Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel, Anil Kapoor’s action drama Subedaar and the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Be Happy are among 69 movies and TV series unveiled by Prime Video at a talent-packed event on Tuesday for its 2024 India programming slate.
The global originals headed to the country and its expanding streaming market also include The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Wheel of Time.
The diverse array of Indian movies headed to Prime Video includes war film Shershaah, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani; Sudha Kongara’s action drama Soorarai Pottru; and the Vicky Kaushal-starring historical drama Sardar Udham.
The action drama Subedaar is directed by Suresh Triveni for Kapoor’s own Anil Kapoor Film Company and Prime Video. Indian-produced Amazon Original series unveiled in Mumbai include Farzi, The Family Man, Mirzapur, Dhootha,...
The global originals headed to the country and its expanding streaming market also include The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Wheel of Time.
The diverse array of Indian movies headed to Prime Video includes war film Shershaah, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani; Sudha Kongara’s action drama Soorarai Pottru; and the Vicky Kaushal-starring historical drama Sardar Udham.
The action drama Subedaar is directed by Suresh Triveni for Kapoor’s own Anil Kapoor Film Company and Prime Video. Indian-produced Amazon Original series unveiled in Mumbai include Farzi, The Family Man, Mirzapur, Dhootha,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mumbai, Feb 13 (Ians) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s next film has been titled ‘Sarfira’. The actor on Tuesday, took to his Instagram and shared the first look from the film in which he can be seen opening his arms while smiling and leaning backwards while riding a bike.
In another shot, he can be seen standing against an Atr 42 flight of Air Deccan. He wrote in the caption, “Dream so Big, they call you crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024. #MaarUdi”.
The film, which also stars Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles, is written and directed by Sudha Kongara, from a script penned by Sudha Kongara and Shalini Ushadevi, with dialogues by Pooja Tolani. It is the Hindi remake of the 2020 Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ which was directed by Sudha Kongara.
Produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), south superstars Suriya and...
In another shot, he can be seen standing against an Atr 42 flight of Air Deccan. He wrote in the caption, “Dream so Big, they call you crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024. #MaarUdi”.
The film, which also stars Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles, is written and directed by Sudha Kongara, from a script penned by Sudha Kongara and Shalini Ushadevi, with dialogues by Pooja Tolani. It is the Hindi remake of the 2020 Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ which was directed by Sudha Kongara.
Produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), south superstars Suriya and...
- 2/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Makers of the Akshay Kumar starrer have announced the title of their Production no.27 as ‘Sarfira’. It is a remake of director Sudha’s Tamil original film ‘Soorarai Pottru’. Akshay Kumar who carried out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during the invasion of Kuwait (in Airlift) will now transform in a former Indian Air Force captain who dreams of starting a low-cost carrier airline as ‘Sarfira’.
After Baby, Airlift, and Special 26, Bollywood’s Khiladi has not seen the best of times like the named few hits for a long time now. We hope to see Akshay Kumar return to the genre he does best with ‘Sarfira’. The film also features Akki’s ‘Hera Pheri’ partner in crime Paresh Rawal along with Radhika Madan and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles.
National award winner, Sudha Kongara is at the helm as the director of Sarfira. Sudha has previously directed, the...
After Baby, Airlift, and Special 26, Bollywood’s Khiladi has not seen the best of times like the named few hits for a long time now. We hope to see Akshay Kumar return to the genre he does best with ‘Sarfira’. The film also features Akki’s ‘Hera Pheri’ partner in crime Paresh Rawal along with Radhika Madan and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles.
National award winner, Sudha Kongara is at the helm as the director of Sarfira. Sudha has previously directed, the...
- 2/13/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Akshay Kumar is all set to enthrall audiences once again with his upcoming film titled ‘Sarfira,’ slated for release in cinemas on July 12, 2024. This marks the first collaboration between Kumar and director Sudha Kongara, promising an exciting cinematic experience.
‘Sarfira’ Star Cast:
Apart from Akshay Kumar, ‘Sarfira’ boasts a stellar cast including Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan, and Seema Biswas, adding depth and talent to the ensemble. With such a lineup, audiences can expect a captivating narrative brought to life by exceptional performances.
Produced and Composed
Produced by Aruna Bhatia of Cape Of Good Films, along with Suriya and Jyotika of 2D Entertainment, and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, ‘Sarfira’ brings together a powerhouse team dedicated to delivering quality entertainment. The music for the film is composed by Gv Prakash Kumar, further enhancing the overall cinematic experience with its soulful melodies and captivating tunes.
As anticipation builds for the release of ‘Sarfira,...
‘Sarfira’ Star Cast:
Apart from Akshay Kumar, ‘Sarfira’ boasts a stellar cast including Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan, and Seema Biswas, adding depth and talent to the ensemble. With such a lineup, audiences can expect a captivating narrative brought to life by exceptional performances.
Produced and Composed
Produced by Aruna Bhatia of Cape Of Good Films, along with Suriya and Jyotika of 2D Entertainment, and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, ‘Sarfira’ brings together a powerhouse team dedicated to delivering quality entertainment. The music for the film is composed by Gv Prakash Kumar, further enhancing the overall cinematic experience with its soulful melodies and captivating tunes.
As anticipation builds for the release of ‘Sarfira,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Tamil superstar Surya has now officially confirmed that his upcoming project ‘Suriya43’ will be directed by Sudha Kongara and G V Prakash. After previously having worked with Sudha Kongara for his blockbuster film ‘Soorarai Pottru’, this will now mark his second outing with the filmmaker.
Taking to his X, the actor wrote: “Dear all we are excited! Joining hands with @Sudha_Kongara again in a @gvprakash musical, his 100th! So looking forward to work with my brother @dulQuer and the talented #Nazriya and the performance champ @MrVijayVarma Glad @2D_ENTPVTLTD is producing this special film!”
Alongside the message, the actor posted a 45 second video announcing the project.
