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CinemaIn ‘Natchathiram Nagargiradhu’, Pa Ranjith has shredded the plot and characters of ‘Minsara Kanavu’ to derive a more assertive narrative about love.It has been one year since Natchathiram Nagargiradhu released in cinemas worldwide. While some have enthusiastically appreciated Pa Ranjith’s attempt at addressing a range of contemporary socio-political topics, others have called it an experiment gone sour. Most commentators, however, agree that this movie saw the filmmaker flexing a novel story-telling muscle to communicate abstract yet progressive ideas. There is one fine detail that most reviewers and critics seem to have missed. Natchathiram Nagargiradhu has not emerged from a blank canvas. Instead, it artfully continues a conversation that was set in motion long ago. In the groundbreaking BBC docu series Ways of Seeing (1972), Marxist art critic John Berger says, “Remember that I am controlling and using for my own purposes the means of reproduction needed for these programmes … As with all programmes,...

controversy Allegations that the film ‘Farhana’ hurt the sentiments of the Islam religion had landed the Aishwarya Rajesh-starrer in controversy. @DreamWarriorpic/twitterDream Warrior Pictures, which produced the Tamil film Farhana, released a press statement on Thursday, May 11, stating that the film is “not against any religion or their sentiments.” Allegations that the film hurt the sentiments of the Islam religion had landed the Aishwarya Rajesh-starrer in controversy. The teaser of the film was released on April 22 and the trailer on May 9. These show Aishwarya Rajesh as a mother who takes up a call centre job, which leads her to a slew of problems. The film is set for release on Friday. Dream Warrior Pictures’s press statement said that it has been functioning with great social responsibility and work ethics. “Our films have spoken about religious harmony, social unity, and love. But the controversies created by a few people about Farhana,...

Farhana is about a middle-class mother takes a call centre job due to her financial reasons, and that gives her freedom, but it leads into a web of dangers. Farhana marks yet another milestone for Dream Warrior Pictures, with films like Joker, Dheeran, Adhigaram Ondru, Aruvi and Kaidhi and Bhola (in Hindi) under their belt, have come up with yet another potential blockbuster Farhana.

One of the major players in the South Indian film industry, Dream Warrior Pictures has been producing significant stories for the silver screen. With Bholaa, a remake of their own Tamil blockbuster Kaidhi, the company recently ventured into Bollywood as co-producers.

Now with Farhana, the production house is adding one more special film into their kitty. Aishwarya Rajesh, who has earned a reputation as one of the most sought-after actresses of this generation, plays a Muslim family home maker besides making a living by working in a call centre.

Kollywood ‘Dear Students’ is helmed by debutant filmmakers Sandeep Kumnar and George Philip Roy.Tnm StaffNivin Pauly/ FacebookThe title poster of actor Nivin Pauly’s upcoming production venture was unveiled on March 31. Titled Dear Students, the film will be produced by actor Nivin under the banner of Pauly Jr Pictures. It will be directed by debutant filmmakers Sandeep Kumar and George Philip Roy. The title poster indicates that the film is based on the story of school or college students. Sharing the poster, Nivin wrote: “Get ready to go on a vibrant journey of love, laughter, and fun. Presenting #DearStudents directed by debutants @Sandeepkumark1p & @GeorgePhilipRoy .@PaulyPictures @tuneyjohn.” The makers are yet to reveal if Nivin will be starring in the film. Further details about the project are awaited. Nivin has a number of projects in the pipeline including Thuramukham and Padavettu. In Thuramukham, Nivin will be seen as Moidu,...

Actress Aditi Balan, who shot to limelight with her impressive performance in the critically-acclaimed Tamil film ‘Aruvi’, on Saturday put out a list of her favourite things in life. Taking to Instagram, the actress said, “Being in the forest, trekking to such amazing spots, listening to the voices of birds and insects, sound of the […]...

MollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the film co-stars actor Shaylee Krishen.Tnm StaffShane Nigam/ InstagramMollywood actor Shane Nigam’s upcoming movie Bermuda is gearing up for theatrical release. The actor announced the release date and shared a new post in his latest Instagram post. Bermuda is slated for theatrical release on May 6 this year. “Bermuda theatrical release on May 6th, 2022. Hope your prayers are with us,” Shane wrote. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the film stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. Vinay Forrt will also be appearing in the film as a policeman. The poster features the reflection of Shane Nigam’s face in water. The poster and title hint that the movie will be discussing the Bermuda Triangle. A motion poster from the film was earlier released by actor Kunchacko Boban in June last year. “Happy to release the motion poster of movie ‘Bermuda’ Good luck RajivEttan,...

“The Rapist,” which has its premiere next month at the Busan International Film Festival is the hardest hitting film that Indian filmmaker Aparna Sen has ever made.

A chronicler of different aspects of Indian life, Sen has previously won global acclaim for her eclectic body of work, which includes “36 Chowringhee Lane” (1981), “Paroma” (1985) and “Iti Mrinalini” (2010) as a director.

Sen is also one of India’s most feted actors who has worked with the stalwarts of the country’s cinema including Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Rituparno Ghosh and internationally with Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.

Sen had the idea for “The Rapist” some 15 years ago, and decided to revisit the subject after the recent spate of rape incidents in India. “I began to wonder about why men rape. No one is born a rapist. They go through infancy, through the toddler stage and through boyhood in all innocence,” Sen tells Variety.

EntertainmentThe video was shared by Aditi Balan, who plays an investigative journalist in the film. Tnm StaffIt is a crime to watch a mystery thriller film and then spill the beans to another, knowing it will ruin it for them. That's what actor Prithviraj Sukumaran says in a short promo of his new film Cold Case, urging people to avoid giving out spoilers. Amazon Prime Video released the film on June 30 and it has received mixed reviews, ranging from calling it an amateurish attempt to average and good. Prithviraj who plays a police officer in charge of solving a murder that's taken place more than a year ago says in all seriousness: "Watching a mystery thriller film and spilling out the climax or other twists in the film after knowing it would spoil another person's thrill is criminal. Think twice before you do that, don't spoil the cold case thrill of another person.

Interview Aditi Balan’s first Malayalam movie ‘Cold Case’ is releasing on June 30. Directed by Tanu Balak, the horror cum investigative thriller stars Prithviraj in the lead.Haritha JohnPC/Facebook Actor Aditi Balan is gearing up for Cold Case, her first Malayalam movie, which is releasing on June 30. Directed by Tanu Balak and scripted by Sreenath Nath, the Prithviraj starrer is a horror cum investigative thriller. Aditi, who shot to fame with her stunning performance in the 2017 movie Aruvi, told Tnm that she is looking forward to working in more Malayalam movies. Explaining what made her accept the movie, Aditi said, “I’ve been a fan of Prithviraj sir and I also love Malayalam movies. The script was interesting, a mix of both genres – horror and investigative thriller. So Prithviraj, the team, and the script made me sign up for the movie.” Aditi plays the role of an investigative journalist...

With the enormous success of its recent slate of premium drama series, Applause Entertainment is all set to also make rapid gains in film production. After the recent announcements of Iftikhar and The Rapist, Applause is now ready to roll out their next film, the currently untitled, Hindi adaptation of the genre bending Tamil smash-hit, Aruvi.

This explosive remake will mark Applause Entertainment’s first collaboration with Faith Films and will be directed by E Niwas. Fatima Sana Shaikh plays the lead, as the fiery, eponymous character made so memorable by Aditi Balan in the Tamil original.

Aruvi, released in 2017, hit the sweet spot of garnering huge critical acclaim and massive box office success upon its release. The social satire also went on to widely travel across prestigious film festivals, winning accolades and cult status along the way.

Lauded by audiences and critics alike, Aruvi was the rare commercial entertainer...

Mollywood The motion poster features actor Vinay Forrt as a policeman.Tnm StaffPopular Mollywood actor Kunchacko Boban unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda on Friday. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. Vinay Forrt appears as a policeman along with a few cats, who are seen peeping into a water body in the motion poster. The first-look poster of the movie also featured Shane Nigam resting his face in the water. The underwater backdrop in the posters as well as the title indicates that the movie is likely to discuss the Bermuda Triangle. Sharing the motion poster on Facebook, Kunchacko Boban wrote, “Happy to release the motion poster of movie “Bermuda” Good luck RajivEttan, Badushah, Shain Nigam, dear friend Vinay Fort and the entire team.” Actor Shane Nigam, who is playing the lead role in the movie, thanked...

Mollywood‘Bermuda’ is directed by award-winning filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar and stars Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen in the lead roles.Tnm StaffThe makers of the upcoming Malayalam movie Bermuda released the first-look poster of the movie on Friday, May 28. Helmed by filmmaker Tk Rajeev Kumar, the movie stars actors Shane Nigam and Shaylee Krishen. The first-look poster of the movie features Shane Nigam resting in water, with his face partially submerged. The poster, which creates suspense about the theme of the film, was unveiled by Mollywood star Mammootty. Sharing the poster, he wrote, “Unveiling the First Look Poster of #Bermuda ! Best wishes to T K Rajeev Kumar, Shane Nigam & the entire team.” Shane Nigam also shared the poster on his social media handles and extended his gratitude to Mammootty for unveiling the poster. “First Look Poster of Bermuda Thank you so much Mammooka for launching the poster #TK_RajeevKumar #ShaneNigam #VinayFortt,...

KollywoodThe makers recently announced that they are postponing the release of 'Doctor' in view of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe makers of Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming Kollywood movie Doctor announced on Thursday that the film will release in theatres on the occasion of Ramzan. Doctor was initially slated for release on March 26, but the makers announced on Tuesday that they are postponing the release in view of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They also added that more information about the release will be available shortly. Kjr Studios, the production house behind Doctor, took to Twitter to announce the film’s new release date. “Get ready to witness Dr. Varun & Co in Doctor on the special occasion of Ramzan- a grand festival release. We’re going to take this time to sharpen our knives and refill our syringes,” the note read. They also urged the public to exercise...

CinemaThe ‘Dangal’ fame actor confirmed the news on social media.Tnm StaffFacebook/AruviAruvi, the popular Tamil movie that came out in 2016, is all set to be remade in Bollywood. Dangal fame actor Fatima Sana Shaikh has been cast to reprise Aditi Balan’s lead role from the Tamil original. The Hindi movie is to be directed by Eeshwar Niwas, who rose to fame with the National Award-winning Hindi movie Shool. The shooting for the film will commence mid-2021, and the project is produced by Applause Entertainment and Faith Films. Actor Fatima took to Instagram to share the news with her fans. "Applause Entertainment and Faith Films are thrilled to announce the Hindi adaptation of the genre-bending Tamil smash-hit, Aruvi. Starring the gifted Fatima Sana Shaikh, this audacious film will be directed by ace director, E Niwas. Principal photography is all set to begin mid-2021!” Fatima’s post read. View this...

Mumbai, March 5: Fatima Sana Shaikh has been roped in to star in the Hindi remake of Tamil hit film Aruvi. The remake will be directed by E Niwas, who has called the shots on films like Shool, Dum, and Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega in the past.

The 2017 Tamil film starred actress Aditi Balan in the lead role. Balan's protagonist Aruvi was deemed a progressive, post-modern symbol of feminism by most viewers.

"I look forward to dive deep into the skin of the character. I am really excited to embark on this journey," said Fatima.

Director E Niwas added, "'Aruvi' is not just a story of a hero. It's a triumph over the labyrinths of life. It's totally euphoric, and a privilege to explore one of the most beautiful cinematic characters I have come across. Fatima Sana Shaikh is an absolutely befitting choice."

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KollywoodActor Chitra, who was popular for her role in TV serial 'Pandian Stores', was found dead in Chennai on December 9. Tnm StaffTamil movie Calls starring late television presenter and actor VJ Chitra will hit theatres on Friday. Calls marks Chitra’s first and last movie to hit the silver screen. Directed by debutant filmmaker J Sabarish, Calls stars Delhi Ganesh, Nizhalgal Ravi, R Sundarrajan, Devadarshini, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Jiva Ravi and Sriranjani in important roles. The trailer of the late actor’s debut film was released on January 29. It garnered over 1.5 million views on YouTube. Touted to be a woman-centric film, the plot revolves around the leading lady of the film, who gets caught in the middle of a series of murders. Chitra essays the role of a Bpo professional in the movie. According to reports, Calls is loosely based on Aditi Balan’s debut film Aruvi, which was directed by filmmaker Arun Prabhu.

