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 By Rinku Gupta Actor Tamannaah, despite taking all  precautions at work,  has contacted the covid 19 virus.  After a mild fever, she tested positive for Covid and admitted herself into a hospital in Hyderabad. Now, the actor is doing better and is moving back home to self- isolate as per medical advice. Describing it as a stressful week, the actor is however optimistic about conquering the circumstances.  In August, her parents had tested positive as well.  Tamannaah issued a statement and sent a virtual hug to her fans. Get well wishes have been pouring in from fans and peers. Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal,  Dulquer Salmaan, Prasanna and Nishika Lulla were among those who sent her Get Well messages. 

 By Rinku Gupta Biopics have been at centre stage in Bollywood with several examples like films on Mary Kom, Milkha Singh and  Dhoni to the recent Shakuntala Devi and Gunjan Saxena. In Kollywood too, Kangana Ranaut is shooting for Thalaivi while Ramya Krishnan has been part of Queen, a web-series.   Now,  Gayathri Films’ Chithra Lakshmanan and Murali Cine Arts H Murali are planning to do a biopic on late actress Silk Smitha. The film will be titled Aval Appadithan . 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' director K S Manikandan has been roped in to direct this sensational movie Director KS Manikandan Silk Smitha was the most sought after actress by many directors and producers  during the 80s and early 90s. Distributors and movie-makers wanted to cast the sultry siren so that they could reap financial dividends and also make use of her glamour quotient as she was one of the biggest crowd pullers during her peak period. Though filmdom had  several such glamour dolls e...

 By Rinku Gupta The Telugu rom com ‘Pelli Choopulu’, which shot Vijay Deverakonda  and Ritu Varma to fame,  has now been  remade in Tamil with Harish Kalyan and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the  lead roles.  The film's  title   ‘Oh Manapenne ’ has been released along with the first look.   The first look posters were trending on social media upon release, with peers pouring in compliments to the lead pair. Vijay Deverakonda, Raiza Wilson, Athulya Ravi and Mahat were among those who wished Harish.  Deverakonda wrote, " Wishing the team of #OhManaPenne all my very best.  #Pellichoopulu was special and it brings the biggest smile and fondest memories when I look back at it, I hope this movie does the same for you @iamharishkalyan @priya_Bshankar " Harish Kalyan responded to positive feedback, "Overwhelmed by your response for the first-look of #OhManapenne! The love & support you guys shower keeps me going upwards! Super ha...

 By Rinku Gupta After recieving a stupendous response from critics and viewers, the cast and crew of Ka Pae Ranasingam had a small celebration on the evening of the release of the film. Producer KJR Studios went all out to promote the film with full page ads in leading Tamil and English daily papers. The film released on OTT and DTH platforms  on a pay-per-view concept, a first for Tamil cinema. Present at the cake cutting were producer Kotapadi Rajesh, director Virumandi, Vijay SethuPathi,  Aishwarya Rajesh and others. 

 By Rinku Gupta KJR Studio's Ka Pae Ranasingam released on OTT and DTH on a unique pay-per- view  model, a first in Tamil cinema, on October 2nd. The film, directed by debutant P Virumandi , stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, as the  titular character. Ranasingam is the village water diviner and social activist.  He falls in love with Ariyanachi ( Aishwarya Rajesh) and the duo marry with the blessings of the village.  When Ranasingam heads overseas for a job (in order to shoulder his new household responsibilities), is when tragedy strikes. How does his young wife, her family and the village members cope with the pressures of the sudden , extremely challenging, unforseen circumstances? While Sethupathi is in his element, effortlessly sailing through with a fine performance, Aishwarya Rajesh steals the show as the perfect foil to his act and together the duo make their characters come alive, moving perfectly in synch, leaving a  lingering memory long aft...

 by Rinku Gupta Actor Kangana Ranaut who headed back to her family home in Manali after the incident of her office demolition in Mumbai, is now resuming shooting during the Unlock process. After 7 months of a break due to the Covid lockdown, Kangana is resuming shoot for her Tamil film Thalaivi which was being shot in Chennai earlier. The actor is heading South today, looking refreshed and eager to resume work on one of her most ambitious projects.  She shared on social media, " Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, travelling to southern India for my most ambitious bilingual project #thalaivi, need your blessings in these testing times of a pandemic. P.S just clicked these morning selfies hope you all like them ❤️" The film is a bi-lingual, based on the life of actor turned iconic politician, former Tamilnadu Chief Minister, Selvi J Jayalalitha  and is directed by AL Vijay. The screenplay is by Baahubali and Manikarnika fame KV Vijayend...

