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The rise of the anti-hero
Bad guys have never had it so good in Tamil cinema.
Interview

`I've done it, haven't I?'
Jeevan is back with a bang with `Thiruttu Payalae'
Happenings

In the city
Anna University's "Prayachitham"; 7.30 p.m.: K. S. Nagaraja Iyer's "Naanum Oru Penn." May 3, 5.30 p.m. Mappillai Ganesh's "Kalakarae Machchi"; 7.30 p.m.: Kudanthai Mali's "Gyana Peetam." May 4, 5.30 p.m. T. V. ...
Cinema

Stargazing
After 27 films as writer and director, Sundar C., who hasn't made even a guest appearance on screen, dons the grease paint as hero, in `Thalainagaram.' And Khushboo, his actor-wife, is only too happy. Sundar is so committed to the project that ...
Film Review

Amateurish yarn -- The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl (3-D)
Cast: Cayden Boyd, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley, George Lopez, David Arquette, Kristin Davis
Storyline: Max dreams up two mini superheroes and gets sucked into their worlds.
Bottomline: A dream you will want to awaken from. Even though ...


As bumbling as ever -- The Pink Panther
Storyline: Based on the original Peter Sellers movie plot, it revolves round the death of France soccer coach and his missing diamond, The Pink Panther.
Bottomline: Lovely weather we are having. I hope the weather stays this mild ...
A sequel called boredom -- Basic Instinct 2
Cast: Sharon Stone (Catherine Tramell), David Morrissey (Dr. Michael Glass), Charlotte Rampling and David Thewlis.
Storyline: Writer experiments with murder.
Bottomline: Only for a diehard Sharon Stone fan. Cinema's latest passion is ...
On Location

Spiced with humour
Pandiya Rajan launches his son Preethi in "Kai Vandha Kalai."
Music

Cultural feast
Music, dance and drama were featured in RR Sabha's New Year celebration.
Gait a little hurried
Brilliant in neraval and swaras, Sankari Krishnan fell short on intensity.
With many advantages
Detailed deliberations and catchy kritis made Trichur Brothers' concert noteworthy.
Young musicians impress
Singing for Alapana, Coimbatore, Swarna Rethas and Thrissur Brothers made an impact on the audience.
Music for solace
On the occasion of Bhagwan Satya Sai Baba's eightieth birthday, many musicians have recorded songs deifying the spiritual leader, paying homage to one whose service to society in multifaceted spheres defies description. Dr. Hiramalini ...
Mere voice manipulation
It is time Madurai Seshagopalan laid accent on the soothing aspect of music.
Marred by acoustics
Despite the sticky weather on a mid April afternoon, the concert at the Astika Samajam at Alwarpet the other day should have ordinarily been enjoyable. But the decibel levels were disproportionate to the audience assembled in the sprawling ...
Religion

Spreading the message of unity
The Satyanarayana temple in Middletown, U.S., highlights the good in man.
Tribute

Scholar of rare calibre
A multi-linguist, Pudukkottai Srinivasa Raghavachariar combined erudition with devotion.
His music had tradition, innovation
GNB would tailor his music to keep the audience engrossed, without compromising on the quality.
Events

Ramanavami fest at Nagainallur
Nagainallur, a small village close to the River Cauvery, sported a festive look during Rama Navami.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Magalir Mattum
This show exclusively for women, is being filmed at various places around Tamil Nadu. The event will be aired on the channel which will be hosted by actor, Sandhya and Pratiba Hari. The next modules will be shot at Thanjavur. The ...
Hunt of a different kind
`Airtel Super Singer,' an innovative event on the look out for a good voice is being conducted through out Tamil Nadu for the past few weeks. Vijay TV catches up with the latest fever, which is to be launched on April 28. Stay on to see the ...



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