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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Director of 'Naai Sekar' Kishore Rajkumar turns hero with romantic-comedy
Director Kishore Rajkumar , who is best known for having directed the comedy drama 'Naai Sekar' featuring actor Sathish in the lead, is to now turn a hero in a romantic comedy that he is to direct himself. The film will also mark the entry of one of India's leading media production and talent management companies, Noise and Grains, into film production. Under the Noise and Grains banner, producers Karthik Srinivas and Mahaveer Ashok are bankrolling this upcoming romantic-comedy family drama, written and directed by Kishore Rajkumar, who also plays the male lead. Kishore, best known for directing 'Naai Sekar', has also acted in films like 'Comali', 'Kaithi', 'VIP 2', 'Imaikkaa Nodigal', and 'Kee', and has created many short films and YouTube videos. The yet-to-be-titled film not just marks Kishore Rajkumar's return as a director but also his maiden venture as the protagonist. The female lead is played by acclaimed Malayalam actress Anna Ben , who also starred in the Tamil film 'Kottukkaali'. The movie will feature several prominent actors in pivotal roles. 'Naai Sekar' Box Office Collection: Sathish starrer mints Rs. 4 crores within the first 4 weeks Speaking about the film, Kishore Rajkumar said, "This is a story filled with romance and humour. The screenplay is crafted to deliver a complete feel-good experience to the audience. The driving force behind this project is none other than the legendary K. Bhagyaraj sir. Film lovers feel that movies like the ones he used to direct are no longer being made - this film aims to fill that gap." He added, "This lively film revolves around compatibility in relationships and places strong emphasis on the female lead. I am thrilled to be working with the incredibly talented Anna Ben. I sincerely thank Noise and Grains for giving me this opportunity." The film's cinematography and co-writing responsibilities are handled by Praveen Balu, while editing is being overseen by Ram Pandian. Both of them had earlier collaborated with Kishore Rajkumar on 'Naai Sekar', where actor Sathish made his debut as a lead. Art direction is managed by SriSasikumar K. Costumes have been designed by Kiruthikha Sekar and the film has S N Asraf and Naresh Dinakaran as its executive producers.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pavithra Lakshmi breaks silence on plastic surgery rumours: Some of the comments have been downright cruel
Actress Pavithra Lakshmi , who gained popularity through a television reality show and later ventured into Tamil cinema , has been part of films like ' Naai Sekar ', 'Yugi', and 'Jigiri Dosthu'. Her most recent appearance was in the 2023 film ' Once Upon a Time in Madras ', opposite actor Bharath. She has also been part of two Malayalam projects, continuing her steady rise in the film industry. Rumours of plastic surgery spark online buzz In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with rumours suggesting that Pavithra Lakshmi underwent plastic surgery. Various speculations about her appearance and weight changes began circulating widely, prompting responses from both fans and critics. Though Pavithra had previously dismissed these rumours, the gossip refused to die down. Taking to Instagram once again, she directly addressed the issue, expressing her disappointment. Actress dismisses claims as baseless and hurtful Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In her social media post, Pavithra Lakshmi stated, 'There are many assumptions being made about how I look and my body weight. Despite clarifying this before, the rumours have not stopped. Claims that I underwent plastic surgery or made other physical changes are completely baseless. Spreading such unfounded stories without any evidence is insensitive and emotionally draining. Some of the comments have been downright cruel, and I prefer not to engage with that kind of negativity.' Opens up about health and appeals for privacy She also opened up about her ongoing health issues , revealing that she is currently undergoing treatment and receiving care. Thanking those who reached out with love and concern, she added, 'Please understand, I'm battling a serious health condition and focusing on recovery. I request the media and the public not to use my name for speculation. Life is already hard enough — please don't make it harder. I will recover, and I'll be back stronger.'
