Director Sreenu Vaitla joins Twitter, courtesy 'Baadshah'
by IANS
Chennai: On the occasion of the release of his Telugu action-drama 'Baadshah', director Sreenu Vaitla joined Twitter Friday. He says he couldn't think of a better occasion to do it. "What better occasion to join Twitter than the release of 'Baadshah'. Thank you all for the warm welcome," posted Sreenu on his Twitter page. 'Baadshah', directed by Sreenu Vaitla, features Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Mukesh Rushi, Pradeep Rawat, Ashish...  
02:14 PM, Apr 05, 2013

Now Malayalam film 'Parankimala' is been remade
by IANS
'Parankimala', a 1981 Malayalam hit, is now being remade. The love story will be retold by Sennan Pallassery, the youngest of the Pallassery brothers. It focuses on the female lead Thanka, who sacrifices her life for her lover. The role was earlier essayed by Soorya. In the remake, newcomer Vinutha Lal will take on the role. Beyon is the male lead in the film, the shooting for which begins on...  
12:48 PM, Apr 05, 2013

Malayalam actor Ajmal's brother makes his acting debut Thiruvananthapuram: Askar, brother of actor Ajmal Ameer of 'Madambi' fame, is set to make his acting debut with the oddly titled 'Holy Shit'. The film will be directed by debutant Johnson. Askar, a businessman, has earlier done short films and also appeared in ad films. 'Holy Shit' is about four youngsters living in Kochi. They come from different backgrounds and go through stress, each for unknown reasons. Later, they find...  
11:36 AM, Apr 05, 2013

Telugu flick 'Baadshah' will speak for itself: Producer Chennai: Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action drama 'Baadshah' because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday. Srinu Vaitla is known for blockbusters such as 'Dubai Seenu', 'King' and 'Dookudu'. His latest film 'Baadshah' features Junior NTR, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rushi, Nassar, Kelly Dorji, Brahmanandam and Chandra Mohan. "We are confident of...  
10:47 AM, Apr 05, 2013

Director Hari to team up with Karthi for his next As reported earlier, director Hari will be teaming up with actor Karthi for their next project. The film will be produced by Vendhar movies, and the cast and crew details are under scrutiny at the moment. Now, we hear more on the project from the director himself. Hari said, "The film will be an emotionally packed action movie. We have planned to carry out the shooting against the backdrop of...  
10:33 AM, Apr 05, 2013

Tamil actor Ajith to star in Siva's next project Thala had successfully wrapped up 'Valai' with Vishnuvardhan and was just about to jump to the 'Siruthai's Siva's next project, which is yet to be titled, when the actor postponed the shooting in lieu of the Nadigar Sangam token fast in support of Sri Lankan Tamils. But as promised, he has returned to shooting now, and the film will start rolling tomorrow. The film has Ajith, Tamannah, Viddarth, Munish and...  
09:58 AM, Apr 05, 2013

Like to be known as actor, than heroine: Lakshmi Priyaa
by IANS
Chennai: Theatre artist Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, popularly known as LP, who is foraying into films with upcoming Tamil comedy-drama 'Sutta Kadhai', would always like to be known as an actor. "Since I come from a theatre background, I'm extremely passionate about acting. Having forayed into films, I want to remain an actor and do roles that are performance-oriented, instead of being called a heroine for being glamorous," Lakshmi told IANS....  
07:35 PM, Apr 04, 2013

Post accident, Sundeep harps on road safety
by IANS
Chennai: Southern actor Sundeep Kishan was very fortunate to walk unhurt from an accident on Wednesday, but in the process learned something very important about road safety. "So, last night as I'm driving back home, a drunk female driver crashed into my car at optimum speed. Car is smashed but glad that no one got hurt," posted Sundeep Thursday on his Twitter page. "Times like these make me wonder -...  
07:26 PM, Apr 04, 2013

Newcomer Vidyullekha finds Junior NTR 'benevolent'
by IANS
Chennai: He may be a superstar, grandson of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) senior, but at heart he is very 'kind', feels southern actress Vidyullekha Raman, who recently worked him in an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Telugu project. "I was extremely nervous to act opposite him (junior NTR) since the beginning. I was more worried because I was a newcomer and how would I be treated. He may be a...  
06:58 PM, Apr 04, 2013

Comparisons could be harmful for remakes: Kannan
by IANS
Chennai: If films are watched for entertainment, it is important to enjoy them as they are, even if it's a remake, says Tamil director R Kannan, known for remaking Hindi films 'Jab We Met' and 'Delhi Belly' in Tamil. "I don't understand why two films should be compared even if one is a remake of the other. By comparing, we are only restricting ourselves from enjoying a film. In simple...  
06:35 PM, Apr 04, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' trailer to be released at Cannes
by IANS
However, the Cannes film festival is scheduled between May 15 and May 26. ...  
03:48 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Rajinikanth, Kamal join fast to support Sri Lankan Tamils
by IANS
However, Kamal, Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, and Karthi are among those who couldn't join the March 19 fast. ...  
03:10 PM, Apr 02, 2013

SL war crimes: Rajinikanth joins Tamil film industry's protest Members of the Tamil Film industry are on a one-day token fast in Chennai, protesting against the Sri Lankan government and the Army's atrocities on the Tamils there. Superstar Rajinikanth also showed up in solidarity, along with other stars from the Tamil film industry. ...  
12:04 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Director Hari is now busy shooting 'Singam 2' The Tamil flick will be produced by Madhan of Vendhar Movies. ...  
10:22 AM, Apr 02, 2013

Kajal Aggarwal is a very dedicated actor: M Rajesh
by IANS
Kajal who is currently shooting for her upcoming film, is about to begin the second schedule for it very soon. ...  
03:12 PM, Apr 01, 2013

Actor Amy Jackson adopts a dolphin on her birthday Sources say the actor had apparently named the Dolphin 'Smoothie'. ...  
02:59 PM, Apr 01, 2013

Tamil thriller 'Netru Indru' has been shot in dense forests
by IANS
The film features actors like Vimal, Prasanna Venkatesan, Richard, Nandhagi and Arundhati in key roles. ...  
02:33 PM, Apr 01, 2013

Nayanthara shakes a leg in Tamil flick 'Ethir Neechal' 'Sathiyama Nee Enaku Thevaiyillai' is how the song penned down by director Durai Senthil for his upcoming flick 'Ethir Neechal' opens. Nayanthara, who usually does not accept offers to do special songs, except like 'Balleilaka' from 'Sivaji', had given a nod to perform in this kuththu song from the film that stars Siva Karthiyan, Priya Anand and Nandita in the lead. The director, a former associate of stalwart directors like...  
02:09 PM, Apr 01, 2013

Tamil film industry unites for Sri Lankan Tamils
by IANS
The fast will take place at the 'Nadigar Sangam' premises in Tamil Nadu. ...  
10:44 AM, Apr 01, 2013