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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
WATCH: Little girl screams ‘Loki Mama' to Lokesh Kanagaraj during Coolie promotions, here's how he reacted
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Ahead of the multistarrer hitting the big screens, director Lokesh Kanagaraj was spotted at a promotional event, with a small occurrence leaving him happy beyond expectations. WATCH: Lokesh Kanagaraj receives a sweet gesture of love Lokesh Kanagaraj was seen walking out of the event as part of his promotions for Coolie. As he was being escorted out by security personnel, a young girl's voice filled the room, where she yelled, 'Loki Mama!' The voice instantly caught Lokesh's attention, filling him with happiness, and made him walk up to her. The little girl continued and said, 'Loki Mama… love you,' with the director responding, 'I also love you,' petting her head as he walked out. Watch the papped video featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj Lokesh Kanagaraj is eagerly promoting his upcoming film with Rajinikanth, appearing at various events. Recently, the director revealed how initially he pitched a fantasy movie to the superstar before deciding to make Coolie. Lokesh shared how the idea was to have Rajinikanth play a villainous role while another actor would've been the protagonist. Even though the superstar liked the idea, the director decided not to spend a huge time on that film as it would've required a lot of pre-production. Moreover, the filmmaker was also seen talking about his time spent with the superstar and unveiled that the Petta actor is currently penning his autobiography. More details about Coolie Coolie is an upcoming Tamil-language flick starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The movie is touted to be an action entertainer with the superstar playing an aged smuggler who is reforming his old mafia crew for vengeance against an empire's new overlord. With stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao playing key roles, the ensemble cast of Coolie includes Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (dance number), and many more. Moreover, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be appearing in an extended cameo role, expected to be a massy character. Ahead of the film hitting big screens, the makers have announced the trailer will be unveiled on August 2, 2025. On the same day, a special event titled Coolie Unleashed has also been organized to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dil Raju calls working with Shankar on Ram Charan's Game Changer a ‘wrong step': ‘It was my mistake….'
Ram Charan's much-hyped collaboration with acclaimed director S Shankar failed to strike a chord with audiences and critics alike. Touted as a political action drama with massive scale and expectations, Game Changer struggled at the box office following its release earlier this year. Now, in a candid interview with M9 News, veteran Telugu producer Dil Raju has opened up about the turbulent journey behind the film. Shedding light on the behind-the-scenes challenges, Raju spoke openly about the complexities of working with high-profile talent. 'When making big films with big directors, 100% problems are going to come up, not only for me but for almost everyone,' Raju admitted, emphasising the unpredictable nature of such large-scale productions. One of the more surprising revelations was about Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer's original length. Dil Raju confirmed earlier comments by editor Shameer Mohammed that the film initially ran well over seven hours in its rough cut. 'There was an editor's statement about Game Changer once having a runtime of four and a half hours. That is true, and such interference is bound to happen when working with big directors,' Raju acknowledged. The producer didn't shy away from taking personal responsibility for what went wrong. Reflecting on his decisions during pre-production, he called it a learning experience, and one that he owns up to. 'In my film career, I had never worked with such big directors like Shankar. Game Changer was my first wrong step. I should have clearly mentioned my points in the contract and moved into production, but I didn't. It was my mistake,' he confessed. Also Read | Game Changer editor calls working with director Shankar a 'terrible' experience: 'He would turn up 10 days late' Interestingly, just months after the release of the Ram Charan film, filmmaker-writer Karthik Subbaraj, who was once deeply grateful to director Shankar for allowing him to be part of the ambitious vision behind Game Changer, had claimed that the final story was entirely different from what he originally proposed. Subbaraj, known for writing and directing commercial successes like Pizza, the Jigarthanda franchise, and Petta, was credited with the storyline of Game Changer. However, in the wake of the film's disappointing box office performance, the filmmaker subtly distanced himself from the outcome, stating that the script and story were significantly altered due to the involvement of others. Game Changer featured Ram Charan in a dual role, alongside a star-studded cast including Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, and Jayaram. The film carried sky-high expectations, particularly as it marked Ram's first major release since his international breakout in SS Rajamouli's RRR. Despite the lukewarm response to Game Changer, Ram Charan's career momentum remains strong. He is currently working on Peddi, a sports-oriented action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film, co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, Shivaraj Kumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma, is slated for a theatrical release on March 26, 2026. Looking further ahead, Ram is also set to reunite with director Sukumar for a project tentatively titled RC17. The film marks their second collaboration after the blockbuster success of Rangasthalam.
