The Best of Tamil Cinema launch: Live updates
There are many books in market which talk about the growth and history of Indian Cinema. But comparatively, definitive books on Tamil Cinema (which is in its golden age now) are few, and mainly in Tamil only. Keeping this in mind, G. Dhananjayan, Chief -- South Film Business of UTV Motion Pictures along with Galatta Media have brought out 'The Best of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 2010', a 650 plus pages book (designed and published by Galatta Media) that covers details of blockbusters of Tamil Cinema from 1931 to 2010, from the first Tamil talkie Kalidas (1931) to Nandhalala (2010). It narrates the journey and growth of the industry through a period of eight decades. Volume I presents the best films released between 1931 and 1976, while Volume II deals with the period between 1977 and 2010.
The book launch (today) is turning out to be a grand affair. The guests of honour for the event include actors Kamal Haasan, Sivakumar, Parthiban, Sarathkumar, directors Mahendra, Balu Mahendra, K. Bhagyaraj, S.M. Vasanth, Cheran, Thangar Bachan, Lingusamy, Selvaraghavan, Ameer, Karu Palaniappan and Mysskin.
>>> Celebrities started arriving at the venue. It was more like a directors' reunion party, all were busy chatting and greeting each other.
And the event begins...
>>> After welcoming the guest, G. Dhananjayan (author) spoke about his actual vision and motto behind the book.
>>> Followed by this, a visual presentation about each decade of cinema is being showed to the guests which has garnered the interest of all.
>>> Later legendary director Balu Mahendara, Cheran and Mahendra appreciated G. Dhananjayan and Galatta Media for their wonderful effort.
>>> Following this, director Karu Palaniappa spoke about his experiences in cinema. The perfectionist Sivakumar gave an interesting lecture about the history of Tamil Cinema with anecdotes.
>>> King of screenplays, Bhagyaraj spoke about the trivia and other interesting details from the book. The director-actor is very impressed with the research and information on Tamil Cinema, and said he looks forward to a Tamil edition being brought out soon.
>>> New age director Selvaraghavan, known for his trend setting films, called the function 'The celebration of Tamil Cinema'.
>>> Veteran actor Sarathkumar praised the Galatta Media team for their marvellous effort. He also spoke about his long standing association with Galatta.
>>> The major highlight of the event was veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who spoke last. The actor praised the efforts of the team for their innovative thinking. He also spoke about Tamil Cinema and his fifty years journey. And the event ended!
Curtains down....
We will bring you more video and photo updates from the event! So keep visiting Galatta.com!
NOTE: Galatta Media has already opened pre-booking for the much-awaited book researched and written by G. Dhananjayan, Chief -- South Film Business of UTV Motion Pictures. Readers can avail a 25% discount on the cover price of INR 2,999 by pre-booking it at www.bestoftamilcinema.com.
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