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Nakul Jaidev prefers one hit over ten flops

Chennai: Tamil actor Nakul Jaidev has done just seven films in a decade and says he believes in quality and not quantity.

"What is the point in doing 10 films that are likely to fail at the box-office? I would rather do one film that people will remember for a long time," Nakul, who made his cinematic debut with Tamil romantic-comedy 'Boys', told IANS.

Since his debut, he has starred in films such as 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen', 'Maasilamani' and 'Kandhakottai'.

"People assumed I took a break in between for few years, but I was actually working for three Tamil films. I knew these films will take time and will require a lot of my effort. ...more    

'Nagaraja Cholan MA MLA' to hit the floors soon

The combo of Manivannan and Sathyaraj took a comical dig at many political happenings in 'Amaidhi Padai'. Now that they are coming together for its sequel, they are all set to repeat the act. If sources are to be believed, the sequel of 'Amaidhi Padai', which has been titled 'Nagaraja Cholan MA MLA', will have Sathyaraj playing an elderly politician. "Since Amavasai who rechristened himself as Nagaraja Cholan has become...  

Director Manivannan set for comeback

Southern director Manivannan is set to make a comeback after 11 years with 'Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA', a sequel to his 1994 political drama 'Amaidhi Padai'. "The sequel will have Sathyaraj and Seeman in lead roles. We are planning to shoot the film in Coimbatore and hope to release by mid 2013," the actor-director told IANS. His last film as director was 'Aandan Adimai' in 2001. The project will be...  

'Sundara Pandian' to be released on September 14?

The topic of the guessing game is currently on in Kollywood, regarding the release of Sasikumar's forthcoming movie 'Sundara Pandian'. The release of the film, which was originally slated for September 14, hit a roadblock after a Chennai court issued a stay order against its title, following a case filed by Jupiter Film Makers. In their plea, Jupiter Film Makers alleged that they had registered a similar title long time...  

'Amaidhi Padai' sequel is ready to hit the floors

Lovers of political satires can't forget 'Amaidhi Padai'. The film starring Sathyaraj, which hit the screens in the 1990s, was a trendsetter of sorts, and catapulted Sathyaraj's career to great heights. The latest buzz is that a sequel is being planned for 'Amaidhi Padai'. "Actor-director Manivannan is gearing up to start his 50th directorial venture. It will be a sequel to 'Amaidhi Padai'," sources said. "The film will no doubt...