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Thalapathy 69: Could Vijay’s Final Film Be on the Horizon? Actor’s Interest in Atlee’s Next Sparks Speculation ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thalapathy Vijay is said to have retired from films after his film Thalapathy 69 because of his political involvement. However, according to the latest reports, he may not retire from films after Thalapathy 69 as expected. Though many believed this film would be his last before diving into politics, rumors now suggest he may reunite with director Atlee for another project.

According to information from the Times of India, Vijay could make a special appearance in Atlee’s next film, centered around a dual-hero storyline. It is reported that Vijay has already agreed to be part of the project after Atlee approached him. The collaboration between Vijay and Atlee has been highly successful, with their previous films, Theri Mersal and Bigil, becoming major box-office hits. If...

The Greatest Of All Time Box Office (Malaysia): Thalapathy Vijay Starrer To Replace Shah Rukh Khan’s Dilwale For The Top Spot(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The dominance of Shah Rukh Khan in the overseas market is unreal, and over the years, he has maintained his stronghold. Surprisingly, his Dilwale, which received mixed reviews, is still at the top in Malaysia to be the highest-grossing Indian film. But it seems that Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time will knock down the biggie from the No. 1 spot. Keep reading for a detailed box office report!

Released in December 2018, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Dilwale was a big success in the overseas market, with surprising numbers coming in from Malaysia. Back then, it enjoyed a record-breaking response. After that, a couple of films from Kollywood (Jailer and Leo) had the potential to smash Dilwale’s numbers, but they failed to do so.

In a landscape where South Indian cinema is reaching new heights, Ags Entertainment is poised to make its mark with its most ambitious project to date. “The Greatest of All Time” (“Goat”), starring megastar Vijay, is the company’s 25th production.

Archana Kalpathi, CEO of Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based, Ags Entertainment and creative producer of “Goat,” sat down with Variety to discuss this high-stakes venture, the company’s strategic vision, and her perspective on the current golden age of South Indian filmmaking.

The action thriller, directed by Venkat Prabhu (“Maanaadu”), features Vijay as an agent with Indian intelligence agency Raw (Research and Analysis Wing) entangled in a mission that spirals into a years-long saga. With its pan-Indian release strategy and significant overseas potential, Goat represents a new frontier for Ags. “It’s a proper action entertainer,” Kalpathi reveals.

“There’s a mission that goes wrong, and then after many years, it comes back to haunt them,...

When Prithviraj Sukumaran Took A Dig At Thalapathy Vijay & Allu Arjun’s Movies, Said, “Their Films Have No Aesthetics”. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the most popular actors in the South Indian film industry and has also appeared in numerous Bollywood films. His recent film, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, is streaming on Netflix and receiving great responses from viewers.

However, an old video of Prithviraj from an interview is making rounds on the internet, sending negative vibes about the actor. His statements in the interview are contrary to what he is currently doing, leading to heated debates among his followers on social media.

Since his debut in the industry, Prithviraj Sukumaran has been known for his frankness and outspokenness. In one of his past interviews, he criticized Thalapathy Vijay and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun‘s films, claiming they lacked artistic merit.

Trending Box Office: Will Allu...

Box Office: Shah Rukh Khan At The Top, Thalapathy Vijay’s 5 Films In Top 10 Of Highest Footfalls List Of Malaysia ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The market for Indian films has increased exponentially, with other regional film industries coming to the forefront. In several countries, films from India are loved and cherished by audiences and one such country is Malaysia. While it is known that Rajinikanth enjoys an impressive fan following here, over the years, Shah Rukh Khan and Thalapathy Vijay, too, have built their fan base in the country. Keep reading to know more!

Shah Rukh needs no introduction when it comes to his face value in the international market. In majority of overseas countries, the actor is tremendously popular and that could be seen through the international collection of his films as well. Even his under-performers in India, have performed brilliantly in overseas. One such film is Dilwale, which was...

Shah Rukh Khan + Atlee + Nayanthara = 57% Of Jawan Budget – Decoding Salary, Box Office Collection, Profits & More! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Shah Rukh Khan made his Bollywood comeback in 2023, and what a tremendous year it was at the box office! After delivering a major blockbuster with Pathaan, the superstar united with Atlee to continue his streak of success with Jawan. But do you know how much Srk and Nayanthara were paid for the action flick? Scroll below for all the details!

Atlee made his directorial debut in Bollywood with Jawan. The action thriller starred Nayanthara as the leading lady while Deepika Padukone also made a special appearance. Priyamani, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Riddhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover are also seen in pivotal roles.

Jawan Budget & Box Office Collection

Shah Rukh Khan starrer was reportedly mounted on a staggering budget of 300 crores. The action thriller passed with flying colors at the box office. It...

Actor T. C. Balaji, known by his screen name, Daniel Balaji, passed away at the age of 48 in Chennai.

He predominantly worked in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.

The actor died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Kottivakkam. His body was taken to his residence in Purasaiwalkam for last rites.

