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In a landscape where South Indian cinema is reaching new heights, Ags Entertainment is poised to make its mark with its most ambitious project to date. “The Greatest of All Time” (“Goat”), starring megastar Vijay, is the company’s 25th production.

Archana Kalpathi, CEO of Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based, Ags Entertainment and creative producer of “Goat,” sat down with Variety to discuss this high-stakes venture, the company’s strategic vision, and her perspective on the current golden age of South Indian filmmaking.

The action thriller, directed by Venkat Prabhu (“Maanaadu”), features Vijay as an agent with Indian intelligence agency Raw (Research and Analysis Wing) entangled in a mission that spirals into a years-long saga. With its pan-Indian release strategy and significant overseas potential, Goat represents a new frontier for Ags. “It’s a proper action entertainer,” Kalpathi reveals.

“There’s a mission that goes wrong, and then after many years, it comes back to haunt them,...

Actor Akshay Oberoi’s characters in ‘Dil Hai Gray’ and ‘Tu Chahiye’ embody a spectrum of moral ambiguity, akin to the concept of Yin and Yang. Akshay said: “In ‘Dil Hai Gray’ and ‘Tu Chahiye,’ my characters navigate the complexities of human nature, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Much like the concept of Yin and Yang, they embody opposing forces, inviting audiences to grapple with their conflicting emotions and perceptions.”

Directed by Susi Ganeshan, ‘Dil Hai Gray’ delves into the depths of moral ambiguity and the shades of grey that define the human experience. In this gripping tale, Akshay’s character challenges conventional notions of morality, leaving audiences questioning their own beliefs and values.

In ‘Tu Chahiye’, directed by Ratna Sinha of ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana’ fame, Akshay’s character embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the backdrop of love, betrayal, and redemption.

“I believe that audiences...

Director Susi Ganesan’s second Hindi film ‘Dil Hai Gray’, which was the choice of the National Film Development Corporation (Ndfc) for the Toronto International Film Festival, premiered here with a special screening, with the director and lead actress Urvashi Rautela present in the audience.

Set in three cities in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Dil Hai Gray’ is a sort of spy thriller-cum-family drama, highlighting the intrusion of technology and social media such as facebook and Instagram into our lives to the extent that anyone can peek into our privacy.

With Vineet Kumar Singh and Akshay Oberoi in male roles, the film’s plot revolves around a spymaster who has been tasked with tapping phones of big guns for corruption.

Ironically, while spying on others, the spymaster himself becomes the victim of a ruthless, super smart computer geek who intrudes into his private life.

The modus operandi of this evil computer geek,...

Director Susi Ganesan’s second Hindi film ‘Dil Hai Gray’, which was the choice of the National Film Development Corporation (Ndfc) for the Toronto International Film Festival, premiered here with a special screening, with the director and lead actress Urvashi Rautela present in the audience.

Set in three cities in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Dil Hai Gray’ is a sort of spy thriller-cum-family drama, highlighting the intrusion of technology and social media such as facebook and Instagram into our lives to the extent that anyone can peek into our privacy.

With Vineet Kumar Singh and Akshay Oberoi in male roles, the film’s plot revolves around a spymaster who has been tasked with tapping phones of big guns for corruption.

Ironically, while spying on others, the spymaster himself becomes the victim of a ruthless, super smart computer geek who intrudes into his private life.

The modus operandi of this evil computer geek,...

Me TooJustice M Dhandhapani, who pronounced the order, set aside the Saidapet Magistrate Court’s order that had allowed for Leena’s passport to be impounded based on Susi Ganesan’s petition.Tnm StaffIn what comes as a relief for filmmaker Leena Manimekalai, the Madras High Court on Friday, December 3, ordered the Passport Authority to return her passport within a week. Justice M Dhandapani who pronounced the order set aside the Saidapet Magistrate Court’s order that had allowed for Leena’s passport to be impounded based on Kollywood director Susi Ganesan’s petition to impound her travel documents. The director had claimed that Leena would attempt to flee the country to escape proceedings in the defamation case he has filed against her for naming him in the 2018 Me Too movement. Leena has repeatedly denied Ganesan’s claim, stating that she only has a student visa to go to Canada...

