#tamilcinema

[adhirasam]

Saw ps2 today and the scene with Kundavai and Vanthiyadevan and the sword and blindfold got me going FERAL

#ps2 #ponniyin selvan #kollycinema #kollywood #tamilcinema #tamil movies #desi tumblr #desi shitposting #female gaze #south indian #desiblr #ponniyin selvan 2 #ps:2 #tamil

[nspwriteups]

En Ullam Kava Kalvan

This is a fluff-ish ArulmozhixVanathi oneshot and my first fanfic ever! Read and share your thoughts 😊

Arulmozhi Varman stared at the olai Vanthiyathevan handed him. " An olai from Kodumbalur Ilavarasi Vanathi Devi" Vanthiyathevan said with a knowing smile. It was popular knowledge that his Akka had been planning his marriage with the Ilavarasi with the support of the elders. And Arulmozhi had been dilemma. It would be a lie to say he never noticed the kind and gentle companion of Kundavai. He had heard of her calm demeanor, beauty and dancing skills, mostly from his Akka and more than once he had wanted to see her performance in person or have a proper conversation with her without a third person between them. But on the other hand he didn't wanted to end up like his Anna - completely consumed by love. This was his dilemma - he was struggling to find that right balance between love and duty. With a heart heavy with all these thoughts,he untied the olai and read Vanathi's letter.

Thodudaya sevian

Vidai eriya

Thoo venmathi soodi

Sudalai podi poosi

En ullam Kava kalvan

He recognised the lines as written by Thirugnana Sambandar about the beauty of Lord Shiva. Was Vanathi hinting that her love for him was similar to what the poet had for his deity ?

His eyes slightly widened as he released that perhaps all this while he underestimated the depth of Vanathi's affection - the genuine care she had for him. At that moment he felt guilty for not showering her with half the attention she had given him. Moreover, his heart was filled with warmth and happiness at the thought of seeing her again and maybe making her blush by indirectly hinting that he has indeed read her letter and that there was a part of him that felt the same affection for her.

He didn't realize that he was smiling the entire time he was reading her olai and suddenly snapped into reality - surprised at how far his thoughts took him in that single moment.

But then his overthinking found dominance again - What if there was a part of Vanathi which craved for the throne just as Nandini? His Anna's face flashed in his mind and he became restless once more. ' I have to talk to Vanathi ' He thought and surprised himself that he was now thinking of her as Vanathi and not as Kodumbalur Ilavarasi. When did that happen?

Even as he retied the olai and put it away, the last line of Vanathi's letter stayed in his mind, making him blush- En Ullam Kava Kalvan....

#Poniyin selvan #Poniyin selvan 2 #ponniyin selvan #ponniyin selvan 2 #mani ratnam #vikram #aishwarya rai bachchan #karthi #arulmozhi #arulmozhi varman #Vanathi #kundavai #aditha karikalan #nandini #sobhita dhulipala #jayam ravi #kalki #tamilcinema #chola dynasty #love letters #poonguzhali #fanfic #fanfiction

[nisreensartworld]

"Sathya & Parthiban"

Pencil on paper

I drew Trisha Krishnan as Sathya and Vijay as Parthiban from the film, 'Leo' (2023.) I'm so happy that this fantastic film landed in the US cinema, too!

#my art #pencildrawing #leovijay #trisha krishnan #vijay thalapathy #thalapathy vijay #tamilcinema #leo movie

[sowlspace]

clearly i cant wait for ps2, and how do they even emit so much chemistry even though they aren’t together in the shot 😭

#aishwariya rai bachchan #chiyaan vikram #aishwarya rai #vikram #mani ratnam #ponniyin selvan #tamil cinema #tamilcinema #dhoop #chiyaish #chiyaish for life yall

[romanticswamp]

Hey Ram (2000)

#kollywood #tamilcinema #kamal haasan #rani mukherjee #bollywood #film

[thereader-radhika]

If you liked Ponniyin Selvan and want to watch something like that, I have the exact thing for you - Yaathisai (2023)

Non-spolier review

The film is set in the 7th century (around 270-250 years before Ponniyin Selvan) and tells the fictional story of a small tribe (Einar) that fought against the famous Pandiyan king Ranadheera Pandiyan aka Kochchadaiyan. Remember Rajinikanth's old film? The protagonist is named after this historical King.

The film was written and directed by debutant director Dharani Rajendran. The film's dialogues are in Old Tamil, which are subtitled for viewers in modern Tamil and English. The cast and crew, comprising mostly of debutants, deserve high praise for making such a good film on a shoestring budget (7-10 crores, according to various online sources).

Revolving around the theme of the hunger for power and the thirst for authority, Yaathisai doesn't sing the glories of the emperors or the goodness of their heart. It is a raw, visceral, gripping tale about the corrupting influence of power and the people who are caught up in it.

Newcomers Shakthi Mithran, Seyon Rajalakshmi, Samar and Vaidhegi Amarnat play the main roles and they are amply supported by actors like Guru Somasundaram (the only name I could recognise), Chandrakumar, Semmalar Annam, Subathra and Vijay Seyon.

Cons of the film would be shoddy CGI in some parts and the lack of budget which is reflected in the technical side of the film. That doesn't mean that the film is bad or unwatchable. There are some glitches in some parts, that's it.

If you loved Ponniyin Selvan and wants to watch something like that, this is a very interesting choice. On the surface level, it is a historical fiction, period movie set in a similar period. On the deeper level, it questions and scrutinises everything monarchist narratives like Ponniyin Selvan stands for.

7/10

The movie is available for streaming online and you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

#Yaathisai #tamilculture #tamilnadu #ponniyin selvan #ponniyin selvan 2 #PS1 #PS2 #kollywood #kollycinema #tamilcinema

[dharshini25]

#poems and poetry #ponniyin selvan #song lyrics #songwriter #quotes #Youtube #ar rahman #tamilcinema #tamilpoetry #part 2

[kanganautopia]

Kangana Ranaut - Thalaivii (2021)

#kanganaranaut #thalaivii #tamilcinema #bollywood #jayalalithaa #actress #celebs #movieedit #strength #feminism

[balladedutempsjadis]

This weekend, I watched Ponniyin Selvan, Part 1, an epic Tamil historical film about the early life Arulmozhi Varman, who became Raja Raja Chola, ruler of a vast maritime empire in the 10th century CE, and one of the greatest kings in all of Indian history.

Friends, I LOVED this movie and I’m kind of obsessed right now (and also trying to figure out a way to see Part 2, currently in theaters!) You’ll be seeing all the GIFS I could find on Tumblr :)

The music was epic in Part 1, but part 2 has the song that had me ready to board a tiger-prowed ship and go fight for the glory of Ponniyin Selvan :)

I loved all the characters but honestly my favorite is Arulmozhi Varman; the actor, Jayam Ravi, manages to look kind, regal, and a total badass all at once, and although there are other characters more up my usual alley - specifically Arulmozhi Varman’s brother Aditha, played brilliantly by Vikram, and Aditha’s lost love Nandini, also played brilliantly by Aishwarya Rai Bacchan, and Kundavai (Trisha), the Chola princess with brilliant political acumen, and Vandiyadevan (Karthi), who is a sort of D’Artagnan of the series, still I keep coming back to the charisma of Arulmozhi Varman who doesn’t even appear onscreen until the halfway point :)

#ponniyin selvan #arulmozhi varman #raja raja chola #tamilcinema #tamil nadu #chola dynasty #chola bronzes #Youtube

[nagarajhiphop]

#hollywood #huge jackman #wolverine #xmen #tamil #tamilhiphop #tamilcinema #tamilnadu #nagarajhiphop #chennai #coimbatore #palakkad #kollywood #hiphoptamizha #trending #viral #ai

[ajayvenkat]

This scene has a separate base...!

Chandramukhi Tamil Horror Comedy.

