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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly steps into LCU as villain: When we cast actor from other languages, they add a different colour to the film, says director Bakkiyaraj Kannan
Apart from Nivin and Lawrence, another big star will also be playing an important role in the film, he reveals. Nivin Pauly is making his entry into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) by playing the main antagonist, Walter, in Raghava Lawrence 's Benz. This will be the actor's fourth film in Tamil after Neram , Richie , and Ram's yet-to-be-released Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai . The film's director, Bakkiyaraj Kannan , who previously made Remo and Sulthan , talks to us about what made him pick Nivin for the role, how his film is connected to the LCU, and more. Excerpts: 'FANS CAN EXPECT A RUTHLESS NIVIN PAULY' 'We wanted to cast an actor who would give off a new vibe and doesn't fall under the regular villain template. Fans can expect a ruthless Nivin Pauly. The character will be different from his previous ones and will be the peak of villainy,' begins Bakkiyaraj, who informs that Nivin will join the shoot next month. The actor will also be dubbing for himself in the film. 'When we cast actors from other languages, they add a different colour to the film,' states the director. 'Lawrence will also play a character with a negative shade' Talking about the character of his protagonist, played by Raghava Lawrence, the filmmaker shares, 'He plays a character with a negative shade as well. We wanted someone rough and tough and thought that this character would suit him.' Apart from Nivin and Lawrence, another big star will also be playing an important role in the film, he reveals. ' Benz will have three female leads. We are about to finish the first schedule in Chennai. Shooting will also happen in Mangaluru, and Rajasthan, among other places,' he adds. 'BENZ IS NEITHER A PREQUEL NOR A SEQUEL TO AN LCU FILM' Sharing how he ended up taking over the reins of the film, he says, 'Lokesh and I are friends. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 When I was working on another film, he floated the idea of other directors making films in the LCU. Since the film I was working on had a lot of CGI and its pre-production required more time, I took this up. We have been in discussions since January 2024.' The events in this film take place in parallel to the other LCU films. 'It's neither a prequel nor a sequel, but there will be a lot of connections with the LCU. While the basic story is by Lokesh, I've worked on it and written the screenplay,' he says. 'NOW, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MULTIPLE DIRECTORS TO WORK IN FILMS OF A UNIVERSE IS OPENING UP IN INDIAN CINEMA' Bakkiyaraj says that he is proud to be the first director to join the LCU. 'In Hollywood, multiple directors work on various films of a particular universe. Now, such an opportunity has risen in Indian cinema,' he states, adding, 'Benz will have a totally different world and the making style will be different compared to my other two films. It isn't exactly set in the dark world of Lokesh's universe. There would be my flavour, too, with the screenplay comprising a mix of darkness, fun, and family love. ' 'I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO A TELUGU FILM BEFORE SULTHAN' His first and second films, Remo and Sulthan , came out in 2016 and 2022 respectively. Ask him about the gaps between his films, and he says, 'I take some time between films because I keep writing them until I'm satisfied. I was supposed to do a Telugu film before Sulthan and I worked on it for two years, but I wasn't able to take it forward because I couldn't entirely grasp the language. So, I thought I would do a film in Tamil. ' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nivin Pauly resumes shoot for Baby Girl, putting rumours to rest
Nivin Pauly has joined the second schedule of Baby Girl, the upcoming thriller helmed by Garudan director Arun Varma, thereby putting an end to the speculations surrounding the actor's rumoured exit from the project. Producer Listin Stephen shared an Instagram reel on Sunday confirming that the shoot is currently progressing in Vaikom (Kottayam) with all artists present. The video captures Nivin's arrival and includes glimpses of him on set in costume, interacting with the cast and crew. Nivin's return comes a week after Listin made veiled remarks during the promotional event of Dileep's Prince And Family, accusing an unnamed "prominent actor" of committing a "grave mistake" that could lead to "bigger repercussions" if repeated. While no names were mentioned, widespread online speculation linked the comments to Nivin, alleging that he had walked out of Baby Girl after a week to join Akhil Sathyan's film. Baby Girl also features Lijomol Jose, Premalu breakout Sangeeth Prathap, Marco actor Abhimanyu Thilakan, Azees Nedumangad, and Aswanth Lal in key roles. The film is scripted by acclaimed writing duo Bobby and Sanjay, best known for penning films like Traffic, Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Mumbai Police and Kaanekkaane.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly breaks silence on Listin Stephen's allegation: We all meet people who speak in threatening tones… be a person with a good heart
Actor has seemingly addressed the recent controversy surrounding producer 's veiled allegations, urging people to live with compassion and humility. Response to Listin Stephen's allegation? Without naming anyone, Nivin's heartfelt words have drawn attention for their timing and tone, which fans believe are a dignified response to the producer's earlier comments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Check Out Popular Malayalam Trending Music Audio Song Jukebox Of 'Nivin Pauly' 'We see many such people in our lives' Speaking at the Kottarakkara Mahadeva Temple festival , Nivin began his address by reflecting on a hoarding he saw that read, 'Let there be good hearts.' He said, 'That's exactly what I want to say to everyone. If we can all live with love, peace, and as people with good hearts, that's truly a great thing.' The actor went on to subtly acknowledge the challenges he has faced, adding, 'We see many such people in our lives. But we also have to face those who are not like that. We encounter people who only look out for themselves or speak in threatening tones. But I have only one thing to say to all of them—be a person with a good heart and mind.' 'Last year, when I faced a problem…' Reflecting on the support he received during difficult times, Nivin said, 'Last year, when I faced a problem, it was the audience who stood with me the most. I thank everyone for standing by me without any division or doubt.' Recently, Listin Stephen had made allegations—without naming anyone—that a leading Malayalam actor had 'lit the fuse for a major mistake.' Many believed the remark was aimed at Nivin Pauly. However, Listin later clarified to Manorama News that he did not intend to target Nivin. On the work front, Nivin pauly's previous hit was the Vineeth Sreenivasan's directorial 'Varshangalkku Shesham'.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nivin Pauly begins shooting for Akhil Sathyan's next film
. 'We kicked off the shoot with Nivin in Kochi on Monday, after everything suddenly fell into place,' said Akhil, adding that the team plans to wrap up filming over the next six months, with schedules set across Kochi and Bombay. Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum , before Details regarding the female lead, who is expected to be a newcomer, and the film's extended cast are yet to be revealed. The technical crew from Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum has been retained for the upcoming film, including cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan, music director Meanwhile, Akhil is also associated with his father's upcoming directorial , marking the latter's reunion with Premalu -fame Sangeeth Prathap, and Siddique. In the latest conversation, Akhil also shared that a couple of cameo appearances are expected to be shot during the film's final schedule in Kerala. On the other hand, Nivin has a busy slate ahead, with various films at different stages of production. These include his home banner's , directed by debutants Sandeep Kumar and George Philip Roy, in which he stars alongside Nayanthara, Garudan director Arun Varma's , 1001 Nunakal -fame Thamar KV's , Adithyan Chandrasekhar's , Anuraj Manohar's , Abrid Shine's sequel to , an untitled project by debutant Aaryan Ramani Girijavallabhavan, and the Tamil film directed by Ram. Additionally, the Premam actor is set to make his web series debut later this year with the Disney+ Hotstar show , directed by PR Arun.
