V.N. Janaki, N. Krishnamurthi, V.S. Mani, ‘Stunt’ Somu, K. Devanarayanan, K.S. Angamuthu, Thodi Kannan, Kolathu Mani, T.V. Sethuraman, C.K. Nagaratnam, V. Saroja

Kabali has had the biggest-ever opening for a Tamil film

Stardom is not about acting talent or the lack of it. Difficult to trace its origin to a single factor, it is often something that just happens

Two months, fifty films. How will it all add up?

Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo will soon be seen in 4K quality. Here’s a look at some of their most tireless routines

Readers write in their top five list

Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, S.V. Sahasranamam, V. S. Raghavan, Jayanthi, ‘C.I.D.’ Sakunthala, M.R.R. Vasu, ‘Major’ Sundararajan, V. Gopalakrishnan

S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. V. Sahasranamam, T. P. Muthulakshmi, C. K. Nagesh, A. Karunanidhi, Kumari Sachu

Reading up about films on Wikipedia has come to dominate pretentious discussions on world cinema

As a film’s success depends heavily on its teaser and trailer, editing them has become an art in itself

Here are some songs you must listen to this week.

Readers write in with their top five list

Star Cast: S.S. Rajendran, Kalyankumar, R. Vijayakumari, Pushpalatha, V.K. Ramasami, T.V. Kumudhini, C.K. Nagesh, C.R. Manorama, S. Ramarao, ‘Master’ Mohan, ‘Baby’ Savithri

Some of the most thought-provoking cinema is hidden under the guise of ‘chick flicks’

A look at the losses to the film industry thanks to smartphones, camcorders and hi-tech projectors

Rarely do we come across a film as genuinely erotic as Nonzee Nimibutr’s Jan Dara

Star cast: S.S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana, B. Saroja Devi, V.K. Ramasami, T.S. Balaiah, T.K. Ramachandran, ‘Kuladeivam’ V. Rajagopal, T.P. Muthulakshmi, P.R. Mangalam, Lakshmiprabha, A. Karunanidhi, D. Balasubramaniam, M.A. Ganapathi, P.S. Seethalakshmi

Tamil Nadu’s B and C centres are experiencing a revival with films like Thirunaal, Dhilluku Dhuddu and Dharma Durai becoming hits

Readers write in with their top five list

A look at films being released a day earlier than usual

Readers write in with their top five list

Star cast: Padmini, ‘Major’ Sundararajan, Jai Shankar, Lakshmi, V.S Raghavan, C.K. Nagesh, Sachhu

Political embarrsassment has always made for interesting cinema

Remo has shown that even an average film can be turned into a superhit if marketed aggressively enough

How I chanced upon a meeting with Korean director Kim Ki-duk

Readers write in their top five list

It’s Kodi versus Kaashmora, this Diwali

The recent film festivals at Busan and London had a number of interesting films

Readers send in their top five films.

Starring Jaggaiah, Gummadi, Jamuna, G. Varalakshmi, Hemalatha, Master Suresh.

Rang De Basanti set a trend in filmmaking with its unconventional narrative style

Seasoned host Mini Mathur stresses the need for changing self before reforming society

Kapil Sharma reveals his professional secrets and tells us what to expect from his new show on Sony Entertainment Television

Yatharth Ratnum, winner of “The Stage” on Colors Infinity, says Hindi film music is losing its quality

Mahhi Vij on her role in “Balika Vadhu” and her second innings in serials

Connecting with people matters the most, says RJ, actress and anchor Nyla Usha

On the eve of International Dance Day, Madhuri Dixit talks about dance as a means to overcome grief and aggression