Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.
2014 could well be the year the Malayalam industry faces its acid test.
Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.
Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.
Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
Credit must go to G V Prakash for producing a Tamil period album without a modern whiff. Some numbers and musical arrangements do give you a sense of deja vu, but on the whole, the experience is sufficiently satisfying in introducing a fairly new world.
The actor talks about life after his momentous win.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!
Meet Sapan Saran, the other heroine in Kanden Kadhalai.
Arya on his latest Tamil movie Chikku Bukku and why he doesn't believe in luck.
Actress Amala Paul talks about her new film Deiva Thirumagal.
The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.
Composer AR Rahman comes up with a lively yet unspectacular album.
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.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here!
This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.
Joginder Tuteja looks at southern directors who started with a big bang in Bollywood.
'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'
Surya's brother Karthi on his upcoming Tamil film Paiyya.
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film is possibly one of 2010's most anticipated movies.
Though Atchaya Multimedia Creations' Tamil movie has some laugh-out-loud moments, it is nevertheless hopelessly outdated.
Musicians may come and go but some live on forever. Ilaiyaraja is one of them.
Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?
Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.
For fathers who love their daughters, this is your pick. Definitely worth a watch.
The actor has given some fine performaces. We take a look.
The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.
The film destroys any faith you might have in creativity and execution.
Sun Pictures' Thenavattu, starring Jeeva is an action and romantic flick that's hopelessly outdated and devoid of logic.
Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.
Salaar looks like a solid treat for action junkies, notes Mayur Sanap.
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