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K. Bhagyaraj Special 4: Classic Film Review: “Darling Darling Darling”
K. Bhagyaraj’s ninth directorial was a marked move away from his previous films. While his earlier films focused on story and content, his ninth film – titled Darling Darling Darlingf – saw a greater focus on technical aspects and costumes. K. Bhagyaraj plays the lead role opposite Poornima Jayaram (later Poornima Bhagyaraj) with Suman also […]
TOP 20 Tamil Songs for the week ending 03 July 2026
We start off the second half of 2026 with three new entries and a new number 1. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite song This week’s Top 20 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
K. Bhagyaraj Special 3: Classic Film Review: Thooral Ninnu Pochu
K. Bhagyaraj’s seventh directorial, Thooral Ninnu Pochu, sees him play the lead role opposite Sulakshana. The supporting cast includes M.N. Nambiar, Senthamarai, Senthil, Meenakshi Amma and Sooriyakanth. Chelladurai (K. Bhagyaraj), accompanied by his family, visits his prospective bride Mangalam (Sulakshana) who is shy and quite naïve. Mangalam’s father, Ponnambalam (Senthamarai) is a man who is […]
History of Tamil Cinema – Episode 15
MGR as villain in Saalivaahanam This film released on 16 February 1945 and starred Ranjan opposite T.R. Rajakumari. Directed by B.N. Rao, the film’s screenplay was penned by Kambadasan, the screen name of Rajappa. Ranjan, who made a memorable debut in the 1941 film Ashok Kumar and whose greatest claim to fame was as the […]
K. Bhagyaraj Special 2: Classic Film Review: Andha 7 Naatkal
Inspired by the life of J.P. Chandrababu, K. Bhagyaraj’s sixth directorial. Andha 7 Natkal, is a moving love story with lots of humour and an unforgettable climax. K. Bhagyaraj plays the lead role opposite Ambika, with Rajesh, Haja Sherrif (then a child star) and Kallapetty Singaram in the supporting cast. The film begins with Dr […]
K. Bhagyaraj Special 1: Classic Review: “Vidiyumvarai Kaathiru”
K. Bhagyaraj’s Vidiyumvarai Kathiru, released theatrically on 08 May 1981, was his fifth directorial and was a film that was decades ahead of its time. K. Bhagyaraj plays the lead role opposite Sathyakala, supported by Gokulnath, Sangili Murugan, Karate Mani and Suvarna. A tense suspense thriller with a strong element of Bhagyaraj-style comedy, the film […]
Contenders for Number 1 Tamil song of 2026
Exactly 20 songs have reached Number 1 on the Sigaram Top 20 Countdown thus far as we reach the halfway mark of 2026. Look at the list, or enjoy the Playlist below that contains all 20 songs. Number 1 songs for 2026: Click Here to select your favourite song Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
An introduction to K. Bhagyaraj for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences
Social media is filled with tributes, articles and memories of K. Bhagyaraj – but he was not a superstar in the true sense of the word, nor were his screen characters lofty ambitions to aspire to. Bhagyaraj did not have the qualities associated with the previous stereotype of lead actors who were good-looking, smart, macho […]
History of Tamil Cinema – Episode 14: The murder mystery that destroyed Tamil cinema’s first superstar
Tamil cinema and the state of Tamil Nadu had a real-life murder mystery that brought unwanted attention to an industry struggling to survive during the Second World War. The murder victim Lakshmikanthan was unable to pay for further education and worked as an illegal tout outside the Chennai High Court. He was eventually arrested in […]
Review of “Blast”
The trailer of Arjun’s latest action film Blast showed a great deal of promise. This was augmented by reports of the film’s strong showing at the box-office, so it’s release on Netflix this weekend was eagerly awaited. Unfortunately, the film fails to live up to its hype, despite an excellent premise and good intentions. Written […]