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Tamil writer Jeyamohan discusses his literary journey.

'Indian English writing is very inferior...': Author Jeyamohan on language, Salman Rushdie

December 03, 2025 1:17 pm

A true writer must be a humble instrument for their native language and draw from India's cultural soil to challenge mainstream narratives, says Jeyamohan in this interview.

During the release of the Ponniyin Selvan movies, there were widespread speculations that some members, particularly Jayam Ravi, refused to work on the film if STR was part of the cast.

Jayam Ravi addresses speculations about ousting STR from Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 'Do you think Mani sir would listen to me?'

September 22, 2024 4:43 pm

During the release of the Ponniyin Selvan movies, there were widespread speculations that some members, particularly Jayam Ravi, refused to work on the film if STR was part of the cast.

Ilaiyaraaja says Ponniyin Selvan films were not like the novel at all: 'I am not finding faults with it, but...'

January 02, 2024 6:04 pm

At the art exhibition of famed artist and illustrator Maniam, who is known for his works in Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan, music icon Ilaiyaraaja opined that he couldn't enjoy Ponniyin Selvan films as much as the novels.

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Sobhita Dhulipala was sleep-deprived when she was told to shoot unplanned song for Ponniyin Selvan: 'It didn't make the cut'

September 09, 2023 1:08 pm

Sobhita Dhulipala recently opened up about shooting for a song for Ponniyin Selvan, which ultimately did not make it to the final cut of the film.

Two horses injured on set of Ek Mahanayak Dr BR Ambedkar, PETA files police complaint

July 14, 2023 1:31 pm

PETA has registered a police complaint after two horses were injured on the set of a television show titled Ek Mahanayak: Dr BR Ambedkar.

Exclusive | In conversation with Sarathkumar about staying relevant, success of Por Thozhil and Suriya Vamsam 2

July 14, 2023 3:16 pm

As Sarathkumar turns 69, The Indian Express caught up with the 'Supreme Star' who refuses to age. He opens up about staying relevant, aware, and fit.

Wondering why readers are miffed with Mani Ratnam after Ponniyin Selvan 2? Here are five reasons

June 02, 2023 2:41 am

Mani Ratnam's interpretation of Ponniyin Selvan didn't go well with many fans of Kalki's novel series because of many bold departures the director had taken from the books.

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Vikram quotes Rajinikanth dialogue as PS 2 cast tests their Hindi knowledge; Jayam Ravi complements Aishwarya Rai

May 03, 2023 3:21 pm

Though the PS2 actors pretended that their Hindi knowledge was minimal at first, they did surprisingly well and gave the viewers another opportunity to enjoy their stunning chemistry with each other.