Radha Ravi: Like Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay observes the performance of all the actors

Radha Ravi: Like Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay observes the performance of all the actors

Veteran actor Radha Ravi who plays the antagonist in Sarkar has posted a special twenty-minute long video sharing his experience in working with Vijay and his role in the film. In the film, Radha Ravi has a peculiar body language and Vijay immediately loved the mannerism of the veteran actor in the film. Radha Ravi asked Vijay to imitate his mannerism in the film because Rajinikanth and MGR used to follow this formula which worked for them big time. Vijay told Radha Ravi that he is planning to imitate the peculiar mannerism in a scene and just waiting for the right moment.
Radha Ravi also shared that Vijay is very simple on the sets and just like, Sivaji Ganesan, the Thuppakki actor closely observes the performance of actors on the sets and never goes to the caravan. If there is no scene for him, Vijay would lay down on a mat and doesn't demand anything from the production team. Despite being a big star, Vijay would reconfirm with his director whether his performance satisfied AR Murugadoss and only after that he would proceed to the next scene. Radha Ravi also revealed that Vijay loved Keerthy Suresh’s performance in Mahanati and asked everyone on the sets of Sarkar to watch the film. 


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Sarkar poster: Actor Vijay flayed for using cigarette as film ‘marketing strategy’

 CHENNAI: Tobacco control activists have lashed out against actor Vijay for using cigarettes as a "marketing strategy" to promote his films.
On Thursday, the first look poster of the 44-year-old actor's upcoming flick “Sarkar” was released to much controversy. The poster showed Vijay puffing out smoke from a cigarette, inviting criticism from former Union health minister and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss.

In a statement on Friday, the Tamil Nadu People's Forum for Tobacco Control said the poster violated norms laid under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). "The poster violates Section 5 of COTPA which prohibits display of tobacco products or their use in promos and posters of films," said S Cyril Alexander, state convener of the forum.

The statement accused actor Vijay of resorting to smoking tactics to promote his films. "Actor Vijay has been portrayed with tobacco products earlier too and he has continued to use tobacco for this film's promotion. When confronted, he and his team will immediately apologise. This is a marketing strategy adopted by Vijay," Alexander said.

During Anbumani's tenure as Union health minister, Vijay was one of two Tamil film actors (the other was Rajinikanth), who had publicly stated that they would refrain from filming scenes depicting tobacco usage.

 

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7 Movies You Must Watch if You Love ‘Oldboy’

There is no doubt that Oldboy is one of the most riveting and uncomfortable movies to watch, but for all the gore and violence, it rewards the viewer with an experience that will haunt you for years to come. Revenge action dramas don’t come in better form or shape than Oldboy. On top of that, it is has a climax that completely pulls the rug from under your feet.

So, if you love revenge dramas, here is the list of movies similar to Oldboy that are our recommendations. You might be able to find some of these movies on Netflix or Amazon Prime.

7.  Memento

This Christopher Nolan thriller has already been remade across 2 languages with equal amounts of success, which in itself is a testimony to the brilliance of the story. Memento is the story of a man suffering from anterograde amnesia and how he uses polaroid pictures to help him track down the killers of his wife. Made on a shoestring budget, it employs the clever use of black and white scenes and reverse chronology to keep the viewer hooked throughout its 2-hour runtime. You could be glued to the screen but you will still require multiple viewings before you fully understand the intricate web that Nolan has woven.

6. Amores Perros

Alejandro Gonzalez’s masterpiece is not an easy watch, but be patient and this film will reward you like no other film ever has. The director cleverly draws parallels between loyalty and unfaithfulness. All the human characters are depicted as disloyal whereas the dogs in the movie are the epitome of faithfulness. The director successfully manages to connect 3 seemingly disjointed storylines and this is where lies the brilliance of Amores Perros.

                                            5. Gladiator

There was a time when Russel Crowe could do no wrong and Gladiator is a testimony to that fact. Russel Crowe as Maximus plays a gladiator who has been betrayed by his Kings son who gets his family killed and Maximus is captured. Maximus’s quest for revenge makes him take part in gladiator fights which are some of the best fight sequences ever filmed in Hollywood. These fights are lifted to another level by Hans Zimmer’s soul-stirring background score. The climax is befitting of a movie of such class and is sure to move you to tears.

4. John Wick

This Keanu Reeves starrer is more of an action flick than an actual revenge movie. If the action sequences in Oldboy were more about hand to hand combat then John wick shows us how much fun can be had with a gun. The well-choreographed gunfights will surely give you all the adrenaline rush you need. But amidst all the bullets and guns, it is a pencil that stands out.

3. The Revenant

 

Based on Micheal Punke’s novel of the same name The Revenant has both Alejandro González Iñárritu and and Di Caprio in top form. The story of Hugh Glass’s survival against all odds to avenge his son’s death makes for a compelling watch. One of the films which convey very less through actual dialogues and depends more on Leo’s expressions to connect with the viewer. Gorgeous visuals, a mesmerizing background score, ultra-realistic fight sequences and another brilliant performance by Tom Hardy make this a movie which is not to be missed.

2. The Raid Redemption

 

This Indonesian thriller is a treat for action junkies. The film begins with one of the most gripping opening sequences in a movie. On top of that, this Gareth Huw directorial is about a raid on the apartment of a notorious gangster which goes horribly wrong. This movie is also a son’s promise to his father to bring his brother back. Slick action sequences and commendable acting make this a must watch.

1. Kill Bill

 

Quentin Tarantino’s 2-part revenge saga is actually quite an anomaly to this whole genre. How often have we seen a female protagonist kick ass like Uma Thurman does in Kill Bill. Uma Thurman’s quest to find the man who spoilt her marriage and killed her unborn child takes her on a journey filled with some epic scenes, lots of gore and even more blood. Watch it for the animation sequences and Uma Thurman kicking ass like no one else can.

Preview: Westworld Season 3

Science Fiction has become one of the leading subjects for television series and movies. Sci-Fi is the basis for many big budget movies. One of these shows is Westworld. This show is based on a movie of the same name which came out in 1973. Westworld has the most viewed season premiere after True Detective season-1. Season-1 of Westworld is also the most-watched show of an HBO original series.

Now season 2 is back to answer the mysteries of last season. This season is promised to be bigger and better than the last one.

When Baahubali got Tamannaah Bhatia and DJ Snake chatting

 

It started with Tamannaah sending DJ Snake a copy of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), when he was shooting for Magenta Riddim in Telangana, Hyderabad, as she couldn’t meet him. The disc jockey, who enjoyed the film, tweeted about it; Tamannaah also tweeted about liking his new song. The friendly banter went on, until he presented her with the dance challenge, and asked her to match steps with Magenta Riddim. Tamannaah accepted the challenge, and her moves impressed Snake, who later shared the video and wrote: “From Paris to Bollywood...” and tagged the actor. The video went viral.

 

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At a time when a lot of Indian actors — Irrfan and Priyanka Chopra, Anupam Kher and Radhika Apte — are doing international projects, Tamannaah feels that this cultural exchange helps art grow. “There’s so much that we can share with each other. If I get the right opportunity, then I’d also do international films,” adds the actor, who is known for films such as Humshakals (2014), Entertainment (2014), and became nationally famous with Baahubali.

 

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Thalapathy Vijay's Super Six movies

Almost 35 years ago, when Thalapathy Vijay was simply actor Vijay, one would not have thought he will turn out to be one of the massive stars of the subcontinent after three decades.

It all started with Vetri (1984) when Vijay had done a cameo as a child artiste, and later became a hero in Naalaiya Theerppu (1992). It then took five long years for Vijay to evolve into 'Ilayathalapathy' Vijay in Kaadhalukku Mariyaadhai (1997) and 20 years from there to become 'Thalapathy' Vijay in Mersal (2017).

In this 35 years, he has witnessed successes and flops among the 61 films he has acted in. With the actor's birthday falling tomorrow and the most anticipated first look and title of his 62nd movie to release today, here is a throwback from News Today on the top six movies of this Thalapathy of the masses.

 

Poove Unakkaga - 1996

Accepted unanimously by any movie buff as the first blockbuster of Vijay, Poove Unakkaga ran for 250-plus days and grossed well at the box office. Having the actor in a very subtle, one-side lover Raja's role, this movie was made by the director of dramas, Vikraman. Though Mersal's post-release period saw a mass Hindu-Christian issue triggered by the actor last year, Poove Unakkaga had it all in its plot delivering a very strong message on inter-religious marriage. The pre-climax preaching of Vijay in this movie is still afresh in everybody's mind when it comes to a social debate.

Kaadhalukku Mariyaadhai - 1997

Similar to his first blockbuster, Vijay had the same inter-religious romance plot in Kadhalukku Mariyaadhai, which came the very next year after Poove Unakkaga. However, unlike Poove Unakkaga, the movie had Vijay play the role of lover in the Hindu-Christian pair. The subtlety of the role lies in the very name of his character, Jeevanantham, one of the renowned activists and social reformers of the country. The movie was a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual with Shalini playing the female lead in both languages. However, it was the Tamil version of the movie that was more popular among the two, and also made Vijay the first Tamil actor to enter the Rs 50 crore club at the box office.

Ghilli - 2004

When Vijay was continuously seen in romantic roles in movies like Khushi, Shajahan, Thulladha Manamum Thullum and Friends, it was Ghilli, that fetched him mass appeal, showing him in the shade of an out-and-out action hero and a kabaddi player. It was also Ghilli, the first movie of the actor to get stuck in a controversy before release - which even made the movie get postponed - the tradition that follows him till date. However, as always, the Vijay-factor carried the movie to break the box office record with over Rs 70 crore-plus collection. Directed by Dharani, the movie was a remake of Mahesh Babu's Okkadu in Telugu. However, compared to the original version, this movie was a bigger success at the box office, giving an opening to the actor in Kerala and the north.

Pokkiri - 2007

Remade from a Telugu movie of the same name, starring Mahesh Babu, Pokkiri was the first Vijay movie to join the Rs 75 crore club at the box office. Playing the role of an undercover cop, Vijay had multiple villains, including Prakash Raj, Mukesh Tiwari, and Anand Raj. Balancing all the antagonists, Vijay's role as Tamil (later as DSP Sathyamoorthy, IPS) was strong, rugged and bold - an amalgamation of a rouge and cop. With Asin as his love interest and Vadivelu as Body Soda, the movie never failed to balance action, comedy, and romance that turned out to be its USP. Giving a grand opening for dance-maestro Prabhu Deva as filmmaker, Pokkiri was a milestone for several actors and technicians including Asin who was invited to Bollywood after this. Another person who gained from the movie was music composer Manisharma.

Thuppakki - 2012

Joining hands with director A R Murugadoss for the first time, Thuppakki was all about terrorism and sleeper cells. It was an eye-opener for the people as it detailed a lot about how extremist organisations work at the ground-level. For Vijay, this movie was a major breakthrough and gave him a different colour from being a commercial movie actor to a performer in a near realism plot. This even brought him accolades and best actor awards in various award festivals. The movie was internationally recognised in various countries, including Russia. Being a Rs 180 crore grosser at the box office, Thuppakki also led the director-actor duo to have future collaborations including Kaththi and Vijay-62.

 

Mersal - 2017

For Mersal, 'Ilayathalapathy' Vijay became 'Thalapathy' Vijay, and spoke raw politics and took up  social issues to create a buzz among various political factions. Touching upon GST, demonetisation, jallikattu, medical scam and Tamil nationalism, Mersal was a package of ideologies. Tying up with filmmaker Atlee, this was the first time Vijay was seen in triple-action. Playing the roles of an illusionist, doctor, and rural philanthropist, Vijay showed he was a performer who can do versatile roles. Apart from the political shades and critical reception it had received, Mersal became the first Vijay movie to join the Rs 200 crore club at the box office.

 

Vijay's 'Thalapathy 62'titled 'Vera Level'?

TNN | Jun 21, 2018, 11:02 IST

 

The much-awaited first look and title announcement of Vijay's ‘Thalapathy 62’, directed by AR Murugadoss will be unveiled today at 6 PM. Meanwhile, an unofficial poster of the film has surfaced online on social media and it carries the title 'Vera Level'. Though the title has been going viral on the internet among the fans, the unofficial poster credits the star actor as 'Ilayathalapathy' instead of 'Thalapathy', which has been used for a long time now.

The film marks Vijay’s third collaboration with AR Murugados after ‘Thuppakki’ and ‘Kaththi’. Touted Tipped to be a social drama, the film stars Keerthy Suresh as the leading lady, while actors Pala Karuppiah, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi and Yogi Babu play important roles. Produced by Sun Pictures, the Academy Award winner AR Rahman is once again working with Vijay in ‘Thalapathy 62’.

It is still unclear if the title of the film is 'Vera Level' or something else. Either the title of the film is something else, or the star actor has decided to use his former tag 'Ilayathalapathy' from now on. We will have wait till today evening to know the truth.