T.M. Krishna conferred Sangita Kalanidhi title

“If at all there is a musician who could attract into the fold of Carnatic music those outside it, particularly younger audiences, it is Shri T.M. Krishna,” says N. Murali, President, The Music Academy

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‘Kraven the Hunter’ movie review: The audience is hunted in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe film

The dubbing is off, the editing is choppy and the VFX unimpressive; the film’s biggest takeaway is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who carries it on his massive shoulders

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‘Idly Kadai’: First look look of Dhanush, Nithya Menen’s next out

Also starring Rajkiran, the upcoming film is set to release in theatres on April 10

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Ranjani and Gayatri’s concert turns into a musical voyage

The sisters thematic presentation was infused with a pan-Indian essence in the choice of composers and songs.

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‘Vidaa Muyarchi’ was suggested by Ajith Kumar: Magizhi Thirumeni interview

The filmmaker speaks about how Ajith Kumar provided the source material of ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’ and why the audience should see the film without any preconceived notions

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How music is crucial to the success of a Bharatanatyam performance

From the days of the nattuvanars to now, dancers have always taken great efforts to put together an impeccable orchestral ensemble.

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‘7G Rainbow Colony 2’: Selvaraghavan’s sequel nears completion; first look poster out

The sequel to the 2004 Tamil movie, directed by Selvaraghavan, features features Ravi Krishna and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles

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2025 in film: Bollywood lost in the woods

Horror, humour, heroism, and a hash of nostalgia drive the Bollywood bandwagon even as it is unsettled by the pan-Indian wave emanating from the South. A look at what is brewing in Bollywood

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Sibi Sathyaraj’s movie titled ‘Ten Hours’

Sibi Sathyaraj is set to star in an intense Tamil thriller titled ‘Ten Hours’, directed by debutant Ilayaraja Kaliyaperumal

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How is the mridangam tuned?

Academic sessions at The Music Academy discussed the art and science behind the crafting of the mridangam and how classical music influenced film composers.

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