S Saraswathi

Stories by S Saraswathi

'Rajinikanth exudes a certain magic that is unbeatable'

'Rajinikanth exudes a certain magic that is unbeatable'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

Rajinikanth fans throng Chennai theatres to catch his latest film Lingaa.

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.

'The world of cinema has always fascinated me'

'The world of cinema has always fascinated me'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Debutant director Caarthick Raju talks about the success of Thirudan Police.

Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress

Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

Arjun Sarja's Jai Hind 2 is a trite and uninspiring action drama that advocates free education for children.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

Bad breath? Tooth decay? Here's what you're doing wrong!

Bad breath? Tooth decay? Here's what you're doing wrong!

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

Dr Prema Vivekanandan, dentist and consultant orthodontist in Chennai, lists the common dental health problems and tells you how with a few minutes of care every day, you can avoid most of these problems.

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2014

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Poojai is a mass entertainer

Review: Poojai is a mass entertainer

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2014

Poojai is your standard Hari fare, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Kaththi attempts to highlight the pathetic condition of farmers, whose lives are being destroyed by callous multinational corporations.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Diwali

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Diwali

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

Four interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

Ranjith: All my characters are real

Ranjith: All my characters are real

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

The director talks about his new hit, Madras.

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Review: Yaan is a terrible bore

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's Yaan is a long, tedious and completely over-the-top action drama.

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

Navratri celebrations in Chennai are not only about Golu dolls, Saraswathi Puja or Ayudha Puja. These days, Durga Puja and Dandiya Raas too are regular events in the city, reports S Saraswathi.

A unique Navratri and Dussehra in a Tamil Nadu temple

A unique Navratri and Dussehra in a Tamil Nadu temple

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Celebrations in Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapattinam, a coastal town in Tamil Nadu, have devotees visit the temple in an avatar of their choice. They could be dressed as kings or beggars, monkeys or demons, but the more popular is different forms of the Devi.

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Director Pa Ranjith's Madras is an intense emotional drama that gives you a ringside view of the lives of the underprivileged in North Chennai.

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

Jeeva lacks the unique touch that director Suseenthiran's works are generally associated with.