CinemaThis Tamil dubbed version of English-French film 'The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir' will release on June 21 in India.Tnm StaffAlmost a year after its international release in 2018, Dhanush’s first foreign film, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, will release in India both in English and in Tamil on June 21. Its Tamil dubbed version is called Pakkiri. The film’s trailer was released in Mumbai on Tuesday. Beginning with an introduction to Dhanush’s character in the film - Rajakumaraguru Lakshmipathy in Pakkiri and Ajatashatru Lavash Patel in Fakir - the trailer gives us a fair idea of the fun filled adventures Raja/Aja would be taking the audience through in this film. This is the start of an epic journey! Very excited to share the Trailer of #Pakkiri ! From June 21 @sash041075 @kenscottfakir @ynotxworld @madhankarky @ItsAmitTrivedi @GRfilmssg @MCapitalVenture @LRCF6204 @onlynikil#TheExtraordinaryJourneyOfTheFakir https://t.co/rEsfDpwbV0 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) June 4, 2019 A street magician,...
- 6/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will also be dubbed and released in Tamil under the title 'Pakkiri'.Digital NativeNational Award winning actor Dhanush and the internationally acclaimed director Ken Scott teamed up for the French-English film The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, which is a comedy-adventure that marked the Hollywood debut of Dhanush. The film is slated to hit the screens on June 21 and will also be dubbed and released in Tamil under the title Pakkiri. Dhanush took to Twitter to announced the release of the film, He tweeted, "Delighted to share with all of you that my first International Film #TheExtraordinaryJourneyOfTheFakir is releasing in India, United States, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Nepal on the 21st of June. Thrilled to share this very special journey with all my fans." Delighted to share with all of you that my first International Film #TheExtraordinaryJourneyOfTheFakir is releasing in India, United States, Canada, UK, Singapore,...
- 5/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor plays a street magician who cons people into believing that he possesses supernatural powers.Digital NativeDhanush’s first ever international film, the English-French movie The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, released to positive reviews in France. In the movie, the National Award winning actor plays a street magician who cons people into believing that he possesses supernatural powers. His character as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has caught the attention of critics in a big way. Speaking about the actor, the film’s director Ken Scott has been quoted by the Indian Express as stating, “When I worked with Dhanush, I discovered a great actor and an amazing personality. It was a great experience during the Paris premieres and the press screenings to realise that the French audience and media felt the same about him and experienced the same delight and sense of wonder watching Dhanush in our film.” The producer of the film is also delighted with the positive response and has been quoted as saying: “The film had tested well early on during the editing process with a test audience in Paris, so we knew it would be well received. It was a treat reading the first reviews that emphasised the humanism of the film, its warmth, comedic quality and underlined the discovery of an incredible comedian they mostly didn’t know before this film with Dhanush.” Based on the novel by the same name, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is produced by Luc Bossi and Jon Goldman. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role with Bérénice Bejo, Barkhad Abdi, Erin Moriarty and Gérard Jugnot included in the star cast. Music for the film was composed by Nicolas Errèra, with Vincent Mathias handling the camera. The film was shot extensively in India, France, Italy and Libya. The film’s Tamil version is titled Vazhkaiya Thedi Naanum Poren. Also read: Like to be called a dreamer: ‘I’m a Mallu’ fame Rinosh George talks about film debut (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/6/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
CinemaThe film is the Tamil version of the actor’s debut Hollywood flick ‘The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir’.Digital NativeDigital NativeDhanush’s debut Hollywood flick The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is doing well. Recently, the star, along with the film’s team, was at the Cannes International Film Festival to launch its posters and Dhanush released the Tamil version’s poster. The film’s Tamil title is Vaazhkaiya Thedi Naanum Ponen. Interestingly, it is the first line of Dhanush’s hit number Odhungada Sangu from Velai Illa Pattadhari. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a comedy-adventure film directed by Ken Scott. The film is based on the novel penned by Romain Puertolas titled The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe. It has Dhanush playing the lead role and will be released in English, Tamil and Hindi. Bankrolled by Luc Bossi, Aditi Anand and Saurabh Gupta, the film’s distribution will be handled by Sony Pictures. While Dhanush plays the lead role in it, the star cast also includes Bérénice Bejo, Barkhad Abdi, Erin Moriarty and Gérard Jugnot. Nicolas Errèra has composed the music for this venture with Vincent Mathias cranking the camera. Dhanush, acknowledged as a talented actor in the Tamil film industry, began his career as hero with the 2002 release Thulluvadho Ilamai, which was directed by his father, director Kasthuri Raja. He then went on to star in several hit movies and had won several honours and awards in his long career, including the National Award for Best Actor for his role in Aadukalam. He made his debut in Bollywood with Raanjhanaa in 2013 and will be foraying into Hollywood with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir. Dhanush currently has a number of films needing his attention, including Vada Chennai, Maari 2 and Enai Nokki Paayum Thotta. In Maari, Dhanush played a dhoti-clad, moustache twirling local rowdy and he will return in the same getup for the sequel, which will be bankrolled by Wunderbar Films. Also read: First glimpse of Jyothika from 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/15/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
“Bpm” triumphed at the César Awards, taking home the prizes for Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Antoine Reinartz), Best Male Newcomer (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart), Best Original Score, and Best Editing. Robin Campillo’s drama about AIDS activists in Paris also won the Grand Prix at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, but wasn’t nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film — a snub that was met with some controversy.