 By Rinku Gupta Netflix today announced its first Tamil film, an anthology,   Paava Kadhaigal.  Directed by Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran and Vignesh Shivan ,  Paava Kadhaigal  explores how love, pride and honour influence complex relationships through four intricate and beautiful stories.    The anthology features a stellar ensemble cast, including Anjali, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Menon, Hari, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalki Koechlin, Padam Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Simran, amongst others.   Gautham Menon said,  “Paava Kadhaigal is my first collaboration with Sudha (Kongara), Vetri (Maaran), and Vignesh (Shivan). To explore a complex, difficult theme in an authentic and honest manner alongside incredibly talented directors is a tremendous opportunity. The anthology reflects how  pride, honour and social standing continue to influence individual choices all around us.”   Sudha Kongara said,   ...

by Rinku Gupta Anjana Ali Khan who made her directorial debut with Veppam ,(a film starring Nani and  Nithya Menen  which earned positive reviews and its own set of followers) is now directing her next outing titled Vettri, an action drama.  The first venture by Muthamizh Selvi of Shirdi Productions, the film features  Mugen Rao  and  Anukreethy Vas  in lead roles. Director Anjana says, “It’s a dream come true for me to work with a powerhouse team where everyone is passionate and intensely involved in the creative process.  Writing the script of Vettri was in equal parts exciting and emotional" The film   is the story of a boy who battles against all odds to try and fulfill his mother’s dreams for his future. Vettri thus not only is the protagonist’s name but is also what the entire story is about – whether life’s obstacles manage to overpower the hero or whether an ultimately sheer human  will  triumphs. Says the director, "Ca...

By Rinku Gupta With just few  days to go for the global premiere of highly-anticipated Telugu and Tamil thriller Nishabdham, director Hemant Madhukar revealed that it took only 56 days to shoot the entire film.  Moreover, the entire film was shot against the backdrop of Seattle, Washington with real locations - no sets being created for shoots.  He shares, “The entire film was shot in real locations of the outskirts of Seattle, USA. It was all real locations and places. We didn’t have any sets. Even some of  the cops shown in the film are the real cops who were taken on-board to shoot the film.  We completed shooting the entire film in 56 days in two languages – shooting simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu.”  Nishabdham is a story of Sakshi, a talented artist who is deaf and mute, gets entangled in a criminal investigation when she unexpectedly witnesses a tragic incident that occurs in a villa with a reputation for being haunted. With a team of police detec...

 By Rinku Gupta Tollywood hero Kartikeya Gummakonda is all set to play an NIA officer in debutant Sri Saripalli's direction.  His next movie is to be directed by debutant Sri Saripalli under Ramareddy's Sree Chitra Movie Makers production. The actor recently celebrated his birthday.  Kollywood fame Tanya Ravichandran will play the female lead. Speaking about the film Director Sri Saripalli and  Producer  Ramareddy say, "The concept of the movie is different. Kartikeya will play the role of an NIA officer in it. Enjoying the narration, Kartikeya approved the story as soon as he heard it. We're planning to announce the full details of it very soon." The NIA is a premier investigative, intelligence agency of the country. Cast and Crew details:  Sai Kumar, Tanikella Bharani, Sudhakar Komakula and Pasupathi. Story & Direction: Sri Saripalli Music Director: Prashant. R. Vihari. DOP: P.C.Mouli Producer: 88 Ramareddy Banner: Sree Chitra Movie Makers PRO: Sathis...

By Rinku Gupta Amala Paul seems to be on a journey of self- discovery and transformation, going by her latest social media post. Revealing details to fans she says, "My dearest fam, You already know by now that my profile is a reflection of my life. In my unending journey towards becoming the best version of myself, both physically and mentally, I signed up for a healing process called the Panchakarma. " Describing the reason she explains further, "In our fast-paced lives and western influence we seldom value the treasures of our ancestors. They've left behind a gold mine of information just waiting to be put into practise. This treatment was a complete transformation, a story of purging and revival. It takes immense self-control and strength to go through this process, I am amazed with things the mind is capable of doing. " Inviting fans to follow up on her transformation she says, "Follow me along for the next few days as I take you along my experience of...

 By Rinku Gupta R Madhavan and Anushka Shetty’s Nishabdham is touted to be the first tri-lingual film releasing on OTT, paving way for more multi-lingual projects A source close to the production shares, “The team has been extremely happy with the kind of response the trailer has received. The dynamics of film-viewing have changed and so, to empower more regional viewers, Nishabdham is the first tri-lingual film which is directly releasing on OTT. The makers feel this would make each individual in the distance towns of the country feel empowered, all sharing a similar experience. " Prime members in India and in over 200 countries and territories can stream the Telugu version of Nishabdham (titled Silence in Tamil and Malayalam) starting October 2 on Amazon Prime Video.  Nishabdham is Directed by Hemanth Madhukar, and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and stars Anushka Shetty, R Madhavan and Anjali in the lead roles. The film marks American actor Michael Madsen making his Indian fi...

 By Rinku Gupta As a gesture of expressing the veneration and worship for Lord Murugan, the famous playback singer-music composer Krishh has composed a vibrantly religious 6 song album album titled ‘Vetrivela.  The album is released by one of the reputed music labels – Sony Music India. The six tracks in this album signify the six houses of Lord Murugan, which is known as ‘Aarupadai Veedu’ (These six houses are the spiritual temples of Lord Murugan located in Tamil Nadu at Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudircholai).  Music director Krishh says, “In recent times, Lord Murugan has become a sensational topic of debates. Across the years, we have been listening to various albums on this divine deity. However, I felt that he has been symbolized as an aggressive avatar. The actual meaning and essence of the name ‘Murugan’ is beauty. He is always abundant of peace, serenity and soothing elixir of souls and this propelled in me the need t...