Daniel, who started his career as a unit production manager in Kamal Haasan’s unfinished dream project, ‘Marudhanayagam’, played a memorable role in Radikaa Sarathkumar’s television show ‘Chithi’. His portrayal of Daniel earned him the screen name, Daniel Balaji.

He also played the antagonist in Vetri Maaran’s ‘Polladhavan’. After ‘Kaakha Kaakha’, he once again collaborated with Gautham Menon for ‘Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu’, where he played the role of Amudhan with style.

Some of his famous films include Ajith’s ‘Yennai Arindhaal’, Simbu’s ‘Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada’, Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Bairavaa’, Dhanush’s ‘Vada Chennai’, and Vijay’s ‘Bigil...

Top Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s Indian visual effects studio NY VFXWaala has set a strategic partnership with Sweden’s Goodbye Kansas Studio.

NY VFXWaala has secured a major stake in Stockholm-based Goodbye Kansas, through an offshore subsidiary, while simultaneously launching a joint venture studio in India.

“Shaitaan,” starring Devgn, is currently in cinemas and is one of the biggest Bollywood hits of the year. NY VFXWaala’s 300-film portfolio includes Bollywood films “Bhuj” and “Malang” and Tamil-language film “Bigil.”

Goodbye Kansas specializes in creating trailers for games worldwide and visual effects for live-action productions. Its portfolio includes work on games like “Cyberpunk 2077,” “God of War: Ragnarök” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” The company has ongoing collaborations with HBO, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and more, and recent shows it has contributed to include “True Detective” Season 4, “One Piece” and “Carnival Row.” Its film work includes “Asteroid City” and “A Man Called Otto.

Battle Of Box Office Average Between Thalapathy Vijay & Ajith Kumar ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Thalapathy Vijay is arguably the biggest superstar of Kollywood, and time and again, he has proved his hold in India as well as overseas. Going beyond the fixed Tamil audience, Vijay’s Leo also displayed the actor’s pull in the Hindi belt in India. However, when it comes to the Tamil Nadu state, he has a strong competitor at the box office in the form of Ajith Kumar, aka Thala Ajith. So, today, we’ll be making a fun comparison between these two stars!

For those who don’t know, a heated rivalry persists between Vijay’s and Ajith’s fans. This rivalry has been going on for a long time now, and recently, we saw a display of it during the high-voltage clash between Varisu and Thunivu. Before it, both locked horns at the box...

Shah Rukh Khan’s Blockbuster Box Office Move: Dunki Was Ready To Release Before Jawan? Decoding Why Shah Is Called The Smartest… ( Photo Credit – IMDb; YouTube )

Remember back in 2018 when Zero flopped, and everyone started talking about how Shah Rukh Khan’s career was as gone as the dew on the fresh morning grass? Many predicted that it would be tough to make a comeback from here. A few also claimed that Zero would be his last film. Cut to 5 years later, he’s the only Indian actor to collect 2500 crores+ in a single year.

That’s how the King’s comeback should be, and all of this feels like it’s written by a master storyteller. The year 2023 will remain the most important for Shah for all the right reasons. Two back-to-back 1000+ grossers and, despite that, releasing a third film, which is slowly moving towards the 400-crore club, is...

Acclaimed Tamil director Atlee, who has now become a pan-Indian figure after the success of his mega-blockbuster movie ‘Jawan’, is celebrating nine years of his marriage with wife Priya Atlee.

Taking to Instagram, the director shared a picture of himself with his wife during their celebration. As Priya Atlee was wiping her tears, Atlee wrote: “Love u my everything @priyaatlee 9th wedding anniversary. Meer joins the party from this year, it’s most memorable for us (sic).”

Priya also wished her husband on their anniversary and wrote: “Happy happy 9th my husbanduuuuu , wishing usss loads and loads of love happiness and adventures together forever.Luv u sooooo much my puppy Ur the bestest , meer will definitely have a tough time to out stand u (sic).”

She concluded her message writing: “Love u my boysssssss.”

Meer is their son.

Atlee made his directorial debut in Tamil cinema with the film ‘Raja Rani...

Acclaimed Tamil director Atlee, who has now become a pan-Indian figure after the success of his mega-blockbuster movie ‘Jawan’, is celebrating nine years of his marriage with wife Priya Atlee.

Taking to Instagram, the director shared a picture of himself with his wife during their celebration. As Priya Atlee was wiping her tears, Atlee wrote: “Love u my everything @priyaatlee 9th wedding anniversary. Meer joins the party from this year, it’s most memorable for us (sic).”

Priya also wished her husband on their anniversary and wrote: “Happy happy 9th my husbanduuuuu , wishing usss loads and loads of love happiness and adventures together forever.Luv u sooooo much my puppy Ur the bestest , meer will definitely have a tough time to out stand u (sic).”

She concluded her message writing: “Love u my boysssssss.”

Meer is their son.

Atlee made his directorial debut in Tamil cinema with the film ‘Raja Rani...

