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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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Kamal Haasan to discuss Anitha’s suicide on Bigg Boss Tamil. Watch video
September 02, 2017 16:50 IST
Bigg Boss Tamil host Kamal Haasan has expressed grief over the death of medical aspirant Anitha. The 17-year-old from Ariyalur, killed herself on Friday, days after the Supreme Court directed the state government to select students for medical seats in government colleges based on NEET.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
Baitikochi Chuste song teaser: Anirudh sings for Pawan Kalyan in his Telugu debut. Watch video
September 02, 2017 11:41 IST
After taking the Tamil film industry by storm with his compositions, Anirudh Ravichander will be making his debut in Telugu cinema with the yet-to-be-titled film, starring Pawan Kalyan. The film directed by Trivikram Srinivas has Anu Emmanuel and Keerthy Suresh as female leads.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
Pullikkaran Staraa movie review: This Mammootty starrer disappoints
September 01, 2017 20:44 IST
Pullikkaran Staraa movie review: The director could have done without the 'Tapp Tapp' song and an accident sequence that add no value to an already stretched out narration. Mammootty's Pullikkaran Staraa is not the film we were hoping to watch this Onam.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Velipadinte Pusthakam movie review: This Mohanlal film has its moments
September 01, 2017 15:12 IST
Velipadinte Pusthakam movie review: The Malayalam film, starring Mohanlal, Anoop Menon, Anna Rajan, Siddique and Salim Kumar among others, has its moments but it doesn't give us enough reasons to sit through this 157 minutes of drama.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Not Rajinikanth, but Kamal Haasan may be the first to enter politics
August 31, 2017 13:07 IST
Looks like Kamal Haasan may enter politics before Rajinikanth's makes his much talked-about political debut. Kamal has been highly critical of the ruling AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu ever since the passing of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017
Velipadinte Pusthakam teaser: Mohanlal and team promises a laugh riot, watch video
August 29, 2017 17:19 IST
The teaser of Velipadinte Pusthakam starring Mohanlal in the lead role, was released on Tuesday. The film, which is directed by Lal Jose, has Anna Reshma Rajan, Salim Kumar, Siddique, Priyanka Nair, Sarath Kumar and others in lead roles. It will release on August 31.
Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Mohanlal’s Odiyan shooting begins, filmmakers promise a ‘treat for audience’
August 26, 2017 14:08 IST
Superstar Mohanlal plays the last surviving member of a tribal community called Odiyan in Kerala that lived in Palakkad-Malabar region. The film directed by Director VA Shrikumar Menon, has Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. Antony Perumbavoor will bankroll the project.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
Vivegam box office: Will Thala Ajith’s film earn Rs 100 crore in its opening weekend?
August 26, 2017 10:52 IST
Thala Ajith's Vivegam has debuted by earning Rs 16.20 crore approximately in Tamil Nadu, where it opened on more than 700 screens. The film has grossed more than Rs 30 crore worldwide on its opening day. Vivegam, stars Ajith, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal and others.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
Vivegam movie review: This Ajith starrer is a good popcorn entertainer
August 24, 2017 14:29 IST
Vivegam movie review: The film has good music, good visuals, high-voltage action sequences, picturesque landscapes and beautiful faces. Also add heartwarming moments between the characters of Ajith and Kajal Aggarwal to the list. Ajith and Siva get full marks for their efforts.
Fri, Aug 25, 2017
Imsai Arasan 24am Pulikecei first look posters: Vadivelu film starts rolling, 2.0 makers bankroll the project
August 23, 2017 11:08 IST
Director Shankar has unveiled the motion poster of Imsai Arasan 24am Pulikecei. The film starring Vadivelu in the title role will be directed by Chimbu Deven. Superstar Rajinikanth's 2.0 filmmakers, Shankar and Lyca Production, will produce this period comedy drama.
