Indian film industry is male dominated: Varalaxmi While she donned a serious role for her first film, Varalaxmi says 'Madha Gaja Raja' is going to be a romantic comedy. ...  
05:01 PM, Feb 11, 2013

Podaa Podi: Regressive Tamil film or stark reality? Written and directed by Vignesh Shivan, 'Podaa Podi', which released on Diwali this year along with 'Thuppakki', might not have done wonders at the box office, but the film has got people debating its controversial storyline. The story starts out simply enough. A man and a woman fall in love. The woman aspires to become a salsa dancer with a goal to win the famous 'Letz Dance' competition in London....  
12:51 PM, Dec 14, 2012

I take criticism as I take praise: 'Poda Podi' director Tamil film director Vignesh Shivan joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on his latest movie 'Poda Podi'. Q. Where did you study? and was there any opposition from your parents for taking up direction? Asked by: Vishal A. I studied in Hindustan and then my school was Vanavani IIT and Santhome, my mom being a police inspector supported me:) Q. Do you regret releasing the movie on Diwali where as...  
12:37 PM, Dec 11, 2012

'Poda Podi' Review: It disappoints the viewers
by IANS
Cast: Silambarasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, VTV Ganesh and Shobana Director: Vignesh Shivan Rating: 1 out of 5 Pray to god that he blesses you with immense energy and patience to sit through this disappointing film that is bereft of, forget entertainment, not even moments of laughter. Undeniably, the lead actors in the film are exceptionally good dancers and one can vouch for it. But, what doesn't work in the favour of...  
05:13 PM, Nov 15, 2012