Tamil actor Vijay to start working for 'Jilla' in May  Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Tamil movie 'Jilla' is expected to kick start from May second week and reports are that the actor has almost completed A L Vijay's 'Thalaaiva' and the film's post production is in full swing. 'Thalaaiva's audio launch and movie release date will soon be out as well. The stylish actor is back to India this week and will be joining the Jilla team soon enough. 'Jilla' will have...  
06:41 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Tamil actress Erica Fernandez to star in 'Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu'
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Chennai: Southern actress Erica Fernandez grooved like late singer dancer Michael Jackson (MJ) when she performed one of his signature moves in her upcoming Tamil debut 'Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu'. "I got to do MJ's signature 'stand on the toes' finisher move. I thoroughly enjoyed doing it and I'm looking forward to feedback from the audience. It may be a small scene, but I'm sure it's something no other heroine has...  
05:49 PM, Apr 25, 2013

10 Indian films to be screened at 14th Jeonju fest
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Chennai: As many as 10 Indian films, including those in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali, will be screened at the 14th Jeonju International Film Festival, starting in South Korea on Thursday. Nine films, including Tamil movies 'Neerparavai' and 'Azhagar Samiyin Kuthirai', three Hindi movies, Hansal Mehta's 'Shahid', Ajay Bahl's 'B A Pass' and Ashim Ahluwalia's 'Miss Lovely', one Malayalam film 'Color of Sky', directed by Bijukuma Damodaran and one Bengali...  
12:33 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Naga Chaitanya is a fast evolving mass hero: Sunil Varma
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Chennai: Telugu actor Sunil Varma, who shares screen space with Naga Chaitanya in upcoming action drama, 'Thadaka', feels that the latter is one of the fast evolving mass heroes in the industry. "I played his (Chaitanya) friend in his debut film 'Josh' and play his co-star in 'Thadaka'. The transformation I see in him now is unbelievable because he played a lover boy then, and now plays a completely mass-appealing...  
12:10 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Now Mamootty to star in Gautham Menon's next Seems like Gautham Menon is earnestly looking forward to make films in Malayalam as well after creating for a himself a stable name in the Kollywood and Tollywood. Gautham has narrated a script to the Megastar Mamootty which the latter seems to have been impressed with. Also Gautham has roped in director Fazil's son Fahadh Fazil for his next after the one with Mammootty. It has been reported by sources...  
11:54 AM, Apr 25, 2013

Dr KJ Yesudas's son pays tribute to his father Among many legendary singers, Dr KJ Yesudas is one who has given us evergreen hits and songs that tingle our spines even when listened to now. His contributions to the music industry in unparalleled and unique. The legend's son Vijay Yesudas is said to be organizing an event in order to pay tribute to his father. The event has been named, 'Unnidam Mayangugiren-The Legend of KJ Yesudas' and will have...  
11:12 AM, Apr 25, 2013

Love my Hindi speaking Dhanush: Aishwarya
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Chennai: Tamil actor Dhanush's wife and brother are wowed by his debut Hindi movie 'Raanjhnaa', which shows him speaking in Hindi. Praising her husband, who she had directed in '3', Aishwarya tweeted, "The trailer of 'Raanjhnaa' is out! OMG I love it. Check it out. Love my Hindi talking (speaking) Dhanush." Selvaraghavan, Dhanush's brother, tweeted, "'Raanjhnaa' rocks! My thambi (brother) is speaking Hindi. Proudest moment for all of us." Directed...  
10:25 AM, Apr 25, 2013

Hansika Motwani laughs off link up rumours with Simbu
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Chennai: Southern actress Hansika Motwani says she is not dating Tamil actor Silambarasan aka Simbu and adds "when I'm in love, I will inform". Hansika and Simbu are currently working on two Tamil films 'Vaalu' and 'Vettai Mannan'. "(I have) been hearing a lot of news about my link up. All I can do is laugh it off because I love reading stuff about me, which I myself don't know,"...  
11:56 PM, Apr 22, 2013

Tamil film 'Udhayam NH4' earns Rs 7.14 lakh abroad The Tamil romantic thriller that has been released in 15 screens all over USA has been able to draw a good number of audience to the theatre in its first few days and has collected Rs 7.14 lacs, according to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by debutant Manimaran,'Udhayam NH4' mostly revolves around a cliche run and the chase love story between two lovers and a cop. And with an...  
11:38 PM, Apr 22, 2013

Actor Prithviraj to star in Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year'? Mumbai: South actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is likely to share screen space alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year'. The movie revolves around a bunch of male friends and how situation forces them to participate in a dance competition. But the only problem is that none of them are good dancers. The female lead will play the role of a bar dancer, who will help these friends win...  
10:22 PM, Apr 22, 2013

Veteran violinist Lalgudi Jayaraman passes away  Chennai: Celebrated violinist and composer Lalgudi Jayaraman, who carved out a niche for himself in the world of Carnatic music with his unique style, died today at the age of 82 after his brief illness. He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, both of whom are violinists. His family said he was not keeping in good health for quite some time after he suffered a stroke....  
09:34 PM, Apr 22, 2013

For perfect body, eat right, don't starve: Piaa Bajpai
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Chennai: The secret to have a 'muscle-toned body' is not dieting, but healthy eating habits and constant workout, says southern actress Piaa Bajpai. "I'm completely against the idea of dieting because once you stop it, it all comes back. I believe the secret to a perfect body is to eat right and work out constantly. I have been following healthy food and workout regimen for the last few months and...  
11:38 PM, Apr 21, 2013

Good actor can enact scene in many ways: Lakshmi Manchu
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Hyderabad: Telugu producer cum actor Lakshmi Manchu said Saturday that a hallmark of a good actor is that he or she can perform one single scene in three million different ways. "If you need to excel in the art of filmmaking, then you need to adapt to all crafts of filmmaking. One needs to learn to perform a single scene in three million different ways as an actor. As a...  
10:51 PM, Apr 21, 2013

Sridevi truly Empress of Indian cinema: Boney Kapoor
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Chennai: Producer Boney Kapoor said on Saturday that his wife cum-actor Sridevi truly deserves to be honored with the title 'Empress of Indian cinema', adding nobody else in the industry deserves the award more than her. "I think she truly deserves the award. She is most definitely an empress of Indian cinema. I don't think nobody else deserves the award more than her. I'm extremely happy for her," said Boney...  
10:20 PM, Apr 20, 2013

Awards are like vitamin shots: Nagarjuna
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Chennai: Southern actor Akkineni Nagarjuna said on Saturday that awards are like vitamin shots and when an actor receives them, it boosts his or her morale. "The success of a film at the box-office will ensure happiness to the entire unit, but individual awards are like vitamin shots that will help boost the morale of an actor. I believe for an actor both the success of his film and awards...  
10:03 PM, Apr 20, 2013

Southern actor Tashu upset with 'Mic Testing 143' makers
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Chennai: Southern actress Tashu Kaushik, who opted out of upcoming romantic-comedy 'Mic Testing 143' for personal reasons, is upset that her images are being used on the promotional posters of the film. She says she is likely to take legal course of action if the makers don't stop using her images. "I don't understand how can my images be used on the poster of a film I'm not part of...  
09:24 PM, Apr 20, 2013

Music directors to dance in 'Thillu Mullu's title song The peerless music makers of different generations are coming together, not only for music, but also for dance! Young music director Yuvan Shankar Raja and seasoned composer MS Vishwanathan are to dance in the title song of the sensational remake,'Thillu Mullu'. Based on Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Thillu Mullu', the remake, popularly known as 'Thillu Mullu 2' is directed by Badri and stars Shiva, Isha Talwar and Prakash Raj. The film has...  
08:39 PM, Apr 20, 2013

Tamil Review: 'Udhayam NH4' is a run of the mill love story
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Cast: Siddharth Suryanarayan, Ashrita Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Avinash, Deepak, Ajai, Kalai, Vivek and Naren Director: Manimaran One of the reasons 'Udhayam NH4' deserves a watch is because it happens to be a first of its kind road film executed to perfection in Tamil cinema history. Presentation and racy screenplay keep this film engaged in what is otherwise a run of the mill love story milked dry over the years....  
06:23 PM, Apr 20, 2013

Tamil actor Allu Sirish to star in 'Kottha Janta' Allu Sirish's debut film, 'Gouravam' has released today and has been getting a good response. Now his second film has been confirmed. He is going to act in a film titled 'Kottha Janta' under the direction of 'Ee Rojullo' and 'Busstop' fame Maruthi. 'Routine Love Story' fame Regina Cassandra is the female lead in this film. She is also the female lead in Sai Dharam Tej and A S Ravikumar...  
11:19 PM, Apr 19, 2013