KollywoodOur social acceptance of police brutality is partly influenced by the glorification of the police taking the law into their own hands in popular culture.Tnm StaffThe recent custodial deaths of father-son Jayaraj and Bennix in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu have triggered massive public outrage. The alleged impunity with which the police acted and the reported injuries on the bodies of the men have sparked discussions on police brutality and the violation of human rights in the legal system. Many have also begun a conversation around cinema and the glorification of bad cops. Unlike crimes against women like stalking, which are hugely influenced by popular culture, police brutality is more a product of the flawed legal system which gives law enforcement too much power without enough checks. However, it cannot be denied that our social acceptance of these crimes is partly influenced by the glorification of the police taking...
- 6/27/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodOur social acceptance of police brutality is partly influenced by the glorification of the police taking the law into their own hands in popular culture.Tnm StaffThe recent custodial deaths of father-son Jayaraj and Bennix in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu have triggered massive public outrage. The alleged impunity with which the police acted and the reported injuries on the bodies of the men have sparked discussions on police brutality and the violation of human rights in the legal system. Many have also begun a conversation around cinema and the glorification of bad cops. Unlike crimes against women like stalking, which are hugely influenced by popular culture, police brutality is more a product of the flawed legal system which gives law enforcement too much power without enough checks. However, it cannot be denied that our social acceptance of these crimes is partly influenced by the glorification of the police taking...
- 6/27/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn the picture, which features Dhanush in a silhouette, he is seen holding a sword in his hand.Digital NativeDigital Native Actor Dhanush who is currently shooting for director Mari Selvaraj's next titled Karnan took to his Twitter to share a working still from the sets. In the picture, which features Dhanush in a silhouette, he is seen holding a sword in his hand. The film is touted to be an action-entertainer which is based on a real incident that happened in an estate near Tirunelveli. The film also stars Malayalam actor Rajisha Vijayan as the female lead and recently Dop turned actor Natarajan aka Natty was roped in a for a key role. Recently, actor Lal sneaked out an image of himself and Dhanush with a caption "Yemen and Karnan". Reportedly, Dhanush plays the character named Karnan and Lal will be seen as Yemen. Talking about the project,...
- 1/29/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodDhanush is currently shooting for Mari Selvaraj's 'Karnan' in Tirunelveli.Digital NativeDhanush is one of the very few actors in Kollywood who can successfully juggle commercial films and content-oriented films. Last seen in Pattas which is an action entertainer that is written and directed by Rs Durai Senthilkumar and produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan, the latest report is that Dhanush will be doing a film once again with Sathya Jyothi Films and he is in talks with Ayogya director Venkat Mohan. If everything goes as planned this film will mark Dhanush’s fourth collaboration with the production house after Thodari, Pattas and the untitled upcoming film with Ratsasan fame Ram Kumar. Dhanush is currently shooting for Mari Selvaraj's film titled, 'Karnan' in Tirunelveli. Bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu. Malayalam actor Lal who was last seen in Seema Raja starring Sivakarthikeyan in Tamil has...
- 1/25/2020
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
KollywoodIncidentally, 'Ayogya' has been directed by the debut director Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Ar Murugadoss, 'Darbar' director.Digital NativeDarbar team had been shooting in Mumbai for the past few weeks and returned back to Chennai recently. Soon after the return, director Ar Murugadoss along with his family and team made it to a theatre in the city to watch the Vishal starrer Ayogya. Incidentally, Ayogya is directed by the debut director Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Ar Murugadoss. After the screening, the director congratulated his protégé for coming out with a hit movie, say sources. After watching the film, Murugadoss took to his social media and praised the whole Ayogya team. “Finally watched #Ayogya with my #Darbar crew, congratulations @ivenkatmohan @VishalKOfficial you guys made a wonderful film..we enjoyed a lot”, he wrote. Finally watched #Ayogya with my #Darbar crew, congratulations @ivenkatmohan @VishalKOfficial...
- 5/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDubbing artiste Raveena tweeted her displeasure in not finding the dubbing artistes’ name in the credit list of 'Ayogya'.Digital NativeWhen dubbing artiste Raveena tweeted her displeasure in not finding the dubbing artistes’ name in the credit list of Ayogya, it opened up a discussion of how the film industry discriminates among its technicians. Raveena had lent her voice for the female lead Raashi Khanna in Ayogya. Her tweet in this regard was: “I couldn’t find dubbing artists credits in d end title of #ayogya ,was happy to see the mess annas, drivers, painters, carpenters, sound enggs, studios, coordinator n all others getting their respects n credits. Sad to see our category alone left out most of the time. Kaathirupom.” I couldn’t find dubbing artists credits in d end title of #ayogya ,was happy to see the mess annas, drivers, painters, carpenters, sound enggs, studios, coordinator...
