While 2023 saw many mega blockbusters (Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal), this year had only two.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
The BJP says an 'assassin' is very different from a terrorist.
Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.
Bollywood seems to have ignored the month of September, with only two Hindi releases coming up in theatres. But cine-goers need not worry, as Hollywood and south cinema makes up for it.
Can Vijay's strategy. vision outshine other TN parties?
A Ganesh Nadar wonders what Kamal Hassan hopes to achieve with this film.
Amid a growing chorus in the party for his elevation, Tamil Nadu sports minister and son of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi, was elevated as the deputy CM on Saturday with additional responsibility, in a cabinet reshuffle that saw the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers two days after securing bail in a money laundering case.
Dapper dads who look good at every age.
A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.
With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.
Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Karisma plays with red... Is Urvashi heartbroken?... Sunny's having fun...
Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.
The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families, people who were just... living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there's only grief.'
Manjummel Boys traces the story of one such bunch of inebriated tourists from Kochi, fans of the film Gunaa.
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
The Kalki Universe might just take off, but it will still owe its gee-whizery to Hollywood movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Box Office: Vishwaroop II is a disaster
The ambition shown in the world-building of this universe is highly commendable and something that promises a big-screen spectacle. Mayur Sanap hopes that Nag Ashwin is not swayed by the excessive use of CGI and his rooted vision will shine with a strong and unique storyline.
'They just showed riots created by some political party. They never mentioned the name of the place or the political party.' 'I don't know why these people are agitated.'
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.
Eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander died in Chennai on Tuesday at a private hospital after prolonged illness.
Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a little faltering in other places. On the whole,
'It was just a question of getting behind the camera again and saying the three magic words -- Lights, camera, action!'
If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.
Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.
Rajini said his contemporary Kamal Haasan possibly knew what that something was.
Take a bow Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, child actors Ramesh and Vignesh and Jayam Ravi.
"It is important for people to stay healthy and there is no better way than taking up some sporting activity," he said at a function here to unveil the jersey of "Chennai Thalaivas" which is making its debut in Pro Kabaddi League this season.
'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
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.
Shruti Haasan talks about her first film, Luck.
