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 By Rinku Gupta Positive Print Studios LLP's  “Production No.2” will be a Gautham Karthik-Badri Venkatesh film  It’s rare to see producers sign up a filmmaker for a new project even before the release of their  previous film together. But  Producers L Sinthan and Rajesh Kumar of Positive Print Studios LLP, who are very much impressed with the final output of  “Plan Panni Pannanum”, directed by Badri Venkatesh, have done just that. They have teamed up again with director Badri for a new project starring Gautham Karthik in the lead. The Producers  say, “We are  elated to collaborate with Badri Venkatesh again for a new film. Our first association for  ‘Plan Panni Pannanum’ starring Rio Raj and Ramya Nambeesan  exceeded our expectations. We instantly decided to work again with director Badri, who yet again impressed with a brilliant script, which is an action entertainer. " For Gautham Karthik it will be an out and out action avatar, differ...

 By Rinku Gupta Director Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan ( Founder Qube ) have come together to make a Netflix original anthology called Navarasa,  based on the nine emotions of Indian art forms. 9 Tamil cinema directors will be making 9 short films. They include Gautham Menon, Arvind Swami, Karthik Subbaraj, Ponram VVS, Halitha Shameem, KV Anand, Bejoy Nambuar, Ratindran and Karthick Naren. The line up is already creating waves on social media.  Another reason for the  buzz is the fact that it includes  actors Suriya, Arvind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, Revathy, Nithya Menen, Parvathy, Aishwarya Rajesh, Poorna, Rythvika, Prakash Raj, Siddharth, Gautham Karthik, Ashok Selvan and many others , who are all coming together for a cause in Navarasa.     The proceeds from the films will go towards the well-being of film workers in Tamil cinema impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.  The actors and technical crew have offered to work pro- bono, sh...

 By Rinku Gupta Actor Vishal is busy with the post -production work of his film Chakra. The film is heading for a grand release. Directed by  MS  Anandan, the film is all about e scams and cyber crimes and stars Regina Cassandra and Shraddha Srinath. The music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja. After this,  Vishal will get back to the Thupparivalan 2 shoot as both hero and director. The shoot is slated to resume on November  9th.  

 by Rinku Gupta Tollywood Hero Sharwanand’s new film Aadaalloo Meeku Johaarlu has been launched  in Tirupati with a formal pooja.  The film’s heroine is Rashmika Mandanna , who also attended the pooja. MLA Gottipati Ravi Kumar switched on the camera, while MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy sounded the clapboard for the Muhurtham shot on Sharwanand and Rashmika Mandanna.  Anagani Satya Prasad and 14 Reels Plus producers Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta have handed over the script to the makers. Sudhakar Cherukuri will produce the film under Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas (SLVC). Sujith Sarang is the cinematographer. Busy bee Rashmika is making her Kollywood debut with the biggie, Sulthan, opposite Karthi.  Technical Crew: Director: Tirumala Kishore Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri Banner: Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas Cinematography: Sujith Sarang

 By Rinku Gupta Amazon Prime Video’s Soorarai Pottru was initially set to release on the 29th of October but the release date was postponed because the makers were awaiting a clearance from the Indian Air Force ( IAF)  for the release of the film.  Now, the  hurdles are cleared for a grand Diwali release because the vital No Objection Certificate (NOC) has arrived. Before release, the much awaited  trailer of the film  is all set  to release on 26th October.  An elated Suriya, took to Twitter to announce the trailer release date with an interesting video! ( click here to view video)   He wrote, “ The wait is over! Trailer out on Oct 26, 10 AM ✈️  Here’s the premiere link, set your reminder! He also thanked  the IAF for giving them the clearance for the release of the film.  Suriya wrote,  “ Thanks to all our well wishers, friends and FFO in Delhi for all their kind support!! @IAF_MCC  #SooraraiPottruOnPrime @PrimeVide...

 By Rinku Gupta Netflix today released the trailer of the upcoming Telugu film, Miss India , starring Keerthy Suresh. The drama, which is helmed by debutant director Y. Narendranath, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on November 4, 2020. Miss India traces the journey of Samyukhta Manasa (Keerthy Suresh), a young passionate girl who, in an attempt to fulfill her grandfather’s dream and her own childhood ambition, reinvents herself as she moves to the USA, setting up a successful business in tea. In the process, she goes head on against the illustrious coffee honcho, while fighting resistance from her own family. The film is also dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam. Speaking about the film, Keerthy said, “Miss India is the beautifully crafted story of Samyukhta, who is determined to not let anything stop her from achieving her dreams . I’m glad this film is releasing on Netflix to a global audience because I feel like it will encourage and inspire many young women tofollow their hearts...

 by Rinku Gupta Suriya had written a heartfelt note to fans expaining the reason for the delay of Soorarai Pottru ( SP) on Amazon Prime. The film had not got the important No Objection Certificate ( NOC) from the Indian Air Force( IAF) which was required in order to release the film, since it had many references to the IAF aircraft and other security details.  Now 2 D Entertainment producer Rajsekar Pandian  has given a good news. The film has recieved the NOC  from the IAF! This means that that film can now be released. However, instead of the original date of  October 30th, the makers are now looking for a festival release for the film. So, Suriya's much awaited SP will now release for Diwali in November. Rajsekar Pandian has clearly hinted at a Diwali release in his tweet. He wrote, "We got the NOC 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 #SooraraiPottru #AnbaanaFans Get ready for updates and new release date!!  Festival of Lights 🪔🪔🪔" Now this is undoubtedly good news for fans ...

