Me TooSruthi told Tnm that she decided to not challenge the clean chit given to Arjun Sarja as the onus is on the police to find witnesses and they weren’t inclined to.Kannada actor Sruthi Hariharan has denied reports in various news outlets that claimed that she had been asked by the police to provide further evidence on a sexual misconduct case filed against actor Arjun Sarja. On June 9, many media outlets reported that Sruthi challenged the B-report (closure report) submitted by the Karnataka Police to the court in connection with the MeToo case against Arjun Sarja, and had been asked to provide evidence by the court. Sruthi however says that no such communication has come to her as she never challenged the B-report in the first place. “Early this year I received a notice from the court saying that they are going to close the case "due to...
- 6/10/2023
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
Bengaluru, June 9 (Ians) Kannada actress Sruthi Hariharan, who challenged the B-report (closure report) submitted by the Karnataka Police to the court in connection with the ‘Me Too’ case against popular south Indian actor Arjun Sarja, has been asked to provide evidence by the court, sources confirmed on Friday.
The Cubbon Park police in Bengaluru, which had investigated the matter, had filed a B-report for lack of evidence with the court. The actress had objected to the closure of the case in the court. The 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Acmm) court in Bengaluru has issued notice in this regard to the actress and asked her to provide evidence regarding her allegations.
In October, 2018, Sruthi had written a four-page letter on her social media at the height of ‘Me Too’ movement and shared her experience on how she was allegedly subjected to sexual misconduct and indecent behaviour by actor Arjun Sarja...
The Cubbon Park police in Bengaluru, which had investigated the matter, had filed a B-report for lack of evidence with the court. The actress had objected to the closure of the case in the court. The 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Acmm) court in Bengaluru has issued notice in this regard to the actress and asked her to provide evidence regarding her allegations.
In October, 2018, Sruthi had written a four-page letter on her social media at the height of ‘Me Too’ movement and shared her experience on how she was allegedly subjected to sexual misconduct and indecent behaviour by actor Arjun Sarja...
- 6/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ReviewThe problems in ‘Head Bush’ stem from Agni Sreedhar’s screenplay. Everything in the film, be it the characters, the physical setting or the atmosphere, feels detached and inauthentic.ShuklajiCourtesy: Screengrab | Anand AudioCall it the Kgf hangover or whatever, but Kannada cinema seems to be still reeling under the Rocky Bhai effect. In director Shoonya’s Head Bush, the narrative unfolds in the year 1974 through the spectrum of political and radical change as Prime Minister Indira Gandhi exhorts her ministers to curb feudalism in the country. Following this, we are led to the crummy streets of Bengaluru where the annual Karaga celebrations are on and a large crowd eagerly beckons the local macho man Jayaraj. There are hot embers laid out in the centre of the action, suggestive of the fuel and the drive that burn inside the protagonist, and it is a no-brainer that we are in for a...
- 10/21/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Me Too In 2018, actor Sruthi Hariharan had alleged that she was sexually harassed by Arjun Sarja during the shooting of the movie ‘Vismaya’.IANSInstagram/ Arjun SarjaThree years after actor Sruthi Hariharan filed a sexual harassment complaint against actor Arjun Sarja, the Bengaluru police probing the case have said that they have not found any proof against him. On Tuesday, November 30, the police submitted 'B-report' to the First Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Acmm) court saying that they were unable to find any evidence against Arjun. A ‘B-report’ is filed by investigators when they are unable to find proof to substantiate the allegations made in the First Information Report (Fir) filed by the complainant. In 2018, Sruthi Hariharan had put out a four-page statement on social media alleging that Arjun Sarja had misbehaved with her on the sets of the Tamil movie Vismaya (released as Nibuban in Tamil). The allegation came amid the Me Too movement.
- 12/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodActor Rachita Ram’s comment on performing intimate scenes in an upcoming film triggered a row, with many seeking an apology from the actor.Saradha UInstagram/ Rachita Ram Being paid less than their male counterparts, not being able to find well-rounded roles in hero-centric films, and being slammed with sexist remarks passed by the media as well as the audience...women actors in India have to put up with a lot. Many actors have spoken at length about the misogynistic experiences and gender disparity they’ve faced. One of the most frustrating aspects of this misogyny is the moral policing that women in the film industry are subjected to. The latest victim is Kannada actor Rachita Ram, who is being abused and threatened with legal action for her comment in a press conference amounting to, “People have sex after they get married.” And while Rachita is being given lessons on Kannada culture,...
- 11/20/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor’s son, affectionately called Simba, was recently introduced to the world through a video by his mother, actor Meghana Raj. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of the Chiranjeevi Sarja starrer RajaMarthanda has been released on social media today. The trailer has been launched by the late actor’s wife Meghana Raj and their son, who is around three and half months old, affectionately known as Chintu and Simba by their fans. The action-packed trailer opens with the launch by Chintu, while Meghana is seen holding the little one's finger to play the trailer. Watch the trailer of RajaMarthanda: Chiranjeevi tragically passed away in June 2020, two years after marrying Meghana, due to cardiac arrest. Chiru's brother Dhruva Sarja has stepped in to help the producers of the RajaMarthanda, by agreeing to dub for his brother's character. On Chiru’s birth anniversary in October last year, a single from RajaMarthanda was released.
- 2/19/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film's trailer will be screened during the intermission of Dhruva Sarja's 'Pogaru'.Digital NativeKannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja suffered a massive heart attack and breathed his last on June 7 the last year. His demise not only came as a huge shock to his fans but also to celebrities across the South. Chiru's last film Rajamarthanda which was wrapped up much before his demise had dubbing portions pending. Later it was reported that Chiru's brother Dhruva Sarja has stepped in to help the producers of the former's upcoming film, Rajamarthanda, by agreeing to dub for his brother's character. The latest update is that Dhruva has completed dubbing for his brother's portions and according to reports, the trailer of the film will be screened during the intermission of Dhruva Sarja's Pogaru, which is all set to release on February 19. Rajamarthanda has been directed by Ram Narayan which has Om Prakash Rao making a cameo appearance.
