Saying Goodnight in Kodambakkam
VIJAY – Annah Good night ‘na BHARATHIRAJA Yen iniya thamizh makkalle. Yenakkum konjum English theriyum. Good night. PRAKASH RAJ Good night Chellam. SIMBHU Machi Goodnight Da! RAJINIKANTH Indha Jujubi vela ippo vendaa’. Naa ‘ oru thadava sonaa’ , nooru thadava sonna maadhiri. Good night. K.BHAGYARAJ Indha kullir kaalathile, kasa musa […]
ILLAIYARAJA – My personal journey through his music
Illaiyaraja was born Nyaana Desigan on 03 June 1943, was rechristened Daniel Rasaiya after his family converted to Christianity but he was an atheist when he was renamed Illaiyaraja in 1976 by Panju Arunajallam, the producer-writer-lyricist-director who introduced him to the film world through Annakilli. In a career that spans 48 years and more than 5000 songs […]
VADIVELU – His rise and fall
Those who have followed Vadivelu’s career would know that his was a slow and difficult climb to the top. Having entered the cine field when Goundamani and Sendhil reigned supreme, it was extremely difficult for him but he did succeed – some would say against all odds. What endeared him to audiences and the film world […]
Another Vijay film after Thalapathy69?
There are unconfirmed reports that Vijay will appear in one more film after his 169th film, which is directed by H Vinoth. Vijay will reportedly play a guest role in Atlee’s next film which is likely to have Kamalhaasan and Salman Khan in the lead roles. Neither Atlee nor any of the cast members have […]
CINE NEWS DIGEST – 20 Oct 2024
Following the runaway success of Karthi’s last released film Meiyyazhagan, expectations are climbing for his next film Vaa Vaa Vathiyare which is scheduled for release for Pongal 2025. The film also stars Krithi Shetty, Rajkiran and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. Anandraj, Karunagaran and GM Kumar are also in the cast in this film written and […]
CINE NEWS DIGEST -13 Oct 2024
Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan has created box-office history by ranking number 1 at the US Box-office on its opening day. Despite mixed reviews from critics, releasing cinemas have increased the number of screens and the film has crossed the 200-crore mark. The film has also been doing well in Australia, Europe and Asia. In South Africa, the […]
VETTAIYAN Review
TJ Gnanavel’s latest movie, Vettaiyan, is a noble attempt to merge the elements of a typical Rajinikanth mass entertainer with the sensibilities of serious cinema. Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Dagubati head a stellar cast that includes Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Kishore, Rakshan, Asal Kolaar, Abirami, Ramesh Thilak, GM Sunder […]
LUBBER PANDHU Review
Most South Africans shrink away from rural entertainers, especially those that don’t have huge stars in the cast. However, those who have seen Lubber Pandu would agree that this film finds favour with anyone from anywhere. Harish Kalyan, who recently wowed audiences with the critically acclaimed film, Parking, plays the lead role with Attakathi Dinesh […]
The G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all Time) Review
Vijay’s latest movie, The Greatest of all Time is director Venkat Prabhu’s most ambitious film to date. It boasts an impressive cast that includes Prabhu Deva, Prashanth, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Vaibhav, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Premgi Amaran, Yogi Babu, Subbu Panchu, VTV Ganesh, Yugendran and Ajay Raj. There are also special guest appearances by […]
KOTTUKAALI Review
Sivakarthikeyan’s production, Kottukaali is a brave deviation from mainstream commercial cinema. The film stars Soori in the lead role opposite Anna Ben, supported by Poobalam Pragatheeswaran, Sai Abinaya, Jawhar Sakthi and Mullaiyarasi. Paandi (Soori) returns from abroad to marry his murai ponnu, Meena (Anna Ben). Meena, however, has fallen in love with someone else and […]