Star Cast: M.G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki, M.R. Radha, S.A. Asokan, Baby Shakila, M.N. Nambiar, K.A. Thangavelu, Mohana

Satirical films about the media have always been entertaining

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The Big Apple forms an important part of one’s cinematic memory

Star cast: M.G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana, Rajasulochana, M.N. Nambiar, R.S. Manohar, S.A. Asokan, K.A. Thangavelu, J.P. Chandra Babu, C.R. Manorama

Higher ticket prices... tax exemptions... Kollywood expects a lot from the next government.

In this column, the photographer tells us how this picture came to be. This week, we feature actress Lakshmi Priyaa

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The barrage of first looks, teasers and trailers takes the mystery away from watching a film.

In this weekly column, the photographer tells us how this photo came to be. This week, we feature singer Haricharan

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The tough choice of choosing a book or its cinematic adaptation

A look at Kollywood’s love for larger-than-life hoardings and cut-outs

Star cast: M.G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M.R. Radha, M.V. Rajamma, S.A. Asokan ‘Gemini’ Chandra, V.K.Ramasami, ‘Gemini’ Balu

Always open to challenges, NTR proved his worth as an actor and also brought certain glamour to the otherwise deglamourised role.

Sujatha, Sivakumar, ‘Phataphat’ Jayalakshmi, Srikanth, ‘Thengai’ Srinivasan, S.V. Subbaiah, S.N. Lakshmi, Manimala, ‘Venniraadai’ Murthi, Goundamani (debut)

Only a professional approach can extend the careers of new-age directors and producers

British comedies have come a long way since the days of shows like Fawlty Towers and Yes, Minister

Directors like Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood are showing that age is no restriction for filmmakers

Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, T. S. Balaiah, K. A. Thangavelu, T. P. Muthulakshmi, Baby Rajakumari, K. Natarajan, V. N. Elumalai

Last week, we looked at imports into Tamil cinema. This week, we look at exports

Now that the U.K. has voted to leave the EU, how will British cinema be affected?

Songs you must listen to this week

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Will the new diversity in the Academy’s membership reflect in its nominations?

The dubbed film market, once dominated by Telugu cinema, is now ruled by English films

Debutant film director Raghu Shastry on his maiden venture Run Antony

The film was a box-office success and celebrated 100 days at many centres

A half-yearly report on Kollywood’s run at the box office

Cast: Mu. Ka. Muthu, Ambarish, Manjula, ‘Venniraiaadai’ Nirmala, Jayachitra, ‘Thengai’ Srinivasan, V. K. Ramasami,

Veteran festival programmer and film producer Marco Mueller wants to make Macau more than just a casino haven

Press, TV, theatre owners, distributors and audiences prepare for the arrival of the biggest film of the year

A rich crop of films from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh was showcased at the London Indian Film Festival

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Why haven’t female-centric films succeeded in Tamil as they have in Bollywood?