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Manoj Kumar R
Manoj Kumar R began writing for The Indian Express in 2016. He writes reviews and opinion pieces about movies and TV shows. His main focus is everything that happens in South India's vibrant pop cultural scene. He speaks Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and writes in English. Before joining us, he worked with other publications such as The Week and Deccan Herald. Follow Manoj on Twitter: @ImMKR
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Dressed in drag for Chanakya Thanthram, Unni Mukundan makes a splash
February 20, 2018 15:14 IST
The making video, revealing the details and efforts that have gone into cross-dressing Mukundan for his role named Karishma in his upcoming film Chanakya Thanthram, is going viral on YouTube.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Awe box office: Nani’s debut production makes impressive collection in opening weekend
February 20, 2018 13:39 IST
Prasanth Varma's Awe boasts of an all-star cast led by Kajal Aggarwal, Nithya Menen, Regina Cassandra, Eesha Rebba, Srinivas Avasarala and Priyadarshi Pulikonda among others.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Mammootty injured on Mamankam sets
February 20, 2018 12:36 IST
Mamankam is being made on a lavish budget of Rs 50 crore and is helmed by debutante director Sajeev Pillai. A grand set has been erected in Mangalore, where the film shooting has been going on.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Amala Paul: Prithviraj’s Aadujeevitham going to make waves in world cinema
February 17, 2018 12:30 IST
Aadujeevitham is Blessy's big screen adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel of the same name. It will star Prithviraj Sukumaran and Amala Paul in the lead roles.
Sat, Feb 17, 2018
Awe movie review: Prasanth Varma’s film is awe-inspiring indeed
February 16, 2018 16:59 IST
Awe has high entertainment value, strong emotions, progressive characters, thrills, chills, comedy and some philosophy. Prasanth could have even made this film work without big actors or fancy sets in it.
Fri, Feb 16, 2018
First look: Mohanlal as Ithikkara Pakki in Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni
February 16, 2018 09:51 IST
Mohanlal shared his look from the upcoming period film, Kayamkulam Kochunni, on Twitter. The film stars Nivin Pauly in the lead role.
Fri, Feb 16, 2018
Awe is a genre-bender, says director Prasanth Varma
February 16, 2018 06:30 IST
Prasanth Varma's first feature film as a director, Awe, which has an ensemble cast including Kajal Aggarwal, Nithya Menen and Regina Cassandra among others, has hit the screens today.
Fri, Feb 16, 2018
Yentha Sakkagunnaave from Rangasthalam is the perfect song for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2018 21:48 IST
Yentha Sakkagunnaave is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who has also sung the lines written by lyricist Chandrabose. The melody is already drawing a lot of appreciation from celebrities and fans alike on social media.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Varun Tej to play an astronaut in his next film
February 13, 2018 13:25 IST
Varun Tej's untitled sci-fi film will be helmed by Sankalp Reddy, who made an impressive directorial debut with his war film The Ghazi Attack last year. The actor is at present is celebrating the success of his recent release, Tholi Prema.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Amala Paul shares new details on sexual harassment incident
February 13, 2018 10:36 IST
Amala Paul has issued a public statement in order to protect her manager Pradeep Kumar after a section of media reports suggested his hand in the sexual harassment incident faced by the actor.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
I wanted Vineeth Sreenivasan’s voice to be the highlight of Manikya Malaraya Poovi: Oru Adaar Love composer Shaan
February 13, 2018 06:30 IST
While Manikya Malaraya Poovi is far from beating the Jimikki Kammal feat globally, it has dominated the pop culture discourse on social media and has turned young actor Priya Prakash Varrier into an internet sensation.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu may brave Rajinikanth’s Kaala at the box office
February 12, 2018 14:55 IST
Actor-producer Dhanush last Saturday announced Kaala, starring Rajinikanth, will hit the screens on April 27. And filmmakers who earlier had plans to release their films on the same day backed off.