KOLLYWOODThe shooting of ‘Doctor’, which also stars Priyanka Arul Mohan, was wrapped up last month.Digital NativeDigital NativeRemo star Sivakarthikeyan on Wednesday announced the release date for his upcoming film Doctor. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar of Kolamavu Kokila fame, Doctor will be hitting the screen on March 26, 2021. The film is being bankrolled by Kjr Studios in association with Sivakarthikeyan's home banner. Tipped to be another dark comedy like Nelson’s debut film, the story of Doctor apparently revolves around a kidney transplant racket. The film also has Priyanka Arul Mohan, who was last seen in Nani's Telugu film Gang Leader. The shoot of Doctor was wrapped up last month and the team made the announcement on social media, along with pictures from the final day of filming. Sivakarthikeyan recently took to Twitter and announced that he has completed the dubbing as well. #DOCTORfromMarch26 pic.twitter.com/ot1PHocA2K...

MollywoodHe had earlier shed close to 30kg for his role as Najeeb in the upcoming film ‘Aadujeevitham’.Digital NativePrithviraj is playing a cop in the upcoming film Cold Case and it has already been reported that he has toned up physically to play the role. A few stills from Cold Case have been unveiled on the net and we get to see the actor in great shape. Prithvi plays Assistant Commissioner of Police Satyajith who is on a trail. The film marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Tanu Balak. Aditi Balan plays the female lead in this thriller. It may be noted here that Prithviraj had shed close to 30 kg for his role as Najeeb in the upcoming Aadujeevitham and the new stills from Cold Case with a well-chiselled body frame has his fans in awe. The technical crew of Cold Case comprises Jomon T John and Girish Gangadharan for cinematography,...

MOLLYWOODThe film is directed by Liju Krishna and produced by Sunny Wayne, and stars Aditi Balan and Manju Warrier. Digital NativeDigital NativeMollywood actor Nivin Pauly’s upcoming film Padavettu holds a special place in the heart of Liju Krishna, who is directing the film. Padavettu is Liju’s debut as a director, and he has penned the script for the project as well. Recently, the director shared that the film was shot in his native village of Maloor in Kannur, Kerala. Liju’s reconnection with his roots doesn’t end there— nearly a thousand people from Maloor were recruited to act in Padavettu. He recently revealed that everyone involved in the project received a six-month crash course in acting before shooting began. “We found people who are apt for our characters and then started giving them training. Once every two weeks, we used to gather around a campfire and have interactive sessions,...

KollywoodTouted to be a travelogue music drama, the shooting of the film was wrapped up earlier this year. Digital NativeThe first single from actor Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming production Vaazhl was released on Monday. Directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who made a splash with his critically-acclaimed debut film Aruvi, Vaazhl is the third film to roll out from Sivakarthikeyan's Sk Productions banner after Kanaa and Nenjamunudu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. Touted to be a travelogue music drama, the shooting of the film was wrapped up earlier this year and it was shot in 75 days. What's more interesting is that it has been shot in more than 100 locations. In an interview with Toi director Arun had said, "The film’s narrative is musical – there are several songs in it as well and they have come out so beautifully. There’s crime if you are looking for crime, there’s adventure if you want one,...

MollywoodThe shooting of Padavettu commenced in Kannur earlier this year with Aditi Balan joining the star cast as Nivin Pauly’s lead pair.Digital NativeA new location released by the makers of the Nivin Pauly-starrer Padavettu shows the star with a potbelly, which has fans wondering about his role. According to the film’s director Liju Krishna, Nivin will be seen in a role he has not done before and the actor has put in a lot effort to get into the skin of the character. The shooting of Padavettu commenced in Kannur earlier this year with Aditi Balan joining the star cast as Nivin Pauly’s lead pair. She had made her debut as a heroine with the Tamil movie Aruvi, which was critically acclaimed and Padavettu will be her debut in the Malayalam film industry. Further, Manju Warrier is also on-board playing an important role. The first look...

MollywoodNivin Pauly plays the male lead of the film, directed by Liju Krishna. Digital NativeIt has been earlier reported that Nivin Pauly and Manju Warrier are sharing screen space for the first time in Padavettu. This film is being bankrolled by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner Sunny Wayne Productions. On working with Manju Warrier, Sunny Wayne said in an interview to the Times of India that her coming on board had made the film’s story ‘a lot more magical’. Sunny said that Manju’s first sequences were shot at Kannur and the second schedule involving her would be planned according to her convenience. When Manju Warrier joined the sets recently, Sunny Wayne tweeted, “With immense joy, we welcome Ms Manju Warrier on board with Padavettu.” The shooting of Padavettu commenced in Kannur a few days ago with Aditi Balan joining the cast as Nivin Pauly’s lead pair.

MollywoodThe film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne and has actors Nivin Pauly and ‘Aruvi’ fame Aditi Balan playing other lead characters. Digital NativeSunny Wayne, Manju Warrier, Nivin PaulyActor Manju Warrier has joined the sets of Padavettu, which has Nivin Pauly playing the male lead. The film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner Sunny Wayne Productions. Liju Krishna will be debuting as director with this flick and he has scripted it as well. Sunny Wayne has earlier produced the play Moment Just Before Death, directed by Liju. The shooting of Padevettu commenced in Kannur some time ago with Aditi Balan joining the cast as Nivin Pauly’s pair. Aditi made her debut as a heroine with the critically acclaimed Tamil movie Aruvi. Padavettu will be her debut in the Malayalam film industry. Manju Warrier, playing another important role, has joined the sets, making it the first time...

