Tata Motors launched the Tata Estate (1992; a station wagon design based on the earlier Tata Mobile), the Tata Sumo (1994, a 5-door SUV) and the Tata Safari (1998). Tata launched the Indica in 1998, the first fully indigenous Indian passenger car. Although initially criticized by auto analysts, its excellent fuel economy, powerful engine, and an aggressive marketing strategy made it one of the best-selling cars in the history of the Indian automobile industries. A newer version of the car, named Indica V2, was a major improvement over the previous version and quickly became a mass favourite. Tata Motors also successfully exported
Indian Rupee (film) Krishna Gowdar hall, Kalpetta, Wayanad on 23 August 2011. The song 'Ee Puzhayum Sandhyakalum' from the film was the last song of the veteran poet-cum-lyricist Mullanezhi, who died soon after the film was released. The film opened to positive reviews from critics. Reviewers have praised Ranjith Balakrishnan in presenting such an "oft-told story" in such a refreshing way. "Deccan Chronicle" said, "Touching a thriving social chord of life, "Indian Rupee" is a movie minus drama packed with the intricacies of life's realities." Rediff.com observed – ""Indian Rupee" should be seen by people who think that good stories have vanished from