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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Thalaivan Thalaivii trailer: Romance meets chaos in Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya's film
In the world of Tamil cinema, the trailer of 'Thalaivan Thalaivii', starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, has swiftly captured public attention. The recently released trailer teases an unconventional love story between two strong-willed individuals, portrayed by Sethupathi and Menen. With its cat-and-mouse chase narrative, the film has generated considerable buzz ahead of its July 25 by Pandiraj, known for his grounded, family-centric storytelling, the film opens with scenes of romance between the lead pair, who are shown as deeply in love and newly married. But the tone quickly shifts as cracks begin to show in their relationship, affecting their shared restaurant business. A sign reading 'The place is closed due to unresolved argument' hints at the emotional fallout. What follows appears to be a blend of drama and humour as the story navigates whether the couple will reconcile or go their separate the trailer here: Produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the Sathya Jyothi Films banner, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' boasts a strong supporting cast including Yogi Babu and Chemban Vinod Jose. The technical crew features Santhosh Narayanan on music, M Sukumar handling cinematography, and Pradeep E Ragav in charge of marks the second collaboration between Sethupathi and Menen after their critically appreciated Malayalam film '19(1)(a)' in 2022. With its offbeat premise and emotional depth, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' looks poised to strike a chord with meanwhile, has an exciting lineup ahead, including a film with director Mysskin and a high-octane action project co-starring Tabu.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Sethupathi and I had mutually decided that we would never work with each other in our lives, says director Pandiraj
Picture Credit: X National Award-winning director Pandiraj , whose upcoming family entertainer Thalaivan Thalaivi features actor Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead, has now disclosed how, before this film, both Vijay Sethupathi and he had decided that they would never work together ever in their lives because of a difference of opinion. Speaking at a pre-release event of Thalaivan Thalaivi, Pandiraj, who answered questions on the film, disclosed how they got over that difference of opinion and how they got together for the film. Reunion at director Mysskin's birthday party "Some time ago, we had a small difference of opinion and then, it became bigger. It went to a stage where both of us mutually decided that we wouldn't work with each other ever in our lives. However, all that came to an end at one of director Mysskin's birthday parties. I had gone to the party and I saw him (Sethupathi) making an entry. I was not sure if I should greet him or stay away. At one point, Mysskin sir invited all of us to gather around for the cake cutting. I was under the impression that he (Sethupathi) wouldn't notice me in the crowd. After the cake was cut, I found a hand coming over my shoulder and locking me in an embracing grip. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get ₹2Cr life cover@ ₹700 p.m. ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo I turned around to see that it was Vijay Sethupathi. He greeted me affectionately and said, 'Shall we do a film together?' and ended the difference of opinion then and there." Pandiraj went on to disclose that when he wrote the script for this film, he felt Vijay Sethupathi would be the best person to play the protagonist. Sethupathi instantly said "Yes" "My cameraman has worked with Sethu on a number of films. So, when he heard the script, he called up Sethupathi and told him that 'Pandiraj has a wonderful story in which he feels you will be the best person to play the lead. Sethupathi said he would be delighted to work with me and asked us to come immediately. I gave him a narration for only about 20 minutes and Sethupathi, who loved the story and the names of the characters in the film, instantly said 'yes'," Pandiraj added, saying that was how they started working together on this film. Thalaivan Thalaivi, which has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs, has music by Santhosh Narayanan and is produced by one of Tamil film industry's most respected production houses, Sathya Jyothi Films. The film is scheduled to hit screens on July 25 this year.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Sethupathi's thoughts on online trolling: Says "It's their opinion, we can rectify and do better"; actor responds ahead of 'Thalaivan Thalaivi' release
