Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya leads a decisively realistic courtroom drama that reflects contradictions Ambedkar spoke of
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya leads a decisively realistic courtroom drama that reflects contradictions Ambedkar spoke of

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Language: Tamil In his last speech to the Constituent Assembly, BR Ambedkar observed that India as a republic ‘would enter into a life of contradictions’. Suriya’s latest release, appropriately titled Jai Bhim, reflects the contradictions Ambedkar speaks of and the harrowing trauma that follows. Even though Chandru anchors the film, Jai Bhim truly belongs to the tribal couple Sengeni and Rajakannu. There’s a lot of good visual imagery in Jai Bhim: the police are often framed behind bars; Places of power are captured like a temple’s sanctum sanctorum – dark rooms that are far away and inaccessible to the oppressed. The film ends with a Marathi poem about BR Ambedkar which says ‘Jai Bhim is light.

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‘Suriya 44’: Santhosh Narayanan to score music for Suriya’s film with Karthik Subbaraj
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Suriya 44’: Santhosh Narayanan to score music for Suriya’s film with Karthik Subbaraj

The Hindu  

We had previously reported that Tamil superstar Suriya is teaming up with director Karthik Subbaraj for his next, tentatively called Suriya 44. On Wednesday, the makers of the film announced that ace music composer and Karthik’s frequent collaborator Santhosh Narayanan has onboarded the project as the composer. Notably, this marks the the eighth collaboration between Santhosh and Karthik Suriya 44 …

‘Bommai’ movie review: A fantastic SJ Suryah can’t save this mediocre story
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Bommai’ movie review: A fantastic SJ Suryah can’t save this mediocre story

The Hindu  

When the love of his life abruptly disappears, a man lives in denial as his mental health takes a toll. That’s the one-liner of Kamal Haasan-Rati Agnihotri’s 1980 classic Ullasa Paravaigal and it also forms the base for Radha Mohan’s latest film Bommai, starring SJ Suryah and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The legendary ‘Dheiveega Raagam’ track from the yesteryear film, composed …

Vikatan Awards: Suriya wins best actor, here's why he thanked wife Jyotika for it
1 year, 8 months ago

Vikatan Awards: Suriya wins best actor, here's why he thanked wife Jyotika for it

Hindustan Times  

Actor Suriya, who is currently busy shooting for his upcoming Tamil film Kanguva, was recently presented with the Best Actor award for his performance in the critically-acclaimed film Jai Bhim, a courtroom drama based on real events. The film featured Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who dedicated his life fighting for the oppressed without charging a single …

Suriya’s Jai Bhim 2 is 'definitely happening', confirms producer Rajasekar Pandian: 'Sequel is only in ideation stage'
2 years ago

Suriya’s Jai Bhim 2 is 'definitely happening', confirms producer Rajasekar Pandian: 'Sequel is only in ideation stage'

Hindustan Times  

Producer Rajasekar Pandian of 2D Entertainment has confirmed that a sequel to actor Suriya’s Tamil drama Jai Bhim is in the works. Jai Bhim, directed by TJ Gnanavel, is a hard-hitting courtroom drama about the fight for the oppressed and caste-based discrimination. Talking to India Today, Rajasekar confirmed that the sequel plan is in the offing, “Yes, Jai Bhim 2 …

Case filed against Suriya’s Jai Bhim in Chennai under Copyright Act for alleged story theft
2 years, 3 months ago

Case filed against Suriya’s Jai Bhim in Chennai under Copyright Act for alleged story theft

Hindustan Times  

Suriya’s critically-acclaimed film Jai Bhim has landed in legal trouble again. On Wednesday, Chennai police registered an FIR against the director and producers of the movie for allegedly stealing the film’s story. In his complaint at the Sastri Nagar police station in Chennai, Kulanjiyappan has alleged that the makers of the film used his story but did not pay him …

'Jai Bhim': Court Orders FIR Against Suriya & Team After Vanniyar Sena's Plea
2 years, 7 months ago

'Jai Bhim': Court Orders FIR Against Suriya & Team After Vanniyar Sena's Plea

The Quint  

Suriya was also previously served legal notice by the political outfit Pattali Makkal Katchi. They demanded Rs 5 crore compensation for allegedly defaming the Vanniyar community. Jai Bhim, starring Suriya in the lead, follows the story of a tribal couple- Sengeni and Rajakannu. Jai Bhim was produced by 2D Entertainment, which is owned by actor couple Suriya and Jyothika.