The video is touting this feature to be some kind of revolution based film with gangster elements, as the animated clip shows a crowd throwing Molotov cocktails, protesting with placards in their hands as one bottle explodes and showcases the poster for the film.
Taking to his X, the actor wrote: “Dear all we are excited! Joining hands with @Sudha_Kongara again in a @gvprakash musical, his 100th! So looking forward to work with my brother @dulQuer and the talented #Nazriya and the performance champ @MrVijayVarma Glad @2D_ENTPVTLTD is producing this special film!”
Alongside the message, the actor posted a 45 second video announcing the project.
The video is touting this feature to be some kind of revolution based film with gangster elements, as the animated clip shows a crowd throwing Molotov cocktails, protesting with placards in their hands as one bottle explodes and showcases the poster for the film.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tamil superstar Surya has now officially confirmed that his upcoming project ‘Suriya43’ will be directed by Sudha Kongara and G V Prakash. After previously having worked with Sudha Kongara for his blockbuster film ‘Soorarai Pottru’, this will now mark his second outing with the filmmaker.
Taking to his X, the actor wrote: “Dear all we are excited! Joining hands with @Sudha_Kongara again in a @gvprakash musical, his 100th! So looking forward to work with my brother @dulQuer and the talented #Nazriya and the performance champ @MrVijayVarma Glad @2D_ENTPVTLTD is producing this special film!”
Alongside the message, the actor posted a 45 second video announcing the project.
The video is touting this feature to be some kind of revolution based film with gangster elements, as the animated clip shows a crowd throwing Molotov cocktails, protesting with placards in their hands as one bottle explodes and showcases the poster for the film.
Taking to his X, the actor wrote: “Dear all we are excited! Joining hands with @Sudha_Kongara again in a @gvprakash musical, his 100th! So looking forward to work with my brother @dulQuer and the talented #Nazriya and the performance champ @MrVijayVarma Glad @2D_ENTPVTLTD is producing this special film!”
Alongside the message, the actor posted a 45 second video announcing the project.
The video is touting this feature to be some kind of revolution based film with gangster elements, as the animated clip shows a crowd throwing Molotov cocktails, protesting with placards in their hands as one bottle explodes and showcases the poster for the film.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Kanguva, the upcoming action thriller starring Suriya and Disha Patani, is nearing completion. The film, directed by Siruthai Siva, is currently shooting its final schedule in Thailand, where a high-octane action sequence is being filmed with more than 500 cast and crew members. The Thailand schedule is expected to last for a month, after which a small schedule will be done in Chennai.
Kanguva, which marks the first collaboration between Suriya and Siruthai Siva, is said to be a fast-paced entertainer with a lot of twists and turns. Suriya will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar with a lot of marks on his skin, indicating the intensity of his character. Disha Patani plays the female lead opposite Suriya, while Devi Sri Prasad composes the music for the film.
Kanguva Glimpse
The film is produced by Sun Pictures and is slated to release in early 2024. Suriya, who has been busy with Kanguva for the past few months,...
Kanguva, which marks the first collaboration between Suriya and Siruthai Siva, is said to be a fast-paced entertainer with a lot of twists and turns. Suriya will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar with a lot of marks on his skin, indicating the intensity of his character. Disha Patani plays the female lead opposite Suriya, while Devi Sri Prasad composes the music for the film.
Kanguva Glimpse
The film is produced by Sun Pictures and is slated to release in early 2024. Suriya, who has been busy with Kanguva for the past few months,...
- 10/16/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Suriya, one of the most popular and versatile actors in Tamil cinema, is all set to thrill his fans with his upcoming film #Suriya43. The film, which is directed by Sudha Kongara, who delivered a blockbuster with Soorarai Pottru, has an impressive cast and crew that promises to make it a grand spectacle.
The latest buzz is that Vijay Varma, who rose to fame with his performance in the web series Mirzapur, has been roped in to play the antagonist role in #Suriya43. Vijay Varma, who has also acted in films like Gully Boy, Pink and Super 30, will be making his Tamil debut with this film. He will be seen locking horns with Suriya in a high-octane action drama.
Soorarai Pottru Trailer
Another exciting news is that Nazriya Nazim, the charming actress who won the hearts of the audience with her films like Neram, Raja Rani and Bangalore Days,...
The latest buzz is that Vijay Varma, who rose to fame with his performance in the web series Mirzapur, has been roped in to play the antagonist role in #Suriya43. Vijay Varma, who has also acted in films like Gully Boy, Pink and Super 30, will be making his Tamil debut with this film. He will be seen locking horns with Suriya in a high-octane action drama.
Soorarai Pottru Trailer
Another exciting news is that Nazriya Nazim, the charming actress who won the hearts of the audience with her films like Neram, Raja Rani and Bangalore Days,...
- 9/14/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The upcoming film of Suriya, tentatively titled #Suriya43, has been creating a lot of buzz ever since it was announced. The film marks the second collaboration of Suriya and director Sudha Kongara after the critically acclaimed and National Award-winning Soorarai Pottru (2020). Now, the latest update is that Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan has been confirmed to play a pivotal role in the film.
As we had reported earlier, Dulquer Salmaan was in talks to join the cast of #Suriya43. Now, according to a report by Times of India, Dulquer Salmaan has officially signed the film and will be sharing screen space with Suriya for the first time. The report also states that the film will feature many other artists from different languages, making it a pan-Indian project. The film will be made on a large scale with high production values and technical standards.
Sudha Kongara Old Interview
Sudha Kongara, who is...
As we had reported earlier, Dulquer Salmaan was in talks to join the cast of #Suriya43. Now, according to a report by Times of India, Dulquer Salmaan has officially signed the film and will be sharing screen space with Suriya for the first time. The report also states that the film will feature many other artists from different languages, making it a pan-Indian project. The film will be made on a large scale with high production values and technical standards.
Sudha Kongara Old Interview
Sudha Kongara, who is...
- 7/31/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
After the success of Vaathi, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual film starring Dhanush, director Venky Atluri is all set to helm his next project with another South Indian star, Dulquer Salmaan. The film titled Lucky Bhaskar, will be a pan-Indian film and will mark the first collaboration between Atluri and Salmaan. The film will also feature Gv Prakash Kumar as the music composer, who has previously worked with Atluri in Vaathi.
The announcement of the film was made on social media by the production houses Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, who are jointly producing the film. They shared a picture of Atluri and Salmaan and wrote, “The uber cool #Dq is Back! Sithara Entertainments’ in Association with @fortune4cinemas #Production24 will be directed by the our dearest #VenkyAtluri ft. @dulQuer . Shoot begins this October! Summer 2024 release” 1
Lucky Baskhar First Look
Atluri also expressed his excitement and happiness to work with Salmaan,...
The announcement of the film was made on social media by the production houses Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, who are jointly producing the film. They shared a picture of Atluri and Salmaan and wrote, “The uber cool #Dq is Back! Sithara Entertainments’ in Association with @fortune4cinemas #Production24 will be directed by the our dearest #VenkyAtluri ft. @dulQuer . Shoot begins this October! Summer 2024 release” 1
Lucky Baskhar First Look
Atluri also expressed his excitement and happiness to work with Salmaan,...
- 7/28/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
In an exciting development, Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan has joined the cast of Suriya’s 43rd film, which is being directed by Sudha Kongara. The film is an action thriller and will be shot in multiple languages. The shooting will start this December as per reports. Gv Prakash will be handling the music department for this Gangster film.
Dulquer Salmaan is a pan-Indian star and has been on a roll in recent years. He has starred in a number of successful films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. His recent film, “Sita Ramam,” was a huge hit and has made him a household name across the country.
Kanguva Glimpse
Suriya is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema. He has starred in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “Vadhandhinathan,” “Aaranya Kaandam,” “Ngk,” and “Jai Bhim.”
Sudha Kongara is a talented director who has made a mark...
Dulquer Salmaan is a pan-Indian star and has been on a roll in recent years. He has starred in a number of successful films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. His recent film, “Sita Ramam,” was a huge hit and has made him a household name across the country.
Kanguva Glimpse
Suriya is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema. He has starred in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “Vadhandhinathan,” “Aaranya Kaandam,” “Ngk,” and “Jai Bhim.”
Sudha Kongara is a talented director who has made a mark...
- 7/28/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Sudha Kongara, the National Award-winning director of Soorarai Pottru, has confirmed that she will be working with Suriya again for his 43rd film. In an exclusive interview with Indiaglitz, she shared some interesting updates about the project, which is expected to be announced on July 23 as Suriya’s birthday special.
Sudha Kongara said that the film will be more challenging than Soorarai Pottru, as it is based on a true event that happened in the past. She said that she is a little scared and worried because the scale of the film is very big. She also clarified that the film is not a biopic, but a fictionalised account of an incident that she wanted to tell as a film.
Soorarai Pottru
The film will also mark the 100th film of music director Gv Prakash Kumar, who has composed the songs for Soorarai Pottru as well. The fans are eagerly...
Sudha Kongara said that the film will be more challenging than Soorarai Pottru, as it is based on a true event that happened in the past. She said that she is a little scared and worried because the scale of the film is very big. She also clarified that the film is not a biopic, but a fictionalised account of an incident that she wanted to tell as a film.
Soorarai Pottru
The film will also mark the 100th film of music director Gv Prakash Kumar, who has composed the songs for Soorarai Pottru as well. The fans are eagerly...
- 7/18/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
EntertainmentFrom ‘Maheshinte Prathikaaram’ to ‘Soorarai Pottru’ and her more recent work, Aparna Balamurali appears to widen her range as an actor with every passing film.Aparna / InstagramActing alongside Fahadh Faasil in one of his most celebrated movies, Aparna Balamurali made quite a mark with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), director Dileesh Pothan's debut. This was not Aparna's first movie, however, just the one that brought her recognition. In the next few years, she would go on to gain a lot of appreciation, especially for her Tamil film with Suriya, Soorarai Pottru (2020), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Female Actor. Aparna has already had three Malayalam releases this year, including 2018 and Dhoomam. She will also be seen in an upcoming film Padmini with Kunchacko Boban, and appears to be widening her range as an actor with every passing film. Here are a few notable performances from her decade-long career.
- 7/10/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
NewsActor Suriya met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and shared a photograph on social media. InstagramTamil actor Suriya met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and shared photographs on Instagram. Sharing the photo with Sachin, Suriya captioned: "Respect & Love!! @sachintendulkar." However, he did not reveal where and why he met him. Suriya is all set to make his entry into Hindi cinema as a producer as his company 2D Entertainment will be bankrolling the Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru, with Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar playing the lead roles. Suriya also has a cameo role in the Hindi version. The actor took to social media in June last year to share that he has done a cameo role in the Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru, which was partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gr Gopinath. Tweeting about the news, Suriya had written: "Akshay Kumar sir to see you as Vir was nostalgic!
- 2/16/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
CinemaHombale Films is known for bankrolling hit films like ‘Kantara’, the ‘Kgf’ franchise and ‘Salaar’.Tnm StaffTwitter/Hombale FilmsHombale Films, known for movies like Kgf, Kgf: Chapter 2, Kantara and Salaar, has announced that they will be investing Rs 3000 crores in the next five years into the entertainment industry. The production house said through a statement on Monday, January 2, that, “Cinema entertainment has been there since time immemorial and it has been viewed, lived and appreciated by everyone. Whether good times or bad, it has been a huge medium of relief and joy. It has also been a strong carrier of our culture, tradition and history through which we have been showcasing our identity to the world at large.” The statement also said that India is “a land of diversity” and that it “presents us a wide opportunity to unlock the vast potential that is available in the youth of the nation.
