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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Nicholai Sachdev seal it with a kiss at their engagement, romantic celebrations video out now

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and gallerist Nicholai Sachdev got engaged in a private ceremony on March 1 in Mumbai. The intimate ceremony saw family members and close friends in attendance where the couple exchanged engagement rings with their parents' blessings. With congratulatory messages and wishes continuing to pour in for Varalaxmi and Nicholai who have known each other for 14 years, a video from the engagement ceremony is now out showing several special moments where the two families are seen having a blast at the celebrations, with the couple sealing the ceremony with a kiss. The video also shows Varalaxmi's father actor-politician Sarathkumar, her sister Pooja, followed by her step-mother Radikaa Sarathkumar along with her daughter Rayane Mithun, among several other family members and close friends in a jubilant mood at the happy occasion. 

Posting the engagement video on Instagram, Varalaxmi also penned a heartfelt statement expressing her gratitude to all those who extended their wishes ahead of the next big phase in her life. She wrote, "Thank you all for the wonderful blessings and the lovely birthday wishes.. I feel so blessed and loved.. every single person that took the time to call ..msg.. post.. my gratitude to you all.. it’s a new journey in my life.. and I’m excited that you all are a part of it.. love you.." Varalaxmi, who will be tying the knot with Nicholai later this year, added, "Thank you to all my amazing family and friends who flew down to mumbai to be with me on this special day.." She also tagged her best buddies in her post writing, "A special mention to my friends and my darling who made all this possible..I can’t live without u all..!!" 

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who impressed everyone with her performance in her debut Podaa Podi (2012), garnered appreciation for performances in films Tharai Thappattai (2016), Vikram Vedha (2017), Sandakozhi 2 (2018), Sarkar (2018), Maari 2 (2018), Iravin Nizhal (2022), including the recent Telugu hit Hanu Man. She has been cast next in Dhanush's much awaited Raayan in Tamil, followed by Sabari in Telugu and will also be seen in the upcoming Malayalam film Colors

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar gets engaged to gallerist Nicholai Sachdev in an intimate ceremony, wedding plans announced

By | Galatta |
2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar got engaged to gallerist Nicholai Sachdev in a private ceremony on Friday, March 1, in Mumbai. The intimate ceremony was held in the presence of family members and close friends and the couple exchanged engagement rings with their parents' blessings. It has also been revealed that Varalaxmi and Nicholai have known each other for 14 years and will be tying the knot later this year. 

On Saturday, the families of Varalaxmi and Nicholai released an official statement about their engagement along with photos from the private ceremony. "Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Gallerist Nicholai Sachdev got engaged in an intimate ceremony in the presence of family and close friends held in Mumbai on the 1st of March. Varalaxmi and Nicholai who have known each other for the past 14 years exchanged rings with the blessings of their parents. The couple is excited to plan their wedding scheduled to take place later this year", the statement read. 

Congratulatory messages and wishes are pouring in for Varalaxmi and Nicholai from all quarters on social media and all sights are now set on when they will be tying the knot this year. Pictures from the engagement ceremony have also been released showing the young couple looking smitten and in love. The photos also show Varalaxmi's father actor-politician Sarathkumar, her sister Pooja, followed by her step-mother Radikaa Sarathkumar along with her daughter Rayane Mithun. Expressing her happiness on the occasion, Raadika wrote on Instagram, "Our dearest @varusarathkumar finds her soulmate #Nicolaisachdev, gets engaged yesterday in mumbai with family and friends. We wish them all happiness, and would love yours too🙏🙏🙏🙏" (sic)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who made a sensational debut in Podaa Podi (2012), is best known among Tamil cinema fans for her performances in films Tharai Thappattai (2016), Vikram Vedha (2017), Sandakozhi 2 (2018), Sarkar (2018), Maari 2 (2018), Iravin Nizhal (2022), including the recent Hanu Man in Telugu. She will be seen next in a key role in Dhanush's highly-anticipated Raayan in Tamil, followed by Sabari in Telugu and the upcoming Malayalam film Colors

'DD3' update: Dhanush's third film as a director after 'D50', Sarathkumar to appear in a new avatar - first official statement out

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Dhanush fans are getting non-stop treats as it has now been revealed that he is kicking off his third directorial with Sarathkumar cast in a big role. Iconic Tamil actress Raadhika Sarathkumar dropped the big news on social media on Friday, December 15, extending her wishes to the two-time National Award-winning Tamil actor on his next film as a director after Pa. Paandi (2017) and the tentatively titled D50, also being called DD2, which has wrapped up production. Sharing the news of the upcoming project, which fans are already calling DD3, Raadhika also notified that her actor-politician husband Sarathkumar will be seen in a new avatar and also expressed her eagerness for the film.

