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The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Viduthalai Part 2 was released in the theatres today (December 20). The film marks the sequel to Viduthalai Part 1 and is a two-part adaptation of the short story, Thunaivan penned by Jeyamohan. Here is taking a look at what the netizens are saying about the movie.

Viduthalai Part 2 Fan Reactions

One of the fans stated, “Initial 30 minutes was terrific. Vijay Sethupati is stealing the show. Focused on politics but is interesting. Dialogues and action are raw and rustic.”

A netizen added, “Ist part is powerful. Dialogues are landing as sharp bullets. Against oppression of all forms. Openly references to Dravidam, Tamil Desiyam and communism policies.”

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Actor Ken Karunas, who shot to fame with his exceptional performance in Vetrimaran’s critically acclaimed superhit ‘Asuran’, with Dhanush in the lead, said that he has been perfecting his carrom board skills for over a year for his role in the director’s eagerly awaited film ‘Rajan Vagaira’.

‘Rajan Vagaira’ is the prequel to Vetrimaran’s superhit film ‘Vada Chennai’, also featuring Dhanush in the lead. The prequel will focus on the life story of Rajan (played by director Ameer in ‘Vada Chennai’), who’s an important character in the first film.

Ken plays the young Rajan in ‘Rajan Vagaira’. He said: “Rajan is portrayed as an exceptional carrom board player in the film. I play the younger version of Rajan and therefore, I have been practising carrom board for over a year and a half for this role.”

Vetrimaran, who, after completing ‘Viduthalai’, is busy with ‘Vaadi Vasal...

Young actor Ken Karunas, who stole the thunder with his brilliant performance in Vetrimaran’s critically-acclaimed superhit ‘Asuran’ featuring Dhanush in the lead, will again be seen sharing screenspace with the top star in Venky Atluri’s upcoming bilingual film, ‘Vaathi’.

Ken Karunas said, “I actually began as an assistant director in this film, which is a bilingual. There were three or four Tamil assistant directors while the others were all Telugu assistant directors. I was one of the Tamil assistant directors.

“My job on the sets of this film was to enact and show to some of the other actors what they had to do. Venky Atluri sir, who saw me enacting one such scene, told me that there was a good character in the film and asked me whether I would be willing to do it.

“I asked Dhanush sir and Vetri Maran sir and they said I should take it up.

TollywoodReportedly, the makers are planning to rope in Priyamani to reprise Manju Warrier's role from the original.Digital NativeTollywood actor Venkatesh Daggubati is all set to remake Dhanush-Vetrimaaran's Asuran in Telugu. Director Sreekanth Addala who is known for films like Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu and Brahmotsavam will be directing Venkatesh again in this Telugu remake. #Naarappa Shoot Begins Today! pic.twitter.com/SexcogRnaS — Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) January 22, 2020 The film went on floors on Tuesday and the actor has shared his look from the film, which has now gone viral on social media. Titled Naarappa, sources say the first schedule will last for 30 days and the second schedule will begin in Hyderabad later. The film is expected to be shot across a span of 130 days. According to reports, the film might be loosely based on the Karamchedu massacre which happened in 1985. A conflict between Dalits and Kamma landlords resulted in...

AwardsPrabhu Deva won Best Choreographer for ‘Rowdy Baby’ from ‘Maari 2’.Tnm StaffThe first edition of the Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 saw the best of Tamil cinema between December 2018 and November 2019 being honoured on Saturday night. The award show was a star studded affair with top actors including Kamal Hasan, Dhanush, Nayantara, and Samantha in attendance. The jury comprised directors Gautham Menon, Karu Palaniappan, Bharatbala, actor-director Suhasini Maniratnam, and film critic Baradwaj Rangan. Here is the full list of winners: Dhanush took home the prize for Best Actor - Male for his performance in the Vetrimaaran directorial Asuran. Aishwarya Rajesh won Best Actor - Female for her role in the sports drama Kanaa. Dhruv Vikram bagged Best Debut Actor - Male for his role in Adhithya Varma, the remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy. Lijomol Jose took home Best Debut Actor - Female for her portrayal in Sivappu Manjal Pachai. This one at #ZeeCineAwardsTamil2020 pic.