Picture Credit: X While film stars often enjoy love and support from their fans online, they are often in the spotlight after a section of internet users engage in excessive criticism, and sometimes, that is outright trolling. Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi recently addressed the issue during the pre-release event of his upcoming movie, 'Thalaivan Thalaivi'. Trolling is not new, says Sethupathi As per a Pinkvilla report, while speaking at the event, the 'Vikram' actor opened up about the increasing trend of trolling that tends to surface immediately after or even before a film's release. He said that this kind of response from the internet has become common and cannot be avoided. He also mentioned that criticism, in some form or another, has always existed in cinema, even in the past. "We have no choice but to accept it" "We go out in public. Some people laugh at us. That's their point," Sethupathi said. "You can never say this is how you want to see my movie. I gave them a film. Or we did some work. It's their opinion. We have no choice." Turning negativity into growth The actor added that rather than getting bogged down by negativity, what matters is how artists respond to it. "So when our turn comes, we just need to rectify ourselves from those comments. Let us do something better," he said, encouraging fellow artists to treat trolling as constructive, if possible, and use it as motivation to grow. His grounded and mature approach to trolling comes when it has become an unavoidable distraction with any major film release. On the work front, Vijay Sethupathi is currently busy shooting for a new project helmed by director Puri Jagannadh . The shoot began on July 7 in Hyderabad and will reportedly feature key sequences between him and actress Samyuktha.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vijay Sethupathi begins filming for his next with Puri Jagannadh
Vijay Sethupathi has begun filming his next project, directed by Puri Jagannadh, in Hyderabad. The shoot commenced with a mahurat puja, as confirmed by the production photos from the ceremony, Puri Jagannadh wrote on X, 'AND IT BEGINS! The raw and real journey of #PuriSethupathi begins on the sets today in Hyderabad. Major talkie portions featuring Makkalselvan @VijaySethuOffl and fierce @iamsamyuktha_ are being canned in this packed schedule and will have a continuous shoot. A #PuriJagannadh film. Releases in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam (sic)."advertisementCheck out the post here: Headlined by Sethupathi, the upcoming pan-India film promises to deliver high-octane storytelling with mass appeal, aiming to offer a unique cinematic film is produced under the Puri Connects banner by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur. It is already generating buzz for bringing together Sethupathi's versatile acting with Jagannadh's distinctive directorial details, including the plot and complete cast list, are yet to be officially revealed. The film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen's Thalaivan Thalaivii to release in July
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen are set to share screen space again in the upcoming Tamil film, 'Thalaivan Thalaivii'. Directed by Pandiraaj of 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' fame, the film is slated for a theatrical release on July 25. The makers recently unveiled a teaser introducing viewers to the vibrant world of Hotel Raghavarthini, where most of the film appears to the teaser, Sethupathi plays Aakasaveeran and Nithya Menen play Perarasi—characters who seem to run a tiffin centre. The promo gives a quick peek into the eccentric charm of the eatery, ending with Sethupathi's character saying, 'If you come to Raghavarthini tiffin centre, you can eat to your heart's content. Will you come?', as he lifts a weapon to reveal the release date. The tone of the teaser hints at a light-hearted, slice-of-life entertainer that spirals into chaos, blending action with character-driven 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' also features a strong ensemble cast including Yogi Babu, Chemban Vinod Jose, Saravanan, RK Suresh, Kaali Venkat, Aruldoss, Roshni Haripriyan, Muthu Kumar, Deepa, and Sendrayan. The film is bankrolled by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the Sathya Jyothi Films banner. Music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography by M Sukumar and editing by Pradeep E Ragav. Vijay Sethupathi's X post This marks the second collaboration between Sethupathi and Menen after their 2022 Malayalam film '19(1)(a)'. Sethupathi, who was last seen in 'Ace', will soon appear in Mysskin's upcoming thriller 'Train'. He has also signed on for a high-octane project directed by Puri Jagannadh, co-starring Tabu and backed by Puri Pandiraaj, known for his grounded and family-centric narratives, returns to the big screen after the 2022 film 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' starring Suriya. With 'Thalaivan Thalaivii', he appears to be returning to his comic roots, blending strong character work with quirky settings to deliver a wholesome entertainer.- Ends
