Over the years, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s work in Tamil cinema has held a particular fascination for audiences. The Malayalam star, known for his larger-than-life hero roles back home, often transforms into a more grounded, boy-next-door figure on Tamil screens. Here, his commanding presence takes on a gentler, more nuanced quality, most memorably in Radha Mohan’s Mozhi,...
Tamil cinema is set for a relatively quiet Diwali this year, with no major star releases. However, the younger generation is stepping up to fill the void, as Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude, Dhruv Vikram’s Bison, and Harish Kalyan’s Diesel gear up to hit theatres this festive season. Trade analysts Sreedhar Pillai and Ramesh Bala weighed in...
Although Indian cinema has witnessed the arrival and rise of several talented composers over the years, few have achieved as much acclaim and adoration as AR Rahman. Not just in Tamil cinema, where he made his debut, Rahman has left a lasting impression on various film industries across the country, including Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam....
Legendary music composer Illayaraja has reported receiving a threat email in his studio on T Nagar, which resulted in a security scare on Tuesday. The email stating that a bomb had been planted in his studio was sent to the composer’s office, along with a copy sent to the Deputy General of Police. The area...
Actor Pradeep Ranganathan recently opened up about working with composer Sai Abhayankar in his upcoming film Dude, directed by debutant Keerthiswaran. The actor revealed how Sai’s viral hits like “Katchi Sera” and “Asai Kooda” convinced the team to bring him on board. He also spoke about realizing his long-time dream of singing in a film....
Just a week after premiering, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 has landed in controversy. The political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has called for the reality show to be banned in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it disrespects Tamil culture. Party MLA Velmurugan issued a statement highlighting specific scenes deemed inappropriate for general audiences — particularly...
Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj is gearing up for the release of his fifth feature film, Bison. The sports drama, starring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role, follows a gifted kabaddi player striving to overcome caste-based oppression affecting him and his community in a village. In a recent interview, Mari discussed his decision to cast an urban...
Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan has announced a collaboration with Ed Sheeran, Hanumankind, and Dhee. It all began when Santhosh teased the collaboration on X, writing, “Major GLOBAL Collaboration ALERT. Watch this space in the next hour or so !!!. Crazy guesses welcome.” His post sparked widespread speculation among fans, with names such as Coldplay, Drake,...
Bison trailer: The makers of Mari Selvaraj’s latest directorial venture, Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, Pashupati, Lal, Azhagam Perumal, and Kalaiyarasan, unveiled the film’s trailer on Monday. The trailer offers a glimpse into the story of a lower-caste boy (played by Dhruv Vikram) with a passion for kabaddi, who is repeatedly held...
Netflix is doubling down on regional storytelling, with Tamil and Telugu content leading the charge. From sweeping romances to gritty crime dramas and high-stakes thrillers, the coming months promise a vibrant mix of stories. Let’s take a look at the major titles from Tamil and Telugu, which are making their way to Netflix soon: Made...
