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Kamal Haasan And Rati Agnihotri’s Scandalous Interview About Each Other (Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

The 1981 romantic-tragedy film Ek Duuje Ke Liye still remains one of the most adored movies in the hearts of all the cinema enthusiast out there. It starred Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri as star-crossed lovers and fans were in awe of their chemistry. But did you know that behind the camera, the duo could not stand each other? Yes, you heard that right! Kamal and Rati shared a grave dislike for each other and had also hurled some controversial statements for each other in the media.

Rati Agnihotri’s Scandolous Interview On Kamal Haasan

During 1985, Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri had collaborated for another movie Dekha Pyar Tumhare. It was also during this time that Kamal was linked to actress Sarika despite being married to his then-first wife Vani Ganapathy. This also led to the...

Hrithik Roshan & Deepika Padukone Make The Deshbhakti Work Perfectly In Fighter Trailer(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone are ready to paint the town in tricolor with their upcoming film Fighter. The film has been debated for a long as a blatant copy of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun. However, after the trailer has dropped, it promises a perfect deshbhakti film ready to feed you amidst Republic Day celebrations.

While Hrithik plays Paddy & Deepika plays Minni, they together are a part of a larger group of Indian Air Force officers caught amidst a terror attack. The film would test their professional strengths, proceeding to grow and connect to the audience over their personal bonds.

The honest fact about Fighter is that it feeds on jingoism. However, this jingoism surprisingly seems to work at the moment with Hrithik Roshan canting Jai Hind with such an affirmation that makes you...

Raja Ramamurthy, who has just made his debut as a director with the Tamil film ‘Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu’ (The Myth of The Good Girl), featuring actress Akshara Haasan in the lead, says he got the inspiration for his film’s story from the blog of a teenager. The director, whose film released on Prime Video […]...

KollywoodRaja Ramamurthy’s, ‘Achcham, Madam, Naanam, Payirppu,’ tracks the life of 18-year-old Pavithra who struggles to strike the balance between societal expectations and her personal desires. Saradha UAmazon Prime Video A timid 19-year-old hailing from a conservative Tamil family, Pavithra (Akshara Haasan), hesitantly asks for a pack of condoms to the shopkeeper at the supermarket. To deflect further questions from the man at the counter, she also purchases a bunch of other products, hoping that it would draw the attention away from condoms. But as soon as she points at a pack of condoms, the shopkeeper, who addresses her as ‘Paapa’ (Baby), assumes that she is asking for sanitary napkins. The scene from Achcham (fear), Madam (innocence), Naanam (coyness), Payirppu (chastity) which started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Friday, March 25, gives a sneak peek into the world the film is set in where discussions about sex are slided under the carpet and ignored,...

After having a successful run at the international film festival circuit, the Tamil coming-of-age dramedy ‘Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu’ (The Myth of The Good Girl) is to release on Prime Video on March 25. Starring Akshara Haasan in the lead, the film also stars Usha Uthup, Anjana Jayaprakash, Malgudi Subha, Janaki Sabesh, and Suresh Chandra […]...

Actress Shruti Haasan has opened up on the divorce of her parents, actor-politician Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika. The couple parted ways in 2004. In an interview, Shruti revealed why she was glad that her parents separated.

"I was glad they separated as I do not think two people who are not getting along, should be forced to get along for some reason. They continue to be wonderful parents. I am particularly close to my dad. My mum is doing well and is a part of our lives as well. It actually panned out for the best," Shruti told Zoom Digital.

The actress further told the portal, "When they separated, I was very young, and it was very simple, they were happier apart than they were together."

Kamal Haasan and Sarika tied the knot in 1988 and parted ways in 2004. Apart from Shruti, the couple are also parents to actress Akshara Haasan.

2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly ElectionThe photos have been going viral on social media.Tnm StaffTwitter/PTIAs Tamil Nadu goes for polling to elect its state government on Tuesday, many Kollywood stars and celebrities came out to cast their votes. Photos and videos of the actors and celebrities taken at their respective polling booths, have gone viral on social media. Actor Vijay, who is popularly known as ‘Thalapathy’ among fans, came to cast his vote at a polling booth located in Neelankarai, Chennai on Tuesday. The actor surprised everyone by arriving at the polling booth on a bicycle. Donning a greet T-shirt and face mask, the actor was seen cycling on a red and black coloured bicycle. As soon as the photos became viral, many theories and speculations about the actor’s decision to arrive in a bicycle started floating around on social media. The most popular among those, suggests that Vijay...

2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly ElectionWearing a green t-shirt with a face mask, Vijay cast his vote at a polling booth in Neelankarai, Chennai.Tnm StaffTwitter/Vijay65FilmPageActor Vijay on Tuesday came to the voting booth in a bicycle to cast his vote as Tamil Nadu went to polls. Wearing a green t-shirt with a face mask, Vijay was seen cycling on a red and black coloured bicycle to the booth on Tuesday morning to cast his vote in a polling booth located in Neelankarai, Chennai. Visuals of his cycling trip to the polling booth went viral on social media in no time. Many theories have been shared online as to why Vijay chose to cycle to the booth. According to reports and the most popular theory, Vijay came on a bicycle to protest against the rising prices of diesel and petrol. However, the actor's team clarified that the only reason Vijay...

