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96-2 Not Happening Without Original Cast, Director Clarifies Amid Pradeep Ranganathan Reports ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The 2018 Tamil romantic drama 96, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, continues to hold a special place in fans’ hearts. The soulful love story and emotional performances made it a timeless film. So when director C Prem Kumar confirmed that a sequel is in the works, excitement shot up instantly.

However, things got a little confusing when reports began to claim that actor Pradeep Ranganathan would replace Vijay Sethupathi in the sequel. That’s when the director had to step in and set the record straight.

Director Says 96-2 Will Only Have The Original Cast

As soon as the buzz about Pradeep replacing Vijay started spreading, fans began questioning the future of the film. However, director C Prem Kumar quickly stepped in to put all the rumours to rest.

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Prime Video India is bringing back the thrilling world of Suzhal – The Vortex with its much-anticipated second season. The Tamil-language crime thriller, known for its gripping storytelling and intense mystery, is set to return on February 28.

Season 2 will take viewers back to the fictional town of Kaalipattanam, where another dark mystery is about to unravel. The story picks up from the dramatic Season 1 finale, where Nandini, played by Aishwarya Rajesh, is behind bars facing an uncertain fate. Meanwhile, Kathir’s character, Sakkarai, finds himself in a village filled with deep secrets. When an unexpected murder shakes the community, it threatens to reveal hidden tensions and long-buried truths.

Adding to the series’ unique atmosphere is the stunning Ashtakaali festival, which serves as the backdrop for this season’s mystery. The visually striking festival will play a key role in the unfolding drama, making for an even more immersive experience.

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Little Miss Rawther Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Gouri G. Kishan, Shersha Sherief, Jishnu Sreekumar, Nikita Teresa Mathew, Sangeeth Prathap

Director: Vishnu Dev

Little Miss Rawther Movie Review ( Photo Credit – Wonderwall Media Network / YouTube )

What’s Good: The film stands out for its unique portrayal of a modern romantic dilemma and its seamless navigation between past and present. The thematic threads are skillfully tied up, revisiting key elements that serve as metaphors for adapting to imperfect situations. The movie exudes vibrant, youthful energy, especially in crafting scenes that capture the euphoria of profound conversations during moments of intoxication.

What’s Bad: Despite its quirks, ‘Little Miss Rawther’ lacks the emotional depth to engage the audience. There’s a disconnect, and the characters’ love story fails to evoke strong emotions. The film’s constant time-jumping contributes to uneven character development, leaving certain scenes needing to be more transparent and more cohesive from the intended message.

Actors Ravi Teja, Gayatri Bhardwaj, and Nupur Sanon, who are all set to grace the stage of ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10, perform with the ‘Zero-degree’ crew on the track ‘Vaathi Coming’. The song ‘Vaathi Coming’ is from the 2021 Tamil action film ‘Master’, written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

It stars Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. Malavika Mohanan, Andrea Jeremiah, Arjun Das, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Gouri G Kishan in pivotal roles.

The song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The video song features Vijay, which is choreographed by Dinesh Kumar.

This Saturday’s episode of the talent reality show is titled ‘Mass Mania’.

Leaving the special guests awestruck, especially Ravi Teja, will be Mumbai’s dynamic dancing group, ‘Zero Degree’ and their dhamakedar act.

The group will be seen performing an interactive dance act on ‘1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor’ from the movie ‘Chennai Express’ wherein they gave...

Actors Ravi Teja, Gayatri Bhardwaj, and Nupur Sanon, who are all set to grace the stage of ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10, perform with the ‘Zero-degree’ crew on the track ‘Vaathi Coming’. The song ‘Vaathi Coming’ is from the 2021 Tamil action film ‘Master’, written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

It stars Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. Malavika Mohanan, Andrea Jeremiah, Arjun Das, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Gouri G Kishan in pivotal roles.

The song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The video song features Vijay, which is choreographed by Dinesh Kumar.

This Saturday’s episode of the talent reality show is titled ‘Mass Mania’.

Leaving the special guests awestruck, especially Ravi Teja, will be Mumbai’s dynamic dancing group, ‘Zero Degree’ and their dhamakedar act.

The group will be seen performing an interactive dance act on ‘1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor’ from the movie ‘Chennai Express’ wherein they gave...

