S. J. Suryah, the versatile actor-director-composer-producer, has confirmed that he is playing the main antagonist in the upcoming film Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The film, directed by Shankar, is a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Indian, which featured Kamal Haasan in dual roles as a freedom fighter and his son.
Suryah is known for his diverse roles in Tamil cinema, both as a hero and a villain. He made his directorial debut with Vaali in 1999, which was a huge hit and catapulted him to stardom. He then directed and acted in films like Kushi, New, Anbe Aaruyire and Isai. He also proved his mettle as a villain in films like Iraivi, Spyder, Mersal and Monster2
Suryah is also busy with other projects, such as Kadamaiyai Sei, a thriller film directed by Sathya Siva, where he plays a cop. He also has Bommai, a romantic thriller directed by Radha Mohan,...
Suryah is known for his diverse roles in Tamil cinema, both as a hero and a villain. He made his directorial debut with Vaali in 1999, which was a huge hit and catapulted him to stardom. He then directed and acted in films like Kushi, New, Anbe Aaruyire and Isai. He also proved his mettle as a villain in films like Iraivi, Spyder, Mersal and Monster2
Suryah is also busy with other projects, such as Kadamaiyai Sei, a thriller film directed by Sathya Siva, where he plays a cop. He also has Bommai, a romantic thriller directed by Radha Mohan,...
- 9/5/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Kollywood Prarthana Theatre, India’s first drive-in theatre, is set to be demolished to make way for ultra-luxury villas.Courtesy/AjaySrinivasanTwitterPrarthana drive-in theatre has been a long cherished landmark in Chennai, and it has a significant heritage of being India’s first such endeavour. With the theatre now shut down and set to be demolished to make way for ultra-luxury villas, Chennaites recall their experiences of watching movies there as the city says its farewell to the iconic cinema hall. Crackling and unpredictable speakers, children stargazing while the adults watch films, heavy competition from corporate-run multiplexes, dearly held memories with a parent who has since passed away – Prarthana Drive-in Theatre has seen it all ever since its doors first opened to the public in 1991. The theatre had the advantage of being situated near the city’s beach at Injambakkam on the East Coast Road, adding another layer of charm and wonder for movie-goers.
- 6/16/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Flix FlashbackServer Sundaram is saddled with a severe complex: he thinks he is not good-looking enough. Nandhu SundaramRe-watching Server Sundaram (1964) was such fun. Years ago, when I watched this film for the first time, I was awestruck by Nagesh’s histrionics and Kr Vijaya’s sheer beauty. Now, I am better placed to appreciate the lines of K Balachander and the dead-pan acting of Muthuraman. Deftly directed by the famous duo of Krishnan-Panju, the movie tells the tale of Sundaram (Nagesh), whose rags-to-riches story is tainted by the unrequited love of Radha (Vijaya). The film opens with Sundaram busily serving people at the fictional restaurant called Greenlands Hotel in Madras (now Chennai). His quips and slapstick comedy even as he caters to the customers keep the sequence alive, a trait that carries well into the movie. Server Sundaram finds actor Nagesh in fine form and firms up a long collaboration with K Balachander,...
- 10/24/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodActor Bhumika Chawla added that she signed the project only for the role.Digital NativeActor Bhumika Chawla, in an interview to Anand Vikatan, has revealed that the director of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, N Krishna initially offered her Jyothika’s role but she chose the role she played. Speaking about the film that released in 2006, Bhumika said that the character Ishwarya had two different shades in the film and was very challenging which is the reason behind opting for it. The actor added that she signed the project only for the role. The actor pointed out that she was very clear that it would be a role close to her heart when director N Krishna narrated it to her. And finally, she bagged it and the rest is history. Bhumika Shares her lovely moments of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Click Link for Full Video: https://t.co/SmLE6Wju73#14yearsofSillunuOruKadhal #SillunuOruKadhal @Suriya_offl #Jyotika @arrahman @bhumikachawlat pic.
