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Actor and comedian Soori, who impressed the audience and critics with his intense role in Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai – Part 1, is all set to work with the acclaimed filmmaker again. However, this time, Vetrimaaran will not be directing the film, but will be providing the story and screenplay for a new project titled Karudan.

Karudan, which means black bull in Tamil, will be directed by Durai Senthil Kumar, who has previously helmed films like Ethir Neechal, Kodi and Kakki Sattai. The film will also feature Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan as the lead actors, along with Samuthirakani, Sshivada, Mime Gopi and Rajendran in supporting roles.

Viduthalai Part 1 Trailer

The film was officially launched in Kumbakonam on Monday with a pooja ceremony attended by the cast and crew. The film is produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu under his banner V Creations. The music for the film will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja,...

Fans of the 2017 fantasy comedy film Maragatha Naanayam are in for a treat as director Ark Saravan has announced that he is working on a sequel to the hit film.

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Maragatha Naanayam, which starred Aadhi and Nikki Galrani in the lead roles, was a hilarious and adventurous story of a group of treasure hunters who are on a mission to find a cursed emerald stone known as Maragatha Naanayam. The film also featured Anandaraj, Munishkanth, Daniel Annie Pope, Mime Gopi, and Kota Srinivasa Rao in supporting roles. The film was praised for its originality, humor, and visual effects.

Maragatha Naanayam Trailer

The sequel is expected to retain the same cast and crew as the original film. The music will be composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, who made his debut with Maragatha Naanayam.

Shooting of actor Vijay Kanishka’s Tamil film ‘Hit List’, being produced by well-known director K S Ravikumar, has begun. ‘Hit List’ is the third film that is being produced by Ravikumar’s banner Rk Celluloids after Kamal Haasan’s ‘Tenali’ and ‘Koogle Kuttappa’, both of which went on to make an impression among audiences and critics.

Not many know that Vijay Kanishka is the son of eminent director Vikraman, known for having delivered several family entertainers that went on to emerge as superhits.

‘Hit List’, which went on floors officially on Saturday, is being jointly directed by debut directors Sooryakathir and Karthikeyan who had formerly assisted Director K S Ravikumar.

Actor Sarath Kumar plays a pivotal role in the film which also includes actors K S Ravikumar, Sithara, Munishkanth, Redin Kingsley, Abinaya, ‘Kgf fame’ Garuda Ramachandra, Mime Gopi and Anupama Kumar.

The film’s cinematography is by Ram Charan,...

EntertainmentSamantha essayed the role of Raji, an Eelam Tamil fighter in the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s hit web series ‘The Family Man’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime VideoActor Samantha Akkineni took to Instagram to treat her fans with a fun Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) video from the sets of The Family Man. The video- shot while she was still in costume- features Samantha casually dancing and singing, in between shots. The candid video was shot inside a vanity van from the sets of the web series that released on Amazon Prime Video. Sharing the Instagram reel, Samantha jokingly stated that this was one of the ways in which she prepared for her role in the series. “In between shots #Raji #thefamilyman2 @rajanddk For those of you asking me how I prepped for the role.. Isssa method y️o.Yes.. yessssss the voice .. this one is for all the bad singers...

ControversyEarlier, Ntk leader Seeman had written to Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video, asking Amazon to stop streaming the show.Tnm StaffWikipedia/ InstagramKollywood filmmaker Bharathiraja took to Twitter on June 7, Monday to issue a statement seeking a ban on season two of Amazon Prime Video’s hit thriller series, The Family Man. Featuring actors Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani and Samantha Akkineni among others in the lead, the second season of the series started streaming on the Ott platform Amazon Prime Video on June 4. “We are upset to know that the Union government hasn’t passed an order to stop the streaming of 'The Family Man', despite requests made by many Tamilians including a Tn minister,” said Bharathiraja. Alleging that the makers of the show lacked understanding about the history of Tamil Eelam, he said, “the visuals in the show reveal that the series has been made...

"How can we not talk about family when family’s all we got," Wiz Khalifa once said. It clearly is one of the most important things in any person’s life, without which they remain incomplete. It is the same in case of our most popular family man, aka Srikant Tiwari from Amazon Prime Video’s show - The Family Man.

While fans can’t get enough of Srikant Tiwari and his new nemesis, Raji, played by Samantha Akkineni, here is an appreciation for the key characters from this series without whom, the magic which this show has created would not be possible.

Suchitra (Priyamani)

The most important thing between a couple is understanding and respect for each other. Even though there were some hurdles in the lives of these love birds, Suchitra always had Srikant’s back and we can’t wait to see how their chemistry unfolds in the new season.

OTTSamantha is seen as Raji, a rebel Tamil operative in the second season of 'Family Man' which premiered on June 4. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Amazon Prime VideoActor Samantha Akkineni, who recently made her Ott debut in the second season of Amazon Prime Video’s The Family Man, shared a heartfelt note on Friday, June 4, about her digital debut and her character in the show. She shared a photo where she is seen alongside filmmakers Raj and Dk on Instagram. The actor noted that although Raji, Samantha’s character who is seen as a highly skilled rebel operative, was fictional, she views it as a tribute to those “who died because of an unequal war.” Samantha started the post by expressing she was happy to read all the comments and reviews from viewers and critics. Noting that Raji is special to her, Samantha wrote about the suffering of Eelam Tamils. “When...

OTTCreated by Raj and Dk, the thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video marks the Ott debut of Tollywood actor Samantha Akkineni. Tnm StaffThe much-awaited second season of The Family Man started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on June 4, Friday. The first season of The Family Man, which tracked the life of Srikant Tiwari, a spy with the National Investigation Agency (Nia) as he unravelled the mystery behind a crucial secret mission, was critically- acclaimed. And the show is now back for a second season in a different setting and with new cast members. Created by Raj and Dk, The Family Man season 2 features actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi reprising their roles from the first season. Actor Samantha Akkineni has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. This marks the popular movie actor's debut performance in a web series. Several Tamil actors including Mime Gopi,...

Amazon Prime Video unveiled a hilarious new promo of the much-awaited show, 'The Family Man 2'. Manoj Bajpayee aka Srikant Tiwari is seen as a 'Minimum man' on a desk job, poles apart from his look in the first season.

The sequel to 2019 smash hit, 'The Family Man', is easily the most awaited by viewers for close to two years now - ever since The Family Man debuted on Amazon Prime.

Ever since the announcement of the sequel, the audiences have been weaving their own stories on what happened post the events shown in Season 2. And now, with the release of The Family Man 2 trailer, the hype has reached fever pitch.

The award-winning Amazon Original Series created by the maverick duo, Raj and Dk, marks the digital debut of South superstar Samantha Akkineni who joins the stellar cast including Padma Shree recipient Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, along with incredible talent from across India,...

The wait is almost over! Amazon Prime Video has announced that on 4th June 2021 the new season of its highly acclaimed show, The Family Man, created by the maverick duo, Raj & Dk will begin streaming.

The Family Man Season 2 shows the return of the nation’s most endearing Family Man aka Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee. This season Srikant Tiwari will be pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni. The 9-part season of the thriller will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle-class family man and a world-class spy and trying to save the nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

Creators Raj and Dk said, “As creators, we have been waiting...

ControversySeeman wrote that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people.Tnm StaffFile ImageNaam Tamilar Katchi’s (Ntk) leader Seeman on Friday issued a press statement calling for a ban on Amazon Prime’s upcoming series Family Man Season 2. In his letter, Seeman warns of dire consequences if the series, which he alleges has shown Tamil people in a bad light, is streamed on the Ott platform. “If they refuse to ban the show, release it country-wide and try to create a false impression about Tamil people, I warn that they will have to face dire consequences,” he wrote. Seeman also writes that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people. Seeman alleges that it is not coincidental that the...

Amazon Prime Video today announces 4 June, 2021 as the release date for the second season of its highly acclaimed show, 'The Family Man', created by the maverick duo, Raj & Dk. Marking this significant announcement milestone, Amazon Prime Video today has released a captivating trailer of the show which showcases the return of the nation’s most endearing 'Family Man' aka Srikant Tiwari, played by Manoj Bajpayee.

This season Srikant Tiwari will be pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni. The 9-part season of the thriller will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle class family man and a world class spy and trying to save the Nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

OTTThe much-awaited second season of 'Family Man' is slated to be released on June 4.PTIThe much-awaited second season of Amazon Prime Video's critically-acclaimed web series "The Family Man" is slated to be released on June 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. Fronted by Manoj Bajpayee, the series was scheduled to return earlier this year. The new season will see Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari pitted against a new, powerful and brutal adversary named Raaji, essayed by Samantha Akkineni, who makes her digital debut with the show. The streamer also released the trailer of the nine-part thriller which will see Srikant continuing to jostle between the duality of being a middle class family man and a world class spy and trying to save the nation from an imminent attack. Packed with exciting twists and an unexpected climax, the upcoming season of the edgy action-drama series will give a riveting glimpse of the two worlds of Srikant.

