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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mysskin, Thaman, Unnikrishnan, and Anuradha Sriram Join as Judges for‘Super Singer Season 11'; Deets inside
The highly anticipated Super Singer Season 11 is all set to hit the small screen with a star-studded judging panel like never before. Celebrated filmmaker Mysskin , award-winning composer Thaman, and acclaimed playback singers P. Unnikrishnan and Anuradha Sriram will join as judges, bringing their unique flair and expertise to the show. In an exciting new format twist, the judges this season will represent different regional identities within Tamil Nadu . According to insiders, Mysskin will embody Delta Thamizh, Anuradha Sriram will represent Kongu Thamizh, Thaman will be the face of Chennai Thamizh, and Unnikrishnan will champion Engum Thamizh, symbolizing a pan-Tamil presence. This regional representation aims to celebrate the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the state. Super Singer, launched in 2007 under the creative helm of Vijaya Kumar Vivekanandan, has grown into a cultural institution. It has unearthed a wealth of musical talent over the years, with many contestants carving successful careers in the playback industry. Season 11 promises even more excitement, with the return of the popular blind audition format, where judges rely solely on vocal performance, not appearance, ensuring fairness and unexpected moments of discovery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Auditions are currently underway across Tamil Nadu, drawing thousands of aspiring singers. The new season will feature 20 contestants who will compete through intense and emotionally charged rounds, receiving mentorship from top music experts. Fans can once again look forward to the warm camaraderie and humour of beloved hosts Makapa Anand and Priyanka Deshpande. With fresh talent, a dynamic judging panel, and a renewed focus on regional identity, Super Singer Season 11 is poised to strike the right chord with audiences across the state.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
5 Tamil thrillers you must stream if you are fan of action and drama
With a large fanbase for the thriller genre, Tamil cinema has been capitalising on it for a long time now. The genre's adaptability to mix with other sub-genres like crime, psychological, and drama, has made it even more interesting for filmmakers to explore thrillers. On that note, here are five must-watch, may be lesser-known Tamil thrillers to stream on JioHotstar with OTTplay Premium. Tamil thrillers that are a must watch on OTT Not a thriller fan? We have got you covered. Watch heartwarming Tourist Family, romantic drama Sweetheart and more on JioHotstar with OTTplay Premium Five Tamil thrillers to watch on JioHotstar using OTTplay Premium Parking Parking is a thriller drama that released in 2023 and stars Harish Kalyan and MS Bhaskar in lead roles. The film revolves around the male ego between a young man and an older tenant who live in the same apartment complex and have issues over a parking lot. As the tensions mount between the two men, it culminates in a tense face-off and leads to events that no one expected. The film is written and directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan in his debut. Also read: Best horror thrillers to watch on JioHotstar if you want a good scare... Aaranya Kaandam Aaranya Kaandam is a 2010 Tamil gangster action thriller film that marked the directorial debut of filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumaraja. Taken in a neo-noir style, the film follows a hyperlink narrative that delves into the lives of six protagonists from different backgrounds. Starring actors Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj, Yasmin Ponnappa, Guru Somasundaram and others, Aaranya Kaandam had received critical acclaim and went on to become a cult film in Tamil cinema. It won national and international awards as well and is produced by SPB Charan. Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum is a 2013 Tamil neo noir thriller from director Mysskin. The film is also written and produced by the director and stars Sri, Mysskin, Shaji Chen and others. With no songs and female lead, Ilairaaja has scored the background score for Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum. The film revolves around a young man who helps an accused who is on the run, but gets caught in a web of violence and crime in doing so. Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum became one of the talked about Tamil thrillers of all time. Kaithi Kaithi starring Karthi in the lead role is a 2019 thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film happens within one night, and revolves around a convict who is on a parole and eager to meet his young daughter. However, he gets pulled into a drug bust raid by a cop who orders him to drive the lorry. Starring Arjun Das, Naren, Harish Uttaman and others, Kaithi is the first instalment of LCU. Also read: Kaithi 2 producer SR Prabhu says about sequel: We started the works a month back... Netrikann Netrikann is a 2021 Tamil thriller which is directed by Milind Rau. Headlined by Nayanthara, the actor plays a visually-impaired woman who has a strong and sharp sense of hearing. The film is a remake of South Korean film Blind and revolves around a blind woman who becomes entangled in a crime, with a killer beginning to chase after her. But even as she is blind, the woman outsmarts him at every point in time. The film features Ajmal Ameer, Manikandan, Lizzie Antony, Redin Kingsley and others.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mysskin breaks silence; Responds to criticism on attending film events drunk, quitting the industry