Thalapathy Vijay fans are eagerly waiting for the release of his next film, Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is expected to hit the screens on Diwali 2023, and the makers have already released the first single, Naa Ready, which became a huge hit among the audience. Now, the fans are looking forward to the second single from the film, which is set to release on September 19, 2023.

According to an exclusive report by Cinema Vikatan, the second single from Leo will be a peppy number sung by Anirudh Ravichander, who is also the music director of the film. The song will feature visuals shot in Kashmir, where Vijay and the female lead, Malavika Mohanan, will be seen romancing. The song is said to be a contrast to Naa Ready, which was shot inside a set and had a mass appeal.

Leo Naa Ready Song

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MusicThe increase in production of originals and independent songs in 2021 is mostly attributed to the success of Dhee and Arivu’s ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ and the lack of film releases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saradha UYouTube/ Saregama Tamil, Think Music IndiaThe year 2021 saw the release of several non-film singles that made it to the trending charts and went viral online. ‘Adipoli’- a celebratory track about a Tamil man falling in love with a Malayali woman as he partakes in Onam celebrations at the latter’s residence, became an instant hit following its release in August last year. Important aspects of Onam celebrations like Onam Sadhya (feast), Chenda beats (percussion instrument), Vadam Vali (tug of war) and Pookolom (rangoli with flowers) are all elements that light up the screen in this fun dance number. Popular music composer Sean Roldan who made his debut with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, came out with...

KollywoodThe Karthick Naren directorial stars Malavika Mohanan opposite Dhanush. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Disney Plus HotstarThe trailer of actors Dhanush and Malavika Mohanan starrer Maaran was unveiled on Monday, February 28. The trailer features Dhanush as an investigative journalist. The trailer hints that Maaran (Dhanush) is in trouble for publishing an expose. He is romantically involved with Malavika Mohanan’s character, who is also his colleague in the film. It also features glimpses shedding light on the emotional and fun relationship he shares with his on-screen sister. Helmed by filmmaker Karthick Naren, Maaran is set to premiere on streaming platform Disney Plus Hotstar on March 11. Maaran is releasing in four languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Bankrolled by Sendhil Thygarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the banners of Sathya Jyothi Films and Tg Thyagarajan. The film has music by Gv Prakash. Earlier, a graphic motion poster was unveiled on January 15, marking the festival of Pongal.

Kollywood The song, ‘Polladha Ulagam', is also sung by Dhanush, while Arivu of ‘Enjai Enjaami’ fame has written and performed the rap segment of the track. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe first track from actor Dhanush’s upcoming movie Maaran was unveiled on January 26, marking the occasion of Republic Day. Titled ‘Polladha Ulagam’, the track is sung by actor Dhanush, while the rap portion is written and performed by ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ and Casteless Collective fame rapper Arivu. Set to tune by Gv Prakash, ‘Polladha Ulagam’ has lyrics by Vivek. The upbeat song features visuals of Dhanush shaking a leg in what looks like an abandoned warehouse. Unveiling the track, Sathya Jyothi Films, the production banner bankrolling the film, wrote: “Presenting you the mass anthem #PolladhaUlagam video song ft. the dashing @dhanushkraja from #Maaran.” Helmed by Karthick Naren, Maaran stars actors Malavika Mohanan and Dhanush in the lead. Dhanush is likely to essay...

Entertainment“Art of Love,” filmmaker Pa Ranjith wrote while unveiling the video song on social media on November 22.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeFilmmaker Pa Ranjith took to social media on Monday, November 22, to unveil a new music video titled Magizhini, which depicts the love story of a lesbian couple. The song features actors Gouri Kishan and Anagha as Bharathanatyam dancers. Sharing the video song, Ranjith wrote: “Art of Love Presenting the music video of #Magizhini, a unique Saregama Tamil Original song ft. @Gourayy& @AnaghaOfficial." It has been written and directed by Vg Balasubramanian, who is currently working as co-director in Vikram-starrer Cobra. The song was released by Saregama Originals and has lyrics by Madhan Karky. ‘Magizhini’ features Anagha as a student who has recently shifted to Chennai. Gouri and her parents are in the midst of a tussle after her father finds out that she is a lesbian. Both of them...

