
At a time when action films relied heavily on time-tested formulas, 'Vyooham', released in 1990, was distinctive in many ways. The technological brilliance was one and the film introduced Raghuvaran, an accredited baddie of the time, as the hero. Though the movie received average response at the box office, it brought a wind of change to the industry. Two years later, the director of the movie, Sangeeth Sivan, again took...

11:19 AM, May 31, 2012

Rohini has instituted an Award in her husband's name, late Raghuvaran, to be given away to best on screen performers every year. "Raghuvaran occupies an irreplaceable place in the hearts of audience. In his memory, we have decided to honour actors and actresses with Raghuvaran Awards every year," the actress said. She added: "Raghuvaran composed, penned and crooned five English song some years back. When he was planning to release...

03:52 PM, May 05, 2012

New Delhi: The most significant image of the day’s play came about midway through the third session when Rahul Dravid played an effortless shot over long-off for six off Devendra Bishoo. By then, India had recovered from the loss of Sachin Tendulkar and, at 260 for 3 and with Dravid on 78, were in a comfortable position. Nevertheless, it was hardly the kind of situation – when is there, really?...

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