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'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.




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'A great loss to the music industry'

The Tamil film industry mourns the passing of Carnatic legend M Balamuralikrishna.







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'I speak the truth and people won't like that'

'I am happy with my life. It's not about falling or failing in life. It's about falling and then getting up and carrying on. I am happy with whatever I have done and achieved.' Radhika Sarathkumar tells A Ganesh Nadar what keeps her going.





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PIX: Shriya, Nayanthara at SIIMA 2017; Ranbir, Katrina join them!

The south awards night was a GRAND affair!




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Will Mohanlal's Villain be another Mersal?

'Keeping quiet is not an option for me. It should not be an option for anyone. If you have a voice, you must use it.' Tamil actor Vishal speaks out.








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Review: The Saaho teaser is THRILLING!

If the film is as good as the teaser is, Saaho is definitely going to be a game changer this year, feels Namrata Thakker.




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Sai Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Virata Parvam

Sai Pallavi's Telugu film Virata Parvam, co-starring Rana Daggubatti, Nandita Das and Priyamani, started streaming on Netflix on July 1.




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Prathap Pothen Passes Away

The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and passed away in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen said.




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'There was so much warmth about Pratap Pothen'

'I will always remember him for his innocent smile, twinkling eyes, and kind words.'




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Is Vijay D The Next Action Superstar?

Liger looks a massy entertainer with grand visuals and high-octane action sequences, observes Namrata Thakker.




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Salman's Godfather Act for Chiranjeevi

What was supposed to be a guest appearance, then an 'extended cameo' for Salman, has now become a full-fledged role.




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Another South Film BEATS Bollywood!

Karthikeya 2 seems to have arrived out of nowhere and is turning out to be the top performing film of the weekend, and that too, in its second week of release.




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'Let audience decide if they like me'

'We've seen in recent times what excessive marketing and hype can do to films.'




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Thalaivar, Mani To Work Together Again!

The last time the duo collaborated was on the action blockbuster Dalapathi in 1991.




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Meet The Man Behind Kantara

'If Kantara has reached out to such a wide audience, it is God's hand guiding me through my work.''Why should I allow myself to feel proud about it?'




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Tearful Mahesh Babu At Father's Funeral

Superstar Krishna passed into the ages on November 15, sending the Telugu film industry in a state of mourning.




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What Makes Kantara, Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'?

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.




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The House Where Kantara Was Filmed!

Glimpses of the Sai Radha Heritage property, which has a significant presence in the popular movie, Kantara.




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Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.




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'We will bring home the Oscar'

'My greatest joy is to make my country proud.'




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The Reason Why Adipurush Got Postponed

Om Raut's ambitious take on the Ramayana, Adipurush, is all set for a June 16 release.




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The New Girl In Vijay Deverakonda's Life

Vijay Deverakonda is all set to start shooting for his new film, and he has the gorgeous Sreeleela for company!




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The FABULOUS Life of Vijay Deverakonda

Namrata Thakker takes a look at his FABULOUS life through Instagram feed as he celebrates his 34th birthday.




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The Oscars Invite Ram Charan, Jr NTR!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced its membership invitations, and Indian film celebrities Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Chandrabose and MM Keeravaani have been invited to be members.




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Upasana-Ram Charan Name Their Baby...

Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela shared pictures of the naming ceremony of their baby girl on Instagram.




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Meet The Man Behind SRK's Jawan

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.




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'Adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'





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'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.''Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'




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2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.




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The Best South Songs of 2023

Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.




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Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

Will these 2024 releases -- bookended by Rajinikanth no less -- make a dhamaka at the box office?




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Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.




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The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

'I don't know where this acting keeda came into her. One day she just announced she was going to be an actor. And that was it.'




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Rajinikanth Fans Celebrate Lal Salaam In Theatres

Lal Salaam is a sports drama that promotes religious harmony.




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'A Mother Is The Backbone Of A Family'

Actors share adorable moments with their mums on Mother's Day.




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The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.




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'When I Heard The Story, I Was Shaken'

'How could anyone do this to a child? And how can a father cope with such a trauma? But then we actors have to rise above personal emotions.'




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The Failed Promise of Indian 2

Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon.