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KollywoodIn this piece, we look at some of the films that can be considered path-breaking for the industry in terms of content, making, innovation or intent.Sowmya RajendranThe first-ever Tamil film was called Keechaka Vadham and was released in 1918. It's been over a hundred years since then, and the Tamil film industry has contributed several important films to the art of cinema. In this piece, we look at some of the films that can be considered path-breaking for the industry in terms of content, making, innovation or intent. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and fans are sure to have their own favourites that they feel should have made it. 1. Andha Naal (1954): Directed by S Balachander, a visual from this film that shows several people pointing a gun still features in several memes. The first film noir in Tamil, Andha Naal has no songs at all. The...

TollywoodThe sequel to the 2013 Malayalam film ‘Drishyam’ released on Amazon Prime Video last Friday.Digital NativeDays after the release of the Malayalam film Drishyam 2, sequel to the 2013 movie Drishyam, director Jeethu Joseph has announced the Telugu remake of the same. Venkitesh who played the lead in the Telugu version of part 1 – Drushyam – will reprise his role in the sequel. Drushyam was directed by Sripriya. It featured Venkatesh, Meena and Nadhiya playing the respective roles of Mohanlal, Meena and Asha Sharath in the original. The Telugu remake of the sequel will however be directed by Jeethu. The director shared a photo posing with Venkitesh and others on his Instagram page. Jeethu wrote, "Telugu remake of Drishyam 2 is on. Starting in March. @mohanlal @aashirvadcine @antony_perumbavoor @lintajeethu @cathyjeethu @satheesh_kurup." In an interview with DNA, Jeethu opened up on the possibility of making the second part of Papanasam, the Tamil remake of Drishyam.

TollywoodThe film will be titled 'Drushyam 2'.Rajaneesh VilakudyDirector Jeethu Joseph, who shot to national fame with the Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam, is on a roll. Amazon Prime Video, a popular Over-the-Top platform is just hours away from releasing Drishyam 2, but away from the hype and hoopla, the film’s director Jeethu is busy scouting locations in Telangana, gearing up to shoot Drishyam 2 in Telugu with Venkatesh in the lead. Released in 2014, the Telugu remake of Drishyam—titled Drushyam —was directed by Sripriya, but this time, the sequel will be directed by Jeethu himself. A reliable source tells us that Jeethu landed in Hyderabad two days ago and had been in talks with multiple people involved. It’s also learnt that the film’s shoot could happen as early as March first week. “Everything happened in a flash. If things go as planned, the shoot of Drushyam 2 will begin...

EntertainmentThe teaser of Nayanthara’s Tamil thriller ‘Netrikann’ and her first look from Malayalam film ‘Nizhal’ were revealed on Wednesday to coincide with her birthday.Tnm StaffActor Nayanthara is celebrating her 35th birthday on Wednesday. The Lady Superstar, as she’s called by her fans, had work updates to look forward to on her special day. The teaser of her Tamil thriller Netrikann and her first look from the upcoming Malayalam film Nizhal were revealed on Wednesday, to coincide with her birthday. Many wished the star on her birthday, including her partner Vignesh Shivan. Vignesh posted a couple of pictures of Nayanthara at the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles at night, dressed in a colourful skirt paired with a white t-shirt and white sneakers. In one photo, she is facing to one side with the deep blue sea and the dark sky stroked with the vibrant colours of sunset at the horizon.

Film: "Malini 22 Palayamkottai"; Cast: Nithya Menen, A.C Murali, Naresh, Krish J. Sathar, Chandra D. Janagi, Kovai Sarla, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Vidyullekha Raman; Director: Sripriya; Rating: **1/2

Sripriya's "Malini 22 Palayamkottai" is what Jodie Foster's "Accused" was 20 years ago. It's an underrated gem that falters predominantly because of its very slow proceedings and the absence of commercial toppings. Critically raved and celebrated when it was made in Malayalam, the remake fails to leave an impact as the original.

Malini (Nithya), 22, a nurse awaiting her visa to Canada, falls in love with Varun, who deceives her with his charming looks. He moonlights as a pimp for affluent Prakash (Naresh) and has cheated several.