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Sister Wives fans suggest Kody Brown was in rare form during the upcoming mid-season finale preview when he abruptly stopped the interview on the TLC series.

Fan favorite interviewer, Sukanya Krishnan, questioned the members of the Brown’s defunct marriage for this Tell-All format. She looked stunned at Kody’s quick refusal to continue.

Sister Wives: Kody Brown’s Preaching of Chastity Falls Apart?

Sister Wives star Kody Brown took great pride in his religious beliefs. And, some of them have to do with the rules of intimacy with his wives, before and during marriage, especially when courting.

Kody preached to his children that they needed to save themselves for marriage. Back during this time, his then-four wives hung on every word he said. He prided himself on following these rules to the core.

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But, during this interview with Sukanya, he became flustered and refused to answer a personal question.

In January of 2023, Sister Wives fans were furious with Robyn Brown who made some nasty remarks during the tell-all. In fact, it annoyed them so much, that nearly a full year after that scene from Season 17, TLC viewers are ripping her for it. Read on for a trip down memory lane.

Robyn Brown Can Be Vicious

TLC fans don’t have any time for Kody Brown’s last remaining wife. In fact, they believe she’s the last one because she manipulated Kody against Christine, Meri, and Janelle, Actually, the old footage that got fans feeling raw revealed the probable truth of that. In particular, it made them think about who she was targeting.

Robyn Brown is trying to rebrand herself in Season 19. However, Sister Wives fans believe that she is making a mess of it. Underneath it all, they believe she was always a nasty person who wanted the other wives gone.

Sister Wives fans have nominated the perfect person to host the tell-all. They have grown tired of Sukanya Krishnan as they do not feel she lays into Kody Brown as she should. She is too soft and does not ask hard-hitting questions. So, who would viewers prefer to take over the position and what is their reasoning? Keep reading for more details.

Sister Wives Fans Nominate Perfect Person To Host Tell-All

Over the last few seasons, Sister Wives fans have not been happy with the host of the tell-all. Sukanya Krishnan may be very nice but she did not get to the nitty gritty. Kody and Robyn Brown’s behavior has not been the best yet she never called them out or held them accountable for anything. That made fans livid as they were constantly getting away with poor treatment of the OG3 and their children. After Christine Brown Woolley...

We're seven episodes into Season 19 of Sister Wives, and Christine's shockingly fast relationship with David Woolley has been a huge topic of interest throughout.

As we've mentioned ad nauseam, Sister Wives is currently in a weird position after over 14 years on reality TV, its cast members are independently notable, and events in their lives are routinely covered by entertainment news outlets.

Such is the case with Christine and David episodes airing now were filmed in late 2022 and early 2023, and fans already know the couple sped to the altar in October of that year.

At the beginning of Season 19, fans were initially thrilled for the long-suffering Christine, the wife who was first to leave Kody, in a move he called "brave" a few episodes ago.

That excitement soon gave way to concerns that Christine and David moved too quickly, and by Episode 7, fans had largely shifted to skepticism about the new couple,...

The Sister Wives Tell-All, part one aired as viewers were very upset that the host hadn’t changed. Sukanya Krishnan is the host, who pulls all of the cast members aside to question them one-on-one.

Her questioning has been one of the main topics of conversation on multiple forums online. Fans of Sister Wives have been trying to get a new host of these tell-alls for years because they feel she hasn’t even watched the show.

During the Tell-All, fans wanted Sukanya to ask hard-hitting questions, especially to Kody Brown, but they feel as if she let him “get away with murder”. Krishnan has told fans of the show that she is just trying to get the truth from every cast member.

She does her best to get them to explain their stories. This reply wasn’t enough for these fans and now they have started to go deeper...

David Woolley expressed his love for Christine openly and publicly through social media posts. Christine Brown's new husband, David, openly criticized her ex-husband, Kody Brown, calling him a "dumbass." David Woolley has embraced Christine's close friend and fellow sister wife, Janelle Brown, as part of his family.

The husband of Sister Wives star Christine Brown, David Woolley, has said several controversial things about Christine's ex Kody Brown. Christine has been a part of the series since it began in 2010. At the time, Christine was married to Kody, who had three other wives, as they were in a polygamous relationship. Christine may have looked happy with her plural marriage but was envious of the love Kody showed towards his newest wife, Robyn Brown. Christine knew it was best for her to leave Kody and end the polygamous relationship to create her own happiness.

Christine explored the dating scene where she met David on an app.

Janelle believes that Robyn will be Kody's last wife as he talks about moving into monogamy. Janelle is confident that Kody will never marry another woman after Robyn, even if she introduces someone new. Janelle is so sure about this that she bets $1,000 with Sukanya, believing she will win the bet.

Janelle Brown making a bet with Sukanya Krishnan about the future of Kody Brown's marriage to Robin Brown might prove to be a risky affair for the Sister Wives star. Kody legally and spiritually married his first wife Meri Brown in April 1990. Kody and Janelle had first met in 1989, and she described it as a "singular experience." Janelle's first husband, Adam Clark Barber, was the brother of Kody’s first wife, Meri. Janelle had attended Kody and Meri's wedding. In 1993, Janelle became spiritually married to Kody in 1993, and he added two more wives after her, with Robyn Brown...

Robyn Brown wants reassurance from her Sister Wives about her new monogamous relationship with Kody Brown. Robyn feels disrespected because her former Sister Wives haven't supported her new relationship off-camera. Robyn needs to stop focusing on herself as the victim and consider the feelings of her former Sister Wives who have received little love from Kody over the years.

Robyn Brown wants other Sister Wives to reassure her of her new monogamous relationship with Kody Brown. Sister Wives has always been chaotic. However, it has never been as intense as it was in 2023. During Sister Wives season 18, Kody ended his marriage with Meri and Janelle Brown a few months after divorcing Christine Brown. He said goodbye to polygamy and embraced monogamy with his only remaining wife, Robyn. During Sister Wives One on One, Kody revealed that he had never loved his first three wives. He admitted he only ever adored his fourth wife.

Christine Brown fell for David Woolley because he loves her unconditionally, giving her a newfound confidence. David's love for Christine is constant and doesn't require her to earn it, making him the "love of her life." Christine was initially skeptical of David's charm and kindness but realized their love was real on their fourth date.

Sister Wives star Christine Brown is revealing what made her fall for husband David Woolley and what makes him so different from Kody Brown. Christine got “spiritually” married to Kody in March 1994. She was the third of his four wives and was not able to marry him legally since he was still married to Meri Brown. Christine changed her last name from Allred to Brown. The Utah native became the mother to six of Kody’s 18 children, but tension started building up in the polygamous clan to only heighten during the pandemic. Christine realized she...

Sister Wives season 18 concludes with Tell-All episodes, but fans are upset that host Suki doesn't hold Kody accountable for his actions. Kody's troubled behavior and relationships with his wives have been called into question, but he is rarely called out on the show. Despite claiming to have grown and learned from his mistakes, Kody is not held responsible for his wrongdoings and is given ample time to speak and explain.

Sister Wives season 18 may be coming to a close, but there are still several parts of the Tell-All One On One episodes hosted by Sukanya Krishnan to go, though fans are calling the host out for not holding Kody accountable for his actions. Throughout Sister Wives season 18, Kody had issues with each of his wives. While Christine Brown left Kody at the end of Sister Wives season 17, he was still married to Janelle Brown, Meri Brown, and Robyn Brown at the beginning of the season.