Suriya Gets Police Protection as Etharkkum Thunindhavan Hits Theatres
2 years, 9 months ago

Suriya Gets Police Protection as Etharkkum Thunindhavan Hits Theatres

News 18  

Actor Suriya’s Etharkkum Thunindhavan has hit the theatres on Thursday, March 10. “On behalf of PMK and the Vanniyar Sangam, I request that actor Surya’s films not be screened in Cuddalore district until he publicly apologises to the people of the Vanniyar community for portraying Vanniyars in a derogatory and violent manner in his film Jai Bhim,” the letter read. …

'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' movie review: Suriya's well-intentioned family film is jaded
2 years, 9 months ago

'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' movie review: Suriya's well-intentioned family film is jaded

The Hindu  

You might have heard of many unique gifts that a man gives a woman that he likes the first time they meet. Etharkkum Thunindhavan Cast: Suriya, Sathyaraj, Vinay, Priyanka Mohan Director: Pandiraj Storyline: A lawyer takes on a powerful man who threatens women And so, from a very mundane first half that goes nowhere, we get into the women's empowerment …

Suriya and Prakash Raj starrer 'Jai Bhim' wins huge at Film Fest
2 years, 11 months ago

Suriya and Prakash Raj starrer 'Jai Bhim' wins huge at Film Fest

India TV News  

Highlights Suriya starrer 'Jai Bhim' has been directed TJ Gnanavel Jai Bhim had earlier surpassed the IMDb ratings of Hollywood classic The Shawshank Redemption Based on true incident from 1993, Jai Bhim follows Senggeni & Rajakannu, a couple from Irular tribe Director Tha Se Gnanavel's critically acclaimed courtroom drama, 'Jai Bhim', featuring actors Suriya, Lijomol Jose, Prakash Raj and Manikandan …

Watch: \'Jai Bhim\' features on Oscars\' YouTube channel
2 years, 11 months ago

Watch: \'Jai Bhim\' features on Oscars\' YouTube channel

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: It's been three months since Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' had released, and it's still making headlines for one reason or another. The latest news is that a scene from the film along with the director's story narrative has been featured on the official YouTube channel of the Oscars. The film features Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who …

Scene from Suriya’s Jai Bhim make it to Oscars’ library, watch
2 years, 11 months ago

Scene from Suriya’s Jai Bhim make it to Oscars’ library, watch

Hindustan Times  

The Oscars on Tuesday uploaded a scene from Suriya’s Tamil film Jai Bhim on their Youtube channel under the section, ‘Scene At the Academy’. The hard-hitting scene is the opening sequence of Jai Bhim, which has been produced by Suriya, who plays activist-lawyer Chandru in the movie. Jai Bhim, which premiered directly on Amazon Prime last year, shines the spotlight …

Twitter proud as Suriya's Jai Bhim scene features in Oscars YouTube channel
2 years, 11 months ago

Twitter proud as Suriya's Jai Bhim scene features in Oscars YouTube channel

India TV News  

Highlights Jai Bhim has been featured under the Scene at The Academy segment of the Oscars YouTube channel Director TJ Gnanavel talks about the concept of Jai Bhim and how the movie came to be Jai Bhim had earlier surpassed the IMDb ratings of Hollywood classic The Shawshank Redemption Suriya and Prakash Raj starrer courtroom drama Jai Bhim is on …

'Nerve Rracking, Commendable': Director Shankar All Praises For Suriya's Jai Bhim
3 years ago

'Nerve Rracking, Commendable': Director Shankar All Praises For Suriya's Jai Bhim

News 18  

Director Shankar is the latest addition to the list of celebrities who were impressed with Suriya’s film ‘Jai Bhim’. Shankar recently watched the film showered praises on the entire team of Jai Bhim. Over a month after the film’s release, the highly-rated Tamil director Shankar wrote on his Facebook page that the film ‘Jai Bhim’ had proven again that a …

