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Tamil producer K Rajan passes away

Prateek Tanmay
Movies
May 18, 2026
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Rajan was best known for producing films such ‘Thangamana Thangachi’ (1991) and ‘Chinna Poovai Killathe’ (1992) and directing films like ‘Unarchigal’ (2005)

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Prateek Tanmay
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May 19, 2026
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‘Off Campus’ series review: A chaotic, charming, and addictive Hockey romance

Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus,’ based on ‘The Deal’ by Elle Kennedy, is a predictable, glossy hockey romance elevated by strong chemistry, emotional sincerity, and an excellent soundtrack

Prateek Tanmay
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May 19, 2026
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‘Nemesis’ series review: Not much heat on this one

Extraordinarily predictable and decidedly ludicrous, the shiny, LA-based crime thriller from Power’s Courtney A. Kemp gets marginally better as it goes along