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Jai Mahendran review: Good writing powers this engaging comical political satire

Jai Mahendran review: Malayalam series, starring Saiju Kurup and Suhasini Mani Ratnam, comes as a breath of fresh air in the cluttered OTT landscape.

Jai Mahendran review: Saiju Kurup's Malayalam show is streaming on SonyLIV

Web Series

Published on Oct 11, 2024 12:48 PM IST

Vettaiyan movie review: TJ Gnanavel's film squanders Rajinikanth's star power

Vettaiyan movie review: TJ Gnanavel's movie stars Rajinikanth as a cop and Amitabh Bachchan as a judge who don't see eye-to-eye.

Vettaiyan movie review: While Rajinikanth shines, the film falters in delivering a gripping narrative, especially in the second half, failing to explore deeper moral dilemmas.

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 01:31 PM IST

Confirmed: Anirudh signs on as composer for Nani-Srikanth Odela film

Composer Anirudh Ravichander has come on board Nani's next with Srikanth Odela, reuniting the actor and composer after six years.

Anirudh has reunited with Nani after six years for his next with Srikanth Odela

Published on Oct 02, 2024 12:54 PM IST

Devara Part 2 needs a more authentic story, Jr NTR’s stardom won’t be enough

Apart from Jr NTR, Devara Part 1 also stars Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain.

Devara: Part 1 released in theatres on September 27 in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Published on Sep 29, 2024 05:15 PM IST

Meiyazhagan review: Karthi, Arvind’s beautiful bromance has stellar performances

Meiyazhagan review: The film that stands out thanks to Karthi and Arvind Swami as they have engagingly brought Premkumar’s highly-nuanced story alive on screen.

Meiyazhagan review: Karthi and Arvind Swami in a still from the film.

Published on Sep 27, 2024 04:03 PM IST

Exclusive: Suriya teaming up with director RJ Balaji? Here's what we know

Suriya is currently busy with director Siva’s Kanguva, slated to release in cinemas in November. He's all set to collaborate with director RJ Balaji post that.

Suriya and RJ Balaji to team up together

Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:31 AM IST

Jayam Ravi on divorce: ‘If Aarti wanted to reconcile, why didn’t she reach out?'

On September 9, Tamil actor Jayam Ravi announced his divorce from wife Aarti Ravi after 15 years of marriage and two sons.

In the official statement announcing their divorce, Jayam cited personal reasons for their separation.

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:29 PM IST

Exclusive: Jayam Ravi on rumours of STR getting thrown out of PS thanks to him

Jayam Ravi opens up to Hindustan Times about the rumour doing the rounds that Silambarasan was replaced in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan because of him.

Jayam Ravi responds to rumours that he got Silambarasan replaced in Ponniyin Selvan

Published on Sep 22, 2024 02:27 PM IST

Jayam Ravi reacts to Aarti’s divorce comment: ‘Walked out of home’ with nothing

Jayam Ravi explained that his estranged wife Aarti didn't respond to legal notices, forcing him to go public with their divorce.

Jayam Ravi opens up on why he went public with his divorce with Aarti

Published on Sep 22, 2024 11:33 AM IST

Interview: Aishwarya Rajesh wants toilets for all women on film sets

Aishwarya Rajesh welcomes the setting up of a committee to address sexual harassment cases in Tamil cinema, after the Hema Committee report in Malayalam cinema.

Published on Sep 21, 2024 10:32 AM IST

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Season 1 review: A faithful Tamil remake of Panchayat

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Season 1 review: Simplicity is the trademark of this series whether in Hindi or Tamil and it shows that sometimes no frills is best.

Web Series

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 12:00 PM IST

SJ Suryah: The superstar south villain that every hero wants

The stupendous success that SJ Suryah has achieved in front of the camera is incomparable – in fact, he has become more popular than a few mainstream heroes.

SJ Suryah in a still from his recently released film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.

Published on Sep 18, 2024 02:36 PM IST

Ajayante Randam Moshanam Movie Review: Tovino Thomas shines in triple role

Ajayante Randam Moshanam Review: Sujith Nambiar, who has written the screenplay, has provided a lot of scope for Tovino Thomas to showcase his acting skills.

Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) turns out to be a landmark for Tovino Thomas.

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Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:06 PM IST

Confirmed: Dhanush to direct Arun Vijay in his next

Dhanush is set to direct Arun Vijay in his fourth film while working on romantic comedy Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, both targeting December releases.

Dhanush will direct Arun Vijay in his next film.

Published on Sep 12, 2024 12:18 PM IST

GOAT movie review: Action-packed, wholesome entertainer

GOAT movie review: Director Venkat Prabhu blends humor, tributes, and high-octane sequences, making it a refreshing experience for Thalapathy Vijay fans.

