Evolution of Dubbed Films in Andhra Pradesh

By Hemanth on 09 November 2010 16:25

The invasion of dubbed films from Tamil Nadu, Hollywood and China is an age old
story in Andhra Pradesh. The market size for such films has grown by heaps and pounds in the last few years. Hemanth Kumar traces the history behind this exponential rise of dubbed films in the state.

The crumbling walls of Cinema Paradiso

By Hemanth on 09 November 2010 16:13

Over the last decade, 1100 theatres have shut down in Tamil Nadu. In Andhra Pradesh, close to 639 theatres were shut down in the last two years alone. Single screen theatres are slowly but surely giving way to shopping malls and function halls. Hemanth Kumar goes trend spotting.

"I'm not a lesbian" - Padmapriya

By Kavita Shanmugham on 09 November 2010 15:26

She’s beautiful and she’s a natural before the camera. Even after being clearly recognised as an actor of substance in Malayalam cinema, Padmapriya hasn’t found her place in the top league. Kavita Shanmugham attempts to find out why.

The new breed of Malayalam film directors

By Vijay G on 08 November 2010 18:46

The Malayalam industry is seeing an influx of new directors like never before, finds Vijay G

Rakta Charitra: A Bloody tale of Violence

By Hemanth on 20 October 2010 19:14

Rakta Charitra is unlike any film ever made on factionism. Hemanth Kumar trails the bloodstrewn path to get a glimpse of what makes it so special.

Puneet Rajkumar: God's Chosen One

By Aravind G Shivkamal on 12 October 2010 13:35

He sings like a pro, dances like a dream, fights like his life depends on it and performs like he’s born for it. His fans live to see him on screen and die of ecstasy when they meet him in person. How does one begin to describe the one and the only actor of Kannada cinema who is being hailed as a god’s special gift by his legendary father’s legion of fans? Aravind G Shivkamal gropes for words as he attempts to sum up the inimitable, impeccable and invincible Puneet Rajkumar.

"I am not a recluse" - Mahesh

By Vanaja Banagiri on 05 October 2010 13:00

Five years after the smash hit Athadu, the Trivikram-Mahesh Babu combination returns with Khaaleja that promises to turn blockbuster too! Vanaja Banagiri meets Mahesh Babu on the sets and realises that the iconic actor quotes Thoreau with as much panache and conviction as he shatters box office records.

Komaram Puli : Pawan Kalyan doesn't give a damn about records

By Hemanth on 01 September 2010 10:52

“The legend came as a Shepherd, The legend came as a Merchant and then the legend came as a Lawyer. Now, the legend comes as a Police Officer.” The first teaser of Pawan Kalyan’s Komaram Puli couldn’t have been more exciting. On July 11, hundreds of fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of Pawan Kalyan and A R Rahman during the audio launch were in for a big surprise. Pawan Kalyan’s dashing avatar as a Police Officer sparked fan frenzy. A thundering applause followed his powerful dialogue - ‘Karthavyame Masjid. Karthavyame Church. Karthavyame Gudi.

RGV : I love capturing strong sexual women

By Karthik Pasupulate on 06 July 2010 18:17

From genius to psychopath Ram Gopal Varma has been called everything over the years. Karthik Pasupulate tries to decode the real man behind the façade, and fails miserably!

Harris Jeyraj rides high on the unimaginably complicated world of Music

By Pavithra Srinivasan on 03 July 2010 18:55

Every cab in Tamil Nadu these days plays his hit numbers. FM stations and music channels are flooded with requests for his songs and movie theatres go wild when the an opening sequences composed by him begins. Filmmakers want him, singers and songsters make a beeline outside his studio, commoners like us sing, listen and dance to his music.