On this special show titled 'Magalir 2013', women from all walks of life participate in a discussion and talk about the status of women in today's society. They also touch on other topics like women empowerment, women's rights, and gender equality.
There are many struggles women face in this society, from female infanticide to rape. In this Women's Day special show, women from various fields talk about the many challenges they had to overcome to gain a foothold in society. Find out more about them and th...
In this Republic Day special show, Captain TV crew is on the streets to test people's knowledge about India's leaders. Have fun and laugh out loud as these questions baffles many.
In the studios of Captain TV is comedian Sathyan, talking about his film career, passion, and his upcoming films. Sathyan made his first acting debut in 'Illayavan' as the lead role. He then subsequently started acting in supporting roles and mostly comedy rol...
In this segment, first, Priya and Badava Gopi invite lyricist-turned-actor Snehan on stage. Snehan talks about his passion for poetry especially writing Haiku poems. Then, he talks about why he shifted focus to acting in films from writing poetry.
In this segment, first, Priya and Badava Gopi welcome a Parrot Astrologer to pick-out some cards after which Gopi uses his comedy quotient to poke some fun. Charulatha alias Sauthamani (the woman who posed as a police officer in Chennai and scammed college stu...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the hazardous impact of cutting down trees in Chennai.
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the hazardous impact of cutting down trees in Chennai. N...
In this segment, choreographer Shivashankar performs a dance piece using just his face to express emotions. Later, Gopi and Priya lighten the mood by asking him some 'tough' (read easy) general knowledge questions.
In this segment, first, Priya and Badava Gopi invite choreographer Shivashankar on stage. Shivashankar begins by humming a song after which he talks about his passion for dance and choreography.
In this segment, first, Priya and Badava Gopi welcome an Parrot Astrologer to pick-out some cards after which Gopi uses his comedy quotient to poke some fun. Michael Jackson turns up on the placard that the parrot picks. Gopi not only shows some Jackson moves ...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the woes of facing Chennai traffic. Later, Priya joins G...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the woes of Chennai traffic. Later, Priya joins Gopi to ...
In the final segment, Priya and Badava Gopi invite director Tharun Gopi on the stage. First, Tarun Gopi talks about his films and his upcoming projects. Later, Gopi and Priya lighten the mood by quizzing him on celebrities.
In this segment, first, Priya and Badava Gopi welcome an Parrot Astrologer to pick-out some cards after which Gopi uses his comedy quotient to poke some fun. Swami Nithyananda turns up on the first placard that the parrot picks out and becomes the roast of Gop...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the topic titled 'Love-so-fomiligya' and brings the hous...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, Captain TV compere Priya and stand-up comedian and actor Badava Gopi host a fun-filled unique talk show. In the first segment, Gopi does a stand-up on the topic titled 'Love-so-fomiligya' and brings the hous...
In this segment, first, Vijay Sethupathi reveals why he considers his friend Abhijit Ram as his best critic. Later, he talks about his forthcoming projects which include 'Soodhu Kavvum', 'Rummy', 'Itharku Thane Aasai Pattai Balakumara', 'Pannaiyarum Padminiyum...
In this special programme celebrating Pongal, Captain TV host Shami interviews Vijay Sethupathi, the lead actor of sleeper-hits like 'Pizza' and 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'. In this segment, Vijay Sethupathi reveals why he is sporting 'Thala' Ajith's sal...
In this special programme celebrating Pongal, Captain TV host Shami interviews Vijay Sethupathi the lead actor of sleeper-hits like 'Pizza' and 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'. In this segment, Vijay Sethupathi reveals why he is sporting 'Thala' Ajith's salt...
SP Balasubramaniam first talks about the camaraderie that music directors MS Viswanathan and Ilayaraja shared before singing 'Yaar Veetu Roja' from 'Idhaya Kovil'. He closes the show by singing 'Aayiram Nilave Vaa' from 'Adimai Penn' which happens to his first...
SPB begins this segment by belting out the chart-topper 'Engeyum Eppothum' from 'Ninaithale Inikkum'. Later, he sings the melodius 'Vaa Vennila' from 'Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu'.
