I want to deliver quality films: Prakash Raj

I want to deliver quality films: Prakash Raj Chennai: 'Dhoni' is a film that deals with one of the most sensitive issues of our country " the educational system. It highlights the manner in which parents greed kill their childrens passion. On the brighter side, it also tells of the great love a father has for his son. Responding to the view that the same facts have been told before through other films, Prakash Raj says, "This is...
09:05 PM, Feb 10, 2012

The Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam Family Tree

Two of South's most illustrious cinematic families - of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan - are linked by marriage.Ratnam Iyer: Mani Ratnam's father Ratnam Iyer was a film producer who worked under the banner Venus Pictures. In this Reuters photo Mani Ratnam is seen with Aishwarya Rai.Suhasini, Mani Ratnam's wife, is seen in this Reuters photo. G Venkateswaran: Known in the Tamil film industry as GV, G Venkateswaran was a producers and the eldest son of Ratnam Iyer. He was the older brother of acclaimed director Mani Ratnam and G Srinivasan. GV Films was one of the first movie companies in India to raise capital through the stock market. He committed suicide in 2003.G Srinivasan: Producer of 'Guru' and director Mani Ratnam's brother, G Srinivasan, died in a trekking accident in Manali at the age of 48 years. In this photo, Mani Ratnam is seen with his Raavan cast Aishwarya Rai.
11:58 AM, Feb 04, 2012
After Kolaveri, Dhanush scripts anthem for Sachin

After Kolaveri, Dhanush scripts anthem for Sachin

After the immense success of 'Why This Kolaveri Di', actor Dhanush has now come up with an anthem saluting cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Here's the making of the video. ...
05:43 PM, Feb 03, 2012

Not remaking 'Appadi Podu' song: Sonu Sood

Not remaking 'Appadi Podu' song: Sonu Sood New Delhi: Actor Sonu Sood has denied reports that he is doing the Hindi remake of Tamil chartbuster 'Appadi Podu', saying the rights are with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. "Hi, all the stories of me doing the 'Appadi Podu' song for 'Lucky Unlucky' are not true. The rights are with Akshay Kumar for his home production," the 38-year-old posted on Twitter. "Will really look forward to it, I am sure...
12:36 PM, Jan 18, 2012

Tamil Review: 'Rajapattai' - a road unfit for travel

Tamil Review: 'Rajapattai' - a road unfit for travel Film: "Rajapattai" Cast: Vikram, Deeksha Seth, K Viswanath, Mithra Kurian, Pradeep Rawat; Director: Suseenthiran; Producer: PVP Cinemas; Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja; Rating: ** 'Rajapattai', which means 'the path of the king', has turned out to be a poor show in terms of story, script and performances. Director Suseenthiran, known for presenting films with different themes, has failed to impress with his new offering. The story, script, romance, item song, the...
04:51 PM, Dec 24, 2011

Dhanush dances to 'Kolaveri Di' at music launch of '3'

Tamil star Dhanush shakes a leg on stage to Kolaveri Di at the music launch of his upcoming film '3'.The film '3' stars Dhanush along with Shruti Haasan.The film which is produced by Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja and features music scored by Anirudh Ravichander.
04:29 PM, Dec 24, 2011

Aishwarya to star in Rajinikanth's next film?

Aishwarya to star in Rajinikanth's next film? Buzz is that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will make a special appearance in the South superstar's 'Kochadaiyaan', post their sizzling chemistry in an earlier flick. There's been a lot of speculation lately about what Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's next project will be. And now the buzz is that the new mommie may be a part of superstar Rajinikanth's next film Kochadaiyaan where she is expected to do a guest appearance. In that...
03:05 PM, Dec 16, 2011
The journey of superstar Rajinikanth

The journey of superstar Rajinikanth

As Rajinikanth turned 61 on Monday, CNN-IBN looks at the journey of the superstar in Tamil and Hindi cinema. ...
02:44 PM, Dec 13, 2011
Rajinikanth fans celebrate his 61st birthday

Rajinikanth fans celebrate his 61st birthday

Superstar Rajinikanth has acted in more than 150 films across various film industries of India. ...
10:18 AM, Dec 12, 2011

Bollywood vs South: Dhanush or Ranbir?

Bollywood vs South: Dhanush or Ranbir? New Delhi: With the phenomenal popularity of Tamil actor Dhanush's 'Kolaveri Di' and the critical acclaim of Ranbir Kapoor's Sadda Haq song from his film Rockstar, two of the Indian film industry's brightest stars have emerged in 2011 with the promise of memorable performances in future. Despite their age difference of just a year, both actors are upcoming superstars and have made a name in two of the worlds most...
07:03 PM, Dec 08, 2011

Kolaveri di and Kabaddi: tales of two successes

The Straight Drive |  Sriram Balasubramanian

The "Why this Kolaveri di" song has captured the imagination of the youth of the nation. With a view count of almost 20 lakh people ...
01:02 PM, Nov 23, 2011

Snapshot: New poster of 'The Dirty Picture' out!

Snapshot: New poster of 'The Dirty Picture' out! A new poster for Milan Luthria's 'The Dirty Picture' picture is out. Vidya Balan, who essays the role of southern sex symbol Silk Smitha, poses provocatively in the poster as Naseeruddin Shah looks on. 'The Dirty Picture', which also stars Emraan Hashmi, will hit the theatres on December 2. The biopic depicts the life and death of Silk Smitha, whose real name was Vijayalakshmi, who made a mark in the...
11:27 AM, Oct 24, 2011

7 Aam Arivu vs Velayudham in south this Diwali

7 Aam Arivu vs Velayudham in south this Diwali The fight for screens between the big two films releasing this Deepavali seems to have intensified already. Suriya's 7am Arivu and Vijay's Velayudham are to battle it out at the box office this Deepavali. The success of these films at the box-office will depend to a considerable extent on the screens that each of them get. Recently, fans of Vijay met the owner of the multiplex Devi complex and requested...
03:00 PM, Oct 21, 2011

Rajinikanth all set to get back in action

Rajinikanth all set to get back in action Superstar Rajinikanth, who fell sick just after the launch of Rana, was hospitalised for more than two months. Now, the superstar, it seems, has completely recovered and is all set to get back into action! Yes, if one is to go by rumours doing the rounds in the industry, the actor made a quick visit to one of the popular salons on Harrington Road a couple of days ago. Says...
05:10 PM, Oct 20, 2011

Shah Rukh Khan apologises for using word 'dumb'

Shah Rukh Khan apologises for using word 'dumb' Chennai: A casual use of the word 'dumb' by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan landed him in trouble here after a differently-abled girl took objection to it, prompting him to apologise and correct himself. Khan, 45, who was speaking at a promotional event for his latest film 'Ra One', said he is keen to act in Tamil movies but only in a "dumb" character because he did not know the...
06:09 PM, Oct 10, 2011