KollywoodThe film marks the third production venture from Sivakarthikeyan’s production house.Digital NativeActor Sivakarthikeyan unveiled the teaser of his upcoming production film, Vaazhl, which is directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman who made his directorial debut with his critically-acclaimed film Aruvi. The film marks the third production venture from Sivakarthikeyan’s production house following Kanaa and Nenjamunudu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. Unveiling the first look teaser Sk shared on his micro-blogging page saying, “Here is the teaser of our @SKProdOffl‘s next #Vaazhl directed by dear @thambiprabu89- https://youtu.be/eU7UQblEpEU Hope u all wil lik tis #VaazhlTeaser@KalaiArasu_@shelley_calist @pradeepvijay @raymondcrasta @dhilipaction @madhuramoffl @SibiMarappan.” Here is the teaser of our @SKProdOffl ‘s next #Vaazhl directed by dear @thambiprabu89 - https://t.co/pkpuQHWgjX Hope u all wil lik tis #VaazhlTeaser @KalaiArasu_ @shelley_calist @pradeepvijay @raymondcrasta @dhilipaction @madhuramoffl @SibiMarappan @SonyMusicSouth — Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) December 15, 2019 Toted to be a travelogue music drama,...

MollywoodAditi Balan, known for her performance in the Tamil film 'Aruvi', will be acting opposite Nivin in 'Padavettu', marking her debut in Malayalam cinema.Digital NativeActor Nivin Pauly’s next film Padavettu, written and directed by debutant Liju Krishna, has begun shooting in Kannur. Aditi Balan, known for her performance in the Tamil film Aruvi, will be acting opposite Nivin in Padavettu, marking her debut in Malayalam cinema. The film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner Sunny Wayne Productions. It may be noted here that Sunny Wayne has earlier produced the play Moment Just Before Death, directed by Liju. Nivin and Sunny have earlier come together in Rosshan Andrrews's period film Kayamkulam Kochunni. Nivin’s last film to release – Moothon – has been received a lot of rave reviews. The film, written and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has Nivin playing the central character with Roshan Mathew,...

KollywoodThe film will be co-produced by Kjr Studios. Tnm StaffEven while Sivakarthikeyan awaits the release of Hero which has been produced by Kjr Studios and expected to hit the screens on December 20, the announcement of the actor’s next, co-produced by Kjr Studios, has been made. This film is titled Doctor. This film will be jointly produced by Kjr Studios and Sivakarthikeyan’s production house - Sivakarthikeyan Productions. Nelson Dilipkumar, who made quite an impact with Kolamaavu Kokila, will be directing Doctor. The film’s music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The announcement was made along with a motion poster of the title on Monday. Very happy to share that my next film will be with my dearmost friends @Nelson_director & @anirudhofficial titled as #Doctor Once again happy to be associated with @kjr_studios Shoot starts soon @SKProdOffl pic.twitter.com/W82ltJrbHK — Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) December 2, 2019 Sivakarthikeyan, who...

Mollywood Aditi was last seen in the film ‘Aruvi’ in Tamil which was a box office hit.Digital NativeDirector Shaheed Kader is all set to venture into his next project with Kunchacko Boban in the lead role. While it was earlier stated that Nithya Menen would be playing the lead lady in the film, new reports have emerged which indicate that Aruvi fame Aditi Balan will be playing the lead. Shaheed Kader, an erstwhile associate of the late director Rajesh Pillai, has Chennaiyil Oru Naal, a remake of the hit Malayalam movie Traffic, to his credit. This time around, the director has planned a complete family entertainer which will revolve around a husband and wife. The story of this film is set in Kolkata and the shooting will begin next month. To be titled yet, this film is bankrolled by under the banner E4 Entertainment. Kunchacko Boban currently has Pada...

MollywoodThe film is produced by actor Sunny Wayne and directed by debutant Liju Krishna.Digital NativeAditi Balan, who made many heads turn with her performance in Aruvi, has been signed up to play Nivin Pauly’s lead pair in Padavettu, said some reports. She made her debut as a heroine with the Tamil movie Aruvi, which was critically acclaimed. Padavettu will be Aditi’s debut in the Malayalam film industry. Padavettu is bankrolled by actor Sunny Wayne. Liju Krishna will be debuting as director with this flick and he has scripted it as well. Liju’s play Moment Just Before Death was also produced by Sunny Wayne. The first look poster of Padavettu was released to positive comments and has created a lot of hype already. According to reports, Govind Vasantha has been roped in to compose music for this flick. Months ago, there were reports that Aditi Balan will...

KollywoodEarlier, the film was planned as Pongal 2020 release but Pandiraj, who has already started shooting, wants to wrap up project in the next two months as he has another commitment with Suriya.Digital NativeSivakarthikeyan, who was last seen on screen in Mr Local, has three projects in various stages of production. One among the projects is a film with director Pandiraj and it is currently dubbed Sk 16, which also stars Anu Emmanuel and Aishwarya Rajesh as the leading ladies. The latest report is that the film, tipped to be a rural romantic entertainer, will hit the screens on September 27. Earlier, the film was planned as Pongal 2020 release but Pandiraj, who has already started shooting, wants to wrap up project in the next two months as he has another commitment with Suriya. Sun Pictures, which is bankrolling the project, is yet to officially announce the release date. The supporting cast of Sk 16 features Yogi Babu,...

KollywoodThe title and first look of the film were released on Wednesday to coincide with Sivakarthikeyan father's birth anniversary. Digital NativeDirector Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who made a splash with his critically-acclaimed debut film Aruvi, has been working on his next project for close to a year now. Months after no development on the project’s front, it was recently announced that his project will be bankrolled by Sivakarthikeyan's Sk Production. The title and first look of the film were released on Wednesday to coincide with Sivakarthikeyan father's birth anniversary. Titled, Vaazhl, The film marks the third production venture of Sivakarthikeyan after Kanaa and Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja. On my Appa’s birthday & with his blessings releasing the first look of our @SKProdOffl ‘s third film #Vaazhl #வாழ் written and directed by my dear thambi @thambiprabu89. Hope you all will give the same love and support like our previous films pic.

