Director Halitha Shameem delves into the world of teens in her sophomore project Minmini

Director Halitha Shameem delves into the world of teens in her sophomore project Minmini

A still from the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Director Halitha Shameem begins the conversation with a cheerful ‘hi’ sent over a voice note from somewhere outside Tamil Nadu before recording her carefully thought out replies on her sophomore project Minmini. “It’s a complete film, I can’t wait to share it with the audience,” […]

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Samuthirakani’s next to be directed by Nanda Periyasamy

Samuthirakani’s next to be directed by Nanda Periyasamy

Actor Samuthirakani | Photo Credit: KSL Director-turned-actor Samuthirakani will next be seen in filmmaker Nanda Periyasamy’s new film. The director, known for helming Maathi Yosi and  Anandham Vilayadum Veedu, started shooting for the untitled project on Friday.  Bankrolled by GPRK Productions, the new film also stars Ananya, Bharathiraja and Nassar. According to reports, the film will be shot […]

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First look of Meera Jasmine’s comeback film, the Samuthirakani-starrer ‘Vimanam’, out

First look of Meera Jasmine’s comeback film, the Samuthirakani-starrer ‘Vimanam’, out

First look of ‘Vimanam’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The first look of Samuthirakani’s next, Vimanam, has been released by the makers along with a promo video. The video features the actor alongside Master Dhruvan talking about the latter’s aspirations of flying on an aeroplane.  The Tamil-Telugu bilingual marks the comeback of Meera Jasmine and is written […]

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Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej’s ‘Vinodhaya Sitham’ remake by Samuthirakani goes on floors

Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej’s ‘Vinodhaya Sitham’ remake by Samuthirakani goes on floors

[L-R] Sai Dharam Tej, Samuthirakani and Pawan Kalyan | Photo Credit: @IamSaiDharamTej/Twitter Actor-director Samuthirakani, who last directed the Tamil film  Vinodhaya Sitham in 2021, is back to direction with the film’s Telugu remake. Starring Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej in the lead, the new film launched on Wednesday in Hyderabad. With dialogues by filmmaker Trivikram, the remake […]

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‘Thalaikoothal’ movie review: Jayaprakash’s film on senicide is simply outstanding

‘Thalaikoothal’ movie review: Jayaprakash’s film on senicide is simply outstanding

Kalaiselvan and Samuthirakani in a still from ‘Thalaikoothal’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When is one considered alive? Is it when they are fully functioning, physically and mentally, and are conscious of it? Or does it have more to do with the life force within us? What if someone is in a state of comatose, […]

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Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Indian 2’ resumes shoot

Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Indian 2’ resumes shoot

The movie is the follow-up to the 1996 vigilante action thriller “Indian”, starring Kamal Haasan The movie is the follow-up to the 1996 vigilante action thriller “Indian”, starring Kamal Haasan The team for the upcoming film “Indian 2” is set to start shooting for the remaining portions on Thursday, director Shankar has announced. The Tamil-language […]

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‘Yaanai’ movie review: Hari cuts screenplay pace, but this Arun Vijay-starrer is still a middling melodrama

‘Yaanai’ movie review: Hari cuts screenplay pace, but this Arun Vijay-starrer is still a middling melodrama

Thankfully, the camera doesn’t move like it is attached to a roller-coaster. But ‘Yaanai’ is tedious with outdated elements. Thankfully, the camera doesn’t move like it is attached to a roller-coaster. But ‘Yaanai’ is tedious with outdated elements. Among the things that worked for Hari, when he kept delivering one hit after another, were the […]

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