What lies ahead for Tamil cinema in 2019?
6 years ago

What lies ahead for Tamil cinema in 2019?

The Hindu  

If 2018 was a year of change for Kollywood, 2019 promises to see faster transformation in terms of film production and marketing. Today, major Kannada and Malayalam producers have turned distributors for Tamil films in their home State. Producing a Tamil film is no longer easy, as finance has dried up and television channels have stopped buying small films. Among films made in the ₹3-5 crore category, only five films such as Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuthu, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Pariyerum Perumal, U Turn and Thuppakki Munai worked commercially. 2019, in many ways, is going to be a landmark year as the production and business of Tamil films are going through a metamorphosis.

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Southern language box office in 2024 may rise 15%, lifted by Malayalam flicks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Southern language box office in 2024 may rise 15%, lifted by Malayalam flicks

Live Mint  

Box-office collection for movies released across the four southern languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam—in 2024 is likely to be 10-15% higher than last year's ₹5,110 crore, trade experts said. Sharma said the strategy by both Tamil and Malayalam cinema was clear—a mix of high-budget star vehicles interspersed with smart, content-driven films releasing at regular intervals so as to keep the …

Year Ender 2024: Kollywood had a mix of disputes, divorces and disasters
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Year Ender 2024: Kollywood had a mix of disputes, divorces and disasters

Hindustan Times  

In January this year, no one anticipated that the Tamil film industry and its celebs would be making national headlines at any point in the year. Jayam Ravi announces separation The other news that made headlines from the Tamil film industry were relationships and in some cases, the breaking up of relationships. Music director GV Prakash announced his separation in …

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave
2 months ago

Tamil cinema eyes Hindi heartland as Kanguva leads a new marketing wave

Live Mint  

After years of focusing on core southern markets, Tamil cinema is making significant strides to capture Hindi-speaking audiences. With Kanguva, starring Suriya, set to release this week, the film’s team is embracing a full-scale promotional blitz across northern India, mirroring the blockbuster success strategies of Telugu hits like RRR and Pushpa: The Rise. While recent Tamil star-studded films such as …

Kiran Abbavaram: Wish Telugu Films More Space in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiran Abbavaram: Wish Telugu Films More Space in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Young Telugu actor Kiran Abbavaram expresses his desire for Telugu films to have more space in Tamil Nadu. He feels that his film, 'KA', was not well received by Tamil distributors, despite its positive reception in Kerala. Despite this, he is hopeful that Tamil exhibitors and distributors will reciprocate his gesture and encourage content-driven Telugu films in their state.

Bollywood's half-yearly report card for 2024 is here
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bollywood's half-yearly report card for 2024 is here

India Today  

The pictures keep changing, not only at the theatres, but in the industry too. If 2022 was a year of complete stagnation for the Hindi film industry, sparking the infamous South vs Bollywood debate, 2023 revived it with films like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’, ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘Animal’. But sleeper hits such as ‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Munjya’ are acting as fillers until the …

What helped Malayalam cinema scale heights of commercial success and creativity during the last six months
7 months ago

What helped Malayalam cinema scale heights of commercial success and creativity during the last six months

The Hindu  

Going by the first six months of 2024, it could be the year of Malayalam cinema, which is on a never-before-high, in terms of commercial success and content. Wider acceptance Rakesh Bahuleyan, secretary of the Kerala Film Producers Association, agrees that the six months have been a golden period generating ₹1,000 crore revenue. Film critic Sowmya Rajendran says the niche …

Regional films lag even as Hindi box office soars
10 months, 1 week ago

Regional films lag even as Hindi box office soars

Live Mint  

Smaller regional language industries such as Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati saw a dip in footfalls and revenue in 2023 despite ticket prices not rising, according to media consulting firm Ormax. According to the Ormax Box Office Report 2023, gross box office collections for Kannada films shrank a staggering 61%, while those of Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati cinema …

Malayalam cinema rules 2024: Premalu, Bramayugam, Manjummel Boys draw audience back to theatres
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam cinema rules 2024: Premalu, Bramayugam, Manjummel Boys draw audience back to theatres

Hindustan Times  

Premalu’s gross collection at the box office has crossed ₹70 crore in about three weeks. Premalu, Bramayugam and Manjummel Boys have set the cash registers ringing since their release What is common among these three is that they are Malayalam films and while Bramayugam features Malayalam superstar Mammootty, the other two have a much lesser-known cast. If 2023 saw films …

Chennai theatres welcome print projection, set to screen Tamil re-releases
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai theatres welcome print projection, set to screen Tamil re-releases

The Hindu  

Ajith will woo Simran, and Vijay will sing a song for Richa Pallod. “It’s nice to handle a machine I have handled when I was much younger,” says Kamalakannan, even as he feeds in a film reel into it, “I’m looking forward to seeing how today’s audiences react to the print and sound quality of these films.” After a year …

Most anticipated films of 2024; Manoj Bajpayee interview
1 year ago

Most anticipated films of 2024; Manoj Bajpayee interview

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town > Pan-India cinema trends to expect in 2024 Actor Sivakarthikeyan, filmmakers Jeethu Joseph and Hemanth Rao, and producers Siddharth Roy Kapur and Supriya Yarlagadda believe 2024 will offer more fun, action and entertainment. > Hindu Cinema picks films to watch out for across languages in 2024 From ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Fighter’ to ‘Metro. In Dino’: After an …

Heading to the Oscars, a Kerala story of survival
1 year, 3 months ago

Heading to the Oscars, a Kerala story of survival

Hindustan Times  

The selection of 2018 as India’s Oscar entry comes at a challenging moment for the Malayalam film industry. Director Jude Anthany Joseph’s tale of how the people of Kerala came together for each other during the floods that ravaged the state five years ago is not a sample of the subtle, slice-of-life storytelling for which Malayalam cinema is respected nationwide. …

Kannada cinema in 2023 so far: Over 100 films, zero blockbusters
1 year, 6 months ago

Kannada cinema in 2023 so far: Over 100 films, zero blockbusters

The Hindu  

Several films in 2022, such as KGF: Chapter 2, Kantara, 777 Charlie, and Vikrant Rona, promised a new chapter in the history of Kannada cinema as they brought much-needed visibility to the industry. With just one box-office success from over 100 films, it’s a telling sign that the industry has failed to capitalise on the momentum set by the marquee …

Why are Malayalam films struggling to attract theatrical audiences?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why are Malayalam films struggling to attract theatrical audiences?

The Hindu  

Movie buffs who religiously head to theatres in Kerala on Fridays are now getting used to a disappointing sight when the movie they are intending to watch is not a big release. However, anyone who has seen 12 Angry Men, The Man from Earth or even Mahesh Narayanan’s recent C U Soon would not doubt the potency of a film …

Netflix announces 18 Tamil titles set to stream post-theatrical run in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Netflix announces 18 Tamil titles set to stream post-theatrical run in 2023

The Hindu  

Streaming platform Netflix, on the auspicious occasion of Pongal on Monday, announced 18 films that are part of its licensed Tamil content for the year 2023. The streaming platform on Monday also tweeted that there’s one more title in their kitty that will be announced soon, and fans have enough reason to speculate that this is Vijay’s much-anticipated next with …

More than 90% of Malayalam movies released in 2022 flopped
2 years ago

More than 90% of Malayalam movies released in 2022 flopped

The Hindu  

The Malayalam film industry is expected to have suffered average losses to the tune of over ₹300 crore in 2022, according to estimates by the Kerala Film Producers’ Association. The number of movies that earned an average above ₹10 crore share for the producers from theatre collections was less than 10 in 2022, it said. 2022 Malayalam releases that earned …

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan to Vijay's Varisu: Full list of movies releasing in January 2023
2 years ago

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan to Vijay's Varisu: Full list of movies releasing in January 2023

India TV News  

2023 looks to be a promising year for the movies. Pathaan, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham is a highly anticipated action from Yash Raj Films and arrives a day before Republic Day. Read: New Web Series on OTT in January 2023: What to watch on Netflix, Prime Video & Hotstar this month Veera Simha Reddy This …

OTT Tamil movies: Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, films that provide surreal cinematic experience
2 years, 2 months ago

OTT Tamil movies: Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, films that provide surreal cinematic experience

India TV News  

OTT Tamil movies: Tamil cinema has dominated the box office in India in recent years. Some Tamil films have done exceptionally well in theatres and on OTT platforms as well, such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, Disney+ Hotstar, and others. From Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, there are Tamil films that have been an absolute gamechanger in Indian …

What’s the future of Bollywood amid rising COVID-19 cases? Know it from ace directors and producers
2 years, 11 months ago

What’s the future of Bollywood amid rising COVID-19 cases? Know it from ace directors and producers

Firstpost  

With news of B-Town stars testing COVID-19 positive everyday, will Bollywood postpone releases again? The statement read, “Aamir Khan Productions’ Laal Singh Chaddha’s release date stands as Baisakhi, April 14, 2022, contrary to some misleading stories.” Badhaai Do, starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar is also set to release in theatres on 11 February. As directors and actors, we are …

Keep the popcorn ready: Tamil films to watch out for in 2022
3 years ago

Keep the popcorn ready: Tamil films to watch out for in 2022

India TV News  

As the year draws to a close, film buffs and film critics are rubbing their hands in happiness, excitement and anticipation. 'Vikram' Director Lokesh Kanakaraj's 'Vikram', which features actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, has got film buffs and fans smacking their lips in delight. 'Naai Sekar Returns' If there is one film that has …

