T Siva to direct Prakashraj, Meena Tamil: Popular producer T Siva is a director now. He has wielded the megaphone for a television commercial, featuring Prakash Raj and Meena in lead roles. The one minute advertisement has music by Sathya of Engeyum Eppodhum fame. A song was there and lyrics were penned by Vairamuthu. Cinematography was by Priyan. Says Siva, "I always have an affinity towards advertisements. One of my friends who came to know about...  
11:16 AM, Jul 13, 2012

Dhansika plays second lead in Ethir Neechal Tamil: Dhansika will be seen in Sivakarthikeyan's Ethir Neechal as the second female lead. While Sivakarthikeyan and Priya Anand play the lead roles, Dhansika will be seen as a coach who trains Sivakarthikeyan. The film is produced by Dhanush who worked with Siva in 3 and shares a good rapport with the star. It's a flick on sports and is loaded with comedy. Sivakarthikeyan is said to play an athlete....  
10:48 AM, Jul 13, 2012

Kannada actor Shivaraj Kumar turns 50 Kannada Super Star Shivaraj Kumar's birthday celebrations started just after the stroke of twelve in midnight on Thursday morning (July 12), when thousands of the actor's fans who had come all over the state started their frenzied slogan shouting hailing the actor. A big cake was brought in by the fans of Shivaraj Kumar from Kethamaranahalli, a suburb of Bengaluru and placed before the actor. The actor cut the birthday...  
09:50 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Dirty Picture: Veena Mallik's selection objected The Sreerama Sene Chief Pramod Muthalik who made nationwide news by opposing the Velentine's day and recently agitated against Kannada film industry's first 3 D film 'Kataari Veera Sura Sundaraangi' starring Super Star Upendra and Ramya for maligning Hindu gods is once again in news. This time he is protesting against the the selection of Pakistan's controversial actress Veena Mallik in Kannada film "Dirty Picture' which is also based on...  
08:48 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Samantha tweets for her 'Eega' tormentor Telugu film industry's leading actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu who has been the most successful heroine of the Telugu film industry having delivered four straight hits from as many number of films (Em Maayam Chesaav, Brindavanam, Dookudu and Eega) has gone gaga over the performance of her tormentor Kiccha Sudeep in the film. has been Samantha feels that Kiccha deserves more than all the appreciation that the actor is getting now...  
07:34 PM, Jul 12, 2012

