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Teaser released for the crime comedy-drama ‘Soodhu Kavvum 2’ (Photo Credit – IMDb)

In the forthcoming sequel, “Soodhu Kavvum 2,” ‘Mirchi Shiva’ assumes the protagonist’s mantle, complemented by the tagline “Naadum Naatu Makkalum,” under the astute direction of Sj Arjun. Set to grace screens in the summer of 2024, the film’s teaser has recently been disclosed. It is lauded as an authentic extension of Nalan Kumarasamy’s revered cinematic gem, “Soodhu Kavvum,” released in 2013. Co-produced by C V Kumar, who also supported the original, along with Thangaraj, the sequel aims to advance the franchise’s success. Renowned for its quirky characters and unexpected comedic twists, the original film followed the escapades of a petty kidnapper, delivering a delightful blend of humor and chaos.

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The teaser of Soodhu Kavvum 2 hints at an exhilarating journey filled with dark humor featuring a mix of criminals, politicians, and law enforcement. Karthik K Thillai is behind the camera,...

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who is known for ‘Guilty’, ‘Ray’ and ‘Monica, Oh My Darling’, is back on the sets of her Telugu film ‘MaayaOne’ as she has resumed the film’s shooting in Hyderabad.

The actress took a break from filming as she flew down from Hyderabad to Mumbai to spend time with her friends and family.

The film, which marks her Telugu cinema debut, also stars Sundeep Kishan, and is directed by C.V. Kumar.

‘MaayaOne’ promises to be a gripping tale, with the pairing of Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sundeep Kishan adding an extra layer of excitement for fans. The chemistry between the two actors is highly anticipated.

Expressing her enthusiasm for returning to the shoot, Akansha said: “I’m thrilled to be back on the sets of ‘MaayaOne’ in Hyderabad. It is an exhilarating homecoming after a delightful New Year break with my dear ones in Mumbai.

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who is known for her roles in ‘Guilty’, ‘Ray’ and ‘Monica, Oh My Darling’, has taken a short break from the filming schedule of her debut Telugu movie ‘Maayaone’ alongside Sundeep Kishan.

The actress has returned to Mumbai after from Hyderabad to ring in the New Year with her friends and family.

‘Maayaone’ is being directed by C.V. Kumar, who is known for films like ‘Iraivi’, ‘Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum’, ‘Soodhu Kavvum’ and ‘Pizza’.

After the celebrations, the actress will resume shooting in Hyderabad.

Talking about her plans, Akansha shared, “I’ve spent most of the months of 2023 in Hyderabad and will be returning there early next year. So I’ve opted for a relaxed time in Mumbai. After the exhaustive month of shooting for ‘Maayaone’, this break feels well-deserved.”

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Mumbai, Akansha plans to find comfort in the intimacy of her home,...

MaayaOne is an upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual film directed by C. V. Kumar, who is known for his critically acclaimed films like Attakathi, Pizza, and Maayavan. The film is a sequel to the 2017 hit Maayavan, which starred Sundeep Kishan as a police officer who investigates a series of murders involving a mysterious drug. MaayaOne will continue the story of the ProjectZ/Maayavan world, where a common man clashes with a supervillain.

The film marks the debut of Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who has previously acted in Netflix films and series like Guilty, Ray, and Monica, O My Darling. She will play the female lead opposite Sundeep Kishan, who is also the co-producer of the film along with Rambrahmam Sunkara of Ak Entertainments. The film also features Pradeep Rawat, Mariyam George, Sai Dheena, and ‘Lollu Sabha’ Maaran in supporting roles.

The music for the film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, who is one...

Pizza 3: The Mummy is the third installment of the popular Pizza franchise, which started with Pizza in 2012 and continued with Pizza II: Villa in 2013. The movie is directed by Mohan Govind and produced by C.V. Kumar under the banner of Thirukumaran Entertainment. The movie stars Ashwin Kakumanu, Pavithrah Marimuthu, Gaurav Narayanan, Anupama Kumar, Abhishek Shankar, Kaali Venkat, and Yogi in the lead roles. The movie is set to release on July 28, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.

The movie follows the protagonist, who works as a food delivery boy, as he investigates a series of murders that take place at the locations where he delivers food. He soon realizes that he is dealing with a supernatural force that has something to do with an ancient mummy. The movie promises to be a thrilling horror ride with a lot of suspense and mystery.

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Work on director Prashanth Chander’s upcoming fast-paced mystery thriller, ‘Hyena’, began recently with a traditional ceremony in the city. The film, which is being produced by well-known producer C V Kumar’s Thirukumaran Entertainment, was launched by Samathuva Makkal Kazhagam youth wing president Karthik Narayanan, who lit the traditional lamp and sounded the clapboard, marking the launch of the film.

‘Hyena’ will be a hunting as well as a haunting, fast-paced mystery thriller with twists and turns.

‘Hyena’ stars Prajan, Arun, Riya, Priyalaya, Libra Ravindran, Rethika, Shobana, Saivam Ravi, Rizu and others in prominent roles.

Speaking about the film, director Prashanth Chander said: “It is going to be a thriller film with many unexpected twists and turns. The story of the film will focus on illusion.”

Chander, who has worked as an associate director for ‘Gangs of Madras’ with producer and director C V Kumar, added: “It is a...

Chennai, Feb 17: The Tamil remake of critically and commercially successful Kannada blockbuster "Lucia" will have a few changes to suit the sensibilities of the local audience, says its director Prasad Marar.

The yet-untitled remake features southern actor Siddharth in the lead.

"We have already started shooting. The film will undergo minor changes for the local audience. I loved 'Lucia' and therefore, I have a bigger responsibility of doing justice to it (its remake). We plan to complete the film in one long schedule," Prasad told Ians.

Producer C.V. Kumar, known for movies such as "Soodhu Kavvum" and "Pizza", is producing.

Film: "Pizza 2: Villa"; Cast: Ashok Selvan, Sanchita Shetty, Nasser and S.J. Surya; Director: Deepan Chakravarthy; Rating: ***1/2 - Villa' must watch.

Film franchise is something new to Tamil cinema, which usually consists of commercial potboilers and senseless comedies, but Karthik Subbaraj's "Pizza" is an exception.

What most Tamil filmmakers couldn't achieve, C.V. Kumar (producer of "Pizza") did in just two years. He not only envisioned an opportunity to introduce the concept of a franchise, but also used it effectively to deliver a gem like "Pizza 2: Villa", which is undoubtedly even more deceiving and complex than.

New Delhi, Aug 6: Prouduction-distribution banner Fox Star Studios has raised its stakes in the Tamil film industry by entering into an alliance with producer C.V. Kumar's Thirukumaran Entertainment for two exciting projects - "Mundasupatti" and "V. Chitram".

Both the films are slated for release in 2014.

Kumar, who has strengthened his foothold in the Tamil film world with tearaway hits like "Attakathi", "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", says it's a dream come true for him to work with such a production giant.

"I remember many years ago, when I went to Los Angeles and saw the giant movie studios there, I decided I wanted.

Chennai, June 17: Tamil producer C.V. Kumar, known for films like "Attakathi", "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", credits word-of-mouth promotion as one of the reasons for his success, adding that it's vital for any low-budget movie.

"If the budget of a film is less than Rs.5 crore, then it's unlikely that a producer can shell out more on promotions. In such cases, word-of-mouth is very important for low-budget films because I believe it has helped all my three films to do exceptionally well at the box-office," Kumar told Ians.

"It's through positive word-of-mouth audiences come back to watch a film. Most people watched 'Pizza' and 'Soodhu.

Chennai, May 21: Producer C.V. Kumar, who has already introduced two short filmmakers into the industry with projects like "Pizza" and "Soodhu Kavvum", is set to turn two more shorts into feature films in Tamil soon.

"I have shortlisted two shorts which will be made into regular films soon. I will officially announce more details about the projects soon. I feel there is lot of potential and novelty in short films that needs to be used," Kumar told Ians.

"Most of these short films are made by aspiring filmmakers who are not only passionate about cinema but are willing to bring something different to the fore. They don't hesitate to experiment and that's precisely why most of them are successful," he added.

With three.