- 1/2/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Kollywood‘Vanangaan’ would have marked the third time collaboration between actor Suriya and director Bala after ‘Nandha’ (2001) and ‘Pithamagan’ (2003).PTITwitter/ SuriyaFilmmaker Bala announced on Sunday, December 4 that actor Suriya has opted out of his upcoming movie Vanangaan. In a statement, the filmmaker confirmed that the National Award winner has exited the project after there were some changes in the story. "I wanted to direct a new movie called 'Vanangaan' with my brother Suriya. But due to some changes in the story, I now have doubts whether this story will be suitable for Suriya,” Bala’s statement read. Filmmaker Bala also mentioned that actor Suriya has faith in the story. “Suriya has full faith in me and this story. It is also my duty as a brother that I should not cause even a small embarrassment to my younger brother who has so much love, respect and trust," Bala said. Vanangaan...
- 12/5/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Actress Ritika Singh, who shot to limelight with director Sudha Kongara’s Tamil film on boxing, ‘Irudhi Suttru’ (‘Saala Khadoos’ in Hindi), says that looking at the night sky makes her feel small in a very beautiful and hopeful way.
The actress recently took to Instagram to say that she was trying her hand at writing and that she was posting something that she had written just that instant.
She said, “Just a little something I wrote just now. I have a few notes like this saved in my drafts, but I don’t feel confident enough to post them. This one is going up only because I was finally able to summarise my thoughts about the sky full of stars. Hope you like reading it!”
Her post read, “I love looking up at the night sky and letting my thoughts flow. But with the flow comes a lot of...
The actress recently took to Instagram to say that she was trying her hand at writing and that she was posting something that she had written just that instant.
She said, “Just a little something I wrote just now. I have a few notes like this saved in my drafts, but I don’t feel confident enough to post them. This one is going up only because I was finally able to summarise my thoughts about the sky full of stars. Hope you like reading it!”
Her post read, “I love looking up at the night sky and letting my thoughts flow. But with the flow comes a lot of...
- 10/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
To celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Indian films encompassing four languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Filmfare recently hosted the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory.
The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.
The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.
‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.
The...
The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.
The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.
‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.
The...
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaThe 67th Filmfare Awards South, which was held in Bengaluru on October 9, saw the attendance of stars from Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. Tnm StaffFacebookThe 67th Filmfare Awards South was held on Sunday, October 9, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from Tollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood and Sandalwood. The 2022 edition of the awards function was hosted by Kannada actors Diganth and Ramesh Aravind. It also featured dance performances by several popular actors including Pooja Hegde who was recently seen in Kollywood film Beast, Sitha Ramam fame Mrunal Thakur, Krithi Shetty, and Saniya Iyappan among others. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry. Suriya and Aparna Balamurali starrer Soorarai Pottru (Tamil), Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s...
- 10/10/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Actor Suriya, who received the National Award for Best Actor from President Draupadi Murmu for his sterling performance as ‘Maara’ in director Sudha Kongara’s Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’, has dedicated the award to his ‘Anbaana fans’.
Taking to Twitter on Saturday to express his gratitude, Suriya said: “Ever grateful Sudha! Hearty congratulations to all the winners. This one’s for you Anbana fans!! #SooraraiPottru #NationalFilmAwards.”
Ever grateful Sudha! Hearty congratulations to all the winners. This one’s for you Anbana fans!! #SooraraiPottru #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/ysPCCPakAa
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) October 1, 2022
The actor also responded to a tweet by Ajay Devgn, who had along with Suriya jointly won the Best Actor Award for his role in the Hindi film, ‘Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior’.
Ajay Devgn had initially tweeted: “It was fantastic to share time with my esteemed colleague & fellow best actor award winner, Suriya. Deeply respect his talent and love his movies.
Taking to Twitter on Saturday to express his gratitude, Suriya said: “Ever grateful Sudha! Hearty congratulations to all the winners. This one’s for you Anbana fans!! #SooraraiPottru #NationalFilmAwards.”
Ever grateful Sudha! Hearty congratulations to all the winners. This one’s for you Anbana fans!! #SooraraiPottru #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/ysPCCPakAa
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) October 1, 2022
The actor also responded to a tweet by Ajay Devgn, who had along with Suriya jointly won the Best Actor Award for his role in the Hindi film, ‘Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior’.
Ajay Devgn had initially tweeted: “It was fantastic to share time with my esteemed colleague & fellow best actor award winner, Suriya. Deeply respect his talent and love his movies.
- 10/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaSuriya and Jyotika were awarded for ‘Soorarai Pottru’, the biggest winner of the National Film Awards this year, and Nanchamma won the best female playback singer award for ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’. Inputs PTISuriya, Jyotika, Nanchamma receive National Film AwardsPresident Droupadi Murmu on Friday, September 30, honoured winners of the 68th National Film Awards, including actors Suriya and Jyotika who also produced the film Soorarai Pottru, and folk singer Nanchamma. The President also conferred Hindi cinema veteran Asha Parekh with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The National Film awards were announced in July honouring the best in cinema in 2020. At the ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, Murmu said, "Cinema is not only an industry, it is also a medium of artistic expression of our culture and values of life. It is also a medium for connecting our society and nation-building." The event was attended by the winners including Asha Parekh and Ajay Devgn,...
- 10/1/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentDhoomam is scheduled to be released in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.PTITwitterHombale Films, the banner behind Yash-led 'Kgf' movies, on Friday, September 30 announced its new film with actors Fahadh Faasil and Aparna Balamurali in the lead. Titled Dhoomam, the multilingual film will be written and directed by filmmaker Pawan Kumar of U-Turn fame. The production banner said the film will start production on October 9 and is scheduled to be released in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. ''What you sow, so shall you reap. Presenting #Dhoomam. Kickstarting from Oct 9, 2022, End Game begins in Summer 2023,'' Hombale Films tweeted. The details of the plot have been kept under wraps. Dhoomam will be produced by Vijay Kiragandur. Preetha Jayaraman will be Dhoomam's cinematographer, while Anees Nadodi will serve as the film's art director and Poornachandra Tejaswi will compose the music. Fahadh Faasil is well known for his roles in Take Off,...
- 9/30/2022
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
KollywoodSuriya has now won his first ever national award in a film career spanning 25 years — a journey that has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for the Tamil actor. Saradha UInstagram/ SuriyaAs Maara stands at the cusp of success, shedding tears of joy, overwhelmed with emotions that his dream is finally coming to life after a series of trials and tribulations, we hear the dialogue “jayichitom Maara” (‘we have won Maara’) correspondingly playing in the background. It was this dialogue from the Sudha Kongara directorial Soorarai Pottru that was widely shared by fans online, close on the heels of the announcement earlier this week that actor Suriya has won the 68th National Film Award under the category of the ‘Best Actor’ for his performance in the same film. The fans’ response seemed fitting, for Suriya has now won his first ever national award in a film career spanning 25 years...
- 7/26/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
National AwardsSuriya won the Best Actor award at the 68th National Film Awards, along with actor Ajay Devgn. Tnm StaffAfter receiving the award for the Best Actor at the 68th National Film Awards, along with actor Ajay Devgn, actor Suriya thanked director Sudha Kongara for making Soorarai Pottru. The film had bagged a total of five awards including the Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Music Director (Background score) and Best Actress. The awards were announced on Friday, July 22. In a statement, the actor said, “We are ecstatic with the Five National awards for Soorarai Pottru. The overwhelming reception for our film, which was released directly on Ott during a pandemic, has made our eyes well up in joy. Our happiness is doubled at this National recognition for Soorarai Pottru, as it is a testimony of Sudha Kongara's many years of hard work and creative vision of Captain Gopinath's story,...
- 7/23/2022
- by LukeKoshi
- The News Minute
National Film AwardsThe winners for the 68th National Film Awards were selected by the 10-member jury headed by Hindi filmmaker Vipul Shah.Tnm StaffBody 2:
The winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced on Friday, July 22. The names of the winners were announced in a press conference at Delhi’s National Media Centre. Films from the southern states have swept the awards with wins in several key categories. Sudha Kongara Tamil directorial Soorarai Pottru, which is inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder Capt Gr Gopinath, won five awards including Best Feature Film. Late Malayalam filmmaker Sochy’s Ayyapannum Koshiyum received the Best Director category among other wins.
Ajay Devgn and Suriya won the Best Actor award, for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Soorarai Pottru, respectively. Tanhaji also won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Tanhaji is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare,...
The winners of the 68th National Film Awards were announced on Friday, July 22. The names of the winners were announced in a press conference at Delhi’s National Media Centre. Films from the southern states have swept the awards with wins in several key categories. Sudha Kongara Tamil directorial Soorarai Pottru, which is inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder Capt Gr Gopinath, won five awards including Best Feature Film. Late Malayalam filmmaker Sochy’s Ayyapannum Koshiyum received the Best Director category among other wins.
Ajay Devgn and Suriya won the Best Actor award, for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Soorarai Pottru, respectively. Tanhaji also won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Tanhaji is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare,...
- 7/22/2022
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
National Awards Twenty-six-year-old Aparna, an architect who hails from Thrissur, started acting at the age of 18 with the Malayalam film "Yathra Thudarunnu" (2013).Tnm StaffAparna Balamurali stole the show at the 68th National film awards, walking away with the best actress award for her stellar role in Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, directed by Sudha Kongara. The actor was shooting at Pollachi when the news came and her first reaction was that she was facing tension at the presence of a huge media contingent expecting her victory. "I was worried if your trip will be wasted. Anyway it did not happen and I am just overwhelmed by this huge award. I owe this award to the director of the film, Sudha who was strongly behind me and supported me at every moment," said Aparna. "This film was released during the Covid period and we all really missed a proper theatre release. But now with this,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Popular stars Suriya and Ajay Devgn shared the best actor prize at India’s national film awards for 2020, which were revealed on Friday.
The awards for 2020, were due to be announced in 2021. But they were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is not immediately clear when the ceremony for the 2021 awards will be held.
Suriya won for his portrayal of a commercial airline founder in Tamil-language film “Soorarai Pottru,” which also won best feature film, while Aparna Balamurali won best actress for her role of his wife and partner in the film. G.V. Prakash Kumar won music director (background score) and Shalini Usha Nair and Sudha Kongara won best screenplay for the film.
Devgn won for Hindi-language “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior,” a historical epic about a Maratha warrior, which also won the award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. Nachiket Barve and Mahesh Sherla won the costume design award for the film.
The awards for 2020, were due to be announced in 2021. But they were delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is not immediately clear when the ceremony for the 2021 awards will be held.
Suriya won for his portrayal of a commercial airline founder in Tamil-language film “Soorarai Pottru,” which also won best feature film, while Aparna Balamurali won best actress for her role of his wife and partner in the film. G.V. Prakash Kumar won music director (background score) and Shalini Usha Nair and Sudha Kongara won best screenplay for the film.
Devgn won for Hindi-language “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior,” a historical epic about a Maratha warrior, which also won the award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. Nachiket Barve and Mahesh Sherla won the costume design award for the film.
- 7/22/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
CinemaAkshay Kumar and Radhika Madan will be reprising Suriya and Aparna Balamurali’s roles from the original in the Hindi remake of ‘Soorarai Pottru’.Tnm StaffTwitter/ SuriyaActor Suriya took to social media on Wednesday, June 15 to share that he has done a cameo role in the Hindi remake of director Sudha Kongara's super hit Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, which was partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gr Gopinath. Sharing the news with fans, Suriya tweeted on Wednesday, "Akshay Kumar sir to see you as Vir was nostalgic! Sudha Kongara, can see our story beautifully coming alive again #Maara! Enjoyed every minute with team 'Soorarai Pottru' Hindi in a brief cameo! (sic)" Actor Suriya, who played the lead in the original, earlier participated in a pooja for the Hindi remake, which features Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan in the lead. The film...
