Tamil News
Thalaivaa' release issue in TN:In detail
There is no clarity whether Vijay-starrer Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa" will come out or not in the state. Now, government intervention has been sought in the matter.Tamil Nadu Oppressed Students Revolutionary Force, a students' body, Wednesday threatened violence if "Thalaivaa", produced by Chandraprakash Jain, will…
'Thalaivaa' release still uncertain in Tamil Nadu
The release of Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa" Friday seems unlikely as theatres and multiplexes blocked bookings for the Vijay-starrer film after receiving threats from a group.A students’ body called Tamil Nadu Oppressed Students Revolutionary Force threatened theatres and multiplexes here Wednesday, following which bookings for…
Films either entertain or arrest you: Director Ram
Ramsubramaniam, who is awaiting the release of Tamil drama "Thanga Meengal", there are only two types of commercial films - one that entertains and the other that emotionally arrests you."In this modern era of filmmaking, there are two types of commercial films. The first…
Thanga Meengal' gets thumbs up from Tamil film industry
"Thanga Meengal", set to release July 26, has already won the hearts of the people from the industry, including filmmakers such as Venkat Prabhu and Ramasamy.Directed by Ramsubramaniam, "Thanga Meengal" is based on the relationship of a father and his daughter." 'Thanga Meengal'…
Vijay’s Jilla under shoot in Chennai
Ilayathalapathy Vijay and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal starrer Jilla shoot is taking shape at a brisk progress in and around Chennai. Mohanlal plays the role of Ilayathalapathy’s god father in the film and the movie is being packed with good emotional elements besides other commercial ingredients.…
Suriya’s new look in Dhuruva Natchathiram
Dhuruva Natchathiram starring Suriya in the lead role to be directed by Gautham Menon will commence its regular shooting soon.Suriya plays a new and distinct look in the film for which he is hitting the gym to shed few kilos for the film. It…
Dhanush keen to go behind the camera soon
Tamil actor Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his debut Hindi film "Raanjhanaa", said Tuesday that he is keen to direct soon. In all probability, he is likely to wield the megaphone by the end of 2014."I have been thinking of directing for…
Manivannan was a father figure: Komal Sharma
Komal Sharma, who worked with late actor-director R. Manivannan in his last Tamil directorial outing "Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA", remembers him as a "father figure" and a "great human being".Manivannan passed away at his residence here following a cardiac arrest Saturday. He was 58.…
Tamil actor-director Manivannan dead
R. Manivannan died here Saturday following a cardiac arrest, said a family friend. He was 58.Manivannan passed away at his residence in Nesapakkam, the friend told said. He is survived by his wife, son and a daughter."I can't believe he is no more.…
Bad weather spoils Vijay's b'day celebrations
Vijay's 39th birthday, which falls June 22, was supposed to be celebrated in style by his fan club here Saturday. However, the plan stands cancelled for the time being due to bad weather conditions.Members from Vijay's fan club had planned to carry out charitable…