Merry Christmas Movie ft Katrina Kaif & Vijay Sethupathi. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, was one of the first theatrical releases in January this year. The Sriram Raghavan directorial made everyone curious about the story because of the exciting cast. After six years, the director had a theatrical release post-Tabu and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun (2018). The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 23, 2023. However, it was then postponed to January 12, 2024.
When Merry Christmas was released in theatres, the film received many positive reviews from critics. Even the movie-going audiences were in awe of Sriram’s new convoluted story and Katrina and Vijay’s impressive performances. If you missed watching the movie on the big screen and are waiting to rewatch it, we have good news. The film has finally got an Ott release date. Read to know more about the romantic thriller in detail.
Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, was one of the first theatrical releases in January this year. The Sriram Raghavan directorial made everyone curious about the story because of the exciting cast. After six years, the director had a theatrical release post-Tabu and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun (2018). The film was earlier scheduled to release on December 23, 2023. However, it was then postponed to January 12, 2024.
When Merry Christmas was released in theatres, the film received many positive reviews from critics. Even the movie-going audiences were in awe of Sriram’s new convoluted story and Katrina and Vijay’s impressive performances. If you missed watching the movie on the big screen and are waiting to rewatch it, we have good news. The film has finally got an Ott release date. Read to know more about the romantic thriller in detail.
- 3/7/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
In Sriram Raghavan’s latest film, Merry Christmas, a complex web of lies, a murder plot, and an unexpected love story unfolds, drawing inspiration from the pages of the French novel Le Monte-charge by Frédéric Dard. Immersing itself in shadows where humor mingles with intrigue, and drama weaves with subtle suspense, the film creates a world pulsating with hidden motives. Raghavan, renowned for his mastery of crime filmmaking, has consistently captivated audiences with his adept use of cinematic elements and technical prowess in previous works. However, in this sixth feature, the director’s storytelling rhythm appears to languish at a prolonged pace, failing to deliver the expected impact synonymous with his esteemed reputation. Despite moments of brilliance, there’s a persistent feeling that the structural choices might obscure the narrative’s full potential, leaving viewers yearning for the trademark intensity that defines his cinematic legacy. As the story progresses, it...
- 1/13/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
Merry Christmas Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Radhika Apte, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Tinnnu Anand, Ranjan Raj, Aditi Govitrikar
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Merry Christmas Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The kid in Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif matching the Vs brilliance & Sriram Raghavan delivering back-to-back bangers like a boss
What’s Bad: People will compare this with Andhadhun; please don’t!
Loo Break: This won’t leave you even for a second!
Watch or Not?: This should be the first film you watch as soon as you finish this review
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 24 minutes
User Rating:
It’s Christmas evening in Mumbai (when it was called Bombay), Jingle Bell is played on a flute, a guy dressed as Santa is driving a Bajaj Chetak on the not-so-busy roads & two strangers are at a restaurant as one...
Star Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Radhika Apte, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Tinnnu Anand, Ranjan Raj, Aditi Govitrikar
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Merry Christmas Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The kid in Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif matching the Vs brilliance & Sriram Raghavan delivering back-to-back bangers like a boss
What’s Bad: People will compare this with Andhadhun; please don’t!
Loo Break: This won’t leave you even for a second!
Watch or Not?: This should be the first film you watch as soon as you finish this review
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 24 minutes
User Rating:
It’s Christmas evening in Mumbai (when it was called Bombay), Jingle Bell is played on a flute, a guy dressed as Santa is driving a Bajaj Chetak on the not-so-busy roads & two strangers are at a restaurant as one...
