director Bharathan, who enjoyed his performance in the play Androcles and the Lion, invited him to act in his film, Aaravam (1978). Pratap acted in over a hundred films, primarily in Malayalam and Tamil. He also appeared in several Telugu and Hindi movies. We bring to you a list of the actor’s memorable performances, ranging from the romantic hero in the...
- 7/15/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewThe script is chock-a-block with references to old Mohanlal films. Such an indulgence can be forgiven if it was limited to a few scenes, but it becomes jarring after a point. Sowmya RajendranIt’s no secret that Mohanlal has been trying to expand his market beyond Kerala for the past few years. The star, still the darling of the masses in Kerala, appears to be miffed by the reception to his recent films, particularly Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. In an interview with Manorama channel that went viral, Mohanlal can be seen praising the Telugu audience for how they reportedly “support” Telugu films and respect their stars. But is that the case here, he asks and laughs dismissively. Perhaps it is this that led director B Unnikrishnan to abandon the Oxford English dictionary used in his last Mohanlal film Villain and turn to Telugu instead. Written by Udaykrishna, Aaraattu employs not only...
- 2/18/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodRanging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, here’s a list of Tollywood movies streaming on Ott platform Netflix. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeWith several big-budget Tollywood films such as Acharya, Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish being postponed in view of the pandemic, Telugu movie buffs are once again relying on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. Several Telugu movies ranging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, are available to watch on streaming platform Netflix. Here’s a list of six engaging Tollywood movies streaming on Netflix: Game Over: Helmed by filmmaker Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over revolves around the life of a game designer whose life turns upside down when a serial killer enters her house and makes her play a twisted game for survival. Starring Taapsee Pannu as Swapna, the jaw-dropping psychological thriller is likely to send shivers down your spine. Bankrolled by YNot Studios in association with Reliance Entertainment,...
- 7/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodTake a look at some of the most nail-biting Tamil thrillers that will keep you hooked.Saradha UScreengrabDue to a recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases across the country, many states have imposed lockdown restrictions. People are once again turning to Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. While Tamil cinema has always made thrillers, new age directors have done away with many old fashioned elements like songs and romances to give thrillers that keep the tension going and have mind-bending twists. If you miss watching movies on the big screen, revisit some of the best Tamil thriller movies from the comfort of your home. Here's a list of some contemporary, interesting Tamil thrillers that are available to watch online on different streaming platforms: Pizza Based on the story of Michael, a pizza delivery boy, the 2012 Tamil movie Pizza is one of the most gripping horror movies from Kollywood to...
- 5/11/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Entertainment‘Jathi Ratnalu’ is produced by ‘Mahanati’ fame Nag Ashwin and his wife Swapna.Tnm StaffImage: Twitter/NaveenPolishettyThe much-awaited Tollywood film Jathi Ratnalu is all set to hit the screens on Thursday. The movie has Agent Sai Srinivas Athreya fame Naveen Polishety along with Faria Abdullah, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priya Darshe playing the lead roles. Jathi Ratnalu has set high expectations among fans with the impressive cast and crew, and is being bankrolled by Mahanati director Nag Ashwin and his wife Swapna. Naveen’s stints in Tollywood film Agent Sai Sreenivas Athreya and Bollywood film Chhichhore have brought him recognition in both industries. “As both of my previous movies were a hit, I had a lot of pressure in choosing the third one and wanted it to be a different one, thankfully I could do this 'Jathi Ratnalu', which is an out-and-out comedy entertainer,” said Naveen, speaking to the media on Wednesday.
- 3/11/2021
- by Nitinb
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe tropes associated with the sports drama have always been popular with the audience. Rajeswari ParasaFrom the 1991 Ashwini to the recent A1 Express in 2021, the sports drama genre has always been popular with the Telugu audience. This year, there are several films revolving around sports slated for release. These include Gopichand and Tamannaah's Seetimaarr, Keerthy Suresh's Good Luck Sakhi, Varun Tej's Ghani and Vijay Deverakonda's Liger. Ashwini was a blockbuster produced by Ramoji Rao. The film had star athlete Ashwini Nachappa playing the lead role herself. The story traces her rags to riches journey after her talent was spotted by a coach, played by Bhanu Chander. Commenting on the genre and the popularity that it enjoys, film critics say that the sports drama follows a certain template that allows cinematic storytelling and gives a lot of scope for the story to develop. "There are certain templates that...
- 3/10/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Jan (Ians) Popular actor Anushka Shetty on Wednesday described women police officers as the real stars, as it is because of their efforts that women feel secure.
The actor of "Baahubali" fame was addressing "SHEPahi", the first annual conference of women police officers in the Cyberabad police commissionerate.
"Though we film stars are portrayed as stars, each one of you seated in this hall is a star. We are reel stars and you are the real stars. Because of your efforts and hard work behind us, we feel so secure and your sacrifices are supreme," she said.
Over 750 women police personnel and their officers attended the daylong conference, whose theme was 'SHEpahi'. She stands for strength, humanity and empathy, the attributes that a woman brings to the police force while 'pahi' means good work.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said that they decided to organise the annual conference...
The actor of "Baahubali" fame was addressing "SHEPahi", the first annual conference of women police officers in the Cyberabad police commissionerate.
"Though we film stars are portrayed as stars, each one of you seated in this hall is a star. We are reel stars and you are the real stars. Because of your efforts and hard work behind us, we feel so secure and your sacrifices are supreme," she said.
Over 750 women police personnel and their officers attended the daylong conference, whose theme was 'SHEpahi'. She stands for strength, humanity and empathy, the attributes that a woman brings to the police force while 'pahi' means good work.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said that they decided to organise the annual conference...
- 1/27/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
OpinionWhat we see in adult films like 'Irandam Kuthu' is only an extension of what's normalised in 'U' rated films that are marketed as 'family' films.Sowmya RajendranVeteran director Bharathiraja is upset with Santhosh P Jayakumar's upcoming adult horror comedy Irandam Kuthu. The teaser of the film has plenty of references to masturbation and explicit scenes, besides dialogues that are filled with innuendo. In a strongly worded letter, Bharathiraja termed the promo 'unbearable' and even asked for the government and the Cbfc to step in. Not to take the reprimand lying down, Santhosh shot back with a tweet that shows a still of Kamal Haasan with three women actors in swimsuits from the 1981 Bharathiraja film Tik Tik Tik. Santhosh asked if the director didn't find this unbearable in 1981. But even as social media users take sides on the issue, the debate is largely on whether Bharathiraja is a hypocrite or not.
- 10/9/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ControversyBharathiraja had expressed his displeasure with the teaser of the adult film, which he felt was too explicit and vulgar.Tnm StaffOn October 8, director Bharathiraja wrote a letter expressing his displeasure with the teaser of the upcoming adult horror-comedy film Irandam Kuthu. The director had said that it was unbearable for him to watch the teaser and wrote, “Such vulgarity is not becoming of Tamil cinema, I condemn this. I insist that the government and the Censor Board have a tight grip over such things.” Responding to the criticism, the film’s director Santhosh has tweeted a photograph from Bharathiraja’s 1981 film Tik Tik Tik that shows three women actors in swimsuits standing behind a seated, fully-clothed Kamal Haasan. “With all due respect to him. Tik Tik Tik movie in 1981 la idha paathu koosadha kannu, ippo koosirucho...? (your eyes didn't shy away from this image but they are being bothered now?...
- 10/8/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe series, based on the life of the late forest brigand Veerappan, will be directed by Amr Ramesh.Digital NativeBollywood star Suniel Shetty has bagged an important role in a web series to be directed by Amr Ramesh, Kannada filmmaker. The series is based on the life of the late forest brigand Veerappan and veteran actor Kishore has been roped in to play that role. Plans are on to release it in multiple languages and we hear that Suniel Shetty will be playing the tough cop Shankar Bidari. Reports are that Suniel Shetty will be joining the sets of this web series later this month and will be completing shooting for his portions in about 25 – 30 days. The actor has earlier played the role of Sarkar in the Sudeep starrer Kannada movie Phailwan. Produced and directed by S Krishna, Phailwan marked S Krishna’s wife Swapna’s debut as producer who...
- 10/3/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodMeena turned 44 on Wednesday. Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..TwitterSouth Indian actor Meena Durairaj is celebrating her 44th birthday on Wednesday. Meena started her career as a child artist in the early '80s and went on to become one of the most popular women actors in the '90s. Meena has acted in several Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies too. She shot to fame with several films where she had substantial roles to play. In fact, she acted in many Telugu films where the title of the film was named after her character. Some of these include Rajeswari Kalyanam, Seetharayamayya gari Manavaralu, President gari Pellam, Allari Pilla, Pellam Chepithe Vinali, and Bhale Pellam. She was one of the most sought after actors for girl-next-door performances too. Venkatesh and Meena, in particular, were a popular pair in Telugu cinema. Here's a look at some of Meena's memorable roles in Telugu cinema:...
- 9/16/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
InterviewMahesh Babu speaks about why he signed 'Sarileru Neekevvaru', why it's difficult for big stars to do experimental films and more.Hemanth Kumar C RSometimes you can pinpoint an actor’s ascent to stardom to a precise moment in his or her filmography. In Mahesh Babu’s case, that moment comes 47 minutes into Okkadu (2003). In that film, he played Ajay, a kabbadi player, whose life changes when he goes to Kurnool and sees a dreaded factionist Obul Reddy (Prakash Raj) harassing a hapless young woman, Swapna (Bhumika Chawla). At around the 47th minute in the film, Ajay humiliates Obul Reddy at Kondareddy Buruju centre, a landmark in Kurnool, and saves Swapna. The scene turned into a landmark moment in the actor’s career and in hindsight, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to suggest that it was at that moment that the ‘Prince’ (Mahesh Babu’s moniker when...
- 1/11/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodLyca Productions will reportedly be bankrolling the film.Digital NativeThe buzz doing the rounds in Sandalwood is that star Nikhil Kumar and S Krishna will be collaborating for a film. The actor and director have discussed the project and reports say it will go on the floors early next year. Lyca Productions, which has been producing some of the popular, big budget movies in the Tamil film industry, will be bankrolling the film. According to reports, Nikhil Kumar will undergo a total transformation for the role that S Krishna has carved out for him. It is a very different and performance-oriented role, which was what attracted the actor, say sources. Further, S Krishna is known as the hat trick director in the Kannada film industry as he has delivered three hits – Gajakesari, Hebbuli and Pailwaan – in a row. Pailwaan, which Krishna had directed and produced, marked his collaboration with Sudeep...
- 10/1/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe sports action drama is slated to hit the marquee on September 12.Digital NativeTwitter/Kichcha SudeepKichcha Sudeep is promoting his upcoming film Pailwaan vigorously to ensure that it reaches the maximum number of audiences. He was on the sets of the popular Hindi stand-up and comedy TV show, The Kapil Sharma Show, to promote the film and spoke at length about the efforts that went into the project. Incidentally, Suniel Shetty, who plays an important role in Pailwaan, was also on the show along with Sudeep. Amazing time at the kapil sharma show... Team #Pailwaan. Thanks @archana @sumona24 @KapilSharmaK9 #sunilabhishek. pic.twitter.com/l0Ftb4hBFQ — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) August 25, 2019 Produced and directed by S Krishna, Pailwaan marks his collaboration for the second time with Sudeep after the massive success of Hebbuli last year. Incidentally, Krishna’s wife Swapna will be making her debut as a producer with Pailwaan by...
- 8/27/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodFrom the trailer, we gather that Sudeep plays a wrestler and Suniel Shetty his coach.Digital NativeThe 2-minute trailer of the upcoming Sudeep starrer Pailwaan was launched on Thursday and is going viral online. From the trailer, we gather that Sudeep plays a wrestler and Suniel Shetty his coach. The trailer begins in the wrestling arena with the voiceover: “One who fights to prove his strength is a rowdy; one who fights for a strong cause is a warrior.” Then, Suniel Shetty is seen reasoning with Sudeep to stop getting into petty fights and shift his focus to professional wrestling. Produced and directed by S Krishna, Pailwaan marks his collaboration for the second time with Sudeep after the massive success of Hebbuli last year. Incidentally, Krishna’s wife Swapna will be making her debut as a producer with Pailwaan by making it under the banner Rrr Productions. Being Sudeep’s first-ever sports drama,...
