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Get ready for Vaanam this summer
Silambarasan's highly anticipated film "Vaanam," a remake of the Telugu hit "Vedam," is finally set for a summer release, likely April 29 or May 7, after multiple postponements.
NTR, the new brand ambassador of Malabar Gold!
NTR Jr. has signed a two-year contract as the new brand ambassador for Malabar Gold, expanding his portfolio of endorsements beyond films.
Velayudham for Vijay’s birthday
Vijay's highly anticipated film "Velayudham" is nearing completion and is slated for a June 22nd release, coinciding with his birthday. The movie features Genelia D'Souza as a journalist and Hansika Motwani as a village girl.
Akshay Kumar to be paid 23 crores for Dawood
Akshay Kumar is set to portray underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in the sequel to 'Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai', reportedly charging ₹23 crores for the role. This marks his first full-fledged role based on a real-life character.
Teenmaar censor cleared, earns U
Pawan Kalyan's highly anticipated film "Teenmaar" has successfully cleared censor formalities, receiving a 'U' certificate with minor cuts. The producer has officially announced an April 14th release date.
Nag & Bala Krishna to act together for a film!
Nagarjuna and Balakrishna may soon share the screen in a Telugu remake of the Malayalam hit 'Christian Brothers,' produced by Bellamkonda Suresh.
Sony BMG gets the audio rights of 7am Arivu
Sony BMG has acquired the audio rights for Suriya's highly anticipated film, '7am Arivu.' The movie, a medical thriller, stars Suriya as a handicapped circus artiste and Shruti Haasan in the lead female role.
Hansika with 6 releases in 2011!
Actress Hansika has a packed schedule in 2011 with six film releases across Tollywood and Kollywood, including her Tamil debut "Mapillai" and two major Telugu productions.
7am Arivu on heels of completion
The highly anticipated medical thriller '7am Arivu,' starring Suriya and Shruti Haasan, is nearing completion. Director AR Murugadoss will oversee extensive post-production and visual effects.
Rajanna set burnt, 70 lakhs property loss!
A massive fire destroyed the village set of Nagarjuna's film Rajanna near Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, causing an estimated loss of 70 lakhs to the producers. The incident occurred on Tuesday, impacting the film's shooting schedule.
Kamal and Shankar’s music session for Viswaroobham
Kamal Haasan and Shankar Mahadevan recently held a music session in Chennai for the upcoming psychological thriller "Viswaroobham." The film, also starring Sonakshi Sinha, begins shooting in April.
Priyanka chopra contacted for Mahesh’s Veerudu!
Priyanka Chopra has reportedly been approached for a lead female role opposite Mahesh Babu in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, Veerudu. She is said to be keen on joining the multi-starrer project.
Vijay’s costly intro song in Velayudham
Vijay's upcoming film "Velayudham" features an extravagant intro song, "Sonna Puriyaadhu…Sollukkul Adangaadhu," filmed with 1000 dancers and costing a reported Rs 1.25 crores.
Suriya’s 7 am Arivu shot in Chennai streets
Suriya and Shruti Haasan recently filmed scenes for '7am Arivu' on Chennai streets and at the IIT complex. The movie, largely shot in Thailand, features Suriya as a handicapped circus artiste.
Reason for AB Jr not attending the match
Abhishek Bachchan chose to watch the India-Pakistan match at home despite having VIP tickets, reportedly due to his desire to experience the game with the general public, which security concerns prevented.
Mahesh, Mani Ratnam’s film in two parts?
Rumors suggest Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, starring Mahesh Babu, Vijay, and Arya, might be released in two parts due to its extensive script. Anushka Shetty is confirmed as one of the leads.
RGV casts Kangana opposite Abhishek
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has cast Kangana Ranaut opposite Abhishek Bachchan in his upcoming Hindi film, "Department." The movie also features Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt.
Mahesh Babu as Veerudu!
Mahesh Babu's upcoming multi-starrer film with director Mani Ratnam has been titled 'Veerudu' in Telugu. Based on a novel, Mahesh plays a king, with Vijay and Arya in other lead roles.
Siddharth giving dubbing for 180
Siddharth is currently dubbing for his upcoming bilingual romantic entertainer, 180, which recently wrapped up shooting. The film, also starring Priya Anand and Nithya Menen, is set for an April 12th audio launch.
Vikram to romance with Katrina in his next movie
Vikram is set to star in the mega-budget graphic entertainer "Karikalan," directed by Kannan. The filmmakers are reportedly trying to cast Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as the lead.