Jyothirmayi is on a song thanks to the success of Naan Avanillai.'I am happy that my maiden venture as heroine (Thalainagaram) went well. It is followed by a big win in Naan Avanillai', she says.Jyothirmayi plays a Malayalee girl in the movie.Says…

Veteran actress Venniradai Nirmala is back in Kollywood. The actress, who made her debut in Venniradai, had carved a niche for herself acting opposite several prominent heroes then.Introduced by director Sridhar, she had acted in over 100 films in various South Indian languages.After…

May will be a month for rationalists to rejoice. The movies Periyar and Ambedkar would hit the screens one after another during May. Both Periyar and Ambedkar fought for the downtrodden and championed the cause of Dalits. Their penchant for rationalist ideas is widely known.…

Periyar starring Sathyaraj in the title role would be released on 25 May. The movie directed by Gnanarajasekaran is about the rationalist leader E V R Periyar has been censored and works are on to dub the film in other Indian languages besides French, German…

Jyothirmayi is not just a talented actor but also a good classical dancer. The actor has staged her dance shows across various parts of the globe.Jyothirmayi, the actor from God's Own Country is a busy bee in Tamil acting in Periyar, Sabari, Naan Avanillai,…

A potentially interesting collision seems to have been avoided.Sibiraj's Lee and Sathyaraj's Periyar seemed set for release at the same time.Now, that would have been very difficult for Sathyaraj as he is the producer for Lee and the hero of the other.But…

Thangar Bachchan is optimistic of rendering a success in Pallikoodam. Says the cinematographer-director , "The movie is laced with emotions in the likes of Azhagi and would bring the school days of the audience back before their eyes."Known for his realistic portrayals, Thangar is…

February brings with it a host of movies ready to hit the screens. With Valentine's Day around (14 February) and annual exams scheduled to begin this March followed by Cricket World Cup, the producers and directors are planning to come fast with their releases. This…

A unique exhibition which showcases hearts of more than 800 living creatures including crabs, horses, elephants and humans, is being held at Periyar Scientific Centre.This exhibition has the hearts of animals and humans exclusively. These hearts are from the private collection of late Dr…

It's father versus son at the box-office this February. Sathyaraj's Periyar and Sibiraj's Lee will be released simultaneously on 2 February.Sathyaraj's Periyar, based on the life of the rationalist leader Periyar is directed by Gnanarajasekaran and involves a huge star cast. Sibiraj's Lee is…