Articles by Latha Srinivasan
Basil Joseph talks about veering off comedy in Ponman: ‘Wanted to experiment’
In a chat with Hindustan Times, Basil Joseph talks about his latest film Ponman, his upcoming projects and says this about potentially directing Suriya.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:17 PM IST
Allu Aravind confirms talks on with Suriya for director Chandoo Mondeti’s film
Geetha Arts founder Allu Aravind discusses his upcoming film Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya, set for release on February 7.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 05:52 PM IST
Naga Chaitanya talks about life after marrying Sobhita Dhulipala
In an interview with Hindustan Times, actor Naga Chaitanya spoke about his upcoming film Thandel, marriage to Sobhita Dhulipala and more.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 02:00 PM IST
Ponman review: Basil Joseph shines in this enthralling, technically superb film
Basil Joseph breaks his comedic mold in Jotish Shankar's Ponman. The film explores serious themes with engaging twists, showcasing strong performances.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Parasakthi: Vijay Antony says title of Sivakarthikeyan film registered with him
Sivakarthikeyan's next film is titled Parasakthi, a title Vijay Antony has laid claim to. Read to know the entire controversy.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:02 PM IST
With ₹1000-crore loss, 2024 spelled one of the worst years for Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema faced a disappointing 2024, with producers losing ₹1000 crore despite spending ₹3000 crore on 241 films.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Interview: Marco star Unni Mukundan reveals he's working on a film with Vikram
Unni Mukundan talks to Hindustan Times about his pan-India hit Marco, getting appreciation from action stars, and whether he plans to venture into Hindi films.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse review: Mammootty elevates this average thriller
Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse review: Mammootty is near flawless in this Sherlock Holmes-style thriller that suffers from average writing.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 11:47 AM IST
Gautham Vasudev Menon was upset with Suriya for not trusting him as a director
Gautham Vasudev Menon felt that communication between him and Suriya for Dhruva Nachathiram was not ideal.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 10:16 AM IST
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi on returning to rom-com with Kadhalikka Neramillai
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi talks about her new film, Kadhalikka Neramillai, why she doesn't see genres, and how her husband Udhayanidhi Stalin reacted to it.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Mammootty first rejected Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon has directed Mammootty in Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, his Malayalam language debut.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:51 PM IST
Vishnu Manchu says Kannappa epic blends Indian storytelling with LOTR outlook
Vishnu Manchu talks to HT about his upcoming pan-India epic, and how he convinced Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas to appear in it.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:32 PM IST
Pravinkoodu Shappu review: Basil Joseph flick is deceptive, doesn’t pack a punch
Pravinkoodu Shappu movie review: Director Sreeraj Sreenivasan's dark comic murder mystery has every character infusing humour into the story.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 11:08 AM IST
Kadhalikka Neramillai review: Ravi Mohan-Nithya Menen star in a breezy romance
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s directorial skills have definitely evolved with her films over the years and Kadhalikka Neramillai is perhaps one of her best works.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:57 PM IST
How Allu Arjun's arrest over fan death turned into a political slugfest
Ever since Pushpa 2: The Rule released in theatres, the film's lead Allu Arjun has been mired in controversy due to a fan death during the premiere.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Mollywood’s 2024 Rewind: A year of bold stories and stellar directorial debuts
Malayalam cinema shone in 2024 with bold themes, stellar debuts, ₹100 crore hits, and legends like Mammootty and Mohanlal redefining storytelling.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Year Ender 2024: Kollywood had a mix of disputes, divorces and disasters
From Nayanthara and Dhanush's legal dispute to box office failures of big budget movies like Kanguva, take a look at Kollywood 2024 in a nutshell.
Published on Dec 23, 2024 04:59 PM IST
Viduthalai Part 2 review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in a highly sermonising story
Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Vijay Sethupathi again puts up a class act with the Vetrimaaran film fails to live up to part 1.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 10:52 AM IST
All about the filmy Manchu Manoj-Mohan Babu feud
The rift between veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj escalate. Allegations reflect a long-standing feud within the Manchu family.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Pushpa 2: Is Allu Arjun the biggest pan-Indian star after ₹283 crore day 1?
Allu Arjun has solidified his status as a pan-Indian star with Pushpa 2. Despite mixed reviews, his performance and the film's mass appeal have garnered praise.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 01:26 PM IST
Sorgavaasal review: RJ Balaji’s earnest crime drama doesn't hit the right notes
Sorgavaasal movie review: Parthi is a very different role for RJ Balalji, who's mostly seen in comic shades. He's earnest, but this is not his best performance.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Confirmed: Sivakarthikeyan’s superhit Amaran to stream from this date on OTT
Tamil film Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has become a blockbuster in 2024, grossing over ₹320 crore.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Sookshmadarshini Review: This superbly written thriller is a must watch
Sookshmadarshini review: A captivating Malayalam thriller that focuses on relatable characters and local life.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 02:24 PM IST
Maryade Prashne Review: Film reinforces contrived stereotypes
Maryade Prashne Review: The film is a story about the class divide and drunk driving but both themes get lost in the film, thanks to the dull story.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:40 PM IST
Lineman Review: A well-intentioned but superficial rural social drama
Lineman review: Directed by M Udhayakumar, it follows Senthil from Thoothukudi as he invents an auto-sun switch to protect linemen from electrical hazards.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 01:14 PM IST
No reconciliation between Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush
Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush confirmed their divorce in court, putting to rest reconciliation rumors. The couple married in 2004 and has two sons.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 07:57 PM IST
From mimicry artist to Amaran, how Sivakarthikeyan conquered Tamil cinema
With Amaran's box office success, Sivakarthikeyan seems to have crossed the final hurdle to becoming a mainstream star in Tamil cinema.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Suriya and Trisha cast in RJ Balaji’s directorial, tentatively titled Suriya 45
Suriya and Trisha have starred alongside each other in three films: Mounam Pesiyadhe, Aayutha Ezhuthu, and Aaru.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 03:51 PM IST
Post Kanguva, Tamil Nadu producers demand ban of YouTube channels from theatres
This decision comes after the release of Kanguva on November 14, which saw a lot of negative feedback on the opening day from YouTube reviews.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 02:31 PM IST
Nayanthara Beyond the Fairy Tale review: Disappointing carefully crafted
Nayanthara Beyond the Fairy Tale review: The Netflix India documentary barely scratches the surface and there’s an incomplete feeling to it.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 12:49 PM IST