MeToo Leena is facing hurdles in going abroad because of Susi Ganesan’s cases against her. Geetika MantriFilmmaker Leena Manimekalai was one of the two women who spoke up against Kollywood director Susi Ganesan during the 2018 Me Too movement. Since then, she has found herself on the receiving end of several cases filed by Ganesan including criminal defamation, and a petition for her passport to be impounded — all for speaking up. This petition to impound her passport was dismissed by Saidapet Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Chennai in November 2020. However, on Monday, the Chennai regional passport office issued a show cause notice to her, asking why it shouldn’t impound Leena’s passport as “criminal trial” is pending against her under sections 499 and 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code. This is a setback for Leena, who wants to go to Canada for film related studies at the York University -...

KollywoodDetails about the cast and crew of this historical biopic are expected to be out soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeNayanthara, known as the Lady Superstar, has been bagging some of the best roles for quite a few years now. According to the latest buzz, the actor has been approached to play the lead role in the biopic of the legendary queen Velu Nachiyar. Born in 1730, Rani Velu Nachiyar ruled the Sivagangai jameen from 1780 to 1790. This valiant queen who fought the British is credited to be the first queen to fight against foreign rule. She also busted the ammunition storage of the British courageously. Rani Velu Nachiyar is known as Veeramangai, which literally translates to ‘brave lady’. With plans for a film on this brave queen, we are sure that it would be a meaty role for Nayanthara to essay. Grapevine has it that director Susi Ganesan (who has been accused of...

SandalwoodThe actor said that the dates for the film clashed with her other projects.Digital NativeDigital NativeLast month, director Dinesh Baboo announced his ambitious 50th film, Kasturi Mahal, with actor Rachita Ram in the lead. However, it now appears that she will not be a part of the project anymore. Confirming this, the actor cited date issues. She pointed out that she had date clashes with her other projects and therefore could not accommodate the film. Confirming Rachita’s exit, Dinesh Baboo said in an interview to Cinema Express, “We were all prepared to begin the shoot from October 5, and we just received the news about Rachita’s exit. I’m on the hunt for a replacement, and I hope to finalise a new female lead before we begin the shoot.” Rachita is one of the busiest heroines in the Kannada film industry, with a number of films in her kitty.

TelevisionIt is an interactive reality show, hosted by noted actor, filmmaker and inspirational speaker Ramesh Aravind.Digital NativeRamesh Aravind and DarshanZee Kannada will be re-telecasting season 2 of Weekend with Ramesh, an interactive reality show, hosted by noted actor, filmmaker and inspirational speaker Ramesh Aravind. Reports are that the 11th episode, having Darshan as the guest, will be re-telecast on April 11. Incidentally, this episode was first aired on April 11 in 2016 and went on to get the highest Trp in Karnataka’s television history. Weekend with Ramesh is a popular show among the Kannada TV audience. The first season of the show was aired on 2nd August 2014 and ended on 26th October 2014, after completing 26 episodes. The second season was aired from 26th December 2015 to 16th April 2016. The third season aired between 26th March 2017 and 2nd July 2017. The shooting for the fourth season was in progress but with the lockdown due to the coronavirus,...

SandalwoodThe film's producer has said that the release date will be decided after the lockdown.Digital NativeIt has been confirmed that the Ramesh Aravind starrer 100 has been wrapped up and certified by the censor board with a UA certificate. However, the film’s release has been stalled due to the lockdown and the date will be decided once it is lifted, says producer Ramesh Reddy. Ramesh Aravind, who is also directing the film, plays a police officer in it and Rachita Ram will be seen as his sister. Ravi Basrur is scoring the music for this thriller with Sathya Hegde cranking the camera. In an interview to The Hindu much earlier, Ramesh Aravind revealed, “I play a cop in this film too… Now, in 100 I play a cyber cop. While I only acted as a cop in the other two films, I am also directing 100. The film is called 100 as...

SandalwoodThe film's producer has said that the release date will be decided after the lockdown.Digital NativeIt has been confirmed that the Ramesh Aravind starrer 100 has been wrapped up and certified by the censor board with a UA certificate. However, the film’s release has been stalled due to the lockdown and the date will be decided once it is lifted, says producer Ramesh Reddy. Ramesh Aravind, who is also directing the film, plays a police officer in it and Rachita Ram will be seen as his sister. Ravi Basrur is scoring the music for this thriller with Sathya Hegde cranking the camera. In an interview to The Hindu much earlier, Ramesh Aravind revealed, “I play a cop in this film too… Now, in 100 I play a cyber cop. While I only acted as a cop in the other two films, I am also directing 100. The film is called 100 as...

