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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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Ramaleela movie review: This Dileep starrer feels like an imitation of life
September 29, 2017 15:52 IST
Ramaleela movie review: The curiosity to find similarities between the film and Dileep's real life, can keep you more engaged than the story unfolding on the big screen. Many characters written by director Arun Gopy is hard to buy even for a second.
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
Theeran Adhigaram Ondru teaser: Karthi as cop promises an intense crime thriller
September 27, 2017 18:12 IST
The teaser of Karthi's upcoming film Theeran Adhigaram Ondru has dropped and it promises the film to be a solid cop thriller. The film is directed by H Vinod, who is known for Sathuranga Vettai that came out in 2014. and is based on true events. Rakul Preet plays the female lead
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Spyder movie review: SJ Suryah owns every frame in this Mahesh Babu starrer
September 27, 2017 05:53 IST
Spyder movie review: Director AR Murguadoss introduces us to Sudalai (SJ Suryah) with a brutal crime that happens under Shiva's (Mahesh Babu) watch. Murguadoss's main protagonist and antagonist and the conflict between them look inspired from filmmaker Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.
Thu, Sep 28, 2017
Saaho star Prabhas endorses Sharwanand’s Mahanubhavudu
September 25, 2017 18:54 IST
Prabhas, who heaped praises on Sharwanand, declared him as the favourite actor of his family at the pre-release event of Saaho. Mahanubhavudu is a romantic comedy helmed by Maruthi Dasari for UV Creations banner. Prabhasis currently shooting for Saaho.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Bigg Boss Tamil: Suja Varunee gets evicted, Kamal Haasan asks people to vote carefully
September 25, 2017 12:10 IST
Bigg Boss Tamil: Suja Varunee customary conversation with Kamal Haasan on the stage was emotional. Kamal made Suja see the silver lining in her loss, reminding her that she is more famous now. When the studio audience applauded for Suja, she welled up that even moved Kamal.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Solo teaser: Dulquer Salmaan shares a charming chemistry with Sai Dhanshika
September 24, 2017 20:30 IST
Dulquer Salmaan has shared a new teaser of his film Solo, introducing Shekhar. Solo is an anthology of movies that revolve around four elements: earth, wind, fire and water. The filmmakers earlier released the teasers introducing Rudra and Siva, which represents the elements of earth and fire.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
Mohanlal takes Jimikki Kammal dance challenge and nails it. Watch video
September 24, 2017 18:28 IST
To thank the people for making the song such a big hit, Mohanlal along with his Velipadinte Pusthakam team has made his own version of Jimikki Kammal video. Mohanlal is currently shooting for his upcoming film Odiyan and is awaiting the release of Villain.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
Jai Lava Kusa box office collection day 3: Jr NTR starrer races towards Rs 100 crore mark
September 24, 2017 11:51 IST
Tollywood star Jr NTR Jai Lava Kusa is going strong at the box office. Jai Lava Kusa film follows the story of triplets who get separated as children and how they deal with their emotional problems when the grow up that stem from the memories of an unhappy childhood.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
Jai Lava Kusa box office collection day 2: Jr NTR starrer continues to perform well
September 23, 2017 19:16 IST
Tollywood star Jr NTR's Jai Lava Kusa continues to perform well at the box office. It is set to become the fourth box office blockbuster of Jr NTR in a row. Overjoyed by the reception of his film at the box office, Jr NTR took to Twitter to share his happiness and thank his fans.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai teaser: Abhay Deol intrigues us with savage look in his Tamil debut
September 23, 2017 14:25 IST
Bollywood actor Abhay Deol has co-produced and played a cameo role in Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai. Actors Ashwin Kakumanu, Aishwarya Rajesh and Guru Somasundaram play important roles. Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai teaser promises a thriller.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Mersal teaser: Biggest reveals of Vijay’s characters we bet you missed
September 23, 2017 11:42 IST
The teaser of Ilayathalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Mersal has taken the internet by storm. The teaser has also revealed some key plot details regarding Vijay's three characters in the film. The film is a revenge drama which is directed by Atlee. The film also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menen.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Before Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the Tamil cinema’s contribution to Indian politics
September 21, 2017 14:02 IST
Kamal Haasan, in the last few months, has been more clear about his political aspirations than his onscreen rival and off-screen friend of almost 50 years, Rajinikanth. Cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu have enjoyed a deep, long and thriving relationship for several decades now
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Jai Lava Kusa movie review: The biggest plus of this film is Jr NTR
September 21, 2017 10:34 IST
Jai Lava Kusa movie review: First and major reason not to give Jai Lava Kusa a miss this weekend is the fact that for the first time fans will get to see Jr NTR play a triple role. Jr NTR has excelled at performing all three roles, while effortlessly switching between Jai, Lava and Kusa showing the stark contract in their characters.
