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  • Sony Pictures Networks India hires southern market expert Rajaraman Sundaram as head content strategy

    Sony Pictures Networks India hires southern market expert Rajaraman Sundaram as head content strategy

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India or Culver Max Entertainment has hired veteran television executive Rajaraman Sundaram as head content strategy. One wonders what one should read into this hire by CEO Gaurav Banerjee.

    Rajaraman has had deep exposure to the southern markets having worked at Vijay Television for almost 11 years in two phases January 2011-March 2006 and April 2009-January 2015. On both occasions, he was in the finance department.

    He was  given charge  of Asianet between December 2017 and September 2021 first as executive vice-president strategy (south) and then as business head. He was given the responsibility of Colors (Tamil) between September 2021 and July 2023.

    Rajaraman was then lured back to Disney Star India to work in the country manager India’s office between August 2023 and November 2024.  In between, the qualified chartered accountant worked with NDTV Imagine for two years (May 2007-April 2009) as vice-president finance. Then he had a stint at Hathway Cable & Datacom as chief operating officer -video business between April 2015 and December 2017.

    A question that needs answering is: in his new role, has Rajaraman been hired  to take Sony into the southern regional language market? Or is he being brought in to help Gaurav Banerjee  build the fictional slate of Sony Entertainment Television?  

    Gaurav Banerjee  and his core management team know it. And he is not telling. As yet. 

  • Urvashi’s 700 films ‘Appatha’ set for world TV premiere on Colors Tamil

    Urvashi’s 700 films ‘Appatha’ set for world TV premiere on Colors Tamil

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil, Viacom18’s Tamil entertainment channel presents the captivating comedy ‘Appatha’ this Sunday, November 26, as part of its ‘Movie of the Month’ series.

    The family drama, with special partner ‘Gold Winner – Muppathu Varuda Nambikkai’, stars legendary actor Urvashi and will mark the world television premiere of the movie. To be aired at 2.00PM, ‘Appatha’ is Urvashi’s 700 film. Written and directed by Priyadarshan, the movie is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Suresh Balaje and George Pius. It is presented by Jio Studios and comes under the banner of Wide-Angle Creations Production. Music is composed by Rajesh Murugesan while cinematography and editing are handled by Madhu Ambat and MS Aiyyappan Nair respectively.

    ‘Appatha’ takes viewers into the world of Kannamma, also known as Appatha who has spent all her life in the village of Kaayilanpatti. She raises her son all by herself after losing her husband even as she tries to make a name for herself with her business. Strong and fearless, her one and only true fear is her fear of dogs. Many years later, Kannamma tries to reconnect with her estranged son, who has settled down in Chennai. Everything seems fine until the family goes on a vacation, leaving Kannamma to keep an eye on the family dog Zeus.

    In a series of hilarious developments, the duo goes from trying to stay away from each other to becoming nearly inseparable. The film stars Urvashi and Aruldoss in the lead roles and boasts of an ensemble cast, including Amit Bhargav, Kaveri Jha, Meghali, Halam, Sidharth Babu, Semmalar Annam, and Y. G. Mahendran in supporting roles.

    Talking about the movie and sharing her experience, actress Urvashi said, “As my 700 films, Appatha was an extraordinary experience and holds a special place in my heart. The story beautifully captures the essence of family bonds, personal growth, and the importance of facing our fears. Working with the talented team led by Priyadarshan has been an absolute delight. I am eagerly looking forward for its Television premiere on Colors Tamil and am confident that the audience will be bowled over by the genuine emotions and warmth that ‘Appatha’ has to offer.”

    Director Priyadarshan shared his experience on his journey with the team, “I feel honoured to be a part of this project, bringing this heartfelt story to the screen. Through this film, we explore the dynamics of human connections and personal growth as Kannamma reconnects with her estranged son and confronts her fear of dogs. The genuine chemistry between the actors and the journey they embark on has made this project truly special. I am eagerly looking forward to sharing the emotions and depth of ‘Appatha’ with the Colors Tamil viewers and am hoping that it leaves a lasting impression on their hearts.”

    Get ready to immerse yourself in the loving world of ‘Appatha’ premiering on 26 November 2023 at 2 PM only on Colors Tamil.

  • Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Radha Krishna’

    Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Radha Krishna’

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil is set to bring the world television premiere of Radha Krishna to screens on 13  November at 2:00 p.m.

    The film follows the life of a young boy and centres on his relationship with an elephant. Directed by Rajini, the film features Adithya, Pugazh, Livingston, and Manobala as the supporting cast.

    In a forest setting, the boy Krishna (Adithya) and the elephant Radha are born in the same house and grow up almost as siblings. The forest department takes the elephant away after many happy years together, and Krishna begins to miss his brother and friend. He then embarks on a solo journey into the forest in search of Radha. 

    Director Rajini said, “With Radha Krishna, I wanted to provide a contemporary twist to our kids’ favourite inspirations like Mowgli. It was a wonderful and challenging experience, where training an elephant to cater to a child was tough but exciting. Radha Krishna’s world television premiere on a significant channel like Colors Tamil and its wide audience appeal make it all the more special to me. The intention behind curating the movie was to provide viewers, especially children, with a fun movie to watch.”

    Adding to this Adithya said, “It was an exciting experience, especially to perform alongside an elephant. It was challenging to understand the nuances of acting with an animal. But I feel, the elephant and I share a unique connection now. I am definitive that the World Television Premiere of Radha Krishna will make an interesting watch for families this weekend.”

  • Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Sarvam Thaala Mayam’

    Colors Tamil to premiere ‘Sarvam Thaala Mayam’

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil is all set to unravel the fascinating journey of a mridangam prodigy with the world television premiere of Sarvam Thaala Mayam.

    The movie, starring GV Prakash Kumar and Nedumudi Venu, will be broadcast on 6 November, at 2:00 p.m. Watch the Tamil version of Colors to hear a happy, lyrical story that will warm your heart.

    Rajiv Menon directed the film, which also stars Elango Kumaravel, Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth, and Dhivyadharshini in supporting roles. AR Rahman’s harmonious rendition of songs in the film will greatly enhance the viewing experience.

    The film begins with Peter (GV Prakash Kumar) as a carefree individual who indulges in his own desires and is an ardent fan of Illayapathi Vijay, despite the fact that his father, Johnson (Elango Kumaravel), wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a singing sensation. Despite his reservations, he meets renowned mridangam player Vembu Iyer (Nedumudi Venu) and is captivated by his abilities, wishing to become his disciple.

    In the meantime, he develops a rivalry with Mani (Vineeth), Iyer’s assistant. The rest of the story revolves around Peter’s journey to stardom through melody and the challenges he faces along the way.

    Commenting on the WTP, director Rajiv Menon says, “The film explores the charm of music in the midst of caste conflicts. I am glad to restart my career after a hiatus of 19 years with Sarvam Thaala Mayam. It was a wonderful experience working with the entire cast and crew and delving into the carnatic scene while touching upon the diverse tonalities of harmony the country has. I am extremely happy that the movie is premiering on Colors Tamil, and I can assure viewers that it will be a visual treat for families altogether.”

    Adding to this, actor GV Prakash Kumar said, “It was indeed a role that fits my reality. Playing an aspiring musician provides me with nostalgia about my own struggling days, owing to which the film and character are really close to my heart. With the world television premiere of Sarvam Thaala Mayam, this weekend will be worth looking forward to for audiences.”

  • Colors Tamil to premiere Dulquer Salman-starrer ‘Hey Sinamika’ this Sunday

    Colors Tamil to premiere Dulquer Salman-starrer ‘Hey Sinamika’ this Sunday

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil is all set to bring you the world television premiere of “Hey Sinamika,” starring Dulquer Salman, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Kajal Aggarwal, on 28 August, at 2 p.m.

    The light-hearted romantic comedy revolves around a wife who is tired of her husband’s overbearing affection and tries to find ways to get away from him.

    Directed by choreographer turned director Brinda, the film also features Nakshatra Nagesh, actor Yogi Babu, and stand-up comedian Abhishek Kumar in supporting roles. With melodious and soul-soothing music composed by Govind Vasantha, “Hey Sinamika,” penned by Madhan Karky, will be worth a watch this weekend.