- 2/16/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Southern actress Sruthi Hariharan says she always looks for roles that do not cater to convention. In the new Tamil web series Vadham, Shruti plays police inspector Shakthi who is obsessed with justice.
"As an actor, I have always selected roles that are challenging, and don't always cater to convention. In 'Vadham', I personally related a lot to Sakthi Pandiyan as a character, who fearlessly fights for what is right and is determined to solve the murder of an influential businessman," she added.
The actress continued: "Playing this role also involved intense action sequences and the process of shooting for it was both exciting and tough to master. The immense support shown by our director, Venkatesh Babu, helped me ace my character."
The drama series revolves around Ips Officer Sakthi Pandiyan, who is out to solve the murder of an influential businessman with an all-women task force. It will touch...
"As an actor, I have always selected roles that are challenging, and don't always cater to convention. In 'Vadham', I personally related a lot to Sakthi Pandiyan as a character, who fearlessly fights for what is right and is determined to solve the murder of an influential businessman," she added.
The actress continued: "Playing this role also involved intense action sequences and the process of shooting for it was both exciting and tough to master. The immense support shown by our director, Venkatesh Babu, helped me ace my character."
The drama series revolves around Ips Officer Sakthi Pandiyan, who is out to solve the murder of an influential businessman with an all-women task force. It will touch...
- 2/10/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CinemaShraddha applied the tiring questions women actors are asked when they announce their marriage plans to Varun Dhawan — and she's on point.Tnm StaffActor Shraddha Srinath, who was recently seen in the Tamil film Maara, is known for speaking her mind. On Instagram, Shraddha's recent tongue-in-cheek posts, published as stories, on Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan getting married to his girlfriend Natasha Dalal, caught the attention of fans. And though Shraddha was joking, she sure had a valid point to make. In her first post, Shraddha mimicked the common reaction that women actors get when they announce their marriage plans. Only, she was speaking about Varun Dhawan and it obviously sounded absurd when applied to a male actor since they're not stereotyped like their female counterparts: “Another good actor bites the dust. Sad that we will not see him on screen again. Obviously his wife and in laws will not be...
- 1/27/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodYogaraj Bhat, Km Chaitanya, Shashank, Jayatheertha and Pawan Kumar will collaborate not on an anthology but a complete feature film.Digital NativeDigital NativeFive top directors in the Kannada film industry – Yogaraj Bhat, Km Chaitanya, Shashank, Jayatheertha and Pawan Kumar – will work together for a new film. What makes this project even more interesting is that it is not an anthology but a complete commercial feature film. Reports say that the idea to collaborate was mooted during the lockdown and gradually took shape to bring the five directors together. The groundwork has begun already and reports suggest that the shooting will be completed by this year end. Details about the cast and crew will be revealed by the production house officially in a few days, we hear. Currently, Yogaraj Bhat has Gaalipata 2 in the making. Starring Ganesh in the lead, Ramesh Reddy is bankrolling this sequel to Gaalipata under his banner Suraj Production.
- 11/3/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodChiranjeevi Sarja passed away in June this year after a heart attack. Digital NativeActor Meghana Raj, the wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, gave birth to a boy, much to the delight of their families, friends, and fans. Both the mother and son are in good health, confirmed Dhruva Sarja, actor and brother of Chiru. While fans hail that it is the rebirth of their idol, it is interesting to note that the birth coincided with the engagement anniversary of Chiru and Meghana Raj. Malayalam actor Nazriya sent her love to the newborn and the mother, who has been part of several Malayalam movies. Sharing an old picture of Meghana Raj and Chiranjeevi Sarja, Nazriya wrote in her Instagram story, "Baby boy is here bhai!!! welcome back (sic)," following a heart-eye emoji. A video of Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya arriving at a hospital in Bengaluru has been circulating on social media.
- 10/26/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
SandalwoodChiranjeevi's family, the film fraternity and fans will celebrate the late star's birth anniversary on October 17. Digital NativeKannada star Chiranjeevi Sarja’s untimely demise in June this year has left a deep void in the film industry, with his family, friends and fans in deep shock. Recently, the internet was flooded with pics of his wife Meghana Raj’s baby shower function with a cut-out of the late star beside her. On October 17th, Chiranjeevi’s family, the film fraternity and fans are set to celebrate this birth anniversary and there are two reasons to look forward to it. The theatres are set to reopen with the state government relaxing the lockdown rules and Chiranjeevi’s Shivarjuna will re-release on the eve of his birth anniversary. Incidentally, the film had hit the marquee before the lockdown was announced in March this year. Shivarjuna is a family - action film written...
- 10/12/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Science FictionFilmmakers across industries have turned to the genre for inspiration for decades. Nikhita VenugopalArati Kadav’s Cargo hit Netflix this month, and the sci-fi thriller has brought renewed interest to the genre in Indian cinema. Across industries, filmmakers over the decades have repeatedly turned to science fiction for inspiration, from laboratory experiments gone wrong to time-travelling capers to robots with emotions. In the south, the genre has seen success as well, with major blockbusters tackling logic-defying narratives and quieter films that offer a subtle shift in reality to give the movie its sci-fi element. Read also: With mix of futuristic storytelling and Indian mythology, ‘Cargo’ is a unique sci-fi film Here are 10 south Indian science fiction films that found new ways to interpret the rich genre. Aditya 369 (Telugu) In 1991, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’s hit film explored time travelling. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini, with a score by Ilaiyaraaja, the...
