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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Janaki V vs State of Kerala' box office collections day 3: Suresh Gopi's film mints Rs 2.91 crores; weekend momentum slows
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a promising start at the box office, 'JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala' has wrapped up its first Saturday with an estimated Rs 81 lakhs in India net collections, bringing its 3-day total to Rs 2.91 crore. While the film saw a slight dip compared to its opening day, its overall performance still reflects a decent run. Occupancy grows steadily through the day As reported by the Sacnilk website, on Saturday (Day 3), the film registered an overall 16.72% occupancy across Malayalam screens. Though the morning shows saw a low turnout at 5.61%, viewership steadily increased. It peaked at 28.52% during night shows. Key regions like Kochi (31% night occupancy) and Chennai (36%) showed better engagement. Meanwhile Bengaluru maintained a consistent pace with a respectable 27.75% overall occupancy. Audience response remains moderate but supportive Directed by Pravin Narayanan, the courtroom drama features Suresh Gopi in a powerful role alongside Shruthi Ramachandran, Anupama Parameswaran, and Divya Pillai. Janaki V vs State Of Kerala - Official Trailer The first reviews for the Suresh Gopi starrer are mixed and ETimes gave the movie a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5. An excerpt from our review reads, "The film does suffer from its length and a muddled screenplay. A tighter, crisper edit would have served it better. While Suresh Gopi's monologues are familiar to Malayali audiences, they could have been trimmed without taking anything away from the film. Towards the climax, the lengthy dialogues become long-winded and, frankly, grating so close to the resolution. Some awkward English dialogues also stand out. That Pravin resists opting for a 'socially acceptable' ending, however, makes the film watchable." Despite being a serious genre with niche appeal, 'JSK' has found a steady urban audience. However, the film will need stronger word-of-mouth and a weekend push to improve its chances in the coming weekdays.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Not against Vedan, but discuss academic subjects as required: SUCC
T'puram: Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has denied the allegation that it opposed the inclusion of the work of rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, in the Calicut University Malayalam literature syllabus. Committee chairperson R S Sasikumar said that the lack of academic common sense in asking BA Malayalam students to compare the music of Michael Jackson and Vedan should not be viewed as a plot against the rapper. "Vedan is an emerging artist in Kerala. Let the young man grow. Do not cast a shadow over his future by dragging him into controversies. Discuss academic subjects as academic subjects," the committee said. "Vedan's rap and Michael Jackson's pop are unique musical blends. Music is prioritised over poetry. Those creating the Malayalam BA syllabus should not ignore this. The most important issue is whether the rap song given as a study subject for students is appropriate for Malayalam degree students. The rap 'Bhoomi Njan Vazhunnaidam' cannot be claimed to have literary merit. There is an allegation that party politics is the reason for its inclusion," SUCC said in a statement here. SUCC also said that it is unclear whether literature and rap music should be compared. "Kuchelavritham was written by Muringoor Shankaran Potty. It depicts the devotional singing of the poor Brahmin Kuchelan during his great meeting with his friend Lord Krishna. Many great artists have performed this before, with slight variations, devoutly. Young singer Gauri Lakshmi beautifully sang this Kathakali Padam and released an album. However, its visual presentation has been criticised for not aligning with devotion and not being suitable for Kuchelavritham," the statement said. "But that's not the issue. Comparing these two renditions requires significant musical understanding. How can students who take Malayalam as an optional subject without a music requirement make this comparison? This could definitely be included in the syllabus for music degree students studying classical music," the committee said.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
When MGR ‘clapped' for M K Muthu
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, goes the old saw. But in the case of M K Muthu, it became the obvious but not sole reason for his fall in the Tamil film industry. This despite debuting in a film scripted by the redoubtable pen of his father M Karunanidhi . Muthu's debut film 'Pillaiyo Pillai' in 1972 had script, screenplay and dialogue by Karunanidhi and was directed by veteran filmmaker duo Krishnan-Panju, who made 'Parasakthi', the film that cemented Karunanidhi's place as a screen writer. It was a hit and ran for more than hundred days in theatres. Around this time, Murasoli Maran, nephew of Karunanidhi, decided not to produce any more films under his banner Mekala Pictures. This despite the success of its last venture, MGR starrer 'Engal Thangam' (1970). This was also when MGR gradually started to distance himself from Karunanidhi. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai At that point, Karunanidhi brought Muthu to tinsel town. The production house Anjugam Pictures was founded to launch Muthu. Though there were misunderstandings between Karunanidhi and MGR, they tried not to show it in public. That is why MGR had inaugurated the shooting of 'Pillaiyo Pillai' wielding the clapperboard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Many years later, the film distribution of 'Pillaiyo Pillai' was included in the investigation by Sarkaria Commission. It was alleged the distributors were compelled to buy the film by the then DMK govt. Muthu's second film 'Pookkari' was also scripted by Karunanidhi. Though Muthu also acted in the films written by others, it was in the scripts of Karunanidhi that he got memorable roles. In the first two films, from his hairstyle, body language to sartorial choices, Muthu imitated MGR. Many of film critics consider this lack of originality led to Muthu's downfall. Muthu was also a singer He had a light music troupe, which was famous for the song 'Tamilar ellaam maanathodu thalai nimirnthu nirpatharku yaar kaaranam', an anthem for Periyarist organisations. The moniker 'Nadippisai Thilagam' given to Muthu in his third film 'Samayalkaran' (1974) also added fuel to the talk that Muthu was pitted against MGR who was called 'Makkal Thilagam'. Though many considered Muthu as a rival to MGR, they both shared a bonding beyond politics and films. Muthu used to call MGR 'periyappa'. Muthu's time in tinsel twon ended with a cameo in 'Nyaya Tharasu' (1989) written by Karunanidhi.