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Loveless,” which is nominated for the Oscar, won the equivalent award. Albert Dupontel’s “Au revoir là-haut” also had a big night, taking Best Director, Best Actress (Jeanne Balibar), and three other prizes. Full list of winners:
Best Film
“Bpm,” Robin Campillo
“Au revoir là-haut,” Albert Dupontel
“Barbara,” Mathieu Amalric
“Le Brio,” Yvan Attal
“Patients,” Grand Corps Malade, Mehdi Idir
“Petit Paysan,” Hubert Charuel
“C’est La Vie,” Eric Tolédano, Olivier Nakache
Best Director
Robin Campillo,...
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Loveless,” which is nominated for the Oscar, won the equivalent award. Albert Dupontel’s “Au revoir là-haut” also had a big night, taking Best Director, Best Actress (Jeanne Balibar), and three other prizes. Full list of winners:
Best Film
“Bpm,” Robin Campillo
“Au revoir là-haut,” Albert Dupontel
“Barbara,” Mathieu Amalric
“Le Brio,” Yvan Attal
“Patients,” Grand Corps Malade, Mehdi Idir
“Petit Paysan,” Hubert Charuel
“C’est La Vie,” Eric Tolédano, Olivier Nakache
Best Director
Robin Campillo,...
- 3/2/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Politically-charged annual celebration of French cinema highlights female rights, fight against Aids and plight of refugees.
Robin Campillo’s AIDS activism drama Bpm topped the awards at the 43rd edition of the French Césars on Friday evening (March 2), with the director clinching best film, editing and screenplay.
The film won in six of its 13 nominated categories, with additional awards for best original music for Arnaud Rebotini, best supporting actor for Antoine Reinartz and best male newcomer for Nahuel Pérez Biscayart.
The César triumph follows an award-winning run in France for the film charting the activities of the Paris branch of...
Robin Campillo’s AIDS activism drama Bpm topped the awards at the 43rd edition of the French Césars on Friday evening (March 2), with the director clinching best film, editing and screenplay.
The film won in six of its 13 nominated categories, with additional awards for best original music for Arnaud Rebotini, best supporting actor for Antoine Reinartz and best male newcomer for Nahuel Pérez Biscayart.
The César triumph follows an award-winning run in France for the film charting the activities of the Paris branch of...
- 3/2/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
A truly International collaboration, The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir, directed by Ken Scott and starring Indian actor Dhanush, rolled in Mumbai this week. The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir is produced by Brio Films, Vamonos Films, M! Capital Ventures, Little Red Car Films, Impact Films, Aurora Global Media Capital, Scope Pictures, TF1 Studio and Aleph Motion Pictures.
The film is based on “The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got trapped in an Ikea wardrobe” by Romain Puertolas. The screen play of the film is by Puertolas and Luc Bossi (Brio films) and has a conglomeration of production houses from 3 different continents. The shooting has commenced earlier this month and is expected to be shot in Mumbai (India), Brussels (Belgium), Rome (Italy) and Paris (France).
Starring the inimitable Dhanush in the titular role of the Fakir, the film, as the name suggests, marks an extraordinary journey in the life...
The film is based on “The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir who got trapped in an Ikea wardrobe” by Romain Puertolas. The screen play of the film is by Puertolas and Luc Bossi (Brio films) and has a conglomeration of production houses from 3 different continents. The shooting has commenced earlier this month and is expected to be shot in Mumbai (India), Brussels (Belgium), Rome (Italy) and Paris (France).
Starring the inimitable Dhanush in the titular role of the Fakir, the film, as the name suggests, marks an extraordinary journey in the life...
- 5/22/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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