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Tollywood The director of the cop action thriller lodged a complaint with the Telugu Film Directors' Association over pending remuneration for the film. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Gopichand Malineni, whose film Krack had recently released in theatres during Sankranthi, has reportedly lodged a complaint against the film’s producer Tagore Madhu over non-payment of pending remuneration. In his complaint to the Telugu Film Directors' Association, Gopichand's has said that the producer is refusing to pay a pending remuneration of Rs 30 lakh, Cinema Express reported. The producer has allegedly failed to keep his promise of paying the pending dues after the release of the film. It may be noted that Krack had also run into trouble during the release of the film over financial issues. The films’ financiers reportedly took the legal route demanding that the dues owed to them be cleared, and stalled the release of the film. As a result,...

KollywoodWhile a financial issue seems to be the reason, there is no announcement on the film’s release date yet from the producers.Tnm StaffAmala Paul’s most awaited Aadai has been cancelled just hours before its release. Theatres have cancelled the shows on Friday due to non-receipt of the Kdm and are either refunding tickets or offering an alternative to those who’ve booked their tickets. Aadai seems to be embroiled in a financial tussle, a common reason for last minute cancellations in Tamil cinema. Aadai, censored A, was scheduled to hit the screens on Friday. The film is directed by Rathna Kumar and its Telugu dubbed version was to release in Andhra and Telangana regions considering the huge popularity that Amala Paul enjoys there. The film, eagerly awaited by the team and Amala herself, has been attributed to be a “game-changer” in the actor’s career. The film’s first-look posters,...

Kollywood‘I’ve resolved to never depend on a producer who might pull the rug from under me in the last minute,’ the actor said, apparently referring to problems with his ‘Ayogya’ producer.Digital NativeDigital NativeVishal had a tough time with his producer during the release of Ayogya, so much so that he has now decided to produce his own films. Confirming this in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, he said, “Why face the risk of going through this again when I can make it happen for myself? I know I have the infrastructure and the power to produce my own films. So, I’ve resolved to never depend on a producer who might pull the rug from under me in the last minute.” Ayogya was produced by B Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker. While Vishal played the lead, Raashi Khanna was the heroine. The supporting cast included Parthiban,...

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...

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...

EntertainmentThe reason for opting out of a May release is back-to-back releases of biggies such as Vishal’s Ayogya and Sivakarthikeyan’s Mr. Local.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor-composer Vijay Antony has pinned high hopes on his next release Kolaigaran, a crime-thriller which also stars Arjun Sarja in a crucial role. Directed by Andrew Louis, the film’s makers had made plans to release it in the third or final week of May. However, the makers on Friday announced that Kolaigaran will finally release on June 5 and they will hope to cash in on the long Ramzan weekend. The reason for opting out of a May release is back-to-back releases of biggies such as Vishal’s Ayogya and Sivakarthikeyan’s Mr. Local. It would have been suicidal to release alongside Ayogya or Mr. Local as there would be a dearth of screens, more so because Avengers: Endgame and Kanchana 3 are still...