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Sivakarthikeyan opts for a profit-sharing model with his next project? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sivakarthikeyan’s last theatrical release, Amaran, was a massive hit, so you would think he would hike his salary for his next film, Parasakthi. But, according to IndiaGlitz Tamil, that’s not the case. Instead of a fixed paycheck, he’s opting for a profit-sharing model, meaning he’ll get a cut of the profits after the film’s release. It’s a risky move, but clearly, he’s confident.

Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, is currently being filmed in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Reports suggest that the film’s budget has crossed Inr 200 crores. Jayam Ravi (Ravi Mohan) is set to play the antagonist, while Sreeleela takes on the female lead. Atharvaa also has a key role in the film, with music composed by Gv Prakash.

According to unconfirmed reports, the film’s plot is set in...

Chovvazhcha, which means Tuesday in Malayalam, is the title of the upcoming pan-Indian action horror movie directed by Ajay Bhupathi, who made his debut with the blockbuster Rx 100. The movie stars Payal Rajput, Nanditha Swetha, Divya Pillai, Azmal, Ravindra Vijay, Krishna Chaitanya, Ajay Gosh, Shravan Reddy, Srithej and others in pivotal roles. The movie is produced by Swathi Reddy Gunupati and Suresh Varma M under the banners of Mudhra Media Works and A Creative Works. The music is composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, who is known for his work in Kannada movies like Kirik Party and Avane Srimannarayana.

The trailer of Chovvazhcha was released on October 24, 2023, and has received a tremendous response from the audience and critics alike. The trailer, which has the tagline “Fear In Eyes”, showcases some spine-chilling scenes that depict the terror and mystery that haunt the villagers in the movie. The trailer also hints at some...

There was a general perception that Tamil cinema wasn't too kind to transgenders - but not any more. It is heartening to finally see some Tamil filmmakers portraying transgender characters with dignity. The industry may still be a while from signing transgender actors in key roles, but the change is slowly happening. In Vijay Antony's Tamil action-drama Thimiru Pudichavan, director Ganeshaa created a transgender character played by Sindhu, a transgender actress, for his police tale. Sindhu plays a police constable In the film.

"The idea was to create employability for transgender people. We hear stories of people from this community shining across professions. Why not give them opportunities in cinema? Sindhu's character was inspired by Tamil Nadu's first transgender policewoman, Prithika Yashini," Ganeshaa told Ians, adding that he received immense support from his hero.

"When I pitched the idea of roping in Sindhu to play this character to Vijay Antony,...

KollywoodDuring an event to promote the Telugu version of his upcoming Tamil flick 'Thimiru Pudhichavan', the actor admitted that he needs to work upon his on-screen romance.Digital NativeDigital NativeDuring an event to promote Roshagadu, the Telugu dubbed version of the Tamil film Thimiru Pudhichavan, its lead star Vijay Antony made some candid comments about his acting. Vijay had said that when he first made his acting debut, he did not know to perform well but managed somehow and learned to act in due course. Likewise, the actor pointed out that he is well aware that his romance onscreen needs to be worked upon and that he is working on it. Such a candid and honest comment made by the actor at his own behest has earned him several more fans. Written and directed by Ganeshaa, Thimiru Pudhichavan has been produced by Fatima Vijay Antony under the banner Vijay Antony Film Corporation.