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Flix Flashback‘Suryavamsam’, ‘Minsara Kanavu’, ‘Bharathi Kannamma’, ‘Kaalemellam Kadhal Vaazhga’ were some of the other successful movies while there were lesser hits such as ‘Iruvar’, ‘Ullasam’, ‘Nerukku Ner’ and ‘Pistha’.Nandhu SundaramYouTube screenshotThere was a time in the pre-Netflix era – and even before multiplexes – when our affair at the movies was a totally different experience. If we rewind to exactly 25 years ago, we are transported to a time when private Tamil television (Sun TV) was only five years old and standalone theatres were still mostly the only place where we courted the stars. As it turns out, 1997 was a distinctive and extraordinary year for Tamil cinema. There was no shortage of critically acclaimed movies or blockbusters. A high was guaranteed practically every time you went to the theatre. Back then, before the age of social media, the movie-watching experience was so pure and so highly anticipated that satisfaction was always on the cards.

TollywoodSeetharama Sastry, who passed away on November 30 at the age of 66 due to lung-related ailments, penned over 3,000 songs in a career spanning more than 35 years.Tnm StaffTwitter/KeerthySureshThe Telugu film industry lost a literary gem when noted lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passed away on Tuesday, November 30. The 66-year-old had been admitted in a private hospital in Hyderabad for lung-related ailments. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Seetharama Sastry penned over 3,000 songs and won accolades for his literary prowess. Among his songs are recent hits like ‘Dosti’ from Rrr and ‘Samajavaragamana’ from Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo to old classics like ‘Vidhatha Talapuna’ from Sirivennela and ‘Andela Ravali’ from Swarnakamalam among others. Seetharama Sastry’s lyrics were popular because they touched the audience’s hearts and minds alike. He remained unparalleled in penning songs in almost all genres from emotional to intellectual and love songs. His lyrics were enjoyed by laymen and literary people alike.

KollywoodThe film is being directed by 'Moodar Koodam' fame Naveen.Digital NativeActors Arun Vijay and Vijay Antony have teamed up for the first time for upcoming Tamil action thriller Agni Siragugal, which is being directed by Moodar Koodam fame Naveen. The filmmaker recently took to Twitter to announce that the third schedule of the film will be shot in Europe and it will last for around 50 days. “Gearing up for the 3rd schedule of Agni Siragugal. Around 50 days of action packed schedule in Europe. I sincerely appreciate the dedication of my heroes Vijay Antony and Arun Vijay for their efforts in building their physique.” Gearing up for the 3rd schedule of #AgniSiragugal Around 50days of action packed schedule in Europe. I sincerely appreciate the dedication of my heros @vijayantony & @arunvijayno1 for their efforts in building their physic. 1more Europe shoot after #AlaudhininArputhaCamera pic.twitter.com/QRAiZQpRVg — Naveen.M (@NaveenFilmmaker) June...

KollywoodThe project is believed to be an action thriller.Digital NativeIn April, it was announced that Vijay Antony will team up with Moodar Koodam director Naveen Kumar for an action thriller project in T Siva’s production. On Wednesday, it was announced that the film will also star Arun Vijay as one of the leads. Shalini Pandey has been signed as the leading lady. The supporting cast includes Nassar, Jagapathi Babu and Prakash Raj. Naveen took to Twitter to make the announcement and also added that the regular shooting will commence soon. The film’s first look will be revealed on Thursday. The rest of the cast and crew is yet to be announced. Naveen also confirmed that he has wrapped up his second project Alaudhinin Arputha Camera, and the film is believed to be a fantasy adventure thriller. Speaking about the project, Naveen had said: “We’ve completed the...

KollywoodThe fantasy adventure thriller is in its post-production stage.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter making a mark with his directorial debut Moodar Koodam, a dark comedy, actor-director Naveen Kumar is ready with his second project. Titled Alaudhinin Arputha Camera, the film is believed to be a fantasy adventure thriller. Talking to the New Indian Express, Naveen said: “We’ve completed the shooting and the film is in its post-production stage right now. We shot the film in Switzerland, Italy, and Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Germany, Ukraine and Slovenia. The first look poster will be released soon.” This is Naveen’s third directorial. His second film Kolanji, featuring Samuthirakani and Sanghavi in the lead, is yet to find a theatrical release. Meanwhile, Naveen’s next film will be with Vijay Antony. In April, the announcement of this project was made via a statement. The yet-untitled project, which has been confirmed as an action thriller, will be produced by T Siva of Amma Creations, and it will go on the floors from July. This will be an interesting combo to watch out for as Naveen made head turns with Moodar Koodam, a dark comedy that tread a very unconventional path in Tamil cinema. Vijay Antony, who is currently shooting for Thimiru Pudichavan, will don khaki for the first time in his career. The project, to be directed by Ganesha, a former associate of SS Rajamouli, went on floors in February. Antony learned silambam, ancient stick-based martial arts popular in Tamil Nadu, to essay his part and he’ll use this skill in some action sequences in the film. The shoot of this project is on the brink of completion and once wrapped up, Antony will commence work on Naveen’s film. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

As the Kapoors entered the packed hall, there was palpable excitement. The session with star-father Rishi Kapoor and his equally famous son Ranbir Kapoor was one of the most eagerly awaited moments on day one of the Ht Leadership Summit. As Rishi marched on ahead, Ranbir struggled to catch up - he was mobbed repeatedly for pictures. The conversation started with Ht advisory Editorial Director Vir Sanghvi asking them if the caricature of the "typical Kapoor who loves to eat and drink" was true. "They say blue eyes and black label run in the family. I didn't get the blue eyes but got ...