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'Dev' is a pointless, boring love story (Review)
Film: "Dev"; Language: Tamil; Director: Rajath Ravishankar; Cast: Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh; Rating: *1/2 Full Story


A.R. Murugadoss enters 'Avengers...' universe
Mumbai, Feb 15 : Director A.R. Murugadoss will be penning dialogues for the Tamil version of Hollywood film "Avengers: Endgame". Full Story


Tamil, Telugu films have organically happened to me: Upen Patel
Mumbai, Feb 12 : Actor Upen Patel, after appearing in five back-to-back Tamil films in the last two years and working with top directors such as Shankar, A.R. Murugadoss and R. Kannan, is all excited to make his debut in the Telugu film industry. He says he became a part of southern filmdom organically. Full Story


Soundarya Rajinikanth marries Vishagan in grand ceremony
Chennai, Feb 11 : Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya married Vishagan Vanangamudi here on Monday in a grand ceremony. The wedding took place in the presence of the who's who of Tamil film fraternity and several bigwigs of Tamil Nadu. Full Story


Here's why 'Peranbu' leaves me underwhelmed, depressed
The new Tamil Mammootty-starrer "Peranbu" which opened on February 1 and which has been described variously by critics as a masterpiece and a life-changing experience, left me wishing it was both but is actually neither a masterpiece nor a life-changing experience, for, the life that it offers to those who are born less equal than others, is not acceptable to any person with even a shred of sensitivity or self-regard. Full Story


Shweta Tripathi trains with circus artists for her Tamil film debut
Mumbai, Feb 5 : Actress Shweta Tripathi trained with real circus artists for her first Tamil film, "Mehandi Circus". Full Story


Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya confirms her wedding
Chennai, Feb 4 : Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is known for helming films such as "Kochadaiiyaan" and "VIP 2', on Monday said she will tie the knot with actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi. Full Story


Peranbu Movie Review: An elegance in every standards
By Pradeep Peter, Kochi, Feb 1: Mammotty, probably one of the best actor in Indian cinema was lacking an opportunity to show his class for somewhat a long time now. It ends with Peranbu. Full Story


Soundarya Rajinikanth to produce historical saga
Mumbai, Jan 30 : Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth will be producing a historical series based on the novel "Ponniyin Selvan" for a streaming platform. Full Story


Rare for an actress my age to be given glamorous roles: Simran Bagga
Mumbai, Jan 16 : After working successfully in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films, Simran Bagga is back and plays Rajinikanths love interest in his new blockbuster "Petta". The 42-year-old actress, who has two children, looks stunning and says it is rare getting a glamorous role at her age. Full Story


Tamil actor Vishal on marriage: Next biggest transition in life
Chennai, Jan 16 : Popular Tamil actor-producer Vishal Krishna on Wednesday revealed that he is all set to enter wedlock and he described it as the next big transition in life. Full Story


S. Shankar releases first look of 'Indian 2'
Chennai, Jan 15 : On the occasion of Pongal, filmmaker S. Shankar on Tuesday unveiled the first look poster of his next movie, "Indian 2" featuring actor-politician Kamal Haasan. Full Story


Petta is the best Rajinikanth film in years
Film: Petta; Starring Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui,Simran and Trisha; Written and Directed by Karthik Subbaraj; Rating: ***½ Full Story


To celebrate 'Petta' release, Rajinikanth fans say 'I Do' outside theatre
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , Jan 10 : It is no secret that Rajinikanth isn't just treated as an actor or a superstar down South. Such is the craze for the 'Thalaiva' that people go all out to shower their love on him and his films. Full Story


'Petta': Vintage Rajinikanth in his element in this old school revenge saga (Movie Review)
Film: "Petta"; Language: Tamil; Cast: Rajinikanth, Simran, Trisha, Sasikumar, Vijay Sethupathi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui; Director: Karthik Subbaraj; Rating: *** Full Story


