Munnabhai MBBS wins National Film Award

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Gautam Ghose won the best director and screenplay award for his Abar Aranye while Marathi film Shwaas was adjudged the best feature film in the 51st National film Awards......

Proving the historicity of Ram

Since thousands of years, not just in India but also all over the world, one of the greatest men who influenced and touched the hearts of millions both common men and elite alike -- with his......

Spoofing Tamil cinema in Tamizh Padam

The hero works 24/7 to solve the world's problems. His drooping shoulders carry the weight of India's economy. His heart beats only for the poor. This evergreen Tamil hero has been given a fresh......

'Working in a Tamil film is less stressful'

Shamna Kasim, aka Poorna, a talented actress from Kannur, in Kerala, made her debut in Tamil cinema with Bharath starrer Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramaandu.  Poorna has worked in several......

Half-yearly BO report: Suriya rules Tamil

Known as an entertainment juggernaut for the sheer number of films that its churns out every year, 2010 was supposed to be no exception for the Tamil film industry. While some were disappointing,......

Review: Thamizh Padam is a rip-roaring spoof

In a tiny village set in the vast paddy fields of Tamil Nadu, gathers a Panchayat meeting, headed by the dreaded nattamai (chieftain) -- wearing heavy jewellery --and accompanied by the inimitable......

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

A roundup of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. IMAGE: The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai gain huge lead on Day 3

FILE IMAGE: Mumbai's players celebrate a wicket. Photograph: PTI Young pacer Tushar Deshpande recorded his career-best figures of six for 70 to help Mumbai earn a sizeable first innings lead......