Producers’ Guild responds strongly to exhibitors on debate over films going directly to OTT platforms
4 years, 8 months ago

Producers’ Guild responds strongly to exhibitors on debate over films going directly to OTT platforms

The Hindu  

The Producers’ Guild of India has hit back at sections of the exhibition sector who seem to be upset with an OTT platform’s move to release films directly before their theatrical release. Statements that call for ‘retributive measures’ against producers who decide to take their movies direct to OTT platforms — especially at a time when cinemas are unfortunately closed …

Tamil film industry braces for ₹500 crore loss this summer
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil film industry braces for ₹500 crore loss this summer

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Tamil film industry is staring at a loss of ₹500 crore this summer as a result of four blockbusters being postponed due to the covid-19 lockdown. With the release of superstar Vijay’s action thriller Master, Surya’s Soorarai Pottru, Dhanush’s Jagame Thandiram and Jayaram Ravi’s Bhoomi deferred, the Tamil movie industry or Kollywood as it is more popularly …

Most awaited Tamil films of 2020, from Rajinikanth's untitled film to Vijay's Master and Soorarai Pottru
4 years, 11 months ago

Most awaited Tamil films of 2020, from Rajinikanth's untitled film to Vijay's Master and Soorarai Pottru

Firstpost  

This year in Tamil cinema seems to offer an intriguing film in the pipeline from almost every actor out there. The year 2019 was an interesting one for Tamil cinema, with big films having the better success rate as opposed to the usual Kollywood trend of smaller features bearing better fruit. Rajinikanth and Siva’s untitled film Another enticing combination that …

Films that shouldn't have been released in 2019. And in any year
5 years, 2 months ago

Films that shouldn't have been released in 2019. And in any year

India TV News  

Bollywood hit new highs and lows in 2019. While we were blessed with films such as 'Article 15' and 'Sonchiriya', there were also 'Student of the Year 2' and 'Marjaavaan' that made sure we maintained distance from theatres. Housefull 4 was Farhad Samji's directorial Student of the Year 2 A Karan Johar's school is no less than a five-star hotel …

Super Deluxe, Game Over, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Peranbu: Best Tamil films of 2019 so far
5 years, 6 months ago

Super Deluxe, Game Over, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Peranbu: Best Tamil films of 2019 so far

Firstpost  

From a gripping thriller centred on relativity to an aesthetically mind-blowing neo-noir drama, 2019 has been an excellent year for Tamil cinephiles so far. Rajiv Menon’s return to the directorial chair bore fruit beautifully through Sarvam Thaala Mayam, a carefully written tale about a Dalit musician embarking on his journey to learn to play the Mridangam. With music by Oscar-winning …

Best Tamil Movies to Watch in 2019
5 years, 8 months ago

Best Tamil Movies to Watch in 2019

India TV News  

Besides Bollywood, a huge chunk of Indian cinema belongs to the South Industry. Amongst the South Indian film industry, Tamil movies hold great impact especially with big names such as Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Anushka Shetty, Vikram and several others. Petta Tamil Movie 2019 Release Date: January 10 Starring: Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Simran, Trisha, M. Sasikumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bobby Simha, …

February in Kollywood: 18 releases in 28 days
5 years, 11 months ago

February in Kollywood: 18 releases in 28 days

The Hindu  

The year 2019 started on a successful note for Tamil cinema. The films due for release in the four Fridays of the month are — Peranbu, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Sagaa, Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, Podhu Nalan Karudhi, Kanne Kalaimaane, Dev, Thirumanam, Boomerang, Varmaa, 100% Kaadhal, Dha Dha 87, Kazhugu 2, Gorilla, Ayngaran, Dhilluku Dhuddu 2, Kalavani 2, Agni vs Devi, besides …

2018 a blockbuster year for Hollywood
5 years, 11 months ago

2018 a blockbuster year for Hollywood

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Shalini, a 51-year-old university professor, watched the smash hit Avengers: Infinity War last year. In contrast, the biggest Hollywood hits of 2016 and 2017, fantasy adventure The Jungle Book and action film Fast and Furious 8, had made ₹ 188 crore and ₹ 86 crore, respectively. However, there were other money-spinners in 2018, too, that included Marvel’s other …

From Vishwaroopam 2 to Kolamavu Kokila, Tamil films releasing in quick succession are eating into each other’s profits
6 years, 4 months ago

From Vishwaroopam 2 to Kolamavu Kokila, Tamil films releasing in quick succession are eating into each other’s profits

Firstpost  

Vishwaroopam 2, by its second weekend, 90 percent of the screens playing it has either removed or shifted it to smaller screens with token one or two shows. Tamil film industry has been reeling out 200 plus films for the last four years in a row and the success rate is hovering between 7 to 12 percent. Take for example …

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