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BLOODLINES OF A COMPOSER
We’ve seen countless Ilaiyaraaja fans over the decades, but composer C. Sathya lives and breathes the maestro’s music. For him, Ilaiyaraaja isn’t just an inspiration — he’s in his blood. From playing the Isaignani’s timeless melodies on a harmonium in school, earning rousing applause, to...
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STAGE, SCREEN, SCRIPT
“I saw Deepika Padukone perform. She’s incredibly expressive with her eyes…” says Saras Menon on the journey to carve out her own space. Heart full of passion, beaming with positivity, a live wire—Saras Menon is hungry to win it all. It’s easy to box her...
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THE MANY FACES OF AN ACTOR
After delivering a chilling performance as the menacing nomad Shettani in Jigarthanda DoubleX, Vidhyashankar Neelamegham — better known as Vidhu — stormed the big scream with yet another fierce portrayal, this time as the ruthless Michael Mirasu in Retro. With his towering presence, piercing gaze,...
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WHEN GRACE MEETS THE GOOD WIFE
She’s back in the spotlight with the July 2025 release of The Good Wife, a Tamil courtroom drama streaming on JioHotstar, where she plays Tarunika, a homemaker-turned-lawyer navigating betrayal, public scrutiny, and personal redemption. Directed by the legendary actress Revathy, the series is a bold...
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SUPERBOYS OF MALEGOAN: A RARE GEM
In recent times, it’s rare to come across a truly satisfying film — at least in India. For Tamil cinema fans, this year has been a string of disappointments. Except for a few standouts like Tourist Family, Paranthu Po, and 3BHK, the Kodambakkam dream factory...
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CARRYING THE LYRICAL LEGACY
The world of Tamil cinema has always been adorned with lyrical giants — from Kannadasan and Vaali to Vairamuthu and Na. Muthukumar. It’s a legacy that blazes like a torch, burning bright without ever flickering. To carry that baton forward is no easy feat —...
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TOLLYWOOD’S TRAILBLAZER TEJA SAJJA
He was a little boy when he graced the screen and made his cinematic debut. Over the years, Teja Sajja went to act with numerous top stars in Telugu like Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu and became one of the most notable child actors in...
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SOUTHERN SCREEN STROM
Every now and then a talent so subtly captivating that it stays in the hearts of viewers long after the credits have rolled appears in the kaleidoscope world of Tollywood films. Sushmitha Ravi, better known as Kushee Ravi, is one such name that has been...
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BUCKS – RAW, UNCHAINED & UNLEASHED
Inspired by the cinematic brilliance of Mullum Malarum and Nayakan, Bagavathi Perumal—fondly known as Bucks—set out on a path to filmmaking, driven by a dream that burned bright despite the hurdles. The journey was far from a fairy tale, but Bucks met every delay with...
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3BHK – EMOTIONAL TIMELAPSE OF A ‘MIDDLE-CLASS’ FAMILY
A movie about a family struggling to own a house? One cannot forget Balu Mahendra’s masterpiece Veedu. The 1988 film placed a magnifying glass on the quiet but crushing struggle of a woman determined to build her own home — a complete soul crusher. In...
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