Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’

Vikram suffers rib injury during rehearsals for Pa Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’

Vikram in a still from ‘Thangalaan’ | Photo Credit: Studio Green/YouTube Actor Vikram, who is enjoying glowing responses to his performance in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 2, suffered a setback when he injured his rib during a rehearsal of his next project Thangalaan and will take a break from the shoot . To be directed […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ movie review: Mani Ratnam dishes out a satisfying sequel

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ movie review: Mani Ratnam dishes out a satisfying sequel

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ands Vikram in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ The events of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released late last year, left audiences not just on a high, but also with many questions: What really happened to Arunmozhi Varman? Who is the mysterious lady who makes fleeting but impactful appearances? And most importantly, what […]

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Ahead of release, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ cast speak about camaraderie while working on the project and Mani Ratnam’s vision

Ahead of release, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ cast speak about camaraderie while working on the project and Mani Ratnam’s vision

The cast of Ponniyin Selvan:2 taking a selfie during a promotional event held in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH Following whirlwind promotional tours across the country, it was only fitting that the cast of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan:2 came together in the city on Thursday to speak about the film a day […]

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Actor Vikram on ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ and Mani Ratnam’s 100-film promise

Actor Vikram on ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ and Mani Ratnam’s 100-film promise

Vikram in a still from ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. With a constant smile, Vikram spoke about his respect for Mani Ratnam like a student would do for his favourite teacher. “Among all the directors I have worked with, I have had the best understanding with him. Sometimes, there are characteristics inside […]

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Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ will shine more than the first film; that was just an introduction

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ will shine more than the first film; that was just an introduction

After the phenomenal success of Ponniyin Selvan 1, the Cholas are back for the sequel. With stakes higher than ever, the team promises that there’s a lot in store with Ponniyin Selvan 2, set to be released on April 28. Right now, Mani Ratnam’s cast of A-listers is travelling across the country to promote PS: […]

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It’s action for Amy Jackson: The actor on her love affair with Indian films

It’s action for Amy Jackson: The actor on her love affair with Indian films

Amy Jackson in a still from ‘Achcham Enbadhu Illaye’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The British flag is flying high inside Binny Mills at Perambur, Chennai. A location that has featured in prominent Tamil cinema sequences earlier, this place has been re-created as a London prison set, spread over 2.5 acres, for the shoot of […]

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English actor Daniel Caltagirone on board Vikram – Pa Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’

English actor Daniel Caltagirone on board Vikram – Pa Ranjith’s ‘Thangalaan’

Daniel Caltagirone and Vikram from ‘Thangalaan’ | Photo Credit: @chiyaan/Twitter, @studiogreen/YouTube Vikram’s upcoming film Thangalaan, directed by Pa Ranjith, which already features a host of actors, has gotten a new addition. English actor Daniel Caltagirone, known for starring in Hollywood films like Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, The Pianist and The Beach, […]

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Vijay, Lokesh Kanagaraj reunite for ‘Thalapathy 67’

Vijay, Lokesh Kanagaraj reunite for ‘Thalapathy 67’

Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj The hit Master combo of actor Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj — as well as music composer Anirudh Ravichander — are set to reunite for Vijay’s next, Thalapathy 67. The film will be produced by SS Lalit Kumar of 7 Screen Studio and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy. Other technicians on board […]

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Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ to release on April 28, 2023

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ to release on April 28, 2023

Jayam Ravi in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ The second part of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious Ponniyin Selvan franchise will be released on April 28, 2023. The announcement was made earlier today, with the caption “Cholas Are Back’” on social media by production houses Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released in September 2022, was […]

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Explained | How did Tamil cinema fare at the box-office this year?

Explained | How did Tamil cinema fare at the box-office this year?

Stills from ‘Vikram,’ ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ ‘Beast’ and ‘Valimai’ | Photo Credit: Graphic: Albert Francis The year 2022 has been the best ever in the last two decades or so for Tamil cinema. Two Tamil films, Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan:1 ( PS1) and Kamal Haasan’s Vikram find a place among the top five worldwide blockbusters from […]

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