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ReviewUnlike regular romantic films, where a couple falling in love and their struggle to unite or lead a happy life would form the entire story, in ‘Ori Devuda’ you are spared all the pathos.Balakrishna GaneshanOri Devuda falls under the category of romantic comedy, but if we had a genre called ‘Moral lesson’ it would probably fit in there better. The film stars Vishwak Sen and Mithila Palkar in the lead roles, while Venkatesh, Asha Bhat, Venkatesh Kakumanu, Rahul Ramakrishna and Murali Sharma play important characters. A remake of the Tamil film Oh My Kadavule, Ori Devuda has an interesting premise. Unlike regular romantic films, where a couple falling in love and their struggle to unite or lead a happy life would form the entire story, in Ori Devuda you are spared all the pathos. Instead, at the very beginning, Arjun (Vishwak Sen) and Anu (Mithila Palkar), who have been best friends since childhood,...

CinemaA number of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films are lined up for theatrical release in the Deepavali week.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Karthi, MohanlalCinema halls are gearing up for several eagerly awaited movies for the Deepavali season, be it Telugu, Tamil, Kannada or Malayalam. Most of the films are set to hit the big screens on Friday, October 21, ahead of the festival on October 24. We have put together a list of south Indian movies slated for theatrical release in the Deepavali week. Prince (Tamil-Telugu bilingual) Billed as a romantic comedy, Prince is helmed by filmmaker Anudeep, who rose to fame with his Telugu film Jathi Ratnalu. Featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, the film co-stars Ukrainian actor Maria Ryaboshapka as the female lead, while Sathyaraj has been roped in for a pivotal role. The film revolves around a Tamil man falling in love with a British woman. Sivakarthikeyan is set to make his Tollywood debut with Prince.

ReviewDirector Nagendra Prasad’s ‘Lucky Man’ is a coming-of-age tale centred on the hero’s journey to reclaim his lost life. But in essence, it’s a measured combination of fantasy, comedy and urban romance.ShuklajiYouTubeLucky Man, at the outset, has all the workings of a perfect rom-com. Arjun Nagappa (Darling Krishna), the film’s protagonist, marries his best friend Anu (Sangeetha Sringeri) on a whim, but clearly has feelings for childhood crush Meera (Roshni Prakash). Arjun isn’t happy professionally either and in fact, hates being the ‘quality control’ guy for his father-in-law’s commode business. Stuck in this rut of a romance-less marriage and the squat of an Indian toilet, he now seeks an intervention and voila, God (Puneeth Rajkumar) himself enters in a Bruce Almighty-like fashion to offer him a way out. Lucky Man is an extra special film because it marks Puneeth’s final appearance onscreen...

EntertainmentWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, we bring you a list of films, old and new, that you can watch online.Tnm StaffMiddle Class Melodies/Amazon Prime VideoA well-made romantic comedy can never become stale. Light-hearted, fun and with just enough drama to hold your attention, rom-coms can be a great stress buster at the end of a long day. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Tnm brings to you rom-coms from the south that you can watch online. Some of these are old favourites while others are fairly recent. Happy watching! Oh My Kadavule (Tamil/Zee5): Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, this rom-com starring Ritika Singh and Ashok Selvan in the lead begins with a couple on the verge of divorce. God steps in and offers Arjun (Ashok Selvan) a chance to go back in time and figure out his love life. Arjun is convinced Anu...

KollywoodThis will be actor Vikram’s 60th film and his first time sharing the screen with his son Dhruv.Tnm StaffCourtesy..TwitterFilming for the much-awaited, tentatively titled Chiyaan 60 has wrapped up, says a Twitter update from the film’s director Karthik Subbaraj. This will be actor Vikram’s 60th film and his first time sharing the screen with his son Dhruv. The film is believed to be yet another gangster flick from the maker of Jigarthanda, Petta and Jagame Thandhiram. Karthik Subbaraj tweeted a picture of a phone screen, showing what could be a still from the film and Vikram seated somewhere to the back of the room. “It’s a wrap for #Chiyaan60 :)” said the tweet. In March, this year, Seven Screen Studio, the producers of the film, announced that Bobby Simha and Vani Bhojan have also joined the cast. Chiyaan 60, marks the sixth collaboration between Karthik and Bobby Simha.

KollywoodEarlier, the makers of the film welcomed Bobby Simha and Simran to the cast of ‘Chiyaan 60’.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Seven Screen StudioActor Vikram’s 60th film, which has tentatively been titled Chiyaan 60, is one of the most-awaited Kollywood films of the year. The makers of this Karthik Subbaraj directorial have been making announcements about the cast over the past few days. On Saturday, it was revealed that Vani Bhojan will join the venture. The production company backing Chiyaan 60 announced the news on Twitter. "@vanibhojanoffl joins the gang #Chiyaan 60 Welcome Onboard!! #ChiyaanVikram #DhruvVikram A @karthiksubbaraj Padam..,” the tweet read. .@vanibhojanoffl joins the gang #Chiyaan60 Welcome Onboard!! #ChiyaanVikram #DhruvVikram A @karthiksubbaraj Padam.. @Lalit_SevenScr @Music_Santhosh @proyuvraaj pic.twitter.com/U1cMjr2GDG — Seven Screen Studio (@7screenstudio) March 13, 2021 Recently, the makers announced that Bobby Simha and Simran too will be part of the cast. Chiyaan 60 marks Bobby Simha’s sixth project with Karthik Subbaraj.

Entertainment 'Theeni' is the Tamil and 'Ninnila Ninnila' is the Telugu version of a bilingual film directed by Ani Sasi.Digital NativeNoted Malayalam filmmaker IV Sasi’s son, Ani Sasi is making his directorial debut and has roped in Ashok Selvan, Nithya Menen and Ritu Varma in the lead. The film has been titled Ninnila Ninnila in Telugu and Theeni in Tamil. The trailer of the Tamil-Telugu bilingual was released by actors Mohanlal, Dhanush and Sai Tej on Friday. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film is set in London. Going by the trailer, the film is a tale of romantic comedy with Ashok Selvan seen as a chef named Dev, Tara played by Ritu Varma and Maya played by Nithya Menen. Happy to Launch the super fun & gripping trailer of #NinnilaNinnila My Best wishes to @BvsnP garu, #Baapi anna & the entire team. Good Luck Watch Here https://t.

New movie news! Oh My Kadavule, the Tamil slice of life, fantasy tale will soon be adapted in Hindi. Helmed by the film’s original director Ashwath Marimuthu the critical hit will be produced by Endemol Shine India, Merry Go Round Studios and Mumbai Talkeez. This will be the first Hindi film for Ashwath Marimuthu who is also currently directing the Telugu version of the hit film.

Endemol Shine India, Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh and Parag Desai are in the process of deciding the cast and the title of the Hindi film. The Hindi film will be written and creatively produced by Umesh Shukla.

Umesh Shukla of Merry Go Round Studios says, “Oh My Kadavule’ was a massive hit in the South and it resonates with my style of filmmaking. It is a beautiful story that has a universal appeal, and we cannot wait to recreate the same magic for the Hindi audiences.

Filmmaker Umesh Shukla will back the Bollywood remake of the Tamil hit, Oh My Kadavule, to be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu.

This will be Marimuthu's first Hindi film. The director made his debut with the original Tamil film last year. He is currently directing the Telugu version of the film, which is on floors.

"'Oh My Kadavule' was a massive hit in the South and it resonates with my style of filmmaking. It is a beautiful story that has a universal appeal, and we cannot wait to recreate the same magic for the Hindi audiences," Umesh Shukla said.

Marimuthu is ecstatic about his first Hindi venture, and said, "This film is very dear to me and has been my stepping-stone into the film industry. While I am currently working on the Telugu version of the same, I cannot wait to begin the Hindi film shoot soon. It's going...

Tollywood Vishwak Sen will reprise the role of Ashok Selvan in the Telugu remake. Digital NativeTamil romantic comedy Oh My Kadavule, which released earlier this year in cinemas and had a good run, is all set to be remade in Telugu. While the original starred Ashok Selvan and Vijay Sethupathi in an extended cameo, the remake will see Vishwak Sen step into the shoes of Ashok. The remake was officially launched in Hyderabad on Monday and it will be produced by Pvp Cinema in association with Dil Raju. Ashwath Marimuthu, who directed the original, will helm the remake as well and it will mark his Telugu debut. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be officially announced. However, reliable sources have confirmed that Ritika Sen might reprise her own role from the original. It’s worth mentioning that even before the release of Oh My Kadavule in...

TollywoodThe Telugu romantic comedy will mark the directorial debut of Ani I V Sasi. Digital NativeThe first look of the Telugu film Ninnila Ninnila is out. The poster features all the three lead actors – Ashok Selvan, Nithya Menen and Ritu Varma. Interestingly, the poster shows all the three lead actors’ heads served on a platter, with different kinds of food scattered around. Each of them is seen with a different facial expression. Sharing the poster on Twitter, Ashok Selvan wrote, “Ladies and gents, presenting you Love on a platter - “Ninnila Ninnila” a beautiful film from the heart :) My telugu debut. With the most fabulous cast and crew! (sic)” Ladies and gents, presenting you Love on a platter - “Ninnila Ninnila” a beautiful film from the heart :) My telugu debut. With the most fabulous cast and crew! @AniSasiOnO @nithya_mn @riturv #DivakarMani @RajeshRadio @SVCCofficial #bapineedu #BVSNprasad pic.twitter.

Web seriesTouted to be a heroine-centric thriller, the web series will be directed by one of Murugadoss’s associates.Digital NativeVani Bhojan | InstagramDirector Ar Murugadoss is all set to venture into the digital space, though not as a director but as a producer. Reports say that he is planning a web series for Hotstar with Vani Bhojan roped in to play the lead role. The web series will be directed by one of the director’s associates and is touted to be a heroine-centric thriller. The groundwork for this project began before the lockdown was announced and the shooting is expected to begin in June. Details about the rest of the star cast and crew of the web series are expected to be revealed after the lockdown is lifted. Vani Bhojan made her debut as heroine in Kollywood with the Ashok Selvan starrer Oh My Kadavule, which released earlier this year.

Web seriesTouted to be a heroine-centric thriller, the web series will be directed by one of Murugadoss’s associates.Digital NativeVani Bhojan | InstagramDirector Ar Murugadoss is all set to venture into the digital space, though not as a director but as a producer. Reports say that he is planning a web series for Hotstar with Vani Bhojan roped in to play the lead role. The web series will be directed by one of the director’s associates and is touted to be a heroine-centric thriller. The groundwork for this project began before the lockdown was announced and the shooting is expected to begin in June. Details about the rest of the star cast and crew of the web series are expected to be revealed after the lockdown is lifted. Vani Bhojan made her debut as heroine in Kollywood with the Ashok Selvan starrer Oh My Kadavule, which released earlier this year.

KollywoodAshok Selvan will also be making his Malayalam film debut this year along with Mohanlal.Digital NativeAshok Selvan and director Ramesh came up with a hit movie Thegidi in 2014. And now, according to a Toi report, the duo is planning on a sequel for this neo-noir mystery thriller. Sources revealed that it will not be a sequel to Thegidi but the filmmakers are planning on a thriller just like it. Thegidi’s success in Tamil paved way for the release of its Telugu dubbed version Bhadram soon after its release. This film was remade in Malayalam with the title Chanakya Thanthram in 2018. Thegidi, produced by C. V. Kumar, C. Senthil Kumar and T. E. Abinesh, was made on a budget of Rs. 2.7 crores and went on to collect Rs. 10 crores at the box office. The film starred Janani Iyer and Ashok Selvan in the lead with Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat and Sai Prashanth in supporting roles.

KollywoodAshok Selvan will also be making his Malayalam film debut this year along with Mohanlal.Digital NativeAshok Selvan and director Ramesh came up with a hit movie Thegidi in 2014. And now, according to a Toi report, the duo is planning on a sequel for this neo-noir mystery thriller. Sources revealed that it will not be a sequel to Thegidi but the filmmakers are planning on a thriller just like it. Thegidi’s success in Tamil paved way for the release of its Telugu dubbed version Bhadram soon after its release. This film was remade in Malayalam with the title Chanakya Thanthram in 2018. Thegidi, produced by C. V. Kumar, C. Senthil Kumar and T. E. Abinesh, was made on a budget of Rs. 2.7 crores and went on to collect Rs. 10 crores at the box office. The film starred Janani Iyer and Ashok Selvan in the lead with Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat and Sai Prashanth in supporting roles.

ReviewThe film reminds us of just how crucial a change of perspective is to life and in love. Anjana ShekarWhat if you are given a second chance in love? This is the premise that Oh My Kadavule, released for Valentine’s Day, explores. Starring Ashok Selvan, Ritika Singh, Sha Ra and Vani Bhojan in lead roles, the film marks the directorial debut of Ashwath Marimuthu. Oh My Kadavule begins like a regular romantic comedy. A few minutes into the film, Anu (Ritika Singh at her best) suggests getting married, to Arjun (Ashok Selvan), her childhood best friend. When the credits roll, we’re shown just how close Arjun, Anu and Mani (Sha Ra) are. While Arjun, after ignoring the proposal at first, agrees to it on a whim, a year later, the two find themselves at a family court, seeking divorce. The rift may briefly reminds us of Raja Rani,...

KollywoodThe film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and the makers recently roped in Vijay Sethupathi for a cameo appearance.Digital NativeDigital Native Last seen playing a brief role of a police officer in Goli Soda 2, filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, who is making his Malayalam acting debut and will be seen playing a pivotal role with Fahadh Fassil's Trance, will be making a cameo appearance in Ashok Selvan’s upcoming film Oh My Kadavulae. The film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and the makers recently roped in Vijay Sethupathi for a cameo appearance. Bankrolled by Ashok Selvan, Abhinaya Selvam, and Dilli Babu under the banner Axess Film Factory and Happy High Pictures, Ritika Singh and Vani Bhojan play the female leads. Producer Dilli Babu of Axess Film Factory was quoted as saying by Dt Next, "There are a few sequences in the film that involve the shooting spots and one among...

KollywoodAni Sasi is the son of the noted Malayalam filmmaker, late IV Sasi.Digital NativeNoted Malayalam filmmaker late IV Sasi’s son, Ani Sasi is directing his debut film and has roped in Ashok Selvan to play an important role in it. It will be made in Tamil. Reports about this film are that Ashok Selvan will be seen as an overweight chef and has undergone a total physical transformation for the role. The film is set in the UK and the shooting is in progress in that country. Divakar Mani has been roped in to crank the camera for this yet to be titled film. Nithya Menen and Ritu Varma have been roped in to play the female leads in this entertainer. Ashok Selvan currently has the Tamil film Oh My Kadavule, waiting for release. The film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and bankrolled by Ashok Selvan, Abhinaya Selvam,...

KollywoodThe teaser has a voice-over by Gautham Menon.Tnm StaffThe official teaser of Lock Up, directed by Sg Charles starring Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu and Vani Bhojan in lead roles was released on Tuesday. The film is being produced by Nitin Sathyaa. The teaser has a voice-over by director Gautham Menon. The narrator talks about man and the mistakes he tends to make in life. The teaser has an interesting set of visuals involving guns and knives. Both Vaibhav and Venkat Prabhu appear in police uniforms. Actor Easwari Rao too makes an appearance in it as a police officer. Watch: The teaser has exciting action sequences and also offers some mystery. The film’s cinematography has been done by Santhanam Sekar while Anand Gerald has edited it. Arrol Coreli has composed its music. When the film was announced in August this year, its title was revealed to be Kallam Karka. The...