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Imaikkaa Nodigal actor Raashi Khanna: I don’t want to be definedSubscriber Only
August 29, 2018 21:30 IST
Raashi Khanna will share screen space with Anurag Kashyap in her first Tamil film Imaikkaa Nodigal. The R. Ajay Gnanamuthu directorial, also starring Nayanthara and Atharvaa, will hit screens on August 30.
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Merku Thodarchi Malai movie review: A brilliant, rooted slice-of-life fareSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 08:11 IST
Merku Thodarchi Malai review: Merku Thodarchi Malai is an honest portrayal of a livelihood that had begun to become extinct. Lenin’s honesty translates into no-frill cinema -- it doesn’t go out of its way to ‘entertain’ you.
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Echcharikkai movie review: A kidnapping tale that fails to scratch beyond the surfaceSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 07:42 IST
Echcharikkai movie review: Some of the plot transgressions, so glaringly two-dimensional, are further hampered by some done and dusted clichés.
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Kanaa teaser: An Aishwarya Rajesh show feat SivakarthikeyanSubscriber Only
August 23, 2018 22:04 IST
Kanaa teaser: Aishwarya Rajesh makes quite a splash as the gritty cricketer with steely glances, fiery bowling and of course, tears of ambition. The actor is reported to have trained hard to play cricket convincingly.
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Kolamaavu Kokila movie review: Nayanthara hits it out of the park with this oneSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 12:06 IST
Kolamaavu Kokila movie review: While the references to Breaking Bad are quite obvious, Kolamaavu Kokila has a lot working in her favour. The film takes its stereotypes and delightfully subverts them on all counts, thus pushing the film into a place of constant irony.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Harmony with AR Rahman review: A necessary reminder about the encompassing nature of musicSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 08:14 IST
Despite having a star anchor in AR Rahman, Sruti Hariharan Subramaniyam ensures that the story doesn’t deviate from the talent it has chosen to celebrate. Harmony charts the course of the musicians, culminating in a space that Rahman orchestrates.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal movie review: Harish Kalyan and Raiza Wilson shine in a refreshingly sensible rom-comSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 21:30 IST
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal review: Harish Kalyan and Raiza Wilson starrer Pyaar Prema Kaadhal isn’t perfect. The film felt too ‘wannabe’ at a few places. But these are very minor grouses for a film that gets most of the things right.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Vishwaroopam 2 movie review: With an intelligent spy film, Kamal Haasan delivers promisesSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 15:29 IST
Vishwaroopam 2 movie review: There is a lot going on in Vishwaroopam 2 and Kamal seems to realise this as well. He constantly creates space for explanations, though organically.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal is a perfect romantic comedy: Raiza WilsonSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 07:04 IST
Harish Kalyan and Raiza Wilson will be seen in Yuvan Shankar Raja's first production venture, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal. The film will hit screens today.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Karunanidhi politicised cinema with Dravidian ideologySubscriber Only
August 07, 2018 19:15 IST
M Karunanidhi’s political career and cinema career grew hand in hand. The politician-screenwriter passed away on Tuesday. He was 94.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
In search of Kollywood’s 007Subscriber Only
August 07, 2018 08:03 IST
With Vishwaroopam, Kamal made a hefty promise of not meandering from the core story. The first installment fulfilled its promise of being an action-packed, fast thriller.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Jail first look: Is the GV Prakash Kumar-Vasanthabalan film about slum rehabilitation?Subscriber Only
August 03, 2018 17:44 IST
Jail starring GV Prakash Kumar would be director Vasanthabalan’s comeback film after the 2014 historical musical drama Kaaviya Thalaivan. The film could possibly be about the difficulties of the urban poor.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Ghajinikanth movie review: This Arya starrer is yet another string of cliches and outdated tropesSubscriber Only
August 03, 2018 10:22 IST
Ghajinikanth movie review: There are several ways to keep the viewer engaged - it could be through the story, it’s characters, the writing or the filmmaking. Sadly, Ghajinikanth doesn’t tick any of the boxes.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Naragasooran trailer: Karthick Naren gives us an introduction but retains surpriseSubscriber Only
August 01, 2018 20:43 IST
Naragasooran trailer: There seems to be different chapters or perspectives for which there's an introduction from each character. The trailer sort of sets up this narrative with similar shots of the characters near a fire.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Vishwaroopam 2 trailer released: Who is Wisam Ahmed Kashmiri?Subscriber Only
July 29, 2018 12:12 IST
Vishwaroopam is a two-part series directed by Kamal Haasan and produced by Raj Kamal Films International along with Aascar International. The film also stars Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Shekhar Kapur and Waheeda Rehman. It releases on August 10.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Kallachirippu review: This Karthik Subbaraj production is a kickass entertainerSubscriber Only
July 29, 2018 07:40 IST
Tamil web series Kallachirippu, presented by Karthik Subbaraj, makes a pertinent point about sex, porn, patriarchy, extramarital affairs, homosexuality, abortion, unhappy marriages, love and lot more.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Vada Chennai teaser: Vetrimaaran and Dhanush make an effective comebackSubscriber Only
July 28, 2018 20:24 IST
An ambitious project that has been in the making for three years, Vada Chennai will hit the screens this September. The film is being presented by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Productions and Lyca Productions.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Happy Birthday Dhanush: The unexpected, unconventional heroSubscriber Only
July 28, 2018 14:06 IST
Happy birthday Dhanush: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir actor is an inspiration to anyone who wants to challenge the norms, fight against the tide and prove that if you’re persistent enough, there will be success.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Mohini movie review: Save your money, skip this oneSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 18:18 IST
Mohini movie review: Mohini could have been more fun if she had gotten to thrash up some men for real. It would have been fun to see Trisha perform some actual stunts.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Junga movie review: A gangster satire that digresses more than it entertainsSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 14:11 IST
Junga movie review: Had Junga focused more on the 'Ezhai, Kanja Don', it would have been thoroughly enjoyable. Instead it becomes a product of something that the film itself criticises at a point.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Seemaraja song Vaaren Vaaren Seemaraja: Sivakarthikeyan gets his mass hero introduction trackSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 19:40 IST
Yugabharathi’s lyrics go all out to glorify Sivakarthikeyan, the star. “Yen pera keka koodum paaru arangu; naa ezhaiku etha aeroplane odhungu” -- the lines are a clear celebration of the fan following that Sivakarthikeyan has accumulated.
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Annanukku Jey trailer could have withheld a few punchesSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 18:22 IST
The trailer of Annanukku is effectively cut, juxtaposing dialogues spoken by different characters to provide a holistic understanding of the various tangents in the film.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
Happy birthday Suriya: The actor, the star and everything in betweenSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 05:19 IST
Happy birthday Suriya: On Suriya’s 43rd birthday, we walk down memory lane to revisit the actor's best performance and also juxtapose the star he is today with the actor he was before.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Samantha Akkineni’s U-Turn to release on September 13Subscriber Only
July 22, 2018 15:09 IST
The first look of U-Turn has Samantha in an impressive, gritty avatar. Notably, the film will clash with Seema Raja, which also has Samantha in the lead.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
NGK second look: Suriya is Nandha Gopalan KumaranSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 13:57 IST
The second look of Suriya's upcoming film NGK was released to mark the star's birthday, which falls on July 23.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
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