Vidaa Muyarchi teaser sizzles
Ajithkumar’s 62nd film, VIdaa Muyarchi, had a very low key teaser release earlier this week, but there is nothing low key about the actual teaser. Director Magizh Thirumeni (Munthinam Partheney & Thadam) has dispensed with all current conventions to give an international feel with this intriguing teaser that does not have any spoken words. Creative […]
Vijay’s son, Jason Sanjay, in his directorial debut
Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut has taken a few steps closer to release. This week saw the release of the motion poster, which features Sundeep Kishan in the lead role and Thaman S handling the music. Jason Sanjay is the only son of Thalapathy Vijay. More than a year after the project was first announced, the […]
History of Tamil Cinema – Part 3
The first release for 1936 was the devotional film, Kuchela which had music composer Papanasam Sivan playing the lead role in addition to scoring the music. Director K. Subramaniam cast his wife, SD Subbulakshmi, in an unusual dual role – a first for Indian cinema. She played a male role – that of Lord Krishna […]
Bloody Beggar Film Review
Nelson Dilipkumar’s home production, Bloody Beggar, introduced director, M Sivabalan Muthukumar. Billed as an off-beat comedy, the film has a theatrical release on Deepavali Day and had its OTT release on 30 November. The film stars Kavin in the lead role, supported by Radha Ravi, Redin Kingsley, Sunil Sukhada, Miss Saleema, Priyadarshini Rajkumar and TM […]
Song Review: Un Mugathai Parkalaiye from Padai Thalaivan
Song : Un Mugathai Parkalaiye Film/Album : Padai Thalaivan (starring Shanmugapaandiyan Vijayakanth, the son of actor Vijayakanth. Singers : Ananya Bhat Lyricist : Illaiyaraja Music : Illaiyaraja Impact of the song The dramatic introduction of the song merging into a soothing melody prepares the listener for heartfelt lyrics that are emotionally laden. This is reinforced […]
CINE NEWS DIGEST – 30 Nov 2024
Another international accolade for Kottukaali Soori’s Kottukaali – also known by its English title, The Adamant Girl – has won the Nativa award at the Alternative Film Festival in Indonesia. This is an award that recognizes films with artistic merit and significant social impact. Kottukaali, directed by PS Vinothraj, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival […]
Top 20 Tamil Songs: Week ending 29 Nov 2024
Title Film/Album Singer/s Lyric Music Last Week 1 Hey Minnale Amaran Saicharan & Shwetha Mohan Karthik Netha GV Prakash Kumar 3 2 Toxic Kaadhal Independent Arun Raj & Archana Arun Raj Arun Raj 2 3 Golden Sparrow Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam Sublahshini, GV Prakash, Dhanush & Arivu Arivu GV Prakash Kumar 1 4 Amudha […]
Song Review: Poruthadhu Podhum from Viduthalai Part II
Song : Poruthadhu Podhum Film/Album : Viduthalai Part 2 Singers : Yogi B Lyricist : Yugabharathi Music : Illaiyaraja Impact of the song Who would have thought that there would ever be a song that would bring together Illaiyaraja and Yogi B? And who would have guessed that […]
Song Review: Iruttu Kaatula – Viduthalai Part II
Song : Iruttu Kaatula Film/Album : Viduthalai Part2 Singers : Suganthi Lyricist : Illaiyaraja Music : Illaiyaraja Impact of the song The combined effects of the voice of Super Singer-fame, Suganthi with a soulful melody where vocals dominate the composition is a magical song that draws the listener like a magnet. Vocal […]
Song Review: Manasula from Viduthalai Part 2
Song : Manasula Film/Album : Viduthalai Part 2 Singers : Sanjay Subrahmaniyam & Ananya Bhat Lyricist : Illaiyaraja Music : Illaiyaraja Impact of the song A hauntingly beautiful song with enchanting voices, moving lyrics, magical instrumentation and a brilliant guitar solo that introduces a song that is rich in layered instrumentation. […]