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Tamil comedian-actor 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu extended his support to acclaimed filmmaker Mari Selvaraj on Thursday, December 21, for taking part in the Tirunelveli flood rescue efforts with Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. The hit director, who has made films Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Karnan (2021), and Maamannan (2023), accompanied the sports minister over the past two days, for the rescue efforts after the Thamirabarani river flooded due to continuous rains for the last 2 days, along with the districts of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi (Tuticorin). Although both Udhayanidhi Stalin and Mari Selvaraj were seen working with the authorities to help those stranded in the floods, a section of the people also criticized them, with Vadivelu now addressing the issue during a public appearance in Chennai. 

Speaking about Udhayanidhi Stalin and Mari Selvaraj's efforts during the Tirunelveli flood rescue operations, Vadivelu said, "Our government is facing several challenges today. There was a cyclone here in Chennai. That changed into a big political topic. Now, there are floods in the South. But, it couldn't be converted to a political topic because the water flow is huge. Those who are doing politics, why aren't they doing the same there? They can't. They're shouting and one among them is saying, 'Why is that director going there? What business does that director have with this?' It's his hometown. Only he knows where there are potholes and pits on the roads in his hometown. Shouldn't he go there? If not him, who else will go? He only will know who will be needing and seeking help." 

Vadivelu continued, "Another person is saying something like, 'Why is Udhayanidhi Stalin going there?' Who is he? He's the person who should go there and let the people know that he's there for them, and is living amongst them. All the ministers, MLAs, and officials are struggling in the water and they all are working together based on the orders from the top. I'm not interested in talking politics. I'm not speaking politics. Everyone has a part in this. But, some are questioning him for going there. 'What job does he have there? Why is he going there?' Where has he come from? Did Mari Selvaraj come here from America? They're talking unnecessarily. I'm trying to maintain my composure. I'm not talking about anybody in particular." He further stated, "One person is asking, 'What does Udhayanidhi know?' A reporter queried him that the work wasn't progressing at a faster pace. He responded saying, 'Have I come here to do a tour of this place? We are doing our work.' After all, the work is being carried out. On that one day, when the rain was pouring heavily, not a single person was seen outside. How will anyone be able to do anything when there's so much water? Will I be able to go? Nobody can go there. They feel for the hardships that the people are experiencing. And, this government is carrying out the work wonderfully." 

Vadivelu played the role of Udhayanidhi Stalin's father in Maamannan under Mari Selvaraj's direction released earlier this year, which also starred Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil and National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh, with the music composed by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman. Watch Vadivelu's speech in the video below:

It was a big evening on November 30 when the biggest stars took over the celebrations at the Galatta Nakshatra Awards 2023. Among the leading names to have graced the star-studded gala event was youth sensation and actor Dhruv Vikram, who was honored with the 'Heartthrob of Tamil Cinema' award. Receiving the 'Heartthrob of Tamil Cinema' award at the Galatta Nakshatra Awards 2023 from blockbuster Tamil filmmaker Atlee, Dhruv expressed his gratitude to fans and started his speech by saying, "I want to thank you all for your support and your love as it motivates me. And, Galatta, I didn't expect such an award. It's very sweet. Thank you. I would also like to thank Atlee sir at this time because he's become a director who made the entire world look at us. And, to receive this award from him, is a motivation for an actor like me. This also reminds me that I need to work a lot more and I feel that you all must feel proud about me when you think about me. I'm ready to do anything to deserve this type of love. It's a big honor being here. Kundavai (Trisha Krishnan) is also here. I'm a big fan." 

Dhruv Vikram also opened up about his upcoming project saying, "I'm doing a film next with Mari Selvaraj sir. I have been practicing Kabbadi for the last six months. It's a biopic based on a kabbadi player named Manathi Ganesan. I've been preparing for that and the film be released soon. I hope you all like it." Revealing that his father 'Chiyaan' Vikram was the one who told him that he was going to receive 'Heartthrob of Tamil Cinema' award, Dhruv stated, "I didn't expect to be chosen for this honor. I don't know whether I'm a heart-throb, but I wish to steal the hearts of the fans and the technicians who are here now. I wish to work even more." 

With the Galatta Wonder Women Awards 2023 also taking place on the same evening at the Galatta Nakshatra Awards stage, Dhruv Vikram spoke about his mother Shailaja Balakrishnan, and his sister Akshita. He said, "Many people might think that we're a film family, but right from my childhood days, my mother, my sister, and myself have maintained a distance from the industry. I'm experiencing all this after coming to cinema. They are still enjoying it all from a distance. So, without their support, it wouldn't be possible for me to come here. I'm sure every man has women like them to motivate them. I want to thank my father and my mother for creating my heart." 

The evening also had a special surprise in store for Dhruv Vikram as a photo frame featuring a painting of himself alongside his father Vikram was presented as a token of love and appreciation. The 'Heartthrob of Tamil Cinema' award winner also treated the fans to a special performance by singing the smash hit song 'Kanave Kanave' from his father's film, David (2013). Talking about his beloved father Vikram, Dhruv said, "He's the reason why I'm standing here. I'll need to do more work to carry forward the legacy of his name and I hope to one day make it as big as him." Upon being shown a meme in which he appears to be collaborating in the future with 'Thalapathy' Vijay's son Jason Sanjay directing their film, with Aditi Shankar playing the female lead, and Anirudh Ravichander composing the music, the Mahaan star said, "They're all family friends and I've known them since childhood. When we recently met, we didn't discuss cinema. But, if an opportunity like this comes my way, it will be nice and interesting." 

Watch Dhruv Vikram at the Galatta Nakshatra Awards 2023 in the video below: 

Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023 hosted recently by National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, the Editor-in-Chief of Galatta Plus, saw notable Tamil filmmaking names come together for a discussion on mainstream and parallel cinema, and more, while drawing in on their own experiences. Among those who took part in the film discussion were eminent filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Vetri Maaran, Sudha Kongara, Madonne Ashwin, and PS Vinothraj, with Mari Selvaraj explaining the difficulties he faced during the censor process for his Karnan (2021) starring two-time National Award-winning actor Dhanush. 

Speaking at the Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023, Mari Selvaraj said, "When Karnan was sent to the Censor Board, they didn't allow me to keep the police station attack scene and told me to remove it. The characters in the scene were carrying only sticks and coconut tree stems. When I pointed out to them that there have been films that featured police stations and the Chief Minister's convoy cars getting destroyed in bomb blasts, they said, 'That isn't a mind changer. Those films don't change a person's state of mind. Similar to video games, the audience will celebrate them.' There was a big fight about this. The reason I'm telling this is to share this with Mani sir and everyone who is here. There were so many disagreements during the censoring of both of my films. My point was that everything in my film was handled truthfully with simplicity and on a certain level. If the character doesn't fight back, we said that it would create an alienation. But, I've faced problems during the censor process with all my films." He added, "When I say problems, they weren't allowing me to include what was previously permitted. A character attacking a policeman and getting a person out from inside the police station is something that has happened and continues to happen. It's moral rage. When there's an opportunity to show a bomb blast and not this, I feel hurt that they have allowed this big violence to be celebrated in theatres when I watch some films. It still cannot be broken. I don't know whether it's wrong."