- 1/12/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
MollywoodThe film also stars Raashi Khanna, Unni Mukundan and Mamta Mohandas in pivotal roles.Tnm StaffPrithviraj Sukumaran has resumed shooting for his upcoming Malayalam film Bhramam. He took to Instagram on June 30 to share the news with followers. The shooting for the film was halted in view of the lockdown restrictions in the second wave of coronavirus. Sharing a selfie, Prithviraj wrote: “Back to work after the 2021 lockdown! Off to shoot the tale end scene of Bhramam! @bhramammovie.” Helmed by filmmaker Ravi K Chandran, Bhramam is the Mollywood remake of popular Hindi film Andhadhun. Bhramam stars actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Unni Mukundan, Raashi Khanna and Mamta Mohandas in pivotal roles, while the supporting cast includes actors Surabhi Lakshmi, Ananya, Shankar, Jagadish, and Sudheer Karamana, among others. Bhramam has dialogues and screenplay by Sarath Balan. Apart from directing, filmmaker Ravi K Chandran is also on board as the cinematographer. The film has editing by Sreekar Prasad.
- 7/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodPrashanth and Thiagarajan’s home banner Staar Movies is producing ‘Andhagan’.Tnm StaffActor Prashanth and his father, actor-director Thiagarajan’s Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit Andhadhun is currently being filmed. The latest update is that Thiagarajan has taken over the direction of this film from director JJ Fredrick. Prashanth and Thiagarajan’s home banner Staar Movies is producing this film. Titled Andhagan in Tamil, this film will also star actor Simran. Prashanth will play Ayushmann Khurrana’s role from the original, while Simran will reprise Tabu’s role in this remake. Director Ks Ravikumar too is a part of this film’s cast. Sharing his official statement on exiting this project, JJ Fredrick, who directed Jyothika’s Pon Magal Vandhal, wrote, “This is to inform you all that I’m not directing the film, Andhagan, and good luck to the team. Thank you all for the support and love...
- 3/10/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Mollywood The Malayalam remake is titled 'Bhramam'.Digital NativeIt has been reported that Prithiviraj Sukumaran, Unni Mukundan, Raashi Khanna and Mamta Mohandas have been roped in to play the lead roles in the Malayalam film Bhramam. Surabhi Lakshmi, Ananya, Shankar, Jagadish, and Sudheer Karamana have been roped in to play supporting roles in the film. The film began with the customary pooja recently and the shooting commenced in Fort Kochi amidst a lot of expectations. The pooja turned out to be a well-attended event with Prithviraj, Unni Mukundan, and Raashi Khanna attending it among others. Raashi Khanna is making her Mollywood debut with the movie. On the commencement of this project, Raashi Khanna had tweeted, “And we begin another exciting journey in Malayalam cinema! Need your blessings.” And we begin another exciting journey in Malayalam cinema! Need your blessings @PrithviOfficial @Iamunnimukundan @mamtamohan , Dop/Direction @dop007 ,Music @JxBe, Editing Sreekar Prasad.
- 1/28/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor can be seen attired in full black gym gear and working out in the lush green background.Digital NativeRaashi Khanna’s latest workout video in the lap of nature in Goa is going viral among her fans. The actor seen attired in full black gym gear and working out in the lush green background is creating some serious fitness goals for her fans. Raashi has been roped in to reprise Radhika Apte’s role and Mamta Mohandas will be seen in the role done by Tabu, confirm sources. Sreekar Prasad has been signed up to handle the editing of Bramam, which will go on the floors next week. The film will be bankrolled under the banner AP International. Andhadhun was one of the biggest blockbusters in Bollywood following which the Telugu and Malayalam remake rights were lapped up. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Andhadhun, starring Ayushmann Khurana in the lead role,...
- 1/25/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodPrashanth and Simran will play the lead roles in the remake title ‘Andhagan’, directed by JJ Fredrick. Digital NativeBollywood blockbuster Andhadhun is all set to be remade in Tamil with actor Prashanth in the lead role. On the occasion of New Year, the makers revealed the title poster of the film. Titled Andhagan, the film will be directed by JJ Fredrick of Ponmagal Vandhal fame. Recently, it was announced that Simran has been finalized to play Tabu’s role from the original. While several reports are coming up about the film’s cast and crew, the makers have roped in acclaimed director Ks Ravikumar for an important role in the film. Ace Director #KSRavikumar on board for #Andhagan @fredrickjj @actorprashanth @actorthiagaraja #Karthik @SimranbaggaOffc @Music_Santhosh #StaarMovies #Andhadhun Tamil pic.twitter.com/43wGixg7jD — Yuvraaj (@proyuvraaj) January 9, 2021 In a recent media interaction, Simran confirmed that she is indeed part of the...
- 1/10/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodPrashanth is reprising Ayushmann Khurrana’s role in the film.Tnm StaffAs a Christmas treat to his fans, actor Prashanth, who will be making a comeback in the Tamil remake of Andhadhun, shared a video of himself playing the piano. Titled ‘Christmas Treat’, the video shows Prashanth in a red suit and wearing dark shades, taking his place at the piano as he folds his walking stick. The actor is already in character for this murder thriller. While snow falls in the background that is lit with lights and Christmas trees, Prashanth proceeds to play Christmas carols on the piano, starting with ‘Silent Night’ and ending it with ‘Jingle Bells’. The film’s official title will be out on January 1, 2021. To be directed by JJ Fredrick, who had worked with Jyothika in Ponmagal Vandhal, the film’s music will be composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Actor Prashanth’s Staar Movies will be producing this film.
- 12/25/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe shooting of the remake will commence in Puducherry and the makers are also planning to film some important portions in Chennai.Digital NativeTamil remake rights of Andhadhun have been obtained by noted filmmaker and actor Thiagarajan. To be bankrolled under his banner Staar Movies, this movie will star Thiagarajan’s son Prashanth reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Director JJ Fredrick of Ponmagal Vandhal fame has been roped in to direct the Tamil remake. Now the makers have brought composer Santhosh Narayanan on board to score the music for the remake. The shooting of the remake will commence in Puducherry and the makers are also planning to film some important portions in Chennai while the climax portion of the film will be shot in London. Recently it was announced that actor Simran Bagga has been finalised to play Tabu’s role. In a recent media interaction,...
- 12/18/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodIn the original, Tabu had played the central character, which was that of a woman having an extramarital affair. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced last year that the hit Bollywood flick Andhadhun would be remade in Telugu starring Tollywood star Nithin. Nithin's father Sudhakar Reddy had bagged the Telugu remake rights and now we hear that he will be producing it under his banner Sreshth Movies and it will be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. Now it has been announced officially that Tamannaah Bhatia and Nabha Natesh have been roped in for the Telugu remake. While Tamannaah would reprise Tabu's role, Radhika Apte's role will be portrayed by Nabha Natesh. A statement from the production house Sreshth Movies gives out the complete details about the project including the star cast and crew. The statement reads: “Tamannaah, Nabha Natesh finalized for Nithiin, Merlapaka Gandhi, Sreshth movies film….N Sudhakar Reddy and...
- 9/19/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodNithiin, most likely to play the male lead in this remake, is now on the lookout for a suitable actor to reprise the role done by Tabu in the Hindi original.Digital NativeIt was announced last year that the hit Bollywood flick Andhadhun would be remade in Telugu. Actor Nithiin's father Sudhakar Reddy had bagged the Telugu remake rights and now we hear that he will be producing it under his banner Sreshth Movies. In the original, Tabu had played the central character, which was that of a woman having an extramarital affair. Nithiin, most likely to play the male lead, is now on the lookout for a suitable actor to reprise the role done by Tabu and has approached Nayanthara, Ileana and Ramya Krishnan. However, reports from the tinsel town suggest that Nayanthara did not show interest in starring in the remake as it is a role that had shades of grey.
- 8/17/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood The movie producers also are in talks with Tabu to get her to reprise the role she had done in the original.Digital NativeThe Sriram Raghavan directorial Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit in Bollywood following which its Tamil remake rights were lapped up by veteran filmmaker and actor Thiyagarajan. The remake will be directed by Mohan Raja who has directed several remakes in the past and has a good track record at the box office. Thiyagarajan’s son Prashanth will play the lead role in the remake. Revealing some details about the film, Thiyagarajan has told in an interview to a leading Tamil daily that his team is in talks with Tabu to get her to reprise the role she had done in the original. He revealed that the shooting of this remake was supposed to begin in April but due to the lockdown it stands postponed.
