Chennai: The first quarter of 2013 saw approximately 130 releases in the southern film industry. Unfortunately, not even 10 percent of the films turned out to be successful. While most big-budget, star actors' films bombed, a handful of low-budget films managed to break even and do average business.
Malayalam and Tamil film industries, which had the maximum number of releases, were equally unsuccessful, while Kannada and Telugu industries didn't impress either.
Of the 44 Tamil releases, one turned out to be a blockbuster and only one emerged as a hit. The rest of the films couldn't even break even.
Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil-Hindi bilingual 'Vishwaroopam' was a blockbuster. It garnered over Rs 100 crore on an investment of Rs 95 crore....
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02:34 PM, Apr 14, 2013
The upcoming Tamil movie is directed by filmmaker Chiranjeevi Anish and is produced by R Paneerselvam. ...
11:36 AM, Mar 04, 2013
Apart from Ajith, the film has actors Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee in key roles. ...
02:20 PM, Mar 01, 2013
Sources say that the very legendary Nagesh's 'Aubavi Raja Anubavi' is being remade by filmmaker Ramanarayanan. ...
07:44 PM, Feb 22, 2013
Despite facing competition from Karthi's big budget 'Alex Pandian' and Vishal's 'Samar', small budget comedy 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' starring comedian Santhanam has managed to grab eyeballs during the Pongal weekend. The film managed to rake in Rs 9 crore in the same week in which 'Alex Pandian' made Rs 9.5 crore. 'Samar' on the other collected only Rs 4.2 crore at the ticket windows. ...
05:13 PM, Jan 23, 2013
The actor is paired opposite Santhanam and Shiva in upcoming Tamil comedy 'Ya Ya'. ...
12:55 PM, Jan 19, 2013
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (KLTA) has raked in Rs 6.8 crore in the first three days in Tamil Nadu. ...
02:35 PM, Jan 18, 2013
The Tamil film has actors Santhanam and Srinivasan in prominent roles. ...
10:27 AM, Dec 21, 2012
Directed by Manikandan, the film is jointly produced by Santhanam and Narayanan. ...
05:29 PM, Dec 11, 2012
Simbu at the audio launch of Santhanam's film, 'KLTA', said he is proud to have introduced Santhanam. ...
05:09 PM, Dec 11, 2012
Directed by Manikandan, 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' is a comedy film, It's co-produced by Santhanam. ...
03:38 PM, Dec 11, 2012
Once a popular actor in Tv and now the top comedian of Tamil cinema, Santhanam is turning producer with 'KLTA'. ...
12:05 PM, Dec 10, 2012
Yeah, you read that right! Dr Srinivasan who introduced himself as Power Star has acquired a huge fan following will work with director Gautham Menon in his next film. The actor who is currently working as a prisoner in the film and is expected to finish his shooting schedule. Apparently the movie shows Power Star as a man who is keen on becoming an actor. In his journey, he comes...
11:40 AM, Oct 17, 2012
Not just one or two, Santhanam is said to be singing a four whopping numbers in his heroic venture 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'. The film is produced by Santhanam himself and is being directed by a newcomer Manikandan. Besides Santhanam, Power Star Dr Srinivasan, and Ganesh are playing lead roles. "Santhanam is playing a gaana singer in this movie. And his voice suits well for singing urban-folk numbers. Hence director...
03:16 PM, Sep 12, 2012
It's now said that Silambarasan aka STR will be seen with Powerstar Dr Srinivasan in 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' for a dance number! Dr Srinivasan has conveyed to his 'extended family', that is his tweet pals; on his Twitter page that along with Simbu and Santhanam, he will be dancing for a number in 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'. It may be mentioned that the film is being produced by Santhanam...
11:13 PM, Sep 10, 2012
The shooting of the film 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya', which comedian Santhanam is producing along with director and producer Ramanarayanan, will resume on August 20. Santhanam plays one of the three leads in the film, which is in the second schedule, along with power star Dr Srinivasan and Premji Amaren. Newcomer Visaka is said to be comedian in the film. Reports emerged recently that the film is a remake of...
02:55 PM, Aug 01, 2012
