Clean story key to success of 'Lovely': B Jaya Starring actors Aadi and debutant Shanvi, film Lovely recently completed 100 days of its successful running. And director B Jaya believes that credit to the films success goes to its clean story. Nowadays people in the industry think that the formula behind a successful film is double meaning dialogues and skin show, shares Jaya, adding, But Lovely was given a clean U certificate and now it has completed 100 days...  
03:06 PM, Jul 19, 2012

I'm just misunderstood: Andrea Jeremiah Tamil singer and actress Andrea Jeremiah is in a celebratory mood. First, there is her Tamil-Hindu bilingual film 'Vishwaroopam' with Kamal Haasan, scheduled to release in a few months and promises to be the years biggest movie. Then comes another Tamil film 'Vada Chennai'. Having begun her career as a Tamil playback singer in 2005, Jeremiah has many famous songs to her credit and is remembered for her role in...  
12:55 PM, Jul 19, 2012

Venkat: Tamil film 'Biriyani' to hit floors soon Expectations are obviously high for Venkat Prabhus 'Biriyani', which will be his next offering after 'Mankatha'. The films muhurrat was held on Sunday, but shoot will begin only next month, confirmed the filmmaker. Shoot will commence only in August after he finds all the ingredients for the 'Biriyani', that is, the remaining cast. While actor-couple Prasanna and Sneha are reportedly playing important roles in the film, Venkat Prabhu says, As...  
12:15 PM, Jul 19, 2012

For me it was an 'eye opener': Laxmi Ramakrishnan It is commonly said in the film industry that getting a tax waiver for a film is not an easy process, even if filmmakers abide by the set rules. Actor-turned-director Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, who was warned about this when she applied for the waiver for her film 'Aarohanam', is glad that these critics have been proved wrong in this issue as the officials concerned with the tax waiver were very helpful...  
11:12 AM, Jul 19, 2012

Kannada film 'Gowriputhra' gets U certificate A film with strong shades of Tamil film 'Raman Thediya Seethai' - the story writer is Jagan - Kannada film 'Gowriputhra' completing the shooting, post production and winning at the audio has got clean 'U' certificate from the regional censor board. MMM - Manju Maskal Matti - director of 'MMM' - Manasugala Maathu Madhura for 'Gowri Puthra' that revolves around the marriage truthfully starring Akshay (Dirty Picture...hero) in the lead...  
12:00 AM, Jul 17, 2012

Kannada film 'Sadagara' all set to hit theatres Whether the new guys are making thorough preparation or not, they are not taking undue publicity is the first solace from the team of 'Sadagara' team. At the final day of shooting of the film, the media was invited at Kanteerava studio on Saturday afternoon to brief what is 'Sadagara'. Debutant Gopi Soorya sitting for a few months with his friend Shanker Aryan - hero of the film made a...  
11:54 PM, Jul 16, 2012

Sharat Lohitashva to do comedy role in 'Sadagara' The 100th film of Sharat Lohitashva 'Sadagara' is a big transformation from routine villain roles to comedy role. A stunner on Kannada screen, stage and television Sharat Lohitashva is the right son for the right father. His father Lohitashva is known for such magnificent portrayal of any given role. The trump card is the voice in dialogue delivery for both son and father. In 'Sadagara' I have having a change...  
11:48 PM, Jul 16, 2012

'Edegaarike' left me in men's world: Sumana In directing Kannada film 'Edegaarike' based on popular writer Agni Sridhar a portion of real life sketch, I was completely in 'Men's World' explains completely relieved Sumana Kitthur on completion of the film shooting. The film 'Edegaarike' picked from the days of Agni Sridhar and Muthappa Rai is delayed but the result is delectable opines the intelligent Sumana speaking to this correspondent. The film 'Edegaarike' had hiccups in the change...  
11:16 PM, Jul 16, 2012

