The project formerly known as “KH234″ that reunites the talents of actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam, has revealed a title and first footage.
The pair previously teamed on gangster epic “Nayakan” (1987). The film was a watershed in both their careers. It was a box office blockbuster, won Haasan best actor at India’s national film awards and was the country’s entry to the 1988 Oscars.
“Thug Life” is the name of the new film and the footage, which shows Haasan in violent combat with several opponents, reveals that his character is a gangster and that his name is Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakan. In “Nayakan,” Haasan played Sakthivel, who later became known later in the film as Nayakan (hero).
The cast for “Thug Life” also includes Jayam Ravi and Trisha, both of whom starred in Ratnam’s blockbuster “Ponniyin Selvan” historical epic, and Dulquer Salman (“Sita Ramam”).
The film is written by Haasan and Ratnam.
The pair previously teamed on gangster epic “Nayakan” (1987). The film was a watershed in both their careers. It was a box office blockbuster, won Haasan best actor at India’s national film awards and was the country’s entry to the 1988 Oscars.
“Thug Life” is the name of the new film and the footage, which shows Haasan in violent combat with several opponents, reveals that his character is a gangster and that his name is Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakan. In “Nayakan,” Haasan played Sakthivel, who later became known later in the film as Nayakan (hero).
The cast for “Thug Life” also includes Jayam Ravi and Trisha, both of whom starred in Ratnam’s blockbuster “Ponniyin Selvan” historical epic, and Dulquer Salman (“Sita Ramam”).
The film is written by Haasan and Ratnam.
- 11/6/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Guadagnino’s 2009 drama ‘I Am Love’ to screen at the festival.
Indian director Mani Ratnam and Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino are to receive honorary awards at the upcoming Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Ratnam will receive the festival’s Excellence in Cinema Award (South Asia) while Guadagnino will accept the Excellence in Cinema Award (International) during its opening night ceremony on October 27. Both will take part in discussions about their careers to date during the Jio Mami Masters sessions.
The festival will also screen Ratnam’s recent box office hits Ponniyin Selvan: Part One and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, and...
Indian director Mani Ratnam and Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino are to receive honorary awards at the upcoming Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Ratnam will receive the festival’s Excellence in Cinema Award (South Asia) while Guadagnino will accept the Excellence in Cinema Award (International) during its opening night ceremony on October 27. Both will take part in discussions about their careers to date during the Jio Mami Masters sessions.
The festival will also screen Ratnam’s recent box office hits Ponniyin Selvan: Part One and Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, and...
- 10/25/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Italy’s Luca Guadagnino and India’s Mani Ratnam will receive the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival’s 2023 Excellence in Cinema awards.
Ratnam will receive the Excellence in Cinema (South Asia) award and Guadagnino the Excellence in Cinema (International) award. The awards will be presented at the festival’s opening ceremony on Oct. 27. Both filmmakers will be present and will deliver masterclasses during the festival.
The festival will screen Guadagnino’s Oscar and BAFTA nominated “I Am Love” (2009) and both parts of Ratnam’s magnum opus “Ponniyin Selvan”.
Guadagnino’s films include “A Bigger Splash” (2015), the Oscar-winning film “Call Me By Your Name” (2017), “Suspiria” (2018) and feature documentary “Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams” (2020). “Bones and All” (2022) won Guadagnino the Silver Lion for best director at Venice. He made his TV debut with the HBO drama series “We Are Who We Are” (2020). His film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, is...
Ratnam will receive the Excellence in Cinema (South Asia) award and Guadagnino the Excellence in Cinema (International) award. The awards will be presented at the festival’s opening ceremony on Oct. 27. Both filmmakers will be present and will deliver masterclasses during the festival.
The festival will screen Guadagnino’s Oscar and BAFTA nominated “I Am Love” (2009) and both parts of Ratnam’s magnum opus “Ponniyin Selvan”.
