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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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Silently walk out of places that disrespect you, says director Selvaraghavan
1627 days ago
Kollywood

Silently walk out of places that disrespect you, says director Selvaraghavan

Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Director Selvaraghavan, who has delivered several blockbusters in Tamil, on Sunday said that one must not continue to stay at places that disrespect them. ## The director, who is also the brother of actor Dhanush, took to social media to say, "When you know that you are being disrespected in a place, silently walk out of there with a smile. It is better to eat leftover food from the previous night with dignity rather than bear insults and eat at a feast." ## Selvaraghavan, who is at present directing 'Naane Varuven' featuring his brother Dhanush in the lead, has off late been sharing his wisdom on social media. ## A few days ago, he had said, "Procrastination is the biggest obstacle of progress. The thought that 'I will take care of it later' is the biggest reason hindering progress. Big or small, finish any task immediately. You will have peace of mind and also see progress with your eyes." ## On another occasion, he had said, "I am telling you the truth. Nobody here has the time to listen to our pain. Even if they appear to listen, it is fake. Acting. Instead, tell your problems to God. You will experience change." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Trailer of Gautham Menon's 'Joshua' hits 1 million views
1627 days ago
Kollywood

Trailer of Gautham Menon's 'Joshua' hits 1 million views

Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) The trailer of director Gautham Vasudev Menon's upcoming action thriller 'Joshua' has received over a million views in less than a day of being released on YouTube. ## The trailer of 'Joshua', which features actors Varun, Krishna and Raahei in the lead, was released by music director A.R. Rahman. ## Interestingly, the film does not have music by Rahman but by Karthik, who is known for his singing skills. Rahman, while releasing the trailer, said that he was glad to present the trailer of his dear friend Gautham Menon's 'Joshua'. ## The film, which is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh of Vels Film International Limited, has cinematography by Kathir and editing by Anthony. ## The trailer, which gives away the fact that the film is about a contract killer looking to protect a girl, also received the thumbs-up sign from over 54,000 people. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Makers of 'Anandham Vilayadum Veedu' seek police action against video piracy
1627 days ago
Kollywood

Makers of 'Anandham Vilayadum Veedu' seek police action against video piracy

Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) The makers of the just-released Tamil film 'Anandham Vilayaadum Veedu' have lodged a police complaint against websites, Telegram groups and torrent sites that have been illegally uploading the film online. ## Producer P. Ranganathan, in his complaint to the police, said that their film, starring Gowtham Karthik, Cheran, Saravanan and others, had released on December 24. ## The producer said that post the release of the film, several websites, Telegram groups and torrent sites were illegally uploading their content online. ## "We are the rightful owners of the digital rights and we haven't sold our rights to any company or individual," the producer said. ## "Our movie is welcomed by family audiences and these illegal activities are hurting our box-office collections," the producer said and pointed out that such activities would not only affect him as a producer and the people who had toiled hard to bring out the film but would also affect millions of people working in the film industry in the longer run. ## "The cast and crew along with me are presenting a request to stop this piracy menace and save our livelihood," he said. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Director Lingusamy announces Tamil Haiku poetry contest
1627 days ago
Kollywood

Director Lingusamy announces Tamil Haiku poetry contest

Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Director Lingusamy has announced a Tamil Haiku poetry contest in honour of the late Tamil poet Abdul Rahman. ## Taking to social media to announce the contest, Lingusamy said, "I feel this as an important thing in my life. This is for the immense respect I have for Abdul Rahman & my love towards Haiku. Looking forward to having you all in this." ## The winner of the contest, the director said, would get a sum of Rs 25,000 while the second and the third place winners would get sums of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively. Fifty other poems would be chosen for publication. These would be granted a prize of Rs 1,000 each. ## The poems would have to be strictly according to Haiku grammar. Only those poems that did not exceed three lines would be considered for competition. The poems must be original and should not have been published either in print or online publications or on social media. ## Each contestant can send a maximum of two poems. The poems should reach the organisers on or before February 15, 2022. The winners of the contest would be announced in March, 2022. ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood, stay tuned to us.

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After Vadivelu, 'Naai Sekar Returns' director tests positive for Covid
1627 days ago
Kollywood

After Vadivelu, 'Naai Sekar Returns' director tests positive for Covid

Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Days after actor Vadivelu tested positive for Covid-19, his film's director Suraj, too, has been admitted to a private hospital here for the same reason. ## Suraj had accompanied Vadivelu to London along with a few other core members of the 'Naai Sekar Returns' film unit. The others included music director Santhosh Narayanan. ## The team was in London to score the music for the much-awaited film, which will mark the return of Vadivelu to the big screen. ## On the team's return from London, Vadivelu was screened at Chennai airport, where he tested positive for the virus. Doctors treating the actor said he was stable and recovering well. ## Following news of both the director and the film's lead actor testing positive for Covid-19, all those in the team that had accompanied the two to London have now isolated themselves. ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Megha Akash to play female lead in Vijay Milton's 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan'
1628 days ago
Kollywood

Megha Akash to play female lead in Vijay Milton's 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan'

Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Actress Megha Akash will play the female lead in director Vijay Milton's much-awaited action thriller 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan', which has actor Vijay Antony playing the lead. ## Interestingly, the makers have now made it clear that 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan' will actually be a sequel to Vijay Antony's super hit film 'Salim'. ## The action-entertainer, which its makers are claiming to be the first-ever Tamil movie to be extensively shot in Daman-Diu, is to hit screens in the middle of 2022. ## Apart from Vijay Antony, Sarath Kumar will be seen playing an important character in the film. Two Kannada actors, Dhananjaya and Pruthvi Ambar, will be making their debut in Tamil cinema with this film, which also features Saranya Ponvannan, Murali Sharma, Thalaivaasal Vijay, Surender Thakur and Praniti. ## Sources close to the unit of the film say that it will feature some mind-boggling action sequences. Vijay Antony, who is known to play characters that have limited dialogues, will again be seen essaying such a character in this film. ## Apart from writing and directing the film, Vijay Milton has handled the cinematography for 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan'. Vijay Antony, who plays the lead, will also be scoring music for the songs while Achu Rajamani is taking care of the background score. ## 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan' is produced by Kamal Bohra, Lalitha Dhananjayan, Pradeep B., Pankaj Bohra, and S. Vikram Kumar of Infiniti Film Ventures. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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National Award-winning Tamil director gets UAE Golden Visa
1628 days ago
Kollywood

National Award-winning Tamil director gets UAE Golden Visa

Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) Tamil actor-filmmaker R. Parthiepan has become the latest entry on the list of Indian actors and film personalities to receive the Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ## The coveted recognition was presented to the National Award-winning filmmaker by officials of the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. Parthiepan expressed his gratitude to the Dubai government for awarding him the visa. ## In the past, Malayalam cinema superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty, 'Minnal Murali' lead actor Tovino Thomas, and Bollywood personalities Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Boney Kapoor, Farah Khan, Suniel Shetty and Tusshar Kapoor have received the Golden Visa. ## Speaking from Dubai, Parthiepan said: "I am so happy that I have been given the Golden Visa. My sincere gratitude to the UAE government. I am deeply honoured and I thank the authorities for considering me worthy of the privilege." ## The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa system, extending from five to 10 years, and is automatically renewed. It is granted to achievers from various fields, professionals, investors and those with promising abilities. ## Parthiepan, who recently received the Special Jury Award for 'Oththa Seruppu Size 7' at the National Film Awards, is now busy busy with the Hindi remake of the movie. He also has a Tamil film, 'Iravin Nizhal', in the pipeline. The first single-shot movie of its kind, 'Iravin Nizhal' has music scored by A.R. Rahman. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Tamil actor Vadivelu in hospital after testing Covid positive
1628 days ago
Kollywood

Tamil actor Vadivelu in hospital after testing Covid positive

Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) Tamil comedian and character actor Vadivelu was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai after he turned Covid-19 positive. ## He had returned to Chennai from London on Thursday where he had attended some functions. He was tested at the Chennai international airport and on Friday, he tested Covid-19 positive. ## Doctors attending to him said that his health condition was stable and he was recovering well. ## The comedian had quit acting for a while and had made strong political statements against DMDK leader Vijayakanth while campaigning for DMK candidates during the 2011 elections. Slippers were hurled at the comedian-actor during the campaign at Tiruvanaikovil where then Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa was contesting the polls. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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IANS Review: 'Writer': Gripping thriller that shines the light on underbelly of police force (IANS Rating: ***1/2)
1628 days ago
Kollywood