KollywoodThe project has been titled 'Yazh' and features nonagenarian actor Sn Bhatt in the lead.Digital NativeDirector Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, who made a splash with his critically-acclaimed debut film Aruvi, has been working on his next project for close to a year now. Months after no development on the project’s front, reports have now emerged that the project has been titled Yazh and that it features nonagenarian actor Sn Bhatt in the lead. The film’s shoot has been going on for a few months now and the team is currently on the verge of completion. Apparently, Arun had this film’s script even before he shot Aruvi but had to wait for the right time to make it. It is rumoured that the story revolves around the life of a 90-year-old, who refuses to come out of his bungalow but his life takes unexpected turns after a couple...

MollywoodThe film is touted to be a thriller.Digital NativeThe upcoming Malayalam film Jack n Jill went on to the floors in October last year and is progressing well. The film has Kalidas Jayaram in the lead role with Manju Warrier playing a pivotal role. The latest buzz is that Aditi Balan of Aruvi fame will be seen in an important role in Jack n Jill. Aruvi was critically acclaimed and won the actor several awards and accolades for her performance. This socio-political drama was produced by Sr Prabhu and Sr Prakashbabu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures on a budget of Rs 1 crores and it went on to collect Rs 35 crores at the box office. It may be noted here that Aditi Balan’s debut in the film industry was with the Ajith starrer Yennai Arindhaal in which she did an uncredited role. Jack n Jill, directed by veteran director and cinematographer,...

KollywoodThe leaks came despite Vishal’s move to not screen the film in nine theatres, that the Tamil Nadu Film Producers’ Council claimed had a hand in piracy.Tnm StaffHours after Vishal’s 25th film, Sandakozhi 2, released on Thursday, it was leaked online allegedly by the notorious piracy group, Tamil Rockers. It was also reported that the Telugu version of the film, Pandem Kodi 2, and Dhanush-Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai, that released on Wednesday, too were leaked on the website. This despite the Tamil Nadu Film Producers’ Council’s move to not screen the films in nine theatres that, they alleged, had a hand in pirating films. The Tamil Nadu Film Producers’ Council (Tfpc), headed by Vishal, issued a circular on Tuesday, conveying their collective decision to refrain from screening new releases in nine theatres – seven in Tn and two in Karnataka – for their alleged hand in pirating Tamil movies.

Kollywood‘Pariyerum Perumal’ opened to critical acclaim and seeing how good the audience response has been, theatres are now increasing the number of shows screened. Tnm StaffTwitterFilms these days have to make a killing on their opening weekend, otherwise they get removed from theatres within a week. The first three days after the film’s release can determine whether it will be successful or not to a large extent. In some cases, films pick up, thanks to good word of mouth publicity. However, it is rare for theatres to increase the number of shows based on sheer demand from the public. Director Mari Selvaraj’s Pariyerum Perumal that was released on September 28 and opened to limited shows in the state. However, theatres across the state are increasing the number of shows due to the good response the film is getting. Madurai Priya Complex 2Show போட்ட தியோட...

PiracySamantha’s other release, ‘Seema Raja’, too was reportedly leaked, but it was removed a few hours later.Tnm StaffThe Telugu version of actor Samantha’s U Turn that was released on Thursday, coinciding Vinayaka Chaturthi, was leaked online for full viewing just a few hours after its release. The Pawan Kumar directorial was made available on Movierulez, a torrent site. It was also reported that Samantha’s other Tamil release, Seema Raja, too was leaked online on Tamil Rockers immediately after its release. However, it was reportedly removed in a few hours. The film is a bilingual that released simultaneously in both Tamil and Telugu. While it clashed with the Sivakarthikeyan-Samantha starrer Seema Raja at the box-office in Tamil Nadu, in Telugu, it released alongside Naga Chaitanya’s Shailaja Reddy Alludu. In January this year, widely acclaimed movie Aruvi was leaked just a day after its release, but...

KollywoodThe film will be bankrolled by Rd Raja under his banner 24 Am Studios.Digital NativeDigital NativeAruvi, which hit the silver screens last year, was a critical success and one of the biggest hits of the year. Directed by debutant Arun Prabhu Purushotham, the film had Aditi Balan, Anjali Varadhan and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in the lead roles. This social-political drama was produced by Sr Prabhu and Sr Prakashbabu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures on a budget of Rs 1 Crore and it went on to collect Rs 35 Crores at the box office. The director, no doubt, shot to limelight with his debut flick and expectations were rife on his next project. Well, here is the news about it. The official puja of Arun Prabhu’s next took place recently. The film will be bankrolled by Rd Raja under his banner 24 Am Studios. More details about the project are expected to be out soon. On getting the film on the floors, Rd Raja, its producer had tweeted: “In the journey of Making gud content n wholesome entertainment,Today wit all ur blessings n support,We have signed wit the passionate n dedicated film maker ‘Aruvi’ fame @thambiprabu89 at our Mentor Fr.RajaNayagam’s #Noshram , Paliankudi, Lower Camp,Kumily@24Amstudios.” In the journey of Making gud content n wholesome entertainment,Today wit all ur blessings n support,We have signed wit the passionate n dedicated film maker ‘Aruvi’ fame @thambiprabu89 at our Mentor Fr.RajaNayagam’s #Noshram , Paliankudi, Lower Camp,Kumily @24Amstudios pic.twitter.com/Ekq5C3AobB — Rd.Raja (@RDRajaofficial) May 29, 2018 Actor Siva Karthikeyan, who is director Arun Prabhu's cousin went on to tweet: Vazhthukkal my dear @thambiprabu89 and @RDRajaofficial anna I’m sure arun gonna give one more sensational film.. waiting eagerly.” Rd Raja, a successful producer in Kollywood, had produced two films so far and both the films had Siva Karthikeyan in the lead role. The films produced under his banner are Remo and Velaikkaran. He is currently bankrolling another Siva Karthikeyan starrer Seema Raja, which is being directed by Ponram. The film has Samantha playing the female lead and is scheduled for release for Vinayagar Chathurthi on September 13 this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Interview In this exclusive chat, Sree Vishnu opens up about his upcoming film 'Needi Nadi Oke Katha', making it in the industry on his own and more.Charan TejaFacebook/ Sree Vishnu Born on a leap year, actor Sree Vishnu turned 33 recently. Known for films like Appatlo Okadundevadu, Mental Madhilo, and Vunnadi Okate Zindagi, the actor made his debut in 2011 with the Telugu film Solo. Sree Vishnu went on to play more supporting roles even as he looked for a bigger break to come his way. The actor starred as one of the leads in the successful romcom Prema Ishq Kaadhal and played the critically acclaimed 'Railway Raju' role in Appatlo Okadundevadu. Speaking to Tnm, Sree Vishnu sounds excited about his upcoming film Needi Nadi Oke Katha (Nnok) which is scheduled for a March release. Directed by Venu Udugula who is making his debut with the film, Nnnok is touted to be the first Telugu film which conforms to the Dogme 95 manifesto. A filmmaking movement which was started by two Danish directors, the Dogme 95 manifesto is all about stressing on the traditional values of story, acting and theme, while eschewing elaborate special effects and technology. "I will be playing the lead role in the film, as a youngster who is exhausted with existing formalities, stereotypes, and the unusual importance given to education," says Sree Vishnu. The teasers and trailers of the film have already created a buzz on social media.   When asked about his journey thus far, Sree Vishnu is candid, "I'm comfortable now. Earlier though, I used to be shy and not mingle with people. However, I got the confidence later to cope with the nature of the industry." The management graduate who quit his job, started his career in the film industry as an assistant director in 2006. Speaking about the dramatic switch, Sree Vishnu says, "I was working in Hyderabad as a web designer. I found the job to be very routine and I was not satisfied with what I was doing. I resigned and they thought I was moving to another company. But I told them that I'm going to the cinema industry!" Sree Vishnu does not have a godfather in Tollywood, neither does he have any film connections. However, the actor doesn't feel this is a huge disadvantage. He firmly believes that contacts can get you only so far. "We lack guidance and we make mistakes. But we can learn from them. All these years, I have learnt how to convince the audience with my acting," he says. Sree Vishnu played small roles in films like Shekar Kammula's Life Is Beautiful and Trivikram's S/o Sathyamurthi. Several critics lauded Sree Vishnu's performance in   Appatlo Okadundevadu and appreciated him for doing films which are not typical fare. Commenting on this, the actor says, "I want to tell honest stories. Nobody will notice me if I do regular films since there are many star heroes who do that. It's only when I do natural, realistic films that I get a kick." He goes on to add, "I never had the desire to be a hero. It's important that the audience is able to relate to my role. I always try to be a good actor." Sree Vishnu also does not mind working with new people, be they directors or actors. Tollywood, in recent times, has seen a string of experimental films, ones that go beyond the constraints of mainstream cinema. Sree Vishnu is happy about changing trend and says, "The change is happening but it will take more time. Unlike the Tamil and Malayali audiences, the Telugu audience has been watching routine films for a long time now. But eventually, Tollywood too will see more of these films." Sree Vishnu shares that he loved the Tamil film Aruvi, which told an unconventional story about a young woman who happens to be an AIDS patient. He's also a fan of Mahesh Babu's 1:Nenokkadine and Rajinikanth's Robo (Endhiran in Tamil).   ...

ControversyThe director has denied that Anjali was deliberately left out, blaming it on coincidences.Priyanka ThirumurthyAnjali (Emily) with Aditi (Aruvi). Screenshot.Anybody who has watched the Tamil movie Aruvi which released in 2017, will remember the character of Emily with great clarity. A transgender woman, Emily was the main character Aruvi’s friend, companion and confidante in the low budget movie that has since received multiple laurels. For once, the character of a trans woman was played by a trans woman, and the role was portrayed with great sensitivity. It was actor Anjali, a professional bharatanatyam dancer, who brought life to this character; to say that Anjali did justice to highly emotional role given to her is an understatement. But shortly after the release of the film, activists allege that the crew has refused to give Anjali her due when it comes to recognition. In a scathing Facebook post, transgender rights activist Olga Aaron said that Anjali was not called for award functions and even a meeting with superstar Rajinikanth. "Anjali is a trans woman, who had done one of the important role in recent hit movie 'Aruvi'. She is a very simple girl a budding Bharatnatyam dancer in the shadow her trans woman sister Ponniabinaya Ponniabinaya, with simple ideology that is to live a very quiet, dignified life. She has no access to social media due to lack of exposure,” Olga wrote in her Facebook post. Alleging that Anjali was paid less than the other actors who worked in Aruvi, although she was extensively used, Olga said, “But during celebrating of success of the film, the crew neither include nor involve her." The activist said that Anjali was not informed of the team's meeting with superstar Rajinikanth nor about her bagging the Best Supporting Actress award at the Norway Tamil Film festival. "Among friends and movie goers circle her performance is well appreciated, but in public recognition she is not involved. She was not informed while meeting Rajinikanth. If Rajinikanth has seen the film but not recognized Emily is absolutely not possible. Vikatan fail to choose her for her supporting role, wonder weather its their inappropriate parameter for selection or just took it easy only because she is a Transwoman. Recent recognition of Norway Tamils just not informed to her,” Olga said. Calling it a major injustice to Anjali, Olga said, “As usual the film industry do it again to the trans girl from the suppressed social status. However Anjali Varathan proved that as a trans woman, if provided with the right choice, we prove our excellence. But request film industry to recognize the hard work without bias.” (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.11'; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Anjali is a Transwoman, who had done one of the important role in recent hit movie 'Aruvi'. She is a very simple girl a... Posted by Olga Aaron on Saturday, 27 January 2018 In response to the allegations, the director of Aruvi, Arun Prabhu denied that information was not being passed on to Anjali. He claimed that it was only a series of coincidences that Anjali was not taken to the Vikatan Awards function, or to meet Rajinikanth. "We deal with all actors the same way. It was superstar Rajinikanth's manager who called and told us that we could visit him. This was based on Aditi Balan's request for a photo with him. We cannot insist that he call the others also," Arun told Tnm. On being asked about the Norway Tamil film festival, the director said, "There has been no official information or call from the Film Festival organisers. I saw it on Twitter two days ago and shared it, that was all. Even Aditi Balan and the editor of the film who have won didn't get any calls." He also vehemently denied that Anjali was paid less than other actors. "That is factually wrong. We actually paid Anjali better than other actors as her role was more important. We even fixed our shooting schedules based on her availability," he said. When asked about why Anjali was not invited to the Ananda Vikatan awards the director said, "We got 12 tickets. But I had not represented my assistant directors anywhere. So I wanted to bring them. I didn't even take my own family." Olga however dismissed the director's defense. "Anjali is soft spoken and is not social media savvy. It is the duty of the director to ensure that she is informed. The attitude of the crew is not right. She is not looking for fame, but that does not mean you don’t recognise her hard work," she said. "So far trans persons are only shown as nasty characters in films. For once that has changed, but due recognition has not been given," she added. When Tnm contacted actor Anjali over the controversy, she said, "Yes I did not know about the crew visiting Rajinikanth or about the Norway awards. But that doesn’t affect my work. I did what I had to for the film,” making it clear that the lack of recognition does not affect her professionalism. "They did call me a couple times in the beginning, but I had other commitments. And after that, I haven’t got any calls from them recently," she added. However, Anjali said, "It will be nice to be recognised because it would be a boost for our whole community.”...

KollywoodThe film has been winning praise from critics and the audience alike.Digital Native aruvi main 750_0-compressed.jpgSivakarthikeyan is a bundle of nerves as he awaits the release of Velaikkaran, in which he plays a blue-collared worker and has teamed up with director Mohan Raja for the first time. Though busy with the promotional work for his film, he took out time to watch the critically-acclaimed Tamil film Aruvi, which is currently the talk of town. Aruvi is special for Siva because it has been directed by his cousin Arun Prabhu Purushothaman, and he’s really happy for the first-time filmmaker. “I watched the film a couple of weeks ago and I was really moved. I really don’t want emotional films because they affect me strongly. I had to watch Aruvi because Arun is my ‘atha payyan’ and it moved me. I’m glad it had a positive ending,” Sivakarthikeyan said in a group media interaction on Wednesday. Having impressed critics and audiences alike, Aruvi has also won over superstar Rajinikanth and has earned his praise. After watching the film in a private screening, Rajinikanth apparently called and spoke to the director for nearly 20 minutes. In a statement, the Sivaji actor said: “Aruvi made me laugh, cry and think about many things in life. This film will be much talked about for years.” The team, according to the statement, is exhilarated over this unconditional appreciation from Rajinikanth. Being raved as the film of the year, Aruvi features debutante Aditi Balan in the titular role. It’s a socio-political drama that revolves around a woman who rebels to get accepted by a society which has problems with the way she is. Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, Aruvi released in cinemas last week after a successful run at several film festivals across the globe. It had its world premiere at 16th Shanghai International Film Festival last year and was even screened at Mumbai Film Festival in 2016. On Wednesday, producer S.R Prabhu in a tweet revealed that the film has done exceptional business in the Us by grossing around $70k in just five days. Hopeful that it’ll breach into $100k club by second week, he said, adding that the response so far has been terrific for such a small Tamil film. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...

KollywoodThe film takes a jibe at Lakshmy's 'Solvathellam Unmai' and also has a dialogue - "A good film Vijay has acted in? Which one is that?" Tnm Staff aruvi main 750_0-compressed.jpgTamil film Aruvi has opened to rave reviews and great word of mouth. However, not everyone is happy. Actor, director and TV show host Lakshmy Ramakrishnan has taken umbrage to the film since it takes a jibe at her show Solvathellam Unmai. The film has actor Lakshmi Gopalaswamy playing a TV show host for a programme called Solvathellam Sathyam. The host is shown to be insensitive and hypocritical. Lakshmy Ramakrishnan took to Twitter to express her displeasure about how the film allegedly portrays her and the TV show. She asked if the director or anyone from his family had appeared on Solvathellam Unmai to know so much about the show. In the film, Aruvi is a HIV positive person who is mistreated by the TV show host. Lakshmy tweeted that many such persons had participated on the show, suggesting that they were treated with respect and not how the film had portrayed it. She also said that Aruvi was a "feminist film made by cheap & personal attacks on another woman." She further said that while Slumdog Millionaire had based a part of the film on Amitabh Bachchan's game show, people were not made to think that this was how the show runs. She also challenged the makers of the film to face her on camera and answer her queries. Lakshmy asserted that she was doing her work with social responsibility and that it was wrong to "belittle and demean" her for it. You have participated in #Su?Kallakaadhalaa?! Or , may be the director has or his family members:). That is why he knows so much about the show:) https://t.co/7obb3qc02x — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 We will show you what it takes and what really happened when a HIV patient participated in the show! Not one , many! https://t.co/ZUUVbU9AjU — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 We can't reveal they are HIV positive, in the show, but, we live in a state where some fools think make believe characters in cinema are true!!! So why not show real characters & incidents, which cannot be revealed in show, through cinema?! https://t.co/ZUUVbU9AjU — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 The Director would have seen such things happening in shows & channel he worked for! he doesn't have the b.... to spoof his own channel. #Su is easy target to become popular & some quick bucks! feminist film made by cheap & personal attacks on another woman! What greatness! https://t.co/7obb3qc02x — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 Remember #Slumdog ? Based in a popular show? They did not associate or believe that BIg B actually does what is shown in the film to his participants! But fools like this one, believe the Director's imagination is what actually happens! https://t.co/OeMKdwdtZu — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 If the makers/ director has the b.... let them face me , live on camera, and answer my queries, good opportunity for publicity for the film! Can any of the popular channels including @ZeeTamil , come forward to do this? https://t.co/OeMKdwdtZu — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 if someone has a problem with the format, they should address that! You cannot belittle and demean & defame my sincere contribution for the past 6 years! I don't do social work, but do my job with social responsibility & film industry has tried to damage me over & over again https://t.co/6DVUZimYLA — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 Women should speak up not just for their own sake but for other women also. targeting a woman's reputation, someone who is a film maker / actor, also lends voice for social issues, is nothing but destructive. If u have opinion about the show, discuss that, why personal attacks ? — Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (@LakshmyRamki) December 19, 2017 This is not for the first time that Lakshmy has been upset at how the show has been represented on screen. The Rj Balaji-Gv Prakash film Kadavul Irukan Kumaru also mocked Solvathellam Unmai, angering the actor-director. Meanwhile, Aruvi has also drawn flak from Vijay fans for a scene that mocks the actor's films – the dialogue, "A good film that Vijay has acted in? Which one is that?" has irked some of them who've claimed that it was unnecessary for the film to take such a potshot at their star. They have alleged that Aruvi is a copy of an Egyptian film Asmaa while others have said it is not so. #Asmaa film unofficial remake #Aruvi https://t.co/9d1vPLvhNF — Vijayism (@karth1sofficial) December 18, 2017 @amrmsalama Thanks for Asmaa Please watch our Indian version, "Aruvi". It's unofficially dedicated to your hardwork We have added some extra trolls to make it more appealing to certain sections of our audience Hope you can reply back to the producer @prabhu_sr — Sammy (@iamsampoline) December 19, 2017 Enter Password : #Asmaa Re-enter Password : #Aruvi *Password matched* — Vijayism (@karth1sofficial) December 19, 2017 I watched #Asmaa and there is a thematic and set-piece semblance to #Aruvi and that is all. Stop the shithousery and commend the ambitiousness in the writing and tonality of Arun Prabhu. Aruvi is as much a copy of Asmaa as Avatar is of Vietnam Colony. — 'Rollllling Sirrrrr' Achu (@brahahamin) December 19, 2017 Ithula... New Attempt dwww... Good Story dawww Tamil Cinema Growing dawww#Asmaa = #Aruvi — Μʀ.KiиG (@KingVjFan) December 18, 2017 The producer of the film, Sr Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures, tweeted that Aruvi was made purely to promote love and humanity and that the film had no intention of offending anyone. "Nevertheless, we apologise if we have hurt anyone," he said. #அருவி - இது அன்பை, மனிதத்தை பறைசாற்றும் நோக்கில் மட்டுமே எடுக்கப்பட்ட படம். யார் மனதையும் புண்படுத்தும் நோக்கில் எடுக்கப்பட்டதல்ல. இருந்தும், யாராவது காயப்பட்டிருந்தால் எங்கள் வருத்தத்தை தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறோம்! @thambiprabu89 @DreamWarriorpic — S.R.Prabhu (@prabhu_sr) December 18, 2017 Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...

