Tamil Cinema News
The latest Tamil film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Nayanthara’s last Tamil film?
What is said to be Nayanthara’s last film, Rama Rajyam, may be dubbed in Tamil. According to sources in the film industry, the plan to dub the film in Tamil and have it released here is very strong because the actress still enjoys immense popularity. She was last seen in Boss Eng
Nov 15, 2011
Shah Rukh's special gift to Rajini
Shah Rukh Khan has booked the popular BMW 7 series car for Rajinikanth. The star is happy over the success of Ra One and has decided to thank Rajinikanth, who did a guest role in the film, with a BMW 7 series car. Shah Rukh said that he is thankful to the Superstar for agreeing t
Nov 14, 2011
Karthi and Anushka in Chalakudi
Karthi and Anushka have begun work for their upcoming flick. The shooting began on November 11, 2011 and will go on for the next 20 days, states a press note. The title for this film has not been finalized yet. Studio Green’s Gnanavelraja is producing this film, which has Santhan
Nov 14, 2011
Sneha's simplicity attracted me, says Prasanna
Although they have only acted in Achamundu Achamundu together, Prasanna and Sneha seems to have hit it off after that movie. Their friendship blossomed into love and they announced their wedding officially recently. "We only had professional relationship when we did that movie,"
Nov 12, 2011
Vijay and Murugadoss to take off
Vijay and Murugadoss's film, is all set to begin. The duo will be heading to Tiruchendur since the first leg of the shoot is scheduled to happen there. Believed to be one of the preferred locations of Lord Muruga, the film is going to have an auspicious beginning. Fans of Vijay a
Nov 11, 2011
Heroine Sneha and Prasanna Getting Married
Actress Sneha and Prasanna will be engaged soon! Sneha’s PR has just informed the press about the actress’ engagement with actor Prasanna and the couple is likely to get married in March. Sneha and Prasanna have been denying the media reports that they are more than just good fri
Nov 9, 2011
Rajini and Aamir Khan now!
Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan will be seen together for a commercial that will stress on the importance of hygiene and nutrition in children. The advertisement is to be made by the Union Government to create awareness on malnutrition in children and ways to eradicate it. When Rajini
Nov 9, 2011
Venkat Prabhu’s Godha
Venkat Prabhu seems to have decided on his next. The poster designs released by his brother Premji Amaren in a micro-blogging site indicates that it will be a sequel to Chennai 28, the hit film through which Venkat made his debut as a director. The sequel has been titled Godha wi
Nov 9, 2011
Rajini's Rana in January!
Rajini has made a full recovery, having spent the past few months recuperating. He is dying to begin work on Rana, his film with KS Ravikumar which is supposedly his dream project. Pre - production work is going on at a furious pace and enormous sets are being erected. When Rajin
Nov 5, 2011
Karthika wants STR
Karthika's very first film in Tamil, Ko was a smash hit but much to the disappointment of her new fans she has not been seen on the big screen since then. Word was that she is doing a Telugu film called Dammu with Jr. NTR and Trisha. But now she has confirmed that she will be see
Nov 5, 2011
Mayakkam Enna release date confirmed
After dilly-dallying with the release date, looks like Mayakkam Enna will be released on November 18th. Sources close to Selvaraghavan aver that a decision on this has been taken now and an official announcement will follow soon. So far, the movie's release date was said to be on
Nov 5, 2011
Vijay and Murugadoss project update
Vijay and AR Murugadoss are all set to begin their movie together, Maalai Nerathu Mazhaithuli. And since it is a Murugadoss film, we can expect something very different in the action and romance department! The first look for the film was shot on October 27th and the stills if wo
Nov 4, 2011
AR Rahman still involved in Gautham Menon’s film?
Gautham Menon’s trilingual Nee Thaane En Pon Vasantham is progressing at a brisk pace. But the most important position still looks to be vacant. Yes, we are talking about the music director of the film. It was announced that Oscar winner AR Rahman would score the music for this f
Nov 4, 2011
7aum Arivu – screens increased in US
The massive response for 7aum Arivu has compelled the distributors in the US to increase the number of screens. The latest we hear is that the film with English subtitles will be screened in three more AMC locations – 2 in New Jersey and 1 in Illinois. 7aum Arivu is being screene
Nov 4, 2011
7aum Arivu is an honor to Tamil community
Noted director Thangar Bachan has lauded 7aum Arivu so much that he has penned an open letter to Red Giant Movies Udhayanidhi Stalin for producing the film. Thangar Bachan in his letter had said that only few films bring honor to Tamilians and 7aum Arivu is one of them. According
Nov 2, 2011
Mankatha off to Bollywood!
Producer Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green has said that Mankatha will be remade in Hindi and he has procured the rights for it. He also revealed that the film will be directed by Venkat Prabhu and discussions are on. The cast and crew are yet to be decided and an announcement will b
Nov 2, 2011
7aum Arivu vs. Velayutham Get Good Collection
7aum Arivu and Velayutham collections for the first five days have been declared by trade sources. It is said that 7aum Arivu has grossed 40.25 crores from October 25th and Velayutham has grossed 40 crores from October 26th onwards. Both Suriya and Vijay are excited over these fi
Nov 1, 2011
Music maestro Ilayaraja’s wife passes away
Veteran Tamil music director Ilayaraja’s wife Jeeva died on Monday following a heart attack, hospital sources said. Jeeva, 60, was declared brought dead on arrival at the Apollo Hospitals, sources said. Jeeva is survived by Mr. Ilayaraja, sons Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja,
Nov 1, 2011