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‘2K Love Story’: Director Susienthiran’s next to star Meenakshi Govindarajan and Jagaveer
5 months, 1 week ago

‘2K Love Story’: Director Susienthiran’s next to star Meenakshi Govindarajan and Jagaveer

The Hindu  

Looks like director Susienthiran is back to the romance genre! The filmmaker, known for films like Naan Mahaan Alla and Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, is next helming a film titled 2K Love Story. Produced by City Light Pictures, 2K Love Story is said to shed light on this generation’s love, friendship and other aspects of the lives of a gang of …

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The multiple shades of ‘actor’ Bharathiraja: ‘Mani Ratnam asked me if I was interested in politics’
1 year, 3 months ago

The multiple shades of ‘actor’ Bharathiraja: ‘Mani Ratnam asked me if I was interested in politics’

The Hindu  

“En iniya Tamizh makkale” is a phrase that’s synonymous with the legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, just like his iconic films that emanate the smell of manvasanai and the fresh talent — both behind and in front of the camera — that he has introduced to the industry over the last four decades. That’s the line he starts with, as we sit …

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‘Modern Love: Chennai’ review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Modern Love: Chennai’ review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories

The Hindu  

An anthology like Modern Love: Chennai is rare. Left broken on the hospital bed after an abortion, Shoba hopelessly shuts off the world around her; eventually, after many ‘fateful’ events, she falls in love with Nathuram, a panipuri seller. Modern Love: Chennai Creator: Thiagarajan Kumararaja Directors: Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sunder Cast: Kishore, Remya Nambeesan, …

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Watching Sivaji Ganesan’s ‘Muthal Mariyathai’ on the big screen after 38 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Watching Sivaji Ganesan’s ‘Muthal Mariyathai’ on the big screen after 38 years

The Hindu  

March 25, 2023 05:25 pm | Updated 05:25 pm IST Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and late singing sensation Malaysia Vasudevan welcome you with Poongatru Thirumbuma as the frame closes in on an aged man on his deathbed. 38 years since its silver-screen debut, Bharathiraja’s Muthal Mariyathai is now back on the big screen, in a new digitally-remastered version, thanks to the …

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Manoj Bharathiraja turns director; Bharathiraja to play important role
1 year, 8 months ago

Manoj Bharathiraja turns director; Bharathiraja to play important role

The Hindu  

Actor Manoj Bharathiraja, known for starring in films like Taj Mahal, Samudhiram and Alli Arjuna, is turning director. Bankrolled by director Suseenthiran’s Vennila Productions, the film will feature newcomers in lead roles alongside veteran director and Manoj’s father Bharathiraja in an important role. Interestingly, Manoj played the lead role in his debut film Taj Mahal which was directed by Bharathiraja. …

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‘A Must-Watch:’ Veteran Tamil Actor Bharathiraja Praises Dhanush-Starrer Vaathi
1 year, 10 months ago

‘A Must-Watch:’ Veteran Tamil Actor Bharathiraja Praises Dhanush-Starrer Vaathi

News 18  

Tamil actor Dhanush’s latest film Vaathi and its Telugu counterpart Sir has opened to favourable reviews from fans and critics alike. According to The New Indian Express, in a recent press statement, the Thiruchitrambalam actor shared that Vaathi has a special place in his heart because more than entertainment, the movie focuses on the “importance of education.” Elaborating on the …

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Bharathiraja’s Tamil classic Muthal Mariyathai comes back to the big screen in digital version
2 years, 2 months ago

Bharathiraja’s Tamil classic Muthal Mariyathai comes back to the big screen in digital version

The Hindu  

Thirty-seven years have passed since Bharathiraja showcased Sivaji Ganesan, Radha, Vadviukarasi and a host of other actors in Muthal Mariyathai. We finally found a set of Muthal Mariyathai reels in a Tiruchi film distributor’s storage, which we had to purchase separately,” he says. For the tech work, Jeyakumar roped in K Ramu, a Chennai-based specialist in film and video restoration, …

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Kamal Hassan's Emotional Post For Filmmaker Bharathiraja Wins Hearts
2 years, 2 months ago

Kamal Hassan's Emotional Post For Filmmaker Bharathiraja Wins Hearts

News 18  

On August 23, renowned filmmaker Bharthiraja was rushed to the hospital after he suffered a serious medical condition. — Kamal Haasan September 26, 2022 மருத்துவமனையில் நலம் விசாரிக்கச் சென்றபோது, ஆஸ்பத்திரியில் உங்களைப் பார்க்க எனக்குப் பிடிக்கவில்லை. — Kamal Haasan September 26, 2022 Ok see you later for sure, Bye என்று ஆங்கிலத்தில் சொல்லி வழியனுப்பினார். சொன்ன வாக்கைக் காப்பாற்றிய என் தேனிக்கார நண்பருக்கு இந்தப் பரமக்குடியானின் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.— Kamal …

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Filmmaker Bharathiraja Faints at Madurai Airport, Admitted To Hospital
2 years, 3 months ago

Filmmaker Bharathiraja Faints at Madurai Airport, Admitted To Hospital

News 18  

Director-actor Bharathiraja was busy the past few months focusing on his acting for his upcoming film Thiruchitrambalam, which was released on August 18. The Government of India also honoured him with the Padma Shri Award, India’s fourth highest civilian honour in 2004, for his contribution to the film industry. Bharathiraja’s recent release, Thiruchitrambalam, is a musical romantic family drama written …

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Thiruchitrambalam: Dhanush-starrer is a soft and sensitive portrayal of overcoming trauma
2 years, 4 months ago

Thiruchitrambalam: Dhanush-starrer is a soft and sensitive portrayal of overcoming trauma

Firstpost  

For the longest time, we have seen films that ostracise toxic fathers, only to redeem them in the very end to milk the scenes and illicit a response from the audience. In fact, the survivor’s guilt that the two experience manifests in different ways and it is rewarding to see Thiruchitrambalam and his father Neelakandan portray this honestly. So when …

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Thiruchitrambalam movie review: Dhanush is effortless, Nithya Menen phenomenal
2 years, 4 months ago

Thiruchitrambalam movie review: Dhanush is effortless, Nithya Menen phenomenal

Hindustan Times  

At a time when every movie industry is obsessed with making pan-Indian films, Mithran Jawahar’s Thiruchitrambalam, a slice-of-life drama, comes as a breath of fresh air. Thankfully, the simplistic writing and the regular use of highly enjoyable humour – courtesy Bharathiraja’s inimitable wit and one-liners - never lets a single moment get boring. Nithya Menen, for instance, plays Dhanush’s bestie, …

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‘Thiruchitrambalam’ movie review: Dhanush and Nithya Menon are charming in this cuddly slice of life drama
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Thiruchitrambalam’ movie review: Dhanush and Nithya Menon are charming in this cuddly slice of life drama

The Hindu  

August 18, 2022 02:02 pm | Updated 02:39 pm IST There is something sombre and lifeless about the rose-tinted frames of Mithran J Jawahar’s Thiruchitrambalam that screams sorrow and grief. He just uses it to highlight this: “What you like and what you want are different.” Thiruchitrambalam Cast: Dhanush, Nithya Menon, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Raashi Khanna, Bharathiraja and Prakash Raj …

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Rocky movie review: Vasanth Ravi’s slow burning, violent revenge drama dares to push boundaries
2 years, 11 months ago

Rocky movie review: Vasanth Ravi’s slow burning, violent revenge drama dares to push boundaries

Hindustan Times  

Arun Matheswaran’s Rocky is a no-nonsense, extremely ultraviolent revenge drama. Plot-wise, the film reeks of predictable moments and scenes but there’s so much to marvel at in Rocky, which is painstakingly shot to make every frame look like visual poetry. If you’re familiar with the kind of violence Korean and European cinema is known for portraying on screen, you will …

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‘Rocky’ movie review: Arun Matheshwaran announces his arrival with a bloody, brilliant revenge drama
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Rocky’ movie review: Arun Matheshwaran announces his arrival with a bloody, brilliant revenge drama

The Hindu  

A car is in the centre of the frame. Arun Matheshwaran’s first film is probably among the best first films of Tamil cinema. In one scene, Rocky talks about God before proceeding to butcher a guy's head with a hammer which reminded me of Jules Winnfield quoting Ezekiel 25:17 before spraying bullets onto a man's torso. ‘Rocky’ Director: Arun Matheshwaran …

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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 …

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'Promote Entrepreneurs, Self-Employment Schemes To Tackle Fake Job Rackets': Madras HC Disposes Of PIL Registered After Sitting Judge Received Fake Job Offers
3 years, 4 months ago

'Promote Entrepreneurs, Self-Employment Schemes To Tackle Fake Job Rackets': Madras HC Disposes Of PIL Registered After Sitting Judge Received Fake Job Offers

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday disposed of a 2017 suo moto public interest litigation that it had initiated after a sitting judge of the High Court, Justice S. Vaidyanathan had been contacted by fake placement agencies with dubious job offers. "In order to overcome the growing menace of job racketing and tackle the unemployment problem, we suggest the Government …

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Dhanush's D44 title to be unveiled on August 5 at 6 pm
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanush's D44 title to be unveiled on August 5 at 6 pm

India Today  

Dhanush, who was busy shooting for Maaran in Hyderabad, will be seen next in the tentatively titled D44. Directed by Mithran Jawahar, the film stars Nithya Menen, Dhanush, Prakash Raj, Raashi Khanna, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Bharathiraja in pivotal roles. DHANUSH’S D44 TITLE TO BE REVEALED TOMORROW The makers of Dhanush’s D44 revealed the cast of the film on Wednesday. …

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Dhanush's D44 to star Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj and Bharathiraja
3 years, 4 months ago

Dhanush's D44 to star Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj and Bharathiraja

India Today  

Dhanush is thrilled about his upcoming film with director Mithran Jawahar. According to their social media posts, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj and director-turned-actor Bharathiraja have been roped in to play lead roles in the film. NITHYA MENEN TO ROMANCE DHANUSH IN D44 Nithya Menen was last seen in the Telugu film Ninnila Ninnila with Ashok Selvan and Ritu Varma. Nithya …

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Tamil director Thamira passes away due to COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil director Thamira passes away due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Tamil director Thamira passed away on Monday after suffering from COVID-19 complications at a private hospital in Chennai. Thamira, whose original name is Sheik Dawood, is survived by three sons and a daughter. Director Bharathiraja was one of the first to post on social media about Thamira’s death and expressed his condolences to the family, remembering his experiences working with …

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Eeswaran Movie Review: Simbu excels in this largely satisfying rural drama
3 years, 11 months ago

Eeswaran Movie Review: Simbu excels in this largely satisfying rural drama

India Today  

Eeswaran isn't a great film, but director Suseenthiran gets many things right. The director takes almost 10 minutes to introduce his family members to the audience and these scenes are structured very similar to director Pandiraj’s Namma Veetu Pillai and Kadaikutty Singam. Eeswaran’s only motive is to safeguard Periyasamy’s family and help him to lead a peaceful life. The flashback …

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Bharathiraja Condemns 'Irandam Kuthu' Trailer for Explicit Content
4 years, 2 months ago

Bharathiraja Condemns 'Irandam Kuthu' Trailer for Explicit Content

News 18  

Bharathiraja, a well-known Tamil director, has raised objections over the content of the teaser of the upcoming adult horror-comedy film Irandam Kuthu. In his letter that has been accessed by The News Minute, the director has also condemned the trailer and has went on to say that such vulgarity is not becoming of Tamil cinema. No matter what, as a …

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Tamil film producer Bharathiraja says theatre owners 'can't dictate terms' as the scuffle between both parties continues
4 years, 3 months ago

Tamil film producer Bharathiraja says theatre owners 'can't dictate terms' as the scuffle between both parties continues

Firstpost  

Director Bharathiraja recently cleared his uncompromising stand and said that as the product were the property of the producers, they get to decide who these will be sold to. The tiff between Tamil film producers and the theatre owners in the state is far from being over. Director Bharathiraja recently cleared his uncompromising stand while inaugurating an office of the …

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Mass prayer for SP Balasubrahmanyam: Ilaiyaraaja, Saroja Devi and others pray for singer
4 years, 4 months ago

Mass prayer for SP Balasubrahmanyam: Ilaiyaraaja, Saroja Devi and others pray for singer

India Today  

On August 20, popular Kollywood personalities including Ilaiyaraaja, Saroja Devi, Sathyaraj, Mano and others took part in the mass prayer to pray for SP Balasubrahmanyam's speedy recovery. While Ilaiyaraaja prayed at his home, several other stars gathered online for a virtual prayer session, hosted by Bharathiraja. During the virtual prayer session hosted by Bharathiraja, many celebrities got nostalgic and shared …

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Actor Vishal questions the need for new producers’ body in Kollywood
4 years, 4 months ago

Actor Vishal questions the need for new producers’ body in Kollywood

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishal, former president of the Tamil Film Producers Council, has questioned the need for starting a new council under a new leadership, referring to the body named Tamil Film Active Producers Association recently started by Bharathiraja. Bharathiraja had said in a statement, “The new Association is formed with a view to protecting the interest of active film producers whose requirement …

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