'Sundari Kannal' from 'Thalapathi' is the next song that SP Balasubramaniam sings. Next, Gangai Amaran takes his turn to sing 'Sorgame Endralum' from 'Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu' which was originally sung and composed by his brother Ilayaraja.
In this segment, SP Balasubramaniam first sings 'Namma Ooru Singari' from 'Ninaithale Inikkum'. Then, he sings 'Ilaya Nila' from 'Payanangal Mudivathillai'. Later, he sings 'Maalai Soodum Velai' from the 1984 blockbuster 'Naan Mahaan Alla'.
In this special programme titled 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu', legendary singer SP Balasubramaniam sings some of this best songs. Host Gangai Amaran invites SPB on stage to sing his first song. SPB kicks-starts the evening by singing 'Idhu Oru Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' from...
In this special programme titled 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu', legendary singer SP Balasubramaniam sings some of this best songs. Host Gangai Amaran invites SPB on stage to sing his first song. SPB kicks-starts the evening by singing 'Idhu Oru Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' from...
In this segment, lead actor Johnny and other cast members talk about their respective roles and the plot of the film. Johnny reveals that they had a lot of fun shooting this film and hopes that the audience will have fun watching this comedy caper.
In this segment, cinematographer Senthil Kumar recalls some funny incidents that occurred during the shooting of 'Sogusu Perundhu'. He reveals that the entire unit was like a family and they had so much fun that it did not feel like work. Then, lead actress Le...
In this exclusive show on the occasion of Pongal, the cast and crew of 'Sogusu Perundhu' talk about their film and share some interesting bites. In this segment, director Rasu Madhuravan sheds light on the plot of the film. Then, he talks about how the film w...
In this exclusive show on the occasion of Pongal, the cast and crew of 'Sogusu Perundhu' talk about their film and share some interesting bites. First, director Rasu Madhuravan first sheds light on the plot of the film. Then, he talks about how the film was sh...
In the segment, Shiva, the lead actor of 'Sonnaa Puriyaadhu', talks about the film and reveals that this film was completed in lightning speed as they shot non-stop. Then, he thanks the producer for giving him a day off from the Bangkok shooting schedule to sh...
In this special Pongal show, we take you to the audio release function of 'Sonnaa Puriyaadhu' starring Shiva, Vasundhara Kashyap, Manobala, Blade Shankar, Meera Krishnan, and Singamuthu. Directed by Krishnan Jayaraj, this laugh-out-loud comedy flick is slated ...
In this special Pongal show, we take you to the audio release function of 'Sonnaa Puriyaadhu' starring Shiva, Vasundhara Kashyap, Manobala, Blade Shankar, Meera Krishnan, and Singamuthu. Directed by Krishnan Jayaraj, this laugh-out-loud comedy flick is slated ...
In this segment of Asathal Pongal, Sujatha makes 'Panjavarna Idli' which is a delicious treat for your family on the occasion of Kaanum Pongal. The ingredients used to make this dish are idli batter, jam (fruit jelly), coriander paste, banana puree, tomato sau...
In the first segment of Asathal Pongal, chef Dhamu makes the deliciously tasty 'Sweet Sheera'. The ingredients used to prepare this mouth-watering delicacy are semolina, sugar, cashew nuts, ghee (clarified butter), and cardamom.
In the first segment of Asathal Pongal, chef Dhamu makes the deliciously tasty 'Sweet Sheera'. The ingredients used to prepare this mouth-watering delicacy are semolina, sugar, cashew nuts, ghee (clarified butter), and cardamom. Later, Sujatha makes 'Panjavarn...
In this special programme celebrating Pongal, Captain TV along with SBS Foundation (Sarve Bhavantu Sukinaha) go to Velliyur village and celebrate Pongal along with the people from that village.
In this special comedy pattimandram on the occasion of Pongal, the topic of debate is whether men are heroes or zeros at home? Popular stand-up comedian Madurai Muthu moderates this hilarious pattimandram.
In this segment, Neetu talks about how heavy rains in Pattaya put a damper on all the shooting, but that did not stop her from rain-dancing on the streets of Pattaya. Then, she talks about her favourite song from 'Aadhi Bhagavan' whose music is composed by Yuv...
In the special programme celebrating Pongal, actress Neetu Chandra talks about her upcoming film 'Aadhi Bhagavan' and shares some interesting bites from the film. In this segment, she sheds light on her role in 'Aadhi Bhagavan' and the plot of the film. She re...
In the special programme celebrating Pongal, actress Neetu Chandra talks about her upcoming film 'Aadhi Bhagavan' and shares some interesting bites from the film. First, she sheds light on her role in 'Aadhi Bhagavan' and the plot of the film. She reveals that...
In this exclusive interview celebrating Pongal, music director NR Raghunanthan talks about his life, his film career, and his undying passion for music. He first talks about his childhood and reveals that his obsession for music began after his father bought h...
The nadhaswaram is considered to be a very auspicious instrument, and is a key musical instrument played on festive occasion. The instrument is usually played in pairs, and accompanied by another Indian instrument called thavil. In this segment of Mangala Isai...
In this segment, Monica pokes fun at Sanjeev and reveals that he is an expert palmist. In reply, Sanjeev jokingly predicts that Monica will tie the knot soon. Monica and Sanjeev then talk about the most admirable qualities in each other. Later, Sanjeev and Mon...
In this segment, first, Sanjeev reveals that this year's Pongal is really special to him because two of his films hit the big screen. Then, he talks about why Monica is favourite co-star and considers her role in 'Sandakozhi' and 'Muthukku Muthaaga' as her bes...
In this exclusive interview on the occasion of Pongal, the main leads of the blockbuster hit 'Kurumbukara Pasanga', Sanjeev and Monica, talk about their film and share some interesting tidbits from their film. In this segment, Monica and Sanjeev talk about the...
In this exclusive interview on the occasion of Pongal, the main leads of the blockbuster hit 'Kurumbukara Pasanga', Sanjeev and Monica, talk about their film and share some interesting tidbits from their film. First, Monica and Sanjeev talk about their respect...
In this Pongal special programme, viewers compete against each other to peel the skin of a sugarcane using their teeth and eat it in a record-breaking time.
In this segment, Power Star Srinivasan talks about his role in the film 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' and the camaraderie he shares with his co-stars, especially Santhanam. Then, director KS Manikandan talks about how Santhanam decided to produce the film soon ...
In this Pongal special show, the cast of 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' talk about their film and give away some interesting tidbits. First, debutant Sethu talks about his friendship with Santhanam and why this movie will always hold a special place in his heart...
In this Pongal special show, the cast of 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' talk about their film and give away some interesting tidbits. First, debutant Sethu talks about his friendship with Santhanam and why this movie will always hold a special place in his heart...
In this special programme celebrating Pongal, all the anchors from Captain TV take part in a fun game show that aims to bring out their sporty side into the spotlight.
In this segment of Asathal Pongal, Sujatha makes 'Poosanikkai Pachchadi' which is a delicious side-dish that is eaten along with pongal. The ingredients used to make this dish are ash gourd, jaggery, tamarind puree, mustard seeds, salt, dried red chillies, sam...
In the first segment of Asathal Pongal, chef Dhamu makes 'Kovil Puli Saadam' (Puliyodharai) which will leave you asking for more. The ingredients used to prepare this delicious dish are dried red chillies, tamarind puree, cooked rice, toor dal (split pigeon pe...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal titled 'Asathal Pongal', first, chef Dhamu makes 'Kovil Puli Saadam' (Puliyodharai) which will leave you asking for more. The ingredients used to prepare this delicious dish are dried red chillies, tamarind p...
The topic of discussion in this Pongal special episode is -- who is the most overworked during festivals, is it men who have to break a bank for a festival or women who have an emotional break-down with all the cooking and handling of children?
In this segment, actress Nila talks about how she went from doing Tamil films to making her Bollywood debut in 'Bhaiyyaji Superhitt'. Then, she reveals that she does not want to restrict herself to just acting but wants to have a career outside the film indust...
In this exclusive interview celebrating Pongal, actress Meera Chopra aka Nila talks about her upcoming film 'Killadi' and her other future projects. First, she talks about 'Killadi' which also stars Bharath and reveals that it is a sweet college love story. Th...
In this exclusive interview celebrating Pongal, actress Meera Chopra aka Nila talks about her upcoming film 'Killadi' and her other future projects. First, she talks about 'Killadi' which also stars Bharath and reveals that it is a sweet college love story. Th...
In this segment, first, director Suraj and actor Karthi talk about the song 'Naalu Pakkam' which was picturised using three different sets and this song had Karthi and Anushka change their get-ups according to sets. Then, Anushka talks about how fun it was sho...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, the cast and crew of 'Alex Pandian' talk about their respective roles and the plot of the film. First, actor Karthi talks about how he first heard the script narration from director Suraj and instantly agree...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, the cast and crew of 'Alex Pandian' talk about their respective roles and the plot of the film. First, actor Karthi talks about how he first heard the script narration from director Suraj and instantly agree...
In this Pongal special show, listen to a divine nadhaswaram performance by Thiruvannamalai TM Ambu Pillai and MS Kumar. The nadhaswaram is not only an auspicious instrument but is also the key musical instrument played on special occasions.
First, Vishal talks about the opening song sequence in 'Avan Ivan' in which he donned a woman's get-up and danced 'dappan koothu' style. Then, he talks about JD Chakravarthy and Manoj Bajpai who play villains in 'Samar'. Later, Vishal answers a question on his...
Vishal reveals that he was supposed to be paired opposite Trisha on a lot of films before 'Samar' but it did not come through. Talking about working with Trisha in 'Samar', Vishal says that it was very nice working with Trisha since the two have been friends f...
Vishal answers a question on working with director Thiru for the second time after the blockbuster hit 'Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai' in 2010. He says that the most admirable quality in Thiru is the fact that he gives a lot of importance to the screenplay and t...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, actor Vishal answers questions from his fans. First, he answers a question on his Pongal release 'Samar' and talks about his role and the plot of the film. He reveals that 'Samar' is an edgy thriller and say...
In this special programme on the occasion of Pongal, actor Vishal answers questions from his fans. First, he answers a question on his Pongal release 'Samar' and talks about his role and the plot of the film. He reveals that 'Samar' is an edgy thriller and he ...
We take you to the audio release function of the upcoming Kollywood flick 'Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal' starring Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Muktha Bhanu, Surveen Chawla, and Lasini. The film which revolves around three men and their love life is all set to release ...
We take you to the audio release function of the upcoming Kollywood flick 'Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal' starring Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Muktha Bhanu, Surveen Chawla, and Lasini. The film which revolves around three men and their love life is all set to release ...
We take you to the audio release function of the upcoming Kollywood flick 'Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal' starring Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Muktha Bhanu, Surveen Chawla, and Lasini. The film which revolves around three men and their love life is all set to release ...
We take you to the audio release function of the upcoming Kollywood flick 'Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal' starring Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Muktha Bhanu, Surveen Chawla, and Lasini. The film which revolves around three men and their love life is all set to release ...
In this Pongal special show, join Sivagami as she dishes out 'Sakkarai Pongal'. The ingredients required for this dish are rice, ghee, jaggery, cashew nuts, split green gram, grapes, milk, and cardamom.
In this Pongal special show, learn to make the deliciously sweet maha prasadam -- 'Sakkarai Pongal'. There can't be a better person to teach this other than chef Damu. The ingredients required for this dish are rice, split green gram, water, jaggery, ghee, cas...
In this Pongal special show, learn to make the deliciously sweet maha prasadam -- 'Sakkarai Pongal'. There can't be a better person to teach this other than chef Damu. The ingredients required for this dish are rice, split green gram, water, jaggery, ghee, cas...
Jayam Ravi has not only been busy with 'Aadhi Bhagavan', but has been filming for Samuthirakani's action-thriller film 'Nimirindhu Nil'. This film is a action packed entertainer about a revolutionist with a social cause, says the actor. Find out more about thi...
