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Rati Agnihotri recalls hardships on Ek Duuje Ke Liye sets: ‘We had blisters on our feet’ | Bollywood News

Rati Agnihotri recalls hardships on Ek Duuje Ke Liye sets: ‘We had blisters on our feet’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 5, 2026 04:58 PM IST Rati Agnihotri, who began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 10, made her Hindi film debut opposite Kamal Haasan in K Balachander’s Ek Duuje Ke Liye. In a recent interview, the actor looked back on her experience of working with the two legends. During a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the veteran actor said, “My first memory of EDKL is of the outdoor shoot in Visakhapatnam. We finished shooting within a few months but back then, nobody was willing to buy the film. The shoots were difficult, exhausting and physically demanding — on actors and technicians alike. We had chhaalas (blisters) on our feet after walking on rocky beaches. The location was such that it wasn’t possible to wear any kind of footwear, not even chappals, and Visakhapatnam was super-hot. Cinematically, the locations looked beautiful but in reality, they were very hard on us. Kudos to the whole team.” ALSO READ | Kamal Haasan on issue of imposition of language: ‘Without …

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth: A partnership that defined an era is set to return after four decades | Tamil News

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth: A partnership that defined an era is set to return after four decades | Tamil News

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There is a vintage black Mercedes-Benz on a poster. A tagline that reads: “Some men set rules. Some men just rule.” And two sets of initials, KH and RK, that have sent legions of fans into a frenzy. Nearly half a century after they first walked onto a film set together, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are coming back. And Tamil cinema has not been able to breathe since. To understand why that matters, you have to go back to where it started. The story starts in 1975, on the set of K. Balachander’s Apoorva Raagangal. Kamal Haasan was the lead. A newcomer named Rajinikanth appeared in a minor supporting role, his first appearance in any film. It was a small beginning, but it placed two people in the same orbit who would go on to define Tamil cinema for several decades. The following year, Moondru Mudichu, again directed by Balachander, cast both men in significant roles alongside a young Sridevi. It was Rajinikanth’s first major Tamil film role. The pay structure at the time reflected …

Suhasini Maniratnam took 29 takes to deliver a tough dialogue in her first Kannada film, K Balachander said, ‘I will die of boredom’ | Tamil News

Suhasini Maniratnam took 29 takes to deliver a tough dialogue in her first Kannada film, K Balachander said, ‘I will die of boredom’ | Tamil News

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After making her mark in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries, Suhasini Maniratnam made her Kannada debut in 1983 with K Balachander’s Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu. However, the transition wasn’t smooth, as she faced a significant language barrier. During the IFFI 2025 session titled The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances on Friday, Suhasini revealed that it took her several takes to deliver one of the film’s more difficult dialogues. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Recalling the shoot of the movie, she shared, “In my first film, I didn’t know what acting was all about, but I got awarded the state award for best actress. I was taken aback. I was an 18-year-old. Then, my Malayalam and Telugu films were also successful. I went on to do a Kannada film with K Balachander. I was a confident actor by that time – Kamal Haasan’s niece, studied in a film institute and all that.” Also Read | ‘Glammed-up queen’ Khushboo Sundar was scolded by Kamal Haasan for excessive makeup: ‘I don’t want a trace…’ However, her first …

The Perusu problem: Why Tamil adult comedies continue to fail at the box office

The Perusu problem: Why Tamil adult comedies continue to fail at the box office

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The latest addition to the adult comedy genre in Tamil cinema is Perusu (Big) and unfortunately, it is also the latest unfunny flick to join this genre in Kollywood. Produced by director Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films, Baweja Studios and Ember Light Studio, the movie is a remake of director Ilango Ram’s Sinhalese film Tentigo and is helmed by him. Perusu revolves around an elderly man’s sudden demise, his erect penis and how the shocked family struggles to give him a befitting funeral. (Also read: Vikram is the pride of Tamil cinema, says SJ Suryah; calls Veera Dheera Sooran ‘a Hollywood-like film made in Tamil’) Perusu, the latest Tamil adult-comedy, has failed to strike gold at the box office. At the outset, this movie’s storyline seems like a barrel of laughs, but Perusu is just a raunchy film with average performances, recurrent anatomical jokes and silly slapstick dialogues. Another film, Sweetheart, produced by music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, is also interlaced with adult comedy. According to Sacnilk, while Perusu has collected around ₹2.2 crore at …

Throwback: When Rajinikanth opened up about why he wouldn’t remake Amitabh Bachchan’s Cheeni Kum

Throwback: When Rajinikanth opened up about why he wouldn’t remake Amitabh Bachchan’s Cheeni Kum

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Superstar Rajinikanth, who made his debut in 1975, went on to become one of the biggest names in Indian cinema over the last 50 years. The actor has created a niche for himself with his unique style in commercial films. The actor seems to be quite rigid about the kind of films he wishes to make, which was evident from an interaction he had with ace director K. Balachander back in 2010. Speaking to the Apoorva Raagangal director during the Directors’ Union Celebration event, Rajinikanth responded to Balachander’s question about why he would never remake Amitabh Bachchan’s 2007 film Cheeni Kum. The Jailer actor explained that his satisfaction does not come from making films that tap into his artistic side. Instead, he prefers focusing on big commercial ventures, revealing that he is personally fond of such films. While he acknowledged that Cheeni Kum itself is a commercial film, his interest lies in larger-than-life commercial films. When asked about the works he believes would stand the test of time, Rajinikanth named three films that satisfied his …

This 1981 K Balachander Film Is Precursor To Bharathiraja’s Kadalora Kavithaigal

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The core themes of Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu and Kadalora Kavithaiga are similar. Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu featured Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha and Bhanu Chander, and a guest role by Chiranjeevi. Kailasam Balachander, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, particularly in the Tamil industry, left an indelible mark with his film Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu, released in 1981. This movie is noteworthy for being a precursor to Bharathiraja’s 1986 release, Kadalora Kavithaigal Despite sharing some significant similarities, the films presented different stories and unique storytelling styles. Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu, featuring Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha and Bhanu Chander, and a guest role by Chiranjeevi, gained attention for its unique narrative. Despite minimal obscene or violent scenes, the film received an ‘A’ certification from the censor board. The story unfolds with Krishna Chaitanya, his wife Jayamalini, and their son. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Jayamalini visits the bungalow of a wealthy farmer, Chiranjeevi, dancing and entertaining him at night. Witnessed by her husband and son, the son reacts violently, leading to the death of Jayamalini. The father, taking responsibility for …