- 6/15/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Actor Suriya has done a cameo in the Hindi remake of director Sudha Kongara’s super hit Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’, which was partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gr Gopinath. Confirming that he had done a cameo in the film, Suriya tweeted, “Akshay Kumar sir to see you as […]...
- 6/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
SandalwoodBankrolled by Hombale Films, the project will be helmed by director Suri, while Prashanth Neel has penned the script.IANSInstagram/ Srii MuraliFollowing the massive success of Kgf: Chapter 2, its makers announced their next venture, Bagheera, on Friday, May 20. The film stars Ugramm-fame actor Srii Murali in the lead. It is bankrolled by Production banner Hombale Films which had produced the hit Kgf franchise. The muhurat, an auspicious ceremony held before the film goes on floors, was held in Bengaluru. The movie is directed by Dr Suri, while the script is penned by Kgf fame filmmaker Prashanth Neel. Ugramm star Srii Murali and director Prashanth Neel are teaming up for the second time after 2014 Kannada film Ugramm. Bagheera is billed as an action thriller and is slated for release next year. It will reportedly be shot extensively in Karnataka and Hyderabad, with major shoots happening on the outskirts of Bengaluru and in Mysuru.
- 5/20/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
CinemaActors Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan will be reprising Suriya and Aparna Balamurali’s roles from ‘Soorarai Pottru’ in its Hindi remake.Tnm StaffSuriya/ TwitterThe Hindi remake of director Sudha Kongara's hit Tamil film Soorarai Pottru went on floors in Mumbai with a simple pooja on Monday, April 24. Actor Suriya, who was the lead in the original, announced that he will be producing the film under the banner of 2D Entertainment, making this his first Bollywood production. Actors Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan have been roped in to reprise Suriya and Aparna Balamurali’s roles in the Hindi remake. Suriya on Monday sought the blessings and support of his fans as he began his first Bollywood project. The actor also shared a photo along with actor Akshay Kumar and director Sudha Kongara. “A new begining… need all your love and blessings!!” Suriya wrote. As per Ians, sources close to...
- 4/25/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
The Hindi remake of director Sudha Kongara’s superhit Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ began in Mumbai with a simple pooja. Actor Suriya, who played the lead in the original, chose to participate in the pooja of the Hindi remake, which will feature Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan in the lead. Sources close to the […]...
- 4/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaThe makers announced on Thursday, April 21, that the film is based on a true story.Tnm StaffSriram Narasimhan Silverscreen Media Inc./Wikimedia Commons Cc By-sa 3.0 UnportedKollywood director Sudha Kongara and production company Hombale Films have teamed up for a new film. Sharing the news, Hombale Films wrote on Twitter on April 21, “We, at Hombale Films, are proud to announce our next film with director Sudha Kongara. A story that we are certain will capture India's imagination like all our films have.” Sudha Kongara is best-known for films like Soorarai Pottru and Irudhi Suttru.She also directed the Telugu remake of Irudhi Suttru, Guru, in 2017. Hombale Films has produced several successful films including the popular Kgf franchise. “ , . To a new beginning with a riveting story @Sudha_Kongara, based on true events,” the tweet read. The 2016 sports drama, Irudhi Suttru, starred actors Ritika Singh and Madhavan in the lead. The movie opened...
- 4/21/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Sudha Kongara, who directed critically acclaimed films like ‘Saala Khadoos’ and ‘Soorarai Pottru’, has now joined hands with the makers of ‘Kgf’. Kannada production house Hombale Films, which is basking in the glorious success of Yash-starrer ‘Kgf: Chapter 2’, took to their Twitter to make a huge announcement regarding their next with Sudha Kongara. The […]...
- 4/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actress Ritika Singh, who was a real-life boxer before turning an actress with Sudha Kongara’s ‘Irudhi Suttru’ (‘Saala Khadoos’ in Hindi), says that “Shadow boxing is her most favourite thing in the world”. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actress, who shot to limelight for her role as a boxer in ‘Irudhi Suttru’, which also […]...
- 3/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
KollywoodAt the time of ‘Soorarai Pottru’s’ release on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video in 2020, theatre owners had threatened to boycott Suriya’s movies. Tnm StaffTwitter/ DevaActors Suriya and Aparna Balamurali starrer Soorarai Pottru which premiered on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video in the year 2020, is now being screened in some theatres in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai. Many images and videos taken outside Madurai’s Midland Theatres have gone viral. Huge crowds of fans gathered outside the theatre are seen celebrating the release of the film. Sharing the images, many have also expressed that the experience of watching their favourite stars on the big screen is unparalleled compared to watching films at home. Sources from Midland Cinema confirmed that four screenings of Soorarai Pottru are scheduled for Friday, February 4 and the movie will be showcased throughout next week. They also added that a couple of other theatres in Madurai...
- 2/4/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Top Indian actor and producer Suriya is all set to continue his existing deal with Amazon Prime Video India.
Suriya’s production and distribution company 2D Entertainment specializes in Tamil-language films. In May 2020, at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, when cinemas were shuttered, 2D bowed J. J. Federick’s “Ponmagal Vandhal,” starring Suriya’s wife Jyothika, also a leading actor in Tamil cinema, directly on Amazon. Sudha Kongara’s “Soorarai Pottru,” starring Suriya, bowed on the service in Nov. 2020.
In Aug. 2021, 2D signed a multi-film direct-to-digital deal for several upcoming Tamil-language films with Amazon. When the pandemic hit, 2D had six films in production and, given that a typical Indian film directly or indirectly employs 600-800 people, Suriya says that he didn’t want to pause so many people’s sole means of livelihood.
“This was the best thing which happened to all the films – we got a wonderful audience,...