 by Rinku Gupta OTT platforms are grabbing the opportunity of garnering Tamil content viewership and Disney Hotstar VIP is out to grab a piece of the pie as well. The platform already has a line up of Tamil films on its platform.  But now its readying for its first direct OTT release , in the era of the covid pandemic. Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman is all set to release on the platform.  The film also stars RJ Balaji who has also directed the film along with NJ Saravanan. The film is produced by Isari K Ganesh. The movie is set to release on Disney Hotstar Multiplex with the aim to get Kollywood ' movies before theatre'. 

 by Rinku Gupta Disney+ Hotstar VIP has managed to get a slate of top Kollywood stars and directors on board, to make an impactful entry into the vast market for Tamil film and web-series content. Touting itself as ' the next-gen personal screen for Tamilians' the OTT platform adds Tamil Hotstar Specials shows  and  Kollywood movies-before-theatre to its digital portfolio. Several originals are coming up for release on the platform, roping in top actors,  directors and crew. With 'November Story, a Crime-Thriller,  Tamannaah Bhatia enters the digital space. With  'Live Telecast'  Kajal Aggarwal makes her digital debut with a  Horror genre web-series along with Vaibhav and  Anandhi. The series is directed by Venkat Prabhu. The director revealed on Koffee With Kollywood today that he has tried to reach another set of audiences through this venture,  a step away from his usual urban stories.  'My Perfect Husband' is a  Comedy Dra...

 By Rinku Gupta Gjitanjali Selvaraghavan took to insta to post her latest maternity photo shoot, in an experimental and  glam avatar. The couple is expecting their third child after 2 kids, Leelavathi and Omkar. Posing in sporty western wear, she wrote,  " Thank you so much for making me look the way I feel@mommyshotsbyamrita feeling fit, feeling  healthy, feeling strong, feeling sexy, feeling happy, filled with love and joy... Altogether feeling FABULOUS and I think you have captured that beautifully!!!!  Mothers and mothers to be are strong, beautiful, fierce, fun and sexy too! And it has nothing to with I how they look but how they What do you say ladies?? Can we get a HELL YEAH? !!!"  She added, " I've always seen #Maternity portraits be styled and posed a certain way. And I never questioned it. Until I finally did! Portraits can be fun, experimental and stylish if you want 'em to be.  In another part of the shoot she dressed like a diva in a sheat...

 By Rinku Gupta The release of Sudha Kongara's directorial Soorarai Pottru has been delayed from its Oct 30th release  date on Amazon Prime. Apparently, the makers are awaiting a No Objection Certificate ( NOC) from the Indian Air Force. In a heartfelt note, Suriya explains the situation.  "Dear well withers, my fellow brothers & sisters.  lts not everyday I choose to share my thoughts with you in a letter. But in these unprecedented times, a situation has arisen where I stand before you with an open heart and a transparent mind. Because you have stood by me all the way to where I am now. and you deserve nothing but love, appreciation and truth.  When we started 'Sooraral Pottru ' we thought the only challenqes we would face will be shooting at never-before-shot-locations, working wih people of different languagesand bringing  personnel with different skill sets to bring alive the magnificent world of Maara. Though easily said, it was a mammoth task to ...

 By Rinku Gupta India's most celebrated filmmaker is back with a bang. After giving the audience a reason to rejoice with the hugely appreciated glimpse of actor Ram Charan as Ramaraju, director SS Rajamouli and the team of RRR released the first sneak peek into NTR's avatar as Bheem and the response, as expected has been astounding. RRR is a massive production that is being made on budget of Rs 450 crore. The film is a fictional story of celebrated freedom fighters Alluri Seetha Rama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Released earlier today, the visuals have left the audience in awe with NTR's look, which is the most different and poweful he has ever been seen in. Director Rajamouli is presently shooting in Hyderabad with Ram Charan and NTR. After taking a very long break that was majorly forced by the pandemic that hit the entire world, the film's team got back to the sets with all necessary precautions in place. Alia Bhatt, who plays a female lead in the film will join the sets...

 By Rinku Gupta Super Good Films is one of the most well-renowned production houses of South Indian Film Industry.  The Production House owned by producer RB Choudary is now gearing up for a new venture.  Theit next is a film tentatively titled “Production No.91” featuring  Jiiva in the lead and marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Santhosh Rajan, a former assistant to director Sasi.  The shooting commenced on October 21, 2020 with a formal ritual ceremony attended by cast and crew.  Kashmira Pardeshi  and  Prayaga Nagra  are playing the female leads  and others in the star-cast include VTV Ganesh, Siddhique, Sha Raa and many more prominent actors.  Filmmaker Santhosh Rajan says, “It’s a pleasure to kick-start my journey as a director through a film produced by an icon like RB Choudary sir. He has been the gateway of success for many filmmakers, who made their debut under his production house.  While the audiences usually ...