5 injured as huge Ajith cut-out collapses on fans
Thirukovilur (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 10 : Five people were injured on Thursday when a giant cut-out of Tamil actor Ajith collapsed during the 'paal abhishekam' (pouring milk on the cut-outs) ceremony. Full Story


Proud to have directed 'Petta' as a Rajinikanth fanboy: Karthik Subbaraj
Chennai, Jan 10 : Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who wears his Rajinikanth fandom on his sleeve, says he is proud to have directed Tamil actioner "Petta" as a die-hard superstar Rajinikanth fanboy. Full Story


Nawazuddin looks South Indian, says 'Petta' director
Mumbai, Jan 9 : Karthik Subbaraj, director of Tamil film "Petta", was confident that Hindi film actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui could pull off a South Indian character in the Rajinikanth-starrer. Full Story


Actor Prakash Raj to join politics
Mumbai, Jan 1 : Actor Prakash Raj, who has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, announced on Tuesday that he will contest the Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate. Full Story


Music maestro Illayaraja fights lone battle for royalty
Chennai, Dec 29 : The king of southern cine music, 75-year-old Illayaraja, a Padma Vibhushan, is fighting a lone battle for royalty. Full Story


When content triumphed over star power in southern cinema (2018 In Retrospect)
Chennai, Dec 27 : From a biopic on legendary southern actress Savitri to a hard-hitting film on caste-based discrimination and a moving drama centered on events that follow an untimely death, southern cinema ventured into uncharted territories in 2018 with content that not only stood out, but also made an impact at the box-office. Full Story


Bullying tactics won't work with me: Vishal Krishna
Mumbai, Dec 23 : Tamil actor-activist Vishal Krishna was arrested on December 20 for breaking the lock of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) of which he is the elected President, and entering forcibly. Disgruntled producers who locked Vishal out have accused him of financial irregularities. But the actor, now freed after a favourable ruling by the court, remains unfazed. Full Story


Signing 'Indian 2' has been a step up in my career, says Kajal
Chennai, Dec 22 : Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who teams up with actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan for the first time in the upcoming Tamil film "Indian 2", says signing the project has been a step up in her over a decade-long career. Full Story


Darshan thrilled about singing for Rajinikanth's film
Mumbai, Dec 21 : "Chogada" hitmaker Darshan Raval says singing for a film starring superstar Rajinikanth is like a dream come true for him. Full Story


Actor-cum-producer Vishal detained by police
Chennai, Dec 20 : Movie actor-cum-producer Vishal on Thursday was detained by police here for trying to break into the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (TNFPC) office which was locked by one faction of the members, said police. Full Story


Ajith to star in Tamil remake of 'Pink'
Chennai, Dec 15 : The Tamil remake of "Pink", which will be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, was officially launched in a customary ceremony on Friday. The yet-untitled project will star Ajith Kumar in the lead role. Full Story


Celebs wish the 'one and only' Rajinikanth on 68th birthday
Mumbai, Dec 12 : From his family members to sports persons to Bollywood and the southern cinema world, actor-politician Rajinikanth got birthday wishes galore as he turned 68 on Wednesday. Celebrities hailed him as the "one and only" superstar who has had an inspirational journey. Full Story


Teaser of Rajinikanth's 'Petta' released on his birthday
Chennai, Dec 12 : The teaser of upcoming Tamil action drama "Petta" was unveiled on Wednesday on the occasion of megastar Rajinikanth's 68th birthday. Full Story


Rajinikanth on 'Petta': It's an entertaining throwback to my 90s' films
Chennai, Dec 10 : Superstar Rajinikanth has revealed that his upcoming Tamil action drama "Petta", directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is an entertaining throwback to the kind of films he did in the 1990s. Full Story


Rajinikanth's '2.0' set for major China release
Chennai, Dec 5 : Superstar Rajinikanth's "2.0", which has set the cost registers ringing all over, is gearing up for a major China release across 56,000 screens, according to its makers. Full Story