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News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Fahadh Faasil Reveals How Rajinikanth Made Him Fall In Love With Tamil Cinema
Fahadh Faasil has been in awe since working with his childhood hero Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan in 2024. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, Fahadh Faasil is once again back on the big screens today with Maareesan with Vadivelu. This captivating road trip story follows an unlikely duo on a life-changing journey from Nagercoil to Coimbatore, with a stop in Tiruvannamalai. Fahadh plays a thief who sets his sights on Vadivelu's cash-filled bag, but their adventure takes an unexpected turn, transforming their lives forever. With its gentle and emotional tone, Maareesan promises to be a cinematic experience like no other. However, the journey takes an unexpected turn when Fahadh Faasil is stuck travelling with Vadivelu, whose out-of-context remarks and memory lapses lead to a series of events that alter their lives. Fahadh Faasil On His First Tamil Film Experience In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Fahadh Faasil recalled his first Tamil film experience, which dates back to his college days. 'The first Tamil film I watched after bunking my college class was 'Baasha,' starring Rajini sir. Every scene in the film is beautifully crafted. I especially liked the scene where Thangachi gets college admission," recalled Fahadh Faasil, fondly sharing his admiration for Rajinikanth's iconic film. 'In that scene, when he says, 'I got admission,' and his sister asks, the way Rajini sir says, 'I told the truth,' in a close-up shot, really amazed me. I was surprised by how he acted as if he was talking to the audience," he added. Fahadh Faasil also shared that he had learned Tamil through Tamil friends from Coimbatore and had enjoyed many Tamil films. Furthermore, he also opened up about working with Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, saying, 'TJ Gnanavel approached me about playing a different role in the film Vettaiyan at the very beginning. But I chose the role of Patrick because I clicked with it after hearing the story. Since this decision was a last-minute change for TJ Gnanavel, he had to make some changes. I didn't want the story to affect me, so I went with it as written," he said. Fahadh Faasil also mentioned that in-person conversations help him decide which roles he'll take on. On the work front, Fahadh Faasil recently had his latest release, Maareesan, with Vadivelu. He has several upcoming films, including Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, Don't Trouble The Trouble, Patriot and Karate Chandran. First Published: July 25, 2025, 16:53 IST 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.
India Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Heisenberg, Tamil cinema's anonymous lyricist? Here's an interesting clue
Imagine a mystery lyricist in the Tamil film industry, who is known only by his name. Apart from a handful of people, no one has really seen him. The lyricist in question goes by the pen name Heisenberg, who has contributed lyrics to Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo', Jr NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' and Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan'. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj and composer Anirudh Ravichander have worked with Heisenberg on their films. Apart from them, no one from the outside world knows who Heisenberg is or has seen a recent interview, director Lokesh Kanagaraj dropped a big clue about who Heisenberg could be. He rubbished rumours that this was not a robot but an actual person who had written lyrics (mostly in English) in 'Leo' and 'Devara'.So, who is Heisenberg?'Bloody Sweet' number from Vijay's 'Leo', composed by Anirudh Ravichander, became a chartbuster. During the song's release, Anirudh was asked how was it working with the lyricist. He said, "I spoke to him over the phone. Lokesh Kanagaraj is the only one who has seen him in person." During a conversation with Galatta Plus, Lokesh Kanagaraj opened up about the mystery lyricist. "Actually, I saw him [Heisenberg] first and I made Ani [Anirudh] meet him as well. He knows him as well. But, we don't want to blow his cover. And let it continue," he explained. When asked if Heisenberg was a real person, Lokesh agreed and said, "It is not a robot, there is a real person." He further clarified that it wasn't him or Anirudh going by the name 'Coolie' director further added, "Heisenberg is an actual person. It's a name we gave to him. I'll give you a clue. If you have seen 'Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu', you will know the answer."This clue has left Tamil cinema fans curious. The particular clip from the interview is now going viral, and Internet users have started to decode who Heisenberg could be. The guesses range from Kamal Haasan, Nelson Dilipkumar and S Ve Shekhar among a look at some of the reactions: But, this isn't the first time that the identity of an artist has been kept hidden in Tamil 2017, director Gauthem Menon kept the music composer of his film, 'Enai Noki Paayum Thota', a secret. The first single, 'Maruvaarthai', which topped the charts, referred to the composer as Mr X. While the makers kept the secret for many months, it was later revealed that it was Darbuka Siva who composed the an interview with The Indian Express, Siva said, "I'm not at all sure how to react when the spotlight is trained on me. In fact, we came up with the idea of Mr X only to take the focus away from me. I even wondered if Gautham was taking a big gamble by choosing me as the lyricist."He also spoke about how he would have felt 'cool' if his name wasn't credited at all. "I wish we'd never gone ahead and announced my name. Imagine if people, about 50 years later, still didn't know who composed the music for this film. That would have been quite cool, no?," he the identity of Mr X couldn't be kept a secret, will Heisenberg remain a mystery lyricist for long? Only time will tell.- Ends
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fahadh Faasil recalls the first Tamil movie he watched in theaters, reveals Rajinikanth memories, prepares for 'Vettaiyan' twists, and prepares for the 'Maareesan' release
Directed by Sudheesh Shankar, the film 'Maareesan,' starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu , will be released in theaters on Friday, July 25th. The film is a road trip story with a gentle and emotional tone. The two travel by bike from Nagercoil to Tiruvannamalai and from there to Coimbatore, which changes their lives. Fahadh Faasil, a thief, sees Vadivelu traveling with a bag full of money on the way. However, Fahadh Faasil's plans are thrown into disarray when he has to travel with Vadivelu, who often speaks out of memory. The center of the story is what happens to them on that journey and how it changes their lives. Fahadh recalls skipping college to watch Rajinikanth 's 'Baasha.' In an interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter India,' Fahadh Faasil shared his first Tamil film experience. 'The first Tamil film I watched after bunking my college class was 'Baasha,' starring Rajini sir. Every scene in the film is beautifully crafted. I especially liked the scene where Thangachi gets college admission," said Fahadh Faasil. "In that scene, when he says, 'I got admission,' and his sister asks, the way Rajini sir says, 'I told the truth,' in a close-up shot, really amazed me. I was surprised by how he acted as if he was talking to the audience,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Fahadh Faasil also shared that he had learned Tamil through Tamil friends from Coimbatore and had enjoyed many Tamil films. Fahadh Faasil chose 'Patrick' in 'Vettaiyan' over another role. Fahadh Faasil also opened up about working with Rajinikanth in 'Vettaiyan' and said that "TJ Gnanavel approached me about playing a different role in the film Vettaiyan at the very beginning. But I chose the role of 'Patrick' because I clicked with it after hearing the story. Since this decision was a last-minute change for TJ Gnanavel, he had to make some changes. I didn't want the story to affect me, so I went with it as written," he said. Fahadh Faasil also revealed that he decides which role he will play when he talks in person.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Fahadh Faasil confirms he insisted on playing Patrick in Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan: ‘I was pitched for a different role…'
Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan released in theaters on October 10, 2024, marking Fahadh Faasil's first collaboration alongside the superstar. However, did you know that Fafaa himself insisted on playing the role of Patrick? Fahadh Faasil confirms of insisting to play Patrick in Vettaiyan Talking with The Hollywood Reporter India, Fahadh Faasil revealed how he was initially pitched a different role in the Rajinikanth movie. The Aavesham star said, 'Vettaiyan was pitched to me for a different role. He (TJ Gnanavel) pitched the same film to me but for another role. However, when I heard the narration, I wanted to do this character (Patrick). I was like, let me do this one while Gnanavel sir wanted me for the other one.' 'This actually made it too last minute for him as well. You know to transform the character, to incorporate more scenes for me. I didn't want him to damage the script for my sake either, and decided to continue as it was written. This kind of choice happens, I have to see myself doing something while narration is happening,' he added. About Vettaiyan Vettiyan was an action thriller flick starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, which was directed by TJ Gnanavel. The movie featured the story of Athiyan, an encounter specialist IPS officer who accidentally shoots an innocent person. Upon learning about his fault, the officer reforms and begins to investigate the case to the full extent, revealing a huge educational scam behind all of it. With the superstar in lead role, the movie featured actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and many more in key roles. The movie had the Njan Prakashan actor playing the role of Patrick, a reformed thief who helps Athiyan in his missions from outside the police force. Vettaiyan was received with mixed reviews upon release, even with criticisms of Fahadh's character lacking depth. On the work front Fahadh Faasil is next set to appear in the lead role for the comedy thriller flick Maaresan, starring alongside Vadivelu. The movie directed by Sudheesh Sankar is slated to release on July 25, 2025. On the other hand, Rajinikanth will be storming the big screens this year on August 14 with the actioner Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THIS South actor joins Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi'; latest BTS video reveals the secret, shoot underway in Pollachi
'Parasakthi' is one of the most anticipated upcoming films in Tamil cinema. Sivakarthikeyan is playing the lead role in this film. Directed by Sudha Kongara , the title of this film is reminiscent of the 1952 landmark film 'Parasakthi' starring Sivaji Ganesan , and has received a great response from the fans. The film, which has a powerful story set against a social and political backdrop, is considered to be one of Sivakarthikeyan's most important character endeavors. Rana Daggubati 's presence revealed In a new video that has recently surfaced on the internet, it is clearly visible that popular Telugu actor Rana Daggubati is participating in the shooting of the film 'Parasakthi'. In this video, Rana walking Daggubati around the set with his stylish attitude has created excitement among the fans. With this, it has been confirmed that Rana Daggubati is playing a lead role in this film. Rana Daggubati last played the villain role in Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' in Tamil, and the 'Baahubali' actor is anticipated to seize Kollywood audiences' hearts yet again through 'Parasakthi'. A period drama with a revolutionary message Apart from Sivakarthikeyan and Rana Daggubati, the film also stars Sreleela, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa. The cinematography of the film is being handled by Ravi K Chandran, and the film's music is taken care of by GV Prakash Kumar. 'Parasakthi' is a period drama set between the 1960s, and the film will take on Hindi imposition that affected South states during the period. Release date mystery continues 'Parasakthi' is said to be released alongside Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' for Pongal 2026, and the clash of the two films turned fans curious. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm the release date of 'Parasakthi'.