Mon, Feb 12, 2018
Rajinikanth’s Kaala to hit screens on April 27
February 10, 2018 19:40 IST
Set in the backdrop of Mumbai, Rajinikanth's Kaala is billed as a gangster drama. The film also boasts of an ensemble cast including Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani and Pankaj Tripathi among others.
Sun, Feb 11, 2018
Tholi Prema review: Varun Tej, Raashi Khanna starrer is a fairly entertaining romantic drama
February 10, 2018 16:24 IST
Tholi Prema has nothing new to offer. Many times, the filmmakers win half the battle when they get the casting right. Venky has shown a great wisdom in paring Varun Tej and Raashi Khanna opposite each other.
Sat, Feb 10, 2018
Aami movie review: Manju Warrier delivers a knockout performance in Kamala Das biopic
February 09, 2018 22:13 IST
Aami movie review: It is, indeed, impressive to watch Manju Warrier play the role of a conflicted woman. Her conviction in the performance is what keeps our attention even when narration loses steam.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
Inttelligent movie review: Sai Dharam Tej starrer insults audience’s intelligence
February 09, 2018 13:41 IST
Inttelligent movie review: The only thing that works in favour of the Sai Dharam Tej starrer is its runtime, which is 2 hours 10 minutes. Five minutes more of this outdated saga may cause serious damage to our brains.
Sat, Feb 10, 2018
After 27 years, Yesudas and Balasubrahmanyam collaborate for Ayya Sami song
February 06, 2018 22:34 IST
While Yesudas has sung the Malayalam lyrics of the song, Balasubrahmanyam has given his vocals to the Tamil version. M Jayachandran has created this beautiful composition that celebrates the cultural diversity and unity of India.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
Vishnu Manchu reveals the career risk he took for Mohan Babu’s Gayatri
February 06, 2018 19:52 IST
Gayatri, which is releasing this Friday, is entirely Mohan Babu's show, in which he has played a double role. Vishnu Manchu has played a cameo.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
Nangansiddu is not a rap on Chandan Shetty, say producers
February 06, 2018 17:17 IST
Nangansiddu, which is touted to be a satire rap, has Rahul Dit-o taking on 'wannabe' rappers, who have still not got their basics right. It also suggests that some rappers are passing off 'crap' as 'rap.'
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
Baahubali writer Vijayendra Prasad writes India-Pakistan love story for Vishnu Manchu
February 06, 2018 14:13 IST
Vijayendra Prasad, who has penned blockbuster films like Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan among others, is set to write an India-Pakistan love story for Vishnu Manchu.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
Aadhi making video: Pranav Mohanlal is the action hero to watch out for
February 05, 2018 12:25 IST
Pranav Mohanlal's Aadhi is not the cocksure hero, who can send his rivals flying in the air with a punch. He is a gentle, kind-hearted, mama's boy.
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
Ranam – Detroit Crossing sneak peek: Prithviraj plays the guy you should never mess with
February 04, 2018 12:22 IST
Apart from Prithviraj Sukumaran, Ranam- Detroit Crossing also stars Rahman and Isha Talwar and a bunch of foreign actors in important roles. The film is expected to reach the screens in March this year.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
First look of Mohanlal starrer Neerali will leave you intrigued
February 04, 2018 11:18 IST
Mohanlal's upcoming film Neerali, which is directed by Ajoy Varma, is being shot in Mumbai. Neerali is said to be Mohanlal's first release this year even as his much-awaited film Odiyan is fast nearing completion.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
Suriya’s TSK, a box office flop? Vignesh Shivan losses his cool, Kollywood filmmakers rally behind him
February 03, 2018 20:17 IST
Vignesh Shivan lost his trademark cool after he was ticked off by a tweet from an industry tracker, who suggested his latest film Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, starring Suriya in the lead role, was a flop at the box office.
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Kalakalappu 2 trailer: Jiiva, Jai and Shiva promise a laugh riot
February 03, 2018 17:50 IST
While Jiiva plays an action hero and Jai plays a role of an emotional person, who wants to hack his own father. Shiva plays an all-nonsense con artist, who promises to draw more laughs than other two heroes.
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