ListicleHeadlined by stars like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil, these films challenge how Dalit and Adivasi lives have so far been represented in cinema from the southern states.Cinema from the southern states have seen a wave of anti-caste films that challenge how caste is represented on our screens. Kollywood in particular has seen many such movies in recent years, with several helmed by Dalit directors such as Pa Ranjith and Mari Selvaraj among others. The success of these films in both box office takings and wide-spread popularity among audiences and critics alike have certainly created a trend of anti-caste movies. These films have banked on some of the biggest stars in their respective industries like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil to draw in movie-goers, while simultaneously challenging how Dalit and Adivasi lives have been represented so far. Here’s a list of films in Telugu,...
- 7/9/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Indian activist filmmaker Pa. Ranjith has revealed an extensive production slate featuring top stars and socially relevant themes.
Ranjith was at the Cannes Film Market, where he revealed “Vettuvam”, a linked film and TV series, a co-production between his and Aditi Anand’s Neelam Studios and Golden Ratio Films, the film production arm of Vistas Media Capital.
First up for Ranjith is “Natchathiram Nagargirathu,” starring Dushara Vijayan (“Sarpatta Parambarai”), Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan (“Kuthiraivaal”) and Kalidas (“Paava Kadhaigal”). The film is set against the backdrop of the Tamil-language theater scene and explores different facets of love that go beyond gender, and includes straight and LGBTQ+ romances, Ranjith says. The film, which also explores how these various kinds of love works on a political level in Tamil Nadu, is due a July release. It is a co-production between Yaazhi Films and Neelam.
Next is an untitled film starring Vikram (“Mahaan”), set against the...
Ranjith was at the Cannes Film Market, where he revealed “Vettuvam”, a linked film and TV series, a co-production between his and Aditi Anand’s Neelam Studios and Golden Ratio Films, the film production arm of Vistas Media Capital.
First up for Ranjith is “Natchathiram Nagargirathu,” starring Dushara Vijayan (“Sarpatta Parambarai”), Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan (“Kuthiraivaal”) and Kalidas (“Paava Kadhaigal”). The film is set against the backdrop of the Tamil-language theater scene and explores different facets of love that go beyond gender, and includes straight and LGBTQ+ romances, Ranjith says. The film, which also explores how these various kinds of love works on a political level in Tamil Nadu, is due a July release. It is a co-production between Yaazhi Films and Neelam.
Next is an untitled film starring Vikram (“Mahaan”), set against the...
- 5/27/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Entertainment‘Oh! Baby’, ‘Kanaa’ and ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ are some of the other popular films that will be telecast on Tamil TV channels.Tnm StaffLike all quiet and modest festival celebrations that were observed these past few weeks, Tamil New Year and Vishu festivals, which fall on Tuesday, too will begin on a low key in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, one can celebrate the dawn of a new year with family at home and if you’ve got the time, here’s a list of new films you can tune into on television channels on April 14. Sun TV Kaappaan – 12.30 pm This Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya starrer was directed by Kv Anand. The thriller received poor response upon release. Dagaalty – 3.30 pm Starring Santhanam in the lead, Dagaalty was rated poorly by critics. The film also stars Rittika Sen and Yogi Babu and was released in January this year. Darbar – 6.30 pm This...
- 4/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Entertainment‘Oh! Baby’, ‘Kanaa’ and ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’ are some of the other popular films that will be telecast on Tamil TV channels.Tnm StaffLike all quiet and modest festival celebrations that were observed these past few weeks, Tamil New Year and Vishu festivals, which fall on Tuesday, too will begin on a low key in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. However, one can celebrate the dawn of a new year with family at home and if you’ve got the time, here’s a list of new films you can tune into on television channels on April 14. Sun TV Kaappaan – 12.30 pm This Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya starrer was directed by Kv Anand. The thriller received poor response upon release. Dagaalty – 3.30 pm Starring Santhanam in the lead, Dagaalty was rated poorly by critics. The film also stars Rittika Sen and Yogi Babu and was released in January this year. Darbar – 6.30 pm This...
- 4/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentHere is the latest list of movies streaming on platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.Tnm StaffEvery week comes with a new surprise on Ott platforms. If you’re already caught up on all the latest releases that we reported two weeks ago, here is the latest list of movies streaming on platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix. Darbar (Amazon Prime Video) You can now ‘Chumma Kizhi’ from home, dancing to this song from Rajinikanth’s latest film Darbar, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film, which released for Pongal this year, has Rajini playing the good/bad cop with swag. Directed by Ar Murugadoss and produced by Lyca, the film also starred Nayanthara, Prateik Babbar, Nivetha Thomas, Dalip Tahil, Yogi Babu and Suniel Shetty. Rajini played Aaditya Arunasalam, Mumbai’s Commissioner of Police, on an assignment to root out the drug mafia. Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu...
