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 charging a single penny. On Monday, the Vanniyar community issued legal notice to actor Suriya over how certain scenes in Jai Bhim have tarnished their reputation.

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Suriya 44: Shriya Saran confirms special song in Karthik Subbaraj's film
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Suriya 44: Shriya Saran confirms special song in Karthik Subbaraj's film

India Today  

Actor Shriya recently confirmed her involvement in a special song in Suriya 44, a gangster drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj. At the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa, speaking about her role, she revealed, “I did a song in Suriya Sir's movie. It is co-produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment and Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films. However, with Suriya …

Suriya shines in tribal avatar, but Kanguva falters with weak plot
1 month, 1 week ago

Suriya shines in tribal avatar, but Kanguva falters with weak plot

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, R S Shah and others Director: Siva Rating: 2/5 stars No doubt, the much hyped Kanguva is a one man show of Tamil star Suriya who essay tribal warrior role with consummate ease. After portraying realistic role like upright lawyer in 'Jai Bhim' and pilot turned entrepreneur in Soorarai Potru, Suriya tries …

‘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 …

From 'Mirzapur 3' to 'Suriya 43', Vijay Varma promises an exciting slate for 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

From 'Mirzapur 3' to 'Suriya 43', Vijay Varma promises an exciting slate for 2024

Firstpost  

After a fulfilling 2023, Vijay Varma is all geared up for an equally exciting 2024. Here are some of his upcoming projects: Mirzapur 3 Vijay Varma is set to return as Bharat Tyagi in the third installment of the crime-drama series Mirzapur. The film features Vijay Varma in a completely new role and also has an ensemble cast including Sara …

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 42' is titled ‘Kanguva’, actor drops intriguing teaser as warrior
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Suriya 42' is titled ‘Kanguva’, actor drops intriguing teaser as warrior

India TV News  

Kanguva is the title of SUriya's much anticipated 42nd film. The video shows Suriya as a mighty warrior, without revealing much about his look in the film. We See Video, About Kanguva Kanguva, directed by Suriya's close collaborator K Gnanavel Raja, stars the gorgeous actress Disha Patani in the female lead role. Also Read: Suriya to play double role in …

Suriya, Jyotika relocate to Mumbai for children’s education
1 year, 9 months ago

Suriya, Jyotika relocate to Mumbai for children’s education

Hindustan Times  

Several video clips of Suriya being spotted by paparazzi in Mumbai have surfaced on social media over the last few months. In a clip that had surfaced on social media last August, Suriya can be seen posing with Jyotika as paparazzi surround them but seconds later, he requests them to ‘leave the kids’ as he tries to shield them while …

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 …

Suriya completes glorious 25 years in Tamil Cinema, feels 'beautiful and blessed'
2 years, 3 months ago

Suriya completes glorious 25 years in Tamil Cinema, feels 'beautiful and blessed'

India TV News  

South superstar, Suriya Sivakumar is celebrating his silver jubilee in the industry. The dashing actor has completed 25 years in Tamil cinema and marking the special moment, he penned down a heartwarming post on social media. When Suriya entered Tamil cinema, he carried a lot of expectations on his shoulders to justify his father's, Sivakumar's milestones. Ever since he made …

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' Movie : Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Actor Suriya And Director Gnanavel Over Alleged Hurting Of Vanniyar Sentiments
2 years, 4 months ago

'Jai Bhim' Movie : Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Actor Suriya And Director Gnanavel Over Alleged Hurting Of Vanniyar Sentiments

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed criminal proceedings against cine actor Suriya and director TJ Gnanavel for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Vanniyar community in his movie Jai Bhim. The court also noted that mere reference to a name would not mean that the said name related to a particular community. The court also noted that to attract …

Suriya says ‘leave the kids’ as paps surround Jyotika, family for pics. Watch
2 years, 4 months ago

Suriya says ‘leave the kids’ as paps surround Jyotika, family for pics. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Actor Suriya, who was last seen in the critically-acclaimed Tamil film Jai Bhim, was recently spotted in Mumbai with his wife, actor Jyotika, and their two children. Seconds later, the two are joined by their children, and Suriya is seen asking the photographers to ‘leave the kids’, while he tries to shield them as they enter a car. Suriya was …

'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 Forays Into Bollywood as Producer of Soorarai Pottru's Hindi Remake
2 years, 7 months ago

Suriya Forays Into Bollywood as Producer of Soorarai Pottru's Hindi Remake

News 18  

Actor Suriya has entered the Hindi cinema as a producer with his much-acclaimed film Soorarai Pottru, which is being remade in Hindi. Among the films released under the 2D Entertainment banner are Jai Bhim, Soorarai Pottru, Oh My Dog, 24, and Pasanga 2. About Soorarai Pottru The Tamil super hit film, ever since its release, has been setting records. Soorarai …

Threat to Suriya movie from PMK, Vanniyar Sangam
2 years, 9 months ago

Threat to Suriya movie from PMK, Vanniyar Sangam

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The students wing of the PMK and Vanniyar Sangam have reportedly threatened movie theatre owners in northern districts against the exhibiting the latest Tamil film, ‘Etharkum Thunindhavan’, featuring actor Suriya in the lead role, triggering another controversy on the eve of the movie’s release, scheduled for Thursday. With the theatre owners wringing their hands in despair fearing violence after …

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 …

Etharkkum Thunindhavan movie review: Suriya goes all out in a less restrained follow-up to Jai Bhim
2 years, 9 months ago

Etharkkum Thunindhavan movie review: Suriya goes all out in a less restrained follow-up to Jai Bhim

Hindustan Times  

Suriya, whose last two films released directly on OTT platforms, makes a strong comeback to commercial cinema space with his latest outing Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Based on the real-life Pollachi sexual-assault case, Suriya’s Etharkkum Thunindhavan is a well-intentioned tale and it gets a lot of things right by commercial cinema standards. From a life-saving lawyer in Jai Bhim to an avenging …

PMK Student Union Asks Theatres Not to Screen Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Know More
2 years, 9 months ago

PMK Student Union Asks Theatres Not to Screen Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Know More

News 18  

The standoff between Pattali Makkal Katchi and actor Suriya has resurfaced ahead of the latter’s next release Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Vijayvarman, PMK’s student union’s Cuddalore district secretary, has addressed a letter to the district’s Theatre Owners’ Association, asking them not to screen Suriya’s film. The PMK leader’s letter arrives only days before the release of Suriya’s film Etharkkum Thunindhavan. “The police …

Suriya-Starrer Etharkkum Thunindhavan's Trailer Drops on This Date; Fans Can't Keep Calm
2 years, 9 months ago

Suriya-Starrer Etharkkum Thunindhavan's Trailer Drops on This Date; Fans Can't Keep Calm

News 18  

The makers of Suriya’s upcoming film Etharkkum Thunindhavan have unveiled the launch date of the film’s trailer. Sun Pictures, the film’s production house, sharing the news on Twitter wrote, “A pakka commercial treat on the way #ETtrailer is releasing Tomorrow at 11 AM.” The film is scheduled to hit the theatres worldwide on March 10, and the trailer will be …

Oscars 2022 nominations: Fans root for Suriya's Jai Bhim in Best Film category
2 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2022 nominations: Fans root for Suriya's Jai Bhim in Best Film category

India TV News  

Highlights Jai Bhim and Marakkar are among 276 titles vying for a Best Film nod at Oscars 2022 Jai Bhim stars Suriya as a lawyer. The movie also featured on Oscars YouTube channel Jai Bhim is directed by TJ Gnanavel and has an IMDb rating better than Hollywood classics Movie buffs will be waiting with bated breath for the Oscars …

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 …

Suriya's Jai Bhim and Mohanlal's Marakkar officially enter the Oscars 2022 race
2 years, 11 months ago

Suriya's Jai Bhim and Mohanlal's Marakkar officially enter the Oscars 2022 race

Hindustan Times  

Two Indian films--Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim and Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham--have officially been included in the long list of films eligible for the Oscars 2022. Tamil film Jai Bhim and Malayalam film Marakkar are in the list of films deemed eligible for the 94th Academy Awards. On Thursday night, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which conducts the Academy …

