Women-centric filmsWith the pandemic accelerating the growth of Ott in the past year, several women-centric films and movies with well-rounded female characters have come to the fore.Saradha UScreengrab/Amazon Prime VideoFor long, female characters in mainstream Indian cinema have been pushed to the side-lines. More often than not, the sole purpose of the female lead in romantic entertainers and action dramas was to support the male lead and help him accomplish his dreams. Among the host of reasons cited for women stars not taking centre stage was that they do not have the same kind of box-office openings as their male counterparts. Over-the-top (Ott) platforms are credited with changing this by creating a level-playing field for all actors. With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating the growth of streaming platforms, numerous women-centric projects have released on major Ott platforms like Disney Plus Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Sony Liv and Zee 5 in the past year.
- 3/8/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Engagement Fans have been eager to know whether Nayanthara got engaged to Vignesh Shivan after the filmmaker posted an image of actor Nayanthara wearing a ring on March 25.Tnm StaffInstagram / Vignesh ShivanIn a recent television interview with host Divya Dharshini that aired on Vijay TV, popular Tamil actor Nayanthara confirmed her engagement with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. The actor also revealed that the couple would announce details to the public when they get married. Nayanthara shared that the engagement happened in the presence of close family members and added that it was a close-knit affair. Fans have been eager to know whether Nayanthara got engaged to Vignesh Shivan after the filmmaker posted an image of actor Nayanthara wearing a ring on March 25. Sharing the photo, Vignesh Shivan quoted a line he had written in the song ‘Sirikadhey’ from Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Remo, and wrote, "Viralodu uyir kooda korthu...(sic)." The photo was...
- 8/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
ReviewWhile the first half is mostly taut, setting up a cat and mouse game, the second half is overly long and sentimental. Sowmya RajendranMysskin gave us Psycho in 2020. A film about a blind man Vs a serial killer. Milind Rau's Netrikann is about a blind woman Vs a serial killer. I'm inclined to make these statements at the outset because it has been my observation that many viewers (and some critics) who may accept leaps of logic in films led by men, don't extend the same generosity to a film led by a woman star. The two are, of course, very different films beyond this connection, in terms of the plot, characterisation and finesse in execution. But to get to all this, we need to buy the premise. So yes, this is a film about a blind woman who hunts down a serial killer, reportedly an adaptation of the Korean film Blind.
- 8/13/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe upbeat track ‘Netrikann’, with lyrics written by director and producer Vignesh Shivan, has been sung by Poorvi Koutish.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe makers of actor Nayanthara’s upcoming film Netrikann, unveiled the title song of the movie on Thursday, August 5. The upbeat track, also titled ‘Netrikann’, has lyrics by Vignesh Shivan, music composed by Girishh Gopalakrishnan, and has been sung by Poorvi Koutish. Vignesh is also producing the film. The video for the song features glimpses of Nayanthara’s character from the movie. Earlier, the first track from the album, ‘Idhuvum Kadhandhu Pogum’ was released on June 9. Sung by Sid Sriram and lyrics written by Karthik Netha, the melodious number talks about staying positive and not losing hope during the pandemic. Apart from Nayanthara, the video for the song also featured doctors, nurses, and police, among others. In Netrikann, Nayanthara plays the role of a visually impaired person, who gets...
- 8/5/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Kollywood‘Netrikann’ is helmed by ‘Aval’ director Milind Rau and bankrolled by producer and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Disney+ HotstarNayanthara’s upcoming film Netrikann is set to release on the over-the-top (Ott) platform, Disney Plus Hotstar. The streaming platform shared the news with fans on Wednesday, July 21. Netrikann is directed by Aval fame Milind Rau, who is also well known for directing movies such as Kadhal 2 Kalyanam and The House Housing Door. The movie will also feature actors Ajmal, Manikandan and Saran in prominent roles. Sharing the news, Hotstar wrote, “Here is an exciting announcement! Soon our next #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex! Lady superstar Nayanthara #Netrikann! #ComingSoon.” The release date is likely to be announced soon. Producer Vignesh Shivan, who also shared the news with fans, wrote: “Happy and proud be associated!!! Release date very very soon.” Netrikann is bankrolled by filmmaker and producer Vignesh Shivan under the banner of Rowdy Picture,...
- 7/23/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodNayanthara, who will be seen in Rajinikanth’s 'Annaatthe', is working with Vignesh Shivan in 'Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal'.Actor Nayanthara received her first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine on May 19. Sharing pictures on social media was her partner and director Vignesh Shivan, who wrote, “Please please get vaccinated. Stay safe, stay indoors.” The actor and director were seen taking the vaccine with their face masks on at Kumaran Hospital in Chennai. Actor Rajinikanth had recently got his first jab of the vaccine. As have other stars, including Mohanlal, Nagarjuna, and Puneeth Rajkumar. Nayanthara, meanwhile, is part of Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe. It was recently shared that Rajinikanth had finished shooting his portions for the film and had returned to Chennai. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under his Sun Pictures banner, the film’s ensemble cast includes Meena, Khushboo, Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Soori and Sathish among others.
- 5/19/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
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