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News18
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu Maareesan's Second Single Released
The travel thriller 'Maareesan' directed by Sudeesh Shankar stars Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu. The second single 'Maareesa' by Yuvan Shankar Raja is out. The makers of director Sudeesh Shankar's eagerly awaited travel thriller, 'Maareesan', featuring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in the lead, have now released the second single from the film titled 'Maareesa'. The song, which has been set to tune by Yuvan Shankar Raja and also been sung by him, has lyrics by Sabarivasan Shanmugam. Maareesa, which is a light-hearted number on how to handle life, has an animation of the lead characters as its visuals. The film has triggered huge expectations as this is the second film that Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, who are both highly rated for their acting skills, are working together. The first film that they worked together on was Mari Selvaraj's socio-political drama 'Maamanan', which was not only a superhit but was also critically acclaimed. One other reason why 'Maareesan' has raised expectations– not just among fans and film buffs but also industry insiders — is that this film will be the 98th film of Super Good Films, a production house that is known for having produced several quality films and for having introduced several iconic directors of the Tamil film industry. A trailer of the film that was released recently by the makers has only gone on to add to the excitement of fans. The trailer gives away the fact that Fahadh Faasil plays a thief who is looking for his next victim. He happens to notice Vadivelu, an Alzheimer's patient, withdrawing a lump sum of cash. Vadivelu, who knows his memory is failing, decides he will go to a friend's place in Thiruvannamalai. Fahadh, seeing an opportunity to steal the money that Vadivelu has, offers to drop him there on his motorcycle. As the two begin to undertake the long journey, things change. What happens then is what the film is all about. Apart from Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, the film will also feature a host of actors including Vivek Prasanna, Renuka and Sithara among others. V Krishnamurthi has not only penned the story, screenplay and dialogues of this film but has also worked in it as its creative director. Music for the film is by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography is by Kalaiselvan Sivaji. Sreejith Sarang has been roped in as the film's editor and art direction has been handled by Mahendran. The film is scheduled to hit screens on July 25 this year. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Will Vadivelu do comedy in Maareesan? Find out what director Sudheesh Sankar has to say
Maareesan is an upcoming Tamil film starring actors Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on July 25. While the film marks the second collaboration of the actors after their critically acclaimed Tamil political drama Maamannan, it is expected to show the actors in a different avatar. Maareesan stars actors Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu In a conversation with OTTplay, Maareesan director Sudheesh Sankar says Vadivelu's character would have some comedy. While not revealing much, Sudheesh does say that Maareesan will have some humorous moments, but at the same time, not the brand of comedy that Vadivelu is known for. Keep reading to know what he says. 'Situational comedies' in Maareesan Maareesan is gearing up for release this week. The film is helmed by Kerala-native Sudheesh Sankar, and has Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles. While Vadivelu is a prolific comedian, his intense performance in Maamannan gave him the stature of a serious actor. When asked if Vadivelu gets to do comedy in Maareesan, Sudheesh replies, 'There are some situational comedies in the film. However, it is not the word-to-word comedy that we know Vadivelu sir for. But there is humour which will keep our minds pleasant, especially in the first half. Similarly, Fahadh sir's character will also have some light-hearted moments.' The director also adds that Maareesan will be more realistic and will cater to both Tamil and Malayalam audiences. Maareesan is touted to be a thriller, and will also feature actors Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara, PL Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, Saravana Subbiah, Krishna, Haritha, and Telephone Raja in prominent roles. The film is written by V Krishna Moorthy who also serves as the creative director of the film. Super Good Films has produced Maareesan, which has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil's must-watch films Meanwhile, you can stream some of Vadivelu's iconic comedy tracks in films like Winner, Thillalangadi, Chandramukhi, and Vetri Kodi Kattu on OTTplay Premium. On the other hand, if you are a fan of Fahadh Faasil, the actor's Vikram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, and Velaikkaran are some of his must-watch movies. All of these movies can be watched with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Suck, chew and slurp on that drumstick
People who eat drumstick in their sambar fall into two camps. The first kind loves eating them whole, soaking up all the tamarind and spices of the sambar. They suck out the softened pulp like a meat-eater savouring marrow from a bone. It is also mandatory to chew on the leathery skin thoroughly to extract every last bit of juice and flavour. What remains on the plate is a pile of fibrous scraps, not unlike the leftovers at a sugarcane juice stall. And then there's the second kind—the bougie crowd. They want the inner flesh of the drumstick neatly scooped out and stirred into the sambar, no mess tolerated. They want the comfort of Indian food, but tidied up, Westernised. The same kind who want their mangoes all peeled and diced and served in a fancy ceramic bowl with a fruit fork. If you don't shy away from eating with your hands, there's a repertoire of drumstick dishes in south Indian cuisine beyond the classic sambar. Some memorable ones I've tasted include the drumstick and raw mango curry from Kerala, nuggekai huli from Karnataka, and the tangy-hot pulusu from Telugu kitchens. And just in case you thought drumsticks had a southern bias—they're equally beloved in Gujarati, Maharashtrian, Odia and Bengali homes, each bringing to it a distinctive blend of spices and techniques. For those who want the benefits of moringa with a hands-off approach, there's a recipe shared by the Prime Minister in a speech a couple of years ago, which he says is his favourite —drumstick soup. It's simple and is perfect for that pre-dinner something. Drumstick also has a cheeky parallel life in Tamil cinema, especially in the old-school comedies. Thanks to its suggestive shape and its status as an aphrodisiac in Siddha and Ayurvedic traditions, it often showed up as a not-so-subtle innuendo in comedy tracks and flirty dialogues. Vadivelu declaring, 'Only if you eat drumstick will a man get his heat!" or Goundamani's trademark smirk and nudge anytime murungakkai made an appearance on screen are all too familiar examples for the Tamil audiences. The West has discovered an even more 'sanitised" way to eat moringa, i.e. dried and powdered moringa leaves—sprinkling it into smoothies or whipped into a latte. But, the humble pods remain largely undiscovered. In Indian kitchens, though, moringa isn't just health food. It is prized for its unique flavour, which is why how we eat it matters too. A seemingly mundane act from 2023 recently ignited a global conversation. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was filmed eating biryani with his hands. Congressman Brandon Gill sneered that 'civilised people" don't eat like that. The internet erupted in protest, defending Mamdani and calling out the hypocrisy of cultures that ridicule eating with hands, while happily grabbing burgers, tacos or pizza without cutlery. What followed was an overdue reckoning about what it means to be 'civilised" in a multicultural world. So go on and eat the drumsticks with your hands. Suck, chew and slurp in that unapologetically Indian way. KERALA-STYLE DRUMSTICK SAMBAR Serves 3-4 Ingredients 2 drumsticks, cut into 2-inch batons 1 medium-sized carrot 1 medium-sized potato 1 small onion 1 tsp coconut oil Half tsp mustard seeds Quarter tsp fenugreek seeds Quarter tsp turmeric powder Half-cup tamarind extract (prepared from soaking a lemon sized tamarind in hot water) 1 tbsp sambar powder Quarter tsp asafoetida powder 2 cups cooked tur dal (with liquid) For the tempering: 2 tsp coconut oil Half tsp mustard seeds 2-3 dried red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1 small onion, thinly sliced Method Peel and chop carrot and potato into large chunks. Peel and cut onion into thick slices. In a small pressure cooker, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Stir for few seconds. Add all vegetables, turmeric, salt and tamarind extract (or 1 tsp tamarind paste whisked in half cup hot water). Pressure-cook for one whistle. Open the cooker, add the sambar powder, asafoetida and mashed cooked dal. Adjust salt as per taste. Bring to a simmer. For the tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add the curry leaves and red chillies. Then add the sliced shallots and stir for 2-3 minutes on a low flame until golden brown. Transfer this over the