
She is a lyricist, writer, speaker on womens issues and an able actor. And now, she is all set to plunge into filmmaking. Rohini, who has been a part of many memorable films in Tamil including Marupadiyum, Magalir Mattum and Virumandi, is all set to direct a movie. This film has been titled Appavin Meesai, and will be produced by actor-filmmaker Cheran! Speaking to City Express, Rohini confirmed the news....

11:15 AM, Jul 22, 2012

Actor Arulnidhis next film, which was titled 'Sambhuvam' earlier, has been rechristened 'Thagaraaru'. Arulnidhis brother Dayanidhi Azhagiri will produce the film helmed by debutant Ganesh Vinayak. Speaking to City Express, Arulnidhi said 40 per cent of the movie has been completed and that they recently shot a couple of fight sequences near Chennai. The duels, choreographed by Dileep Subbarayan, look real and suit the title well, he said. According to...

10:34 AM, Jul 22, 2012

As the audio of first ever Tamil superhero film 'Mugamoodi' hit the stores lets here it from the horses mouth itself. Music composer K on Tamil film 'Mugamoodi' ...

05:15 PM, Jul 20, 2012

Samantha, who was forced to take a break from work due to skin ailment, is gearing up to stand in front of the camera. Starting Friday, she will shoot for her upcoming Telugu film in Hyderabad. Starring Naga Chaitanya in the lead, the film titled 'Autonagar Surya' is being made by Dev Katta. The 'Bana Kathadi' and 'Naan Ee' actress has a meaty role to play in it, we learn....

01:25 PM, Jul 20, 2012

If Prakash Raj is the only villain in 'Singam', Suriya has to fight it out with two baddies in 'Singam 2', which too is being directed by Hari. The director has roped in Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi as one of the villains and the other baddie will be from South Africa. "Both will pose tough challenges to Suriya," say sources. Shooting for the movie got a kickstart in Chennai on...

01:12 PM, Jul 20, 2012

The music album of Vikram's next 'Thaandavam', which will hit the stores soon, will come with a special English track. Music composer GV Prakash Kumar confirmed this on his microblogging page, stating: "There is a special English track in 'Thandavam' called 'will u b there?' sung by alyssa and maria." It is said Prakash has tried something different for 'Thaandavam', as the film's subject itself is different from the regular...

01:05 PM, Jul 20, 2012

Chennai: There's good news for all Rajinikanth fans. The 'boss', as he is fondly referred to by his fans, will get more real on the silver screen. His 2007 hit 'Sivaji' will now be released in 3D, tentatively this September. It just cannot get bigger than this - the stylish coin-flipping, the familiar punch dialogues, his signature dance moves - and all this in 3D. Rajinikanth's 2007 blockbuster Sivaji, directed...

10:56 AM, Jul 20, 2012

There are 21 Hollywood Dracula films made based on the novel written by Bram Stoker in 1897, begins popular Malayalam director Vinayan. But in India, no single attempt has been made in this direction. And so, I wanted to make one such a movie in 3D, he adds. The filmmaker had earlier made a few Tamil films including En Mana Vaanil and Kaasi. The director, who says he would like...

03:55 PM, Jul 19, 2012

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

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

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

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

Suriya once again teams up with cinematographer turned director KV Anand for 'Maatran,' which hits the screens on Independence Day. ...

04:33 PM, Jul 15, 2012

The trailer of much talked about Tamil romantic comedy, 'Attakathi', is finally out. ...

05:23 PM, Jul 14, 2012

Tamil: This week, it would be only apt to call Friday as the Billa day. One need not mention the expectations that Billa 2 has created, courtesy one man- Ajith. The film hit more than 1,200 screens all over the world this morning and festival mood prevailed in front of theatres. Directed by Chakri Toleti, the film is produced by Wide Angle Creations and In Entertainment. The distribution rights for...

01:28 PM, Jul 14, 2012

It was nothing short of a festival in theatres screening 'Billa 2', as the 51st film of Ajith hit the screens all over the world today amid huge celebrations from his fans. Cinema halls in Tamil Nadu started screening the film as early as 6 am, and hence fans started thronging theatres from 3 am itself. They burst crackers, conducted 'paal abhishekam' to Ajith cut outs and banners, and raised...

11:08 AM, Jul 14, 2012