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Did Paiyaa almost have a different leading actress? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Director N. Lingusamy recently spilled the beans on the behind-the-scenes intrigue that resulted in Tamannaah taking over and altering the history of the film.

The Casting Change: Nayanthara’s Exit

Little does everyone know that Nayanthara was Lingusamy’s top pick to be Charulatha in Paiyaa. However, the production team was pressed by the then-prevailing economic recession to cut some costs.

With a string of box office failures taking a toll on Nayanthara’s value in the market, the team asked her to lower her price.

But hold on to that thought! When she turned down the offer and negotiations collapsed, the movie was left without a leading lady, prompting Lingusamy to take a game-changing call.

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Director N. Lingusamy, known for his films Anjaan and Paiyaa, has watched the final cut of Dhruva Natchathiram and has nothing but praise for the film. He took to Twitter to express his admiration for the film, saying that it was “well made, visuals on par with the best.”

Lingusamy was particularly impressed with Chiyaan Vikram’s performance, calling him “so cool.” He also praised Vinayakan, saying that he “stole everything in the movie.”

Happened to see the final cut of #DhruvaNatchathiram in mumbai & it was just fantastic. well made, visuals on par with the best.@chiyaan was so cool & #vinayakan stole everything in the movie. huge cast & everyone were brilliant. @menongautham congrats brother, u along with…

— Lingusamy (@dirlingusamy) November 21, 2023

The film also features a huge cast, and Lingusamy praised each and every one of them, saying that they were all “brilliant.”

Lingusamy congratulated Menon Gautham and Jharris Jayaraj on their work on the film,...

Kollywood This Tamil movie was titled "Enni Yezhu Naal" and planned to cast actors Karthi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. But, due to various reasons the film never took off and Thirrupathi Brothers failed to repay the borrowed money to the Pvp capitals. Tnm StaffTwitter/ LingusamyTamil film director and producer N. Lingusamy has said that he will appeal against the six-month jail sentence after the Metropolitan Magistrate's court at Saidapet in Chennai convicted him in a cheque bounce case. In 2014, the Thirrupathi Brothers, a film production company run by Lingusamy and his brother Subash Chandra Bose borrowed Rs. 1.3 crores for a movie from the Pvp Capitals, a finance company. This Tamil movie was titled "Enni Yezhu Naal" and planned to cast actors Karthi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film never took off for a variety of reasons and Thirrupathi Brothers failed to repay the borrowed money to the Pvp capitals. Eventually,...

ReviewThe Warrior is a bilingual film made in Tamil and Telugu. In case you forget this fact, the poor lip-sync of the actors, particularly actor Nadhiya mouthing dialogues in Tamil, keeps reminding you about it.Balakrishna GaneshanActor Ram Pothineni kept reiterating how excited he was after listening to the script of The Warrior in multiple interviews while promoting the film. The actor said that he could not contain his excitement and tweeted about it immediately after the script was narrated to him. But after watching the film on screen, it feels like either Director N Lingusamy did not execute the script well, or the actor needs to refine his choice of films. The Warrior stars Ram Pothineni (playing the role of Sathya) and Krithi Shetty (Mahalakshmi) in the lead roles while actor Aadhi Pinisetty (Guru) plays the antagonist. It is a bi-lingual film made in both Tamil and Telugu. In case you forget this fact,...

When talking about the great cinematographers of India, one name that has to be at the top is Santosh Sivan. He has won over 13 National Awards, was recently honored with a Padma Shri and also is the first Indian cinematographer to be inducted into the American Society of Cinematographers. Not only does he focus the lens and set the frame in both Indian and English films, he also has sat in the director’s chair to create his own magic. His credits include Dil Se, Asoka, The Terrorist, Before the Rains, Thalapathi, Raavan, Iruvar, Roja, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and more.

As part of the London Indian Film Festival on July 11th, Mr. Sivan will be giving a special master class. I was lucky enough to chat with Mr. Sivan about his career, and it was a fascinating conversation covering many different and interesting topics. Enjoy!