#1YearOfMeTooIn Tn, Chinmayi and Vairamuthu became the locus of the #MeToo story and Tamil activists, political leaders, journos and others lost no time in launching a comprehensive attack on the singer.Lois SofiaWe are at the one year anniversary of India’s #MeToo movement. When Tanushree Dutta spoke about her experience of being sexually harassed while working in Bollywood, it set off a wave of testimonies from Indian women on social media. If the LoSHA (List of Sexual Harassers in Academia) touched on the issue of sexual harassment in the academia, this time the storm swirled mostly within the realms of journalism, entertainment and the non-profit sector. A number of women, including some who enjoy a high public profile, began sharing their accounts, throwing open the doors for others to recount their experiences. Even as some female journalists in the English media were doggedly collating and putting out reports from women,...

Me TooLast year, Leena had accused the 'Thiruttu Payale' director of sexually harassing her in 2005. Sowmya RajendranDirector Susi Ganeshan, who was accused of sexual harassment by writer and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai in October last year, has filed a complaint of defamation. The complaint has been filed under section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for charges under section 500 of the Ipc (punishment for defamation) at the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Saidapet. In the complaint copy, which Tnm has accessed, Susi Ganeshan has alleged that the accusations made by Leena are false. The director has further resorted to maligning Leena by making aspersions on her character. Claiming that Leena had "begged" him for an opportunity in his "artistic productions", Susi Ganeshan has said that he rejected her because "her contents and sexual ideology did not suit my choice for public consumption". Susi Ganeshan has further alleged that Leena's 'Me Too...

OpinionIn his article for a newspaper, Suriya has made several relevant points, but it's also important to ask why our film celebrities do not speak up for survivors in their own industry.Sowmya RajendranThe Pollachi sexual assault case has sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu. Several celebrities have tweeted about the incident, asking for justice for the victims. Going one step ahead, actor and producer Suriya has written a powerful column for Tamil The Hindu titled, "Don't we have any role to play in violence against women?". Suriya, who is known for his philanthropic activities, has raised several important questions in the article, observing that even a god in our mythology does not have the courage to say a woman's "chastity" is of no greater importance than her well-being. In a society where "Tamil culture" is considered to be dependent on the "modesty" of women, Suriya boldly asserts that there is...

CinemaActors Aishwarya Rajesh, Shraddha Srinath, Aishwarya Lekshmi and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai speak to Tnm about how the public views the bodies of women in cinema. Sowmya RajendranThe Me Too movement has come to the southern film industry, with several women actors speaking up against sexual harassment in their workplace. However, it has been far from easy for them to do so. Many on social media and even journalists have questioned them on why they were speaking up now, after all these years. The disbelief is compounded by the fact that as actors these women may have worn certain clothes on screen or performed in certain scenes or roles that are considered “vulgar” or “bold” by the audience. This, several people believe, erases their right to complain when they are subjected to harassment. There seems to be a lack of understanding that what they do on screen is their work, performed with consent,...

Me TooAmala Paul tweeted that she would not be scared by such tactics.Tnm StaffActor Amala Paul came out in support of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai on Wednesday. Amala tweeted that she believed Leena's #MeToo story because she too had an unpleasant experience working with director Susi Ganesan in the film Thiruttu Payale 2. However, soon after Amala put out her statement, she tweeted that she had received a call from Susi Ganesan and his wife Manjari, who has been vocal in her support for her husband. Amala said that she had picked up the call to explain her stand and had also consoled Manjari about what was happening. Midway, however, she alleged that Susi Ganesan took over the call and started abusing her, following which his wife started laughing and the two of them together proceeded to slut-shame her. Amala has said that she will not be scared by such tactics.

Me TooAmala said that the 'Thiruttu Payale 2' director has utterly low respect for women. Tnm StaffActor Amala Paul, who starred in Thiruttu Payale 2, directed by Susi Ganesan, has come out in support of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai who recently accused the director of sexually harassing her in 2005. Amala Paul put out her statement on Twitter. Calling Susi Ganesan "a man who has a twisted set of moral values and utterly low respect for women", Amala said that she could very well imagine the director misbehaving with Leena. Amala went on to detail her experience of working with Susi Ganesan in Thiruttu Payale 2. Calling it a "mentally fatiguing experience", Amala said that despite being the leading actor for the film, she was subjected to "double meaning talks, misrepresented offers, and unchivalrous bodily contacts." The actor went on to applaud Leena for taking on Susi Ganesan on a public platform and added...