Posting pictures of herself along with Dhanush, Sarathkumar, her daughter Rayane and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Raadhika wrote on Instagram, "Wishing the multi talented @dhanushkraja as he starts his new movie @r_sarath_kumar in a new avatar under his baton,waiting to be mesmerised…. As always ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @varusarathkumar @rayanemithun" (sic) The pictures have been taken at Mark Antony director Adhik Ravichandran and veteran actor Prabhu's daughter Aishwarya Prabhu's wedding today. This latest news of Dhanush's next directorial comes hot on the heels of the leading Tamil actor completing the shooting of his D50 in the wee hours of the day, with fans showering their praise for his dedication and commitment. 

As of now, no other details are known about Dhanush's third directorial, DD3, and we can expect further details, including the cast and the crew to be officially announced soon. The Vaathi actor has several big projects in his lineup starting with the highly-anticipated Captain Miller, which will open in cinemas worldwide as a grand Pongal release in January and kick off his 2024 campaign. Dhanush also has the tentatively titled pan-Indian project, D51, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna under Telugu filmmaker Sekhar Kammula's direction. The Thiruchitrambalam star will also be reuniting with director Mari Selvaraj after their Karnan (2021) and filmmaker Arun Matheswaran after their Captain Miller on two separate projects. Dhanush is also teaming up with Bollywood filmmaker Aanand L. Rai for the romantic action drama, Tere Ishk Mein, and this is the third time the duo is reuniting after Raanjhanaa (2013) and Atrangi Re (2021).

Chandramukhi 2 shooting wrapped, Radikaa Sarathkumar reveals Raghava Lawrence is the first hero to gift her gold

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Radikaa Sarathkumar on Sunday announced that production on the highly-anticipated Chandramukhi 2 has been wrapped. Sharing photos from the sets of the upcoming film, the celebrated actress took to social media and spoke in high regard about veteran filmmaker P. Vasu, while also showering praise on actor-director Raghava Lawrence, who had presented her with a gold ring and a watch after filming came to a conclusion. Revealing that the Rudhran star is the first-ever hero to gift her gold, Raadika stated that his gesture left her moved. "It was a pleasure to work with a director who knows his craft and job thoroughly #pvasu @lyca_productions #chandramukhi2 Thank you @offl_lawrence wow a heart of gold, who gifted me a gold ring and a watch as we wrapped up the film❤️❤️❤️❤️this is the first hero who has gifted me gold, was sooo touched by his genuine affection ❤️❤️❤️❤️(sic)," Radikaa wrote on her Instagram page.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Raghava Lawrence's Chandramukhi 2 will see Radikaa Sarathkumar alongside several big names among whom include National Award winner Kangana Ranaut, who is playing the female lead, with 'Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu, Lakshmi Menon, Mahima Nambiar, Srushti Dange, Ravi Mariya, Subiksha in key roles, and will feature music by Academy Award-winning composer M. M. Keeravani, who won the Oscar for his 'Naatu Naatu' song in the global hit, RRR. Radikaa has constantly shared pictures and videos from the sets of Chandramukhi 2, including one with Vadivelu on Saturday in which he recreated one of his famous comedy dialogues from a previous film. 

Being produced under the Lyca Productions banner, Chandramukhi 2 is carrying tremendous buzz ever since it went on floors last year and fans will be looking forward to seeing what's in store up ahead. Speaking to the press after the release of Rudhran, Raghava Lawrence revealed that the team was planning to bring the film to theatres in September on the festive occasion of Vinayagar Chaturthi, with an official announcement now being awaited.

"I was supposed to do Gentleman with Shankar": Sarathkumar reveals how he missed the opportunity - WATCH VIDEO

By | Galatta |
2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Sarath Kumar is one of the leading actors in the Tamil film industry who has acted in over 100 films over the years. The actor recently played the character of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2. He has also part in the film Rudhran which had Raghava Lawrence playing the lead. He also played an important role in the film Venkat Prabhu's film Custody which was bilingual. The next film of the versatile actor that is set to release is titled Por Thozil and he takes up the role of an experienced cop alongside Ashok Selvan

Ahead of the release of the film, Sarath Kumar gave an exclusive interview to Galatta Plus with the national award-winning critic Baradwaj Rangan. The actor shared his experiences and stated he has introduced more debutant directors than any other actor. He further spoke about the debut director of Por Thozil Vignesh Raja and said he would judge debut directors by story narration. He said “I was supposed to do Gentleman with Shankar first, I said it will be a good movie for Kunjumon. Even though, I did not act in the film, that movie was a huge hit. When asked why he could not act in the film." When asked if he could not do it because of date issue, the actor revealed "there was a problem between producer Kunjmon and director Pavithran. He asked me not to act in Pavithran's film. I recommended Gentleman to him, and I said we will do it with Shankar sir, he narrated the story and a photo shoot was also done. He asked me not to do I Love India with Pavithran. I said I will do both the film and then what happened was, Pavithran said I must keep my moustache for the role. Shankar said that only if I remove the moustache it will be nice for the character. So, I took the decision to do the film with Pavithran as he gave me Suriyan. So, like this, I have seen many debutant directors."