Wed, Aug 23, 2017
Solo songs: Dulquer Salmaan’s tracks are electrifying
August 22, 2017 17:38 IST
It seems like all three musical numbers belong to the story of Lt.Rudra Ramachandran, one of four characters played by Dulquer Salmaan. He was introduced as a passionate lover with a rebellious attitude. Solo is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and it will release in Tamil and Malayalam.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy first look: Chiranjeevi’s next promises a visual treat, watch video
August 22, 2017 13:46 IST
Megastar Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy motion poster shows a rebel army led by Narasimha Reddy's lay siege to a fort occupied by British forces. And it promises to be a visual treat for the audience. The film also has a solid star cast, including Bollywood's titan Amitabh Bachchan.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017
Vijay, AR Rahman’s silver jubilee: Mersal audio release expected to be 2017’s biggest Kollywood event
August 19, 2017 19:42 IST
Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Mersal audio launch will take place at a grand event in Chennai on Sunday. Vijay made his debut as a hero with Naalaya Theerpu that came out in 1992. The same year ace-filmmaker Mani Ratnam's Roja also released introducing AR Rahman to the world.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Vivegam: Ajith and I share very good camaraderie, says Kajal Aggarwal
August 19, 2017 16:03 IST
Kajal Aggarwal will be sharing screen space with Thala Ajith in Vivegeam for the first time. Vivegam is one of the highly-anticipated films down south that is releasing this month worldwide. The first extensive trailer of the film that was released earlier this week went viral.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Mohanlal begins talk show Lal Salaam, promises a socially impactful show
August 19, 2017 13:15 IST
With Lal Salaam, Mohanlal has joined the bandwagon of superstars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan who forayed into television business even as they ruled the big screens. This year Kamal Haasan and Jr NTR also made their debuts as TV hosts with the reality show Bigg Boss.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Okkadu Migiladu trailer: Manchu Manoj film on Sri Lankan civil war looks intense, watch video
August 19, 2017 11:37 IST
Okkadu Migiladu trailer: Manchu Manoj plays a double role for the first time in the film. He plays the controversial LTTE chief Prabhakaran and a student leader. Prabhakaran was widely regarded as the head of a terror organisation that was leading a bloody insurgency in the island nation.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Anando Brahma movie review: This Tapsee Pannu film is a run-off-the-mill horror-comedy
August 18, 2017 17:03 IST
Anando Brahma movie review: We have seen most of the paranormal activities of Anando Brahma in many other films in the past. The template has remained the same for movies in the horror-comedy genre. And Anando Brahma is no exception.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Celebrating 42 years of Rajinikanth
August 18, 2017 13:50 IST
Rajinikanth became the Thalaivar of the masses by playing characters like a coolie, farmer, waiter and auto rickshaw driver. From flipping his cigarettes to his brisk walk, he established his own brand of style. At 66, the actor is trying to break away from the regular fare by collaborating with young filmmakers.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Paisa Vasool trailer: Nandamuri Balakrishna promises an over-the-top action film, watch video
August 18, 2017 10:37 IST
Paisa Vasool trailer gives a sneak peek into the madness of what director Puri Jagannadh has created in form of Nandamuri Balakrishna's character. Shriya Saran, Vikramjeet Virk and Muskan Sethi play female leads in the film. It is Puri Jagannadh's first directorial outing with Balakrishna.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Neethanae song: AR Rahman delivers a soothing romantic song for Vijay’s Mersal
August 17, 2017 14:05 IST
Neethanae is the second single from Vijay's upcoming film Mersal. Composer AR Rahman has sung the song along with Shreya Ghoshal. The duet song features Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
Vivegam trailer: Witness the rise, fall and rise of Thala Ajith
August 17, 2017 08:59 IST
Vivegam trailer: Directed by Siva, Vivegam stars Ajith Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Kajal Aggarwal, Akshara Hassan, Aarav Chowdhary and Karunakaran among others. The much-awaited Tamil actioner will hit screens on August 24.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Spyder: Mahesh Babu to get a grand welcome at an event in Chennai
August 16, 2017 17:42 IST
The welcome event for Mahesh Babu will be held in Chennai on September 9. The whole star cast and other big names of Tamil cinema are expected to be present during the event. Spyder is director AR Murugadoss's maiden project with Mahesh and is also touted to be his most ambitious one.
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
Bigg Boss Tamil: Not Oviya, this actress gets the wild card entry. Watch video
August 16, 2017 15:23 IST
Oviya was the favourite contestant of the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil, which is hosted by Kamal Haasan. However, she quit the show recently citing emotional stress. Actress Suja Varunee is suspected to be the new contestant on the show that will be revealed on Wednesday's episode.
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
2.0: Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer to get grand audio release, promotion in October
August 15, 2017 16:38 IST
2.0, starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, is helmed by director Shankar and it is the second costliest film produced in Asia. While it has cost Rs 400 crore for the producers to make this magnum-opus, more than Rs 40 crore has been earmarked just for marketing the sci-fil film.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Velaikkaran teaser: Sivakarthikeyan-Nayanthara film is full of promises. Watch video
August 14, 2017 19:26 IST
Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film Velaikkaran's much awaited teaser was released on Monday. Velaikkaran marks the maiden association between Siva and director Mohan Raja. It is also for the first time that Siva will be seen romancing 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara in the film.
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