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NetflixThe other filmmakers roped in to direct the anthology are Gautham Menon, Vignesh Shivn and Vetrimaaran.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was recently reported that four leading Tamil filmmakers – Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivn and Vetrimaaran – have been roped in by Netflix to direct a Tamil anthology web series. Sudha Kongara’s anthology will star Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Kalidas Jayaram, both actors making their digital debut with this Netflix film. While an official announcement is awaited, reports doing the rounds say that Kalidas Jayaram plays a transgender person in the film. Sources told Dt Next, “Kalidas’ performance will stand out in the entire anthology. He has done a brilliant job and this role will take his career to new heights in the south. His mannerisms and body language on the sets earned him appreciation on the spot.” Reports also suggest that while Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi will be seen in Vetrimaaran’s short,...

KollywoodHere are some of the stars who were participants on reality television shows before they made their debut on the big screen.Tnm StaffActor Rajinikanth was a conductor in a public transport bus in Karnataka before he became a superstar. Actor Ajith was a racer before he made his way into the film industry, without any backing. Stars have come from humble backgrounds and some from influential families. Actors have done odd jobs and made fleeting cameos before making their breakthroughs. Here are some of the stars who were participants on reality television shows before they made their debut on the big screen. From Sai Pallavi, who appeared first on a reality television show to director Karthik Subbaraj whose first break came on TV, here are some of the celebrities who were reality TV stars before they became stars on the big screen. Sai Pallavi The “Rowdy Baby” star, who...

KollywoodThe actor is playing a gangster in the film.Tnm StaffVijay Sethupathi's hairstyle and look for his upcoming film Junga had already created a buzz on social media. The teaser, released on Saturday, promises a comedy action drama. Vijay Sethupathi, who is known for playing maverick roles, has never failed to entertain in his films, even if the rest of the cast does not hold up. Junga, directed by Gokul who made the comedy hit Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, also stars Sayesshaa and Madonna Sebastian who acted with him in Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum. The teaser shows the Makkal Selvan dressed in a white veshti and black shirt, carrying a sickle in his hand. Not to forget the sunglasses! Siddharth Vipin's background score is perfect for setting up the stage for the arrival of the hero. Yogi Babu, who paired up with Vijay Sethupathi in Aandavan Kattalai and provided a laugh riot, is part of Junga as well. The teaser opens with Vijay Sethupathi's voice saying, "Just say the name, they will be terrified." Yogi Babu then proceeds to ask, "What is your name?" That's when we see Junga lit up in neon and Yogi Babu goes on to pronounce the name in different ways. Vijay Sethupathi is introduced as the new gangster in town and the actor takes a stylish walk, slashing at the screen with his sickle to tell us that the film will release this summer. Vs is one of the busiest actors in Kollywood today and he has a number of interesting projects lined up. The audio launch of the actor's Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren will take place in Malaysia shortly. He was also one of the lead characters in last year's blockbuster film Vikram Vedha. From the unique title name to Vijay Sethupathi's styling, Junga is among 2018's most anticipated films. Watch:...

Following the back-to-back success of Kavan and Vikram Vedha, it can be said that Vijay Sethupathi is undoubtedly in the best phase of his career. As the star gears up for the release of his film Puriyaatha Puthir on Friday, his next big release will be Karuppan, in which he will be seen in a full-blown rural avatar. Among the many projects in his kitty, he will be seen playing a don in upcoming action-comedy Junga, which will reunite him with director Gokul, who had worked with him in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara. ...

Chennai, Feb 4: After back-to-back blockbusters like "Pizza", "Soodhu Kavvum" and "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara", actor Vijay Sethupathi's latest Tamil release "Rummy" has opened to mixed reviews, but he says it has not disappointed him.

Directed by Gokul, "Rummy" is a love story set against the backdrop of 1980s. It released Jan 31 and failed to rake in the moolah.

"I had signed 'Rummy' soon after 'Pizza'. It was a very dear project and I did it for my good friend Prabhakaran (co-star in the film). I'm happy with the response to the film and I'm not upset with the mixed reviews. You can't expect the same result from.

Chennai, Jan 8: Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, who tasted success in the film industry last year, says he has turned producer with upcoming Tamil film "Aaranju Mittai" because of its impressive storyline.

"I chose to become a producer because of the film's good story. There are no other reasons that forced me to take this step. I really liked the script and therefore decided to produce it on my own. I also plan to produce another Tamil film soon," Vijay told Ians.

In 2013, Vijay scored two back-to-back blockbusters with films "Soodhu Kavvum" and "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara".

"I just wish to continue.