Silambarasan Tamil Movie News

Silambarasan TR's next film, the tentatively titled STR 48, has been generating a lot of curiosity and excitement right from the moment of its announcement and expectations shot up after the first look was unveiled on his birthday earlier this month. With principal photography on STR 48 set to begin soon under filmmaker Desingh Periyasamy's direction, there is tremendous buzz surrounding the film considering Simbu will be seen in dual roles, while also undergoing a massive physical transformation. 

In order to get Simbu's physique on point for STR 48, popular celebrity trainer Sandeep Raj recently took part in an exclusive interview with Galatta to speak about what fans can look forward to with the actor's look for his role, while also opening up on his first reaction after listening to director Desingh Periyasamy's story narration. Sandeep said, "He (Silambarasan) is actually in shape and he's very excited for this because he has a nice canvas, and he's always good with dual characters. I think that's his forte. And, because of him... I remember when Desingh met him and explained the story, he was like super excited. I've never seen Simbu like that. So, I'm sure that it'll be worth the wait and he's doing a lot to get that out there." 

Silambarasan TR, who has gone the full extent for his roles in his films over the years, is once again expected to come out firing on all cylinders in STR 48, and Sandeep Raj's latest statement will no doubt get the actor's fans mighty excited. The upcoming film's first look showed Simbu's dual personalities sporting long hair and their faces covered in scars, with scenes of bloody carnage on a battlefield and countless soldiers and warriors depicted fighting each other amidst a massive fire akin to a volcanic eruption received a huge response. 

Watch Sandeep Raj talk about Simbu in STR 48 in the video below: 

The first official glimpse of Silambarasan TR in the tentatively titled STR 48 is now out and shows the Tamil actor in dual looks ahead of his birthday on Saturday, February 3. The upcoming ambitious project is being billed to be made on a grand scale under Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020) fame Desingh Periyasamy's direction and is set to be a film set amidst a historic timeline and backdrop. Posting the STR 48 poster, 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan also conveyed his birthday wishes to Silambarasan TR, who then extended his gratefulness for his greetings by writing, "Heartfelt gratitude for the wishes and blessings sir! Thank you for trusting me always!" (sic)

Heartfelt gratitude for the wishes and blessings sir! Thank you for trusting me always! #Ulaganayagan #KamalHaasan #STR48 #Atman #SilambarasanTR #BLOODandBATTLE #HBDSilambarasanTR https://t.co/uZ3mbyxLaZ

— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) February 2, 2024

The unveiling of the STR 48 first twinkle shows STR's dual personalities in the film sporting long hair, with their faces covered in battle scars. There are also scenes of bloody carnage from what appears to be a huge battlefield where countless soldiers and warriors are seen fighting each other as a massive fire rages on akin to a volcanic eruption. This latest STR 48 glimpse suggests there's more to come out next, including the big reveal of the highly-anticipated film's title. 

It is being stated that STR 48 will feature an extensive use of VFX and computer graphics, and this latest poster drops quite a big hint on the scale and what fans can expect to witness on the big screen. Silambarasan TR's fans too will be a happy camp and look forward to the title announcement next. A lot has been said about Simbu's role in STR 48 as the actor has been undergoing rigorous physical training for several months to attain the look and physique of a warrior, and all sights will now be set on him to come out firing on all cylinders on the big screen. 

The wait has finally come to an end for Sivakarthikeyan's fans everywhere as the long-awaited Ayalaan teaser is now out. Directed by R. Ravikumar of Indru Netru Naalai fame and featuring Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman's music, the upcoming big-budget science-fiction film's first visuals are now out and mind-blowing on all fronts. The Ayalaan teaser is a visual treat from start to finish offering fans a glimpse into the spectacle awaiting them in theatres, and gives assurance that the watching experience is indeed going to be out of this world. 

The Ayalaan teaser starts off with visuals showing several leading thinkers in the scientific community drilling Earth in the hopes of finding sources of high energy. Subsequently, a warning is also issued on the news stating the possibility of the planet facing a big danger due to climate change, with locusts subsequently destroying plant life. We see two different sides to the Ayalaan teaser where the scientific community is heading forward in its quest to find energy, while at the other end, we witness Sivakarthikeyan enjoying life in the midst of mother nature.