Suriya’s production and distribution company 2D Entertainment specializes in Tamil-language films. In May 2020, at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, when cinemas were shuttered, 2D bowed J. J. Federick’s “Ponmagal Vandhal,” starring Suriya’s wife Jyothika, also a leading actor in Tamil cinema, directly on Amazon. Sudha Kongara’s “Soorarai Pottru,” starring Suriya, bowed on the service in Nov. 2020.
In Aug. 2021, 2D signed a multi-film direct-to-digital deal for several upcoming Tamil-language films with Amazon. When the pandemic hit, 2D had six films in production and, given that a typical Indian film directly or indirectly employs 600-800 people, Suriya says that he didn’t want to pause so many people’s sole means of livelihood.
“This was the best thing which happened to all the films – we got a wonderful audience,...
- 1/26/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
AwardsThe ninth edition of the Siima Awards ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad, and will include nominations for both 2019 and 2020. Tnm Staffhttps://siima.in/The nominees for the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 and 2020 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages— Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The ninth edition of this award ceremony will be held on September 18 and 19 in Hyderabad. The 2020 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the awards for 2019 and 2020 will be held in September. Under the category of Best Film for 2019, Ajith and Nayanathara’s Viswasam, Mammootty’s Peranbu, Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer Asuran, Karthi’s Kaithi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Namma Veettu Pillai are the nominees. In Telugu, Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi, Nani’s sports drama Jersey, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni’s Majili, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and F2, which featured an ensemble cast of actors.
- 8/28/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe first-look and title of the Pandiraj directorial were unveiled on July 22, ahead of actor Suriya’s birthday on July 23. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubePutting an end to the long wait, the makers of actor Suriya’s tentatively titled movie Suriya 40, unveiled the first-look and title of the movie on Thursday, July 22, ahead of Suriya’s birthday on July 23.The movie has been titled Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Holding a sword, Suriya walks into a factory, where we see injured people lying on the ground. The video features a series of close-up shots where we see Suriya dragging someone’s body or pointing his gun and shooting at someone. Towards the end of nearly half a minute video, we see the silhouette of Suriya with a sword along with upbeat background music, setting the tone for an intriguing thriller. The Pandiraj directorial stars actor Priyanka Arul Mohan opposite Suriya. Actor Sathyaraj too has...
- 7/22/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe film will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment of ‘Sherni’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’ and ‘Airlift’ fame.Tnm StaffActors Suriya and Aparna Balamurali’s blockbuster film Soorarai Pottru will be remade in Hindi. Suriya made the announcement on Twitter on Monday, July 12. The Hindi version will be directed by the original director Sudha Kongara and will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment of Sherni, Shakuntala Devi and Airlift fame. Actor Suriya said, “Excited to announce our association with @Abundantia_Ent lead by @vikramix for #SooraraiPottru in Hindi, Directed by #SudhaKongara” (sic) Excited to announce our association with @Abundantia_Ent lead by @vikramix for #SooraraiPottru in Hindi, Directed by #SudhaKongara@CaptGopinath#Jyotika @rajsekarpandian @ShikhaaSharma03 @2D_ENTPVTLTD pic.twitter.com/ECjSpO9OOT — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) July 12, 2021 The cast and crew for the Bollywood remake are yet to be announced. Soorarai Pottru is partially based on ‘Simply Fly’, the biography of Captain Gr Gopinath, who...
- 7/12/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe song is from the film 'Son of India' and was released by Amitabh Bachchan.Tnm StaffThe lyrical video ‘Jaya Jaya Mahavera’ from actor Mohan Babu’s film The Son of India was released on June 15. This song is an energetic combination of veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja and Telugu superstar Mohan Babu. Launching the song on Twitter, actor Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “Two greats of Indian Cinema .. Veteran Telugu Actor M Mohan Babu and maestro Sri Ilayaraja come together to pay homage in an ode to the valour of Lord Ram in a song ‘Raghuveera Gadhyam’ .. the film ’Son of India’ My best wishes.” The song, which is in praise of Lord Ram, has been composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by Rahul Nambiar. The film Son of India was launched in October 2020 and marked Mohan Babu's 45th year as an actor in the industry. Mohan Babu recently made a smashing comeback...
- 6/16/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodInterestingly, Mohan Babu’s dear friend, Tollywood star Chiranjeevi has lent his voice for the teaser. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Suriya unveiled the teaser of Tollywood actor Mohan Babu’s upcoming movie Son of India on Friday. Directed by Diamond Ratna Babu, the movie stars Mohan Babu and Pragya Jaiswal in the lead roles. Interestingly, Mohan Babu’s dear friend, Tollywood star Chiranjeevi, has lent his voice for the teaser. Filled with punch lines, the teaser features Mohan Babu in various avatars, creating an aura of mystery around his character. Son of India is likely to hit the big screens next year. Actor Suriya shared the teaser on Twitter and congratulated the team. He also conveyed his wishes to producer Vishnu Manchu. “Proudly Presenting #SonofIndiaTeaser with immense respect to "Collection King" @themohanbabu sir ‘In & As’ #SonofIndia. (sic),” Suriya wrote. The film is likely to explore patriotism as one of the main themes.
- 6/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Sudha Kongara directorial was released on Amazon Prime Video on November 12. Tnm StaffActor Suriya’s recently released critically acclaimed movie Soorarai Pottru has been selected in the Shanghai International Film Festival’s Panorama section. The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival is scheduled to be held from June 12 to 15 this year in Shanghai. The festival will be implementing key instructions pertaining to promotion of epidemic prevention and take precautionary measures while conducting the event. The film festival aims to promote both international and Chinese films. Sharing the news with fans, Rajsekar Pandian, one of the producers of 2D Entertainment, wrote, “Happy that #SooraraiPottru #PraiseTheBrave enters Panorama Section of Shanghai International Film Festival 2021.” Happy that #SooraraiPottru #PraiseTheBrave enters Panorama Section of Shanghai International Film Festival 2021 @Suriya_offl #SudhaKongara @gvprakash @Aparnabala2 @nikethbommi @editorsuriya @jacki_art @2D_ENTPVTLTD pic.twitter.com/41bSsVLgNm — Rajsekar Pandian (@rajsekarpandian) May 13, 2021 Earlier the Sudha Kongara directorial was submitted...
