Tamil film star Ajith Kumar was the first denizen of the silver screen to show up for voting on Friday. He arrived at his nearest polling booth at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai 30 minutes before voting began and patiently waited for the door to open.
Others were not far behind. When mega star Rajinikanth arrived to cast his vote at Stella Maris College in Chennai, he was briefly mobbed, but then he went about completing the formalities unhindered.
Speaking to the media after voting, Rajinikanth stressed on the “civic duty” of all citizens to exercise their democratic right. He said no one gains anything if people abstain from voting. “There is respect and dignity in voting,” Rajinikanth said. “It is our duty to vote. So, please cast your vote.”
The mega star’s now-estranged son-in-law, Dhanush, also cast his vote around 8 a.m. at St Francis Xavier School on Ttk Road.
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Others were not far behind. When mega star Rajinikanth arrived to cast his vote at Stella Maris College in Chennai, he was briefly mobbed, but then he went about completing the formalities unhindered.
Speaking to the media after voting, Rajinikanth stressed on the “civic duty” of all citizens to exercise their democratic right. He said no one gains anything if people abstain from voting. “There is respect and dignity in voting,” Rajinikanth said. “It is our duty to vote. So, please cast your vote.”
The mega star’s now-estranged son-in-law, Dhanush, also cast his vote around 8 a.m. at St Francis Xavier School on Ttk Road.
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- 4/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the makers of the eagerly awaited Vishnu Manchu-starrer ‘Kannappa’ revealed the first-look poster of the film, showcasing Vishnu embodying the role of the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva. The poster captures Vishnu as Bhakta Kannappa, exuding unparalleled charisma and intensity.
In the captivating poster, Vishnu is depicted standing confidently with a bow and arrow, emerging from a cascading waterfall, poised to display his skill and determination.
The imagery beautifully conveys the profound devotion and unwavering resolve that define the character of Kannappa.
Sharing the poster on social media platforms, Vishnu expressed his gratitude, stating: “Honored and privileged to portray the greatest devotee of Lord Shiva, ‘Kannappa’. Today on MahaShivaRathri, here is your ‘Kannappa’.”
The stellar cast of ‘Kannappa’ includes renowned actors such as Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarath Kumar, and Brahmanandam. The film is currently in its second shooting schedule in New Zealand, boasting...
In the captivating poster, Vishnu is depicted standing confidently with a bow and arrow, emerging from a cascading waterfall, poised to display his skill and determination.
The imagery beautifully conveys the profound devotion and unwavering resolve that define the character of Kannappa.
Sharing the poster on social media platforms, Vishnu expressed his gratitude, stating: “Honored and privileged to portray the greatest devotee of Lord Shiva, ‘Kannappa’. Today on MahaShivaRathri, here is your ‘Kannappa’.”
The stellar cast of ‘Kannappa’ includes renowned actors such as Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarath Kumar, and Brahmanandam. The film is currently in its second shooting schedule in New Zealand, boasting...
- 3/8/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actor-producer Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming film ‘Kannappa’ has now roped in Tamil and Telugu cinema superstars Sarath Kumar and Mohan Babu. Blending in grandiose VFX, set designs with the flair of star power, the film’s casting of these two superstars makes it a grand spectacle cutting across the entire South board.
A veteran and versatile actor, Nattair’s (another title used for Sarath Kumar)career has spanned decades as he has acted in over 145 films predominantly in Tamil, and ja a well known figure throughout the South.
Boasting an impressive filmography, he has made notable successes in movies like ‘Bunny,’ ‘Bharat Ane Nenu,’ ‘Jaya Janaki Nayaka,’ and most recently ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’. In addition, he will also be seen in the Malayalam film ‘Bandra’ alongside actors Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Pedarayudu (a title for Mohan Babu) has a career which has spanned decades as he has starred in over 500 films.
A veteran and versatile actor, Nattair’s (another title used for Sarath Kumar)career has spanned decades as he has acted in over 145 films predominantly in Tamil, and ja a well known figure throughout the South.