TollywoodThe title and first look of ‘Sridevi Shoban Babu’ was unveiled by Chiranjeevi’s daughter, producer Sushmita Konidela on August 21, marking the eve of his birthday.Tnm StaffAhead of Tollywood star Chiranjeevi’s birthday on August 22, the actor’s daughter Sushmita Konidela unveiled the title and first look poster of her upcoming production venture. Titled Sridevi Shoban Babu, the movie stars actors Gouri Kishan and Santhosh Shoban in the lead roles. The movie marks 96 fame Gouri’s Telugu debut. Elated to share the news about her Telugu debut with fans, actor Gouri Kishan wrote; “So happy to announce my first Telugu film titled - #SrideviShobanBabu on Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu’s birthday. @SantoshShoban @sushkonidela#VishnuLaggishetty @dimmalaprasanth@Siddarthfilmz #GoldBoxEntertainments #HBDMegaStarChiranjeev,” Gouri wrote. Sushmita Konidela is bankrolling the movie under the banner of Gold Box Entertainments. Sridevi Shoban Babu is the first feature film bankrolled under the banner of Gold Box Entertainments. Vishnu Prasad...

CinemaIn a video posted on Facebook, Gouri Kishan spoke about her first audition experience and shared details about an audition call for her new project.Tnm StaffActor Gouri Kishan had a surprise in store for fans on July 6, Tuesday: the 96 actor took to social media to share details about her upcoming project. Sharing experiences from her first audition, Gouri announced that the makers of the new project are looking for fresh faces. Revealing details about the project, Gouri said that the trilingual film will release in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. She added that she is once again teaming up with music composer Govind Vasantha. The project is presented by S Originals in association with Motion concepts. “My next is going to be a multilingual and we’re looking for fresh faces!! If you’re an aspiring actor, this is your chance!!! Apply Here - https://emotionconcepz.com,” the Karnan actor wrote,...

Kollywood Touted to be a bilingual film, ‘Thalapathy 66’ is expected to go on floors after Vijay completes shooting for ‘Thalapathy 65’. Tnm StaffDigital NativeEven as Kollywood actor Vijay is shooting for his upcoming movie which has been tentatively titled Thalapathy 65, fans are eager to receive updates about his next project, Thalapathy 66. Following speculations about the actor’s upcoming project, Telugu director Vamsi Paidipally reportedly confirmed to regional media that he would be teaming up with actor Vijay for Thalapathy 66. Vamsi Padipally, who is well-known for movies such as Thozha and Oopiri also said that the project will go on floors once Vijay completes shooting for the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial Thalapathy 65. He also added that further details about the cast and crew will be announced once the lockdown restrictions are relaxed, and mentioned that the details would have been revealed earlier if not for the pandemic. Touted to be a bilingual film,...

Child sexual abuse In a tweet, Gouri said that slut shaming, casteism, bullying, body shaming and so on were common in schools.Saradha UInstagram/ Gouri G KishanIn the light of allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour levelled against a teacher working at a branch of Chennai’s Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (Psbb) School, several alumni as well as current students of many schools have come forward to share similar experiences. Following the cases of misconduct reported in Psbb, 96 fame actor Gouri Kishan too has stepped forward to share details about the experiences she faced during her years of schooling in Hindu Senior Secondary, Adyar, Chennai. In a social media post, the actor alleged that the staff in her school indulged in slut shaming, bullying, body shaming, character assassination, practising casteism, and put forth baseless accusations against students and objectified them. She also noted that such behaviour was normalised in the school.

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...

Mollywood The film marks the Mollywood debut of Gouri G Kishan, who played the childhood version of Trisha in '96'.Digital NativeThe trailer of Sunny Wayne-Gouri G Kishan's upcoming movie Anugraheethan Antony was unveiled by Megastar Mammooty; which will mark the directorial debut of Prince Joy. Unveiling the trailer of the film Mammooty wrote, "Unveiling the Official Trailer of #AnugraheethanAntony ! Best wishes to Sunny Wayne, Gouri Kishan & The Entire Team The film Set in a scenic backdrop, the film is touted to be a tale of love, life and relationships. The film marks the Mollywood debut of Gouri G Kishan after her brilliant Tamil movie 96 who played the childhood version of Trisha in the film. On signing up for the Malayalam film, Gouri told in an interview to the Times of India, “There is a lot of thought that is put in to it. It is very interesting,...

