Chennai: The first quarter of 2013 saw approximately 130 releases in the southern film industry. Unfortunately, not even 10 percent of the films turned out to be successful. While most big-budget, star actors' films bombed, a handful of low-budget films managed to break even and do average business. Malayalam and Tamil film industries, which had the maximum number of releases, were equally unsuccessful, while Kannada and Telugu industries didn't impress...
02:34 PM, Apr 14, 2013
Chennai: He is one of the successful filmmakers in the southern film industry but even SS Rajamouli is having a tough time zeroing in on the cast for his upcoming Telugu period-drama 'Baahubali'. He has already finalised Rana Daggubati, Prabhas and Anushka Shetty for the lead roles. The pre-production work is underway in full swing, while the regular shooting is expected to begin later this month. "You should understand that...
02:21 PM, Apr 14, 2013
After taking to the Kollywood industry by a storm with his tunes, GV Prakash is set to don the hat of a producer. He has launched his own production company 'GV Prakash Kumar Productions' and the director of his upcoming venture is Vikram Sugumaran who was a former assistant of Balu Mahendran and also a copywriter of the award winning 'Aadukalam' However, the lead cast will be new comer Kathir...
10:53 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Ever since 'Neethane En Ponvasantham' was wrapped up, there was a speculation that actors Goutham Suriya project was on the cards. However this was confirmed recently and expected to be taken off at an appropriate time, when both the stars are free from their individual commitments. The movie has been tentatively titled 'Dhruva Natchathiram' and Goutham has even finished the script. Suriya's completing few of the last portions of upcoming...
10:10 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Tuticorin: A 19-year-old boy was killed when the escort car of Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Minister ST Chellapandian hit a two-wheeler near in Tuticorin on Saturday, the police said. The deceased was identified as Ramar residing at Mudivaithanedal in Tuticorin district. A case has been registered, the police said. ...
08:14 PM, Apr 13, 2013
The trailer of 'Ethir Neechal' an upcoming Tamil comedy drama directed by R S Durai Senthilkumar is out. The Tamil flick which is produced by Dhanush has actors Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand and Nandita in the lead roles. The movie will also have Dhanush and Nayantara in a guest appearance. ...
05:54 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Hyderabad: Five Telugu television artistes here were arrested on Saturday, following an attack on the office of a Telugu TV channel and studios. The attack was launched to protest the airing of serials dubbed from other languages. The protesting artistes were arrested at Saradhi Studio, where they had gathered to prevent the shooting of a dubbing serial by Maa TV, a popular entertainment channel, whose office was attacked by the...
04:33 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Chennai: Several actresses in Bollywood are working hard to shed weight to get to size zero, but debutant Erica Fernandez, who is awaiting the release of her debut Tamil film 'Aindu Aindhu Aindhu', feels she needs to put on weight to look presentable for the southern film industry. "From what I have perceived, audiences in south like to see chubby heroines. I don't think size zero is popular in south...
04:02 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar is set to work on his next two Tamil films, with directors Gautham Vasudev Menon and Linguswamy, simultaneously. He is currently busy wrapping up upcoming Tamil action-romance 'Singam 2', a sequel to Tamil superhit 'Singam'. "As the Suriya-starrer 'Singam 2' is close to completion, the shooting of Suriya's next movie with Gautam and Lingusamy are planned to be executed in parallel," said a statement. "Gautham's...
03:23 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Hyderabad: Southern actress Anjali, who went missing from a hotel in the posh Jubilee Hills area here on Monday, made a "dramatic" appearance before city police tonight. Her brother Ravi Shankar had lodged a complaint with Jubilee Hills police station on Tuesday stating that she had disappeared from a star hotel and her mobile phone was also switched-off. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West Zone) G Sudheer Babu, the...
01:03 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Mumbai: Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth will come together in a most unexpected way at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May. While Amitabh will represent his first Hollywood film 'The Great Gatsby' in Cannes, Rajinikanth will be unveiling the trailer of his new film 'Kochadaiyaan' at the fest. Murli Manohar, co-producer of the southern film, confirmed Rajinikanth's presence in Cannes at the same time as the Big B....
12:56 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Kamal Haasan was awarded in an event organised by National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)in New York International film festival. The award was presented by Chris Brown, Executive Vice President. The actor participated in a panel discussion on international appeal of Bollywood. Ulaga Nayagan was seen sporting a trimmed beard, at the occasion. It is reported that this is one of his three looks for the much awaited sequel, 'Vishwaroopam 2'....
10:47 AM, Apr 13, 2013
The Nandi Awards was held in Hyderabad, at the Lalita Kala Thoranam and the main attraction of the event was the presence of Amitabh Bachchan in it. Also actor Nagarjuna was seen with Amala, at the event, which was the centre of attraction for the entire film fraternity. Gorgeous Nayanthara was clad in a sea blue saree, to receive the award for the Best Actress for 'Sri Ramarajyam'. Actress Lakshmi...
10:59 PM, Apr 12, 2013
After all the commotion, the sequel to the thriller 'Pizza', titled 'Villa', is all set to start rolling from the 17th of April. The film directed by Deepan Chakravarthi of 'Nalaiya Iyakkunar' has been edited by Leo John Paul and canned by Deepak Pathi. Earlier, it was decided that Vaibhav Reddy and Sanchita Shetty will be playing the lead roles, but now there is a small reshuffling. The hero alone...
09:36 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Chennai: Tamil director Soundarya R Ashwin has rubbished rumours that the teaser of her father Rajinikanth starrer upcoming Tamil period drama 'Kochadiyaan' will be released on the occasion of Tamil New Year. "Hey guys teaser release on April 14 (Tamil New Year) is a rumour. We are all working hard towards releasing a trailer soon though. Will keep you all updated," posted Soundarya, who directs the film, on her Twitter...
07:03 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Chennai: The National Green Tribunal on Friday said a four-member committee would be set up to study the current status of the controversial copper smelting plant of Sterlite Industries at Tuticorin. The committee, comprising two members from the Tribunal and one each from Sterlite Industries and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), would submit its report on April 29 on the functioning of the plant, said the bench of Justice...
05:38 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Chennai: It's been four days since southern actress Anjali went missing after accusing her step mother Bharati Devi and Tamil director Kalanjiyam of harassment. She continues to be untraced. The police have questioned Telugu producer Suresh Kondeti to ascertain her whereabouts. "Anjali was in touch with producer Suresh Kondeti. We questioned him after we came to know that she called him. We are likely to trace her in a couple...
05:10 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Buzz is that superstar Rajinikanth will be seen playing dual roles in the film, the roles of both a father and a son. Father is named 'Kochadaiyaan', who is the lieutenant and a close friend of the ruler of a kingdom. He is a highly talented, bold, courageous, shrewd and multifaceted individual. Just as much as his powerful battling skills is portrayed, his artistic performances are also equally highlighted in...
04:11 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Thiruvananthapuram: Ace comedian Jagathy Sreekumar Thursday filed a petition seeking Rs.10.50 crore compensation in the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal court here. The comedian was seriously injured in a road accident March 10 last year near Kozhikode in Kerala while travelling to a shooting location on the Kerala-Karnataka border. For almost a year, he was under treatment at the Christian Medical College Hospital at Vellore in Tamil Nadu. He only returned...
11:46 PM, Apr 11, 2013
Tamil film 'Thalaivaa' will star actor Vijay and Amala Paul in the leading roles. The film will also feature Malayalam actor Rajiv Pillai and Ragini Nandawani in pivotal roles. GV Prakash has composed the music in the film. ...
01:14 PM, Apr 11, 2013
