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Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his charisma, style and mass appeal. He has been ruling the Tamil film industry for over four decades, delivering blockbuster after blockbuster. He has a loyal fan base that spans across generations and regions. He is also one of the most influential and respected personalities in Indian cinema.

Fahadh Faasil, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 2012 with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, and has since then impressed the audience and critics alike with his versatile and nuanced performances. He has won several awards and accolades for his roles in films like Bangalore Days, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Kumbalangi Nights and Super Deluxe. He is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation.

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The two actors are set to face off in Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170.

Amazon Prime Video India has set its first Tamil-language long-form scripted original series, “Suzhal – The Vortex,” written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri (“Vikram Vedha”).

The eight-part crime thriller revolves around the investigation of a missing girl that wreaks havoc and disrupts the fabric of a small town in South India. It is produced by Wallwatcher Films and directed by Bramma and Anucharan M. The cast includes Kathir (“Pariyerum Perumal”), Aishwarya Rajesh (“Kanaa”) and Sriya Reddy (“Sometimes”) alongside veteran Radhakrishnan Parthiban (“Single Slipper Size – 7”).

Amazon had debuted in Tamil-language original commissions with anthology “Putham Pudhu Kaalai” (2020).

“Suzhal – The Vortex” was launched at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy Awards (Iifa) Weekend at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, by Aparna Purohit, head of India originals, Amazon Prime Video, the creators, directors and lead cast. It will be available for streaming from June 17.

Purohit said: “When you have a nuanced, suspenseful thriller with a strong emotional core,...

In preparation for its opening with the slogan “Film Goes On,” the 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival unveiled ten works by new directors who will be leading the Korean independent and arthouse film industry. These are the 10 films that have been shortlisted for the Korean Competition, a section featuring a Korean director’s first or second feature-length film among the films produced after January 2020.

This year’s Korean Competition section will screen 10 films, selected through stiff competition from a total of 108 films that were submitted between December 1, 2020, to February 1 this year. Regarding the general trend seen in the submissions, Moon Seok, a programmer of Jeonju Iff explained, ”Many of the 108 films submitted to the Korean Competition of this year’s Jeonju Iff were representative of the Korean independent film community, which has actively engaged with the affairs of the world.”

Among the 10 films shortlisted for the Korean Competition, three films...

KollywoodKeerthi Pandian will reprise the role done by Anna Ben in the original while her father, actor Arun Pandian, will play the role of her father in the remake.Digital NativeDigital Native The makers of Tamil movie Anbirkiniyal starring Keerthi Pandian, released the trailer of the film on Monday. Anbirkiniyal is the remake of Malayalam movie Helen. Actor Karthi who had revealed the first look poster of the film earlier, has now released the trailer of Anbirkiniyal. Happy to launch the trailer of #Anbirkiniyal #AnbirkiniyalTrailer - https://t.co/qSgbZQNVPl Best wishes to @DirectorGokul @iarunpandianc @iKeerthiPandian and the team. — Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) February 22, 2021 Watch the trailer of Anbirkiniyal here: The movie is directed by Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara fame, director Gokul. Veteran actor Arun Pandian has teamed up with his daughter Keerthi Pandian for the Tamil remake of the celebrated Malayalam movie, Helen. The film is bankrolled by Arun Pandian...

KollywoodThe film is being directed by Nelson Dilipkumar of 'Kolamavu Kokila' fame.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Sivakarthikeyan's next titled Doctor has been released on the occasion of the star's 35th birthday. The poster features Sivakarthikeyan seated on a chair with bloodied gloves and a scalpel in his hands. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar of Kolamavu Kokila fame, the film is being produced by Kjr Studios in association with Sivakarthikeyan's home banner Sivakarthikeyan Production. The production house has two films to its credit: Kanaa and Nenjam Undu Nermai Undu Odu Raja. The film has Priyanka Arul Mohan of Gang Leader fame as the female lead with Vinay, who was last seen playing the villain in Mysskin's Thupparivaalan will play the main antagonist. It also has Yogi Babu, Ilavarasu, and Archana in a pivotal role. On the other hand, Siva recently resumed shooting for his upcoming science-fiction film with director Ravikumar titled Ayalaan.

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.

CinemaMalayalam director Hariharan was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year.Tnm StaffThe 66th Filmfare Awards South was held on Saturday at Chennai’s Nehru Indoor Stadium and was hosted by actors Sundeep Kishan and Regina Cassandra. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from all four southern film industries. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry of India. Malayalam director Hariharan was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Here’s a full list of this year’s winners. Tamil Actors Dhanush and Vijay Sethupathi shared the Best Actor Award (male) for their performances in Vada Chennai and 96 respectively. This is Dhanush’s 8th Filmfare Award. While Mari Selvaraj’s Pariyerum Perumal won Best Film, director...