'Eega' is Tollywood's pride: Chiranjeevi In the opinion of Chiranjeevi, 'Eega' is the pride of Tollywood. Many feel that it is a fitting tribute because it is the single most popular bi-lingual film that has ever been made in Tollywood in the recent years. Rajamouli tweeted, "Chiranjeevi garu called. Boy am I thrilled!!! Actually he texted me 2 days back frm a new number and I ignored it thinking it was some fake name. I...  
07:14 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Nayanthara to assist director Vishnuvardhan Far from kissing goodbye to films, Nayanatara is happy wearing a new cap. That of an unofficial assistant to Vishnuvardhan, who is better known in Andhra Pradesh as the director of Panjaa. "Nayan is learning the nuances of filmmaking by assisting Vishnuvardhan. She has been very observant and adding value to the team as an assistant director," sources say. It is said that Vishnuvardhan was happy with the assistance provided...  
07:05 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Recognition is what matters: Actress Tamanna Tamanna is definitely one of the most talented actresses in the film industry. Her under-rated performance in 'Endukante.. Premanta' may have gone unnoticed, but she did get her due in the form of appreciation from her colleagues and critics. More than anything, what matters for her is a good role well pulled off. She is happy that she had substantial roles in both 'Oosravelli' and 'Endukante.. Premanta'. She played pivotal...  
06:56 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Bindhu Madhavi in 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga' Tamil: Telugu actress Bindhu Madhavi will be seen as Vimal's lady love in Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga. This is as good as official and has been confirmed by sources in the know. Produced by Pasanga Productions and P Madan of Escape Artists Motion Pictures. A hunt is on for Sivakarthikeyan's heroine in the film. Once both the actresses are confirmed an official announcement will be made by the makers in...  
06:23 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Rajinikanth is like a kid: Deepika Padukone Tamil: Everyone in the industry has something to admire about Rajinikanth. And for Deepika Padukone, the heroine of the Superstar's next venture Kochadaiyaan, it is the Thalaivar's enthusiasm that has garnered her attention. "The energy and enthusiasm Rajini gets when the director says 'action' is stunning. He is like a child. I had not seen such bubbliness in any other actor," says the Bollywood diva. "Rajini never misses a chance...  
05:55 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Video: The trailer of Tamil film 'Maatraan'
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Actor Surya and Kajal Aggarwal in Tamil film 'Maatraan'. ...  
05:44 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Chirutha chic and Panjaa girl play lesbians South Cinema: Neha Sharma of Chirutha fame and Sarah-Jane Dias of Panjaa fame are playing lesbian pair in the Hindi film Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum. When this Ekta Kapoor production first came Neha's way, her instant reaction was in the negative as she found the film's content way too risque and bold. However it was only after further rethinking and advice from friends and industry insiders that Neha pulled...  
04:18 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Suriya is playing conjoined twins in 'Maatraan' Tamil: It's official now. Suriya is playing conjoined twins in his upcoming film Maatraan, directed by K V Anand. The first look and teasers of the film, which were released on Wednesday, have become huge hits within hours. Says K V Anand, "Vimalan and Akilan were the names of the characters Suriya is doing in this movie. They are conjoined twins, and hence, two heads, four hands, four legs, but...  
02:49 PM, Jul 12, 2012

Samantha and Suriya together for the first time Tamil: The director in Lingusamy is getting ready to entertain the audience. The filmmaker, whose last venture was Vettai, is planning to team up with Suriya for his next project. "The yet to be titled flick will be produced by Lingusamy's own banner Tirupathi Brothers. It will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Nirav Shah," say sources. The highlight is that the movie is expected to bring...  
12:30 PM, Jul 12, 2012

 Is 'Veyilodu Vilayadu' Ilayaraja's family film? Tamil: The entire family of Ilayaraja, including the maestro, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Venkat Prabhu and Premgi Amaran have rendered songs in Veyilodu Vilayadu. The film has music by Karthik Raja, the elder son of the Isaignani. For the song which was crooned by Ilayaraja, he himself has penned the lyrics, it is said. "Music will be the one of the major highlights of the movie," say sources. Besides Karthik Raja,...  
11:24 AM, Jul 12, 2012

Andar Bahar: Parvathi Menon with a new look The sprightly actress correctly picking roles - Parvathi Menon appeared in spectacles at the media briefing of her new film 'Andar Bahar' with century star Shivarajakumar. So far in the film career she is known to Kannada audience from super hit 'Milana' Kannada cinema which starred No.1 star of Kannada cinema Puneeth Rajakumar. It was one year screened cinema 'Milana' directed by Prakash. Parvathi Menon acted in 'Prithvi' with Puneeth...  
11:17 PM, Jul 11, 2012

Samar: Tamil actor Vishal to play a trekking guide Vishal is playing Sakthi, a trekking guide in Ooty, in his forthcoming film 'Samar'. The movie has brought together the actor and his 'Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai' director Thiru for the second time. "The story revolves around Sakthi who goes to Bangkok on a personal work but realizes on reaching that someone is operating without his knowledge in there," says Thiru. He adds: "Soon Sakthi comes to know that a plot...  
08:17 PM, Jul 11, 2012

Lingusamy to team up with Suriya for his next The director in Lingusamy is getting ready to entertain the audience. The filmmaker, whose last venture was 'Vettai', is planning to team up with Suriya for his next project, it is learnt. "The yet to be titled flick will be produced by Lingusamy's own banner Tirupathi Brothers. It will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Nirav Shah," say sources. The highlight is that the movie is expected...  
07:49 PM, Jul 11, 2012