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

Sri Lankan Buddhist group to ban some Tamil films A Buddhist national group from Sri Lanka have recently demanded the National Film corporation of Sri Lanka to ban Tamil films that feature Superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vijay etc. The group (Ravana Balaya) has further mentioned that, in the recent agitation against Sri Lanka these celebrities observed fast against the Government and hence the Sri Lankan Government should intervene and ban the films. However the National film corporation has not...  
07:07 PM, May 11, 2013

Dhanush: Its easier to impress Rajinikanth than my wife
by IANS
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03:27 PM, May 11, 2013

Rajinikanth wants Kamal Haasan to watch  'Kochadaiyaan'
by IANS
Mumbai: In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long awaited 'Kochadaiyaan'. The film is crucial for Rajinikanth as it would be his first after his hospitalization two years ago. The film adopts a new form of storytelling known as the Motion Capture technique where all of the Tamil superstar's...  
03:24 PM, May 11, 2013

Tamil actor Vijay to start working for 'Jilla' in May  Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Tamil movie 'Jilla' is expected to kick start from May second week and reports are that the actor has almost completed A L Vijay's 'Thalaaiva' and the film's post production is in full swing. 'Thalaaiva's audio launch and movie release date will soon be out as well. The stylish actor is back to India this week and will be joining the Jilla team soon enough. 'Jilla' will have...  
06:41 PM, Apr 25, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' First Look: Rajinikanth is back New Delhi: Trade analyst and film journalist Taran Adarsh has tweeted Rajinikanth's new look in his forthcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan'. Soundarya R Ashwin is the director of the film while Deepika Padukone is the heroine. ...  
06:19 PM, Apr 21, 2013

Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan to attend Cannes film fest
by IANS
Mumbai: Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth will come together in a most unexpected way at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May. While Amitabh will represent his first Hollywood film 'The Great Gatsby' in Cannes, Rajinikanth will be unveiling the trailer of his new film 'Kochadaiyaan' at the fest. Murli Manohar, co-producer of the southern film, confirmed Rajinikanth's presence in Cannes at the same time as the Big B....  
12:56 PM, Apr 13, 2013

Rajinikanth to play dual roles in 'Kochadaiyaan' Buzz is that superstar Rajinikanth will be seen playing dual roles in the film, the roles of both a father and a son. Father is named 'Kochadaiyaan', who is the lieutenant and a close friend of the ruler of a kingdom. He is a highly talented, bold, courageous, shrewd and multifaceted individual. Just as much as his powerful battling skills is portrayed, his artistic performances are also equally highlighted in...  
04:11 PM, Apr 12, 2013

We stand for Sri Lankan Tamils: Sarath Kumar
by IANS
Actors turned up in hundreds to support the fast organised by SIFAA at Nadigar Sangam. This is the second fast after March 19. ...  
07:45 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Tamil actor Vijay regrets not being part of fast
by IANS
This is the second fast since March 19, which was observed by the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association. ...  
04:47 PM, Apr 02, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' trailer to be released at Cannes
by IANS
However, the Cannes film festival is scheduled between May 15 and May 26. ...  
03:48 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Rajinikanth, Kamal join fast to support Sri Lankan Tamils
by IANS
However, Kamal, Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, and Karthi are among those who couldn't join the March 19 fast. ...  
03:10 PM, Apr 02, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' to be screened at the Cannes festival The movie will have actors Deepika Padukone and Shobana in key roles. ...  
12:27 PM, Apr 02, 2013

SL war crimes: Rajinikanth joins Tamil film industry's protest Members of the Tamil Film industry are on a one-day token fast in Chennai, protesting against the Sri Lankan government and the Army's atrocities on the Tamils there. Superstar Rajinikanth also showed up in solidarity, along with other stars from the Tamil film industry. ...  
12:04 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Director Hari is now busy shooting 'Singam 2' The Tamil flick will be produced by Madhan of Vendhar Movies. ...  
10:22 AM, Apr 02, 2013

Snapshot: Rajinikanth seen dubbing for Kochadaiyan Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty, directors KS Ravikumar and Soundarya Rajinikanth Ashwin at the dubbing of the upcoming film Kochadaiyan in Chennai. ...  
11:48 AM, Mar 30, 2013

Ajith postpones his next to support the Lankan Tamils  'Thala' has postponed the dates of his next project, in lieu of the hunger strike in support of Sri Lankan Tamils. ...  
12:04 PM, Mar 29, 2013

Telugu actor postpones the shoot of his next film The project was initially scheduled to kick start on April 1 in Hyderabad. Since Ajith will be joining the strike in Chennai the dates have been postponed. ...  
11:00 PM, Mar 28, 2013

Ajith postpones shoot to support Lankan Tamils
by IANS
Ajith's untitled Tamil project with director Siva is scheduled to be launched on April 1. ...  
10:25 AM, Mar 28, 2013

Rajinikanth disturbed over verdict on Sanjay Dutt
by IANS
Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict on actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, superstar Rajinikanth Friday said he is "disturbed" and will pray to god on his behalf. ...  
09:14 AM, Mar 23, 2013