Factionalism between OP Panneerselvam and Edappadi Palaniswami, the dominance of the BJP, the ruling DMK having a strong face in the form of CM Stalin, 'community and region-based politics', corruption charges against former ministers, and lack of a proper ideology are the major challenges the party is facing in the state.
Rajinikanth is the third cinema personality after the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan and the late director K Balachander, also Rajinikanth's mentor, to have been chosen for the award from Tamil Nadu.
Kamal Haasan's controversial film Vishwaroopam is one of the biggest blockbusters in 2013.
Bollywood is doing all it can to keep busy during the national lockdown.
'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'
'I thought my journey had ended even before it began.'
'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'
'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'
Rajesh Pillai ate burgers and drank aerated American drinks as if his life depended on it, says Kamal Haasan.
'Portraying the life of commoners, I V Sasi was a man who created wonders for the silver screen.'
Hatneihoi Hangshing, a law student from Nagaland, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.
Colleagues and friends mourn Sridevi.
Food, family, politics, superheroes, serial killers, there's a little bit of everything. Sukanya Verma recommends what to catch on OTT this week.
'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.' Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Even as the aging app goes viral on social media, with lots of Bollywood actors having a go at it to see how they'll look when they grow old, Sukanya Verma looks at some of the most notable instances of ageing for the screen.
'If Mahatma Gandhi could fight to eradicate corruption at the age of 78, why can't I try at 60?'
There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
'My producer earns, I earn. It's a win-win situation.'
Bollywood gets ready to fly.
The cheif guest for music launch of Dasavatharam is Jackie Chan and Amitabh Bachchan will be present for the event
Ending a week-long suspense and drama, Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil film Vishwaroopam is finally poised for release in the state with some cuts after the actor and Muslim groups opposed to it reached a settlement during the state-government brokered talks in Chennai on Saturday.
Namrata Thakker shows you fantastic ways of wearing the look right.
Things get better as the series proceeds, notes Joginder Tuteja.
After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.
Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a little faltering in other places. On the whole,
The curse of the second half prevents The Power from being the entertainer it could have been, notes Joginder Tuteja.
Actor-director Kamal Haasan today announced release of his controversial film Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu on February 7 as he withdrew his petition against the ban on the movie in Madras High Court.
Southern sirens light up the stage.
Vishwaroopam is flawed and a big disappointment from Kamal Haasan, writes Prasanna D Zore.
'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'
As the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday amid heightened security, bigwigs came out to cast their votes for constituting the 17th Lok Sabha. Among those who took to their respective polling booths were former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya, and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, among others.