The Sister Wives season 18 Tell All is hosted by Sukanya Krishnan and allows the cast to discuss critical events of the season. Kody Brown takes the hot seat in the first installment, with the other wives answering questions in the following episodes. Sukanya Krishnan returns as the host for the third consecutive season, despite previous criticism from fans.

The Sister Wives season 18 Four-Part Tell All will be hosted by Sukanya Krishnan. The Sister Wives Tell Alls have always allowed fans to see the cast discuss some of the critical events of the season. The end of Kody Brown's marriage to Meri, Janelle, and Christine has been well documented throughout Sister Wives season 18.

However, the Sister Wives season 18 Tell All Part 1 episode aired on Sunday saw Kody take the hot seat. The next three installments of the Tell Alls will also feature Meri, Janelle, and Robyn answering questions about new relationship dynamics in the family.

Sister Wives star Kody Brown claims Janelle Brown made him feel like a "piece of meat" and was only interested in his physical appearance. Janelle emphasizes that there's more to marriage than physical attraction, focusing on emotional connection instead. Kody and Janelle lacked a connection and stopped spending quality time together, leading to their separation after 30 years.

Kody Brown claimed that one of his Sister Wives co-stars saw him like a "pool boy," making him feel like a "piece of meat." Kody is a 54-year-old Salt Lake City native and patriarch of the Brown family. He first tied the knot with Meri Brown in April 1990, just six months after meeting. Janelle Brown became Kody’s second wife in 1993 when he decided to explore polygamy after a spiritual calling. Kody expanded his family further by spiritually marrying Christine Brown in 1994, and then came Robyn Brown, his fourth and last wife. She changed the family dynamic.

Sister Wives star Kody Brown has no desire to reconnect with his second wife, Janelle Brown, following their separation almost a year ago. Janelle and Christine Brown expect Kody to be accountable for the breakdown of their marriages, calling him out for not loving them. Christine's new husband, David Woolley, will be featured in an upcoming episode of Sister Wives, bringing a pleasant change to the drama surrounding Kody.

Kody Brown revealed why he’s not interested in talking to one of his Sister Wives partners anymore. Sister Wives season 18 documented the breakdown of Kody’s marriage to his three wives Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown. Kody tied the knot with his first wife Meri and then Janelle, whom he married in 1993 after deciding he wanted a plural marriage. Kody and Janelle were together for years and even welcomed six children in those 30 years. Kody and his three...

Ahead of the release of his upcoming action-thriller film ‘Indian 2’, veteran actor Kamal Haasan wished director Shankar Shanmugam (or Shankar) on his 59th birthday. Taking to his X account (formerly Twitter), the ‘Vikram’ actor sharing a picture of the two together tweeted: “Many happy returns of this day, Dear Shankar ji”.

Many fans congratulated the veteran Tamil director on his birthday while referring to the two as the ‘power-packed danger duo’. After his success with the 2022 version of his 1986 spy-thriller film ‘Vikram’, Kamal Haasan, who is now over 68 still has the same level of energy.

‘Indian 2’ is the sequel to Shankar Shanmugam’s 1996 Tamil vigilante action classic ‘Indian’ which also starred Kamal Haasan in the lead alongside Nedumudi Venu, Sukanya, Manisha Koirala and Urmila Matondkar.

Many more happy returns of this day, Dear Shankar ji. @shankarshanmugh #Indian2 pic.twitter.com/k5AtkuKB4F

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 17, 2023

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Indian, the 1996 Tamil-language vigilante action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, is widely regarded as one of the best films of Indian cinema. The film, which also featured Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Sukanya, and Goundamani in supporting roles, was a huge commercial and critical success, winning three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards. The film also had a dubbed version in Hindi, titled Hindustani, which was also well received by the audience.

The film revolves around Senapathy, a freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption and crimes in India. The film also explores his past and present, as well as his relationship with his son and grandson. The film is known for its gripping storyline, powerful performances, stunning cinematography, and memorable music by A. R. Rahman.

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After more than two decades, the fans of the film are eagerly waiting for the sequels to Indian,...

Actress Sukanya Surve is all set to join the cast of the show ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ and will be seen playing the role of Vidya Kulkarni. The actress talked about her character and how her entry is going to make the plot entertaining for the audience.

‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ is all about the issues faced by the common man while bringing a positive approach to overcome them. It features Sumeet Raghavan, Pariva Pranati, Anjan Srivastav, Bharati Achrekar, Sheehan Kapahi, and Chinmayee Salvi. While Sumeet is seen playing the role of Rajesh Wagle, Sukanya will essay the character of his brother, Manoj Wagle’s (played by Vipul Deshpande) love interest in the show.

The ‘Yashomati Mayya Ke Nandlala’ actress said: “Vidya Kulkarni is a strong woman with a troubled past who is learning to live life on her own terms. Her story is one that many women can relate to and...

Film ReviewDebutant director Aamir Pallikkal’s Malayalam-Arabic bilingual film is inspired by the experiences of Nilambur Ayisha, often referred to as the first Muslim woman in Kerala to act in plays and films. Sukanya ShajiYouTube/Saregama MalayalamAfter watching a film, it is usually easy to tell if the experience was fulfilling or not. The best-case scenario is when the film is incredibly good and relevant. The other kind of films is those that are watchable but not exactly necessary i.e., harmless though the world can do without them. Next comes films that are unnecessary and sometimes toxic. Then there are the ones like Ayisha – not so well made, but dealing with themes that must be documented. This is where it gets tricky to pass an opinion about the film. Debutant director Aamir Pallikkal’s Malayalam-Arabic bilingual film Ayisha, starring Manju Warrier in the titular role, is inspired by the...

Kody Brown says that not only is his ex, Christine Brown, raking his name through the mud, he believes she’s doing so for a very specific purpose. The “Sister Wives” star sat down for part 2 of the TLC reality series’ “One-on-One” special with host Sukanya Krishnan, where there was plenty of discussion about Christine’s decision to leave her ex and their family behind.

During the sit-down, Kody claims he could have handled Christine leaving their marriage simply because she was no longer interested in a plural marriage, but notes that he takes issue with Christine badmouthing him. He listed the various grievances Christine has called out on this past season of the show.

“What she’s actually doing is — [he] broke my baby’s heart, I don’t respect him, [he’s a] coward, I don’t respect him, [he] picks favourites, I don’t respect him — just name it. She’s been s**t talking me,...

It’s official. After years of tension culminating in the former spouses butting heads on season 17 of “Sister Wives”, Kody and Janelle Brown have officially announced that they are separated. In the trailer for the upcoming TLC One-on-One special hosted by Sukanya Krishnan, Kody and his second wife, Janelle, both confirm that they are separated.

“I think if we both really sat down we’d look at each other and say, ‘Really?’ We’ve been separated for several months,” Janelle tells the surprised Sukanya.

She then separately questions Kody, who replies, “Yes, we are separated.”

Kody goes on to share that he feels Janelle is enjoying her time away from him.

“Janelle has made it pretty clear to me that she’s enjoying her life without me,” he adds.

