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

October 21, 2016 13:47 IST
Antony, alleging that the story of Bogan belongs to him, has been engaged in a legal battle with the makers of the film.
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
October 21, 2016 11:01 IST
In Kodi, politician Dhanush sports a thick beard and swag of a powerful leader, while the clean shaven Dhanush glows with boyish charm.
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
October 20, 2016 18:46 IST
Karthi said that despite the budget constraints, they have tried to deliver top notch visual effects in Kaashmora. And that, indeed, seems to be the case, going by the trailer.
Thu, Oct 20, 2016
October 20, 2016 14:09 IST
Sivakarthikeyan, an adherent fan of Rajinikanth, first made his mark in the entertainment industry as a TV anchor and a mimicry artist.
Thu, Oct 20, 2016
October 20, 2016 12:18 IST
Vivek coming aboard to play the antagonist in Ajith's film is the top news from Kollywood on Thursday morning.
Thu, Oct 20, 2016
October 17, 2016 15:39 IST
Mohan Raja's untitled film boasts an all-star cast, including Sivakarthikeyan, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, Sneha among others.
Mon, Oct 17, 2016
October 17, 2016 12:24 IST
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, starring Suriya and Keerthy Suresh, is directed by Vignesh Shivan
Mon, Oct 17, 2016
October 16, 2016 16:01 IST
Coming from a celebrity family, Anirudh Ravichander may have received his first break on a platter. But, he does not owe his success to his family.
Sun, Oct 16, 2016
October 15, 2016 17:51 IST
Rajinikanth, who made his debut in a black and white film in 1975, has been setting trends in embracing path-breaking technologies in filmmaking.
Sat, Oct 15, 2016
October 15, 2016 13:20 IST
Darling star Nikki Galrani has topped this year's list of most searched Kollywood celebrities, according to the survey. The list also features Ajith and Nayanthara.
Sat, Oct 15, 2016
October 14, 2016 15:55 IST
Seven years later, Ramakrishna has tried to recreate the success of Arundhati with his Kannada debut, Nagarahavu.
Fri, Oct 14, 2016
October 13, 2016 18:14 IST
Mohanlal's latest blockbuster Pulimurugan is performing well at the box office.
Thu, Oct 13, 2016
October 12, 2016 13:52 IST
Last week three of his films, Pulimurugan, Devi(L), Premam, were released to a positive response and songs and background music in these films were a big hit.
Wed, Oct 12, 2016
October 10, 2016 18:46 IST
Mohanlal's Pulimurugan, which released amid huge expectations, benefited from the long festival weekend due to Ayudha Pooja.
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
October 10, 2016 12:00 IST
Rajamouli made his directorial debut in 2001 and so far has directed 11 films, including the upcoming film Baahubali: The Conclusion.
Mon, Oct 10, 2016
October 09, 2016 19:55 IST
According to the makers of Sivakarthikeyan's Remo, the romantic comedy is breaking records at the box office in Tamil Nadu.
Sun, Oct 09, 2016
October 09, 2016 19:27 IST
Pulimurugan box office: The craze over Mohanlal's Pulimurugan that started well before its theatrical release is showing no sign of slowing down with the film running houseful in more than 200 theatres in the state.
Mon, Oct 10, 2016
October 09, 2016 16:20 IST
Actor Dhanush, who is a self confessed Prabhu fan, watched the latter's latest release, Devi(L) and has given a rave review to the film.
Sun, Oct 09, 2016
October 09, 2016 11:37 IST
The makers of actor Sivakarthikeyan's Remo have been taking steps to contain the damage by removing the links to pirated copies.
Sun, Oct 09, 2016
October 08, 2016 17:34 IST
Pulimurugan box office collection: Overwhelmed by the tremendous response to his new film, Mohanlal congratulated the team behind the blockbuster. The film's collection record is only second to Rajinikanth's Kabali.
Sun, Oct 09, 2016
October 08, 2016 15:22 IST
According to early estimates by the trade pundits, Remo has collected about Rs 8 crore on its opening day, putting Sivakarthikeyan in the big league of Tamil cinema.
Sat, Oct 08, 2016
October 08, 2016 12:20 IST
The trailer of the big budget film, Kaashmora, starring Karthi in three different roles packs some rich and powerful visuals.
Sat, Oct 08, 2016
October 08, 2016 11:24 IST
Maverick filmmaker A R Murugadoss released the teaser video that introduces one of the three characters Simbu is playing in his upcoming film Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan aka AAA.
Sat, Oct 08, 2016
October 07, 2016 20:55 IST
Mammootty's Thoppil Joppan deals with consequences suffered by the hero from heartbreaks and alcohol, which is clearly suggested in the film's tagline that reads: “50% Love, 50% Alcohol.”
Sat, Oct 08, 2016
October 07, 2016 18:25 IST
Pulimurugan movie review: From Mohanlal's brilliant performance to the thrilling action sequences, this film manages to live upto expectations.
Sat, Oct 08, 2016