Director Atlee’s “Jawan,” starring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is the highest grossing Indian film of the year with $138.6 million. With 91%, it has also become the first Indian film to surpass the 90% level critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, above Karan Johar’s “Rocky aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani” (88%) and Khan’s own “Pathaan” (83%).

Atlee apprenticed with renowned blockbuster maker S. Shankar on “Enthiran” (2010), starring Rajinikanth, and “Nanban” (2012), starring Vijay, and made his directorial debut with Fox Star Studios’ “Raja Rani” (2013).

“Jawan” began in 2019 when Atlee received a call from Khan’s production company Red Chillies Entertainment requesting a meeting and initially thought it was a prank. It took a mutual friend – producer Aalif Surti (“Soorarai Pottru”) – to convince Atlee he wasn’t being pranked. Atlee met Khan at his Mumbai residence Mannat and realized that the star was serious about working together.

“Then I started working on it, I...

Vijay Thalapathy is one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 60 films since his debut in 1992. His latest film, Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has received rave reviews and a massive opening at the box office. The film features Vijay as a vigilante who fights against corruption and injustice. Leo is being hailed as one of the best films of Vijay’s career.

But how does Leo compare to Vijay’s other recent films? Here is a ranking of 10 of his films released after 2015, based on their critical and commercial performance, as well as their impact on Vijay’s image and fan base.

10. Bairavaa (2017) Bairavaa Trailer

Bairavaa was a typical masala film that had Vijay playing a loan recovery agent who takes on a corrupt medical college owner. The film was criticized for its weak plot, poor execution, and lack of originality.

Thalapathy Vijay, who is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited film Leo on October 19, has already started shooting for his next project, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Ags Entertainment, marks the second collaboration of Vijay with the production house after the blockbuster Bigil (2019).

According to reports, the team of Thalapathy 68 has wrapped up the shoot of a song featuring Vijay, Prabhu Deva and Prashanth. The song is said to be a jolly friendship number, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by him as well. The choreography for the song was handled by Raju Sundaram, who has worked with Vijay in several films.

#Thalapathy68 song shoot has been wrapped up

– A jolly friendship song featuring #ThalapathyVijay, PrabhuDeva & Prashanth

– The song was likely sung by Yuvan himself

– Actor Mic Mohan is said to be playing Villain role in the movie

– Few Talkie portions are going…...

The Malayalam film industry is gearing up for a big-budget bank heist thriller starring Kunchacko Boban and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. The movie, which is yet to be titled, will be produced by Listin Stephen under his banner Magic Frames. The shoot of the movie is expected to start from February 2024.

Kunchacko Boban, who is one of the most versatile and popular actors in Mollywood, has teamed up with Midhun Manuel Thomas for the second time after the blockbuster Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), which was a crime thriller that dealt with a serial killer. The actor-director duo has proved their mettle in the genre and is expected to deliver another edge-of-the-seat entertainer with the bank heist thriller.

Midhun Manuel Thomas, who made his debut as a director with the comedy Aadu (2015), has shown his flair for different genres with movies like Ann Maria Kalippilaanu (2016), Alamara (2017), Aadu 2 (2017), Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019) and Anjaam Pathiraa.

Actor Arjan Bajwa, a pan-Indian actor who has appeared in Hindi and South films, has secured a prominent role in an international production titled ‘Demon Hunters’. Talking about the gig, Arjan said that he was absolutely thrilled to be chosen.

Detailing his selection process, the ‘Rustom’ actor said: “It’s an exhilarating character, and I’m thrilled to have been chosen to portray a computer geek seeking vengeance for his grandfather’s death.”

He added: “The casting team reached out to me about six to eight months ago. They carefully reviewed my body of work, and after meticulous and detailed meetings, things fell into place. We engaged in workshops and training before the shoot, which was an amazing learning experience.”

A power packed-action-comedy feature, the venture is helmed by director Mei-Juin Chen (‘Gangster’s Daughter’) along with celebrated director-cinematographer Tony Cheung. ‘Demon Hunters’ is produced by the global company Light House Productions.

Actor Arjan Bajwa, a pan-Indian actor who has appeared in Hindi and South films, has secured a prominent role in an international production titled ‘Demon Hunters’. Talking about the gig, Arjan said that he was absolutely thrilled to be chosen.

Detailing his selection process, the ‘Rustom’ actor said: “It’s an exhilarating character, and I’m thrilled to have been chosen to portray a computer geek seeking vengeance for his grandfather’s death.”

He added: “The casting team reached out to me about six to eight months ago. They carefully reviewed my body of work, and after meticulous and detailed meetings, things fell into place. We engaged in workshops and training before the shoot, which was an amazing learning experience.”

A power packed-action-comedy feature, the venture is helmed by director Mei-Juin Chen (‘Gangster’s Daughter’) along with celebrated director-cinematographer Tony Cheung. ‘Demon Hunters’ is produced by the global company Light House Productions.