Explaining that he didn't know how to talk to the Censor Board during the comparison of the fight scenes in other films with the one shot in Karnan, Mari Selvaraj said, "They will handle it just like that. We will not know how to react at the moment. Karnan had not yet been released. But, when the film went to the censors, they had listed 60 complaints and told me that a case had been filed against me. So, for reference, I submitted my ration card and voter ID, my family's ration cards and voter IDs, the ration cards and voter IDs of the people living in my street and my village, and the names and the blood relationship between us, and explained how these folklore names are a metaphor for all the communities and all the people and are common to all. I submitted all the relevant documents because I wanted this name, but they didn't allow it. The name didn't change the story and is an emotional aspect. When they didn't allow me, I was forced to come up with another name." He continued, "When I asked them if they allowed this before and how this would cause problems, the censor officers gave me a reply that they should not. They said, 'You will feel if we tell you. Since you're fighting so much, this name can come in other films and not in a Mari Selvaraj film.' So, when I was writing the script for Maamannan, this occupied my mind completely. Udhayandihi Stalin sir came in and I knew I was going to do a political drama. When I'm writing a script, I'm getting nervous. I shouldn't watch other films because there will be everything in them. They will be celebrated, but the changes and the depression they bring in us, we don't know. But, when we decide that we have to do this story and this film, we will have to keep developing bit by bit. Usually, we show the hero whether the dialogue is okay, and all the other people, and finally the censors, and they will then say something. And, this is where I called something I learned from Vetri Maaran sir - 'The script will keep changing during the shooting.' "

Watch Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023 below: 

Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023, a celebration of talent in Tamil cinema, was recently hosted by National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, the Editor-in-Chief of Galatta Plus, with esteemed filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Vetri Maaran, Sudha Kongara, Mari Selvaraj, Madonne Ashwin, and P.S. Vinothraj sharing their experiences in their filmmaking endeavors over the years.  During the special discussion about their films, directors Sudha Kongara and Mari Selvaraj debated the reaction to Vetri Maaran's Asuran (2019), while also talking about the reason for its stupendous success. 

Speaking about Asuran at the Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023, Sudha Kongara said, "I remember vividly how someone I know watched the film during the dubbing stages and said that there are no chances it will run because of the violence depicted. But, he (Vetri Maaran) kept his voice intact and with that voice, you're giving a success. He (Mani Ratnam) has been doing that for forty years. We are fighting about this only now. This has been the case with Mani sir's every film." Mari Selvaraj then chimed in saying, "Asuran became a hit with its trailer itself. The dialogue in it made it a hit. The violence you're referring to was only later on. The dialogue about how the money and land will be seized, but not one's education, made Asuran a success. Irrespective of how much the violence gets shown, this film has registered its message." 

Sudha Kongara further stated, "I like that aspect. I too would be crying about how little my salary is and the budget for my film, but in actuality, I have sat down and thought about how I cannot make a film like that. In fact, the film that he (PS Vinothraj) made (Koozhangal), I cannot make. I love it, but I can't do it since it's not my voice. So, in such a situation, in the mainstream, you're doing a different cinema and it's a great achievement."

Watch the Galatta Plus Mega Tamil Roundtable 2023 below: 

Mari Selvaraj is a path-breaking filmmaker who recently made the film Maamannan with Udhayanidhi Stalin and 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu in the lead roles. The film became a blockbuster hit in theatrical release and has also become one of the top-viewed movies after it's OTT releasse on Netflix. The director has shared an intriguing new video on his Twitter handle and said this was the moment he found his Maamannan, The character played by actor Vadivelu in the film. The video shows the trendsetting comedian singing a song titled Gnayiru Enbathu from the film Kaakum Karangal. Sharing the video, the director said, "This was the moment, journey and song when I found Maamannan as a person who could sing a song filled with love and philosophy."

காதலும் தத்துவமும் நிறைந்த பாடல்களை பாடக்கூடியவராக மாமன்னனை நான் கண்டுணர்ந்த பாடலும் பயணமும் இந்த நொடி தான் 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

நன்றி #Vadivelu Sir ❤️❤️#Maamannan #MaamannanBlockbuster #1onNetflix @arrahman @Udhaystalin #FahadhFaasil @KeerthyOfficial @RedGiantMovies_… pic.twitter.com/vQFkmMCajT

— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) August 2, 2023

The director Mari Selvaraj has shared a new insight about how he found the character of Maamannan, a film that has lots of viewership across India after its OTT release. The filmmakers have also ended the tweet with a thanks to the actor. The video went viral instantly. Reportedly, the film will be the last for Udhayanidhi Stalin as an actor, and he also produced the film under his banner, Red Giant Movies. The film also has an intriguing cast that includes Fahad Faasil, 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu, popular South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh, Lal, and Others in pivotal roles. It also had music composed by A.R. Rahman.