    Traversing the life of Mouna (played by Aditi Rao Hydari), who falls head over heels in love with Yazhan (Dulquer Salman), the film focuses on the two years after their marriage, where Mouna is tired of Yazhan’s excessively doting nature. She decides to take up a project in Pondicherry to get away from him for a year. But her efforts fail as Yazhan turns up there as well. Running out of ways to get rid of him, she ends up meeting Mazharvizhi (played by Kajal Aggarwal) and schemes with her to make Yazhan fall in love with the latter, setting up the grounds for a divorce.

    Commenting on the premiere, director Brinda said, “I am extremely thrilled that my debut film, “Hey Sinamika,” is set for a world television premiere on Colors Tamil, with whom I have been associated for the longest time. It feels like a homecoming. The title of the film is a tribute to my guru Mani Ratnam’s film “Oh Kadhal Kanmani” and it sums up the plot perfectly. We have all worked tirelessly on the film to make it an entertaining watch, and I am confident that it will receive the same love and appreciation on small screens as it did in theatres. Families, especially new couples, will relate to the film.”

    Building on the same theme, Dulquer Salman commented, “Hey Sinamika is one of the films that will always remain close to my heart since director Brinda chose me to be a part of her debut film. I have played light-hearted characters in my previous projects too, but to play an excessively doting husband without becoming extremely annoying for the audience was a tough job. I had to strike a balance between being naive and being slightly irritating. I owe this to director Brinda for moulding my character and my co-actors Aditi and Kajal for supporting Yazhan equally. With the world television premiere, I am sure that viewers are going to experience loads of fun and sentiment this weekend.”

  • Colors Tamil set to make your weekend hilariously spooky with ‘Hostel’

    Colors Tamil set to make your weekend hilariously spooky with ‘Hostel’

    Delhi: Colors Tamil is all set to make you nostalgic this weekend with the world television premiere of ‘Hostel’,  a dark comedy film on Sunday, 24 July at 2:00pm.

    Undoubtedly, campus tales have always been a part of everyone’s nostalgic memories and with this movie the channel aims hit the same nostalgic chords.

    Featuring Actor Ashok Selvan and Actor Priya Bhavani Shankar, the film revolves around a girl who gets stuck at a boys’ hostel and the horrors surrounding it.  

    Directed by Sumanth Radhakrishnan, Hostel further features Actor Sathish, Veteran Actor Nasser and Actor Munishkanth as the supporting cast. The narrative of the film revolves around a bunch of college students who have a hilarious run-in with a ghost at their dorms and at the same time escape from the clutches of their strict warden. The film further also explores themes like unrealistic beauty standards and imperfections of the human body.

    Believing that discipline is everything, Father Kuriakose (played by Actor Nasser), the hostel warden strives to teach the same to every student under his wing. He comes across Kathir (played by Ashok Selvan) who never seems to pay heed to his authoritative nature. Kathir struggles with financial problems and one fine day he crosses paths with Adhirshtalakshmi (played by Actor Priya Bhavani Shankar) who offers him money in exchange for letting her spend a night at the boys’ hostel. Thinking this to be a fair deal, Kathir keeps his promise. Why Adhirshtalakshmi wanted to enter the hostel and what mysteries lie in the place form the rest of the plot.

    Commenting on the launch, director Sumanth Radhakrishnan, said “I have had a wonderful experience working with the cast of the film and we had a fun time behind the sets as well.The film is an attempt to bring to light themes of hat is much prevalent in a light- hearted manner. I am sure with the World Television Premiere of the film on a prominent channel like Colors Tamil, the audiences are bound to have a fantastic weekend.”

    Adding to this, Actor Ashok Selvan said, “This film is yet another attempt to experiment with something new with a blend of horror and hilarity. It was tough to perfect our comic timings and all of us have put in our best efforts to render a beautiful creation with Hostel and I am confident that families watching the World Television Premiere on Colors Tamil will forget all their worries and have a gala time.”

