The political situation, too, has been fluid in Tamilnadu ever since the demise of two powerful leaders – Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi. Cashing in on the opportunity, a few movies, based on contemporary politics, hit the screens recently. Also, a few are in the making.
Author: M BHARAT KUMAR
He was the epitome of evil on screen in Tamil cinema for over three decades. He poured venom through his eyes. With stiff body language and his trademark scowl, he sent shivers down the spine of the audience. Often at the receiving end of MGR and Sivaji fans in cinema halls for his villainous acts, he has worked with seven generation of actors. The name is M N Nambiar.
With just a few days left for formal announcement of Lok Sabha polls, the battle lines are almost drawn in Tamilnadu. Surprisingly after seat sharing deal with alliance partners, both DMK and AIADMK are left with very few seats to contest. To put it straight, of the 40, DMK will be contesting in 20, while AIADMK will field candidates in 20 seats if DMDK and TMC comes to their fold. The likes of VCK and Left parties getting two seats in DMK combines and seven for PMK in AIADMK fold has surprised many. Why a sudden concession for smaller parties?
Whodunit crime thrillers always garner attention of the audience. If made crisp and engaging, they manage to strike a chord with masses. ‘Thadam’ by director Maghizh Thirumeni is an intense crime story that throws light on investigation process by the police and how they zero in on a murderer.
A few yesteryear films starring MGR and Sivaji still hold sway among movie-lovers. The likes of Ayirathil Oruvan (MGR) and Karnan (Sivaji Ganesan) were re-released in digital format to rousing reception. They both completed successful 100-day runs across the State.
Days after announcing that he will not contest in the polls, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday took to social media to extend best wishes to Kamal Haasan and his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, ahead of the general elections. In his reply, Kamla wrote, “Thanks my 40 years old friend. If good people stand with us, 40 (40 seats) is easy, Tomorrow is ours”.
An emotional drama with right elements to engross you, ‘To-let’ has already made a name for itself for it swept awards in several international film festivals.
Kanne Kalaimane, starring Udhayanidhi Satlin and Tammannah, not just speaks about love between a couple but also touches upon young farmer, who strives for organic farming besides various issues affecting students in Tamilnadu like the NEET and the standard of education here.
A sizeable vote share for Kamal this Lok Sabha polls would make him a game-changer and his stakes would go up in the Assembly elections. But everything depends on how he takes his campaign forward, say political observers.