Income Tax raids on Bigil team: Officials seize Rs 77 crore from financier Anbu Chezhiyan
4 years, 11 months ago

Income Tax raids on Bigil team: Officials seize Rs 77 crore from financier Anbu Chezhiyan

India Today  

Director Atlee's Bigil, which released in 2019, reportedly grossed Rs 300 crore at the box office worldwide. On February 5, Income-Tax sleuths conducted a search at AGS Enterprises who had bankrolled Vijay's Bigil for a whopping Rs 180 crore. During the raid, Vijay's salary for Bigil had come into discussion and the officials went all the way to Neyveli, where the actor is shooting for his upcoming film Master, to question him. "The common thread among all these entities was the success of a recent film which was a box office hit collecting around Rs.

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I-T report reveals Vijay's salary: Sarkar actor received Rs 50 crore for Bigil and Rs 80 crore for Master
4 years, 9 months ago

I-T report reveals Vijay's salary: Sarkar actor received Rs 50 crore for Bigil and Rs 80 crore for Master

India Today  

Thalapathy Vijay is one of the leading stars in Kollywood. In February, the Income Tax officials raided his properties in Chennai in connection with the search at Bigil producer's AGS Enterprises and financier Anbu Cheziyan's office. While this brings a huge relief to the actor, the investigation officials stated that he received a whopping Rs 50 crore for Bigil and …

Vijay joins Master shoot after I-T raid, fans welcome him with whistles. See viral video
4 years, 11 months ago

Vijay joins Master shoot after I-T raid, fans welcome him with whistles. See viral video

India Today  

Actor Vijay has been in the news for the Income-Tax raid that was going on at his residence in Panaiyur for nearly 35 hours. During the raid, Vijay's salary for the film came into the debate which is why the I-T sleuths raided his house. This is Thalapathy Vijay at his best!#__pic.twitter.com/fqOHzpi3Bm George Vijay February 7, 2020 In the I-T …

Income-Tax raid at Vijay's Chennai house
4 years, 11 months ago

Income-Tax raid at Vijay's Chennai house

India Today  

On February 5, Income-Tax officials landed on the sets of Master in Neyveli to question actor Vijay over tax evasion. After raiding AGS Enterprises, the Income-Tax officials are also conducting raids at properties of actor Vijay in Chennai and financier Anbu Cheziyan. The Income Tax officials are yet to issue any statement regarding the raids at AGS Enterprises, Vijay and …

Income Tax sleuths raid top Tamil film actor Vijay’s residence in Chennai: Report
4 years, 11 months ago

Income Tax sleuths raid top Tamil film actor Vijay’s residence in Chennai: Report

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay was being questioned by officers of the Income Tax Department in Neyveli of Cuddalore district in connection with an alleged tax evasion case linked to AGS Cinemas. "Actor Vijay is being questioned in connection with an alleged tax evasion case linked to AGS Cinemas," said Income Tax officials. PTI quoted official sources that Income Tax sleuths have …

Vijay questioned by Income-Tax officials in Neyveli during Master shoot
4 years, 11 months ago

Vijay questioned by Income-Tax officials in Neyveli during Master shoot

India Today  

Actor Vijay is currently shooting for his upcoming film Master in the famous Neyveli coal mines along with Vijay Sethupathi. But, the shooting of Master has been interrupted as Income-Tax officials are questioning Vijay regarding tax evasion. For the uninitiated, AGS Entertainments produced Vijay's Bigil, which is said to have grossed more than Rs 300 crore worldwide. Archana posted, "#Verithanam …

Bigil, Petta, Viswasam, Kanchana 3, Nerkonda Paarvai, Kaithi power Kollywood's theatrical takings in 2019 to Rs 1000 cr
5 years, 1 month ago

Bigil, Petta, Viswasam, Kanchana 3, Nerkonda Paarvai, Kaithi power Kollywood's theatrical takings in 2019 to Rs 1000 cr

Firstpost  

2019 has been a memorable year for Tamil cinema. Six major films have grossed more than Rs 100 crore each in worldwide theatrical takings, with Thalapathy Vijay’s Bigil leading the way. The six films in the century grossers club are Superstar Rajinikanth’s Petta, Thala Ajith’s Viswasam, Nerkonda Paarvai, Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 3, Bigil and Kaithi. The cumulative total worldwide theatrical …

Vijay's Bigil creates history, becomes highest-grossing Tamil film in TN
5 years, 1 month ago

Vijay's Bigil creates history, becomes highest-grossing Tamil film in TN

India TV News  

Actor Vijays latest release 'Bigil' has emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year in Tamil Nadu, beating Ajiths 'Viswasam'. According to a report in the box-office tracking portal Cinetrak, 'Bigil' at the end of its fourth weekend run in cinemas has grossed Rs 141.05 crore. Cinetrak stated that 'Bigil' has also emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film …

With Bigil, Vijay becomes first Tamil actor to have three consecutive films make Rs 250 cr gross worldwide
5 years, 2 months ago

With Bigil, Vijay becomes first Tamil actor to have three consecutive films make Rs 250 cr gross worldwide

Firstpost  

Thalapathy Vijay’s Bigil continues to set the cash registers ringing at the box office worldwide as it nears the second week of theatrical run on Thursday. Vijay is now the first Tamil actor to score three back to back century grossers in TN and is also the first Tamil actor to achieve three consecutive double century grossers worldwide. While Bigil …

Bigil Box Office Collection Day 5: Vijay's Diwali release collects a whopping over Rs 200 crore
5 years, 2 months ago