©️Sivaji Productions

#chandramukhi 2 #chandramukhi #character ai #tamilnadu #tamilmovie #tamilcinema #superstar #rajnikanth #jailor #jailormovie #tamilmovielover #vadivelu #comedy #horror #horroredit #exorcism

[actressstill]

Actress #Tammanah cute in red #tamannahbhatia #tamilcinema #tammu https://www.instagram.com/p/CmiQjWVvS57/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tammanah #tamannahbhatia #tamilcinema #tammu

[nisreensartworld]

"Parthiban's Cafe"

Coloured ink, acrylic and pen on paper

I painted Vijay as Parthiban from his latest film, "Leo." (2023)

If you haven't watched it yet, please go to the cinema! It's such an entertaining film. 🦁

#my art #leovijay #vijay thalapathy #inkdrawing #acrylic painting #movie art #tamilcinema

[sowlspace]

a contrast between the women of power; the jewellery

kundhavai, even though she is the princess underplays her jewellery and makes a neat simple yet elegant statement whereas nandini shows off the wealth her husband has, adorns more jewellery to show a powerful and flamboyant look

#aishwariya rai bachchan #trisha #aishwarya rai and trisha #ponniyin selvan #kalki krishnamurthy #nandini and kundhavai #nandini #kundhavai #tamilcinema #love this showdown a little more than the first #queens

[romanticswamp]

Kushi (2000)

#kollywood #tamilcinema #tamil cinema #indian cinema #ar rahman

[thescribbleddiaries]

Unveiling the Magnificence: Madrasapattinam, A Cinematic Masterpiece

Madrasapattinam is a Tamil film that was released in 2010. It revolves around a love story set in the backdrop of colonial Madras (now Chennai) during the 1940s. This case study will delve into the various aspects of this film, such as its historical context, storyline, performances, cinematography, and impact on the Tamil film industry.

The film is set in the pre-independence era, when India was still under British colonial rule. It beautifully captures the cultural diversity and societal hierarchy prevalent during those times. The creators of Madrasapattinam have extensively researched the period and have recreated the colonial Madras with great attention to detail. The visuals and sets transport the viewers back in time and help them better understand the historical context of the film.

The storyline of Madrasapattinam revolves around the romance between a young English governor’s daughter, Amy, and a Tamil village boy, Parithi. Their love story blossoms against all odds - societal, cultural, and language barriers. The film effectively portrays the struggles faced by intercultural relationships during those times. The engaging plot keeps the audience hooked till the very end, and the climax provides a surprising twist, leaving the viewers amazed and emotionally invested in the characters.

The performances in Madrasapattinam are commendable. Both the lead actors, Arya (as Parithi) and Amy Jackson (as Amy), deliver powerful performances, displaying their versatility as actors. Their chemistry is palpable on screen, and they effortlessly bring their characters to life. Other supporting actors, such as Nassar and Cochin Haneefa, also leave a lasting impression with their convincing performances.

Cinematography plays a crucial role in bringing the film to life. The cinematographer, Nirav Shah, beautifully captures the essence of Madras with stunning visuals. The shots of colonial architecture, bustling streets, and elaborate sets add grandeur to the film. The attention to detail in recreating the era is evident in the meticulously designed costumes and props.

Madrasapattinam made a significant impact on the Tamil film industry. It broke new ground by exploring a historical love story against the backdrop of the freedom struggle. The film received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and technical brilliance. It also found commercial success and was widely appreciated by the audience. Madrasapattinam paved the way for more historical dramas and period films in the Tamil industry, inspiring filmmakers to delve into unexplored genres and periods.

In conclusion, Madrasapattinam is a cinematic masterpiece that brings the colonial era to life. Its historical context, engaging storyline, powerful performances, and stunning cinematography combine to create an unforgettable viewing experience. The film's impact on the Tamil film industry cannot be understated, as it broke new ground and inspired filmmakers to explore uncharted territories. Madrasapattinam remains a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of cinema.

#desi teen #kollywood #kollycinema #tamilcinema #tamilnadu #chennai #cinema #music