Kody’s ex-wife, Christine Brown, who split from him in 2021 after 25 years of marriage, gave her own insight into Kody and Janelle’s relationship.

Entertainment‘Oh! Baby’, ‘Kanaa’ and ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ are some of the other popular films that will be telecast on Tamil TV channels.Tnm StaffLike all quiet and modest festival celebrations that were observed these past few weeks, Tamil New Year and Vishu festivals, which fall on Tuesday, too will begin on a low key in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, one can celebrate the dawn of a new year with family at home and if you’ve got the time, here’s a list of new films you can tune into on television channels on April 14. Sun TV Kaappaan – 12.30 pm This Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya starrer was directed by Kv Anand. The thriller received poor response upon release. Dagaalty – 3.30 pm Starring Santhanam in the lead, Dagaalty was rated poorly by critics. The film also stars Rittika Sen and Yogi Babu and was released in January this year. Darbar – 6.30 pm This...

Entertainment‘Oh! Baby’, ‘Kanaa’ and ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ are some of the other popular films that will be telecast on Tamil TV channels.Tnm StaffLike all quiet and modest festival celebrations that were observed these past few weeks, Tamil New Year and Vishu festivals, which fall on Tuesday, too will begin on a low key in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, one can celebrate the dawn of a new year with family at home and if you’ve got the time, here’s a list of new films you can tune into on television channels on April 14. Sun TV Kaappaan – 12.30 pm This Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya starrer was directed by Kv Anand. The thriller received poor response upon release. Dagaalty – 3.30 pm Starring Santhanam in the lead, Dagaalty was rated poorly by critics. The film also stars Rittika Sen and Yogi Babu and was released in January this year. Darbar – 6.30 pm This...

KollywoodNeelam Productions will be collaborating with Little Red Car and Singapore-based production house Golden Ratio Films to produce five films.Digital NativeNoted director Pa Ranjith’s production house Neelam Productions will be collaborating with Little Red Car and Singapore-based production house Golden Ratio Films to produce five films. The five directors picked out for directing the films are Merku Thodarchi Malai fame Lenin Bharathi, Pariyerum Perumal filmmaker Mari Selvaraj, Akiran Moses, Franklin Jacob, and Suresh Mari. Speaking at the event held to announce the new venture, Pa Ranjith is reported to have said, “I don’t believe in making art-house films. I want to make commercial films that showcase my ideologies.” The first film to go on the floors will be the Mari Selvaraj directorial. The director is currently busy directing Dhanush in a film that has not been titled yet. Incidentally, Mari Selvaraj’s Pariyerum Perumal was bankrolled by...

KollywoodAlthough official confirmation has not been made, trade circles are also abuzz with the news that Kajal Agarwal may be roped in as well. Digital NativeDigital NativeLooks like Dulquer Salmaan and Kamal Haasan may get to team up! Reports are that the young hero has been approached to play a role in the Kamal Haasan starrer Indian 2, which is the sequel to the hit Tamil flick Indian. Director Shankar is currently busy with the groundwork to get the sequel on to the floors soon and is roping in the stars to play a pivotal role in it. Kamal Haasan, who was the lead star in Indian, will be a part of the sequel as well. According to a Sify.com report, Dulquer Salmaan has been approached to play a significant role in it and is yet to give his nod considering his current assignments on hands. Trade circles are...

MollywoodHis first book, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book FestivalDigital NativeDigital NativeTovino Thomas has turned out to be an accomplished actor in the Malayalam film industry with quite a number of hits under his belt. The actor has now turned into a writer. His first book, titled Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal, written in a very simple language, was launched recently at the Sharjah Book Festival. The book, which is a collection of the star’s thoughts on various issues, including cinema, social media, food, travel, etc., will help his fans understand him better. While Oru (Ku) Suprasidha Payyante Kuripukal is gaining good reviews from readers, Tovino Thomas is gearing up for the release of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan. Directed by Madhupal, the film is produced under the banner V Cinemas. Oru Kuprasidha Payyan has Anu Sithara and Nimisha Sajayan as the female leads.

KollywoodThe actor was a part of the prequel and looks like he will be retained to maintain continuity in this film.Digital NativeDigital NativeIndian 2, Shankar's next, is on its pre-production mode. Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan, who played the lead role in the prequel, will be the hero in the sequel as well. According to latest reports, the director is in talks with the Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu for a role in Indian 2. The actor was a part of the prequel and looks like he will be retained to maintain continuity in this film. Also, Sukanya, who played Kamal’s wife in Indian, might be playing a role in Indian 2. While the director is still in the process of assembling his star cast, he is also busy with the location hunt in India and abroad. The shooting of Indian 2 will commence soon after Kamal Haasan is done with the hosting of the television reality show,...

KollywoodHe was accompanied by ace cinematographer Ravi Varman. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Shankar has set the ball rolling for his upcoming film Indian 2, which is the sequel to his hit movie Indian. As in the prequel, Indian 2 will have the Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan playing the lead role. The director had been hunting for locations for shooting the film and was recently in Prodattur in Kadapa, Andhra for the purpose. He was accompanied by ace cinematographer Ravi Varman, who will be cranking the camera for the venture. It may be mentioned here that the director was abroad a few months ago to scout for locations. The shooting of Indian 2 will commence soon after Kamal Haasan is done with the hosting of the television reality show, Bigg Boss season two. Pairing up with him in the film will be Nayanthara. Anirudh Ravichander has been roped in to compose the tunes for Indian 2. Indian,...

KollywoodDirected by Shankar, the film's pre-production is currently in progress.Digital NativeDigital NativeUlaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan had earlier said that he would be joining the sets of the Shankar's Indian 2 after the release of Vishwaroopam 2. With the film scheduled for release on August 10, movie buffs are waiting for info on Indian 2’s progress which was formally announced last year during the grand finale of Bigg Boss season 1 Tamil. On Saturday’s episode of Bigg Boss, Kamal revealed that he will be starting work on the sequel to his blockbuster film Indian in September after he is done with the Bigg Boss season 2 television reality show that he is currently hosting. Pre-production of this magnum opus is currently on. Anirudh Ravichander has been signed up to compose the tunes for Indian 2, say sources. We also hear that the Lady Superstar Nayanthara is in talks to play the female lead...