Ilayaraja urges interim stay on 'Department' song Ilayaraja's 'Aasai Nooru Vagai... Vazhvil Nooru Suvai...' from Rajinikanth's 'Adutha Vaarisu' is a hit and an evergreen tune till today. Crooned by Malaysia Vasudevan the number has interesting lyrics backed by peppy tunes. The music maestro has approached the Madras High Court to ban the usage of this song in a Hindi film, Ram Gopal Verma's 'Department'. "I have composed music for more than 500 films. 'Department' team approached me...  
08:39 PM, Jul 16, 2012

Junior NTR will enter active politics soon
by IANS
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder N.T. Rama Rao's son and popular Telugu actor N. Balakrishna Saturday said he would soon enter active politics. Balakrishna, however, made it clear that TDP chief and his brother-in-law N. Chandrababu Naidu would be the chief ministerial candidate in 2014 elections. Talking to reporters here, he denied that there are any differences within the NTR family. "People will teach lesson to those trying to create...  
06:13 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Video: Sarathkumar's birthday celebration T Siva & Gnanavel Raja Wishes Sarathkumar on his B'day. ...  
05:32 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Video: The trailer of Tamil film 'Attakathi' The trailer of much talked about Tamil romantic comedy, 'Attakathi', is finally out. ...  
05:23 PM, Jul 14, 2012

I don't turn every role in my favour: Bhavana Bhavanas versatility has certainly made her popular amongst the Kannada audience today. Appreciation has come her way after her recent film, 'Bhageerathi' in which she plays a traditional village girl. Giving us a detailed account of her journey, Bhavana says, When I entered this profession, I did not stick to one particular role. For few directors, I looked too western and for some, I could play a middle class Brahmin...  
05:03 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Isha Talwar, about her dream debut in Malayalam It is 10 p.m. in Mumbai. Isha Talwar is returning in a car to her home, near Juhu, after a 11-hour shoot for Bacardi, with Taha Shah, an upcoming Bollywood actor. But she is in good spirits. Because her debut film, Thattathin Marayathu , has got a thumbs-up from the audience. Isha plays Aisha, a Muslim girl, who has been living in Thalassery all her life. She is a small-town...  
04:18 PM, Jul 14, 2012

I want to go a little raunchy on screen: Parvathi After a long break, Parvarthi who was out of action for a while has finally bagged the movie she wanted, 'Andar Bahar'. Her absence has been just too long. It has been almost two years to since Parvathi's last outing on screen with Prithvi opposite Puneeth Rajkumar. "I voluntarily went jobless. Now, I am more focused and calm than before," says Parvathi. "In between I did have a Malayalam film...  
04:09 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Yograj Bhat opens up about Kannada film 'Drama' Predominantly known for the 2006 film 'Mungaru Male', which recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of Kannada cinema and currently holds the record for the longest running film at a multiplex, Director Yograj Bhat is always bubbling with enthusiasm and creative ideas. His last venture was 'Paramathma' and he is currently set for 'Drama', which is a romantic comedy with Yash, Radhika Pandit, Atul Kulkarni, Neenasam Satish and...  
04:01 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Bhama discards village belle image in 'Neram' Bhama, who is known for her girl-next-door avatars is all set to go in for an image makeover. She will play the role of a an out-and-out city girl in 'Neram', a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam. The actress will be seen opposite Nivin Pauly in the film directed by Alphonse. The highlight of her role will be that the character requires a no makeup look. Bhama, who has never...  
03:47 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Kalaya Thasmai Namaha: audio launch Tamil: Director Chandrasekhar Srivatsav for his second film 'Kalaya Thasmai Namaha' audio release made accurate arrangements and showed the right respect deserved by the music director for the event. Audio release event hero is music director. Accordingly AM Neel was given prominence at the event held at GM Rejoyce in malleswaram on Thursday night. For inaugural song on Lord Ganapathi the making of the film 'KTN' was shown in black...  
01:49 PM, Jul 14, 2012