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Bharathiraja

K. Bharathiraja is a critically acclaimed South Indian filmmaker.

He displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. Bharathiraja is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies.

His mother Karuththamma received the National Award from the President on his behalf for his film named after her. Among his other landmark films are Muthal Mariyathai (with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead), Karuththamma, Alaigal Oivathillai, Mann Vasanai, Vedham Pudhithu, Kizhakku Cheemayile and Anthimanthaarai.

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Priyamani turns down Bharathiraja's offer

Paruthiveeran girl Priyamani seems to be not interested to portray serious roles anymore. The actress, who rejected to play the role of Veerapan's wife in forthcoming movie Vana Yuddham, has refused yet another Kollywood movie, which had a similar kind of ...

A tribute to actor Murali

Versatile actor Murali was one of the most talented South Indian actors. He breathed his last at 4.00 am on Wednesday at a private hospital in Chennai due to a cardiac failure. He is survived by wife Shobha, son Atharva and ...

Kalavani – Movie Review

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Aari showered with offers after Rettaisuzhi

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Sindhu Menon got married secretly!

It’s a real surprise that media channels seem to have rather ignored the wedding of South Indian actress Sindhu Menon, which was held last Saturday in Bangalore. Hailing from Kerala, the actress made her debut in the Tamil film industry with ...

Rettaisuzhi - Review

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No 'Palabhishekam' for superstars says Bharathiraja

Ace film director Bharathiraja appealed students not to perform 'Palabhishekams' (pouring milk) on heroes cut outs and other kind of hero worshiping. Attending a college function at his native town Madurai, the veteran says, "Dont’t worship our so called larger-t...

Tamil New Year Day to be celebrated henceforth

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Tamil Directors Union to give awards to South Films

Tamil cinema directors have come together under the banner of ‘Directors’ Union' headed by veteran Bharathiraja. They have decided to give awards and thus recognize the talented artistes and film makers in the South Indian Film Industry.Says RK Selvaman...

Manoj to remake dad’s Sigappu Rojakkal

Actor Manoj will make his directorial debut by remaking his father Bharathiraja’s Sigappu Rojakkal, which featured Kamal Hassan and Sridevi in the lead roles. KRG, producer of original version will churn out this remake as well.Much invigorated with his spirits, ...

Rettaisuzhi with Bharathiraja and K Balachandar

Followed by the grand success of Eeram, director Shankar is ready with his next production Rettaisuzhi. If Eeram was a supernatural thriller, this film will be a pure family drama with right mix of comedy and sentiments.Rettaisuzhi marks the debut directorial ...

Bhuvaneswari to write tell-all-book

Tamil actress Bhuvaneswari (Bhuvaneshwari), who was recently arrested by Chennai Police under the charges of running flesh trade in her Adyar apartment, is now all set to write a tell-all-book. It is said that in her autobiography (memoir), the actress will ...

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