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India Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Retro director explains why Netflix rejected limited series pitch for Suriya-starrer
After the release of 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya, fans and critics were divided in their response. While the film generated strong pre-release hype and opened to a lukewarm response, its box office performance fell short of expectations. Now, Karthik Subbaraj is hoping to give the story a second life, this time, as a limited a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Karthik revealed that much of the story had to be cut short due to the film's two-and-a-half-hour runtime, limiting both character development and emotional engagement. 'The main hindrance was the runtime,' he explained, noting that it stopped the audience from truly connecting with the characters' shared that the host of the interview had seen a 37-minute sequence, which had to be cut down to just 10 to 15 minutes in the final film. This portion included training montages, flashbacks involving the romantic lead, and key emotional moments, such as the backstory behind the 'Daddy Daddy' song. 'That section had emotionally driven reasons for not fighting back, conveyed through those flashbacks,' he said. He admitted that the problem started right at the writing stage. 'Once you start writing, you get indulged in the character, and when you read it, there are techniques in books, like one page equals one minute, but it doesn't always work,' Karthik said. Despite getting help from his direction team and editors, the final output often turned out longer than planned. 'It will be correct,' was the typical response he received when asked to cut scenes, but the final edit still ended up exceeding the desired runtime. advertisementGiving an example, he said, 'Retro has a mirror scene in which he goes and tries to smile for the first time. That was just one line in that thing (script), but when he performed it, it was a single shot - like nearly 1 minute and 20 seconds.' In the film, this moment was trimmed through Subbaraj is now hoping to expand the story into a limited series on Netflix to explore these layers more deeply. However, Netflix has rejected the proposal. He added that the OTT platform is not willing to do it, but he is trying harder from his side to release 'Retro' as a web series.'Retro' tells the story of Paari, the adopted son of a crime lord who's been raised to be a violent enforcer. But when Paari falls in love with Rukmini, he attempts to leave the world of crime behind, creating tension with his father and triggering its pacing issues, 'Retro' was appreciated for its visual storytelling, performances, and ambition. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, with a powerful ensemble including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash the work front, Suriya is currently filming his next movie, tentatively titled 'Suriya 45', directed by RJ Balaji, and set to co-star Trisha Krishnan. He has also begun work on 'Suriya 46', with 'Lucky Bhaskar' director Venky Atluri at the Reel
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Celebration begins: Suriya and director Venky Atluri film goes on floors
Tamil actor Suriya has started shooting for his new film, tentatively titled 'Suriya 46', which is being directed by Venky Atluri of 'Lucky Bhaskar' fame. The makers announced the update on their social media along with a poster featuring Suriya. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju of 'Premalu' fame alongside an X post by Sithara Entertainments, the production house backing the film, the caption read, 'The first step towards celebration, emotion and entertainment. 'Suriya 46' shoot begins!' They made the announcement along with a poster featuring Suriya in a stylish semi-formal get-up, as the text on the poster read, 'and the Celebration begins'advertisement Suriya was recently seen in Hyderabad with his daughter Diya. He reached Hyderabad on Sunday and attended the wedding reception of Nagarjuna's younger son, Akhil Akkineni, and Zainab Ravdjee. He was accompanied by Telugu director Venky Atluri here as well.'Suriya 46' also features Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon in prominent roles alongside Suriya and Mamitha Baiju. The music for the film is being composed by GV Prakash Kumar, while Nimish Ravi handles cinematography. The film is being produced by Naga Vamsi under the banner Sithara Atluri's 'Lucky Bhaskar' was a superhit at the box office upon its release in October 2024, grossing over Rs 110 crore at the worldwide box office. The film featured Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles. The film was also well appreciated by critics, who called it a neatly written and exceptionally enacted drama about financial was last seen in the Tamil film 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film also starred Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Prakash Raj and Vidhu. Despite high expectations ahead of its release, the film faced mixed word-of-mouth and stiff competition from other new releases, ultimately delivering a decent box office performance.
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Sai Kumar's ‘Chowkidar' tugs heartstrings with emotional anthem ‘Naanna'
Dialogue King Sai Kumar, known for his intense performances and commanding voice, is riding high on the success of his recent films including Committee Kurrollu, Lucky Bhaskar, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, and Mercy Killing—all of which received accolades, including the prestigious Gaddar Awards. Now, the veteran actor is back with a powerful role in his upcoming bilingual project Chowkidar, being made in Telugu and Kannada. Directed by Chandrashekhar Bandiyappa and produced by Dr. Kallahalli Chandra Shekhar under VS Entertainments, the film also stars Pruthvi Ambaar and Dhanya Ramya Kumar in lead roles. The makers recently unveiled the emotionally stirring song 'Naanna,' which pays tribute to fatherhood. Sung soulfully by Vijay Prakash, composed by Sachin Basrur, and penned by lyricist Santhosh Venky, the song highlights a father's unwavering love, strength, and sacrifices. The track is already resonating with audiences for its moving portrayal of paternal bonds. The lyrical video showcases Sai Kumar in a heartfelt fatherly role, capturing poignant moments with co-star Pruthvi Ambaar. The visuals, coupled with the stirring composition, hint at the emotional intensity the film promises to deliver. Chowkidar is shaping up to be a deeply emotional drama, with 'Naanna' offering a glimpse into the film's soul. The official release date is expected to be announced soon.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dulquer Salmaan shared throwback safari memories with wife Amal Sufiya from Kruger and Ranthambore
Malayalam star and his wife Amal Sufiya are known for their love of travel. Throwback to the time when Dulquer took to social media to share a heartwarming video from their past safari vacations, giving followers a peek into their memorable trips together. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kruger and Ranthambore adventures The video, which quickly caught the attention of fans, features stunning moments from their journeys to Kruger National Park in South Africa and Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. Dulquer described his experience at Kruger as 'like stepping into The Lion King,' while Ranthambore reminded him of 'stepping into The Jungle Book.' His playful hashtags—#throwback, #otherworldly, #safarijunkies, #ranthambore, #tigerspot, #steppingintomyfavbooks, #dQnA, and #decadeofdecadence show just how much these trips meant to him and Amal. In the caption he wrote, "If Kruger was like stepping into The Lion King, then Ranthambore was like stepping into The Jungle Book." The couple's safari adventures are filled with glimpses of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and candid moments together, making it clear that they cherish exploring the world side by side. Their throwback video has inspired many fans to revisit their own travel plans and consider embarking on a safari with their loved ones. On the work front Dulquer Salmaan was last seen in the Telugu film 'Lucky Bhaskar'. The film is a period crime drama directed by Venky Atluri. The film has been honoured with the Third Best Feature Film award at the inaugural Gaddar Film Awards 2024. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 14 in Hyderabad. He is working on his next Telugu film 'Aakasam Lo Oka Tara'. Directed by Pavan Sadineni it is an aspirational drama featuring music by GV Prakash Kumar.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Honor
The Telangana state government has announced the 2024 Gaddar Film Awards. Films like Kalki, Lucky Bhaskar, and Razakar have won big. Actor Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award for Pushpa 2. After a gap of 14 years, the state government is presenting film awards once again. The award ceremony will be held on June 14 at HITEX, Hyderabad. Since the awards had been pending for years, even before the state was divided, the Telangana government formed a committee a few months ago to review and finalize the awards. Jury Chairperson Jayasudha and TFDC Chairman and jury member Dil Raju said that the selection process was done with complete transparency. Jayasudha congratulated all the award winners. Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda also responded to the Gaddar Film Awards. He said it was a great honor to announce the Kantha Rao Memorial Award, and that receiving an award in the name of legendary actor Kantha Rao made him truly happy. He thanked the Telangana government and the jury members for the honor. He also expressed gratitude for selecting his 2016 film Pelli Choopulu as the second-best film that year. Vijay said that Pelli Choopulu will always have a special place in my heart. He dedicated this honor to his fans, saying their love keeps him going. He also thanked his family, directors, and film team for being a constant support in his journey.
