It’s the teaming together of the director – hero duo who had given us a lively entertainer like ‘Adithadi’. ‘Adavadi’ was earlier titled ‘Reel Number 15’ and has since undergone a title change. The director, too, who was earlier called Shivraj has now re-christened himself Bharathanna. The backdrop to the story is the film world, […]

Bhavana is still in confusion about her role in Bala’s Naan Kadavul. Last year she was booked as the heroine of this film. But within a few days of its start, the film’s shooting has been stopped in the middle for various reasons. Last week, director Bala conducted a screen test for two actresses. He […]

Though the film Paruthi Veeran has become a big engrosser at the box office, the director of the film Ameer is still waiting for the reimbursement of his own money spent on the film after the producer dropped the project half-way. When Ameer launched the project with Actor Sivakumar’s son Karthi, K.E.Gnanavel Raaja came forward […]

Tamil cinema seems to be in the grip of re-make fever. First in line was ‘Naan Avanillai’ followed by ‘Billa.’ Next is the re-make of the Balachander hit ‘Manmadha Leelai’ and the beauty of it is, Balachander is himself re-making his old film! The old ‘Manmadha Leelai’ starred Kamal and was a super hit. This […]

 Veyyil has been selected as the ‘Best other language film’ at the Amritha Awards in Kerala. Interestingly the movie has been selected to represent Indian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The third film from director Shankar’s production house, the movie won critical and popular acclaim for its realistic narration of the […]

     Speaking to media persons on the eve of his birthday in Chennai, Ajith said, “I admire Rajinikanth a lot. He is a role model for actors of this generation.” On his forthcoming release Kireedom, Ajith said it is a remake of a blockbuster Malayalam hit. Debutant director Vijay, who had worked as associate […]

After the complements from Vedika, actor Simbu has received lots of accolades from Namitha, the sex symbol of Kollywood. Namitha has no fear or hesitation in acting with Simbu or any other actor for that matter. She said that Simbu is one of the most talented actors and directors in Tamil Cinema. She speaks her […]

Moving over to action is cameraman-turned-director Jeeva. Known for his soft handling of romantic entertainers, Unnale Unnale passed the younger audience verdict. Flush from that success, Jeeva is shifting gears to direct an action movie featuring Jeyam Ravi and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranawat. Of the surprise choice of the Gangster-fame Kangana in a village character, […]

A youth icon of sorts, he is a contender for the superstar title in Tamil cinema. The shy and reserved actor Vijay was his usual self at the launch of the Tamil edition of Filmfare magazine in Chennai on Wednesday evening. “We talk a lot during the interviews and when we read the same stuff […]

Those who live by the sword perish by the same. Back to the sword-wielding ways is the beanstalk Dhanush after showing his no-slouch act at comedy in Thiruvilayadal Oru Arambam. Going overboard in stretching the limits of mother-son sentiment, director Suresh Krissna has played havoc with the end product. Remakes are essentially safe bets when […]

  Cricket is not merely a game but religion from the view point of Indians. Winning is the only thing for the buffs and they celebrate as if there is no tomorrow. No way they accept that losing is part and parcel of game as in life. Considered the mecca, Chennaiites eat, sleep and drink […]

  Sarath Kumar is one of the few actors, who aspire to make it big in politics. He has opted to go the MGR way by opting for the title Nam Nadu for his next flick. Sarath has changed the title for his forthcoming remake film of the Malayalam hit Lion as Nam Naadu, the […]