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The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Dange’ was unveiled on Friday. The film stars Harshvardhan Rane, Nikita Dutta, Ehan Bhatt, Sanchana Natarajan and Kalidas Jayram. The trailer of the film was launched by Bollywood star John Abraham, and it promises an intense cinematic experience as it delves into the intricacies of human nature, highlighting the turmoil and ruggedness within the characters portrayed.

The film has been directed by Bejoy Nambiar, who is known for ‘Shaitan’ and ‘Taish’. In the Hindi version, Harshvardhan Rane and Ehan Bhatt take on lead roles, with Nikita Dutta and Tj Bhanu playing pivotal characters.

The Tamil version of the film is titled ‘Por’, and it stars Arjun Das, Kalidas Jayram, Tj Bhanu, and Sanchana Natarajan. The film’s half-and-half poster showcases a rivalry between two friends which takes centre stage during a cultural college festival.

Director Bejoy Nambiar expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic response,...

MollywoodMalayalam cinema showcased some great films and exceptional performances this year. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of 2022.CrisYear 2022 was in some ways a comeback year for new films, which could once again be released in theatres after the rules of physical distancing brought in by the Covid-19 pandemic faded away. The piled-up movies of previous years were released one by one, and new ones were made. Original stories were told and actors took on unconventional roles. Here is Tnm’s pick of the best Malayalam movies of the year. Bhoothakaalam -- Bhoothakaalam was not a typical horror film although it could send shivers down your spine for several long minutes. But at its centre is the theme of a mother-son relationship going through a rough patch. The horrors of the house in fact appear to help bring them together. Revathy, after a long time, had...

ReviewDirector Vineeth Kumar does a smooth job, putting you in a comfort zone and taking you away from it to hand you a mystery.CrisThere is a certain comfort when a movie starts off quietly, without making a big deal. Before you know it, Dear Friend has begun inside a house in Bengaluru where a few young people are making a mockery of their friend for his birthday, a tit for tat for previous mischiefs. Tovino Thomas, as the birthday boy Vinod, is soon out on the road wearing a hilarious superhero costume, with his underpants worn over it. The other friends are hooting and cheering along, till all of it ends badly and Vinod has an outburst. By then, you are pulled into the world of this little gang, written with clear precision by the Sharfu-Suhas combo known for Virus, along with Arjun Lal, the actor who played Mohanlal’s son in Thanmathra.

MollywoodHelmed by director Vineeth Kumar, the cast also includes Basil Joseph and Arjun Radhakrishnan in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of Malayalam film Dear Friend, starring Tovino Thomas, Dharshana Rajendran and Sanchana Natarajan, was released on Wednesday, May 25. The trailer introduces Tovino’s character along with his group of friends. Following sequences where the group of friends are seen having fun in their youth, we are shown that they also faced hurdles and tension amongs themselves. Helmed by director Vineeth Kumar, the cast also includes Basil Joseph and Arjun Radhakrishnan in pivotal roles. The teaser of Dear Friend was released earlier this year. The teaser starts with Darshana Rajendran’s character and her boyfriend discussing that they want to set up their single friend — Tovino — with another girl. However, Darshana Rajendran says that she might not be the kind of person Tovino is looking for. The video hints that...

MollywoodThe film stars actors Darshana Rajendran, Basil Joseph, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sanchana Natarajan among others in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of actor Tovino Thomas’s upcoming film Dear Friend was released on Wednesday, May 12. It is helmed by director Vineeth Kumar and written by Sharfu, Suhas, and Arjun Lal. The film co-stars actors Darshana Rajendran, Basil Joseph, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sanchana Natarajan among others in pivotal roles. The teaser starts with Darshana Rajendran’s character and her boyfriend discussing setting up their single friend - Tovino, with another girl. Darshana Rajendran says that she might not be the kind of person Tovino is looking for. The video hints that Tovino will be essaying the role of a musician in the film. Bankrolled by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, and Ashiq Usman, Shyju Khalid is on board as the cinematographer, while Deepu Joseph has been roped in as the editor.

