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KollywoodThe composer is reuniting with Ajith after their recent release 'Nerkonda Paarvai'. Digital NativeActor Ajith Kumar’s new film Valimai, which marks his second collaboration with producer Boney Kapoor, is currently progressing in a brisk phase. Being directed by H Vinoth, the film is tipped to be an action-thriller. International stuntmen have been roped in to supervise the action sequences in the film. The genre of the film is still unknown, however, reports have emerged that Ajith will be seen playing a cop after a long time. An official announcement is yet awaited but reliable sources have confirmed that Ajith will don the khaki for an action-packed story. The film has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who is reuniting with Ajith after their recent release Nerkonda Paarvai. The latest update is that Yuvan Shankar Raja has started composing for the film. The news has been shared by the...

Kollywood The shooting came to a standstill in February after Ajith suffered a minor injury on the sets while shooting a bike sequence.Digital NativeActor Ajith Kumar’s new film Valimai, which marks his second collaboration with producer Boney Kapoor which is being directed by H Vinoth was launched last year and its regular shooting commenced from December last year. The shooting came to a standstill in February after Ajith suffered a minor injury on the sets while shooting a bike sequence. The shoot of the film resumed this September after a hiatus of six months and recently Ajith joined the sets in Hyderabad which was wrapped up last week. While there are reports that Ajith got hurt when he performed a breathtaking bike stunt during the schedule. Ajith has got some injury on his shoulder and hands, but he didn't give up and finished the schedule without delay. The...

KollywoodThe film released on October 2 on Zee Plex, a pay-per-view Ott platform.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh starrer Ka Pae Ranasingam premiered on Zee Plex, a pay-per-view Ott platform, becoming the first Tamil movie to have such a release. While not many celebrities reacted to the film on social platforms, Tamil actor Suriya surprised everyone by tweeting about the film. Suriya praised the film via a post he wrote in Tamil. It loosely translates to, "A film that taps on the heart and seeks justice for the oppressed, for their poverty, their powerlessness, and the crisis they face in foreign lands. #KaPaeRanasingam Director @pkvirumandi1 @VijaySethuOffl @aishu_dil @GhibranOfficial @BhavaniSre @kjr_studios @ZEE5Tamil And heartfelt compliments to the film crew (sic)." அடித்தட்டு மக்களின் இயலாமையை, வறுமையை, வெளிநாடு போய் படும் நெருக்கடியை, நெஞ...

ReviewVijay Sethupathi is one of the leads but it is Aishwarya Rajesh who shoulders the film. Sowmya RajendranThe 'message padam' is a genre in itself in Tamil cinema but it has seldom been done well. Social issues, particularly to do with farmers, appear decoratively in a routine story to make the film weightier than it is. And the insincerity shows. Ka Pae Ranasigngam, directed by Pk Virumandi and now streaming on Zee5 as pay-per-view for Rs 199, is thankfully not in that category. If Roja in the 1992 Mani Ratnam film took on the state to bring her husband back alive, Ariyanachi (Aishwarya Rajesh) in Ka Pae Ranasingam fights for her husband's dead body to be brought back from the UAE. It's a news item that we see often in passing. A family's struggle to bring back the dead from a foreign country, complicated by bureaucratic red tape. But to see what that struggle means,...

KollywoodThe film will be releasing on the Ott platform on October 2nd. Digital NativeTeaser sceenshotIt was announced recently that the Aishwarya Rajesh-Vijay Sethupathi starrer Ka Pae Ranasingam will be getting a direct online release on pay-per-view portal Zee Plex. The actor himself announced this on his Twitter handle. The film will be releasing on the Ott platform on October 2nd and will be available for Rs 199 per view for the audience. The film will be streamed live in over 150 countries. Touted to be an emotional drama that has been written and directed by P Virumandi, the film has been produced by Kotapadi J Rajesh of Kjr Studios. Sources in the know say that the film is based on a true story, on the farmers' plight in the country. Ranasingam comes home on Oct 2! Here’s how you can watch it on @ZeeplexOfficial. Follow these steps and enjoy the...

KollywoodThe trailer of the film, directed by Sp Jananthan, was released on Saturday.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi has reunited with director Sp Jananthan for a project titled Laabam, which will be bankrolled by Vijay Sethupathi Productions in association with Arumuga Kumar, who had produced Vijay Sethupathi’s Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren. The film has Shruti Haasan as the female lead. The trailer of the film has been released by its makers now. The film has Vijay Sethupathi playing the lead role and he will be seen as a social activist. Shruti Haasan, who was last seen in the Tamil movie Singam 3, is making a comeback with Laabam and reports are that she plays a stage performer in it. The others in pivotal roles include Jagapathi Babu, Sai Dhanshika Kalaiyarasan,Ramesh Thilak, Prithivi Rajan, Danial anne pope, Nithish veera and Jai Varman. The technical crew of Laabam comprises Ramji as...

Kollywood The film reportedly revolves around politics and land mafia.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh’s much awaited Ka Pae Ranasingam released on Saturday. The nail-biting 1:40 second video clip hints that the film is an emotional drama which will revolve around the issue of land grabbing industries and the struggle of the underprivileged. Vijay Sethupathi reportedly plays the eponymous title character in the film. And in the teaser, he can be heard saying, “World politics will revolve around air and water after caste and religion.” Aishwarya, who plays Vijay Sethupathi’s wife in the film, stands out in the trailer. The film is directed by P Virumandi and produced by Kotapadi J Rajesh under the banner Kjr Studios. The film also features journalist Rangaraj Pandey, Yogi Babu, Vela Ramamoorthy, Samuthirakani, and Poo Ram. The stunt sequences have been composed by Peter Hein and Ghibran has...

FilmBoney Kapoor is bankrolling the film following his last outing with Ajith, ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Thala Ajith's highly-anticipated Valimai has apparently begun in Hyderabad. Directed by H Vinoth who had teamed up with Ajith for courtroom drama Nerkonda Paarvai, are reuniting for another project which is also be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor. During this schedule, the makers would be filming a couple of fight sequences as well as a couple of chase sequences, for which they have erected a huge set. Recently reports surfaced that Keerthy Suresh has been signed as the leading lady. Now the latest reports suggest that the makers are in talks with Bollywood heroine Ileana D'cruz to play Ajith's lead pair. Talks have been initiated with the actor and she is yet to sign on the dotted lines. The genre of the film is still unknown; however, reports have emerged that Ajith...

TollywoodThe Telugu remake will be bankrolled jointly by Boney Kapoor and Dil Raju.Digital NativeDigital Native Veteran producer Boney Kapoor forayed into the South film industry by bankrolling the remake of the hit Hindi movie Pink. Titled as Nerkonda Paarvai in Tamil, the remake starred Ajith in the lead role. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film had Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in important roles along with journo Rangaraj Pandey and director Adhik Ravichandran. The film had music by Yuvan Shankar Raja with Nirav Shah cranking the camera and Praveen Kl in charge of the editing. Recently, reports emerged that the film will be remade in Telugu and now we hear that the project is making progress. The industry grapevine is that Tollywood Power Star Pawan Kalyan would reprise Amitabh Bachchan's role from the original and has allotted a 20-day call sheet for it, Sriram Venu will...

TollywoodHe had recently forayed into the Tamil industry with H Vinoth's 'Nerkonda Paarvai'.Digital NativeBoney Kapoor, one of the well-known producers in Bollywood, forayed into the Tamil film industry with the Ajith starrer Nerkonda Paarvai and tasted success. Following his entry into Kollywood, the producer is keen on creating a mark in the Telugu film industry. Recently, he had acquired the southern language remake rights of the film Badhaai Ho, a comedy-drama directed by Amit Sharma. The latest, we hear is, he is in the process of producing the Telugu remake of the film. Sources say that this film will be bankrolled jointly by Boney Kapoor and Dil Raju. The producers are reportedly working on selecting the right cast and crew. His maiden Kollywood venture Nerkonda Paarvai, directed by H. Vinoth, is the remake of the hit Bollywood flick Pink which had Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles.

KollywoodThe film opened to packed houses all over the world on August 8 and impressed critics and audiences alike. Digital NativeHaving watched Ajith's Nerkonda Paarvai directed by H Vinoth, the Tamil remake of Bollywood film Pink, Rajinikanth called the actor over the phone to appreciate him on the film. Rajinikanth who had recently wrapped up the second schedule of Darbar made the telephone call soon after he watched the film. The film opened to packed houses all over the world on August 8 and impressed critics and audiences alike. Celebrities like Suriya, Jyothika, and Rj Balaji are among many to have lauded the team for delivering a hard-hitting film. Many from the film fraternity have appreciated the film for its message. Actors Suriya and Jyothika had sent a bouquet and a message to Ajith and Vinoth for their work. Rj tured actor, Balaji tweeted saying, "The decision to do a film like...

KollywoodThe song, a duet between Ajith and Vidya Balan, premiered live on YouTube.Tnm StaffYouTube Screenshot/Zee Music South"Agalaathey" is the second song to release from Ajith’s upcoming Nerkonda Paarvai. The song is a duet between Ajith and Vidya Balan, and it premiered live on Thursday at 6.00 pm. Vidya seems to be playing Ajith’s wife in this film and the song’s lyric video has visuals of moments between the two. This song with lyrics by Pa Vijay has been sung by Prithivee and Yuvan Shankar Raja. Starring Ajith Kumar, Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in lead roles, the film is the Tamil remake of Hindi film Pink. It marks the Tamil debut of Vidya Balan. Watch Vidya Balan, who has won several awards in her career, had spoken warmly about working with Ajith in this film. In an interview to The Hindu, she has said,...

KollywoodVidya Balan, who has won several awards in her career, will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry with this film.Digital NativeDigital NativeNerkonda Paarvai, directed by H Vinoth, is the remake of the hit Bollywood flick Pink which had Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. The Tamil film is scheduled for release on August 8 this year. Bankrolled by Boney Kapoor under his banner the film has Ajith, Vidya Balan, Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in the star cast. Vidya Balan, who has won several awards in her career, will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry with this film. In an interview to The Hindu, she has said, “If there is a section of audiences who hadn’t seen the Hindi original because of the language barrier, they deserve a chance.” She added, “When I learned that Boneyji brought in Ajith on board,...

Kollywood"After 'Nkp' we are working on the action film. While I would love to have him on board for a Hindi film, he has not confirmed anything," wrote the producer.Digital NativeBollywood producer Boney Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of his first Kollywood production venture Nerkonda Paarvai starring Ajith which is a Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink. The producer recently clarified that there have been no confirmations on doing a third Hindi project with Ajith. "Seeing false reports of 3 film deal between Ajith and me in the media. Want to straighten the record. After # Nkp we are working on the action film. While I would love to have him on board for a Hindi film, he has not confirmed anything,” wrote Boney on his Twitter page. Seeing false reports of 3 film deal between Ajith and me in the media. Want to straighten the record.

KollywoodPenned by Uma Devi and sung by Dhee, "Vaanil Irul" has been set to tune by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Tnm StaffScreenshot/Zee Music SouthThe lyrical video of the song "Vaanil Irul" from Ajith’s upcoming Nerkonda Paarvai was released on YouTube on Wednesday. An evocative piece delivered by two strong women - penned by Uma Devi and sung by Dhee - "Vaanil Irul" has been set to tune by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Shots from the film have been strung together in this lyrical video, showing us the relationship the three women characters will be sharing in the film. This song that opens with the line "When darkness takes over the sky, lightning is our ally" speaks of resilience and the courage to overcome hardships. We believe "Vaanil Irul" will be in place of "Kaari Kaari" from the original Hindi film Pink. "Kari Kari" was sung by Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch. Watch: In this film,...

KollywoodThe Tamil remake of 'Pink' seems to follow the same story but with a few modifications to cater to Ajith's fans.Tnm StaffScreenshot/Zee MusicThe official trailer of Nerkonda Paarvai, the Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit film Pink was released on Wednesday. This remake has Ajith reprising Amitabh Bachchan’s role as a lawyer while Shraddha plays his client Meera (Taapsee did the role in the Hindi film). The trailer begins with what looks like a concert, followed by shots of a group of three men and another of three women. We then meet Ajith's character pointedly asking his client the question "Are you a virgin?". To this, his client replies, "No!". From here on, things gets intense as the courtroom drama unfolds with fiery questions posed by the lawyer and his client's outbursts. Journalist Rangaraj Pandey who quit as Editor in Chief of Thanthi channel last...

CinemaThe producer tweeted this after watching the rushes of Ajith's movie 'Nerkonda Paarvai', which is the remake of the Hindi movie 'Pink'.Digital NativeDigital NativeAs the shooting schedule of Hindi movie Pink’s Tamil remake Nerkonda Paarvai ended, popular Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor expressed hope that actor would do Hindi films. Boney Kapoor expressed his wish to see Ajith act in Bollywood films after watching the rushes of the film. Heaping praises on the star, he also shared his desire to produce a Hindi film with Ajith acting in it. “Saw the rushes of #NerkondaPaaravai. Happy... What a performance by Ajith.... I hope he agrees to do Hindi films soon. Have 3 action scripts, hope he says yes to atleast one of them. #NerkondaPaaravai #Ajithkumar," he tweeted on Wednesday. Saw the rushes of #NerkondaPaaravai. Happy... What a performance by Ajith.... I hope he agrees to do Hindi films soon.

KollywoodThe film is directed by H Vinoth of 'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru' fame and marks the foray of producer Boney Kapoor into Tamil filmdom. Digital NativeAjith had commenced shooting for the official Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink, last December. Titled Nerkonda Paarvai, the film is Directed by H Vinoth of Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru fame and marks the foray of producer Boney Kapoor into Tamil filmdom. The shooting of the film commenced earlier this year and took place at Ramoji Filmcity, Hyderabad. It was wrapped and the film has progressed into post-Production stage. The original plan, was to release the film on May 1,to coincide with Ajith's birthday, but the makers have now pushed the film's release and it will hit the screens on August 10. The film has Adhik Ravichandran, Rangaraj Pandey, Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in the star cast with Vidya Balan playing a cameo role.

Tollywood The remake will be directed by Anees Bazmee who is well known for directing comedy entertainers. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Telugu movie F2: Fun and Frustration is all set to be remade in Hindi. Announcing it on the social media, a tweet from the production house Sri Venkateswara Creations reads: “Delighted to announce about our foray into Bollywood. We will be teaming up with Mr. Boney Kapoor to jointly produce the Hindi remake of #F2. Mr. Anees Bazmee will be directing the film. Other cast and crew details will be announced shortly.” Delighted to announce about our foray in to Bollywood. We will be teaming up with Mr. Boney Kapoor to jointly produce the Hindi remake of #F2. Mr. Anees Bazmee will be directing the film. Other cast and crew details will be announced shortly. — Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) March 29, 2019 It is confirmed that Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara...

KollywoodA remake of the Hindi ‘Pink’, the film also stars Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in lead roles.Tnm StaffThe official release date of Ajith’s upcoming film with producer Boney Kapoor, Nerkonda Paarvai, has now been confirmed to be August 10. The film, a remake of the hit Hindi movie Pink starring Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead, will hit screens just before Independence Day. It is officially announced by Mr Boney Kapoor that the release date of his Tamil Production @nerkondapaarvai is confirmed for August 10th @thisisysr @ProRekha #DirVinoth #NerkondapaarvaifromAug10 — Suresh Chandra (@SureshChandraa) March 25, 2019 Directed by H Vinoth of Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru fame, the film’s cast includes Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang in lead roles. This project is the result of producer Boney Kapoor’s long time wish of wanting to work with Ajith in Tamil. This will be the producer’s...

CinemaThe Bollywood film, a family entertainer starring Neena Gupta, Ayushmann Khurrana, Gajraj Rao and Sanya Malhotra, released last year.Digital NativeDigital NativeBadhaai Ho, which released last year, is an enjoyable family entertainer that casts a critical eye on society. Starring Neena Gupta, Ayushmann Khurrana, Gajraj Rao and Sanya Malhotra, it was directed by Amit Sharma. It is now learnt that popular Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has acquired the southern language remake rights of the film. Confirming the news, Boney Kapoor told Mumbai Mirror, “Yes, I have acquired the rights to all the South languages. It’s a film that resonates with both the masses and classes so I was keen on remaking it. The Hindi version has done extremely well in the heartland, in fact, across the country, and I am confident the reception down south will be as overwhelming. I am yet to decide whether the Tamil or the...

KollywoodThe film also stars Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang.Digital NativeIt has already been announced that Ajith, last seen on screen in Siva’s Viswasam, will next be seen in the Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink. The project, which marks the foray of producer Boney Kapoor into Tamil filmdom, was officially launched in Chennai in December and the team is currently shooting in Hyderabad. On Monday, on the auspicious occasion of Shivaratri, the makers unveiled the film’s title along with the first look poster. Dubbed as Ak 59 so far, the film has now been officially titled Nerkonda Paarvai, and the first look poster features Ajith as a lawyer and three leading ladies Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang as well. With the blessings of Madam @SrideviBkapoor here is theTitle & 1st look of @nerkondapaarvai @thisisysr @ShraddhaSrinath @dhilipaction @ZeeTamil @DoneChannel1 @ProRekha @ZeeStudios_ pic.