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The hot cool hero
In his short career, Bharath has performed roles that are dramatically different. He wants to keep it that way.
Focus

Chill out time - Ice Age Meltdown
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Sean William Scott, Josh Peck, Queen Latifah, Chris Wedge
Storyline: The buddies get back together to escape the meltdown and embark on yet another memorable journey together.
Bottomline: How ...
Columns

Award was anathema to him
To him, performing on the veena, an art that had been in the family for more than seven generations, was reward enough.
Happenings

In the City
C. G. Kumaresan (viola), C. K. Pathanjali (flute), C. K. Vijayaraghavan (violin) and C. K. Anand (cello). Satguru Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana Sabha
Balaji Nagar, Nanganallur.
April 22, 6.30 p.m.
Nilakantan ...
Cinema

Gripping game of cat and mouse - Thiruttu Payalae
Intelligence marks Susi Ganesan's story, screenplay and direction in AGS Entertainment's `Thiruttu Payalae' (A). Taking up a blackmail theme, Ganesan treats `... Payalae' with skill, sense, sensitivity and finesse. Appropriate casting enhances ...
Film Review

As stale as it gets - Tirupathi
Storyline: When he sees the true colours of his friend, the hero decides to punish him.
Bottomline: Please!!! In AVM Productions' `Tirupathi' (U), writer-director Paerarasu travels backwards in time at breakneck speed to present a story that ...


Diabolic at first, better later - Pachcha Kudhira
In the name of showcasing the perversity of the main character in the first half, Parthiban has a field day exploiting the voluptuousness of Namita to the optimum in Akira Theatre's `Pachcha Kudhira' (A). The consoling aspect is that the heroine ...
High points and low - Azhagaai Irukkiraai Bayamaai Irukkiradhu
Storyline: When the hero realises that the girl of his dreams is involved with somebody else he hatches plans to separate them. Or does he?
Bottomline: Despite the frolic and festivity of youth, something's missing. A melange of colours, a ...
On Location

Love story with a difference
Sami's `Uyir' is getting ready with Ooty as the backdrop.
Music

Serenely flowed the music
Unnikrishnan did not disappoint his rasikas, who come to him for repose.
Splendid aural treat
Tradition and innovation found the right balance in the veena recital of B. Kannan.
Effortless glide over octaves
His voice in mint condition, Balamuralikrishna produced karvais that would have posed a challenge to singers half his age. The accompanists provided delectable support.
Honour for musician
Andhra Music Academy, Visakhapatnam and Nada Bharati, Hyderabad, in association with Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha, Chennai, have organised a function in honour of D. K. Pattammal. She will be awarded the title, `Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi' in the presence ...
Gentle strokes on the veena
Gayatri's recital was typically rich in manodharma.
Music festival
Sri Sai Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matriculation School, 6th Main Road, II Block, Muthamizh Nagar, Chennai — 118 (Ph: 2554 4245), has organised a dance and music fest to be held from April 25 - 29 at its premises.. ...
Dance

Like the temple sculptures
`Gopala Gandharva' was a fitting tribute to guru and choreographer Gopal Shetty.
Theatre

Of red earth and satin dreams
The richness of the experience is a testimony to the enduring power of Shakespeare and the brilliance of director Tim Supple.
Arts & Crafts

Creative weaves
The work of five young textile designers is on display at Amethyst.
Events

Drama fest
Kartik Fine Arts is organising its 17th Kodai Nataka Vizha from April 24-May 3 and on May 5 at Mylapore Fine Arts Club auditorium, Chennai. Nine troupes are participating in the festival, which will be inaugurated by T. S. Krishnamurthy, former ...
It is more the joy of learning
Urmila Sathyanarayanan's Natya Sankalpaa celebrates its tenth anniversary on April 23.
Veterans delight
Srirangam audience had the opportunity to listen to leading musicians at the 12-day annual music festival.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Serials
No more sluggish Saturdays as Vijay TV features an all-new talk show to be presented by a vibrant celebrity each week. Beginning from April 29 at 9 p.m. `Koffee with Suchi,' is the new series on the channel anchored by RJ Suchi. ...



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