Ruben Tamil Movie News

2020 has predominantly been a bad year for people around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis, which has resulted in over 900,000 deaths leaving more than thirty million testing positive for the deadly infection. Apart from the COVID-19 outbreak, the economic crisis that has spiraled out leaving countless jobless and affecting their livelihoods including several natural disasters and man-made calamities have made 2020 possibly the worst year in the history of mankind. In that light, there have also been numerous celebrity deaths reported over this past one year among whom the demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Tamil comedian Vadivelu Balaji left many around the country in a state of deep shock and sorrow. 

As many are yet to come to terms with the deaths of these celebrities, the news of popular Tamil actor Ruben Jay passing away due to the novel coronavirus has now created more heartbreak for many fans and those in the Tamil film industry. Condolences have been pouring in for the veteran actor from fans on social media including popular film personalities sharing their tributes. Ruben Jay has made appearances in supporting roles in Tamil films to a large extent during the course of his acting career and has also served as a screenwriter on a few occasions. Among his most notable films are 'Chiyaan' Vikram's box office smash hit, Dhool in 2003 and 'Thalapathy' Vijay's sports action blockbuster, Ghilli, released in 2004. 

In both films directed by Dharani, Ruben Jay was seen in the role of a railway TTR in Vikram's Dhool and as a referee during the Kabbadi matches in Vijay's Ghilli. Although he appeared for a limited time in both these films, the actor made an impression in quick time with his acting and dialogues, which served as highlights during the particular scenes. 

The huge issue on Mersal censoring has been doing rounds even before the film releasedbut now has gained a great momentum since the film released. BJP party member Tamizhisai Soundararajan has now requested the removal of two crucial scenes in the movie, and the controversy is getting only bigger by the day.

However, the team of Mersal has been in constant touch with fans through social media. Recently, the film's editor ruben went live on Twitter to interact with fans. One of the fans asked why he was mum about all the controversies before the release of the film. The editor siezed the opportunity to reveal that the crew was under so much pressure before the film released that there was no time to even worry about giving statements.

Check his Tweet out for yourselves. 

Padam censor certificate vara varaikkum nammala vechu senjaanga bro! So time illaoŸ˜SaœŒoŸ»

— Editor Ruben (@AntonyLRuben) October 19, 2017

Vivegam hit screens amidst much hype just a week after the grand gala audio launch of Mersal. Vijay and Ajith are the most influential actors of present day cinema but their fans, haters disguised as fans and protesters are basking on their glory in the wrong way.

Commenting on the recent reviews and negative backlash of Vivegam, editor Ruben who edited the movie commented that there are too many reviewers these days due to social media.

“Everyone is a reviewer and a lot of haters disguised as fans try to bring down the star. I should think production houses Sri Thenandal Films and Sathya Jyothi for being very magnanimous,” he wrote. Ruben is the editor for both Vivegam and Mersal.

The editor thanked Vijay and Ajith for mutually respecting each other by not clashing directly. The teasers, posters and releases were all planned so that one movie doesn’t affect another’s business.

Editor Ruben who is working on a spate of projects has headed to Belgrade, Serbia to join the team of Vivegam. It is said that he will be joining the sets of Vivegam for spot-editing works. The final schedule of the film is currently progressing at the scenic locations in Bulgaria. Directed by Siva, Vivegam stars Ajith, Kajal Aggarwal, Akshara Haasan and Karunakaran in the lead roles. The teaser of Vivegam is expected to be unveiled soon.