Guadagnino’s films include “A Bigger Splash” (2015), the Oscar-winning film “Call Me By Your Name” (2017), “Suspiria” (2018) and feature documentary “Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams” (2020). “Bones and All” (2022) won Guadagnino the Silver Lion for best director at Venice. He made his TV debut with the HBO drama series “We Are Who We Are” (2020). His film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, is...
- 10/25/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The much-awaited collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, tentatively titled KH234, is all set to shoot a teaser this month. The film, which marks the reunion of the actor-director duo after 35 years since Nayakan, will feature a stellar cast including Jayam Ravi, Trisha and Dulquer Salmaan. 12
According to sources, the teaser will be shot with Kamal Haasan before he resumes his hosting duties for Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 and his acting commitments for KH233. The promo is expected to give a glimpse of the genre and the tone of the film, which is said to be a political thriller.
KH234 Teaser
The film will be jointly produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, and presented by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Red Giant Movies. The music will be composed by Ar Rahman, who has previously worked with both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam in several films.
According to sources, the teaser will be shot with Kamal Haasan before he resumes his hosting duties for Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 and his acting commitments for KH233. The promo is expected to give a glimpse of the genre and the tone of the film, which is said to be a political thriller.
KH234 Teaser
The film will be jointly produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, and presented by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Red Giant Movies. The music will be composed by Ar Rahman, who has previously worked with both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam in several films.
- 9/14/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Caste violence It was a caste murder, not a misunderstood story of a father, said a Twitter user.Tnm StaffRam Gopal Varma has once again churned controversy with his upcoming film, 'Murder', the story based on a caste killing that took place in Telangana's Miryalguda town in the year 2018. Sharing the first poster of the film on Sunday, Ram Gopal Varma took to twitter and said, "This is going to be a heart wrenching story based on the Amrutha and Maruthi Rao saga of the Dangers of a father Loving a daughter too much...launching the poster of a Sad Father's film on Happy Fathers' Day #MURDERlove." He shared the poster which says that it's a 'family oriented film' based on a 'true story'. The characters shown on the poster, are based on Amrutha and Maruthi Rao in real life. Maruthi Rao was accused of hiring henchmen to kill Amrutha's husband Pranay,...
- 6/21/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe two actors have last worked together for the 2002 Mani Ratnam film ‘Kannathil Muthamittal’.Digital NativeSimran, whose latest release in Tamil was Petta opposite superstar Rajinikanth will star opposite Madhavan in his upcoming film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The film, based on the life of former Isro scientist Nambi Narayanan from Kerala, is written, produced and directed by Madhavan. He would also play Nambi in the film. Simran plays the female lead in the film which is shot simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and English. The crew is currently camped in the Us for shooting. Madhavan took to social media to share a bunch of pictures from the set. He revealed that Simran has been roped in to play Mrs Nambi Narayanan in the film. The actor wrote, "15 years later. Thiru and Indira turn into Mr. & Mrs. Nambi Narayanan. #rocketryfilm @ActorMadhavan #actormaddy #rocketrythenambieffect #15yearslater (sic).” The duo has earlier worked together...
- 6/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Here’s some exciting news! Academy Award (Oscar) two-time winner and five-time nominee, Grammy two-time winner, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winner, the legendary Ar Rahman, returns to the Sse Arena Wembley on Saturday 8th July 2017 after seven years with the “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” concert.“Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” will chronicle Ar Rahman’s musical journey from past to present to future celebrating 25 years of creating his incredible music.
Discussing the forthcoming UK show, Ar Rahman says, “From Roja to Rockstar, Kaatru Veliyidai and more, it has been an incredible musical journey over these last 25 years. I’ve been immensely blessed to have the love and support of my fans, music lovers, friends and well-wishers. It continues to inspire and motivate me. Come, join me on the 8th of July at Wembley, London! Accompanying me is an amazingly talented and energetic team of singers and musicians.”
Popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music,...
Discussing the forthcoming UK show, Ar Rahman says, “From Roja to Rockstar, Kaatru Veliyidai and more, it has been an incredible musical journey over these last 25 years. I’ve been immensely blessed to have the love and support of my fans, music lovers, friends and well-wishers. It continues to inspire and motivate me. Come, join me on the 8th of July at Wembley, London! Accompanying me is an amazingly talented and energetic team of singers and musicians.”
Popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music,...
- 6/13/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Ben Affleck does have a pretty kissable face. So, it wasn't exactly surprising that Jennifer Garner's hubby had a red lipstick stain on his cheek at the Runner Runner premiere in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Sept .18. Just whose lips are to blame for making Mr. Affleck's face just slightly less than picture perfect? Well, we can't definitely say, but his costar Gemma Arteron was wearing a similar hue of red lipstick! Not to worry, though, Affleck family fans! A peck on the cheek is a friendly, harmless greeting—completely innocuous! And while Jennifer wasn't by her man's side last night, it wasn't because things are less than perfect in her and Ben's relationship....
- 9/19/2013
- E! Online
Mumbai, Aug 15: Singer Chinmayi Sripada is thankful to legendary composer, singer and song-writer A.R. Rahman for getting her big break in the the southern film industry and calls him her mentor. Now her goal is to make it big in Bollywood.
"Of course, Rahman sir is my godfather. He gave me my first break at the age of 15. I sung a song for him in 'Kannathil Muthamittal' and won many awards for that song. Since then I have been singing for him including 'Raanjhanaa'," Chinmayi told Ians.
"In south, I have been doing really well. Now I want to make a mark in Hindi as well. I would say even Vishal (Dadlani) sir has been my.
"Of course, Rahman sir is my godfather. He gave me my first break at the age of 15. I sung a song for him in 'Kannathil Muthamittal' and won many awards for that song. Since then I have been singing for him including 'Raanjhanaa'," Chinmayi told Ians.
"In south, I have been doing really well. Now I want to make a mark in Hindi as well. I would say even Vishal (Dadlani) sir has been my.
- 8/15/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Will David Walliams finally kiss Simon Cowell? How many times can Amanda Holden cry in one week? Why isn't there a dancing dog on the bill? There are lots of questions hanging over this week's Britain's Got Talent Live Semi-Finals and hopefully we'll get some answers over the next six days.
The first semi-final this evening features the usual smattering of singers, dancers, oddballs and Wtf-are-they-doing acts, and as always Ant & Dec are challenged with holding the whole thing together while a circus of tears and tantrums surrounds them.
> Got Talent semi-final 1: Watch the acts
22:01Well, that's all folks. One show down. Four more to go. Same time, same place tomorrow. We'll be here. Hopefully for laughs and a little bit more talent.
22:00Just time for Richard and Adam to come back on stage and thank their fans. They claim that they've been working hard on their act for years.
The first semi-final this evening features the usual smattering of singers, dancers, oddballs and Wtf-are-they-doing acts, and as always Ant & Dec are challenged with holding the whole thing together while a circus of tears and tantrums surrounds them.
> Got Talent semi-final 1: Watch the acts
22:01Well, that's all folks. One show down. Four more to go. Same time, same place tomorrow. We'll be here. Hopefully for laughs and a little bit more talent.
22:00Just time for Richard and Adam to come back on stage and thank their fans. They claim that they've been working hard on their act for years.
- 5/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Chennai, Feb 8: Veteran southern music composer M.S. Vishwanathan, popularly known as Msv, has crooned a song after 11 years for upcoming Tamil drama "Neelam" and the film's director is ecstatic.
His last song was "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal".
"It's an unforgettable moment in my life. I would treasure this moment for years since working with a legend like Msv sir is like a dream come true," director G. Venkatesh Kumar told Ians.
"The song is called 'Alayae o Alayae' and it was recorded recently in the supervision of music composer Satish Chakravarthy", he added.
The film, based.
His last song was "Vidai Kodu Engal Naadae" for 2002 Tamil film "Kannathil Muthamittal".
"It's an unforgettable moment in my life. I would treasure this moment for years since working with a legend like Msv sir is like a dream come true," director G. Venkatesh Kumar told Ians.
"The song is called 'Alayae o Alayae' and it was recorded recently in the supervision of music composer Satish Chakravarthy", he added.
The film, based.
- 2/8/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Greetings, all! I've put together what I hope you will find to be a fun quiz. We're doing this the low-tech way. Leave your answers in the comments section, and I'll score them. (If a ludicrous number of people participate, I request that you be extremely patient.)
What's the prize? Your choice between an Oscar-winning DVD (title to be determined) or -- should you be in the La area anytime in the near future -- my treating you to one of the guided tours of the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars. (As many times as I've gone past Hollywood and Highland since living in Los Angeles, it would give me an excuse finally to check it out.) Of course, the real prize in these parts is bragging rights, isn't it?
If you have inside knowledge of the Oscar ceremony you are ineligible to compete, unless your name is James Franco or Anne Hathaway,...
What's the prize? Your choice between an Oscar-winning DVD (title to be determined) or -- should you be in the La area anytime in the near future -- my treating you to one of the guided tours of the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars. (As many times as I've gone past Hollywood and Highland since living in Los Angeles, it would give me an excuse finally to check it out.) Of course, the real prize in these parts is bragging rights, isn't it?
If you have inside knowledge of the Oscar ceremony you are ineligible to compete, unless your name is James Franco or Anne Hathaway,...
- 2/24/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
Siddharth first started acting with his college theatre group in Delhi. In 2002, he got a chance to assist director Mani Ratnam with his Tamil blockbuster, Kannathil Muthamittal. He also acted and did playback singing for some Tamil and Telugu films, till he made his mark in Bollywood in the critically-acclaimed Rang De Basanti. Now, after his first solo lead in the just-released Hindi film, Striker, he is gearing up for two Telugu films, one a fantasy adventure and the other a comedy. What would you do if Superman paid you a visit?I would ask him who gave ...
- 2/20/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
The highly respected and renowned film director Mani Ratnam, was admitted in a hospital on Tuesday night after he complained of breathing problems and discomfort in his chest. The film director is currently recuperating and would be allowed to resume work after resting for a couple of days. Nikhil Murugan, Mani's spokesman, said "Doctors said there was nothing to panic and the director is healthy." The director, who introduced Oscar-winning musician A. R. Rahman in Roja, had survived a heart attack in 2004, while he was filming the multi-starrer, bi-lingual Yuva. Mani Ratnam who has made blockbusters like Dil Se, Roja and Kannathil Muthamittal, is currently involved in a project, tentatively titled Ravan, which stars the National award winner Vikram along with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and others. We, at Bollywood Hungama, sincerely pray for a speedy recovery of this ace director.
- 4/15/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The highly respected and renowned film director Mani Ratnam, was admitted in a hospital on Tuesday night after he complained of breathing problems and discomfort in his chest. The film director is currently recuperating and would be allowed to resume work after resting for a couple of days. Nikhil Murugan, Mani's spokesman, said "Doctors said there was nothing to panic and the director is healthy." The director, who introduced Oscar-winning musician A. R. Rahman in Roja, had survived a heart attack in 2004, while he was filming the multi-starrer, bi-lingual Yuva. Mani Ratnam who has made blockbusters like Dil Se, Roja and Kannathil Muthamittal, is currently involved in a project, tentatively titled Ravan, which stars the National award winner Vikram along with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and others. We, at Bollywood Hungama, sincerely pray for a speedy recovery of this ace director.
- 4/15/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Film Movement has acquired North American rights to writer/director Arild Ostin Ommundsen's Monster Thursday and Mani Ratnam's A Peck on the Cheek, Film Movement president Stuart Litman announced Tuesday. Thursday, which played at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is the story of a young man, in love with his best friend's wife, who takes up surfing to impress her. It picked up six Silver Lotus Awards from the National Film Awards of India. The deal for Thursday was negotiated on behalf of Film Movement by Adley Gartenstein, director of acquisitions, and by Karin Thun on behalf of NonStop Sales AB. The Peck deal was negotiated by Gartenstein and by Stuart Strutin on behalf of Panorama Entertainment Corp.
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