Nanban lapped up for a fancy price!
Jan 18, 2012
Vijay starrer Nanban’s satellite rights have been sold to Vijay TV for a fancy price. However, the exact price has not been revealed till now. All eyes were eager to know which of the top private satellite channels would bag the rights to telecast this film and Vijay TV has emerged victorious.
Nanban has been declared a super-duper hit already. The film has been directed by Shankar, and had Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana and Sathyaraj in the star cast. Harris Jayaraj had scored the music for this film.
Ajith is a million dollar man
Jan 18, 2012
Ajith Kumar's Billa 2 is considered one of the biggest films of the year and this was proved when the overseas rights of the film was purchased by GK Media, a Tamil film distribution company that operates out of the United States of America for one million dollars.
With this staggering feat, Ajith joins the likes of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay and Suriya whose films have hitherto been sold overseas for the same amount.
Kochadaiyaan to commence from February 15th
Jan 18, 2012
Sharman Joshi, who had acted in 3 Idiots, wished the Nanban team all success. The star said that he happened to watch the special screening of Nanban recently and was thoroughly pleased with the way director Shankar had handled the script. Sharman also had some good words for Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth, who had acted in Nanban. It may be mentioned here that Nanban is a remake of the Hindi film 3 Idiots which is based on the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat. The film opened to packed houses this morning and movie buffs are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the reviews.
Arya, Lingusamy at Vettai special show
Jan 12, 2012
Vettai special show was screened exclusively for the cast and crew of the film yesterday at Prasad Labs, Chennai. Director Lingusamy, Arya and others made it to this screening and were seen beaming with pride about their product. The premier show of Vettai is to be held tomorrow and the entire cast and crew, along with their families, will be attending this event. Amala Paul, one of Vettai’s leading ladies, said that she is looking forward to attend this premiere show with family and friends. Vettai is slated for release on January 14th
Nanban tickets sold out like hot cakes
Jan 12, 2012
As expected, the tickets for Nanban sold out like hot cakes within minutes the advance bookings opened. Tickets for the five days have been booked completely in almost all theatres, say industry sources. At the Mayajaal, special shows have been added to meet the customer demands, we are told. Nanban will be the first Tamil film to be screened at Mayajaal with the highest number of shows in a single day, so far, say sources.
Four trailers with Vettai
Jan 12, 2012
The trailers of Vazhakku Enn 18/9, Masala Cafe, Aravaan, and Dhoni will release along with Vettai. UTV’s CEO G Dhananjayan has said that it has been agreed to screen the four trailers during the screening of Vettai. Expectations on Vettai are very high because it has been directed by Lingusamy and stars Arya and Madhavan in the lead roles. Sameera and Amala Paul play the lead girls in this flick which has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Is Katrina Kaif Rajini's heroine?
Jan 11, 2012
In an exciting development, Soundarya Ashwin has said that they have offered Katrina Kaif the female lead in Kochadaiyaan. Katrina is one of the reigning Queens in Bollywood and she is also considered a lucky mascot. Her sizzling performances in Sheila Ki Jawani and the recent Chikni Chameli from Agneepath have cemented her reputation for pure star power. Katrina is thrilled with the opportunity to work with Rajinikanth. However, she is very busy and has already committed to many Hindi films. The actress is doing everything possible to somehow accomodate Kochadaiyaan we hear.
Nanban’s running time
Jan 11, 2012
Nanban’s running time is 3 hours and 10 minutes, say sources. This means, Shankar has included a lot more scenes than it was in the original version 3 Idiots which had a running time of 164 minutes. Director Shankar has done a thorough research on the book Five Point Someone, penned by Chetan Bhagat. 3 Idiots is inspired from this book and so is Nanban. The film stars Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana and others. It will hit the screens on January 12th as a Pongal treat for all movie buffs.
Aascar Film’s gets both Kamal and Dhanush!
Jan 11, 2012
Producer Aascar Ravichandran is planning two ventures at a time. While one film will have Kamal Haasan playing the lead role, the other will have Dhanush onboard. Both these films will be on different platforms that suit the stars’ style of acting. Kamal Haasan is expected to begin work on this project very soon. However, Dhanush’s project may take some time as he has a couple of films that needs his attention first. The directors and other cast and crew for both these projects are yet to be finalized.
History repeats itself in Mani's film
Jan 11, 2012
Mani Ratnam's next film has been entitled Kadal and will feature, Karthik's son Gautham and Radha's younger daughter, Thulasi. It will be remembered by Tamil cinema fans that Karthik and Radha made their debut with Bharathiraja's beloved film, Alaigal Oyvadillai and now their children will be making their entry into films together. Mani also considered Akshara Haasan and Parthipen's daughter, Keerthana who worked with Mani in Kannathil Muthamital. But finally it has been confirmed that Thulasi will be Mani's heroine. Arjun has also been roped in for this film.
Hari leaves Suriya and moves to Vishal
Jan 11, 2012
Singam 2, the hugely awaited sequel to Singam with the same Suriya and Hari team has been dropped. Apparently, some difficulties cropped up and the project was scrapped. Suriya and Hari have agreed to work together in future if something suitable comes along. In the meantime, Hari has decided to go ahead and make a film with Vishal. The script has been finalized and Hari is anxious to get started with his Sandakozhi hero.
Dhanush guarantees a super duper script from Selva
Jan 11, 2012
Dhanush and director Selvaraghavan are basking in glory over the success of Mayakkam Enna and its successful run at the theatres for 50 days and still counting. Busy with 3, directed by his wife Aishwarya, at the moment, the national award winner says that he will do one more film with his brother and director Selvaraghavan this year. He also promises a super-duper script from his brother. Selva and Dhanush have churned out several hits in the past and we can expect one more from them
Aishwarya on Shruti and Dhanush’s relationship
Jan 11, 2012
Reacting to rumors about Dhanush and Shruti Haasan dating, Aishwarya Dhanush has said in a social networking site that it is just baseless rumor. The director of 3 and daughter of Rajinikanth, says that she and Dhanush are perfectly fine as a couple and Shruti Haasan is a good friend. Aishwarya wondered where such news surfaced from and puts them down as ridiculous rumors. 3’s dubbing process has been completed and its music director Anirudh is now working on the background score. The film is expected to release next month.
The Businessman in Suirya/Karthi's court?
Jan 10, 2012
Mahesh Babu’s The Businessman is all set for Pongal release and the distribution and remake rights have been bought by Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green. The film is directed by Puri Jagannath and it has Kajal Agarwal playing the lead lady. It may be noted that Studio Green is the production house owned by a close relative of actors Suriya and Karthi and with the remake rights in place we can see either of them casting in The Businessman remake.
Vikram and Sneha in Vanakkam Vazhavaikkum Chennai
Jan 10, 2012
A promo song for Marina that begins with the lyrics ‘Vanakkam Vazhavaikkum Chennai’ has been penned by Na Muthukumar. Girish has scored the music for this song. Speaking about this song, director Pandiraj said that he felt the need for a promo song and wanted it to tell the tale of the city. Na Muthukumar came out with the lyrics and Girish scored the music for it, he added. Pandiraj said that since it is a promo song, he wanted some well-known faces to feature in it and Vikram Sneha, Prakash Raj, Ameer and Sasi Kumar consented to it. The song has been filmed with these stars and directors and will surely reach the target audiences, says Pandiraj.
Asin’s new role
Marina in Marina!
Jan 10, 2012
The audio launch for Pasanga Pandiraj directed Marina starring Siva Karthikeyan and Oviya is happening today at Marina beach. The leading man has many fans as a result of his successful stints on the small screen and with promising films like 3 and Ezhil's next in his kitty he is all set to storm the big screen. Recently, Siva Karthikeyan was present at the audio launch of 3 and had the audience in splits with his witty repartee and wickedly clever mimicry act. A lot is expected from Marina as it has National Award winning director Pandiraj at the helm.
Actress back in Kollywood
The actress who is now busy with Malayalam films has agreed to cast in the film for an important role. The movie has Ram playing the protagonist.
Director KS Ravi Kumar, who is penning the script for Kochadaiyaan, has said that the shooting of this film will commence from February 15th onwards. The first scene will be shot at the popular Vinayagar Temple at the AVM Studios, Ravi Kumar said.
Kochadaiyaan is the most expected film of the year 2012 because it stars Rajinikanth. The film, incidentally, will be directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth. AR Rahman has been roped in as the music director of Kochadaiyaan
3 Idiots star praises Nanban
Jan 12, 2012Sharman Joshi, who had acted in 3 Idiots, wished the Nanban team all success. The star said that he happened to watch the special screening of Nanban recently and was thoroughly pleased with the way director Shankar had handled the script. Sharman also had some good words for Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth, who had acted in Nanban. It may be mentioned here that Nanban is a remake of the Hindi film 3 Idiots which is based on the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat. The film opened to packed houses this morning and movie buffs are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the reviews.
Arya, Lingusamy at Vettai special show
Jan 12, 2012
Vettai special show was screened exclusively for the cast and crew of the film yesterday at Prasad Labs, Chennai. Director Lingusamy, Arya and others made it to this screening and were seen beaming with pride about their product. The premier show of Vettai is to be held tomorrow and the entire cast and crew, along with their families, will be attending this event. Amala Paul, one of Vettai’s leading ladies, said that she is looking forward to attend this premiere show with family and friends. Vettai is slated for release on January 14th
Nanban tickets sold out like hot cakes
Jan 12, 2012
As expected, the tickets for Nanban sold out like hot cakes within minutes the advance bookings opened. Tickets for the five days have been booked completely in almost all theatres, say industry sources. At the Mayajaal, special shows have been added to meet the customer demands, we are told. Nanban will be the first Tamil film to be screened at Mayajaal with the highest number of shows in a single day, so far, say sources.
Four trailers with Vettai
Jan 12, 2012
The trailers of Vazhakku Enn 18/9, Masala Cafe, Aravaan, and Dhoni will release along with Vettai. UTV’s CEO G Dhananjayan has said that it has been agreed to screen the four trailers during the screening of Vettai. Expectations on Vettai are very high because it has been directed by Lingusamy and stars Arya and Madhavan in the lead roles. Sameera and Amala Paul play the lead girls in this flick which has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Is Katrina Kaif Rajini's heroine?
Jan 11, 2012
In an exciting development, Soundarya Ashwin has said that they have offered Katrina Kaif the female lead in Kochadaiyaan. Katrina is one of the reigning Queens in Bollywood and she is also considered a lucky mascot. Her sizzling performances in Sheila Ki Jawani and the recent Chikni Chameli from Agneepath have cemented her reputation for pure star power. Katrina is thrilled with the opportunity to work with Rajinikanth. However, she is very busy and has already committed to many Hindi films. The actress is doing everything possible to somehow accomodate Kochadaiyaan we hear.
Nanban’s running time
Jan 11, 2012
Nanban’s running time is 3 hours and 10 minutes, say sources. This means, Shankar has included a lot more scenes than it was in the original version 3 Idiots which had a running time of 164 minutes. Director Shankar has done a thorough research on the book Five Point Someone, penned by Chetan Bhagat. 3 Idiots is inspired from this book and so is Nanban. The film stars Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana and others. It will hit the screens on January 12th as a Pongal treat for all movie buffs.
Aascar Film’s gets both Kamal and Dhanush!
Jan 11, 2012
Producer Aascar Ravichandran is planning two ventures at a time. While one film will have Kamal Haasan playing the lead role, the other will have Dhanush onboard. Both these films will be on different platforms that suit the stars’ style of acting. Kamal Haasan is expected to begin work on this project very soon. However, Dhanush’s project may take some time as he has a couple of films that needs his attention first. The directors and other cast and crew for both these projects are yet to be finalized.
History repeats itself in Mani's film
Jan 11, 2012
Mani Ratnam's next film has been entitled Kadal and will feature, Karthik's son Gautham and Radha's younger daughter, Thulasi. It will be remembered by Tamil cinema fans that Karthik and Radha made their debut with Bharathiraja's beloved film, Alaigal Oyvadillai and now their children will be making their entry into films together. Mani also considered Akshara Haasan and Parthipen's daughter, Keerthana who worked with Mani in Kannathil Muthamital. But finally it has been confirmed that Thulasi will be Mani's heroine. Arjun has also been roped in for this film.
Hari leaves Suriya and moves to Vishal
Jan 11, 2012
Singam 2, the hugely awaited sequel to Singam with the same Suriya and Hari team has been dropped. Apparently, some difficulties cropped up and the project was scrapped. Suriya and Hari have agreed to work together in future if something suitable comes along. In the meantime, Hari has decided to go ahead and make a film with Vishal. The script has been finalized and Hari is anxious to get started with his Sandakozhi hero.
Dhanush guarantees a super duper script from Selva
Jan 11, 2012
Dhanush and director Selvaraghavan are basking in glory over the success of Mayakkam Enna and its successful run at the theatres for 50 days and still counting. Busy with 3, directed by his wife Aishwarya, at the moment, the national award winner says that he will do one more film with his brother and director Selvaraghavan this year. He also promises a super-duper script from his brother. Selva and Dhanush have churned out several hits in the past and we can expect one more from them
Aishwarya on Shruti and Dhanush’s relationship
Jan 11, 2012
Reacting to rumors about Dhanush and Shruti Haasan dating, Aishwarya Dhanush has said in a social networking site that it is just baseless rumor. The director of 3 and daughter of Rajinikanth, says that she and Dhanush are perfectly fine as a couple and Shruti Haasan is a good friend. Aishwarya wondered where such news surfaced from and puts them down as ridiculous rumors. 3’s dubbing process has been completed and its music director Anirudh is now working on the background score. The film is expected to release next month.
The Businessman in Suirya/Karthi's court?
Jan 10, 2012
Mahesh Babu’s The Businessman is all set for Pongal release and the distribution and remake rights have been bought by Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green. The film is directed by Puri Jagannath and it has Kajal Agarwal playing the lead lady. It may be noted that Studio Green is the production house owned by a close relative of actors Suriya and Karthi and with the remake rights in place we can see either of them casting in The Businessman remake.
Vikram and Sneha in Vanakkam Vazhavaikkum Chennai
Jan 10, 2012
A promo song for Marina that begins with the lyrics ‘Vanakkam Vazhavaikkum Chennai’ has been penned by Na Muthukumar. Girish has scored the music for this song. Speaking about this song, director Pandiraj said that he felt the need for a promo song and wanted it to tell the tale of the city. Na Muthukumar came out with the lyrics and Girish scored the music for it, he added. Pandiraj said that since it is a promo song, he wanted some well-known faces to feature in it and Vikram Sneha, Prakash Raj, Ameer and Sasi Kumar consented to it. The song has been filmed with these stars and directors and will surely reach the target audiences, says Pandiraj.
Asin’s new role
Jan 10, 2012
Asin has decided to give television a try, say sources. The actress will reportedly appear in a television show titled Superstar Santa. The program is to be telecast on UTV. The actress has a couple of Hindi projects on hands for now and hopes television will open new avenues for her. Asin, however, has made it clear that she is not hosting the show as stated by the media. The actress pointed out that she will be appearing in one of the episodes. Asin entered the Tamil film industry with M Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi and reached the top slot with several smash hits. She shifted base in Bollywood after director AR Murugadoss offered her the role in the Hindi version of Ghajini. Her decision to enter the small screen has surprised many of her fans but Asin says that it will help her widen her fan base.Marina in Marina!
Jan 10, 2012
The audio launch for Pasanga Pandiraj directed Marina starring Siva Karthikeyan and Oviya is happening today at Marina beach. The leading man has many fans as a result of his successful stints on the small screen and with promising films like 3 and Ezhil's next in his kitty he is all set to storm the big screen. Recently, Siva Karthikeyan was present at the audio launch of 3 and had the audience in splits with his witty repartee and wickedly clever mimicry act. A lot is expected from Marina as it has National Award winning director Pandiraj at the helm.
Actress back in Kollywood
Jan 10, 2012
We will get to see pretty actress Padma Priya back in a Tamil film soon. Yes, the buzz is that the actress has been roped in by Ram,who directed Kattradhu Tamizh with Jiiva in the lead, for Thangameengal . The movie is produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon.The actress who is now busy with Malayalam films has agreed to cast in the film for an important role. The movie has Ram playing the protagonist.
Will Trisha be Jiiva's heroine?
The buzz is that Trisha will be playing Jiiva's heroine in his film with Vaamanan director, Ahmed. Touted as a light and frothy love story with music by Harris Jeyaraj, this yet to be titled is scheduled to go on the floors in February.
Trisha is all set to make a strong comeback to Tamil films as she will be seen in Samaran opposite Vishal. Jiiva is currently one of the hottest stars in the South and the general opinion is that they will make a sizzling couple onscreen. Four other heroines are also in the running but Ahmed's choice is Trisha and he is keeping his fingers crossed that all works out.
Ajith throws a bash for his Princess
04-01-2012
It is Ajith's daughter Anoushka's birthday today. Being the proud and indulgent papa he is, Ajith is throwing a birthday party for her. The entire family is holidaying in Singapore and her birthday celebrations will be held there as well.
Celebs like Sarath Kumar and Radhika will be attending the do. Ajith's fans from across the world have been sending happy birthday messages to Anoushka through the internet.
Hot item girl for Suriya
04-01-2012
Suriya's film, Maatran directed by KV Anand with Kajal Agarwal as the heroine will feature a hot item number. The makers have roped in Isha Sharvani considered to be among the good dancers in the country. Isha has been trained formally in dance since the age of seven and is proficient in Kathak and Kalaripayattu.
Seen in Bollywood movies like Kisna and Luck By Chance, Isha has always dazzled with her flawlessly executed dance moves. Even Kamal Haasan was impressed with her and has cast her in Viswaroopam.
Jithan Ramesh pairs up with Sonia Agarwal
04-01-2012
Jithan Ramesh has been getting a lot of attention for his performance in Osthe. His next film will be Achamenna to be directed by Rajkrishna, whose film with Sonia Agarwal, Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakumoolam is gearing up for release.
Sonia Agarwal will be Jithan Ramesh's heroine. Rajkrishna was impressed with her dedication and sincerity and has decided to cast her in Achamenna as well. Ramesh and Sonia are enthused about the script and are confident that it will take their respective careers to new heights.
Rajini to do film with Chandramukhi director?
Jan 02, 2012
Rajini's fans will be delighted to know that he is contemplating doing a film with his Chandramukhi and Mannan director, P Vasu. Once Kochadaiyaan directed by his daughter Soundarya Ashwin is wrapped up, he will begin work on this film which will be made as quickly as possible.
Sivaji Productions will be producing this venture. The Chandramukhi team will be re - uniting and hoping to repeat the phenomenal success of that film. We hear that the director is currently in the final stages of scripting and he is working hard to make a memorable film with Superstar.
Kamal Haasan on Vishwaroopam and the Khan he appreciates
Jan 02, 2012
Kamal Haasan is passionate about his new film, Vishwaroopam which he says is the biggest project in Tamil cinema currently. About his decision to direct the film, the actor said that he was not getting any younger and he could not just stand by and let the director waste his dates, so he decided to take over. It will be remembered that Selvaraghavan was supposed to direct the film.
Kamal added that Sonakshi Sinha who was the original choice for the heroine's role, which is now being played by Pooja Kumar was also sorry that her dates were wasted and it was impossible for her to do the film. So the two had parted ways with the goodwill intact on both sides and both are keen to work together in future. About the kind of films being made in India today, Kamal said that he appreciates the kind of films that Aamir Khan does and it is such films that keeps his interest in Bollywood movies going.
Ajith's next with Vijay?
Jan 02, 2012
Ajith Kumar might just be doing a film with Vikram's Deiva Thirumagal director, AL Vijay. Vikram and Vijay are currently doing Thaandavam together. Once this project is completed, the Ajith film will probably take off. Art director, Santhanam who worked on Deivathirumagal confirmed as much when he said that he was unable to join the Thaandavam team as he is busy with Nedunchalai directed by Krishna and CS Amuthan's Erandavuthu Padam. However, he will be teaming up with AL Vijay for the Ajith film.
It will not be on the Valentines’ Day - Gautham Menon
Jan 03, 2012
Ek Deewana Tha, the Hindi remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya will hit the marquee a week after the Valentines’ Day. It was widely expected that this romantic film will make it for Valentines’ Day as a treat to all lovers worldwide but there is a slight change in plans. Director Gautham Menon has said that Ek Deewana Tha will not release on the V-Day but a week later. The film stars Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. AR Rahman has scored the music for this film.
AR Murugadoss to work with King Khan?
Jan 02, 2012
There has been talk about a Bollywood remake of AR Murugadoss's film with Vijaykanth, Ramana for quite some time now. After all the speculation, it seems that something concrete is finally happening. Sanjay Leela Bhansali loved the film and purchased the rights for it.
Bhansali then approached Shah Rukh Khan for the role and word is that SRK loved the role. AR Murugadoss has been asked to wield the directorial baton again and apparently he has agreed since he is keen to work with SRK
Vadivelu’s re-entry with Dhanush’s film
Jan 03, 2012
Vadivelu may just make a re-entry with Dhanush’s film. The comedian was last seen in the Prashanth starrer Mambattiyan but this film started rolling before the 2011 state assembly polls. After the poll results, Vadivelu had no chance to sign up new projects, it may be recalled.
The buzz now is that he may be signed up for a Dhanush starrer which is to be directed by Simbu Devan. The director gave a hit film Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi in which Vadivelu not only played the lead role but also appeared in dual roles.
Looks like Simbu Devan might give Vadivelu the much needed break at this time of his career and Dhanush may give his assent.
What AR Rahman had to say about Kolaveri di!
Nanban certified in 2011
Nanban is from director Shankar who has tried out a remake for the first time in his successful career. It is the remake of the Hindi movie 3 Idiots. Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana, Sathyaraj, SJ Suryah and others play vital roles in Naban. Harris Jayaraj has scored the music for this film.
Srikanth changes his looks
Dhoni wrapped up
Nanban and Vettai will not be out on the same day
Dec 31, 2011
Trade sources say that Nanban and Vettai may not release on the same day after all. There is a buzz that Nanban will hit the screens on January 12th and Vettai on January 14th. This means there would be a one day gap which is very important in the current scenario to rake up the collections at the box office.
Both Nanban and Vettai are the most expected films of the year. Nanban is directed by Shankar and has Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana and Sathyaraj in important roles while Vettai is directed by Lingusamy and has Arya, Madhavan, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul.
Time to thank for Dhanush
Dec 31, 2011
With the year 2011 drawing to a close, Dhanush took time to thank all those who helped him make this year a grand success. A national award, five films – Aadukalam, Venghai, Mappillai, Mayakkam Enna and Seedan (cameo), and a phenomenal hit in the form of Why this Kolaveri di has got him international recognition.
The star said that he thanks his parents for their unconditional love and motivations, his fans, God and the whole world, media persons, his brother Selvaraghavan and director Vetri Maaran
Silambarasan says nothing has been finalized
Dec 31, 2011
Silambarasan has cleared the airs that nothing has been finalized about him working with international singers Akon and Rihanna. The star said that he is looking to finalize on a male and female star of international fame and has asked his fans for some suggestions.
STR added that he will be travelling to the US and the Love Anthem will be recorded from January 3rd at Los Angeles. It may be mentioned here that STR has penned the lyrics for this Love Anthem in about 96 languages for a universal appeal.
Dhanush on co-starring with Rajini
Dec 30, 2011
Vetri Maaran signs up Siddharth
Dec 30, 2011
Vetri Maaran is to produce a film that will be directed by one of his assistants. The director is also likely to pen the dialogues for this film, say sources. There are reports that Boys fame Siddharth has been signed up to play the male lead in this yet-to-be-titled film.
The other cast and crew are on the verge of being finalized, we are told. This film is expected to commence in April 2012.
Anushka's next is a 3D film?
Dec 30, 2011
Malayalam director, Vinayan plans to adapt Bram Stoker's classic horror tale Dracula to the big screen and do an Indian take on it. It will be a 3D film and will be released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and English. For this ambitious venture, the director has Anushka in mind.
The leading actress in Tamil cinema however, is very busy as everyone wants her in their films. Vinayan said Anushka was interested but dates might be an issue. He is hopeful that she will manage to be a part of the project. In the meantime, the team will be taking off to Romania for the shoot next month as Anushka is not needed for that portion. They are hoping that Anushka will be able to join them later.
Madhavan is very angry
Dec 30, 2011
Madhavan is very angry with himself. He recently watched Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol and Katrina Kaif and he loved it, especially Hrithik and Farhan's performances.
The actor was originally approached for one of the roles by Zoya Akhtar. the director but he could not do the film for various reasons. He admitted that he felt like kicking himself for missing out on being a part of this wonderful movie.
Director Saran in deep trouble
Dec 30, 2011
A non bailable arrest warrant has been issued against Director Saran by the George Town court. Mohan, a Chennai high court lawyer had filed a case against Saran citing cheque fraud. Apparently, Saran owed him fees for services rendered to the tune of Rs. 6 lakhs but he is yet to receive the amount as the cheques he sent bounced. Mohan then decided to take Saran to court.
Saran was repeatedly ordered to appear in court but following his failure to do so, the arrest warrant was issued and the Valasaravakkam police were ordered to arrest him and bring him in. The hearing has been scheduled again for January 3rd.
Court orders ban on using Kajal’s ads
Dec 30, 2011
Kajal Agarwal filed a petition in the court seeking a ban on a popular oil company from using her stills and name in their commercials. The actress was signed up to endorse a popular oil brand for one year. Even after this one-year period expired, the company had been using her name and the commercials in which she had starred.
Even after repeated requests the company did not stop using her name and hence the actress has sought legal recourse. On hearing her petition, the division ordered the oil company not to use the actress’s name anymore.
Prithviraj in Rajini's Kochadaiyaan?
Dec 29, 2011
The latest on Rajini's film, Kochadaiyaan is that Prithviraj will be joining the cast. Word is that he will be Sneha's love interest in the film. Prithviraj is a big fan of Rajini and he says he would be delighted to work with him. However, his addition to the film is yet to be confirmed.
Rumors are rife that in addition to Prithviraj and Sneha, Vidya Balan or Asin will be doing the heroine's role. The speculation is endless and all eyes are on Soundarya Rajinikanth, the director of the film in the hopes that an official announcement is forthcoming about the cast and crew of Kochadaiyaan.
Silambarasan’s Love Anthem
Dec 29, 2011
silambarasan’s Love Anthem is going to rock the world! The lyrics in this song are composed of 96 languages and hence it is believed that this Love Anthem will become a rage. The song has been shot in Chennai with the help of Poda Podi director Vignesh Shivan and Vettai Mannan director Nelson. Cinematographer Shakthi has cranked the camera to film this video.
The first look of this Love Anthem video is out already and Sony Music is to release it very soon.
Mumtaz promises to shock!
Dec 29, 2011
Mumtaz is ready to make a strong comeback in Tamil cinema. Her last film was Rajadhi Raja which was released in 2009. The glam babe will be seen next in a horror film called Dhik Dhik to be directed by Igore. Her character apparently will be negative and she promises that her fans will be shocked by her performance.
There were rumors that Mumtaz will be seen in Saguni as well with Karthi. However there is no official confirmation about her being a part of Saguni.
Trisha, Reema and Kajal's plan for this New Year
Trisha is planning to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Goa. She will leave for Goa along with her group of friends, report sources from Kollywood. The actress spends every New Year Day with her band of friends and this year will be no different except the location.
Other than Trisha, Kajal Agarwal and Reema Sen are also planning to bring in the New Year at Goa. This year, Goa seems to be the hot favorite among the celebrities.
Vikram to make a Hindi film?
Vikram made a sensational debut in Bollywood with Mani Ratnam's Raavan with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. The critics were impressed with his work and the star made a favorable impression with the audience as well. Now he is all set to do another fully fledged Hindi film.
To be directed by Mani Ratnam's assistant, Bejoy Nambiar, the film has been entitled David. This director made a huge impact with his film Shaitaan and David also promises to be different. It will be about a gangster but will also include commercial elements. Vikram said that the film is going to be a quickie and is likely to be released in 2012.
Selva joins hands with Harris
After Yuvan and G V Prakash, it's time for Harris to join hands with Selvaraghavan. Selva recently announced that Harris will compose for his upcoming film Irandam Ulagam. "It's true that I am going to work with Harris for Irandam Ulagam. We practically grew up together since our houses were in adjacent streets. I am sure it will be a different experience," Selva was quoted as saying.
Irandam Ulagam has Suriya and Anushka in the lead and is being produced by PVP productions that produced the latest release Rajapattai.
Dhanush gets invited by Dr Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2011
What his national award winning movie couldn't do to Dhanush, the catchy Kolaveri seems to have done. He is nothing less than the face of the nation and is flying from city to city to participate in product launches and television shows, thanks to his new found superstardom.
To top it all, Dhanush became the special invitee for the state dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda at his 7 Race Course Road residence in New Delhi. Now he couldn't have asked for more, could he? "Kolaveri Di has opened lots of doors for me, so I am deciding which door to choose," Dhanush was quoted as saying.
Rajini's bit for the anti corruption fast
Dec 27, 2011
While the Anna team had to struggle a lot to pay the 8 lakh rent for MMRDA grounds in Mumbai for the anti corruption fast, seems like they will have it easy in Chennai. Superstar Rajinikanth has offered his Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam for the protestors for the three-day fast.
Addressing the media, India Against Corruption’s (IAC) Central Core Committee member M.S. Chandramohan said that Rajinikanth accepted their request and agreed to provide the Mandapam free of cost. “We had approached him for support. He accepted it and said he was always for anti-corruption,” he said.
Richa in Siruthai remake
Dec 27, 2011
Siruthai, Karthi's remake of Ravi Teja's Telugu hit, Vikramarkudu is going to be remade in Bengali with Prosenjit Chatterjee in the double role as thief and cop. Richa will be doing the character played by Tamannah in Tamil and Anushka in Telugu. The film will be directed by Rajib.
Richa is very happy as Bengali is her mother tongue and this will be her first Bengali film. She had to make an effort to find the dates but she managed it. Shooting is currently going on in Kolkata.
Irandam Ulagam update
Selvaraghavan's Irandam Ulagam with Arya and Anushka has taken off from the starting line. Shooting began on December 24th in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The film is being produced by PVP Cinemas and Vinay is the executive producer. Cinematography is by Ramji and the production design is by Kiran.
Harris Jeyaraj is doing the music. It is the first time the two men who grew up in KK Nagar are working together and a lot is expected from this dynamic combination. Selva attempted to make this film earlier with Dhanush and Andrea but the project had to be shelved. This time around Selvaraghavan wants to make sure that everything goes smoothly so he is leaving no stone unturned for this venture.
Aishwarya Dhanush does it with a difference
The audio launch of 3 was very different as the audio CD was released by three young girls and boys who were at the venue to attend the event. It was received by Saravanan, the President of the Dhanush Fans’ Association on behalf of all Dhanush fans.
The star performed the Kolaveri song with Anirudh, Aishwarya Dhanush and Shruti Haasan giving him company. This song was sung twice on popular demand.
Aishwarya Dhanush and Dhanush performed a couple of songs on stage which thrilled the audiences. Sathya Prakash crooned the Po Nee Po song which earned him a loud applause from the audiences and words of encouragement from Dhanush.
Siva Karthikeyan and Aadhavan’s mimicry on Kolaveri song like Vijayakanth, Siva Kumar, T Rajendar and Bhagyaraj had the audiences go on a loud laughing spree.
Latha Rajinikanth made it to this event and this was seen as a blessing from the Superstar.
After Rajini, it is Vijay: Shankar
The audio launch of Nanban took off at around 5 pm at the Hindustan College Grounds in Coimbatore yesterday. Vijay’s dad and director SA Chandrasekar released the audio which was received by Prabhu.
Vijay entertained the audiences by singing the Yedho Unnale song from the film. During this speech, he thanked director Shankar for giving him the opportunity to star in Nanban. Vijay added that he made several true friends during the making of Nanban and attributed this to the film’s title. The star was indicating that Jiiva, Srikanth, and others are his good friends and is happy to be associated with them. He was then honored with an enormous garland and a crown.
Shankar had an interesting episode to narrate about how he came to direct a remake. When Shankar was busy with Endhiran, the shooting was delayed one fine day. This earned him an opportunity to see 3 Idiots. As soon as he saw the film, Shankar said that he decided to go for a remake. That is how Nanban was born!
Praising Vijay, Shankar said that he is one actor after Rajinikanth to be present on the sets punctually. Shankar revealed that SJ Suryah lapped up the role in Nanban, something which he did not do even for Endhiran. That is how meaty his role is in Nanban, added Shankar.
Jiiva, Sathyaraj, Srikanth, SJ Suryah and others had good words to share about their co-stars.
Venkat Prabhu and Suriya join for 3D film
Director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming film is touted to be in 3D format. Unlike other films that are shot in ordinary camera and then converted to 3D, this film will be shot in 3D camera. The director is roping in foreign technicians for the purpose. Shakthi Saravanan will handle the camera for this film. Suriya has been signed up to play the lead.
Studio Green is producing this venture which will have music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The leading lady for this film has not been signed up yet. Venkat Prabhu is busy penning the script and will make the announcement on the film’s title and other details in the days to come
Shankar has planned to release the Nanban trailer along with the audio launch of Nanban. Audio will be released on December 23rd and movie is to release on January 14th. Ilayathalapathy’s fans are more expecting to see the film and getting ready for a grand celebration. Moreover, this film is remake of 3 idiots which broke the box office records.
Billa 2 – first look
The buzz is that Trisha will be playing Jiiva's heroine in his film with Vaamanan director, Ahmed. Touted as a light and frothy love story with music by Harris Jeyaraj, this yet to be titled is scheduled to go on the floors in February.
Trisha is all set to make a strong comeback to Tamil films as she will be seen in Samaran opposite Vishal. Jiiva is currently one of the hottest stars in the South and the general opinion is that they will make a sizzling couple onscreen. Four other heroines are also in the running but Ahmed's choice is Trisha and he is keeping his fingers crossed that all works out.
Ajith throws a bash for his Princess
04-01-2012
Celebs like Sarath Kumar and Radhika will be attending the do. Ajith's fans from across the world have been sending happy birthday messages to Anoushka through the internet.
Hot item girl for Suriya
04-01-2012
Suriya's film, Maatran directed by KV Anand with Kajal Agarwal as the heroine will feature a hot item number. The makers have roped in Isha Sharvani considered to be among the good dancers in the country. Isha has been trained formally in dance since the age of seven and is proficient in Kathak and Kalaripayattu.
Seen in Bollywood movies like Kisna and Luck By Chance, Isha has always dazzled with her flawlessly executed dance moves. Even Kamal Haasan was impressed with her and has cast her in Viswaroopam.
Jithan Ramesh pairs up with Sonia Agarwal
04-01-2012
Jithan Ramesh has been getting a lot of attention for his performance in Osthe. His next film will be Achamenna to be directed by Rajkrishna, whose film with Sonia Agarwal, Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakumoolam is gearing up for release.
Sonia Agarwal will be Jithan Ramesh's heroine. Rajkrishna was impressed with her dedication and sincerity and has decided to cast her in Achamenna as well. Ramesh and Sonia are enthused about the script and are confident that it will take their respective careers to new heights.
Rajini to do film with Chandramukhi director?
Jan 02, 2012
Rajini's fans will be delighted to know that he is contemplating doing a film with his Chandramukhi and Mannan director, P Vasu. Once Kochadaiyaan directed by his daughter Soundarya Ashwin is wrapped up, he will begin work on this film which will be made as quickly as possible.
Sivaji Productions will be producing this venture. The Chandramukhi team will be re - uniting and hoping to repeat the phenomenal success of that film. We hear that the director is currently in the final stages of scripting and he is working hard to make a memorable film with Superstar.
Kamal Haasan on Vishwaroopam and the Khan he appreciates
Jan 02, 2012
Kamal Haasan is passionate about his new film, Vishwaroopam which he says is the biggest project in Tamil cinema currently. About his decision to direct the film, the actor said that he was not getting any younger and he could not just stand by and let the director waste his dates, so he decided to take over. It will be remembered that Selvaraghavan was supposed to direct the film.
Kamal added that Sonakshi Sinha who was the original choice for the heroine's role, which is now being played by Pooja Kumar was also sorry that her dates were wasted and it was impossible for her to do the film. So the two had parted ways with the goodwill intact on both sides and both are keen to work together in future. About the kind of films being made in India today, Kamal said that he appreciates the kind of films that Aamir Khan does and it is such films that keeps his interest in Bollywood movies going.
Ajith's next with Vijay?
Jan 02, 2012
Ajith Kumar might just be doing a film with Vikram's Deiva Thirumagal director, AL Vijay. Vikram and Vijay are currently doing Thaandavam together. Once this project is completed, the Ajith film will probably take off. Art director, Santhanam who worked on Deivathirumagal confirmed as much when he said that he was unable to join the Thaandavam team as he is busy with Nedunchalai directed by Krishna and CS Amuthan's Erandavuthu Padam. However, he will be teaming up with AL Vijay for the Ajith film.
It will not be on the Valentines’ Day - Gautham Menon
Jan 03, 2012
Ek Deewana Tha, the Hindi remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya will hit the marquee a week after the Valentines’ Day. It was widely expected that this romantic film will make it for Valentines’ Day as a treat to all lovers worldwide but there is a slight change in plans. Director Gautham Menon has said that Ek Deewana Tha will not release on the V-Day but a week later. The film stars Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. AR Rahman has scored the music for this film.
AR Murugadoss to work with King Khan?
Jan 02, 2012
There has been talk about a Bollywood remake of AR Murugadoss's film with Vijaykanth, Ramana for quite some time now. After all the speculation, it seems that something concrete is finally happening. Sanjay Leela Bhansali loved the film and purchased the rights for it.
Bhansali then approached Shah Rukh Khan for the role and word is that SRK loved the role. AR Murugadoss has been asked to wield the directorial baton again and apparently he has agreed since he is keen to work with SRK
Vadivelu’s re-entry with Dhanush’s film
Jan 03, 2012
Vadivelu may just make a re-entry with Dhanush’s film. The comedian was last seen in the Prashanth starrer Mambattiyan but this film started rolling before the 2011 state assembly polls. After the poll results, Vadivelu had no chance to sign up new projects, it may be recalled.
The buzz now is that he may be signed up for a Dhanush starrer which is to be directed by Simbu Devan. The director gave a hit film Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi in which Vadivelu not only played the lead role but also appeared in dual roles.
Looks like Simbu Devan might give Vadivelu the much needed break at this time of his career and Dhanush may give his assent.
What AR Rahman had to say about Kolaveri di!
Jan 02, 2012
While the Why this Kolaveri di song turned out be a cult hit it has also drawn a lot of criticism. Javed Akhtar came down heavily upon this song. But Oscar winner AR Rahman has said that songs like these are ‘clutter breakers’. In an interview to a national daily, Rahman had said that songs like Kolaveri di comes only once in a while. He likened it to Aamir Khan’s Aati Kya Khandala which was a chartbuster several years ago. Dhanush should be pleased that Rahman has appreciated his song.Nanban certified in 2011
Jan 02, 2012
Trade sources say that Nanban has been certified during the fag end of 2011. This means, the film will qualify for 2011 awards. The film has been well-received by the Censor Board officials and they have certified it with a clean U.Nanban is from director Shankar who has tried out a remake for the first time in his successful career. It is the remake of the Hindi movie 3 Idiots. Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana, Sathyaraj, SJ Suryah and others play vital roles in Naban. Harris Jayaraj has scored the music for this film.
Srikanth changes his looks
Jan 02, 2012
For Paagan, Srikanth will sport a youngish look. It was essential for the star to shed a lot of weight as his role required him to sport a slim look and Srikanth lost about 13 kilos as instructed by Paagan’s director Mohammad Aslam. The film is about a village lad trying to strike it big without leaving his native place. Paagan stresses about youngsters leaving their villages seeking greener pastures in cities. Janani Iyer plays Srikanth’s lead pair in this film. James Vasanthan is in charge of the music.Dhoni wrapped up
Jan 02
Prakash Raj wrapped up the shooting of Dhoni recently in Hyderabad. Dhoni will be the star’s first directorial venture in Tamil and interestingly he is also the producer of the film. The film is for and about children and has a strong message for the society.The background composition of Dhoni commenced on January 1st, 2012, informed Prakash Raj. Ilayaraja is the music director of this film and he has set the tunes for all the songs. Now, the background score is being composed by the maestro.
Dhoni also stars Mugdha Godse, Radhika Apte and Thalaivasal Vijay apart from Prakash Raj.
Dhoni also stars Mugdha Godse, Radhika Apte and Thalaivasal Vijay apart from Prakash Raj.
Nanban and Vettai will not be out on the same day
Dec 31, 2011
Trade sources say that Nanban and Vettai may not release on the same day after all. There is a buzz that Nanban will hit the screens on January 12th and Vettai on January 14th. This means there would be a one day gap which is very important in the current scenario to rake up the collections at the box office.
Both Nanban and Vettai are the most expected films of the year. Nanban is directed by Shankar and has Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana and Sathyaraj in important roles while Vettai is directed by Lingusamy and has Arya, Madhavan, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul.
Time to thank for Dhanush
Dec 31, 2011
With the year 2011 drawing to a close, Dhanush took time to thank all those who helped him make this year a grand success. A national award, five films – Aadukalam, Venghai, Mappillai, Mayakkam Enna and Seedan (cameo), and a phenomenal hit in the form of Why this Kolaveri di has got him international recognition.
The star said that he thanks his parents for their unconditional love and motivations, his fans, God and the whole world, media persons, his brother Selvaraghavan and director Vetri Maaran
Silambarasan says nothing has been finalized
Dec 31, 2011
Silambarasan has cleared the airs that nothing has been finalized about him working with international singers Akon and Rihanna. The star said that he is looking to finalize on a male and female star of international fame and has asked his fans for some suggestions.
STR added that he will be travelling to the US and the Love Anthem will be recorded from January 3rd at Los Angeles. It may be mentioned here that STR has penned the lyrics for this Love Anthem in about 96 languages for a universal appeal.
Dhanush on co-starring with Rajini
Dec 30, 2011
Dhanush was recently asked if there is opportunity for him and his father-in-law Rajinikanth to work together. To this, the National Award winning star replied that it is up to the Superstar to decide. Adding further, he said that he will be glad to share the screen space with him as he is one of ardent fans.
Dhanush said that he will not miss a chance to work with the Superstar as it is every star’s desire to share the screen space with him. From what Dhanush has said, there is a hope that this might happen one day.
Dhanush said that he will not miss a chance to work with the Superstar as it is every star’s desire to share the screen space with him. From what Dhanush has said, there is a hope that this might happen one day.
Vetri Maaran signs up Siddharth
Dec 30, 2011
Vetri Maaran is to produce a film that will be directed by one of his assistants. The director is also likely to pen the dialogues for this film, say sources. There are reports that Boys fame Siddharth has been signed up to play the male lead in this yet-to-be-titled film.
The other cast and crew are on the verge of being finalized, we are told. This film is expected to commence in April 2012.
Anushka's next is a 3D film?
Dec 30, 2011
Malayalam director, Vinayan plans to adapt Bram Stoker's classic horror tale Dracula to the big screen and do an Indian take on it. It will be a 3D film and will be released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and English. For this ambitious venture, the director has Anushka in mind.
The leading actress in Tamil cinema however, is very busy as everyone wants her in their films. Vinayan said Anushka was interested but dates might be an issue. He is hopeful that she will manage to be a part of the project. In the meantime, the team will be taking off to Romania for the shoot next month as Anushka is not needed for that portion. They are hoping that Anushka will be able to join them later.
Madhavan is very angry
Dec 30, 2011
Madhavan is very angry with himself. He recently watched Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol and Katrina Kaif and he loved it, especially Hrithik and Farhan's performances.
The actor was originally approached for one of the roles by Zoya Akhtar. the director but he could not do the film for various reasons. He admitted that he felt like kicking himself for missing out on being a part of this wonderful movie.
Director Saran in deep trouble
Dec 30, 2011
A non bailable arrest warrant has been issued against Director Saran by the George Town court. Mohan, a Chennai high court lawyer had filed a case against Saran citing cheque fraud. Apparently, Saran owed him fees for services rendered to the tune of Rs. 6 lakhs but he is yet to receive the amount as the cheques he sent bounced. Mohan then decided to take Saran to court.
Saran was repeatedly ordered to appear in court but following his failure to do so, the arrest warrant was issued and the Valasaravakkam police were ordered to arrest him and bring him in. The hearing has been scheduled again for January 3rd.
Court orders ban on using Kajal’s ads
Dec 30, 2011
Kajal Agarwal filed a petition in the court seeking a ban on a popular oil company from using her stills and name in their commercials. The actress was signed up to endorse a popular oil brand for one year. Even after this one-year period expired, the company had been using her name and the commercials in which she had starred.
Even after repeated requests the company did not stop using her name and hence the actress has sought legal recourse. On hearing her petition, the division ordered the oil company not to use the actress’s name anymore.
Prithviraj in Rajini's Kochadaiyaan?
Dec 29, 2011
The latest on Rajini's film, Kochadaiyaan is that Prithviraj will be joining the cast. Word is that he will be Sneha's love interest in the film. Prithviraj is a big fan of Rajini and he says he would be delighted to work with him. However, his addition to the film is yet to be confirmed.
Rumors are rife that in addition to Prithviraj and Sneha, Vidya Balan or Asin will be doing the heroine's role. The speculation is endless and all eyes are on Soundarya Rajinikanth, the director of the film in the hopes that an official announcement is forthcoming about the cast and crew of Kochadaiyaan.
Silambarasan’s Love Anthem
Dec 29, 2011
silambarasan’s Love Anthem is going to rock the world! The lyrics in this song are composed of 96 languages and hence it is believed that this Love Anthem will become a rage. The song has been shot in Chennai with the help of Poda Podi director Vignesh Shivan and Vettai Mannan director Nelson. Cinematographer Shakthi has cranked the camera to film this video.
The first look of this Love Anthem video is out already and Sony Music is to release it very soon.
Mumtaz promises to shock!
Dec 29, 2011
Mumtaz is ready to make a strong comeback in Tamil cinema. Her last film was Rajadhi Raja which was released in 2009. The glam babe will be seen next in a horror film called Dhik Dhik to be directed by Igore. Her character apparently will be negative and she promises that her fans will be shocked by her performance.
There were rumors that Mumtaz will be seen in Saguni as well with Karthi. However there is no official confirmation about her being a part of Saguni.
Trisha, Reema and Kajal's plan for this New Year
Dec 27, 2011
Trisha is planning to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Goa. She will leave for Goa along with her group of friends, report sources from Kollywood. The actress spends every New Year Day with her band of friends and this year will be no different except the location.
Other than Trisha, Kajal Agarwal and Reema Sen are also planning to bring in the New Year at Goa. This year, Goa seems to be the hot favorite among the celebrities.
Vikram to make a Hindi film?
Dec 27, 2011
Vikram made a sensational debut in Bollywood with Mani Ratnam's Raavan with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. The critics were impressed with his work and the star made a favorable impression with the audience as well. Now he is all set to do another fully fledged Hindi film.
To be directed by Mani Ratnam's assistant, Bejoy Nambiar, the film has been entitled David. This director made a huge impact with his film Shaitaan and David also promises to be different. It will be about a gangster but will also include commercial elements. Vikram said that the film is going to be a quickie and is likely to be released in 2012.
Selva joins hands with Harris
Dec 27, 2011
After Yuvan and G V Prakash, it's time for Harris to join hands with Selvaraghavan. Selva recently announced that Harris will compose for his upcoming film Irandam Ulagam. "It's true that I am going to work with Harris for Irandam Ulagam. We practically grew up together since our houses were in adjacent streets. I am sure it will be a different experience," Selva was quoted as saying.
Irandam Ulagam has Suriya and Anushka in the lead and is being produced by PVP productions that produced the latest release Rajapattai.
Dhanush gets invited by Dr Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2011
What his national award winning movie couldn't do to Dhanush, the catchy Kolaveri seems to have done. He is nothing less than the face of the nation and is flying from city to city to participate in product launches and television shows, thanks to his new found superstardom.
To top it all, Dhanush became the special invitee for the state dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda at his 7 Race Course Road residence in New Delhi. Now he couldn't have asked for more, could he? "Kolaveri Di has opened lots of doors for me, so I am deciding which door to choose," Dhanush was quoted as saying.
Rajini's bit for the anti corruption fast
Dec 27, 2011
While the Anna team had to struggle a lot to pay the 8 lakh rent for MMRDA grounds in Mumbai for the anti corruption fast, seems like they will have it easy in Chennai. Superstar Rajinikanth has offered his Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam for the protestors for the three-day fast.
Addressing the media, India Against Corruption’s (IAC) Central Core Committee member M.S. Chandramohan said that Rajinikanth accepted their request and agreed to provide the Mandapam free of cost. “We had approached him for support. He accepted it and said he was always for anti-corruption,” he said.
Richa in Siruthai remake
Dec 27, 2011
Siruthai, Karthi's remake of Ravi Teja's Telugu hit, Vikramarkudu is going to be remade in Bengali with Prosenjit Chatterjee in the double role as thief and cop. Richa will be doing the character played by Tamannah in Tamil and Anushka in Telugu. The film will be directed by Rajib.
Richa is very happy as Bengali is her mother tongue and this will be her first Bengali film. She had to make an effort to find the dates but she managed it. Shooting is currently going on in Kolkata.
Irandam Ulagam update
Dec 27, 2011
Selvaraghavan's Irandam Ulagam with Arya and Anushka has taken off from the starting line. Shooting began on December 24th in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The film is being produced by PVP Cinemas and Vinay is the executive producer. Cinematography is by Ramji and the production design is by Kiran.
Harris Jeyaraj is doing the music. It is the first time the two men who grew up in KK Nagar are working together and a lot is expected from this dynamic combination. Selva attempted to make this film earlier with Dhanush and Andrea but the project had to be shelved. This time around Selvaraghavan wants to make sure that everything goes smoothly so he is leaving no stone unturned for this venture.
Aishwarya Dhanush does it with a difference
The audio launch of 3 was very different as the audio CD was released by three young girls and boys who were at the venue to attend the event. It was received by Saravanan, the President of the Dhanush Fans’ Association on behalf of all Dhanush fans.
The star performed the Kolaveri song with Anirudh, Aishwarya Dhanush and Shruti Haasan giving him company. This song was sung twice on popular demand.
Aishwarya Dhanush and Dhanush performed a couple of songs on stage which thrilled the audiences. Sathya Prakash crooned the Po Nee Po song which earned him a loud applause from the audiences and words of encouragement from Dhanush.
Siva Karthikeyan and Aadhavan’s mimicry on Kolaveri song like Vijayakanth, Siva Kumar, T Rajendar and Bhagyaraj had the audiences go on a loud laughing spree.
Latha Rajinikanth made it to this event and this was seen as a blessing from the Superstar.
After Rajini, it is Vijay: Shankar
The audio launch of Nanban took off at around 5 pm at the Hindustan College Grounds in Coimbatore yesterday. Vijay’s dad and director SA Chandrasekar released the audio which was received by Prabhu.
Vijay entertained the audiences by singing the Yedho Unnale song from the film. During this speech, he thanked director Shankar for giving him the opportunity to star in Nanban. Vijay added that he made several true friends during the making of Nanban and attributed this to the film’s title. The star was indicating that Jiiva, Srikanth, and others are his good friends and is happy to be associated with them. He was then honored with an enormous garland and a crown.
Shankar had an interesting episode to narrate about how he came to direct a remake. When Shankar was busy with Endhiran, the shooting was delayed one fine day. This earned him an opportunity to see 3 Idiots. As soon as he saw the film, Shankar said that he decided to go for a remake. That is how Nanban was born!
Praising Vijay, Shankar said that he is one actor after Rajinikanth to be present on the sets punctually. Shankar revealed that SJ Suryah lapped up the role in Nanban, something which he did not do even for Endhiran. That is how meaty his role is in Nanban, added Shankar.
Jiiva, Sathyaraj, Srikanth, SJ Suryah and others had good words to share about their co-stars.
Venkat Prabhu and Suriya join for 3D film
Director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming film is touted to be in 3D format. Unlike other films that are shot in ordinary camera and then converted to 3D, this film will be shot in 3D camera. The director is roping in foreign technicians for the purpose. Shakthi Saravanan will handle the camera for this film. Suriya has been signed up to play the lead.
Studio Green is producing this venture which will have music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The leading lady for this film has not been signed up yet. Venkat Prabhu is busy penning the script and will make the announcement on the film’s title and other details in the days to come
Shankar has planned to release the Nanban trailer along with the audio launch of Nanban. Audio will be released on December 23rd and movie is to release on January 14th. Ilayathalapathy’s fans are more expecting to see the film and getting ready for a grand celebration. Moreover, this film is remake of 3 idiots which broke the box office records.
Billa 2 – first look
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
The first look will be out on Jan 14th 2012. Ajith is doing very well in his career and the leading man who is getting a lot of praise from his director. It is one of the most anticipated films of 2012. The trailer will be released at Valentines Day and audio will hit the music on March. Billa 2 is likely to hit the screens on April. April will be most awaited month of Ajith fans.
Is Aishwarya Rai to act with Rajnikanth?
Monday, 19 December 2011
Monday, 19 December 2011
Monday, 19 December 2011
Monday, 19 December 2011
Richa explains that whether she is in love with a new face actor
Monday, 19 December 2011
Mankatha the only Tamil film to make it!
Dec 19, 2011Mankatha has ranked 7th in the top 10 most searched films in 2011 through Google. It is the only Tamil film to have reached the Google Zeitgeist top 10, making the achievement very special. The movies that made it to this list are as follows:
Rank 1: Bodyguard
Rank 2: Ra One
Rank 3: Harry Potter
Rank 4: Delhi Belly
Rank 5: Singham
Rank 6: Ready
Rank 7: Mankatha
Rank 8: Transformers 3
Rank 9: Dookudu
Rank 10: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Mankatha was directed by Venkat Prabhu with Dhayanidhi Alagiri of Cloud Nine Movies producing it. Ajith, Arjun, Trisha, Premji Amaren, and others formed the star cast.
Shankar ropes in Rajini and Kamal
19, Dec 2011
Actress Amy Jackson says that she is not acting in Bala’s film
Saturday, 17 December 2011
This film is titled Ek Deewana Thaa. There was news that Bala would be signing Amy Jackson for his film.
Newest cast member in Billa 2
Dec 17, 2011
Simbhu speaks about Vettai Mannan
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Hansika, Deeksha Seth and a Hollywood actress are the three heroines. Nic Arts Chakravarthy is producing this film.
Vadivelu is stubborn that he will don hero roles only
Bala’s Adharva
Vettai ‘Papparappa’ gets More Then 1 lakh views in two days
Thamanna says that she is busy till 2018
Shiva on how Ajith agreed to it
Suriya, Ravi Teja in Venkat Prabhu’s next
Is Aishwarya Rai to act with Rajnikanth?
Monday, 19 December 2011
- There are news from many sources that Aishwarya Rai will be making a special appearance in the film Kochadaiyan which has Rajnikanth in the lead role. Kochadaiyan is a 3D film which is to be directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth.Director K S Ravikumar is supervising the direction of Soundarya. Soundarya while speaking about the special appearance of Aishwarya Rai in this film said, "There is no truth in the news that Aishwarya Rai is acting in this film. Details regarding the heroine will be announced soon. A R Rahman is composing the music while Rajeev Menon will be handling the camera.
Monday, 19 December 2011
- Actress Bindu Madhavi says that she wants to don the role of Silk Smitha like Vidhya Balan did it in Hindi. The late actress Silk Smitha captivated the Tamil audience in 80s with her excessive glamour and acting. Recently a Hindi film titled Dirty Pictures based on her life was made and released.Vidhya Balan had donned the role of Silk Smitha in this film. This film turned out to be a hit and also made good collections at the box office. Because of this, there is interest in the Tamil film industry to make this kind of film.
Monday, 19 December 2011
- Poo Kadai is the title of the film which Manirathnam is going to direct now. Karthik’s son Gowtham is donning the lead role. Telugu actor Mohan Babu’s daughter Lakshmi Manchu is making her debut as heroine in this Tamil film.Lakshmi while speaking about this said, "Manirathnam gave me the script of this film two months ago itself. I read it and liked it. Now I am producing a film in Tamil and Telugu which has my brother Manoj Manchu in the lead role. I came to Chennai on 15th of this month for the launch of this film. I had signed for Manirathnam film at that time.
Monday, 19 December 2011
- Vettai is a film directed by Lingusamy. This film has Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul in the cast. This film is being released next month. Madhavan while speaking about this film said, "10 years back Lingusamy and I worked together. I who was called a chocolate hero was made an action hero by Lingusamy through the film Run.
- After this I had acted as action hero in many films. Though I have worked with very big directors, Lingusamy is the only director who makes the film as per the story narrated by him. It is a great boon for actors who get directors who have great passion for cinema. I am very fortunate to get director Lingusamy.
Richa explains that whether she is in love with a new face actor
Monday, 19 December 2011
- Richa donned the female lead role in the Dhanush starrer Mayakkam Enna and Simbhu starrer Osthi. There was news that romance has blossomed between Richa and new face actor Sundar who had acted in Mayakkam Enna.Recently, Richa accompanied Sundar to a five star hotel in Anna Salai and asked for a room but the hotel staff had said that they will permit only Richa to stay in the room and they will not permit Sundar to stay with her and because of this she picked up a quarrel with the hotel staff.
Mankatha the only Tamil film to make it!
Dec 19, 2011Mankatha has ranked 7th in the top 10 most searched films in 2011 through Google. It is the only Tamil film to have reached the Google Zeitgeist top 10, making the achievement very special. The movies that made it to this list are as follows:
Rank 1: Bodyguard
Rank 2: Ra One
Rank 3: Harry Potter
Rank 4: Delhi Belly
Rank 5: Singham
Rank 6: Ready
Rank 7: Mankatha
Rank 8: Transformers 3
Rank 9: Dookudu
Rank 10: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Mankatha was directed by Venkat Prabhu with Dhayanidhi Alagiri of Cloud Nine Movies producing it. Ajith, Arjun, Trisha, Premji Amaren, and others formed the star cast.
Shankar ropes in Rajini and Kamal
19, Dec 2011
- Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth may soon star together in a film that is to be directed by Shankar. Kamal had said in a function recently that he may share the screen space with his buddy Rajinikanth. This gives rise to the speculation that Rajini and Kamal may join hands and the day is not far off! Director Shankar apparently has a script ready for the duo and an announcement will most probably be made on January 14, 2012.Since Kochadaiyaan is to be made on the ‘Performance Capturing’ technology, Rajini’s call sheet will be required for just about 20 days. After this shooting schedule is done with, Shankar is expected to begin his project.
Actress Amy Jackson says that she is not acting in Bala’s film
Saturday, 17 December 2011
- Amy Jackson was introduced by director Vijay in Kollywood through the film Madrasapattinam.
This film is titled Ek Deewana Thaa. There was news that Bala would be signing Amy Jackson for his film.
Newest cast member in Billa 2
Dec 17, 2011
- After the addition of the villain from Force, Vidyut Jamwal, the latest cast member to join Billa 2 is Sudhanshu Pandey. Sudhanshu like Vidyut is also a model turned actor. His character is expected to be negative and word is that he is going to pack quite a punch.
- Billa 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2012 and everything about it is newsworthy these days. Word is that Ajith has done a tremendous job in the film and the action sequences are spectacular.
Simbhu speaks about Vettai Mannan
Saturday, 17 December 2011
- Simbhu while speaking about Vettai Mannan said," Of all the films I have acted, Vettai Mannan is a high budgeted film.
Hansika, Deeksha Seth and a Hollywood actress are the three heroines. Nic Arts Chakravarthy is producing this film.
Vadivelu is stubborn that he will don hero roles only
- Vadivelu has mentioned that the sequel to the film Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi is to be made soon.
- Vadivelu while speaking said, "These days there are vulgar comedy scenes in Tamil films. I am very upset seeing this.
- I am not interested to act in such comedy scenes. I want to go to next level. I gave decided to don hero roles. Imsai Arasan Part 2 is being produced shortly.
Bala’s Adharva
- Bala is very busy with the pre-production work of his next film. Once you are signed for a Bala’s film in the lead role you cannot show your face in any function until this film is over.
- Harris Jayaraj is going to compose music for the film Nee Thane En Pon Vasantham directed by Gowtham Menon. Gowtham was so far indirectly mentioning that A R Rahman will be composing music for this film. For some time he was remaining silent.
Vettai ‘Papparappa’ gets More Then 1 lakh views in two days
- After ‘Kolaveri’, here come ‘Papparappa’ from Vettai! The song composed and sung by Yuvan is a fast paced dance number; the team launched the single track at a leading FM station in Chennai recently. Along with the song, a special video was also released. And now within two days the song has more than 1,15,000 views on You Tube. Vettai, which has Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul in lead roles, is one of the much awaited films in Kollywood.
- In fact it is Yuvan who brought the trend of releasing singles in Kollywood with ‘Evan di unna’ from Vaanam. Vettai, directed by Lingusamy is likely to hit screens for Pongal 2012 and the entire album will be launched on December 16, 2011 Today.
Vettai ‘Papparappa’ gets More Then 1 lakh views in two days
Thamanna says that she is busy till 2018- Actress Thamanna says that she has many films in her hand and no actress can challenge her. Speaking about this, she said, "Cinema is a glamour world. New heroines are required for each film. Because of this there is competition. It is very challenging.
Shiva on how Ajith agreed to it
- Director Shiva, who had directed Karthi in Siruthai, says that when he went to meet Ajith to narrate a one-liner, the star received him with warmth. The director, who is just one film old, says that Ajith never behaved like a star throughout their meeting and approved his one-liner almost immediately.
- Ajith is reported to have told Shiva to begin work on the script and that he will start working on the project as soon as he completes Vishnuvardhan’s film. Shiva is happy over this development and says that he never dreamt of directing Ajith so early in his career.
Suriya, Ravi Teja in Venkat Prabhu’s next
- The success of Ajit-starrer 'Mankatha' has buoyed up director Venkat Prabhu to start writing a script for his next film which will have Suriya and Ravi Teja sharing screen space. Premgi (Amaren, Venkat's brother) may also be playing a role. Without revealing too much, Venkat Prabhu says the fun-filled film is very much a story set in the present day and very urban. Importantly, it will introduce a new genre in Tamil cinema.
Confirming that Suriya has agreed to do the film, Venkat Prabhu says he is halfway through with the script and will narrate it to the actor after completing it. Ravi Teja also has not yet listened to the script.
The rest of the cast and logistics will be finalized once the script is ready.
Yuvan Shankar Raja will be the music director and the technical team will mostly consist of those who have helped Venkat Prabhu in his earlier ventures, he says.
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