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Dhanush, Gowtham come together
The good response for Thiruvilayadal Arambam has thrilled Dhanush. Now, he has commenced shooting for his next movie Desiya Nedunchalai.Meanwhile, the actor has reportedly agreed to do a movie for Gowtham Menon. One of the sought-afer directors in Tamil film industry, Gowtham is directing…
Shreya in the Hindi version of Ghajini?
Shreya is all set to go places. The successful actor from Tollywood is making waves in Tamil cinema now. She is Rajinikanth's lady love in Sivaji. Also, Shreya is cast opposite Vijay in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan. Her recent release Thiruvilayadal Arambam with Dhanush has opened…
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu completes 100 days
Kamal Haasan's Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu has completed a successful 100-day run in theatres all across Tamil Nadu.To celebrate the success, the producer of the movie, Manickam Narayanan, has organised a success meet at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai on 24 December in which senior police officials…
Year-ender Part II
It was a year to celebrate for Ajith fans. The actor bounced back strikingly with hits in Thirupathi and Varalaru. It was a year worth remembering for Vishal (Sandai Kozhi and Thimiru) too. Also Bharath enjoyed his share of luck with hits in Pattiyal and…
Year-ender Part I
A year of ups and downsIt has been a year of mixed fortunes for Tamil cinema this year. Fortunes fluctuated and several prominent artistes bit the dust while some fresh talents made it to the top.The year 2006 saw several sops announced to…
Quality matters for Nirav Shah
Cinematographer Nirav Shah is the latest to make waves in Tamil cinema. The young cinematographer who cranked the camera for Dhoom II is the talk of the town now.Currently wielding the megaphone for Arya's Auto and Vijay starrer Pokiri, Nirav Shah, says,' Though I…
Cinema ticket rates cut in Tamil Nadu
Continuing with the sops for Tamil film industry, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today ordered for a cut in the price of cinema tickets with effect from 1 January, 2007.In response to a plea jointly made by the Tamil Film Producers Council, South Indian Film…
Banu on Thamirabarani
It was director Hari who introduced Nayantara to Kollywood with Ayya. Now the director is introducing another actor from the God's Own Country, who is almost the look-alike of Nayantara, in his Thamirabarani.The young actor Banu, who made her presence felt in Kerala with…
Asin has her hands full
Asin is perhaps the busiest heroine in Tamil cinema today. With movies opposite Kamal Haasan, Ajith and Vijay, she is busy shooting day and night. Asin, the bubbly actor from the God's Own Country, is acting with Vijay in Pokiri, Ajith in Aalwar and with…
Foreign locations beckon directors
Going abroad to shoot song sequences is the latest trend in Tamil cinema. Ajith and Asin, along with director Chella had been to Switzerland recently to shoot a peppy number for Aalwar.Asin flew to Australia with Vijay to shake her legs for a peppy…