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'Good Bad Ugly': Ajith Kumar's reason for choosing Adhik Ravichandran as the film's director, producer Dhananjeyan opens up (EXCLUSIVE)

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2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's next big film titled Good Bad Ugly was announced recently and will be coming out in theatres worldwide as a grand Pongal 2025 release. The upcoming film will be directed by filmmaker-actor Adhik Ravichandran, who hit the high note with Mark Antony (2023), which went on to become a massive commercial success minting more than 100 crores at the box office. With Ajith currently busy filming his upcoming film, VidaaMuyarchi, popular film producer G. Dhananjeyan Govind recently sat down with Galatta for an exclusive interview to talk about what convinced the leading Tamil actor to board Adhik as the director of Good Bad Ugly, which rolls into production this June. 

Speaking about Good Bad Ugly, producer Dhananjeyan explained, "As far as I know, he grew fond of Adhik Ravichandran during the shooting of Nerkonda Paarvai and that was the time when he told him about doing a film together and asked him to narrate a story. They have been discussing since then, but nothing was fixed because the producer wasn't finalized and they were waiting. If we like someone, we say that we can travel together. But, when we will travel, will be known only after waiting for a period of time. Ajith sir had then told Adhik to work on other projects. There is guarantee for a producer to step forward when Adhik gives a major success." He further stated, "Ajith sir had already decided before Mark Antony became a hit that he will collaborate with Adhik. But, a producer comes forward only after looking at the success of Mark Antony since it will give him an assurance that he's truly talented. Ajith sir then tells the producer that he's approved Adhik and asks whether he feels okay as a prospect to direct the film. So, it all comes down to all these factors falling in place at the right time." 

Dhananjeyan also opened up on Good Bad Ugly being announced as a Pongal 2025 release and said, "The reason for such a movie is because Adhik is an efficient filmmaker and makes films quickly. The second aspect is that he completed Mark Antony amidst so many challenges. He's gotten the courage now after completing the film by taking on those challenges. Furthermore, Ajith sir has given dates to shoot continuously and has told that we'll start filming in June and it will be a non-stop shoot to complete the film in three months' time. So, when the film is completed by September, the film can come out for Pongal." 

Watch producer G. Dhananjeyan Govind talk about Ajith's Good Bad Ugly in the video below: 

'Good Bad Ugly': 'The Greatest of All Time' director Venkat Prabhu's review of Ajith Kumar's 'AK 63' title, shares his wishes for Adhik Ravichandran

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's fans kicked off the celebrations as his next film, Good Bad Ugly, was officially announced on Thursday, March 14. The title of the upcoming film was announced along with the director being confirmed as Adhik Ravichandran, who hit the bullseye in Mark Antony (2023). Good Bad Ugly, which is Ajith's 63rd film in his career, will roll into production this June and be out in cinemas in a grand manner as a Pongal 2025 release, with National Award-winning music director Devi Sri Prasad announced to be composing the songs and the background score. 

With Good Bad Ugly announced to be the title of Ajith's next film, congratulatory messages are pouring in for director Adhik Ravichandran on bagging the opportunity to direct the prestigious project. In that light, blockbuster Tamil filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, who is currently filming The Greatest of All Time with 'Thalapathy' Vijay, took to social media to extend his wishes to Adhik and declared the title of his film with Ajith as fantastic. Venkat Prabhu's latest statement about Good Bad Ugly has caught the attention of Ajith's fans everywhere considering the filmmaker had directed the action crime film Mankatha (2011), which went on to become one of the biggest box office hits in the actor's career. 

Good Bad Ugly will be Ajith's next after VidaaMuyarchi, which is currently being filmed under Magizh Thirumeni's direction and will be launched into theatres worldwide this year. The film's title has been inspired from Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and is already its biggest USP. Adhik Ravichandran, who delivered a cracker of an entertainer with his Mark Antony last year, will be looking to come out firing on all cylinders with Good Bad Ugly considering he has expressed his admiration for Ajith on a number of occasion stating that he is a hard-core fan of the superstar and fans too will be keeping their fingers crossed to witness a full out action feast on the big screen.

'AK 63': Ajith Kumar and Adhik Ravichandran film titled 'Good Bad Ugly', release date and full crew announced

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

The wait has come to an end for leading Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's fans everywhere as the first big announcement for his next film, the tentatively titled AK 63, is now out. On Thursday evening, March 14, the makers of the upcoming project dropped a happy news for the superstar's fans everywhere that the film is titled Good Bad Ugly, while also confirming that Adhik Ravichandran, who hit the bullseye with Mark Antony (2023), is the director. The buzz surrounding Good Bad Ugly has been massive ever since it was revealed last year that there were plans for both Ajith and Adhik to join hands and this latest title announcement has no doubt sent fans into celebration mode. 

Ajith, who is at present filming the highly-anticipated VidaaMuyarchi under Magizh Thirumeni's direction, is teaming up with Adhik Ravichandran for the first time in Good Bad Ugly, which has also been announced to be coming out in theatres worldwide as a grand Pongal 2025 release. There is tremendous excitement already surrounding the film, which will also feature songs and a background score by Devi Sri Prasad, who has been on a signing spree after he won the National Award for his work in Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021). Ajith and Adhik have also roped in a technically strong team for their Good Bad Ugly, which will include cinematographer Abinandan Ramanujam, editor Vijay Velukutty, costume designer Anu Vardhan, stunt choreographer 'Supreme' Sundar, and action director Kaloian Vodenicharov to name a notable few. 

Announced to begin filming this June, Ajith's Good Bad Ugly has borrowed its title from Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and is no doubt the Tamil film's biggest USP already. Having made his filmmaking debut in Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015), Adhik, who also directed films Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017) and Bagheera (2023), has often expressed his admiration for Ajith revealing himself to be a die-hard fan of the Tamil actor. With AK 63's title now announced to be Good Bad Ugly, all sights will be on Ajith to come out firing all cylinders in the film as well as VidaaMuyarchi, which is gearing up for a massive release this year. 

'The Greatest of All Time': Venkat Prabhu explains working with 'Thalapathy' Vijay after Ajith Kumar in 'Mankatha', opens up on special appearances

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Blockbuster Tamil filmmaker Venkat Prabhu's next is the 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer titled The Greatest of All Time and will feature songs and a background score composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The highly-anticipated film is a multi-starrer and also includes several popular Tamil cinema names starting with Kolai fame Meenakshi Chaudhary who is playing the female lead, while Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Jayaram, Laila, Sneha, Mohan, Ajmal Amir, Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Premgi Amaren, Vaibhav, Aravind Akash, and Ajay Raaj, will be appearing in key roles. In the meantime, Venkat Prabhu on Monday, March 4, attended the J Baby press meet in Chennai where he addressed media persons' queries about the possibilities of guest appearances in The Greatest of All Time, while also opening up on his working experience with Vijay after Ajith in Mankatha (2011). 

Speaking to the press. Venkat Prabhu stated that he cannot say anything about any special appearances by other stars in The Greatest of All Time at this point, while adding that there will indeed be many characters. Having previously collaborated with Ajith Kumar in Mankatha and now with Vijay in The Greatest of All Time, the hit Tamil director opened up saying that they both are easy to work with and are director's actors stating that it is a delight to collaborate with them. He revealed that he was extremely nervous during the initial stages of filming about working with Ajith and Vijay, adding that they both made everyone feel cool and relaxed on the sets.

There has been a huge buzz surrounding The Greatest of All Time ever since it was announced that Venkat Prabhu and Vijay are joining hands for the first time, and fans are looking forward to yet another cracker of an entertainer from the filmmaker along the lines of Mankatha, which went on to become one of the biggest box office hits in Ajith's career. 

RIP Vetri Duraisamy: Ajith Kumar and wife Shalini pay their last respects to 'Sadai' Duraisamy's son

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actor Ajith Kumar along with his wife Shalini paid their last respects to former Chennai City Mayor 'Saidai' Duraisamy's son and Tamil director, Vetri Duraisamy, whose body was recovered from the Sutlej river on February 12. A video of Ajith and Shalini at 'Saidai' Duraisamy's residence in Chennai has now come out showing them exiting the premises after they paid their final respects to Vetri Duraisamy on Tuesday, February 13. 

Vetri Duraisamy died after his car met with an accident and his vehicle fell into the Sutlej river in the Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh on February 4. Ajith, who paid his final respects to Vetri, had attended his wedding a few years back. According to reports, Vetri Duraisamy, who was traveling with his friends, met with an accident while en route to Spiti from Shimla, with his car then plunging into the river. The driver of the vehicle, Tenzin, was also found dead, while co-passenger, Gopinath, was rescued and is at present undergoing treatment at a hospital. Multiple teams were dispatched for the rescue operations, including the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Uttarakhand, while the district police officials also joined along. 

Vetri Duraisamy was found by a team of divers yesterday from the site of the accident nine days after the rescue operations began. His body was soon shifted to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital for the post-mortem. Vetri had directed a film titled Endravathu Oru Naal (2021), which had Vidharth and Remya Nambeesan in the lead roles. Several notable personalities from all walks of life have been paying their respects to Vetri Duraisamy, including actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who penned a heartfelt tribute on X earlier in the day writing, "The news of the death of Vetri Duraisamy, the son of former Chennai Mayor and friend 'Saidai' Duraisamy, is deeply saddening. It is an unimaginable grief that a young man, who was doing his work with dignity, met his end at a tender age in such an accident. I console the father who is suffering from the loss of his son with a heavy heart. He should recover from this soon." 

'VidaaMuyarchi': Ajith Kumar's film wraps up Azerbaijan schedule, AK's new stylish photos send fans into celebration mode

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Ajith Kumar's next big film, VidaaMuyarchi, has wrapped up a key schedule in Azerbaijan, the leading Tamil actor's PR manager announced on Monday, January 29, on social media. Sharing the first big update from the highly-anticipated film on X, he also revealed that the team will be heading to a new location to resume filming in the next few days and dropped new pictures of the Tamil superstar looking stylish and suave in black winter clothing. He wrote, "The schedule of Azerbaijan wrapped up. Team heading to a new location in few days. #VidaaMuyarchi #AK" (sic)

The surprise didn't stop there for Ajith's fans who have been waiting for updates from VidaaMuyarchi as Suresh Chandra shared a couple of more pictures of the actor showcasing him in a New York Yankees hoodie and posing for the camera, including one which has him smiling through the windowpane. He captioned the first picture asking Ajith's fans for their opinion on the actor's look by writing, "Any words to describe ? #VidaaMuyarchi" (sic). In the second photo, he wrote about Ajith saying, "His Vision #Vidaamuyarchi #AK #AjithKumar" (sic) Earlier, in the day, a picture of Ajith and Bigg Boss Tamil season 1 winner Arav, who is playing a supporting role in VidaaMuyarchi, surfaced online showing the duo strolling the streets of Azerbaijan. 

These latest pictures of Ajith from Azerbaijan have no doubt left his fans on social media delighted, who have been in celebration mode and expect full-scale promotions on VidaaMuyarchi to pick up pace in the days ahead. The upcoming film is being directed by Magizh Thirumeni of Thadam (2019) fame and marks the first time the filmmaker is is collaborating with Ajith, who will be looking to register his fifth consecutive hit at the box office after Viswasam (2019), Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), Valimai (2022), and Thunivu (2023). VidaaMuyarchi will also see Ajith paired with actress Trisha Krishnan for the fifth time after Ji (2005), Kireedam (2007), Mankatha (20111), and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), with 'Action King' Arjun, Regina Cassandra, and Arav cast in key roles, while the songs and the background score are being composed by 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander. 

Vijayakumar explains how Arun Vijay's career graph changed after 'Yennai Arindhaal', opens up on Ajith Kumar's big-hearted gesture - WATCH

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actor Arun Vijay's 2024 has kicked off on a bright note as his latest film, Mission: Chapter 1 – Achcham Enbadhu Illaiye, has received a superb response in theatres, with the number of shows and screen count getting increased in the second week. In light of Mission: Chapter 1's release, a fans festival event for Arun Vijay was recently organized by Galatta Media, which saw the popular star's family members also gracing the occasion among whom included his father Vijayakumar and sisters Kavitha and Sridevi.

Explaining how the entire family would be tensed each time Arun Vijay's film releases, Vijayakumar stated, "It's all about the expectations because making a film is no ordinary task. A film becomes a lesson. It has to include a good story, sentiment, fight, comedy, and all such aspects. I've done many characters, but films like Natpukkaga, Kizhakku Cheemayile, Nattamai, Cheran Pandian, and Bharathiraja's Anthimanthaarai are the ones that are well-remembered. Similarly, among Arun's films that I like the most are Jananam in which he acted superbly, and then there's Thadaiyara Thaakka, Thadam, and Yennai Arindhaal." 

Elaborating on Yennai Arindhaal, Vijayakumar said, "In the film, the hero is 'Thala' Ajith, but he gave [Arun Vijay] a character, who was his equal, which is not something any hero usually does. Ajith sir told Gautham Menon, 'Sir, you do what you've already thought for Arun Vijay's character and don't compromise on anything just because I'm the hero.' No hero does that. And, 'Thala' did that wonderfully and it's not something that can be forgotten even today. So, after Yennai Arindhaal, his (Arun Vijay) range went up. Many films have since come out like Yaanai, Sinam, and now Mission: Chapter 1. When we watch the films, I hear the people of Tamil Nadu saying, 'We know, sir. Your son will rise to the top.' And, that makes me extremely happy."

Watch Vijayakumar talk about Arun Vijay's role in Yennai Arindhaal in the video below: 

'VidaaMuyarchi': Ajith Kumar film gets a massive announcement, Netflix says "You know it's going to be electrifying when it comes to AK"

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's VidaaMuyarchi will begin streaming on Netflix after its theatrical release, an official announcement revealed on Wednesday, January 17. The surprise announcement came from the global streaming giant as part of their 'Netflix Pandigai' and informed the Tamil superstar's fans on social media that the highly-anticipated film will be coming out soon on their platform in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages post it's theatrical release. 

Netflix, in their latest announcement, said, "You know it's going to be electrifying when it comes to AK ? #VidaaMuyarchi is coming soon on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada after theatrical release! #NetflixPandigai" (sic) This latest update has come as a big joyous news for Ajith's fans, who have been keeping a close watch on the progress of the much-awaited film, which is touted to be an action-packed thriller and is gearing up for a grand worldwide theatrical release this year. There is tremendous buzz surrounding VidaaMuyarchi considering Ajith has been on a massive winning streak since his Viswasam (2019), which he followed up with Nerkonda Paarvai (2019). Valimai (2022), and Thunivu (2023). 

VidaaMuyarchi is being directed by Magizh Thirumeni of Thadam (2019) fame and is the filmmaker's next after Kalaga Thalaivan (2022) with Udhayanidhi Stalin. The upcoming film will see Ajith Kumar paired once again with leading Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan and marks their fifth-time collaboration after Ji (2005), Kireedam (2007), Mankatha (20111), and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), and sees them sharing screen space with 'Action King' Arjun, Regina Cassandra, Bigg Boss Tamil season 1 winner Arav, among others, who will be seen making appearances in pivotal roles. VidaaMuyarchi will also include songs and a background score composed by 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander and is a big reunion for the blockbuster music director with Ajith once again after their Vivegam (2017). 

'VidaaMuyarchi': Ajith Kumar shows his love for photography once again; Magizh Thirumeni film's cast and crew photos clicked by AK go viral

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is back to showing his photography skills and this time during the production of his next big film, VidaaMuyarchi, currently being shot in Azerbaijan. The actor's PR manager Suresh Chandra on Friday, December 15, posted photos of the film's team clicked by the leading actor at the shooting spot among whom are his co-stars Arjun and Regina Cassandra, director Magizh Thirumeni, and cinematographer Om Prakash. The pictures clicked by Ajith from the VidaaMuyarchi shooting location have taken social media by storm, with the actor displaying his photography skills and his passion for the medium once again. 

Suresh Chandra captioned his post, "AK's Love For Photography  #AjithKumarPhotography", while also officially confirming for the first time that blockbuster Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan is playing the female lead in Ajith's VidaaMuyarchi, with Regina Cassandra also being revealed to be a part of the film's star cast alongside Bigg Boss Tamil season one title winner Arav who will be seen in a pivotal role. This latest set of pictures clicked by Ajith has now come out after he first did a portfolio of actor Appukutty in an indoor photoshoot back in 2015, which received a massive response from fans, who are now awaiting to get a glimpse of more pictures shot by the superstar at the VidaaMuyarchi shooting spot in the days ahead. 

VidaaMuyarchi marks the first time Ajith Kumar and Magizh Thirumeni are joining hands and will feature songs and a background score composed by 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander, who has boarded the actor's film after their Vivegam (2017). The film will also see Ajith and Trisha paired together for the fourth time after Ji (2005), Kireedam (2007), Mankatha (20111), and Yennai Arindhaal (2015), and fans will be looking forward to witnessing their magical on-screen chemistry once again when the film opens in theatres in 2024. 

'VidaaMuyarchi': Ajith Kumar and Arjun's big reunion after Mankatha confirmed, latest photo clicked by AK takes social media by storm

By | Galatta |
2024-03-23T11:34:00 +05:30 good bad ugly ajith kumar reason for choosing adhik ravichandran as his director producer dhananjeyan opens up - Movie Cinema News

It's now official - 'Action King' Arjun has been confirmed to be a part of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's next big film, VidaaMuyarchi, and is their reunion after the blockbuster Mankatha (2011). A photo posted by Bigg Boss Tamil season 1 winner Arav on X on Wednesday evening, December 13, shows him alongside Ajith and Arjun spending time and having dinner after a day of shooting in Azerbaijan. This is the first official confirmation of the two big Tamil cinema stars sharing screen space in VidaaMuyarchi after weeks of speculation, with the picture getting a huge response on social media. 

Similarly, Arjun also posted a picture of himself from the VidaaMuyarchi shooting spot looking suave and stylish on Thursday afternoon, December 14, while hinting that Ajith had clicked it. The reunion of the duo has had fans excited for quite some time considering fans look forward to witnessing yet another round of a cat-and-mouse game between them once again in the upcoming Magizh Thirumeni directorial after Venkat Prabhu's Mankatha. Arjun's inclusion in VidaaMuyarchi comes after Arav yesterday confirmed his role in the film, with leading Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan also recently revealed to be paired with Ajith once again. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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VidaaMuyarchi is subsequently Arjun's next big outing after he recently played one of the antagonists in 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo, which has since become one of the highest-grossing films in Tamil cinema history. The action thriller will feature songs and a background score composed by 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander, and also marks the hit music director's reunion with Ajith after their last collaboration, Vedalam (2017). There has been tremendous buzz surrounding VidaaMuyarchi right from the get-go as fans expect Ajith to come out firing on all cylinders considering he has delivered four back-to-back box office successes - Viswasam (2019), Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), Valimai (2022), and Thunivu (2023).