sambar and keep covered until ready to serve, with rice and banana chips. PM'S FAVOURITE DRUMSTICK SOUP Serves 2 Ingredients 2 large drumsticks 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1-2 medium sized tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced Handful of coriander stems Quarter tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt Crushed black pepper/red chilli flakes to taste Method Wash, lightly peel and cut the drumsticks into batons. Place them in a pressure cooker with chopped onion, tomatoes, garlic, coriander stems, turmeric and salt. Add 2 cups of water and pressure-cook for 5 minutes. Blend the contents of the cooker, once cooled, to a puree. Pass through a fine meshed sieve and press down to remove all the fibrous part. You can thin the soup with some water depending on the desired consistency. Bring to a simmer, serve hot, garnishing with crushed black pepper or red chilli flakes. Double Tested is a fortnightly column on vegetarian cooking, highlighting a single ingredient prepared two ways. Nandita Iyer's latest book is The Great Indian Thali. She posts @saffrontrail on Instagram and X.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'If Stalin Attended...': Vadivelu Misses Wedding Of Actor King Kong's Daughter, Sends Rs 1 Lakh
1/7 Shankar Ezhumalai, popularly known by his stage name King Kong, is a well-known Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in several Tamil films. Over the past month, news of his daughter Keerthana's wedding made waves on social media. The actor personally met film stars and political leaders, and even published a special wedding magazine to extend invitations. (News18 Tamil) King Kong invited several high-profile guests to the wedding, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, and actors Sivakarthikeyan, Vishal, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu, and Charlie. Videos of his visits and interactions with celebrities went viral and captured public attention online. (News18 Tamil) 3/7 The wedding and reception were held on the morning of July 10 in Chennai. Chief Minister MK Stalin attended in person and congratulated the couple. Former minister D Jayakumar, representing the AIADMK, also attended the reception and expressed his joy by lifting 'King Kong' in celebration. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan was also present at the event. (News18 Tamil) From the film industry, actors Vishal, Nassar, Charlie, Robo Shankar, and producer Isari K. Ganesh attended the reception and wished the newlyweds. However, several other film personalities, despite being invited, could not make it to the celebration. Nonetheless, the wedding and reception of Keerthana and Naveen concluded successfully. (News18 Tamil) One notable absence from the function was actor Vadivelu, a longtime colleague and friend of King Kong. Addressing this in a recent interview, King Kong explained, 'Vadivelu couldn't attend the wedding in person because he was visiting his family deity's temple and was engaged in discussions about a new film with Prabhu Deva.' (News18 Tamil) However, Vadivelu did call King Kong on the night of the wedding to extend his wishes. 'He spoke warmly and told me not to feel disheartened by the absence of many guests. He praised the wedding arrangements and said that with CM Stalin attending, it was as if all 8.5 crore people of Tamil Nadu had come,' King Kong added. On Vadivelu's behalf, his manager and makeup artist attended the event, handing over a cash gift of Rs1 lakh as a token of goodwill. (News18 Tamil) 7/7 Despite some absentees, King Kong expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support and love received from those who came, those who called, and the people of Tamil Nadu. The actor's humility and efforts to honour every guest made the wedding a memorable event, not just for his family but also for his fans and followers. (News18 Tamil)
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Prabhu Dheva and Vadivelu join forces for a new film
In an announcement that could get all the Prabhu Dheva-Vadivelu combo fans excited, the comical duo that defined 'vibe' in the 90s, even before the term came into vogue, are back together for a new project. The announcement poster teases the look of both actors, without revealing their faces, as dressed in cowboy outfits, with the tagline, "Why Blood Same Blood". The popular line is from their 2001 collaboration Manadhai Thirudivittai. The two actors have previously collaborated in Kaadhalan (1994), Love Birds (1995), Mr Romeo (1996), Kaathala Kaathala (1998), Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001), and Engal Anna (2004). Vadivelu has also featured in Prabhu Dheva's directorials Pokkiri (2007) and Villu (2009).
