For countless fans of Tamil cinema, the names Ambika and Radha instantly bring to mind two sisters who reigned as leading heroines through the golden years of the 1980s. Their story begins in a Kerala household, where their mother, Sarasamma, played a defining role in shaping both their personal lives and professional careers. Over the…
A major tribute is set to come up in Theni district for one of Tamil cinema’s most respected filmmakers, Bharathiraja. The Tamil Nadu Government has announced plans to build a memorial hall in his birthplace, complete with a bronze statue. The announcement has now received appreciation from actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan, who…
Late legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja’s long-cherished dream project, the screen adaptation of Vela Ramamoorthy’s acclaimed novel ‘Kuttra Parambarai’, is finally being revived on a grand scale. Previously stalled due to prolonged rights controversies and copyright debates, the story is now being reimagined as a Rs 50-crore web series directed by Sasikumar. Featuring a screenplay penned by…
Legendary lyricist Vairamuthu has recounted a heart-warming incident that happened during the making of his evergreen movie ’16 Vayathinile,’ featuring Rajinikanth, Bharathiraj, Sridevi, and K. Bhagyaraj. His emotional message on social media resonated well with cinema lovers, especially as the Tamil film industry continues to remember the immense contributions of Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj. The incident…
The Tamil film industry has been left with a huge void after the untimely demise of iconic filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj. He was a man with a unique talent for telling stories through cinema. Known as “the King of Screenplay,” K. Bhagyaraj entertained people for over 50 years with a storytelling style that uniquely blended emotion,…
K. Bhagyaraj’s demise has prompted a lot of warm memories of his glorious filmography. Among the most renowned of episodes is his collaboration with Bharathiraja to make ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary.’ Bhagyaraj penned the story and screenplay while Bharathiraja directed the film in his own style, turning it into one of the biggest hits of 1985….