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Bigg Boss Telugu helped to get over impact of Jai Lava Kusa: Jr NTR
September 19, 2017 15:41 IST
Jai Lava Kusa is Jr NTR's most awaited film that will hit the screens worldwide on September 21. The actor said Bigg Boss Telugu helped him while doing this film, which is an emotional drama that unfolds between the triplets and is directed by K S Ravindra aka Bobby.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Jr NTR on Jai Lava Kusa vs Spyder clash: There is competition but not a war
September 18, 2017 17:32 IST
Tollywood star Jr NTR's Jai Lava Kusa has ramped up the expectations of the audience with its trailer recently. In the film, Jr NTR plays three different roles, which is a first in his career. The film will battle it out with Mahesh Babu's Spyder at the box office.
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Spyder star Mahesh Babu: Only great directors can make bilingual films
September 16, 2017 18:45 IST
Tollywood star Mahesh Babu suggested that his film will be a box office blockbuster during pre-release event in Hyderabad. He thanked director AR Murugadoss for the film, which will mark his debut in Tamil. Spyder, an espionage thriller, stars Rakul Preet and SJ Suryah in lead roles.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Thupparivaalan movie review: A Vishal starrer you won’t regret watching
September 14, 2017 15:28 IST
Thupparivaalan movie review: Mysskin's 'Thupparivaalan' is heavily indebted to Sherlock Holmes series in terms of its settings. The director has been unapologetic in borrowing the characters from the world famous detective series and has tried to make them his own.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Bigg Boss Tamil: No eviction but Suja is made a ‘ghost’, Kamal Haasan speaks on his political entry
September 11, 2017 17:56 IST
Bigg Boss Tamil Kamal Haasan on Sunday have a strong political message to the viewers and electors of Tamil Nadu. Suja has been sent to a secret room in the name of eviction. Kamal also announced a new challenge for the week called "ticket to the finale.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017Jr NTR: Jai Lava Kusa will make my fans very proud
September 11, 2017 14:44 IST
Tollywood star Jr NTR's Jai Lava Kusa will be releasing on September 21. The actor said the film will make his fans and family proud. Jai Lava Kusa trailer has already become a big hit with the fans even as it has been drawing rave reviews from the celebrities.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
Jai Lava Kusa trailer: Jr NTR promises to deliver the best performance of his career
September 10, 2017 19:17 IST
Jai Lava Kusa trailer introduces us to the triplets, played by Jr NTR, who have different lifestyles and ambitions until their paths are crossed once again. While the trailer is getting love from all corners, ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli too took to Twitter to express his appreciations for the same.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
Spyder audio release: Mahesh Babu is ‘excited and tensed’ about his Tamil debut
September 10, 2017 12:09 IST
Tollywood star Mahesh Babu will be making his debut in Tamil with Spyder, which is directed by ace-filmmaker AR Murugadoss. The audio of Spyder was released on Saturday at a grand event in Chennai. While Rakul Preet plays the female lead, actor Bharath will also be seen in the important role. Suryaha plays the main antagonist.
Sun, Sep 10, 2017
If there is Baahubali 3, I will be there, says Rana Daggubati
September 09, 2017 13:06 IST
Actor Rana Daggubati opens up about the contribution of Baahubali franchise to his successful career in the film industry. Rana has also ventured into digital space with a web series. He has produced and acted in web-series called Social.
Sat, Sep 09, 2017
One Heart The AR Rahman Concert Film review: The documentary leaves us wanting more
September 08, 2017 20:01 IST
One Heart: The AR Rahman Concert Film review: The documentary hardly moves away from the stage, where some of the brightest minds in the world of music are at work exploring the various possibilities and delivering more enthralling versions of Rahman's evergreen songs.
Sat, Sep 09, 2017
Yuddham Sharanam movie review: Nothing fresh about this Naga Chaitanya thriller
September 08, 2017 14:57 IST
Yuddham Sharanam movie review: The Naga Chaitanya starrer follows a pattern that we have seen in various other films in the past. It has a young happy-go-lucky protagonist, whose life is easy and peaceful and one day a life-threatening incident threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017
C V Reddy becomes first Telugu filmmaker to head jury for India’s Oscar entry
September 05, 2017 12:39 IST
It is for the first time in 60 years of FFI's history, a Telugu filmmaker will be heading the committee for the Oscars. It is worth noting that in 2012, CV Reddy was a member of the jury that selected India's Oscar entry. Visaranai, directed by Vetrimaaran, was submitted for Oscars last year but failed to get nominated.
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