‘Viduthalai Part 1’ cinematographer Velraj: Vetri Maaran expects his technicians to understand the film’s politics

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ cinematographer Velraj: Vetri Maaran expects his technicians to understand the film’s politics

Velraj at the sets of ‘Viduthalai’ and Soori in a still from the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This year, cinematographer R Velraj, who made his debut with the Hindi film Supari in 2003, completes 20 years in the industry. “I owe it to the blessings of the Almighty without which I couldn’t be […]

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Chetan on ‘Viduthalai’: Vetri Maaran said he’ll call me for the right role after ‘Polladhavan’ and it has been worth the wait

Chetan on ‘Viduthalai’: Vetri Maaran said he’ll call me for the right role after ‘Polladhavan’ and it has been worth the wait

Actor Chetan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement You know an actor has loved the character they’ve portrayed recently when a photo of them in that role becomes their WhatsApp display picture. That’s the case with Chetan, whose antagonistic character Ragavendar in director Vetri Maaran’s latest Viduthalai Part 1 has bought him appreciation. “It’s such a […]

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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

Soori in a still from ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A look at director Vetri Maaran’s filmography shows us a common trope in all the films he has directed; they’re stories of ordinary men, underdogs who are trying to make a living for themselves, only to be unwittingly pulled into a world […]

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Soori on ‘Viduthalai’, the story behind its making, and his takeaway from a 25-year journey

Soori on ‘Viduthalai’, the story behind its making, and his takeaway from a 25-year journey

In both of Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai films (parts 1 and 2), comedian Soori is playing the kadhayin naayagan (the plot’s hero) marking his first as the lead star. For those unversed, it might finally look like Soori’s jump to the top, after his parotta comedy sequence in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) made him a household […]

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‘Kottukkaali’: Soori, Anna Ben to headline ‘Koozhangal’ fame PS Vinothraj’s next

‘Kottukkaali’: Soori, Anna Ben to headline ‘Koozhangal’ fame PS Vinothraj’s next

PS Vinothraj (left) and poster of ‘Kottukkaali’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement and @Siva_Kartikeyan/Twitter Actors Soori and Anna Ben are all set to headline filmmaker PS Vinothraj’s next, Kottukkaali. The film is produced by Sivakarthikeyan’s SK Productions banner. The makers unveiled the title along with the first look poster of the film on Friday. Extremely […]

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Ilaiyaraaja: Vetri Maaran’s ‘Viduthalai’ is unlike anything you’ve seen in Tamil cinema

Ilaiyaraaja: Vetri Maaran’s ‘Viduthalai’ is unlike anything you’ve seen in Tamil cinema

The cast of crew of ‘Viduthalai’ at the film’s audio launch | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Director Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 is all set for release and with music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, an audio launch was definitely on the cards. Lady Andal school’s Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall was packed with fans […]

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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ trailer: Vetrimaaran brings an intense drama starring Soori and Vijay Sethupathi

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ trailer: Vetrimaaran brings an intense drama starring Soori and Vijay Sethupathi

Soori in a still from ‘Viduthalai Part 1’ The trailer of Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 was unveiled on Wednesday. A period crime drama, the film centres on a police operation to bring down the ‘People’s Army’, a fictitious separatist group that has taken up arms and is hiding in a forest. It stars popular comedian […]

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