Akshay Kumar is our godfather, says Sajid-Farhad
by IANS
Mumbai: After penning dialogues, writer duo Sajid-Farhad are ready to go behind the camera to direct their first film 'It's Entertainment' and they give credit to Akshay Kumar for not only motivating them to go for direction, but also being part of their project.

Sajid told IANS: "I would say Akshay Kumar is our godfather. He is the one who encouraged us to get into direction. We are happy that we are debuting as directors with Akshay Kumar in the lead."

The film will go on floor July 1 and according to Sajid, it will be "shot in Bangkok till September end. It's a two months schedule where major portions will be shot".

Sajid-Farhad, known for writing dialogues of 'Golmaal' series and 'Bol Bachchan' among others, have roped in Tamannaah for the female lead....more    
06:46 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Sanjay Dutt didn't let his personal problems affect 'Policegiri'
by IANS
Chennai: Tamil director KS Ravikumar, who is making his Hindi directorial debut with 'Policegiri', finds Sanjay Dutt as one of most friendly and committed actors in the industry. Sanjay, who is currently lodged in the Yerawada Central Jail in Pune, plays the lead role of a cop in 'Policegiri', the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster 'Saamy'. "Even after Sanjay was sentenced to jail term, there was hardly any effect on...  
01:08 PM, Jun 03, 2013

'Policegiri' trailer: Sanjay Dutt is a fearless officer New Delhi: The first trailer of 'Policegiri' has been released. Directed by KS Ravikumar, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Prachi Desai and Prakash Raj in the lead roles. The film appears to be based on the lines of 'Zila Ghaziabad', and is set to be released on July 5, 2013. ...  
02:36 PM, May 29, 2013

Telugu film 'Balupu' to be released on June 21 Telugu film 'Balupu' starring Ravi Teja, Anjali and Shruthi Haasan's is inching its completion and the audio of the film will be released on June 1st. Gopichand Malineni is the director and Param V Potluri is producing this movie under the banner of PVP Cinemas. The shooting of the film has been completed. The audio of the film is expected to be released on June 1st at Novotel HICC in...  
02:36 PM, May 29, 2013

Tamil director Cheran shoots for a song worth 25 lakh
by IANS
Chennai: A set worth Rs 25 lakh was recently erected for actor-director Cheran's directorial Telugu-Tamil bilingual drama 'JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai' to shoot a special song, which focuses on dating through Facebook. "We had to recreate a set that would look like the inside of Facebook. That approximately costed us Rs 25 lakhs. The song focuses on how youngsters of today use Facebook to date and socially interact with each...  
11:22 AM, May 29, 2013

Allu Arjun shoots in Hyderabad for 'Race Gurram' Allu Arjun is busy shooting for his upcoming film 'Race Gurram'. The shooting will commence from June 7th in Hyderabad. Shruthi Haasan will co-star Allu Arjun in the film. Surender Reddy will weild the megaphone for the film. The film is a commercial entertainer and is expected to garner a huge response from the audience. The music is composed by SS Thaman in the film. Actors like Prakash Raj, Suhasini...  
03:44 PM, May 25, 2013

Ram Charan starrrer 'Toofan' is inching its completion Ram Charan is currently shooting for the film titled 'Toofan'. The film will feature Priyanka Chopra as the lady love of Ram Charan in the film. Apoorva Lakhia is the director of the film. The shooting of the film is inching its completion and is currently in its post production stage. The film will feature Prakash Raj in a key role in the film. The actor said in an interview,...  
02:55 PM, May 13, 2013

Misconception that anybody can do commercial films: Prasanna
by IANS
Chennai: Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan feels that an actor should accept commercial roles only after having enough experience and confidence that audiences is ready to accept him in such a avatar. "It's a misconception that anybody can do a commercial film after two or three hits. You can tread that path only if you have years of experience and large fan following. People should be ready to accept you in...  
04:45 PM, May 05, 2013

Watch Allu Sirish starrer 'Gourvam' for $5 online
by IANS
Chennai: In a bid to attract viewers across the world to watch the recently released Tamil-Telugu bilingual 'Gouravam', its makers have made the film accessible online for a price of $5. However, this offer is to open to all countries except India and the US. "I believe it's a wonderful initiative to promote a film beyond borders. We didn't want to include India and the US because the film is...  
04:17 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Aditi Chengappa joins the cast of 'Rudramadevi'
by IANS
Chennai: Southern actress Aditi Chengappa is the latest to join the ensemble cast of upcoming Telugu 3D period-drama 'Rudhramadevi' after Rana Daggubati, Baba Sehegal and Nathalia Kaur. "Just signed director Gunasekhar's 'Rudhramadevi'! Can't think of a better way to get back into Telugu films! Woohoo! Here I come," Aditi posted on her Twitter page. She will play the role of Ganapamba, sister of Rani Rudhramadevi, a character being essayed by...  
10:59 AM, Apr 22, 2013

'Gouravam' Review: It doesn't boast of anything spectacular
by IANS
Cast: Sirish, Yami Gautam, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Elango Kumaravel, Sricharan and Anupama Kumar; Director: Radha Mohan; Without an iota of doubt, what 'Gouravam' sets out to achieve as a subject is laudable, but it fails to engage as a film. Known for churning pure family entertainers and path-breaking films, Radha Mohan succeeds in creating mass awareness about a burning issue, but in the effort, he makes his film seem more...  
10:54 AM, Apr 21, 2013

Music directors to dance in 'Thillu Mullu's title song The peerless music makers of different generations are coming together, not only for music, but also for dance! Young music director Yuvan Shankar Raja and seasoned composer MS Vishwanathan are to dance in the title song of the sensational remake,'Thillu Mullu'. Based on Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Thillu Mullu', the remake, popularly known as 'Thillu Mullu 2' is directed by Badri and stars Shiva, Isha Talwar and Prakash Raj. The film has...  
08:39 PM, Apr 20, 2013

I let my script choose the actors: Radha Mohan
by IANS
Chennai: Why doesn't Tamil director Radha Mohan, known for films like 'Abhiyum Naanum' and 'Mozhi', ever work with stars? He finalises the cast on the basis of the script and says if it would demand the presence of a superstar, he would work with one. "I let my script choose the actors and not vice versa. If I have to work with a superstar, then I make it a point...  
09:40 PM, Apr 19, 2013

Gounder community seeks ban on Prakash Raj's 'Gouravam'
by IANS
Chennai: The 'Gounder' community in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to ban Prakash Raj's Tamil-Telugu bilingual production venture 'Gouravam', contending that it feared the honour killing story may instigate communal disharmony. 'Gouravam', which features debutant Allu Sirish and Yami Gautam in the lead, is directed by Radha Mohan. The film's tentative release date is April 19. They have submitted a written petition to the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam --...  
04:59 PM, Apr 07, 2013

Telugu flick 'Baadshah' will speak for itself: Producer Chennai: Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action drama 'Baadshah' because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday. Srinu Vaitla is known for blockbusters such as 'Dubai Seenu', 'King' and 'Dookudu'. His latest film 'Baadshah' features Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rushi, Nassar, Kelly Dorji, Brahmanandam and Chandra Mohan. "We are confident of...  
10:47 AM, Apr 05, 2013