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Tamil film superstar Suriya is back for the first time since the disastrous Singam 2 with a new film directed by N. Lingusamy titled Anjaan. Normally, this information on its own would be enough to get my excited. Suriya is a major talent in search of the right role, which he has managed to avoid landing over the last five years. There's no guarantee that Anjaan (which translates to Fearless in English) will be the performance that gives him the credit he is due, but there are a couple of helpful circumstances that stand to give him a better chance than usual.Anjaan's director, Lingusamy, has at least two decent pictures under his belt, 2010's Paiyaa, and 2011's Vettai. Now, Suriya has worked with high profile...

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Chennai, April 14: On the occasion of Tamil New Year Monday, Suriya's yet-untitled Tamil project with director Venkat Prabhu was launched here Monday. The project is expected to go on floors soon.

"The film was launched today (Monday) with a puja. Regular shooting is expected to start as soon as Suriya completes shooting for 'Anjaan'," the film's spokesperson told Ians.

Suriya is currently busy filming for Tamil actioner "Anjaan" with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Both "Anjaan" and the untitled project with Vikram Prabhu are being produced by Studio Green.

"Anjaan", which is being directed by N. Linguswamy, is gearing up for.

Chennai, April 1: Producer N. Subhash Chandra Bose says that the shoot of Suriya-starrer Tamil actioner "Anjaan" was halted, but was not disrupted as rumoured. He says everything is under control and the shoot is progressing smoothly.

On Sunday, members of the Tamil fringe groups came to meet N. Linguswamy, director of "Anjaan", and requested him to stop the screening of his recently distributed Tamil film "Inam" which revolves around a group of orphans during the Sri Lankan civil war.

"The shoot had to be stopped because they had come to meet the director and discuss about 'Inam'. There was absolutely no protest as is being rumoured. Everything is under control and we have continued shooting," Subhash told Ians.

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Chennai, March 30: Cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan's Tamil war-drama "Inam", which revolves around a group of orphans during Sri Lankan civil war, will be pulled out of theatres in Tamil Nadu from Monday following protest from Tamil fringe groups.

"Inam" released in cinemas worldwide Friday.

"My love for Tamils has been questioned by some groups. I distributed 'Inam' as a cinema lover and not to hurt the sentiments of my Tamil brothers and make profits. To avoid confusion during election time, we are pulling out 'Inam' from cinemas tomorrow (Monday)," N. Linguswamy, who distributed "Inam", said in a statement.

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Chennai, March 29: Following a request from a few Tamil fringe groups, four scenes and one dialogue have been removed from cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan's Tamil war-drama "Inam", which revolves around a group of teenagers during Sri Lankan civil war.

"Inam" released worldwide Friday.

"We distributed the film because we wanted to showcase the plight of Sri Lankan Tamil during the civil war a few years ago. We screened the film for a few Tamil groups who wanted to ensure we didn't make a propaganda film. They have requested us to remove five scenes (one dialogue) and we have graciously obliged," N. Linguswamy,.

Chennai, Feb 11: After impressing audiences and critics alike, recent Tamil hit "Goli Soda" has earned the appreciation of superstar Rajinikanth, who praised its makers for making an "astonishing" film with children.

S.D. Vijay Milton directed the coming-of-age film about four children from Koyambedu market in the city.

"I'm astonished how the film was made in a place like Koyambedu market, especially making those kids perform so well. I called up the director and congratulated him for the good work. I also wished him luck for his next venture," Rajinikanth said in a statement.

N. Lingusamy, producer of "Goli Soda",.

Indian studio Disney Utv has unveiled its release slate for 2014, which includes Hindi tentpoles such as P.K. starring Aamir Khan and Disney 3D titles Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Maleficent.

Other Disney titles lined up for Indian release this year include Into The Woods, Million Dollar Arm, Planes 2 – Fire & Rescue, Saving Mr Banks and Guardians Of The Galaxy.

