Contenders for Number 1 Tamil song of 2026
Exactly 20 songs have reached Number 1 on the Sigaram Top 20 Countdown thus far as we reach the halfway mark of 2026. Look at the list, or enjoy the Playlist below that contains all 20 songs. Number 1 songs for 2026: Click Here to select your favourite song Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
An introduction to K. Bhagyaraj for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences
Social media is filled with tributes, articles and memories of K. Bhagyaraj – but he was not a superstar in the true sense of the word, nor were his screen characters lofty ambitions to aspire to. Bhagyaraj did not have the qualities associated with the previous stereotype of lead actors who were good-looking, smart, macho […]
History of Tamil Cinema – Episode 14: The murder mystery that destroyed Tamil cinema’s first superstar
Tamil cinema and the state of Tamil Nadu had a real-life murder mystery that brought unwanted attention to an industry struggling to survive during the Second World War. The murder victim Lakshmikanthan was unable to pay for further education and worked as an illegal tout outside the Chennai High Court. He was eventually arrested in […]
Review of “Blast”
The trailer of Arjun’s latest action film Blast showed a great deal of promise. This was augmented by reports of the film’s strong showing at the box-office, so it’s release on Netflix this weekend was eagerly awaited. Unfortunately, the film fails to live up to its hype, despite an excellent premise and good intentions. Written […]
Review of “KARA”
Dhanush’s 54th film is an unusual combination of family drama and heist thriller set in the 1990s and featuring a talented cast that includes Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, K.S. Ravikumar, Jayaram, Prithvi Rajan, M.S. Bhaskar, Karunas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sreeja Ravi, Aadukalam Naren, Ravi Mariya, Sashikumar Subramani, Anbu Salim and a special guest appearance by producer P.L. […]
Top 20 Tamil Songs for week ending 26 June 2026
The last week of the first half of 2026 brings you two exciting new entries and a new number 1. Vote for your favourite song. If the playlist below does not play automaticaly, click on the link below it to access it directly on YouTube. Click here to access any or all of this week’s […]
Sudden demise of K. Bhagyaraj at age 73
The film world is reeling from shock with the sudden passing away of legendary actor, writer, director and music composer K, Bhagyaraj. K. Bhagyaraj began his career as an assistant to the great Bharathiraja and made his debut as a lead actor opposite Rathi Agnihotri in Pudhiya Vaarpugal and then his debut as a lead […]
TOP 20 TAMIL SONGS for week ending 19 June 2026
Three exciting new entries and a new number 1 this week as we get closer to the half-year mark for 2026. Click here to select your favourite song Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
TOP 20 TAMIL Songs for week ending 12 June 2026
Another three new entries this week and a new number 1 song. Click here to select your favourite, or to play all 20 songs Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Bharathiraja passes away at age 84
Born as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941 in Allingaram in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu, Bharathiraja braved poverty and hardship for much of his adult life before making his debut as a director in the Padhinaaru Vayadhiniley – a film that changed the course not only of Tamil cinema, but also of Indian cinema. […]