Actress sisters Shruti Haasan & Akshara Haasan on Tuesday shared an update about their father Kamal Haasan's health, post his leg surgery.

Shruti shared the health update on Instagram. 

The statement read, "We would like to begin by thanking you for you overwhelming support, prayers and genuine concern regarding our father's recent medical procedure. We are happy to inform all of you that the surgery was a success! 

"The surgery was performed on his leg this morning at Sri Ramachandra Hospital performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mohan Kumar along with Dr. J.S.N Murthy. The doctors, attendees and the hospital management are taking wonderful care of our father and he is doing well, is in good spirits and working towards a speedy recovery." 

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre Health Bulletin of Sri Kamal Haasan

The statement mentions that Kamal shall be back home in a few days. 

"He will return...

KollywoodThe teaser takes us on an adventure ride through a thrilling and mysterious drama. Digital NativeArun Vijay is currently awaiting the release of his next outing Sinam with director Gnr Kumaravelan. The post-production work of the film was recently kick-started, and Arun Vijay was seen dubbing for his portions in the film. Now the makers have released the first look teaser of the film, which is touted to be a cop-based crime drama. The teaser takes us on an adventure ride through a thrilling and mysterious drama. It seems quite promising and the fans can surely expect some twists. Arun Vijay is playing the role of a cop in Sinam for the second time after the super-hit film Kuttram 23. The shooting of the film was wrapped up just before the coronavirus lockdown, and the work of the film is going well. Arun recently shared a picture of a little...

Tollywood'Cobra' marks the debut of former cricketer Irrfan Pathan in the Tamil film industry. Digital NativeDigital NativeAward-winning actor Chiyaan Vikram and director Ajay Gnanmuthu have teamed up for the upcoming Tamil film Cobra. The first and second look posters, released in June and December respectively, hint that the actor will be seen in may avatars in the film. On Saturday, 7 Screen Studio, which is producing Cobra, released the film's teaser on Twitter. Sharing the video, they wrote: A world of numbers & the genius #ChiyaanVikram,Loaded wit all things intriguing,presenting the #CobraTeaser dir. by @AjayGnanamuthu ,An @arrahman Musical #Cobra @Lalit_SevenScr @IrfanPathan @SrinidhiShetty7 @roshanmathew22 @theedittable @dop_harish. A world of numbers & the genius #ChiyaanVikram,Loaded wit all things intriguing,presenting the #CobraTeaser dir. by @AjayGnanamuthu,An @arrahman Musical Link:- https://t.co/U0e51ixlVF#Cobra @Lalit_SevenScr@IrfanPathan@SrinidhiShetty7@roshanmathew22 @theedittable @dop_harish — Seven Screen Studio (@7screenstudio) January 9, 2021 Watch...

Social The actor had a low-key wedding in Telangana’s Warangal.Tnm StaffTamil actor Anandhi of Pariyerum Perumal fame got married recently. The actor got married to Socrates in a low-key ceremony in Telangana’s Warangal district. The ceremony was kept private and under wraps. However, actor and producer Jsk Satish Kumar shared pictures of the ceremony on social media along with a voice note with details about the groom. Pictures from the wedding ceremony show Anandhi in a deep red silk saree with gold embroidery paired with a grand blouse with stone work. The groom was dressed in a white shirt and off-white veshti with gold border. In another picture, Anandhi was seen with a gold dupatta over her head. The wedding ceremony was held as per Hindu traditions and saw only close friends and family in attendance. Sharing his wishes for the newlywed couple, producer Satish Kumar added...

Kollywood To be bankrolled by Drumsticks Productions, the film will go on floors in February and will release in August 2021.Digital NativeActor Arun Vijay, who has been around for over two decades, is one of the most underrated actors of Tamil cinema. Director Hari is now all set to team up with Arun Vijay for a project for the first time. Though the news was already taken over the internet with fans sharing it across all social media platforms, It was announced officially on Monday. To be bankrolled by Drumsticks Productions who had bankrolled Trisha Illana Nayanthara, Imaikka Nodigal, En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom and Igloo. The film will go on floors in February and will release in August 2021. Touted to be a high-budget film in Arun Vijay's career the film is said to be a complete family entertainer with director Hari's elements. It is well known that Director Hari is...

KollywoodAkshita had married Manu Ranjith, late Dmk leader Karunanidhi’s great grandson, in 2017. Tnm StaffActor Vikram has become a grandfather at the age of 54. His daughter Akshita, who is married to Manu Ranjith, gave birth to a baby girl on Monday. Director Ajay Gnanamuthu, who is currently making Cobra with Vikram, announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday. Congratulating the actor, Ajay added that he was sure Vikram would make one of those ‘coolest’ grandfathers. Many many congrats on the new role #ChiyaanVikram sir.. I’m damn sure you’ll be one of those coolest grand dads Wishes to the entire family.. And welcome Kiddo — Ajay Gnanamuthu (@AjayGnanamuthu) November 10, 2020 Akshita’s husband Manu Ranjith is late Dmk leader Karunanidhi’s great grandson. The couple got married on October 30, 2017, at Karunanidhi’s Gopalapuram residence. Akshita and Manu had been in a relationship for a while before getting married with the consent of their families.

KollywoodBookmark this list so you can plan your binge schedule! Tnm StaffThe Deepavali season is highly anticipated by Tamil cinema fans because it brings some of the biggest releases from the industry. For the past few years, the box-office has been dominated by Vijay's releases. However, this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Master will not release for Deepavali as was previously speculated. Moreoever, no big theatrical releases are slated for the Deepavali weekend despite theatres planning to open their doors on November 10. On Over-the-Top platforms though, several Tamil films and web series are slated for release. Here's a list of the releases with the dates and platforms so you can plan your watch list accordingly. Soorarai Pottru: The biggest release is of course Suriya's Soorarai Pottru, directed by Sudha Kongara and also starring Aparna Balamurali. The film is based on the...

CinemaThe song is from the Bollywood flick ‘Atrangi Re’, a romantic musical that stars Dhanush, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan.Digital NativeDhanush currently has the Bollywood flick Atrangi Re, which is being directed by Anand L Rai. He is sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan in this romantic musical. Oscar-winning music composer Ar Rahman is composing tunes for this flick. The shooting of Atrangi Re began in Varanasi earlier this year but came to a halt due to the coronavirus lockdown. After several months, the situation is now getting back to normal and the Atrangi Re team has begun work on the project. The schedule of this film was wrapped up in Chennai a couple of weeks ago and the shooting will continue in Delhi and Mumbai. Meanwhile, confirming that he is rendering a song for the album, Dhanush posted a pic with Ar Rahman and wrote,...

KollywoodThe cricketer will be making his acting debut in the Tamil film industry with this Vikram starrer.Digital NativeIt has already been reported that the Indian cricketer, Irrfan Pathan will be making his acting debut in the Tamil film industry with the Vikram starrer Cobra. On his birthday, the team revealed his first look character poster online much to the delight of the movie buffs. Sharing the poster, Cobra’s director Ajay Gnanmuthu wrote online, “Wish you many more happy returns of the day dear ⁦⁦@IrfanPathan⁩ sir Super happy to have met and worked with such a warm and a caring person like you.. Wishing you only the besttt in the year ahead #Cobra⁦⁩ ⁦#HBDIrfanpathan ⁦#AslanYilmaz.” Wish you many more happy returns of the day dear ⁦⁦@IrfanPathan⁩ sir Super happy to have met and worked with such a warm and a caring person like you.. Wishing you only the besttt...

KollywoodWritten and directed by Raja Ramamurthy the film is being produced by Trendloud.Tnm StaffA 30-second teaser from Akshara Haasan’s Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu (The Myth Of The Good Girl) was released on September 24. The video has the actor wearing glasses and seated on an antique wooden chair. The room behind her is tastefully arranged but as the camera draws closer to her face, we hear many voices telling her what to do. “Pavithra, no!”, “Pavithra, yes.”, “Come on Pavithra, what’s stopping you?”, “Pei Pudichudutha?” (are you possessed?), “Ippo than andavan unaku nalla budhi kuduthirkan” (Only now god has given you good senses), “Shame”, “I don’t approve”, these are some of the voices we hear as jazz beats can be heard in the background. As the voices crowd each other, the actor wakes up from her sleep with a gasp. According to the description that accompanies the teaser,...

KollywoodThe film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy.Digital NativeAkshara Haasan, who made her Tamil debut with Ajith’s Vivegam and last acted in Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan, will next be seen in a coming-of-age drama which will be bankrolled by Trend Loud, a leading digital content creator in the south. The makers have now unveiled the title and first look of the film. This movie is titled Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu and is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the web series America Mappillai, which was also backed by Trend Loud. Sharing the first look poster, Akshara tweeted,"Let me show you the world of a young woman through her own eyes! The first-look of #Amnp is here and I'm excited to share it with you! @kaiyavecha @Trendloud @amnp_thefilm @DoneChannel1 #FirstLook #TrendloudOriginalFilm #AksharaHaasan" Let me show you the world of a young woman through her own eyes! The first-look...

KollywoodThis film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the Zee 5 web series 'America Mappillai'.Digital NativeAkshara Haasan, who made her Tamil debut with Ajith’s Vivegam and was last seen on screen in Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan, will be next seen in upcoming Tamil yet-untitled coming-of-age drama which will be bankrolled by Trendloud. This film is directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who directed the web series America Mappillai, which was also backed by Trend Loud. The title and the first look of this film will be unveiled on September 14, according to a statement. The shoot of the film has already been completed but it’s yet unclear if the film will directly release on any Ott platform or wait for theatrical release. “This will be a coming-of-age-film, probably one of the first ones to explore the female gaze. It was a conscious decision to have a cast and crew with predominantly women,...

