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Pink Villa
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ajith Kumar to join forces with Good Bad Ugly director Adhik Ravichandran for his 64th film?
Ajith Kumar and director Adhik Ravichandran took the big screens by a storm earlier this year with Good Bad Ugly. Now, it seems that both of them will be reuniting soon. As per a report by Aakashavaani, the superstar and director would once again be joining hands. Moreover, the film will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, making it their 2nd Tamil venture after GBU. While an official confirmation is expected to be made soon, Ajith Kumar has yet to announce his 64th cinematic project. The actor had already confirmed that he would work in a movie only during the racing off-season, most likely in the latter half of 2025. Earlier, the names of various directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Prashanth Neel, Venkat Prabhu, and even Dhanush were doing the rounds to work with AK. However, it seems fans can expect AK64 to most likely be helmed by Adhik. Talking about the actor's motorsport career, Ajith recently launched his own team, Ajith Kumar Racing, recently. Being the team owner and racer, the crew managed to bag several accolades after their performances in Dubai and Europe. Coming to Ajith's cinematic front, the superstar was last seen in the action drama flick Good Bad Ugly. The movie, directed by Adhik Ravichandran, featured the tale of AK, a former crime boss popularly known as Red Dragon. After the birth of his son, the gangster decides to atone for his crime-filled past and serves an 18-year-long sentence in jail. However, upon his release, he finds out that his son has been framed for a crime he never committed. Now, AK must go back to his old ways to figure out who targeted his son and clear his name once and for all. Apart from the Vidaamuyarchi actor, GBU had Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Prabhu, Prasanna, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Jackie Shroff, Shine Tom Chacko, and many more in key roles. The movie received mixed reviews upon release but was a massive hit in theaters, especially filled with nostalgic elements of the actor's stardom. Following its theatrical run, the film is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
PHOTOS: Arjun Das cherishes his conversations with Pawan Kalyan from They Call Him OG sets
They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is slated to release on September 25, 2025. As the movie is undergoing its production works, Arjun Das has penned his experience working with the Power Star. In a post on social media, the GBU actor expressed how he cherishes the moments shared with the actor. He highlighted how the actor-politician always found time to hold a conversation with him despite having a busy schedule. Dropping two pictures alongside the actor, Arjun said, 'It has been an absolute honour Pawan Kalyan Garu. Will cherish every single day of working with you. Thank you for taking time out whenever we shot, to sit down & talk to me despite your extremely busy schedule.' 'Will forever cherish our conversations. I truly hope I get to collaborate with you again Sir,' he added. Pawan Kalyan poses with Arjun Das at OG sets Pawan Kalyan starrer They Call Him OG is an actioner, directed by Sujeeth. The movie features the story of a feared gangster, Ojas Gambheera aka OG. Despite being a ruthless figure, the man disappeared from the streets of Mumbai and makes a return after 10 years, with vengeance in his mind. As the Gabbar Singh actor plays the lead, the cinematic venture features Emraan Hashmi as the main antagonist with Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sriya Reddy, and more as the supporting cast. Coming to Pawan Kalyan's work front, the actor is next set to appear in the swashbuckler action venture Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The film, partially directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and the rest by AM Jyothi Krishna, features the story of an outlaw of steals the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. Apart from the actor-politician in the lead role, actors like Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and many more are in key roles. While the movie was initially announced to release on June 12, 2025, but has once again been postponed. Furthermore, the actor also has the film Ustaad Bhagat Singh in his lineup, which is said to be an adaptation of Thalapathy Vijay's Theri.
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers over unauthorised use of his songs
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Good Bad Ugly—starring Ajith Kumar—emerged as a superhit at the box office. The Tamil action thriller earned special praise for its screenplay, performances, music, and more. It recently debuted on Netflix for its digital run. Filmmaker Kasthuri Raja confirms legal action against Good Bad Ugly makers Months after its release, Dhanush's father and filmmaker Kasthuri Raja has confirmed that he is taking legal action against the makers of Good Bad Ugly. Speaking at a recent event, he criticized new-generation filmmakers for relying heavily on nostalgia by using old music tracks in new films—often without seeking permission from the original creators. Speaking during the promotional spree for his film Saamakoodangi in Salem, Kasthuri Raja said, 'Unlike when stalwarts like Ilaiyaraaja and Deva created timeless music, today's creators seem to rely on nostalgia rather than innovation. It's not an issue to use old tracks, but one must seek permission from the original creators. Unfortunately, no one bothers to ask these days.' Why will Kasthuri Raja take legal action on GBU? For those unversed, back in April, composer Ilaiyaraaja's team sent a legal notice to the makers of Good Bad Ugly for the unauthorized use of his songs 'Ilamai Idho Idho,' 'En Jodi Manja Kuruvi,' and 'Oththa Roova' in the film. The notice stated that these compositions were used, altered, and commercially exploited in the Ajith Kumar starrer without obtaining any permission from the original composer. Furthermore, Ilaiyaraaja 's team demanded a compensation of Rs. 5 crore from the makers of the film, along with a written apology and the immediate removal of the songs in question. Good Bad Ugly producers' counter statement on claims In response, the producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers, issued a counter statement in April, dismissing the accusations of unauthorized use of songs. They stated, 'We have taken permission from all the music labels required for the songs we used in the film. The labels hold the rights, so we have followed protocol and taken NOCs from them. We have done things by the book.'
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm excited about paying a tribute to Simran ma'am: Priya Prakash Varrier
'Ajith sir is a beautiful human inside and out. To have the privilege to get to know him, spend time, and have conversations with him was the best takeaway (from GBU ) for me," says Priya Prakash Varrier. Right now, I'm looking forward to being more active in Tamil,' says Priya Prakash Varrier , who made her Tamil debut earlier this year with Dhanush's Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam ( NEEK ). In a chat with us, the actress, who states that she feels 'blessed and grateful' for the love coming her way for Good Bad Ugly ( GBU ), talks to us about her career and what lays ahead. Excerpts from the interview: 'I DIDN'T KNOW I WOULD BE PERFORMING THOTTU THOTTU PESUM' Speaking about GBU , Priya says, ' GBU is my second film in Tamil, and the audience has turned it into a huge celebration. The acceptance I got for it has made me happy and satisfied as an artiste. I didn't exactly know what I was going to do in the film or that I would be performing the song Thottu Thottu Pesum ( Ethirum Puthirum ). 'I'm excited about paying a tribute to a legendary actress like Simran ma'am.' 'Ajith sir and I spoke about family, travelling, and cars' Sharing her working experience with GBU co-stars Ajith and Arjun Das, she states, 'Ajith sir is a beautiful human inside and out. To have the privilege to get to know him, spend time, and have conversations with him was the best takeaway (from GBU ) for me. On the set, we spoke about family, travelling, and cars. It was also great to work with Arjun Das. He is sweet and passionate. He is very into his work and was a very supportive co-star.' 'MY CHARACTERS IN NEEK AND GBU WERE POLAR OPPOSITES' Priya says NEEK was a good platform for her entry into the Tamil industry. 'I was listening to a lot of scripts in Tamil, but was waiting to start out with the right project that challenged and excited me. I felt NEEK would be a great kickstart for my career here. My characters in NEEK and GBU are polar opposites. Preethi ( NEEK ) is like a girlnext-door, while Nithya ( GBU ) is a bit on the wilder side.' 'ADHIK IS CHILL; DHANUSH SIR IS SERIOUS' The actress reveals how different Dhanush and Adhik Ravichandrann (director of GBU ) are when it comes to direction. 'Adhik is more chill; he enjoys the process and has fun on set. With him, you have no clue what you are doing. He surprises you and makes you surprise yourself. Dhanush sir is technically sound, disciplined, and professional. He is serious when it comes to what he needs. He told me that Preethi isn't coy and is rather straightforward. That helped me define my character in NEEK .' 'LANGUAGE BARRIER HASN'T BEEN MUCH OF AN ISSUE FOR ME' Priya considers herself fortunate to have already worked in five languages in a short span of time. 'For me, there hasn't been much of a language barrier. I was not familiar with Kannada and Telugu, but I can understand both languages now. I can also talk a little bit of Telugu. But learning Tamil and Hindi have pretty much been easy. Right now, I'm looking forward to being more active in Tamil.' 'I'M GRATEFUL FOR THE WINK GOING VIRAL; IT CHANGED MY LIFE' Having rose to fame as the 'wink girl' (her winking in the Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love (2019) went viral), Priya shares, 'I'm grateful for it (the wink going viral) because it changed my life. Only when I do something bigger than that will people resonate with it. Right now, more people are talking about GBU in reference to me. So, I hope to keep growing as a performer and break my track record with each project.' 'TROLLING AND HATRED DID NOT TAKE A TOLL ON ME' Shortly after she became a sensation, Priya was also subjected to trolling. 'When I was shown a lot of love, I was very neutral to it. That's why the trolling and hatred did not take a toll on me. I was pretty neutral to it. It's important to keep yourself grounded and focused on what you want to do in life. It's very easy to get carried away in all this,' she opines.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Priya Prakash Varrier On Breaking 'Wink Girl' Tag With Tamil Debut: 'Right Things Happen At The Right Time'
After going viral in 2018 with a single wink, Priya Prakash Varrier took her time before making her debut in Tamil cinema. It's not every day that a wink turns into a nationwide sensation, but for Priya Prakash Varrier, it happened overnight. In 2018, a single moment from the Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love catapulted her into the limelight, flooding social media feeds and headlines alike. But virality can be both a blessing and a burden, Priya reveals in her conversation with CNN-News 18, after the success of her recent release Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar in the lead role. Priya has taken her first significant steps into Tamil cinema after six years after going viral. Though delayed, she has entered the industry, not with one, but two back-to-back projects — Neek opposite Dhanush and GBU with Ajith Kumar. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the long wait, the overwhelming attention, comparisons with Simran, and how she's working to move beyond the 'wink girl" tag. Honestly, I think it was just about waiting for the right script. I truly believe the right things happen at the right time. And now, it feels like everything's coming together — Neek happened, and then GBU followed. It's like the stars aligned. I've been listening to scripts all along, but it's rare to find stories that make you say, 'I can't miss this." That's exactly how I felt when I heard Neek and GBU. Both felt like the perfect launchpads for my Tamil debut. You made your Tamil debut with two of the biggest names in the industry — Dhanush and Ajith. Let's start with Neek. Why do you think Dhanush wanted you for that character? You know, I haven't actually asked him that (laughs). He invited me to meet him in Chennai, and when we spoke, he said, 'I feel like you're perfect for Preeti. I really want you on board." And for someone like him to say that — it felt huge. He has a brilliant eye for talent, so I just trusted his instinct. When big stars approach you for a film, is it an automatic yes, or do you weigh your role carefully? Oh, absolutely I weigh it. Just because a big name is attached doesn't mean you can walk in and walk out. For Neek and GBU, I genuinely loved the characters — Preeti and Nitya. I feel like both films wouldn't have been complete without them, and that's why I said yes. Are you someone who plans your career moves meticulously, or do you go with the flow? I've always been spontaneous. I don't sit and plan things like, 'These are the kinds of films I will or won't do." I look at what comes my way and pick what feels right. There's buzz that Neek 2 is in the works. Any confirmation? I really don't know. I hope it happens! There are some wild theories — like the entire sequel taking place in a plane. That would be fun, right? But I haven't asked Dhanush sir about it yet. Now let's talk about GBU. What did director Adhik tell you when he pitched the film? He was very straightforward. He said, 'It's an Ajith sir film, so obviously other characters won't have a lot of screen time. But your role is pivotal — a major twist in the story comes through your character." That honesty really made me want to do it. There's a retro song in GBU, Sulthana, which has gone viral since the film's release. Had you heard it before you did the film? I had heard the song but never watched the original video. I only saw it just before the dance rehearsals began. I didn't want to stress myself out early on. I watched it a few times and then just focused on enjoying the process. People are comparing you to Simran because of that song. How do you feel about that? I think it's an unfair comparison — Simran ma'am is in a league of her own. She has an aura that's untouchable. But I'm happy people liked the song and had kind things to say. That itself means a lot. What's your take on old songs making a comeback in modern films? I love it! As a 2K kid, I wouldn't have discovered these classics otherwise. So it's amazing that they're being brought back. Even in GBU, there's a song called O Taruba that I hadn't heard before. Now it's on my playlist. Did Simran reach out to you about the tribute? Yeah! I had tagged her on Instagram when I shared a story. She replied saying she loved it. That message meant the world to me. GBU is not a conventional film — more like a fan tribute. Did you enjoy such ventures? I had an absolute blast. Honestly, I wouldn't have understood all the references if I hadn't seen memes beforehand! Some of them helped explain deeper or hidden nods, and that made watching the film even more fun. There's that adage — 'Don't meet your idols." Was working with Ajith intimidating? Not at all. In fact, it was the opposite. I wasn't just not disappointed — I was in awe of him. Not just the actor, but the human being. He's incredibly humble. I only got a little time with him, but it was so special. Was Ajith surprised by the craziness of GBU — the songs, the fanservice? Not really. I think he just gave Adhik complete freedom. He trusted the process, and that's what makes him who he is. You became instantly famous because of that one viral moment. Has that been a blessing or a burden? It's both, to be honest. It gave me recognition, but it also made people bitter. Some felt like it wasn't fair because others struggle for years. I get that. But the downside was the negativity that followed. Still, it gave me a platform, and for that, I'm grateful. Has it been hard to move past the 'wink girl" image? Yes, and I always knew it would be. I had to do something bigger to break that mold — and I think GBU helped me do that. First Published:
