{
  "id": 17962628,
  "title": "‘This Amman has to save herself’: Sundar C on helming Nayanthara’s ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/this-amman-has-to-save-herself-sundar-c-on-helming-nayantharas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:41:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sundar-c-interview-nayanthara-mookuthi-amman-2-regena-cassandrra-urvashi/article71660304.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Title: Sundar C Defends 'Mookuthi Amman 2' Against Critics\n\nSundar C, the renowned Tamil filmmaker known for his masala cinema, has defended his upcoming film 'Mookuthi Amman 2' against critics who doubt its success. Despite his love for the genre, Sundar refrains from using the term 'masala' to describe his movies, preferring to call them 'entertainers' instead. He believes that his films, which prioritize audience excitement and engaging storylines, have often outperformed those considered to follow the latest trends.\n\nSundar's conviction in his filmmaking approach has remained unwavering throughout his 30-year career. He dismisses the notion that songs are no longer trendy, citing examples like Kalakalappu, Madha Gaja Raja, and the Aranmanai franchise, which have all been successful despite not adhering to the prevailing trend. He points out Madha Gaja Raja, a film that faced a 13-year delay before becoming a blockbuster, as evidence for his stance.\n\n\"Even if audiences anticipate the story, we should present it in an interesting way,\" Sundar emphasizes. In his latest project, 'Mookuthi Amman 2', Sundar aims to deliver a captivating narrative that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.",
  "summary": "The filmmaker talks about his upcoming film, the Nayanthara-starrer ‘Mookuthi Amman 2,’ and reflects on three decades of making films for the masses",
  "key_points": [
    "Sundar C defends Mookuthi Amman 2 against critics",
    "Emphasizes entertaining narratives over masala tag",
    "Highlights successful films like Madha Gaja Raja and Aranmanai"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}