- 9/15/2020
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
SandalwoodLast year, Sudeep had unveiled the common Dp for ShivaRajkumar’s birthday.Digital NativeIt’s the Kannada star Kiccha Sudeep’s birthday tomorrow and fans are thrilled with the Superstar of Sandalwood, Shiva Rajkumar unveiling the common Dp as a part of the online celebrations. Releasing the common Dp on Twitter, Shiva Rajkumar had tweeted: “Happy to release common Dp for my dear friend @KicchaSudeep .. all the best.” Happy to release common Dp for my dear friend @KicchaSudeep .. all the best pic.twitter.com/x1LonqME3f — DrShivaRajkumar (@NimmaShivanna) August 30, 2020 Interestingly, Sudeep had unveiled the common Dp for Shiva Rajkumar’s birthday earlier and this shows the good rapport they share. Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep had shared the screen space in the 2018 release The Villain, which turned out to be huge hit. Directed by Prem, The Villain had Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep sharing the screen space for the first time.
- 9/1/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Short filmThe film is written by Vivek Joseph Varughese and directed by Mohamed Sohal.Digital NativeAfter actor Sruthi Hariharan shared the poster of a short film in which she plays the lead role, it has been garnering the attention of film buffs. Sharing the poster of the short film titled Shades of a Kite, she wrote on her social media page, “And that’s the next that marks the “re- entry” :) A lot of thought has gone into making this trippy poster. If you find it interesting too, then take a good look and guess the genre of the film :).” Besides Sruthi, the short film also stars Veenah Naair, Gilu Joseph and Avni Iyer in pivotal roles. Shades of a Kite is written by Vivek Joseph Varughese and directed by Mohamed Sohal. Suraj Kumar is bankrolling this venture with the crew comprising Siddhartha Pradeep for music, Appu Battathiri for editing,...
- 8/17/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodAmidst the 'loosu ponnu' heroines, there are some Tamil films which have given us memorable intro scenes for the lead women actors Tnm StaffThe 'intro' scene for the hero in our films is carefully constructed to generate maximum cheers from the audience. The camera pans across his different body parts before finally settling on his eyes and then face. Needless to say, the scene is amplified with a thumping background score. A-list heroines also get dedicated intro scenes but they are far too predictable. Most times, the woman actor is shown swinging her hair around or playing with random children. There are a few films, however, where the entry of the heroine has taken us by surprise and left a lasting impression. In Alphonse Puthren's Malayalam film Premam, Sai Pallavi has one of the best introduction scenes for a heroine. She is summoned by George (Nivin Pauly) and his...
- 7/16/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
CinemaMalayalam director Hariharan was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year.Tnm StaffThe 66th Filmfare Awards South was held on Saturday at Chennai’s Nehru Indoor Stadium and was hosted by actors Sundeep Kishan and Regina Cassandra. The awards ceremony was attended by stars from all four southern film industries. First introduced in 1954, the Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the oldest film events in India. The awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry of India. Malayalam director Hariharan was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Here’s a full list of this year’s winners. Tamil Actors Dhanush and Vijay Sethupathi shared the Best Actor Award (male) for their performances in Vada Chennai and 96 respectively. This is Dhanush’s 8th Filmfare Award. While Mari Selvaraj’s Pariyerum Perumal won Best Film, director...
- 12/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
ReviewThe film is something of a tribute to the 1993 Shankar film 'Gentleman' but has learnt nothing from the criticism that the latter has drawn.Sowmya RajendranThe first thing you need to know about Ps Mithran’s Hero is that it is more of a hero film than a superhero film as it was marketed. The second thing you need to know is that the film is a lament on the education system; it is something of a tribute to the 1993 Shankar film Gentleman – and has learnt nothing from the criticism that the latter has drawn. But we’ll get to that later. Ps Mithran’s last film Irumbuthirai, which was about data theft, may have taken some liberties with facts but it was still a well-researched film that was mostly realistic. Hero has a good idea at the heart of it but is built on a shaky premise. Just like...
- 12/20/2019
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe horror-comedy, directed by Manju Swaraj, also stars Sadhu Kokila, Ravishankar Gowda, Kuri Prathap and Chikkanna.Digital NativeSruthi Hariharan’s next will be the horror-comedy Mane Maratakkide, which is directed by Manju Swaraj. The film has Sruthi playing the main lead with Sadhu Kokila, Ravishankar Gowda, Kuri Prathap and Chikkanna in supporting roles. Mane Maratakkide is currently in the post-production mode and is scheduled to release on November 15. The crux of the story is about four real estate agents trying to kick out a ghost from a potentially lucrative property and the sequence of horror-cum-comedy that ensues. Abhimann Roy of Taj Mahal fame has scored the music for this film, while cinematography has been handled by Suresh Babu. Sruthi Hariharan’s last film release was Nathicharami, written by Sandhya Rani and directed by Mansore. M Ramesh had bankrolled it under his banner Tejaswini Enterprises along with Jaganmohan Reddy and Shivkumar Reddy.
- 10/22/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe sequel will be a 10 episode web-series and will go on floors by November or December this year.Digital NativeRadio jockey-turned-actor Danish Sait earlier this year announced that he would return with the sequel of Humble Politician Nograj directed by Saad Khan. Now it is said that the sequel will not hit the silver screens but will be released on a streaming platform directly. The sequel will be a 10 episode web-series and will go on floors by November or December this year. The release date will be announced later. Incidentally, Humble Politician Nograj created a buzz by becoming the first Kannada film to be picked up by Amazon Prime for a huge price. Danish Sait was quoted by Cinema Express as saying," Working on Nograj sequel is getting a lot crazier. A film limits your creativity, which will not be the case with a series. The 10-episode series in Kannada...
