In true Rajini style, Vijay doesn't believe in giving interviews and has a strong fan base among Tamil film lovers.
Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.
'Mohanlal and Akshay are two actors who trust me implicitly.'
More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.
'Till my wife called me up one day and said, "Hey, we need food on the table".'
'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'
"Advait Chandan is someone I am really close to. Sometimes, I feel that he's like my son. But sometimes, I feel that he wants to destroy me. You can call him my step son. He keeps creating problems. Luckily, a very few films of mine have failed, one of which is Advait's contribution.'
Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Sarfira seems to be scene-to-scene copy of the original, which begs the question: Why re-do a film if there's nothing new to add, asks Mayur Sanap.
Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.
A look at Tamil films which earned critical acclaim and also commercial success!
Sukanya Verma gives us some interesting options.
Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
Take a bow Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, child actors Ramesh and Vignesh and Jayam Ravi.
Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.
Bollywood seems to have ignored the month of September, with only two Hindi releases coming up in theatres. But cine-goers need not worry, as Hollywood and south cinema makes up for it.
Many film stars like actor Vijay requested the state government to give permission for 100 per cent capacity before Pongal. The state government had granted permission to cinema theatres and multiplexes to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity from November 10.
Even as Ponniyin Selvan: I arrives on OTT to enjoy a whole new audience after its theatrical release, its director Mani Ratnam threw a party.
'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'
Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years.
'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'
Film stars from Hindi cinema as well as the south came together on a common platform, where they were honoured for their work.
'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'
'In Tamil Nadu where film stars are treated as gods, Balu Mahendra was an institution by himself,' Actress Radhika Sharatkumar pays rich tribute to the filmmaker, who passed away on Thursday, February 13.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.
'This is where I grew up. The only business I know is cinema.'
The theatres will start functioning from Friday with the ticket prices set to go up from the present maximum of Rs 120 with the addition of 28 per cent of Goods and Services Tax.
After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list.
'Thanks to OTT, our work is now seen by all.' 'Every movie is getting recognition from not just India, but from all over the world.'
From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.
'When I did Bhoot we got a lot of appreciation. After that I didn't get any script that was good in this genre.'
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
Amaran is effective as a intimate, well researched piece of storytelling but does not try to break any new ground, observes Arjun Menon.
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