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Thamizh Murugan: Dhanush-Vetrimaaran announce Murugan film amid Jr NTR-Trivikram controversy; Reddit says ‘desperate’

Thamizh Murugan: Dhanush-Vetrimaaran announce Murugan film amid Jr NTR-Trivikram controversy; Reddit says ‘desperate’

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In a matter of days, two films have been announced based on Lord Murugan. Following the controversy over the announcement of Jr NTR and Trivikram Srinivas’ film, which termed the deity ‘born in the North’, Dhanush and Vetrimaaran have also announced a film on the subject titled Thamizh Murugan. Dhanush and Jr NTR and both starring in films based on Lord Murugan. Dhanush-Vetrimaaran announce Thamizh Murugan On Friday evening, Dhanush and Vetrimaaran surprised fans who were expecting an announcement for Vada Chennai 2. Announcing Thamizh Murugan as their next film, they released a video. “The Eternal Protector, warrior, THE KING & LEADER of the Thamizh people and lands. #sonofkottravai,” wrote Dhanush in the caption, adding, “THAMIZH MURUGAN.” The 1-minute-58-second-long glimpse shows a war scene with soldiers standing in formation as an elephant passes through them with Lord Murugan sitting atop it. Thamizh Murugan is an on-screen adaptation of the historical novel written by Arivumathi. The book narrates the history of Murugan and his significance in Tamil culture, drawing on Tamil literature and Sangam-period traditions. The …

Rana Daggubati reacts to Vetrimaaran’s veiled dig at Dhurandhar, says, ‘No victors in wars, everybody loses’ | Telugu News

Rana Daggubati reacts to Vetrimaaran’s veiled dig at Dhurandhar, says, ‘No victors in wars, everybody loses’ | Telugu News

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4 min readKochiApr 3, 2026 12:59 PM IST With the release of director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, the topic of propaganda films has once again come under the spotlight, reigniting debates. While Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026), received rave reviews from various quarters, they also drew intense criticism for purportedly whitewashing some of the central government’s policies and actions, including the 2016 demonetisation, which caused significant upheaval across the country. Among those who took a dig at Dhurandhar, albeit indirectly, was Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran. At the recent trailer launch of Neelira, helmed by Someetharan, Vetrimaaran stated without naming Dhurandhar, “This film (Neelira) doesn’t talk about hate or advocate violence. It is not a propaganda film. It is not made to promote an ideology with crores of rupees. It does not aim to monetise hatred or violence to earn Rs 100 crore. On that basis, this is a film that does not caricature any race, community, or religious sect. It presents events without directly criticising anyone. Our writer has done an …

Arasan to wrap up shoot by June 2026? Silambarsan TR starrer expected to release for Diwali this year

Arasan to wrap up shoot by June 2026? Silambarsan TR starrer expected to release for Diwali this year

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Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role, is currently being filmed under the direction of Vetrimaaran. The movie is expected to wrap shooting by June 2026, with a potential theatrical release during Diwali. Silambarasan TR to wrap up Arasan by June 2026? As quoted by News18, Silambarasan TR’s Arasan is expected to complete shooting by the first week of June 2026. With the film wrapping up in just a couple of months, it is likely to hit the big screens during Diwali this year. Moreover, reports indicate that Priyanka Arul Mohan is expected to join the shoot from April 2, 2026, playing one of the co-leads. Recently, Simbu rejoined the shoot in mid-March, sporting a more rugged look compared to the first schedule. Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush starrer. With Vijay Sethupathi as the co-lead, the film also features Yogalakshmi and Chaitra J. Achar in key roles. Reports also suggest that Priyanka Mohan may appear in the film. Apparently, Vijay Sethupathi is …

Vetrimaaran takes indirect dig at Dhurandhar 2, says ‘propaganda films monetise hate’: ‘We know how many people died during demonetisation’ | Bollywood News

Vetrimaaran takes indirect dig at Dhurandhar 2, says ‘propaganda films monetise hate’: ‘We know how many people died during demonetisation’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 28, 2026 04:53 PM IST Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran appeared to take an indirect dig at the “propaganda” surrounding Dhurandhar 2 during a recent event. The director was attending the trailer launch of Neelira, helmed by Someetharan and co-produced by Rana Daggubati. The film is a work of fiction based on the memories of a war child, set against the backdrop of 1988 Northern Sri Lanka. Speaking about the film, Vetrimaaran emphasised the importance of presenting truth to future generations, rather than manipulating history and collective memory to fuel hate-driven narratives. Vetrimaaran’s indirect dig at Dhurandhar 2 In a strongly worded speech, he said without naming Dhurandhar 2, “This film (Neelira) doesn’t talk about hate or advocate violence. It is not a propaganda film. It is not made to promote an ideology with crores of rupees. It does not aim to monetise hatred or violence to earn Rs 100 crore. On that basis, this is a film that does not caricature any race, community, or religious sect. It presents events without …

Vetrimaaran slams recent ‘hate propaganda’ films; internet thinks it’s about Dhurandhar 2: ‘Memory is so fickle’

Vetrimaaran slams recent ‘hate propaganda’ films; internet thinks it’s about Dhurandhar 2: ‘Memory is so fickle’

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Filmmaker Vetrimaaran recently attended the trailer launch of Neelira, a film based on incidents from the Sri Lankan civil war. While talking on stage, he slammed recent ‘hate propaganda’ films, leading many on the internet to believe that he was criticising Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar films. He also made a cheeky comment about the film being certified by the CBFC without going to the revising committee. (Also Read: ₹1140 crore; franchise beats Pushpa”>Dhurandhar 2 worldwide box office collection day 9: Ranveer Singh film brings in ₹1140 crore; franchise beats Pushpa) Vetrimaaran made a comment that the internet believes is about Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Vetrimaaran slams ‘hate propaganda’ films At the Neelira trailer launch, Vetrimaaran remarked, “Until we tell our stories, our life is what our enemies say they are. We do not have the democracy to tell our own stories,” while praising the film’s team for choosing to tell this tale. He also praised Rana Daggubati for backing the project despite being from the Telugu states. “This film does not talk about hate. …

