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Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Lokesh Kanagaraj going to make Irumbu Kai Mayavi with Aamir Khan? Coolie director says ‘Don't know if it will be a superhero or...'
Lokesh Kanagaraj is eagerly waiting for the release of his movie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. Ahead of the film hitting big screens on August 14, 2025, the director was seen talking about his collaboration with Aamir Khan and whether it's his film Irumbu Kai Mayavi. Is Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan's movie Irumbu Kai Mayavi? Talking with Valai Pechu, Lokesh Kanagaraj shed light on his upcoming movie with Aamir Khan, revealing whether it is truly his superhero venture, Irumbu Kai Mayavi. The director said, 'I have been meaning to give clarity on this. See, Irumbu Kai Mayavi was originally written 10 years ago. I was planning that as my entry ticket into the cinema, but owing to its scale, I wasn't confident enough and decided to push it ahead.' 'I absolutely love the story since it has so many core values. However, over 10 years, many other films had similarities to what I had envisioned, especially from a visual perspective. Now, if I am doing Irumbu Kai Mayavi, I'll make additions or changes to it,' Kanagaraj added. Diving into details about his film with Aamir Khan, Lokesh revealed that the chance to do a movie with him came after working on Coolie. The filmmaker highlighted how he had always loved Khan's works as a youngster, and the actor liked working under his direction. Lokesh continued, 'As we developed a rapport with each other, he asked me whether we could do an action movie together. He hasn't done an outright action film for a long time now, and he loved the action moments in Coolie. My school of cinema is different and his is different; however, when we came together, he liked it.' 'We don't know whether it will be a superhero or fantasy film, but it will have a heavy action onset. I can't say it for definite whether it would be Irumbu Kai Mayavi, but the elements may come with a fresh perspective,' he concluded. Lokesh Kanagaraj's lineup Lokesh Kanagaraj will soon hit the theaters with Rajinikanth starrer Coolie. Afterwards, the director will be making his debut in a leading role under Captain Miller helmer Arun Matheswaran. Furthermore, with Aamir Khan's film in his lineup, his next directorial is already announced to be Kaithi 2 with Karthi.
Pink Villa
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lokesh Kanagaraj was supposed to play villain in Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi but didn't do it because of Rajinikanth's Coolie
Lokesh Kanagaraj is actively promoting his movie, Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead. With the film releasing on August 14, 2025, the director was seen giving an interview where he revealed being offered a role in Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi. Was Lokesh Kanagaraj initially set to play the antagonist in Parasakthi? Talking with Valai Pechu, Lokesh Kanagaraj spilled the tea on how he was offered the antagonist role in Parasakthi and how he had to decline it for Coolie. The director said, 'I have been approached for some films over the past few years. I was approached to play the antagonist role in Parasakthi and was in talks with director Sudha Kongara ma'am.' 'We had met a couple of times, but Coolie's timeline clashed with it. If you think about it, I would have been here and there if I had accepted the role. I really loved the story and considered doing it,' Loki added. The filmmaker continued how he had talked with Sivakarthikeyan about it, and the actor even advised him to do it and believe in Sudha Kongara. However, Lokesh finally decided against it, avoiding the pressure of handling two films together. Moreover, Lokesh added how he is making his debut in acting with Captain Miller director Arun Matheswaran. About Parasakthi For those who don't know, Parasakthi is an upcoming Tamil-language flick starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. The film, directed by Sudha Kongara, is touted to follow the anti-Hindi agitation movement, which took place in Tamil Nadu during the 1960s. The period drama features Ravi Mohan as the main antagonist with Sreeleela (in her Tamil debut) and Atharvaa Murali playing key roles. Initially, the movie was supposed to be Suriya's 43rd film titled Puranaanooru, but owing to several factors, it was shelved, with Sudha reviving it with a new cast. The Suriya starrer was supposed to have Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazm Fahadh, and Vijay Varma in key roles. While an official release date hasn't been finalized, Parasakthi is expected to release for Pongal 2026, clashing with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan. Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is an action thriller featuring the story of Deva, a former daily-wage worker with a sinister past. Living in shadows, the man takes matters into his own hands when his friend's life is threatened.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kuberaa worldwide box office collection day 1: Dhanush gets his biggest opener globally at ₹27 crore
