Tamil News
Simbu is not my foe, says Dhanush
Dhanush by his very nature is unassuming. He prefers to keep a low profile. It is not everyday he gets to hit the headlines. But today he managed to do so. At the audio launch of Pori, Dhanush spoke about his equation with Silambarasan.For…
Director Shankar- Man with the Midas touch
The year 2006 has ended on a happy note. As we welcome the New Year with a bang, we cannot but reminisce about all things good and bad, that happened in the year which just passed by. When we think in terms of good films…
Ticket rates revised again
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has announced a revision in ticket fares for theatres in Tamilnadu. Multiplexes with three or more theatres, having additional entertainment features, food counter and air conditioning could charge Rs 120 (maximum) and Rs 10 (minimum) per ticket. Multiplexes meeting specified norms…
Producers, actors smoke peace pipe
Following the State government's order to reduce the admission rates in theatres, a section of producers and distributors demanded that the artistes cut down the size of their remuneration fearing huge losses. With the latter refusing to accept their demand, a tension prevailed in Tamil…
Remix continues
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.…
Back with vigor is Pasupathy
"It was an excellent 2006 year for me", says Pasupathy. The actor, who shot to fame with Kamal Haasan's Virumandi, is the talk of the town following his stupendous performance in Veyyil.Says Pasupathy, "Though I had a fantastic beginning with Virumandi, I played similar…
Vyapari to hit screens in Feb
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…
Dheena, keen to repeat the magic
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…
Opting to wait
Director Gowtham's Pachai Kili Muthusaram starring Sarath Kumar and Ezhil's Deepavali with Jeyam Ravi playing the lead role, have opted out of the Pongal race.While the former has reportedly backed out due to lack of theatres, the latter needs few more days to complete…
Periyar to release in Feb
Periyar, the movie on the rationalist leader, will be released on 2 February, 2007. According to K Veeramani, President, Dravidar Kazhagam, 'The shooting for the movie is all over. The movie went to floors on 10 July and the director Gnanarajasekaran shot the film in…