TollywoodThe film is directed by Srikanth Addala. Digital NativeTollywood actor Venkatesh is all set to remake Dhanush-starrer Asuran in Telugu. Asuran which was directed by Vetrimaaran is a thrilling plot against caste and received rave reviews for its theme. Initially, it was rumoured that Shriya Saran is likely to reprise Manju Warrier’s role from the original. The latest is that the makers are planning to rope in Priyamani to play Manju Warrier's role. Director Srikanth Addala who is known for films like Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu and Brahmotsavam will be directing Venkatesh again in the Telugu remake. The Telugu remake will be bankrolled by Suresh Babu and the original producer Kalaipuli S Thanu under Suresh Productions and V Creations, respectively. The director and rest of the cast and crew are yet to be announced. The National-Award winning actor is busy with the shooting of Amazon Prime Originals' web...

Tollywood'Asuran' is based on a Tamil novel Vekkai written by Poomani, which featured Dhanush in dual roles as father and son.Tnm StaffTollywood actor Victory Venkatesh is all set to remake Dhanush-starrer Asuran in Telugu. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the film is a story against caste and is receiving rave reviews for its theme. While the Telugu remake will be produced by Suresh Babu and Kalaipuli S Thanu, Producer of Asuran, under Suresh Productions and V Creations respectively, details about the director of the movie and the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be announced. Announcing the project officially Suresh Productions tweeted, "#VictoryVenkatesh is going to play the lead in Telugu version of #Asuran The movie will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and Suresh Babu and under V creations and Suresh Productions banners. #VenkateshDaggubati74." #VictoryVenkatesh is going to play the lead in Telugu version of #Asuran...

KollywoodBankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu under his banner V Creations, the film topped both Chennai and Tn box-office in its third week. Digital NativeLooks like there is no stopping Asuran. The film has been appreciated by all audience and critics alike. The fourth time collaboration of Dhanush-Vetrimaaran's outing Asuran has turned out to be a blockbuster hit. Bollywood filmmaker Johar has heaped praises on the film. After watching the film he had tweeted saying What a film #Asuran is!!! Hits you hard and is riveting right through! Blown away by #VetriMaaran’s craft and story telling!!!! And @dhanushkraja is beyond amazing! Rock solid performance! His calm before the storm is unmatchable! Please watch it! Cinema victory! — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) October 21, 2019 Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu who watched the film called it 'raw, real and intense' and calling the film as 'cinema at it's best' before congratulating the team. Mahesh Babu tweeted saying.

Kollywood‘Asuran is not just a film, but a lesson’, Stalin tweeted.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabVetrimaaran-Dhanush’s Asuran that released this October 4 entered the Rs 100 crore club in less than two weeks since its release, becoming Dhaush’s first film to do so. Based on the novel Vekkai by acclaimed Tamil writer Poomani, the film has gained good appreciation from both critics and audiences alike. Now the latest to express his appreciation for this film is Dmk leader Mk Stalin. Having recently watched the film in the theatre, Stalin took to Twitter to write: “Asuran is not just a film, but a lesson. With the Panchami land rights restoration in focus, it daringly questions caste violence that plagues this caste-based society. My congratulations to Vetrimaaran who has won in terms of story-screenplay-dialogues and my appreciation to Dhanush who has lived the role.” Stalin posted this along with a photo of himself at the movie theatre,...

KollywoodBy titling his film 'Asuran', Vetrimaaran defines the perspective from where he’s narrating the story – through the eyes of those who are beaten back for daring to ask for more. Sowmya RajendranIn popular and simplified versions of Hindu mythology, the asuras are demigods with evil attributes who are constantly battling the devas, who are considered to be good. The perennial fight is over who will rule the three worlds – swarga, bhumi and patala, and the asuras are typically characterised as greedy and asking for what is not rightfully theirs. By titling his film Asuran, Vetrimaaran, at the outset, defines the perspective from where he’s narrating the story – this is through the eyes of those who are beaten back for daring to ask for more. It is a story that validates the struggle of the ‘asuras’ and exposes the avarice of the ‘devas’. Based on Poomani’s...

