Tamil News
A transgender in Balas film
Director Bala has cast a transgender in his forthcoming film 'Naan Kadavul'. He has made many dwarfs and aged persons act in a scene, which is being shot in the hill area of Theni. A transgender too has acted in the scene. She looks so…
Jayamohan quits Angadi Theru
Writer Jayamohan has opted out of Vasantha Balan's forthcoming 'Angadi Theru' following the controversy over his remarks on the legendary actors MGR and Sivaji Ganesan. The South Indian Actors' Association recently passed resolutions condemning the writer and 'Ananda Vikatan' magazine that re-published the article.The…
Controversy over MGR & Sivaji: Vikatan regrets
Following the resolution of 'The South Indian Cine Artistes' Association' (SICAA) that no filmy outfit would cooperate to the venture of 'Vikatan Talkies' (a production house of 'Ananda Vikatan) 'Siva Manasula Sakthi', the magazine has expressed its regrets over the publishing of the article by…
Actors anger
Tamil actors are furious over the remarks on the legendary actors MGR and Sivaji, by writer Jayamohan in his blog. They have demanded an unconditional apology from the writer, failing which he would be removed from the films 'Angadi Theru' and 'Naan Kadavul', in which…
Serious writers and Kollywood
Writers entering Kollywood is not a new trend. Probably it started with Sujatha and Balakumaran. While Sujatha has almost become an integral part of Mani Rathnam and Shankar's film, Balakumaran has been working for many directors.Following Sujatha and Balakumaran, S. Ramakrishnan, who belongs to…
Cannibalism in 'Naan Kadavul'?
The last schedule of director Bala's 'Naan Kadavul' is taking place in Kasi. The first schedule too was held here in a set that was erected at the cost of some lakhs. The insiders inform that Bala did not insist the same kind of sets…
A clear chit to Anjathey
'Anjathey' directed by Mysskin featuring Narain, Prasanna and a new face Ajmal along with Vijayalakshmi has been certified with a clear 'U' certificate by the censors. This film that revolves around the police-and-bad guys hide and seek story and is one of its kind in…
Remaking Kadhalika Neramillai
The buzz making round in Kollywood is that director Manobala has dared to remake the classic comedy fare 'Kadhalika Neramillai', directed by Sridhar. The hilarious entertainer was a runaway hit and has been among the favorite of movie buffs till the date.Manobala is confident…
Padma Bhushan for P. SusheelaPadma Bhushan for P. Susheela
Veteran playback singer Pulapaka Susheela(73),popularly known as P. Susheela, has beenconferred by the Indian government with theprestigious Padma Bhushan award for theyear 2008.P. Susheela, recognized as one of thegreatest stars in south Indian cinema,has sung lot of songs…
Trisha and Arya in Vishnus film
Arya will act in director Vishnuuvardhan's next, which will be produced by Ayngaran International. The movie was expected to be a double hero subject with Arjun tipped to be the other hero. Arjun, it is said, declined the offer, as he is not comfortable with…