EntertainmentActor Vishal took to Twitter on Saturday to share the news about the birth of Arya and Sayyeshaa’s first child on July 23. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Sayyeshaa Actor Vishal took to Twitter on Saturday, July 24 to share with fans that actors Arya and Sayyeshaa welcomed their first child on Friday. In his tweet, Vishal congratulated the couple and announced that the couple welcomed their baby girl on Friday. Adding that he is overwhelmed with joy, Vishal wrote: “So Happy to break this news, great to be an Uncle, my Bro Jammy & Sayyeshaa are blessed with a #BabyGirl, uncontrollable emotions rite now in midst of shoot. Always wish the best for them, Inshallah, Gb de new Born, my Baby Girl @sayyeshaa & @arya_offl for taking a new responsibility as a Dad (sic)." Wishes have been pouring in from the actors’ colleagues as well as fans on social media.The couple, who met...

KollywoodIn a press release, the makers revealed how some of the actors have drawn inspiration from real-life boxers in order to prepare for their roles in ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’.Tnm StaffAmazon Prime VideoDirector Pa Ranjith’s much-anticipated sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai released on streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on July 22. Set in North Madras of the '70s, the movie is based on two boxing clans, Sarpatta Parambarai and Idiyappa Parambarai, who compete with each other. The Ranjith directorial features an ensemble cast including actors Arya, Sanchana Natarajan, Shabeer Kallarackal, John Kokken, Kalaiyarasan, Dushara Vijayan, Anupama Kumar and Santosh Pratap, among others. In a press release, the makers recently revealed that the actors, who essayed the role of boxers in the film, not only underwent extensive training and workout sessions, but also worked on their techniques by drawing inspiration from real-life boxers. Visuals from the film also indicate that there are...

ReviewThe boxing matches are superbly staged, but the film is much more than just about the sport.Sowmya RajendranSports films are now dime a dozen in Indian cinema, and you can doze through most of them and safely wake up when the mean opponent is sneering at the protagonist only to be defeated in the final game. However, Sarpatta Parambarai directed by Pa Ranjith who has co-written the film with Tamil Prabha, is like watching a live match ― it brings the heat of the sport, the excitement of each move, and most of all, the glorious unpredictability of sport. Set in 1970s North Madras, at the time when Indira Gandhi announced the Emergency, Sarpatta revolves around boxing clans and the intense competition between them. Arya plays Kabilan, a worker at the harbour whose father was once a champion in the sport. But, his mother Bakkiyam (Anupama Kumar) will not have...

KollywoodDhanush is reportedly the first Kollywood actor to cross the 10 million follower mark on Twitter.Tnm StaffScreengrabDhanush’s fans celebrated after it was announced that the popular actor has gained 10 million followers on Twitter. He is reportedly the first Kollywood actor to cross the 10 million follower mark. In the Tamil film industry, Kamal Haasan and Suriya have a following of 6.8 million each on Twitter, Superstar Rajinikanth has over 5.9 million followers while Vijay has 3.2 million followers. Film trackers and users congratulated Dhanush on reaching the milestone. Many tweets touched upon about the actor’s performances as well as commercial success. Dhanush was last seen in the Karthik Subbaraj directorial Jagame Thandhiram, which premiered on streaming platform Netflix on June 18. The gangster drama also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi, Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo, Sanchana Natarajan, Joju George and Kalaiyarasan in lead roles. The movie marked the first-time collaboration between Dhanush and Karthik.

KollywoodThe period sports drama marks the first-time collaboration between Pa Ranjith and Arya, and stars Sanchana Natarajan as the female lead.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Suriya unveiled the trailer of Arya’s upcoming movie Sarpatta Parambarai. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the movie will stream on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video on July 22. Sharing the trailer on Tuesday, July 13, Suriya congratulated the entire team and also noted that their hard work is reflected on screen. “Hats off @beemji @arya_offl and the entire cast and crew for creating this epic film #SarpattaParambaraiOnPrime The hard work put in by the team is evident onscreen!!(sic),” Suriya’s tweet read. The trailer starts with a heated face-off between two boxing clans – Sarpatta Parambarai and Idiyappa Parambarai. Arya, a boxer from the Sarpatta Parambarai, rises up to the occasion by challenging to take down one of the lead boxers from the opposite side. What ensues is a series of hurdles,...

