The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.
'This was Hollywood, as big as it can get.' 'It meant the world to me that my sons were next to me.'
I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.
'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'
Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.
Athiya Shetty and K L Rahul are all set to marry on January 23, which is why the cricketer has dropped out of the series against New Zealand.
'Movie theatres, despite their diminished stature, will continue to play a role in our culture. Just like cinema. After all, we have at least another big centennial to commemorate in our lifetime,' says Murali Kamma.
Atlee's film earned Rs 65 crore (Rs 650 million) on its very first day, in just the Hindi version.
'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'
From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!
A report card of how South Indian actors have fared in Bollywood
'The key to her cupboard is with me. People have been requesting me to open it.' 'I've made it very clear. Nothing in her room or cupboard will be touched as long as I am there.'
To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'
'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'
'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
Supposed to be one of the top-paid stars in Tamil cinema, actor Vijay is known for his big-ticket hits and commands good box-office opening.
Ex-ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair said the scientists at space agency have achieved this historic success by getting a salary one-fifth of the scientists in the developed world.
Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.
'If you have only one hit out of 100 movies in a year, it is death for Bollywood.'
Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.
'A good pipeline of movies is fuelling this trend of revenge consumption.'
'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran
'Rajji laughed. "What will I do with you convent girls and your two left feet?" he exclaimed.'
Check out the arrivals.
It's doing better than two of the biggest entertainers from the south: Baahubali: The Conclusion and KGF: Chapter 2.
Find out how Will Smith fought all adversities to come out a winner in Pursuit of Happyness.
Aseem Chhabra lists must watch films, many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.
The movie star took a break from a film shoot in Amritsar to visit a BSF campus.
After making her presence felt in the South film industry, Shalini Pandey is now set to make her big Bollywood debut in Jayeshbhai Jordaar alongside Ranveer Singh.
'It's Mani Ratnam's dream project and to be a part of that is any artiste's dream.'
... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
On Wednesday, Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria sought divine intervention to make their film Heropanti 2 a hit.
The Web series sees 10 gorgeous brides and grooms get ready for their big day, and make it look so spectacular and fashionable!
Rashmika goes traditional... Varun does an SRK... Amruta's no-filter look...
'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'
Buddy is yet another film that tries to be innovative but can't pull it off.
Though it revolves around a couple of eight-year-olds, the game is certainly not for children.
The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
A fun filled trip to Peru and Colombia.
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