- 4/20/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
TollywoodNithiin’s home banner Sresht Movies bankrolling it and the shooting will commence in a few months with the team planning for its release for Christmas 2020.Digital NativeBollywood film Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit following which it is being remade in Tamil and Telugu. The Telugu remake rights of the film lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of actor Nithiin. While there were various speculations on who would be playing the lead role in this remake, it has now been confirmed that Nithiin will be playing the lead and director Merlapaka Gandhi will be helming the remake. Initially, there were reports that Anasuya Bharadwaj is likely to reprise Tabu's role in the film. The latest report is that the makers are planning to rope in Tabu who played the role in the original and was praised for her terrific performance. Tabu made her successful come back...
- 3/2/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodNithiin’s home banner Sresht Movies bankrolling it and the shooting will commence in a few months with the team planning for its release for Christmas 2020.Digital NativeBollywood film Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit following which it is being remade in Tamil and Telugu. The Telugu remake rights of the film lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of actor Nithiin. While there were various speculations on who would be playing the lead role in this remake, it has now been confirmed that Nithiin will be playing the lead and director Merlapaka Gandhi will be helming the remake. Initially, there were reports that Anasuya Bharadwaj is likely to reprise Tabu's role in the film. The latest report is that the makers are planning to rope in Tabu who played the role in the original and was praised for her terrific performance. Tabu made her successful come back...
- 3/2/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will reportedly be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced under Nithiin’s home banner of Sresht Movies. Digital NativeSriram Raghavan directorial Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit in Bollywood following which its remake rights were lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of Tollywood actor Nithiin. While there were various speculations on who would be playing the lead role in the remake, it has now been confirmed that Nithiin himself will be playing the lead role. As per the latest news, it has been confirmed that Merlapaka Gandhi will be helming the remake as its director with Nithiin’s home banner Sresht Movies bankrolling it. The shooting will commence in a few months with the team planning for its release for Christmas 2020. It may be noted here that noted actor and filmmaker Thiagarajan has bagged the Tamil remake rights for Andhadhun and will be bankrolling the film...
- 2/17/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will reportedly be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced under Nithiin’s home banner of Sresht Movies. Digital NativeSriram Raghavan directorial Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit in Bollywood following which its remake rights were lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of Tollywood actor Nithiin. While there were various speculations on who would be playing the lead role in the remake, it has now been confirmed that Nithiin himself will be playing the lead role. As per the latest news, it has been confirmed that Merlapaka Gandhi will be helming the remake as its director with Nithiin’s home banner Sresht Movies bankrolling it. The shooting will commence in a few months with the team planning for its release for Christmas 2020. It may be noted here that noted actor and filmmaker Thiagarajan has bagged the Tamil remake rights for Andhadhun and will be bankrolling the film...
- 2/17/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe filmmakers were keen on having Ramya on board the remake and managed to get her dates, according to sources. Digital NativeA few days ago, there was news that Bollywood blockbuster Andhadhun will be remade in Tamil. Noted actor and filmmaker Thiagarajan has bagged the remake rights and will be producing the film under his banner with Mohan Raja, the king of remakes, as the director. Mohan Raja a.k.a Jayam Raja has directed several hit remakes in Tamil so far. Thiagarajan’s son and actor Prashanth will be reportedly reprising Ayushmann Khurrana’s role in the remake and is preparing himself well for the role. If industry grapevine is anything to go by, Ramya Krishnan, basking in the success of her recent web-series Queen, has been approached to play Tabu’s role from the original. It is a very pivotal role in the film and the filmmakers were...