KollywoodThe film is all set to get a worldwide release on October 4.Digital NativeAfter the recent success with Vada Chennai Dhanush and Vetrimaaran are teaming up for the fourth time with Asuran. Dhanush-Vetrimaaran combo is very high and the duo have been a winner always. This film serves as a break before the duo reunites once again for part two of Vada Chennai. The film is all set to get a worldwide release on October 4. #Asuran look 2 pic.twitter.com/3zCkH4vhED — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 22, 2019 Dhanush, on Thursday, unveiled the second look, two new posters which feature the younger version of his character, a 20 years younger version. The first look was released months back which had fierce-looking Dhanush aiming a spear at someone and his eyes are filled with rage. Last seen opposite Mohanlal in Odiyan, Malayalam actor Manju Warrier will be playing the female lead in this film that will mark her Tamil debut.

KollywoodThe film will mark the debut of the Malayalam actor Manju Warrier in Tamil.Digital NativeThe reputation of Dhanush-Vetrimaaran combo is very high and the duo has been a winner always. Dhanush and Vetrimaaran have teamed up for the fourth time in upcoming Tamil thriller Asuran – which is based on Tamil novel, Vekkai, and is said to be a revenge drama that traces the fight of an oppressed community against those oppressing them. The latest update is that the makers have officially announced the release date of the film. The film is all set to get a worldwide release on October 4. #Asuran #oct4 2019 release pic.twitter.com/RU5Czt9ROw — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 8, 2019 Also, Asuran will mark the debut of the Malayalam actor Manju Warrier in Tamil. She will be seen in a pivotal role in the film. Besides, Manju Warrier, the star cast of this film also includes veteran actor Pasupathi,...

Actor Dhanush, who is also an established singer, has revealed that he has crooned a raw, soothing number for the upcoming Tamil revenge drama Asuran, directed by Vetrimaaran.

Actor-composer G.V. Prakash Kumar took to Twitter to announce that he has recorded a song called "Pollathaboomi", featuring voices of Dhanush, Ken Karunas and Tee Jay.

"Dhanush, Ken and Tee Jay sing a song together in Yugabharathi's lyrics. A peppy track on way for Vetrimaaran," tweeted Prakash, who previously made Dhanush sing in his films such as Pollathavan?and Aadukalam.

Dhanush tweeted that he had fun recording the song and that he can't wait for audiences to listen to it.

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Asuran, which marks the fourth collaboration of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran after Pollathavan, Aadukalam and Vada Chennai, is based on the Tamil novel "Vekkai" by Poomani.

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KollywoodOn Monday, composer Gv Prakash Kumar took to Twitter to announce that he has recorded a song for 'Asuran' featuring Dhanush, Ken Karunas and Tee Jay.Digital NativeActor Dhanush, who has proved his mettle as a singer has nowrecorded a number for Vetrimaaran’s upcoming revenge-drama Asuran, based on writer Poomani's Tamil novel Vekkai. On Monday, composer Gv Prakash Kumar took to Twitter to announce that he has recorded a song for Asuran featuring Dhanush, Ken Karunas and Tee Jay. “Dhanush, Ken and Tee Jay sing a song together in Yugabharathi’s lyrics. A peppy track on way for Vetrimaaran,” Prakash tweeted along with a picture from the recording session. It’s worth mentioning that Dhanush has previously crooned in Prakash’s music for films such as Pollathavan and Aadukalam. #asuransongupdate #asuran @dhanushkraja ,ken , tee jay sing a song together in yugabarathis lyrics ... a peppy trk on way for @VetriMaaran @theVcreations pic.

KollywoodThe film is touted to be a revenge thriller based on the Tamil novel ‘Vekkai.’Digital NativeVetrimaaran’s Asuran, which marks the filmmaker’s fourth collaboration with Dhanush, is currently in its final leg of shooting. Earlier reports emerged that the film will also see a cameo role by Vijay Sethupathi, which the director has refuted. He clarified that the actor is not part of the project and was not even approached by the team. Asuran is a revenge thriller based on the Tamil novel Vekkai. Dhanush will be seen in a role of a character who seeks to avenge the death of his father. He will be seen playing dual roles as both the father and son. The film also features popular filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel, best known for directing the hit Bharath and Sandhya starrer Kadhal, as the antagonist. This project marks the Tamil debut of Manju Warrier, who...

