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Actor Ajith has officially asked his fans to buzz off. And that bodes well for Tamil cinema

The thriller Vidaamuyarchi, out on Netflix, shows its lead actor as fallible — a rarity in Indian cinema.

Mar 13

Actor Ajith has officially asked his fans to buzz off. And that bodes well for Tamil cinema

Mar 13

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Retrospective Reviews—Maharaja: A Whodunit That Keeps You Rooted And Conflicted

Some flicks are meant to be savoured online. We examine them in this series.

Aug 3, 2024

Retrospective Reviews—Maharaja: A Whodunit That Keeps You Rooted And Conflicted

Aug 3, 2024

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Retrospective Reviews: ‘Aaranya Kaandam’ — exhibit A in the museum of movies way ahead of its time

This gangster flick could have given Hollywood a run for their money. Unfortunately, it tanked, and how!

Mar 26

Retrospective Reviews: ‘Aaranya Kaandam’ — exhibit A in the museum of movies way ahead of its time

Mar 26

In defence of Sameeha Mariam, the YouTuber facing flak for not knowing ‘Nayakan’

One of India’s youngest YouTubers hosts a prolific composer. What could go wrong? Turns out, a lot.

Mar 17

In defence of Sameeha Mariam, the YouTuber facing flak for not knowing ‘Nayakan’

Mar 17

Retrospective Reviews: ‘Oram Po’- The class of 2007 that made it big in Tamil cinema

We take you back to a movie that made more bang for the buck.

Feb 19

Retrospective Reviews: ‘Oram Po’- The class of 2007 that made it big in Tamil cinema

Feb 19

Retrospective Reviews: Maanaadu—Time Loop Yeah, Sci-Fi Naah

Disappointed with director Venkat Prabhu’s GOAT? We examine his 2021 thriller ‘Maanaadu’.

Dec 28, 2024

Retrospective Reviews: Maanaadu—Time Loop Yeah, Sci-Fi Naah

Dec 28, 2024

Bragging rights (not) reserved

India’s politicians love to flaunt every little achievement, but the phenomenon is jarring when you consider what needs attention.

Feb 22, 2024

Bragging rights (not) reserved

Feb 22, 2024

Versatility was Vijayakanth’s middle name

The extremely popular Tamil actor was a trendsetter politician and social activist second to none.

Dec 28, 2023

Versatility was Vijayakanth’s middle name

Dec 28, 2023

Mandela, And Yogi Babu’s Quest For An Identity In Tamil Cinema

The Comedian Has Been Tied Down By Stereotypical Roles Till Now. That May Be Changing

May 13, 2021

Mandela, And Yogi Babu’s Quest For An Identity In Tamil Cinema

May 13, 2021

The Man Whose Voice Launched A Thousand Careers In Indian Cinema

Often, Indian Playback Singers Were Victims Of Geography, Restricted To Regions Where They Grew Up. SP Balasubrahmanyam Broke That Mould

Sep 25, 2020

The Man Whose Voice Launched A Thousand Careers In Indian Cinema

Sep 25, 2020

Rajagopalan Venkataraman

Rajagopalan Venkataraman

Writer by passion, journalist by profession. Bylines in Gulf News, The Times of India, The New Indian Express.

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