Bigil Box Office Collection Day 5: Vijay's Diwali release collects a whopping over Rs 200 crore

India TV News  

Tamil superstar Vijay's Diwali release, "Bigil" has crossed the Rs 200-crore mark globally in just five days since its release. Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted: "#Bigil grossed Rs 203 crore globally in flat 5 days. With both earlier films emerging blockbusters, Vijay fans hope "Bigil" will repeat the box-office feat. "Bigil" is a sports action film that has Vijay …

Bigil box office collection Day 3: Vijay film crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide
5 years, 2 months ago

Bigil box office collection Day 3: Vijay film crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide

India Today  

Bigil marks the third collaboration between director Atlee and Vijay after two blockbusters, Theri and Mersal. The sports-drama has already crossed Rs 100 crore at the box office in just three days after it hit the screens. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala took to Twitter to share the news and wrote, "#Bigil has taken more than Rs100 Crs+ Opening at the …

Do not call Vijay's Bigil a film on women empowerment. It is not
5 years, 2 months ago

Do not call Vijay's Bigil a film on women empowerment. It is not

India Today  

Vijay's Bigil is the biggest release in Kollywood this Diwali and his fans are raving about the film, their star's performance and the message it addressed. Even after claiming that the film is about women empowerment, one could handpick only a few moments that made women proud. When two former footballers Anitha and Gayathri are brought back to the team …

Making of Bigil: How the Vijay, Nayanthara-starrer became the most anticipated sports film of 2019
5 years, 2 months ago

Making of Bigil: How the Vijay, Nayanthara-starrer became the most anticipated sports film of 2019

Firstpost  

Having top-billed stars like Thalapathy Vijay and Lady Superstar Nayanthara together in a film is one solid reason to pull in audiences to the theatres. Set to hit screens on 25 October worldwide, Firstpost talks to the project’s technical team to discuss how the Vijay, Nayanthara-starrer became the most anticipated sports movie of 2019. We had to even do away …

Bigil director Atlee confirms Telugu film debut, hints at Jr NTR leading the project
5 years, 2 months ago

Bigil director Atlee confirms Telugu film debut, hints at Jr NTR leading the project

Firstpost  

Director Atlee recently confirmed that he will be directing a Telugu language film soon. Announced on his 45th birthday in June, Bigil marks Vijay’s 63rd Tamil film. Firstpost recently reported that Bigil has witnessed the second best pre-release business ever for a Tamil film. Meanwhile, Jr NTR was last seen in Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava alongside Pooja Hegde, Sunil, Jagapathi …

Bigil: Vijay's fans install CCTV at a girls school instead of erecting banners
5 years, 2 months ago

Bigil: Vijay's fans install CCTV at a girls school instead of erecting banners

India Today  

Vijay's Bigil, directed by Atlee, is all set for a grand release worldwide on October 25. Fans of actor Vijay have set an example to celebrate the release of the actor's upcoming movie sans the huge banners and cut-outs of the star. In a bid to promote the wellbeing of girl children and the society at large, fans of actor …

Bigil: Telugu filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar accuses Atlee of copying his film
5 years, 2 months ago

Bigil: Telugu filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar accuses Atlee of copying his film

India Today  

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Bigil is hardly a week away from release and the post-production work is going on in full swing. Telugu short-filmmaker Nandi Chinni Reddy has accused director Atlee of plagiarising the soul of his film, Slum Soccer. Chinni Reddy has approached Telangana Cinema Writers' Association asking them to file a case against the makers of Bigil for …

Vijay's Bigil censored with U/A certificate. Film's runtime revealed
5 years, 2 months ago

Vijay's Bigil censored with U/A certificate. Film's runtime revealed

India Today  

After tasting success with AR Murugadoss's Sarkar, Vijay reunited with director Atlee for the third time for Bigil after Theri and Mersal. On October 16, producer Archana Kalpathi took to Twitter to reveal that the censor formalities have been completed and that they would announce the film's release date soon. #BigilTrailer has crossed 2 million likes " Here's the tweet: …

Did Atlee go overboard with Bigil's budget? Producer Archana Kalpathi reveals the truth
5 years, 2 months ago

Did Atlee go overboard with Bigil's budget? Producer Archana Kalpathi reveals the truth

India Today  

After Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Vijay's Bigil, directed by Atlee is the next big thing in South India. Producer Archana Kalpathi of AGS Entertainments revealed that they felt the need to mount this commercial film on a huge scale because it carries a beautiful message. I find the criticism unfair since he has given a phenomenal film, and the …

Bigil: Will Atlee and Vijay release the trailer on October 2?
5 years, 3 months ago

Bigil: Will Atlee and Vijay release the trailer on October 2?

India Today  

Thalapathy Vijay has massive hopes on his upcoming film, Bigil, directed by Atlee. If rumours are anything to go by, the much-awaited trailer of Bigil is expected to release before the end of this week. A total of 20.1k tweets have been made by Vijay's ardent fans anticipating the release of the trailer. At the trailer launch, Vijay took potshots …

After Bigil audio launch, Vijay goes on a trip to London. See pics
5 years, 3 months ago

After Bigil audio launch, Vijay goes on a trip to London. See pics

India Today  

Vijay made an explosive speech at Bigil audio launch which was held on September 20 at a private college in Chennai. Recently, Vijay was seen at Chennai International Airport as he was about to take off to London. Vijay has spent nearly 170 days for Bigil in which he is touted to play two roles, as that of a father …

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