- 1/27/2020
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirector Mohan Raja will be helming this remake.Digital NativeA few months ago there were reports that the Telugu remake rights of the hit Bollywood flick Andhadhun were lapped up by Sudhakar Reddy, father of actor Nithin. This has given rise to the rumors that Nithin may be playing the lead role in the remake. An announcement regarding the commencement of the remake will be made at the right time, we hear. According to the latest reports, the Tamil remake rights of Andhadhun have been obtained by noted filmmaker and actor Thiagarajan. To be bankrolled under his banner Staar Movies, this movie will star Thiagarajan’s son Prashanth reprising the role done by Ayushmann Khurrana in the original. Mohan Raja will be helming this remake. Andhadhun’s story is about a pianist who gets entangled in the murder of an out-of-work actor, which forms its crux. Scripted by Raghavan, Arijit Biswas,...
- 1/22/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodAccording to reports surfacing now, Sudhakar Reddy, father of actor Nithin, has bagged the Telugu remake rights. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Sriram Raghavan directorial Andhadhun turned out to be a massive hit in Bollywood following which there were speculations that it will be remade in Telugu. According to reports surfacing now, Sudhakar Reddy, father of actor Nithin, has bagged the Telugu remake rights. This has given rise to the rumours that Nithin may be playing the lead role in the remake. Also, reports are that Harish Shankar and Ramesh Varma are in the fray to wield the megaphone. But there is no official confirmation on this yet. Sources close to the production house say that they are not in a hurry to go ahead with the remake as other details have to be worked out meticulously. An announcement regarding the commencement of the remake will be made at the right time,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Can you, as a viewer believe everything that you see ?
What’s more common–hiding in plain sight or seeing things and pretending not to see them?
Both these questions are central to the premise of Sriram Raghavam’s 2018 hit Andhadhun
These are only questions I can pose in this article and not answer because of the possibility of spoiling the film and its many surprises for those who haven’t seen it yet. Those who have, know what I’m talking about. While the first question is central to the film’s final payoff, the second lingers on for much of its running time. It is worth mentioning that Raghavan and his writers, which includes the editor and long-term collaborator Pooja Ladha Surti, have created a thriller that sidesteps the conventional whodunit formula. It’s made abundantly clear to us who the killers are and who and what is shielding them.
What’s more common–hiding in plain sight or seeing things and pretending not to see them?
Both these questions are central to the premise of Sriram Raghavam’s 2018 hit Andhadhun
These are only questions I can pose in this article and not answer because of the possibility of spoiling the film and its many surprises for those who haven’t seen it yet. Those who have, know what I’m talking about. While the first question is central to the film’s final payoff, the second lingers on for much of its running time. It is worth mentioning that Raghavan and his writers, which includes the editor and long-term collaborator Pooja Ladha Surti, have created a thriller that sidesteps the conventional whodunit formula. It’s made abundantly clear to us who the killers are and who and what is shielding them.
- 2/28/2019
- by Vidit Sahewala
- AsianMoviePulse
KollywoodThe film by director Sriram Raghavan hit the marquee on October 5th this year worldwide and has been an instant hit among the film buffs.Digital NativeIMDB has rated Sriram Raghavan’s thriller Andhadhun, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, as the most popular film according to user ratings for the year 2018. This Bollywood flick also stars Tabu and Radhika Apte. It hit the marquee on October 5th this year worldwide and has been an instant hit among the film buffs. Andhadhun’s story is about a pianist who gets entangled in the murder of an ex-actor. Scripted by Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Yogesh Chandekar and Hemanth Rao, the film has been directed by Sriram Raghavan. The technical crew of the film includes editor Surti, cinematographer Ku Mohanan, music directors Amit Trivedi, Raftaar and Girish Nakod and lyricist Jaideep Sahni. The film was bankrolled under the banners Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and...
