Tamil News
'Irudhi Suttru' director makes guru Mani Ratnam proud
Filmmaker Sudha Kongara, erstwhile assistant of Mani Ratnam, has impressed her mentor with her latest Tamil-Hindi bilingual "Irudhi Suttru", which features R. Madhavan as a boxing coach."He quite enjoyed the film. He told me, 'Great film, good show'. He hugged me and said, 'You…
'Visaaranai' to be remade in Hindi
Filmmaker Vetrimaaran's critically acclaimed Tamil drama "Visaaranai", about police brutality, is all set to be remade in Hindi. The remake rights have been bought by director Priyadarshan."Yes, the Hindi remake rights have been acquired by Priyadarshan," Vetrimaaran told.Priyadarshan will direct and produce the…
Want Madhavan to do more Tamil films: Mani Ratnam
Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who has appreciated R. Madhavan's performance in bilingual boxing drama "Irudhi Suttru", feels the actor should focus on doing more Tamil films.It was in Ratnam's 2000 film "Alaipayuthey", that Madhavan made his Tamil cinema debut."Even before I launched him…
I'm not on Twitter: Lakshmi Menon
Actress Lakshmi Menon on Saturday clarified that she's not signed up for micro-blogging website Twitter. She also requested her fans and well-wishers to unfollow her fake profile."It has come to my knowledge that someone who claims to be me is on Twitter. It's a…
Filmmaker Shankar lauds Madhavan's 'Irudhi Suttru'
Filmmaker S. Shankar on Saturday congratulated the team behind R. Madhavan-starrer Tamil-Hindi bilingual "Irudhi Suttru", calling it a "great effort"."'Irudhi Suttru" - 'A salute to women'. Great effort by the director Sudha. Superb performance by Ritika and Maddy. Good music by Santhosh," Shankar posted…
Nasser to don khaki in English film 'Solar Eclipse'
Veteran Tamil actor Nasser will be essaying the role of a Superintendent of Police in upcoming Hollywood production “Solar Eclipse”, which also features Indian actors Om Puri, Rajit Kapoor and Ananth Mahadevan in key roles.“This will be his fourth English film and second Hollywood…
'Visaaranai' villain to play a dacoit in 'Baahubali 2'
Actor Ajay Ghosh, who impressed audiences and critics alike with his menacing performance in Tamil thriller "Visaaranai", is essaying the role of a dreaded dacoit in "Baahubali: The Conclusion"."I play a character called bandipotu (dacoit) Veeraya, who is part of Anushka's kingdom in the…
Siddharth enjoys wearing producer's hat
Actor Siddharth, who awaits the release of his forthcoming Tamil production venture "Jil Jung Juck", says he really enjoys donning the hat of a producer.Siddharth is also a writer and singer."I love wearing many hats. I think producer is my favourite one. I…
'Yaman' a homecoming for me: Jeeva Shankar
Filmmaker Jeeva Shankar, who has reunited with actor-composer Vijay Anthony for upcoming Tamil thriller "Yaman" after 2012 film "Naan', says the project is a homecoming of sorts for him."It is indeed a homecoming for me, as I join Vijay after 'Naan'. His transformation during…
Theri will be a treat for Vijay Fans
Actress Radhika hwo plays a significant role in Vijay's Theri has now completed her part. After completing the dubbing for the film, she has said that Theri will be a treat for all the Vijay fans.Vijay is playing as Vijaykumar IPS in the thriller…