Many popular directors and members of the film fraternity have been sharing high praise for Maamannan. Recently, Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj shared a tweet saying it was "such a great watch". Veteran actor Sivakumar was also shared his praises for the film. The director, Mari Selvaraj, has an exciting lineup, as his next film is titled Vazhai. He is also making a film that’s yet to be titled with Dhruv Vikram.

Mari Selvaraj is one of the popular actors in the Tamil film industry and his recent film Maamannan starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu in the lead role became a blockbuster hit. Galatta Media known for organising incredible events organised a fans festival ahead of the release of the film. In a special segment, cast members of his previous film Karnan with the producer Kalaippuli S Thanu were present at the event. They shared exciting details about working with the makers. When asked about the host asked the producer Kalaippuli S Thanu for an update about his upcoming project. The producer said, “Dhanush has nearly 6 projects in line, before that Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj are doing a film, my journey with Mari Selvaraj will move through a different dimension and will reach its peak”. 

When asked more about the project by Mari Selvaraj, he said he and Dhanush had decided to do another movie together before the release of Karnan. He added that he wanted to do the film immediately after Karnan but he had already committed to a project with Neelam Productions and thought they will begin the project after that film. The director said “I told the story, I said a line to Dhanush sir, he liked it. But, we decided to do another film together even before fixing the story." He then explained that Udhaynidhi Stalin then entered and spoke to Dhanush saying he wanted to do his last film with Mari Selvaraj and confirmed it. He added that "I wanted to do Vaazhai, I told Dhanush, sir, that this subject has been disturbing me for a long time... It's the project that I wanted to do after Pariyerum Perumal before Karnan.”

Mari Selvaraj said the script for Vaazhai is ready and will shoot the film in 50 days and wrap it up and asked him for the dates. The director said he also has another film with Dhruv Vikram in line for that the script is ready and then his next film will be with Dhanush. He said "Dhanush had said to him that ‘ok if you think these films will benefit you then do it but remember I am ready whenever you are and don’t get any idea seeing my line-up. The line-up will be there I will come if you call'”. The director said this will be a big thing as he is collaborating with Dhanush after the Karnan and said he thinks script work will take more time for Dhanush's film because of the story. “Surely it will be a big film in my career,” said the Maamannan director.

Actor-politician Udhayanidhi Stalin along with director Mari Selvaraj met iconic comedy superstar 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu at his residence on Wednesday, July 5, and celebrated the success of their latest film, Maamannan. A video released shows them being joined by Red Giant Movies' M Shenbagamoorthy and felicitating Vadivelu at his home with a garland on the occasion of the record-breaking success of their political thriller film, which continues to go strong in theatres nearly a week since its release. Posting the video of their meeting on his Twitter page, Udhayanidhi Stalin wrote, "We met and expressed our love and gratitude to annan Vadivelu, who made Maamannan a record-breaking film admired by mankind with his realistic and excellent acting." 

The video shows Udhayanidhi Stalin, Mari Selvaraj, Red Giant Movies' M Shenbagamoorthy, and a few others being greeted by Vadivelu at his home. Featuring the 'Raasa Kannu' song from Maamannan, we see the team members of the recently-released box office hit in the video all smiles and handing out a flower bouquet to the comedy legend, while also discussing the film's performance in theatres. Vadivelu, who plays the titular role Maamannan, and father to Udhayanidhi Stalin, has been credited by audiences and critics to be one of the biggest strengths of the film, with praises pouring in for his powerful performance, which is a complete shift from the comedy roles he has portrayed throughout the course of his glorious career. 

