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KollywoodThe latest update is that Varun Manian has taken over the film and the final schedule is expected to be shot for 10 days by the end of this month. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Mannavan Vanthanadi, helmed by Selvaraghavan, began nearly three years ago and sadly it still remains in the cans. After the film's producer Varun Manian of Radiance Media issued a show-cause notice to the film’s co-producer Sushant Prasad, things have become complicated for Mannavan Vanthanadi’s release. Reports are that Sushant Prasad had tried to sell the rights of the movie to a third party owing to some financial difficulties and Varun Manian’s claim is that his production had the complete authority to deal with such matters. Later, it was said the film has been shelved due to financial issues. Now the latest update is that Varun Manian has taken over the film and the...

KollywoodAce cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be acting in a crucial role in the film.Digital NativeTime travel told in a humorous tale with Santhanam in the centre of it all is what the trailer of upcoming Tamil film Dikkiloona promises. The trailer, which released on Friday, shows the actor playing triple role as the hero, comedian and villain. Dialogue writer-turned-filmmaker Karthik Yogi is wielding the megaphone for this venture which is produced under the banners Kjr Studios and Soldiers factory. Releasing the trailer the makers tweeted, "Time travel ku time aachu, adhuvum sirichikitey oru journey naa? Ready ready ready! #DikkiloonaTrailer out now!!” “It is time for time travel, a journey full of laughter. Ready, ready, ready!” it says. The power-packed two and a half minute trailer shows the hero time travel to year 2020 (assuming the story is set in a different time) with the help of a time machine invented...

KollywoodThe film's director Anand Balki took to his Twitter account to ask for people's opinion.Digital NativeSanthanam’s comedy-drama Server Sundaram in which he plays a chef was completed long back but the film has been lying in cans due to some financial problems involving its producer. It was also recently announced that the film would hit the screens this Republic day but later it was pushed since Santhanam's Dagaalty too was scheduled for release on the same date. The latest update we hear is with a half a dozen of films planning for a direct digital release due to the current pandemic situation, Server Sundaram, too, is planning for a direct Ott release. The film's director Anand Balki took to his Twitter account to ask for people's opinion. #serversundaram Ott la release panlama? — anandbalki (@anandbalki) April 26, 2020 Server Sundaram has been delayed for the past three years. The film also stars Bijesh,...

KollywoodAnaika Soti, who is known for projects like 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' and 'Semma Botha Aagathey', has been signed to play the female lead.Digital NativeComedian turned hero Santhanam has made films like Dhilukku Dhuddu and A1. With a slew of projects currently in his kitty, the former comedian has now teamed up with director Johsnon for the second time with whom he had collaborated last year for the comedy entertainer A1. Bankrolled by Lark Studios, the film was launched officially earlier this year. The latest update is that this movie will have Anaika Soti, who is known for projects like Kaaviya Thalaivan and Semma Botha Aagathey, has been signed to play the female lead. Santhanam also Dikkilona, a new film in which he will be essaying triple roles for the first time in his career. Written and directed by Karthik Yogi, the film is being produced by Balloon director Sinish in association with Kjr Studios,...

KollywoodThe film was supposed to release on July 6 but has been pushed yet again.Tnm StaffSanthanam’s upcoming film Server Sundaram was supposed to hit the silver screens on July 6, but the release has been postponed yet again. The film, which went into the making a couple of years ago has long been delayed for various reasons. However, its director Anand Balki has said that Server Sundaram would be out at the theatres very soon. The film will give out the message that the food we take will be the medicine to cure diseases.Server Sundaram is the title of the yesteryear hit movie that featured the veteran comedian Nagesh in the title role. But this is not a remake and only the title is being used, we hear. Santhanam’s Server Sundaram is a completely different film with a social message. Also, it will mark the debut of Nagesh’s grandson and actor Anand’s son Bijesh. The film has Vaibhavi Shandilya as Santhanam’s lead pair with the rest of the star cast including Kitty, Kiran Rathod, Mayilsamy, Shanmugarajan, Swaminathan, Radha Ravi, Chef Damodharan, Venkatesh Bhat and Maya Sundarakrishnan. The technical crew of this film includes Santosh Narayanan for music, Pk Varma for camera and Dinesh Ponraj for editing. Server Sundaram is bankrolled by J. Selvakumar – Balachandar under the banner Kenanya Films & Miraacle Movies. The shooting of this film, which began in 2016, happened in various foreign locations including Colombo, Sri Lanka and Male, and Maldives. According to the film’s director Anand Balki, it will be out at the theatres soon and the release date will be revealed officially. It may be mentioned here that Santhanam was one of the top comedians in the Tamil film industry before he decided to take up hero roles. He has been successful in his ventures so far and Server Sundaram is expected to add one more feather to his cap. Also read: After Prithviraj, Renji Panicker expresses regret for misogyny in his films...

KollywoodThe film has been long delayed but has now been cleared for release.Tnm StaffThe Santhanam starrer Server Sundaram has got the clearance from Tamil Film Producers Council’s release regulation committee and is all set to release on July 6. It is a story of a mechanical engineer who becomes a master chef. This Tamil language comedy film marks the debut of director Anand Balki and is produced by Selvakumar under the banner of Kenanya Films and Miraacle Movies. The music is composed by Santhosh Narayan. The film features Santhanam as a chef and Vaibhavi Shandilya in leading roles and is the debut of Nagesh’s grandson, Bijesh. The title of the movie is taken from the classic Nagesh starrer. It also stars Kitty, Radha Ravi, Swaminathan and Mayilsamy. Selva, in an interview with Deccan Chronicle said, “We have given Santhanam a complete makeover for this film. It’s a different script, which hasn’t been handled in Tamil cinema previously, be it storytelling aspects or the way we have integrated the commercial elements into it.” “The film is based on food, and there’s nothing better than shooting in Australia where Masterchef originated. The climax will also be shot there," said Balki in an interview with The Hindu. He also revealed that there will be 10 real chefs on board to help while filming the sequences. The tale will be divided in four parts of 25 minutes each and will be shot in Goa, Thanjavur, Chennai and Australia. Santhanam was a comedian on television and he got his break in Tamil cinema in Manmadhan (2004) in a supporting role. His first movie in the lead role was Arai En 305-il Kadavul. He has also worked in Siva Manasula Sakthi, Boss Engira Bhaskaran and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi among others. He was last seen in Saka Podu Podu Raja and is waiting for ‘Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 directed by Rambala. Also read: Here's the list of all the 'Bigg Boss' Tamil Season 2 participants, Oviya to be special guest...