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Meet the 6 directors helming Pradeep Ranganathan’s next with Mamitha Baiju, Ashwath Marimuthu

Meet the 6 directors helming Pradeep Ranganathan’s next with Mamitha Baiju, Ashwath Marimuthu

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Tamil actor-filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan has reunited with Mamitha Baiju after Dude and Ashwath Marimuthu after Dragon. The trio will star together in a new film written and produced by him, but directed not by one or two, but by six filmmakers that Pradeep calls ‘The Alpha Unit’ in his announcement video. Sai Abhyankkar will compose the music. Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju and Ashwath Marimuthu in stills from the announcement. Pradeep Ranganathan’s next announced On Monday, Pradeep posted an announcement video which didn’t just announce his next but also his production house, PR Show. The film titled PRS01 will see him star alongside Mamitha and Ashwath in lead roles. Apart from them, the film also introduces debut actor Anamika Mahi and stars Swasika and Telugu actor Sivaji in key roles. The 2-minute-long video begins with Mamitha wiping blood off a blade before she throws it at Ashwath, who catches it with a smile. It then introduces us to Anamika, Swastika and Sivaji smoking a pipe. The video also introduces ‘The Alpha Unit’, made up of six …

Dharman: Rajinikanth reveals why film with Kamal Haasan saw 3 director changes before Ashwath Marimuthu was finalised

Dharman: Rajinikanth reveals why film with Kamal Haasan saw 3 director changes before Ashwath Marimuthu was finalised

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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, produced by Kamal Haasan, has seen yet another director change. Announcing the film’s title as Dharman on Wednesday, the star duo revealed that Ashwath Marimuthu has now been brought on board the project. Talking to the press, Rajinikanth revealed why these changes were made. Kamal Haasan plays the lead role in Ashwath Marimuthu’s Dharman. Rajinikanth finalises Dharman with Ashwath Marimuthu Rajinikanth admitted that Ashwath was the fourth director they had announced for the project, saying, “First, we wanted to do a film with Ravikumar. It didn’t work out, so we finalised Sundar C. But he had other projects that were delayed, so he told us he’s stepping away. Then we decided on Cibi Chakravarthi.” The star then revealed what the film Cibi pitched him was about and said, “The story is very good, but it’s a sensitive subject. It’s about a nuclear scientist…about nuclear weapons. Shooting was to take place in Afghanistan and Russia. It’s a nice subject, but very sensitive and time-consuming. So, we postponed the project and finalised …

Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu confirms he was in talks with Rajinikanth for Thalaivar173 before Cibi Chakaravarthi

Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu confirms he was in talks with Rajinikanth for Thalaivar173 before Cibi Chakaravarthi

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Dragon fame Ashwath Marimuthu is currently involved in the pre-production work for his next film, tentatively titled STR51, with Silambarasan TR in the lead. However, the director has now revealed that he was initially the first choice for Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 before director Cibi Chakaravarthi. Ashwath Marimuthu reveals once being a choice for Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 According to online reports by Movies Singapore, Ashwath Marimuthu revealed in an interview that he was the first choice for Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173. The Dragon director said, “When I was writing STR51, at one point, it got stuck in a deadlock, so I worked on a different script. During the initial meetings, I discussed an idea with him (Rajinikanth), and he loved it. I then developed it into a full script and narrated it to him for one hour and forty minutes. He was completely hooked on the story during the interval block; he even forgot to have lunch at his age while listening. He said the villain character had come out superbly and even discussed proper casting for it.” “The film …

Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu hint at Dragon sequel: ‘We will come back 2nd time’ | Tamil News

Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu hint at Dragon sequel: ‘We will come back 2nd time’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 22, 2026 05:16 PM IST On February 21 last year, Tamil film Dragon released in theatres. One year later, the film’s director and lead actor took to social media with posts that have set off sequel speculation. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Marking the anniversary, director Ashwath Marimuthu shared a post on X, calling his collaboration with Pradeep Ranganathan a blast and describing him as a self-made star. The line that caught everyone’s attention was the last one, “WE WILL COME BACK ‘2’nd TIME,” with the number two deliberately highlighted. Pradeep followed with his own post. “Friend to Director transition took some time for me. But now I have the best in both with me. Coming soon.” He accompanied it with a picture of two dragons. Kayadu Lohar, who played the female lead in the film, also marked the anniversary on Instagram with behind-the-scenes photos, calling her character Pallavi special. 1 year of Dragon ! Blast working with this self made star ⭐️ @pradeeponelife . when friends come together for work the …

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon 2 in works? Actor drops hint after reunion with director Ashwath Marimuthu

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon 2 in works? Actor drops hint after reunion with director Ashwath Marimuthu

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Dragon, starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, was released on February 21, 2025, and became a massive hit in theaters. As the film completes one year since its release, the lead actor has hinted at a sequel. Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu to join hands for Dragon 2? As Dragon turned one year old, director Ashwath Marimuthu shared a post that read, “1 year of Dragon! Blast working with this self made star Pradeep Ranganathan. When friends come together for work the relationship is at stake! But the same stake pushes u to deliver keep growing more  PR! Thanks to AGS Production & my team. WE WILL COME BACK ‘2’nd TIME.” Reposting the same, Pradeep wrote, “Friend to Director transition took some time for me. But now I have the best in both with me. Coming soon.” He also shared a picture of two dragons, further hinting at a sequel. Here’s the post: More about Dragon Dragon is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows Raghavan, a college dropout who leads a fake life, convincing his …

Not Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173, but Ashwath Marimuthu’s next film is Simbu starrer STR51? Find out

Not Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173, but Ashwath Marimuthu’s next film is Simbu starrer STR51? Find out

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Director Ashwath Marimuthu recently created a buzz online after reports surfaced that he had narrated a story to Rajinikanth for Thalaivar173. However, the director himself has confirmed that his next film will be the Silambarasan TR starrer STR51. Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu to next direct Simbu in STR51 Director Ashwath Marimuthu was recently seen alongside other filmmakers during a round table interview with Sudhir Srinivasan. During the interaction, the Oh My Kadavule director revealed that he is currently writing the screenplay for his next project, which will be a Simbu starrer tentatively titled STR51. The director said, “No matter who asks, the answer right now is the same, Simbu. I am currently writing the script for the film. He is shooting for Vetrimaaran sir’s Arasan, and towards the end of that schedule, we will begin filming our movie in parallel. It will be released next year.” For those unaware, early speculation suggested that Ashwath was also in talks with Rajinikanth to helm his next project, tentatively titled Thalaivar173. The project was initially announced with director …

Thalaivar173: Did Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu narrate a fun entertainer script to Rajinikanth?

Thalaivar173: Did Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu narrate a fun entertainer script to Rajinikanth?

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Superstar Rajinikanth is currently filming for his next release, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. While the actor has announced his subsequent project, tentatively titled Thalaivar173, which will be produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the director has yet to be finalized. Now, it appears that Dragon fame Ashwath Marimuthu is also in talks for the highly anticipated venture. Thalaivar173: Ashwath Marimuthu to direct Rajinikanth? According to online reports, director Ashwath Marimuthu has narrated a script to Rajinikanth. The screenplay is said to be an entertaining venture, similar in tone to Ashwath’s previous films. However, as of now, no official update has been made, and confirmation is expected only after the makers make a formal announcement. Earlier, Parking director Ramkumar Balakrishnan and Maharaja fame Nithilan Saminathan were also under consideration for the film. While more details are yet to be revealed, one of the three filmmakers is likely to helm the upcoming project. Interestingly, Thalaivar 173 was initially announced with director Sundar C set to helm the project. The team even released an announcement video. However, …

Dragon review: Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu deliver a fun-filled, youthful entertainer

Dragon review: Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu deliver a fun-filled, youthful entertainer

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Feb 21, 2025 02:29 PM IST Dragon, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, follows Raghavan, a college student facing love and academic challenges.  One might think the name of the movie is very offbeat for a Tamil film but given that it is about a young guy from college, Dragon is perfect as the title. D Raghavan aka Dragon is a regular middle class college kid who hooked his share of fun and romance while not studying obviously. The film blends humour, romance, and life lessons, emphasizing the importance of honesty and parental sacrifices while showcasing engaging performance. In AGS Engineering, he meets Keerthy (Anupama Prameswaran) and love blossoms between the two. She tells him she’ll ‘kill’ him if he ever dumps her but four later, it is Keerthy who dumps him. Why? Because she feels Raghavan is a ‘failure’ – he has 48 arrear papers to clear and is headed nowhere in life. She chooses to marry a man who earns ₹120,000 a month, owns two houses and so on. A hurt, betrayed and angry Raghavan …

Ori Devuda OTT: Where to watch Ashwath Marimuthu directorial fantasy rom-com before Dragon’s release

Ori Devuda OTT: Where to watch Ashwath Marimuthu directorial fantasy rom-com before Dragon’s release

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As everyone eagerly awaits the release of Pradeep Ranganathan’s next film after Love Today, we thought, why not shift lenses toward the film’s director, Ashwath Marimuthu, for a second?  Where to watch Ori Devuda In 2022, Ori Devuda was released in theaters and performed decently well at the box office. Although certain sections of the audience praised the movie, many pointed out that it would be hard for Ori Devuda to match the original. Nonetheless, if you’re in the mood for a soulful romantic comedy, you can give Ori Devuda a watch on the OTT platform, Aha. Official trailer and plot of Ori Devuda Ori Devuda follows the story of Arjun and Anu, who fall in love and get married. However, problems arise in their marriage, causing a rift. But when Arjun encounters a divine intervention, his views on love and the woman he’s married to change. Cast and crew of Ori Devuda Ashwath Marimuthu debuted in the film industry with the cult classic Oh My Kadavule, starring Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh in the …

Simbu plays manmadhan in my film, reveals Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu

Simbu plays manmadhan in my film, reveals Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu

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Four years after the release of his debut film Oh My Kadavule, director Ashwath Mairumuthu is back with Dragon starring his good friend, actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan. Produced by AGS Entertainment, the movie also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, KS Ravikumar and Sneha. As the movie gears up for release on February 21, the 34-year-old director reveals to Hindustan Times that this movie is a drama that was especially written for Pradeep Ranganathan. Ashwath Marimuthu speaks about collaborating with Simbu. How different would Dragon be from Oh My Kadavule? “In terms of the heart of the film, in terms of the storytelling and in terms of the emotional connect – it’s going to be the same. The audience is going to come out of theatres with a smile and with a little bit of tears in their eyes. They are going to walk out happily, feeling that they are also successful. That is probably going to be the success of the film. But in terms of the angle, On My Kadavule is …