Director Pa Ranjith appreciates Karthi's Kaithi: Intriguing story and wonderful screenplay from Lokesh Kanagaraj
5 years, 1 month ago

Director Pa Ranjith appreciates Karthi's Kaithi: Intriguing story and wonderful screenplay from Lokesh Kanagaraj

India Today  

Karthi's recently-released film Kaithi, which released on October 25 along with Vijay's Bigil, is running successfully at the box office. Many celebrities including Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu took to Twitter to appreciate the film and Lokesh's filmmaking style. His tweet in Tamil is loosely translated as, "Intriguing story and wonderful screenplay by director Lokesh. India Today reviewer Janani K rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Well, it might seem that there's a lot on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s plate, and it is also reminiscent of his first film Maanagaram which also dealt with multiple storylines.

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Daniel Caltagirone: ‘Pa Ranjith’s vision for Thangalaan is unique and groundbreaking'
5 months ago

Daniel Caltagirone: ‘Pa Ranjith’s vision for Thangalaan is unique and groundbreaking'

Hindustan Times  

Daniel Caltagirone heaps praise on Pa Ranjith On being asked what was the most unique aspect about the script of Thangalaan that he decided to be a part of the film, Daniel says, “I accepted a role without even reading the script because I had a long meeting with Pa Ranjith, the director. His approach to portraying English characters in …

‘The Kerala Story’ jolts Bollywood biggies out of their slumber: Here’s what they must learn from the film
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ jolts Bollywood biggies out of their slumber: Here’s what they must learn from the film

Firstpost  

Optimism energised Bollywood after Siddharth Anand’s action thriller Pathaan became a much-wanted blockbuster. The masala entertainer starring Shah Rukh Khan in a lead role after four years collected an estimated Rs 1,050 crore globally to become the second biggest Hindi film of all time after Nitesh Tiwari’s sports drama Dangal, which had grossed an incredible Rs 2,024 crore worldwide. Ajay …

Rajinikanth praises Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, calls it Pa Ranjith’s best work
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajinikanth praises Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, calls it Pa Ranjith’s best work

Hindustan Times  

Actor Rajinikanth has heaped praise on filmmaker Pa Ranjith’s latest release Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, calling it his best work. Pa Ranjith took to Twitter and wrote: “I am extremely touched by the appreciation from our #superstar @rajinikanth sir after watching Natchathiram Nagargiradhu. ‘This is your best work in terms of direction, writing, casting the performers, art, cinematography, music so far’ are …

‘Natchathiram Nagargirathu’ movie review: Perhaps Pa Ranjith’s best, despite being too long
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Natchathiram Nagargirathu’ movie review: Perhaps Pa Ranjith’s best, despite being too long

The Hindu  

August 30, 2022 05:56 pm | Updated August 31, 2022 09:25 pm IST Lovers in bed having a seemingly thoughtful yet uneasy conversation about their relationship shouldn’t ideally remind you of that unbroken shot in Jean-Luc Godard’s seminal Contempt. Iniyan gets “triggered” by Rene’s rendition of ‘En Vaanile’ from Johnny — a film that dealt with impersonation and identity crisis, …

Karthi's Kaithi to be screened at International Indian Toronto Film Festival
4 years, 5 months ago

Karthi's Kaithi to be screened at International Indian Toronto Film Festival

India Today  

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's film Kaithi starring Karthi and Naren in the lead roles, will be screened at the International Indian Film Festival in Toronto this year. Sharing the poster of Kaithi, Lokesh Kanagaraj wrote, "Glad to share this :) Big thanx to the entire team," with a thumbs up emoticon. Here's the post: Glad to share this :) Big thanx …

Ajay Devgn to play lead in Hindi remake of Karthi's Tamil blockbuster Kaithi; film to release on 12 February, 2021
4 years, 10 months ago

Ajay Devgn to play lead in Hindi remake of Karthi's Tamil blockbuster Kaithi; film to release on 12 February, 2021

Firstpost  

Ajay Devgn will reprise the lead role in the Hindi remake of Kaithi, starring actor Karthi, which was written and directed by Lokesh Kanagara. Ajay Devgn has been nabbed to play the lead in the official Hindi remake of 2019 Tamil blockbuster Kaithi. While it was announced last year the Tamil blockbuster will be remade in Hindi, the makers did …

Kaithi to have a Hindi avatar
4 years, 11 months ago

Kaithi to have a Hindi avatar

Deccan Chronicle  

Karthi’s hit Kaithi is going to Bollywood. The Hindi remake is being bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures along with Reliance Entertainment. Talking to DC, S R Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures confirmed that they are taking their next big step of producing quality films in Hindi. Kaithi, which was a hit last Deepavali, was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj who is …