- 3/4/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodVijay Varatharaj, popular on Youtube for his fun videos on his own channel Temple Monkeys, is making his debut as a director with this film.Digital NativeAttakathi Dinesh’s next outing at the theatres will be Pallu Padama Paathuka. Incidentally, it will be a zombie comedy, a genre that has not been touched by many in the Tamil film industry. Vijay Varatharaj, popular on Youtube for his fun videos on his own channel Temple Monkeys, is making his debut as a director with Pallu Padama Paathuka. With Dinesh in the lead role, the film will have Sanchita Shetty playing the female lead. The others in the star cast include Shah Ra, Rishikanth, Linga, Rajendran, Jagan, Dheena and others in supporting roles. Music for this venture has been scored by Balamurali Balu. The shooting of this film has been wrapped up and is currently into the post-production mode. According to an announcement from its filmmakers,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodVijay Varatharaj, popular on Youtube for his fun videos on his own channel Temple Monkeys, is making his debut as a director with this film.Digital NativeAttakathi Dinesh’s next outing at the theatres will be Pallu Padama Paathuka. Incidentally, it will be a zombie comedy, a genre that has not been touched by many in the Tamil film industry. Vijay Varatharaj, popular on Youtube for his fun videos on his own channel Temple Monkeys, is making his debut as a director with Pallu Padama Paathuka. With Dinesh in the lead role, the film will have Sanchita Shetty playing the female lead. The others in the star cast include Shah Ra, Rishikanth, Linga, Rajendran, Jagan, Dheena and others in supporting roles. Music for this venture has been scored by Balamurali Balu. The shooting of this film has been wrapped up and is currently into the post-production mode. According to an announcement from its filmmakers,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ReviewThere are two storylines in the plot – one about the bomb that can explode any minute, and the other a love story.Sowmya RajendranIrandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu begins by telling us that there are several bombs dumped in the sea that may reach our shores anytime. Yet, the title of Athiyan Athirai’s film (produced by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam) translates to ‘The last bomb of the Second World War’ – as if there’s only that one unexploded bomb left for us to find. It appears to be a contradiction but if you think about it, the title makes complete sense. The remnants of war are still within us, all around us, and any of these could be the last bomb that you witness, before it shatters your world. Attakathi Dinesh plays Selvam, a lorry driver who works for a scrapyard owned by an abusive boss (Marimuthu). It’s normal...
- 12/6/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
It’s a great line, one that’s at the heart of everything Pa Ranjith stands for. But it doesn’t sound like a “lecture”. It transcends mere “advice” and becomes something purer, a kind of existential philosophy.
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- 12/5/2019
- by Baradwaj Rangan
- Film Companion
KollywoodCompare this with November, when we had about only nine well-known releases in Tamil.Anjana Shekar2019 is coming to an end and it is time for the year end listicles - 10 best performances of 2019, 2019 top 20 box office hits, 10 must watch films made this year etc. But you may have to hold your horses because there are 14 more films that are due for release in the coming days. The sheer number of films that have confirmed their release this month means that there will be at least three new films every week. Take December first week for instance. Harish Kalyan’s Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale, Pa Ranjith’s second production Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu directed by Athiyan Athirai, Sundar C’s Iruttu and Kathir’s sports film Jada will be hitting the screens on December 6. All four films have well-known names in them. Lined up for December 13 are director Sa Chandrasekhar’s Capmaari starring Jai,...
- 12/2/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe audio launch for the film was held in Chennai on November 20, inside a packed Prasad Studios theatre hall.Anjana ShekarDirector Athiyan Athirai’s Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu is expected to release on December 6. The audio launch for the film was held in Chennai on November 20, inside a packed Prasad Studios theatre hall. Comrade Athiyan, as he likes being called, recounted the days when he worked in an iron scrapyard, bearing heavy loads, and about his relationship with producer Pa Ranjith. “The film will speak about an important way of life. I wanted to tell the story of where I come from. They talk about how air pollution reduces one’s lifespan today but every worker who spends 12 hours on an average day, breathing iron dust, loses half his lifetime. This was my life once,” he said. On the music When it was his turn to speak, music director Tenma...
- 11/21/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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