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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Minmini’ movie review: Halitha Shameem’s Himalayan outing leaves you cold

Early in Minmini, inside a school during a chilly evening at Ooty, a candle goes off. Minmini Director: Halitha Shameem Cast: Esther Anil, Praveen Kishore, C. Gaurav Kaalai Runtime: 143 minutes Storyline: A film about survivors’ guilt, it chronicles the journey of two characters The second half opens, without wasting any time, in the Himalayas. You’ll have to watch the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Director Halitha Shameem and composer Khatija Rahman interview: On creating ‘Minmini’ and its soundscape

The Hindu

Imagine holding onto a dream for nearly a decade, wielding unshakable trust in yourself, and giving your everything to see the other end of the tunnel. In all these years, even when she made other films like Sillu Karupatti, Aelay, or Loners, Halitha hasn’t missed a chance to speak about Minmini. Every time I finished another film and came back …

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5 months ago

Khatija Rahman reveals father AR Rahman's advice to her as she debuts as composer with Minmini

Hindustan Times

Oscar-winner AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman is about to follow in his footsteps. After her grandfather RK Sekhar, aunts AR Raihana and Ishrath, cousins GV Prakash Kumar and AH Kaashif, and brother AR Ameen, Khatija will also debut as a music composer. ‘Appa called my first song calming’ Talking at the press meet, Khatija shared that she shared the first …

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8 months, 1 week ago

How female filmmakers in Tamil Nadu are using streaming platforms to up the ante

The Hindu

After the boom of streaming platforms and the myriad range of content it introduced to housebound consumers during the pandemic-induced lockdown, it’s safe to say that the medium has settled with the masses. Commissioning stories from the heart Director Nandhini JS who made one of the first Tamil web series, Nila Nila Odi Vaa in 2018, recently returned with Prime …

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1 year, 6 months ago

AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman turns music composer for Tamil film Minmini: 'Decided to give it a try'

Hindustan Times

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman will be making her debut as a music composer for upcoming Tamil film, Minmini. Sharing the news about roping in Khatija, Halitha wrote: “So happy to be working with this exceptional talent, Khatija Rahman for Minmini. Some great music underway.” Reactions to Khatija Rahman's Tamil film debut Reacting to Halitha’s tweet, several people …

Music Tamil Rahman Composer Minmini Khatija Khatija Rahman

1 year, 9 months ago

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam accused of plagiarism. Halitha Shameem says, 'Aesthetics of Aelay are ripped off'

India Today

Director Halitha Shameem, who helmed Sillu Karupatti and Poovarasam Peepee, recently took to Facebook and called out director Lijo Jose Pellissery for plagiarising the aesthetics of her film, Aelay. She was shocked to see the aesthetics being copied in director Lijo Jose Pellissery's Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam starring Mammootty. Director Halitha Shameem is overwhelmed The Sillu Karupatti director took to her …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa: Here’s what inspired the directors to work on the anthology

Firstpost

Being hailed as one of the best anthologies of recent times, the directors talk about their inspiration towards the stories and challenges of shooting them, putting forward their gratitude for being a part of such a masterpiece. After the release of the Tamil anthology Putham Pudhu Kaalai, the audience has love the second part, Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa… which released …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Coimbatore’s Update Studios bags their first feature film project with Halitha Shameem’s 'Aelay'

The Hindu

“It’s yet to sink in… I am thrilled beyond words,” declares A Shamir Mohamed, founder of Coimbatore’s Update Studios. Shamir’s studio, which handles post production of several social-themed independent films, short films and documentaries, has just recently completed work on its first feature film — Halitha Shameem’s Aelay — whose trailer has already received much love on the social media. …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Suriya, director Gautham Menon reunite after 12 years for Netflix's Tamil anthology film Navrasa

Firstpost

Produced by filmmaker Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan, Navrasa will have nine shorts based on the nine rasas. Suriya and director Gautham Menon have begun shooting for their new project, the Netflix Tamil anthology Navarasa. Here is the tweet Besides Suriya, the rest of the cast includes Revathy, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Arvind Swami, Suriya, Siddharth, Vijay Senthupathi, …

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‘Minmini’ movie review: Halitha Shameem’s Himalayan outing leaves you cold

Director Halitha Shameem and composer Khatija Rahman interview: On creating ‘Minmini’ and its soundscape

Khatija Rahman reveals father AR Rahman's advice to her as she debuts as composer with Minmini

How female filmmakers in Tamil Nadu are using streaming platforms to up the ante

AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman turns music composer for Tamil film Minmini: 'Decided to give it a try'

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam accused of plagiarism. Halitha Shameem says, 'Aesthetics of Aelay are ripped off'

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa: Here’s what inspired the directors to work on the anthology

Coimbatore’s Update Studios bags their first feature film project with Halitha Shameem’s 'Aelay'

Suriya, director Gautham Menon reunite after 12 years for Netflix's Tamil anthology film Navrasa