Tamil Cinema News
The latest Tamil film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Suriya makes fans happy in Kerala
Suriya's fan base is constantly expanding. His latest film 7aum Arivu has done tremendous business in Kerala and there is a huge craze for him there. His fans were pleasantly surprised when he was present as a special guest at the Kerala State Awards. Kerala Chief Minister, Oomme
Dec 2, 2011
AR Rahman does it for Rajini
AR Rahman has agreed to do the music for Rajini's next film, Kochadiyaan. The ace musician has a jam - packed schedule and has become increasingly selective about the projects he takes up as he has many commitments to honor on foreign shores. ARR however simply could not decline
Dec 2, 2011
Mahesh Babu copying Dhanush?
Mahesh Babu known as the Prince is currently busy with his much-awaited film Businessman directed by Puri Jagannath of Pokkiri fame. Kajal Agarwal is the heroine. Thaman who has been rocking down South with hits like Dookudu and Osthe is doing the music. The title track will have
Dec 1, 2011
Vijay's Telugu Thupaakki in trouble
Although title for the Vijay - A R Murugadoss upcoming film is decided as Thupaakki, it seems the same title will see some trouble in Telugu. The movie is a bilingual and according to sources close to the director, the title Thupaakki is already registered with the Telugu Films C
Nov 30, 2011
AR Murugadoss wanted in Tollywood
AR Murugadoss is in talks with Ram Charan Teja to direct him soon. The director is gearing up to direct Vijay next and soon after this film, he will wield the megaphone for a film that will have Tollywood star Ram Charan Teja in the lead. Apparently, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Ram Cha
Nov 29, 2011
Why Trisha won’t act in Bollywood films?
Trisha has said in an interview that she is not keen on acting in Bollywood films because the audiences’ tastes are very different there. The actress is one of the top stars in Tollywood as well as Kollywood but she has acted in just one Hindi film – Katta Meeta – till now. Trish
Nov 28, 2011
Vijay will give the fans what they want
Vijay is always asked why he does not experiment with different roles. The actor said that he has no intention of leaving his tried and tested commercial format as his fans expect nothing less from him. His experiments with offbeat cinema have not gone down well with them he said
Nov 25, 2011
Ajith to work with Karthi's director?
It is almost official. Ajith's next film will be for Nagi Reddy's Vijaya Productions to be produced by his son Venkata Ramana Reddy to mark the occassion of his father's 100th year had he been alive. Siva, the director of Siruthai one of the biggest hits of the year will be doing
Nov 24, 2011
Aishwarya Rai back home
Amitabh Bachchan revealed that Aishwarya Rai and the new born are back home. They were first taken to Prateeksha, the family residence, and after a visit to a temple, Aishwarya, Abhishek and Amitabh, along with Beti B, went to their other home Jalsa. Jaya Bachchan was at home to
Nov 24, 2011
Vijay-AR Murugadoss’s project changes hands
Gemini Film Circuit decided to opt out of the Vijay-Murugadoss project which is slated to commence late this month. Sources in Kollywood reveal that Kalaipuli S Thanu will produce this venture and discussions are on regarding this. The team is getting ready to begin the shooting
Nov 23, 2011
Vijay’s role in AR Murugadoss’s film
In the AR Murugadoss film, Vijay is playing a Mumbai dada, reports some sources in Kollywood. Though this fact has not been confirmed either by AR Murugadoss or Vijay, the news has started to make rounds. The film has not been titled yet and AR Murugadoss is expected to announce
Nov 22, 2011
Anjali on her relationship with Jai
Refuting rumors that she is in love with Jai and the two are heading towards matrimony, Anjali has said in an open letter that it is just baseless rumors. She has said that she has undergone a lot of problems to establish herself as an actress and such rumors at this stage of her
Nov 21, 2011
Shah Rukh and Suriya at the IFFI
Suriya will grace the 42nd International Film Festival of India along with Shah Rukh Khan. Incidentally, Shah Rukh will inaugurate this event in Goa on November 23rd. The 10-day fest, which will be wrapped up on December 3rd, will have several international celebrities arriving i
Nov 19, 2011
AR Rahman’s latest award
Oscar winner AR Rahman will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival. The musician is the hot favorite for his coveted award as he has won several awards including the prestigious Oscar and Grammy. Rahman is glad that he is to ge
Nov 19, 2011
Arya and Amala Paul’s Dubai trip
Vettai’s shooting is happening in and around Chennai now and director Lingusamy is planning to shoot a song with Arya and Amala Paul in Dubai. The team will leave for Dubai on November 20th states a press release. Soon after their return from Dubai, yet another song will be shot
Nov 17, 2011
Actor arrested on land grabbing charges
Actor and DMK MP Riteesh Kumar was arrested on Wednesday following land grab charges against him. Riteesh is an MP from the Ramanathapuram constituency and has acted in a couple of Tamil movies before obtaining a DMK seat to contest from Ramanathapuram. The case against Riteesh i
Nov 17, 2011
Karthik's sister is Suriya's mom
The sixth schedule of Maatran, Suriya's film with KV Anand is currently being filmed. Kajal Agarwal and Suriya are in Chennai shooting at Chettinad Hospital. Remember Thara who played Karthik's sister in Agni Natchathiram? Well, she is playing Suriya's mother in this film and her
Nov 16, 2011
Ajith’s Europe tour
Ajith and the rest of the Billa 2 team have completed a schedule of shoots in Goa and have returned to the city. They are now gearing up to begin the next schedule which will start off in Georgia, Europe. Director Chakri Toleti is making all the arrangements for this schedule. So
Nov 15, 2011