Tamil News
Wishing a harmonious birthday to K J Yesudas
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas or KJ Yesudas as he is popularly known, stormed the music world with his entry through 'Neeyum Bommai' from the film Bommai directed by the late Veena maestro S Balachandar. It was 'Dheivam Thandha Veedu' from Aval Oru Thodarkadhai though, which made…
Karthi waits for Paruthi Veeran
This Pongal is vital to the careers of many. Karthi is certainly only among them.He makes his debut through Paruthi Veeran, directed by Ameer.Being the son of hugely successful Sivakumar and the brother of equally successful Suriya, Karthi has a double reputation to…
Pori, fast progressing
Pori, which has Jeeva and Pooja playing the lead roles, is fast progressing.Subramanya Siva who gave us a massive hit earlier with Thiruda Thirudi, is directing this flick, which is produced by Sambandham Karthi under the banner Nivi-Pavi Creations.Veteran actor Nagesh plays Jeeva's…
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.…
Dhanush salutes Rajinikanth
After Rajini's pat for Dhanush for his performance in Thiruvilayadal Arambam, it is now the turn of the young actor to heap laurels on his father-in-law and the 'Super Star' of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth.Says Dhanush, 'It would be difficult for anyone to occupy the…
Karthi speaks on Paruthi Veeran
Amidst biggies like Ajith and Vijay, young Karthi will have his maiden venture Paruthi Veeran released this Pongal. Son of veteran actor Sivakumar and actor Suriya's sibling, Karthi says, 'With the D-day getting closer, I am thrilled and am waiting with bated breath for the…
Dhanush does a Rajinikanth
Following his father-in-law (Rajinikanth) is Dhanush. The actor is spotted wearing a rudraksha round his neck these days.Rajinikanth had suggested Dhanush to do the Tamil remake of Kannada blockbuster Jogi. The Tamil version is directed by Suresh Krishna and features Dhanush and Meera Jasmine…
Manoj K Bharathy - Keen to bounce back
Manoj K Bharathy, who recently married actor Nandhana, is hopeful of bouncing back in Kollywood. The son of veteran director Bharathiraja, he tried his luck in acting by playing the lead role in half-a-dozen movies.The actor, who fell in love with actor Nandhana and…
CIFF on 21 December
As the CIFF is drawing to a close on 22 December, there is heightened excitement about the films screened at the festival venue. On 21 December, the foreign films screened were Kiss Me Not On The Eyes from Egypt, Untold Scandal from Korea, Summer With…
Year-ender Part I
A year of ups and downsIt has been a year of mixed fortunes for Tamil cinema this year. Fortunes fluctuated and several prominent artistes bit the dust while some fresh talents made it to the top.The year 2006 saw several sops announced to…