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Back to the big screen: Regional films pick up speed abroad

Back to the big screen: Regional films pick up speed abroad

November 14, 2021

The lockdowns imposed to counter the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the film industry in countries across the world and in India. With big blockbusters being continuously postponed, film festivals being cancelled or moving online, shootings halted and hundreds of t...

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Muthuvel Karunanidhi, the colossus of Dravidian politics passes away

Muthuvel Karunanidhi, the colossus of Dravidian politics passes away

August 8, 2018

M Karunanidhi, 94 was not just a five-time chief minister of Tamil Nadu, in South India, but much more. Who was this nonagenarian who left an indelible impression in South India, and for whom Tamil Nadu has shut down in mourning?

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Kamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters by France

Kamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters by France

August 23, 2016

Kamal Haasan, a 61 year old actor from South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, will become the second Tamil star after thespian Sivaji Ganesan to be made the Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres ( Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of the highest civilian distinction by...

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The reign of Rajnikanth goes on with a new movie, Kabali

The reign of Rajnikanth goes on with a new movie, Kabali

July 21, 2016

Indian superstar Rajnikanth has been ruling the movie scene in south India, and the hearts of many all over the nation. He is out on a roll again with a new gangster-avatar in Kabali, and is up for very particular milk offerings.

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