Manoj Manchu, son of Telugu superstar Mohan Babu who shot to fame with 'Bindaas' and 'Vedam' in Telugu, is all set to make his debut in Tamil with 'Varuvaan Thalaivan' (VT). A socio fantasy being made in Tamil and Telugu ('Oo Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?'), VT is supposed to release by the end of this month. Currently, postproduction and CG work is going on in Chennai. Ask Manoj, who is also...
06:01 PM, Jul 07, 2012
A role that many actors including Karthika and Taapsee backed off from, has caught the fancy of Anjali. This is the role of the second heroine for Vishal in 'Madha Gaja Raja' (MGR). It has been confirmed that Anjali has taken up the role. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar plays the other female lead in the film. This is the third time for Anjali to work with director Sundar C after 'Ayudham Seyvom'...
05:27 PM, Jul 07, 2012
Udhayanidhi Stalin's debut venture 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi' that had us in splits will now be dubbed and released in Telugu as OKOK! This will now mark Udhay's Telugu debut, it may be mentioned, Hansika, is a popular name in T-town with few hits to her credit. Another highlight is music by Harris Jayaraj whose tunes are popular in Andhra Pradesh. The makers are planning for a big release in...
04:52 PM, Jul 07, 2012
To say Selvaraghavan is in seventh heaven will not just be rhyming, but apt too. For, the filmmaker is going through a happy phase on both professional and personal fronts. Recently, the 'Aayirathil Oruvan' and 'Mayakkam Enna' maker celebrated his first wedding anniversary, with wife Gitanjali and daughter Leelavathi. "It's been one year of happiness and bliss. Thanks to my wife Gitanjali, who's pulled me out of sheer hell and...
04:24 PM, Jul 07, 2012
Director Karu Palaniappan, who is known for films like 'Parthiban Kanavu' and 'Mandhira Punnagai', is busy giving the final touches to the script of his upcoming flick 'Paandiya Vamsam'. The filmmaker has cast director-actor Ameer and actor Rajkiran to play the titular roles of the film. While the director is not in town and not available for his comment, a reliable source informed City Express that the film will go...
11:12 PM, Jul 06, 2012
The division between north and south cinema is diminishing. While south actors are keen on setting a pan Indian image, still being a star down south, those in B-town seem to be open in doing roles down south. Recently we saw Jackie Shroff foraying in Tamil cinema, he also bagged a role along with the Superstar in 'Kochadaiyaan'. Now the latest buzz is that another ace star, Sanjay Dutt, will...
10:26 PM, Jul 06, 2012
Even five years after its release, Superstar Rajinikanth's blockbuster hit, 'Sivaji', continues to make news. The film will now be screened for his Japanese fans in this Tokyo Film Festival. It will be screened on September 14, 15 and 16 at the Tokyo Film Festival. The film's lead lady, Shriya Saran will participate at the event as a special guest. Produced by AVM, the film starred Rajini, Shriya, Suman and...
10:24 PM, Jul 06, 2012
Director Venkat Prabhu who has graced Tamil cinema with back - to - back blockbusters is now working on Karthi starrer 'Biriyani'. The film is currently in its pre-production stage. He has completed work on the script and gathered his technical team to brief them about the movie. Speaking about the film he says, 'This Biriyani will be loved by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians'. Venkat's usual technical team consisting of...
09:57 PM, Jul 06, 2012
Suriya honored students at the 33rd award function of Sri Sivakumar Educational & Charitable Trust in Chennai recently. About 20 students were awarded Rs 10,000 each amounting to Rs 2 lakh of financial assistance. The trust, founded by the actor's father Sivakumar, who himself is a popular artiste, has been supporting the education of deserving candidates for more than three decades. In his address, Sivakumar expressed happiness in serving the...
09:52 PM, Jul 06, 2012
'Billa 2' is a prequel to 2007 blockbuster 'Billa' and has Ajith, Bruna Abdullah and Parvathy Omanakuttan in lead roles. ...
04:38 PM, Jul 04, 2012
Buzz is that Amy Jackson replaced Samantha from Vikram starrer 'I'! It's said that Shankar has finalized on Amy Jackson for the role that Samantha was initially approached for this film. Samantha recently opted out of the biggie owing to skin issues, thanks to shooting in rough seas for Kadal. It is also said that Shruti Haasan and Kajal Aggarwal will be approached, remember it's a two - heroine project....
06:07 PM, Jul 03, 2012
Bangalore: Kannada director Arvind Kaushik created a record by wrapping up his film 'Nam Areiali Innondhina' in just two hours here. Produced by Anaji Nagaraj, the entire film and the two songs were shot by using two Red cameras and five Canon 5D cameras. The music has been composed Arjun Janya and Prasad makes his debut as a choreographer with the film. Talking about the project, the Kaushik, who directed...
05:14 PM, Jul 03, 2012
Ever since UTV Motion Pictures announced India's first ever superhero flick, 'Mugamoodi', expectations are rocketing sky high on the film, what with the slick first look posters and teaser. However, speaking at the trailer launch of the film Mysskin asked the press and audience not to expect the film in the lines of Spiderman and Batman as its being publicized by the masses. He further expressed that the film is...
05:07 PM, Jul 03, 2012
Music composer Harris Jayaraj has confirmed that the much awaited music release of 'Maatraan' will take place in July. The final mixing of the album is taking place currently. It was earlier buzzed that the audio rights were snapped for a record price from AGS Entertainment by Sony Music. It's said that the shoot of the film is still on and a couple of songs are pending to be canned...
04:59 PM, Jul 03, 2012
She may be in the industry from over a decade now, but Trisha, still, is at the top position in Tamil - Telugu cinema and enjoys a massive fan base. Through the years the pet lover has managed to stay away from gossip and has delivered several blockbusters. A Trisha fanatic has now come up with a video game featuring the actress! It's reportedly said that Trisha is a character...
04:47 PM, Jul 03, 2012
Director Kicha and Arjun, who recently had the release of 'Maasi', will work together once again. This time it is going to be an out and out action film and other details are being worked out. According to Kicha, who is currently producing 'Eppadi Manasukkul Vandhai', a film directed by Prasad of 'Kadhalil Vizhnudhen' fame, he is happy to join hands with the 'Action King' again. The name of the...
04:17 PM, Jul 03, 2012
CS Amudhan created a good impact with his very debut in Kollywood, 'Tamizh Padam', a spoof entertainer. The director is now gearing up with his second, aptly titled, 'Rendavathu Padam'. He is planning to release the movie in August, sources close to the unit confirm. Vimal, Aravind Aakash of 'Goa' and 'Mankatha' fame and Ajith's brother-in-law Richard play the lead roles in this movie, to be produced by Dharani under...
03:48 PM, Jul 03, 2012