- 5/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
For those who were wondering why a third version of the same rape-and-retribution story that was filmed earlier in Telugu as Temper?and in Hindi as Simmba, here's the answer.
Ayogya betters both by leaps and bounds. It is what remakes are meant to be. Strong, adventurous, assertive and muscular. As directed by first-timer Venkat Mohan, the story of a seedy cop who turns a new leaf after a rape incident, is turned into a triumph of transformative cinema.
Ayogya is powerful in its persuasive tempo and almost a frantic attempt to keep our attention from straying.
What Vishal, in superb athletic form, does is to change the punctuation marks from the earlier films, play around with the dramatic episodes so that the film's take on the theme of finding one's conscience acquires an all-new life and vigour.
As played by Vishal, the cop Karnan is a spoilt brat who...
Ayogya betters both by leaps and bounds. It is what remakes are meant to be. Strong, adventurous, assertive and muscular. As directed by first-timer Venkat Mohan, the story of a seedy cop who turns a new leaf after a rape incident, is turned into a triumph of transformative cinema.
Ayogya is powerful in its persuasive tempo and almost a frantic attempt to keep our attention from straying.
What Vishal, in superb athletic form, does is to change the punctuation marks from the earlier films, play around with the dramatic episodes so that the film's take on the theme of finding one's conscience acquires an all-new life and vigour.
As played by Vishal, the cop Karnan is a spoilt brat who...
- 5/11/2019
- GlamSham
KollywoodAccording to reports from the trade sources, director Sundar C is shooting the climax fight in Turkey for which he has hired the flight.Digital NativeSundar C and his team are currently stationed in Turkey shooting the climax portions for their upcoming film which has not been titled yet. Vishal, Tammannah and Aishwarya Lekshmi play the main leads in this action entertainer. According to reports from the trade sources, the director is shooting the climax fight in Turkey for which he has hired a Boeing 757 – 200 flight. Apparently, it is a very important sequence following which the film’s producer arranged for it. We also hear that this will be the most expensive of all Vishal movies released so far. True to that the picture of the plane from the sets also shows the actors with police and military uniforms swarming the place. With the shooting in progress, we can expect...
- 4/23/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film's director Mysskin had met Vishal on the sets of his ongoing movie with Sundar C in Turkey and narrated the script for the sequel.Digital NativeVishal and filmmaker Mysskin had joined hands for the first time for Thupparivaalan, an investigative drama with a Sherlockian style of narrative. In the film, Vishal plays a detective and his character was called Kaniyan Poogundran, modeled after Sherlock Holmes. Actor Prasanna played his sidekick, a character very close to Sherlock’s partner Dr Watson. Vishal had produced Thupparivaalan and had plans to bankroll its sequel as well. Apparently, it was said Mysskin while directing part 1, had the idea ready for the sequel and was in the writing process. During the release of the first part, in a media interaction, Vishal also confirmed that there will be a sequel to Thupparivaalan and that he plans to continue the franchise. Recently Director Mysskin has...
- 4/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe incident happened while shooting for an action sequence choreographed by stunt duo Anbariv. Digital NativeActor Vishal who is currently stationed at Cappadocia, Turkey filming for Sundar C’s project was severely injured while riding All-terrain vehicle (Atv). Vishal recently got engaged to his girlfriend Anisha Alla Reddy in a lavish ceremony in Hyderabad, soon after the engagement the actor flew down to Turkey for the shooting of the untitled project where a very important schedule was planned to go up to 50 days The incident happened while shooting for an action sequence choreographed by stunt duo Anbariv. The actor got tossed along with Atv bike that shocked the entire crew. It may be noted that Vishal was injured on the sets of Ayogya recently, the remake of Telugu film Temper. The actor got injured while shooting the song sequence, the Tamil version of the Telugu hit song 'Blockbuster'.
- 3/28/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodA very important schedule, which will go up to 50 days, will be canned in Turkey.Digital NativeVishal and Tamannaah along with the rest of the team have now flown to Turkey, confirm sources. The untitled film, which is being directed by Sundar C, with Vishal and Tammannah as the lead is currently being filmed. A very important schedule, which will go up to 50 days, will be canned in Turkey and the team has earmarked some very picturesque locations for it, we hear. Vishal and Tammannah had shared the screen space in Kaththi Sandai earlier and Sundar C’s venture will be their second film together. They have also inked the deal to star in another film that will be directed by a newbie. Reports are that Tamannaah as a role with shades of grey in it and will be performance oriented. It may be noted here that Tammannah is one...
- 3/25/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Venkat Mohan, ‘Ayogya’ is the remake of the hit Tollywood film ‘Temper’.Digital NativeActor Vishal was injured on the sets of his upcoming film Ayogya recently. Describing the accident and his injuries, the actor has been quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying, “It was a freak accident. I slipped and fell when we were shooting a Tamil version of the song ‘Blockbuster’. I have a twisted ankle and a swollen elbow as an instant legacy of my dancing skills.” He added, “Such wear and tear is a part and parcel of an actor’s life. If you want to remain relatively safe then go for a desk job.” Directed by Venkat Mohan, Ayogya is the remake of the hit Tollywood action entertainer Temper with Vishal reprising the role essayed by Jr Ntr in the original. The film is produced by B Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker.
- 3/12/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry with this song.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe hit Telugu film Temper is being remade in Tamil under the title Ayogya. Directed by Venkat Mohan, the film has Vishal playing the hero. According to the latest updates about Ayogya, Shraddha Das of Guntur Talkies fames has been roped in for a special song. With this song, Shraddha will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry. According to reports, this special song will be the highlight of the film as it will be a peppy tune with expressive dance movements. The film is bankrolled by Vishal Film Factory in association with Tagore Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker. While Vishal plays the lead, Raashi Khanna will be seen as his heroine. The supporting cast includes R Parthiban, Ks Ravikumar, Sachu, Vamsi Krishna and Pooja Devariya. The technical...
- 3/1/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film is slated for release this April.Tnm StaffYoutube Screengrab / Lahari Music | T-SeriesAfter playing the lead in Ps Mithran’s psychological thriller Irumbu Thirai that dealt with data security, and later in the sequel of the 2005 hit Sandakozhi, Vishal’s first release for 2019 will be Ayogya. The film that is being directed by Venkat Mohan also stars Raashi Khanna, R Parthiepan and Sonia Aggarwal. The film’s teaser was released on Wednesday. The teaser begins with Vishal’s voice-over telling us that the person who is the first witness to all injustice happening in the country is Gandhi. The accompanying visual shows a policeman saluting Gandhi's picture. The teaser then proceeds to introduce us to Parthiepan's character who comes across as a corrupt and vile gang leader. Vishal, who plays a cop, goes by the name Karna and quite unusually does not appear wearing his uniform in any of the frames in the teaser.
- 2/7/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodTo be directed by Venkat Mohan, this remake of Jr Ntr’s Telugu blockbuster ‘Temper’ will star Raashi Khanna opposite Vishal.Digital NativeIt was reported last year that Vishal will star in the Tamil remake of Jr Ntr’s Telugu blockbuster Temper, which was helmed by Puri Jagannadh. In August 2018, the project was officially launched with a customary ceremony, which was attended by Ar Murugadoss as chief guest. The project, directed by Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Murugadoss, was officially titled Ayogya and Raashi Khanna was signed up as the leading lady. The project was originally planned with Simbu, but for unknown reasons it never took off. It may be noted that Temper was recently remade in Hindi as Simmba starring Ranveer Singh, and the film has turned out to be a blockbuster. On the occasion of Pongal, the makers of Ayogya unveiled a poster which revealed that the...
- 1/15/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor said he will make an official statement regarding his engagement and wedding “as soon as things have been finalised”. Tnm StaffAmidst rumours of his wedding doing the rounds, actor Vishal has now clarified that the photos of the woman being circulated as his fiancé have no truth in them and that he will make an official statement regarding his engagement and wedding “as soon as things have been finalised”. Rumours that the actor was going to marry a Telugu woman, the daughter of a Hyderabad-based businessman, surfaced last month and have been spreading like wildfire since. Vishal, however, made no comments on the news itself. As President of Tamil Film Producers’ Council (Tfpc), Vishal has been in the news for quite some time. The group of producers accused Vishal of misappropriating funds and not adhering to the bye-laws of the Council, demanding that he step down immediately. The...
- 1/12/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe poster, featuring Vishal, has him stylishly holding what appears to be a bottle of beer.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Vishal starrer Ayogya was posted online by the star on Monday and has become the centre of controversy. The poster, featuring Vishal, has him stylishly holding what appears to be a bottle of beer. This indeed had not gone unnoticed. The Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S Ramadoss has slammed the actor for coming out with a poster that seems to indicate he has no social responsibility. Posting in Tamil, Ramadoss tweeted, “The first look poster in which actor Vishal appears with a beer bottle must be withdrawn. What message is Vishal trying to send to his fans? I expect social responsibility from the General Secretary of Nadigar Sangam.” பீர் பாட்டிலுடன் நடிகர் விஷால் தோன்றும் விளம்பரம...
- 11/22/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe ceremony was attended by Ar Murugadoss who was the chief guest. Digital NativeIt was reported last year that Vishal will star in the Tamil remake of Ntr’s Telugu blockbuster Temper, which was helmed by Puri Jagannadh. Ever since the announcement, there’s been no development with respect to the project. On Thursday, the project was officially launched with a customary ceremony, which was attended by Ar Murugadoss as chief guest. The project, to be directed by Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Murugadoss, has been officially titled Ayogya. Raashi Khanna has been signed as the leading lady. It’s worth mentioning that Temper is also currently being remade in Hindi as Simmba, which starts Ranveer Singh in the lead. In an interaction with media ahead of the release of Thupparivaalan, Vishal last year confirmed he will be starring in the Tamil remake of Temper. However, he said he...
- 8/25/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor is currently busy shooting for ‘Sanda Kozhi 2’.Digital NativeVishal’s last outing Irumbu Thirai, released a few months weeks ago, was a success at the box office and his next film release will be the sequel to Sanda Kozhi. One of the biggest hits in his career, Sanda Kozhi hit the silver screens in 2005. Talks about the sequel going on the floors have been going on for quite a few years now and finally it started to roll this year. Sanda Kozhi 2 is shaping up well with director N Lingusamy, who had directed the prequel, wielding the megaphone for this too. Keerthy Suresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar play the women leads in this action entertainer with Raj Kiran, Arjai, Ganja Karuppu, Ramdoss, Hareesh Peradi, Kabali Vishwanth, Appani Sarath, Shanmugarajan and Thennavan playing supporting roles. Meera Jasmine, who was Vishal’s love interest in the first part, will be seen in an extended cameo.
- 8/3/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Kollywood If she comes on board, this will be Raashi's third Tamil outing after the Siddharth-starrer 'Shaitan Ka Bachcha' and 'Imaikka Nodigal' which starred Nayanthara. Digital NativeIt was reported last year that Vishal will star in the Tamil remake of Ntr’s Telugu blockbuster Temper, which was helmed by Puri Jagannadh. Ever since the announcement, there’s been no development with respect to the project. On Thursday, reports emerged that Raashi Khanna is most likely going to team up with Vishal in the film, which will be directed by Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Ar Murugadoss. While Sam Cs is on board for the music, Light House Movie Makers will produce this film. If she comes on board, this will be Raashi's third Tamil outing after the Siddharth-starrer Shaitan Ka Bachcha and Imaikka Nodigal which starred Nayanthara. In an interaction with media last year, ahead of the release of Thupparivaalan, Vishal confirmed he will be starring in the Tamil remake of Temper, but will work on the film only after he finished shooting for Sandakozhi 2 and Irumbuthirai. The role was originally supposed to be done by Simbu. Having completed both the projects, Vishal is now expected to commence work on this remake from June. Ntr played a foul-mouthed cop with no morals in Temper. Kajal Aggarwal was also in a pivotal role, while Prakash Raj played the antagonist. Temper is also being remade in Hindi as Simmba with Ranveer Singh in the lead. Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will make her acting debut in the remake, which will be a Karan Johar directorial. The project may see Vishal undergoing a physical transformation for the role - he is expected to shed weight and build a muscular frame to essay the character. The project will be bankrolled by Vishal Film Factory and the makers are currently busy finalising the cast and crew. Vishal, last seen on screen in Thupparivaalan, has also confirmed that he will produce another film with Mysskin and it might happen next year. Rumours has it that the duo is most likely to team up for the sequel to Thupparivaalan. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/24/2018
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
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