- 9/9/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MusicComposed by Ar Rahman for Shankar’s 1994 Tamil film ‘Kadhalan’, ‘Mukkala Mukkabla’ was only made better by Prabhu Deva’s dance moves. Tnm Staff“Oyae ohoo… Oyae ohoo!” is a phenomenal introduction for a song that’s popular not just in the language it was originally performed (Tamil) but across India. Anytime this cow-boy themed song from the ‘90s came on radio or was played in clubs, even the shyest person couldn’t help tapping their feet to its energetic tune. Composed by Ar Rahman for Shankar’s 1994 Tamil film Kadhalan, ‘Mukkala Mukkabla’ was only made better by Prabhu Deva’s dance moves. A group of chenda melam players accompanied by brass instruments have recreated the Mukkala energy in this video shared by singer Shweta Mohan on Twitter. The original song written by poet Vaali, was performed by singers Mano, Swarnalatha and Ar Rahman himself. Some songs are evergreen and...
- 11/10/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Caste based discriminationWhile 'Pariyerum Perumal', which showed institutionalised caste discrimination was ignored at the National Awards, 1989 film ‘Orey Oru Gramathiley’ which batted for reservation for Ews, won a National Award even before it released. Priyanka ThirumurthyA Brahmin youth lies down on the road as a speeding bus approaches. A middle-aged woman flings the pallu of her saree into a fire in a dilapidated school kitchen, and burns to death. As this scene from the 1993 film Gentleman cuts from one shot to another, debut filmmaker Shankar Shanmugam builds dread and sympathy in his viewers. The film released in the backdrop of protests over the 27% reservation allotted for members of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in public sector undertakings and state-level educational institutions across the country. The move by the VP Singh Union government led to unexpected responses, with close to 200 students, even as young as 13, immolating themselves in protest. But even as...
- 9/2/2019
- by Prajwal
- The News Minute
OpinionYoung directors who work with the big stars they idolise seem to feel it's unnecessary to turn the actor into a character in the story, and instead have him playing himself.Sowmya RajendranThe top stars of the Tamil industry, who have a huge fan-base across states, are in no dearth of people who want to narrate scripts to them. Nothing is stopping them from hiring a writer who can write a proper story or producing a film they believe in, considering the money they make. However, every time such a big film hits the screen, what the audience gets is a fanboy's tribute to his favourite star. To be sure, other fanboys (and fangirls) are delighted by this. They love the idea of the star filling up every frame, decimating whatever weak opposition the director half-heartedly throws at him. Throughout the movie, you never for a moment wonder if the...
- 6/5/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn the Tamil social psyche, May Day holds an indelible place by way of songs and movies.Kavitha MuralidharanTamil Nadu shares a cherished link with May Day and its history. In 1923, it was in Chennai that May Day was first celebrated in India – led by veteran communist leader Singaravelar. But the bond goes beyond such unionist measures. In the Tamil social psyche, May Day holds an indelible place by way of songs and movies. Writer and scholar Stalin Rajangam points out that in Tamil cinema, the songs around May Day, on labour and its issues, are far more in number than other celebratory songs, including those meant for festivals like Deepavali and Pongal, or say New Year. “It started with lyricists like Patukottai Kalyanasundaram and Udumalai Narayana Kavi who wrote songs in the 1950s. Bharathidasan’s songs were also used in some films. But it was not until the 1980s...
- 5/1/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodTo be made in Tamil and Hindi, the film will be titled 'Uyarndha Manidhan' and 'The Great Man' respectively.Digital NativeActor-filmmaker Sj Suryah is all set to make a bilingual. He has now confirmed of having a discussion with the Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan about this film. To be made in Tamil and Hindi, the film will be titled Uyarndha Manidhan and The Great Man respectively. Confirming the progress about this bilingual, Sj Suryah had posted on a social networking site: “Happy Christmas-love and peace to all ...Project # “The Great man”(Hindi) / “Uyarndha Manidhan”(Tamil) is going on to the next stage....exciting points has been discussed with @SrBachchan shaab...stay tuned...exciting updates soon...sharing it with @rajinikanth always thx.” With Sj Suryah planning to rope in Amitabh Bachchan for Uyarndha Manithan, it will mark the star’s debut in the Tamil film industry. Incidentally, the Big B...
- 12/29/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
InterviewAhead of the release of ‘Kaatrin Mozhi’, Jyothika speaks to Tnm about how naive women are when they come into the industry, the swear word controversy in ‘Naachiyar’, and discussions at home on cinema. Sowmya RajendranFacebook/JothikaActor Jyothika is awaiting the release of Kaatrin Mozhi, her fifth film since her return to cinema in 2015. Kaatrin Mozhi is the Tamil remake of the superhit Vidya Balan film Tumhari Sulu which came out last year and went on to set the box-office on fire. Jyothika terms her return to cinema as her “second innings” and she appears to be visibly confident about expressing her frank views on the industry and the films it produces. Critical voices on cinema rarely come from within and it’s rarer still for a woman actor to speak up, dependent as they are on the big male stars, directors and producers to get work. Jyothika, however, believes...
- 11/14/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThere were rumours that the film had been dropped.Digital NativeDigital NativeRumours have been doing the rounds on the Internet that Ajith's next, Viswasam, has been dropped as the makers weren't happy with director Siva helming the film. The makers have trashed the rumors and sources from the team have confirmed that the shooting will commence on March 23 at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Some important portions of the film will be shot in this schedule and the Viswasam team is moving over to Mumbai where the rest of the portions will be canned. Directed by Siva, the film is being bankrolled by Thiagarajan’s Sathya Jyothi Films on a huge budget. Viswasam has Nayanthara playing the female lead with actors Thambi Ramaiah, Yogi Babu and Robo Shankar in supporting roles. While there were reports surfacing recently that it is a horror flick, sources close to the film have clarified that it will be a complete commercial entertainer with north Chennai as its backdrop. D Imman, who will be joining hands for the first time with Ajith, has been finalised to compose the music. Siva made his directorial debut with the Telugu flick Souryam in 2008 and went on to direct Ajith for the first time in Veeram (2014). He then went on to wield the megaphone for Vedhalam in 2015 and Vivegam in 2017. Siva and Ajith are teaming up for the fourth time and fans are eager to know what they will be coming up with this time around. Ajith’s debut in Tamil was with Amaravathi and after a lot of struggle to find a spot in the cine industry, he has emerged successful. Some of his career best include Kadhal Mannan, Vaali, Amarkalam, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Billa, Mankatha, etc. With Viswasam being Ajith’s fourth film with Siva, movie buffs are waiting with anticipation to know more about it. Well, for now it is clear that it is not a horror flick. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodIt's true Jyothika quit films to get married but the trailer for 'Naachiyar' suggests that the actor is not letting marriage or motherhood define her career.Sowmya RajendranFacebook/JyoSuriyaThe trailer for Bala's upcoming thriller Naachiyar shows Jyothika playing a rough and tough cop who brooks no nonsense. The teaser for the film, which saw the actor mouthing a common sexist and casteist cuss word, had sent ripples across social media, with several people objecting not to the word in particular, but to the gender of the person uttering it. The trailer suggests that Jyothika has transformed herself into a character she has never played before – not just the cop role but how she's playing it. The aggression is distinctly different from the cutesy, "bubbly" roles that defined her career when she was acting with the industry's top heroes. Jyothika, who made her debut with Priyadarshan's 1998 Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, entered the Tamil industry with Vaali. In the film, she was the whimsical creation of a young man (Ajith) trying to impress a woman (Simran) with a fake love story. The O Sona girl, the half-sister of Nagma – who had done superhit films like Baasha and Kadhalan – became quickly popular. The 2000 film Kushi, in which she starred with Vijay, made her a big hit with the audience. Jyothika in Vaali In her first stint, Jyothika was known for her expressive eyes and over-the-top gestures (in a recent interview, the actor said that in those days, she was "over-acting" and not acting). The "loosu ponnu", the south Indian version of the manic pixie, was becoming the most favoured characterisation for heroines in mainstream Tamil films. The "feminine innocence" of the yesteryear heroine was further infantilised to create a child-woman whose "enthusiasm" and exaggerated gestures passed off as "cute". As the next generation of heroes after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan became larger-than-life and turned into demi-gods, the women they pursued on screen were increasingly relegated to song and dance sequences which would be preceded by a "romance" track. Jyothika, who is frequently described as "bubbly", played several such roles; but she also made some interesting career choices. In Rhythm, for instance, she signed up to play a married woman who dies in a train accident. The same year saw the release of Snegithiye, a thriller which had only women actors in lead roles – a proposition that's still considered risky in Kollywood. Jyothika also experimented with genres when given the opportunity, doing films like the adventure fantasy Little John (in which she starred with American actor Bentley Mitchum), Perazhagan (in which she played a dual role, one of which was the visually challenged, de-glamourised Shenbagam), June R (which is about a young woman who "adopts" a mother) and Mozhi (her portrayal of a hearing and speech impaired woman won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award). In Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, she played a single mom who attempts suicide because of a failed relationship, while in Pachaikili Muthucharam, she played the villain – a woman who seduces men and blackmails them for money. To be sure, Jyothika's acting wasn't on par with the likes of woman actors like Sridevi, Revathi, Gautami, Madhavi, Urvashi and many others who had ruled the screen before her time. She didn't have their versatility, but she remained likable to the audience, succeeding especially in romantic films like Dum Dum Dum and Sillinu Oru Kadhal. Her character in Gautham Menon's Kaakha Kaakha, which established Suriya (whom she would eventually marry) as a star to reckon with, is still remembered by many as among her best. Fans of Suriya and Jo will swear that the couple, who acted together in seven films, shared the best on screen chemistry. Jyothika had acted with both Kamal Haasan (Tenali, Vetaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu) and Rajinikanth (Chandramukhi was a massive hit) and all the younger stars (Vijay, Vikram, Suriya, Prashanth, Madhavan) by the time she predictably called it quits to marry Suirya in 2006. Her comeback to cinema with 36 Vayadhiniley, the remake of the Malayalam film How Old Are You, saw the actor asserting herself and being vocal about women characters on screen. While many have appreciated her for speaking up, several have also cast aspersions on her intentions, believing her statements to be "marketing" for her films. Many have also been dismissive of her return to cinema, accusing her of sticking to doing vanilla, 'feel-good' films that use feminism as a crutch. But going by what we've seen so far of Naachiyaar, Jyothika seems determined to stay and do so on her own terms. She isn't playing to attract the family audience, she's looking to establish herself as a "mass" star, the one who is greeted by wild cheers and loud whistles. While we've had actors like Vijayshanti who have ably performed fight sequences, a woman swearing and wearing her aggression on her sleeves – and being welcomed for it – is new. While mainstream Tamil cinema is still dominated by male star vehicles, we're seeing some interesting changes in characterising the female hero – whether that's Jyothika in Magalir Mattum, Nayanthara in Aramm and Dora or Revathi in Gulaebaghavali. They get "mass" moments, the hero walk, and even punch dialogues. What's more, the audience seems to be lapping it up, at least in the metros. Bollywood has its Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut. In the south, actors like Nayanthara, Trisha, Anushka Shetty, and Jyothika have reached a certain phase in their career when they are confident that their name on the title cards alone can bring audiences to the theatres. And they seem to be finding producers and directors who are willing to take a chance, too. It's too early to pass any judgment about Naachiyaar, but one can safely say that the film is a sign of the times; even if it turns out to be terrible, it still signals the arrival of an exciting moment in Tamil cinema as far as gender is concerned. We're finally going to see a woman actor do her job, minus the baggage of marriage and motherhood dictating the roles she's "allowed" to do.
- 1/15/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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