Avinash Ramachandran
What do we really want from Rajinikanth?
We want Rajinikanth to entertain as we experienced once. We, however, also want him to evolve. With Petta releasing on Thursday, we talk to directors to find out if both are possible
09 Jan 2019
It's a wrap for Bharath-starrer Naduvan
With almost the entire shoot wrapped up and only a few patchwork shots left, Sharang reveals that the makers are aiming for a summer release.
06 Jan 2019
Maaniik Review: A promising plot undone by inconsistent writing
Maaniik promised to be a romantic fantasy love story. The fantasy portions are noteworthy, no doubt, but everything else, including the humour, is mediocre at best
04 Jan 2019
The unsung Tamil films of 2018
In this year-ender, we look back at the year that was and list out the films which, we feel, deserved much more love
28 Dec 2018
Petta Trailer Breakdown: Karthik Subbaraj brings back the quintessential Rajinikanth film, as promised
A Rajinikanth fan himself, Karthik Subbaraj promised to make Petta like the quintessential Rajini film, and when the trailer ends, you know what he meant
28 Dec 2018
Cheenu Mohan, veteran theatre artiste and noted film personality, passes away at 61
Mohan, who rose to fame playing the role of Cheenu in many plays written by Crazy Mohan for Crazy Creations, was a trouper since the inception of the theatre group in 1979
27 Dec 2018
Zhagaram: A novel approach to filmmaking
The film, directed by debutant Krish, stars Nanda in the lead
25 Dec 2018
Udhaya’s next production titled Duplicate
The film will be a horror film and it will be directed by debutant Suresh Kumar
23 Dec 2018
Seethakaathi Review: An outlandish yet convincing ode to the magical worlds of cinema and theatre
Despite the sky-high expectations and astounding hype, Balaji Tharaneetharan and Vijay Sethupathi have pulled off an outrageous plot, with unbelievable irreverence and freshness
20 Dec 2018
When stars come down
Following the resounding success of films like Baahubali, Kaala, and 2.0, it seems Bollywood stars are keen to add South Indian films to their resume
16 Dec 2018
Mowgli - Legend of the Jungle Review: A not-so-dark, partially convincing retelling
With the 2016 Jon Favreau blockbuster adaptation of The Jungle Book still fresh in audience's minds, comparisons of Serkis' version with it, though unfair, are unavoidable
09 Dec 2018
Seemathurai Review: A middling love story that never hits the intended highs
Seemathurai is a generic love story highlighted by its final act, an inconsequential hero and some effective performances
07 Dec 2018
Resul Pookutty: Sound is a key factor in getting people to the theatre
The sound designer for 2.0, which was released in two different audio formats, ATMOS and SRL4D, tells us why
03 Dec 2018
Resul Pookutty's The Sound Story to have Indian premiere in Chennai
The Malayalam version of the film will be screened at the Chennai International Film Festival on December 16
28 Nov 2018
Robin Hood Review: A recurring sense of déjà vu grounds this Prince of Thieves
Egerton, who continues to play variations of his cocksure Eggsy from the Kingsman movies, seems to be more at ease as the Lord of Loxley than as Robin Hood
23 Nov 2018