EntertainmentProduced by YNot Studios and Reliance Entertainment, the film is set to premiere on Netflix India on June 18.Tnm StaffFilmmaker duo Anthony and Joe Russo, who have teamed up with actor Dhanush for the upcoming project The Gray Man, on Thursday sent their best wishes to the Indian star for his latest film Jagame Thandhiram. The Russo Brothers, known for blockbuster movies Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Endgame and Extraction, took to Twitter and shared the trailer of the Tamil-language action thriller, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. "Super da thambi! Excited to be working with @dhanushkraja and good luck with #JagameThandhiram @karthiksubbaraj @StudiosYNot Watch the trailer here," the tweet from the director duo read. Super da thambi! Excited to be working with @dhanushkraja and good luck with #JagameThandhiram @karthiksubbaraj @StudiosYNot Watch the trailer Here: https://t.co/ERrt7vfNy8 — Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) June 17, 2021 Headlined by Dhanush, Jagame Thandhiram revolves around Suruli,...

KollywoodThis is the first time actor Dhanush and director Karthik Subbaraj have collaborated on a film.Tnm StaffActor Dhanush’s Jagame Thandhiram that is set to premiere on June 18 on Netflix India, will now be available to stream in 190 countries in 17 languages. This includes French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian and Neutral), Thai, Indonesian and Vietnamese in addition to Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English. The announcement came via a poster released on social media by the film’s production house on June 15. The 2.37-hour-long film marks the first collaboration between actor Dhanush and director Karthik Subbaraj. The film also has Aishwarya Lekshmi, Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo, Sanchana Natarajan, Joju George, and Kalaiyarasan in lead roles. Dhanush’s character is named Suruli and the trailer has already garnered a good response from fans. The actor in the past has expressed his discontent over the film’s...

Kollywood Dairy brand Amul, which is known for using pop- culture references and word play in its advertising, posted a ‘Jagame Thandhiram’ themed cartoon on June 9.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ TwitterDairy brand Amul is well-known for incorporating pop-culture references in its cartoons, as a form of advertising. On Wednesday, Amul put out a cartoon recreating a scene from actor Dhanush’s upcoming gangster drama Jagame Thandhiram. This came as a surprise, not only to the makers of the film, but also to fans. The post recreates a scene from the song ‘Rakita Rakita’ where Suruli (played by actor Dhanush) is seen breaking into a celebratory dance. The Amul cartoon too manages to capture the celebratory spirit, except both the people in the image are seen holding buttered slices of toast, and contrary to our assumptions, Ott in Amul’s ad refers to ‘Over the toast’ instead of ‘Over-the-top' content. Several people online...

KollywoodDirector Karthik Subbaraj, composer Santhosh Narayanan and actor Dhanush will be a part of a Twitter Spaces session, hosted by stand-up comedian Alex, to discuss the movie's songs. Tnm StaffOne of the most anticipated Kollywood movies of the year is Jagame Thandhiram, starring Dhanush. Ahead of its digital premiere, the makers have released the movie’s soundtrack. The jukebox consists of eight songs. The makers had released three tracks– ‘Rakita Rakita’, ‘Bujju’ and ‘Nethu’, prior to the audio launch. All three tracks were widely circulated on social media portals and garnered positive responses from fans. Five new singles, including ‘Aala Ola’, ‘Theengu Thakkka’, ‘Theipirai’, ‘Kalarey Kalarvasam’ and ‘Naan Dhaan Da Mass’ were released on Monday. The upbeat songs, ‘Theengu Thakkka’ as well as ‘Naan Dhaan Da Mass’ have been written and sung by popular independent artist Arivu and Anthony Dasan has sung two songs, ‘Aala Ola’ and ‘Kalarey Kalarvasam’. The...