GOAT review: Thalapathy Vijay has dual roles in the movie,

Updated on Sep 05, 2024 10:13 AM IST

Vijay will become the Tamil Nadu chief minister in 2026: GOAT actor Premgi

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, actor Premgi talks about his The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) co-star Vijay, and the actor's entry into politics.

Actor Vijay will be seen in two roles in GOAT, which is directed by Venkat Prabhu,

Updated on Sep 05, 2024 04:27 AM IST

The GOAT director says Vijay's film will be as memorable as Ajith's Mankatha

In an exclusive interview, The Greatest of All Time director Venkat Prabhu talks about his new film with Vijay, and the actor's entry into politics.

Venkat Prabhu directs Thalapathy Vijay in The Greatest of All Time

Published on Sep 02, 2024 08:03 AM IST

Not Vijay Deverakonda, Rukmini Vasanth signs Ram Pothineni film for Telugu debut

Rukmini Vasanth is flooded with film offers including one opposite Vijay Deverakonda. But she has reportedly chosen a Ram Pothineni film instead.

Rukmini Vasanth will make her Telugu debut with Ram Pothineni's film.

Published on Aug 26, 2024 01:18 PM IST

Kottukkaali movie review: Soori, Anna Ben bring alive PS Vinothraj's masterpiece

Kottukkaali movie review: Anna Ben and Soori are the heart and soul of PS Vinothraj's new Tamil film; their performances need to be applauded.

Kottukkaali movie review: The Soori and Anna Ben-starrer was released on August 23.

Published on Aug 24, 2024 12:28 PM IST

Vaazhai review: Mari Selvaraj’s story has achingly beautiful performances

Vaazhai review: This is not just another Tamil film - it makes you laugh, cry and most importantly, think. This rural drama is based on true events.

Vaazhai review: Mari Selvaraj's film deals with oppression and disparity that exists even today in society.

Published on Aug 23, 2024 04:58 PM IST

Can Vijay bet on his fans for political success? Analysts, fans weigh in

‘Thalapathy’ Vijay's schoolmate, political analysts and fans weigh in on the future of his political career with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay addresses supporters during the unveiling of party's flag at party headquarters, on the outskirts of Chennai.(PTI)

Published on Aug 22, 2024 05:52 PM IST

10 actors turned politicians from Tamil Nadu before Vijay: MGR to Jayalalithaa

Kollywood star and politician Vijay unveiled the flag and symbol of his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. A look at actors-turned-politicians from Tamil Nadu.

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay unveils party's flag at party headquarters, on the outskirts of Chennai.(PTI)

Published on Aug 22, 2024 02:46 PM IST

AR Rahman bags 7th National Award for music, the most by any music director

AR Rahman bagged his 7th National Film Award for his background score in Mani Ratnam's 2022 film Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1.

AR Rahman has won numerous awards, including Oscars, in his career.

Music

Published on Aug 16, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Thangalaan review: Vikram delivers a spellbinding performance in this Pa Ranjith

Thangalaan review: Pa Ranjith's film is intertwined with some fantasy and mystical realism. A must watch for Vikram fans.

Thangalaan review: Pa Ranjith's film with Vikram is a visual extravaganza.

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Raghu Thatha movie review: Keerthy Suresh starrer is a tiresome watch

Raghu Thatha movie review: Suman Kumar takes us back to films which had strong, independent and intelligent women. Unfortunately, the similarity ends there.

Raghu Thatha movie review: Keerthy Suresh plays a closeted author

Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:07 AM IST

Manorathangal review: An anthology featuring the best of Malayalam film industry

Manorathangal review: The anthology, releasing on Zee5, is truly a breath of fresh air in a world filled with mayhem and chaos.

Manorathangal will release on August 15.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 02:59 PM IST

AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija: ‘My father says he doesn’t know much about music’

Khatija Rahman talks about the influences on her music style, her debut as a composer and more in this interview with HT.

Khatija Rahman is given the music for Tamil movie Minmini.

Published on Aug 13, 2024 10:28 AM IST

Balakrishna’s son Mokshagna's debut film with Prasanth Varma to be launched soon

Nandamuri Mokshagna Teja's debut film with Prasanth Varma will be in the same genre as HanuMan. The standalone superhero film is inspired by Mahabharata.

Mokshagna Teja will debut in a film helmed by Prasanth Varma.

Published on Aug 12, 2024 02:34 PM IST

Minmini movie review: This story about survivor’s guilt is over-ambitious

Minmini movie review: Halitha Shameem's film paints a very pretty picture but doesn’t hit the right spot as some of her other films did.

Minmini movie review: Praveen Kishore and Esther Anil in a still from the film.

Published on Aug 09, 2024 07:17 PM IST