Why 'Kochadaiyaan' trailer didn't make it to Cannes
by IANS
Chennai: The trailer of Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan', which was supposed to be unveiled at the ongoing Cannes film festival, was called off at the last minute because the team is still working on the final output of the trailer.

"(The) trailer (is) shaping out well. (I'm) working on more surprises. All efforts are going in to release it as soon as possible," posted the film's director Soundarya Ashwin on her Twitter page.

According to a source from the film's unit: "We were all set to go to the festival, but our director was not happy with the final output of the trailer. She didn't want an unsatisfactory trailer to be released at the festival and, therefore, opted out of the festival".

Rajinikanth, who was supposed to attend the festival to promote his film, also cancelled his plans....more    
02:57 PM, May 19, 2013

AR Rahman in awe of 'Kochadaiyaan'
by IANS
Chennai: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan', describes it as "epic". "(I) had a sneak preview of Rajini sir's motion capture results for one of the songs from 'Kochadaiyaan'. (It) looks like animation on steroids! Epic," posted Rahman on his Twitter page. Rahman has composed the music for the film, directed by Rajini's daughter...  
06:31 PM, May 15, 2013

'Kochadiyaan' teaser not coming out on Tamil New Year
by IANS
Chennai: Tamil director Soundarya R Ashwin has rubbished rumours that the teaser of her father Rajinikanth starrer upcoming Tamil period drama 'Kochadiyaan' will be released on the occasion of Tamil New Year. "Hey guys teaser release on April 14 (Tamil New Year) is a rumour. We are all working hard towards releasing a trailer soon though. Will keep you all updated," posted Soundarya, who directs the film, on her Twitter...  
07:03 PM, Apr 12, 2013

Kochadaiyaan: Rajinikanth begins dubbing, finishes first half
by IANS
The big budget Tamil film is directed by Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya. ...  
02:24 PM, Mar 28, 2013

Telugu film 'Gundelo Godari' to be released overseas 'Gundelo Godari' is a bi-lingual film (Telugu and Tamil), directed by Kumar Nagendra and produced by Manchu Lakshmi. ...  
10:37 AM, Mar 05, 2013

DSP sings with Illayaraja at the audio launch of 'MM' Devi Sri Prasad is an electrifying performer on-stage. But what gave him immense joy while performing on the dais on October 29 was because he did it on the invitation of Maestro Illayaraja, one of his idols. Imagine the joy of one's favourite giving an opportunity to sing and dance with you. DSP experienced just that during the audio release function of 'Maranthen Mannithen' (the Tamil version of Gundello Godari)....  
03:11 PM, Oct 30, 2012

I am getting offers from Bollywood: Aadi Pinisetty He's primarily spotted in Tamil films. However, after debuting in Tollywood through his film 'Oka Vichitram', actor Aadi Pinisetty will be seen again by the Telugu audience in his upcoming bilingual 'Gundello Godari'. A film shot around the banks of the river Godavari, the Telugu-Tamil bilingual falls under the genre of adventure, according to the actor. "This is an adventure-based film, which is unusual because not many people have touched...  
01:24 PM, Sep 14, 2012