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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
This actor gave blockbuster worth Rs 500 crore in 2022, but is afraid to release this one film despite completing 90 percent shoot, movie name is…, he is…
There was a film in 2024 that everyone was waiting for. It was the sequel to a movie that had become a favourite for cinema lovers over the years. With big stars, high budget, and massive promotion, it looked like a sure success. But things didn't go as planned. Audiences were left disappointed, and the magic of the first part was missing. Despite all the hype, the film failed badly at the box office. It quickly went from one of the most awaited films to one of the biggest flops of the year. Fans were shocked by its poor outcome. Which film is this? Here we are talking about 2024 action thriller 'Indian 2' starring legendary Kamal Hasan and helmed by director Shankar Shanmugam. Due to the consistent delayed in release, fans had high expectations from this film, but 'Indian 2' did not live up to those expectations and on its initial release it was considered as Shankar's weakest film. The budget of this film was around Rs 300 crore. Why did Indian 2 not live up to the expectations? The film's VFX and stunt sequences were heavily criticised on social media, while critics ridiculed its weak story and script. This failure halted the work on 'Indian 3', 90% of which was already shot. The producers were in a dilemma about taking the film forward. Most of the shooting of 'Indian 3' has been completed, and only one song and a few important scenes are left. But due to the failure of 'Indian 2' and Kamal Haasan and Shankar's demand for payment, the project was put on hold. Is Indian 3 shoot going to start? Now the news is that 'Indian 3' is going to start again, because Kamal Haasan and Shankar are ready to shoot the remaining scenes without taking payment. According to Asianet, superstar Rajinikanth has a big contribution behind this decision, who united the team by negotiating between the two parties. This step can give new heights to the career of Kamal Haasan and Shankar. More about Indian 'Indian 3' is a prequel to the 1996 film 'Indian', in which Kamal Haasan will be seen in the role of freedom fighter Senapati. Kajal Aggarwal is also in an important role. The trailer of 'Indian 3' shown in the climax of 'Indian 2' was well liked by the audience. Let us tell you that Kamal Haasan made a stellar comeback with the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial Vikram in the year 2022, which earned Rs 500 crore at the box office.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Death of a stuntman: It's about time there were safety standards for film sets
During the making of Pa Ranjith's upcoming film Vettuvam, stuntman S Mohanraj died while performing a car toppling sequence. A video clip capturing the accident made it to the news, greatly shocking anyone who watched it. The film industry regards Mohanraj, a veteran with over three decades of experience, as a specialist in performing car stunts, and it wasn't the first time he was executing such a stunt. A day after the demise, filmmaker Pa Ranjith issued a heartfelt condolence message while also clarifying that safety protocols had been in place and precautions had been taken as advised by the stunt experts. The case probably gained widespread attention as a video clip capturing the fatal accident was shared by someone present on the film set. But such deaths during film shoots are not as rare as might be imagined, although in the absence of similar video evidence, they hardly make news. Last year, in another high profile film, Sardar 2 starring actor Karthi, a stuntman died in an accident. Much earlier, in 2020, during the shoot of filmmaker Shankar's Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan, three individuals — an assistant director, an art assistant and a production assistant — were killed while mounting a heavy-duty light on a crane, while another 10 were injured. It is important to note that the three individuals were killed not during a risky stunt sequence, but merely during the erection of a set. Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) president RK Selvamani stated that between Indian 2 and Sardar 2, as many as 20 stuntmen have been killed in on-set accidents. However, these deaths hardly make it to the news, except in the case of high profile films. While senior stunt masters have repeatedly pressed for better safety standards, they have also invoked the Tamil saying 'Karanam thappinal maranam (Death is assured, even in the case of a small slip)', reflecting an internalised readiness to accept the risk of death as intrinsic to the job. Ideally, FEFSI should be pressing producers to implement better safety standards for all stunt sequences performed in the industry. Thus far, however, there has not been much pressure on producers or the producers' council on this matter — given the way power is skewed in the industry, FEFSI is forced to save its negotiating edge to handle several other workers' issues. In such a situation, the onus to maintain the safety standards ends up on the stuntperson performing the risky action sequence. We have to remember here that most stuntpersons aren't formally trained or qualified to certify the safety standards of their own performances. Many of them, in fact, willingly put their own lives at enormous risk to ensure the sustenance of their families and themselves. In the event of their death, compensation is handed out — in the case of the Indian 2 incident, Shankar, Kamal Haasan and Lyca Productions handed over Rs 4 crore to the families of the deceased. But this cannot be the model for how the film industry functions. Handing out huge sums to the families of deceased stuntpersons cannot take the place of continuous investments and maintenance of better safety standards for all. As long as the current model works out economically, the industry will continue to function in the same way. The only solution is for the State or Union government to institute a Film Set Safety Standard Board that would inspect every film set and issue certificates based on the safety standards maintained. Such a board should be adequately equipped with manpower and expertise to examine, understand and advise on the safety standards of the film set or stunt sequences performed. And it should be made mandatory to get a clearance from the board to ensure the public release of a film. There was a time when film productions received backlash for mistreating animals during shoots. But today, to use animals in films or advertisements in India, filmmakers need to obtain pre-shoot permission and post-shoot clearance from the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). And this has to a great extent ensured the ethical treatment of animals during film shoots. It is high time that safety standards are put in place, and enforced, so that stuntpersons don't have to place themselves in harmful situations to ensure that the audience gets the adrenaline rush it craves. The writer is a Chennai-based filmmaker
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Indian 3' gets back on track; Kamal Haasan and Shankar to complete the film without pay
Kamal Haasan 's National Award-winning film 'Indian,' released in 1996, was called the first pan-Indian hit of Tamil cinema. The film, which was directed by Shankar , wowed audiences across India. After this, 'Indian 2' was announced in 2017. But due to various hurdles, the film was released in the theatres only after 7 years. Its delayed release created more expectations among the fans. However 'Indian 2' failed to live up to expectations and was criticized as Shankar's worst film. Failure of 'Indian 2' raised the doubt Netizens heavily criticized and trolled the film's VFX and stunt sequences, while critics mocked the film's weak screenplay. Due to this, work on 'Indian 3,' which was already 90% completed, was stopped. The production team also wondered whether to continue with the film. Although most of the scenes of the movie 'Indian 3' have already been shot, only the song and some key scenes were pending. Moreover, the production team was hesitant due to the failure of 'Indian 2.' At the same time, problems arose when Kamal Haasan and Shankar demanded salary for the remaining shooting. Rajinikanth's involvement in reviving 'Indian 3' Due to this, the 'Indian 3' project was put on hold. However, 'Indian 3' is now set to revive as both Kamal Haasan and Shankar are reportedly ready to work without pay for the remaining scenes. As per Asianet, the main reason for this decision is said to be Rajinikanth. He has been involved in the talks and has brought the team together. This initiative is expected to give Shankar and Kamal Haasan a strong comeback. A periodic patriotic drama 'Indian 3' is a prequel to 1996 'Indian', and the film will focus on Kamal Haasan's freedom fighter role as Senapathy. Kajal Aggarwal plays the major role, while the glimpse of the third installment that was attached in the 'Indian 2' climax received a better appreciation.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
#GameChangerRow: Shirish Reddy apologises for saying Ram Charan didn't call after film tanked
A day after drawing flak from Ram Charan 's fans over his remarks about the financial losses of Shankar 's Game Changer , producer Shirish Reddy issued a statement clarifying his intent and apologising for his comments. While speaking about the heavy losses incurred by the film, he said the actor hadn't even called to check in with the team post-release. His remarks prompted producer Dil Raju , Shirish's cousin and business partner, to provide a clarification for his comments. What happened? In an interview with Great Andhra, producer Shirish Reddy opened up about the financial toll Game Changer took on the production house. 'The cinema business is risky, and everyone knows that. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I don't even know what tomorrow holds for me. After the losses from Game Changer, we thought it was all over. Neither the hero nor the director helped us with the losses. Not even a courtesy call to ask how we were doing after the setbacks. As producers, we have to bear everything. I can't even put into words how huge the losses were, but Sankranthiki Vasthunam managed to cover about 60% of those losses,' he said. Shirish's comments quickly sparked controversy, with several fans of Ram Charan pointing out that earlier films like Nenokkadine and Saindhav also faced losses, leading to questions about why only Ram Charan's Game Changer is being singled out in recent discussions. Shirish's words were emotional, not malicious: Dil Raju Producer Dil Raju, addressed the controversy during a recent interview with 10TV News Telugu. 'This was Shirish's first time speaking to the media about these issues, and he became emotional discussing the financial strain. Some of the interviewer's questions were manipulative, and although his choice of words wasn't perfect, there was no ill intent.' Dil Raju also reflected on the behind-the-scenes challenges of Game Changer. 'Working with a director like Shankar came with certain limitations — restricted access to some aspects, which contributed to wastage, scheduling issues, and delays because he was held up with Indian 2,' he explained. He further clarified that while Shirish was focused on Sankranthiki Vasthunam, he personally worked closely with Ram Charan and Shankar. 'After RRR, Ram Charan prioritised Shankar's Game Changer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although we suggested he consider other projects, his immense respect for Shankar led him to fully commit to this one.' I sincerely apologise if I caused offense: Shirish clarifies Following the backlash, Shirish issued an apology on Tuesday. 'We had the full support and time of 'Global Star' Ram Charan for Game Changer. We share a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu's family, and would never say anything to damage their reputation. I sincerely apologise if anything I said caused offense,' he said in a statement issued by his team.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dil Raju clarifies, Shirish apologises for saying Ram Charan didn't call after Game Changer box office debacle
It might have been six months since Shankar's Ram Charan, SJ Suryah and Kiara Advani-starrer Game Changer hit screens and tanked, but it's all anyone can talk about now. Producers Dil Raju and Shirish are now facing flak from Mega fans for some comments made by the latter in a recent interview. They both offered clarifications. (Also Read: Producer Shirish says he thought their 'lives were over' after Ram Charan's Game Changer failure; no one offered help) Ram Charan in a still from Shankar's political drama Game Changer. In an interview with Great Andhra, Shirish mentioned that he thought their 'lives were over' after Game Changer, thankful that Venkatesh-starrer Sankranthiki Vasthunam saved the day. He also mentioned in the interview that neither Shankar nor Ram called them after the film failed at the box office. Chiranjeevi and Ram's fans were miffed at the suggestion that the actor had to call the producers. In a statement to the press, Shirish apologised and called it all a 'misunderstanding.' He wrote in Telugu, 'It is known that the words I spoke in an interview led to a misunderstanding on social media, and Mega fans were hurt by it. Global Star Ram Charan gave us his full time and support for the film Game Changer. We have had a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi garu's family for many years. We do not speak in a way that would harm the reputation of Chiranjeevi garu, Ram Charan garu, and other Mega heroes. If my words have hurt anyone's feelings... please forgive me.' Dil Raju defends, clarifies Shirish's statement Shirish's brother Dil Raju defended him in an interview with 10 TV, also claiming that it was nothing more than a misunderstanding. He also stated that he was more involved in the making of Game Changer, while Shirish took care of Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Raju stated that he never pointed at Charan, pointing out that Indian 2 and 'lacking wavelength' with Shankar caused insignificant delays. 'Charan waited patiently through it all. But when Sankranthiki Vasthunam was a hit, I'm sure he must have felt bad. He chose not to do other films out of respect for Shankar, no matter how much time it took. Shirish gave an interview for the first time recently; he usually doesn't speak much. He got emotional about Sankranthiki Vasthunam and said it only in that context. Because we would've suffered if not for the film. But his intention wasn't wrong. Shirish is close to Charan. He doesn't have experience with the media, which is why the mistake happened,' claimed Raju. Game Changer was mounted on a massive budget and was released this Sankranthi along with Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj and Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam. According to Sacnilk, Game Changer collected ₹ 186.25 crore worldwide, while Sankranthiki Vasthunam made ₹ 255.2 crore, despite being made on a smaller budget. Daaku Maharaaj also collected ₹ 125.8 crore and became Balakrishna's second-highest-grossing film after Akhanda.