Arasan Update: Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran kickstart second phase of shoot with actor in a rugged look; PIC

Arasan Update: Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran kickstart second phase of shoot with actor in a rugged look; PIC

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Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role, is currently in the works, with the makers announcing that they have kick-started the second schedule. The official update was shared by producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu via his social media handle. Arasan Update: Silamabarasan TR kickstarts second schedule for Vetrimaaran directorial Sharing the update on social media, the producer said, “Arasan enters its second shooting schedule.” The picture shared from the sets showcases director Vetrimaaran alongside STR, who is seen sporting a stylish and rugged look in the new schedule. Here’s the post: Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush starrer. With Vijay Sethupathi as the co-lead, the film also features Yogalakshmi and Chaitra J. Achar in key roles. Moreover, reports suggest that Priyanka Mohan might also play a role in the film. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his first collaboration with the director. Recently, Vetrimaaran revealed that the shoot for Arasan would be quicker than his previous films, highlighting that he had …

Arasan Update: Silambarasan starrer to be quick project for Vetrimaaran, confirms footage release soon

Arasan Update: Silambarasan starrer to be quick project for Vetrimaaran, confirms footage release soon

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Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role, is currently in the works with Vetrimaaran at the helm. Now, it appears that the film will be a relatively quick venture for the filmmaker, as the screenplay has already been completed, unlike many of his previous projects. Vetrimaaran confirms Silambarasan starrer Arasan will be a quicker project Reportedly, the director spoke at an event, revealing details about the film and when audiences could expect footage. Vetrimaaran said, “This time, I wrote the story first and only then went for the shoot. This will be a quicker film than my other films. In a few days, we might be able to release some footage. Until then, we are holding it.” Commenting on the same, director Ram mentioned that the story of Arasan had been written by Vetrimaaran even before he wrote his debut film Polladhavan, which starred Dhanush. Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush-starrer. With Vijay Sethupathi as the co-lead, the film also features Yogalakshmi and …

Before Suriya’s Vaadivaasal, Vetrimaaran to work with Kamal Haasan and film Vada Chennai 2?

Before Suriya’s Vaadivaasal, Vetrimaaran to work with Kamal Haasan and film Vada Chennai 2?

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Director Vetrimaaran is currently working on his upcoming film Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. As the spin-off film is in the works, it appears that the filmmaker might work on Vada Chennai 2 and a film with Kamal Haasan before joining hands with Suriya for Vaadivaasal. Is director Vetrimaaran eyeing to work with Kamal Haasan? According to online reports, director Vetrimaaran is expected to join hands with Kamal Haasan for a new film. Reportedly, the rumored project will be bankrolled by Kalaippuli S. Thanu, who is also producing Arasan. However, this remains a rumor for now, and official confirmation from the makers is still awaited. Apart from the possible Kamal Haasan project, the director is also expected to first film Vada Chennai 2 with Dhanush and later move on to the project Vaadivaasal with Suriya. Vetrimaaran’s work front Vetrimaaran is currently filming the movie Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. The gangster actioner is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush-starrer. With …

Did Vijay Sethupathi opt out of Silambarasan TR’s Arasan? Actor says, ‘Even I don’t know…’

Did Vijay Sethupathi opt out of Silambarasan TR’s Arasan? Actor says, ‘Even I don’t know…’

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Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran have joined hands for the first time as actor and director for their upcoming film, Arasan. Although the makers earlier announced that Vijay Sethupathi would be playing a pivotal role in the movie, rumors recently suggested that he had exited the project. However, the 96 actor has now cleared the air, confirming that he is still part of the film. Vijay Sethupathi confirms being still part of STR’s Arasan Speaking at a fan meet event organized by Behindwoods, Vijay Sethupathi was asked whether he was still part of Arasan or had exited the project, as rumors were circulating. Responding to the query, the actor said, “Nope. There is nothing like that. Rumors always spread quickly. Even I don’t know how. Every time, some rumor or another surfaces, and we don’t know who initiated it. Please don’t believe them.” According to ongoing reports, the STR starrer is yet to begin shooting its second schedule. More about Arasan Arasan is an upcoming gangster action film starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Directed …

Is Mrunal Thakur set to make her Tamil debut with Silambarasan TR’s STR51? Find out

Is Mrunal Thakur set to make her Tamil debut with Silambarasan TR’s STR51? Find out

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Silambarasan TR and director Ashwath Marimuthu are all set to collaborate on the upcoming film STR51. Now, it appears that Mrunal Thakur may headline the project as the co-lead. Is Silambarasan TR’s STR51 set to have Mrunal Thakur as co-lead? According to a report by Lets Cinema, actress Mrunal Thakur is the frontrunner to star opposite Silambarasan TR in STR51. While an official confirmation is still awaited, if the reports turn out to be true, the film will mark the actress’ debut in Tamil cinema. While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, STR51 is said to be a fantasy romantic actioner. The movie will reportedly feature Simbu in the role of the “God of Love,” with the filmmaker promising a film reminiscent of the actor’s vintage ventures. In an earlier interview, director Ashwath Marimuthu revealed that STR51 is currently in the scripting stage. As the film is expected to release in 2027, shooting is likely to begin simultaneously with the final schedule of Arasan. Silambarasan TR’s work front Silambarasan TR was …