KollywoodThough the project was announced several months ago, the shooting began on the Republic Day this year.Digital NativeLast seen playing an accidental gangster in Vada Chennai, Dhanush is teaming up with Director Vetrimaran for Asuran, for the third time. The reputation of Dhanush-Vetrimaaran combo is very high owing to their previous associations. Though the project was announced several months ago, the shooting began on the Republic Day this year, January 26, and is currently progressing at a brisk pace. The latest update is that Dhanush has kickstarted shooting for the final schedule of the film. The film stars Dhanush playing the role of a father and son in the revenge-thriller based on Tamil novel Vekkai by writer Poomani. Dhanush will be seen playing a daily wage laborer and he will be seen in a fierce avatar. The film will be bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu, who had recently bankrolled VIP 2. Also,...

Film'Asuran' features popular filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel, best known for directing the Bharath and Sandhya starrer 'Kadhal', as the antagonist.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Dhanush, who has a busy lineup of films this year in his kitty, will be seen playing dual roles in his next two releases – Asuran and the yet-to-titled project with director Durai Senthil Kumar. What’s even more interesting is that Dhanush will be seen essaying father-son roles in both these films, according to reliable sources. In Asuran, a revenge-based thriller based on Tamil novel Vekkai, Dhanush will avenge the death of his father. Asuran marks the reunion of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran for the fourth time and the project was recently wrapped up. Asuran features popular filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel, best known for directing the Bharath and Sandhya starrer Kadhal, as the antagonist. This project marks the Tamil debut of Manju Warrier, who has paired up with Dhanush for the first time.

KollywoodThe two had shared the screen space in 'Sullan' in the year 2004 and are teaming up for a movie after almost 15 years now.Digital NativeDigital NativeLast seen playing a local ruffian in Maari 2, Dhanush will be seen playing a daily wage labourer in Asuran, his next with director Vetri Maaran. Asuran also will mark the debut of the Malayalam actor Manju Warrier in Tamil. She will be seen playing a pivotal role in the film. Besides Manju Warrier, the star cast of this film also includes veteran actor Pasupathi. Dhanush and Pasupathi had shared the screen space in Sullan in the year 2004 and are teaming up for a movie after almost 15 years now. The technical crew of Asuran includes Gv Prakash Kumar for music, Velraj for cinematography and Vivek Harshan for editing. The film is being bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Dhanu under his banner V Creations. The star cast...

KollywoodDirected by Vetrimaaran, the film is based on the Tamil novel ‘Vekkai’ by Poomani.Digital NativeDigital NativeDhanush and Vetrimaaran are teaming up for the fourth time for the upcoming Tamil thriller Asuran. Based on the Tamil novel Vekkai written by Poomani, it is said to be a revenge drama that traces the fight of an oppressed community against those oppressing them. The project, which also stars Manju Warrier as the lead opposite Dhanush, has gone on the floors and the makers are planning to wrap up the shoot in one long schedule. The film, which has music by Gv Prakash, is being bankrolled by Kalaipuli Thanu under the banner V Creations. Reports indicate that popular filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel, best known for directing the Bharath and Sandhya starrer Kadhal, has been roped in to play the antagonist. Neither the makers nor Sakthivel are yet to confirm the reports; however, sources close...

KollywoodHaving starred in films like 'Nedunchaalai' and 'Azhagu Kutty Chellam', Ken Karunas has already started shooting for the project.Digital NativeDhanush and Vetrimaaran have teamed up for the fourth time in upcoming Tamil thriller Asuran – which is based on Tamil novel, 'Vekkai', and is said to be a revenge drama that traces the fight of an oppressed community against those oppressing them. The novel has been written by Poomani. The project, which also stars Manju Warrier as the female lead, has gone on the floors and the makers are planning to wrap up shoot in one long schedule. The film, which has music by Gv Prakash, is being bankrolled by Kalaipuli Thanu under the banner of V Creations. The latest update is that actor Karunas’s son Ken Karunas has been roped in for a crucial role in the film. Having starred in films like Nedunchaalai and Azhagu Kutty Chellam,...