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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Pradeep Ranganathan's Love Insurance Kompany First Look Delayed Due To THIS Reason
Mumbai: The first look of the Tamil film 'Love Insurance Kompany,' directed by Vignesh Shivan, which stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, has been postponed. The makers announced the update on Friday, citing the audio and trailer launch of 'Coolie,' the upcoming Rajinikanth starrer, as the reason for the delay. Seven Screen Studio, one of the production houses behind Love Insurance Kompany, shared the news on Instagram. Their post read, "The #FirstPunch of #LoveInsurance Kompany will now land a little later due to Coolie audio & trailer launch. @wikkiofficial @nayanthara @pradeep_ranganathan @ @iam__sjsuryah." Produced by Nayanthara, 'Love Insurance Kompany' is expected to release later this year. The makers of the Rajinikanth starrer 'Coolie' earlier announced the trailer release date for the film, accompanied by a brand new poster. One of the most anticipated films of the year, 'Coolie', has already created a lot of buzz lately, leading to more excitement for the trailer. The official trailer for the much-anticipated film will be out on Saturday, August 2. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and made under the banner of Sun Pictures, 'Coolie' is an upcoming Tamil-language action thriller featuring the South superstar in the lead. With a powerful ensemble of actors in the main cast, the film will also mark the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan after nearly 30 years. 'Coolie' is set to hit theatres on August 14, coinciding with the release of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2.'
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vignesh Shivan Postpones 'LIK' First Look Release Due To Rajinikanth's Coolie Launch
Last Updated: The first look of Vignesh Shivan's 'Love Insurance Kompany' has been postponed due to Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' launch. The new date will be announced soon. The makers of director Vignesh Shivan's 'Love Insurance Kompany', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Kirthi Shetty in the lead, on Friday announced that the first glimpse of the film which was to release on August 1 had now been postponed in the wake of the upcoming audio and trailer launch of Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'. Taking to its Instagram timeline, Seven Screen Studio, one of the production houses producing the film, wrote, 'The #FirstPunch of #LoveInsuranceKompany will now land a little later due to Coolie audio & trailer launch. @wikkiofficial @nayanthara @pradeep_ranganathan @ @iam__sjsuryah." It also shared a poster that said, 'First punch pushed to a later date. The new date will be announced soon after Thalaivar Dharisanam in Coolie trailer and audio launch." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seven Screen Studio (@7_screenstudio) For the unaware, the audio and trailer launch of Coolie is to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium in Chennai on August 2. The film has triggered a lot of excitement among fans as it features Pradeep Ranganthan, who until now has a 100 per cent success record in the Tamil film industry. Every single film of his until now has emerged a success, with his most recent film 'Dragon' going on to emerge a major blockbuster. For the unaware, LIK is an eagerly-awaited romantic entertainer, featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead. The film is scheduled to hit screens on September 18 this year. The film has been produced by actress Nayanthara, who is also the wife of director Vignesh Shivan. It may be recalled that director Vignesh Shivan, in April this year, had penned a lengthy post in which he had announced that post production work of the film had begun. He had also thanked his entire team for their hard work, passion, honesty and love for the film. He had then said, 'Abundance of passion, love, honesty and hard work from each and everyone has built #LoveInsuranceKompany. Every day of shoot had a lot of challenges! But we never forgot to have a smile and also enjoy the process !" The director said that without the support of everyone in the film, whatever magic they had tried to create in the film wouldn't have been possible. 'Without compromising even for one frame, we are proud that we have put in our best efforts to make an original, fresh entertaining movie," Vignesh Shivan said and added that, 'Post production works kick start with all your love and support!" Apart from Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, Love Insurance Kompany will feature actors S J Suryah and Gouri Kishen in pivotal roles. The film boasts of an impressive technical team. It has cinematography by ace cinematographer Ravivarman and music by Anirudh. Pradeep Ragav has been assigned the task of editing the film, which has stunts choreographed by popular stunt master Peter Hein. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Lokesh Kangaraj breaks his silence on Sanjay Dutt's claims of 'wasting' him in Leo: 'It's all learning ...'
Synopsis Sanjay Dutt expressed his disappointment with Lokesh Kanagaraj for his role in 'Leo,' prompting the director to acknowledge a potential misstep in character development. Kanagaraj admitted to learning from mistakes and aims to offer Dutt a more substantial role in the future. Despite Dutt's initial jest, 'Leo' achieved significant box office success, becoming a major commercial blockbuster. Agencies Sanjay Dutt voiced his dissatisfaction with the way his character was portrayed in Leo, leading director Lokesh Kanagaraj to admit that there may have been shortcomings in the character's development. Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt created quite a stir when he recently revealed he was miffed with 'Leo' director Lokesh Kangaraj for underutilising him in the Tamil action drama. In a recent interview, the filmmaker broke his silence on the allegations. In a candid chat with The Hollywood Reporter , the director admitted they made a 'mistake' when writing the role for the actor. 'I am not a genius or some greatest filmmaker in the world to not do something that may dip other characters. I've made so many mistakes in my films. It's all learning, no? So, yeah, I'll probably do one of the best roles with Sanjay Dutt, sir.' However, he also stated that the actor had called him after the interview and explained that the comment was made in jest, but the media had given a different spin to his words. 'He called me after that immediately, and he said, 'I made a comment very funnily, but people just cut it and put it. It looks so awkward, and I didn't mean it, Loki. I said, 'No problem, sir,'' he told the magazine. For the unversed, recently the 'Munna Bhai MBBS' star hit back at the director for not making his role in 'Leo' meaty. In a press interaction in Chennai, he said, 'I am angry at Lokesh because he did not give me a big role. He wasted me.'Kanagaraj's next directorial venture, Coolie, is gearing up to be one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The film features superstar Rajinikanth in the central role, generating massive buzz among fans. Joining him is a diverse ensemble cast that includes Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy. Coolie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on August (promoted as Leo: Bloody Sweet) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action thriller helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Developed under the banner of Seven Screen Studio, the film serves as the third entry in the expanding Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Drawing partial inspiration from the Hollywood movie A History of Violence, the film casts Vijay in the lead role, supported by a robust lineup including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian, George Maryan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, and Mathew narrative centers around Parthi, a seemingly modest and peace-loving individual who becomes the target of two menacing gangsters, Antony (Sanjay Dutt) and Harold Das. They strongly believe that Parthi is actually Leo, Antony's long-lost son, who was believed to be dead. What follows is a gripping, high-stakes cat-and-mouse game packed with intense action, emotional turmoil, and a search for truth buried under years of hit cinemas worldwide on October 19, 2023, releasing in both regular and IMAX formats. Critical response was mixed—while Vijay's performance earned widespread applause along with appreciation for the film's technical brilliance and well-executed action scenes, the writing was met with divided opinions and some the varied reviews, the film shattered multiple box office milestones for Tamil cinema. It became the second-largest Tamil hit of 2023, the third-highest-grossing Tamil film ever made, and ranked as the seventh top-grossing Indian film of that year. It also secured the title of the most successful Tamil film internationally and achieved the highest box office numbers ever recorded in Tamil Nadu. By the end of its theatrical run, Leo had raked in an astounding Rs 595 crore globally, cementing its place as a major commercial blockbuster.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kangaraj breaks his silence on Sanjay Dutt's claims of 'wasting' him in Leo: 'It's all learning ...'
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt created quite a stir when he recently revealed he was miffed with 'Leo' director Lokesh Kangaraj for underutilising him in the Tamil action drama . In a recent interview, the filmmaker broke his silence on the allegations. In a candid chat with The Hollywood Reporter , the director admitted they made a 'mistake' when writing the role for the actor. 'I am not a genius or some greatest filmmaker in the world to not do something that may dip other characters. I've made so many mistakes in my films. It's all learning, no? So, yeah, I'll probably do one of the best roles with Sanjay Dutt, sir.' However, he also stated that the actor had called him after the interview and explained that the comment was made in jest, but the media had given a different spin to his words. 'He called me after that immediately, and he said, 'I made a comment very funnily, but people just cut it and put it. It looks so awkward, and I didn't mean it, Loki. I said, 'No problem, sir,'' he told the magazine. For the unversed, recently the 'Munna Bhai MBBS' star hit back at the director for not making his role in 'Leo' meaty. In a press interaction in Chennai, he said, 'I am angry at Lokesh because he did not give me a big role. He wasted me.' Kanagaraj's next directorial venture, Coolie, is gearing up to be one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The film features superstar Rajinikanth in the central role, generating massive buzz among fans. Joining him is a diverse ensemble cast that includes Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy. Coolie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on August 14. About 'Leo' Leo (promoted as Leo: Bloody Sweet) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action thriller helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Developed under the banner of Seven Screen Studio, the film serves as the third entry in the expanding Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Drawing partial inspiration from the Hollywood movie A History of Violence, the film casts Vijay in the lead role, supported by a robust lineup including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian, George Maryan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, and Mathew Thomas. The narrative centers around Parthi, a seemingly modest and peace-loving individual who becomes the target of two menacing gangsters, Antony (Sanjay Dutt) and Harold Das. They strongly believe that Parthi is actually Leo, Antony's long-lost son, who was believed to be dead. What follows is a gripping, high-stakes cat-and-mouse game packed with intense action, emotional turmoil, and a search for truth buried under years of secrecy. Leo hit cinemas worldwide on October 19, 2023, releasing in both regular and IMAX formats. Critical response was mixed—while Vijay's performance earned widespread applause along with appreciation for the film's technical brilliance and well-executed action scenes, the writing was met with divided opinions and some criticism. Despite the varied reviews, the film shattered multiple box office milestones for Tamil cinema. It became the second-largest Tamil hit of 2023, the third-highest-grossing Tamil film ever made, and ranked as the seventh top-grossing Indian film of that year. It also secured the title of the most successful Tamil film internationally and achieved the highest box office numbers ever recorded in Tamil Nadu. By the end of its theatrical run, Leo had raked in an astounding Rs 595 crore globally, cementing its place as a major commercial blockbuster.
Pink Villa
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What did Thalapathy Vijay give to Anirudh Ravichander after the success of their first film together Kaththi?
Thalapathy Vijay is all set to bid farewell to cinema after his last film, Jana Nayagan. The movie is scheduled to release in January 2026, and people are quite excited about it. H Vinoth directed the movie while Anirudh Ravichander composed the music. Recently, Anirudh recalled an anecdote from the past and reminisced about the special gift that he received from the Tamil actor after the success of their first film together and how it remains a crucial part of his life. Anirudh Ravichander reveals Thalapathy Vijay's special gift for him. Speaking with Anupama Chopra in a recent interview, Anirudh Ravichander gave a peek into his music room, where a gigantic piano is located. The composer revealed that it was gifted to him by Thalapathy Vijay after the success of the music album of their first film together, Kaththi. He said, 'I sit and play this a lot. I mean, in fact, whenever I kind of present a tune to the composer. This was gifted to me by Vijay sir, actually. When I was first, it was my fourth film, called Kaththi. So when the album of that did well, he gifted me this piano.' Anirudh reveals how Vijay's piano serves as a memoir to him even today Moving on in the conversation, the artist added that even now, he has kept this piano with him as a memoir. Moreover, Anirudh mentioned how before every song of his, he plays the tune of the track to the director first on this piano without any other instrumentation backing it. Once they like the tone, then only he presents the full song. In his words, 'So I have kept this as a memoir. Whenever I present any tune to the director, I always present it on the piano first without any backing or instrumentation. I just play the melody and show them. They like the melody, then I show them the song.' Thalapathy Vijay gets a 51st birthday tribute from fans Fast forward to now, Thalapathy Vijay will be marking his 51st birthday on June 22. His fans across the world are all set to celebrate and mark the day, more especially this year since he will be leaving cinema permanently after his last film Jana Nayagan. Ahead of his birthday, producers of his iconic film Leo, Seven Screen Studio, dedicated a special tribute video for the actor. The 44-second clip captured some of the greatest achievements of Vijay as an actor from his debut film to the final one, Jana Nayagan.