Tamil action blockbuster Kaithi to get Bollywood remake
4 years, 11 months ago

Tamil action blockbuster Kaithi to get Bollywood remake

India TV News  

Reliance Entertainment is all set to co-produce a Bollywood remake of the 2019 Tamil action blockbuster "Kaithi". The film will be co-produced by Reliance Entertainment alongwith the Chennai-based film company Dream Warrior Pictures, founded by brothers SR Prakashbabu and SR Prabhu. Prabhu said that "Kaithi" is a film with "no heroine, no songs and 100 per cent action". Excited about …

Pa Ranjith and Arya's film to feature director Magizh Thirumeni as villain. Details inside
4 years, 11 months ago

Pa Ranjith and Arya's film to feature director Magizh Thirumeni as villain. Details inside

India Today  

It has been a while since we saw director Pa Ranjith at work. Going by the reports, Pa Ranjith will begin his upcoming film with actor Arya. Apart from the Magamuni actor, the director seems to have found his villain in director Magizh Thirumeni. Pa Ranjith's film with actor Arya is said to be a boxing film set in the …

Karthi, Lokesh Kanagaraj to reunite for a sequel of Kaithi; director confirms news of upcoming action thriller on Twitter
5 years, 2 months ago

Karthi, Lokesh Kanagaraj to reunite for a sequel of Kaithi; director confirms news of upcoming action thriller on Twitter

Firstpost  

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s latest directorial Kaithi starring Karthi opened to unanimously positive reviews from both audiences and critics. During a press meet, Karthi revealed that plans for a sequel are underway, “Lokesh called me just last night and asked for just 30 days to finish Kaithi 2!” said Karthi as reported by The Hindu. Lokesh also took to Twitter to …

Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj to reunite for ‘Kaithi 2’
5 years, 2 months ago

Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj to reunite for ‘Kaithi 2’

The Hindu  

Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Kaithi has opened to unanimously excellent reviews from both audiences and critics, with the experimental action thriller confirming the director’s status as one of Tamil cinema’s most exciting new voices. Thank you once again prabu sir and karthi sir for the opportunity!.To answer all your txts and calls yes" Dilli will be back" pic.twitter.com/uZ6lWX24x3 — Lokesh …

Kaithi movie review: Karthi's edgy performance is the highlight of Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping thriller
5 years, 2 months ago

Kaithi movie review: Karthi's edgy performance is the highlight of Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping thriller

Firstpost  

If I had to describe Kaithi in one word, it would be: terrific! Karthi’s raw and intense performance, the film’s taut screenplay and excellent technicality, along with awesome action scenes, makes Kaithi an edge-of-the seat thriller. Meanwhile, a lone police constable and a group of college students caught for drunken driving, have to protect the commissioner’s office from Anbu who …

Kaithi movie review: Karthi starrer is a relentless action drama that has its heart in the right place
5 years, 2 months ago

Kaithi movie review: Karthi starrer is a relentless action drama that has its heart in the right place

Hindustan Times  

Kaithi Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj Cast: Karthi, Narain, George Maryan, Ramana, Dheena, Harish Uthaman and Vatsan Chakravarthy Kaithi stars Karthi in a lead role. After making his solid debut with Maanagaram a few years ago, Lokesh returns strongly with Kaithi, a relentless, punchy action film that has its heart in the right place. No Tamil action film in recent years has …

‘Kaithi’ movie review: A terrific Karthi goes all guns blazing
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Kaithi’ movie review: A terrific Karthi goes all guns blazing

The Hindu  

How do you write an action-thriller without diluting our inner Kodambakkam emotions? There is a lot happening in the first act — a little girl is awaiting a “visitor” at her orphanage, a team of police officers headed by Bejoy have busted a drug consignment, a group of some 50-odd ‘macho’ men are after the cops, and five teenagers are …

Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick
5 years, 2 months ago

Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick

India Today  

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is not just a one-film wonder and he has proven his mettle once again with his second venture, Kaithi. Well, it might seem that there's a lot on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s plate, and it is also reminiscent of his first film Maanagaram which also dealt with multiple storylines. Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film …

Karthi's Kaithi to lock horns with Vijay's Bigil and Sanga Thamizhan on Diwali
5 years, 4 months ago

Karthi's Kaithi to lock horns with Vijay's Bigil and Sanga Thamizhan on Diwali

India Today  

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming flick, Bigil, had locked in Diwali 2019 as their release date. Vijay Sethupathi's Sanga Thamizhan and Karthi's Kaithi will release on the same day as Bigil. While the makers of Sanga Thamizhan announced the film's release date a couple of days ago, director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has helmed Kaithi, took to Twitter to reveal that his film …

Pa Ranjith lists his four favourite films
5 years, 6 months ago

Pa Ranjith lists his four favourite films

The Hindu  

Pa Ranjith, one of the most important filmmakers in Tamil cinema today, made his directorial debut with Attakathi, and went on to make a mark with Madras. The emotions and characters were well etched out, and I often mull about how difficult it would be to direct such a film in today’s times. What I loved about the film is …

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