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Even Stars Like Rajinikanth, Vijay And Ajith Can’t Escape Stereotyping. Here Are 10 Tamil Cinema Tropes We Can Live Without

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Even Stars Like Rajinikanth And Vijay Can’t Escape Stereotyping

Posted on March 16, 2020May 13, 2020
by Ashutosh Mohan

From North Indian villains and elaborate hero introduction scenes to dying mothers and wives and heroes who farm just because it’s in fashion… Tamil cinema is a gift that keeps giving.

Readers Write: Rajini Rant - Darbar And The Trap Of Being The Superstar

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Darbar Movie Review: AR Murugadoss And Rajinikanth Unite For A Barely Okay Action-Drama

Posted on January 9, 2020May 5, 2020
by Baradwaj Rangan

I think Murugadoss wanted to make another ‘Thuppakki’, but the dramatic beats weigh him down. The drama isn’t powerful enough. The action isn’t punchy enough.