InterviewBorn into a family of entrepreneurs, Archana Kalpathi talks about her family’s humble beginnings and her journey so far.Anjana ShekarIt’s not often that you’d chance upon the CEO of an enterprise standing behind counters, taking down orders and patiently addressing customers’ queries. But Archana Kalpathi of Ags Cinemas is not your regular CEO. She doesn't think twice about taking down orders for popcorn and soda. “I believe it is important for you to learn and experience just about everything that makes your business. It is important to understand the pain of standing for long hours and of handling difficult customers. I always believe this knowledge is invaluable and almost like a rite of passage,” says Archana. Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Archana talks about her family’s humble beginnings. “I was about 8 when my family began its first business, a small computer training centre - Ssi. Back then, as a joint family of 10, we lived upstairs and the centre was run downstairs.” The Kalpathi family then sold Ssi for a good profit and ventured into the entertainment industry. Archana, who had just completed her masters in New York, always knew she’d assume the mantle of her family’s business. Just before she joined, however, Ags had ventured into producing cinemas. Its maiden venture was Susi Ganesan’s Thiruttu Payale, which turned out to be a commercial success. Ags Entertainment then went on to produce several other successful films like Santosh Subramaniam, Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, Madrasapattinam, Engeyum Kaadhal, etc. Seven years after they began producing films, in 2013, Ags Entertainment inaugurated its first movie theatre – Ags Villivakkam. The next year came Ags Omr, following which they opened a theatre in T Nagar in 2016. Ags T Nagar Ags Villivakkam Archana gushed that the theatre in T Nagar, the neighbourhood in which her family resides, has been a long-time dream. “My father always wanted a theatre within walking distance. Ags T Nagar took us quite some time to complete since we’ve always built our own theatres,” says Archana, adding, “We’ve always given prime importance to all the building compliances mandated by the government. We’ve got an automated car park in Ags T Nagar, which is probably the only theatre in India to have it. We also give high importance to fire safety. There’s a separate team for every floor in Ags T Nagar.” Archana passion shines through when she talks about the business. Having entered it at a young age of 23, she says her family stood with her through thick and thin. “They’re very forward thinking, which did not prepare me for the prejudices I’d face later on in the business. When my gender was brought into a conversation, it was quite surprising to me.” But having supportive family network has helped Archana power through in business. “My husband, who works out of Singapore, too is very encouraging of what I do and thankfully my son, who’s 9 years old now, is a sweetheart. He does not need me around all the time.” When asked about work-life balance, Archana says, “It beats me. I don’t know how that works. Both work and life are the same to me, and I should feel grateful for the kind of people who make my life.” Discussing the kind of prejudices she had to face as a woman, Archana shares that many have asked her about how she manages a long-distance marriage. “I find it bizarre when people comment on my personal life. It is also disappointing when someone asks me ‘Are they (my father and uncles) the decision makers?’ We’ve never so stuck by society’s impressions of a women’s role.” Would that make her a workaholic? “I actually work in breaks. One day I’m working 20 hours and for the next couple of days, I don’t because I’ve taken care of what needs to be done. Most of the festivals I'm not home because it is the most important time of the year for us. I don’t have weekends off, Monday blues … I only have days that I work and days that I don't,” she laughs. The recent turmoil in the industry was a challenging period says Archana. “I had 350 employees and over 50 days of no work. I was especially worried that people would move on to other forms of entertainment. We had to power through the longest strike the industry has had and the worst part was we were on both sides of the strike - as theatre owners and as producers. When the strike concluded, my entire team was so happy to be back at work. I got pictures of filled-up parking lots from my employees and people who were so happy to answer phone bookings,” she laughs. This was not the only period of turmoil Archana had to go through. In 2016, three major theatres in the city - Ags, PVR and Spi Palazzo were caught in a licensing process that was progressing at a snail’s pace. “We had invested greatly in this property and the whole burden of it was on my shoulders. However, we patiently waited for the license to come through and Ags T Nagar finally opened its doors in early 2016,” she says. Talking about the kind of films that Ags produces, Archana admits that she rarely sits on the creative bench. “I’m a science and math person. I do listen to scripts, and pass them on to my father and uncles to make the decision,” she says. While Archana has the opportunity to work with a medium that has a great impact on society, she says the problem lies in not having enough writers writing about women. “Directors themselves writing scripts is no good, their creativity is bound by financial factors. Whereas, a scriptwriter can write better roles for women. We need to make more films like Mozhi and English Vinglish. On the positive side, we have more female actors doing lead roles now,” she says. Not a stickler for stereotypes, Archana has been breaking molds in her own way. The young entrepreneur has a bigger project up her sleeve. “We’ve got a theatre coming up in Maduravoyal. It is the biggest we’ve built so far. It will have 5 screens of the large-screen format.” A movie-buff herself Archana makes it a point to watch as many movies as she can. “Although, I can never watch them in my own theatres. I’m way too critical inside our theatres to enjoy a good movie,” she laughs.

Susi Ganeshan's Thiruttu Payale 2 is the sequel to the 2006 film which went on to become a hit at the box-office. Eleven years is a long time for a sequel in the making but considering the audience is now more receptive than ever to characters with grey shades, the second installment is likely to hold appeal. Especially since it has completely new characters and is not connected to the first film.

Though Neil Nitin Mukesh had a crucial release this week, he's pitching in hard for Sonam Kapoor who has a crucial release this Friday. Neil and Sonam have been close friends from the time they worked together in Abbas-Mustan's pricey fiasco Players. Ever since then, the two have kept close tabs on each other's projects and make sure they watch one another's films. There's a healthy give-and-take of criticism from both ends. Neil feels this Friday brings a new beginning for both of them. "Sonam in Raanjhanaa is completely transformed. I can see the change in her. I feel it would be like a new beginning for her. It's like what happened to Karisma Kapoor after Raja Hindustani or Shabana Azmi in Arth." Neil himself feels a similar change as an actor as he watches himself in Shortcut Romeo. "Believe me; I've never worked so hard. Because the director...

New Delhi, Jun 21: Neil Nitin Mukesh and Ameesha Patel starrer romantic thriller 'Shortcut Romeo' was premiered in Mumbai on Thursday.

The entire star cast of the movie including producer-director Susi Ganeshan and actress Pooja Gupta was present at the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Neil said that he was very excited to be a part of the film.

"I have never been nervous for any of my films. I have always been very excited. For us hard work is the mot important thing. For any actor to make sure that his film see's the light of the day it's important," he said.

"I think that day has come for Shortcut Romeo..

Mumbai, June 12: Southern filmmaker Susi Ganeshan, currently busy promoting his debut Hindi film "Shortcut Romeo", says his next venture will be a superhero film and he wants to cast Salman Khan in it.

"My next film is a superhero action film, which will be in 3D. The script is almost ready and I want to cast Salman Khan. It's a larger than life character and Salman is one of the actors who can pull off this role," Ganeshan told Ians.

The film is tentatively titled "Hutchman". The director, however, has not approached Salman so far.

"Salman is busy with his films and I have not met him so far, neither have I approached.

South Indian filmmaker Susi Ganeshan’s Hindi debut movie “Shortcut Romeo” has been given a U/A certificate by the Censor Board of India and the kissing scene between actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and actress Puja Gupta has been reduced to 50%. Susi Ganeshan confirmed the news. He said, "The film has got a U/A certificate with cuts. It is a very intense drama, which has a strong message in it. The lip lock scene between Neil and Puja has been reduced to 50 percent. So, the kissing scene has been diluted as per the request of the censor board." He further added, "I think lip lock is very common in Bollywood but in south it's lik...

Mumbai, June 11: Filmmaker Susi Ganeshan's debut Hindi film "Shortcut Romeo" has been awarded U/A-certificate by the censor board, which ran its scissors on the liplock scene between Neil Nitin Mukesh and Puja Gupta and reduced it 50 percent.

Confirming this, Ganeshan told Ians: "The film has got a U/A certificate with cuts. It is a very intense drama, which has a strong message in it. The liplock scene between Neil and Puja has been reduced to 50 percent. So, the kissing scene has been diluted as per request of the censor board."

"I think liplock is very common in Bollywood but in south it's like a big deal. I thought the.

Mumbai, June 10: "Shortcut Romeo" director Susi Ganeshan is so much impressed with Ameesha Patel's work in the romantic crime thriller that he is confident it will give a great boost to her career.

In "Shortcut Romeo", a remake of Ganeshan's hit Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale", Ameesha, who is known for films like "Gadar-Ek Prem Katha" and "Humraaz", plays a negative role.

"It will create a wonderful name for her. Ameesha has done good and successful films, but this will give a great mileage (to her career) as a successful film and for a great performance (by her)," Ganeshan said here in an interview.

"I think she will.

Mumbai, June 10: Southern director Susi Ganeshan, who is ready with "Shortcut Romeo", a Hindi remake of his Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale", loves the way Bollywood is promoting movies.

"Nowadays, wherever there is a possibility people try to catch a glimpse of publicity. It's actually good," Ganeshan said here Sunday at a charity art exhibition where Ameesha Patel, who features in the movie, also celebrated her birthday with children as part of the film's promotion strategy.

"If you compare to south, these kind of promotions won't be there. But in Bollywood, wherever people assemble, people go and promote the film. I love this,".