KollywoodWhat was Tamil cinema like 25 years ago and how have these films aged?Nandhu SundaramI was in Plus One and my finals had ended that day. We were standing outside Raja Theatre in Nagercoil, my hometown. There were more than 65 government school students -- all of them from my batch -- standing outside, many of us still in uniform. I had never been to the movies with so many people and was very excited. My friends and I were there to watch Gentleman, the newest rage in town. One of my friends was holding on to a sack. I peered inside and found it to be full of lottery tickets. Another friend explained that they were to be used for throwing in the way of the light cast by the projector. Celebrating in this way is still the norm in many theatres across the country. It’s been more than 25 years and times have changed. Raja Theatre, which stood adjacent to the famous Nagaraja Temple, is no longer there. And, no movie will run for the 100 days that Gentleman did any more. In the streaming era of Amazon Prime and the like, films today run for about 35 days in the theatre before being shown elsewhere. Gentleman, arguably the most famous film of 1993, launched the career of director S Shankar. The songs were trendy and became hit, and thus began the famous collaboration between Shankar and composer Ar Rahman. The explosive choreography by Prabhu Deva created quite a buzz, with ‘Chikku Bukku Raile’ becoming a chartbuster. Arjun plays the lead Krishnamoorthy alias Kitcha in Gentleman and he stages multiple heists even as the police are hot on his heels. Kitcha, who has a dark and tragic past, plans to build a medical college for poor students. The film has tedious scenes involving the famous comedy duo - Goundamani and Senthil, who engage in frivolous games with Sugandi, played by Subhashri. Susheela, played by Madhubala, is the main woman lead. None of us knew it then, but the satellite TV revolution in Tamil Nadu proved to be a game-changer for movie-goers. Sun TV had just been launched with much fanfare and we would never treat the cinemas the same way again. Many of the films from 1993 are outdated and campy. Even the blockbusters released that year are not an exception. There are but a few gems that have held up well despite the ravages of time. Here, we take a look at some movies that have completed 25 years since they were first released in theatres. Nostalgia is a potent potion and many movies from 1993 bring a flood of memories with them. Take for instance, the completely inane Chinna Mapillai starring Prabhu, Sukanya, Visu and Radha Ravi. With side-splitting comedy, the movie had dialogues by Crazy Mohan and was helmed by Santhana Bharathi. With a particularly raunchy performance from actor Sivaranjani (who was briefly famous for such roles in Tamil cinema), the movie was later remade as Coolie No 1 with Govinda in the lead. Nuggets like that remind us of a time gone by when cinema was radically different from what it is today. Not all of the films from this era have endured. You may not dare to watch many films from this year on DVD. But the presence of classics like Mahanadhi and Marupadiyum more than redeem the pervading mediocrity that plagued Tamil cinema during this year. This symptom was shared by many films from the 1990s. In the January of 1993, the who’s who of Kollywood released movies. On Pongal (January 14) that year, an array of movies including Captain Magal (Dir. Bharathiraja), Jathi Malli (K Balachander), Kovil Kalai (Gangai Amaran), Marupadiyum (Balu Mahendra) and Walter Vetrivel (P Vasu) hit theatres. None of the films had their legendary directors at their best. In Captain Magal, actor Raja (a Bharathiraja favourite in those days) plays a music composer who is shot and injured when an attack is made on the life of the prime minister. To recover, he and his wife Kavitha (Kushboo in top form) move to a secluded house in the hills where bizzare happenings just don’t end. It’s a thriller that can get your teeth chattering, but none in the audience was too impressed and the film bombed. You may, however, remember the song ‘Entha Pennilum Illatha Ondru’, which became a huge hit. Jathi Malli which brought together the unlikely lead pair of Kushboo and Malayalam actor Mukesh too didn’t do well at the box office. Kushboo plays a Ghazal singer Sivaranjani, who moves to Ooty, after her mother is killed by terrorists. She finds in Kesavan (Mukesh) an unlikely source of solace, but will their hesitant courtship fructify? The late Balachander may have wanted his message of love triumphing terror to reach the masses, but no one was willing to listen. Kovil Kalai must be the most puzzling entry to notch up 25 years since release. Directed by Gangai Amaran, the film must have been regressive even for its times, but is positively bizzare by today’s standards. Made just four years after Amaran’s Karakattakaran, which stuck box office gold, Kovil Kalai, starring Vijayakanth and Kanaka, did reasonably well.at the box office. P Vasu is one of those directors who asks us to digest his films with dollops of sentiment. Best known for movies like Chinna Thambi, Vasu’s take on a cop’s life, Walter Vetrivel, may leave you cold today, but was a massive hit upon release. Sathyaraj's performance as Vetrivel brought audiences in droves to the theatre. The film just appropriated the popularity of former Tamil Nadu director general of police Walter Devaram and had no references to the life of the cop. In the title sequence of the movie, Sathyaraj delivers a line which might be a bit strange today. He says that if rowdies are allowed to roam freely, they would divide and sell the state in 25 years. Thank god, that hasn’t happened! Balu Mahendra’s film, Marupadiyum, starring Revathi, is the only one among the aforementioned movies to have dated gracefully. With his remake of Arth, Mahendra managed to deliver a film that both critics and audiences liked. Rajinikanth was pretty active in 1993. He appeared in three Tamil movies -- Uzhaippali, Yejaman and Valli. The films were box office successes, but may not figure among Rajini’s best. Kamal Haasan had a mixed year. Both Kalaignan and Maharasan were but blips in his career, but Mahanadi was a definite indication of how good a writer the actor was. The National Award winning movie was a tearjerker directed by Santhana Bharathi with whom Kamal would frequently collaborate. The late Malayalam actor, Cochin Haneefa, played the antagonist and his contribution as the sleazy child trafficker cannot be taken lightly. Puthiya Mugam, starring Revathi and her husband Suresh Menon, was an unforgettable movie experience for me. The thriller with its novel and imaginative use of plastic surgery had a couple of moments that were bone-chilling. The soundtrack from Rahman continues to remain among his best. The album also showed lyricist Vairamuthu in superb form. Bharathiraja made another movie that year and it was Kizhakku Cheemayile. I have always thought that Bharathiraja handled sentiment the best in Tamil cinema and that opinion was validated by this movie starring Vijayakumar and Radhika as inseparable siblings. Rahman’s score for this film remains popular even today. Sathyaraj returned to woo audiences with Malayalam director Joshi’s Airport, which rarely for Tamil cinema, had no songs. Though acclaimed by critics, the film didn’t do too well at the box office. Mani Ratnam’s Thiruda Thiruda was one of the better movies released that year. Featuring Prasanth, Anand, Heera and Anu Aggarwal, the movie traces the fate of Rs 1000 crore stolen from the government. With superb camerawork from PC Sreeram, which infused in it a spirit of adventure, the movie was welcomed by audiences and critics. However, I feel that the film is today among the most underrated of Ratnam’s flicks. Prathap was written, directed and produced by actor Arjun. Though Arjun’s film never quite made it into the big league, films like Prathap kept the actor in the market for biggies like Mudhalvan. In 1993, Ks Ravikumar directed three films -- Bandmaster (Sarath Kumar), Suriya Chandran (Anand Babu) and Purusha Lakshanam (Jayaram). We might never guess it, but Ravi Kumar went on to direct both Haasan and Rajini in many movies. It is hard to find common ground among the movies released in 1993. Many films featured songs with rain on the sets. Shots focussing on the leading lady’s navel or the cleavage were mandatory. The loss of the story in Tamil cinema was a complaint that was often heard. My friends often told me that line 'You can watch the movie once'. Naturally, word of mouth made a huge difference in making a movie a success. This was also the year that Ajith Kumar debuted with his movie, Amaravathi. For many of the actor’s fans, this would have been a really special moment. Despite all this, many of the movies from 1993 were so far removed from reality that we can now easily see what frustrated audiences. So when artificiality was replaced by the raw realism of New Cinema, movie-goers made sure they welcomed it whole-heartedly.

