Noted film producer V Sathyanarayanan of Venkateshwaralayam Production House breathed his last in Chennai Friday.Sathyanarayanan had produced several movies including Ajit's Kadhal Mannan, Amarkalam and Attagasam, Sree starring Suriya and Prabhu Deva's Alauddin. He was the one who introduced Saran to cinema.He suffered…

DPI general secretary Thol Thirumavalavan has completed shooting for his maiden film Anbu Thozhi. The movie features Thirumavalavan in the role of a revolutionary leader, who fights for the cause of Tamils.Apparently influenced by LTTE leader Prabhakaran is Thiruma's role in the movie.Speaking…

The shoot of Sivaji is always in the news.Currently, the Rajinikanth-Shankar-AVM combo movie is being shot in Thiruporur near Chennai.A stunt scene involving Rajini was being canned when the local forest authorities arrived on the scene and said that area was under their…

Rajinikanth's grandson has been named Yathra. At a simple function held at Rajinikanth's residence in Chennai on Monday, the newly born baby boy of Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Dhanush was named Yathra.The family members of Rajinikanth and Kasthooriraja gathered for the function. Rajinikanth, who took…

Popular comedian Vivek celebrated his birthday on Saturday in a fitting manner. The actor is famous for his thought-provoking humour in all his movies. He is now awaiting the release of his Solli Adippen, which stars him in the lead role.Vivek chose to celebrate…

Director Vikraman has expressed optimism that Chennai Kadhal would attract young audience.Speaking to media persons in Chennai on Saturday, Vikraman, said, "All my earlier movies had soft themes with emotions interlaced all over. In Chennai Kadhal, I have come out with a romantic entertainer…

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has granted one more concession for Tamil film industry. After announcing tax exemption for movies titled in Tamil, Karunanidhi on Sunday announced that the tax exemption would be extended to movies already released, bearing Tamil titles.Several hundred producers would be…

The wedding of Manoj K Bharathy, son of veteran director Bharathiraja, and actress Nandhana took place at Kozhikode on Sunday with the who's who of Kollywood taking part.The couple fell in love while acting in a movie. With the blessings of their parents, they…

Kollywood was abuzz with rumours on Thursday, of a marriage between actor-director S J Suryah and actress Meera Jasmine.A section of the media had carried reports that the two had reportedly fallen in love while shooting for Thirumagan, a movie directed by debutant Rathnakumar…

Vathiyar makes a pointKollywood saw three movies releasing last week-end. Arjun's Vathiyar, Srikanth's Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai and Ramesh - Karunaas starrer Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 am Muthal 10.30 am Varai hit the theatres.Fortunately for Arjun, Vathiyar directed by Venkatesh and produced by A P…