India.com
21-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Kavery Kalanithi, brain behind success of Sun TV, earns more salary than Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani, her salary is…, Kavya Maran is her…
Meet Kavery Kalanithi, brain behind success of Sun TV, earns more salary than Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani, her salary is..., Kavya Maran is her... Kalanithi Maran is a very prominent name in the business world. He is the chairman of Sun Group that owns several television channels, newspapers, DTH Services, radio stations, and production houses. Kalanithi not only owns IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad but also Sunrisers Eastern Cape in South Africa's T20 league. He is also the owner of one of the biggest production houses – Sun Pictures – and has produced several blockbuster movies such as Jailer, Beast, Thiruchitrambalam, Enthiran, and Petta. Kalanithi Maran is in the news over a a 20-year-long dispute with his brother Dayanidhi Maran. According to several media reports, a legal fight started between the Maran brothers following DMK MP and former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran issuing a legal notice against his elder brother Kalanithi over alleged financial irregularities. The management of the Sun TV issued a statement claiming the dispute originated 22 years ago when the company was privately held. Kalanithi Maran is the pillar behind Sun TV and his wife Kavery Kalanithi is the backbone and the driving force of the company. Lets know about Kavery Kalanithi. Who is Kavery Kalanithi? Kavery Kalanithi is Kalanithi Maran's wife. She looks after the overseas content of Sun TV. Kalanithi started Sun TV Network in the year 1993. Currently, the media house runs as many as 37 channels, reaching more than 140 million homes across India. In June 2024, Sun TV expanded its reach by launching a Hindi general entertainment channel – Sun Neo. Kavery is the Executive Director at Sun TV Network and oversees content. Kavery assumed leadership of Sun TV in 1993, expanding its reach throughout India. In a Business Today interview, she discussed her contributions to the company. Highest-Paid Executive Director Notably, Kavery Kalanithi is one of the highest-paid executive directors in the country. She always focuses on extending Sun TV's viewership beyond South. And because of her leadership, the network has a presence in Marathi and Bengali as well. Under her leadership, the network made major investments in Hindi-speaking content. Kalanithi Maran's Salary According to DNA, Kavery Maran received a salary of around Rs. 87 crores in FY 2021. 83rd Richest Man In India When Kalanithi Maran went to the US for an MBA. Inspired by the vast US television market during his studies, Kalanithi Maran launched Sun TV in 1993. The network's success led to a 10 percent equity sale for USD133 million on the Bombay Stock Exchange by 2006. Under his leadership, Sun TV became the most successful network in South India.
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rajinikanth's nephew, composer Anirudh Ravichander reacts to wedding rumours with SRH owner Kavya Maran: ‘Marriage ah?'
There was wedding speculation around Rajinikanth's nephew, music composer-singer Anirudh Ravichander, and businesswoman and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH) owner Kavya Maran. The composer, who has given hit songs to films like Jailer, Jawan, Petta, Vikram, Devara and Leo among others, had a cryptic response to the rumours. Ravichander responded to the ongoing claims about his wedding in a post on his X handle. 'Marriage ah? lol .. Chill out guys…please stop spreading rumours (sic),' the singer wrote. The reports went viral on the internet after a Reddit post claimed that the singer is tying the knot with Maran, who is the daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran. The Reddit post read, 'It is being speculated that music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran – daughter of Sun TV's Kalanithi Maran and owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL team – are in a relationship. Reports suggest that superstar Rajinikanth has personally spoken to Kalanithi Maran about their relationship, leading to expectations that the couple may tie the knot soon (sic).' ALSO READ | Anirudh Ravichander turns 34: From VIP to Vettaiyan, tracing the journey of the Rockstar in the past decade Anirudh marrying Kavya Maran? byu/Primary-Resident-764 inKollyGossips Anirudh and Kavya's dating rumours started after they were spotted together on a dinner date recently. Several users claimed that they have seen the duo spending quality time together at different places. 'Might actually be true seeing how I have seen in other subs where people said they have seen both of them having dinner at star hotels,' a person wrote. 'I myself have seen them in Las Vegas a year back, they were having a good personal time walking down the Vegas strip,' another one commented. Earlier, Anirudh was rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Keerthy Suresh, with many speculations around their possible marriage in 2023. But, both of them strongly turned down the reports. In fact, in 2024, Keerthy Suresh tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Antony Thattil in December, last year. Anirudh is the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra and classical dancer Lakshmi. His aunt Latha, who is the wife of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. On the work front, Anirudh Ravichander has composed music for Vijay Deverakonda's highly-awaited action drama Kingdom. The film was earlier scheduled for a theatrical release on July 4, 2025, but is now facing several delays.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Retro movie BO verdict: Suriya's Tamil actioner makes Rs 110 cr, trade analyst says 'figure is low compared to expectations'
Retro movie box office verdict: Suriya's Retro, which hit the screens on May 1, opened to a good response at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews. The action drama earned Rs 32 crore worldwide on the first day. It then witnessed some growth over the weekend before dipping on the weekdays. The film's run is now over and the box office verdict is out. Is Suriya's Retro a hit or a flop? Suriya, who suffered a setback when Kanguva bombed at the box office, tried to revive his career with Retro. The film created a reasonable amount of buzz among fans as it marked his maiden collaboration with Karthik Subbaraj. Now, the film's verdict is out. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, the flick grossed Rs 110 crore at the worldwide box office in its full run. 'Retro grossed around ₹110 cr. The film is an average to hit venture when compared to its low budget. The story was made for a specific set of audience with old fashioned backdrop, hence the figures are low compared to the expectation,' Retro was shot on a budget of around Rs 60 crore. It needed to gross Rs 120 crore or more globally to emerge as a success but this did not happen. Its lifetime haul is comparable to that of Kanguva. The Siva-directed action drama, which was filmed on a budget of Rs 350 crore, earned around Rs 100 crore in its full run and ended up being a disaster. Retro has also failed to match the collection of Petta. Karthik's first film with the legendary Rajinikanth grossed Rs 250 crore at the box office despite facing competition from Ajith Kumar's Viswasam. Retro received mixed reviews with critics lauding the performances but panning the execution. The mixed word-of-mouth affected the film over the weekdays. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, it witnessed a drop of 58% in India on the first Monday itself and things became worse thereafter. Retro also faced competition from HIT 3, which was released on the same day and opened to a good in the Telugu states. The investigative action thriller earned Rs 38 crore on the first day worldwide. About Retro Retro is a romantic action drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film revolves around a gangster who shuns his violent ways on his wife's request. Retro features Suriya and Pooja Hegde as the lead pair. Santhosh Narayanan is the music composer.