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 …

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 row: Director TJ Gnanavel apologizes to Vanniyar community, says 'it is unfair to hold Suriya responsible'
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim row: Director TJ Gnanavel apologizes to Vanniyar community, says 'it is unfair to hold Suriya responsible'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker TJ Gnanavel has finally reacted to the ongoing controversy involving his latest release Jai Bhim and expressed regret over unintentionally hurting the sentiments of the Vanniyar community. In his statement which he released on his Twitter page, Gnanavel said he takes full responsibility of the controversy and pointed out that it’s unfair to target Suriya. About the controversial calendar …

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

India TV News  

Amid the 'Jai Bhim' row, actor Suriya has taken to social media to thank his fans for their support for the film. On Monday, the Vanniyar Sangam had issued a legal notice to actor Suriya and director TJ Gnanavel, demanding an unconditional apology from the makers of the film 'Jai Bhim' for portraying the community in a bad light. On …

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 …

Jai Bhim controversy: Police protection for Suriya, actor donates Rs 15 lakh to Parvathy Ammal
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim controversy: Police protection for Suriya, actor donates Rs 15 lakh to Parvathy Ammal

India TV News  

With the stand-off between the PMK and actor Suriya intensifying over the issue of the latter's Tamil film 'Jai Bhim' allegedly insulting the Vanniyar community, the Tamil Nadu government provided police protection to Suriya. Meanwhile, actor Suriya presented bank documents pertaining to a fixed deposit for a sum of Rs 15 lakh to Parvathy Ammal, on whose life the film …

Jai Bhim row: Police book PMK functionary for announcing cash reward to attack actor Suriya
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim row: Police book PMK functionary for announcing cash reward to attack actor Suriya

India Today  

A Pattali Makkal Katchi functionary in Tamil Nadu has been booked for announcing a cash reward for attacking popular Tamil star Suriya, whose latest film Jai Bhim has run into a controversy over the depiction of a character vis-a-vis the Vanniyar community, as support poured in for the actor from his fans, Twitterati, fellow cinema personalities and several others over …

'No Need to Explain, Respond': Suriya Fan Forum on Jai Bhim Controversy
3 years, 1 month ago

'No Need to Explain, Respond': Suriya Fan Forum on Jai Bhim Controversy

News 18  

Fans of Suriya have released a statement in support of their favourite south superstar after his most recent release Jai Bhim landed into a controversy. Palanichamy, the Mayiladuthurai Bamaga District Secretary, said, “A reward of one lakh rupees will be given to the one who kicks or attacks actor Suriya.” Now an official statement of the Surya fan forum dated …

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 …

Distributor Tiruppur Subramaniam Sharpens Attack on Suriya After Jai Bhim's OTT Release
3 years, 1 month ago

Distributor Tiruppur Subramaniam Sharpens Attack on Suriya After Jai Bhim's OTT Release

News 18  

Distributor Tiruppur Subramaniam has once again expressed displeasure over actor Suriya’s decision to release his film “Jai Bhim” on an OTT platform instead of premiering it in theatres. The distributors opine that ‘Jay Bhim’, with a leading actor, would have brought fans to the theatres, but now that the movie has been released on OTT, they might incur losses. Sharpening …

Jai Bhim: Prakash Raj slapping a man for 'speaking in Hindi' triggers debate on social media
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim: Prakash Raj slapping a man for 'speaking in Hindi' triggers debate on social media

India TV News  

A slapping scene featuring actor Prakash Raj in just-released Tamil film 'Jai Bhim' has triggered a massive debate on Twitter. Now, the scene in which Prakash Raj is shown slapping a Hindi-speaking pawn broker, asking him to speak in Tamil instead, has not gone down well with a section of the audience, who took to Twitter to express their displeasure. …

Suriya on bringing Justice K Chandru's life to reel with Jai Bhim: 'He is a change-maker, a beautiful disruptor'
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya on bringing Justice K Chandru's life to reel with Jai Bhim: 'He is a change-maker, a beautiful disruptor'

Firstpost  

Suriya on Jai Bhim: “You can pit what I’ve done my entire life versus what Justice Chandru has done for just one person, and he’ll still be the bigger person" It is going to be nearly a quarter of a century since the actor-producer first faced the camera, but the last two years have seen him adapt like never before …

‘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. …

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