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Fox Star to co produce Rohan Sippy Abhishek’s third film
Fox Star Studios, a joint venture between Twentieth Century Fox and Star, has announced it will co-produce “Dum Maaro Dum”, director Rohan Sippy and actor Abhishek Bachchan’s third movie together. “We are committed to working with the best talent in the business and are delighted
People not critics decide my film s fate Sajid Khan
Funny man-turned-director Sajid Khan doesn’t mind the ‘big mouth’ tag. He is ready with his second film “Housefull” and isn’t really bothered about reviews as he believes people, not critics, decide a movie’s fate. “The fact is that critics don’t have to tell me whether my film i
Opposition to Bachchan as Kerala tourism ambassador
A week after Amitabh Bachchan accepted Kerala’s request to become the state’s brand ambassador to promote tourism, the move is apparently facing stiff opposition. “I would not like to name those who have expressed their displeasure in inviting Big B to promote Kerala tourism. A f
Actor Dharmendra admitted to hospital after chest pain
Popular actor of yesteryears and former MP Dharmendra was Wednesday admitted to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education (PGIMER) here following chest pain. Doctors at the PGIMER said that the actor’s health was being monitored and he was being kept under observation. He
Bharath to pair with Mazhai Rajkumar
The veteran director Naveen Rajkumar, who introduced the beautiful actress Shriya to Tamil cinema with his film ‘Mazhai’, is again back to kollywood. After directing ‘Mazhai’ in Tamil, Rajkumar went to tollywood and now after a quite gap he is back with a film titled ‘Modhal’ tha
Vijay’s Sura takes over Aayirathil Oruvan
This years much waited film ‘Sura’ starring Vijay beats MG Ramachandran starrer ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ in the climax and sea based shot sequences. ‘Sura’ film shooting is mainly going on in the sea and on the sea shores as the movie is based on sea life and fisherman. At present, th
Kamal is a bag of ideas says Udhyanidhi
Udhyanidhi’s huge budget much anticipated flick ‘Karunyam’ which was previously named as ‘Yavarum Kelir’ directed by K S Ravikumar starring Kamal Haasan and Trisha in the lead is going on with much expectations as four biggies – Kamal, KSR, Udhayanidhi and Devi Sri Prasad were me
Ko completes its shooting in Kulu Manali
Previously, it was said that KV Anand’s ‘Ko’ shooting is going on in Kullu Manali. The latest buzz is that the entire team is back to home after completing four days shooting at the hill station. Sources say that an awe-inspiring melody song was shot at the beautiful locations of
Aattanayagan’ audio releases
‘Aattanayagan’ a film produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers and directed by Krishna Ram is all set to hit the theatres next month. And the latest news is that the audio will be released today at Sathyam Cinemas. Tamil Film Producers Council President Ramanarayanan and Hansraj Saxena o
Guru Sishyan brings out fake godmen on to the screen
There is nothing new in having real life happenings and controversial issues in the Tamil cinemas. Encashing the latest ‘Nithyananda scandal’ issue, ‘Guru Sishyan’, a movie being directed by Shakthi Chidambaram with Sundar C and Sathyaraj in lead roles is showing a few incidents
Kacheri Aarambam Jeeva-Vadivelu laughing
Jeeva and Poonam Bhajwa starrer mass masala entertainer ‘Kacheri Aarambam’ directed by Thiraivannan and produced by Super Good RB Chowdhary is ready to hit the screens next Friday. Sources say that the comedy scenes between Vadivelu and Jeeva would be highlight of the movie. Hero
Rahman to launch his coffee table book
Mozart of Madras, Oscar winner A R Rahman is trying something new which was not tried by any music director so far in Tamil cinema. He is planning to bring out a coffee table book that shows his work and colleagues from ‘Roja’ to recent ‘Raavan’ Well known photographer and direct
Namitha refused to act in ‘Azhagana Ponnuthan
The sexy actress Namitha, who is playing a lead role in director Thiru’s upcoming flick ‘Azhagana Ponnuthan’, is now behaving irresponsively. Director Thiru regrets that his ‘Azhagana Ponnuthan’ will be washed away due to Namitha as Namitha refused to act in the movie after finis
Shah Rukh Khan urges Bollywood to learn from Hollywood
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan Tuesday urged Indian filmmakers “to learn from Hollywood” and offered a three-point prescription which could help the globalization of Bollywood movies. Speaking at the inaugural session of ‘FICCI FRAMES-2010′, Shah Rukh said that Indian filmmakers must l
Film Directors Election Postponed
The Karnataka Film Directors' Association elections scheduled for April 3 has been postponed indefinitely. A meeting of the directors on Sunday decided to hold another meeting either on March 27 or 28 to decide the future course of action. The directors present at the meeting dec
Bollywood, Raj Kapoor famous in Africa, says music troupe
This is their first trip to India but members of BBC Sound System, a band from Senegal, have seen many Bollywood films, love the sound of tabla and say Raj Kapoor is famous back home. “My father was an African and the first film that he ever saw was an Indian film, which was base
Nanda Periasami’s next battle on Women Corruption!
The famous director Nanda Periasami, latest release ‘Mathi Yosi’ has been striking with mixed response at the box-office. In the mean time, the ace director is planning for his next flick which will go on floors very shortly. Director Nanda Periasami says “My first film ‘Oru Kall
Thamarai says ‘no’ to Mani’s film!
A few days back, it was said that successful female lyricist Thamarai has been called on by the ace director Mani Ratnam for writing the dialogues for his next movie after Raavan. But now, the latest buzz is that Thamarai denies writing dialogues for Mani Ratnam’s upcoming flick
‘Unnai Naan Ariven’ is on pack up stages for release!
‘Unnai Naan Ariven’, a movie that is being directed by Vijaykanna and being produced by Sri Aadhikali Amman Films of G Paneerselvam is in its final stage of completion. The film features newcomer Aadhir as a hero and other stars include Udayathara, Sippy, M S Bhaskar, Ramavichith
Nadhiya back to Kollywood in Myskin’s direction!
Nadhiya, who re-entered the Tamil industry with ‘M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi’ in 2004, was offered with many movies. But, she denied all the roles as she gave preference to her family. Later, Nadhiya was seen with Vishal in ‘Thamirabarani’.Her last film in Tamil was ‘Pattalam’ whi