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Can star-studded Diwali show bring the sparkle back to cinema halls?

Stars are returning to India's big screens. In the past year, streaming platforms like Netflix and Hotstar had become the only avenue for producers. But Diwali releases may be reversing the trend

Can star-studded Diwali show bring the sparkle back to cinema halls?
Updated On : 09 Nov 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

Tamil superstar Vijay in race to outshine Rajinikanth, Kamal in politics

Many in Tamil Nadu and Kerala compare the entry of Vijay to that of MGR. However, political analysts like Maalan term it similar to that of Vijayakanth

Tamil superstar Vijay in race to outshine Rajinikanth, Kamal in politics
Updated On : 25 Oct 2021 | 6:01 AM IST

Doctor review: Nelson Dilipkumar delivers a solid gold hoot of a movie

Nelson Dilipkumar's exuberantly crafted part-thriller, part-comedy is a sight to behold for the moviegoers who have been craving for a reason to return to the cinemas

Doctor review: Nelson Dilipkumar delivers a solid gold hoot of a movie
Updated On : 15 Oct 2021 | 10:39 PM IST

Tenet gets footfalls back into theatres, exhibitors hope for quick recovery

December 4-7 saw box collections at nearly Rs 5 crore, highest since reopening

Tenet gets footfalls back into theatres, exhibitors hope for quick recovery
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 11:03 PM IST

Vijay Sethupathi's exit from Muralitharan biopic: The controversy explained

Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from Muttiah Muralitharan's biopic '800' after letter from the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer

Vijay Sethupathi's exit from Muralitharan biopic: The controversy explained
Updated On : 20 Oct 2020 | 12:24 PM IST

From script to marketing, 'Ponmagal Vandhal' is a mediocre melodrama

Tamil prejudice against North Indians, caste and class discrimination, and honour killing are other stock paraphernalia touched upon, to set up this 'realistic' film

From script to marketing, 'Ponmagal Vandhal' is a mediocre melodrama
Updated On : 30 May 2020 | 8:24 AM IST

Tamil film industry fears a longer shutdown will hit its finances severely

Almost 30 Tamil films scheduled to be released in the month of March are stuck

Tamil film industry fears a longer shutdown will hit its finances severely
Updated On : 03 Apr 2018 | 2:04 PM IST

Thalaiva might wait, as producers, service providers fight it out

About 30 Tamil films slated for a March release have been delayed with the industry suffering Rs 1.5-2 billion loss

Thalaiva might wait, as producers, service providers fight it out
Updated On : 31 Mar 2018 | 11:15 PM IST