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.
Kool Productions' Tamil movie is a love-story that lacks spice. Avoid.
Here's the lowdown from the Tamil film industry.
There is a 10 per cent rise in endometriosis cases among women, with one in 10 women getting diagnosed with the condition per month.
Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.
A look at the forthcoming Malayalam movie.
Judging by the songs, which all seem to begin promisingly but taper into nothingness, it looks like Vidyasagar really does need a shot of inspiration to boost his compositions.
'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.
Two persons involved in the twin-murder have been secured and investigation is on.
If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.
Reader Saranya Sethuratinam shares an interesting vadai recipe using lima beans.
The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.
The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.
Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.
The film is scheduled to release next month.
Roger Ebert's favourite Fellini film, time travel in Kolkata, Charlie Kaufman's existential horror, Fahadh Faasil's hacker skills, audacious superheroes, fledgling superheroes, Sukanya Verma offers 10 recommendations to watch on OTT.
India's International Master Narayanan Srinath retained his Asian Junior chess title while compatriot J Saranya finished runner-up in the girls' championship that concluded at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
The film is an interesting concept that grabs our attention at the beginning but fails to keep up the momentum.
Seenu Ramasamy talks about his new film, Neer Paravi and his vision about cinema.
Film maker Seenu Ramasamy talks about his experience of working with Nandita Das
The film stars Rejath Menen, Saranya Mohan and Malavika.
Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained
But Ilaiyaraja's tune pretty much stick rural formula fare.
Saranya Ponvannan on winning the national award.
Genelia D'Souza talks about her Diwali release Velayudham.
Suriya is undoubtedly the star of the show as the cold-blooded Athreya, showing no mercy or remorse, writes S Saraswathi.
The film is ridiculously long romantic comedy that seriously tests your patience.
The director talks about his new film Velayudham which releases this Diwali
The director talks about his new film Velayudham which releases this Diwali
There's nothing new about this Telugu love story except for the offbeat ending.
The director is ready with his second Telugu movie starring Allu Arjun, Anushka, Manoj Manchu, Manoj Bajpai and Lekha Washington.
Manikanth Kadri on composing for the Telugu film Village to Vinayakudu.
This Tamil film starring Vivek is an endless tearjerker.
If you're looking for a combination of humour and a reasonably good plot, here's your bet.
Saikiran Adivi on directing the sequel to the hit Telugu film Vinayakudu.
Colours seems to be colour saturated and not a pleasant watch.
Tamil music composer Dharan and a group of friends plan a special tribute to the King of Pop.
Two Kannada films-- Paramashiva and Pandya that have remained in the cans for at least two years are releasing today.
Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.
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