Why is Vijay called Thalapathy?
Why is Vijay called Thalapathy?
Thalapathy Vijay’s Master released in theatres today, January 13, after a long wait. On the occasion, let s look back at why and when was Vijay christened as Thalapathy.
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Vijay s Master released today (January 13) across the globe.
Vijay is one of the leading stars in Kollywood and enjoys a great fan following among people of different age groups. His film journey screams of hard work and is inspiring, to say the least. Today, his market is so huge that films get made just for him. After Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Vijay is the next big thing in Kollywood.
Malavika Mohanan
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Master’s release for Pongal. Malavika Mohanan is shuttling between Mumbai and Chennai, promoting both the Hindi and Tamil releases of the film, as she awaits what could be the biggest turning point in her career. Excerpts from a quick chat:
How did the ‘Master’ team decide upon a Pongal release?
We initially thought that the delay would only be for a few weeks, but as time went on, the realisation dawned upon us that the pandemic isn’t ending anytime soon. I think the team really wanted a festival release. After Diwali came and went last year, we set sights on Pongal 2021. I still remember getting the call from Jagdish, who is the co-producer, telling me that January will finally see
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Master, one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year will be released in theatres on January 13, 2020.
Considering the hype and request from Vijay, the Tamil Nadu government has recently agreed to allow 100 per cent occupancy for the movie amid the coronavirus scare. However, recent reports indicate that the film will not get a theatrical release in Kerala.
Dileep s involvement affected Master release
In a recent meeting hosted by Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEOUK), Dileep and Antony Perumbavoor who head the group argued that opening the theatres for a Tamil movie will set a bad example. Even though several theatre owners requested Dileep to change his decision, the actor-producer took a strong stand and made it clear that preference should be given to movies made in Malayalam.