Tovino Thomas-starrer Nadikar Thilagam renamed as Nadikar after backlash from Sivaji Ganesan fans

Fans of Sivaji Ganesan demanded that the makers change the name as Nadikar Thilagam is a moniker of the veteran actor.

Actor Prabhu with cast of Nadikar

After the fans of Tamil icon Sivaji Ganesan expressed their opposition, the title of Tovino Thomas’ upcoming film Nadikar Thilagam has been changed to Nadikar. When the film was first announced, Nadigarthilagam Sivaji Samooganala Peravai, a fan association of the actor wrote a letter to the makers to change the title as it is a moniker of the legendary actor.

It was argued that Nadikar Thilakam is synonymous with Sivaji Ganesan and the title must only be used for a biopic of the actor. Heeding the request, the makers have removed the word ‘Thilagam’ from the title and are calling the film Nadikar, which means actor.

ALSO READ | Tovino Thomas’s Nadikar Thilakam faces opposition from Sivaji Ganesan’s fans as they request title change

Mythri Movie Makers, the production house of the film, invited Sivaji’s son Prabhu to be part of the promotional event as the chief guest. The actor was seen all smiles with the cast members Tovion Thomas, Lal, Soubhin Shahir. The film will be directed by Jean Paul Lal.

Some pictures from the first look poster launch event of #Nadikar ❤️

Ilaya Thilagam #Prabhu Garu attended the event as the chief guest.

In cinemas worldwide May 3rd, 2024 💥💥@ttovino @soubinshahir #LalJr #Bhavana #BaluVarghese #SureshKrishna @godspeedoffcl @thinkmusicindia… pic.twitter.com/W2mygesjmR

— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 23, 2024

In Nadikar, Tovino plays the role of superstar David Padikkal, who is dealing with a multitude of personal and professional crises in his film career. According to reports, the film was made on a budget of Rs 40 crore. Bhavana, Suresh Krishna, Balu Varghese also star in the film.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.

Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in the alleged Punjab National Bank fraud case that they allegedly orchestrated through fraudulent Letters of Undertaking in connivance with some bank officials at the Brady House branch in Mumbai.

‘Personal space, adequate light’: India assures Belgium on Mehul Choksi if extradited

India31 min ago

Four months after Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamond trader wanted in India for the alleged Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, was arrested in Belgium, India sent a letter of assurance to the country’s government, saying it will keep him in Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail complex, “if extradited”.

View all shorts

More Entertainment

Entertainment The Asha Bhosle song that worried her driver enough to take her to the hospital; RD Burman had to audition to grab the gig as Shammi Kapoor 'behaved like a king'