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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Coolie producer approaches Madras HC to challenge Rajinikanth film's A certificate from CBFC for ‘celebrating violence'
The producer of Coolie, Sun TV Network Limited's Sun Pictures, has approached the Madras High Court to challenge the A certificate granted to the Rajinikanth film by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). A report by The Hindu states that the producer was 'shocked' upon receiving an email from the certification board that their film 'celebrated violence'. Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. Coolie producer approaches HC over A certificate The A certificate given to Coolie meant that people under 18 could not watch the film in theatres. The production firm filed a civil miscellaneous appeal against the CBFC's decision. It was pointed out that anyone who applies for a film certification can appeal before the tribunal within 30 days. Coolie was released in theatres on 14 August with an A certificate, and the film's producers chose to release it before challenging the certification. In the grounds of appeal, Sun Pictures had said that it produced Coolie to celebrate Rajinikanth completing 50 years in cinema and that the film had become a 'mega blockbuster'. However, when they applied for the CBFC certification on 28 July, they claimed that they received a response on 31 July that the movie was 'celebrating violence' and would hence be given an A certificate. A revising committee also issued an A certificate for the film on 4 August. Sun Pictures also questioned the CBFC for giving a U/A certificate for movies like Yash-starrer KGF and Vijay-starrer Beast, as those films had more violence than Coolie did. About Coolie Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Sathyaraj, Upendra and Aamir Khan. The film tells the story of Deva (Rajinikanth), who is looking for answers after the sudden death of his friend Rajasekhar (Sathyaraj). Numerous people on social media wondered why Coolie had gotten an A certificate, given that it didn't have more violence than any other commercial cinema.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
AR Muragadoss shares his excitement on hearing about Sivakarthikeyan's baton scene with Vijay in GOAT: ‘I knew audiences would have a blast…'
Filmmaker AR Muragadoss is gearing up for the release of his Tamil action movie Madhaarasi, starring actors Sivakarthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth in the lead roles. In a recent interview, Muragadoss reflected on the much-discussed 'baton-passing' scene from Vijay-starrer Greatest of All Time (GOAT), which released last year. The scene features Vijay handing a gun to Sivakarthikeyan (who plays himself in a playful meta twist) and saying, 'Hold the gun, Siva. Thousands of lives on the ground depend on you.' Also Read | Coolie pair Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajnikanth get top rank in IMDb's Most Popular Celebs list; Hrithik Roshan on 11th spot In an interview, AR Murugadoss shared his excitement on learning about the sequence in GOAT. 'Sivakarthikeyan told me about the scene immediately after the shoot wrapped. It made me really excited, and I knew audiences would have a blast with it in theatres,' he said. Murugadoss also praised Vijay for sportingly sharing such a front-loaded moment with a rising star like Sivakarthikeyan. Madhaarasi is a high-octane action thriller featuring Sivarkarthikeyan, Vidyut Jamwal, Rukmini Vasanth and Biju Menon in the lead roles. During the interview with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, the filmmaker opened up about casting Sivakarthikeyan in an action role. 'After watching Amaran, I called up director Rajkumar Periasamy and told him that I am the one who has benefited from your film more than anyone. Siva will finally get an action hero image from now.' Also Read | Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 5: Rajinikanth's film clocks Rs 206 crore nett, sees 65% drop on Monday, trails behind Saiyaara, Jailer Madhaarasi, which marks the first-ever collaboration between filmmaker AR Murugadoss and actor Sivakarthikeyan, features music by Anirudh Ravichander, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and cinematography by Sudeep Elamon. The film is slated for release on September 5.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to Sanjay Dutt being ‘angry' at him over ‘wasted' role in Leo: I'm not the greatest filmmaker…
Recently, Sanjay Dutt made news when he candidly admitted that he was 'angry' at Lokesh Kanagaraj for 'wasting' him in the Vijay-starrer Leo. In an interview with THR India, the director responded to the statement, admitting that he must've made a 'mistake' while writing Sanjay's role. (Also Read: Sanjay Dutt says he is 'angry' with Lokesh Kanagaraj for small role in Leo: 'He wasted me') Sanjay Dutt worked with Lokesh Kanagaraj in the Vijay-starrer Leo. Lokesh Kanagaraj responds to Sanjay Dutt's statement Lokesh was asked about what Sanjay said and if he believes his writing 'failed' when it came to the Bollywood star's character. He said, 'No, 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'.' Lokesh then admitted that he might've made a mistake while writing Sanjay's role, stating, 'Probably, I would've done. I am not a genius or some greatest filmmaker in the world to not do something which may dip other characters. I've done 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.' What did Sanjay Dutt say? Last week, while promoting the Kannada film KD – The Devil with Shilpa Shetty and Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay spoke about playing Vijay's character Leo's father, Antony Das, in the 2023 film. He said, 'I loved working with Thalapathy Vijay. I am angry at Lokesh because he did not give me a big role. He wasted me.' In the same interaction, Sanjay stated that he respects Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. 'I look up to them and learn from them. I have worked with Rajinikanth in multiple movies. He is the most humble person,' he said. He also called Ajith a 'close friend', claiming that he 'loves' him. Lokesh's Coolie starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Monisha Blessy and Kaali Venkat will be released in theatres on August 14. It will clash with Ayan Mukerji's Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer War 2.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TVK chief Vijay slams DMK, says 'publicity sarkar has transformed into sorry model sarkar,'
Founder-chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam , actor-politician Vijay on Sunday slammed the DMK regime over "custodial deaths" and alleged the "empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar ." Addressing TVK's protest rally here, Vijay said the custodial torture victim Ajith Kumar hailed from an ordinary family and the chief minister apologised to the victim's family and it is appropriate. Clad in black, Vijay held a placard that read, "Sorry Vendam, Needhi Vendum (We want justice, not sorry)." The TVK chief asked whether "Stalin said sorry" to the families of all the 24 victims of alleged custodial torture (which resulted in deaths) during the DMK regime, since 2021. "Please say sorry to them all; also, did you give solatium to the families of all the 24 victims? Please provide solatium to them as well," he said. When the then AIADMK regime transferred the Sathankulam case (in which P Jeyaraj and his son J Benniks were allegedly tortured to death by police in 2020), Stalin had said that it was an insult to Tamil Nadu police, Vijay claimed. Live Events The fledgling party's chief wondered if the DMK government, which days ago transferred the Ajith Kumar custodial death case to the CBI, has not caused the same insult and added that both instances were only the same. Further, Vijay asked, "Why are you hiding behind the CBI?", which happens to be only the puppet of the RSS and the BJP. It was because his party, the TVK has sought a court-monitored probe by a special investigation team and "fearing" such a move, the DMK regime is hiding behind the union government. The court has questioned the state government on several cases of "atrocities", including Anna varsity girl student sexual assault and Ajith Kumar custodial torture . "If the court has to intervene and ask questions for everything, then why are you there? what is the purpose of the government? and the office of the chief minister? Whatever may be the questions, there are not going to be any answers. The government may provide answers only if it had answers and it does not have any answers in this regard, he alleged. "The maximum reply from you is sorry and the empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar," he alleged, mocking at the DMK government. Before the end of the "inept DMK government's tenure," it has to set right the law and order situation. Else, by joining forces with the people, "we will make you do it," Vijay said. 'Sarkar' (government) is a popular Vijay-starrer movie that was released in 2018.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
TVK chief Vijay slams DMK, says ‘publicity sarkar has transformed into sorry model sarkar,'
Founder-chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, actor-politician Vijay on Sunday slammed the DMK regime over 'custodial deaths' and alleged the 'empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar.' Addressing TVK's protest rally here, Vijay said the custodial torture victim Ajith Kumar hailed from an ordinary family and the chief minister apologised to the victim's family and it is appropriate. Clad in black, Vijay held a placard that read, 'Sorry Vendam, Needhi Vendum (We want justice, not sorry).' The TVK chief asked whether 'Stalin said sorry' to the families of all the 24 victims of alleged custodial torture (which resulted in deaths) during the DMK regime, since 2021. 'Please say sorry to them all; also, did you give solatium to the families of all the 24 victims? Please provide solatium to them as well,' he said. When the then AIADMK regime transferred the Sathankulam case (in which P Jeyaraj and his son J Benniks were allegedly tortured to death by police in 2020), Stalin had said that it was an insult to Tamil Nadu police, Vijay claimed. The fledgling party's chief wondered if the DMK government, which days ago transferred the Ajith Kumar custodial death case to the CBI, has not caused the same insult and added that both instances were only the same. Further, Vijay asked, 'Why are you hiding behind the CBI?', which happens to be only the puppet of the RSS and the BJP. It was because his party, the TVK has sought a court-monitored probe by a special investigation team and 'fearing' such a move, the DMK regime is hiding behind the union government. The court has questioned the state government on several cases of 'atrocities', including Anna varsity girl student sexual assault and Ajith Kumar custodial torture. 'If the court has to intervene and ask questions for everything, then why are you there? what is the purpose of the government? and the office of the chief minister? Whatever may be the questions, there are not going to be any answers. The government may provide answers only if it had answers and it does not have any answers in this regard, he alleged. 'The maximum reply from you is sorry and the empty, publicity-model DMK sarkar has now got transformed into a sorry model sarkar,' he alleged, mocking at the DMK government. Before the end of the 'inept DMK government's tenure,' it has to set right the law and order situation. Else, by joining forces with the people, 'we will make you do it,' Vijay said. 'Sarkar' (government) is a popular Vijay-starrer movie that was released in 2018.
