Gautham Vasudev Menon - Film Companion

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Meet The ‘Roys’, The Husband Archetype We Love To Hate

Posted on June 9, 2020June 10, 2020
by Vishal Menon

From Vanraj in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Paro’s husband in Dev.D, to THE ‘Roy’ in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and Jaanu’s husband in 96, here’s an introduction to a set of male characters who form the third wheel in their partner’s iconic love stories.

My Movie Milestone: Aishwarya Rajesh About The Life-changing Kaaka Muttai

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My Movie Milestone: Aishwarya Rajesh Speaks About Kaaka Muttai

Posted on June 4, 2020June 4, 2020
by Vishal Menon

The much-loved Manikandan film, about two boys and their yearning to taste pizza, was a festival favourite and a commercial success. But it didn’t open the doors of stardom like Aishwarya Rajesh imagined it would.

Eight Tamil Cop Films And The Unique Elements That Made Them Classics

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Eight Tamil Cop Films And The Unique Elements That Made Them Classics

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020
by Team FC

Over the years, we’ve had almost every big actor play a cop sometime or the other in his career, but only a few of those films have the ability to entertain you during multiple viewings, writes Anirudh AR

Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn is Kartik and Jessie’s Story And Should Be Seen Like That: Gautham Vasudev Menon

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Director GVM On The Mixed Feedback For Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
by Team FC

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon talks to Baradwaj Rangan about the mixed opinion that his recently released short received and the challenges of shooting amidst the lockdown.

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Karthik Dial Seydha Yenn: GVM, STR & Trisha Reunite

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
by Baradwaj Rangan

A reflection on the 12-odd minutes spent with the characters that continue to haunt us, even after 10 years. Many spoilers ahead, so make sure you see the film first.

The 5 Ajith Films With The Best Climaxes

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Ajith Birthday Special: 5 Ajith Films With The Best Climaxes

Posted on May 1, 2020May 13, 2020
by Ashutosh Mohan

On Ajith’s 49th birthday, we list five of his films with memorable climaxes. They reveal an actor who is sometimes jaded by the ‘mass’ hero formula, yet strives to do something interesting, within the scope of his stardom.

From Satyadev Kancharana And Ritu Varma To Adhi Pinisetty: 10 Underrated Actors In The Telugu Film Industry

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Dulquer Salmaan-Starrer Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal on Netflix

Posted on March 29, 2020May 19, 2020
by Baradwaj Rangan

The film, directed by Desingh Periyasamy, is a pleasant diversion. I had a lot of issues with it, but here’s what I really liked. It’s wonderfully amoral.

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Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadhithaal Movie Review

Posted on February 28, 2020May 5, 2020
by Vishal Menon

It’s how the film interprets Gautham Vasudev Menon’s character — essentially GVM playing a GVM hero — that becomes a gift that keeps giving.

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Trance Movie Review: Fahadh Faasil Aces As God, Man And The Devil In A Brilliantly-Made...

Posted on February 20, 2020May 4, 2020
by Vishal Menon

Trance is far from perfect, but it is bold like few films are, not just in terms of what it uncovers, but also for the sheer audacity to even attempt a film like this.

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Trance Trailer Talk: Fahadh Faasil And Gautham Vasudev Menon Look Intriguing In What Ap...

Posted on February 18, 2020May 9, 2020
by Team FC

Directed by Anwar Rasheed, and starring Vinayakan and Nazriya Nazim, among others, the film releases on February 20.

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

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Download The Script Of Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Posted on February 12, 2020May 14, 2020
by Team FC

10 years after the release of the film starring Simbu and Trisha, Gautham Vasudev Menon shares an early draft of the film, back when it was just titled Jessie.

Valentine’s Day 14 Ways Tamil Cinema Taught Us To Love

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Valentine’s Day: 14 Ways Tamil Cinema Taught Us To Love

Posted on February 8, 2020May 13, 2020
by Ashutosh Mohan

14 scenes from Tamil movies that nudged us to invest in the love stories on screen, and gave us ideas too

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