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Rahman: reaching new heights
The music wizard, who made India proud, turns 41 today (January 6). The gifted musician, son of musician R.K. Shekhar, has reached incredible heights at this young age.Consider these facts: His first ever movie album 'Roja' was listed in Time magazine's "Top 10 Movie…
Akshaya in 'Uliyin Osai'
After a sensuous debut in 'Kalabha Kadhalan', Akshaya was waiting for a right break. Thankfully she has managed to grab the right opportunity in 'Uliyin Osai'.Akshaya has been cast to play a prominent role in 'Uliyin Osai', which is based on a novel penned…
Cinematographer Jeeva passes away in Russia
Noted cinematographer - director Jeeva passed away after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia last night. He was shooting for Dhaam Dhoom starring Jayam Ravi and Kangana Ranaut in Russia.An acclaimed cinematographer - turned - director Jeeva had worked in over 40 films including…
Horror is palatable - Thik Thik
'Horror films have become a rarity in Tamil cinema. Hence I have chosen to come up with one that would match up to Hollywood standards', says director Igor.After making his debut with Kalabha Kadhalan, Igor is wielding the megaphone for Thik..Thik. As the title…
Happy B'day S P Balasubramaniam
Great singer, greater human beingWhether you like South Indian film music or not, there is no way you can ever have anyone saying that he doesn't like S P Balasubramaniam, popularly known by the obvious shortening of his name SPB. The avuncular roly-poly SPB…
Akshaya gets a break
After Kalabha Kadhalan, Akshaya will play a prominent role in a movie titled Pazhaniappa Kalloori. As the title suggests, the movie is a campus love story with enough thrills.Noted producer Anbalaya Prabhakaran makes a return to the big screen after a long gap with…
Saranya signs a new film
Saranya, daughter of actor-director K Bhagyaraj, made a successful beginning with Parijatham. However the young actress was in no hurry. She chose to wait for right offers.After almost a year, Parijatham fame Saranya has signed on the dotted lines for her next film. She…
Arya in a dual role
After Naan Kadavul, Arya will do a movie for director Igor. The two had worked together in Kalabha Kadhalan before.The movie is tentatively titled Xeror and search for a suitable Tamil title is on.Buzz is that the movie would feature Arya in a…
Wedding bells, loud and clear
Its marriage bells ringing for Manoj Bharathy, Arun Vijay and Renuka Menon now.Yesterday, the heroine of the films Dass, February 14 and Kalabha Kadhalan, Renuka Menon formally entered the portals of 'marriagedom.'She got married to a software engineer from the US, Suraj, in…
Marriage moments
December is usually a season of Carnatic music in Chennai. Almost all the sabhas would line up Carnatic music programmes throughout the month. But as far as Kollywood is concerned, it is the season of weddings.A host of marriages takes place this December in…