தன் எதார்த்த மற்றும் தேர்ந்த நடிப்பால் #மாமன்னன் திரைப்படத்தை மானுடம் போற்றும் சாதனைப் படைப்பாக்கிய அண்ணன் வடிவேலு அவர்களை நேரில் சந்தித்து அன்பையும், நன்றியையும் தெரிவித்தோம்.@mari_selvaraj @KeerthyOfficial #FahadFaasil @arrahman @thenieswar @MShenbagamoort3 pic.twitter.com/e5xkjdfRFU

— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) July 5, 2023

Over the years, many notable celebrities in the Tamil film industry have cited how good a performer Vadivelu is who has been relegated to doing only comedy, with his latest performance in Maamannan being celebrated by fans, who have been expressing their wish to see him take up more such roles in the years ahead. Produced under the Red Giant Movies banner, the film also stars Malayalam superstar Fahadh Faasil in a role with negative shades, while National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh is the female lead, with Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman's songs and background score once again receiving top marks once again. 

'Superstar' Rajinikanth has showered praises on filmmaker Mari Selvaraj's latest film, Maamannan, while also extending his compliments to the lead actors Udhayanidhi Stalin, 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu, and Fahadh Faasil in the political thriller. The veteran actor watched the film on Tuesday, July 4, and shared his review late in the evening in Tamil on Twitter writing, "A wonderful work by Mari Selvaraj emphasizing equality. My sincere appreciation to him. My congratulations to Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi, and Fahadh Faasil for their excellent performances." 

#MAAMANNAN

சமத்துவத்தை வலியுறுத்தும் மாரி செல்வராஜின் ஒரு அருமையான படைப்பு. அவருக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுகள். மிகச் சிறப்பாக நடித்திருக்கும் வடிவேலு, உதயநிதி, பகத் பாசில் ஆகியோருக்கு எனது வாழ்த்துகள்.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) July 4, 2023

Mari Selvaraj too expressed his gratitude for Rajinikanth's words of love for Maamannan, while also posting photos of their meeting on social media. Sharing pictures with the iconic Tamil actor on Instagram, the filmmaker wrote, "My heartfelt thanks and greetings to 'Superstar' for watching and appreciating Maamannan." Rajinikanth has often praised filmmakers for their efforts in making films that have created a positive impact and his latest praise for Maamannan is noteworthy as it is basking in critical glory in terms of its story, making, social commentary, performances, music, and so on. 

 

 

 

 

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Maamannan has been the talk of the town for its social commentary and its emphasis on the oppressed classes, with Mari Selvaraj once again hitting the high note after his Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Karnan (2021). Produced under the Red Giant Movies banner, the film is also Udhayanidhi Stalin's final outing as an actor as he will now be diving into politics full-time. It has also now created a new milestone by crossing £40,000 at the UK & Ireland box office as of Tuesday and is his highest-grossing film to date. Maamannan's extended cast namely Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, and Keerthy Suresh have also been receiving credit for their impressive performances, with Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman's hit songs and powerful background score elevating the film a notch above. 

Mari Selvaraj is a popular director who has made films like Pariyerum Perumal, Karnan and his recent film Maamannan which was released in theatres last week and has been the topic of discussion among fans and movie buffs. Galatta Media was taken for an organised incredible events, organised a fans festival for the director recently. He shared some interesting details about his personal life, his journey and his films during the interview. In a sessionhosted by veteran actress Suhasini Maniratnam, she asked the director asked if he worked in a jewellery shop in T.Nagar in the early stages of his life. The director replied “No it was a textile store”.

Mari Selvaraj then explained that “I would have worked there for two months, I did not even get a salary, I left that job." The director then shared an exciting detail if Angadi Theru has not been made, what would have been his first film before Pariyerum Perumal. He further said that he felt that the film was already made. “At first I thought I should be set in Chennai”, said the director.

