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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Vikram-Pa Ranjith film titled ‘Thangalaan’; teaser out

Vikram-Pa Ranjith film titled ‘Thangalaan’; teaser out

The period film also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, and Harikrishnan Anbudurai in leading roles. A still from the teaser | Photo Credit: Studio Green/YouTube The period film also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, and Harikrishnan Anbudurai in leading roles. Thangalaan is the title of actor Vikram’s upcoming film with director Pa Ranjith. […]

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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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‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment

Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch, thanks to some powerhouse performances from his all-star cast Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a […]

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Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Mani Ratnam doesn’t take tags seriously. Mention the tag ‘pan Indian’, […]

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Karthi, Jayam Ravi dissect their characters of Vanthiyathevan and Ponniyin Selvan

Karthi, Jayam Ravi dissect their characters of Vanthiyathevan and Ponniyin Selvan

Actors Karthi and Jayam Ravi on collaborating with Mani Ratnam for his magnum opus, working with co-stars such as Vikram and Jayaram, and why ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ will set the standard for grandeur in Indian cinema Actors Karthi and Jayam Ravi on collaborating with Mani Ratnam for his magnum opus, working with co-stars such as Vikram […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan’ audio launch: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s camaraderie steals the show

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ audio launch: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s camaraderie steals the show

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, with music by AR Rahman, boasts a stellar starcast including the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi and Trisha Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, with music by AR Rahman, boasts a stellar starcast including the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi and Trisha Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, based on Tamil […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part One’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus set to spellbind audiences

‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part One’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus set to spellbind audiences

Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 The trailer for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: […]

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Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2009 to 2014 presented to winners; here’s the list of winners

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2009 to 2014 presented to winners; here’s the list of winners

The awards were presented at a special ceremony held today at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai The awards were presented at a special ceremony held today at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai As announced on Friday, the Tamil Nadu State Government presented the awards to the winners of the State Film Award for the years from 2009 […]

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Vikram, Ajay Gnanamuthu to team up once again after ‘Cobra’

Vikram, Ajay Gnanamuthu to team up once again after ‘Cobra’

Actor Vikram, who is awaiting the release of filmmaker Ajay Gnanamuthu’s Cobra, has announced that he will once again team up with the director for his next project. The actor announced the news during a special Twitter Spaces session on Thursday. During the session, which was attended by the film’s cast and crew, Vikram answered […]

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