A huge statue of Sivaji Ganesan would be unveiled by veteran actor S S Rajendran at Thanjavur on 15 August. The thespian, who carved a niche for himself in Tamil cinema and brought a recognition to Indian filmdom abroad, was hailed by many as a…

Let's stop recycling old titles for new Tamil movies, said actor-director Bhagiyaraj.Speaking at a function to launch the book 'The Legends of Indian Cinema - Sivaji Ganesan written by S Theodore Baskaran, he heaped laurels on Sivaji Ganesan and described him as an peerless…

Shriya Saran is happy at being part of a Sarath Kumar's film 'Jaggubhai'. The pretty damsel, who hogged the limelight doing movies like 'Sivaji' and 'Azhagiya Thamizh Magan', is more than happy to enact a meaty role and that too in a film to be…

Meera Kathiravan is coming up with a film titled 'Aval Peyar Thamizharasi' which is produced by Moser Baer Entertainment.The film will star Jai who is currently basking with the Himalayan success of 'Subramaniyapuram'.Meera Kathiravan has worked as assistant director to Balu Mahendra, Thangar…

William Shakespeare said'."What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet."These words certainly are not considered good enough by members of the film community. The mantra in the film industry is "change your name'.become a star".Everybody knows Sivaji…

Popular USA distributor Bharat Creations has acquired the rights to distribute Suriya's 'Varanam Aayiram' in that country.Suriya, Gautham Menon and Harris Jayaraj are joining up for a second time after the super success of 'Khakka Khakka'. 'Varanam Aayiram' chronicles the life of a man…

Rajini fans are going gaga as the D-day is approaching quite fast. With just three days left for the release of 'Kuselan', fans have started to erect posters, festoons and many more hoping for the success of the movie world over.'A carnival atmosphere will…

Following the exit of Malavika from the film 'Karthigai' after hurling charges that the producer had tried to misbehave with her, it was announced that Namitha would do the role, which requires heavy dose of glamour.However, for reasons better known to producer Anjaneyalu and…

Director Shankar and costume designer Manish Malhotra are busy men these days. They have the rather pleasant task of stylizing superstar Rajinikanth in such a way that he jells with the character he plays in the film. Initial reports indicate that Rajinikanth would play a…

The adulation superstar Rajinikanth receives in Tamilnadu is well known. The reception to every single film of his is truly one of a kind. From milk abishegam to bursting crackers, distributing sweets and dancing wildly, boisterous celebration is a regular feature when it comes to…