Like the countless other things that were made possible online by the deadly coronavirus, Connect adds demonic possession and exorcism to the list, observes S Saraswathi.
For decades the Chennai Central parliamentary constituency has been voting for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and this election may not be any different, reports Rediff.com's S Saraswathi.
The film lacks depth and fails to ignite the passion needed for such an emotionally compelling story.
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S Saraswathi meets the duo behind a start-up called Idli Factory, in Chennai
Meet Aparna Nagesh and her dancers from High Kicks, one of just nine groups chosen from 54 countries around the world to perform at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival in Scotland.
Prakash Rout, a young plumber hailing from Odisha, spent 72 agonising hours under the rubble of the collapsed 11-storey building near Chennai without food or water. Although Rout had a miraculous escape as he came out without a scratch on his body, he regrets that his childhood friend and colleague wasn't as lucky as him, reports S Saraswathi.
Altough the film manages to enegage the audience, the story is full of cliches and becomes boring.
AVM and Prasad Studios were among the few that are still around.
The film has all the right ingredients which makes a real entertainer.
Soodhu Kavvum is an engaging film, with ingenious characters and entertaining situations.
The film is sure to provide some wholesome family entertainment.
Naan Rajavaaga Pogiren has an uninspiring storyline, dialogues and average performances
Venkatesh, all of 19 years old, has saved over a hundred lives at Chennai's Marina Beach. The school dropout puts his life in danger almost every day for the sake of others, discovers S Saraswathi.
Maranthen Mannithen deals well with many subjects like love, lust, heartbreak, betrayal and jealousy.
An authentic script, simple visuals and down-to-earth characters make this a must-watch.
The film fails to evoke the same laughs as the original.
Gouravam is shallow, it has incompetent script, slow documentary-style narration and weak cast.
Religious leaders from different faiths led a prayer meeting in Chennai to condole the death of the Delhi gangrape victim. S Saraswathi and Sriram Selvaraj report from Chennai
Settai is sadly, a great disappointment.
Director Pandiraj injects a good dose of humour and makes the film enjoyable to watch.
Hundreds of anti-nuclear activists and leaders of different political outfits were detained in Chennai on Monday when they attempted to lay siege to the Tamil Nadu assembly demanding scrapping of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. S Saraswathi reports.
The film is a biopic of Silk Smitha who had such power over men of all ages, is an uninspiring tale.
In Chennai, S Saraswathi attended a workshop on self defence and returned empowered. Read on!
In Chennai, S Saraswathi attended a workshop on self defence and returned empowered. Read on!
Though Vasanth fails to recreate the old magic, he makes up for it with the exceptional music.
The seasoned actors give good all-around performances.
S Saraswathi met up with international Silambam champions N Nagabhavani and N Lakshmi Soujanya and their coach in Korattur, Chennai. Here's what she learned about the two young experts and the dying sport.
The film is an interesting concept that grabs our attention at the beginning but fails to keep up the momentum.
There are no heroes in Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan, only villains.
S Saraswathi introduces readers to the beautiful Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu is not your average run-of-the-mill triangular love story.
On Sunday, a swayamvaram of the kind we have only heard of in ancient India took place at a college hall in Tamil Nadu. The participants choosing their own spouses were an unusual group of people. A Ganesh Nadar was present at the heart-warming occasion.
Hundreds of tired, hungry and frightened North-Easterners continue to gather at the Central Station, Chennai, waiting for trains to take them back to the safety of their homes.
The film portrays a special bond between a single father and his autistic son.
Tamil Nadu students trained in priesthood, who have been denied jobs in temples because of their caste, have decided to fight it out in court, reports S Saraswathi
S Saraswathi brings us the lowdown on the Transcend Academy, a first of its kind grooming institute in Chennai.
S Saraswathi brings the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The narrative lacks intensity and pace and unfolds rather blandly, feels S Saraswathi.
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