AVM Studios launched the careers of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print. On one occasion, mischievously almost, she recited a love couplet from Ghalib, which left no doubt in the audience's mind about Dharmendra's position in her heart.'
HAL aims to raise output from the current ceiling of 24 aircraft a year to 30 by the end of 2027
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One of the oldest and famous production houses in the South, known for its family entertainers is now back into producing Telugu films after a gap of few years.
Varun Sandesh's lively performance apart, it is the captivating beauty of Vimala Raman that makes this Telugu film worth watching.
Having tasted success, Sivaji's producers are planning its Japanese and Malay versions.
The most anticipated film of recent times, Sivaji, is releasing on the May 31st, AVM Studios announced.
'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.
The Tamil superstar's fans are planning celebrations to mark the occasion.
Well, they have found their home at the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai.
Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who worked with the veteran director, expressed her grief over his death.
'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'
'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'
'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'
'No aeroplane in the world has been designed to switch off its engines above 14,500 feet.' 'Thanks to a lot of practice, we were able to execute a flawless landing at DBO at 0900 hours on 31st May, creating history.'
The film sees Rajni in a triple role, opposite Deepika Padukone.
'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'
Wearing a G suit, the minister buckled himself in the seat behind the pilot in the aircraft.
The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.
'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.
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