Jun 21, 2025 06:07 PM IST Kuberaa worldwide box office collection day 1: Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh-starrer Kuberaa was released in theatres this Friday. According to Sacnilk, the film collected ₹ 27.50 crore on its opening day, making it Dhanush's biggest opener globally. (Also Read: Kuberaa box office collection day 1: Dhanush and Nagarjuna film earns much lower than Raayan) Kuberaa worldwide box office collection day 1: Jim Sarbh, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna and Dhanush in a still from the film. According to the trade website, Kuberaa collected ₹ 14.75 crore net and ₹ 17.35 crore gross in India. It also brought in ₹ 10.15 crore from overseas, bringing its total collection to ₹ 27.50 crore. This beats Dhanush's last film Raayan, which opened to ₹ 23 crore, Captain Miller, which brought in ₹ 13.80 crore, Vaathi's ₹ 14.40 crore, and Thiruchitrambalam's ₹ 11 crore. Sekhar's last film, Love Story, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, opened to ₹ 16 crore. Given the good reviews Kuberaa has received, it is expected to perform well over the weekend too. During the film's release, Rashmika penned a long note on Instagram thanking the team for Kuberaa. A portion of it read, 'When you work with such amazing people, who are just such brilliant actors.. it's a big big biggggg responsibility to be good yourself to elevate their performances.. And acting has a lot to do with how you react to the given situations also.. but when you have a brilliant actor like @dhanushkraja sir you have no other choice.. but to kill it when you share the screen with sir. I am so so grateful I got to play Sameera with Deva.' About Kuberaa Kuveraa was released in theatres on 20 June and is Dhanush's first film in Telugu and Sekhar's second in Tamil. The Telugu-Tamil bilingual film is produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd. Devi Sri Prasad composed the music for the film, which shows Dhanush as a beggar, Nagarjuna and Rashmika as middle-class people and Jim as a rich man.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shiva Rajkumar to Kamal Haasan's critics: What have you done for Kannada cinema?
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar defended Kamal Haasan amid the Kannada language row. The popular Kannada actor called himself a fan of Haasan at a public event in Bengaluru, and added that he's a big inspiration to the asked those criticising Haasan and demanding his boycott to understand that actions speak louder than words. He asked them if they had done anything for the Kannada film industry or had provided new opportunities for young began by saying, "Kamal sir has always spoken highly of Kannada and has expressed great admiration for Bengaluru. He speaks with pride about our city. We've grown up watching him, and I've been a die-hard fan of Kamal sir for years." Shiva appreciated Haasan for truly understanding what the audiences want in cinema. "Some might say, 'How can you call yourself a fan of Kamal Haasan and not your father?' Father is Family. But Kamal sir is different. He's not just a star, he's been a true inspiration to me. Like each of you may have a favourite actor. For me, it's always been Kamal sir. He understands exactly what the audience needs, and I truly believe he always delivers," he explained."Why did people remain silent in front of him?"advertisementThe popular Kannada actor further questioned why people didn't express their disappointment with Haasan's statement at the event itself. "It's a matter of pride for all of us that he invited me as the chief guest for his event. He was here just yesterday, among us. If anyone had concerns, they could have asked him directly - but no one did. I don't know why people chose to remain silent then," he went on to talk about the media's role in blowing the issue out of proportion. The 62-year-old said, "Love for Kannada shouldn't just appear when someone speaks up. It should be consistent - from the heart, always. I say this to all the media channels too: don't just cheer for Kannada at events. Show that same passion all the time."Shiva Rajkumar, known for his recent work in 'Jailer', 'Captain