IANS Review: 'Writer': Gripping thriller that shines the light on underbelly of police force (IANS Rating: ***1/2)

Film: 'Writer'. Duration (Releasing in Theatres): 149 minutes. ## Director: Franklin Jacob. Cast: Samudrakani, Ineya. Lizzy Antony, Maheshwari, Hari Krishnan, Subramaniya Siva, Antony and Manickam. ## IANS Rating: ***1/2 ## Director Franklin Jacob's 'Writer' is an interesting and engaging thriller that stands out for two reasons. Probably for the first time, a film tells what exactly happens in the lower rungs of the police force and how those at the bottom of the force are treated with contempt and made to work almost like slaves. ## The second reason is it tries to make a case for permitting police force personnel to have a union, something which is not possible at the moment. ## The film starts off with Thangaraj (Samuthirakani), who works as a writer in a police station in Trichy. On the verge of retirement, Thangaraj has two families to support -- his first wife Amutha (Lizzy Antony) who has separated from him and his second wife Subha (Maheshwari) and her young son with whom he is living at the moment. ## Thangaraj has just one dream and that is to have a union for police personnel. It is for this right that he has filed a case and continues to fight, despite several odds. ## Thangaraj's move to file a case against the police administration doesn't go down well with the top brass of the police force. One day, a senior officer slaps him and hurls abuses at him for demanding a union for policemen. When he stands his ground and glares back, the officer orders a punishment transfer. ## Thangaraj has no other option but to make his way to Chennai. Here again, he is looked down upon by those in the station and made to do tasks that are much below his grade. He bears everything and continues to work. ## One day, he is asked to do "para duty". His duty is to go and guard a suspect called Devakumar (Harikrishnan) who has been illegally detained by the inspector and the Deputy Commissioner in a marriage hall. ## With no case file or details of why the man has been detained, Thangaraj hesitantly makes his way to the place to guard the suspect. Devakumar, a Ph.D scholar, is a Dalit who hails from a poor family. Thangaraj and the young man begin to get along well. A couple of days later, Thangaraj is asked to set Devakumar free. ## A relieved Thangaraj does that but little does he know that both his life and the life of the suspect is about to change... ## 'Writer' is engaging from the word 'go'. It boldly shows how cops keep crime percentages at optimal levels and how "recoveries" of stolen goods are made and handed back to their owners. ## It highlights the bargains that cops strike with those who have lodged complaints to make them withdraw their complaints. It also shows how cops operate in teams to discredit individuals and build non-existant cases. In fact, the film has sequences that show writers conjuring up imaginary situations. In short, it shows how unreliable the statements of police personnel are. ## Franklin Jacob seems to have a good understanding of how the system functions and he uses this understanding well to tell a compelling story that draws our attention to the sad state of affairs prevailing in our society. ## The film has some exceptional performances coming in from all its actors. Samuthirakani, in particular, is brilliant. He relishes playing a conscientious cop, who is caught between having to lie to protect his colleagues in the police force and trying to save an innocent individual who has incurred the wrath of the cops.## Harikrishnan as the young Dalit who is being framed for no fault of his is equally good. Subramaniya Siva as the uneducated brother of the Dalit suspect is outstanding.## Govind Vasantha's music is just fantastic. It adds life to the proceedings and intensifies the emotions that the film is trying to convey.## 'Writer' does not talk just about caste atrocities or atrocities committed by the police force on the public. It also talks about the atrocities the force commits on its own personnel and makes a strong demand for a redressal mechanism to be put in place.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Malayalam actors, film technicians urged to charge 50% less
2239 days ago
Kollywood

Malayalam actors, film technicians urged to charge 50% less

Thiruvananthapuram, April 23 (IANS) With the entire Malayalam film industry affected adversely by the Covid-19 lockdown, the producer's association has requested its actors and technicians to reduce their fees by 50 percent when the lockdown is lifted and the working in the industry gets back to normal.## Around seven Malayalam films which were all set to hit the screens, during Easter and the Ramzan period and about 26 films are stuck in various stages of production.## "We have no clue when this will get back to normal times. As and when the lockdown is lifted, if the industry has to go forward, the actors and technicians have to cut down their professional fees. A mere reduction of fees, won't be of any help, it should be reduced by 50 percent," said leading producer Sureshkumar.## The producer's association is soon expected to initiate discussions with the other segments of the industry, for this and to chalk out future plans, once the lockdown ends.## In the Kerala film industry, the leading superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal are the ones who charge the highest, followed by stars like Prithviraj, Dileep, and others.## Stay tuned...

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Kamal Haasan's song of hope during COVID-19 lockdown
2240 days ago
Kollywood

Kamal Haasan's song of hope during COVID-19 lockdown

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has penned, sung and directed "Avirum Anbum" -- a song on hope, positivity, and love in these testing times.## Joining him in the effort are his daughter, actress Shruti Haasan, composers Anirudh Ravichander, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Devi Sri Prasad, singers Shankar Mahadevan, Bombay Jayashree and Sid Sriram, actors Siddharth and Andrea, pianist Lydian, and singer-actor Mugen.## The song is composed by Ghibran and edited by Mahesh Narayanan, and will be released on April 23. Commenting on the collaboration with various talents for "Arivum Anbum", Kamal said: "This was truly a democratic process and each participant recorded his/her part themselves as none of us could meet. It's a collaboration in the truest sense and since everyone shot and recorded it themselves from their homes, I don't know whom to credit cinematography too."## "We have entered an era of high-end technology and every one individually sent us their portions which we put together. I have written the song and Ghibran has composed it and all the participants were on board just over a call. This collaboration has made me so proud of my tribe, not just locally but internationally. Artistes are continuously trying to inject optimism in the masses since they look up to us. The song is a reminder of all that we are capable of and also the fact that tough times don't last, only tough people do," he added.## Composer of the song Ghibran feels that a united effort like this can help people to overcome this situation.## "We have created a song from our homes even at this time of crisis of the coronavirus pandemic. We all are in this together and we will win over it, but only with a united effort, and that is the key to win over any pandemic that surrounds us. I am extremely happy and grateful to have associated with each and every person who has worked on this song and who came forward without a second thought, also to all the chorus singers who sent me their works and came forward to collaborate with me. The difference we can create by being together is all that matters and we have created something together," said the composer.## The song will be released by Think Music. "These are surreal times and the new way of life is truly testing for everyone. At a time like this, when emotions are running high, it's important that all of us remember to treat people with love and compassion. This song by the ever-talented Kamal Hassan and the talented artistes captures that beauty and is sure to resonate with anyone who hears it," said Swaroop Reddy, president of Think Music.## Stay tuned...

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Dulquer Salmaan thanks fans for 'family of 5 million' on Instagram
2250 days ago
Kollywood

Dulquer Salmaan thanks fans for 'family of 5 million' on Instagram

Kochi, April 12 (IANS) Dulquer Salmaan's Instagram family is simply growing, now touching five million, and the Malayalam star feels "humbled, blessed and eternally grateful".## "Woo Hoo!!! Today we are a family of 5 Million !! Thank you all for all of your love! Humbled, blessed and eternally grateful," Dulquer wrote on Instagram along with a photo in which the "Kali" star is all suited up.## His Instagram page is quite an entertaining one, with photos of him showing how he is spending time at home due to the nationwide lockdown.## One of his most popular posts was the one in which he flaunted his little daughter's talent.## Taking to Instagram, he showed his fingernails painted by his daughter and captioned it: "Quarantined Dad things!"## He picked some interesting hashtags for the post too. He wrote: "Playing princess to my princess", and added that the butterfly is a sticker tattoo.## Dulquer also added that he is his daughter's "canvas" and shared that the tattoo and the nail-paint "all of it wash away".## On the work front, Dulquer will be teaming up with Kajal Aggarwal and Aditi Rao Hydari in a new Tamil film titled "Hey Sinamika".## Stay tuned...

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