This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.
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Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's electrifying performances hold Thalaivan Thalaivii together, notes Arjun Menon.
A section of the Mumbai media got a glimpse of how the devoted fandoms of South Indian superstars operate when Tamil sensation Suriya visited the city on Tuesday afternoon to promote his upcoming pan-India film Retro.
There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.
A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.
Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.
Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.
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The plot is refreshing and there are no unnecessary twists or excessive melodrama, writes S Saraswathi
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The best part of the film is that, though it revolves around Vijay Sethupathi and Madonna Sebastian, they are small players in the larger story, says S Saraswathi.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The latest updates from Tamil film industry.
S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
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Pongal is just round the corner and three films are vying for screens this year.
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RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.
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If not for the hype and stunning teaser, which promised an all-out Rajini masala entertainer, Kabali would be far more enjoyable, feels S Saraswathi.
After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.
Bairavaa is designed to cater to Vijay's fans and his political aspirations and the actor uses every opportunity to dole out strong social messages, feels S Saraswathi.
Popular actor Jyothika makes a comeback to the silver screen with 36 Vayadhinile.
Enakkul Oruvan is an engaging and admirable effort by debutant director Prasath Ramar, says S Saraswathi.
Kabali will hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide on July 1.
The Tamil version does not boast of strong characters, feels S Saraswathi.
The film starts out well with plenty of fun and intrigue, but the second half does not live up to the promises of the first, writes S Saraswathi.
Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi
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SJ Surya has given a performance of a lifetime, writes S Saraswathi.
A simple yet effective script, well executed by the director, coupled with some enjoyable music, and the wonderful performance of Jyothika definitely make 36 Vayadhinile worth a watch.
Pizza 2-Villa is a well-written film, according to S Saraswathi.
Jigarthanda is an engrossing gangster film with a series of bizarre twists and turns that keeps you guessing, writes S Saraswathi.
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.
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