Director Atlee scored one of the biggest blockbusters of India with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’. The film is now inching towards Rs 1,100 crore worldwide and is still going strong at the theatres. Basking in the success of ‘Jawan’, Atlee attended India Today Mumbai Conclave 2023 on October 5. He spoke at a session titled Mass appeal: Recipe for scripting a blockbuster.

Director Atlee spoke about the monumental success of ‘Jawan’, his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and Thalapathy Vijay and the secret behind his success.

Atlee revealed that Shah Rukh Khan called him after ‘Bigil’, he further said, “This is my 10th year in cinema as director. It’s my 18th year actually, because I assisted other filmmakers. Thanks to Priya and my family, I can sit here. I was shooting for my 4th film ‘Bigil’ when I got a call from Mumbai to meet Shah Rukh Khan. When I met him he said,...

Director Atlee scored one of the biggest blockbusters of India with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’. The film is now inching towards Rs 1,100 crore worldwide and is still going strong at the theatres. Basking in the success of ‘Jawan’, Atlee attended India Today Mumbai Conclave 2023 on October 5. He spoke at a session titled Mass appeal: Recipe for scripting a blockbuster.

Director Atlee spoke about the monumental success of ‘Jawan’, his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and Thalapathy Vijay and the secret behind his success.

Atlee revealed that Shah Rukh Khan called him after ‘Bigil’, he further said, “This is my 10th year in cinema as director. It’s my 18th year actually, because I assisted other filmmakers. Thanks to Priya and my family, I can sit here. I was shooting for my 4th film ‘Bigil’ when I got a call from Mumbai to meet Shah Rukh Khan. When I met him he said,...

Acclaimed director Atlee whose latest Srk-starrer ‘Jawan’ is creating waves in theatres, on Thursday is celebrating his 37th birthday, with wishes pouring in from fans, actors and even studios. The director celebrated his very special day with wife Priya and his newborn son Meer.

Posting a picture of their family while Atlee holding his son, his wife actress Priya Mohan took to her X(formerly Twitter) wrote: “Wat more can I ask for @Atlee_dir Happy happy birthday my papa. Love you for everything , thank you for making my life so beautiful in every possible way.”

She also jokingly added: “I am sure Meer will have a very tough time to match up with ur love for me. Love you for wat ever ur are Atlee. I promise to love you how much ever i could and give you only happiness forever. Love you my Atlee, love you and love...

Acclaimed director Atlee whose latest Srk-starrer ‘Jawan’ is creating waves in theatres, on Thursday is celebrating his 37th birthday, with wishes pouring in from fans, actors and even studios. The director celebrated his very special day with wife Priya and his newborn son Meer.

Posting a picture of their family while Atlee holding his son, his wife actress Priya Mohan took to her X(formerly Twitter) wrote: “Wat more can I ask for @Atlee_dir Happy happy birthday my papa. Love you for everything , thank you for making my life so beautiful in every possible way.”

She also jokingly added: “I am sure Meer will have a very tough time to match up with ur love for me. Love you for wat ever ur are Atlee. I promise to love you how much ever i could and give you only happiness forever. Love you my Atlee, love you and love...

Atlee, the director of the blockbuster action thriller Jawan, has revealed his plans for a sequel and a spin-off based on the character of Vikram Rathore, played by Shah Rukh Khan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Atlee said that he is very happy with the response to Jawan, which has crossed Rs 700 crore worldwide at the box office. He also said that he has already discussed the idea of Jawan 2 with Shah Rukh Khan and he is keen to work with him again.

“I have a very good rapport with Shah Rukh sir. He is like a brother to me. He gave me full freedom and support to make Jawan the way I wanted. He trusted me completely and I am very grateful to him. We have already talked about Jawan 2 and he is very excited about it. I have a rough outline of the story and I...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and south superstar Nayanthara’s latest release ‘Jawan’ has unleashed a box-office Tsunami. The film, a vigilante action, has collected Rs 286.56 crore net in India in the first 4 days of its theatrical run.

The film, which also stars Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist, released on September 7 and opened to a massive Rs 75 crore net in India, worldwide it grossed over Rs 150 crore on Day 1, as per film trade website Sacnilk.

The following day, on Friday, the film witnessed a 29.03 per cent drop in its collections as it earned Rs. 53.23 crore net in India (all languages).

But, with the weekend the film swung back in action as it raked in Rs 77.83 crore net and Rs 80.5 crore net on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

The weekend gave a huge boost to the film’s collections with additional collections coming in from the national capital due to the G...

Vijay fans are eagerly waiting for the release of his upcoming film Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. But, even before that, there is a lot of buzz around his next project, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68. The film, which will be directed by Venkat Prabhu, is said to be a sci-fi thriller with a futuristic theme. The film will also mark the reunion of Vijay and Yuvan Shankar Raja, who last worked together in Pudhiya Geethai in 2003.

According to a report by Times of India1, Thalapathy 68 will have a cameo role, which the team has approached Bollywood stars for. The report claims that talks are going on with Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who are also being considered for the role. If this turns out to be true, it will be a huge boost for the film’s pan-Indian appeal. Vijay has previously shared screen space with Shah Rukh...