KollywoodTo be released in 2021, the film is being produced by Vijay Antony Pictures Pvt Limited and presented by his wife Fatima Vijay Antony.Tnm StaffMusic composer turned actor Vijay Antony, who is celebrating his 45th birthday on July 24, shared on social media that his upcoming film will be a sequel to his 2016 hit Pichaikkaran, and will be helmed by director Priya Krishnaswamy. The acclaimed director's Baaram had won the National Award for Best Feature last year. Titled Pichaikkaran 2, the film will also release in Telugu under the title Bitchagudu 2. To be released in 2021, the film is being produced by Vijay Antony Pictures Pvt Limited and presented by his wife Fatima Vijay Antony. Some of the names associated with this project are Theni Eswar, K Arusamy, Kp Palani, Paul Antony and Sandra Johnson. #pichaikkaran2 #Bitchagadu2 pic.twitter.com/hsaEdEURMO — vijayantony (@vijayantony) July 24, 2020 In Pichaikkaran, the actor played the role of Arul Selvakumar,...

KollywoodThe star posted a short video on his social media page where he is seen practicing parkour.Digital NativeThe film industry has come to a grinding halt with the Covid 19 pandemic. This has made fans wonder what their favourite stars are up to. Several of the film stars are posting regular updates about what they have been doing to keep themselves fit. The latest to join this bandwagon is Arun Vijay. The star posted a short video on his social media page where he is seen practicing Parkour. “Practising my parkour stunts at home after a long time!! ” Urging everyone to stay at home safe, he wrote, “Stay safe at home everyone.. do some physical activity at home to keep yourself fit.. Don’t go out unnecessarily for anything for the next 21 days plz... kindly do this for your loved ones and your country... #letsfightthistogether.” Arun currently has Agni Siragugal,...

KollywoodThe two had worked together in 'Kuttram 23' earlier. Digital NativeIt goes without saying that Arun Vijay’s career took off after starring with Ajith Kumar in Yennai Arindhaal. Even though he played a menacing villain in the film, it didn’t stop the actor from winning over audiences and critics alike with his performance. After Yennai Arindhaal's success, Arun went on to star in films like Kuttram 23, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Thadam, all of which were successful. Following the success of Kuttram 23, Arun Vijay and director Arivazhagan are all set to team up for a film once again and actor Regina Cassandra has been roped in to play the female lead in this film. The shooting began some time ago with the team completing the first schedule successfully. Tthe second schedule is currently on in Chennai. The latest report is that the film might be titled Zindabaad.

KollywoodThe two came up with the hit movie 'Kuttram 23' earlier. Digital NativeArun Vijay and director Arivazhagan are all set to team up for a film again. Reports are that it is a thriller that will be shot mainly in Delhi. Regina Cassandra has been roped in to play the female lead in this film. Expectations are high on this film as Arun Vijay and Arivazhagan came up with the hit movie Kuttram 23.  Arun Vijay currently has Sinam under production. He plays a police officer in the film. Incidentally, he had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. Sinam, which is is directed by Gnr Kumaravelan reportedly has a strong role for Arun Vijay. The shooting began some time ago with the team completing the first schedule successfully and the second schedule is currently on in Chennai. Palak Lalwani plays the female lead in this entertainer with Kaali Venkat roped in for an important role.

KollywoodDirected by Naveen of 'Moodar Koodam' fame, the film has been shot in India, Russia and Kazakhstan. Digital NativeAgni Siragugal a multi-starrer has Arun Vijay and Vijay Antony in the lead roles with Shalini Pandey and Akshara Haasan as the female leads.Recently it was confirmed Bollywood actor Raima Sen will be making her Tamil debut with this film. Directed by Naveen of Moodar Koodam fame, the first schedule was shot in Kolkata and the second schedule happened in Moscow and St Petersburg followed by Almaty in Kazakhstan where some breathtaking action sequences were shot. This is the first Indian film to be shot in Kazakhstan, according to reports. The film is in its last leg of shooting and post-production is expected to begin soon. Touted to be an action entertainer, it will have emotional content as well. It is rumored that while Vijay Antony will be seen playing a cop in the film,...

KollywoodDirected by Gnr Kumaravelan, the first look has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on November 20. Digital NativeThe first look of Arun Vijay’s upcoming cop film directed by Gnr Kumaravelan has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on Wednesday. Titled Sinam, the first look was launched by ace director Mani Ratnam. Here’s the #Sinam first look for you all! Heartfelt thanks to Mani Sir for launching it..#SinamFirstLook @MSPLProductions @gnr_kumaravelan @gopinath_dop @ShabirMusic @silvastunt @DoneChannel1 pic.twitter.com/heO2DUxLzC — ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) November 19, 2019 The film will see the actor donning khaki once again. Incidentally, he had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. However, the star says that playing the cop is different in every film and therefore requires a lot of effort each time. In an interview with the Times of India, Arun Vijay had said, “In Kuttram 23, I played an Acp,...

