Vir Das in ‘Happy Patel’ | Photo Credit: Aamir Khan Productions Those who have followed Vir Das’ comedy specials would know that he blends satire with observational humour better than most. He voices the experiences of the misfits, and his skits capture everyday absurdities arising from cultural clashes, racism, and jingoism. This week, Vir shifts…
The theme of the 19th Chandralekha Memorial was ‘Dancers from Kerala.’ The performances included Kuchipudi Yakshagana, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam and Koodiyattam. Guru Pasumarthi Rattiah Sarmaon the nattuvangam; Murali Sangeeth on the vocals, Kalamandalam Sreerang on the mridangam and Hariprasad Subramaniam on the flute. | Photo Credit: Umesh Kumar Pasumarthi Rattiah Sarma and Kavya Harish presented Kuchipudi…
Nikhita S. Krishnan, Vimala Hridaya Girls HSS, Kollam, playing the guitar. | Photo Credit: K.K.Mustafah While the world has seen the power of female guitarists like Jennifer Batten, Joan Jett, Nancy Wilson, and versatile artists like Joni Mitchell, the guitar performance scene at Mar Thimotheus High School, Kuriachira, was a tad disappointing. Among the 15…
New poster of ‘Slum Dog’, featuring Vijay Sethupathi. | Photo Credit: @PuriConnects/X Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming movie with director Puri Jagannadh has got a title. Jointly produced by Puri and Charmme Kaur under Puri Connects, along with JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla of JB Motion Pictures, the movie has been named Slum Dog. The shooting for the…
K.C. Amrutha Varshini, who won A grade in Ghazal (HSS). The municipal bus stand auditorium in Malappuram was packed. But nobody quite knew what to expect. After all, a new event was making its debut at the State School Arts Festival. The moment V.G. Harikrishnan started his rendition of Pyar bhare do sharmile nain…, everyone…
Roshan Mathew in ‘Chatha Pacha’ | Photo Credit: Reel World Entertainment/YouTube The trailer of Roshan Mathew and Arjun Ashokan starrer Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies was unveiled by the makers on January 15, 2026. Directed by Adhvaith Nayar and written by Sanoop Thykoodam, the film also stars Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in pivotal…
Kathleen Kennedy | Photo Credit: REUTERS Kathleen Kennedy is departing her role as president of Lucasfilm after 14 years overseeing the modern era of Star Wars, marking a major leadership transition at one of Hollywood’s most influential studios. Kathleen Kennedy will step aside from day-to-day leadership and return to full-time producing, Lucasfilm announced Thursday. She…
Zendaya in ‘Euphoria’ season 3 trailer | Photo Credit: HBO/Youtube The trailer of Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s Euphoria season 3 was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time. The trailer opens with Rue Bennett (Zendaya), as she becomes…
Jana Nayagan posters. File | Photo Credit: Moorthy M. The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 15, 2026) refused to entertain a petition filed by the production house of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan against an order of stay passed by a Division Bench of the Madras High Court over the certification of the film. A Bench headed…
Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan in the poster of ‘Ek Din’ | Photo Credit: Aamir Khan Productions/X Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan’s upcoming romantic-drama, Ek Din will be released in theatres on May 1, the makers announced on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The film’s teaser will be unveiled on January 16. The film has been…