- 10/14/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
#OneYearOfMeTooA criticism against #MeToo was that women can 'get away' without proving the allegations while the men have to 'suffer' the consequences; here’s a look at the new projects signed by the men who were accused.Anjana ShekarThis October marks a year since the #MeToo movement shook the deep bowels of the south Indian film industries, with several women levelling allegations of sexual harassment against their colleagues. While some allies came out in support of the women, they were also subjected to abuse and ostracism from their respective industries and social media. Some of them have also had defamation cases slapped on them. Meanwhile, the accused men remain largely unscathed, going on about their daily lives and signing new projects. One of the criticisms made against #MeToo was that women can “get away” without proving the allegations while the men have to “suffer” the consequences. The contrasting responses show...
- 10/7/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodArtistes, filmmakers and technicians who worked in the award-winning films speak to Tnm about their journey.Subha J RaoIt’s been four days since the National Film Awards were announced, and the Kannada film industry seems overwhelmed by the bounty it received this year — 13 awards in all, including 11 for feature films. For an industry that topped the number of films made in the country in 2018-19 — 243, this was a bonanza. Predictably, the team of Nathicharami, a haunting tale of grief, desire and longing, is on Cloud 9, with five awards — Best Kannada Film (Director: Mansore), Best Singer (female) for Bindhumalini, Best Editing for Nagendra Ujjani, Best Lyrics for director Mansore, and a Special Mention Award from the Jury for lead actor Sruthi Hariharan. The film did not do well in the theatrical circuit, releasing as it did on the heels of Sruthi’s complaint against Arjun Sarja as part of...
- 8/13/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
National Film AwardsOther south films which have won awards include 'Sudani from Nigeria', 'Nathicharami', 'Kgf', and 'Baaram'.Tnm StaffCourtesy: PTIThe list of winners of the 66th National Film Awards was announced on Friday afternoon by the chairman of the jury. The winners are decided by an independent jury consisting of eminent filmmakers and film personalities, and the announcement is made in April every year. However, this year, the announcement was pushed due to the Lok Sabha polls. The awards are usually presented at an event in May. The Best Director award went to Aditya Dhar for Uri while Gujarati film Hellaro won for Best Film. Keerthy Suresh won the award for Best Actress for Mahanati. The Best Actor award was shared by Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal for Andhadhun and Uri respectively. Baaram won the award for Best Tamil film, Sudani from Nigeria for Best Malayalam film, Mahanati for Best...
- 8/9/2019
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodPosting a blurred image of herself dressed in black, standing against a blue wall, the actor wrote that she was very eager to welcome her child.Tnm StaffInstagram/ShrutiHariharan/RaghavPopular Kannada actor Sruthi Hariharan has posted a photo of her baby bump on Instagram, sharing the news of her pregnancy. Posting a blurred image of herself dressed in black, standing against a blue wall, the actor wrote, “To actually feel life beating within you .... to know that this is the beginning of a whole new journey… and to finally acknowledge that clarity is over rated and sometimes it's all about the blur - brings us to this point. Welcome to the circus little peanut. We can't wait to see you.” View this post on Instagram To actually feel life beating within you .... to know that this is the beginning of a whole new journey .. and to finally acknowledge that clarity...
- 7/17/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTo be directed by Manju Swaraj, the film is about the owner of a haunted house desperately trying to sell it off.Digital NativeIt was revealed recently that Sruthi Hariharan plays the female lead in Mane Maratakide, which is touted to be a horror comedy. The film is directed by Manju Swaraj who had delivered the blockbuster hit Shravani Subramanya starring Ganesh and Amulya in 2013. Chitra Karniya Ram has been signed up to play the hero in Mane Maratakide, which will have a bevy of comedians such as Sadhu Kokila, Kuri Pratap, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Chikkanna and Giri in supporting roles. While the progress of Mane Maratakide has been kept a secret till now, we hear that it has reached the post-production mode already. The team is planning on releasing the trailer soon while the film’s release is scheduled to happen later next month. However, the date has not been finalised as yet.
- 6/19/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
OpinionIn his article for a newspaper, Suriya has made several relevant points, but it's also important to ask why our film celebrities do not speak up for survivors in their own industry.Sowmya RajendranThe Pollachi sexual assault case has sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu. Several celebrities have tweeted about the incident, asking for justice for the victims. Going one step ahead, actor and producer Suriya has written a powerful column for Tamil The Hindu titled, "Don't we have any role to play in violence against women?". Suriya, who is known for his philanthropic activities, has raised several important questions in the article, observing that even a god in our mythology does not have the courage to say a woman's "chastity" is of no greater importance than her well-being. In a society where "Tamil culture" is considered to be dependent on the "modesty" of women, Suriya boldly asserts that there is...
- 3/18/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
The actress talks about entering cinema as a background dancer only to discover that she has fallen in love with the process of filmmaking and her views on being called the poster girl of new wave Kannada cinema
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- 1/23/2019
- by Team FC
- Film Companion
SandalwoodThe film, directed by Gvr Vasu, is scheduled for release on January 18.Digital NativeSandalwood star Shivarajkumar’s fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film Kavacha, which is directed by Gvr Vasu. The film, inspired by the 2016 Malayalam blockbuster Oppam, is scheduled for release on January 18. Speaking about the film in a recent interview to Cinema Express, Gvr Vasu said, “Ours is not a copy of the original. Also, Shivarajkumar does not prefer remakes and accepted the film only after the script was redrafted. This action-thriller has new elements, which is what Shivanna’s fans look forward to.” From what the director said, it seems clear that fans can expect some new twists in Kavacha. It may be noted here that Oppam had Mohanlal playing the lead role, with Priyadarshan wielding the megaphone. The film was a big hit and won several prestigious awards. Shivarajkumar plays the lead...