Coming up on June 21st is Shortcut Romeo starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Puja Gupta & Ameesha Patel.

For the music of the film, director Susi Ganeshan brought in Himesh Reshammiya and he created a cool set of tracks for the film. One of our absolute favorites is ‘Khali Salam Dua’ sung by the great Mohit Chauhan!

Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa89pMlOhsk

Shortcut Romeo is a romantic thriller and is a remake of Susi Ganesh’s Tamil film, Thiruttu Payale, which was a commercial success and a box office hit. Thiruttu Payale, won Susi Ganesh the Tamil Nadu state’s Best Film award in 2006.

While the core of the story from Thiruttu Payale has been retained in the Bollywood version, Susi Ganesh said that he has made some changes, like adding more nuances to the characters and given them more screen space in Hindi.

In the film,...

Mumbai, June 3: Actress Ameesha Patel is so impressed with choreographer Shiamak Davar and his style of dancing that she calls him the "pioneer of new dance forms".

"Shiamak (Davar)ji is a pioneer of new dance forms. Earlier, dance uses to be typical Bollywood, but it is Shiamak, who has brought the modern dance forms mixed with filminess," Ameesha said here at an event organised by Shiamak where her "Shortcut Romeo" co-sar Neil Nitin Mukesh was also present.

The two were there to promote Susi Ganeshan directed thriller "Shortcut Romeo".

"He is the one who brought the acceptability that we can also do something different,.

Mumbai, June 3: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says his forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", in which he plays a negative character, is a chance for him to take the hatred and vengeance of his character in the 2007 film "Johnny Gaddaar" one step ahead.

In "Johnny Gaddaar", Neil played Vikram, a member of a gang which runs a gambling club and conducts other underhand deals. In the film, his character goes to any extent to make money. Neil's performance was appreciated.

"For the last few years, I was in search of such a script that could carry me one step ahead of 'Johhny Gaddaar'. Then I got a chance to meet Susi Ganeshan. He told me about.

Mumbai, June 2: The cast and crew of upcoming romantic crime thriller, 'Shortcut Romeo' promoted the film at a dance show organised by acclaimed choreographer of Bollywood Shiamak Davar in Mumbai.

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is playing the role of a protagonist, with actress Puja Gupta as his love interest and Ameesha Patel plays a negative role.

"This is the remake of his original film Thiruttu Payale (2006), which is made in Tamil. Now this is made in Hindi for the first time," said Neil.

The actors went up on the stage and Neil danced to the tunes of Bollywood songs.

Susi Ganeshan, director and producer of.

Susi Ganesh, the director of Shortcut Romeo was honoured by Martin O’Malley, Governor of State of Maryland with a citation for his contribution to Indian cinema. Susi Ganesh and his team were in New York to promote Shortcut Romeo after screening the movie and walking the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival along with actress Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta.

Susi Ganeshan has directed some award winning movies in Tamil such as Virumbukiren, Five Star, Thiruttu Payale and Kanthaswamy. Recalling his 15 years of service and hard work to promote Indian movies especially Tamil and now Hindi, the Governor said, “The State of Maryland is proud to bestow the honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry.”

The award and the replica of great seal of the State of Maryland was presented by Dr. Rajan Natarajan, Deputy Secretary of State of Maryland and one of the high-ranking Indian-American political appointees.

Susi Ganesh, the director of Shortcut Romeo was honoured by Martin O'Malley, Governor of State of Maryland with a citation for his contribution to Indian cinema. Susi Ganesh and his team were in New York to promote Shortcut Romeo after screening the movie and walking the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival along with actress Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta.Susi Ganeshan has directed some award winning movies in Tamil such as Virumbukiren, Five Star, Thiruttu Payale and Kanthaswamy...

Mumbai, May 27: Ameesha Patel will be seen playing a dark character in her forthcoming film "Shortcut Romeo", and says playing the negative role was an exhausting experience for her.

Susi Ganeshan directed crime thriller also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Puja Gupta.

"During shoots I used to get both mentally and physically drained. For every scene, I had to bring the demon in me, which is not my personality in real life," Ameesha said in an statement.

After reaching home, "I used to be so exhausted that I didn't have the energy to do anything," she added.

"Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai" actress, who played positive.

Mumbai, May 10: "Shortcut Romeo" director Susi Ganeshan is already working on his next project, a 3D superhero action film and wants to cast superstar Salman Khan for the lead role.

"We are looking for an A-lister. Due to the social message in the film, I am thinking of Salman Khan," Ganeshan told Ians.