Amazon Prime Video with maverick and well-acclaimed creator duo, Raj & Dk are back with an exciting news on the trailer of the new season of the Amazon Original Series - The Family Man starring Manoj Bajpai. The trailer for the new season is scheduled for launch tomorrow.

In the new season, nation’s most adorable Family Man aka Srikant Tiwari aka Manoj Bajpayee is finally back with a multifaceted rendition of his most-awaited action spy thriller. This time around, the struggle is more intense because not only is he struggling to balance his family and his ever-demanding professional life, but he also faces a new nemesis ‘Raji’ (essayed by Samantha Akkineni).

The award-winning Amazon Original Series marks the digital debut of South superstar Samantha Akkineni who joins the stellar ensemble cast including Padma Shree recipient Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, along with incredible talent from across India, including Sharib Hashmi, Seema Biswas,...

OTTCreated by Raj and Dk, the thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video will see Samantha Akkineni playing an important role. Tnm StaffPutting an end to the long wait and months of speculations, Ott platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Tuesday that season 2 of Manoj Bajpayee’s web series The Family Man is all set to stream on the platform. The makers also announced that the trailer of the web series will be out on Wednesday. Created by Raj and Dk, The Family Man season 2 features actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi reprising their roles from the first season. Actor Samantha Akkineni has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. The Family Man season 2 marks her debut performance in a web series. Several Tamil actors including Mime Gopi, Ravindra Vijay, Devadarshini Chetan, Anandsami and N Alagamperumal have been roped in to play important roles in the web series.

CinemaThough this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online.Tnm StaffEven as Covid-19 cases are going up across the country and many states have once again reduced the occupancy in theatres, quite a few new films have come out on Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms this festive season. April marks the New Year in many states, including south India. Though this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online. Here is a list of new south Indian releases on Ott platforms: Jathi Ratnalu Starring Naveen Polishetty, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi, this Telugu comedy was a blockbuster theatrical release. Directed by Anudeep, the film follows the story of three young men who go from a small town to Hyderabad. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Joji A crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan,...

Anticipation over the second season of The Family Man is running high, and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee promises the upcoming chapter will be an experience that is bigger and different.

Bajpayee returns as Nia agent Srikant Tiwari on season two. He struggles to balance personal and professional lives while fighting against a new nemesis, Raji, played by South star Samantha Akkineni.

"At times I reserve comments (about my work) because you start sounding flamboyant. All I would say is that it is going to be far bigger and far more different than before," Bajpayee told Ians.

"It is going to be an experience that you will not forget easily," he promised.

Besides Bajpayee, the show will bring back Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, and Sharad Kelkar from season one. Created, directed and produced by Raj and Dk, the show also features Darshan Kumar, Sunny Hinduja, Shreya Dhanwantary, Shahab Ali, Vedant Sinha, Mahek Thakur and Seema Biswas.

KollywoodTouted to be a horror-thriller, this film is being directed by Chandru and also stars debutant Shruti in the lead role. Digital NativeWell-known choreographer Sandy is all set to make his acting debut. Touted to be a horror-thriller, this film is being directed by Chandru and stars Sandy and debutant Shruti in the lead roles with Reshma Pasupuleti, Mime Gopi, Saravanan and Rama in pivotal roles. Recently, the shooting of this film happened at a house in Mangadu where the team had shot a gruesome death scene. Reports are that Sandy was spotted in police uniform at the shooting spot along with Reshma Pasupuleti and Rama. In an interview to the Times of India, director Chandru had said, “This is my debut film. I have always been passionate about films and have been trying out my luck in the industry for a while. Eventually, my sister decided to produce my film.

KollywoodDirected by Ranjith Manikandan, the film stars Suresh Ravi and Raveena Ravi in the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Tamil film Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban was initially scheduled to be released earlier this year, but its release was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. At the time, it was announced that Creative Entertainers and Distributors had acquired the rights for the film. However, now, reports are that the award-winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran is onboard to present the film. Directed by Rdm, Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban is produced by Bhaskaran B, Rajapondiyan P and Suresh Ravi under the banners Br Talkies Corporation and White Moon Talkies. The film stars Suresh Ravi and Raveena Ravi in the lead roles. Mime Gopi, Supergood Subramani, Sharath Ravi and Kathiravan Balu form the rest of the star cast. The technical crew of Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban includes Aaditya and Sooriya for scoring the music, K.S Vishnushri for cinematography and Vadivel and Vimalraj for editing.