Boasting an impressive filmography, he has made notable successes in movies like ‘Bunny,’ ‘Bharat Ane Nenu,’ ‘Jaya Janaki Nayaka,’ and most recently ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’. In addition, he will also be seen in the Malayalam film ‘Bandra’ alongside actors Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Pedarayudu (a title for Mohan Babu) has a career which has spanned decades as he has starred in over 500 films.
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor-producer Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming film ‘Kannappa’ has now roped in Tamil and Telugu cinema superstars Sarath Kumar and Mohan Babu. Blending in grandiose VFX, set designs with the flair of star power, the film’s casting of these two superstars makes it a grand spectacle cutting across the entire South board.
A veteran and versatile actor, Nattair’s (another title used for Sarath Kumar)career has spanned decades as he has acted in over 145 films predominantly in Tamil, and ja a well known figure throughout the South.
Boasting an impressive filmography, he has made notable successes in movies like ‘Bunny,’ ‘Bharat Ane Nenu,’ ‘Jaya Janaki Nayaka,’ and most recently ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’. In addition, he will also be seen in the Malayalam film ‘Bandra’ alongside actors Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Pedarayudu (a title for Mohan Babu) has a career which has spanned decades as he has starred in over 500 films.
A veteran and versatile actor, Nattair’s (another title used for Sarath Kumar)career has spanned decades as he has acted in over 145 films predominantly in Tamil, and ja a well known figure throughout the South.
Boasting an impressive filmography, he has made notable successes in movies like ‘Bunny,’ ‘Bharat Ane Nenu,’ ‘Jaya Janaki Nayaka,’ and most recently ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’. In addition, he will also be seen in the Malayalam film ‘Bandra’ alongside actors Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Pedarayudu (a title for Mohan Babu) has a career which has spanned decades as he has starred in over 500 films.
- 11/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Arya’s upcoming film Mr. X, directed by Manu Anand, has been creating a lot of buzz ever since it was announced. The film is said to be a spy thriller with a lot of action and suspense. Arya will be playing the role of a secret agent who goes by the code name Mr. X.
Arya known for doing experimental films and roles like Irandam Ulagam, Mr X will also be an unconventional film with commercial elements.
The latest update on the film is that veteran actor Sarath Kumar has joined the cast as a pivotal character. The makers of the film have welcomed him onboard with a poster that features his blurred face and the title Mr. X in red. The poster also has a tagline that reads “Welcome onboard Supreme Star Sarath Kumar Sir”.
Mr X Motion Poster
Sarath Kumar is known for his versatile roles in Tamil cinema,...
Arya known for doing experimental films and roles like Irandam Ulagam, Mr X will also be an unconventional film with commercial elements.
The latest update on the film is that veteran actor Sarath Kumar has joined the cast as a pivotal character. The makers of the film have welcomed him onboard with a poster that features his blurred face and the title Mr. X in red. The poster also has a tagline that reads “Welcome onboard Supreme Star Sarath Kumar Sir”.
Mr X Motion Poster
Sarath Kumar is known for his versatile roles in Tamil cinema,...
- 7/28/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Fans of the 2000 Malayalam comedy film ThenkasiPattanam have a reason to rejoice as the lead actor Dileep and the director Rafi have confirmed that a sequel is in the works. In an interview with Cans, the duo revealed that they are planning to make Thenkasi Pattanam 2 with the same cast and crew as the original film.
ThenkasiPattanam, which was written and directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by Lal, was a blockbuster hit that starred Suresh Gopi, Lal, Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas, and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles.
Cans Interview
The film was a hilarious action comedy that revolved around two friends, Kannan (Suresh Gopi) and Dasan (Lal), who are owners of a market in Thenkasi town. They become famous rowdies under the guidance of their godfather. Shatrugnan (Dileep), who later joins as the manager of their firm Kd & Co, is in love with Devootty, and what happens...
ThenkasiPattanam, which was written and directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by Lal, was a blockbuster hit that starred Suresh Gopi, Lal, Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas, and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles.
Cans Interview
The film was a hilarious action comedy that revolved around two friends, Kannan (Suresh Gopi) and Dasan (Lal), who are owners of a market in Thenkasi town. They become famous rowdies under the guidance of their godfather. Shatrugnan (Dileep), who later joins as the manager of their firm Kd & Co, is in love with Devootty, and what happens...
- 7/28/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The upcoming Tamil movie Kanguva, starring Suriya and Disha Patani in the lead roles, has created a lot of buzz among the movie lovers and fans. The movie, directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green and Uv Creations, is a period action drama set in the 18th century.
The makers of the movie have been teasing the audience with posters and tweets, building up the anticipation for the glimpse of Kanguva, which is scheduled to release on 23rd July, 12:01 Am. The latest poster, released on Saturday, shows Suriya’s intense look as he holds a sword in his hand. The caption reads, “His eyes sharper than the sword! The King arrives”.
His eyes sharper than the sword!
The King arrives #GlimpseOfKanguva from 23rd July, 12:01 Am @Suriya_offl @DishPatani @directorsiva @ThisIsDSP @kegvraja @UV_Creations @saregamasouth @KanguvaTheMovie#Kanguva pic.twitter.com/nUQThOjHDe
— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) July 22, 2023 Kanguva Poster
The...
The makers of the movie have been teasing the audience with posters and tweets, building up the anticipation for the glimpse of Kanguva, which is scheduled to release on 23rd July, 12:01 Am. The latest poster, released on Saturday, shows Suriya’s intense look as he holds a sword in his hand. The caption reads, “His eyes sharper than the sword! The King arrives”.
His eyes sharper than the sword!
The King arrives #GlimpseOfKanguva from 23rd July, 12:01 Am @Suriya_offl @DishPatani @directorsiva @ThisIsDSP @kegvraja @UV_Creations @saregamasouth @KanguvaTheMovie#Kanguva pic.twitter.com/nUQThOjHDe
— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) July 22, 2023 Kanguva Poster
The...
- 7/22/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
ReviewVignesh Raja’s Por Thozhil does come with a ‘message’ for the audience, but it isn’t spelt out in neon. It’s subtle and allows us to arrive at the realisation instead of drilling it into our brains.Screengrab: YouTube / Think Music IndiaThe serial killer genre is saturated with films and web series delving into the psyche of a person who takes the lives of the innocent seemingly at random. By now, the audience that has a liking towards such films (such as this reviewer) is educated enough about why such crimes take place and how the criminal is eventually caught. To make an investigative thriller that has you holding your breath for a good part of the film is therefore quite an accomplishment – and it’s especially impressive when it comes from a debut filmmaker. Vignesh Raja’s Por Thozhil (co-written with Alfred Prakash) translates to the ‘art...
- 6/9/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
KollywoodHere are some of the must-watch movies or upcoming releases of the period genre that Kollywood audiences are looking forward to.TeaserScreengrab/CourtesyNeelamProductionsFrom Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films to Pa Ranjith’s Thangalaan, there appears to have been a surge of period films in Tamil in recent times. Here are some of the must-watch movies or upcoming releases of the period genre that Kollywood audiences are looking forward to. Ponniyin Selvan - Parts 1 and 2 Touted as the director’s “magnum opus”, Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films adapt to the big screen the Tamil novel of the same name written by Kalki. The two films boast a star-studded line up from across Indian cinema industries, from Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha, and Sarath Kumar to Jayaram from Mollywood and Bollywood’s Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Actors Jeyam Ravi, Karthi, R Parthiban, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and several others also star in the film, and...
- 5/30/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Applause Entertainment, is set to debut in Tamil cinema with the release of a taut, edge-of-the-seat investigative thriller, ‘Por Thozhil’ in collaboration with E4 Experiments and Eprius Studio. The movie, directed by debutant Vignesh Raja, stars Ashok Selvan and Sarath Kumar in the lead roles, with Nikhila Vimal in a pivotal role.
The makers today released an intriguing title reveal with a chilling animation and haunting musical score, leading to much anticipation. ‘Por Thozhil’ translated as ‘The Art of War’, promises to be an intriguing thriller and is slated to release soon in cinemas.