- 8/23/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe shooting for the film will begin in Bengaluru and then proceed to Coorg where a major portion is likely to be canned.Digital NativeDigital NativeVersatile actor and director V Ravichandran is currently directing the movie Ravi Bopanna. The film stars Kavya Shetty in the lead role with Mohan, Lakshman, Jai Jagadish, Ravi Shankar Gowda and Ramakrishna forming the rest of the star cast. An interesting addition to the star cast is Kiccha Sudeep who will be making a cameo appearance. Reports say that he will be playing an advocate in the movie. On working in the Ravichandran directorial again after Apoorva, Sudeep told Tnie in an interview, “In fact, I have got the opportunity to work under Ravichandran before his children (Manoranjan and Vikram), and I feel blessed. He is a true inspiration to so many directors. I wish to see the old Ravichandran back, and to do the...
- 8/20/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIn a video posted on Twitter, Sudeep said he wished to postpone the audio launch and prioritise helping those in flood-hit areas.Digital NativeThe much-awaited audio launch of Sudeep’s Phailwan was scheduled to happen on Friday in Chitraguda. And the event got even bigger after the announcement that Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar would be gracing the event. However, with incessant rains inundating several districts and stranding thousands of people in Karnataka, Sudeep announced that he wished to postpone the audio launch. In a video posted on Twitter, he said: “I wish to postpone th audio launch of #Pailwaan to another date as I feel supporting th flood hit areas should be the priority. I request all my frnz to forgive me for this decision of mine. I also thank my friend @PuneethRajkumar for his cooperation.” (sic) I wish to postpone th audio launch of #Pailwaan to another date as...
- 8/9/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood"I absolutely loved the look. It is about going back to the masses and the sport of the masses, which is wrestling," Suniel said. Digital NativeDigital NativeBollywood actor Suniel Shetty’s look in the upcoming Kannada movie Pailwaan was released a few days ago and has captured the attention of the movie buffs. He plays the character Sarkar, the godfather and wrestling coach to the hero Kiccha Sudeep. Along with his look in the film, the makers also released a song featuring him and Sudeep which has gone viral already. "I absolutely loved the look. It is about going back to the masses and the sport of the masses, which is wrestling," Suniel said. "I am super excited about this one as it is my first Kannada film. I am also excited about the way the makers have presented my character Sarkar in the film, an elderly figure to Kichcha Sudeep.
- 8/3/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe single, featuring Suniel Shetty and Sudeep, was released in all the five languages that the film is being made in.Digital NativeA theme song from the Sudeep starrer Phailwan was released some time ago and went viral instantaneously. And now the filmmakers have released a single featuring Suniel Shetty and Sudeep. As it is already well-known that Phailwan will be released in five languages, the song has also been released in all the languages. The Kannada version of the song, titled ‘Baaro Pailwaan’, is sung by Vijay Prakash, Kailash Kher and Chandan Shetty while the Hindi version, titled ‘Jai Ho Pehlwaan’, has been rendered by Vyas Raj, Dev Negi and Amit Mutreja. The Malayalam version ‘Va Va Pailwaan’ is sung by Deepesh and Mc Vicky, and the Tamil version by Blue, Mukesh and Mc Vicky with Sai Charan Bhaskaruni and Saketh Komanduri singing the Telugu version. Music for the...
- 7/31/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAccording to reports, the Telugu rights of this biggie has been bagged by Sai Korrapati’s Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram.Digital NativeKannada film Pailwaan, starring Kiccha Sudeep, is one of the most expected films of the year. It is well known that the star gives his all when it comes to his acting assignments and for Phailwaan too he has undergone rigorous martial arts training to play the role of a wrestler. It may be mentioned here that a video has been released on the making of Pailwaan and it has caught the attention of the movie buffs massively. In the video, there are clippings that show the efforts the star had put in to transform himself into a professional wrestler. According to reports, the Telugu rights of this biggie has been bagged by Sai Korrapati’s Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram and has been titled Pahalwan. Sources in the know say that...