The director further spoke about an interesting incident about how he became an assistant director for director Ram from an office boy.
Mari Selvaraj said at first he would be afraid of seeing director Ram and he hadn't spoken anything to him and dogs helped him become an assistant director. He shared that an incident late at night when the Peranbu director went out to get tea, many dogs surrounded him and he was afraid of dogs. “I gave an heroic entry and chased them away, that is how I began interacting with the director,” said the Maamannan director. The recent film Mari Selvaraj was released had Udhayanidhi Stalin and ‘Vagai Puyal' Vadvelu in lead roles. Here's the full interview:

Actor-politician Udhayanidhi Stalin and Red Giant Movies presented filmmaker Mari Selvaraj with a MINI Cooper car on Sunday, July 2, on the occasion of their film, Maamannan, turning out to be a success. Sharing pictures of the celebrations on social media, Udhayanidhi also shared his views about how everyone discusses the story and the stage for its idea differently while stating that leaders like Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Periyar, Former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai and 'Kalaignar' M. Karunanidhi have instilled a sense of dignity and social justice in the younger generation. Taking to Twitter, Udhayanidhi wrote, "Everyone discusses it differently. They share ideas relating their thoughts to the story and the field. It has become a hotly debated topic among Tamils ​​around the world. Our leaders like Ambedkar, Periyar, Anna, and Kalaignar have inculcated a sense of self-respect and social justice thoughts in the younger generation. A huge commercial success as well. @RedGiantMovies_  company is pleased to present a MINI Cooper car to  @mari_selvaraj sir. Thanks to my Mari Selvaraj sir for giving wings to 'Mamannan' to fly around the world." 

ஒவ்வொருவரும் ஒவ்வொரு விதமாக விவாதிக்கிறார்கள். தங்களுடைய எண்ணங்களை கதையுடனும் களத்துடனும் தொடர்புபடுத்தி கருத்துகளை பகிர்கிறார்கள். உலகத் தமிழர்களிடையே விவாதத்துக்குரிய கருப்பொருளாக மாறியிருக்கிறது. அம்பேத்கர், பெரியார், அண்ணா, கலைஞர் போன்ற நம் தலைவர்கள் ஊட்டிய சுயமரியாதை உணர்வை,… pic.twitter.com/ro4j7epjAI

— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) July 2, 2023

Mari Selvaraj too extended his heartfelt gratitude to Udhayanidhi Stalin and Red Giant Movies for their support throughout filming in assisting him in all quarters in getting his vision realized for Maamannan to be seen by everyone. Thanking them for their special gift, the hit director replied back saying, "I stand at the exact point where the story of Mamannan began @Udhaystalin  say with great emotion about the hand of the entire human society ❤️❤️❤️ @RedGiantMovies_  â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ @arrahman   @KeerthyOfficial #fhadh #Vadivel #Maamanan 🤴". Maamannan, which is Mari Selvaraj's third directorial, took a stunning opening and has been showered with an overall positive response everywhere, with the film opening up a big debate among fans on social networking forums. 

மாமன்னன் கதை எந்த புள்ளியில் தொடங்கியதோ சரியாக அந்த புள்ளியில் நின்று ஒட்டுமொத்த மானுட சமூகத்தின் கரம் பற்றி பெரும் நெகிழ்ச்சியோடும் சொல்கிறேன் அத்தனைக்கும் நன்றியும் ப்ரியமும் @Udhaystalin சார் ❤️❤️❤️@RedGiantMovies_ ❤️❤️ @arrahman @KeerthyOfficial #fhadh #Vadivel #Maamanan 🤴 https://t.co/F4kE7TGDNf

— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) July 2, 2023

Maamannan was announced to be Udhayanidhi Stalin's final outing in cinema as an actor as he is set to dive into active politics full-time next and the smile on his face in the latest pictures with Mari Selvaraj shows that he is indeed happy with the box office results as well as the critical feedback. The film also is a big jump for Mari Selvaraj and is his third hit on the trot after he impressed audiences with his work in Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Karnan (2021). Maamannan also stars 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, and Keerthy Suresh, and they too have been receiving praises for their performances, with Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman's songs and background scores elevating the film to greater heights.