Right from the beginning of my career, I have made a conscious effort to maintain a clean and straight record, thereby not involving myself in controversial issues. My stance and ideologies have only been exhibited in movies through the fictional characters I have played and have never crossed those limits.  I have always been a cordial and congenial friend to everyone and feel blessed to enjoy the privilege of being regarded as a mutual pal in the industry.

I am extremely happy to see the overwhelming positive response to the trailer of my forthcoming release “Comali”. The movie is already being labelled as a fun-filled family entertainer even before its release. I thank my fellow co-stars, media, the audiences and my fans for the love you have shown to the trailer. 

However, a particular substance in the trailer involving Shri Rajinikanth sir has unfortunately hurt the sentiments of a few Thalaivar fans. I would like to make it clear that the element was included in a positive light. Being a hardcore Superstar Rajini sir fan, I have been as eager and anxious as any other follower to see him embark on his political journey. We all grew up watching his movies, his action and style had mandatorily become an inherent part of our nature and there is no way that we would show such disrespect to him in any way or his fans. What has made him more lovable  than before is that he saw the trailer of Comali and appreciated our team for the creative appeal and congratulated us for coming up with an unique idea. However, to see that such an ideation without any deliberate intent has been receiving resentments and some negative feedbacks from a section of his fans, we have decided to delete the portion in the movie. 

Keeping fingers crossed, I am happily waiting to meet you as Comali in theatres on August 15, 2019.

Jayam Ravi

Harish Kalyan he made his acting debut in Sindhu Samaveli opposite debutante Amala Paul, and Pyaar Prema Kaadhal 

After the success of the Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum Harish Kalyan had also signed to star in the remake of Bollywood hit movie Vicky Donor, and this movie which was rumoured to be titled as Dharala Prabhu will be directed by Tollywood director Krishna Marimuthu. Now it has been speculated that actress Tanya Hope who had debuted in the Arun Vijay starrer Thadam might play his pair in the movie.

Thala Ajith will begin his next movie after his August 8 release Ner Konda Paarvai, AK 60 directed by H Vinoth and produced by Boney Kapoor again,by the end of August as it was officially announced by Boney Kapoor himself on social media.

While Ner Konda paarvai was the remake of Bollywood hit movie Pink, AK60 is an original script and is said to be an action packed entertainer that will be shot across the world and made on a massive budget. The team is reportedly on a location hunt for the movie.

The latest speculation making rounds is that AK 60 might have music composed by Oscar Winner Isaipuyal AR Rahman. Reportedly, the producer had met the composer recently, and most probably, an official clarification on this speculation will be out soon. 

Asuran is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran. The film stars Dhanush in the dual roles of father and son. The film marks the debut of Manju Warrier in Tamil cinema. It was produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under his production banner V Creations. G. V. Prakash Kumar scored the music for the film, rejoining back his association with director Vetrimaaran. The film is based on the novel Vekkai.

Ilaya Super Star Dhanush will be next seen in Asuran which is an upcoming film. This is the fourth film of the Dhanush and Vetrimaaran duo. This is even more special because of the fact that this is the third film of G.V.Prakash, Dhanush and Vetrimaaran combo who are uniting after ‘Aadukalam’.

 G.V.Prakash has been very excited in working on this project and has been giving great music developments in the film.

GVP has announced that he is bringing back the hit song - Otha Sollala’s combo for a super kuthu folk love in Asuran. The song will be sung by Velmurugan and the lyrics will be Writen by Yegadasi.

Agila inthiya Ilaya Super Star Dhanush Fans Club President Subramaniam Siva is doing brother roll for Dhanush in Asuran

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Thalapathy fans have waiting for Vijay's Next movie Bigil, Produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram under the AGS Entertainment banner,directed by Atlee, the makers are doing their best to desires the multitude. The long-awaited first look, second look, and the title of the movie were released on Vijay's birthday eve followed by a third look on his birthday, along with the first single #Singappenney that was recently released.

While there have been speculations surrounding a possible cameo by Shah Rukh Khan in the movie for a long time, source close to us have confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan does not have a role in the movie. An official announcement of the same is awaited.

Nayanthara in the lead together with Vijay and other Jackie Shroff, Vivek, Kathir,Daniel Balaji, Anandaraj, Rajkumar, Devadarshini. The music has been composed by A.R. Rahman, Vivek has penned the lyrics and Editor Ruben

Bigil Release for this Diwali 2019

EXHIBITION: A CINEMATIC IMAGINATION: JOSEF WIRSCHING AND THE BOMBAY TALKIES

Presented by
Serendipity Arts Foundation & Alkazi Foundation for the Arts
and brought to you by
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan& CPB Foundation

Inauguration: 19 July 2019, 6.00 pm @ Lalit Kala Akademi

20 July – 4 August 2019, 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Lalit Kala Akademi, 4 Greams Road, Chennai

First displayed at Serendipity Arts Festival 2017, this exhibition showcased, for the very first time, a sampling of rare, original photographs and digital reprints (the latter now in the Alkazi Collection) from the esteemed Wirsching archive, of early Indian cinema relating to the Bombay Talkies. 