A Girl is said to be the glory of a house. She is given everything right from good food to all sorts of facilities that one can provide their daughter with. Now, what about her dreams. This is one question that many girls face when it comes to their career.?

Kousalya Krishnamurthy is one such tale that speaks on the journey of a girl who aspires to be a dream cricketer. As per the latest trailer she is seen taking training, the hardships and at last the fruits that she bears by becoming what she wants to be.

The film is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Kanaa and marks the Telugu debut of Aishwarya Rajesh and Sivakarthikeyan.?

The film is directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and the film also stars Rajendra Prasad, and Sivakarthikeyan in the lead roles.

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Film awardsOther awardees include Prithviraj for 'Koode', Dhanush for 'Vada Chennai', Keerthy Suresh for 'Mahanati', Yash for 'Kgf', and Aishwarya Rajesh for 'Kanaa'.Tnm StaffTwitter/siimaThe eighth edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima), held in Doha, Qatar, saw several actors bag accolades for their work in the four south film industries in the last year. Among the notable awardees were Malayalam film Sudani from Nigeria which won Best Film, Keerthy Suresh, who won the Best Actress Telugu for her role as Savitri in Mahanati, and Kgf: Chapter 1 star Yash, who won Best Actor in Leading Role in Kannada. Attended by the who’s who of south cinema, Telugu and Kannada film awards were announced on the first day, while Tamil and Malayalam industries’ awards were reserved for day two of the event. Always super and rocking performances at Siima.

TollywoodThe movie in Tamil had impressed critics and was a box-office hit.Digital NativeActor Aishwarya Rajesh, who impressed critics and audiences alike as a leg spinner from a small village in cricket-based Tamil drama Kanaa, is all set to reprise her role for theTelugu remake of the hit film. The remake, which has been titled Kowsalya Krishnamurthy…Cricketer, will be directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and will also star Rajendra Prasad, Vennela Kishore, Jhansi and Shashank among others. Ks Rama Rao is producing the film, which is believed to have already gone on the floors. Meantime, it is said that the filmmakers have decided to dub it in Chinese and release in China. The idea for Chinese dubbing was mooted by the veteran actor Sathyaraj who played an important role in Kanaa. Taking the star’s advice, the filmmakers made efforts to release Kanaa in China and it is working out positively.

KollywoodThe film will be directed by Pandiraj, under whom the actor made his acting debut in 2012 with ‘Marina’.Digital NativeSivakarthikeyan is basking in the success of his debut production Kanaa apart from being busy with a handful of projects. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the star will team up with director Pandiraj for his next film. Interestingly, this will be the second film for the duo; in 2012, Siva made his acting debut with Marina which was directed by Pandiraj. After bankrolling Vijay’s Sarkar and Rajnikanth’s Petta back to back, Sun Pictures will be producing this film next. Announcing the project, the production company tweeted on Friday, “#SK16BySunPictures @Siva_Kartikeyan @pandiraj_dir”. #SK16BySunPictures@Siva_Kartikeyan @pandiraj_dir pic.twitter.com/2xPTk8psHu — Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) March 8, 2019 Last seen in the rural entertainer Seemaraja which hit the screens last year and opened to a decent response,...

Kollywood‘Kanaa’ will hit the screens this December. Tnm StaffThe official trailer of Aishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming film Kanaa was released on Sunday by cricketer Ashwin Ravichandran. The film marks the directorial debut of lyricist and singer Arunraja Kamaraj. The two-minute trailer paints a picture of a young woman overcoming challenges to live her dream of becoming a cricket player. The younger version of Aishwarya Rajesh’s character in the film reveals that she would like to play cricket and win to make her father happy. The trailer also gives us a fair idea of the father-daughter bond in this film. Sivakarthikeyan is producing this film, which will be his first. He also makes an appearance in the trailer. The actor, who appears in a different look with beard and glasses, is heard inspiring Aishwarya with motivating lines like, “If someone says you can’t, you don’t have to believe them.

KollywoodIn the song's video, the actor is seen flexing muscles and practising her throws for the movie, which follows the life of a woman cricketer. Tnm Staff‘Oonjala Oonjala Urah' song from Aishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming film Kanaa was released on Monday. The song shows the actor preparing for her role as a cricketer in the film. And the amount of physical work that has gone into playing the part is quite evident from this video. The visuals of a determined Aishwarya practising cricket, complement the lyrics of the song as well - ‘Unnai vittal unnai vella, yaarum indha mannil illa’ (there’s no one except you to win over yourself in this land). She’s seen flexing her muscles at a gym and practising her throws, both indoors and on a pitch. And like any beginner, she falls down, nurses the wound and gets back up again. Aishwarya seems...