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KollywoodHilarious dialogues from Tamil movies – both old and new – are commonplace in Tamilians’ daily lingo, as well as memes.Saradha UScreengrab/ Mx PlayerNagesh, Goundamani-Senthil, Vadivelu, Vivek, Santhanam – Tamil cinema boasts of being the home ground for talented actor-comedians who have carved a niche with their distinctive brand of comedy. Their work is far from being politically correct, and whether it should be put under the microscope and called out for being problematic is a debate for another day. However, many of their one-liners and catchphrases have become an integral part of Tamilians’ day-to-day conversations. Hilarious dialogues from Tamil movies – both old and new – are commonplace in daily lingo and memes. Distress, joy, shock or fear, you are likely to find a Tamil dialogue that is both relatable and makes you break into peals of laughter. For the uninitiated, here is an induction into the world of most commonly used one-liners from Tamil cinema.

KollywoodThavasi can be recalled playing a village priest in actor Sivakarthikeyan’s 'Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam' that released in 2013.Tnm StaffActor Thavasi, best known for his supporting roles in Tamil cinema, was admitted to a private hospital in Madurai soon after news spread that the actor was fighting cancer. A video shared by his relative on social media became viral, following which many came forward to support him. Thavasi who can be recalled playing a village priest in actor Sivakarthikeyan’s Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), has been in the industry since Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993). In his video message, a frail-looking Thavasi without his distinct mustache and beard, can be heard saying, “For the past 30 years, I have been acting, from Kilaku Seemaiyile to now in Rajinikanth’s upcoming Annaatthe. I never thought I would suffer from such a disease.” Dmk’s Thiruparankundram Mla Dr Saravanan, upon hearing Thavasi’s plight, offered...

Chennai, Oct 7: Telugu producer Suresh Kondeti has acquired the remake rights of recent Tamil blockbuster "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam" (Vvs). The remake is set to go on floors soon with a cast yet-to-be finalised.

"I have bought the remake rights and I intend to start shooting for the remake soon. We are yet to zero in on our cast. The story will be tweaked to suit the nativity of the Telugu audiences. The film was very well received in Tamil, and I hope for the same in Telugu as well," Suresh told Ians.

Vvs, which released Sep 6 in Tamil Nadu, turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year in Tamil. Reportedly made on a budget of Rs.7 crore, it minted over Rs.30 crore in first three weeks.

Directed by Ponram,.