The interim closure from April to August didn't deter the audience from thronging the screens following the reopening. The year also witnessed quite a few talking points, including these:
History hiccup
Mari Selvaraj's powerful film Karnan was inspired by the Kodiyankulam riots. Actor-politician Udhayanidhi Stalin pointed out that while the real event took place during the rule of the AIADMK in 1995, in the film, the events were set in 1997 when the DMK was in power. This led to outrage from party loyalists.
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Over 1.5K Metrowater workers join stir
IN an irony of sorts, Metrowater workers, who have been ensuring uninterrupted water supply and clearance of sewage in Chennai, were left parched and desperate for a place to relieve themselves as they continued their strike for the third consecutive day, on Wednesday.
Let me breathe first, says a free Perarivalan
TO the bevy of journalists outside his home asking for his future plans, AG Perarivalan said: "For all these 31 years, I was thinking only about the legal battle. Let me now take some time to think about my future," he said.
India has most deaths due to pollution: Study
One in six deaths worldwide happened due to pollution, a Lancet study has shown
It's victory for human rights, State rights, and federalism, says Stalin
The three-judge Bench of the SC in its 29-page verdict has dealt in detail the powers of State government and Governor and how the Governor is bound by the decision of the government.
Quarry tragedy: Another body found
EVEN as it drizzled on Wednesday morning, the rescue operation at stone quarry in Adaimithipankulam continued for the fourth consecutive day.
Kannan-Yogi Babu team up for Periyandavar
Director R Kannan of Jayam Kondaan fame is teaming up with Yogi Babu for his 12th film which is titled Periyandavar.
Wholesale inflation at record high of 15%
INDIA'S wholesale price-based inflation jumped to an all-time high of 15.08% due to across-the-board rise in prices, including those of food and fuel.
Wheat export: No bar on sanctioned orders
Centre clarifies that shipment of consignments registered with customs authorities before the ban will be allowed
Protect ‘Linga', let Muslims free entry to pray: SC
Advocate commissioner leading survey of Gyanvapi sacked; 2 more days to file report
Top court allows ED to interrogate Mamata's nephew, wife in Kolkata
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to interrogate Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira Banerjee, but granted the duo some concession.
Release may fuel guv vs govt debate
Politicking Over Issue On Since '98
ஜிஎஸ்டி வரம்புக்குள் பெட்ரோல், டீசல்: ஓ.பன்னீர்செல்வம் வலியுறுத்தல்
பெட்ரோல், டீசலை ஜிஎஸ்டி வரம்புக்குள் கொண்டுவர முதல்வர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்று அதிமுக ஒருங்கிணைப்பாளர் ஓ.பன்னீர்செல்வம் வலியுறுத்தியுள்ளார்.
दक्षिण में संघीय खींचतान
पहले गैर-कांग्रेसी दल के रूप में 1967 में तमिलनाडु में सत्तारूढ़ होने के बाद से शायद ही कभी द्रमुक सरकारों और राज्यपाल नामक संवैधानिक संस्था के बीच अच्छे संबंध रहे हों.
TAMIL NADU GOVT REVOKES ITS BAN ON 'PATTINA PRAVESAM' RITUAL
AIMING AT HARMONY
A FEDERAL FACE-OFF
Ever since the DMK came to power as the first nonCongress regime in Tamil Nadu in 1967, seldom have its governments enjoyed the best of relations with the institution of the Governor.
As DMK govt completes one year, Stalin announces 5 schemes for TN
All-inclusive ‘Dravidian Model’ of development would continue in the state, he said
திமுக அரசின் ஓராண்டு நிறைவு பேரவையில் இன்று முக்கிய அறிவிப்புகள்
திமுக ஆட்சிப் பொறுப்பேற்று ஓராண்டு நிறைவு பெறுவதையொட்டி, சட்டப்பேரவையில் அரசின் சாதனைகளைத் தெரிவித்து, முதல்வர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் புதிய அறிவிப்புகளை வெளியிட உள்ளார்.
द्रमुक सांसद एक महीने का वेतन करेंगे दान
श्रीलंका मदद
THE ‘FIGURE' HEADS
Backroom strategists and their data-driven insights continue to transform India’s political ecosystem
पेट्रोल पर कर कम करके द्रमुक ने वादा निभाया : एम के स्टालिन
तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री एम के स्टालिन ने गुरुवार को कहा कि द्रमुक सरकार ने पेट्रोल पर राज्य कर कम करके अपना चुनावी वादा पूरा किया है।