When some of her peers are turning down an offer to play the lead role in the southern remake of 'The Dirty Picture', a biopic on Silk Smitha, Namitha has expressed her desire to be part of the project. "I feel I am the better choice than anyone else to play this role," says the buxom beauty, adding: "I want to play the lead character in the Tamil remake of...
03:05 PM, Jul 03, 2012
That Vivek has ventured into a mass campaign christened 'Green Kalam Project' is known to many. Under the guidance of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam he had already planted more than 13 lakh trees in a span of less than three months. "Though I was given a target of 10 lakh trees by Abdul Kalam ji we were able to achieve this feat principally and practically only with the...
10:58 AM, Jul 01, 2012
The South India Dance Directors Association (SIDAA), led by veteran choreographer Raghuram, has become a registered body with the Tamil Nadu government as per the trade union rules. Following this, the first executive committee meeting took place in Chennai recently, where it was decided to affiliate the union with the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI). Later, as per the request of dance directors and accepting the invitation from...
10:43 AM, Jul 01, 2012
The playback singer in multifaceted Kamal Haasan needs no introduction; however he was last heard only in 2010 in 'Manmadhan Ambu'. The ace film star has now crooned a peppy number in 'Haridas'. It is said that the song's concept and Vijay Antony's tunes for the track is what that attracted Kamal the most before giving his nod for the project. GNR Kumaravelan has indeed managed to make several headlines...
10:23 AM, Jul 01, 2012
The First Look and trailer launch event of Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' was a grand affair at the Sathyam Cinemas this morning, what with the presence of top celebs. Suriya who was the chief guest at the launch event, unveiled the first look and the trailer. The event also saw the presence of top celebs like Gautham Menon, Lingusamy, KV Anand, AL Vijay, Kannan, Jananathan, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Elred Kumar, Kalaipuli S Thanu,...
04:23 PM, Jun 30, 2012
The art department of Superstar Rajinikanth's next 'Kochadaiyaan' is probably the biggest among the films that were made in the recent times, one has to say. More than 150 members are part of the team, led by art director Velu. "Director Soundarya R Ashwin handpicked 42 students from the Fine Arts College in Chennai for the task. Besides this, 50 experienced persons from Kumbakonam Fine Arts College and 60 Concept...
04:14 PM, Jun 30, 2012
Jiiva was busy throughout Friday, as the actor had to attend events related to his forthcoming films throughout the day. The trailer of his much awaited 'Mugamoodi' was launched on June 29, with the muhurat of his forthcoming flick 'Endrendrum Punnagai' too taking place on the same day. Jiiva won the praise of speakers, mostly big guns from Tamil cinema, at the first look launch of 'Mugamoodi'. While guests were...
04:05 PM, Jun 30, 2012
Tamannah has clarified that she was no member of any social networking sites. "After coming across a Facebook profile in my name, many are of the opinion that it's me," she says. The heroine of 'Ayan' and 'Vengai' adds: "I would like to clarify that I am not that Tamannah. I have not enrolled myself in any of the social networking platform." There has not been any release in Kollywood...
06:23 PM, Jun 29, 2012
Lakshmi Ramakrishnan has carved a niche for herself by playing character roles in movies such as 'Pirivom Sandhippom', 'Eeram', 'Nan Mahan Alla', 'Yuddham Sei' and 'Poi Solla Porom' Now she is ready with her maiden directorial venture, titled 'Aarohanam', which will be released on July 27. Says the actress-director, "Aarohanam is a Sanskrit word, and in musical context, it denotes the ascending of the swarams in the ragas. But my...
06:01 PM, Jun 29, 2012
'Billa 2' is all set to see a massive trailer launch on July 2 at the sprawling auditorium in Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The event will be graced by the film's lead ladies and the crew. The first look and trailer will be unveiled at this grand event which will be followed by rigorous promotions by the makers for the film's release. Directed by Chakri Toleti, 'Billa 2', a...
11:39 PM, Jun 28, 2012
Arun Vijay seems to be on a happy high note, what with the success of 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' that showcased him in a different role from what we've seen in his earlier ventures. "I thank everyone for the support showered towards Thadaiyara Thaakka, the film is running on its fourth week in more than 70 centers", says a visibly excited Arun Vijay. The action entertainer helmed by Magizh Thirumeni, a former...
11:24 PM, Jun 28, 2012
Ajith, the Kingmaker and the King of Openings in Tamil cinema, has always been criticized predominantly only for one thing by critics, his extra pounds. The actor is all set to shut them up for he has started working out for his next with Vishnuvardhan. Ajith has been through more than 16 surgeries through the years and in a recent interview with a publication he had expressed about how him...
01:31 PM, Jun 27, 2012
Tamil cinema is set to witness something on the lines of Spiderman, Harry Potter and James Bond of the West. Director Mysskin is planning to bring out 'Mugamoodi' as a series, with one film hitting the screens every year. Starring Jiiva and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, 'Mugamoodi' is taking shape fast. Plans are on to release the film, produced by UTV Motion Pictures, on August 31. Meanwhile, sources say...
01:23 PM, Jun 27, 2012
Immediately after the release of 'Thupaki', director AR Murugadoss will start the Hindi version of the film, which will have Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Confirming this, Murugadoss says, "We are on the verge of completing 'Thupaki'. After that, I will start its Hindi version. I am eager to work with Akshay Kumar, who was thoroughly impressed after hearing the script." The director needs no introduction in Bollywood since...
01:05 PM, Jun 27, 2012
Remember director PV Prasad, who made a memorable debut with 'Kadhalil Vizhundhen', a Nakul-Sunaina starrer which hit the news columns for two main reasons One is thanks to 'Nakka Mukka...', a song which made waves all over India and the other is because 'Kadhalil Vizhundhen' was the very first release of Sun Pictures, the film production and distribution arm of Sun Group. And now, Prasad is back with a film...
04:13 PM, Jun 26, 2012
Bangalore: Bilingual animation film 'Eega', claimed to be southern cinema's most technologically superior movie, will be dubbed in Hindi, which will be converted into 3D version, says producer Suresh Babu. The socio-fantasy film, releasing worldwide in Tamil and Telugu July 6 with 1,200 prints, is written and directed by SS Rajamouli. Conversion technology is being used to make the 3D version of the movie, said the filmmakers at a press...
11:53 AM, Jun 26, 2012
Upcoming film 'David' will star not only two leading actors, but also two cinematographers. The movie is said to revolve around two persons " a fisherman and a musician, both named David. The film will have two cinematographers canning these portions of the film set in different times. While the fisherman episode will been filmed by Rathnavelu, Sejal Shah will capture the musicians story. The Tamil version of 'David' has...
11:31 AM, Jun 26, 2012
Though it was the producer's plan to release Endukante.. Premanta and Yen Endraal Kaadhal Enben simultaneously, it could not be accomplished as per the plan. The Tamil version is, however, finally set to hit the screens in some days. Ram has said that this is a proper bi-lingual, since every scene was shot twice. Ram, who is well-versed in Tamil, is currently dubbing for the movie. While the Telugu title...
10:00 PM, Jun 25, 2012
