Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Alaya has kept her career disconnected from me in every way.' 'She wanted to achieve success by herself without any help or interference.'
The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024.
In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.
M D Riti recalls her first encounter with Karnataka's next chief minister.
'Despite the pornographic quality of its name, Lust Stories is something of an event in Indian popular culture,' says Shuma Raha.
A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.
Veteran actor Balraj Sahni's grandniece, Malavika Sangghvi, recounts his extraordinary but sad life.
They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
The Tamil actor on his latest movie Singam, his famous father and why cinema is not his first priority.
His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Kohli remains the most valued celebrity for the fourth consecutive year with a steady brand value of $237.7 million in 2020 despite the pandemic
The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.
Junior Bachchan celebrates #50yrsofBigB.
The latest controversy to have struck Malayalam filmdom is the one involving veteran actor Thilakan, who has openly declared a war on what he describes as a 'mafia' of film organisations which was trying to browbeat members to toe their line or face 'banishment' from filmdom.
Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.
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.
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.
Before Rani, we've had a long list of stars with hush-hush weddings.
SRK's persona and brand power has been built over nearly 30 years of public acclaim and love. Brands perhaps believe that his troubles are transitory and that as a human brand he has long legs capable of striding over controversies, explains ad guru Sandeep Goyal.
His latest film Satyagraha has received mixed reviews and box office fate but Bajpayee's performance has found favour among everyone.
The Diwali release war is not new. Let's take a look at some of the blasts from the past at the theaters during Diwali.
Dinesh Raheja salutes a man who lived his life like his last movie, Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
Dinesh Raheja salutes a man who lived his life like his last movie, Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
Hindi cinema's top actresses have finally broken the glass ceiling. With women-centric films doing well, leading ladies are being paid at par with their male counterparts.
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The actor plans to celebrate his journey in filmdom by holding a gala thanksgiving affair. He plans to felicitate the crew he has worked with over the years.
The evergreen Anand, who commands an enviable fan following, talks with great pride about his life and his long innings in filmdom.
The father-son duo talk about their filmi journey.
These veteran heroines are all about grace and beauty.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu debut was a big hit. Now the actress is back with her latest movie, Brindavanam.
The 15-minute Last of the Tattooed Head Hunters, directed by Vikeyeno Zao and produced by Indrajit Narayan Dev and Hawksbill Productions will be screened at the festival's Short Film Corner, which begins on May 12.
Sharvanand is not afraid to walk a different path through filmdom.
Here's a list of how actors-turned-producers have fared so far.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!
Vinaya Prasad who has just completed the first season of the popular Kannada talk show Nanna Haadu Nannadu talks about her hosting experience.
Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!
Aamir Khan's journey has been prolific. As he turns 45, we celebrate the very best of the fine actor.
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