MollywoodThe film's thread is about someone who had to become the inadvertent culprit of a crime.Digital NativeThe teaser of the Tovino Thomas starrer Oru Kuprasidha Payyan was out as a Eid special and has gone viral as expected. Directed by Madhupal and scripted by Jeevan Job Thomas, the film is currently said to be in the post production stage with the dubbing process happening full swing. The film’s release date is yet to be announced officially. The film's thread is about someone who had to become the inadvertent culprint of a crime and lot of real-life murder cases in Kerala have serves as an inspiration for this movie. According to reports, Oru Kuprasidha Payyan is touted to be a murder mystery with a lot of thriller elements thrown in. With Tovino Thomas playing the lead role, the film has Anu Sithara and Nimisha Sajayan playing the female leads. The others in the star include Pasupathi, Saranya Ponvannan, Siddique, Lijomol Jose, Nedumudi Venu, Sukanya, producer Suresh Kumar, Dileesh Pothan, Sujith Sankar, Alencier Ley, Sudeer Karamana, Saiju Kurup and Balu Varghese. The technical crew of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan include Ouseppachan composing the music score with Noushad Shereef to crank the camera and V Sajan taking charge at the editing table. The film is produced under the banner V Cinemas. It may be mentioned here that director Madhupal has directed two films Thalappavu and Ozhimuri and both the films went on to become huge hits. With just two films to his credit as director, Madhupal has won several awards in his career including the Best Second film of the year 2012 Kerala State Government Film Award for Ozhimuri, Best Director 2008 Kerala Film Critics Award 2008 for the movie Thalappavu, Best Director 2008 Sohan Antony Memorial Award 2008 for the movie Thalappavu, among others. On the other hand, Tovino Thomas has a slew of films lined up for release later this year, including Theevandi, Maradona and Luca. The release dates of these films are expected to be announced soon. Watch teaser here: (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodThe star is currently camping in Darjeeling where a 30-day long schedule is planned for his next with director Karthik Subbaraj.Digital NativeRajinikanth undoubtedly enjoys a huge fan following across the world. His latest release, Kaala, opened to packed houses on June 7, but its box office performance deteriorated and the film bombed at the box office. It may be mentioned here that director Pa Ranjith and Rajinikanth had teamed up for Kabali earlier and the film turned out to be a massive success at the box office. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has started shooting for his next with director Karthik Subbaraj. He is currently camping in Darjeeling where a 30-day long schedule is planned. The crew will shoot portions involving Rajinikanth in this schedule and rest of the cast will join later. West Bengal’s tourism minister Goutam Deb met Rajinikanth at the private resort in Kurseong where he is staying. Speaking to reporters in Darjeeling after the meeting, Rajinikanth said, “By god’s grace Kaala is doing very well all over India and abroad. I will be in Darjeeling and shoot for 30 days here.” He further added, “The land of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore and Subash Chandra Bose has mesmerised me. I am really happy to meet such lovely people, good and kind-hearted people. There are lots of beautiful locations here which are not explored. I hope, with this film, the whole country will know this place and explore the region.” Bankrolled by Sun Pictures, the yet-untitled film also stars Vijay Sethupathi in a pivotal role and marks the first time collaboration of Rajinikanth and Subbaraj. The film has an ensemble cast, including Bobby Simha, Munishkanth, Yogi Babu and Sanath. Kaala, which has Rajinikanth playing the title role, grossed Rs 112.2 crore worldwide in the first weekend. According to trade sources, the film’s weekend collection in Tamil Nadu stands at Rs 44.8 crore and in Chennai it had a good opening, managing to gross Rs 6.64 crore. The Andhra Pradesh and Nizam collection amounted to Rs 11 crore and Kerala it grossed Rs 4 crore. Bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films, Kaala has a bevy of stars in the cast including Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Aruldoss, Easwari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya and Aravind Akash. Santosh Narayanan is the music composer for this flick with G Murali being the cameraman and A Sreekar Prasad the editor. Also read: I broke stereotype of women writing only love songs: 'Kaala' lyricist Uma Devi to Tnm (Content provided by Digital Native)...

CinemaThe actor was speaking at the pre-release event for the film’s Telugu version in Hyderabad.Digital NativeTwitter/Lyca ProductionsRajinikanth’s upcoming film Kaala is all set for a massive release worldwide on June 7. While the expectation levels for this film is skyrocketing, at the pre-release event for the film’s Telugu version in Hyderabad, Rajinikanth said that he had watched the movie twice so far and can vouch that it has come out really well. According to a report in Toi, the actor said, “When it comes to Kaala, we don’t want to sing high praises about our own film and at the same time, we cannot reveal much about the story yet. I’ve seen the film twice and I liked it a lot. It’s not just for commercial reasons, but also has a good message to it.” He added, “The film is set in the backdrop of Dharavi slum, which is the largest slum in Asia. It deals with characters living inside this slum and tells the story of how it affects people’s lives. Usually in many films, only the hero’s character is of importance and the others may not be as significant. But in Kaala, there are at least six characters that will have a huge impact and will stay with you even after the movie.” Speaking at the same event, the film’s producer and actor Dhanush said that there is one and only one Rajinikanth, adding that it was an honour to work with an actor like him. Rajinikanth also had words of praises for the film’s heroines, Huma Qureshi and Easwari Rao. He lauded both of them for being patient through the filmmaking process and performing well in Kaala. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the film also stars Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Aruldoss, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Aravind Akash and Sayaji Shinde. Santosh Narayanan has composed the music for this action entertainer with G Murali handling the camera and A Sreekar Prasad editing. Interestingly, director Pa Ranjith, superstar Rajinikanth and music composer Santhosh Narayanan had worked together in Kabali and the film was a smash hit. With the trio teaming up for the second time, expectations are very high on Kaala. Also read: I was advised not to do ‘Queen’ remake in the south: Actor, co-producer Parul Yadav (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodThe Hollywood flick 'Jurassic Park', which was released 25 years ago, was one of the biggest hits in India.Digital NativeDigital NativeOne of the most anticipated movies of the year, the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala will hit the silver screens on June 7, confirmed its producer Dhanush. The film was scheduled for release on April 27 but the Tamil film industry strike forced its makers to postpone it. While fans have been waiting eagerly for the release date, it was confirmed that it would be a Ramzan release. Interestingly, Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, which was initially slated for release on June 22 is now pushed ahead to June 8 and will be giving a stiff competition to Kaala. The Hollywood flick Jurassic Park, which was released 25 years ago, was one of the biggest hits in India and therefore, there are huge expectations for Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom. Kaala, starring Rajinikanth in the title role, is directed by Pa Ranjith. The duo had collaborated earlier for Kabali which turned out to be a big hit and this is their second outing together. Brushing aside rumours that the character of Rajinikanth, who plays a slum lord turned gangster in the film, is based on the life of Haji Mastan, the director said in his recent interview to Tamil magazine Vikatan that the film is not inspired by any person’s life. The film talks about the livelihood of a society, Dharavi in particular. Ranjith said that the story is about the diversity of Dharavi slum. He said the inspiration for the titular character, played by Rajinikanth, was his grandfather. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Aruldoss, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Aravind Akash and Sayaji Shinde. The technical crew of Kaala comprises Santosh Narayan for music, Murali G for cinematography and A Sreekar Prasad for editing. The film is bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films and distributed by Lyca Productions. Incidentally, Rajinikanth’s yet another film release 2.O is being produced by Lyca Productions and it is due for release in August this year. Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom is directed by Ja Bayona and written by Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It is based on the characters by Michael Crichton. The film stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ted Levine, Rafe Spall, Toby Jones, Justice Smith, Bd Wong, James Cromwell, Geraldine Chaplin and Jeff Goldblum. (Content provided by Digital Native) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Also Read: 'I will be very uncomfortable doing safe roles': 'Mahanati' star Dulquer...