- 7/14/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAccording to the latest reports, Sai Korrapati Varaahi Chalana Chithram a well-known production house which distributed 'Kgf' has bagged the distribution rights for the Telugu version of the film.Digital NativeDirected by S Krishna, Pailwaan marks his collaboration with Sudeep for the second time after the massive success of Hebbuli in 2017. Pailwaan is being bankrolled by Krishna’s wife Swapna under their banner and it is their first production venture. Sudeep plays a boxer and wrestler in this flick and being his first ever sports drama, he did undergo a lot of training to learn the nuances of the martial arts. The actor flew down to Thailand where he underwent rigorous training under the guidance of some experts. It may be mentioned here that a video has been released on the making of Pailwaan and it has caught the attention of the movie buffs massively. In the video, there are...
- 7/3/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
InterviewIn this interview, Taapsee speaks about why she decided to do 'Game Over', the different interpretations and why she feels the film begins where 'Pink' ended.Hemanth Kumar C RThe Taapsee starrer Game Over is unlike any other thriller or a home invasion film in recent times. In a span of just over 100 minutes, Game Over packs in so many themes and a positive message about fighting back and facing your battles apart from some genuine jump scare moments, that the film has been hailed as a game changer and quite rightfully so. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, the film has Taapsee playing Swapna, a video game programmer, who is fighting the demons of her past, and how her life changes when she finds inspiration to not give up. In her first interview post the film’s release, Taapsee opens up about what intrigued her about the script, the...
- 6/17/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Game Over
Starring Tapsee Pannu,
Directed by Ashwin Saravanan
There is blood on the hands of all of us who quietly watch women and children being brutally violated and then we move on saying, ‘It can’t be helped’.
This theme of helplessness sows the seeds of Game Over, a splendid heart-in-the-mouth suspense thriller which turns the concept of women’s empowerment on its head, as the female hero (Tapsee Pannu) tackles the demons in her own head before training her guns on the satanic criminals who prowl outside her window on the streets waiting for their prey.
Game Over cuts its plot into to neat halves. In the first-half we see Tapsee, in her element from the word ‘go’ , dealing with a trauma in her past that comes back to her every year on New Year’s eve. There is no escaping the vicious circle of crime and karma.
Starring Tapsee Pannu,
Directed by Ashwin Saravanan
There is blood on the hands of all of us who quietly watch women and children being brutally violated and then we move on saying, ‘It can’t be helped’.
This theme of helplessness sows the seeds of Game Over, a splendid heart-in-the-mouth suspense thriller which turns the concept of women’s empowerment on its head, as the female hero (Tapsee Pannu) tackles the demons in her own head before training her guns on the satanic criminals who prowl outside her window on the streets waiting for their prey.
Game Over cuts its plot into to neat halves. In the first-half we see Tapsee, in her element from the word ‘go’ , dealing with a trauma in her past that comes back to her every year on New Year’s eve. There is no escaping the vicious circle of crime and karma.
- 6/15/2019
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Cinema A wonderfully original film, ‘Game Over’ has excellent writing and brilliant performances. Sowmya RajendranIn the game of life, Taapsee Pannu, who at level zero was getting coconuts thrown at her navel, has zoomed past several phases to emerge as a superstar. In Game Over, Taapsee proves yet again that she’s here to stay. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, who shares the story credits with Kaavya Ramkumar, Game Over has released in three languages – Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. But the dialogues are minimal and it really does not matter in which language you watch the film as long as you keep your eyes wide open and take in all that’s there in the frame. The film begins creepily enough. In December 2017, a young woman, who is clearly being stalked, is brutally murdered. And she isn’t the only one. Cut to one year later, we meet game developer Swapna...
- 6/14/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood Directed by S Krishna, this film marks his collaboration with Sudeep for the second time after the massive success of 'Hebbuli' in 2017.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the Kicha Sudeep starrer Pailwan will be wrapped up with a duet song to be shot on the lead pair. The song will feature Sudeep and Akanksha Singh and will be choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Reports are that grand sets have been erected to shoot this song in Mumbai and Sudeep will be joining the sets on Wednesday, February 20. This duet will be one of the highlights in Pailwan, say sources in the know. While this song will be shot from Wednesday, the post-production has begun already and is going on simultaneously, we hear. Directed by S Krishna, this film marks his collaboration with Sudeep for the second time after the massive success of Hebbuli in 2017. Pailwan is being bankrolled by Krishna...
- 2/20/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
CopyrightIP lawyers and those in the music industry speak to Tnm about the impact of the Ilaiyaraaja royalty row. Megha KaveriFacebook/IlaiyaraajaMusic composer Ilaiyaraaja demanding royalty for his songs has opened a Pandora's box of issues. While some claim that this is a good move, others like Lakshman from the famed Lakshman Sruthi music school have slammed the move. The issue came out in the open in 2017 when Ilaiyaaraja sent a legal notice to singer Sp Balasubrahmanyam when the latter was in the United States for a series of concerts. E Pradeep Kumar, Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright consultant, defends the move calling it a fair reasoning to ask for royalty for his creation. Speaking to Tnm, Pradeep says, “All brands of orchestra that perform earns at least Rs 20 lakh for one evening of musical performance. Content is their show’s hero.” Adding that Ilaiyaraaja’s demands will not affect the...
- 12/4/2018
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
TollywoodIt is being reported that producers Ashwin Dutt and Dil Raju haven't agreed upon the co-producing terms.Digital NativeDigital NativeMahesh Babu’s fans are waiting eagerly for his landmark 25th film to start rolling but there will be a slight delay in the commencement of its shooting. Meanwhile, there are reports of some issues between the producers and it dates back to seven years. According to sources, Mahesh Babu had allotted dates to producer Ashwini Dutt as he was in a bad shape with a string of flops then. However, with the recent release, Mahanati, a biopic on the legendary actor Savitri turning out to be a massive success, the producer bounced back to glorious times. Now, when Ashwini Dutt was not able to make a film with Mahesh Babu despite having his dates for various other reasons, it was decided among them that the dates be transferred to noted producer Dil Raju and this was done with an agreement that Ashwini Dutt would be the presenter of the film. However, with Mahanati turning out to be a blockbuster hit, Ashwini Dutt and his daughter Priyanka and Swapna now want to be the co-producers of the Mahesh Babu starrer. This, of course, did not go too well with Dil Raju as he is set on bankrolling the film solely through his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Creations. Yet to be titled, the film will be directed by Vamsi Paidapally. Other details about the rest of the star cast and crew are expected to be revealed shortly. It may be mentioned here that Mahesh Babu’s last film release, Bharath Ane Nenu was a big hit in his career. A political thriller, the film was directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Dvv Danayya under his banner Dvv Entertainments. Following its immense success, its dubbed version was released in Tamil under the title Bharath Enum Naan last month. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/15/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentOne of the most awaited films in recent times, ‘Mahanati’ is a biopic based on the life of legendary south actor Savitri.Tnm StaffPositive reviews are pouring in for the Savitri biopic Mahanati which released on Wednesday. Director SS Rajamouli of the Baahubali series fame said that actor Keerthy Suresh, who played the role of the legendary south actor, brought her back to life with her performance. Rajamouli went on to say that he the movie had made him a fan of Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan, who made his Telugu debut through Mahanati. In the film Dulquer essayed the role of popular yesteryear Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan. . @KeerthyOfficial’s potrayal of Savitri garu is one of the finest performances I've ever seen. It is not just imitating. She brought the legendry actress back to life. @dulQuer is absolutely fantastic. I am his fan now. — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 9, 2018 Besides Rajamouli, another director, Atlee of Raja Rani and Mersal fame, also appreciated the Keerthy Suresh’s performance and called the movie “inspirational”. Overwhelmed by the appreciation, Keerthy thanked both the directors. I still can’t believe my eyes sir!! Means a Lot to me . Thanks a Ton sir !!!! https://t.co/6pjtFz3RsP — Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) May 9, 2018 Thanks a lotttt Nanbaaa!! Thank you for coming all the way and watching with us @priyaatlee https://t.co/V1mEyA2PV7 — Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) May 9, 2018 Even Telangana Minister for It, KT Rama Rao showered appreciation on the film, performances of the actors, and the direction. What an incredible movie!! Truly blown away by #Mahanati@KeerthyOfficial just lived the role, Stunning performance My Compliments to outstanding direction by Nag Ashwin, Swapna and terrific performances by @Samanthaprabhu2 @dulQuer @TheDeverakonda @chay_akkineni — Ktr (@Ktrtrs) May 9, 2018 Mahanati is a bilingual film shot in Tamil and Telugu. Although the Telugu version released on Wednesday, the Tamil version, Nadigaiyar Thilagam, will be releasing on Friday. The film has a huge star cast comprising Samantha Akkineni, Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan and senior actors such as Prakash Raj, Rajendra Prasad, Mohan Babu and many others. In the film, Mohan Babu plays the role of versatile actor Sv Ranga Rao, while Prakash Raj plays late writer, director and producer Alluri Chakrapani. Mahanati, one of the most awaited films in recent times, is based on the life of late actor Savitri, who began her acting career in 1950 with the release of Samsaram. She then went on to star in several movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and even Hindi. The actor ruled both the Tamil and Telugu industry during the 1950s-60s, which was considered the golden age of south Indian cinema. She also won several prestigious awards in her long career before her life ended abruptly due to substance abuse. The film is directed by Nag Aswin and bankrolled by Vyjayanthi Films. Director of Photography is Spanish technician Dani Sanchez-Lopez while the music for the film has been composed by Mickey J Meyer. Also read: ‘Mahanati’ review: This Savitri biopic will make you smile through the tears...
- 5/10/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodA day ahead of the film’s release, some of the cast and crew members did a Facebook Live, and also took questions from the audience.Tnm StaffA day ahead of the release of Mahanati, the biggest multi-starrer of the year, the film’s team is busy with promotions. The film’s director Nag Ashwin, its lead star Keerthy Suresh, actor Vijay Deverakonda, who also features in the film, and cinematographer Dani Sanchez-Lopez went live on Facebook and spoke about what went into making the film without giving too much away. A biopic based on the life of legendary south actor Savitri, the Telugu-Tamil bilingual will be released in Tamil under the title Nadigaiyar Thilagam. The Facebook Live was done from actor Keerthy Suresh’s official Facebook page. The team also took questions from the audience towards the end. Keerthy Suresh, who’s just a few films old in the industry, admitted that she was initially skeptical about taking up the most challenging role of her career. “Nagi, Swapna and Priyanka convinced me I can do it. If they were so confident in me doing the role, I thought why not?” she said. The team also added that the film depicts more about the late star’s off-screen life. On what pushed Nag Ashwin, who’s just one film old, to take up such a challenging project, he said, “I’ve always wanted to recreate some of the old songs and sequences from yesteryear films and that’s the core idea behind it. The main inspiration came when I was listening to a radio show on Savitri. Listening to the kind of stories from her life, I immediately thought her stories were worth exploring.” The director also went on to thank all the stars who’ve been a part of the project. “Even though they had limited screen time in comparison to Keerthy, they’ve worked on the project for the film’s sake. This is a very positive change in the industry.” The film’s cinematographer Dani was all praise for the kind of technology that went into the making of Savitri’s films. “I was surprised that we didn’t know these gems. Some scenes are very interesting. It was probably done photochemically at the time. It is a pity that the preservation of these movies isn’t great. It’s very hard to follow since there are no subtitles available. When we had to recreate some of the images, I had to intently study the kind of lights they used and so on,” he said. Mahanati has a bevy of stars. Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan will be making his Tollywood debut with this film. The film also stars Samantha Akkineni as journalist Madhuravani, Vijay Devarakonda as Vijay Anthony, Shalini Pandey as Susheela, Prakash Raj as Aluri Chakrapani, Mohan Babu as actor Sv Ranga Rao and Naga Chaitanya as Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
- 5/8/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodKeerthy also revealed that 80 percent of the film will be about Savitri's off screen life.Siddarth SrinivasKeerthy Suresh has been more of a mainstream heroine who has featured in films that revolve around the hero so far. Her films have been mostly confined to the entertainment space or have slightly veered towards the experimental – which hasn’t worked out always. However, Keerthy’s upcoming release Mahanati (Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil), will be a stride out of the usual films that she has been doing. Directed by Nag Ashwin of Yevade Subrahmanyam fame, it is a biopic of the late legendary actor Savitri. When reports first surfaced that Keerthy Suresh would be donning the role of Savitri, jokes were cracked at will. Madhan Karky, who has written both the dialogues and the lyrics for the Tamil version addressed the issue at a press meet, saying “Keerthy was a troll bunny at first for all netizens who couldn’t come to terms with the fact that she would be reprising the role of Savitri. But trust me, she has put in a Herculean effort and has got into the skin of the character.” Speaking next, Keerthy Suresh had a lot of things to say about her modus operandi for the film and how it all came together. “This is the first time I am speaking about Nadigaiyar Thilagam on a stage. Director Nag Ashwin had come forward saying that he had approached me after watching Thodari. Despite the film receiving tons of criticism after release, I had an instinct telling me that it would do something good to me, someday. And it happened,” she said. “At first, I was extremely skeptical about whether I could portray the life of such a legendary actress on screen successfully. The film also wanted to throw some light on the negative sides of her life, so I was afraid whether it would hurt a section of the people. It was only Nagi (Nag Ashwin, director) who had convinced me saying that this film would be an account of Savitri’s life, and there would not be any fictional airs to it,” she added. Keerthy then spoke about how the whole unit of the film was a ‘fresh bunch’, with producer Swapna and the director Nagi being extremely involved in the proceedings and making it so easy for the artists. “People did question me on the maturity and the experience of the one-film old director to handle a biopic of such a legendary actress. But right from the narration, I was impressed with Nagi’s passion and conviction. I heard him narrate the story for 3 hours, I had a spark then and there, that this would be a fruitful outing,” she said. The technical prowess of Mahanati is a staunch example of how uncompromising the makers should be when churning out a film of this scale. Hailing from Spain, Dop Dani Sanchez-Lopez’s expertise will be apparent in how difficult it is to spot the differences between the original Savitri who is etched in the minds of the viewers, and Keerthy’s reprisal. “Even though Dani does not know much about Savitri, he has watched her films and has tried to bring about the same authenticity, including the little twinkle in her eye. There are lots of different stages of Savitri’s life that we have captured, right from the school going phase to the golden era to the dull and dizzying aftermath. Lighting and surrounding setup are important factors in such a depiction, apart from the makeup and the costumes. With his impressive improvisation in all areas, we shared a great rapport on the sets,” said Keerthy. With regards to the look and feel, Keerthy said that huge efforts have been put in by costume designer Gaurav to bring about Savitri’s image from top to toe. Speaking on the same, Keerthy said, “I myself have about 120 sarees in the film. All of them have been stitched, nothing has been bought from outside. Nagi’s and Swapna’s mothers, too, were kind enough to give us some of their original sarees which would fit into our film. Stylist Indrakshi and jewelry designer Naveen, too, have been very careful to reciprocate the same scenes from many earlier films, with actual references. We finalised the basics at the first look test itself, it is only the detailing which took a lot of time and effort.” “We have even used prosthetic makeup and padding for an important sequence in the film, where the character bloats up a little. We shot for 15 days, where I had to put in four hours on makeup every day before going to shoot. I could not have any solid food, and survived on a liquid diet, shooting for 7-8 hours at a stretch. It was stressful, still worthy,” Keerthy shared. Keerthy further assured everyone that Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam would be different from the usual biopics that hit the marquee. “We have seen Savitri on screen, but the film focusses on her off screen life. 80 percent of the film would be about what turns her personal life had taken, and how it had affected her career. We are very thankful to Vijaya Chamundeswari, Savitri’s daughter, who was a pillar in our scripting process. Speaking and spending time with her, I grasped a lot of mannerisms and character traits which helped me build my performance,” Keerthy added. Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam will release on May 9, worldwide. Ravi of Trident Arts will be distributing the film across Tamil Nadu.
- 4/30/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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