Chennai: Awaiting the release of his highly anticipated sequel 'Singam 2', Tamil director Hari Gopalakrishnan feels it's very likely that sequels may become popular provided filmmakers create opportunities to make them with conviction. 'Singam 2' is the sequel to highly successful Tamil action-drama 'Singam' and it is coming out July 5. "Sequels have been an alien concept in Tamil cinema for very long time. But the scenario has changed in...
10:38:38 AM Jun 17, 2013
Chennai: The death of popular Tamil actor-director Manivannan, who passed away due to a cardiac arrest here Saturday, has sent shock waves through the Tamil film industry. Celebrities say they will remember him as a 'great soul' who was versatile, talented and humble. One of the most influential writers, actors and directors, Manivannan starred in over 400 Tamil films and helmed 50 Tamil films in a career spanning three decades....
11:52:24 AM Jun 16, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor-director Manivannan passed away at his residence here today following a cardiac arrest, family sources said. He was 59. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Manivannan started his career as an assistant with well known director Bharathi Raja and in 1982 directed his first movie 'Gopurangal Saivathillai'. He also acted as a villain in 'Kodi Parakkuthu' directed by Bharathi Raja, which had superstar...
04:56:20 PM Jun 15, 2013
New Delhi: A Tamil film actor has been arrested for allegedly cheating a city-based businessman of Rs five crores on the pretext of helping him in getting Rs 1,000 crore loans. 52-year-old S Srinivasan, popularly known as Power Star, who is an actor, director and producer and acted in a dozen films and produced four, was arrested by Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police from Chennai, said Harendra K Singh,...
04:58:54 PM Jun 11, 2013
New Delhi: A Tamil film actor-cum-director was arrested by Delhi Police for duping a Delhi-based businessman of Rs 5 crore on the pretext of facilitating a Rs 1,000 crore loan to his company, police said Monday. S. Srinivasan, 52, a resident of Chennai, was taken to Delhi from Chennai where he was lodged in judicial custody in another cheating case. "Srinivasan is involved in nine cases of cheating using the...
10:57:46 AM Jun 11, 2013
Chennai: Soundarya Ashwin, who is busy giving final touches to the most anticipated Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan' featuring her superstar father Rajinikanth, requests fan not to believe rumours about the film's trailer-release date and wait for the official announcement. There were rumours that the trailer of 'Kochadaiyaan' was scheduled to release June 10, but she clarified through a tweet: "Hey guys. I (will) connect with you directly. Any updates about movie...
02:15:33 PM Jun 09, 2013
Chennai: After one of the songs from the soundtrack of upcoming Vijay-starrer Tamil thriller 'Thalaivaa' was uploaded illegally on the Internet, its director A.L. Vijay filed a police complaint here Tuesday. Director Vijay filed the complaint at the office of the Chennai police commissioner. In his complaint, he has asked the police to take immediate action against those who are responsible for illegal uploading of the song, sung by the...
04:13:40 PM Jun 04, 2013
Chennai: Tamil director Hari Gopalakrishnan, who is awaiting the release of Suriya-starrer Tamil action-drama 'Singam 2', says he is yet to have clarity on whether his film will be remade in Hindi or not. The 2010 Tamil film 'Singam' was remade in Hindi as the Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Singham'. "We haven't been approached by the makers of 'Singham' for the remake of 'Singam 2'. However, we hear that they already have...
12:36:00 PM Jun 03, 2013
Chennai: When southern actress Khushboo Sundar revisited Amitabh Bachchan's 'Trishul' (1978), she felt that after 35 years Bollywood megastar still manages to leave an impact with his performance in the film. "(I'm) watching 'Trishul'! Same mesmerising voice, same intense eyes, same killer gait, same attitude to die for continues even after 35 years," posted Khushboo on her Twitter page. "Some people just never cease in creating the same impact as...
02:51:23 PM Jun 02, 2013
Chennai: Actress Pooja Kumar, who has featured in films like 'Flavors' and 'Anjaana Anjaani', has performed her own underwater stunts for Kamal Haasan's upcoming multi-lingual action-drama 'Vishwaroopam 2'. "(I) just arrived back to New York City (NYC) from shooting in Bangkok with 'Vishwaroopam 2' team. I did all my underwater stunts as I am a certified scuba diver," Pooja posted on her Twitter page. In the film, Pooja plays Nirupama,...
03:33:44 PM Jun 01, 2013
Ace filmmaker KS Ravikumar is all set to make his debut in Bollywoood with 'Policegiri'. The film is a remake of Tamil film 'Saamy'. The film will star Sanjay Dutt in the lead role (played by Vikram in original)the film is considered to be the most awaited action films of the year. The director is noted for his films such as 'Avvai Shanmugi' starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in 'Muttu'....
03:02:41 PM May 31, 2013
Tamil actor Jiiva's upcoming film is titled 'Endrendrum Punnagai' to be directed by I Mueenuddin Ahmed of 'Vaamanan' fame. After Tamil films 'Singam', 'Biryani', 'Endrendrum Punnagai' has joined the league of most innovative promotion strategy by releasing its first look teaser while the film is inching its completion. The film will also feature Trisha, Vinay and Santhanam in key roles. The film is a musical and its veteran music director...
01:24:08 PM May 31, 2013
Mumbai: 'Vishwaroopam 2', the sequel to Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' is being shot in Thailand, and the team even shot scenes at the Bangkok airbase, reveals actor-filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. "Filming 'Vishwaroopam 2' at Bangkok airbase. Complex camera rigging for action sequence," Kapur posted on his Twitter page along with a picture depicting a busy scene with several crew members surrounding an aircraft. The sky looks bright and blue. Kapur also posted...
07:00:53 PM May 30, 2013
Chennai: Toying with names for his upcoming yet-to-be-titled Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Ala Modalaindi', Gautham Karthik is now seeking help from fans and well-wishers to zero in on an apt title. "Hey guys, Ravi (director) and I were discussing possible titles for the 'Ala Modalaindi' remake. (I) would love to know if you have any suggestions," posted Gautham on his Twitter page. Gautham, who is paired with Rakul Preet...
12:14:55 PM May 30, 2013
After the latest 'Thuppaki' success it seems to be raining offers for Kajal Aggarwal. She will once again share screen with Vijay in the upcoming film 'Jilla'. The latets buzz is that Kajal has bagged a role in Kamal Haasan's next venture. Kajal Aggarawal has done various roles opposite noted actors of the Southern industry. The film will be produced by Lingusamy Tirupathi brothers. It is also reported that Kamal...
06:25:06 PM May 29, 2013