KollywoodDirected by Mari Selvaraj, the action-entertainer stars Rajisha Vijayan as the female lead.Digital NativeActor Dhanush recently wrapped up shooting for the Mari Selvaraj directorial Karnan. On Sunday, the makers of the film revealed that the film, which is currently in the post-production stage, will hit the screens in the month of April as a summer release. Mari Selvaraj also shared a teaser and wrote, “வாள் தூக்கி நின்னான் பாரு, வந்து சண்டபோட்ட எவனும் இல்ல. Delighted to present the ‘AnnouncementTeaser’ of #Karnan @theVcreations @dhanushkraja @Music_Santhosh @thenieswar @EditorSelva @RamalingamTha @LAL_Director @rajishavijayan @KarnanTheMovie.” 'வாள் தூக்கி நின்னான் பாரு, வந்து சண்டபோட்ட எவனும் இல்ல' Delighted to present the 'AnnouncementTeaser'of #Karnan @theVcreations @dhanushkraja @Music_Santhosh @thenieswar @EditorSelva @RamalingamTha @LAL_Director @rajishavijayan @KarnanTheMovie https://t.co/SI5SWppkob pic.twitter.com...

EntertainmentThe noted musician of Tamil movies like ‘Jigarthanda’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ will make his debut in Malayalam with a Tovino Thomas film.Digital NativePhoto courtesy - Arun Titan Studio Santhosh Narayanan made his debut as a music composer with the Tamil film Attakathi in 2012 and since then has worked in several films. He is now all set to foray into the Malayalam film industry. Reports are that Santhosh Narayanan has been roped in to compose the tunes for a Tovino Thomas starrer which will be helmed by debut director Darvin Kuriakose. To go on the floor next year, this untitled film is scripted by Jinu V Abraham. The scriptwriter said in an interview with the Times of India, “For the movie, we needed someone like Santhosh and that’s why we approached him. He heard our narration and obviously liked it, that’s why he has agreed to be part of our movie.

KollywoodKarthick Naren will be collaborating with Dhanush in this film.Digital NativeKarthick Naren, who made an impressive debut with his critically-acclaimed and highly successful crime-thriller Dhuruvangal 16 aka D16, will be collaborating with Dhanush for his next.Tentatively titled D43, Karthik Naren has begun the pre-production work and has started the script work. Writers Sharfu and Suhas, well known in the Malayalam film industry after having been associated with hit films Varathan and Virus, have been signed up to pen the film. Karthik Naren took to twitter posting," Happy to collaborate with writers sharfu - Suhas of ‘Varathan’ & ‘Virus’ fame for #D43 .. pumped up @dhanushkraja @SathyaJyothi_ @gvprakash" Happy to collaborate with writers sharfu - Suhas of ‘Varathan’ & ‘Virus’ fame for #D43 .. pumped up❤️@dhanushkraja @SathyaJyothi_ @gvprakash pic.twitter.com/ZLI6JdcoQN — Karthick Naren (@karthicknaren_M) March 18, 2020 Gv Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick. The popular production house,...

KollywoodKarthick Naren will be collaborating with Dhanush in this film.Digital NativeKarthick Naren, who made an impressive debut with his critically-acclaimed and highly successful crime-thriller Dhuruvangal 16 aka D16, will be collaborating with Dhanush for his next.Tentatively titled D43, Karthik Naren has begun the pre-production work and has started the script work. Writers Sharfu and Suhas, well known in the Malayalam film industry after having been associated with hit films Varathan and Virus, have been signed up to pen the film. Karthik Naren took to twitter posting," Happy to collaborate with writers sharfu - Suhas of ‘Varathan’ & ‘Virus’ fame for #D43 .. pumped up @dhanushkraja @SathyaJyothi_ @gvprakash" Happy to collaborate with writers sharfu - Suhas of ‘Varathan’ & ‘Virus’ fame for #D43 .. pumped up❤️@dhanushkraja @SathyaJyothi_ @gvprakash pic.twitter.com/ZLI6JdcoQN — Karthick Naren (@karthicknaren_M) March 18, 2020 Gv Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick. The popular production house,...

KollywoodWell-known Malayalam writers Sharfu and Suhas have been signed up to pen the film.Digital NativeDirector Karthick Naren is teaming up with the National Award-winning actor Dhanush for a film and news about this began circulating several months ago. According to the latest reports, writers Sharfu and Suhas have been signed up to pen the film. The writers are well known in the Malayalam film industry after having been associated with hit films Varathan and Virus. Gv Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick. The popular production house, Sathya Jyothi Films, which has several hit films to its credit, will bankroll it. Dhanush currently has Jagame Thanthiram with Karthik Subburaj up for release. This film, produced by Y Not Studios, is slated to hit the marquee on May 1. The film stars Dhanush, Sanchana Natarajan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, in the lead roles with Vauxhall Jermaine, James Cosmo,...