Following its success with handling the Indian distribution of non-mainstream Hindi titles such as The Lunchbox, Ship Of Theseus and Shahid in 2013, Disney Utv has also lined up specialist titles such as Haider, Vishal Bharadwaj’s adaptation of Hamlet starring Shahid Kapoor and Tabu, and Nitin Kakkar’s Filmistaan, which played at the Busan and Goteborg film festivals.

P.K. is one of a slate of locally-produced Disney-branded movies, also including Shashank Ghosh’s Khoobsurat, starring Sonam Kapoor, Anurag Basu’s Jagga Jasoos, with Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, and 3D dance movie sequel Abcd 2. The studio...

Indian studio Disney Utv has unveiled its release slate for 2014, which includes Hindi tentpoles such as P.K. starring Aamir Khan and Disney 3D titles Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Maleficent.

Other Disney titles lined up for Indian release this year include Into The Woods, Million Dollar Arm, Planes 2 – Fire & Rescue, Saving Mr Banks and Guardians Of The Galaxy.

Following its success with handling the Indian distribution of non-mainstream Hindi titles such as The Lunchbox, Ship Of Theseus and Shahid in 2013, Disney Utv has also lined up specialist titles such as Haider, Vishal Bharadwaj’s adaptation of Hamlet starring Shahid Kapoor and Tabu, and Nitin Kakkar’s Filmistaan, which played at the Busan and Goteborg film festivals.

P.K. is one of a slate of locally-produced Disney-branded movies, also including Shashank Ghosh’s Khoobsurat, starring Sonam Kapoor, Anurag Basu’s Jagga Jasoos, with Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, and 3D dance movie sequel Abcd 2. The studio...

Chennai, Jan 14: On the occasion of Pongal, Utv Motion Pictures Tuesday announced it will co-produce actor Suriya Sivakumar's upcoming Tamil action-thriller "Anjaan", which is also being produced by Thirrupathi Brothers.

"Anjaan", which means stranger, is being directed by N. Lingusamy.

"We are extremely delighted to continue our strong relationship with N. Lingusamy's Thirrupathi Brothers after our two successful films -'Vettai' and 'Ivan Veramathiri'. We look forward to working with Suriya and are confident that the movie will be a huge mass entertainer and certainly one to look out for in 2014," G. Dhananjayan,.

New Delhi, July 30: Karan Johar is set to remake the Tamil action-drama "Vettai" in Hindi, a first for the filmmaker. He promises a lot of heroism, humour and great scope for music in the movie.

In 2012, Karan remade Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Hindi film "Agneepath", but he is attempting a Hindi remake of a southern film for the first time with director N. Linguswamy's film.

"I was very impressed with 'Vettai' when I watched it, but I didn't know Utv was involved in it. I've now partnered with them for the Hindi remake. We will soon announce the name of a young actor, who will fill the slot of a true-blue action star," Karan said.

Utv Motion Pictures today announced its next Tamil film Ivan Vera Madhiri (He is different) to be co-produced with popular Director N. Lingusamy’s Thirrupathi brothers, to be written and directed by M. Saravanan (Super Hit film Engeyum Eppodhum fame) and will star Vikram Prabhu (of Kumki fame) and Surabhi in the lead along with Vamsi, Ganesh Venkatraman and Sharmili in a pivotal role. The music will be rendered by C. Sathya (of Engeyum Eppodhum and Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru fame). Read More...

Utv Motion Pictures today announced its next Tamil film Ivan Vera Madhiri (He is different) to be co-produced with popular Director N. Lingusamy's Thirrupathi brothers, to be written and directed by M. Saravanan (Super Hit film Engeyum Eppodhum fame) and will star Vikram Prabhu (of Kumki fame) and Surabhi in the lead along with Vamsi, Ganesh Venkatraman and Sharmili in a pivotal role. The music will be rendered by C. Sathya (of Engeyum Eppodhum and Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru...

Chennai, March 3: Director-turned-producer N. Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", which flopped at the box office.