KollywoodThe film’s audio is slated for release on May 9.Tnm StaffTwitter/DhanushEven as Rajinikanth's fans await the release of Thalaivar's latest Kaala which will hit the screens on June 7, the production house has announced the surprise release of a single titled 'Semma Weightu' on May 1. The film’s audio is slated for release on May 9. Actor Dhanush, whose banner Wunderbar Films is producing Kaala, took to Twitter to announce the release of the single. The song will be released at 7 pm on May 1, he said. A surprise to Superstar fans. #kaala 1st single #semmaweightu will be released tom evening at 7 pm. #rajinism #thalaivar @Music_Santhosh @beemji @vinod_offl @humasqureshi pic.twitter.com/mLDt1oCfm2 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 30, 2018 Santhosh Narayanan, who composed the music for Pa Ranjith’s Kabali, has worked on this film as well. The film’s teaser that was released on March 2 had several political subtexts, from Ambedkar to environmental activist Wangari Maathai. The release of the film’s single on May 1, which happens to be Labour Day, is also interesting. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Aravind Akash and Sayaji Shinde. The film also stars Nana Patekar as the main antagonist. Pa Ranjith’s previous collaboration with Rajinikanth and Santosh Narayayanan has been a great success. The songs from Kabali were seen as refreshing and powerful chartbusters. In Kabali, Rajinikanth played was a Tamil man in Malaysia who fights for the rights of his people. In Kaala, he is believed to play a gangster. In an interview, Pa Ranjith said that Kaala talks about the livelihood of a society, Dharavi in particular. It was recently announced that satellite rights of ‘Kaala’ have been reportedly bought by the leading network, Star group, for a whopping Rs 75 crore. The movie was supposed to hit screens on April 27 and was postponed owing to the Tfpc strike that recently concluded. Ranjith and Santosh have worked together previously in Atta Kathi and Madras.

KollywoodActor and son-in-law Dhanush, who is the producer of 'Kaala', made the official announcement on Twitter.Tnm StaffKollywood fans who just sighed in relief over the end of the 48 -ay impasse between the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council and Digital Service Providers, now have more waiting in store. Actor Dhanush K Raja has now announced the release date for Superstar Rajinikanth's film Kaala. And the film which was slated to release on April 27 will now only hit theatres on June 7. Son-in-law Dhanush, who is the producer of the film, took to Twitter to make the official announcement. Happy to announce that Superstar’s #kaala will release on June 7th in all languages worldwide. #makewayfortheking #thalaivar pic.twitter.com/xJC6PjsNxR — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 20, 2018 The strike in the Tamil film industry had reportedly affected the film's release. Media reports had said that the film will be postponed as post-production work is yet to be finished due to the strike, which stopped all work on films. Lyca Productions, had reportedly said that the team stands by Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council’s decision to release films in a phased manner once the strike gets over. Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala is one of the highly-anticipated films this season. After recently completing the censor formalities, the film has been awarded a U/A certificate. Sources close to the crew say that the film has been censored with 14 cuts. Brushing aside rumours that the character of Rajinikanth, who plays a slum lord turned gangster in the film, is based on the life of Haji Mastan, director Pa Ranjith in a recent interview to Tamil magazine Vikatan clarified that the film is not inspired by any person’s life. He said that the film talks about the livelihood of a society, Dharavi in particular. Ranjith said that the story is about the diversity of Dharavi slum in Mumbai. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Aravind Akash and Sayaji Shinde. The film also stars Nana Patekar as the main antagonist. The Ab Tak Chhappan actor, who will play the role of a ruthless, conniving politician, is returning to Tamil films after a decade. Santosh Narayan is the music director for this flick with Murali G being the cinematographer and A Sreekar Prasad the editor. Kaala is bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films. It is worth noting here that director Pa Ranjith and Rajinikanth had teamed up earlier for the movie Kabali in 2016 and it went on to become a huge hit.