KollywoodTipped to be a gangster drama, the shooting of the film was completed in 35 days in a single stretch.Digital NativeKarthick Naren made an impressive debut with his critically-acclaimed and highly successful crime-thriller Dhuruvangal 16 aka D 16. Karthick has teamed up with Arun Vijay for his third project which has been titled Mafia. Tipped to be a gangster drama, the shooting of the film was completed in 35 days in a single stretch. And the latest is that Arun Vijay has completed dubbing of the film and has revealed that the film is going to be one of his best films to date. Arun posted saying, "Done dubbing for #Mafia!! I am sure it’s going be one of my best films till date.. Can’t wait for you’ll to see it.. Watch out for the surprises!! Super excited!! Thanks @karthicknaren_M bro for this..@LycaProductions @DoneChannel1" Done dubbing for #Mafia!

Me TooSharing the dais along with 'Me Too' accused lyricist Vairamuthu were actor Rajinikanth and director Mani Ratnam among a host of other celebrities.Manasa RaoAlmost exactly a year ago, actor-politician-social commentator, Kamal Haasan, spoke up in support of the #MeToo movement at a music launch event. “As a society, we need to provide a safe atmosphere for women,” Kamal had said, adding, “And that lies in the hands of men.” Cut to November 8, 2019, and Kamal Haasan invited the who’s-who of the film industry for the launch of his new office in Chennai. And among the chief guests on the dais: Superstar Rajinikanth, Acclaimed Director Mani Ratnam, and Sexual Harassment Accused Vairamuthu. Kamal Haasan had invited the important people (read: men) in the industry for the inauguration of the new office of his production house, Raaj Kamal Films International, a day after his birthday. As the boys...

KollywoodHis brother Charuhasan, niece Suhasini Maniratnam, daughters Shruti and Akshara Haasan and actor Pooja Kumar can be seen in the photos.Tnm StaffKamal Haasan who is celebrating his 65th birthday on Thursday has been receiving warm wishes from his friends and fans. In what seems to be a low-key beginning, Kamal has been spending time with family on his birthday morning. Photographs of Kamal celebrating his birthday with family have now been shared on the internet. His brother Charuhasan, niece Suhasini Maniratnam, daughters Shruti and Akshara Haasan and actor Pooja Kumar were present for the celebrations. Born on November 7, 1954, Kamal was about five years old when he starred in Avm Productions’ Kalathur Kannamma, marking his entry into films. Kamal was immediately drawn into the spotlight with his performance in the film winning him a Rashtrapati Award (President’s Gold Medal). November 7 also happens to be the death anniversary of his father D Srinivasan,...

KollywoodPalak Lalwani plays the female lead in this entertainer with Kaali Venkat roped in for an important role.Digital NativeArun Vijay has signed up for a new film. Titled Sinam, the film is directed by Gnr Kumaravelan. The shooting began some time ago with the team completing the first schedule successfully and the second schedule is set to begin on November 8th. We hear that Arun Vijay will be playing a cop in this flick and is preparing well for it. Incidentally, the actor had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. On Sinam, Arun Vijay had told in an interview to the Indian Express, “Be it holy scriptures or any management lessons, ‘anger’ is always labelled a negative one. In fact, we even come across ‘anger management’ classes. But, what Sinam conveys is that sometimes ‘anger’ is good and can even bring justice for the needy. So that happens...

ControversyThe actor tweeted that 'Bigg Boss' host Kamal Haasan had got her replaced in the film with Akshara Haasan.Digital NativeRecently Indian model turned actor Meera Mithun claimed that she has been removed from Arun Vijay's upcoming film Agni Siragugal directed by Naveen. The actor took to Twitter and alleged that she has been removed from the film. “Am removed from the movie and all of ya all know who has been roped in now in my place for the movie @agnisirugugal @NaveenFilmmaker @TSivaAmma (Sic)”, she said in an apparent allusion to Akshara Haasan. Now, the actor has accused Kamal Hassan of being the reason behind her removal from the project. She tweeted saying, "So it's clear now that nepotism is at its peak in Kollywood. The clout of Kamal Haasan ensured I am out of this movie and his own daughter is cast in this movie.

KollywoodMeera's scenes from 'Namma Veetu Pillai' were also removed.Digital NativeMeera Mithun, an Indian model famous for her stint on Bigg Boss 3 Tamil, has claimed that she has been removed from an upcoming project starring Arun Vijay titled Agni Siragugal. The film is being directed by Naveen Madhav. The actor took to Twitter and said that she has been removed from the film. A source close to the actor told Silverscreen, “Meera wasn’t informed about this and is appalled at how things have taken shape." “Am removed from the movie and all of ya all know who has been roped in now in my place for the movie @agnisirugugal @NaveenFilmmaker @TSivaAmma (Sic)” Meera further tweeted saying, “I have works and offers always everywhere nationally and internationally and am doing it in silence but what i pity is oru thamizhanuku tamilnadula vazha vazhi illama panradu ingadan nadukum.Fine ok apart...

KollywoodTouted to be an action entertainer, the film stars Arun Vijay, Vijay Anthony and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles.Digital NativeThe shooting of Agni Siragugal directed by Naveen of Moodar Koodam fame began earlier this year and has reached its final stages now. Reports say that the last schedule of this film is slated to begin in Moscow soon and the team is gearing up to fly there. After this schedule is wrapped up, the post-production will begin full swing and then the release date will be finalised. According to a press release issued by Naveen, the team will be shooting some breathtaking action sequences in the Moscow schedule. Touted to be an action entertainer, Agni Siragugal will have emotional content as well. The film has Arun Vijay and Vijay Anthony playing the lead roles with Shalini Pandey as the female lead. The others in the star cast include Jagapathi Babu,...

CinemaWhile last month saw the release of critically acclaimed films like 'Super Deluxe' and 'Kumbalangi Nights', August too has some interesting choices. Tnm StaffSeveral new south Indian releases have come to Ott platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime in August. The online streaming giants appear to be keen to expand their content in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, and as a result, more and more films are finding new audiences in legal ways. While last month saw the release of critically acclaimed films like Super Deluxe and Kumbalangi Nights, August too has some interesting choices. Some of these releases had a short theatrical run but are critically acclaimed. If you could not catch them in theatres or wish to watch the film again, here's your chance. Tamil Aadai (Amazon Prime): Directed by Rathnakumar, the film has Amala Paul in the lead and is about a...

KollywoodA remake of the French film 'Point Blank', 'Kadaram Kondan' has Vikram playing Kk, a mysterious agent and hitman.Tnm StaffScreenshotVikram’s Kadaram Kondan released on July 19 worldwide but not in Malaysia, the country where it was exclusively shot. Lotus Five Star Av, the film’s distributor in Malaysia, announced that the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia has banned the film from releasing in the country. Fans who awaited the film’s release in Malaysia expressed their disappointment on Twitter. To those excited for Kadaram Kondan to release, just be prepared for the worst. The movie might be banned in Malaysia. It’s still a 50-50 situation now — Raajeevan Sandran (@RaajBaymax) July 18, 2019 Kadaram Kondan will not releasing in Malaysia Tomorrow due to Censorship Issue... As a chiyaan sir fan from Malaysia...This is really heartbreaking news for us...@ikamalhaasan @Rkfi @RajeshMSelva @Actor_Vikram @rkfi45 — Marshall Michael Das (@MarshallArsenal...

KollywoodThe project, which marks the third time union of Vikram and Rahman after 'Raavanan' and 'I', was officially announced in May and will be currently dubbed as 'Chiyaan Vikram 58'.Digital NativeMaestro Ar Rahman has been signed as the composer of Vikram's next yet-untitled project with director Ajay Gnanamuthu. The makers made the announcement via a special poster which was unveiled by Ajay on his Twitter page. "Super Duper excited to have the musical genius @arrahman sir on board. Dreams do come true #ChiyaanVikram58 #ChiyaanVikram @Lalit_SevenScr @AndhareAjit @iamarunviswa @proyuvraaj @LokeshJey @sooriaruna," Ajay tweeted. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be officially announced. Super Duper excited to have the musical genius @arrahman sir on board Dreams do come true #ChiyaanVikram58 #ChiyaanVikram @Lalit_SevenScr ⁦@AndhareAjit⁩ @iamarunviswa @proyuvraaj @LokeshJey ⁦@sooriaruna⁩ pic.twitter.com/QfseE3Bm3s — Ajay Gnanamuthu (@AjayGnanamuthu) July 13, 2019 The project, which marks the third...

Vikram is one such actor whose acting skills is immeasurable. Give him any role, he would do complete justice to it and more than that his fans are completely taken aback by it.

With the latest trailer of his upcoming movie?Kadaram Kondan, we see a mystery to his character. Vikram is seen with a salt and pepper?look and?is?absolutely dashing from the movie. With this, we see an addition to Vikram's character gallery.

With the latest movie on board, we see a complete action-packed scene with the latest gadgets and vehicles in it. Joining us would be Akshara Haasan in the film.

The film is slated to release on 19 July 2019 and is directed by Rajesh Selva.

Check the trailer below to see more:?...

KollywoodWritten and directed by Rajesh M Selva, 'Kadaram Kondan' is gearing up for a release this July.Tnm StaffYoutube/Muzik247The official trailer of Kadaram Kondan, Vikram’s upcoming film produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films, was released on Wednesday. This film marks the debut of Abi Hassan, Nasser’s son. The trailer begins with a couple - a pregnant woman played by Akshara Haasan talking to Vasu played by Abi Hassan. There’s a break-in, an abduction and the trailer gets fast paced from here. There’s plenty of action in the trailer and Vikram makes an appearance halfway into it as the undercover turned double agent, the "best of commandos". Popular Malayalam actor Lena also makes an appearance in the trailer as the fiery officer who claims with authority in one shot, “This is my case”. Shots are fired, skulls are smashed and vehicles are chased...

KollywoodDirected by Rajesh M Selva, the film also stars Akshara Haasan and Pooja Kumar in crucial roles.Digital NativeActor Vikram, last seen playing a cop in Saamy Square, will next be seen in the upcoming thriller Kadaram Kondan, which is directed by Rajesh M Selva. The makers recently revealed via a statement that the talkie portion of the film has been wrapped up and that they are planning a July release. The film, which has been shot predominantly in Malaysia, is produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal International. Last November, the makers unveiled the first look poster of the film on the occasion of Diwali. The poster gave us a glimpse into the character played by Vikram, who looked menacing, sporting a thick salt-and-pepper beard and slick hairdo. The teaser was released earlier this year and it promised a lot of action. The film, which has music by Ghibran,...

KollywoodCurrently dubbed as 'Chiyaan Vikram 54' the project will be produced 7 Screen Studio in association with Viacom 18 Studios.Digital NativeActor Vikram, who currently awaits the release of Kamal Haasan produced Kadaram Kondan, will next join hands with director Ajay Gnanamuthu for a yet-untitled action-thriller project. The project was officially announced on Monday and will be currently dubbed as Chiyaan Vikram 54. To be produced 7 Screen Studio in association with Viacom 18 Studios, the project will go on the floors from August 2019 and the makers plan to release it on April 2020. With all your love and blessings, kickstarting my next with our beloved #ChiyaanVikram sir. It’s like a dream come true for me to direct one of the best artist we have and to be working with this fabulous producer @Lalit_SevenScr and team!! @7screenstudio @Viacom18Studios pic.twitter.com/UBFgMyCIl5 — Ajay Gnanamuthu (@AjayGnanamuthu) May 20, 2019 The makers also unveiled the first look...

KollywoodAjay Gnanmuthu is assembling the rest of the star cast and crew for this film and an announcement is expected to be out later this month.Digital NativeBollywood director Anurag Kashyap made his acting debut with Ajay Gnanmuthu’s Imaikka Nodigal and now he has signed another project with the same director. Reports are that Anurag Kashyap will be playing an important role in the director’s next film that will have Vikram in the lead role. The prep work for this untitled project is currently on and the shooting will begin during the first week of June. Ajay Gnanmuthu is assembling the rest of the star cast and crew for this film and an announcement is expected to be out later this month. Meanwhile, Vikram is currently busy with Mahavir Karna, a historical drama. Director Rs Vimal’s Mahavir Karna is a high budget movie that will be made...

KollywoodThe actor-singer revealed the news herself on social media. The track will be released on May 1.Digital NativeThe makers of the upcoming Tamil movie Kadaram Kondan came up with an interesting “Guess the Person” contest a few days ago. The contest was for movie buffs to guess the singer of the first single from the album that is to release on May 1. While there were a lot of guesses, it has been revealed that the answer is Shruti Haasan. The actor-singer disclosed this herself on social media. Posting a video, she tweeted: “Yes its me!! How excited are you for this one? #KadaramKondan #KKSingleMay1st @ikamalhaasan #ChiyaanVikram @RajeshMSelva @GhibranOfficial @AksharaHasaan1 @AbiHassan_ @Muzik247in @tridentartsoffl @Cinemainmygenes.” Yes its me!! How excited are you for this one? #KadaramKondan #KKSingleMay1st@ikamalhaasan #ChiyaanVikram @RajeshMSelva @GhibranOfficial @AksharaHasaan1 @AbiHassan_ @Muzik247in @tridentartsoffl @Cinemainmygenes pic.twitter.com/bQZ5aRPQ4h — shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) April 29, 2019 Directed by Rajesh Selva,...

It was a classic love story in the making. The iconic jodi of Ek Duje Ke Liye had romanced on screen more than three decades ago and then their respective children met in real life and sparks flew.

“From reel life, it was a new ‘rishta’ in the making in real life as love blossomed between Rati Agnihtori’s son Tanuj Virwani and Kamal Haasan’s daughter Akshara Haasan. The duo dated for a while but unfortunately parted ways after a while. It all ended peacefully though and there was no drama per se. However, some time after that an unfortunate incident surrounding Akshara threatened to turn things ugly for the estranged couple,” comments an insider.

This was when Akshara’s private pictures were leaked on the internet. As is the case with such instances, there were conspiracy theories galore and fingers were pointed towards Tanuj as well since a...

It is true that India is the country that produces the largest number of films every year. Thousands of new titles in many languages pour into our screens every year. They include both big-budget films with major movie stars that have the backing of the biggest studios and production houses and also a growing and thriving independent cinema which produces many of the best movies every year.

There are films which manage to generate pre-release buzz and are highly anticipated by the movie going audience. The buzz could result from the involvement of major stars, a grand scale, subject matter that catches our fancy, an encouraging response to the trailer or in some cases, nationwide controversy.

The big event releases worldwide like “Avengers:Endgame” or the final season of “Game of Thrones” have seen unparalleled excitement from fans and it will be the same in India. However, this article will restrict itself to Indian movies.

KollywoodThe production house came out with a clarification after a fan-made poster claimed that the movie would release on May 21.Digital NativeRecently, a poster stirred up a hornet’s nest over the release of Kadaram Kondan, which has Vikram in the lead role. It claimed that the film would be released on May 21. However, the production house bankrolling the project was quick to come out with a clarification, while it was also found that the poster was fan-made. Trident Arts posted, “#KadaramKondan Post Production in progress... Release date yet to be decided!!! More updates soon #Vikram @RajeshMSelva @Rkfi.” The makers also revealed that the first single from the film will be released on May 1. #KadaramKondan Post Production in progress... Release date yet to be decided !!! More updates soon #Vikram @RajeshMSelva @Rkfi — Trident Arts (@tridentartsoffl) April 13, 2019 Directed by Rajesh Selva, Kadaram Kondan is bankrolled by Kamal Haasan under his banner Raaj Kamal Films International.

KollywoodReports are that it is a motivational track and music composer Ghibran had wanted the star to do the playback singing.Digital NativeDigital NativeVikram’s current project on hands is Kadaram Kondan, in which he plays the lead role. Besides playing the hero in this action thriller, he will also be rendering a song. Reports are that it is a motivational track and music composer Ghibran had wanted the star to do the playback singing to which he readily agreed. Directed by Rajesh Selva, Kadaram Kondan is bankrolled by Kamal Haasan under his banner Raaj Kamal Films International. The film stars Vikram and Kamal’s daughter Akshara Haasan as the lead pair. The shooting was reportedly wrapped up in January this year and it is gearing up for release in April. The post-production is happening full swing right now. The technical crew besides Ghibran for music direction includes Srinivas R...

SandalwoodTo be titled ‘Rangasthala’ in Kannada, the film is expected to release in March end.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Ram Charan Teja starrer Rangasthalam, directed by Sukumar, released to packed houses last year and turned out to be one of the biggest hits in Tollywood. After nearly a year, the film’s Kannada dubbed version is gearing up for release. Jack Manju will be distributing the dubbed version under his banner. In Kannada, the film’s title will be Rangasthala, we hear. Reports say that the dubbing process is nearing completion and the release date, which may be sometime in March end, will be announced soon. Rangasthalam, starring Ram Charan Teja and Samantha Akkineni as the lead pair, released on March 30 last year and turned out to be a massive hit. The film joined the Rs 100 crore club indicating that it was a box office success. Devi Sri Prasad had composed...

KollywoodNassar's son, Abi Hassan, is also part of the film and is seen romancing Akshara Haasan.Tnm StaffThe teaser for Kadaram Kondan, starring Vikram, and produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International, was released on Tuesday. The film has been written and directed by Rajesh M Selva and has music by Ghibran. The teaser begins with a female voice-over introducing "Kk" as an expert in "smuggling, theft, robbery and safe-breaking". He's also described as "very intelligent". That can only mean that "Kk" is the hero of the film, played by Chiyaan Vikram. The teaser promises an action film with plenty of high drama and appears to be set largely in Malaysia. Vikram looks stylish with a salt and pepper beard and leather jacket, while Akshara Haasan seems to be part of a romance track along with Abi Mehdhi Hassan, veteran actor Nassar's son. There are other women characters,...

KollywoodThe film is produced by Kamal Haasan's Raajkamal Films. Tnm StaffYoutube ScreengrabThe first look motion poster of Vikram's upcoming film with Raajkamal Films International and Trident Arts was released on Wednesday. The film has been titled Kadaram Kondan and shows Vikarm in a never before seen avatar. The first look also shows the Malaysian Petronas twin towers in the background, hinting that the film could be set in the country. Vikram is seen handcuffed in the poster. He sports a body tattoo, a metal chain with a Kk engraved dollar around his neck and his look is complete with a very Logan-type snarl and clawing of fingers. The star is also seen wearing shades and the motion poster ends with wisps of smoke coming out from his open mouth. The film’s title brings with it an interesting context. Kadaram is modern day Kedah, a state in the northwestern part of peninsular Malaysia.

SandalwoodThe film is touted to be a family entertainer.Digital NativeReports about Darshan’s 55th film are out and they are enough to pique one’s interest. The star will be collaborating with Tarak director Prakash Jayaraman again. Apparently, the new film, similar to Tarak, will also be a family entertainer and the director is busy with the groundwork. Both Darshan and Prakash Jayaraman share a very good rapport. When Tarak was wrapped up, Darshan had praised the director for wrapping up the project in 64 days and pointed out that he was the epitome of time management. Darshan is currently awaiting the release of his 50th film Kurukshetra, a high budget historical that features him as Duryodhana. Directed by Naganna, the film is produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies. One of the most expensive films to ever be made in the Kannada film industry, the historical has...