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KollywoodTouted to be an ecological thriller, ‘Boomika’ is written and directed by Rathindran Prasad. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ NetflixThe trailer of actor Aishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming movie Boomika was released on Monday, August 16. The makers of the film also announced that the movie will be streaming on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix from August 23. Sharing the trailer, Netflix India South wrote: “Manidhanin peraasai. Iyarkayin kovam!”, which loosely translates to “Human beings' selfishness, nature’s anger.” The trailer opens with a character explaining how the earth is constantly communicating with humans. “It’s making itself very clear! Guess what it’s saying? I know how to say it myself. If you can, save yourself from me,” says a character- whose identity is not revealed – in the trailer, indicating that the film is likely to discuss ecological destruction. Shot in picturesque landscapes, the trailer features a perplexed-looking Aishwarya Rajesh. The makers don’t reveal many details about her character.

KollywoodTouted to be an ecological thriller, ‘Boomika’ is helmed by director Rathindran Prasad. Tnm StaffAishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming film Boomika is all set to premiere on Vijay Television. Touted to be an ecological thriller, Boomika has skipped theatrical release and will be directly released on television on August 22. “Very happy to announce @aishu_dil starrer #Boomika 's Tamil Premiere on @vijaytelevision. This Eco thriller-horror crafted by @RathindranR is sure to entertain you all,” Stone Bench Films, the production house bankrolling the movie, tweeted on Saturday, July 31. In the poster, Aishwarya Rajesh is seen against a forest-like backdrop, sporting an intense look. The poster hints at an eerie thriller. The film is presented by Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films and Passion Studios and directed by Rathindran Prasad. Boomika reportedly has cinematography by Roberto Zazzara and is on board as the music composer Prithvi Chandrasekar. The first-look poster of Boomika was...

MollywoodThe Manju Warrier starrer was directed by Rosshan Andrrews based on a story by Unni R.Digital NativeA few days ago, reports surfaced that the Malayalam film Prathi Poovankozhi will be remade in multiple languages. And now, it has been confirmed that ace Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has the remake and dubbing rights of this film in all languages. The Manju Warrier starrer, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, released last year. The film also had Anusree, Rosshan Andrrews (making his acting debut), Saiju Kurup, Grace Antony, Alencier Ley Lopez, Sp Sreekumar, Divya Prabha, Sekhar Menon, Chali Pala, and others forming the supporting cast. Gokulam Gopalan bankrolled the film under his banner. The technical crew of this film included Unni R, who has written it, G Balamurgan for cinematography, Jyotish Shankar for art direction and Gopi Sunder for music. Prathi Poovankozhi tells the story of a woman who is molested in a...

TollywoodThe actor will play the lead role in debutant Koushik Pegallapati’s ‘Chaavu Kaburu Challaga’ and in a new untitled project.Digital NativeDigital NativeTelugu actor Kartikeya of Rx 100 fame has two new films in his kitty right now. Interestingly, both films belong to completely different genres. One film, titled Chaavu Kaburu Challaga is a dark comedy in which the actor will play the character of Basthi Balaraju. The second is an action thriller in which he will play the role of an Nia officer. The project was announced on the actor’s birthday recently. Chaavu Kaburu Challaga went on the floors late last year, with Allu Venkatesh’s daughter Anvitha giving the first clap and Allu Arjun’s son Ayaan directing the first shot. Directed by debutant Koushik Pegallapati, the film is presented by Allu Aravind and bankrolled by Bunny. An interesting first look of the film was released, with...

EntertainmentAbout 10 new south Indian films are now streaming on Netflix and Amazon PrimeTNM StaffApril looks like another month of self-isolation and most of us have been searching for good listicles with good movie recommendations. If you are the kind who likes to keep up with the latest releases, here is a list of new films that are now streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Tamil Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (Netflix) This film, by debut director Desingh Periyasamy, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Ritu Varma in the lead. Released on February 28, the film is a well-made crime comedy that gets better in the second half. If you are in the mood for some good fun, then Kannum Kannum is worth your time. V1 Murder Case (Amazon Prime) This thriller by debut director Pavel Navageethan, who is also an actor, received good response for the film. However, it was not without certain flaws. The...

EntertainmentAbout 10 new south Indian films are now streaming on Netflix and Amazon PrimeTNM StaffApril looks like another month of self-isolation and most of us have been searching for good listicles with good movie recommendations. If you are the kind who likes to keep up with the latest releases, here is a list of new films that are now streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Tamil Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (Netflix) This film, by debut director Desingh Periyasamy, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Ritu Varma in the lead. Released on February 28, the film is a well-made crime comedy that gets better in the second half. If you are in the mood for some good fun, then Kannum Kannum is worth your time. V1 Murder Case (Amazon Prime) This thriller by debut director Pavel Navageethan, who is also an actor, received good response for the film. However, it was not without certain flaws. The...

KollywoodThe director also clarified that he does not own a Twitter account.Digital NativeRecently rumours were rife that director Ks Ravikumar will direct actor Ajith next, collaborating for the third time in his career, and that the film will be produced by Sun Pictures. Dismissing the news as a rumour, Ks Ravikumar took to Facebook to clear the air surrounding the film. The filmmaker wrote, "Dear friends, my beloved fans, media and film fraternity, a rumour is on rounds right from yesterday in a Twitter account on my name stating that I am directing a film with Mr Ajithkumar under Sun pictures production. This a firm false news and a rumor. I do not own a Twitter account and the existing Twitter account on my name K.S.Ravikumar is a fake one. Pls do not support the fake account. (sic)," he wrote. Director Ks Ravikumar's last release was Ruler...

KollywoodThe film will hit the marquee for Deepavali next year.Digital NativeThe shooting of Ajith's highly-anticipated Valimai has apparently begun in Hyderabad today. Directed by H Vinoth, who had teamed up with Ajith for courtroom drama Nerkonda Paarvai, the two are reuniting once again for this project which is also being bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped in Hyderabad and the next schedule will commence soon. The latest update is that Pavel Navageethan, known for his roles in films such as Madras, Peranbu, Vada Chennai, and Magalir Mattum, will be playing the main villain in it. Recently reports surfaced that Keerthy Suresh has been signed as the leading lady. Now the latest reports suggest that the makers are in talks with Bollywood heroine Ileana D'cruz to play Ajith's lead pair. Talks have been initiated with the actor and she is yet to sign on the dotted lines.