The content studio has earlier produced several popular series, including ‘Humble Politician Nograj’ (Kannada), ‘Vadham’ (Tamil), ‘Kuruthi Kalam’ (Tamil), and ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ (Tamil). With a strong commitment to building a diverse content slate in all southern markets, Applause Entertainment is focused on creating a range of movies and premium series across different languages.
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The makers today released an intriguing title reveal with a chilling animation and haunting musical score, leading to much anticipation. ‘Por Thozhil’ translated as ‘The Art of War’, promises to be an intriguing thriller and is slated to release soon in cinemas.
The content studio has earlier produced several popular series, including ‘Humble Politician Nograj’ (Kannada), ‘Vadham’ (Tamil), ‘Kuruthi Kalam’ (Tamil), and ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ (Tamil). With a strong commitment to building a diverse content slate in all southern markets, Applause Entertainment is focused on creating a range of movies and premium series across different languages.
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- 4/18/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
ReviewWith a stereotypically tragic backstory, extreme violence, and an utterly unconvincing hero, the film would have perhaps worked better if marketed as a parody.TrailerScreengrab/CourtesySunTvClose to three hours of every formulaic Kollywood trope later, Rudhran is an agonising watch. Raghava Lawrence as the hero Rudhran, has a tragic backstory that sets him on the path of vengeance. Bodies drop to a headache-inducing soundtrack. Villainous henchmen are constantly airborne in defiance of the laws of gravity and good cinema. There’s always an accommodating breeze to dramatically ruffle Rudhran’s hair each time he slaughters someone. There is a smattering of bad jokes that leave you feeling secondhand embarrassment for the actors. And if all this wasn’t enough, the hero comes up with punchlines entirely in alliteration. Here’s a sample: “Ayyanara paarthirkiya da? Ayyadhaanda ayyanaaru!” Please imagine the above dialogue shrieked at you from a towering screen while...
- 4/14/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe much-anticipated trailer and audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan-2 (Ps-2) was held at a star-studded event in Chennai on Wednesday, March 29.The much-anticipated trailer and audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan-2 (Ps-2) was held at a star-studded event in Chennai on Wednesday, March 29. The event was conducted at the Jawaharlal Nehru indoor stadium in Chennai. Mani Ratnam’s Ps-ii is the sequel to Ps-1, both of which are based on Kalki’s magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. The film is set to be released on April 28 across the world. Actor and politician Kamal Hassan was in attendance along with Mla Durai Murugan, director Shankar, musician Ar Rahman, and various cast members including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi, Sobhita, Parthibhan, Ashwin Kakumanu and Jayam Ravi. Here are the stars, in pictures: Aishwarya Rai Bahchan (Queen Nandini) at the Ps- I trailer launch Trisha Krishnan (Kundavai Pirattiyar) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan (Credit: Twitter...
- 3/30/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
Chennai, March 24 (Ians) Tamil movie star Ajith Kumar’s father, P.S. Mani passed away on Friday morning. He was 85.
According to a statement issued by his sons, including Ajith Kumar, P.S. Mani departed in his sleep following a long illness. The news was shared on social media by Ajith Kumar’s manager.
P.S. Mani leaves behind his wife Mohini and three sons, Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.
Stating that the last rites will be a family affair, his sons requested their well-wishers to respect their wishes ‘to grieve privately and deal with their father’s death with as much equanimity and dignity as possible.”
Taking to social media, actor Sarath Kumar expressed his condolences to Ajith’s family.
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According to a statement issued by his sons, including Ajith Kumar, P.S. Mani departed in his sleep following a long illness. The news was shared on social media by Ajith Kumar’s manager.
P.S. Mani leaves behind his wife Mohini and three sons, Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.
Stating that the last rites will be a family affair, his sons requested their well-wishers to respect their wishes ‘to grieve privately and deal with their father’s death with as much equanimity and dignity as possible.”
Taking to social media, actor Sarath Kumar expressed his condolences to Ajith’s family.
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- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood‘Custody’, which will be released in Tamil and Telugu, is helmed by filmmaker Venkat Prabhu.NagaChaitanyaTollywood actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is all set for the release of his upcoming bilingual project titled Custody. The teaser of the film was shared on Thursday, March 16, by the makers of the film. Custody will be released in Telugu and Tamil and is helmed by filmmaker Venkat Prabhu and co-stars Krithi Shetty in the lead. The film is likely to be released in summer 2023. The teaser, which was released in both Tamil and Telugu, hints at an intense police action film. Since its release, the teaser in both languages has garnered over 8 million views on YouTube. Actor Arvind Swami has been roped in to play the antagonist in Custody, while the rest of the star-studded cast includes Krithi Shetty, Sarath Kumar, Priyamani, Sampath Raj, Premgi Amaren, Vennela Kishore, Premi Vishwanath, and other notable actors.
- 3/17/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
ListicleThe December lineup are all theatre releases, with Ott platforms bringing out movies that have already had a theatre-run or festival release.Tnm StaffEven though there are no superstar releases in Malayalam this Christmas and New Year, quite a few others are lined up to come out in the next two weeks. These are all theatre releases. Most of the Ott releases this month are films which have already had a theatre-run, like Gold and Udal. 1. Kaapa - Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran will work with director Shaji Kailas in a film that delves into the world of crime and gang wars. Set in Thiruvananthapuram, the story is by noted writer Gr Indugopan. Apart from Prithviraj, actors Aparna Balamurali, Anna Ben, and Asif Ali also play prominent roles in the film. Kaapa is expected to release on December 22. 2. Thuramukham - A much anticipated film by critically acclaimed director Rajeev Ravi, Thuramukham's release...
- 12/20/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Ponram, the film will mark the return of Sivakarthikeyan to a rural avatar.Digital NativeDigital NativeSivakarthikeyan is on cloud nine with his continuing Midas touch. His last release, Velaikkaran was a hit and his upcoming film with Ponram is progressing at a breakneck speed. After Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam and Rajini Murugan, actor Sivakarthikeyan and director Ponram have teamed up for the third time for a rural comedy. The film’s makers on Thursday announced that the first look and title of this project would be unveiled on February 17 on the occasion of Sivakarthikeyan’s birthday. According to the industry grapevine, the project is rumoured to be titled Seemaraja and it also marks the first time collaboration of Sivakarthikeyan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Samantha will be seen playing a village belle, but the highlight of her character will be some sequences. In order to play her character, she learned silambam briefly and had even posted a video of her learning the traditional martial art form last year. The film, which marks the return of Sivakarthikeyan in a rural avatar, has been predominantly shot in places such as Tenkasi, Madurai, and Theni. The makers are hopeful of bringing to the film to cinemas this summer. Tipped to be a rip-roaring laugh riot, the film features Simran in a negative role. “She’s not playing the villain but it’s a role that has negative shades. Simran loved the fact that she was approached to do such a different role and not play a regular mother or sister role,” a source said Tnm. Last seen in a brief role in Vishal’s Thupparivaalan, Simran also has an interesting role in Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram. The project marks her reunion with Gautham Menon after Vaaranam Aayiram. She will be sharing screen space with Sarath Kumar, Radikaa, Parthiepan, Ritu Varma and Aishwarya Rajesh in the film. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
OpinionDespite having an average film career and his political entry fizzling out, Vishal has risen from the ashes before and we should not dismiss him so quickly.CV AravindHe has his fingers in several pies at the same time. An actor and producer, Vishal also successfully contested and won the elections to the Nadigar Sangam and the Producer’s Council. He is now the Secretary of the former and the President of the latter. However, Vishal shocked friends and foes alike by jumping into politics and filing his nomination for the recent Rk Nagar bye-polls in Chennai. The seat had fallen vacant after the demise of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. But, in what came as an anti-climax, his nomination papers were rejected by the Returning Officer on the grounds that two signatures of his proposers were fudged. Vishal, as could be expected, raised a hue and cry and hinted at a conspiracy, but it was to no avail. His detractors in the Producer’s Council, like director Cheran, seized the opportunity to take potshots at him for neglecting his duties as Council President and for choosing to plunge into politics instead. They even went to the extent of launching a sit-in protest at the Council premises. But, like his innings in politics that ended even before it really began, the agitation too fizzled out. Vishal has earned the reputation of being a doer, especially after he wrested power at the Nadigar Sangam from veterans like Sarath Kumar and Radha Ravi, who were holding the fort after Vijaykanth bowed out and opted for a full-fledged career in politics. The Sangam, which has senior actor Nasser as President, has filed a suit against the previous incumbents alleging misappropriation of funds and the case is pending in the courts. After the victory in the Nadigar Sangam elections, Vishal set his sights on the Producers’ Council – the fiefdom of long-time filmmakers like ‘Kalaipuli’ Thaanu, Kr, Alagappan and others. With the solid backing of the younger set of producers, including the likes of actor, director and producer Prakash Raj, his team swept through the polls. However, unlike in the Sangam, which has been functioning as a compact unit, the Council remains a divided house and there are several dissenting voices being heard. Vishal, who has a degree in Mass Communications, started off as an assistant director in Arjun Sarja’s Vedham in 2001. He made his debut in Chellame in 2004. But it was his later films – Sasi’s Dishyum, Linguswami’s Sandakozhi and Tarun Gopi’s Thimiru – that secured his place in the Tamil film industry. A typical Vishal film had its quota of stunt sequences, in which he excelled thanks to his wiry physique, and duets where he wooed heroines in exotic locations. The emotional content was kept to the barest minimum as the actor’s comfort level while enacting such heavy-duty scenes was suspect. It was director Bala who uncovered the hidden depths to Vishal’s talent in his action-comedy Avan Ivan, which is still ranked very high in the actor’s career. Bala, who is known to be choosy when it comes to casting in his movies, relied of actor Arya’s recommendation and Vishal did not disappoint. In the story of two half-brothers, Vishal played Walter Vanangamudi, the softer sibling, while Arya proved to be his perfect foil with his tough Kumbideren Swamy. The film offered Vishal the opportunity to do something different. Despite him having to strain his eyes to play the role of a man with a squint, the critical acclaim he received must have helped alleviate the pain. One particular scene stands out in the movie – Walter, a wannabe actor, in a bid to impress Suriya (playing himself) performs the navarasas – which only met with a lukewarm response in the box office. His film career has been far from impressive – his flops have outnumbered his hits. While action extravaganzas like Malaikottai, Pandiyanaadu, Naan Sigappu Manithan and Sivappathigaram fared a trifle better, his later films like Ambala, Paayum Puli and Kathi Sandai were total flops. The only film that comes to mind when I speak of Vishal’s hits is Hari’s Thamiraparani. Kathakali and Marudhu also performed only averagely at the box office. The actor’s most-recent break came in Mysskin’s Thupparivaalan, where Vishal played a desi Sherlock Holmes, investigating a string of seemingly unrelated murders. Vishal, whose earlier cop film Sathyam failed to click with the audience, had a much better outing with Thupparivaalan, which opened to critical and commercial acclaim. His hyped-up performance as an antagonist in the Malayalam film Villain, starring Mohanlal as the hero, went unnoticed. So where does this forty-year-old, strapping actor go from here? He has no dearth of assignments and can even make his own films now. His father, Gk Reddy, and his brother, Vikram Krishna, are both Kollywood producers too – so he can even fall back on them for a project if need be. For now, he has pinned his hopes on his upcoming films, Irumbu Thirai, where his one-time mentor Arjun will be crossing swords with him, and Sandakozhi 2. However, his attempt to rush into politics, when superstars like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have marched into the arena, has come a cropper. Chances are that he has now decided to put his political plans on hold for now. As an administrator, he has a number of plans lined up for the Nadigar Sangam, including a fundraiser tour to Malaysia and intensifying the battle against video piracy. Constructing a building for the Sangam too is of top priority. There is no doubt we will see more of Vishal in the times to come – he is here for the long haul.
- 1/2/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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