Rathna Kumar

Rathna Kumar's emotional drama '29', starring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani, is set for its digital release on Netflix on June 5. The coming-of-age film, which premiered in theaters on May 8, explores a 29-year-old's struggle for self-discovery and life's unanswered questions. The movie has garnered appreciation for its music, cinematography, and editing.

Director Rathna Kumar revealed a fun birthday surprise from actor Vijay. Vijay attempted to call Rathna Kumar imitating director Lokesh Kanagaraj's style, using the term 'Machi'. However, Rathna Kumar quickly recognized Vijay's voice and addressed him respectfully. Vijay also arranged a cake-cutting on the 'Master' set, making the day special.

The trailer for Rathna Kumar's new film '29' has been released. It features Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in a romantic drama. The story follows a 29-year-old man and a young woman. Their relationship faces challenges as their dreams diverge. The film is set for a May 8 release. It promises romance, comedy, and emotional depth.

Suriya and Trisha's 'Karuppu' release hit a snag with last-minute show cancellations, deeply upsetting fans. Director RJ Balaji shared an emotional video, garnering widespread support from industry peers like Dulquer Salmaan and Vignesh Shivan. Financial issues are reportedly behind the unexpected delay, leaving many hoping for a swift resolution.

Fans are buzzing with anticipation for the epic collaboration between Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj, currently in the works under the working title 'AA23' or 'LK7'. Writer Rathna Kumar broke the news, igniting excitement. He also expressed his disappointment regarding the premature leakage of 'Jana Nayagan' and mentioned that 'Leo 2' is not on the horizon anytime soon.

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj became emotional at the '29' pre-release event, recalling his past struggles with director Rathna Kumar, where they roamed streets seeking opportunities. He credited Karthik Subbaraj's 'Pizza' for opening doors for many, including himself and Rathna. Kanagaraj emphasized Kamal Haasan's influence on his philosophy of giving back to cinema.

Filmmaker Rathna Kumar has revealed an untold interval twist from Vijay's 'Leo,' detailing how Lokesh Kanagaraj transformed a scene for greater impact. He also discussed his past collaboration experiences with Kanagaraj, emphasizing his commitment to directing projects with personal soul. Kumar is now set to return with his romantic feature film, '29.'

The assaulted man has been identified as Suresh Kumar, 47, of Denishpet, who contested in the Omalur constituency as an independent candidate in the April 23 assembly election with the support of the Ramadoss faction of PMK.

RJ Balaji clarified director Lokesh Kanagaraj's absence from voting during the Tamil Nadu elections. Balaji revealed that Kanagaraj was en route to Coimbatore to cast his vote but missed his flight at Chennai airport due to a delay, preventing him from fulfilling his civic duty. The clarification came at the launch of the film '29'.

Rathna Kumar's upcoming film '29,' starring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani, has secured a Netflix OTT deal before its May 8 theatrical release. The movie promises a nostalgic love story from the early 2000s, focusing on raw emotions before the era of dating apps. Tamil Nadu theatrical rights have also been acquired, ensuring a strong release for this affectionate cinematic experience.

Rathna Kumar's upcoming film, '29 The Film,' starring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani, is set for a May 8 release. The movie explores the life of a 29-year-old, promising a relatable, youthful narrative with strong technical backing and music by Sean Roldan. An announcement video featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj has generated significant buzz.

Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly anticipated project, tentatively titled 'AA23', is gearing up for a May shoot. Co-writer Rathna Kumar revealed the film boasts a strong international appeal, making it a true pan-Indian venture. Discussions with Arjun have been exciting, and the team is progressing rapidly. Meanwhile, Arjun is also filming 'Raaka' with Atlee.

A glimpse of the song 'Poo Paadal' from Rathna Kumar's '29' has captivated audiences, earning praise from filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj for its heartwarming visuals and romantic beach scene. Sean Roldan's classical-infused music, sung by Ravi G, adds to the anticipation for the film, which is currently in post-production.

Dubbing for director Rathna Kumar's eagerly awaited upcoming romantic entertainer '29 The Film', featuring actors Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead, has now begun.

