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News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
You Can Watch Roshan Mathew's Maharani On This OTT Platform
The Malayalam comedy-drama Maharani is a delightful mix of comedy and entertainment. Malayalam cinema fans have a reason to celebrate as the comedy-drama film Maharani is all set to make its debut on OTT. Starring Shine Tom Chacko and Roshan Mathew, the movie was released in theatres on November 24. The movie is steered by the Mollywood director G Marthandan, known for comedies like Daivathinte Swanatham Cleetus and Paavada. The movie's script is penned by Ratheesh Ravi and is jointly produced by Sujit Balan and NM Badusha under the banner of Badusha Productions. Now after months of its theatrical release, the Malayalam comedy-drama will start streaming on the OTT platform Manorama Max from June 21. Announcing the same, the streaming giant dropped an official poster of the film on their social media. Alongside the post, they wrote, 'Maharani | June 21 | manoramaMAX." Apart from Roshan Mathew and Shine Tom Chacko, Maharani boasts an ensemble cast of other talented actors like Harishree Ashokan, Johnny Antony, Jafar Idukki, Balu Varghese, Sujith Balan, Sruthy Jayan, Kailash, Gokulan, Aswat Lal and Raghunath Paleri in significant roles in the movie. The film has a musical score composed by Govind Vasantha and Gopi Sundar. The cinematography of the movie is done by Lokanathan and the editing work is handled by Noufal Abdullah. The movie promises a delightful mix of comedy and entertainment. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary village in the Alleppey district of Kerala, Maharani revolves around the characters Aji (played by Shine) and Viji (played by Roshan), the two protagonists of the movie. Despite the odds, both of them are faithful and close friends who never fail to encourage each other. While Aji expects to elope with his lover, Viji wishes to find a partner who would help him improve his financial situation. However, when Aji's romantic interest, Rani, goes missing, her family blames the two guys and their group of friends for her disappearance. Watch as Aji and Viji ultimately get rid of their names in this matter while desperately searching for Rani. Shot in the picturesque locales of Cherthala, Alappuzha district in Kerala, Maharani is the first-ever movie in Malayalam cinema that was entirely shot on the Sony Venice 2. It's a cinematic camera with one of the two full-frame photographic sensors that are included with the camera to produce exceptionally good pictures.
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Maharani OTT Release: Here's when and where to watch Malayalam comedy-drama starring Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko
Malayalam comedy drama Maharani opened to mixed reviews upon its release at the box office. Audiences highlighted how the movie presents ridicule and humor without any critical thinking, provoking them to find no rationality at all. After two years of its theatrical release, the film is now all set to make its debut on OTT. When and where to watch Maharani Maharani will finally debut on OTT. The Malayalam comedy drama will start streaming on the Manorama Max platform from June 21 onwards. The streaming giant dropped the official post for the same on social media. Sharing the poster of the movie, they wrote 'Maharani | June 21 | manoramaMAX.' Official trailer and plot of Maharani The storyline of Maharani is set against the backdrop of an imaginary village in the Alleppey district of Kerala. Aji and Viji, the two protagonists of the movie, are portrayed as individuals who lack distinct ambitions in life. However, despite all odds, both of them remain loyal and close friends who never fail to support each other. While Aji (played by Shine) hopes to elope with his girlfriend, Viji aspires to have a partner who will improve his financial standing. Things go awry when Aji's romantic interest Rani goes missing, and her family blames the two boys and their gang of friends for being responsible for it. How Aji and Viji finally get rid of their names in such a manner while desperately searching for Rani becomes the climax of the film. Cast and crew of Maharani Maharani stars Roshan Mathew and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. Others include Johny Antony, Harisree Ashokan, Balu Varghese, Sruthy Jayan, Kailash, and more. The film is written by Ratheesh Ravi and directed by G Marthandan. Badusha Productions has backed the film, while Gopi Sundar and Govind Vasantha have composed the musical score.
India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress became star at 16, did 40 films, worked with Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Vijay, suffered paralysis, died by suicide after failed love affair with…; She was…
No matter how big someone becomes, life isn't always kind, and the life of an actress is a prime example. These actresses who dazzle on screen often face darkness in their personal lives. One such case is that of Tamil actress Viji, whose tragic step after a betrayal in love shook the entire film industry. Viji, known for the film Kozhi Koovuthu, made her debut alongside Prabhu and Silk Smitha in the movie directed by Gangai Amaran. She also paired with Saresh in the song Edho Moham Edho Dhagam , which became a superhit. Following this, she went on to work with top stars like Prabhu, Rajinikanth, and Mohanlal in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. After working in more than 40 films, the heroine roles reduced, so she started doing character roles. After this, she also worked on songs. For example, she danced with Prabhu Deva in the song 'Lalakku Dol Dappi Ma' in Sarathkumar's film 'Suriyan' and with Murali in the song ' Machinichi Vara Neram ' in Vijay's film 'Poove Unakkaga'. During the shooting of this song, Viji experienced back pain and encountered complications during treatment. A mistake during her back surgery left her hands and legs paralysed, confining her to a wheelchair. Although she later won a case against the hospital and her condition improved after multiple operations, film offers stopped coming her way. Moved by her situation, Vijayakanth gave her a role in Simmasanam, which turned out to be her last film. Viji's film career began at the age of 16, and her life came to a tragic end at just 34. According to a report by Tamil News 18, Viji committed suicide in her Chennai home in 2000. The news shook the Tamil film industry. Everyone thought that the cause of his death was his health, but the things written in his suicide note revealed the real reason. Her suicide note blamed a failed love affair with director A R Ramesh, who was already married. The report suggested Ramesh promised to marry her but declined later, and that three days before her death, Ramesh met Viji at a function and abused her. Viji had also left evidence of accepting the director's love in her death note. Due to this, the police arrested the director and his wife and filed a case. However, after a few years, they were acquitted. Also, in her last note, she had requested the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi not to conduct post-mortem on her body after her death.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vikram Sugumaran was supposed to begin his third directorial in 2 months, reveals Viji Chandrasekhar
The sudden demise of director Vikram Sugumaran , known for acclaimed films like 'Madha Yaanai Koottam' and 'Raavanan Kottam,' has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film industry. Succumbing to a heart attack on his way back from Madurai, Vikram Sugumaran's unexpected passing has left many of his colleagues and fans in deep sorrow. Among those most affected is actress Viji Chandrasekhar, who shared an emotional tribute recalling her close professional bond with the late filmmaker. A career-defining bond Viji, who played a pivotal role in 'Madha Yaanai Koottam,' credited the film and Vikram Sugumaran for a major breakthrough in her career. Struggling to hold back tears in a social media video, she said, 'I can't accept that he's no more. Just two months ago, he called and said a new story was ready and that we'd definitely start shooting in two months. Now he's gone… it's heartbreaking.' Her words capture the disbelief and grief felt by many who worked closely with him. A call for awareness on health She went on to express her anguish about the fragility of life in the film industry. 'People who work day and night, often under severe mental pressure, are the ones falling prey to untimely deaths. Today someone's here, tomorrow they're gone. I just can't understand why this keeps happening,' she lamented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Viji's message was not only one of mourning but also a heartfelt reminder about the importance of mental health and physical well-being, urging everyone to take better care of themselves. A void that cannot be filled Reflecting on her last conversation with Vikram Sugumaran, Viji Chandrasekar said she was still struggling to process the news. 'I want to believe this isn't real,' she said. Offering her deepest condolences to Vikram Sugumaran's family and colleagues, Viji Chandrasekar concluded her statement with a sense of loss that echoed throughout the industry. Vikram Sugumaran's absence leaves a void, not just as a director, but as a cherished collaborator and friend. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
SBS Australia
21-04-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Dutton says Coalition wouldn't cut Australia's 'important' annual parent visa intake
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was asked several times if parent visa numbers would be reduced under proposed Coalition migration cuts. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas Opposition leader Peter Dutton has vowed a Coalition government would not cut Australia's annual intake of parent visas, after sustained pressure to reveal where his planned cuts to permanent migration would come from. The Coaliton has vowed to reduce the annual intake of permanent migrants from 180,000 to 135,000 — but has until now reserved detail regarding which programs would be cut until after the election. Despite Labor nearly doubling the annual cap of parent visas to 8,500 places, the backlog has continued to balloon. When asked on Saturday if he would reduce those numbers to the previous Coalition government's setting of 4,500 places per year, Dutton said: "We'll take that advice when we get into government in relation to where the economic settings are and where the demands might be." On Monday, SBS again asked the Opposition leader if he would reduce parent visas. "We're going to cut migration by 25 per cent," Dutton said. Asked a second time he said: "[Record high migration] is a significant contributor to young Australians being locked out of housing." Finally, after a third attempt, he said: "In relation to parents, I've been clear about this — it's an important part of the migration program. "We're not going to reduce those." This commitment will be heard by the families of more than 150,000 prospective parent migrants currently on the waitlist — with average wait times of 31 years. For the Mayur family, who live in Melbourne's east, in the marginal seat of Deakin — held by Opposition housing spokesperson Minister Michael Sukkar — it's an issue that will sway their vote. "I'm not going to be casting a vote based on a major economic policy," Supriya Narayanan told SBS. "But this is something that actually cuts close to home." Supriya's mother, Viji, has been on the wait list for five years already. She lives in India alone. The family have applied for a contributory parent visa for her — at a cost of $48,000, with an average wait time of 14 years. "I would very much like to live with my daughter," Viji said. "The long wait is having an emotional toll also." Viji's son-in-law, Mayur Deivasigamani, says the wait times are unfair. "We're paying a lot of money to bring her over here. So, a 14-years wait, when you're paying so much, I don't think is reasonable." "There are thousands of people in our position, so my sincere request to whoever forms government after the election is to increase the numbers of parent visas so the wait time isn't so long." The Parkinson Migration Review commissioned by Labor in 2022 found the parent visa system was "cruel and unnecessary" and forced families to wait for a visa "that would never come". It has recommended changes such as increasing the number and length of temporary visas issued for parents, as well as potentially introducing a visa lottery. Former deputy secretary of the Immigration Department Abul Rizvi said a lottery would be "unfair to those who are already in the list and have been waiting for years". Rizvi said that, while it's important for the government to offer skilled migrants the chance of family reunion, bringing aging migrants into the country is costly to the already stretched health and aged care system. "As someone who advocated for parent visas to be increased, the trade off is Treasury will say to you: 'Okay, then you find the offsets in the budget to pay for this.'" "And the offsets would be in the billions." The Parkinson Review also found the average cost of a single parent migrant to Australia was $400,000 over their lifetime, even though all families are required to pay for their parent's private health insurance. Deivasigamani said there are other intangible costs to the community by not offering parent visas. "For us, it's also about culture. Our son can hardly speak Tamil now … so to have family here would help him with the language and impart the Indian culture, which is important," he said. "We've worked in Australia for two decades, we pay our taxes, so I feel like we're being treated a bit unfairly compared to other Australians." Speaking at a Western Sydney Forum a fortnight ago, the prime minister said he was well aware that this issue was one faced by some members of his audience. "What we have to bear in mind for many residents in Western Sydney who are migrants … they don't want Mum and Dad to have no access here either forever." But when asked if he would commit to increasing the cap, he only said: "What we'll do is run an orderly migration program." Labor has said it will continue its current plans to reduce migration as per Treasury forecasts, with no new immigration-policy announcements throughout the campaign. Treasury forecasts net migration to return to 260,000 by 2024-25, and 225,000 the following year, although it previously underestimated net migration numbers. Meanwhile, the Coalition has said it would reveal details of its planned 25 per cent reduction to the permanent migration program after the election, which would shrink the intake from 180,000 per year to 135,000 — a reduction of 45,000 visas. Dutton has also said a Coalition government will cut net overseas migration — i.e. the difference between the number of people entering and leaving Australia — by 100,000 places. Immigration minister Tony Burke told SBS the Coalition's proposed cuts to permanent migration were "reckless" and the pledge to not cut parent visas would mean deeper cuts would be made to the skilled visa category. 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