The Ayalaan teaser then shifts to show eggs of an unknown species dating lakhs of years back and resembling dinosaurs being discovered. We are then transported to a futuristic backdrop, with flying saucers amidst green nature and towering waterfalls. The Ayalaan teaser reveals one such spaceship arriving on Earth and an alien with extraordinary powers being introduced, with actors Rakul Preet Singh, Karunakaran, Yogi Babu, Sharad Kelkar, Isha Koppikar, David Broughton-Davies, Banupriya, among others making appearances. 

The Ayalaan teaser has hit all the right buttons informing audiences that it is a film that can be experienced in theatres with families. There are elements from genres like sci-fi, action, romance, and much more as a wholesome entertainer, including a reference to Silambarasan TR's Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu towards the end in the teaser when the smash hit 'Mallipoo' song begins playing. The camaraderie between Sivakarthikeyan, his gang, and the alien character in the Ayalaan teaser shows that the film will be a fun ride, with the VFX also looking clean and top-league. 

Announced for a grand Pongal release in January 2024, there has been tremendous hype surrounding Ayalaan ever since it was first announced back in 2016, with principal photography taking place from June 2018 to January 2021. There is massive curiosity surrounding the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer as it includes the highest number of CGI shots for a pan-Indian film considering the story revolves around an alien character. Furthermore, Ayalaan has been revealed to feature more than 4500+ VFX shots making it the first full-length live-action film in Indian cinema history to achieve the feat. 

Watch Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan teaser below: 

Nelson Dilipkumar is the talk of the town everywhere after the spectacular box office success of his latest film, Jailer, with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth in the lead role. The hit filmmaker recently sat down for a heart-to-heart conversation with acclaimed and National Award-winning Tamil actress Suhasini Maniratnam to talk about Jailer, while also opening up on his Vettai Mannan with Silambarasan TR, which didn't see the light of the day. Upon being asked whether he would discuss with Simbu about working on Vettai Mannan once again, Nelson said, "Actually, when it comes to that film, I feel I have matured a little better compared to those days. As of now, I can see many flaws in what I made back then. However, I often feel like reshooting it after doing a fresh rework on it from head to tail."

Speaking about how he felt when Vettai Mannan got dropped, Nelson said, "It was difficult because we spent a lot of time and effort into it. But, it was during that time, that I got to learn what was happening at the back end of the film industry and how to keep moving forward. Even though it was a difficult period, it has turned out to be quite helpful today." Addressing the issues at the back end of the film, Nelson stated, "I entered cinema from television. I realized that there were more chances of a film getting stopped only after I came into the cinema industry. It's a difficult process to make a film. I was under the impression that once you start a film, you can get it done. There are a lot of angles for a film to be made. The struggle might come from anywhere. Writing a story is difficult. Narrating it is also tough. Making it is furthermore hard. And, getting the film released is a big and strenuous process. The experience I gained in those 4-5 years was how not to get trapped in that process and bring a product out on time." 

Speaking about the problems that might lead to a film getting stopped, Nelson explained, "Sometimes we take a leap of faith. We might want to do something aspiring and that will end up being wrong. Some other times, there might be a financial crunch. Everyone says that Mani Ratnam sir manages everything accordingly. Be it the budget, the shooting, and the quality, from start to end, and I didn't have ten percent of that experience at the time. I'm not stating any particular reason, but it could have been due to my own fault, or the artistes, or the producers, and all these multiple aspects might have possibly added to it going wrong. Had I had a better experience at the time, I could have made it convincingly. I just didn't have that experience. I didn't know crisis management [as a creative person]. Today, I know that to a good extent." He continued, "Prior to Kolamaavu Kokila, I had many offers. Three years after Vettai Mannan, many people kept asking me. But, after Vettai Mannan, I felt that I should make a film and get it released properly. When we make a small film, getting it released on a big scale is difficult. So, I kept all that at the back of my mind and made Kolamaavu Kokila."

Watch Nelson Dilipkumar talk about Vettai Mannan in the video below: 

Saritha made a big comeback after nearly a decade in Sivakarthikeyan's Maaveeran released recently and has been garnering praise once again for her impactful performance. A four-time recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, the iconic Tamil cinema actress sat down for a candid conversation with National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, the Editor-in-Chief of Galatta Plus, to talk about her role in the political fantasy action drama film, while also reminiscing about her glorious career in Tamil cinema. 

During the interaction, Saritha opened up about her working experience with the multi-talented veteran filmmaker T. Rajendar, with whom she collaborated in Nenjil Oru Raagam (1982), Uyirullavarai Usha (1983), and Uravai Kaatha Kili (1984). Talking about working with T. Rajendar in Uravai Kaatha Kili, the celebrated actress said, "It was an amazing experience. He's a very emotional director. I usually have emotional scenes. He gets emotional. And, he's basically handling the camera, while also directing. He does everything. And, he also would act. So, when he's filming, he'll be breaking down (into tears) behind the camera after I perform, whichever scene it is. I would be moved (watching him get emotional)." She added, "The dialogues would be written by him, but he'd become very sentimental. And, it was the first time I had seen such a director. He's always been very kind and wrote nice characters for me. He would keep adding more dialogue on the shooting spot when the scene would come out well and write four more lines. And, he'd do this often. It was nice and I liked that skill of his. It's undoubtedly a big talent to manage everything single-handedly. And, very rarely do we see that kind of a combination in a director." 

Speaking about the unique and rhythmic style of T. Rajendar's dialogue, Saritha shared, "It was easy. It would only be justice when we do what the director expects from us. It was easy because I'm also equally focused and I will be into it. No matter how detailed the dialogue is, I can do it. I'll keep taking up more challenges." Upon being asked about working with Silambarasan TR, who appeared as a child artiste in Uravai Kaatha Kili, she said, "He was cute. I vaguely remember, but his mom used to take care of him. He would perform on the spot if he's taught what to do when the camera begins rolling." Saritha continued, "Normally, in every alternate film, I would be cast with a child and I'm used to working with all the little kids from the ages of 6 months to 8-year-olds. So, Simbu was cute and always curious, and he would watch the shooting keenly." 

Watch Saritha in conversation with Baradwaj Rangan in the video below: 

Ishari K Ganesh is one of the leading producers of the Tamil film industry who has made many hit films under his banner Vels Film International. The milestone 25th project of the Production house was launched today with a grand Pooja ceremony. The project titled Genie is mounted on a huge budget with Jayam Ravi playing lead. The producer addressed the press and media at the launch event and shared some interesting details about the film. There were speculations that Silambarasan TR had dropped a project signed with the producer and moved on to the next project under the production of Raaj Kamal Films International. The producer Ishari K Ganesh said "firstly, Raaj Kamal Films International and Vels Film International are the same and I said this in many stages, Kamal Haasan also said that in many stages".

The director Ishari K Ganesh then said there would be many problems between blood brothers and sisters too "but we are brothers from different mothers so there would be some problems, that we will solve after negotiations with each other, It's not a big issue." The producer then expressed his wishes for Silambarasan TR saying his best wishes are for the actor to become a big star. "Apart from Simbu, I have known his father TR sir for 32 years, and he is a close friend and we are all the same family" said the producer. He added they do not have any bad impression againt STR and added that he is very happy for his growth.

Some rumours were spreading that there is bad blood between the producer Ishari K. Ganesh and Silambarasan TR. that actor dismissed the film titles Corona Kumar and went on to do the film tentatively titles STR48 helmed by Design Periyasamy under Raaj Kamal Films International. Now, this statement from the producer has clarified such rumours.

Silambarasan TR is one of the leading actors in Tamil Cinema who recently starred in the film Pathu Thala. The next film of the actor is tentatively titled STR 48 and the actor is to collaborate with the director Design Periyasamy of Kannum Kannum Kollaiadithal fame. There were reports that the actor is in London in preparation for his role in the film. Now, the actor has posted cool new pictures on his Instagram. The photos have become viral instantly and features the star in ripped jeans, hoodie and a box pouch. The star is also sporting a pony tail and has a long trimmed beard. 

 

 

 

 

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Bigg Boss fame Mahat Ravindran, one of his close friends Silambrarasan TR, posted a photo on Instagram and said that it was taken by the actor. It looks like, the two went together to the foreign county and the pictures shared by the actor now show that it was taken in a Western country. Some reports have stated that it could be London where he is said to be in training for his role in the next project titled STR48. The film is to be produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and was announced a few months back.

The teaser video of STR 48 that was released by the makers shows it could be a period film and could be the story of a warrior, as the announcement video features a huge sword. In a previous interview, Silamabrasan TR had said that he wanted to act in a film that will take him a level up and this has created a huge excitement for the new project that is in the pre-production stage. Recently, a photo of Silambarasan with Kamal Haasan was also shared by the actor and became viral.

Silambarasan TR's next big film, the tentatively titled STR 48, has kicked off pre-production and new photos with iconic actor Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Desingh Periyasamy have now been released on social media. Being produced under the Raaj Kamal Films International banner and R. Mahendran, the upcoming film also called RKFI 56 is billed to be a historical venture and has officially been revealed to roll into production this August. In the latest pictures, we see Simbu alongside Kamal Haasan, who is producing STR 48, with director Desingh Periyasamy of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal fame also joining the duo. 

#BloodAndBattle Rages! 🔥#STR48 #Ulaganayagan #KamalHaasan #Atman #SilambarasanTR #RKFI56_STR48 #BLOODandBATTLE https://t.co/cnd8NugYPd

— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) May 22, 2023

As of now, not much is known about STR 48 apart from Silambarasan recently undergoing training for martial arts in Thailand, and is said to be taking part in intense workouts now in London. There is a massive buzz surrounding the film as it marks the first time the actor will be seen in a historical venture after an intriguing announcement video was released back in March for the launch of the high-profile project. Simbu has been maintaining his toned physique for his role in STR 48 and fans now look forward to his look in the film after he stunned everybody with his transformation for his roles in Eeswaran and Maanaadu (2021), Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022), and Pathu Thala earlier this year. 

STR 48 has been in the news of late after rumors began doing the rounds that names like Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone and National Award-winning South Indian actor Keerthy Suresh were being considered for the role of the female lead, with Desingh Periyasamy in an interview to a leading daily revealing that no such casting decisions have been made as yet and that the cast and crew are yet to be finalized. Silambarasan will be looking to keep up the momentum for STR 48 after the actor kicked off 2023 on a bang with Pathu Thala, which has gone on to become his career-best opening. 

Silambarasan TR's first big film of 2023, Pathu Thala, has been declared a blockbuster and is running strong in over 300 screens in its second week. Directed by Obeli N. Krishna of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal fame and produced by K. E. Gnanavelraja's Studio Green in association with Jayantilal Gada's Pen Studios banner, the neo-noir action thriller featuring music composed by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman has registered one of the highest collections in Simbu's career, while also becoming a profitable venture for the makers. With Pathu Thala continuing to witness a terrific audience turnout in theatres, the much-awaited 'Nee Singam Dhan' video song has finally been released much to the excitement of STR's fans everywhere. 

Sung by Sid Sriram to the lyrics penned by Vivek, 'Nee Singam Dhan' is an uplifting number and is centered on AG Ravana or AGR, the character played by Simbu in Pathu Thala. The song shows glimpses of STR as a revered figure among the people in the Kanyakumari district and as their savior, with the film's lead pair Gautham Karthik and Priya Bhavani Shankar also being featured. 'Nee Singam Dhan' has been widely requested by fans ever since fans got to witness Silambarasan in action mode in Pathu Thala, which is incidentally the actor's career-best opening making 12.3 crores on day one of its release (on a working day with no early morning shows). 

Apart from STR being one of the biggest strengths of Pathu Thala, the performances of Gautham Karthik, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, who plays the antagonist, have received praise. A. R. Rahman's powerful musical score in the film has once again garnered him appreciation from fans and music critics, who have claimed his work to be one of his best in recent times. Pathu Thala is also Silambarasan's third consecutive box office hit after the spectacular success of his Maanaadu (2021) and Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Part I: The Kindling (2022), and fans will no doubt be hoping for him to continue his winning streak. 

Watch the 'Nee Singam Dhan' video song from Silambarasan's Pathu Thala below: 

Silambarasan TR's Pathu Thala is out in theatres and has taken a phenomenal start at the box office with the day 1 collections ringing in at 12.3 crores. Directed by Sillunu Oru Kaadhal fame Obeli N. Krishna and produced by K. E. Gnanavelraja's Studio Green in association with Jayantilal Gada's Pen Studios banner and featuring music by Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman, the gangster drama has also been declared to be the career-best opening for Simbu, which had come on a working day with no early morning shows. Packaged as a complete commercial entertainer, one of the artistes in Pathu Thala, Madhu Guruswamy, who plays the role of Singha in the film, has now posted a making video showing him in several key sequences alongside STR and the second lead Gautham Karthik. 

Watch the Pathu Thala making video below:

Pathu Thala Making video 😊❤️https://t.co/8QVRnmnsdj#PathuTala #StudioGreen #Gnanavelraja #Narthan #Obilikrishna #STR #AGR #SilambarasanTR#ARRahman #Atman#GauthamKarthik #Teejayarunasalam#Madhuguruswamy #Singa #Mufti pic.twitter.com/76ISx2CPkl

— Madhu Guruswamy (@madhuguruswamy) April 1, 2023