Shah Rukh Khan’s action thriller “Jawan” has shattered the star’s own Bollywood opening day record.

“Jawan” is produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma for Red Chillies Entertainment. It opened on Thursday and its Hindi-language version grossed $9.4 million in India, with a further $1.3 million from Tamil and Telugu-language dubbed versions, according to numbers provided to Variety by Red Chillies. Including overseas collections, “Jawan” enjoyed a $15.6 million opening day.

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan,” which released in January, was the previous record holder for a Hindi-language film, grossing $8.32 million in India and a further $4.5 million in overseas territories on its first day in cinemas, for a worldwide gross total of $12.7 million.

“Jawan” is directed by Atlee, who previously delivered a trio of Tamil-language blockbusters starring Vijay – “Theri” (2016), “Mersal” (2017) and “Bigil” (2019). The “Jawan” cast also includes Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and Ridhi Dogra, with Deepika Padukone in a cameo.

Atlee is one of the most popular and successful directors in Tamil cinema, who has inherited all the elements from his guru Shankar and added more masala and style over content. His films are always a festival for the fans, who enjoy his grandeur, his emotions, his humor, and his social messages. Except for his first film Raja Rani, all his films were big budget mass masala entertainers with every element for every section of audience. In this article, we will rank his five movies from worst to best, based on our opinion and the public response.

5. Bigil: A Predictable Sports Drama with Vijay’s Double Role Bigil Trailer

Bigil is a 2019 sports action drama that features Vijay in dual roles, as a gangster and a football coach. He trains a women’s team to win a national championship and fulfill his father’s dream. The film also stars Nayanthara as the female lead,...

There was a time when people used to say “In Bollywood, either sex sells or Shah Rukh Khan”. Here we are 20 years later and it still is true even today. Such is the box office pull King Khan has wielded over audiences since his return. Jawan is South Indian director Atlee’s fifth film and boy does he go all in for this one. It is as if someone told him this was his only shot at making a Bollywood film. He did not hold back as the film is technically brilliant in all aspects from direction to cinematography to the VFX to the production design etc. Atlee has taken his working formula from Tamil films and made an all out mass entertainer for the Bollywood audience.

The story is pretty straightforward and predictable. If you have seen all of Atlee’s previous films, you will realize very quickly that...

Shah Rukh Khan’s seriously anticipated action-drama Jawan is all set to hit the big screens this Thursday, September 7th. After seeing the action-packed trailer, it’s hard for the audience to wait for the release of the film also starring Vijay Sethupathi and is directed by Atlee.

Now, to get you ready for the excitement and hold you over, a new cool video has been released. Titled 7 Questions For 7th September, it features Shah Rukh Khan giving insight into the film as only he can do.

Here are some highlights!

While answering, ‘Is it true that Atlee and you wanted to work together for a long time?’, Srk said, “I met with Atlee during the making of Bigil and he went for the match of Csk and Kkr. Ahead of this, Atlee had spoken to me on an idea for Jawan.” He found the story very intriguing, along with action,...

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Sethupathi did a Q&a session, where the Badshah of Bollywood went on to describe ‘Jawan’ as the story of a common man, doing uncommon things.

Srk called this session, a place to answer questions that have both been asked, as well as yet to be asked ahead of the release of ‘Jawan’.

The reason for doing seven questions only was given by Srk at the start of the Q&a video on YouTube, where he said “Saat sawaal kyon? Kyonki hafte mein saat din hote hain, rainbow mein saat colours aur ‘Jawan’ mein mere saat look. And of course, ‘Jawan’ release hogi, September 7, 2023 ko.”

Answering the question, he proceeds to harbour his ‘Jawan’ character on screen and says in the same voice, “Ready.”

Responding to the first question, regarding whether he and director Atlee wanted to work together for a longtime, Srk jokingly...

Entertainment Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan’s first collaboration with Tamil filmmaker Atlee and the film is set to hit the screens on September 7. YouTube screengrabThe much anticipated trailer for Shah Rukh Khan’s (Srk) Jawan was released on Thursday, August 31. This is Shah Rukh Khan’s first collaboration with Tamil filmmaker Atlee. The cast of Jawan is star studded and includes Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and a cameo by Deepika Padukone. The film is set to hit the theatres on September 7. The trailer is non-linear and hints that the film could be a revenge thriller where Srk’s character avenges something that happened to his son. The film seems to be set in the backdrop of a terrorist attack on Mumbai and Srk is seen in multiple avatars including a jawan (soldier), a police officer, and an anti-hero. Nayanthara is seen playing the role of a suave senior police or investigative officer.

Chennai, Aug 31(Ians) The release of the trailer of ‘Jawan’, where Tamil superstars Vijay Sethupathy and Nayanthara play stellar roles, have evoked a huge response down south.

Fans are also anticipating Tamil super star Thalapathy Vijay making a cameo appearance in the movie, there it has not been announced officially.