The exhibition, a tribute to one of the forgotten pioneers,German cinematographer Josef Wirsching, comprises behind-the-scenes photographs of cast and crew, production stills, and publicity images. These photographs, shot primarily on 35mm with a Leica camera between the 1920s-60s, give us unprecedented access to the aesthetic decisions, creative communities, and cross-cultural exchanges that were vital to filmmaking in late colonial India. The acclaimed production studio, Bombay Talkies, played a major role in defining the form of mainstream film in India, established by Himanshu Rai in 1934. 

This exhibition foregrounds the critical role of German filmmakers and technicians and interwar image-making practices in the history of Indian cinema, presenting some of the best-known actors and technicians from Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar and LeelaChitnis to Jairaj, HansaWadkar and Dilip Kumar.

Creative Collaborator: Georg Wirsching (The Wirsching Archive) 
Curators: Debashree Mukherjee & Rahaab Allana
Scenography: Sudeep Chaudhuri

Thala Ajith will be next seen in his upcoming film, Nerkonda Paarvai which is the official Tamil remake of the hit film, Pink which had starred Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Angad Bedi, Piyush Mishra, and Dhritiman Chatterjee in pivotal roles.

Directed by H.Vinoth, Nerkonda Paarvai features Vidya Balan, Shraddha Srinath, Andrea Tariang, Abhirami Venkatachalam, Adhik Ravichandran, Aswin Rao, Arjun Chidambaram, Rangaraj Pandey and others playing crucial supporting roles.

The upcoming film has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Nirav Shah, editing by Gokul Chandran and stunt choreography by Dhilip Subburayan. It is all set to hit the screens worldwide on August 8th.

As promised, the makers of the film have released the fourth track of the film. Titled as Agalaathey, the song is crooned by Prithivee and Yuvan Shankar Raja. The lyrics are penned by Pa.Vijay. 

Pavani Reddy is popular actress in the Vijay Tv serial 'Chinnathambi' and has  achieve many fans for her dressing sense as well.  Pavani's personal life however has been tragic as her husband Pradeep also an actor whom she married in 2013 committed suicide in 2017 due to a silly misunderstanding between them.

Pavani has promulgate that she has gotten over her tragedy and has found new love in the form of family friend Anand.  She has further shared that her soon to be husband is so understanding of her feelings that he gifted her a tattoo bearing her first husband's name that she is wearing on her hand.  Its an arranged marriage and both the parents are on the lookout for a suitable wedding date and venue.

Darbar is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner of Lyca Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth and Nayanthara in the lead roles. The background score and soundtrack will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while cinematography handled by Santhosh Sivan and editing will be Sreekar Prasad respectively. The film is scheduled for release on Thai Pongal.

Director A.R. Murugadoss announced that HD stills of Rajinikanth will be released along with title design of Darbar. The best fanmade poster design will be chosen by the team and released officially. The shooting of the movie has been going on in full swing and is expected to be wrapped up by the end of August. Shot in a Mumbai behind, Rajinikanth will be a cop in the movie, while Prateik Babbar, Suniel Shetty, Nivetha Thomas, and Yogi Babu will be playing significant roles.

The film is scheduled for release on Thai Pongal 2020.

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YNOT Studios, Reliance Entertainment & Wishberry Films are proud to announce our association with Director Balaji Mohan, who has turned Producer with his newly formed production house “Open Window”,  for the film “Mandela” (Tamil) written & directed by debutant Madonne Ashwin, who had won a Special Mention in the 61st National Film Awards for his Short Film “Dharmam” (2013).

“Mandela” is a rural social satire starring Yogi Babu & others. “Mandela” goes on floors today and will be filmed predominantly in and around Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, over the next two months. 

StarringYogi Babu, Sangili Murugan, G.M. Sundar, Sheela Rajkumar(from the film Tolet), Kanna Ravi & others.

Written & Directed by Madonne Ashwin, Produced by S. Sashikanth, Co-Produced by Chakravarthy Ramachandra, Creative Producer - Balaji Mohan

DOP - Vidhu Ayyanna (Meyaadha Maan, LKG) Music - Bharath Shankar (Debut)(Part of the band Oorka) Editor - Philomin Raj (Maanagaram, Kaidhi, Thalapathy 64) Art Director - Ramu Thangaraj (Pariyerum Perumal) Costume Design - Dinesh Manoharan Lyrics - Yugabharathi & Arivu Stunts - ‘Stunner’ Sam Publicity Design - Sivakumar S (SIVADIGITALART) Stills - Rajendran Executive Producer - Kailash Somasundaram Production Executive - Martin Rex L PRO - Nikkil