
Paris: Rafael Nadal won yet another match at the French Open, improving his record at the clay-court tournament to 48-1. The second-seeded Spaniard beat Eduardo Schwank of Argentina 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday in the third round. Nadal has lost only 17 games in nine sets at this year's tournament. Nadal has won the French Open title six times, and one more will break the record he shares with Bjorn...

12:00 AM, Jun 03, 2012

The famous Kannada director speaks on his work. ...

04:33 PM, Jun 01, 2012

The importance Superstar Rajinikanth gives to friendship came to the fore once again, when the numero uno actor of south India made a stunning presence at the 60th birthday celebrations of popular Sandalwood actor Ambareesh. According to sources, Rajini was one of the early birds to the event and he left the venue only after others. Speaking on the occasion, the Superstar recalled the days when he watched Ambareesh's films...

03:22 PM, Jun 01, 2012

The Kannada movie industry did not try to fetch much business during these summer holidays. Every film released, was either a failure at the box office or did not attract the audience. 'Villain' is another example of a film which failed to impress. Lack of script, poor narration and no publicity caused all the damage. It seemed like the film has been made only to avail television satellite rights. Neither,...

12:04 PM, Jun 01, 2012

The perfect build, hard work and concern for cinema have not given amazing status for Aditya the six foot tall actor. He is the third generation of actor from his family that is the pride of Kannada filmdom. He is now back after one year hibernation in 'Rakthaksha' taken up by his eminent father S.V.Rajendra Singh Babu to direct. From 'Love' as an actor Aditya's journey has not been very...

11:29 AM, Jun 01, 2012

The body of an artist is like a well in which experiences are stored. It is tapped when needed. A senior actor in theater, television and 50 plus films Indhudhar is caught up with three fresh ideas to give refreshing films to the Kannada cinema audiences. Indhudhar holds the record of appearing in over 4000 plus television episodes in those days beginning from 1989. A highly educated middle age multi...

10:58 AM, Jun 01, 2012

Paris: Fourth seed Andy Murray, grimacing in pain, battled his way into the third round of the French Open on Thursday by defeating Finn Jarkko Nieminen 1-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 despite back problems. Defending champion Rafa Nadal's progress was rather more swift. The Spaniard, aiming for a record seventh French Open title, thrashed Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin 6-2 6-2 6-0. Nadal and Murray were joined in the third round by French...

07:56 PM, May 31, 2012

After her foray into Bollywood with yet-to-be-released 'Oh My God', Sandalwood actress Nidhi Subbaiah is striving to gain a foothold in the Hindi film industry with her second film to be directed by Sanjay Gadhvi of 'Dhoom' fame. As she shoots for 'Ajab Gazabb Love' opposite Jackky Bhagnani, Nidhi is loving every moment in Mumbai. This is my fourth month in the city. I am enjoying the fast-paced life of...

10:53 AM, May 28, 2012

Sleaze specialist, Sunny Leone was the final choice for Prems Adda. The actress has been finalized to be part of an item number in the film. Director Mahesh Babu and I were in constant touch with the actress. She has agreed and has accepted the offer, says Prem. Sunny is currently in Sri Lanka, shooting for Jism 2. Prem, who could convince Sunny, will now have to get Pooja Bhats...

11:21 AM, May 27, 2012

Cast: Audithya, Raagini, Rangayana Raghu, Shobharaj, Dharma, Malathi Sardeshpande Director: M.S. Ramesh M.S. Ramesh's 'Villain' was expected to act as a catalyst for actor Audithya's movie career as this was an opportunity for him to portray different shades in his role, but a weak script and dragging narration have failed to create an impression. The film, which was released with low key publicity, does not have any elements of novelty...

06:27 PM, May 26, 2012

Paris: Novak Djokovic, the World No. 1 tennis player, has backed himself to win the 2012 French Open though he conceded clay court expert Rafael Nadal remained favourite to bag his seventh title at Roland Garros. "My mindset is always positive and I always expect a lot from myself. I have had the best year and a half of my career. I believe that I am at the peak of...

05:52 PM, May 26, 2012

To like the sound of the clap, graduates and post graduates are turning to cinema field. It was Ramesh Aravind the distinction holder in Mechanical Engineering who came to cinema field in late 80's. Off late the graduates in the middle and some of the post graduate students are accepting the film offers. Harshika Poonacha a top actress today came to cinema from 'PUC' when she was studying II PUC....

01:45 PM, May 26, 2012

In an evening filled with affection rather than huge attendance the 35th year of existence of Sri Raghavendra Chitravani and 11th year of annual awards were presented at The Bell Hotel near Bengaluru City Railway Station. RCV Awards for producer HN Muddhu Krishna and journalist RG Vijayasarathy were the main honors with individual awards from film industry personalities to achievers and seniors in the field like photo journalist Praveen Nayak,...

01:28 PM, May 26, 2012