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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicTamil film industry

Topic: Tamil film industry

‘It comes from anger’. Tamil singer Chinmayi Sripada isn’t afraid to speak her mind

Chinmayi Sripada was among the most fearless voices at height of MeToo movement. In this interview, she talks about her childhood in Chennai & why she does not shy away from speaking her mind.

Tamil actor Vishal says he won’t be taking political plunge right now, but keeps door open

Clarification comes in backdrop of rumours about him joining politics like fellow actor Vijay, after latter announced the launch of his new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Varisu is a long tribute to Vijay’s superstardom. Director Vamshi has nothing new to offer

Varisu repackages an old story and serves it using an outdated template. But fans of Vijay will get their money and time's worth.

‘Gargi’ is special for two reasons: It is bankrolled by a woman and led by Sai Pallavi

'Gargi', streaming on SonyLiv, initiates an important conversation about what happens when a family sides with the abuser instead of the survivor.

Bigger, more profitable — How South Indian film industry took pole position from Bollywood

In post-Covid scenario, the resounding collection of merely the Hindi-dubbed versions of Pushpa, RRR and KGF 2 have pole-vaulted South Indian films to the premier league.

Saani Kaayidham is an indulgent tale of revenge drama. But its violence feels simplistic

Violence is an essential cog of Amazon Prime Video's Saani Kaayidham — it is the facilitator for the initial conflict, the solution, and redemption.

Films, YouTube, Ambedkar — Pa Ranjith is building a new world and it won’t be sidelined

Pa Ranjith is revolutionising the mainstream and he will not just stop at films — he now has YouTube shows on Dalit food, a media platform, library on Ambedkar, and a band with Arivu.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.