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! "I was supposed to do Kadhal, Kaakha Kaakha" - Varalaxmi Sarathkumar reveals! Check out the full interview!

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Varlaxmi Sarathkumar is a leading actress in the Tamil Film industry who has pursued different roles in her career. The actress has acted in antagonistic roles in films of prominent heroes including Vishal, 'Thalapathy' Vijay and Dhanush. She has also played significant roles in Telugu and Kannada language films. Her recent film Kondraal Pavam, was released in theatres last weekend and received good feedback from movie-goers and fans. The actress starrred alongside Cooku With Comali fame Santhosh Pratap in the film. It is written and directed by a Kannada fame director Dayal Padmanaban. The crime thriller drama also features Easwari Rao and Charlie in supporting roles.

Galatta Media organised a fans meet for the talented Varalaxmi Sarathkumar where she got to interact with her fans. The actress shared some personal experiences and insights about her acting career in the interview. When the host asked if she has even thought that her career did not evolve well, the actress answered ”Actually, as I said I focused my energy wrongly. There were many films that came to me but the person that I was with kept saying ‘Don’t do this and that’ and kept poisoning my mind”. Varalaxmi revealed "At that time I was supposed to do, OKOK( Oru Kal Oru Kannadi), Kadhalil Sothapuvadhu Yeppadi, I was supposed to do Kadhal, Kaakha Kaakha, Boys too, but because of some wrong advice, I couldn’t do it.  And now I am on the right path!"

When asked if he ever regretted not doing those films, The actress said "at first, I did. but, now I Don't as one cannot keep clinging to the past. You have look to the future and move forward". When asked If there was a situation where she had to do a massive film as a heroine and another huge film as antagonist, The actress said “Thankfully, my manager managed the dates well" and revealed it was for Velvet Nagaram and 'Thalapathy' Vijay starrer Sarkar. The actress then revealed that this is the first time in her 11 years career she is meeting her fans at a seperate event and it's nice to know that people get inspired by her as a person and said "I am really happy".

 

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: "It's the difference between an actor and a star"- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar opens up on the 'Lady Vijay Sethupathi' title!

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is known for taking up different experimental roles and doing justice to those characters in films throughout her career. Since her debut film Podaa Podi, the actress has been a part of multiple interesting projects in significant roles. Some of them were Tharai Thappattai, Vikram Vedha, Sandakozhi 2, Sarkar, Maari 2, Iravin Nizhal and so on. The actress has also acted in Telugu and Kannada apart from Tamil language films. The recent film of the actress Kondraal Paavam was released yesterday in theatres. The film got positive feedback from fans as Varalaxmi stars alongside Santhosh Prathap.

Galatta Media organised a fans meet for the talented actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar where she shared some interesting details about her acting experiences and personal life. When the anchor questioned if she know that fans are calling her lady Vijay Sethupathi. She said, “It's nice to be called that" and added "we (Vijay Sethupathi and herself) both have taken up many experimental roles and that's the reason for I guess”. When asked about both them taking up different roles. Varalaxmi said "it's the difference between a star and an actor. As an actor, there is a thirst that needs to be quenched". When asked if she has had any conversations about the Makkal Selvan and Makkal Selvi, with Vijay Sethupathi, the actress said “We worked in Michael together recently but we had other in-depth conversations about life, work and food”.

When asked about an unforgettable experience with STR, the actress said there were many moments, as the full Podaa Podi film was shot in London including Vignesh Shivan and Simbu. When asked about their first memory together. The actress shared that she first met Simbu in a star show in Malaysia and she was not an actress then. She then shared that "Simbu was the one who suggested to director Vignesh Shiva that I will be apt to play the female lead in Podaa Podi".

EXCLUSIVE! "I couldn't control my laughter" - Varalaxmi Sarathkumar opens up about working with 'Thalapathy' Vijay! Watch Video!

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar made her mark in the film industry and has grown to become a leading actress in the Tamil Film Industry since her debut in Podaa Podi. The actress has has done many bold and antagonistic roles in Tamil language films and has acted in some films in Tollywood and Sandalwood. Her recent film, Kondraal Paavam, the actress stars alongside Cooku With Comali fame Santhosh Prathap. The film is directed by Dayal Padmanaban, who has directed and written many Kannada language films and has also won state awards. It has music composed by the talented Sam CS. The thriller was released in theatres today.

Galatta Media organised a fan meet where Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shared some interesting details about her acting and personal experiences. During the interview, the host asked about her experience playing the Villain role opposite 'Thalapathy' Vijay in Sarkar. The actress said "When I hear the work action! I will go into a trance and so I don't mind who I am working with". The actress got candid and said during a scene in which there was a important conversation scene between 'Thalapathy' Vijay and herself the chair fell in the first take and "we both laughed and it was really hard to finish the shooting that day because I couldn’t control my laughter." Talking about dressing up for more glamorous roles. Varalaxmi said "I only focuses on the character and that I will do what the role demands". 

When asked if she know that she is being called lady Vijay Sethupathi. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar said She knowns that fans call her Makkal Selvi and call Vijay Sethupathi as Makkal Selvan. “It's nice to be called that and I think it's because we both experiment with all roles", said the versatile actress. Check out the full video of the interview by Galatta:

 

EXCLUSIVE: "I didn't understand the question first" - Varalaxmi Sarathkumar breaks silence about the harassment she faced! WATCH VIDEO!

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2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is known for taking up bold roles and antagonist characters in films and excelling in portraying them. The actress has done many films since her debut as in Vignesh Shivan’s Podaa Podi. She has acted in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu language films and has multiple projects in line. Her upcoming film Kondraal Paavam is set to be released in theatres as she stars alongside Cooku with Comali fame Santhosh Pratap. Galatta Media organised a fans' meet for the talented actress where fans posed some questions to the actress as she shared her experiences.

A Fan asked about her NGO Save Shakti and what was the motive behind it. The address revealed that a TV channel head came to her house to speak about the show. After all the work-related talks, Varalaxmi stated “I sent off the person saying all the best and he said When shall we meet for 'other' things” The actress said "I did not understand the question and said I don’t understand sir is it about some other show and the man has replied we should meet for some other things in a hotel room directly”. The actress then said when she spoke about this incident with her friends they questioned her how did you remain silent and did not slap him, "because usually, I slap these people back", said the actress. “At that time what I thought was, I come from a family with backing (cinema background family) and this person has come to my house and if this man is asking this question to me then how would he have behaved with other women?" shared Varalaxmi, she asked the man to leave and the man replied I think you are in a bad mood I will come back later.

After days, "I spoke with lawyers and found that it took years for rape victims to get justice and all the emotional trauma they go through", Varalaxmi said. The actress told that she filed a petition seeking Mahila courts set up in every state as its in a provision under budget to fast track sexual abuse cases. She said they got lakhs of signatures and law minister approved the petition and ordered governments to set up Mahila courts and this was the initial stage of Save Shakti. She added the NGO now supports, not just women but also animals, migrant workers, abused women, and victims of domestic abuse. The iconic actress then went on to share about her childhood experiences and tattoos.

EXCLUSIVE! Varalaxmi Sarathkumar opens up about Varisu-like argument with Sarath Kumar - Check out the full interview!

By | Galatta |
2024-03-05T19:34:00 +05:30 varalaxmi sarathkumar and nicholai sachdev engagement video sarathkumar radikaa - Movie Cinema News

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is a well-known actress who has done films majorly in Tamil and Telugu and a few in Kannada and Malayalam. The actress made her debut with Podaa Podi alongside Silambarasan TR, directed by Vignesh Shivan. She has also played some bold and antagonist roles in many films. Kondraal Pavam in s upcoming Tamil film, with the actress stars alongside Santhosh Prathap in the film. It is scheduled to release in theatres on March 10. 

Galatta Media recently organised a fans meet for the actress, where Varalaxmi Sarathkumar spilled interesting information about her career and shared some of her exciting experienced. The actress was asked to make a call to her father Sarath Kumar by the host VJ Parvathy and sing the famous song Natchathira Jannalil from Suryavamsam. The actress said made the call and said “Daddy one minute daddy" and everyone including sang the song. The famous actor then said everybody sang in a single voice and the Tamil Nadu government should give an award to them. The host then asked if there were any serious fights in their household like in Varisu. The actress shared candidly that before Podaa Podi her's father was clear that he did not want her to act and he agreed only after a big fight. The actress said she, her mother and Raadhika Sarathkumar teamed up to fight to allow her to pursue acting. She said Vijay in Varisu movie annd the actress proved they were right. 

When asked which was the project that everyone wanted her to not act in, She revealed that it was the blockbuster and critically acclaimed film Vikram Vedha as he starred alongside Kathir and Vijay Sethupathi. When asked if she has thought that she could do a role better than any actress who portrayed the character, She said she could have made justice to Raveena Tandon's role in the blockbuster KGF more, as she liked the character. She also said Raadhika Sarathkumar cooks very well and revealed that her hero crush is Vijay Sethupathi in Tamil.