The best Tamil movies of 2022: From ‘Vikram’ to ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’

The best Tamil movies of 2022: From ‘Vikram’ to ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’

From ‘Vikram’ to ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ it was a superb year for Tamil cinema | Photo Credit: Collage by Albert Francis J Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee Pray, what we’d give to just go back to simpler times — of listening to music at Music World, shopping at Spencer’s Plaza or taking a stroll on a clean […]

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Trisha wraps filming on maiden web series ‘Brinda’

Trisha wraps filming on maiden web series ‘Brinda’

Trisha and the actor on the sets of ‘Brinda’ | Photo Credit: @trishtrashers/Twitter Trisha, who is basking in the success of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan – 1, has finished shooting for her debut OTT series Brinda. The actor shared the news on social media on Tuesday and posted a photo from the show’s set. “And […]

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On the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ trail: Travellers explore Tamil Nadu in newer ways

On the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ trail: Travellers explore Tamil Nadu in newer ways

Cycling Yogis members during a trip to Kumbakonam | Photo Credit: Madhan Sundar Ponniyin Selvan has raked in ₹500+ crores at the box office. It has also changed the lives of Jack, Ammu, Kalyani, Kannan, Chinna Rani and Periya Rani. They aren’t actors or part of the starcast. They are horses belonging to Mohan Naatamai, who […]

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Rajinikanth’s special appearance in daughter Aishwarya’s ‘Laal Salaam’

Rajinikanth’s special appearance in daughter Aishwarya’s ‘Laal Salaam’

Upcoming Tamil film ‘Laal Salaam’, starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth, will have music by AR Rahman Upcoming Tamil film ‘Laal Salaam’, starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth, will have music by AR Rahman Tamil superstar Rajinikanth will star in a special appearance in an upcoming film titled Laal Salaam. This project, directed by his daughter Aishwarya […]

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New on Amazon Prime Video: ‘My Policeman’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, ‘Flames’ Season 3, and more

New on Amazon Prime Video: ‘My Policeman’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’, ‘Flames’ Season 3, and more

Other highlights that are coming to Amazon Prime Video this week include ‘Overdose’ and ‘Manhãs de Setembro’ Other highlights that are coming to Amazon Prime Video this week include ‘Overdose’ and ‘Manhãs de Setembro’ Here is the full list of new titles on the platform: What’s new on Amazon Prime Video FLAMES S3- Streaming Now […]

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Prakash Raj on his Hindi web series ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ and why he cherishes diverse projects that cut across formats and languages

Prakash Raj on his Hindi web series ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ and why he cherishes diverse projects that cut across formats and languages

Actor Prakash Raj discusses his Hindi web series ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ and why he cherishes diverse projects that cut across formats and languages Actor Prakash Raj discusses his Hindi web series ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ and why he cherishes diverse projects that cut across formats and languages “Things […]

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Filmmaker Vasanth S Sai hopes ‘Ponniyin Selvan I’ success will spur more literary adaptations in Tamil cinema

Filmmaker Vasanth S Sai hopes ‘Ponniyin Selvan I’ success will spur more literary adaptations in Tamil cinema

The director of ‘Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum’ calls for more collaborations with writers The director of ‘Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum’ calls for more collaborations with writers The positive reception of Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (VTK) and Ponniyin Selvan I (PS I) has put two writers in the spotlight: the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, who wrote the Ponniyin […]

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Ponniyin Selvan | A book, a movie, and the mighty Cholas

Ponniyin Selvan | A book, a movie, and the mighty Cholas

Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy’s trailblazing historic novel Ponniyin Selvan, written in the fifties, has been adapted into a two-part movie by filmmaker Maniratnam. Ponniyin Selvan 1 or PS-1 has rekindled interest on the Chola dynasty, the ancient Tamil rulers, their contribution in South Indian history, the famous Thanjavur Big Temple, and Tamil culture. It was […]

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Pambai to kombu: This Chennai music museum showcases traditional Tamil instruments

Pambai to kombu: This Chennai music museum showcases traditional Tamil instruments

Chennai-based Kosai Nagaraan Tholisai Karuviyagam, which has a collection of over 80 instruments, aims to bring back traditional Tamil instruments to the limelight Chennai-based Kosai Nagaraan Tholisai Karuviyagam, which has a collection of over 80 instruments, aims to bring back traditional Tamil instruments to the limelight Koyambedu, one of Chennai’s most vibrant localities, is well […]

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Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi Varman’s […]

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