Tamil News
Success brings them together - Dharani
Director Dharani, who has been in the hiding for the last couple of years, is all set to bounce back.Touted the successful director in Tamil cinema for back-to-back hits in Dhil, Dhool and Ghilli, Dharani is expected to wield the megaphone for the movie…
Pallikoodam for Cannes Film Fest
Thangar Bachchan's Pallikoodam is fast nearing completion.The movie which features Narain, Sneha besides Thangar himself deals about the sweet memories of one's school days.Says Thangar, 'Though the storyline may sound similar to Autograph, my film is totally different. It would bring back the…
Raghuvaran gets into new groove
Raghuvaran is one of the most dependable character artistes in South India.After lying low for some years, now Raghuvaran is back in circulation. Among others, he is acting in films like Sivaji and Bheema.He is particularly happy that he is acting with Rajini…
Season of injuries?
It seems to be a season of injuries in Tamil cinema. After Arun Vijay, who sprained his foot shooting for Thavam, it is actor Kiran who has sustained a fracture in her left arm and the unfortunate accident happened at Jaipur.The actor was returning…
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…
Manorama chosen for Murasoli award
Tamil Nadu CM Kalaignar Karunanidhi will honour veterans like actor Manorama, writer Jayakanthan and Tamil scholar Silamboli Chellappan on behalf of Murasoli Trust.The Murasoli Trust was formed by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. He is also the founder of 'Murasoli,' the DMK party organ.The…
Thoovaanam, an aesthetic title
Thoovaanam is a film is the making and it stars debutants Aadithya and Nethra in the lead roles. The film has a technically sound crew which is being touted as one of the strengths of the film. This includes ace cinematographer Madhu Ambat, who has…
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…
Perarasu hopes for a film with Vijay
Known for his racy screenplays, Perarasu made a sound start to his career with Thirupachi and followed it with Sivakasi.The director, who pens the lyrics besides playing a brief role in his movies, has expressed his desire to direct Vijay again.Having rendered two…