Pa. Ranjith: the game changer of Tamil cinema

Pa. Ranjith: the game changer of Tamil cinema

The filmmaker’s success over a decade has ensured that Dalit culture, traditions and anti-caste politics have become an important part of the mainstream The filmmaker’s success over a decade has ensured that Dalit culture, traditions and anti-caste politics have become an important part of the mainstream Filmmaker Pa. Ranjith emerged onto the scene 10 years […]

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How Tamil cinema used songs to create political awareness

How Tamil cinema used songs to create political awareness

 A video series of Tamil film music highlights a time when lyrics pushed back against the establishment   A video series of Tamil film music highlights a time when lyrics pushed back against the establishment  When the matinee idol MG Ramachandran sang ‘Yemmattraathe’ song in Adimai Penn (1969), it was not construed as a harmless song […]

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Suriya starts filming for Siruthai Siva’s movie

Suriya starts filming for Siruthai Siva’s movie

Produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, the untitled movie marks the actor’s 42nd project Produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, the untitled movie marks the actor’s 42nd project National Award winner Suriya on Wednesday said he has started shooting for his next film with director Siruthai Siva of “Annaatthe” fame. The actor made […]

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A fine balance: On Tamil cinema’s outing at the National Awards

A fine balance: On Tamil cinema’s outing at the National Awards

Tamil cinema got a major fillip at the recent 68th National Film Awards, where it bagged top honours. While Soorarai Pottru hogged the limelight with multiple accolades, including in the ‘Best Actor and Actress’ categories, other films such as Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum and Mandela also fetched their teams honour and acclaim. The selections showcase […]

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Five memorable Malayalam roles of Prathap Pothen

Five memorable Malayalam roles of Prathap Pothen

Prathap Pothen immortalised quite a few characters in his 44-year-long career. Prathap Pothen immortalised quite a few characters in his 44-year-long career. There won’t be those dimpled playful smiles anymore as Prathap Pothen is no more. The beloved Malayalam actor, scenarist and filmmaker, who passed away on July 15 in his apartment in Chennai, has […]

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Sai Pallavi-starrer ‘Gargi’ to release on July 15

Sai Pallavi-starrer ‘Gargi’ to release on July 15

Actor Sai Pallavi’s upcoming courtroom drama Gargi will hit screens on July 15 in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Written and directed by Gautham Ramachandran, the film also stars Kaali Venkat, Saravanan in prominent roles. The news about the release date was announced by Sai Pallavi on Twitter. Gargi has cinematography by Sraiyanti and Premkrishna Akkattu, […]

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‘Suzhal: The Vortex’ review: A terrific star cast makes this layered series all the more effective

‘Suzhal: The Vortex’ review: A terrific star cast makes this layered series all the more effective

The series created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Anucharan, is a rare piece of literary work that studies a close-knit community, questioning their beliefs and customs without taking a patronising tone The series created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Anucharan, is a rare piece of literary work […]

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‘Veetla Vishesham’ movie review: RJ Balaji’s ‘Badhaai Ho’ remake is a hilarious drama

‘Veetla Vishesham’ movie review: RJ Balaji’s ‘Badhaai Ho’ remake is a hilarious drama

The film manages to tick all the right boxes and does justice to the source material Comedy, acting, music, and scene writing—the film ticks the right boxes and makes justice to the source material and its noble theme The film manages to tick all the right boxes and does justice to the source material When […]

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Sai Pallavi on ‘Virata Parvam’: Rana Daggubati’s gesture comes from a place of security

Sai Pallavi on ‘Virata Parvam’: Rana Daggubati’s gesture comes from a place of security

Sai Pallavi holds forth on her Telugu film ‘Virata Parvam’, signing a film produced by Kamal Haasan and the need for more good scripts for women in Indian cinema Sai Pallavi holds forth on her Telugu film ‘Virata Parvam’, signing a film produced by Kamal Haasan and the need for more good scripts for women […]

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Interview: Ahead of his concert in Hyderabad on June 18, Sid Sriram praises the city’s robust live music culture

Interview: Ahead of his concert in Hyderabad on June 18, Sid Sriram praises the city’s robust live music culture

Ahead of his live concert in the city, singer Sid Sriram discusses the change in approach towards his music and why he does not take the easy route Ahead of his live concert in the city, singer Sid Sriram discusses the change in approach towards his music and why he does not take the easy […]

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