KollywoodThe film’s release, slated for April 27, might be postponed because of the ongoing strike in the Tamil film industry.Digital NativeSuperstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala is one of the highly anticipated films this season. After recently completing the censor formalities, the film has been awarded a U/A certificate. Sources close to the crew say that the film has been censored with 14 cuts. Kaala, directed by Pa Ranjith, stars Rajinikanth in the title role. The film was slated to hit the marquee on April 27, but it looks like the film’s release might get postponed because of the ongoing strike by Tamil film producers. Lyca Productions, who have bagged the distribution rights for the film, has extended its support to the Tamil Film Producers’ Council. “We are in sync with the Producers Council and in complete support of the demands. We will comply with the same till the system is rectified. #Tfpc,” Lyca Productions recently tweeted. We are in sync with the Producers Council and in complete support of the demands. We will comply with the same till the system is rectified.#Tfpc — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 30, 2018 Brushing aside rumours that the character of Rajinikanth, who plays a slum lord turned gangster in the film, is based on the life of Haji Mastan, director Ranjith in a recent interview to Tamil magazine Vikatan clarified that the film is not inspired by any person’s life. He said that the film talks about the livelihood of a society, Dharavi in particular. Ranjith said that the story is about the diversity of Dharavi slum. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Aravind Akash and Sayaji Shinde. The film also stars Nana Patekar as the main antagonist. The Ab Tak Chhappan actor, who will play the role of a ruthless, conniving politician, is returning to Tamil films after a decade. Santosh Narayan is the music director for this flick with Murali G being the cinematographer and A Sreekar Prasad the editor. Kaala is bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films. It is worth noting here that director Pa Ranjith and Rajinikanth had teamed up earlier for the movie Kabali in 2016 and it went on to become a huge hit. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodPankaj makes his debut in the Tamil film industry with the Rajinikanth starrer ‘Kaala’. Digital NativeDigital NativeBollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is making his debut in the Tamil film industry with the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala. He plays a police officer in the movie and is elated about sharing screen space with the legendary star. On working with the Superstar, Pankaj revealed in an interview that he was floored by his humility. Pankaj reportedly said, “My experience of shooting with Rajini sir has been amazing. He is a very humble man who used to check on me and ensure I ate on time. We have had conversations about acting, about spirituality and the film industry. When he is in front of the camera, he takes on a different persona. I learnt a lot from this experience. I knew I needed to be part of a film where I share screen space with someone of his calibre. The minute the offer came, I said ‘yes’ and I am delighted that I did.” Kaala marks the second time collaboration of director Pa Ranjith with Rajinikanth after the success of Kabali. The story revolves around Rajinikanth, his family which comprises four sons, grandchildren, his friends and more. It will be the story of an emotional patriarch. The film is due to hit the marquee on April 27 worldwide. Bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films, Kaala has a bevy of stars in the cast, including Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil and Sukanya. Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar will be seen playing a politician with a negative shade. He is returning to Tamil movies after a decade; he was last seen in Bharathiraja’s Bommalattam in a pivotal role. Santosh Narayan is the music director for this gangster flick that has cinematography by G Murali and editing by A Sreekar Prasad. It may be mentioned here that Kaala was initially scheduled for release after Rajini’s magnum opus 2.0, directed by Shankar, was out. However, the release of 2.0 was postponed to a later date due to delay in the CG work and Kaala took up the April 27 slot originally allocated for 2.0. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodProducers are demanding that films for which release dates had been announced earlier should make it to the silver screens soon after the strike is over.Digital NativeDigital NativeDue to the sudden developments in the south film industry, confusion prevails over the release of the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala. Reports indicate that the producers of small budget movies are raising a war flag over the preference given to high budget movies. With the cinema industry strike going on at present, some producers are distraught that their films are not being given priority. The producers want all the films for which the release date had been announced earlier to make it to the silver screens soon after the strike is over. This means high budget films, such as Kaala, may have to look for another date. The producers have taken up this issue with the Tamil Film Producers’ Council and an amicable solution is expected any time soon. Meanwhile, producer Madurai Selvam has threatened to immolate himself if his film is not given priority in the release race. It may be mentioned here that the Tamil film industry is currently engaged in a standoff with Digital Service Providers (DSPs) from March 1 in the state, because of which no new releases are happening in the state, which has affected several new big and small budget films. Following this, the Tamil Nadu Film Exhibitors Association (Tnfea) recently passed a decision to go on an indefinite strike starting from March 16. Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala was initially touted to release on April 27 only after his 2.0 was out. But the delay in the latter’s post production work ensured that Kaala would be out on April 27, the date originally earmarked for 2.0. Directed by Pa Ranjith, Kaala stars Rajinikanth in the lead role with Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil and Sukanya in the star cast. Santhosh Narayanan has composed music for this venture with Murali G as the cinematographer and A Sreekar Prasad as the editor. The film is produced by R Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films. So, will Kaala bow to pressure from the producers or march on ahead to its release date? We need to wait and watch. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodActor-Producer Dhanush who is bankrolling the project took to Twitter to announce that the teaser release has been postponed.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe much-awaited 35-second teaser of Rajinikanth-starrer Kaala which was supposed to surface online on Thursday has been postponed by a day. Actor-Producer Dhanush who is bankrolling the project took to Twitter to announce that the teaser release has been postponed to March 2 due to the demise of Kanchi Shankaracharya, Jayaendra Saraswati. Sharing the news and a new poster of the film, Dhanush tweeted, Due to the demise of respected Jagadguru Poojyashri Jayaendra Saraswati Shankaracharya, as a mark of respect Kaala teaser will be released on 2nd March. Apologies to all the fans who were eagerly waiting for the teaser. — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 28, 2018 Directed by Pa Ranjith, who has reunited with Rajinikanth after Kabali, the film features Rajinikanth in the role of a slum lord turned gangster. Expectations on the album of Kaala is quite high since the first look posters was released.The film features Rajinikanth fighting for the rights of oppressed Tamils in Mumbai. It will apparently have a very strong political angle and will address the issue of oppressed Tamils. Initially, the film had courted controversy with the adopted son of Mumbai don late Haji Mastan, who had alleged that the plot was based on his father's life. The makers had, however, denied it. The film has a bevy of stars in the star cast including Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Anjali Patil, Nana Patekar, Sukanya, Eswari Rao, and Sayaji Shinde in the star cast. The film will hit theatres on April 27, Some sources hint that the project might also be released in Hindi as it has dialogues in Hindi and Marathi and is predominantly shot in Mumbai. Actor Dhanush's Wunderbar Films is producing the film and Santhosh Narayanan is its music director. It will be released in Hindi and Telugu as well. Murali G is cranking the camera, Santhosh Narayanan is scoring the music, while national award-winning Sreekar Prasad will take care of editing. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Kollywood Dhanush announced the date on Twitter.Tnm StaffThe first teaser from Rajinikanth-starrer Kaala will be out on March 1, its makers have announced. Actor and producer Dhanush, under whose banner Wunderbar Films the film is being made, took to Twitter to make the announcement. The news you have all been waiting for. #kaala Teaser From March 1St. Get ready to be in awe of our one and only Superstar’s charisma and style. “ இந்த கரிகாலனோட முழு ரவுடித்தனத்த பாத்தது இல்ல..ல ..? பாப்பீங்க!!! “ pic.twitter.com/3gcKmhWXEQ — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 24, 2018 The teaser will be released by Wunderbar Studios, the record label and online video channel of Wunderbar films, in association with their digital partner Divo. Directed by Pa Ranjith, Kaala is slated to release on April 27. The film is Rajini's second collaboration with Ranjith, who delighted fans with Kabali in 2016. Kaala's story reportedly revolves around the oppression of Tamil people in Mumbai. In the film, the superstar will play the role of a gangster. It will apparently have a very strong political angle and will address the issue of oppressed Tamils. In Kabali, too, Rajinikanth had played a don but the film was set in Malaysia and revolved around the lives of Malaysian Tamils. The film has been made as a Tamil-Hindi bilingual and will also be dubbed in Telugu. Since the film has been mostly shot against the backdrop of Mumbai, the makers had decided to simultaneously shoot the film in Hindi. If not every scene, those featuring Rajinikanth and some key supporting cast were shot in Hindi. Unlike Kabali, the film won’t be dubbed in Hindi, and Rajinikanth has mouthed his lines in Hindi and in Marathi at some key junctures. The film also stars Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Samuthirakani and others. While the music for the film has been composed by Santosh Narayanan, the cinematography has been done by Murali G and editing by A Sreekar Prasad. According to a statement released by the filmmakers, Shahir Muneer, director of Divo, "said that its the 8th project Wunderbar Studios and Divo are working together since their first collaboration started in 2014. Dhanush's Wunderbar Films is a trendsetter in setting a new industry model especially in regional cinema, where as the producer he has been consistely monetizing the audio, online video rights without needing to sell the copyright/IP with help of distribution and digital partner Divo. This has resulted in Wunderbar realising one of the highest subscribers, followers and reach on online and social media. Shahir further commented that the digital assets of Wunderbar in 2017 had a combined viewrship of 500 million plus which is among the highest in India for a regional film producer." Some weeks ago, a video clip of a stunt sequence from the Kaala started doing rounds around social networking sites, leaving the makers upset and furious. Last year, an audio clip too was leaked from the film.