Kollywood It is rumoured that the film will release for Pongal 2021.Digital NativeThe producers of Vijay's much-anticipated film Master took to Twitter to reveal that the censor formalities have been completed and that the film has been censored with a U/A certificate. The makers tweeted, "And it's here! U/A certification for namma #Master. See you soon #MasterUAcertified". Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Master was supposed to hit the screens on April 9. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the film got postponed. Now, rumours are rife that the film might release in theatres on January 14 next year for the Pongal festival. Apart from Vijay, the action-entertainer features Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanlal, Andrea Jeremiah, Arjun Das, Gouri Kishan and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in lead roles. The teaser of the film was released on the occasion of Deepavali and had crushed records and how. On its release, the teaser took just 1 hour 18 minutes...

KollywoodThe highly anticipated film, starring Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan, has Andrea Jeremiah playing a key role. Tnm StaffTwitter/XBFilmCreatorsThe makers of the highly anticipated film Master have shared a new still from the film, on the occasion of actor Andrea Jeremiah’s birthday on Monday. The image shows Andrea and Vijay seated next to each other at what seems to be a gathering in a college, looking at each other. The image came as a delight for audiences, especially fans of Andrea and Vijay. While Master has Malavika Mohanan playing the female lead, Andrea will be seen in an important role in the film. “Here's wishing the stylish diva, the #Master of her arts, @andrea_jeremiah, a very happy birthday!” wrote the production house Xb Film Creators, while sharing the still. Here's wishing the stylish diva, the #Master of her arts, @andrea_jeremiah, a very happy birthday! ❤️#HappyBirthdayAndreaJeremiah pic.

EntertainmentEarlier in October, a photo of Varun’s tattoo on his left arm, believed to be that of actor Vijay, had gone viral.Tnm StaffIn October, a photograph of Chennai-based cricketer Varun Chakravarthy, sporting a mysterious tattoo on his left arm, had gone viral. Many speculated that this tattoo could be of actor Vijay, a popular star in south Indian cinema. Now it seems the mystery has been solved, with the cricketer sharing a photograph of when he met Vijay in person, showing that he is a ‘Thalapathy’ fan indeed. The left spin bowler shared a photo in which he’s seen posing with Vijay and wrote, “Ulla vandha powera-di, anna yaaru? Thalapthy,” referring to a line from Vijay’s latest movie song. Their pose on the photograph resembles the fist bump seen in one of Master's posters featuring Vijay and co-star Vijay Sethupathi. Ulla vandha powera-di, Anna yaaru?… Thalapathy.

KollywoodThe movie is expected to release for Pongal 2021.Tnm StaffThe much-awaited teaser of Vijay’s Master was released on Saturday, a Deepavali treat for actor Vijay’s fan following. The 1.30-minute teaser appears to promise a stylish action flick that also stars Vijay Sethupathi. The teaser opens with a shot of Vijay tying his shoelace, and progresses to show glimpses of the actor and Vijay Sethupathi in various settings at a college. Peppered with action scenes, dance visuals and an extremely stylish Vijay, the teaser raises hope among fans for a promising entertainer. It also shows Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist, who inwardly worries over Vijay’s presence around him. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial is expected to hit screens on Pongal 2021. Initially, the film was supposed to release this past summer, but the Covid-19 pandemic put those plans on hold. While other big releases, such as Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru,...

KollywoodIt is being speculated that the film will release for Pongal 2021.Tnm StaffThe wait is almost over for Vijay fans who were eager to know the latest updates on the star’s upcoming and most awaited film Master, which also stars Vijay Sethupathi. The film’s teaser will be released for Deepavali, on November 14 at 6 pm, and this news was confirmed by its makers on Thursday via a new poster. This poster shows both Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, with the former behind the latter. Interestingly, Vijay has always had a spot at the box office every Deepavali for the past few years. Last year, Vijay’s Bigil, directed by Atlee, had been released. Thank you all for the patience and support! pic.twitter.com/qjcUtxYH0P — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) November 12, 2020 While it is yet to be confirmed, it is being speculated that Master will hit the screens for Pongal...

KollywoodThe producer brushed away speculations about the movie being slotted for an Ott release. Tnm StaffThough the pandemic is pushing more filmmakers to release their movies on Ott platforms first, Actor Vijay’s much-awaited movie Master will definitely get a theatrical release, its producer said. Speaking to Cinema Vikatan in an interview, Xavier Britto, the producer of Master said that the movie will not be released on any streaming platform first. “Vijay sir is very clear that the release should be only after theatres open. Whether it will be released for Deepavali or after that depends on when the theatres are reopening,” he said. Adding that it is impossible for such a huge project to be released in Ott first, he said, “Vijay has said that the release can wait till theatres reopen. So the mentality is clear. I am not sure how the rumours of an Ott release came.

KollywoodThere are also reports that the film will hit the screens on June 22 to coincide with the lead star, actor Vijay's birthday.Digital NativeFilmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who made a splash with his first film Maanagaram and followed it up with Kaithi has teamed up with Thalapathy Vijay for the first time for Master. The regular shooting of the film commenced last year and without much break, the filmmaker has wrapped up the film in style in 129 days. The film was supposed to hit the screens on April 9 to cash in on the Easter weekend but the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown the film's release has been pushed indefinitely, like every other film across industries. Meanwhile, In a bid to keep the spirit of the fans alive, the director of the film, Lokesh Kanagaraj shared a new poster on April 9. He also revealed that Thalapathy fans would receive information about a new release date soon.

KollywoodVijay is currently shooting for 'Master' with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.Digital NativeFilmmaker Sudha Kongara, who made a splash with her maiden film Irudhi Suttru a few years ago, is among the few filmmakers to watch out for in Tamil cinema today. Having recently teamed up with Suriya in Soorarai Pottru, Sudha is most likely to team up with Thalapathy Vijay next for a yet-to-be titled film. Currently dubbed as Thalapathy 65, it will be bankrolled by Sun Pictures. The film is expected to be officially announced soon. If everything goes as per plan, Thalapathy 65 will release on Pongal 2021. Vijay is currently shooting for Master with director Lokesh Kanagaraj of Managaram and Kaithi fame. Tipped to be a gangster drama, there are rumours that the film will feature Vijay in the role of a college professor with a violent past. The film will be predominantly shot against a college backdrop.

KollywoodThe song title has been inspired from Vijay's style of narrating a shorty story during the audio launches, much to the delight of his fans.Digital NativeOn Monday, the makers of Thalapathy Vijay's Master have announced the release of the first single titled "Oru Kutti Kathai" which is set to be launched on February 14, coinciding with Valentine's day. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj announced the release of the first single: Behold our first single! #OruKuttiKathai #MasterSingle #Master pic.twitter.com/qxJUQ8y9oM — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) February 11, 2020 The song title has been inspired from Vijay's style of narrating a shorty story during the audio launches, much to the delight of his fans. The film went on floors last year and the crew has completed shooting two schedules in Delhi and Shimoga. The third schedule of the film recently happened in Neyveli were the makers had canned an action sequence with Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi.

ReviewThe film is a charming re-creation of the Tamil ‘96’, narrating a pure tale of teenage love that manages to retain its serenity over a long period.Krishna SripadaI wonder why some love stories work and some don’t. In each one of us, there is an eternally hopeless romantic and in each one of us is also a cynic who scoffs at the pangs of first love, maybe even cringes. Some movies bring out the former version of us, and some bring out the latter version. A lot of things have to click together to make audiences weep quietly and smile through tears, relate to a love tale playing out on the big screen, be enchanted enough to forget that we are just watching a movie, not real life. 96 did that brilliantly. Jaanu is a scene-to-scene remake of that charming brilliance, but I do not think it has quite the magic.

KollywoodMalayalam actor Rajisha Vijayan is also part of the cast.Digital NativeActor Gouri G. Kishan, who played the teenage version of Trisha in the Tamil romantic drama 96 has been signed to play a key role in Dhanush’s next tentatively titled Karnan which is being directed by Pariyerum Perumal fame Mari Selvaraj. Sharing the news on Twitter, Gouri wrote, "I am deeply humbled to announce that I am on-board #D41 with the phenomenal @mari_selvaraj sir. #Karnan @dhanushkraja @rajisha_vijayan @theVcreations #Thenieshwar @LakshmiPriyaaC Shoot in progress!" The film is touted to be an action- entertainer which is based on a real life incident that happened in an estate near Tirunelveli. The film also stars Malayalam actor Rajisha Vijayan as the female lead, and recently Dop turned actor Natarajan aka Natty was roped in for a key role. I am deeply humbled to announce that I am on-board #D41 with the phenomenal @mari_selvaraj sir.