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India Today
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Thalaivan Thalaivii box office Day 1: Vijay Sethupathi's film earns Rs 4.15 crore
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' kicked off with a strong start at the box office. Written and directed by Pandiraj, the emotional drama about two deeply passionate yet conflicted lovers earned an estimated Rs 4.15 crore (India net) on its opening day, as per early Sacnilk emotional drama, which delves into a complex love story, saw strong occupancy across Tamil Nadu, with Chennai recording the highest turnout. On its release day, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' recorded an overall 47.00 per cent occupancy across Tamil the opening is modest, the film is expected to gain momentum over the weekend. With its strong rural flavour, it's also anticipated to perform well in small towns and villages. Watch the trailer here: This marks the second collaboration between Sethupathi and Menen after their critically appreciated Malayalam film '19(1)(a)' in 2022. With its offbeat premise and emotional depth, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' looks poised to strike a chord with review of the film reads, 'Despite its good production values and lovely music by Santhosh Narayanan, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii is a perfect example of a family entertainer that completely misses the mark on social responsibility.'Produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the Sathya Jyothi Films banner, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' boasts a strong supporting cast including Yogi Babu and Chemban Vinod Jose. The technical crew features Santhosh Narayanan on music, M Sukumar handling cinematography, and Pradeep E Ragav in charge of editing.- Ends
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Santhosh Narayanan's speech at 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' audio launch wins hearts as he recalls his love story with his wife Meenakshi
With music composer Santhosh Narayanan teaming up with Vijay Sethupathi for the 6th time, he touched many deeply with his heartfelt speech at the recent audio launch of 'Thalaivan Thalaivii'. Santhosh Narayanan, who rose from small beginnings to become one of Kollywood's leading music composers, shared the difficult moments of his life in a heartfelt speech. Early struggles and travel for love Talking about his love life and early days, Santhosh Narayanan said, "Even if I had ten thousand in my hand at one time, I would have rushed to get on a plane and see my wife Meenakshi. Early in my life, love, work, and travel were all intertwined," he said. He also said, "Sometimes we will do a project for EB bills, to pay the rent. Like, we will do a project to go to Australia. It will cost Rs. 18 thousand. There should be at least that amount. We have to go from here empty-handed and come back the same way. At one point, we were in a situation where we didn't have $50. We panicked because the train wasn't coming. We didn't even have money to catch the next train." But then Meenakshi said, 'We will win anyway.' Those words are still etched in my mind to this day,' he said. Rise to fame Since his debut in Pa. Ranjith's 'Attakathi', Santhosh Narayanan has played a key role in the background music of many successful films, including 'Pizza', 'Soodhu Kavvum', 'Kabali', 'Kaala', and 'Kalki 2898 AD'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo He has spread his music not only in Tamil but also in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. This speech once again confirms that the emotion and life that has always been mixed in his music are due to his life experiences. Dedicates his success to family "The reason for my success is my mother, father, Meenakshi and those who have been my strength. If my music has touched the younger generation today, it is because of this journey," he said eloquently at the 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' audio launch.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Enjoy The New Tamil Music Video For 'Chi Pae Thu' By Santhosh Narayanan
Enjoy the latest Tamil song ''Chi Pae Thu'' sung by 'Santhosh Narayanan'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Dharan Kumar', with heartfelt lyrics penned by 'Vaaheesan Rasaiya'. The music video for ''Chi Pae Thu'' has been skillfully directed by 'Anandhu'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Tamil video song ''Chi Pae Thu'', by 'Santhosh Narayanan' and immerse yourself in its mesmerizing melodies. For more Tamil songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Tamil ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'Santhosh Narayanan', New Video Songs of 2025, 'Dharan Kumar' songs, Tamil Gana Video Song, 'Anandhu' music videos and 'Vaaheesan Rasaiya' songs.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Parandhu Po' teaser: Ram's directorial promises another emotional journey
Director Ram, known for his thought-provoking Tamil films, has released the teaser of his upcoming film, 'Parandhu Po,' which has grabbed the attention of cinephiles. Ram has previously directed acclaimed movies like 'Kattradhu Thamizh,' 'Taramani,' and 'Peranbu,' all of which earned him a loyal following for their deep narratives and unique storytelling style. Now, he returns with 'Parandhu Po,' featuring actor Siva in the lead role. The star-studded cast and Santhosh Narayanan 's music heighten expectations The film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including actress Anjali , 'Kumbalangi Nights' fame Grace Antony , popular Malayalam actor Aju Varghese, singer Vijay Yesudas , and child actor Master Mithul Ryan. The musical score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, whose soundtracks often elevate emotional storytelling. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 4, and expectations are already building up following the intriguing teaser launch. A touching tale of a rebellious boy and his money-minded father unfolds From the teaser, 'Parandhu Po' explores the journey of a defiant schoolboy and his father, who is obsessed with money. As they step away from the chaos of urban life, their path is marked by self-discovery and transformation. The teaser hints at an emotional, thought-provoking tale that blends Ram's signature themes of relationships, inner conflict, and societal detachment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Ram's previous film, 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai,' still awaits theatrical release Interestingly, 'Parandhu Po' comes after Ram's yet-to-be-released film 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai,' which stars Nivin Pauly, Soori, and Anjali. Although that project has traveled across international film festivals and earned attention, it has not had a theatrical release yet. Fans of Ram are now eagerly awaiting 'Parandhu Po' to see how the director continues his legacy of socially conscious and emotionally rich cinema. 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 .
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College celebrates 25th annual day
Around 9,000 students took part in Celestia'25, a two-day cultural event, hosted by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College as a part of its 25th annual day celebrations. Music composer Santhosh Narayanan and actress and model Priety Mukhundhan were invited as the chief guests at the launch of this event, a college press note said. The event featured a concert by music director Antony Dasan along with playback singers Sridhar Sena and Priya Jerson. Popular YouTuber VJ Siddhu and choreographer Sherif were also engaged with the students during the event. The other highlights of the event were the release of a documentary by the college to commemorate its 25th year and a drone show. Prizes were given to the students who participated in various cultural competitions, and an art show was organized by the cultural committee of the college for UG and PG students of all departments. V.S.K Venkatachalapathy, College Director Cum Principal opened the event in the presence of M. Dhanasekaran, Chancellor of Takshasheela University and Chairman and Managing Director of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Educational Trust, K. Narayanasamy, Secretary and D. Rajarajan, treasurer. S. Malarkan, Principal of Manakula Vinayakar Institute of Technology, other office-bearers including S. Velayutham, Vaishnavi Rajarajan, Nila Priyadarshini, and V. Suriyakumar, and S Senthil, Director of Mailam College of Engineering, Controller of Examinations of the college, Deans, Heads of Departments, professors and students participated in the annual day events.
