Prime Video Sets ‘Modern Love Chennai’ Release Date – Global Bulletin

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Prime Video has set May 18 for the global release of its upcoming Indian anthology series “Modern Love Chennai.” This is the third Indian adaptation of “Modern Love,” the internationally acclaimed original anthology directed by John Carney, following “Modern Love Mumbai” and “Modern Love Hyderabad.” Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden and Kino Fist, with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the six-episode anthology presents a bouquet of love stories set in the city of Chennai that explore relationships, push boundaries, and open minds.  “Love stories and rom-coms have never been my cup of tea.

Thus, ‘Modern Love Chennai’ was an interesting challenge,” said Kumararaja, creator of the series and writer-director of one of the episodes. “With these stories, we have explored and celebrated the old-world charm of the city, which remains rooted in a distinct blend of tradition and modernity.”  The Jeonju International Film Festival, one of Korea’s prime film events, came to an end over the weekend.

Before that, organizers announced that “There Is a Stone,” directed by Ota Tatsunari had won the grand prize in the international competition, with “About the Clouds” by Maria Aparicio taking the best picture prize and Paul Preciado’s “Orlando My Political Biography,” earning a special jury prize.

In the separate Korean competition Shim Dongmin’s “From You” was the grand prix winner. The best actor awards went to Lee Sul in “A Tour Guide,” and Kim Howin in “Small Fry.” A special mention went to “Regardless of Us,” by Yoo Heong-jun.