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Tamil Cinema: Paris Cafe launch sparks controversy as Rajinikanth releases new poster
The Tamil film industry is seeing several major updates. The music launch for the film Paris Cafe, directed by Saraj Seelan and produced by Kanmani Ranganathan, recently took place in Chennai. During the event, actor Vijay Vishwa sparked controversy by criticizing director Pa. Ranjith, calling him a fake activist for his perceived lack of vocal support on certain issues. This led to a verbal confrontation with social activist Kaushalya, who defended the concept of activists.
In other news, superstar Rajinikanth released the motion poster for the upcoming film Oru Kaidhaiyin Diary. Directed by Susheendran and starring Santhanu Bhagyaraj and Seeman, the film is set in Madurai and focuses on a father-son relationship. It is the tenth production from the KRG Kannan Ravi Group.
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Oru Kaidhaiyin Diary · Pa. Ranjith · Paris Cafe · Rajinikanth · Vijay Vishwa
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Director Saraj Seelan has been attempting a directorial career for 20 years. tamilcinetalk.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film Paris Cafe is a small-budget production with a strong social message. tamilcinetalk.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Social activist Kaushalya condemned Vijay Vishwa's comments regarding Pa. Ranjith.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Actor Vijay Vishwa criticized director Pa. Ranjith, labeling him a fake activist.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rajinikanth released the motion poster for the film Oru Kaidhaiyin Diary. cinemapressclub.com