Film writer, Prashanth Kumar, speaking to Ians, said: “The movie will be a big hit in South India, especially in Chennai, in view of the presence of Vijay Sethupathy as an arms dealer and Nayanthara, who plays a police officer.”

He said Vijay Sethupathy is an apt villain for Shah Rukh’s Khan in the movie and added he is seen mostly in black-and-white in the ‘Jawan’ trailer, which has gone down well in the South.

The film, according to Prasanth, shows all the signs that is will “definitely overtake” the previous Srk blockbuster ‘Pathan’, which was released in January this year.

The upcoming film #Thalapathy68, starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Venkat Prabhu, has been making headlines ever since it was officially announced by Ags Entertainment in May 20231. The film, which is slated to be released in 2024, is expected to be a grand entertainer with a stellar star cast and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

The latest buzz is that actress Aparna Das, who played an important character in Thalapathy Vijay’s previous film Beast, has been roped in to play the love interest of actor Jai in #Thalapathy68. Jai, who is a close friend of Venkat Prabhu and a regular in his films, will be seen in a pivotal role in the film. Aparna Das confirmed the news on her Twitter handle and expressed her excitement to work with the team.

Thalapathy 68 Teaser

Aparna Das made her debut in Malayalam cinema with the critically acclaimed film Njan Prakashan, directed by Sathyan Anthikad.

The upcoming Bollywood film Jawan, directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, and Vijay Sethupathi, has been generating a lot of buzz among the fans of Indian cinema. The film, which is slated to release on September 7, 2023, is said to be a high-octane action thriller with a lot of twists and turns.

One of the most exciting rumors about the film is the possibility of Thalapathy Vijay making a cameo appearance alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Vijay, who is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema, has worked with Atlee in three blockbuster films: Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. The duo share a great rapport and have delivered some memorable performances together.

Jawan Prevue

According to some reports12, Vijay might reprise his role as Vijayakumar Ips, the maverick cop he played in Theri, in Jawan. Theri was a 2016 action drama that featured Vijay in a dual role...

Thalapathy Vijay, the megastar of Tamil cinema, has announced his next film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68. The film will be directed by Venkat Prabhu, who is known for his blockbuster hits like Mankatha, Chennai 28, and Maanaadu. The film will be produced by Ags Entertainment, who had earlier collaborated with Vijay for the 2019 sports drama Bigil. The music for the film will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who will reunite with Vijay after 20 years since their only film together, Pudhiya Geethai.

Thalapathy 68 is expected to be a grand entertainer that will appeal to all sections of the audience. Venkat Prabhu, who is currently busy with the pre-production of Thalapathy 68, has revealed some exciting details about the film in a recent interview. He said that the film will have a lot of surprises in store for the fans of Vijay and himself. He also hinted at some surprise cast...

The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated films of the year, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan. The superstar unveiled a new poster of the film on his social media accounts, announcing that the film will release on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

1 month to go for #Jawan #ShahRukhKhan #Srk @iamsrk @RedChilliesEnt pic.twitter.com/VamMidh3bM

— Binged (@Binged_) August 7, 2023

Jawan is an action thriller that marks the Hindi film debut of acclaimed Tamil director Atlee, who has previously delivered blockbusters like Mersal and Bigil. The film is produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan under their banner Red Chillies Entertainment, along with co-producer Gaurav Verma.

Jawan New Poster

The film boasts of a stellar star cast that includes Nayanthara, the lady superstar of South Indian cinema, as the female lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Vijay Sethupathi, one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema,...

Tharun Moorthy, the director of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Malayalam film Operation Java, has announced his next project. The untitled film will have Binu Pappu as the writer and Supreme Sundar as the action choreographer. The film is expected to have some thrilling action sequences that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Binu Pappu is not only a writer but also an actor who has impressed the viewers with his versatile roles in films like Helen, One, Operation Java and Bheemante Vazhi. He is the son of veteran actor Kuthiravattam Pappu, who was known for his comic timing and memorable characters. Binu Pappu has shown his flair for writing in Operation Java, where he co-wrote the dialogues with Tharun Moorthy. He has also worked as an associate director in several films.

Operation Java Trailer

Supreme Sundar is a popular stunt master who has worked in Tamil,...

Listin Stephen and Mohanlal initial stages to join hands for a big-budget film

Producer and distributor Listin Stephen has announced that he is planning to make a film with superstar Mohanlal in the lead role. He said that the script is ready and he will soon discuss it with the actor. He also revealed that the film will be a big-budget project and he hopes to start the shooting by next year.

Listin Stephen is known for producing many successful films in Malayalam cinema, such as Traffic, Ustad Hotel, Driving Licence, and Mohan Kumar Fans. He has also distributed some popular Tamil films in Kerala, such as Master, Bigil, and Petta. He is the founder of Magic Frames Production Company and the president of Kerala Film Distributors Association.

Listin Stephen Interview

Mohanlal is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema. He has acted in more than 300 films in...