- 5/14/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodSuriya is also shooting for a much-anticipated project with director Pandiraj, which has been tentatively titled ‘Suriya 40’.Tnm StaffPopular Kollywood actor Suriya will sport a new look for his next film which has been tentatively titled Suriya 39. The shooting for the movie, which is being directed by Tj Gnanavel, is currently taking place in Chennai. And images of Suriya from the sets of the movie have gone viral on social media. Suriya will be playing the role of a lawyer in the movie. And two images from the sets of Suriya 39 have started doing the rounds on social media recently. In the first image, Suriya is seen dressed as a lawyer, wearing a black coat, and is surrounded by other lawyers all wearing black coats and white armbands. In the second image, the actor is wearing a white shirt and sporting a new look with long hair. Image Courtesy: Twitter...
- 5/6/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe awards, distributed by the Just for Women magazine, aim to give recognition to women working in the Tamil film industry.Tnm StaffGraced with the presence of many celebrities from the Tamil film industry, the third edition of the Jfw Movie Awards took place on March 13 this year, to celebrate the success of women on-screen and behind the lens in the Tamil film industry. The award show was held by Just for Women (Jfw) magazine and presented by Twin birds and took place at the Itc Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai this year. Touted to be an award show with the highest number of awards for women under various categories, the awards were presented to the awardees by eminent personalities from Kollywood. The long list of celebrities who attended the event includes actors such as Gouri Kishan, Ashok Selvan, Arun Vijay, Bhagyaraj and Shantanu Bhagyaraj among others. Other experts from...
- 3/18/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe nominations for Best Picture will be announced on March 15. Tnm Staff The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed on Friday the list of 366 feature films that are eligible for consideration at the 93rd Oscars. Sudha Kongara directorial Soorarai Pottru was also featured on the list and thus became the only Indian film to still be under consideration at the Oscars this year. The movie is partially based on Simply Fly, the biography of Captain Gr Gopinath, who is the founder of Air Deccan. Jallikattu, which was India's official entry in the Best International Feature Film category, did not make it to the shortlist. It is to be noted that Soorarai Pottru has not yet been nominated or shortlisted either in the Best Picture Category. This year, Academy voting is scheduled to take place from March 5-10, followed by announcement of nominations on March 15. Earlier it was announced...
- 2/26/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe virtually hosted event streamed on social platforms.Digital NativeMotion Content Group and The Film Critics Guild announced The Critic's Choice Awards 2021 on 14 February. This is the third edition of the awards celebrating and recognising talent under short films, web series and feature films categories. This year the show was hosted by Neha Dhupia and stand-up comic Sorabh Pant. Ths show was star studded with artists and creators from across the country converging onto the virtually hosted event streamed on social platforms. From south India, Sai Pallavi won the 'Best Supporting Actress' award for the Tamil anthology Paava Kadhaigal. Late malayalam director Sachy was posthumously awarded the 'Best Writing' for his last film Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Director and editor Mahesh Narayanan won the 'Best Editing' award for the film C U Soon. Ayyappanum Koshiyum director Sachidandan aka Sachy passed away last June after he suffered a cardiac arrest while undergoing a...
- 2/17/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodSuriya had earlier tweeted that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was under treatment.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeActor Suriya Sivakumar, who earlier tweeted that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, has returned home after completing treatment. His brother, actor Karthi, tweeted the news on Thursday. He also said that the actor would be in home quarantine for a few days. Anna is back home and all safe! Will be in home quarantine for a few days. Can’t thank you all enough for the prayers and best wishes! — Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) February 11, 2021 Suriya recently spoke about his experience with Covid-19, urging people to stay cautious and remain safe “since everyone’s lives have not come back to normal". On February 8, the actor tweeted,"I contracted coronavirus and I'm well and under treatment. Let's all realise that our lives have not come back to normal. We cannot...
- 2/11/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
KollywoodSuriya revealed he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on January 7 on social media.Digital NativeActor Suriya on Sunday revealed that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is undergoing treatment at home. Soon after this, fans, friends and several members from the Telugu film fraternity expressed concern and wished him a speedy recovery. Jayam Ravi, Khushbu, lyricists Vivek and Gv Prakash Kumar and several others wished him on Twitter. Jayam Ravi replied to Suriya's post on Twitter and wished him a speedy recovery. He wrote, "Prayers for a speedy recovery sir (sic)." Prayers for a speedy recovery sir https://t.co/1UJYbXL3r3 — Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) February 7, 2021 Actor and politician Khushbu wrote, "Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Prayers" Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Prayers https://t.co/OWdbsMTHWT — KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) February 7, 2021 Prayers for a speedy recovery sir https://t.co/JPKxRLzGQA — Sathish (@actorsathish...
- 2/8/2021
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Pitta Kathalu’ will premiere on Netflix on February 19.Tnm StaffThe trailer of Pitta Kathalu - an anthology produced by Netflix India was released on Friday. The film features actors Shruti Haasan, Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Jagapati Babu, Ashwin Kakumanu, Lakshmi Manchu, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde, amongst others. The film will premiere on the Over-the-Top platform on February 19. While Pitta Kathalu was supposed to be the remake of Lust Stories, the trailer proves otherwise. Glimpses of the segment featuring Shruti Haasan appears to have a touch of Black Mirror, the dystopian Netflix series. In one of the episodes, actors Amala Paul and Jagapati Babu are a couple, with the husband suspecting his wife’s fidelity. Actor Satyadev is shown as an author, who cheats on his wife with a model played by Eesha Rebba, whom he is in love with. The anthology is directed by Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
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