Meena: From child star to Tamil Cinema’s Number 1
Meena began her film career as a child artist in the 1982 film, Nenjangall. She enjoyed popularity as a child star, acting with Vijayakanth in Paarvaiyin Marupakkam, with Sivaji Ganesan in Sumangali and Theerpu and with Rajinikanth in Anbulla Rajinikanth. She made her adult debut in the Telugu film Vayugam with her first adult role […]
New horizons for Ravi Mohan
M Ravi is the son of film editor, Mohan. He made his adult debut under the direction of his elder brother, Raja in the 2003 film, Jayam. Ravi had earlier made his acting debut as a child artist in a 1993 Telugu film produced by his father. Jayam, which also marked the directorial debut of […]
Veteran actress Prameela turns 69 today.
T.A. Prameela was born in Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu on 31 August 1956. Her parents hailed from Kerala but they moved to Chennai to enable Prameela to pursue her acting dream. She made her debut to films in 1968 through the Malayalam, Inspector. In 1972 she made her debut to the Tamil screen through Vazhaiyadi Vazhai […]
Yuvan Shankar Raja turns 46 today
It is hard to believe that at age 46, Yuvanshankar Raja has already completed more than 190 albums and is officially in the film industry for 29 years. He is the first and only Indian music composer to win the Best Music composer award at the Cyprus International Film Festival. Born on 31 August 1979, […]
Vishal gets engaged on his 48th birthday
Actor Vishal got engaged to actress Sai Dhanshika today – 29 August 2025 – on his 48th birthday. The couple had announced their relationship in May this year and chose to have the engagement ceremony as a small event at Vishal’s residence, with only close family and friends present. Vishal’s family hails from Andhra Pradesh. […]
Remembering “Captain” Vijayakanth on his 73rd Birth Anniversary
Vijayakanth will be best remembered not for his many cinematic roles – all in Tamil – but for his philanthropy and his relationship with the people he met. Despite having a fiery temper, he was soft-hearted and very compassionate. He should the same repsect to the top actors that he showed to the assistants on […]
The talented and versatile Shanthanu Bhagyaraj still awaits the turn of the tide.
It can be nothing but bad luck that has prevented Shanthanu Bhagyaraj from reaching greater heights in the film industry. He is good-looking and extremely talented but the big hit has remained out of reach for him. The son of star couple K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima, Shanthanu was born on 24 August 1986. He made […]
Celebrating the music of S.A. Rajkumar
Music composer and lyricist S.A. Rajkumar – the composer behind iconic soundtracks like Priyaamana Thozhi, Poove Unakaaga and Priyamaanavvale – was born on 23 August 1964. Rajkumar’s father was a stage singer who sang in shows under Illaiyaraja, Gangaiamaren and Deva. This led to Rajkumar taking an early interest in singing and music.H ethen completed […]
Celebrating Radhika’s acting career which crossed 47 years earlier this month.
M. R. Radhika – now Radhika Sarathkumar – is the daughter of the legendary M.R. Radha. She is the recipient on one national award, three Tamil Nadu Stae Awards, two Nandi Awards and Six Filmfare Awards. She was born on 26 August 1962 and completed her tertiary education in London. Shortly after her return to […]
Celebrating the Films and Songs of Director Shankar on his 62nd birthday.
Shankar has taken Tamil commercial to new levels through films with budgets, grand locations and technical experimentation. His films opened new markets for Tamil cinema and elevated the status of Indian commercial cinema. Shankar began his film career in small and insignificant acting roles in Vesham and Poovum Puyalum before becoming assistant director to S.A. […]