ListicleAs fans look forward to Jawan which is expected to be replete with the style of contemporary mainstream Tamil cinema, here’s a look at some of Shah Rukh Khan’s previous films with south Indian directors. Shah Rukh Khan, who recently saw massive success with Pathaan, is collaborating with a south Indian filmmaker after a long time for Jawan. Directed by Atlee, who has previously made hit Tamil films including Vijay’s Theri, Mersal, and Bigil, Jawan is set to release on September 7. The film also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Priyamani, with Deepika Padukone making a special appearance. Jawan also marks popular Tamil music composer Anirudh Ravichander's debut in Bollywood. As fans look forward to Shah Rukh’s next Hindi film which is expected to be replete with the style of contemporary mainstream Tamil cinema, here’s a look at some of the superstar’s films when...

National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Atlee Kumar’s Theri movie remake, tentatively titled #VD18. The film will feature Varun Dhawan as the male lead, playing a police officer. The movie will be directed by Kalees. Shoot will start from

According to sources, Keerthy Suresh has been roped in as one of the two female leads in the film, which is said to be an action-packed dramatic entertainer. The film will showcase her versatility and talent as an actress, as she will be seen in a different avatar from her previous roles.

“Keerthy is all set to spread her wings pan-India, and #VD18 is just the first step towards that,” a source said. The source also revealed that the film will have another actress in a pivotal role, and the casting for the same is still underway.

The shooting for #VD18 is...

CinemaNayanthara, whose star power has made her a household name in the southern states, is making her Hindi debut alongside Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Atlee’s upcoming movie ‘Jawan’.Nearly 20 years into her acting career, Nayanthara — who has earned the moniker ‘Lady Superstar’ in film industries across the south — is making her Hindi debut alongside Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Atlee’s upcoming movie Jawan. The 38-year-old actor, who first appeared in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare with Jayaram in 2003, is no less than a household name in the southern states. The top-rated actor was crowned a ‘superstar’ due to her unrelenting commitment to female-centric films and her ability to single handedly pull audiences to theatres – a huge feat and testimony to her star power. After acting in a handful of Malayalam films, Nayanthara found her big break in Tamil cinema with her role in Chandramukhi (2005), starring superstar Rajinikanth.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has released an action-packed teaser – described by the producers as a ‘prevue’ – for his upcoming film “Jawan” (“Soldier”).

The film has Khan playing a dual role and features him in several avatars – as a soldier, a bandaged avenger, and also in a bald persona. The teaser features Tamil-language cinema stars Nayanthara (“Annaatthe”), Vijay Sethupathi (“Vikram”) and teases a special appearance from Deepika Padukone (“Pathaan”). The cast also includes Sanya Malhotra (“Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery”) and Priyamani (“The Family Man”).

“Jawan” is directed by Atlee, known for his three back-to-back Tamil-language blockbusters “Theri” (2016), “Mersal” (2017) and “Bigil” (2019), all starring Vijay. It is produced by Gauri Khan for Red Chillies Entertainment and features music by hitmaker Anirudh Ravichander (“Thiruchitrambalam”).

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan,” also starring Padukone and John Abraham, released in January and quickly attained blockbuster status. With a worldwide gross of $130 million, it is the biggest Indian hit of the year,...

Chennai, May 21 (Ians) One of the most popular actors of Tamil cinema, ‘Thalapathi’ Vijay, has announced that his next movie would be with acclaimed director Venkat Prabhu.

The movie is tentatively titled “Thalapathy 68” and is slated for release in 2024. The details of other cast and crew are not known at the moment.

In a social media post on Sunday, Vijay said the film produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram’s Ags Entertainment will have all the ingredients of a movie expected from a young super star of Kollywood. This is the second movie produced by Ags Entertainment after “Bigil”.

The director, Venkat Prabhu, has a distinct style of filmmaking and the movie with Vijay could be a captivating experience for the audience.

This, incidentally, will be the 68th movie of Vijay, whose popularity is ranked only next to the South Indian mega star Rajanikanth. His last movie, “Varisu”, became Vijay’s...

Hit Tamil-language romantic comedy “Love Today” will be remade in the Hindi-language by Phantom Studios in association with its original producers Ags Entertainment.

Directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, the Tamil film features Ranganathan in his acting debut, Sathyaraj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Yogi Babu, Raveena Ravi and Ivana in lead roles. The film followed two young lovers who are forced to exchange their phones for a day and the consequences of that.

“Love Today” was produced for 605,000 and went on to gross 12 million. It is currently streaming on Netflix. Cast and crew details of the Hindi-language version have not been revealed yet.

Phantom Studios was formerly Phantom Films, founded by celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (“Gangs of Wasseypur”) and his partners, the directors and producers Vikramaditya Motwane (“Bhavesh Joshi Superhero”) Vikas Bahl (“Queen”) and producer Madhu Mantena (“Trapped”). Their seven-year partnership was dissolved in 2018.

Srishti Behl, formerly director, international original film at Netflix India,...