- 12/31/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Eros Now, the cutting edge digital over-the-top South Asian entertainment platform, has launched another intriguing and compelling original web series, Flesh. A provocative human drama starring a spectacular ensemble cast of Swara Bhasker, Akshay Oberoi, Vidya Malvade, Kavin Dave and Yudhishtir Urs among others began production this month for an early 2019 release. The series is being co-produced by Siddharth Anand and directed by Danish Aslam of Break ke Baad fame.
The gritty series is set against the global human trafficking industry and how a belligerent cop, played by Swara Bhasker, neglects the law and takes matters into her own hands.
Written by Pooja Ladha Surti, best known for her work on acclaimed films like Andhadhun, Badlapur, Phobia, Ek Hasina Thi amongst others, Pooja has etched yet another captivating narrative around the dark world of human trafficking.
Commenting on the new series, Ridhima Lulla, Chief Content Officer, Eros Group said, “We...
The gritty series is set against the global human trafficking industry and how a belligerent cop, played by Swara Bhasker, neglects the law and takes matters into her own hands.
Written by Pooja Ladha Surti, best known for her work on acclaimed films like Andhadhun, Badlapur, Phobia, Ek Hasina Thi amongst others, Pooja has etched yet another captivating narrative around the dark world of human trafficking.
Commenting on the new series, Ridhima Lulla, Chief Content Officer, Eros Group said, “We...
- 12/8/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Andhadhun
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, Tabu
Directed by Sriram Raghavan
Take a deep breath. Now, brace yourself for an experience that simultaneously defies and defines all the rules of the suspense genre.
The last time director Sriram Raghavan took us on similarly clenched suspenseful rollercoaster ride in Ek Haseena Thi the moral compass was far less askew. Here in Andhadhun every character barring Radhika Apte’s, is prone to bouts of shrill moral discrepancy that leaves us stunned.
Now where did that come from! I found myself asking this question at least a dozen times as I sat frozen in my seat resigned to the frenzied flurry of fate and serendipity that guides this utterly unpredictable tale of unhampered hankerings and unstoppable calamities.
But hang on. How do I review this film without giving away the plot? Andhadhun is a spoiler’s paradise. There are so many twists in...
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte, Tabu
Directed by Sriram Raghavan
Take a deep breath. Now, brace yourself for an experience that simultaneously defies and defines all the rules of the suspense genre.
The last time director Sriram Raghavan took us on similarly clenched suspenseful rollercoaster ride in Ek Haseena Thi the moral compass was far less askew. Here in Andhadhun every character barring Radhika Apte’s, is prone to bouts of shrill moral discrepancy that leaves us stunned.
Now where did that come from! I found myself asking this question at least a dozen times as I sat frozen in my seat resigned to the frenzied flurry of fate and serendipity that guides this utterly unpredictable tale of unhampered hankerings and unstoppable calamities.
But hang on. How do I review this film without giving away the plot? Andhadhun is a spoiler’s paradise. There are so many twists in...
- 10/5/2018
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Drapchi by Arvind Iyer will compete at 35th Cairo International Film Festival for Best film on Human rights. The festival will run from November 27-December 6, 2012.
Based on a true story and written by Pooja Ladha Surti, the film is set against the backdrop of timely conflicts within occupied Tibet and features famed Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo.
The 35th Cairo International Film Festival will host films from 64 countries. There are three main sections in the festival: International Long Feature Films Competition, Arab Long Feature Films Competition and International Human Rights Films Competition.
Drapchi was screened under the ‘The World Today’ section of the 28th Warsaw Film Festival in October. It was also screened at the Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival 2012. Read Drapchi’s review here.
Based on a true story and written by Pooja Ladha Surti, the film is set against the backdrop of timely conflicts within occupied Tibet and features famed Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo.
The 35th Cairo International Film Festival will host films from 64 countries. There are three main sections in the festival: International Long Feature Films Competition, Arab Long Feature Films Competition and International Human Rights Films Competition.
Drapchi was screened under the ‘The World Today’ section of the 28th Warsaw Film Festival in October. It was also screened at the Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival 2012. Read Drapchi’s review here.