IMDb Top 10 Indian Films of 2021: Jai Bhim, Shershaah, Sooryavanshi Rank Highest, Aspirants Top Web Series
3 years ago

IMDb Top 10 Indian Films of 2021: Jai Bhim, Shershaah, Sooryavanshi Rank Highest, Aspirants Top Web Series

News 18  

IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the 10 movies and TV shows that were most popular with IMDb users in India this year. IMDb Top 10 Indian Films of 2021: Jai Bhim Shershaah Sooryavanshi Master Sardar Udham Mimi Karnan Shiddat Drishyam 2 Haseen Dillruba Sidharth Malhotra, who played …

Casteists vs artists: Controversy surrounds Tamil film "Jai Bhim"
3 years ago

Casteists vs artists: Controversy surrounds Tamil film "Jai Bhim"

The Hindu  

A controversy rages in Tamil Nadu over Jai Bhim, a film based on the true story of a tribal woman’s ordeal after her husband was killed in police custody in the 1990s and a young lawyer whose relentless struggle secured justice for her. Anbumani said: “These changes are highly condemnable.” Anbumani, a former Union Minister, asked why the film-makers had …

Unfazed by Jai Bhim controversy, Suriya jets off to Dubai with family
3 years, 1 month ago

Unfazed by Jai Bhim controversy, Suriya jets off to Dubai with family

India Today  

Suriya is currently having a whale of a time in Dubai with his wife, Jyotika, and two children, Diya and Dev. SURIYA JETS OFF TO DUBAI WITH HIS FAMILY MEMBERS Suriya thanked his fans for their overwhelming support during difficult times. Pattali Makkal Katchi and Vanniyar Sangam accused the actor and the makers of Jai Bhim of tarnishing the image …

Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel apologises, says wrong to drag Suriya
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel apologises, says wrong to drag Suriya

India Today  

Director TJ Gnanavel's Jai Bhim is embroiled in a controversy after Pattali Makkal Katchi alleged that certain scenes in the film tarnished the image of the Vanniyar community. JAI BHIM DIRECTOR GNANAVEL OPENS UP ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY Jai Bhim starring Suriya, Lijomol Jose and Manikandan premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video on November 2. VANNIYAR SANGAM ISSUES NOTICE TO JAI …

Suriya’s Jai Bhim Beats The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather in IMDb Ratings
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya’s Jai Bhim Beats The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather in IMDb Ratings

The Quint  

Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim, directed by TJ Gnanavel, tells the story of judicial violence faced by a tribal community, and it released on 2 November. The previous two films on IMDb with the highest ratings were The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather with ratings of 9.3 and 9.2. The Vanniyar Sangam sent a legal notice to Suriya, Gnanavel and others over …

Custodial deaths: Jai Bhim shows little has changed in 70 years
3 years, 1 month ago

Custodial deaths: Jai Bhim shows little has changed in 70 years

Live Mint  

It’s just over a fortnight since the Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim was released, and the film is making waves—not just among cinema buffs but also in political and civil society circles. It’s more than 25 years since Rasakannu, the Adivasi man whose case Jai Bhim is based on, died after police beat him in an attempt get him to confess to …

Jai Bhim Row: Vetri Maaran, Siddharth and others stand with Suriya
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim Row: Vetri Maaran, Siddharth and others stand with Suriya

India Today  

Suriya recently made headlines after Vanniyar Sangam sent a legal notice to him, Jyotika, director TJ Gnanavel and Amazon Prime Video over Jai Bhim row. However, celebrities from the Tamil film industry, including Vetri Maaran, Siddharth, Pa Ranjith and Vetri Maaran expressed their support to Suriya and the Jai Bhim team. VETRI MAARAN TO SIDDHARTH, CELEBS SUPPORT SURIYA Director TJ …

Jai Bhim row: Suriya thanks fans 'for standing by us' amid police protection at his Chennai house
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim row: Suriya thanks fans 'for standing by us' amid police protection at his Chennai house

Hindustan Times  

Actor Suriya on Wednesday thanked his fans for 'standing by us' and the overwhelming love, amid the row over his film Jai Bhim. "Anna we are your brothers, We stand with you always ups and downs don't worry about anything Anna, Jai Bhim movie is a huge success and big reach all over the world We Stand With Suriya Anna," …

Jai Bhim Effect: Actor-director Raghava Lawrence Meets Parvathy, Wife of Rajakannu
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim Effect: Actor-director Raghava Lawrence Meets Parvathy, Wife of Rajakannu

News 18  

Actor-director Raghava Lawrence has met Parvati, the wife of Rajakannu on whose story the recently released movie, Jay Bhim, starring actor Suriya, was based. This movie, which is Surya’s 39th film, also stars Prakash Raj, Rajisha Vijayan and Lijomol Jose in the chief roles. It also traces the fight of Chandru, the lawyer who ensured that late Rajakannu’s wife Parvathy …

'Jai Bhim' Controversy: Why are Vanniyars Offended by Actor Suriya's Film?
3 years, 1 month ago

'Jai Bhim' Controversy: Why are Vanniyars Offended by Actor Suriya's Film?

The Quint  

Jai Bhim has been considered by film critics as one of the most important socio-political Tamil movies to have come out in 2021, that unveiled the systemic injustices and cruelties that the communities marginalised by caste are subjected to in Tamil Nadu. In Jai Bhim, Rajakannu from the Irular tribe is wrongly accused of theft, arrested and beaten brutally, he …

Suriya’s house in Chennai gets police protection over Jai Bhim row
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya’s house in Chennai gets police protection over Jai Bhim row

Hindustan Times  

Actor Suriya's latest release Jai Bhim has landed into multiple controversies. After being issued a legal notice by the Vanniyar community for allegedly tarnishing their reputation in the movie, police protection has been provided at the actor’s residence in Chennai. The film features Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who dedicated his life fighting for the oppressed without …

Suriya's T Nagar house gets police protection over Jai Bhim row
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya's T Nagar house gets police protection over Jai Bhim row

India Today  

Suriya's Jai Bhim courted another controversy recently. On November 15, Vanniyar Sangam sent a legal notice to Suriya, Jyotika, director TJ Gnanavel and Amazon Prime Video for tarnishing the reputation of the Vanniyar community. Following this, armed police has been placed at Suriya's residence after the actor faced several threats over the Jai Bhim movie controversy. The notice mentioned that …

After Soorarai Pottru, Suriya's Jai Bhim Finds a Place in IMDb's Top Ranked Movies
3 years, 1 month ago

After Soorarai Pottru, Suriya's Jai Bhim Finds a Place in IMDb's Top Ranked Movies

News 18  

Actor Suriya starrer Jai Bhim, which was released on OTT giant Amazon Prime Video earlier on November 2, has now become the highest-rated movie on IMDb. According to reports, Suriya’s Jai Bhim has emerged as one of the best movies to have come out of the Tamil industry. Leaving behind films like The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Dark Knight, …

Despite Criticism, Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' Is an Important Film That's Long Overdue
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite Criticism, Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' Is an Important Film That's Long Overdue

The Quint  

This is not just limited to films but also to music, arts, and literature. Yet, in spite of all this, Dalit cinema in Tamil Nadu has only seen the big screen with the arrival of revolutionary directors like PA Ranjith, Mari Selvaraj, Vetrimarran, and Athiyan Athirai only in the last 10 years. Soorarai Pottru is one good example because it …

Jai Bhim: Communal symbol digitally altered to avoid ‘hurting sentiments’
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim: Communal symbol digitally altered to avoid ‘hurting sentiments’

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Jai Bhim, which premiered on Amazon Prime on November 2, have digitally altered a shot of a calendar with a communal symbol after it became a topic of controversy on social media. The film features Suriya in the role of real-life lawyer Chandru, who dedicated his life fighting cases for those in need without charging money. Jai …

‘Jai Bhim’ movie review: Suriya is earnest and the film is honest. Yet, there are trade-offs
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Jai Bhim’ movie review: Suriya is earnest and the film is honest. Yet, there are trade-offs

The Hindu  

November 01, 2021 04:20 pm | Updated November 02, 2021 05:05 pm IST At one point in this nearly three-hour-long film, there is a goosebumps-raising moment that has a tribal woman — also the protagonist — turning her back on power, refusing to bow down to the system of dominance that has exploited the fruits of their labour, quite literally. …

Suriya and Jyothika's 2D Entertainment Donates Rs 1 Cr for Welfare of Tamil Nadu Tribal Community
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya and Jyothika's 2D Entertainment Donates Rs 1 Cr for Welfare of Tamil Nadu Tribal Community

News 18  

Actors Jyothika and Suriya’s 2D Entertainment, through its Agaram Foundation, has donated a sum of Rs 1 crore towards the welfare of native tribal Irulars in Tamil Nadu. A cheque for the amount was presented by Suriya and Jyothika and the 2D team to Justice Chandru and members of the Pazhangudi Irular Education Trust in the presence of Tamil Nadu …

Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya headlines a powerful film about fighting for the oppressed and police brutality
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya headlines a powerful film about fighting for the oppressed and police brutality

Hindustan Times  

T.J Gnanavel’s Jai Bhim will go down as one of the most important films in Suriya’s career. In other words, Suriya is the guiding light in Jai Bhim, which he’s produced under his own banner, and he deserves to be lauded for backing such a powerful film about the fight for the oppressed and against police brutality. Jai Bhim movie …

Suriya, director Bala team up again after two decades
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya, director Bala team up again after two decades

The Hindu  

Actor Suriya and director Bala have collaborated on two memorable films in the early 2000s: Nandha and Pithamagan. 20 years later, with the blessings of my father, I am embarking on yet another beautiful journey with Bala with the same enthusiasm.” Director Bala, well known for his offbeat style of cinema, gave Suriya a big break and an image makeover …

Why Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ could be the most important film in his career
3 years, 1 month ago

Why Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ could be the most important film in his career

The Hindu  

Suriya Sivakumar’s eyes say it all. It was one such script — that of screenwriter-filmmaker TJ Gnanavel’s Jai Bhim — which caught Suriya’s eye in late 2019. I have an incredible amount of respect for how aware he is of everything going on in our society; he keeps giving me information and a deeper knowledge of the world around us.” …

Teaser of Suriya-starrer 'Jai Bhim' Receives Positive Response From Audience
3 years, 2 months ago

Teaser of Suriya-starrer 'Jai Bhim' Receives Positive Response From Audience

News 18  

The teaser of “Jai Bhim”, starring actor Suriya Sivakumar, a superstar among his Telugu fans, is out and has received a thumbs up from the audience. https://twitter.com/Suriya_offl/status/1448930307248308224?t=Z4Eo6NVCdJx9AfNG3pbEVA&s=19 Besides being the lead actor, Suriya is also producing the film under his production banner 2D Entertainment. Since Suriya’s 2D Entertainment has signed a four-film deal with Amazon Prime Video, “Jai Bhim” is …

Suriya announces four upcoming Tamil productions for Amazon Prime release
3 years, 4 months ago

Suriya announces four upcoming Tamil productions for Amazon Prime release

Hindustan Times  

Actor Suriya on Thursday announced that four of his upcoming Tamil production ventures, including Jai Bhim which stars himself in the lead role, have opted for an Amazon Prime release. The four films are Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum, UdanPirappe, Jai Bhim and OhMyDog. Jyotika’s Tamil legal drama Pon Magal Vandhal was the first release from 2D Entertainment to skip theatres …

Suriya's pics with director TJ Gnanavel from Jai Bhim sets are out. Seen yet?
3 years, 4 months ago

Suriya's pics with director TJ Gnanavel from Jai Bhim sets are out. Seen yet?

India Today  

The makers of Suriya’s Jai Bhim unveiled the first-look poster from the film on the actor’s 46th birthday. Now, pictures of Suriya and director TJ Gnanavel from the sets of Jai Bhim are going viral on the internet. SURIYA’S PICS FROM JAI BHIM ARE TRENDING Suriya, who will be seen next in Netflix’s Navarasa, will essay the role of a …

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