The ghost of Thevar Magan and Virumaandi, arguably two of the greatest films in Tamil cinema, continues to haunt even after decades. In fact, right after Karthi’s introduction, Prakash Raj’s Muniyandi is walking home along with a group of his associates. He is endearing throughout the long-drawn first half and his “likeability” is what makes you invested in Viruman, even …
Following his stint as a short filmmaker, Lokesh Kanagaraj made his directorial debut in 2017 with Maanagaram — a movie that opened to rave reviews, and emerged a money-spinner at the box office. Lokesh’s second film, Kaithi, hit the screens recently, and he is busy filming his next with actor Vijay. Martin Scorsese silenced his critics with The Departed, which …
How do you write an action-thriller without diluting our inner Kodambakkam emotions? There is a lot happening in the first act — a little girl is awaiting a “visitor” at her orphanage, a team of police officers headed by Bejoy have busted a drug consignment, a group of some 50-odd ‘macho’ men are after the cops, and five teenagers are …
Pasupathy does not give interviews, nor does he indulge in movie promotions. Asuran was “destined to happen” for him, says Pasupathy, who was offered roles twice by Vetri Maaran — first in Polladhavan and next in Vada Chennai. I was not in my senses when I heard the script, and was wary of Vetri’s style since he was new,” says …
