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New Year, New Stories: Netflix Marks Pongal

16Jan

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ENGLISH, FLASHNEWS, INDIA, ONLINE MOVIES

New Year, New Stories: Netflix Marks Pongal

New Year, New Stories: Netflix Marks Pongal with Its Licensed Tamil Cinema Slate for 2026 Mumbai, 15th January, 2026: As Tamil cinema continues to expand its scale and storytelling ambition, Netflix India unveils its upcoming Tamil slate for 2026 with a powerhouse lineup that brings together marquee stars, distinctive filmmakers, and stories from the state and beyond Building on a landmark 2025 for Netflix’s South slate, where titles featuring mass entertainers and critically acclaimed films resonated widely with audiences. From crowd pleasers featuring fan-favourite stars such as Idli Kadai, Dragon, Dude, and Good Bad Ugly, to critically acclaimed gems such as Bison and Kaantha, 2025 cemented Netflix as a home for diverse storytelling. The 2026 Tamil lineup continues this moment...

14Jan

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ENGLISH, MOVIE REVIEW, TAMIL MOVIES, TAMILNADU

VAA VAATHIYAR Tamil Movie Review

VAA VAATHIYAR Tamil Movie Review Cast-: Karthi, Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Anand Raj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran, G.M.Sundar, Ramesh Thilak, P.L.Thenappan, Vidhya Borgia, Nivas Adthitan, Madhur Mittal & Others. Crew-: Written & Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy Director of Photography : George C. Williams Isc Music : Santhosh Narayanan Production Designer : D.R.K.Kiran Editor : Vetre Krishnan Action : ‘Anl’ Arasu Audiography : Vishnu Govind Lyrics : Vivek, Muthamil, Kelithee, Durai Choreography : Sandy / M Sherif Costume Designers : Poornima Ramaswamy, Aegan Ekambaram, Pallavi Singh Costumes : L.Dhanapal Makeup : Parivallal Special Makeup : Ranjith Ambady Publicity Design : Tuney John, 24am VFX Head : R Harihara Suthan Colourist : Suresh Ravi Co-Directors : Rams ...

THALAIVAR THAMBI THLAMAYIL ( TTT ) Tamil Movie Review

14Jan

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THALAIVAR THAMBI THLAMAYIL ( TTT ) Tamil Movie Review

THALAIVAR THAMBI THLAMAYIL ( TTT ) Tamil Movie Review Cast-: Jiiva,Thambi Ramaiya, Ilavarasu, Prathana Nathan, Jensen Dhivakar, Jaiwanth, Sarjin Kumar, Rajesh Pandian, Subash Kannan, Amith Mohan, Anuraj OB, Sharath, Savithri & Others. Crew-: Director : Nithish Sahadev Producer : Kannan Ravi Co-Producer : Deepak Ravi Production House : K R Group Writers : Sanjo Joseph, Nithish Sahadev and Anuraj OB. Creative Producer : Jiiva. Associate Producer : Muthukumar Ramanathan. Music Director : Vishnu Vijay. DOP : Bablu Aju. Editor : Arjune Babu. Art Director : Sunil Kumaran. Creative Director : Lipin Unni. Additional Dialogues : Vijayakumar Solaimuthu. Chief Associate Director : Rithwik Lima Ramadas Mixing & Mastering : Sujith Sreedhar Final Mixing : Vishnu Sujathan. Sound Desig...

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

14Jan

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Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu All-Time Record Openings Everywhere: Grosses 84 Cr+ Worldwide Megastar Chiranjeevi’s out-and-out family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Blockbuster Hit Machine Anil Ravipudi, has exploded at the box office, delivering the most sensational start ever for a regional film. Right from the premiere shows, MSG showed signs of domination, and the momentum only intensified on release day. In an unprecedented feat, the film clocked 488.32K ticket sales on BookMyShow within 24 hours, setting a new all-time record for regional cinema on the platform, an achievement even more impressive for a family entertainer. The box office fireworks didn’t end there. MSG shattered Chiranjeevi’s personal best Day 1 worldwide gros...

14Jan

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ANANTHA Tamil Movie Review

ANANTHA Tamil Movie Review Cast-: Jagapathi Babu , Suhasini Maniratnam, Y.G. Mahendran, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi ,Sriranjini Abhirami, Venkatachalam Y.G., Madhuvanthii ,Arjun Raman ,Temper Vamsi and Others. Crew-: Written & Directed by: Suresh Krishna Banner: Inner View Dedicated by: Girish Krishnamurthy Music by: Thenisai Thendral "DEVA" Singers: Hariharan, Mano, Chinmayi, Gayatri & Kunal DOP: Sanjay B L Editor: S Richard Art Director: Vasudhevan Choreography: Kala Costumes: Dhatsha Dayal Executive Producers: Kavin KR & Chidambaram M Tamil Dialogue & Lyrics: Pa. Vijay Telugu Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry Telugu Dialogue: Dr. P. Rajendra Kumar Hindi Lyrics: Sameer Anjaan Hindi Dialogue: Soundararajan & Sumit Tiwari Subtitles: Rekhs DI: Reel Boys Colour...

Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College

14Jan

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CALTURAL, COLLAGE, ENGLISH, TAMILNADU

Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College

Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women Chennai, 13th Jan. 2026 Excitement and mirth was around as students of Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women in traditional attire celebrated Pongal in the institution’s campus today (13th Jan). It was amazing to watch bustling activities happen in a village setting recreated specially for the occasion. Over 4000 students wearing traditional Half Sari / Silk Sari added perfect color to the celebrations. Kummiyattam, Garagattam, Oyilaatam, Kaavadiyaattam, Silambaattam and Folk Dances performed by students made onlookers tap their feet to the beat. Special children also performed a Gramiya Nadanam in the occasion. There were shops entirely set up and managed by students. They played vendors and sold Bangl...

Zivame’s Vibrant Pongal Celebrations Spotlight Lingerie Beyond

14Jan

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CLOTH, ENGLISH, LAUNCH, TAMILNADU

Zivame’s Vibrant Pongal Celebrations Spotlight Lingerie Beyond

Zivame’s Vibrant Pongal Celebrations Spotlight Lingerie Beyond Stereotypes with Megha Akash Continuing its mission to challenge conventions, Zivame builds confidence-led conversations around intimate wear for Indian women. Chennai, January 13, 2026: Infusing the festive spirit of Pongal with contemporary fashion and experiential retail, Zivame, India’s No.1 lingerie and intimate wear brand, hosted a vibrant in-store celebration at its outlet in Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Chennai. The festivities were inaugurated by actor Ms. Megha Akash, who brought star power to the evening while also offering shoppers an exclusive preview of Zivame’s Grand Lingerie Festival, set to go live on 30th January. Set against a colourful, Pongal –themed décor, the celebration featured an immersive retail e...

knackstudios.in has signed an MoU with guidance tamilnadu official

13Jan

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knackstudios.in has signed an MoU with guidance tamilnadu official

knackstudios.in has signed an MoU with guidance tamilnadu official to expand our VFX division committing to 250 new jobs and deepening our vision for a filmmaker-first post-production ecosystem. The signing, in the presence of our Deputy CM Thiru. @udhay_stalin avargal and our IT Minister Dr. @ptrmadurai avargal, is a reminder that when creativity meets long-term intent, growth becomes meaningful. From day one, Knack has never downsized, we’ve built teams, not just timelines. This next phase is about scaling with soul: More jobs. More clarity. More confidence for filmmakers. And we’ll keep doing it the only way we know how, with care, commitment, and cinema at the heart of it all. #KnackStudios #FilmmakerFirst #VFX #PostProduction #SustainableGrowth

Kantara Chapter 1 completes 100 days since release;

13Jan

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Kantara Chapter 1 completes 100 days since release;

Kantara Chapter 1 completes 100 days since release; enters awards consideration phase* Kantara Chapter 1 has completed 100 days since its release, marking a significant milestone in its cinematic journey and cultural impact. Deeply rooted in Indian folklore, spiritual traditions, and indigenous storytelling, the film has received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics, establishing itself as a notable work in contemporary Indian cinema. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, the film is recognised for its immersive narrative and visual grandeur. As the film marks 100 days since release, Kantara Chapter 1 has also entered contention for the Academy Awards, reflecting the growing global recognition fo...

நடிகர் ஜீவாவின் ‘தலைவர் தம்பி தலைமையில்’

13Jan

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நடிகர் ஜீவாவின் ‘தலைவர் தம்பி தலைமையில்’

நடிகர் ஜீவாவின் 'தலைவர் தம்பி தலைமையில்' படத்தின் முன்னோட்ட வெளியீட்டு விழா* *கண்ணன் ரவி குழுமம் சார்பில் தயாரிப்பாளர் கண்ணன் ரவி தயாரிப்பில், தீபக் ரவி இணை தயாரிப்பில் நடிகர் ஜீவா கதையின் நாயகனாக முதன்மையான கதாபாத்திரத்தில் நடித்திருக்கும் 'தலைவர் தம்பி தலைமையில்' படத்தின் முன்னோட்ட வெளியீட்டு விழா சென்னையில் சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்றது.* இயக்குநர் நிதிஷ் சகாதேவ் இயக்கத்தில் உருவாகியுள்ள 'தலைவர் தம்பி தலைமையில்' படத்தில் ஜீவா, தம்பி ராமையா, இளவரசு, பிரார்த்தனா நாதன், ஜெய்வந்த், ஜென்சன் திவாகர், மணிமேகலை, சர்ஜின் குமார், ராஜேஷ் பாண்டியன், சுபாஷ் கண்ணன், அமித் மோகன், அனு ராஜ், சரத் உள்ளிட்ட பலர் நடித்திருக்கிறார்கள். பப்லு அஜு ஒளிப்பதிவு செய்திருக்கும் இந்த திரைப்படத்திற்கு விஷ்ணு விஜய் இசையமைத்திருக்கிறார். பொழுதுபோக்கு அம்சங்களுடன் ஃபீல் குட் ஃபேமிலி என்டர்டெய்னராக தயாராகி இருக்கும் இந்த தி...