Sathyaraj plays the role of an 80-year-old man in Thangar Bachan's Onbathu Rupai Nottu.The movie, inspired by Thangar Bachan's short story with the same title, features former national award-winning actress Archana.'It is one of the challenging characters that I have played in my…

Dhanush's Polladhavan is all set to test waters this Deepavali.The movie's title is inspired by his father-in-law (Rajnikanth's) earlier film, is directed by Vettrimaran, a former associate of director Balu Mahendra.Polladhavan features Divya opposite Dhanush.Speaking about the film, Dhanush says, 'I play…

Selvaraghavan, who so far maintained silence about his forthcoming movie 'Aayirathil Oruvan', has opened his mouth for the first time. According to him, the movie will be unique and different, quiet reflecting its title.' I selected Karthi for the role even before the release…

Director Sasi is all set to commence his directorial venture 'Poo'. The buzz is that his favorite hero Srikanth, who was introduced by Sasi in 'Rojakootam', might play the lead role in the movie too.Sources close to the director say Srikanth might be roped…

Vadivelu established himself as a successful comedian and essayed the role of a hero in Imsai Arasan, a historical satire. Vadivelu is acting in the title role in another historical movie Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan now.Vivek, who is also a popular comedian, is all set…

Movies adapted from short stories and novels are a rarity in Tamil cinema. Unlike Malayalam movies where several movies including that of biggies are inspired by novels and short stories, Kollywood films revolved around commercial cliches.However in the recent past, there are host of…

Jeeva starrer Thamizh MA has undergone for a title change. The movie has been rechristened as Kattrathu Thamizh.Directed by debutant Ram, a one-time associate of Balu Mahendra, the movie carries a lofty theme. It is the story of a Tamil postgraduate who is unable…

Close on the heels of completing Machaakkaran, Jeevan is all geared up to commence his next Payanigal Kavanathirku. Directed by Vijayakumar, the movie is produced by ELK Productions.The famed production house has churned out movies in the past.Speaking about the movie, Jeevan, says,…

Joining the long list of corporate companies venturing to film production in Kollywood is Moserbaer.In tie-up with Prakash Raj's Duet Films, Moser Baer is producing Abhiyum Nanum, Vellithirai and Mayilu now. Interestingly, they have also identified three other projects to be produced independently by…

Following requests from the honchos of the Tamil Film Producers Council that the title of the Sundar C starrer Porukki is derogatory, the producer and the director of the movie Sakthi Chidambaram opted to go for a title change.He rechristened the movie as Adhirudulae.…