KollywoodReportedly, the makers will officially announce the teaser's release date within the next few days.Digital NativeSuperstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming gangster drama Kaala, directed by Pa Ranjith, is scheduled to hit the theaters on 27th April. If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, first look teaser of the film Kaala will be released on March 10th. Reportedly, the makers will officially announce the teaser date within next few days. The makers of this film have maintained all this while that it will be out only after the Rajini – Shankar venture 2.0, since 2.0's release which was schedule in the month of April has been pushed, The release of Kaala has been advanced. The film is tipped to be made as a Tamil-Hindi bilingual and will also be dubbed in Telugu. The project marks the reunion of director Pa Ranjith with Rajinikanth after Kabali, and it is believed that Kaala revolves around the lives of oppressed Tamils in Mumbai and their fight for equality. In the film, superstar plays a slum-lord-turned-gangster and he will be seen in a very powerful role and it will apparently have a very strong political angle and will address the issue of oppressed Tamils. Since film has been mostly shot against the backdrop of Mumbai, the makers have decided to simultaneously shoot the film in Hindi. If not every scene, those featuring Rajinikanth and some key supporting cast will be shot in Hindi. Unlike Kabali, the film won’t be dubbed in Hindi, and Rajinikanth is expected to mouth his lines in Hindi and in Marathi at some key junctures. Being produced by Dhanush, the film has a bevy of stars in the star cast including Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Anjali Patil, Nana Patekar, Sukanya, Eswari Rao, and Sayaji Shinde in the star cast. Murali G is cranking the camera, Santhosh Narayanan is scoring the music, while national award-winning Sreekar Prasad will take care of editing. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Kollywood According to reports, Nayanthara is touted to play the female lead in the film. Digital NativeDirector Shankar reportedly began the groundwork for Indian 2 a few weeks ago and it is progressing rapidly. The maverick director is yet to wrap up the magnum opus 2.0, which has Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film was supposed to hit the silver screens in April this year but it now stands postponed due to post production delays. With the release date pushed to August, director Shankar had now moved over to his next project. As announced earlier, Shankar’s next will be a sequel to Indian, a social drama that hit the silver screens in 1996. The film had Kamal Haasan essaying dual roles – father and son – and had a bevy of actors in the star cast including Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Sukanya, Kasturi, Goundamanim Senthil etc. While Kamal Haasan will be a part of the project in the sequel as well, we hear that the director is keen on roping in Bollywood star Ajay Devgn to play an important role in it. Apparently, he had a discussion with the star but the deal is yet to be signed. With the shooting yet to commence, we can expect the star to join the star cast with Kamal Haasan. The latest update is also that Nayanthara is in talks to be play the leading lady in the film. If signed for the project, this will be her first outing with Haasan It is worth mentioning here that Shankar’s 2.0 will feature Bollywood star Askhay Kumar as the lead villain. Ar Rahman had composed the tunes for Indian way back in 1996 and all the songs in the album were chartbusters. While A.R Rahman was originally speculated as the composer, latest reports hint that Anirudh Ravichander is mostly likely to be brought on board. Indian 2, to be bankrolled by Lyca Productions, was launched in Taiwan a few weeks ago where the story discussion had begun. Reports are that Kamal Haasan is currently busy with his newly launched party and will be joining the sets later this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Entertainment Both films announced their release dates a few weeks ago and have no plans to change it. Digital NativeFew days ago, Dhanush, producer of the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala had announced that the film would hit the marquee on April 27th. Earlier, the slot was earmarked for Rajinikanth’s other upcoming film 2.0. However, it was taken over by Kaala with the post production of 2.0 getting delayed. It is well known Rajinikanth’s movie gets a massive opening and has always enjoyed the ‘sole film release’ status with all other releases being put off for want of theatres or patronage. With the entire film industry waiting for the Kaala and 2.0 team to come up with an announcement on the release dates, it is now clear that Kaala has taken over the April 27 slot. On this, industry pundit, G Dhananjayan had tweeted: “When the King #kaalaa arrives on 27th April, others have no chance to stand. Though we announced first our film #MrChandramouli releasing on 27th April, now we will rework the date with Team & announce. Best wishes @dhanushkraja sir @beemji sir & Team to rock (sic).” He also went on to add that a huge film like Kaala is the need of the hour to revive the gloomy situation and the box office. On this, he tweeted: “Met 3 popular theatre chain owners at the wedding reception. They reported 25 to 30% drop in footfalls in the last 2 to 3 months & stated several show cancellations for new films released. Very challenging situation. We need a huge film like #Kaala to bring back audience.” But two Tollywood films – the Mahesh Babu starrer Bharath Ane Nenu and Allu Arjun’s Naa Peru Surya – will clash with Kaala head-on, we hear. Both these films have announced its release date few weeks ago and have no plans to change it. Kaala, a gangster film that is being directed Pa Ranjith, has Rajnikanth in the title role with Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Easwari Rao and Samuthirakani in important roles. Santhosh Narayanan is the music director of this film with Ruben editing it. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodThe announcement has made Rajini fans super excited.Tnm StaffThe release date for Pa Ranjith's second film with Rajinikanth is finally here. Wunderbar Films, the producer of Kaala made the announcement on Twitter at 7 pm on Saturday. A new poster of the film was also released. The highly anticipated Kaala will release on April 27. The prestigious project of our wunderbar films “kaalaa” 2nd look. Happy birthday superstar .. the one and only. #kaalaa #theswagofsuperstar #happybirthdaythalaiva pic.twitter.com/deuZODBFej — Wunderbar Films (@WunderbarFilms_) December 11, 2017 Mark the date !! #kaalaa #april27 the don of dons is back #Superstar #thalaivar pic.twitter.com/FMakkwM5ee — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 10, 2018 The film is Rajini's second collaboration with Ranjith, who delighted fans with Kabali in 2016. Kaala is about the oppression of Tamil people in Mumbai and Rajini is reportedly playing a don in the film. In Kabali, too, Rajinikanth had played a don but the film was set in Malaysia and revolved around the lives of Malaysian Tamils. Kaala also stars Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Samuthirakani and others. The film has music by Santosh Narayanan. There was much uncertainty about the film's release date after it was announced that 2.O, directed by Shankar, which also stars Rajinikanth, will not release in January as planned. 2.O, the sequel to the science fiction film Enthiran was also speculated to release in April. Rajinikanth would want to avoid a box-office clash between the two films and fans were therefore left wondering in which film they'd get to see the superstar on screen first. After Rajinikanth announced his political entry, fans have been speculating on his career as an actor. Will he call it quits or will he sign more films? As of now, the Rajini fan clubs are actively promoting their star's image as a future political leader.

KollywoodThe film was initially planned as a Deepavali 2018 release.Digital NativeDigital NativeAccording to industry reports, it looks like the release of the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala may be advanced. The makers of this film have maintained all this while that it will be out only after the Rajini – Shankar venture 2.0. So, it is interesting to note the news of its release being preponed. However, there is no official confirmation on this yet. Kaala was initially planned as a Deepavali 2018 release. It may be mentioned here that the release of 2.0 was postponed a couple of times before and it was expected that the film will be out this summer. However, with the delay in the VFX work, which is happening in several studios across the globe, getting delayed, it now looks like Kaala will grace the theatres first. While 2.0, a magnum opus made on a budget of Rs 450 crore is being bankrolled by Lyca Productions, Kaala is being produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films and will be distributed by Lyca Productions. Directed by Pa Ranjith, Kaala is touted to be a gangster film that has Rajnikanth playing the title role. The rest of the star cast includes Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Anjali Patil, Sukanya, Easwari Rao and Samuthirakani in important roles. Santhosh Narayanan is the music director of this film with Ruben editing it. With 2.0’s release pushed to August this year and speculated to be an Independence Day weekend release, Kaala is expected to be a Tamil New Year’s release. However, there is no official clarification and we have to wait for the producers to make a statement on the release date. If the news that Kaala will be a Tamil New Year’s release turns out to be true, fans will be happy that they will get to see their idol on the silver screens during the festive season. It may be noted here that Pa Ranjith had directed Rajini earlier in Kabali, which turned out to be a huge hit. (Content provided by Digital Native)...