Immersion is an overused word when discussing film performances, yet no other term adequately captures what Vikram achieves in Pithamagan. His portrayal of Chithan, a man raised in a graveyard, in Bala’s spectacularly sordid post-2000s Tamil classic is, for many, the role that defines him. It is not merely career-defining; it is an act of...
Dude box office collection: Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, continues to lead the race when it comes to Tamil films this Diwali. The film’s producers, Mythri Movie Makers, have confirmed that the romantic comedy has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. A post on...
In some earlier media interactions, actor Vishnu Vishal had opened up about the lack of support from his colleagues and senior artistes in the industry, even after the success of Ratsasan in 2018. During the pre-release event for his upcoming serial killer thriller Aaryan, Vishnu opened up about what made him complain about his colleagues...
Tamil music director MC Sabesan, better known as Sabesh, passed away in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 68. Sabesh was one half of the music director duo Sabesh-Murali. The duo began their musical journey by assisting their brother, the legendary composer Deva. Composing the background score for the Prashanth-starrer Jodi in...
Most people are concerned about their health parameters, given the rise in chronic lifestyle conditions, including blood sugar and blood pressure. As such, when we came across a particular Quora query — ‘My blood pressure is 160/84 mmHg, creatine level is 1.5 mg/dL, and eGFR is 68. Is it normal?” — we decided to turn to experts to understand...
Protein is a vital nutrient for everyone, and vegetarians are no exception. But how much protein do they actually need, and can they get enough from plant-based sources? According to Kanikka Malhotra, Consultant Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, the recommended protein intake in India depends on your activity level. “Adults need a minimum of 0.8 grams...
Dhanush recently returned to direction with his latest venture Idli Kadai and the film managed to hold its own despite tough competition from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1. Dhanush’s father, filmmaker Kasthuri Raja, recently spoke about the origin of the film’s story, as he also discussed how Dhanush’s debut film, Thulluvado Ilamai, wasn’t an ideal...
The legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja has entered into a legal battle with Mythri Movie Makers yet again for the film Dude. The composer, who had a favorable verdict from the courts upon his request to remove his song from Ajith Kumar starrer Good Bad Ugly, also bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, which resulted in the...
Can generic medications for blood pressure and blood sugar cause your feet and ankles to swell? Yes, according to consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. “Swelling of the feet and ankles (pedal edema) is a frequent side effect of certain commonly used medicines. The two leading culprits are Amlodipine, a blood pressure medicine,...
Bharti Singh, currently pregnant with her second child, recently gave her fans and followers a tour of her renovated house during which she complained about feeling out of breath even while speaking. “Main kuch bolti hun bhi…meri saans chad jaati thi. Toh aisa hota hai kya?” she asked on her YouTube podcast. Adding that she...