  • Colors Tamil made world television premiere of ‘Inba Twinkle Lilly’

    Colors Tamil made world television premiere of ‘Inba Twinkle Lilly’

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil has made the world television premiere of ‘Inba Twinkle Lilly’ on 10 July at 2:00 p.m. 

    Embarking on an entertaining journey, the film starring Saranya Ponvannan, Kovai Sarala and Kalpana in the lead roles, revolved around a chaos that ensues at bank robbery. Written and directed by R. K. Vidhyadaran, the 2018 film also featured Manobala, Mansoor Ali Khan, Devadarshini, and Imman Annachi as the stellar ensemble cast.

    The narrative followed the lives of Inba (Saranya), Twinkle (Kovai Sarala) and Lilly (Kalpana) who was the best of friends. In a turn of events, Inba’s granddaughter Ashmitha (Ashmitha) was diagnosed with a serious illness and the trio raise money for her treatment. But unfortunately owing to a terrorist attack at a bank led by Kalluthu (Mansoor Ali Khan) and his gang, they ended up losing all their money, and the bank manager (Chithra Lakshmanan) also declined to assist them. Helpless, they decided to take things into their own hands and rob the bank themselves to retrieve their hard-earned money. What hilarity ensues during the robbery and they managed to save Ashmitha’s life follows the rest of the plot.

    Before the telecasted on world television, director R. K. Vidhyadaran said in a statement, “It was an initial concept to showcase powerful female centric roles to the Tamil diaspora and all the three actresses are a powerhouse of talent where they are capable of showcasing any emotion be it rage, sadness, comedy among many others. They are the pillars that bring the whole film together and it was a wonderful experience directing them.”

    Adding to this, Saranya also said, “It is truly a unique film that is close to my heart. It is often rare to witness women take the wheel and the entire credit goes to the director for writing a concept that is simple but evokes laughter along with a roller coaster of emotions. Moreover it was truly a learning experience to work alongside veteran actors like Kovai Sarala and Kalpana especially when it comes to the comic timing of the film. I am definitive that the viewers of Colors Tamil will appreciate our efforts and have a fun-filled weekend.”

  • Colors Tamil is all set for the world television premiere of RK Nagar

    Colors Tamil is all set for the world television premiere of RK Nagar

    Mumbai: Entertainment channel Colors Tamil has announced the world television premiere of “RK Nagar” on 3 July at 2:00 pm. An entertaining tale set in a world of crime is here to grapple audiences by exploring plots around politics, romance, and buckets of drama and humour.

    Directed by Saravana Rajan, the 2019 film features Vaibhav and Sana Althaf in the lead roles while Anjena Kirti, Sampath Raj, Inigo Prabhakaran form the stellar ensemble cast. The synopsis revolves around a man who struggles to make ends meet and his life takes a turn for the better when he falls head over heels with a politician’s daughter. However, his happiness is short lived when he gets entangled in a murder case.

    Introduced through a dream sequence, Shankar (Vaibhav) imagines living a luxurious life, however he holds no regard for the rich, believing the rich only get richer and the poor remain the same. However, fortune favours him when Ranjini (Sana Altaf) sees him chasing some goons and gets impressed thinking that he shares the same ideology as her of disliking goons. As their relationship progresses, two rivals Vishwanathan aka Lottai (Sampath Raj) and Manoj aka Mannu (Inigo Prabhakaran) parallely get into a rift, ensuing in a murder of a high-profile individual at Shankar’s tailor shop for which he gets framed. How he manages to prove himself innocent forms the rest of the plot. 

    Commenting on the occasion, director Saravana Rajan said, “I am overjoyed that my film is being featured on such a well-known channel like Colors Tamil and will appeal to a wider audience. The characters, story, and music in the movie are wonderfully packaged with Premji’s music composition bringing the film to life. With this, I am confident that viewers will have a fun weekend and, perhaps, will also appreciate the work that has gone behind making the film.”

    Adding to this actor Vaibhav said, “It’s wonderful that a movie with such an engaging plot is going to air on a well-known channel like Colors Tamil. We had worked immensely hard to perfect our comic timings that fit in line with the action sequences and in furtherance, through my character I got to play a myriad of genres like thriller, comedy and romance within one film. I’m delighted that the viewers will have an entertaining weekend and that it will be worth watching.”

