Jayam Raja, the director of 'Santhosh Subramaniam' went emotional when he talked about his brother and the hero of the movie. 'I am blessed to have such a hero', said the director to the media persons in a press meet held in Hotel Green Park,…

Stories and children are inseparable pair. The very word 'story' rekindles our memories as kids, joyfully lying in our granny's lap, rapt with attention, listening to her engrossing narration of an engrossing story. Here comes PAPARA MITTAI, a collection of familiar stories, retold musically. The…

Telugu actor Shoban Babu passed yesterday at his home in Mehta Nagar, Chennai. He was 71. The deceased actor is survived by his wife, a son and three daughters. The entire film industry was present at his home to offer their last respects.Braving the…

'Ettappan', Srikanth's supposedly comeback movie, is renamed as 'Aval Ullaththai'. The change is caused by the objection raised by the people of Etayapuram, where the historical figure Ettappan lived in 18th century.Ettappan, the Zameendar of Ilasanadu (later known as Ettayapuram), is considered by some…

The sensational young music director Yuvan Shankar Raja will star in a video album soon. The album will be a supplement to the audio CD of the music track of Venkat Prabhu's forthcoming movie 'Saroja', for which Yuvan does the music. The video album will…

Shoban Babu (1937-2008)Telugu actor Shoban Babu passed away this morning at 11 a.m. at the Chennai Appollo Hospital. He was 70. It is said that he collapsed while performing yoga in his house at Mehta Nagar. The actor was immediately rushed to a hospital…

Director P. Vasu has decided to have the major part of the shooting of 'Kuselan' in Andhra Pradesh, as the movie is simultaneously made in Telugu too. Since Rajinikanth's getups and dialogues are going to be the same for 'Kuselan' and 'Kuseladu', the director feels…

Raghuvaran, a distinguished character artiste, passed away in Chennai this morning (March 19). He was admitted to Mehtha Hospital for treatment a few days ago. The reason for the death has been disclosed as weakness caused by excessive alcohol consumption. It is learnt that he…

The Chennai team of BCCI's Indian Premiere League (IPL) has roped in two top stars from Kollywood to add colour to the team.Chennai Super Kings formally embraced the glamour that cinema is believed to bring along by roping in two Kollywood biggies as its…

Premji Amaran, the musician cum actor, is clear on what he should be. The man, who came to limelight with his impressive performance in a satirical role in "Chennai 600028", is getting many offers to act. Surprisingly, he is not accepting them, as he is…