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Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) review

Translation: Thousand Elephants

Well this was a great film to end 2023/start 2024 with.

Before I talk about my personal stuff connected to this film, this is genuinely an amazing film. Barely anyone can compare to Suriya’s amazing double acting in this movie, Simran, Divya Spandana and Sameera Reddy were also great. Harris Jayaraj wrote an AMAZING album to this movie (get more into that later). In general, one of Gautham Vasudev Menon’s best films in my opinion. Only flaw is probably hearing Suriya saying daddy to himself for 2hr 30min straight.

Personally, this movie has been an influence to me my whole life. It was released around the time I was born, and I was a picky eater (still am) so my dad would put me in a high chair and would play songs on his phone which only had ‘Annal Mele Panithuli’ to feed me. When I watched this film, my dad walked in at the start and laughed, saying that he would never forget this movie because of me and how he brought me up with film back then.

Now having watched it, I saw a lot of similarities between Suriya and Krishnan and me and my dad. My mum even admits that my dad spent more time caring for me when I was a baby than herself. If im being honest, I have a greater bond with my dad than my mum. I’m really scared for the future, I’m scared similar events will happen, especially since my dad’s health isn’t the best, but this film brought me strength. As Simran says at the end, “whatever happens, life has to go on”.

I love you dad.

Rating: 4.5/5

P.s I suggest you listen to this movie’s soundtrack at least, it’s beautiful

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Mani Ratnam and the Female Experience in Cinema - A Rant

For context, I just finished binge-watching a bunch of films by various filmmakers, and I just realized how difficult some of them find it to let their characters just... be.

I don't know if this is just me, but I feel like Mani Ratnam has mastered the art of portraying characters as they are. What I mean is, a lot of other filmmakers tend to portray characters through their gaze. This becomes very apparent when you watch Imtiaz Ali's films, for example. I feel like he never really lets his female characters be. They are always trying to consciously or unconsciously "fix" the broken main character.

And this isn't just because of the fact that Imtiaz Ali's films generally revolve around the theme of love healing or fixing or completing you. Because if you think about it, Mani Ratnam has also made movies that revolve around the same theme, like OK Kanmani.

In the movie, the two main characters Tara and Adi are both young ambitious people who think that marriage would tie them down and are running from various incidents from their past as well as parts of their own adulthood and identity. All of this is subtly explored in the film, and the process of both of these people healing each other and unknowingly helping each other feel safe accepting these parts of each other is portrayed amidst colorful frames and AR Rahman's beautiful tunes.

But the difference between the works of these two filmmakers is that in Imtiaz Ali's films ranging from Jab We Met to Tamasha and Jab Harry Met Sejal, each of these films show a very one-dimensional female character. She's the manic pixie dream girl when the male lead needs to renew his faith in love, she's angry when he needs to learn something, and she's sad or sick when he needs to prove his love or return his gratitude. It's like the female lead exists only for the sake of the male character, like she's more of a plot device than a person.

A similar fallacy can be seen in Gautham Vasudev Menon's films, too. Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya portrays the story of an aspiring filmmaker, Karthik, falling in love with his landlord's daughter, Jessy. The movie basically covers the suffering of Karthik in love that, in the end, translates into his first film. This is a great premise, but the issue I had with the movie is the fact that Jessy is barely a character. She's supposed to be the female lead, but sometimes it's like her brother's character (which only appears in around four or five scenes) is more fleshed out than hers. Her defining trait seems to be that she's indecisive.

Although GVM had an opportunity to portray the very real struggles of modern Indian women navigating the identity of being a responsible daughter in their families along with being an individual with desires, ambitions and thoughts of their own, he reduces Jessy to a one-dimensional character whose sole purpose in the film is for Karthik to admire, and to eventually become Karthik's muse.

Now, you might argue that this is because of the difference in who the story is about: VTV is the story of Karthik, and Jab We Met is the story of Aditya, so obviously they would only feature the thoughts and aspirations of these characters. This has nothing to do with reducing female characters to plot devices or the amount of empathy and understanding the filmmaker has of women.

To that I'd say, you need to go watch Soorarai Pottru. This film by Sudha Kongara is inspired by the story of Captain Gopinath and is a masterclass in writing good supporting female characters. Sudha Kongara, being a woman herself, knows how to portray a woman in a supporting role without compromising on the personhood of the woman. The character Bommi is bold, loud and ambitious, not only when it's convenient for the male character.

For example, there's a scene where Bommi tries to convince her husband to take tuition classes for someone because the airline isn't doing well. He acts out in anger, and instead of retreating after apologizing a bunch like the female characters of most other films, she tells him to show all his pride and anger in getting his airline to do better. Does this give the male lead a boost of determination, or impact his arc in any way? Not really. That dialogue is just there because that's what that character would've done in that situation. And this clarity on the personhood of the supporting characters, on the layers of quirks and traits that make them, is what most male filmmakers lack.

I feel like one other mainstream male director who is able to accomplish this, to some extent, at least, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali. All of his female characters seem to have some depth, at least. However, one trap that he seems to fall into is boxing his female characters into the Madonna-Whore complex. His female characters are either innocent, shy women who serve the patriarchy with all their might, and only show any signs of boldness or intelligence in the absence of their fathers or husbands, or they're bold, they question the patriarchy and they make their own decisions, but they're tawaifs or prostitutes or just "fallen women."

The complexities of both of these archetypes are thoroughly examined, the story moves without any character development feeling forced, and each of these types of women are worshipped, but the thing is, they're still less characters and more archetypes.

All this to say, male privilege and a historical disregard for the female experience has resulted in most male filmmakers just not knowing how to depict female characters in their films, but Mani Ratnam is different. I don't know if it's because of all the wonderful women in his life and team who are able to express themselves and talk about their experiences using cinema as an art form, like Suhasini Mani Ratnam and Sudha Kongara herself, who worked in Mani Ratnam's team for five years before taking off on her own, or because of Mani Ratnam's tendency to talk to people from all walks of life and actually listen to them with empathy, but he seems to be the only mainstream Indian filmmaker who is able to portray all of his characters, male and female alike, with equal depth.

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Leo

Leo (2023) #LokeshKanagaraj #ThalapathyVijay #SanjayDutt #Trisha #Arjun #GauthamVasudevMenon #Mysskin Mehr auf:

Jahr: 2023 Genre: Action / Krimi / Drama Regie: Lokesh Kanagaraj Hauptrollen: Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha, Arjun, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand … Filmbeschreibung: Leo (Joseph Vijay), ein ehemaliger Auftragskiller, versucht nach einem schrecklichen Fehler, sein Leben zu ändern. Er findet bald heraus, dass zweite Chancen nicht immer einfach sind…

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Gautham Vasudev Menon Age, Wife, Family, Father, Son

Gautham Vasudev Menon Some Social Media Photo/Images Gautham Vasudev Menon Related Video FAQs Who is Gautham Vasudev Menon?Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor born in Feb-1973 in Ottapalam, Palakkad district, Kerala.What is the age of Gautham Vasudev Menon?Gautham Vasudev Menon is 51 Years Old as of Apr-2024.What is the height of Gautham Vasudev…

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Leo Official Trailer Featuring Thalapathy Vijay Directed by Lokesh kanagaraj

Here’s the much awaited trailer of the year “LEO” Featuring Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Gautham menon, Myskin, Priya Anand, Mansoor Ali Khan and more. Directed By Lokesh Kanagaraj Check out the Official Tamil Trailer Check Out the Telugu Trailer Check out the Kannada Trailer Movie Cast & Crew Credits : Starring : Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha, Arjun, Gautham…

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Sundeep Kishan, Vijay Sethupathi, Divyansha Kaushik, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Varun Sandesh, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ayyappa P. Sharma, Deepshika, Anish Kuruvilla, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhanu Prakash, Md. Raiful Islam Sujon, Raj Tirandasu

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fjdakdklh does gautham vasudev have some stipulation with his agent that he is only looking at scripts wheres hes a cop?????

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Leo: Vijay’s Action Thriller Nears Completion | Patch Work Update

The much-awaited film Leo, starring Vijay and Trisha in the lead roles, is nearing its completion. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is an action thriller that revolves around a secret agent who goes undercover to stop a terrorist plot. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mysskin in pivotal roles. According to sources, the film’s patch work is…

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Bollywood Movies Part CCVII

Roommates Sid (Dulquer Salmaan) and Kallis (Rakshan) fall for Meera (Ritu Varma) and Shreya (Niranjani Ahathian) respectively. Sid and Kallis are also criminals, using technology to commit crimes such as stripping computers and selling the parts and then returning the computers with inferior components and theft. When DCP Prathap (Gautham Vasudev Menon) starts tracking their crimes, Kallis and Sid decide to go to Goa with Meera and Shreya and their ill gotten gains. However, they discover that Meera and Shreya are con artists after they leave with the boys’ money.

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal is a fun movie that has romance, betrayal, a chase, and a heist. I don’t have much to say about it except that it was enjoyable and entertained me. Favorite songs are Sirikkalam Parakkalam, Ennai Vittu, and Kanave Nee Naan. None of the songs have subtitles.

When Champak’s (Irrfan Khan) feud with his cousin Gopi (Deepak Dobriyal) over using the family name for their competing sweets shops causes his daughter Tarika (Radhika Madan) to lose her scholarship to a university in England, Champak decides to help her get in no matter what.

Angrezi Medium is a great film about family, especially the relationship between parents and their children. It’s lots of fun and heartwarming. I enjoyed the parallel shown between Champak and Tarika’s relationship  and Naina (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Mrs. Kohli’s (Dimple Kapadia) relationship. Favorite songs are Ek Zindagi (English subtitles) and Samajh Ni Pavega (no subtitles, stills and audio).

Anupama Bannerji (Sanya Malhotra) decides to sue her mother Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan) for selling Anu’s business properties and keeping the profit for herself. During the settlement meetings for the case, Shakuntala’s rise to fame as “The Human Computer” is depicted.

Shakuntala Devi is extremely biased as the creatives only based the movie on Anupama Bannerji’s narrative and did not bother to do anything other than superficial research into the events in the movie. While I enjoyed learning about Shakuntala Devi, I think the film does her a disservice. Favorite song is Rani Hindustani (no subtitles).

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Hitler (2024) Hindi ORG Dual Audio South Movie HDRip | 1080p | 720p | 480p | ESubs | Moviesflix - TheMoviesflix - Movieflix Movie Maza

Hitler (2024) Hindi ORG Dual Audio South Movie HDRip | 1080p | 720p | 480p | ESubs Title: Hitler (2024)IMDB Ratings: 5.4/10Released Date: September 27, 2024 (India)Genres: WarLanguages: Tamil ORG TeluguDirector: Dhana SekaranWriter: Dhana SekaranStars: Riya Suman, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Aadukalam NarenQuality: 1080p | 720p | 480p | HDRip Plot: A hero with a genuine background involved with the…

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Mollywood News: What’s Trending in Malayalam Cinema?

The Malayalam cinema also known as Mollywood News is making waves across the world with its beautiful and unique narratives and visuals. In the last few years, more risks are taken in Malayalam films and at the same time, the regional flavor of the films is retained. Latest movie news from this industry coming with updates of the exciting news now, famous movies, actors, and directors. From the new ways of narrating the story or the embracing of new techniques in filmmaking the world is paying attention to Malayalam cinema. The following is what is popular now in Mollywood.

1. Mammootty’s ‘Dominic and the Ladies Purse’

Dominic and the Ladies Purse is the name of the next movie which is to be released soon featuring the popular actor of Mollywood, Mammootty. The film under Gautham Vasudev Menon direction will be a different movie regarding the relationship concept; Mammootty is also the main actor. This film has created buzz in the whole of Kerala with fans waiting to watch the film. This movie is one among the most awaited in New Movie Updates, given Mammootty’s versatility of changing persona with every role he does.

2. Prithviraj’s Virtual Production Film

The latest buzz in Mollywood News is the directorial venture of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is going to be directed. The shooting of this film is going to be a record as this is the first Malayalam movie that will be shot using virtual production technology. This innovative technology enables directors to build sets in virtual space like how it is done in Hollywood’s The Mandalorian series. High on the director Prithviraj’s throne, the expectations are high and this may well set the precedent for future Malayalam movies. Hello friend, keep waiting for more Trending Media News related to Prithviraj’s new film.

3. Fahadh Faasil’s New Projects

Out of nowhere, Fahadh Faasil is still ruling the Mollywood News section with his unique scripts selection. His upcoming movie which yet to be titled is one of the Latest Movie News in Mollywood. Fahadh is known for choosing difficult and offbeat characters, and for this he has become one of the finest actors of quality cinema. The spectator can expect an intense and an interesting acting in his new project. People are always waiting for his next movie and it won’t be wrong to say that Fahadh will redefine Malayalam cinema again.

4. Nayanthara’s Bollywood Crossover

Nayanthara who has been in the Kollywood News and Mollywood News is now set to making waves in Bollywood News. Her entry into the Hindi film industry has generated much interest especially that she continues to portray powerful roles in Malayalam cinema. Her recent movies in both industries demonstrate her capabilities as an actress making her central to New Movies Updates. This cross industry success of Nayanthara is a good news for Mollywood fans.

5. Virtual Reality in Malayalam Movies

Among the most active and trending Media News in Mollywood is the use of virtual reality (VR) in making of movies. But now, the Malayalam filmmakers are using the VR technology actively to make cinematic experiences more realistic. This is not limited to sci-fi movies only; directors are trying to place VR in different genres of movies. The advancement in technology is another revolution for Mollywood News and is likely to impact the future of Indians movie industry.

Conclusion

From the latest movie of Mammootty to the innovative technology of virtual production and VR in Malayalam movies, the industry is developing very fast. Not a big wonder, it has become clear that Mollywood News is being read not only by the people of India, but also those of other countries. To know the Latest Movie News and to stay updated with these interesting events, do visit Cinitimes and be part of Mollywood.

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Mathagam

Mathagam (Serie 2023) #GauthamVasudevMenon #DilnazIrani #ManikandanK #AtharvaaMurali #NikhilaVimal #Divyadarshini Mehr auf:

Serie / இது நீள் இரவு Jahr: 2023- (August) Genre: Krimi / Drama / Thriller Hauptrollen: Gautham Vasudev Menon, Dilnaz Irani, Manikandan K., Atharvaa Murali, Nikhila Vimal, Divyadarshini, Ilavarasu, Vadivukkarasi, Rishikanth, Munnar Ramesh, Thirunavakkarasu, Murali Abbas … Serienbeschreibung: Eine Nacht, eine Party, wer wird die lange Nacht überleben? Ein ehrlicher IPS-Beamter übernimmt ein…

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*Pooja Entertainment produced Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein starring Dia Mirza, R Madhavan, and Saif Ali Khan to re-release in theatres on 30th August!*

The 2001 romantic film Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein, starring Dia Mirza, R Madhavan, and Saif Ali Khan in important roles, was produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment. The film became a cult classic for the millennials, and to date, its charm and craze are intact among the Bollywood buffs. The good news is that this cult romance is re-releasing in theatres on the 30th of August.

Reacting to this news, Pooja Entertainment's Jackky Bhagnani is quite elated. He calls the film the ultimate classic romance of the 2000s and says, "This film holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my first project as an Assistant Director. I was quite young at the time, and being part of the AD team gave me the incredible opportunity to work closely with Maddy, Saif, and Dia on set. It was truly inspiring to witness such talented performers in action and to be part of what would become a cult classic. Even today, the film enjoys immense popularity among the youth, with its beautiful melodies that continue to sound fresh and captivating and we are really glad to bring this back to our audiences for them to enjoy."

What also makes Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein a classic are the film's songs. Its tunes are a favorite on social media even today. Talking about the film's craze, Deepshikha Deshmukh says, "RHTDM remains one of Pooja Entertainment's prized jewels, cherished across generations. Its re-release will bring back many memories for many people. It's still on my playlist, a favorite album of all time. I fondly remember attending the music session with my dad, a moment when no one knew just how special this soundtrack would become."

Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein was a classic that Pooja Entertainment brought ahead of its time. It is one of the most applauseworthy films produced by the banner. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein was produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment.

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Bazooka - Official Teaser | Mammootty | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Deeno Dennis

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Leo

A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, but it brings forth consequences with connection to a dangerous world, one which will shake his carefully constructed life to its very core. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Parthiban / Leo Das: Vijay Antony Das: Sanjay Dutt Harold Das: Arjun Sarja Sathya: Trisha Krishnan Joshy Andrews: Gautham Vasudev Menon Mathi “Chintu”: Baby…