Director KS Ravikumar has cleared the air on the latest buzz that he is no more part of Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiyaan'. It was Ravikumar who had penned the film's script, besides supervising the project and helping out director Soundarya R Ashwin in its making. However, a few days ago it was said that director Madhesh has been appointed as the direction-supervisor, replacing Ravikumar. Clarifying on the issue, Ravikumar said, "The...
02:01 PM, Nov 08, 2012
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone teamed up with southern superstar Rajinikanth in Tamil movie 'Kochadaiyaan' and says he inspired her a lot with his dedication and passion while shooting for the film, which experiments with performance-capturing technique. "Working with him in 'Kochadaiyaan' was very inspiring for the kind of energy he brings to the sets even after working for so many years... he has that passion one can easily see...
10:05 AM, Oct 31, 2012
With Superstar Rajinikanth's much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' in its final stages of completion, some interesting details about the movie are emerging out. Since the film was shot using performance capture technology, 48 cameras were used to shoot each and every scene. "The 48 cameras captured performance of artistes 48 angles," say sources in the know. "Actors are required to wear a mask (where cameras were installed) to shoot most of the...
12:02 PM, Oct 26, 2012
Superstar Rajinikanth, who recently attended Amitabh Bachchan's 70th Birthday party AND has reportedly met Manoj Bajpai in his return flight home back to Chennai. The actors even had a conversation during the journey. The Superstar has apparently liked the character played by Manoj Bajpai in 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' and appreciated the actor for his performance. The actor played the role of Sardar Khan in the movie, a ruthless and comical...
02:07 PM, Oct 13, 2012
Looks like the much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' starring Rajinikanth might not hit the screens on the Superstar's birthday on December 12. For delay in the post-production works might make the film to see the light of the day on Pongal, that is by the second week of January 2013. "Since this is the first Tamil film to be made on 3D using performance capturing technology, intense post-production work is required. A...
04:54 PM, Oct 12, 2012
Everyone knows that Superstar Rajinikanth is an ardent devotee of Sri Raghavendra. Even the 100th film of the actor was a bio-pic on the great saint, and Rajini had played the lead role in it. Now, the numero uno actor has donated Rs 10 crore for the shrine of Sri Raghavendra in Mantralayam. The amount will be used to upgrade the infrastructure of the temple. In a press statement, authorities...
05:26 PM, Oct 10, 2012
Relatives of popular southern actress Soundarya, who died in a plane crash in 2004, are fighting a legal battle over her property, which is estimated to be worth Rs 50 crore. Soundarya was campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the Lok Sabha elections when her plane crashed on April 17 and she died along with her brother Amarnath. Her mother KS Manjula and her ex-husband...
02:40 PM, Oct 04, 2012
It was no surprise when the organisers of Media and Entertainment Business Conclave chose 'Enthiran' (2010) for discussion for a session dedicated to computer graphics and 3D technology. For, the second movie in which director Shankar and superstar Rajinikanth came together after Sivaji (2007), was the one that set high standards for graphics and special effects in filmdom. The session will take the participants on a journey of complex graphics...
01:56 PM, Oct 04, 2012
One of the reasons behind the success of 'Enthiran' was the presence of Hansraj Saxena in the team. His efforts earned Sun Pictures a whooping profit from all over India. Now, the veteran is planning on taking things under his own banner Sax Pictures and is trying to rope in Superstar Rajinikanth for a Rs 240 crore project. It has also been reported that Ram Charan Teja, one of Tollywood's...
11:32 AM, Oct 04, 2012
Ahead of the release of Sridevi's return flick 'English Vinglish', the movie was showcased to Superstar Rajinikanth and his entire family in a special screening. 'English Vinglish' marks the return of Sridevi to cinema after a prolonged absence and has already got standing ovations at Cannes. The film is being dubbed in Tamil and will be released across India in both Tamil and Hindi. And it is being reported that...
03:33 PM, Sep 29, 2012
Southern director Suresh Krishna, who has worked with superstar Rajinikanth in successful Tamil films like 'Annamalai' and 'Baasha', has penned a memoir of the superstar. The book, titled 'My Days With Baasha - The Rajinikanth Phenomenon', will be released in English, Tamil and Telugu end-November by Westland Books. "Every interview I participated in the last 10-15 years or any event I attended, at least one question was asked about my...
04:18 PM, Sep 28, 2012
Jodhpur: Jodhpur is abuzz again with glitterati from the film industry, sports, politics, law and business world as the wedding of Eros International CEO Kishore Lulla's daughter is set to take place in the city. Lulla has chosen Umaid Palace, the royal residence, for his daughter Rishika's wedding scheduled on September 29. Guests started arriving from Thursday, which included Bollywood celebrities Anil Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, David Dhawan, tennis star Mahesh...
01:40 PM, Sep 28, 2012
Even as his 'Kochadaiyaan' is nearing completion, rumour mills are working overtime suggesting what would be the next project of Superstar Rajinikanth, the numero uno actor of Tamil cinema. One such theory suggests that the Thalaivar might do a cameo, playing Lord Krishna, in the Tamil remake of soon to be released Hindi flick, 'OMG! Oh My God'. Comedy movie, 'OMG! Oh My God' is produced by Akshay Kumar and...
10:38 AM, Sep 20, 2012
It would be a dream come true for any filmmaker or actor to have his movie remade with the screen God in the lead. Screen God here is of course Rajinikanth. News is abuzz that Rajinikanth might soon be in the Tamil remake of Akshay Kumar's 'OMG! Oh My God'. The soon to be releasing film stars Paresh Rawal in lead besides Akki and is co-produced by Ashwini Yardi and...
07:11 PM, Sep 16, 2012
After 'Eega', it is the turn of 'Sudigadu' to earn Rajini's accolades. Because of the popularity of the film, which easily spread in some quarters of Tamil Nadu, the Superstar reportedly evinced interest to watch the film. Following this, the makers arranged a special screening of the film for Rajini at the latter's residence in Chennai. The actor, as claimed by the makers found the film very entertaining. He appreciated...
06:24 PM, Sep 06, 2012
Dhanush talks about his journey from becoming a household name after the success of his song 'Kolaveri Di', his national award and more. ...
12:44 PM, Aug 30, 2012
The biggest ever project of Tamil cinema may happen soon. Superstar Rajinikanth and 'Ulaga Nayagan' Kamal Haasan, the top two stars of Tamil cinema, are planning to act together in a movie to be produced by AVM. Says AVM Saravanan, "Recently, Rajini and I was discussing something at my office. At that time, Kamal too joined us. Suddenly, Rajini expressed his wish that he would like to act in a...
01:44 PM, Aug 27, 2012
