Another entry in the record books for Illaiyaraja
The Behind-the-Scenes video of Illaiyaraja’s Symphony Number 1 has generated a lot of interest – and for good reason. The short pieces of the symphony that appear in this short documentary promise something that looks poised to take the music world by storm. The symphony, composed in 35 days, marks the first full symphony by […]
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 […]
TOP 20 Tamil Songs for week ending 24 Jan 2025
TOP 20 TAMIL SONGS for week ending 24 Jan 2025 Title Film/Album Singer/s Lyric Music Last Week 1 Manasula Viduthalai Part 2 Sanjay Subrahmaniyam & Ananya Bhat Illaiyaraja Illaiyaraja 2 2 Yennai Izhukkuthudi Kadhalikka Neramillai AR Rahman & Dhee Vivek AR Rahman 3 3 Tholanju Manasu Nesipaya Yuvanshankar Raja Pa. Vijay Yuvanshankar Raja 5 […]
Song Review: Enna Thavam Seidheno from Baby and Baby
Song : Enna Thavam Seidheno Film/Album : Baby and Baby Singers : Harish Raghavendra & Swetha Mohan Lyrics : Yugabharathi Music : D Imman Impact of the song This is a lovely duet with a modernized classical base that combines beautifully with a strong and layered […]
Song Review: Kanna Kattikittu from Kudumbasthan
Song : Kanna Kattikittu Film/Album : Kudumbasthan Singers : GV Prakash Kumar Lyricist : Vaisagh Music : Vaisagh Impact of the song A fun song that explores the theme of the film in a catchy melody and even catchier chorus. Vocal rendition GV Prakash’s rendition of this song is light and breezy, showing particular skill in […]
Song Review: Kadhalika Poiya Solla from Dinasari
Song : Kadhalika Poiya Solla Film/Album : Dinasari Singers : Ranjith, Bhavatharini (AI generated) and Priya Jersen Lyricist : Illaiyaraja Music : Illaiyaraja Impact of the song A lilting tune that is instantly euphonic to the ear. Vocal rendition I’m not sure why Illaiyaraja, who was particularly close with Bhavatharini, decided […]
D Imman turns 42 in his 23rd year as music composer
Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran is better known as D.Imman – a music composer who has carved his own path in an industry dominated by giants. He began his film career at the age of 15, playing the keyboard for music composers Mahesh Madevan and Adithyan. He was then noticed by TV producer (and yesteryear child actress) […]
Actor, Writer, Director & Producer: Sundar C turns 57
Sundar C, whose real name is Vinayagar Sundara Vadivel Chidambaram Pillai, apprenticed under Manivannan before making his debut as a director in the 1995 Jayaram-Kushbu starrer, Murai Maaman. He tsruck gold with his third film, the 1996 romantic comedy, Ullathai alli Thaa – a film loosely based on the 1958 Sivaji Ganesan-B Saroja Devi starrer, […]