Chennai: There are no longer absolute black or white roles for lead actors in south Indian cinema. More and more artists are happy to embrace an opportunity to experiment and walk the tightrope between hero and villain to display their creativity and versatility.
From superstar Kiccha Sudeep to actors such as Jagapathi Babu, Sundeep Kishan, Ganesh Venkatraman and Mahat Raghavendra have stepped in to play negative roles.
Why this sudden urge?
"Versatility is the key to survival today in this very competitive industry. As an actor it's very important to be open to different roles, even if it means playing a negative or even a totally unconventional character if needed," Ganesh Venkatraman, who didn't hesitate to play a Sardar in his Tamil debut 'Abhiyum Naanum', told IANS....
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12:01 PM, Jun 08, 2013
Chennai: Ace Telugu filmmaker S S Rajamouli has rubbished rumours that he is acting in his upcoming directorial venture 'Baahubali', a period-drama. "I am not acting in 'Baahubali'. The picture which is making rounds is three years old. I got my beard done in that style just for fun," posted Rajamouli on his Twitter page. The lead cast, which includes Rana Daggubati and Prabhas, are sporting a full grown beard...
11:28 AM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: S.S. Rajamouli's Telugu blockbuster revenge-drama 'Eega' will be screened at the 18th edition of the Busan International Film Festival, South Korea. It is the fifth foreign film extravaganza for which the film has been chosen. It was recently selected for international film festivals in Cannes, Madrid, Shanghai and Puchon. "(I) got the official confirmation. 'Eega' is being screened at Busan International Film Festival in South Korea," Rajamouli posted on...
11:51 AM, May 20, 2013
Chennai: After being selected for screening at the Cannes International Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival, SS Rajamouli's Telugu revenge-drama 'Eega' will also be featured at the Madrid International Film Festival and Puchon International Film Festival. At the Madrid fest, the movie is nominated in six award categories. "More good news! 'Eega' has been selected for few more film festivals. In Madrid film festival, it is nominated for six...
06:55 PM, May 16, 2013
Chennai: Successful Telugu revenge-drama 'Eega' will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20. The festival is starting Wednesday. "Going to attend Cannes film festival and the Film Market. First time going to any festival. We are also screening 'Eega' in the Cannes Film Market (March Du Film) on the 20th," producer Shobu Yarlagadda posted on his Twitter page. Lot of Indian and foreign films...
10:42 AM, May 15, 2013
Chennai: After Cannes, S S Rajamouli's highly successful Telugu revenge-drama 'Eega' has been selected to feature in the panorama section of upcoming 16th Shanghai International Film Festival. The festival will start June 15 and end on June 23. Confirming the same, film's director SS Rajamouli posted on his Twitter page: "We got the official confirmation this morning. 'Eega' has been selected in the panorama section of Shanghai International Film Festival"....
10:32 AM, May 15, 2013
Directed by filmmaker Iyappa Sharma actors Gopichand and Jagapathi Babu play the lead roles in the movie. ...
05:39 PM, Jan 26, 2013
Southern actor Kiccha Sudeep, known for his work with Ram Gopal Varma in Hindi films such as 'Rann' and 'Rakht Charitra', is happy to collaborate with the filmmaker again. ...
05:36 PM, Jan 08, 2013
Kiccha Sudeep waiting for the magnificent results of his Telugu film 'Eega' that is set for release in Andhra Pradesh on 14th of this month is now in the title role of 'Bachchan'. He is already angry young man of Kannada silver screen and is now in yet another action extravaganza from popular director Shashank who gave beautiful hits like 'Moggina Manasu', 'Krishnan Love Story and was average in action...
01:26 PM, Jun 05, 2012
