Manirathnam is a movie-maker who has successfully managed to blend art and mainstream cinema.His movies satisfy the mass as well as the class audience.He understands both segments and his movies carry a unique blend.The songs in Manirathnam's movies, mostly set to tunes…

As the Chennai city police gear up to celebrate their 150th year this week, as many as seven short films will be screened as part of the celebrations.The series, titled 'Kaavalar namma sevagar' (Police, our (public) servants), has many police officers and professional actors…

Deepavali, directed by Ezhil and produced by director Lingusamy under the banner Thirupathi Brothers has Jayam Ravi and Bhavana playing the lead roles.The film's stills have already managed to attract the interest of movie lovers. The locales at which the pictures have been shot…

Raveendhar, who cranked the camera for more than 50 films including Chinnathambi, wields the megaphone for the first time. His debut venture as the director is titled Moondram Pournami and it has Livingston, Alex, Murali Raj playing prominent roles. The female leads are played by…

Pori, which has Jeeva and Pooja playing the lead roles, is fast progressing.Subramanya Siva who gave us a massive hit earlier with Thiruda Thirudi, is directing this flick, which is produced by Sambandham Karthi under the banner Nivi-Pavi Creations.Veteran actor Nagesh plays Jeeva's…

The much-expected audio of the film Pori was launched in Chennai at the sprawling Sathyam Cinemas. The film stars Jeeva and Pooja in the leads, and is directed by Subramanya Siva.Subramanya Siva's previous movie Thiruda Thirudi was a big musical hit --- who can…

Adding to the long list of songs being remixed is yesteryear classical song Mullai Malar Melae. Music composer Deva would be retuning the song for his forthcoming film Vyapari.Addressing press persons in Chennai, Deva, said, "It is now the season of remix and retunes.…

Sakthi Chidambaram's Vyapari with SJ Suryah in the lead role will be released this February. Says the producer-director, "We are planning to complete the movie soon and go ahead with its release in February. The movie has so far come good."Besides Suryah, the movie…

Music director Dheena teamed up with director Subramaniam Siva to render a musical hit in Thiruda Thirudi, a couple of years ago. The 'manmadharasa' in Thiruda Thirudi became an anthem then. Now the two are together again for Pori.The movie features Jeeva and Pooja…

Grandeur has always been part of Kollywood and producers opt for innovative ideas to market their films. One such effort involves coming out with contests to ensure a proper visibility of their film among the masses.After grabbing all the attention coming out with a…