The shooting for the yet-untitled film is expected to commence at the year-end and Ganeshan added: "The script is already over... It will release next year."

Currently the director is looking forward to the release of "Shortcut Romeo", which will also be promoted at the forthcoming Cannes film fest. A remake of Ganeshan's.

As the Cannes Internation Film Festival draws near, stars are busy getting their wardrobes in order. Since the festival is celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema this year, Indian stars are taking special care for the Red carpet event. Ameesha Patel is one of the Indian stars who is now preparing for the maiden visit to the Cannes Film Festival. It is now known that the actress has decided to sport a completelydesi look as she visits the festival in Cannes. The 37 years old actress has appeared in the film Shortcut Romeo directed by Sushi Ganesh whose cast also includes Neil Nitin Mukesh and Puja Gupta. This film is slated t...

Ameesha Patel is all set to showcase her evil side in Susi Ganeshan’s ‘Shortcut Romeo’. It is a thriller and a remake of Ganeshan’s south superhit film ‘Thiruttu Payale’.

Ameesha plays wife of Mumbai’s richest man, who’s caught on camera having an extramarital affair with a tapori, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh. Later starts a cat and mouse game between Ameesha and Neil.

What is cool is that Shortcut Romeo will be making its premiere on May 22nd at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival!

‘Shortcut Romeo’ releases on 21st June, 2013.

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Mumbai, April 22: Tamil film director Susi Ganeshan, who has directed his first Hindi film "Shortcut Romeo", a remake of his own film "Thiruttu Payale", says a lot of filmmakers had been approaching him for the movie's rights. But he decided to remake it himself.

The Hindi remake stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Puja Gupta.

"It's very nice to work with Neil and Puja. This is a very commercial entertainer, it's a remake of my old superhit Tamil film 'Thiruttu Payale' (2006). That time, it was a super-duper hit. Now these days, many Bollywood superhits are remakes of south films and many people asked me also for the rights to this.

Bolywood actress Ameesha Patel is all set to showcase her evil side! Well, we are talking about her upcoming film Susi Ganeshan's Shortcut Romeo, where she plays a villain.It is a thriller and a remake of Ganeshan's south superhit film Thiruttu Payale.meesha plays wife of Mumbai's richest man, who's caught on camera having an extramarital affair with a tapori, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh. Later starts a cat and mouse game between Ameesha and Neil.Also...

Mumbai, April 10: Bollywood actress Puja Gupta, who has just finished shooting "Shortcut Romeo", says her co-actor Neil Nitin Mukesh helped her feel comfortable in the romantic scenes.

The actress said that since she knew Neil already, it was easier for her to shoot some of the scenes with him.

"Neil is a friend and he has helped me a lot with acting. It is my first romantic film. He made me feel comfortable," she told Ians.

"Shortcut Romeo" is the remake of southern film "Thiruttu Payale". But Puja said she was warned not to watch the Tamil film.

"I asked my director (Susi Ganeshan) if I could see the film, but.

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New Delhi, May 13: Ameesha Patel and dashing Neil Nitin Mukesh share a close friendship. Its on the sets of the upcoming film "Shortcut Romeo" by Susi Ganesan that the duo have bonded so well. They both are on a yacht traveling at sea and even though there is shortage of food and water, they are having a nice time together. They both flirt with each other. And we could witness that they share a great chemistry! And we hear that the pair is planning to do another film together.

Ameesha and her business partner Mr Kunal Goomer are considering Neil for one of the upcoming projects of their production house. Ameesha finds Neil.

Mumbai, April 28: Ever since the release of "Players", Neil Nitin Mukesh has been keeping a low profile but the actor reveals it's his work that is nowadays keeping him busy.

Neil said he is busy travelling and shooting for Susi Ganeshan's directorial venture "Shortcut Romeo".

"Actually, there is a lot of travelling going on because of 'Shortcut Romeo'. I was in Maasai Mara the last two months and then I was in Chennai for ten days and then Goa. So, because of so much travel, I guess, I was unable to meet all of you," Neil said at a Volkswagen event.

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Ever since the release of Players, Neil Nitin Mukesh has been keeping a low profile but the actor reveals it.s his work that is nowadays keeping him busy.Neil said he is busy travelling and shooting for Susi Ganeshan.s directorial venture Shortcut Romeo..Actually, there is a lot of travelling going on because of Shortcut Romeo. I was in Maasai Mara the last two months and then I was in Chennai for ten days and then Goa. So, because of so much travel, I guess, I was unable to meet all of you,. Neil said at a Volkswagen event.And that.s not all. The actor has also been roped in for Bejoy Nambiar.s David and will be seen alongside actress Sonal Chauhan in 3G..Currently I am doing Bijoy Nambiar.s film David, which is under preparation. Before that I am doing a film with Eros along with Sonal Chauhan.

