K.V. Mahadevan

Ilaiyaraaja reflected on completing 50 years in film music and the emotional connection people continue to share with his works.

In her upcoming concert, 'Anju Vanna Poove: Charulatha Mani Live', on April 4 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, she will be performing compositions of Saint Thyagaraja, MS Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja, and AR Rahman, among others, including some of her own songs.

This weekend, the Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Vasantha Maligai, which first hit screens on September 29, 1972, has been re-released in a digitised version.

The iconic singer spoke in length about K Vishwanadh's classic film, at a recent event in Chennai

The trailer of the remastered version of the old classic was released recently

The AP Nagarajan-directed film is likely to have a second run at the BO

K Viswanath���s Telugu film Sankarabharanam, is all set to release in Tamil now.

Sankarabharanam will be released in Tamil next month

'Yugapurushudu' released on July 14, 1978.

Chennai Times talks to composer Fen Viallee on his debut film

S J Suryah reveals that 'Isai' is about the rise and fall of a music composer.

Veena maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya enthralled audiences in Apex, North Carolina recently.

Well known Telugu music director and playback singer Jetti Veera Raghavulu died here today following illness, family sources said.

The megastar of Malayalam recollected SPB's songs from Swathi Kiranam, too

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of Telugu renowned lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, who died of lung-related ailments on Tuesday. He was 66. Many other celebrities have also expressed their condolences to the family via social media.

AR Rahman is composing for a Vikram's film directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu

In an exclusive chat with Hyderabad Times, the Oscar-winning composer reflects on the fire that fuels his creativity as he preps to perform live in Hyderabad with a 150-piece orchestra.

Veteran poet and lyricist Poovachal Khader passed away. He was 73.

The 'Mareesan' teaser is out, featuring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu. The film includes Kovai Sarala and Vivek Prasanna. Yuvan Shankar Raja is the music director. The teaser uses a song from 'Maya Bazaar'. It blends comedy and intensity. The movie is directed by Sudheesh Shankar. The film is expected to release soon. More promotional material is expected.

Vani Jairam collaborated with some of the biggest composers across various industries and delivered evergreen chartbusters.

Veteran Malayalam lyricist and screenwriter Mankombu Gopalakrishnan has passed away in Kochi. Over his career, he wrote lyrics for over 700 songs across 200 Malayalam films, collaborating extensively with director Hariharan and composers like M.S. Viswanathan. Notable works include songs from SS Rajamouli's Baahubali and Magadheera. Gopalakrishnan was instrumental in adapting pan-Indian hits for Malayalam audiences. His legacy spans from the golden era of Prem Nazir to modern cinema, leaving an indelible mark on Malayalam film music.

Popular Tollywood producer Katragadda Murari passed away on Saturday (October 15). He was 78. He had been suffering from illness for some time now and breathed his last at his residence 'Neelangarai' in Chennai. According to a report in Sakshi, K Murari had a meal at around 8.55 pm on Saturday night and took syrup after he felt discomfort in the stomach due to gas pain. He then suffered a cardiac arrest and breathed his last.

The International Film Festival of India 2013 slated to be held from November 20-30 in Goa will pay tribute to doyens of Telugu film industry, actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and producer Daggubati Ramanaidu, by screening their films.

The makers of director Ram Abbaraju's eagerly-awaited wholesome family entertainer 'Nari Nari Naduma Murari', featuring Sharwanand in the lead, on Monday released a promo of the first single, 'Darsanamey', from the film.