Director Rathna Kumar is popular for films 'Meyaadha Maan' and 'Aadai', and he last delivered Santhanam starrer 'Gulu Gulu'. Rathna Kumar has also been co-writing stories for director Lokesh Kanagaraj's film, and the duo is working together again for 'Thalapathy 67', which will have Vijay in the lead role. Now, the latest report suggests that Rathna Kumar will direct Raghava Lawrence in his next film which is being produced by Kamal Haasan.

Santhanam last delivered the romantic comedy film 'Parris Jayaraj', and the film was a decent hit at the box office. The releases of Santhanam's few films have been delayed because of the lockdown. He has been signing back-to-back films with several talented directors. As per the latest report, Santhanam will team up with 'Master' co-writer Rathna Kumar. Santhanam is reportedly happy with the storyline of Rathan Kumar and signaled a go-ahead to the director.

Director Rathna Kumar grabbed several eyeballs with his debut directorial 'Meyaadha Maan', and he struck a consecutive success with 'Aadai' starring Amala Paul in the lead role. The talented director also worked as a co-director with director Lokesh Kanagaraj in blockbuster films namely 'Master' and 'Vikram'. Rathna Kumar's third directorial 'Gulu Gulu' starring Santhanam in the lead role, was released last Friday, and the film is receiving good reviews from the audiences and critics.

Director Karthik Subbaraj expressed his fondness for Rathna Kumar, calling him "family," despite disagreeing with a recent comment made about Rajinikanth. Subbaraj also disclosed that Dhanush was initially considered for the lead role in Rathna Kumar's upcoming romantic comedy, '29', but scheduling conflicts arose. The film's joint production and promising storyline are generating significant buzz.

After three months post his recovery, Rathna Kumar has now got his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Writer-director Rathna Kumar has announced on Twitter that he will be taking a break from social media in order to focus on his writing work. Rathna Kumar, who made his directorial debut with Meyaadha Maan, has also worked as a dialogue writer for several films, including 'Vikram' and 'Master'. It is speculated that he may also be the writer for Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming project 'Thalaivar 171' starring Rajinikanth. Rathna Kumar's announcement follows Lokesh Kanagaraj's decision to take a break from social media to work on his film with Rajinikanth.

Director Rathna Kumar celebrated filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj's birthday with an 'LCU' themed party. They worked together on 'Leo', the third highest-grossing Tamil film. Lokesh is currently on a social media hiatus, focusing on 'Thalaivar 171' starring Rajinikanth.

Rathna Kumar of 'Aadai' fame was an additional screenplay writer in Vijay's 'Master',

Writer Rathna Kumar is known for his collaborations with director Lokesh Kanagaraj, including the films 'Master', 'Vikram', and 'Leo'. He is now said to collaborate with director PS Mithran as a writer for the film 'Sardar 2' that stars Karthi in the lead role.

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' is receiving a great response and Rathna Kumar, despite previous disputes, praised the film highly, calling it essential and well-balanced. His review highlighted the engaging story, performances, and overall direction, hoping to end the trolling he faced earlier.

Rathna Kumar clarified his absence from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, attributing it to scheduling conflicts with his own directorial project. Despite not being a co-writer, he remains involved in discussions and reviews footage. 'Coolie', a 2025 pan-Indian release, stars Rajinikanth as a smuggler and features a stellar cast. The action thriller promises a grand cinematic experience.

Rathna Kumar seems to be a fan of Vijay and happens to be the friend of director Lokesh Kangaraj

Raghava Lawrence and Nayanthara were supposed to play the lead roles in Rathna Kumar's next directorial. The director has changed his initial plans to make the horror thriller to a suspense thriller, and Nayanthara has now stepped out from the film.

Rathna Kumar not part of 'Coolie'. Chandru Anbazhagan pens dialogues. 'Thalaivar 171' now an action film. Rajinikanth stars with Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Dushara Vijayan in 'Vettaiyan'. Anirudh Ravichander composes music.

The interesting motion poster of the film, directed by Rathna Kumar, was released on March 16. The music for the film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan.