Shruti Haasan on her new single ‘Monster Machine‘, her ambition, and breaking boundaries

Shruti Haasan on her new single ‘Monster Machine‘, her ambition, and breaking boundaries

When Shruti Haasan talks about her music, she is candid, and introspective. “It is very personal,” she says. “I like playing in the shadows, the darkness people avoid. That’s where I found my solace and peace… as a musician, human being, and a woman.”  We meet the the actor, singer, and composer at a quaint, […]

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Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘SK21’ with Rajkumar Periasamy goes on floors

Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘SK21’ with Rajkumar Periasamy goes on floors

Sivakarthikeyan with Kamal Haasan at the pooja ceremony of ‘SK21’ | Photo Credit: Raaj Kamal Films International/YouTube We had previously reported that Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International will produce Sivakarthikeyan’s next, helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy of  Rangoon fame. The film, tentatively called SK21, was launched today with a pooja ceremony. Raaj Kamal Films International, on […]

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‘SK21’: GV Prakash to score music for Sivakarthikeyan’s next with Rajkumar Periasamy

‘SK21’: GV Prakash to score music for Sivakarthikeyan’s next with Rajkumar Periasamy

G.V. Prakash | Photo Credit: L. Srinivasan We had previously reported that Kamal Haasan’s banner Raaj Kamal Films International will be producing Sivakarthikeyan’s next film that’ll be helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy of Rangoon fame. It’s now known that GV Prakash will be composing music for the upcoming project that’s tentatively titled SK21. The film will […]

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Siddharth’s next is ‘Chithha,’ directed by S U Arun Kumar; first look out

Siddharth’s next is ‘Chithha,’ directed by S U Arun Kumar; first look out

First look poster of ‘Chithha’ | Photo Credit: Etaki Entertainment Actor Siddharth’s next is a multi-lingual film titled Chithha, helmed by SU Arun Kumar (of Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, Sethupathy fame). On the occasion of Siddharth’s 44th birthday, the project was announced with a first-look poster that was released by veteran actor Kamal Haasan, in whose next […]

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Kamal Haasan goes globe-trotting for ‘Indian 2’

Kamal Haasan goes globe-trotting for ‘Indian 2’

Kamal Haasan | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S The shooting of Indian 2 has been taking Kamal Haasan and his team across the globe. After shooting within India in places like Chennai, Rajahmundry, Gwalior and Bhopal, the film’s production is also happening abroad.  Just a few days ago, the team wrapped up the Taiwan Schedule. Kalidas Jayaram […]

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Kamal Haasan: Like the Cholas in ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ Tamil cinema has also reached its Golden era

Kamal Haasan: Like the Cholas in ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ Tamil cinema has also reached its Golden era

Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Silambarasan TR at the ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ trailer launch | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Kamal Haasan remarked like how the Chola empire reached its Golden era, Tamil cinema has also now reached its own. The actor-politician said this on Wednesday at the audio and trailer launch event of Ponniyin Selvan […]

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Kamal Haasan to produce Silambarasan TR’s next

Kamal Haasan to produce Silambarasan TR’s next

A still from ‘STR 48’ promo video | Photo Credit: @SilambarasanTR_/Twiiter Silambarasan’s 48 th film will be bankrolled by Kamal Haasan under his home banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, along with R Mahendran. The film, tentatively titled STR48, will be director Desingh Periyasamy’s sophomore project after  Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020).  Silamabarasan took to Twitter and shared a promotional […]

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Kamal Haasan: Time to protect right of individuals to speak native language freely

Kamal Haasan: Time to protect right of individuals to speak native language freely

Kamal Haasan. File | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM As we celebrate the International Mother Language Day (February 21) to recognise the diversity of languages, it is important to recognise that language is a tool to express culture, history and shared experiences. It should not be used as a tool of oppression or hegemony of […]

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In K Viswanath’s films, the stars became actors

In K Viswanath’s films, the stars became actors

K Viswanath created a genre of his own in the industry Telugu film industry can be segregated into pre and post- Sankarabharanam (1980). An unconventional cast in the lead roles in a story centred around classical music and dance, K Viswanath’s classic belied the myth that only formulaic stories and star-oriented subjects are the safe bet […]

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K Viswanath death: Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty, other stars pay tribute to cinema veteran

K Viswanath death: Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty, other stars pay tribute to cinema veteran

Film personalities Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Chiranjeevi and Mohanlal paid homage to the “man of numerous iconic” films, Kasinadhuni Viswanath, and hailed his contribution to the Indian cinema. Popularly known as ‘Kalatapasvi’, K Viswanath died at a private hospital on Thursday night at the age of 92. A prominent name, not just in Telugu cinema but […]

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