Nirosha – Beyond her father’s shadow
Nirosha is the youngest daughter of the legendary actor MR Radha and sister of Radhika and Radharavi. Born on 30 January 1971 in Kandy, she developed an early affinity to films and was cast by Maniratnam in the 1988 film Agni Natchthiram, followed soon after Kamalhaasan’s Soora Samhaaram. She enjoyed a very prolific period 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, […]
Song Review: Yendi Vittu Pona from Dragon
Song : Yendi Vittu Pona Film/Album : Dragon Singers : Silambarasan TR Lyrics : Ko Sesha Music : Leon James Impact of the song This is a high-impact break-up song that is sure to be an instant hit. Vocal rendition Simbhu has consistently shown a great deal […]
Shruti Haasan – carving her own path to success
Shruti Haasan, the elder daughter of actor Kamalhaasan and actress Sarika, made her acting debut as a child artist in the landmark film Hey Ram (2000) and marked her adult debut in Tamil opposite Suriya in AR Murugadoss’s Yezhaam Arivu. Her other film credits include 3 opposite Dhanush, Puli opposite Vijay and Vedalam opposite Ajithkumar. […]
Urvasi – A multi-talented actress
Kavitha Manoranjini Nair was given the screen name, Urvasi by K. Bhagyaraj when he introduced her as a lead actress in his 1983 hit film, Mundhanai Mudichu. By that time, Urvasi had acted in numerous Malayalam films as a child actress, having made her acting debut at the age of 10 in a Malayalam 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 […]
Song Review: Kan Imaikaiyil (Independent)
Song : Kan Imaikaiyil Film/Album : Independent Singers : Saindhavi & Nikhil Lyrics : Ram G Music : Sri Krish Impact of the song A melodic song that’s pleasing to the ear that has all the hallmarks of a hit film track song. Vocal rendition Saindavi ditches […]
Song Review: Independent song Kan Kalangaamal
Song : Kan Kalangaamal Film/Album : Independent Singers : Ajesh Lyrics : Ajesh Music : Ajesh Impact of the song A high quality independent song that is sure to win hearts. Vocal rendition Ajesh, the winner of Airtel Super Singer 2008, has a rich and textured voice […]