He distributed "Kadal" in three areas in Tamil Nadu - Kovai, Madurai and Chennai. Released on Feb 1, the Rs.50 crore film bombed at the box-office. Following its bad run, a few distributors met Ratnam seeking compensation for the losses incurred.

"Unlike other distributors, I won't go knocking on Mani Ratnam's door demanding compensation for the loss of 'Kadal'. In film business, profit and loss is part of the game and one needs to learn to live with.

Chennai, Dec 12: Filmmaker Nandini Reddy's bilingual film, featuring southern actor Siddharth, has finally got a title: "Dum Dum Pee Pee".

"Siddharth's ongoing bilingual romantic project with Nandini Reddy has been titled 'Dum Dum Pee Pee' and it is produced by N. Chandrabose, while his brother N. Lingusamy will present the film under the banner Thirupathi Brothers," said an official statement from the production company.

The film also features Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menon.

S.S Thaman has composed the music for the Tamil-Telugu film, while Mahesh Muthuswamy takes the job of cinematographer. It will be shot.

Chennai, Sep 20: Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu's yet-untitled second film has been launched here in the presence of the producers and other members of the film.

Vikram Prabhu's father, actor Prabhu Ganeshan was also present at the launch Wednesday.

Director Saravanan of "Engeyum Eppothum" fame will helm this project, while leading producer and director N. Lingusamy will produce it under Thirrupathi Brothers Film Media Pvt banner.

The film will have music by Sathya, camera work by Sakthi and art direction by Rk Vijaymurugan.

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Mumbai, May 14: Shahid Kapoor has been approached to play the main lead in the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster "Vettai", but the actor says he is not sure about the project as the makers haven't reverted to him with a suitable dialogue writer for the movie.

Chennai-based director N. Linguswamy is expected to wield the megaphone for the remake which will be produced by Utv Motion Pictures. Rumours are rife that Ali Zafar may replace him in the remake.

When asked about it, Shahid told Ians: "They approached me for the remake of 'Vettai'. I have asked them to get.

It's final. Ali Zafar will play Shahid Kapoor's Bade Bhai in the much talked-about Hindi remake of last year's Tamil blockbuster Vettai Madhavan who played the Bade Bhai's part in the original is out of the Hindi remake of Vettai. Speaking ruefully from Chennai director N. Linguswamy who helms both the Tamil and Hindi remake of Vettai says, "Madhavan is out of the country for three months (getting his knees treated). We can't wait. Shahid Kapoor has been finalized to play the younger brother. We're going ahead with Ali Zafar for the other hero's role." Interestingly there was a 10-year age-gap between screen brothers Madhavan and Arya in Vettai. Ali Zafar who will play Shahid's elder brother in the remake is hardly a year older than Shahid. When we made inquiries about how this skimpy age-difference would be covered in the remake a source close to the project informed,...

Now it can be told! Like some of his senior colleagues, Shahid Kapoor has consented to do a remake of a South Indian film. Utv's Tamil film Vettai, starring Arya and R. Madhavan, will now be remade in Hindi, with Shahid essaying Arya's part in the remake. N. Linguswamy, the director of Vettai, will direct the Hindi version as well. Reportedly, a screening of the film was held for Shahid a few days ago and the actor agreed to be a part of the remake instantly. So much so that he has even allotted dates to the producers of the film [filming begins from mid-April onwards]. "In fact, Shahid has decided to push other assignments ahead to accommodate the remake," a trustworthy source informs me. Meanwhile, Utv is in the process of finalizing the second lead [R. Madhavan's part] of this remake. Meanwhile, Utv's project directed by Abhishek Kapoor [not titled yet] will feature popular television actor Sushant Singh Rajput in one of the leads.

Sameera Reddy recently injured herself during the filming of a song sequence in her upcoming Tamil film Vettai in Coimbatore. The film's shooting was being held in the scenic Kutralam locality. Sameera plays actress Amala Paul's elder sister in the film and for a particular sequence Sameera and Amala Paul were required to ride on their respective bikes. It was a part of their introductory song sequence which was elaborately planned by director Lingusamy. Both Sameera and Amala were clad in paavadai-dhavani (Half Saree-a kind of costume which is worn mostly by teenagers). As the shoot was taking place, the outfit got caught in the bike's wheel and she fell on the ground along with co-star Amala Paul. Sameera Reddy's leg was stuck under the wheel and she got severely bruised on her hands and legs. Both actresses were rushed to a nearby hospital for first aid. After...

Sameera Reddy recently injured herself during the filming of a song sequence in her upcoming Tamil film Vettai in Coimbatore. The film's shooting was being held in the scenic Kutralam locality. Sameera plays actress Amala Paul's elder sister in the film and for a particular sequence Sameera and Amala Paul were required to ride on their respective bikes. It was a part of their introductory song sequence which was elaborately planned by director Lingusamy. Both Sameera and Amala were clad in paavadai-dhavani (Half Saree-a kind of costume which is worn mostly by teenagers). As the shoot was taking place, the outfit got caught in the bike's wheel and she fell on the ground along with co-star Amala Paul. Sameera Reddy's leg was stuck under the wheel and she got severely bruised on her hands and legs. Both actresses were rushed to a nearby hospital for first aid. After...

Utv Motion Pictures has inked a three film deal with South Indian producer-director N. Lingusamy.The studio will co-produce, market and distribute three films namely Vettai, Vazhakku Enn 18/9 and Kumki, in association with the director’s banner, Thirrupathy Brothers Film Media.The first film Vazhukku Enn 18/9, will be written and directed by director Balaji Sakthivel, who has directed blockbusters like Kadhal and Kalloori. Slated for a September 2011 release, the film will have a new star cast, with music by debut composer Prasanna and camera-work by ...

Utv Motion Pictures has inked a three-film deal with renowed Tamil producer-director N. Linguswamy to co-produce, market and distribute his movies.The studio will produce and distribute N. Linguswamy.s three porjects . .Vettai., .Vazhakku Enn 18/9′ and .Kumki...Vazhukku Enn 18/9′ will be written and directed by Balaji Sakthivel, who has helmed films like .Kadhal. and .Kalloori.. The film has a new cast and will release in September.For .Vettai., Linguswamy will wield the megaphone himself and he will team up with actors Arya, R. Madhavan, Sameera Reddy, Ashutosh Rana and Amala Paul. It is expected to land in theatres in November..Kumki. will feature newcomer Vikram Prabhu, son of popular South Indian actor Prabhu and grandson of Sivaji Ganesan.Meanwhile, Utv Motion Pictures has six releases lined up in Tamil cinema, including .Deivathirumagal., which hits the screens July 15, followed by .Cheran. and Prasanna-starrer .Muran. and Mysskin.s .Mugamoodi. starring Jiiva that...

Gautaman BhaskaranFilm: PaiyyaCast: Karthi, Tamannaah and Milind SomanDirection: N. LingusamyRating: ** The Tamil film, Paiyya could have been a delightful spin, a breezy romance. But N. Lingusamy, who has written and directed it, appears to have got caught in a 1970s time warp, where a hero, among other things, singlehandedly vanquished his foes. And in Paiyya, Karthi (remember his riveting performance in Paruthiveeran?) playing Shiva does not even need a simple rod to overpower and maim dozens of goons led by two “leaders”. One of them ...

Film: ‘Paiyaa’; Cast: Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Milind Soman, Sonia Deepti; Music Director: Yuvan Shankar Raja; Director: N. Linguswamy; Cinematographer: Madhi; Editor: Antony; Rating: **

As is the norm with so-called youthful movies, ‘Paiyaa’ hero Shiva, played by Karthi who is seen for the first time on screen with a costume that is not dirty, is jobless but couldn’t care less. He is full of fun and enjoys life. Shiva meets a beautiful girl Charulatha (Tamannaah) and instantly falls for her..