Cinema A wonderfully original film, ‘Game Over’ has excellent writing and brilliant performances. Sowmya RajendranIn the game of life, Taapsee Pannu, who at level zero was getting coconuts thrown at her navel, has zoomed past several phases to emerge as a superstar. In Game Over, Taapsee proves yet again that she’s here to stay. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, who shares the story credits with Kaavya Ramkumar, Game Over has released in three languages – Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. But the dialogues are minimal and it really does not matter in which language you watch the film as long as you keep your eyes wide open and take in all that’s there in the frame. The film begins creepily enough. In December 2017, a young woman, who is clearly being stalked, is brutally murdered. And she isn’t the only one. Cut to one year later, we meet game developer Swapna...

ReviewAnand Shankar has been quick to capitalise on the very real political crisis in Tamil Nadu, the absurd theatre that plays out in the headlines day after day. Sowmya RajendranAnand Shankar's bilingual Nota is that favourite fantasy of filmmakers when it comes to politics - what if a young, dynamic Cm replaced the fogies we've grown tired of? Vijay Deverakonda, who is already a star in the Telugu industry, puts his best foot forward in Tamil cinema, cleverly marking his place like a seasoned politician. Thank you to my Tamil brothers and sisters for accepting this newbie, he says at one point. In the film, he's referring to the Cm's chair but it's also an appeal to his audience in Tamil Nadu, where he has become phenomenally popular with Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam. After Arjun Reddy, Vijay has been consciously cultivating his image as "rowdy", the man who flouts...

CinemaThe trailer promises to take potshots at several political developments and incidents in the country, including riots and flood management.Tnm StaffThe trailer for Vijay Deverakonda's highly anticipated political thriller Nota was released on Thursday. A Tamil-Telugu bilingual directed by Irumugan fame Anand Shankar, the film’s trailer has the Arjun Reddy star playing a politician. The trailer promises to take potshots at several political developments and incidents in the country, including riots and flood management. Vijay plays a young man who is seen partying, boozing and womanising but then transforms into a responsible politician. Sathyaraj appears to have a pivotal role in the film, mentoring Vijay's character. Nasser plays a politician while Mehreene Pirzada can be seen opposing the moves made by Vijay. This is her second Tamil film after Nenjil Thunivirundhal. The teaser of the film was released on Wednesday and had received a good response. The...

TollywoodThe film is reportedly a political thriller.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Vijay Deverakonda’s much awaited political thriller Nota was released on Wednesday. A Tamil-Telugu bilingual directed by Irumugan fame Anand Shankar, the film’s teaser shows the Arjun Reddy star in another strong appearance on screen. The 30-second teaser is a sneak-peek into the premise of the film which shows the transition of Vijay from being a carefree youth into a mass political leader. The teaser begins with the actor dancing and boozing at parties while the later part shows him donning the hat of a politician, dressed in white and moving in convoys amidst crowds. The thumping Bgm adds power to the 30-second teaser of the movie, touted to be a mass political entertainer. The trailer of Nota will be released on September 6 at 4pm. Vijay has dubbed for himself in Tamil for his character in this political thriller.

TollywoodThe movie is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual directed by Anand Shekhar.Digital NativeAfter winning hearts in Telugu filmdom with films such as Pellichoopulu and the path-breaking Arjun Reddy and the recently released Geetha Govindam, Vijay Devarakonda is all set to test his luck in Tamil filmdom with his next project Nota, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, being directed by Irumugan fame Anand Shankar. The film officially went on floors in March after its release it was officially launched in Chennai. With the film which is in the post-production stage, the makers are aiming for a release on October 4, two weeks before the Ayudha Pooja festival. Tipped to be a political thriller, Deverakonda agreed to do a bilingual for the love of Tamil audiences. “For all the love people from Tamil Nadu have given me, let me tell them that they’ll see my performance in my own voice. I can guarantee it. Tamil...