Tamil Cinema News
The latest Tamil film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
Maddy with Mani again
Madhavan is set to reunite with director Mani Ratnam for his Hindi film 'Guru,' taking on the second lead role after other actors reportedly declined the part.
Apr 13, 2006
Sarath takes wings
Sarath Kumar, after leaving DMK, is in Singapore for Radaan Televisions' celebration of Selvi's 300th episode, an event featuring singers and dancers.
Apr 13, 2006
Parthiban ready to gallop
Parthiban's new film, "Pachchakkuthirra," is set to release on Tamil New Year's Day. He describes it as the story of a callous youth named Pachai and emphasizes its clean content.
Apr 13, 2006
Arjun's new target
Actor-producer Arjun has acquired the Tamil remake rights for the Telugu hit 'Itlu Sravani Subramaniam'. He will pen the screenplay, with Sakthi Paramesh directing the action film.
Apr 12, 2006
Director hopes big
Director Susi Ganesan expresses confidence in his upcoming action thriller 'Thiruttu Payale,' despite other major releases. He believes the film's strong content and screenplay will resonate with audiences.
Apr 12, 2006
Simran still draws them big
Actress Simran, despite retiring from acting, drew massive crowds during her first political campaign for AIADMK in RK Nagar, Chennai, highlighting her enduring popularity.
Apr 12, 2006
Kannada matinee idol Rajkumar passes way
Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar, known for his versatile acting across mythological, historical, and social films, and also an accomplished playback singer, passed away in Bangalore. His career spanned decades, earning him immense popularity and a national award for singing.
Apr 12, 2006
Raj Kiran Holds it back
Actor-director Raj Kiran, after a career slump, is now busy with multiple film projects thanks to recent successes. He has no immediate plans to revive his shelved dream project, "Gold Medal."
Apr 11, 2006
Suriya shines in new skies
Tamil star Suriya is making significant inroads into Tollywood, with his recent hits like Ghajini and Aaru gaining immense popularity among Telugu audiences. His upcoming film, Jillunu Oru Kaadhal, is being dubbed into Telugu as Nuvve Nekku Prema.
Apr 11, 2006
One year of success
Rajinikanth's blockbuster film Chandramukhi marks its first anniversary on April 14, having completed a record-breaking year-long run at Chennai's Shanthi theatre.
Apr 11, 2006
Sarath quits DMK
Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Sarath Kumar has officially resigned from the DMK party, citing a lack of recognition for his contributions. This move follows recent demands from his fan association for increased rights for the Nadar community.
Apr 11, 2006
At top when young
Nine-year-old Kishan, son of a Karnataka Sales Tax official, is directing his Tamil film 'Sadhanai' about street children, featuring Jackie Shroff and Kishan himself.
Apr 11, 2006
S A Chandrasekar in saddle again
Veteran director S.A. Chandrasekar has been re-elected as President of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association for his fourth consecutive term. Ameerjan and Saran were elected as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
Apr 11, 2006
Gets it clean
Ajith and Sada's upcoming film "Tirupathi" has received a U certificate with minor cuts and is set to release a day earlier than planned.
Apr 10, 2006
New hope for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Gowtham Menon's film "Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu" faced release delays, prompting him to start a new project. Kamal Haasan may distribute the film, and Menon plans another movie for the original producer.
Apr 10, 2006
Not easy, says Prashanth
Actor Prashanth discusses the challenges of remaking films as he begins shooting for 'Runway,' a Tamil adaptation of a Malayalam blockbuster. Director Ramesh aims to localize the action thriller.
Apr 10, 2006
Jeevan in Jeevan
Actor Jeevan, known for "Kaakha Kaakha," is starring in a short film titled "Jeevan" by director Naveen, while also anticipating the release of "Thirruttu Payalae."
Apr 10, 2006
A novel promotion
Producers of the upcoming film 'Madhu,' starring Ramesh and Priyamani, are offering 50 free tickets to students per theatre on its release day in exchange for reviews, with cash prizes for the best entries.
Apr 10, 2006