Karthi Sivakumar seems to be on a mission to encourage aspiring actors and filmmakers. A day after he came out with a motivating speech at the audio launch of 'Kumki', the actor on Friday heaped laurels on the team behind 'Attakathi'. Speaking at a function to introduce the cast and crew of 'Attakathi' in Chennai, Karthi said, "The film has kindled the memories of student days. I am sure that...
02:22 PM, Jul 28, 2012
The latest buzz is that Chakri Toleti who worked with Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan in 'Unnaipol Oruvan' will join hands with him yet again for 'Thalaivan Irukkindran'. The film that's Kamal's pet project will be produced by Aascar Ravichandran. Rumor mills are working overtime that the makers are considering Chakri Toleti as a director for this flick but a final decision will be made only post the release of 'Viswaroopam'. Story...
02:02 PM, Jul 28, 2012
The director of 'Bachchan - The Angry Young Man' has found a replacement for Deepa Sannidhi. Shashank has chosen B-Town actress, Tulip Joshi, who will be playing an NRI character in the film. "Tulip is familiar with the Kannada audience as her first film was 'Super' opposite Upendra. I watched her film 'Dhoka' and I liked her performance. So we zeroed-in on her," says Shashank, who clarifies that she is...
01:33 PM, Jul 28, 2012
The waiting is over for 'Ivan Megharoopan', the film which bagged the maximum number of state film awards, to reach the screens. The whole team behind the project is excited over the awards announced last week and the subsequent release. The film bagged the awards for the second best film, music director, editor and the dubbing artist(female) in a close race. "I personally take the awards as just another thing,"...
01:04 PM, Jul 28, 2012
It isn't hard to imagine the chaos at TASMAC shops on the eve of Gandhi Jayanthi, which is a dry day. Debutant director Kamalakannan says he has connected similar occurrences in an interesting and engaging way in his film 'Madhubaanakkadai'. The film, which is set to release on August 2, will not have a protagonist or an antagonist, he informed the media. "Madhubaanakkadai will offer the audience a regular move-watching...
12:48 PM, Jul 28, 2012
Media had earlier reported that Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ethir Neechal' has another heroine apart from Priya Anand. We had then published that debutant director Senthil and producer Dhanush were in the process of finalising a well known actor for the role. It is now known that Dhansika , who has acted in 'Aravaan', has been approached to play the role. According to well-placed sources, the unit is trying to rope in the...
12:07 PM, Jul 28, 2012
The Kannada film 'God Father' coming after six years of original film 'Varalaaru' - Ajith starrer film has been a hit film in Tamil Nadu. It is engaging and absorbing because of super star Upendra handling the triple roles. It is not that easy for an actor to adjust to three varieties in one film. Upendra a director in him and known for charged up roles in his career has...
06:38 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Upendra has performed the triple role for the first time in 'Godfather' directed by Sriram who makes a debut to the Kannada film industry. Frankly the film rocks mainly because of Upendra's amazing performance which can go down as one of the best in his career. Upendra's prformance in the role of a physically challenged old man who was a Bharatha Natyam dancer is really outstanding in the film. His...
05:58 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Amidst commercial masalas where there is plenty of stunts, romance in foreign lands, among other so-called inevitable things, comes 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakthilae'. An experimental movie which is set in a coffee shop. A solid two hour film, it traces the emotions of people who visit a coffee shop. Debutant director Narayana Raghavendra Rao has touched up on lives on three sets of people who come to spend their evening at...
05:20 PM, Jul 27, 2012
One of the boldest movies to have ever arrived on Mollywood, Aashiq Abu's '22 Female Kottayam' has celebrated its 100 days run. The movie which has a refreshing theme and superb execution is touted as the best dark film in Mollywood which also managed to fetch popular as well as critical acclaim. The movie which opened in theatres during last Vishu was also well supported by the releasing centres, which...
04:36 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Cinematographer turned director Sameer Thahir, who hit to fame with his debut movie 'Chappa Kurisu' is getting ready to start his next. As of now, the director has already grabbed the dates of the star prodigy Dulquar Salman. Sameer is finalising the scripts and as per plans, the shoot for the movie will kick start by next January. Shyju Khalid is the cinematographer of this movie which will also have...
04:00 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Nayanthara is playing an interesting character, that of a documentary filmmaker, in 'Ongaram', a Tamil-Telugu bilingual which marks the debut of pan Indian hero Rana Daggubati in Kollywood. "It's an action adventure. Rana is a theatre artist, while Nayan is a docu filmmaker. Though their approach towards life is different, they have to travel together at one point of time," says Krish, who is directing the movie. Krish is not...
03:10 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Those who watched 'Naan Ee' can remember 'Project 511', a NGO in which Samantha, the heroine of the movie, works. It is not a fictional organization but is a real one which functions from Hyderabad. Impressed with Project 511's good work, SS Rajamouli shed light on it through his film. And now, he has gone a step head, by donating Rs 22 lakh for the NGO. According to sources, out...
03:01 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Karthi Sivakumar has dismissed a claim that his recent venture 'Saguni' was a failure. "It is true that the film evoked mixed reaction. But it can not be classified as a flop," he said. Interacting with student journalists at a meeting organized by a Tamil weekly, the young actor said, "We wanted to present a political film in a different color. And it has reached the public." Stating that 'Kaakka...
02:14 PM, Jul 27, 2012