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh initially enjoyed filming romantic thriller .Shortcut Romeo. in the jungles of Kenya, but now says that shooting an action sequence there was a tough job.The film is being shot in Masai Mara, a large game reserve in south-western Kenya..Had an action sequence in the jungles! And we had to crawl! I had a hundred thorns in my hand. Just wonder how the animals don.t get pricked,. the 30-year-old posted on tweeter..Shortcut Romeo. is being directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan and it is a remake of his 2006 Tamil film .Thiruttu Payale.. In the film, Puja Gupta plays Neil.s love interest, while Ameesha has been cast in a negative role.Neil, who was last seen in multi-starrer movie .Players., left for Kenya Jan 26..Ok so we had to scoot back into our safari vehicles because a group of 10 lionesses have gotten out to hunt antelopes.

Kenya, Feb 8: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh initially enjoyed filming romantic thriller "Shortcut Romeo" in the jungles of Kenya, but now says that shooting an action sequence there was a tough job.

The film is being shot in Masai Mara, a large game reserve in south-western Kenya.

"Had an action sequence in the jungles! And we had to crawl! I had a hundred thorns in my hand. Just wonder how the animals don't get pricked," the 30-year-old posted on tweeter.

"Shortcut Romeo" is being directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan and it is a remake of his 2006 Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale". In the film, Puja Gupta plays Neil's love interest,.

Mumbai, Feb 3: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is filming romantic thriller "Shortcut Romeo" in a jungle and says he is having a gala time there.

"Hectic days of 18 hr shoot in the mid of the jungle! But must say its so worth it. 'Shortcut Romeo' song two by Himesh (Reshammiya) is over," the 30-year-old tweeted.

"Shortcut Romeo" is being directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan and it is a remake of his 2006 Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale". In the film, Puja Gupta plays Neil's love interest, while Ameesha has been cast in a negative role.

Nitin also says, "This is the first Hindi movie to be shot in Masai Mara (a large game.

 Mumbai: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is off to Kenya shooting for his new film "Shortcut Romeo", directed by Susi Ganesan."Bags packed! Finally. Shooting for 'Shortcut Romeo' there will be fun. Kenya. Looking forward to my trip. Will hopefully be a beautiful peaceful place for me to connect with nature and myself! Only I know I so need ...

Mumbai, Jan 27: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is off to Kenya shooting for his new film "Shortcut Romeo", directed by Susi Ganesan.

"Bags packed! Finally. Shooting for 'Shortcut Romeo' there will be fun. Kenya. Looking forward to my trip. Will hopefully be a beautiful peaceful place for me to connect with nature and myself! Only I know I so need it," tweeted Neil, who has been growing his golden locks for the movie.

"Shortcut Romeo" is the Hindi remake of 2006 Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale", which was also directed by Ganesan. Besides Neil, the film stars Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta.

Mumbai, Jan 23: Neil Nitin Mukesh's musical legacy doesn't seem to leave him anytime soon. The actor is set to sing once again for the big screen for his new film "Shortcut Romeo".

"Recording a song today! For 'Shortcut Romeo'. Music by the great Himesh Reshammiya. Will give you details once it's done later in the evening," Neil wrote on his Twitter page.

"Shortcut Romeo" is a romantic thriller directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan. It is the remake of the Ganeshan's 2006 Tamil film "Thiruttu Payale". The film also features Puja Gupta and Ameesha Patel. While Puja will be playing Neil's love interest, Ameesha would be seen.

Neil Nitin Mukesh.s musical legacy doesn.t seem to leave him anytime soon. The actor is set to sing once again for the big screen for his new film .Shortcut Romeo...Recording a song today! For .Shortcut Romeo.. Music by the great Himesh Reshammiya. Will give you details once it.s done later in the evening,. Neil wrote on his Twitter page..Shortcut Romeo. is a romantic thriller directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan. It is the remake of the Ganeshan.s 2006 Tamil film .Thiruttu Payale.. The film also features Puja Gupta and Ameesha Patel. While Puja will be playing Neil.s love interest, Ameesha would be seen in a negative role.This is not the first time that Neil has turned a actor-singer. He has previously sung the title track of his film .Aa Dekhen Zara. and later gave his voice for another song in Madhur Bhandarkar.s...