Miller, and 'Bhajarangi 2', said one's love for the language and the people of the state is internal."Our commitment to Kannada must be lifelong. If needed, I am ready to fight - even give my life - for Kannada. Speaking highly of Kannada in front of cameras isn't enough. Actions matter more than words. What have you done for Kannada cinema? Have you given opportunities to newcomers? If we truly want Kannada to grow, it's our duty to support it in every way possible," he explained. "Kamal Haasan has contributed a lot to Kannada cinema"Shiva concluded his statement by praising Haasan for everything that he's done for cinema and the Kannada film industry. "Please don't misunderstand why I am saying all this. Ask your own conscience - is what I am saying right or wrong? The answer will be clear. As for Kamal sir, I don't need to comment further - he's already contributed a lot to Kannada cinema," he Kannada actor's statement comes a day after a pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), filed a formal complaint against actor Kamal Haasan for his remarks on the Kannada language, seeking legal action against complaint stated that Haasan's statement allegedly "hurt the Kannada language and the sentiments of Kannadigas."It all began at the audio launch of 'Thug Life' in Chennai on May 24, where Haasan, while complimenting Shiva Rajkumar, who was invited as a chief guest, said "Kannada was born out of Tamil". His statement faced huge backlash. Addressing the controversy, Haasan downplayed the entire backlash and said he would not apologise for something spoken out of affection. "What I said was said out of love, and a lot of historians have taught me language history. I didn't mean anything,' he told the media in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He added that political figures often lack the expertise to comment on such matters. IN THIS STORY#Kamal Haasan
News18
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shivarajakumar Says He 'Didn't Bathe For Three Days' After Kamal Haasan Hugged Him
Last Updated: Actor Shivarajkumar, son of Dr Rajkumar, said he didn't shower for three days after Kamal Haasan hugged him. He was a part of Thug Life's audio launch in Chennai. Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, the son of the state's icon Dr Rajkumar and brother of late Puneeth Rajkumar, has become a favourite of Tamil cinema fans ever since he made a cameo in Rajinikanth's blockbuster film, Jailer. He was later seen in Dhanush's Captain Miller and has now become an integral part of mega events like the audio launch. He was part of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life album launch too, and he had a lot of wonderful things to say about Kamal and Mani Ratnam. Shivarajkumar, also called Shivanna, was fluent in Tamil as he said, 'It's a fan moment for me too, as it's for you all. I am one of those guys who sees the first-day-first-shows of his films. I like his style, eyes, and everything about him. A die-hard fan." He quickly narrated an incident to elaborate how big a fan he is to Kamal Haasan. 'I have shared it with many but want to tell it to the crowd. One day, Kamal came to my house and was talking to my father. I was just standing aside and admiring him. He then asked my father who I was, and I was introduced to him. He shook my hands, and I asked him if I could hug him. He did, and I didn't take a shower for three days. I wanted his smell and odour on me. That big a fan." 'My father was the one who clapped the board for Raaja Paaravai, the first film of Raaj Kamal Films International. Now, I am here. As long as we are around, this relationship will never die. In December, I underwent an operation in the US, and Kamal Sir was in Chicago. He called me and I remember him telling me that he had tears in his eyes speaking to me. It was like my father. Thank you for all that Kamal Sir," Shivarajkumar said. When Kamal started off his speech, he thanked Shivanna. 'I am like his Chithappa (Father's younger brother), but since his name itself is Shivanna (Anna means brother), I am calling my brother. He is a superstar at Kannada cinema, but he has come here as your representative. As a fan! I am grateful to all of you who have been travelling with me all these years," he said. While Shivarajkumar played a cameo in Rajinikanth's Jailer, he has yet to join hands with Kamal Haasan. When asked if they would team up, both agreed that they would collaborate soon. Meanwhile, Thug Life will be released across the world on June 5. Meanwhile, Shivanna is currently undergoing treatment for his gallbladder cancer but has a handful of films in the pipeline including Ram Charan's Peddi, Uttarkaanda, and 45. First Published:
