Film Preview: Kingston
GV Prakash Kumar’s own production Kingston is also known as Kingston and the Cursed Sea. The film marks his 25th film as lead actor. The fantasy thriller adventure is set largely at sea and sees GV Prakash Kumar play the lead role opposite Divyabharathi, Chetan, who enthralled viewers with his portrayal of negative characters in […]
Double Delight for fans of Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi)
It was a double delight for fans of Ravi Mohan who not only got to see him in a very different role in the teaser of Parasakthi, but also his next film as solo lead – titled Karathey Babu. The film is directed by Ganesh Babu who made a sensational directorial debut with the film, […]
Unexpected drama surrounds the release of “Parasakthi” teaser
The release today of the teaser of Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film, Parasakthi, ihas been an eventful one for many reasons. Whilst some (like me) may have expected a period drama, easer appears to prepare the viewer for a period dramatic thriller. The teaser itself has some beautifully artistic shots with creative lighting. The film also has […]
Cine News Digest: 28 Jan 2025
First victory for Dhanush against Nayanthara and Netflix India The Chennai High Court today dismissed an appeal from Netfli India to reject the copyright case lodged by Dhanush against Netflix Indian and Nayanthara. The petition made by Netflix is that the footage used in the documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale was not from the film, […]
The message in the 2nd Poster of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan
The release in one day of two different posters for Vijay’s 69th movie, Jana Nayagan has taken the film world by surprise. The first-look poster and title revelation had only a lukewarm response – both for the title as well as for the poster design, as it gave very little indication of what the film […]
Jana Nayagan is the title of Vijay’s 69th film
The makers of Vijay’s 69th film have announced on Republic Day the film’s title Jana Nayagan – a fitting title for the political action thriller directed by H. Vinod (Director of Theeran Adhiigaaram Ondru, Ner Konda Paarvai, Valimai and Thunivu). The film was formally launched last September and was initially set for release on 17 […]
Cine News Digest: 26 Jan 2025
An emotional Illaiyaraja speaks to his fans and colleagues In a video showing an uncharacteristic display of public emotion, Illaiyaraja has spoken about the pain of the death of his daughter, Bhavatharini, saying that his entire life had revolved around music and this had taken away some of the time he could have spent with […]
Ajith Kumar conferred with 3rd Highest Civilian Award
Ajith Kumr has been awarded India’s 3rd Highest Civilian Honoure – the Padma Bhushan, making him only the fifth Tamil actor to receive this prestigious award. The previous recipients were Sivaji Ganesan in 1984, Rajinikanth in 2000, Kamalhaasan in 2014 and a posthumous award for Vijayakanth in 2014 Ajithkumar issued a public statement following the […]
Cine News Digest – 19 Jan 2025
R. Madhavan’s first film for director Mithran Jawahar (Yaaradi nee Mohini and Thiruchitrambalam), titled Adhirshtasaali is now set for release on 07 March this year. The film is scripted by Jeyamohan whose film credits include Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2, Viduthalai Parts 1 & 2, Papanasam and Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu. The supporting cast includes Sharmiela […]
Vidaa Muyarchi now set for release on 06 Feb 2025
The release of the trailer for Ajith Kumar’s Vidaa Muyarch, which was more than two weeks after the scheduled date, has proven to be worth the wait. The traiker shows a lot more nativity and gives greater insight to the story and characters. The film features Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun, Regina Cassandra, Arav and Ramya […]