Tamil Cinema News
The latest Tamil film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Anjali and Oviya go glam!
Anjali and Oviya are associated with homely yet spunky female characters. Anjali made her mark doing such roles in films like Angadi Theru and the recent Engeyum Eppothum. Oviya also impressed in films like Kalavani and Marina. Now both the leading ladies are looking to give thei
Apr 7, 2012
My time in Bollywood has just started
John Abraham, who has five films lined up for release this year, says 2012 may prove to be his year. His maiden production venture “Vicky Donor” is also coming out this month. “Everyone has their own time and I think my time has just started. In fact, I think that it might begin
Apr 5, 2012
Vimal and Santhanam fight over Anjali
Sunder C's Masala Cafe with Vimal, Shiva, Anjali, Oviya and Santhanam is expected to be the laugh riot of the century. It must be remembered that Sunder C's comedy films like Ullathai Allitha and Mettukudi are considered by many to be among the best films in the genre. Masala Caf
Apr 5, 2012
AR Rahman's Hollywood film with Spielberg
AR Rahman's next Hollywood film is a drama called People Like Us and Steven Spielberg is one of the producers. The movie has a stellar cast that includes Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Pfeiffer. Alex Kurtzman is the director. The trailer is out and the movie is looking gre
Apr 5, 2012
Will Anushka sign Dirty Picture remake?
Anushka is touted to be playing the lead in the remake of Bollywood awards winning film Dirty Picture. Vidya Balan has won the National award for the female lead in Dirty Picture and the Kollywood tinsel town buzzes that, Anushka may be roped in for Tamil and Telugu versions. The
Apr 4, 2012
Vijay’s Thuppakki is 60% done: Murugadoss
Vijay and Kajal Agarwal starrer Thupaki is taking fast shape in the hands of director AR Murugadoss, who has completed 60% of its talkie part. AR Murugadoss, the talented director usually take more time to complete his directorial, but Thuppakki is shaping up in fast pace and mos
Apr 4, 2012
Dhanush and Shruthi thrilled by Kamal's advise
Kamal Haasan is very busy with Viswaroopam and is completely wrapped up in post-production work. He was supposed to be in Los Angeles last week on work and was very disappointed that he would miss the release of his daughter, Shruti's film, 3 directed by Aishwarya Dhanush. Hearin
Apr 4, 2012
Rajini's dramatic feat for Kochadaiyaan
Rajini had earlier sung a song for Kochadaiyaan which was composed by AR Rahman and with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Now he has rendered the Hindi version of this track as well. Lyrics are by Izzat Kamil and had some tough Urdu words. Rajini had no trouble grasping it however, and gave
Apr 3, 2012
Suriya and Shruti Haasan back together
Shruti Haasan will be making an appearance on Suriya's game show, Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi (NVOK). The show will be aired today on Star Vijay at 8.00 pm. Shruti will be on the hot seat and her general knowledge skills will be put to the test by Suriya. Plus they will also chat
Apr 3, 2012
Ajith's fluctuating weight...
Ajith, like any other dedicated actor, is known for shedding weight and gaining it in the same breadth for his movies. For Billa 2 he had to go to both the extremes by putting on weight and subsequently shedding it to appear lean and mean. His next film, with Vishnuvardhan in the
Apr 3, 2012
Suriya and Karthi for Samantha
The audio release of the big budget Telugu film, Eega which is releasing in Tamil as Naan Ee was held yesterday. Suriya and Karthi were the special guests of honor at this event and they launched the audio. Nani and Samantha are playing the lead roles with Kannada superstar, Sude
Apr 2, 2012
Nayanthara’s promise to producer
The Telugu super hit Sri Rama Rajyam, featuring Nayanthara is all set to release in Tamil. The dubbed version will hit the screens by next month. Singer-cum-voice artiste Chinmayee has dubbed for Nayanthara in the film. The highlight is that, the reticent Nayan has extended her s
Mar 31, 2012
Tamannah off to Bollywood?
Having worked with the top stars in Tamil and Telugu cinema, Tamannah has trained her sights on Bollywood. Word is that talks are on for a few big projects in Bollywood and Tamannah is all set to sign on the dotted line. According to insiders she has been chosen to play the lead
Mar 30, 2012
Nayanatara as journalist in Rana’s KVJ
Nayanatara has joined the sets of Krish’s forthcoming directorial Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum on March 28 in Hyderabad. Action sequences are being canned in the schedule. Krish’s films have meaty roles for the cast and Nayanatara has immediately signed up the film after she has bee
Mar 29, 2012
Ajith’s Billa 2 Design 7
The most waited film starring Ajith, Parvathy Omanakuttan and Bruna Abdullah in the leads is Billa 2, as part of promotions makers released a new poster today. Ajith looks like an ordinary man standing in the queue for ration, as it was earlier touted that Billa 2 is the prequel
Mar 29, 2012
Dhanush switches over
When the people from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) called him to be an ambassador for one of their programs, Dhanush was perplexed. He told them that they had come to the wrong person and that he had no connection with wildlife conservation. But, the people of WWF told him that t
Mar 28, 2012
Nayanthara honoured
Nayanthara has been awarded with Ugadi Puraskar for her impeccable performance in the Telugu film Sri Rama Rajyam. The 14th Ugadi Puraskar ceremony hosted by Sri Kala Sudha Telugu association (SKSTA) was held yesterday at the Music Academy, Chennai. The event was graced by His Ex
Mar 24, 2012
Sonam says yes to Dhanush
Sonam Kapoor took her time to decide but she has finally given the nod for Raanjhnaa, Dhanush's debut film in Hindi to be directed by Anand L Rai of Tanu Weds Manu fame. They will both be playing students from Varanasi who head to Delhi for their studies. About the decision to ha
Mar 24, 2012