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Entertainment

2021 showed Tamil movies could ascend to world class

The film, Writer, released towards the end of 2021 seemed to capture the year well. Directed by Franklin Jacob, yet another talent to emerge from Pa Ranjith’s stable, the film’s core was its story. Writer has shown that films with a highly original story, well researched plot, and believable...

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Entertainment

Vadivelu returns as Naisekar. Here’s a tribute

With Naisekar Returns, ace comedian Vadivelu will return to films after four years. The director of the movie, Suraj, had directed Thalainagaram and Marudhamalai in which Vadivelu’s comedy acts were some of the most memorable the comedian has done. Vadivelu fans believe Suraj’s direction will...

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Culture

From director to destitute: A cautionary tale

Two incidents rocked the Tamil film industry recently. One was the audio release function of Enna Solla Pogirai starring Ashwin, the anchor of Vijay TV’s show, Cooku With Comali. Speaking in the event, Ashwin coolly said he listened to some 40 movie story pitches from directors and they all put...

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Culture

Ajith Kumar is enough; Thala is not needed

Titles bestow special status on Tamil film actors. Having a title is a sign that the star has arrived: Makkal Thilagam MGR, Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan, Super Star Rajinikanth, Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan. In 2001, when he was 30 years old, Ultimate Star Ajith Kumar became Thala when his...

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Culture

A woman Bigg Boss: Remember, Jayalalithaa?

When Kamal Haasan announced he got Corona, Bigg Boss viewers were among the most concerned. Kamal had provided a certain intellectual veneer, even gravitas, to the reality show. They were wondering what would happen to it without him. The show’s main attraction may be the voyeuristic pleasure...

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