Tamil News
National Award: Sringaram strikes it rich
After being delayed by nearly a year because of court cases, the National Film Awards for 2005 were announced on Tuesday.It was an occasion to cherish for Tamil cinema as the national award for Best Special Effects has been won by Tata Elexi for…
Bharathiraja meets CM
Veteran director Bharathiraja called on Chief Minister Karunanidhi at his residence in Chennai on Monday. According to the director, 'It was just a customary call'.Bharathiraja, who is awaiting the release of his movie Bommalattam starring Nana Patekar and Arjun in pivotal roles, is ready…
Celebrating 75 years of Tamil cinema
The Nadigar Sangam's series of celebrations to celebrate 75 years of Tamil cinema kicked off in Singapore on Monday.Sarath Kumar, president, Nadigar Sangam inaugurated the celebrations with a special screening of yesteryear hero MGR's blockbuster Nadodi Mannan.He said, 'The series of celebrations would…
Ton up for Periyar
Periyar, a movie on the reformist leader from Tamil Nadu, directed by Gnanarajasekaran will complete its 100-day run on Wednesday.To commemorate the occasion, a mega function has been planned in Chennai in which Chief Minister M Karunanidhi would take part and distribute trophies and…
Award spurs Genelia
Genelia, who is shooting for the Tamil remake of Bommarillu (Santosh Subramaniam), is happy and thrilled now. For the actress had won the annual Filmfare award for best actress for her performance in Bommarillu.A thrilled Genelia, says, 'I am happy that my acting skills…
Every man needs a good friend - says Rajini
Chennai-600028, one of the real offbeat and entertaining movies in recent times, was all about friendship.The film's producers SPB Charan (Capital Film Works), JK Saravana (Tantra Films, Singapore)and director Venkat Prabhu are bosom buddies, and the film's essential storyline was about camaraderie fused over…
Simbu popular in Telugu too
Silambarasan's recent films like Manmadhan and Vallavan had a decent run in Andhra Pradesh. The good response for his movies in the neighboring State has sent his stocks soaring there.Buzz is that prominent Telugu producer Dasari Narayana Rao has obtained the dubbing rights of…
Nadhiya ready for the in-law challenge
'I am not averse to doing mother-in-law roles', says Nadhiya, who has been now flooded with such offers after her comeback.A yesteryear heroine Nadhiya bid bye to acting after her marriage. She made her comeback with M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi playing Jayam Ravi's mother…
Mammoottys movie gets going again
The shooting of Mammootty's much-awaited Vandemataram, a bi-lingual (titled Aruvadai in Tamil) came to halt recently.Sources said the director of the movie Karthik, a one-time associate of Manirathnam, opted out of the project.The good news is that the producer Henry has managed to…
Thangar: Talk less, work more
Thangar Bachchan is known for his sharp tongue. The cinematographer ' director of Tamil cinema who is known for his outspoken ways, which landed him on trouble on several occasions, is maintaining a stoic silence awaiting the release of his much hyped Pallikoodam.Produced by…