Film ReviewLike its title suggests, ‘Aruvi’ is a devastating cascade of emotional highs and lows.Rakesh Mehar aruvi_poster.jpgIf we should talk about films with small budgets but big hearts in Kollywood, few hit the nail on the head like Aruvi, starring debutante actor Aditi Balan. But don’t let the mention of big hearts fool you into thinking that this is an overstuffed sentimental drama. At times Aruvi is downright savage in its observational criticism. After all, how many other Tamil movies can you think of that will talk about middle class life as one big consumption machine designed to further enrich the richest classes of society? From the start, the film directed by Arun Prabhu is miles ahead of most of its compatriots. In an industry where women still function mostly as appendages to aging heroes, Aruvi lavishes all its attention on its female protagonist, a young woman named Aruvi who’s determined not to let society dictate how she lives her life. Losing control of her life for no fault of her own, Aruvi becomes a captor herself through a suddenly escalating set of circumstances. (It’s impossible to reveal any more of the story here without giving away many significant spoilers). Aruvi’s story unfolds much like living memory, going back and forth through her current traumas to the warm embrace of her innocent childhood and back through the sudden tragedies that led to the fall. Through all this, the girl and young woman is frail but powerful, light-hearted but with a deep melancholy that grows through the film. But, like Aruvi herself, the film is unsentimental and clear-headed almost till the very end. So, it doesn’t shy away from showing Aruvi’s rough edges, such as when she puts down a fellow student who begs her for a sanitary napkin so she can avoid the traumatic embarrassment of staining her school clothes. Despite this clear-headedness, the film is not overly harsh, and retains a warm and loving tone throughout. What’s most exciting about the film is how crisp and economical it is. Particularly in the first half, the film lets each picture tell a thousand words, its characters speaking only when absolutely necessary. Most excitingly, it uses creative montages to speed through the lulls between its high moments, and effectively avoids traps where the script could have easily stumbled. Especially the first montage, of Aruvi’s sun-kissed beautiful childhood, accompanied by the wonderful acapella rendition of “Kukkotti Kunaatti”, tugs at the heartstrings so perfectly. When the film does speak, it’s with devastating effect. For instance, in the early parts of the film, Aruvi’s budding friendship with a trans woman (Anjali Varathan) refuses to make any sort of fuss about the latter’s gender identity. The only exception is a line where she says, “These men will even ignore Aishwarya Rai on the street, but they will never leave us alone. Are we that beautiful?” There’s also the great takedown the film does of Tamil talk shows like Solvadhellam Unmai and the moral high-ground that their anchors routinely take. But if the script and direction are wonderful, it is Aditi who fills the film with soul. An amazing revelation, she shows none of the hesitation and reluctance of a debutante. But she never overplays her hand either, not even in the film’s most sentimental moments. The rest of the cast, including Anjali and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, are no lightweights in their performance, but it is Aditi who holds the film together. Aruvi is not a perfect film. Some parts of the script do feel a tad contrived. And the film too lightly lets off three men who are accused of sexual assault or sexual exploitation. But these are minor quibbles in a film that otherwise works wonderfully. Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...

The upcoming Tamil film Aruvi with Aditi Balan in the lead role has generated quite a buzz. From the quirky posters of the film to the teaser and now the trailer, Aruvi looks very new and fresh for Tamil cinema.

Said to be an eco-social drama, written and directed by Arun Prabhu Purushothaman who makes his debut with the film, Aruvi had its world premiere at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival last year in China.

The film has been produced by Dream Warrior Pictures which recently delivered the blockbuster Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru.

Aruvi, which deals with a socially relevant subject, will hit the silver screens on December 1. Touted to be an eco socio-drama, the film has Aditi Balan, Lakshmi Gopalswami and Shwetha Shekar playing the lead roles. Directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman, the film is produced by Sr Prakashbabu and Sr Prabhu under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures.