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Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Coolie OTT release: When and where to watch Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna and Shruti Haasan starrer action-thriller
Coolie OTT release: Rajinikanth starrer movie is set to hit the silver screen on August 14, on the occasion of Independence Day. As the time for its theatrical release approaches, cinephiles are excited to know details about its digital debut. 'Leo' fame director Lokesh Kanagaraj is set to surprise fans with the action-thriller Coolie. The high-octane action sequences will delight cinema lovers on the big screen for a total of an eight weeks before premiering on OTT platform. As per OTT Play's report, the filmmakers sold the digital rights of the most awaited Kollywood film to Prime Video and the deal finalised eight-week window between the theatrical and streaming release. The upcoming most anticipated Tamil film features celebrated stars such as Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat and others. While Aamir Khan is confirmed to make a cameo appearance, Pooja Hegde will come for the song, Monica. The makers unveiled Aamir Khan's first look as 'Dahaa' on July 3. The monochrome poster shared on X shows 60-year-old actor's side profile. Dressed in a black vest and glasses, Aamir Khan looks stylish and rugged as he confidently smokes a pipe. Few days ago, the makers released a lively track featuring actress Pooja Hegde in a glamorous, retro-style dance sequence paying tribute to Italian actress Monica Bellucci. IMDb description states, 'Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.' The film will release in Hindi as well and premiere in single screens and multiplexes in the northern belt of India in standard, IMAX, D-Box and 4DX formats. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under banner Sun Pictures, the film was reportedly made on a budget of ₹ 350–400 crore.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
நடுக்கடலில் பற்றி எறியும் கப்பல் - பயணிகள் நிலை என்னாச்சு? Fire Accident
Dramatic footage of passengers jumping into the sea made the rounds on social media on Sunday (Jul 20) after the vessel they were on caught fire, with Indonesian news outlet Detik reporting that the incident happened off an island in the country's North Sulawesi province."According to initial information, the fire is located (off) Talise island," Jerry Harmonsina, secretary of the North Sulawesi Regional Disaster Management Agency, told Detik. | | | | our News18 Mobile App - - Tamil Nadu 24/7 LIVE TV - Top Playlists――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― with Website: (Meta) - (X) - Channel - - Channel:News18 Tamil Nadu brings unbiased News & information to the Tamil viewers. Network 18 Group is presently the largest Television Network in India.யாருக்கும் சார்பில்லாமல், எதற்கும் தயக்கமில்லாமல், நடுநிலையாக மக்களின் மனசாட்சியாக இருந்து உண்மையை எதிரொலிக்கும் தமிழ்நாட்டின் முன்னணி தொலைக்காட்சி 'நியூஸ் 18 தமிழ்நாடு'For all the current affairs of Tamil Nadu and Indian politics in Tamil, National NewsLive, Headline News Live, Breaking News Live, Kollywood Cinema News, Tamil news Live, Sports News in Tamil, Business News in Tamil & Tamil viral videos and much more news in Tamil. Tamil news, Movie News in Tamil, Sports News in Tamil, Business News in Tamil & News in Tamil, Tamil videos, keep watching News18 Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ravi Mohan–Kenisha bond grows stronger, duo meets Sri Lankan minister, relationship rumours intensify
Actor Ravi Mohan, who announced separation from his wife Aarti, is currently participating in various events with singer Kenisha. The duo has been spending more time together recently, which has led to increased attention and rumors about their relationship. Fans are wondering if this friendship is turning into a new relationship. Ravi Mohan and Kenisha's Sri Lanka travel In this context, Kenisha recently traveled to Sri Lanka to participate in a music video for her song 'Andum Idnum', which she composed and sang herself. By sharing videos taken behind the scenes of the event on her Instagram page, news related to this is going viral among fans and the media. Along with Kenisha, actor Ravi Mohan also traveled to Sri Lanka for the same event. Both of them met and spoke in person with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. Photos taken during the interaction are also circulating on the internet. During the meeting, musical performances and film productions were reportedly discussed to promote Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, tourist sites, and artistic performances. Ravi Mohan and Kenisha's continue to seek attention In this situation, the growing closeness between Ravi Mohan and Kenisha has started to be talked about in Kollywood circles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Although both of them have been handling this effectively so far, they have not revealed anything definitive about their relationship status. However, recent events and foreign trips have created new meanings between them. Fans are starting to see this as a new beginning. Ravi Mohan's interesting upcoming films On the work front, Ravi Mohan has a long-pending fantasy drama 'Genie' with Arjunan Jr, and there has been no update on the film for a long time. Meanwhile, Ravi Mohan's 'Karathey Babu' with Ganesh K Babu is progressing firmly, and the film is gearing up to hit the big screens later this year. The challenging actor has also taken up an antagonist role for the first time in Sudha Kongara directorial 'Parasakthi', and the film shooting is heading strongly.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
South films are deeply rooted in their culture and traditions: Raveena Tandon
The actress reveals that she has always loved filming in the South and adds, 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South. Whether it's Tamil, Telugu or Kannada cinema, just being down south is an enjoyable treat. I love the kind of work done here, and I want to work here more often." Raveena Tandon is making a return to Tamil cinema after 24 years (her last Kollywood outing was Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan in 2001) with Lawyer, starring Vijay Antony. In a chat with us, the actress shares that she is excited to work in Tamil again after all these years and delving into how she picks her films, says, 'Obviously, the role should be good. And you have to have faith in your director. So, it's a combination of everything.' Excerpts: 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South' The actress reveals that she has always loved filming in the South and adds, 'I was wondering why I get less work in the South. Whether it's Tamil, Telugu or Kannada cinema, just being down south is an enjoyable treat. I love the kind of work done here, and I want to work here more often. I'm also a fan of South Indian food. Even in the '90s, I used to go back to Mumbai after filming here and tell people that it's so refreshing in the South because everyone's so focused. The films made here are deeply rooted in the culture, traditions, and rituals of the place they are set in. Therefore, people can identify with films on a mass level.' 'I'm refreshing and polishing my Tamil again' Now that she is back on a Tamil film set, Raveena informs us that she is 'refreshing and polishing my Tamil again'. She elaborates, 'Once I go back to Mumbai, I forget the language because no one talks in Tamil there. So now, I'm catching up with Tamil words again. Everyone here gets surprised when I speak the language and ask me, 'Oh, you remember Tamil?' I say, 'Yeah, it's all coming back to me.' Tamil is a beautiful language. The actual ethos of India comes from all our indigenous languages.' 'It's great to work with young blood because they've got innovative ideas' Raveena tells us that she currently doesn't have any aspirations and is rather going with the flow. 'It's great to work with young blood because they've got fresh and innovative ideas. Working with them keeps you updated, and you also get to enjoy different working styles. I keep hearing of such superb new directors, music composers, and talent coming up from the South, and that is always very tempting. I want to work with many directors from the South. I also want to do a film with my Hyderabad gang again,' states the actress. 'It's our perception that makes us think who's a grey character and who's not' Raveena has a rather interesting take on essaying grey characters. 'I enjoy playing grey characters. You might watch a character and think that they are grey, but in their mind, they are only doing what they think is right for them. For example, in KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), my character (Ramika Sen) was not grey. She was doing what was right for her country. It's our perception that makes us think who's a grey character and who's not,' she shares. 'I'm thoroughly enjoying the pace at which our film is being shot' Elaborating on her experience working on Lawyer, Raveena reveals, 'Although I have played a lawyer in Patna Shukla (2024), my character in Lawyer will be completely different. When I heard the film's plot from director Joshua (Sethuraman), I loved it. We are now shooting at such a pace that I feel two films can be made here in the time they shoot one in Mumbai or anywhere else in the world. And I'm thoroughly enjoying it because I hate wasting time. Wastage of time is wastage of the producer's money. I like it when the whole team is out there and working hard with josh.' 'I'm keeping my fingers crossed for KGF 3' Quiz her about KGF: Chapter 3 — the third film in the action franchise,starring Yash — and she says, 'I think the makers wanted to give the franchise a break because they didn't want the third film to come out very soon. They wanted to give it a little time so that people's curiosity would increase. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that a third film happens.'
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan's 'Kaalidhar Laapata' director Madhumita talks about her upcoming international horror film: 'I would love to bring together Aishwarya Rai, Taapsee Pannu, Deepika Padukone...'
From Tamil cinema to a Hindi-language debut featuring , director is steadily carving her own space across industries—with heart, humour, and honesty at the core of every story she tells. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In this candid conversation, Madhumita opened up about dream collaborations, her love for ensemble storytelling, navigating Bollywood sets, and why empathy—not ego—is the true engine behind her work. Excerpts... Your first Hindi film features Abhishek Bachchan — was he on your dream list of actors to work with? Who else in Bollywood would you love to collaborate with and why? Honestly, I was a bit nervous about working with a star like Abhishek, but his professionalism and down-to-earth nature put everyone at ease—including Daivik and myself. I'd love to collaborate with him again. Directing sir has always been a dream—like many, I'm a true fan! But then, there are so many talented actors in India, and I'd love the chance to work with all of them. Can't blame a girl for dreaming, right? Is there a Bollywood actor or actress whose work you deeply admire—maybe someone whose choices or craft you find especially inspiring as a storyteller? I deeply admire anyone—actor, director, or technician—who puts the film above themselves. That selfless dedication to the story and the craft is what truly inspires me as a storyteller. If you could cast any two Bollywood actors in your next film—no budget constraints—who would you pick and what genre would the film be? That is a really tough one. So I'm going to say this. If it is from Bollywood, and I had zero budget restrictions, I would love to bring together a powerhouse ensemble of incredible women for this international horror film that I am developing. Imagine a band of fierce, talented actresses like ma'am, ma'am, ma'am, Shefali Shah ma'am, Tillotama Shome ma'am, ma'am, and ma'am—all in one film. Just the thought of that energy and talent on screen gives me goosebumps! As someone now straddling industries, what's something unique you've observed about Bollywood sets compared to Kollywood ones? Regardless of where I am making the film, being on set is magic and that is magic I love and hope to be creating for a very long time. You have a strong emotional signature in your work—be it Vallamai Tharayo, K.D., or Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa. What personal experiences or values shape your storytelling lens the most? I'm drawn to human stories and spend a lot of time observing people, understanding them. At the core of it all, I believe it's important to be a kind and empathetic human being; everything else comes after that. You can always learn and refine your craft as a filmmaker, but for the kinds of stories I want to tell, empathy is essential. Someone I once deeply admired told me that filmmakers are like surrogates. As someone who is naturally sensitive and emotional, I'll admit that comment stung. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Every film I make feels like a child to me. I truly believe that our sensitivity is what makes us creators—if we don't connect emotionally with our stories, how can we expect audiences to connect with our characters? Ultimately, my hope is that the characters I create linger in the minds of the audience, giving them something meaningful to take home. You're now part of a rising wave of South Indian women directors entering Hindi cinema. How do you hope your voice adds to the larger landscape? I recently read about Jiro Ono, the legendary sushi chef who runs a small restaurant in a Tokyo train station. Every day, he wakes up at 4 am, carefully selects his fish, and dedicates himself to perfecting his craft—one piece of sushi at a time. His routine never changes, but his passion and commitment shine through in everything he does. That's exactly how I see my journey as a filmmaker. I just want to keep making films, honing my craft every day, and loving every minute of it—one story at a time. If my voice adds anything to the larger landscape, I hope it's that quiet dedication to storytelling and the belief that, with consistency and heart, every story can make a difference. For me, it really is as simple as that. With increasing collaborations and remakes, the lines between Bollywood and South cinema are blurring more than ever. As someone who's now worked in both industries, how do you view this shift? As I mentioned earlier, human emotions are universal, so language is no longer a barrier. With the rise of OTT and digital platforms, we now have access to stories from all over the world and find ourselves resonating with narratives from places we've never even visited. I see this as a positive shift—it allows us to learn from global perspectives while also sharing our own culture-specific stories with a wider audience. I truly believe that if you keep your story rooted in its local context and stay authentic to the emotions, it will naturally find a global audience. Authenticity transcends language, and that's what makes storytelling so powerful today.
