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3 days, 15 hours ago

Viduthalai Part 2 review: Preachy Vijay Sethupathi film brings forth strong politics

Director Vetri Maaran is a powerful voice in Tamil cinema who has carved a unique niche in the industry. Viduthalai Part 2 picks up where Part 1 left off - with Perumal's arrest. Viduthalai Part 2 is a dialogue-heavy film which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Viduthalai Part 2 questions the authoritative system, and it shows ample moments …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Vetri Maaran's tales of oppression: How his films always question the system

India Today

"If you are not taking a stand when it comes to the issue of oppression, it means you are standing by the oppressor," said celebrated director Vetri Maaran in a round table discussion. VETRI MAARAN'S TALES OF OPPRESSION In 2016, Vetri Maaran directed and produced Visaranai, which was selected as India's official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Vetri Maaran's tales of oppression: How his films always question the system

India Today

"If you are not taking a stand when it comes to the issue of oppression, it means you are standing by the oppressor," said celebrated director Vetri Maaran in a round table discussion. VETRI MAARAN'S TALES OF OPPRESSION In 2016, Vetri Maaran directed and produced Visaranai, which was selected as India's official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the …

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1 week ago

Vijay Sethupathi calls Vidudala-2 a must-watch theatrical experience

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The much-anticipated sequel to Vidudala-1, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Vetri Maaran, is all set to hit theaters worldwide on December 20th. Titled 'Vidudala-2', the film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Manju Warrier in pivotal roles and promises to be a cinematic spectacle. Speaking at the event, Vijay Sethupathi expressed his confidence in the movie, saying: "Vidudala-2 is a film …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Viduthalai 2 trailer: Vijay Sethupathi fights for liberation in Vetri Maaran film

India Today

Director Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai 2, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Soori, is all set to hit theatres on December 20. The sequel delves deep into the backstory of Vijay Sethupathi's character, Perumaal Vaathiyaar. Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Soori, Manju Warrier is likely to be seen in a pivotal role in Viduthalai 2. Apart from Soori, Vijay Sethupathi and Manju Warrier, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

RS Durai Senthikumar interview: ‘Garudan’ is like a relay race with Soori, Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan

The Hindu

For director RS Durai Senthilkumar, a hero is an ordinary man with the grit, resilience, and capabilities “to tackle the most extraordinary of circumstances, for a larger cause or his own benefit.” His upcoming action film Garudan shows a God’s eye view of three such heroes, who make the film a relay race of sorts, “as each of them takes …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Suriya's 'Vaadivaasal' is not shelved, confirms director Vetri Maaran

India Today

Suriya and director Vetri Maaran's 'Vaadivaasal', which was announced a couple of years ago, hasn't been shelved. Despite announcing the film and sharing a glimpse of Suriya's training, there has been no official update about 'Vaadivaasal' for the past two days. At a recent media interaction, Vetri Maaran was asked a question about the sequel to 'Vada Chennai' with Dhanush. …

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9 months ago

Ilaiyaraaja to score music for his biopic featuring Dhanush. See 1st look-poster

India Today

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja will compose music for his own biopic, featuring Dhanush in the lead role. The film's first look was launched today, March 20, in the presence of Kamal Haasan, Vetri Maaran, Gangai Amaren and Bharathiraja. Here's a photo: Here's the video: Dhanush, on X, shared the first-look poster and wrote, "Honoured @ilaiyaraaja sir." I've always dreamt of acting …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Viduthalai Part I and II’ to be screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival

The Hindu

Director Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai franchise is going global! The producer of the two-parter, RS Infotainment’s Elred Kumar has announced the films will be showcased at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in 2024 on January 31 and February 3 under the Limelight category. Interestingly, Soori’s upcoming film Kottukkaali, by Koozhangal-director PS Vinothraj, is soon set to become the first Tamil film …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Newer shades of khaki in Tamil cinema: the shifting dynamics of the silver screen cop

The Hindu

An uber-cool police officer slams a man’s face on a boiling hot pan. As noticeable in Tamil cinema especially, the cop finds more dignity on one hand while also becoming a mirror to examine the fundamentally broken system they are a part of. For instance, a star like Ajith Kumar doing an unabashedly negative shade in Mankathaor director Hari’s insistence …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Chetan on ‘Viduthalai’: Vetri Maaran said he’ll call me for the right role after ‘Polladhavan’ and it has been worth the wait

The Hindu

You know an actor has loved the character they’ve portrayed recently when a photo of them in that role becomes their WhatsApp display picture. That’s the case with Chetan, whose antagonistic character Ragavendar in director Vetri Maaran’s latest Viduthalai Part 1 has bought him appreciation. “It’s such a multi-layered character,” starts Chetan, a well-known name in the television world whose …

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1 year, 8 months ago

'Viduthalai Part 1' review: Lots to like about Vetri Maaran’s dramatisation of police brutality

New Indian Express

Vetri Maaran isn’t one to flinch from gore and violence. And yet, Vetri Maaran is careful not to make Kumaresan the champion of the downtrodden. And in any case, this is just Part 1 of the film, and if I have a major grouse, it’s that we don’t get a sense of completion, despite having spent about 150 minutes on …

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1 year, 8 months ago

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

The Hindu

March 31, 2023 06:40 pm | Updated 07:15 pm IST A look at director Vetri Maaran’s filmography shows us a common trope in all the films he has directed; they’re stories of ordinary men, underdogs who are trying to make a living for themselves, only to be unwittingly pulled into a world of chaos that they have to escape unscathed. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Soori on ‘Viduthalai’, the story behind its making, and his takeaway from a 25-year journey

The Hindu

In both of Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai films, comedian Soori is playing the kadhayin naayagan marking his first as the lead star. Yes, I’ve always been keen on working with Vetri Maaran sir, although people around me would say his films won’t have my style of comedy. Vetri sir was also keen to ensure that I didn’t miss any of my …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Ilaiyaraaja: Vetri Maaran’s ‘Viduthalai’ is unlike anything you’ve seen in Tamil cinema

The Hindu

Director Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 is all set for release and with music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, an audio launch was definitely on the cards. This film will elevate him to the next level in the industry.” Viduthalai will also mark the acting debut of director Rajiv Menon who called himself “an accidental artist.” “I kept rejecting the offers …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai with Soori and Vijay Sethupathi to release in 2 parts

India Today

Director Vetri Maaran's upcoming film, Viduthalai, is gearing up for a grand release. VETRI MAARAN'S VIDUTHALAI WILL RELEASE IN TWO PARTS Vetri Maaran has been working on his upcoming film, Viduthalai, for the past few months. On September 1, Vetri Maaran announced that Viduthalai would release in two parts. The ensemble cast includes Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Prakash Raj, …

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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 …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Sivakarthikeyan, Vetri Maaran donate to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund

India Today

After Ajith, many actors and technicians in Kollywood are coming forward to help Tamil Nadu in fighting the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Sivakarthikeyan, director Vetri Maaran, director Shankar, editor Mohan and his sons Jayam Ravi and Mohan Raja made their contributions to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund. SIVAKARTHIKEYAN, VETRI MAARAN DONATE MONEY Sivakarthikeyan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Gautham Menon to play a cop in Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai. Details here

India Today

Director Gautham Menon has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Vetri Maaran's upcoming film, Viduthalai. GAUTHAM MENON JOINS VIDUTHALAI TEAM For the past few years, Gautham Menon has been doing important roles in his and other directors' films. Now, reports suggest that the Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada director has been roped in to play an important role in …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Vijay Sethupathi, Soori and Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai first-look posters out

India Today

Director Vetri Maaran's forthcoming film featuring Soori and Vijay Sethupathi has been titled Viduthalai. VETRI MAARAN'S VIDUTHALAI POSTERS ARE OUT On Thursday, the makers of Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai released two first-look posters starring Soori and Vijay Sethupathi. "Vijay Sethupathi as mentor and Soori as the protagonist," is written on the two posters of Viduthalai. Here are the posters: For the …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Dhanush shares thank-you note after National Award win, calls Vetri Maaran his brother

India Today

Dhanush won the Best Actor for his exceptional performance in Asuran at the 67th National Film Awards, which was announced on March 22 in Delhi. DHANUSH'S THANK-YOU NOTE AFTER NATIONAL AWARD WIN Dhanush is currently in the US shooting for his Netflix original, The Gray Man. ASURAN BAGS BEST TAMIL FILM Apart from Dhanush winning the Best Actor award, Asuran …

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4 years ago

‘Paava Kadhaigal’ review: There will be blood

The Hindu

When you think of injustice or paava kadhaigal — whether it comes in the form of one’s sexuality, caste-based violence or honour killing — you cannot help but wonder how much of it is endured by women, who are invariably at the receiving end. Paava Kadhaigal Cast: Kalidas Jayaram, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Bhavani Sree, Anjali, Kalki Koechlin, Gautham Menon, Simran, Prakash …

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4 years ago

Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Vasudev Menon on 'liberation' they felt while making Paava Kadhaigal

Firstpost

The makers behind Netflix’s Tamil anthology Paava Kadhaigal speak about going against the grain, sticking to certain motifs, and more, in this interview. Paava Kadhaigal, the Netflix anthology directed by Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Vetri Maaran, is a difficult anthology to classify, because amid that stomach-churning sense of dread, you still sneak a smile. Plus, I’ve …

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4 years ago

You cannot lose humanity to save culture: Sai Pallavi on ‘Paava Kadhaigal’

The Hindu

Sai Pallavi admits her love for what her peers in the industry would, perhaps, show resentment to — “I have this craving to play characters that are painful. That she landed a role in Vetri Maaran’s “most violent” film for Paava Kadhaigal, an anthology of shorts directed by four filmmakers on the horrors of ‘honour’, does not come as a …

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Viduthalai Part 2 review: Preachy Vijay Sethupathi film brings forth strong politics

Vetri Maaran's tales of oppression: How his films always question the system

Vetri Maaran's tales of oppression: How his films always question the system

Vijay Sethupathi calls Vidudala-2 a must-watch theatrical experience

Viduthalai 2 trailer: Vijay Sethupathi fights for liberation in Vetri Maaran film

RS Durai Senthikumar interview: ‘Garudan’ is like a relay race with Soori, Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan

Suriya's 'Vaadivaasal' is not shelved, confirms director Vetri Maaran

Ilaiyaraaja to score music for his biopic featuring Dhanush. See 1st look-poster

‘Viduthalai Part I and II’ to be screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival

Newer shades of khaki in Tamil cinema: the shifting dynamics of the silver screen cop

Chetan on ‘Viduthalai’: Vetri Maaran said he’ll call me for the right role after ‘Polladhavan’ and it has been worth the wait

'Viduthalai Part 1' review: Lots to like about Vetri Maaran’s dramatisation of police brutality

‘Viduthalai Part 1’ movie review: Soori shines in Vetri Maaran’s most politically-charged film yet

Soori on ‘Viduthalai’, the story behind its making, and his takeaway from a 25-year journey

Ilaiyaraaja: Vetri Maaran’s ‘Viduthalai’ is unlike anything you’ve seen in Tamil cinema

Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai with Soori and Vijay Sethupathi to release in 2 parts

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

Sivakarthikeyan, Vetri Maaran donate to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund

Gautham Menon to play a cop in Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai. Details here

Vijay Sethupathi, Soori and Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai first-look posters out

Dhanush shares thank-you note after National Award win, calls Vetri Maaran his brother

‘Paava Kadhaigal’ review: There will be blood

Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Vasudev Menon on 'liberation' they felt while making Paava Kadhaigal

You cannot lose humanity to save culture: Sai Pallavi on ‘Paava Kadhaigal’