|M A Fahad Hussain | TNN|Sep 4, 2026, 09:48 IST From quirky characters and witty dialogues to imaginative worlds sketched panel by panel, comic writing is finding its own creative circle in Chennai. For a growing community of writers, creating comics is not just about putting words on a page — it is about exchanging…
Filter coffee, Madras checks, the lungi, Marina Beach, Central Station — mention these and Chennai instantly comes to mind. Every city has its own distinct character, shaped by sounds, sights, flavours, and everyday rituals that endure the test of time. When Madras changed to Chennai in 1996, the name changed, but for a generation, the…
Several Chennai theatres stopped children from watching Jana Nayagan after the film received an A certificate. Families were turned away despite advance bookings, sparking disappointment. Theatre owners said they were strictly following CBFC rules, while the Vijay-starrer continues to perform strongly at the box office