- 11/14/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Drapchi. For the uninitiated, a lyrical-sounding word. But for those who have been inside it, Drapchi is one of the most-dreaded places on the earth. Drapchi is the name of Lhasa’s Prison No. 1, the largest in Tibet. Converted from a Tibetan military garrison into a prison following the 1959 Tibetan uprising (officially it was made into a prison in 1965) and the flight of the Dalai Lama to India, it is where most of the political prisoners of Tibet are incarcerated. Tibetan exile groups have often alleged brutal excesses committed by the Chinese jail personnel on the inmates.
But now, the word Drapchi has another meaning too. It is the name of a new movie directed by indie filmmaker Arvind Iyer, and starring famous Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo. The 77-minute movie is an interesting experiment in filmmaking. It uses the format of a docu-fiction, with the characters barely speaking to each...
But now, the word Drapchi has another meaning too. It is the name of a new movie directed by indie filmmaker Arvind Iyer, and starring famous Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo. The 77-minute movie is an interesting experiment in filmmaking. It uses the format of a docu-fiction, with the characters barely speaking to each...
- 7/30/2012
- by Utpal Borpujari
- DearCinema.com
One of the major reasons why Agent Vinod was on the buzz circuit was because of director Sriram Raghavan. Having given us two wonderful thrillers before – Ek Hasina Thi and Johnny Gaddaar – we hoped that Sriram would complete his trilogy with this one. So does he manage to awe us once again with his style of story-telling?
Saif Ali Khan aka Agent Vinod is a secret Indian Raw (research and analysis wing) agent who is on a mission to trace a deadly object, the identity of which even he doesn’t know. Along the chase he meets Iram (Kareena Kapoor), a Pakistani, accused of a bomb blast, who seems to have an agenda of her own but joins hands with Vinod for his mission.
Let me be frank. Agent Vinod is a mash up of sequences seen from umpteen Bond, Bourne and other series; you can figure out the inspirations...
Saif Ali Khan aka Agent Vinod is a secret Indian Raw (research and analysis wing) agent who is on a mission to trace a deadly object, the identity of which even he doesn’t know. Along the chase he meets Iram (Kareena Kapoor), a Pakistani, accused of a bomb blast, who seems to have an agenda of her own but joins hands with Vinod for his mission.
Let me be frank. Agent Vinod is a mash up of sequences seen from umpteen Bond, Bourne and other series; you can figure out the inspirations...
- 3/24/2012
- by Prateeksha Khot
- Bollyspice
Download Adz wallpapers Aa Dekhen Zara is hardly four days away and the least that the makers want at this point of time is any unnecessary controversy building up. Recently there was a media report about Neil Nitin Mukesh unhappy with the way Aa Dekhen Zara was shaping up on the editing table. Getting panicky, he requested Pooja Ladha Surti, editor of his last release Johnny Gaddaar, to come on board even though Bunty Nagi was the official editor of the film. "Puhleeze, I never stated anything like this whether on or off the records. Bunty was entrusted with the responsibility of editing Aa Dekhen Zara and he did an excellent job. There was no question of anyone else coming on board. Today when people come and tell me that the promos are looking interesting, I know what has gone behind making this possible", Neil sets the records straight. But...
- 3/23/2009
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
Download Adz wallpapers Aa Dekhen Zara is hardly four days away and the least that the makers want at this point of time is any unnecessary controversy building up. Recently there was a media report about Neil Nitin Mukesh unhappy with the way Aa Dekhen Zara was shaping up on the editing table. Getting panicky, he requested Pooja Ladha Surti, editor of his last release Johnny Gaddaar, to come on board even though Bunty Nagi was the official editor of the film. "Puhleeze, I never stated anything like this whether on or off the records. Bunty was entrusted with the responsibility of editing Aa Dekhen Zara and he did an excellent job. There was no question of anyone else coming on board. Today when people come and tell me that the promos are looking interesting, I know what has gone behind making this possible", Neil sets the records straight. But...
- 3/23/2009
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
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