Movies

Raj Kiran, back to direction

November 28th, 2006

Actor-director Raj Kiran was back to Kollywood after the long break with the movies Sandakozhi and Thavamai Thavamirunthu. He is currently acting in the movie Muni. Mumtaj plays a vital role in this movie, expected to hit the theatres during the first week of December. Meanwhile, Raj Kiran is trying his hand at direction. He [...]


Sports

India has to trust itself in the do-or-die tie

November 28th, 2006

Port Elizabeth: They say when the wind sweeps into the stadium from the drylands of the west, it turns the pitch at St. George’s park dry. And when the wind comes in from the south-easterly direction, it carries with it moisture from the sea. The spinners would benefit in the first scenario, and the pacmen, [...]


Movies

Chittiram Pesuthadi was screened for the on going IFFI at Goa .

November 28th, 2006

Chittiram Pesuthadi was screened for the on going IFFI at Goa . Chittiram Pesuthadi directed by Mysskin with Naren and Bhavana in the lead attracted only scanty audiences in the first week. But in the second week, the rare reviews and media attracted a large mass. The song ‘Valameenukkum’ sung by Gana Ulaganathan was one [...]



News

Airlines told: Give refreshments if flights late

November 21st, 2006

The directorate-general of civil aviation (DGCA), the regulator in the civil aviation sector, has requested low-cost carriers to provide refreshments to passengers in case of flight delays caused due to any reason, whether it be technical delays or fog-related delays.“We (the DGCA) have requested the low-cost carriers to provide refreshments to passengers in case of [...]


Movies

Thangar Bachans Pallikudam

November 21st, 2006

Cinematographer turned director Thangar Bachan’s forthcoming venture is Pallikudam. This would feature Chithirrem Pesuthadi Narain and Sneha in the dominant roles. Director Sriman dons a vital role. According to Thangar Bachan, this will be a love story set in the backdrop of a village. Narain plays the role of the district collector. Sriya Reddy and [...]


Movies

Ajith’s Magudam

November 21st, 2006

Ajith’s next venture after Aalwar is Magudam. This movie will hit the floors on 6th December. This movie underwent change of title recently. Earlier it was named Kireedom. This movie, said to be based on Malayalam actor Mohanlal’s classic Kireedom, will be produced by Balaji’s Sujatha Cine Arts in collaboration with Mumbai’s Adlabs. Vijay, one-time [...]


News

Veteran director Bharathiraja’s son, actor Manoj entered wedlock

November 20th, 2006

Veteran director Bharathiraja’s son, actor Manoj entered wedlock with actress Nandana on 19th November, 2006. Their marriage was held at Kozhikode. Many actors and actresses including actress Radha, actors Napoleon, Vinith, Pandian, Film chamber president K.R.G., music directors Illayaraja and Deva participated in their marriage and blessed the couple.


Movies

Asin’s role in Kamal Haasan’s Dasavatharam: Suspense

November 20th, 2006

Asin, the fame of Kollywood, has already delighted audiences with her superb performance in Ghajini. She always becomes totally involved with the characters she portrays to bring out a really realistic performance. The vivacious heroine is now on her way to the most expected film of Kamal Haasan, namely Dasavatharam. Kamal Haasan is doing multiple [...]


Movies

Suriya, Hari: Together again (Already worked together in Aaru )

November 20th, 2006

After the completion of Aalwar with Ajith, producer Mohan Natarajan will do a movie with Suriya along with director Hari. Hari and Suriya has already worked together in Aaru last year which had a decent run in Tamil and Telugu. Suriya was impressed by the story narrated by Hari. Suriya will start the film with [...]


General

Illayaraja’s son Karthik Raja has come out,…Illayaraja’s songs as ring tones !

November 16th, 2006

Illayaraja’s son Karthik Raja has come out the remix of the songs of Illayaraja to set as cell phone ring tones. He has titled these songs as “Illayaraja Rules”. Altosys and Pypro mobile companies are releasing these songs. In this event eminent persons from Altosys and Pypro companies, Dheethendra and many other VIPs participated. Kamal Haasan, [...]


General

Celebrity children inaugurate painting exhibition

November 16th, 2006

When Aksharaa spoke of her interests, one was reminded of her father, actor Kamal Haasan’s, current project `Dasaavatharam’, in which he plays 10 roles. “I really enjoy playing soccer. But, at the moment I’m pursuing fashion designing and dance (jazz). I am also preparing myself to enter the film industry,” said Aksharaa Haasan, who is [...]