KollywoodAtlee and Priya announced their pregnancy in December on social media noting that their family is growing.PriyaMohan/InstagramFilmmaker Atlee and his actor-producer wife Priya Mohan, are now parents to a baby boy. The filmmaker took to his social media accounts to share the news on Tuesday, January 31. In their individual posts on social media, Atlee and Priya noted, “They were right. There is no feeling in the world like this. And just like that our baby boy is here! A new exciting adventure of parenthood starts today! Grateful. Happy. Blessed.” Several celebrities including S J Suryah, and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar among others, congratulated the couple on their first child. The couple announced their pregnancy in the month of December with photographs that went viral. Earlier this month, the couple also held a baby shower ceremony, celebrating the expected arrival of their first child. Sharing the photos from the event on social media back then,...

It Raid The Income Tax department stated that unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 26 crore along with gold jewellery exceeding Rs 3 crore were also seized.Tnm StaffThe Income Tax department has found around Rs 200 crore worth of undisclosed income in the recent I-t raids conducted on the premises of Tamil movie producers, distributors, and financiers. The Central Board of Direct Taxes released a statement on Saturday, August 6, stating that undisclosed income exceeding Rs 200 crore had been detected during the searches and unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 26 crore along with gold jewellery exceeding Rs 3 crore have been seized. On August 2, the Income Tax department conducted raids on multiple locations connected with film financier and producer Gn Anbu Chezhiyan, and prominent producers including Kalaipuli S Thanu, Gnanavelraja, Sr Prabu. Financier Gn Anbu Chezhiyan's residence in Nungambakkam and Gopuram Cinema offices in Chennai and Madurai were raided for the third time. Sakthi film factory's Sakthivel,...

It RaidThis is the third time that Anbu Chezhiyan has been raided by Income Tax officials, and a few top film producers have also come under the scanner.Tnm StaffIn a massive crackdown against Kollywood top financiers, the Income Tax Department carried out raids across the state in the wee hours of Tuesday, August 2. The I-t Department raided over 40 locations in Madurai and 10 locations in Chennai. Locations linked with Kollywood financier Gn Anbu Chezhiyan were raided, including his residence and Gopapuram Cinema offices in Madurai and Chennai. This is the third time that Anbuchezhiyan has been raided by Income Tax officials, and a few top film producers have also come under the scanner. In Chennai and Madurai, Income Tax department officials are conducting raids at his residence and offices. Around 40 places are being searched and raids are being carried out at atleast 10 locations in Chennai. Income Tax department sources say...

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“Our Town With Unions”

By Raymond Benson

This is a little-known gem of a film from producer Louis de Rochemont, the man best known for introducing The March of Time documentary newsreels to cinemas that ran from the 1930s until the early 1950s. He also produced several mainstream pictures, and one of these from 1951, The Whistle at Eaton Falls, is an underdog-battles-severe-odds tale of the highest caliber.

Directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Lloyd Bridges, Whistle might be described as Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, only with unions. Yes, this is a union drama along the lines of On the Waterfront or, much later, Norma Rae.

In a tight 96 minutes, Siodmak brings us a riveting story—the kind that gets an audience riled up against the injustices thrown at a protagonist. The suspense builds to a breaking point as we wonder how it...

EntertainmentShah Rukh Khan is rumoured to headline a film helmed by director Atlee.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee. Facebook/ VijayBollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is rumoured to headline a film helmed by director Atlee, gave a shout out to him on April 5, while extending his wishes to actor Vijay for his upcoming film Beast. Taking to Twitter, Shah Rukh, who is fondly known as Srk and King Khan revealed that he was sitting with Atlee, and added that both of them were big fans of actor Vijay. Sharing the Hindi trailer, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, “Sitting with @Atlee_dir who is as big a fan of @actorvijay as I am. Wishing the best for beast to the whole team…trailer looks meaner…. Leaner… stronger!! (sic).” Official word on the collaboration between Atlee and Shah Rukh Khan is awaited. Atlee has worked with actor Vijay on three films including Theri,...

TCM premiered a welcome restoration of this honorable Louis de Rochemont drama last year, and now it’s on a pristine-quality Blu-ray. Almost an ‘anti- film noir,’ the story of a labor conflict in a tiny New England hamlet is a docu-drama that actually has a positive, if not Utopian, ending. Fine direction by Robert Siodmak breathes life into the thesis that Yankee ingenuity and ethical fair play can still save the day. A superb underdog cast — Lloyd Bridges, Carleton Carpenter, Murray Hamilton, James Westerfield, Lenore Lonergan, Russell Hardie, Helen Shields, Doro Merande, Diana Douglas, Anne Francis, Ernest Borgnine, Arthur O’Connell and even Dorothy Gish — bring this odd ‘Pepperidge Farms’ neo-realist tale to life.

The Whistle at Eaton Falls

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1951 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 96 min. / Street Date March 15, 2022 / Richer Than the Earth / Available from Flicker Alley / 24.95

Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Dorothy Gish, Carleton Carpenter, Murray Hamilton, James Westerfield, Lenore Lonergan,...