- 1/4/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodSandhya Rani and Mansore’s film discusses the idea of consent and the significance of ‘no’, which is very new to mass-film loving audiences.Aravind ShwethaScreenshot from 'Nathicharami' trailer A large section of Indian society still considers sex a taboo subject and when people talk about it, especially women, they are looked down upon. Women’s sexual desires have always been misunderstood. Women are often labelled, slut-shamed and called names when they ‘ask for it’ and are made to feel guilty for it. Director Mansore, with the Nathicharami trailer, had set the tone straight. There is a widow in the film, and she asks for it, without commitment, and yeah, she’s not ashamed of it. Gowri (Sruthi Hariharan) is a successful career woman who leads a team in an It firm. She is unable to forget her husband Mahesh (Poornachandra Mysuru), who was killed in an accident about three years ago.
- 12/28/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
InterviewIn this interview with Tnm, Sruthi Hariharan says it has been over a month since she accused Arjun of sexually harassing her and film offers have almost completely dried up.Sowmya RajendranFacebook/Sruthi HariharanIt's been over a month since actor Sruthi Hariharan accused co-star Arjun Sarja of sexually harassing her on the sets of the Tamil film Nibunan, which released in Kannada as Vismaya. The allegation came amid the #MeToo movement, with several women taking to Twitter and Facebook to out their alleged harassers. Women from the film industry like singer Chinmayi, filmmaker Leena Manimekalai and actor Amala Paul also came out and spoke about their experiences. While Chinmayi recently gave an interview to The Hindu about her dwindling work opportunities, the members of the Women in Cinema Collective (Wcc), which was formed after a prominent woman actor from the Malayalam film industry was abducted and sexually assaulted, have also...
- 12/11/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
OpinionWhile men accused in #MeToo continue to sign new films and be part of prestigious projects, the fallout has been for the women who stood up against them.Sowmya RajendranNawazuddin Siddiqui is in the cast of Karthik Subbaraj's Petta, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. Dileep has just signed a new film with B Unnikrishnan. Arjun Sarja is in Priyadarshan's ambitious film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, which has Mohanlal playing the title role. All of these men have been accused of some form of sexual harassment or abuse, and as if to shut up the ‘oh-but-what-about-their-careers’ whataboutery, there is literally no break in the work they get. In fact, it is as if the #MeToo movement, which created much noise in the last few months, never took place. The #MeToo movement had been incubating in the south Indian film industries for a while, before it exploded in October this year.
- 12/10/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Gvr Vasu, the film is the remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam that had Mohanlal playing the lead. Digital NativeDigital NativeShiva Rajkumar’s fans are quite disappointed as the release of the star’s Kavacha has been postponed to next year. The film was initially planned for release on December 7 but had to be pushed off to next year for various reasons. Directed by Gvr Vasu, the film is the remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam that had Mohanlal playing the lead role while Priyadarshan had directed it. The movie is being bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan. Rahul Shrivastav is cranking the camera for it and the music for the film is being composed by Arjun Janya. Shiva Rajkumar plays the lead role in Kavacha with Kruthika Jayakumar as his female lead. The star cast also includes Isha Koppikar, Baby Meenakshi and Vasishta N. Simha in pivotal roles. In this movie,...
- 12/10/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film, which has Sudeep sharing screen space with Shiva Rajkumar, released to packed houses on October 18.Digital NativeThe Kannada multi-starrer The Villain released to packed houses on October 18 as a Dussehra release and broke box office records right in its first week. Reports say the movie collected Rs 20 crore on day one at the box office and made Rs 60 crore during the first weekend. However, one of the heroes of the film, Kiccha Sudeep, seems to be unhappy with the team over the promos. Recently, one of his fans had tweeted a photo of the film’s ads published in a Marathi paper and said that he was happy to see them. But it was Sudeep’s tweet in reply that has shocked the film industry and movie buffs. The star tweeted: “Happy to see ads there, where r th ads in our papers!!! Guess all the concerned have gone into th relax mode,...
- 11/15/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CinemaActors Aishwarya Rajesh, Shraddha Srinath, Aishwarya Lekshmi and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai speak to Tnm about how the public views the bodies of women in cinema. Sowmya RajendranThe Me Too movement has come to the southern film industry, with several women actors speaking up against sexual harassment in their workplace. However, it has been far from easy for them to do so. Many on social media and even journalists have questioned them on why they were speaking up now, after all these years. The disbelief is compounded by the fact that as actors these women may have worn certain clothes on screen or performed in certain scenes or roles that are considered “vulgar” or “bold” by the audience. This, several people believe, erases their right to complain when they are subjected to harassment. There seems to be a lack of understanding that what they do on screen is their work, performed with consent,...
- 11/9/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Interview'Nathicharami', which has Sruthi Hariharan in the lead, is about a young woman who loses her husband and wants to satisfy her sexual needs.Sharanya GopinathanState and National Award winning Kannada director Manso Re isn’t concerned about making box office hits, and says his audience doesn’t expect such movies from him anyway. His new release, Nathicharami, has a unique plot-line, and while it’s being appreciated in the film festival circle, things could go either way in terms of its box office success. Nathicharami follows a young Bengalurean widow, Sruthi Hariharan’s Gowri, on her complicated and wrenching quest to fulfill her sex drive after the death of her beloved husband, Mahesh. On the way, it explores issues of consent, sexual harassment, and the agency of women in choosing their own sexual partners. Manso Re has been working on this film, which is shortlisted for the Oxfam prize...
- 10/29/2018
- by sharanya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIf this happens, it will be the first film in the Kannada film industry to reach the landmark number.Digital NativeAt a press meet held recently, the distributors of the Kannada movie The Villain disclosed that the film had made Rs 60 crore during the first weekend and the collections would soon reach the Rs 100 crore mark. The film hit the marquee on October 18 as a Dussehra release and is expected to reach the magic figure in 15 days’ time. If this happens, The Villain will be the first film in Sandalwood to reach the landmark number. Well, we need to wait and see if it happens. It is worth mentioning here that the movie collected Rs 20 crore on day one at the box office. This makes it the highest grosser on the first day for any film released in Karnataka till date. Interestingly, the highest grosser in the Kannada film till...
- 10/26/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
InterviewIn an interview with Tnm, Sruthi talks about the backlash and support she has received after she spoke up about Arjun Sarja, and about the Me Too movement. Sowmya RajendranFacebook/Sruthi HariharanDays after actor Sruthi Hariharan accused Arjun Sarja of sexually harassing her during the shoot of the Tamil film Nibunan (released in Kannada as Vismaya), she has been applauded and derided in equal measure. In a Facebook post, Sruthi alleged that Arjun had behaved inappropriately towards her on the pretext of a rehearsal. She said that he’d pulled her close to him and had run his hand on her back without her consent. She also alleged that he’d called her to meet him after work hours. Arjun has denied the allegations and has said that he will take legal action against Sruthi. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (Kfcc) has said that it will attempt a...
- 10/23/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodA model and an accomplished dancer, Ragini Ramachandran has earlier acted in a short film titled ‘Rishabhapriya’ that released last year.Digital NativeDigital NativeRagini Ramachandran will be making her acting debut in feature films with Inspector Vikram. The film stars her husband Prajwal Devaraj in the lead role and she will be seen making a cameo appearance. Interestingly, it was revealed a few weeks ago that Sandalwood star Darshan will also be seen in a cameo role in the film. According to reports, he will be appearing as freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and it is a crucial role to the film. Prajwal Devaraj and Bhavana play the lead pair in Inspector Vikram, which has Ramesh Aravind as the villain. The technical crew of the film comprises Anoop Seelin for music, Naveen Kumar for cinematography, and Sathish and Sreenivas for art direction. Reports say that while Prajwal Devaraj will be seen...
- 10/23/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film has emerged as the highest grosser on the first day for any film released in Karnataka till date.Digital NativeOne of the hottest film releases in the Kannada film industry this year, The Villain hit the marquee on October 18 and reports say it has collected Rs 20 crore on day one at the box office. This makes it the highest grosser on the first day for any film released in Karnataka till date. According to trade reports, the Sudeep starrer Hebbuli was the highest grosser for a Kannada movie in Karnataka and Baahubali 2 was the highest grosser for a non-Kannada film till date. The Villain has now managed to break these records to grab the top slot. Directed by Prem, the film has Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep sharing screen space for the first time. With two of the top stars in Sandalwood teaming up for the film, it...
- 10/21/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBalcony tickets at single screen theatres will cost around Rs 200 while in multiplexes they will cost around Rs 400 each for the first week.Digital NativeThe Shiva Rajkumar-Sudeep starrer The Villain is gearing up for a worldwide release on October 18 and the advance bookings opened on Thursday. According to reports from trade circles, balcony tickets have been priced higher at both single screens as well as in multiplexes. We hear that balcony tickets at single screen theatres will be priced at around Rs 200 each while tickets in multiplexes will be around Rs 400 each. The price hike is applicable only in the first week, according to industry sources. The logic behind this ticket hike seems to be the budget of the film. The Villain has been made on a budget of Rs 45 crore and its makers seem to be keen on recovering the amount within a short span. Speaking to Tnm,...
- 10/12/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor has reportedly been absent for many of the film’s promotional events.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Kannada film The Villain is scheduled for release on October 18 amidst a lot of expectations. The film has two top stars from Sandalwood – Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep – sharing screen space for the first time. Not only that, actor Amy Jackson is making her debut in Kannada films. The promos of The Villain are happening with its lead stars participating in all the events, but Amy Jackson’s absence has not gone down too well with its makers. The heroine was the cynosure of all eyes at the music launch event in Dubai but she has not been a part of any other promotional event, including the teaser launch that happened later. According to sources, all efforts to get in touch with the actor were futile, which means that she may not be...
- 10/8/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBoth films are set to release on October 11, in time for the Dussehra festival holidays.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Villain is one of the hottest film releases in the Kannada film industry this year. Starring Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep in the lead roles and Amy Jackson as the heroine, the film is directed by Prem. Others in the star cast include Srikanth, Mithun Chakraborty and Sruthi Hariharan. Arjun Janya has composed tunes for this flick while Girish R Gowda has cranked the camera and Prakash Irbail has edited it. The film is bankrolled by Cr Manohar under his banner Tanvi – Shanvi Films. A high budget, multi-starrer movie that has been shot abroad, reports say the film will be a visual treat for movie buffs. We also hear that the film has been made on a huge budget, a big portion of which has been allocated for the graphics work. One...
- 10/5/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodOne is the Ravi Sagar directorial ‘Muthu Kumara’ and the other is ‘Gadinadu’ that will be directed by Nag Hansur.Digital NativeDigital NativeSanchita Padukone’s last Kannada movie release as heroine was Satya Harishchandra, which hit the marquee in 2017 and since then she had not had signed any Kannada film. Busy with films in Tamil, Sanchita has now got an opportunity to work in Sandalwood again. She has been roped in for two Kannada films and they are the Ravi Sagar directorial Muthu Kumara, in which she will be paired opposite Dhanush of Psycho fame. She has also inked a deal to star in another Kannada movie that will be directed by Nag Hansur. The film is titled Gadinadu and she will be sharing screen space with Prabhu Surya, a debutant. In an interview with The New Indian Express the actor said, “It is every actor’s dream to work...
- 10/3/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThough the movie is nearly three hours long, the ensemble cast and the narration keep the audience glued.Aravind ShwethaSome wines taste better when aged – just like the Rebel Star Ambareesh. Ambi Ning Vayassaytho is the perfect gift the actor has given his fans. It has been a while since the legendary actor has done a full-fledged hero role, so the movie comes as a double treat for his fans. Films mostly tend to celebrate the love and sacrifice of mothers and we rarely get to see a movie on affectionate fathers. Ambi fills that gap. Ambi, a former movie stunt master, lives with his son (Dileep Raj) and his family in a small village after his retirement. Having always lived life on the edge, the inactive lifestyle starts getting to him. Following an altercation with his son, Ambi sets out, with a group of bikers, to find his first love,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodReports say that the film has been censored and is ready for release on the 27th of this month. Digital NativeDigital NativeOne of the most anticipated films of the year in Sandalwood, The Villain is expected to hit the marquee on September 27. Earlier, the film was scheduled to be released on September 13 to coincide with the Ganesh Chathurthi festival but some delays in the production led to its postponement, say sources. Reports say that the film has been censored and is ready for release with speculations being that it would be on the 27th of this month. However, we need to wait for an official word on it. Directed by Jogi Prem, The Villain has Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep sharing the screen space for the first time in their career. Touted to be an action thriller, the film is being bankrolled by Cr Manohar under his banner Taanvi – Shaavi Films on a huge budget.
- 9/8/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Radha Mohan, who has also penned the screenplay, the entire shoot of the film was wrapped up in 36 days in and around Chennai. Digital NativeThe shooting of 60 Vayadhu Maaniram was wrapped up a few weeks ago and its post-production also came to an end recently. The team is now gearing up for a release which would be soon. Meanwhile, 60 Vayadhu Maaniram went through the censor process and has been certified with the clean U. Confirming this, the film’s producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu had posted on Twitter: “Releasing very soon! #60VayaduMaaniram, A clean “U” censored movie with a runtime of 134 minutes.” Directed by Radha Mohan, who has also penned the screenplay, the entire shoot of the film was wrapped up in 36 days in and around Chennai. The interesting part is that nobody had a clue about such a project being made until it was announced by the makers earlier this month.
- 8/22/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
DileepKannada film industry members however refused to back down and told Amma that they should stand with the survivor, and not the accused. Haripriya SureshThe furore surrounding the reinstatement of Malayalam actor Dileep, an accused in an abduction and rape case, into the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (Amma) has refused to die down. But it seems Amma is unapologetic about it's decision. The General Secretary of Amma, Edavela Babu, said that Dileep was actually “expelled hastily” from Amma on July 11 last year without “much thought on the subject.” Edavela Babu's reply came after the Kannada Film Industry (Kfi) and the Film Industry for Rights & Equality (Fire) wrote to Amma on July 1, expressing their disappointment with the film body, and asked the association to revoke Dileep’s reinstatement till he is cleared of all charges. This letter was signed by 50 people from the Kannada Film Industry including actors Chetan, Sruthi Hariharan, Shraddha Srinath, actor-directors Rakshit Shetty and Prakash Rai and many more. On July 3, Edavela Babu replied to actor Chetan, stating that “Legal opinion thereafter was that the Executive Committee cannot unilaterally take such an action; moreover as per the bye-laws even dismissal can be only after the member has been found guilty by a competent court in an offence. Presently Mr. Dileep is only an accused and not a convict.” His reply further goes on to add that the matter of Dileep’s reinstatement was actually taken up at the last Annual General Meeting which was held on June 24 “and the full Agm (without even one member defending) decided to reinstate Mr.Dileep”. Edavela Babu said that the Fire letter would be placed at the next Executive Committee “and duly attended to with at most importance.” In its response, Fire said that any artists association should extend its support to the vulnerable, and that it would be better to prioritise the survivor’s well-being instead of that of the accused. “We, as conscientious industry representatives, hold that any artists’ association by nature should extend support to the most vulnerable members of our industry rather than catering to those who may be in positions of power and influence.” “Along these lines, we hope that Amma will prioritize the well-being of the victim, a long-tine Amma member, rather than reinstate an individual accused of heinous crimes,” the response reads. In its letter to Amma on July 1, Kfi and Fire had said: “Although we of Kfi & Fire espouse the Constitutional notion of ‘innocent until proven guilty,’ we deem Amma’s reinstatement as even more inappropriate since the victim has been a member of Amma and the accused has yet to be acquitted of all wrongdoing.” Read: Dileep's return to Amma shows how little the film body cares about sexual violence Also read: ‘He said he knows where I live’: B’luru woman ‘kidnapped’ by Ola driver recounts horror...
- 7/8/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodMade on a high budget, the film brings together the two leading stars of Sandalwood, Shiva Rajkumar and Sudeep.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Kannada movie The Villain is the first film to have two teasers released on the same day. Director Prem decided to launch two teasers for the two heroes in the film. While one teaser focused on Shiva Rajkumar, the other had Sudeep in the limelight. Despite the film industry seeing several multi-starrers in the past, this is the first time two teasers were released on the same day focusing on the two main leads separately. According to reports from tinsel town, the filmmakers have another unique plan, this time for the audio launch. We hear that The Villain’s audio will first be released in Hubbali and later in Dubai. It is indeed a good strategy to release the audio abroad as it will gain publicity worldwide. Interestingly, the audio will be released in the same location where the audio of Rajinikanth’s 2.0 was launched. The Villain, written and directed by Prem, is produced by Cr Manohar under his banner Tanvi – Shanvi Films. Made on a high budget, the film brings together the two leading stars of Sandalwood, Shiva Rajkumar and Sudeep. While the two are sharing screen space for the first time, Amy Jackson will be making her debut in Sandalwood. The star cast also includes Mithun Chakraborty, Mukul Dev, Srikanth, Sruthi Hariharan and Radhika Chetan. Arjun Janya is the music composer for this flick while Girish R Gowda has cranked the camera. The Villain was launched in the year 2015 by the then chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah and the first look was released in March 2017. According to reports, the film is in post-production mode right now but there is still one song that needs to be canned. This song, featuring Sudeep and Amy Jackson, will reportedly be canned this month and the film will hit the screens next month. Also read: Mg Road horror: Chain-snatcher who stabbed five people has a long history of violence (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/3/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
ControversyThe letter's signatories include actor Chetan, director Kavitha Lankesh, actor Sruthi Hariharan, actor Prakash Raj and actor-director Rakshit Shetty.Haripriya SureshThe ‘dump Dileep’ chorus is growing – whether or not the Malayalam film industry giants want to hear it. The Kannada Film Industry (Kfi) and the Film Industry for Rights & Equality (Fire) are the latest in a long line of people and organisations who have condemned the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (Amma) for reinstating Dileep, an accused in the case of the abduction and sexual assault of an actor. In a letter to Amma General Secretary Edavala Babu, Kfi and Fire expressed their disappointment with Amma, and asked the association to revoke Dileep’s reinstatement till he is cleared of all charges, “and uphold the moral compasses that our film industries at their best possess.” The letter has 50 signatories including actors Chetan, Sruthi Hariharan, Shraddha Srinath, Diganth, Meghana Gaonkar, actor-directors Rakshit Shetty and Prakash Rai, directors Kavitha Lankesh, Roopa Iyer and Pannaga Bharana, among others. “Although we of Kfi & Fire espouse the Constitutional notion of ‘innocent until proven guilty,’ we deem Amma’s reinstatement as even more inappropriate since the victim has been a member of Amma and the accused has yet to be acquitted of all wrongdoing,” the letter said. “With issues like women’s safety and gender equality being at the forefront of national debate, our cinema industries have strong responsibilities to blaze exemplary trails for the rest of society,” it added. Speaking to Tnm, Kannada actor Chetan said: “Now, to reinstate that person, we believe that it is not a thoughtful decision and it doesn’t reflect well on the industry because there is no information about the innocence of Dileep. We are not judging the guilt or the innocence of Dileep, that is up to the courts,” he said. “From our industry standpoint, it (Amma reinstating Dileep) is not sending out the right message. From our industry standpoint, it doesn’t show that the industry and Amma cares about the victim, who is also an Amma member, and also does not bode well about caring about the most vulnerable people – whether that be a woman in the film industry or a woman victimised by violence in this situation,” he added. Earlier this week, four women from the Women in Cinema Collective – Rima Kallingal, Ramya Nambessan, Geetu Mohandas and the survivor – resigned from Amma soon after it reinstated Dileep. Following this, three other Wcc members, Parvathy, Padmapriya, and Revathy, submitted a letter to Amma, questioning its decision and calling for an emergency executive meeting. Fifteen Wcc members also issued a statement explaining why they had never become part of Amma. Speaking to Tnm, actor Sruthi Hariharan told Tnm about why Wcc’s work was important at this juncture, and why one needs to take a stand. “Wcc was formed at a time when a lot of people raised their voice against a man who is accused in the sexual assault case of a fellow artiste. We have heard a lot of such issues being pushed under the carpet and half the time never spoken about, probably because of a fear of losing out on their career or their morality being questioned,” she said. “I think the work of Wcc is very important, especially the fact that this particular battle that they are fighting against Amma is their biggest battle since the time they started. I found it very inspiring that they raised their voice. Especially as a woman, I think it is even more important to support fellow women and that’s exactly what we’re trying to do over here,” she added. Several prominent members of the Malayalam industry have also slammed Amma. Several actors, directors, producers and other technicians from the industry have called to question the actions of Amma office bearers and have demanded that the public representatives who are part of the body, step down.
- 7/1/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
MollywoodFollowing his success in 'Mahanati', the makers decided to release the film in Telugu.Digital NativeDigital NativeDulquer Salmaan’s Solo, a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam, was an ambitious project. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film was an anthology of four films based on the four elements of nature – Wind, Water, Fire, and Land. Dulquer played four different roles in the movie and each role was completely different from the others. The four characters Shekar, Trilok, Rudra and Siva had him as an army man, a stammering musician, a revenge-seeking husband and a cold-blooded gangster. Despite the film being a unique attempt, it failed to make the right impact among the critics and audiences following which it did not score well at the box office. And now, the filmmakers have released Solo’s Telugu version Athade. On the film’s release, Dulquer has posted on his social networking page: “I am really excited to announce the release of Solo, dubbed in Telugu as Athade. It’s amazing to see how our movies are going different places in different languages. Hope you enjoy it.” The decision to release Solo in Telugu came after Dulquer’s last Telugu release Mahanati turned out to be a massive success. The star made his acting debut in Tollywood with this Savitri biopic in which he played the legendary actor Gemini Ganesan. His fans following among the Telugu speaking audiences did go up since then and the makers of Solo are trying to cash in on it. The Telugu version made it to the silver screens on June 22. The film had a bevy of stars in the cast including Dulquer Salmaan, Dhanshika, Neha Sharma, Sruthi Hariharan, Arthi Venkatesh, Dino Morea, Manoj K Jayan, and Soubin Shahir. Solo was bankrolled by Abraham Mathew, Anil Jain and Bejoy Nambiar under the banners Getaway Films and Refex Entertainment. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/24/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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