Tamil Cinema News
The latest Tamil film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Wooing kids this summer
Come summer vacations and the Kollywood start to target the kids. Two movies targeting children have hit the screens this month. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' and 'Ghatothkatch' have been released. The former is a fantasy film for kids and the latter is an animated movie glorifying
May 22, 2008
'Vallamai Tharayo' - Ready to test her strength
Debutant director Madhumitha's 'Vallamai Tharayo' will be released this week-end. According to her, 'Vallamai Tharayo' will be a different experience for the viewers. One of the highlights of the film is a Kolattam song. The song uses sounds created by everyday kitchen items. The
May 22, 2008
Pasupathi, Simran come together
After 'E', 'Veyyil' and 'Kuselan', Pasupathi has now been roped in for the Tamil remake of Hindi film 'Taxi No 9211'. The movie would see Simran sharing the screen with him. Produced by GV Films, the flick would be directed by Laksmikanthan. A search is on for an apt Tamil title,
May 22, 2008The wait for 'Dasavatharam' still goes on
Tomorrow would have most probably been the day when the film buffs wish of finally getting to see 'Dasavatharam' unfolding in front of them becoming true. The scenes which depict the wrath of the sea gods on the humans which had to be finished up as per the earlier information an
May 22, 2008
Sakthi in Baazigar remake
Sakthi, son of veteran director P Vasu, will play the lead role in the Tamil remake of Hindi hit 'Baazigar'. Noted director P Vasu has obtained the Tamil remake rights of 'Baazigar' directed by Abbas Mastan. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty in lead roles, the movie
May 21, 2008
Jeeva and Thillana Mohanambal connection
Jeeva will play the lead role in a movie named after a popular song from Sivaji Ganesan's 'Thillana Mohanambal'. Titled 'Marainthirunthu Parkkum Marmam Enna', the movie is directed by a debutant Ahmed. He hopes to make the movie more stylish and as hi-tech. Music will be by Yuvan
May 21, 2008
Suhasini in Ajith's Aegan
Actress Suhasini Mani Rathnam plays Ajith's mother in 'Aegan'. The movie, directed by choreographer Raju Sundaram is an action-packed entertainer shot in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Yesteryear heroine Suhasini Mani Rathnam plays Ajith's step mother in the movie. According to Raju Sun
May 21, 2008
Doing things differently is Parthiban
Parthiban, who is playing a prominent role in Selvaraghavan's 'Ayirathil Oruvan', is simultaneously gearing up for 'Vithagan', a film in which he would do the lead role besides directing it. Parthiban says, 'Present-day youth need something different. And we can taste success onl
May 21, 2008
Mozhi goes to Bollywood
Director Radha Mohan's 'Mozhi' which featured on the life of a deaf and a dumb girl and a music man, will be remade in Bollywood. Radaan Movies in association with UTV is keen on doing the Hindi venture. 'Mozhi' featured Jyothika, Prithviraj and Prakash Raj in the lead role. It w
May 21, 2008
Ghajini will hit the screens from October
Actor Aamir Khan, who is recovering from an injury, will soon resume shooting for Hindi remake of 'Ghajini'. 'We hope to launch the film by October,' director A R Murugadas said. With A R Rahman scoring music for the remake, the director, who originally planned to have just one m
May 21, 2008
Vijay on vacation to US
Actor Vijay is off to California along with his family members. Vijay, whose 'Kuruvi' released recently, is off to spend his summer vacation in the United States. He is expected to return to Chennai on 6 June. It is said that the star brand ambassador of the Chennai Super Kings c
May 21, 2008
A.R.Rahman adds more sweetness to the 'Sugar Cube'
There is no need to dig up the history and try to explain how the songs composed by A.R.Rahman in a lot of movies have went on to become youth anthems and how the expectations about a film increase and also add pages to its publicity when the news break out loose that the Mozart
May 21, 2008
Prithvirajs London romance
Young star Prithviraj seems to be a director's delight, as we are witnessing more and more directors repeating him, in their movies. Be it the case of M Padmakumar, Bibin Prabhakar or seniors like Shafi or Renjith who is again doing a film with him in 'Thirakkatha' all the direct
May 21, 2008
Rare honor for Rahman
Acclaimed music composer A R Rahman will be presented with a life time achievement award by International Indian Film Academy (IIFA). The award would be presented to Rahman on 6 June at a grand function to be held at Bangkok. The award is being presented to Rahman for his immense
May 21, 2008
Destination Malaysia for Tamil directors
Tamil film directors have developed a romance for Malaysia. Ajith's 'Billa', Vijay's 'Kuruvi' among several films have been shot in Malaysia. Joining the list is AVM Productions' 'Ayan'. The movie starring Surya and Tamanna is being shot in Malaysia. Directed by K V Anand, the mo
May 21, 2008'Kuselan' - Rajinikanth, always fresh and fascinating
The movie 'Kuselan' has not only the superstar playing a movie star in it but also will be a visual delight for his die hard fans. Not that this film will have countless exotic locales to fill the eyes with colours but is that needed to create an impact when Rajnikanth himself wi
May 21, 2008
Rajinikanth met Sultan
Superstar Rajinikanth saw two things when he watched the trailer of the animated movie 'Sultan The Warrior'. For the first time he saw himself in a movie in which he did not act but still was able to enjoy Sultan as he is called in the film. He also saw the talent and potential o
May 21, 2008
Name change for fortune
Actor Vignesh has rechristened himself as Vigneshwaran. The actor, who made his debut in 'Chinnathayi', has gone on act in over 20 films. Unfortunately only a few had went on to become a big hit. Now he has opted to go for a name change. He will hence forth be called Vigneshwaran
May 20, 2008