Most IAS officers allow their job to become their identity. Some, however, keep alive their interest in and talent for other pursuits. Gnana Rajasekaran, an IAS officer, has made a mark as a film director. His movies strike a bold path, delve into uncharted areas. His first film was based on...
YouTuber Blue Sattai Maran made a name for himself by skewering Tamil movies. When Elamaran's movie, Anti Indian, was released, it was expected trolls would take delight in skewering it. But Maran has come out relatively unscathed with his dignity intact. Given his record of rubbishing...
Sudha Kongara’s Soorarai Pottru is one of the most lauded movies of Suriya in recent times. It was released on OTT during COVID19 pandemic to rave reviews. The lockdown imposed for COVID19 hampered its theatrical release in Tamil Nadu. On Sunday, Suriya fans in Thiruvananthapuram screened...
Writer Devibharathi who recently won an award appeared in a scene in Ameer’s film, Ram. For many, that one scene has more recall value than his writings whereas Devibharathi himself may have forgotten his cameo in Ram. Film writers enjoy little recognition in our state for their work. Quite...
Rajinikanth had made Deepavali releases his own for two decades starting in 1976. His films have been mega hits but there have been some failures, too. Nearly all of the Deepavali releases were commercial entertainers. One film, which was a Deepavali release in 1978, stands out, however. It...
The movie industry seems to be shaking off the effect of the pandemic.film, Siva Karthikeyan's film, Doctor, has been running to packed houses in theatres. The film’s success has upped the market value of director Nelson Dilipkumar. Siva Karthikeyan’s recent films had bombed. By turning around...
Some 1.5 crore people have seen the trailer of Surya-starrer Jai Bhim set for release on November 2 in Amazon Prime. The song Kayila Edu Pavara from that film has been viewed as many times. A dialogue from the trailer has already found its way into social media lore through memes. Expectations...
Actor Suriya’s release of the film poster for ‘Jai Bhim’ has turned the attention of social media towards the movie. The actor’s film ‘Surarai Potru’, which was a narration of Dravidian politics, released on Amazon Prime, was a success. The title of his next film ‘Jai Bhim’ has led to an...