  • Colors Tamil to telecast new fiction show ‘Pachakili’ on 4 July

    Colors Tamil to telecast new fiction show ‘Pachakili’ on 4 July

    Mumbai: Exploring marital values, familial bonds and sibling relationships, Colors Tamil, is all set to premiere Pachakili, a brand-new fiction show, starting 4 July. 

    Based on the life of a naive village belle Pachakili (played by Actor Monisha Arshak) and Adithya (played by Actor Kishore), the show focuses on how the two individuals come together under one roof despite their contrary ideologies on family and marriages. 

    Pachakili is a smart and charming woman, the apple of the eye of her three brothers – Meenakshi Sundaram (played by Actor Stalin Muthu), Azhagar (Vijay Anand) and Velu (Actor Ashwin). Having lived a loving and pampered life, she values her relationships and is willing to go to any length to protect them. However, her life takes a turn when she comes across a well-known lawyer Adithya who doesn’t value familial ties nor nuptial bonds. He is infamous for taking up divorce cases, owing to his own dysfunctional family. Unveiling a saga of love with the notion that every marital union has a reason, Pachakili will enthral audiences with hilarious fallouts that ensue when two opposite people meet.

    Commenting on the launch, Colors Tamil business head Rajaraman. S, said, “We are happy to add Pachakili to our slew of fiction line-ups, building on our philosophy of bringing unique concepts to the table. The show will once again underline the roles played by women in drawing families closer and how they are the pillars of any relationship. With Pachakili, we strive to show how some marriages are successful even after facing several hurdles due to ideological differences. We are confident that the show will encourage viewers to value blood ties and the institute of marriage even while being able to relate with Pachakili.”

    Pachakili director Jawahar said, “It’s the tale of a woman who conquers even the most challenging circumstances to keep her relationships and marriage going. The show’s scripting is compelling, laying emphasis on characterization and keeping the narrative gripping. It will keep viewers engrossed until the very end of each episode. The entire process has been an enriching experience for us and I am confident that the audiences will also enjoy every bit of it.”

    Adding to this, actor Monisha Arshak said, “I am happy to play Pachakili, a smart but strong-headed woman who knows her way out of every situation and never bends in the face of hurdles. Pachakili as a character represents every woman out there who holds their bonds and principles in high regard, are true empathizers and have unconditional love for everyone around them. I am sure this character will resonate with the audience owing to her simplistic nature. I must mention that this is my maiden association with Colors Tamil and I am glad to be part of such a remarkable concept.”

  • Colors Tamil to air new show Kanda Naal Mudhal on 13 June

    Colors Tamil to air new show Kanda Naal Mudhal on 13 June

    Mumbai: Colors Tamil has launched a new show Kanda Naal Mudhal that will premiere on 13 June. The show will air every Monday to Friday at 8:30 p.m.

    The show narrates the life of Kumaran played by actor Navin who crosses paths with Nandhini played by actor Dharshana and in a cruel twist of fate ends up marrying her despite being at loggerheads.

    “Colors Tamil is happy to present Kanda Naal Mudhal, which is rooted in our ethos of showcasing innovative narratives and compelling themes,” Colors Tamil business head Rajaraman S. “Kanda Naal Mudhal is unlike any other quintessential show in the Tamil GEC Space. Audiences will get to witness an unusual love story of two individuals who have different ideologies and desires while also getting to watch adorable and unconditional sibling relationships. We are thrilled to add this show to our robust lineup of shows and strengthen our prime-time programming further. I am certain that it will be an absolute treat to watch for the viewers.”

    “I am delighted to direct Kanda Naal Mudhal. It has an eccentric plotline with significant characters who have their set of dreams and desires,” said director Radha Krishnan. “How each of the characters fulfil their dreams while also balancing their relationships is the crux of the story. Furthermore, it was a treat to direct such a terrific ensemble with tremendous acting prowess, with the rustic locations serving as a complement. I am grateful that Colors Tamil has given me the opportunity to be a part of the show where all characters represent an important facet of society.”