Director Ram's upcoming film 'Parundhu Po' is all set to release in theatres on July 4. The film features a diverse cast including Mirchi Shiva, Aju Varghese, and Grace Antony. At a recent press meet held in Chennai, the team came together to talk about the project. While there was anticipation about the film, it was director Mysskin's heartfelt and brutally honest speech that deeply moved many in attendance. Mysskin: 'I'm not happy in the cinema anymore' Mysskin spoke with remarkable vulnerability to a reporter's recent comment that his directorial identity had faded after films like 'Pisasu 2' and 'Train'. 'To that friend, I say this humbly — I too feel I should leave the cinema soon,' he said. 'I am not happy in this industry anymore. The joy I once felt is gone. Competition is fierce, and business has become overwhelming.' His words painted a raw picture of a filmmaker grappling with disillusionment while still pouring his heart into his work. A father's plea amid industry chaos In a particularly emotional moment, Mysskin spoke about being invited to many film festivals but declined politely. 'Don't call me unless you're ready to pay ₹5 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo I'll save it in the bank for my daughter's education,' he said, exposing the financial and emotional toll of being an artist in today's cinema world. He acknowledged that he stays in the field, metaphorically, 'bleeding drop by drop,' driven more by duty than delight. Critics, honesty, and a toast to Ram Touching on film criticism, Mysskin offered a grounded perspective. 'Critics have every right to say a film is good or bad. We should accept both with equal grace.' He encouraged everyone to watch Parundhu Poo and speak their mind freely, assuring them that director Ram would take it sportively. On a lighter note, he addressed a long-standing rumor with a smile: 'People say I come drunk to events. I drink only at night, not before attending functions. ' His wit, even in emotional honesty, reflected the duality of a filmmaker who's seen it all.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm missing out working with the new generation as many go by my on-screen image: Sampath
The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. Acting is where my passion, interest, and happiness lie,' shares actor Sampath as he sits down to chat with us about his defining films and what's next for him. The actor states that he keeps a low profile because he is media shy. 'I think my work should speak for itself. Marketing yourself is important, but you should be responsible about what you say and do as an actor,' he adds. Excerpts: 'IRRFAN KHAN WANTED TO REMAKE AARANYA KAANDAM IN HINDI AND PLAY MY ROLE' The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. He reveals, 'For the aspiring filmmakers in their early 30s, Aaranya Kaandam is a bible. Fahadh Faasil once told me, 'When my films weren't doing well, I went back to America. But then, I watched Aaranya Kaandam and thought there's still hope and came back'. I remember Sriram Raghavan called me after watching the film, and we spoke for 15-20 minutes about its nuances. Even Irrfan Khan wanted to remake it in Hindi and play my role.' 'IT COMFORTS ME TO KNOW THAT I'M IN A POSITION TO SAY NO TO PROJECTS' Sampath informs us that he is quite content with the films he is offered and adds, 'I'm happy that I've reached a stage where I don't want to do everything that comes my way. I'm happy when I sit back and tell myself, 'I said no to four or five projects this month.' It comforts me to know that I'm in a position to say no to projects and that I'm not desperate. Today, when I listen to a script, I know whether it makes sense for me.' 'I'VE BEEN ASKED IF IT WAS EASY TO TURN DOWN RAEES AS IT WAS AN SRK FILM' Even though Sampath isn't against the idea of venturing into Bollywood, he says he is waiting for the right script to come his way. 'I speak Hindi well because I was born in the North. I'm clear that my first Hindi film should leave a mark. I don't want to do something just because it's in Hindi, and the calls I get from there aren't for significant roles. When I turned down Raees , I was asked if it was easy to do that as it was a Shah Rukh Khan film. I replied, 'When I commit to a film, it should make a difference to me as an actor',' he shares. 'I ASKED JASON SANJAY IF HE IS BEING PRESSURED TO BECOME AN ACTOR BECAUSE OF WHOSE SON HE IS' Up next, he will be seen in Vijay 's son Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, Mysskin's Train and Phoenix , starring Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya. 'Sanjay and I had five sittings before I said OK to the film. He always came five minutes before the meetings started, and he was clear about what his story was. What we are shooting has not deviated from the script even by one per cent. I asked him if he is being pressured to become an actor because he is a popular star's son. But he is very clear that he wants to be a director. Mysskin and I have been wanting to work together for a long time. I wouldn't say I'm playing a massive role in Train , but it's important.' The actor is also part of films with Vishwak Sen ( Funky ) and Sharwanand in Telugu, and Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam film Mirage . 'WHAT I DO ON SCREEN IS FOR A LIVING, BUT THAT'S NOT ME' Sampath tells us that going by his onscreen antagonist characters, people develop a preconceived notion of how he is. He states, 'When my writing partner and I pitched a script in Telugu, those who heard it said they never expected such a script from me. I have a certain image due to the negative roles I play, but the story I wrote didn't have a single fight. What I do on screen is for a living, but that's not me. People I've worked with have said, 'We didn't know you were easy to work with. ' The problem is that many go by my on-screen image, but that is not my reality. Maybe that is a reason I might be missing out working with the younger generation because they must be thinking, 'How would it be to work 'Raghuvaran told me to never feel bad about taking prompting' Sampath shares the advice that he received from the late Raghuvaran. 'When I did Bheemaa (2008) with him, I saw how beautifully he would work around prompting. He told me to never feel bad about taking prompting. He said, 'After hearing the lines and before delivering it, there will be a splitsecond gap, and if you can keep your expressions right in that split second, the makers can't chop it off.' I have not gotten used to it,' he says. 'Credit for the success of my gay character in Goa should also go to Pa Ranjith' Sampath considers Daniel, the gay character in Venkat Prabhu's Goa , to be the toughest he has done so far. 'Many people asked me why I was doing Goa . But as an actor, I've never tried to set an image for myself. I thought it was a challenging role, and jumped into it. It was tough dubbing for it. Pa Ranjith, who was Venkat Prabhu's assistant at the time, was also in the studio while I was dubbing. He would tell me to cut the bass in my voice, and it took me a few hours to crack that. He told me the output would come out good if I did that, so I guess the credit should also go to Ranjith.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mysskin leaks story and climax of his upcoming film Train with Vijay Sethupathi; confuses fans
Director Mysskin recently delivered an hour-long speech in Chennai about how aspirants can find their footing in the film industry. But, during the speech, he leaked the story of his upcoming film, Train, which stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. Fans were confused as to why the director revealed the film's climax too early. (Also Read: Anurag Kashyap says he 'couldn't afford' daughter Aaliyah's wedding until Vijay Sethupathi helped him bag Maharaja role) At the event, Mysskin spoke about how, as a filmmaker, you need to respect the time and money of the audience who paid ₹150 or more to watch the film. He then spoke about how he was inspired to make Train and said in Tamil, as translated by TOI, 'I have travelled by train at least 300-600 times at least. Think about it, and it feels like a monstrous worm carrying children in its belly, stumbling along and taking them to wherever they need. That's how I felt when I was a child. This metaphor inspired me to make the film where thousands of people board a train, most reach safely, but some lose their lives.' He then revealed Vijay's role in the film and said, 'The protagonist wants to die, he's travelling towards death in disgust. He no longer has a reason to live. He wants to visit his wife's grave one last time to plant a sapling there before he dies. But a lot of things happen inside the stomach of this monster to make him forget his woes. The experience of his journey teaches him the value of life. How he thinks, had I not come on this journey, met these people, had this experience, he wouldn't have learnt the value of life…that's my climax.' One fan joked, 'Wake up babe, new mysskin yap dropped.' One X user thought the story seemed a little too similar to A Man Called Otto, 'In Otto the lead character lives in a gated community but, here he changed that to Train but the base storyline is same.' An X user posted a meme of Balakrishna with 'smiling with pain' written on it and said, 'Meanwhile producer Dhanu will be like.' Train is directed by Mysskin and produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu under V Creations. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Shruti Haasan, Nassar, Sampath Raj, KS Ravikumar, and others.
