Latest news with #Cineulagam
Pink Villa
19 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan director breaks silence on film's box office failure: ‘It didn't connect, I take responsibility'
Suriya starrer Etharkkum Thunindhavan (ET) director Pandiraaj was recently seen in an interview, reacting to the film's failure. However, the filmmaker also highlighted that even though his movie is considered a flop, Suriya hasn't managed to top it with his recent ventures. Pandiraaj on Suriya not surpassing Etharkkum Thunindhavan's Box Office revenue Talking with Cineulagam, director Pandiraaj said, 'Suriya fans lament that I didn't give a hit to him, but have to every other actor I worked with. That's not true. I worked the hardest for Etharkkum Thunindhavan for three years during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, it didn't work out, and it's not in our hands.' 'I gave a big hit for Karthi with Kadaikutty Singam. I wanted to give a bigger hit for his brother Suriya with Etharkkum Thunindhavan. It didn't connect. I take responsibility. There were mistakes, I agree. But one can't dismiss saying that I didn't work hard for the film,' the filmmaker added. Pandiraaj continued that even though the film did not do as expected in theaters, the producers were happy with the numbers they got. Continuing his words, the director highlighted how Suriya's films after ET did not perform well at the box office. The Thalaivan Thalaivii director said, 'The films that came after Etharkkum Thunindhavan didn't surpass its collection. One can ask anyone in the trade. It's the truth. But we can't go around propagating that. Indeed, the two films that came after that didn't come close to Etharkkum Thunindhavan's collection.' Suriya's previous works Following the release of Etharkkum Thunindhavan in 2022, Suriya has subsequently worked in 2 films, namely Kanguva and Retro. Kanguva, directed by Siva, was a much-hyped venture, with the actor spending close to 2 years on the film. The period epic flick tanked at the box office and received mixed-to-negative reviews. Following the movie's failure, the actor appeared in the movie Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The romantic actioner with Pooja Hegde received generally positive reviews and is considered an above-average venture at the box office. Suriya is next set to appear in the movie titled Karuppu, directed by RJB (RJ Balaji). The action entertainer has Trisha Krishnan as the female lead and is expected to release this year.
India Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan did poor numbers, I take responsibility: Director
Director Pandiraj admitted the failure of his film 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' (ET), starring Suriya. In a recent interview, he stated that the film did not do great numbers at the box office. However, he also claimed that Suriya's films that came after 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' failed to surpass the collections of 'ET'.In an interview with Cineulagam, Pandiraj recalled how Suriya's fans lament about him not giving a hit to him, but to every other actor he has worked with. That's not true. I worked the hardest for 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' for three years during Covid-19 time. But, it didn't work out, and it's not in our hands," he denied the reports of working less for Suriya and harder for his brother, Karthi. "I gave a big hit for Karthi with 'Kadaikutty Singam'. I wanted to give a bigger hit for his brother Suriya with 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan'. It didn't connect. I take responsibility. There were mistakes, I agree. But, one can't dismiss saying that I didn't work hard for the film. Honestly, I worked the hardest for 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' during Covid-19 time without thinking about our lives," he added. Talking about the collections, he stated, "Suriya and the film's producer were happy. But, the film didn't collect much. It did do much numbers. That is the truth and it's sad."Pandiraj also made an eyebrow-raising claim about Suriya's films. "The films that came after 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' didn't surpass its collection. One can ask anyone in the trade. It's the truth. But, we can't go around propagating that. It is true that the two films that came after that didn't come close to 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan's collection," he 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan', Suriya was seen playing the lead roles in 'Kanguva' and 'Retro'. Both films received a lukewarm response from critics and audiences alike. The actor is now gearing up for his upcoming film, 'Karuppu', directed by actor-filmmaker RJ Balaji. He is also shooting his upcoming film with Telugu director Venky Atluri.- Ends
News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan Director Accepts Responsibility For Box Office Failure
Last Updated: Director Pandiraj addressed the poor box office performance of his 2022 film Etharkkum Thunindhavan, starring Suriya, taking full responsibility and refuting claims about Suriya. Director Pandiraj has broken his silence on the underwhelming box office run of Etharkkum Thunindhavan, his 2022 action drama headlined by Suriya. In a candid conversation with Cineulagam, the filmmaker took full accountability for the film's performance and addressed perceptions about his working relationship with the actor. 'I worked the hardest for Etharkkum Thunindhavan for three years during said, talking about the effort that went into the film during a difficult Covid-19 time. But it didn't work out, and it's not in our hands," Pandiraj production phase. While Suriya's fans have often claimed that the actor reserves his hits for other directors and not for Pandiraj, the filmmaker refuted this narrative. 'That's not true," he said, adding that he had put in just as much dedication for this project as he had for his earlier successful outing Kadaikutty Singam with Karthi, Suriya's brother. 'I gave a big hit for Karthi… I wanted to give a bigger hit for his brother Suriya with Etharkkum Thunindhavan. It didn't connect. I take responsibility. There were mistakes, I agree. But one can't dismiss saying that I didn't work hard for the film," he clarified. Addressing box office numbers, Pandiraj admitted the film didn't bring in the expected revenue. 'Suriya and the film's producer were happy. But the film didn't collect much. It did do much numbers. That is the truth and it's sad," he admitted. He also pointed out that the actor's subsequent releases didn't perform better. 'The films that came after Etharkkum Thunindhavan didn't surpass its collection. One can ask anyone in the trade. It's the truth," he said, referencing Kanguva and Retro, both of which saw average to lukewarm reception. Currently, Suriya is working on Karuppu, helmed by RJ Balaji, and is also filming a project with Telugu director Venky Atluri. First Published: July 30, 2025, 10:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sam CS spills beans on Dhanush-H Vinoth film; extends his support for young composer Sai Abhyankkar
Sai Abhyankar is making a promising debut as a young music composer. While his first film, 'Karuppu' starring Suriya, is yet to hit the screens, he has already signed several big films. In particular, he reportedly got the opportunity to work as a music composer for Atlee's mega-budget film with Allu Arjun , 'AA22xA6'. In this situation, while Sai Abhyankkar's rapid growth has been praised by some, some on social media are criticizing him as a "Nepo Kid" as he is the son of veteran singer Tippu and doing PR work. Criticism mounts online, but Sam CS defends Sai Abhyankkar Memes and comments criticizing Sai Abhyankkar are on the rise on social media. 'I haven't gotten a single big film, only Sai Abhyankkar gets everything,' some people are posting insults and saying that it is because of PR support rather than his talent, reacts Sam CS during his chat with Cineulagam. He then added that "Sai Abhyankkar is a talented composer. I am not doing any kind of negative PR. The comments the public makes about my music make me happy. " Sam CS confirms Dhanush–H Vinoth film At the same time, Sam CS has also given a big update to his fans. He has officially confirmed that his next film will be a Dhanush- H. Vinoth collaboration. Fans are excited as this is her first collaboration with Dhanush . With H. Vinoth's thrilling screenplay and Sam CS' music, it is expected to be a big hit. H Vinoth is currently working on 'Jana Nayagan' featuring Thalapathy Vijay , and the film is scheduled to release for Pongal 2026. H Vinoth's film with Dhanush is likely to be announced officially once 'Jana Nayagan' reaches the final stage.