Neetu Chandra stars alongside Jayam Ravi in 'Aadhi Bhagavan', talking about her role in this film, Ravi says that she did an amazing job keeping up with what the director and the role demanded of her. He says that she quickly conquered the language barrier and...
In this Pongal special show, in conversation with Jayam Ravi, we find out all about his role in his new movie 'Aadhi Bhagavan'. He says the audience will see him in a new light in this action thriller movie which deals with the topic of mafia. He admits that i...
In this Pongal special show, in conversation with Jayam Ravi we find out all about his role in his new movie 'Aadhi Bhagavan'. He says the audience will see him in a new light in this action thriller movie which deals with the topic of mafia. He admits that it...
Clebrate Pongal with your favourite stars, in this Pongal special episode. We take you to Melur district, to give you an essence of how Pongal is celebrated in the rural district. Ganja Karuppu organises a big fanfare in home town, Melur, to celebrate this Pon...
Talking about her future, Varalakshmi confesses that she wants to do more challenging roles like the characters Vijayashanthi has played, or a village girl. Her upcoming film is Sundar C’s Madha Gaja Raja with Vishal. She talks about her experience working w...
Varalakshmi as a dancer, proves her mettle in 'Poda Podi'. She has been dancing since she was five years-old, she tells the audience that she is professionally trained in bharatanatyam, ballet, and Latin American. Find out as she shares her experience dancing ...
In conversation with Varalakshmi, we find out more about her acting career, her passion and her experience in the film industry. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, daughter of actor & politician Sarath Kumar, made her debut as an actor in 'Poda Podi'. She reveals that t...
In conversation with Varalakshmi, we find out more about her acting career, her passion and her experience in the film industry. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, daughter of actor & politician Sarath Kumar, made her debut as an actor in 'Poda Podi'. She reveals that t...
Talking about his favourite film, Bharath says that he loved the movie 'Kadhalan', and 'Pattiyal'. He adds that the two movies gave him so much scope to prove his talent. Bharath divulges the storyline of '555' and says its a action packed movie directed by Sa...
Actor Bharath talks about the difficulties he faced while filming his upcoming film 'Killadi'. He says the most memorable and difficult shot was the climax scene with Vincent Asokan. Known for his roles as the boy-next-door, Bharath says that he wishes to chan...
In this Pongal special show, Bharath talks about his upcoming film 'Killadi' directed by A Venkatesh. He has acted in many diverse roles, but this is different than most of the characters that he has played and he promises that it'd be a hit with everyone. Fin...
In this Pongal special show, Bharath talks about his upcoming film 'Killadi' directed by A Venkatesh. He has acted in many diverse roles, but this is different than most of the characters that he has played and he promises that it be a hit among everyone. Then...
In this New Year special show, we take a look at all the directors who have wielded the megaphone for the first time in Kollywood. Take a look at all the movies that these new directors have made and judge for yourself whether they have done a good job or not.
In this New Year special show, Ashok, Sija Rose and director Ranjith of 'Kozhi Koovuthu' are in the studios to talk about their film. The storyline is about a small-time poultry trader, who cons the villagers into buying his chickens. He falls in love with the...
In this New Year special show, Ashok, Sija Rose and director Ranjith of 'Kozhi Koovuthu' are in the studios to talk about their film. The storyline is about a small-time poultry trader, who cons the villagers into buying his chickens. He falls in love with the...
In this New Year special show, Ashok, Sija Rose and director Ranjith of 'Kozhi Koovuthu' are in the studios to talk about their film. The storyline is about a small-time poultry trader, who cons the villagers to buy his chickens. He falls in love with the dau...
In this New Year special show, Piaa Bajpai opens her heart to the audience about her journey in the Tamil industry, her love and passion for acting and more. Her recent movie 'Sattam Oru Iruttarai', sees her playing a bubbly cute character alongside Thaman, a ...
Lakshmi Menon who started off her career in the Malayalam film industry talks about her entry in the film industry, and tells us how the journey has been for her. She confesses that she was never interested in pursuing a career in acting, however she was drawn...