KollywoodThe producer took to Twitter to reveal that the films will soon see sequels.Digital NativeProducer C V Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainments conducted a poll on Twitter asking netizens which of the three films - Soodhu Kavvum, Thegidi and Mayavan - should get a sequel and Soodhu Kavvum topped the list by polling 62 percent votes with Thegidi getting the second place with 26 percent and Mayavan 12 percent. After the polls, C V Kumar revealed that all three scripts are in the finishing stages and the details will be updated soon. He tweeted saying,"All the three scripts are in finishing stage . Will update soon with all details . Thx for the participation and overwhelming support Folded hands #Soodhukavvum2 #Thegidi2 #Maayavan2." All the three scripts are in finishing stage . Will update soon with all details . Thx for the participation and overwhelming support #Soodhukavvum2 #Thegidi2 #Maayavan2 https://t.co/Tuh0rgnOst — Thirukumaran Ent., (@ThirukumaranEnt...

EntertainmentThe shooting of this film went on the floors recently with Bhagyaraj giving the first clap. Digital NativeDigital Native It has been confirmed that debut director Guru Ramachandran will direct Vetri of 8 Thottakkal and Jiivi fame in the upcoming thriller. Ramachandra Raju, who played the villain in the hit movie Kgf, has been roped in to play the baddie in this film. It may be noted that the actor is set to make his Tamil debut with Karthi's upcoming film directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna. The shooting of this film went on the floors recently with Bhagyaraj giving the first clap and is progressing well with plans to complete it in one single schedule. The team will be shooting the film predominantly in and around Chennai. The others in the star cast also include debutante Diyaa Mayurikha, Marimuthu, and Kabali-fame Vishvanth. On the film,...

KollywoodDirected by Srinath Ramalingam, the film is a love story between two dogs.Digital NativeDigital NativeAnbulla Ghilli is a romantic tale with a difference. Yes, the uniqueness of the film is that it is a love story between two Labrador dogs. We have an update about this romantic entertainer and it is that noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and actor-singer Andrea Jeremiah are singing a duet that will feature the lead canine pair. Speaking about the song in an interview to Cinema Express, director Srinath Ramalingam said, “The film is a romantic drama, where the dog predominantly narrates the script. There’s a romantic track too for him. For a duet between the two dogs, Radio City Rj Love Guru had written a breezy song, which begins with the lyric ‘Aliya En Thozhiya’. Music director Arrol Corelli and I wanted to try something quirky, and we approached Andrea and...

KollywoodIn a recent media interaction, Vetri has revealed that remake offers from Bollywood have already started to pour in.Digital NativeTamil film Jiivi, which has been made on a shoestring budget, is currently the talk of the town as it has taken both audiences and critics by surprise. The film follows an intelligent man, who decides to steal from his landlady's house, after being heartbroken by romance. Directed by Gopinath and written by Babu Tamizh, the film stars Vetri in the lead. Karunakaran, Rohini and Mime Gopi play crucial roles in this thriller, which has been produced by the same banner which bankrolled 8 Thottakkal a couple of years ago. Both 8 Thottakkal and Jiivi were produced by Vetri’s father. The actor has reportedly signed two more films, outside of his home banner. Jiivi has opened to good reviews, and Vetri, who is elated about the response, attributes the film’s success to its content.

Tollywood'Valmiki' is the remake of Karthik Subburaj's Tamil film 'Jigarthanada'.Digital NativeThe critically acclaimed Tamil film Jigarthanda is being remade in Telugu under the title Valmiki. The film has Varun Tej reprising the role done by Bobby Simha in Tamil. If sources are anything to go by, Atharvaa Murali will be foraying into the Telugu film industry with this remake and he will be seen in the role done by Siddharth in the original. Harish Shankar will be wielding the megaphone for this remake and Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose the tunes. Valmiki will be bankrolled by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under their banner. The prep work for this film has begun and the shooting is expected to commence in April this year. It may be noted here that the original version in Tamil was written and directed by Karthik Subburaj and had Siddharth,...

KollywoodThis film will be Jayam Ravi's landmark 25th project.Digital NativeJayam Ravi, who is currently busy with Komaali, has reportedly signed a deal to star in a movie that will be directed by I Ahmed. This film is likely to be bankrolled by Screen Scene Entertainment and we hear that that star signed three films with the production house. Director I Ahmed began his career with Vamanan in 2009 and directed Endrendrum Punnagai with Jiiva and Trisha in the lead. His last outing was the Udhayanidhi starrer Manithan, a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, Komaali is progressing well. It is touted to be a comedy-drama produced by Vels Film International. The film is written and directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, a newbie. It stars Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal and Samyuktha Hegde in the lead roles. The star cast also includes Ks Ravikumar, Yogi Babu and Kavita Radheshyam in supporting roles. Hip...