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Periyar in May
May will be a month for rationalists to rejoice. The movies Periyar and Ambedkar would hit the screens one after another during May. Both Periyar and Ambedkar fought for the downtrodden and championed the cause of Dalits. Their penchant for rationalist ideas is widely known.…
Ajith gears up for Billa
Having completed his Kireedom, Ajith is gearing up for Billa. The movie is a remake of yesteryear blockbuster of the same title featuring 'Super Star' Rajinikanth.The remake version has Ajith playing the double role enacted by Rajinikanth in the original.Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the…
Periyar to be released on 25 May
Periyar starring Sathyaraj in the title role would be released on 25 May. The movie directed by Gnanarajasekaran is about the rationalist leader E V R Periyar has been censored and works are on to dub the film in other Indian languages besides French, German…
Kamal inspires them all
Young heroes in Tamil cinema go the Kamal Hassan way. Kamal Hassan has been donning different makeup for Dasavatharam. It takes over four hours for Kamal to get himself ready for each role.Following Kamal Hassan, up and coming actors like Bharath and Jeeva too…
Jeevans career graph soaring high
Jeevan, who started his film career as the hero with the film University followed it as the menacing villain in Khaakha Khaakha.Khaakha Khaakha, which featured him in the role of a dreaded underworld don opposite Suriya, propelled his career.However, the tall hero who…
Bitten by Rajini bug is Ajith
Ajith is bitten by Rajini bug. The mass hero of Tamil cinema will be playing the title role in Billa 2007. It is the remake of yesteryear Rajini hit Billa. The new version would be directed by director Vishnuvardhan and features Nayantara opposite him.Meanwhile,…
Many surprises in Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen
Noted cardiologist Dr Cherian and yesteryear hero Shankar (Oru Thalai Ragam fame) will be seen in action in Vikranth's Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen.The movie is directed by Manikandan, a one-time associate of Selvaraghavan. Delhi girl Ashitha is paired with Vikranth in the film.Manikandan said…
Going gaga for audio launch
A shrewd film-maker Cheran chose to go away from his traditional rural based themes for his next Mayakkannadi.Quite appropriate to the title, the actor-director has planned differently to release the audio of the movie.The movie is based on a simple theme - 'Seeing…
Ready and raring to go is Prasanna
'I want to do meaningful roles and establish myself as an actor who can be trusted by the directors and producers,' says Prasanna.Busy shooting for Manjal Veyyil, Prasanna says, 'I am getting good offers now. The likes of Azhagiya Theeyae and Kanda Naal Muthal…
Kireedom, a tale of family sentiments
Ajith's Kireedom is fast nearing completion and it will hit the screens on 1 May, coinciding with Ajith's birthday.Featuring Trisha opposite Ajith, the movie directed by debutant AL Vijay Anand is produced by Suresh Balaji in association with Adlabs.Buzz is that young music…