The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.
Mohanlal's mother Santhakumari Amma passed away at his residence on Tuesday following age-related ailments, family sources said. She was 90.
Divya Ganesh takes home Rs 50 lakh as well as a Maruti Suzuki Victoris.
'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'
The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.
'Once actors become senior, they may become repetitive and boring for the audience. Kamal sir is updated.'
The fact that a major studio put out a silent film starring some of the biggest names in the industry in these concerning times for the film business is the one big takeaway from Gandhi Talks, notes Arjun Menon.
Plenty of adrenaline-packed action to catch on OTT this week.
'Kamal Haasan always appeared to be quick to strike, but afraid to wound.' 'What he is offering the people of Tamil Nadu is not clear, but whatever it is, it will be a fresh element in the state's politics,' says Aditi Phadnis.
AVM Studios launched the careers of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
'The world feels quieter today.... Asha Bhosle wasn't just a legend -- she gave the world melodies that will outlive us all.'
"Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in her character of a pregnant woman from her coming film Kalki 2898 AD.
The high-intensity election campaign in Tamil Nadu concluded with accusations and counter-accusations between the DMK and AIADMK, while new entrant TVK made its presence felt. Key issues included state autonomy, corruption, law and order, and the delimitation bill.
The Jnanpith Award conferred upon lyricist Vairamuthu has ignited controversy within the Tamil literary community, with prominent figures like Jeyamohan and Charu Nivedita criticising the decision due to #MeToo allegations and questioning his literary merit.
Art director Sabu Cyril talks about his movies, and the people he works with.
Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.
Manmadhan Ambu is Kamal Hassan's film all the way!
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has sought a ban on the upcoming Kamal Hassan Tamil flick 'Uttama Villain', claiming it would offend the religious sensibilities of Hindus.
Legendary icon Rajnikant was given the Best Actor award for 2005 for his role of a psychiatrist dealing with a lady suffering from split personality, while Kamal Haasan bagged the award for year 2006, for his movie Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu where he tracks down two psycho serial killers.
Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval's latest film Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil (Under Mysterious Circumstances), showcases both his directorial strengths and inconsistencies, starting as a compelling tale of brotherhood before shifting awkwardly into a psychological study.
Film folk celebrated Republic Day by capturing their patriotic spirit through pictures and messages on social media.
'Vijay did not defeat Dravidian politics from outside. He entered the Dravidian field and claimed ownership of it. 'His argument was not that the room should be destroyed. It was that the present occupants no longer deserved to remain in it.'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Karnataka government over actor Kamal Haasan's film "Thug Life" not being released in the state, saying mob and vigilantes cannot be allowed to take to the streets.
Whether he comes to power or not, both his admirers and opponents agree on one thing -- Vijay may well turn out to be the 'X factor'.
Kamal Haasan's younger daughter has been paired opposite Dhanush in her first film.
Fahadh Faasil reunites with Maamannan co-star Vadivelu for the film Maareesan.
The film has already earned Rs 90 crore and is all set to enter the Rs 100 Crore Club today, June 9.
Backing actor-director Kamal Haasan, Tamil superstar Rajnikanth spoke against a complete ban of his controversial movie Vishwaroopam and appealed to his 'Muslim brothers' to end the impasse through talks.
Manushi is Little Miss Sunshine.. Shraddha has a question for you... Kareena goes glam...
Tripartite talks to break the deadlock over the release of Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' began in Chennai following Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's offer to broker peace with the protesting Muslim groups and the actor.
Sunny sparkles... Sanya stays home... Shanaya goes traditional...
As Vijay is set to lead Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral win, we take a look back at films that built his mass appeal while affirming how cinema shaped his larger-than-life public persona.
'Even if they align with the TVK now, I don't think the AIADMK leadership will completely surrender to the dominance of Vijay.'
Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon.
The production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed the news in a official statement on X.
Vaani 'little girl big dreams'... Kartik enjoys some chaat...Kamal Haasan jets off...
This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.
