Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi is making her debut directorial venture with 'Vanakkam Chennai' for which she has roped in Shiva and Priya Anand in lead roles. The film is on its set with a good progressing pace. The film has Anirudh scoring the songs for it while produced by Udhayanidhi's Red Giant movies. Following his chart buster hits with Ethir Neechal, the young composer is excited about his 'Vanakkam Chennai' album which...
11:50 PM, Apr 18, 2013
Chennai: The Tamil dubbed version of Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' is set to open in as many as 100 screens in Tamil Nadu. This is more than the number of screens showing the English version. "The Tamil version, also titled 'Iron Man 3', in 2D, is releasing in about 100 screens, while the English version is releasing in 3D in nearly 30 screens," said a statement. While the film is...
11:49 AM, Apr 18, 2013
New Delhi: Vikram who is lovingly called 'Chiyan' by his fans has risen to fame after a long struggle. Bala revealed the meaning of Vikram's character as 'Chiyan' in the film 'Sethu' in an award function. 'Chiyan' means street smart or rogue. Vikram became the talk of tinsel town after his performance in Bejoy Nambiar's 'David'. The actor played the role of one of the three 'David', (Vikam, Neil Nitin...
05:02 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Chennai: Southern actor Vikram, who celebrates his 47th birthday Wednesday, is busy shedding weight in China for his upcoming Tamil romantic-thriller 'I'. He has already lost eight kg for the film, touted to be a Rs 100 crore project, since it went on the floors. "He (Vikram) has gone to China. Apparently, he wants to lose another five kg for his film. He has already lost eight kg since the...
01:55 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Chennai: Now fans can know more about Suriya starrer Tamil action-drama 'Singam 2' at the click of a mouse as its makers are planning to launch an official website and hold contests to keep the fans engaged. "An official website is being launched for 'Singam 2' to share information about the movie. A contest will be run, coinciding with the website's launch, whereby the winner will be invited to meet...
11:23 AM, Apr 17, 2013
Chennai: Noted music composer of yesteryear, T K Ramamurthy (91) died here today following brief illness. The veteran composer, also a violinist, breathed his last this morning at a hospital, sources close to his family said. The M S Viswanathan-Ramamurthy duo had composed music for a number of films including 'Karnan', the story of the warrior king which starred a galaxy of actors including South Indian thespians Sivaji Ganesan and...
11:08 AM, Apr 17, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan, who plays a bridegroom in the upcoming Tamil romantic comedy 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'(KSS), a story about a big fat South Indian wedding, says he missed remarrying his wife cum actor Sneha on screen. "It would have been a wonderful experience to marry Sneha all over again. In fact, to marry someone else on screen made me miss her more than ever. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed...
04:29 PM, Apr 16, 2013
Chennai: Kaajal Vashisht, who is making her debut in southern cinema with the upcoming Telugu romantic drama 'Iddarammayilatho', is certain that she won't do item numbers as her focus is on performance based roles. "Other actors can choose what they want to, but no item numbers for me. I have acted in theatre and did plays. I did films. I believe my potential as an actor would attract work for...
10:22 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Actor Nakul who is known for films like 'Kadhalil Vizhundhen' and 'Masilamani' has already completed shooting his portions of his upcoming flick, 'Vallinam', directed by film maker Arivazhagan. While the actor is eagerly awaiting the release of this film, he has also signed another film. However, the comedy caper is tentatively titled 'Narathan', and comedian Santhanam is playing an important role in 'Narathan'. However, the film 'Narathan' is produced by...
09:41 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Chennai: Director Hari Gopalakrishnan says his upcoming Tamil action drama 'Singam 2' will be an extension of 'Singam', but not a sequel. The second part is a continuation of the first with additional characters. "I have retained all the characters from the first part and I have also added a few more actors in 'Singam 2', which makes it a continuation of the first part. Probably for the first time...
08:17 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Actor Nakul who was seen as the leading hero in films 'Kadhalil Vizhundhen' and 'Masilamani' is currently busy shooting for his upcoming flick, 'Vallinam', directed by Arivazhagan after the film 'Eeram'. While Nakul has also signed another film a comedy caper titled 'Narathan' Tamil actor Santhanam will play an important role in the movie. 'Narathan' is produced under the banner of Vetrivel Film International. Naga Venkatesh will be directing the...
06:24 PM, Apr 15, 2013
It was not too long ago that actor Sadaa, who was the dream girl of the South Indian film industry is back again. The actor tasted stardom through films like 'Jeyam', in an unassuming role as a heroine. However, the actor shot to fame by doing many projects, including 'Anniyan' for director Shankar. However, she has not been witnessed on screen after 'Puli Vesham'. Now the latest we hear is...
05:27 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Chennai: Veteran playback singer S Janaki remembers PB Srinivas as a "humble singer" who always appreciated the work of his colleagues. PB Srinivas, fondly known as PBS, passed away here Sunday following brief illness at his residence. He was 82. "We have lost the most humble singer I have ever come across in my life. He was so humble that he spent most of his time appreciating the work of...
12:06 PM, Apr 15, 2013
Chennai: Southern actress Disha Pandey has dropped her surname, saying she wants to be known as an Indian and not by her caste. "I want to be known as an Indian before I'm recognised by my caste. In my effort to follow secularism, I will be known as Disha instead of Disha Pandey hereafter," Disha told IANS. Disha is known for southern films such as 'Tamizh Padam', 'Race' and 'Keeripulla'....
11:28 AM, Apr 15, 2013
Chennai: Brothers Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj on Sunday announced they will produce and act in the biggest Telugu multi starrer that will also feature their father Manchu Mohan Babu with other actors. "We are ready with the script. It will be a bombshell of an entertainer and will be the film to watch out for this year. We promise it will be two hours of non-stop entertainment for the...
10:52 PM, Apr 14, 2013
Salem: A pregnant woman was allegedly asked to pay a bribe for treatment at a government hospital in Salem on Sunday, and unable to pay it, she was forced to deliver the baby at a bus-stand. The 24-year-old woman, a labourer hailing from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, had come to the hospital with her husband and two children, aged five and two years, after she experienced labour pains, but some...
06:30 PM, Apr 14, 2013
