NEEDHI review
Needhi is a colour production from Sujatha Cine Arts, the production company of (The Late) actor K.Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalitha, Sowcar Janaki, Manorama, R.S.Manohar, M.R.R.Vasu, Major Sunderrajan, J.P. Chandhrababu and K.Balaji. Raja (Sivaji Ganesan) is a loner on the wrong side of morality. He is a truck driver and, because of his […]
Mani Ratnam & Rajinikanth to team up again
Mni Ratnam is in talks to do another film with Rajinikanth in the lead roles. The duo came together only once 33 years ago for the 1991 blockbuster, Thallabadhi. That film, which released for Deepavali 1991, introduced to the screen Aravindswamy and boasted an ensemble cast that included Mammooty, Shobhana, Jaishankar, Shri Vidhya Banupriya, Amrish […]
MEIYAZHAGAN review
Meiyyazhagan is one of those rare films that begins and ends with intense emotions in which its audience is inextricably involved. It is a film that reignites positivity, optimism and a general appreciation of what life can be. Karthi and Aravindswamy share the lead role in C. Premkumar’s second film after his explosive directorial debut […]
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 […]