{
  "id": 3093352,
  "title": "Romance, longing, life, and cinema on Chennai’s beach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/romance-longing-life-and-cinema-on-chennais-beach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:14:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/romance-longing-and-cinema-on-chennais-beach/article71383295.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chennai's beaches have long been a staple in the city's film industry, used to symbolize love, life, and the vibrant spirit of the metropolis. From the iconic Kadhalikka Neramillai's \"Enna Paarvai, Undhan Paarvai\" to Mani Ratnam's Alaipayudhey's \"Snehithane,\" the beach has provided a picturesque backdrop for romantic scenes. Films like Venkat Prabhu's Chennai 600028 and Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai have showcased the beach's role as a hub for sports and the livelihood of local fishermen, respectively. In Marina, Marina, the beach serves as a sanctuary for those seeking refuge from their troubled pasts. As Chennai continues to grow and evolve, its beaches will undoubtedly remain an enduring source of inspiration for filmmakers.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "From celluloid to digital: the changing face of Chennai’s cinema industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/from-celluloid-to-digital-the-changing-face-of-chennais-cinema",
        "published": "2026-08-24T19:10:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}