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'M3V is a metro film' - Seshadri Gomatam

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:30:00 +0530

A prot©g© of P C Sreeram and Manirathinam, Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam, is gearing up with the release of his film 'Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai' (M3V).An acclaimed ad-film maker, he runs a production house called Two's Company along with cinematographer Santosh Sivan and has churned…

Innovative contest to popularize movie

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0530

Looks like this is the season for ad-men to make movies. First, there was Balki's 'Cheeni Kum'. Now, Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam, who along with Santosh Sivan made the internationally acclaimed Kerala Tourism ad commercials. Now He is coming up with what is touted as the…

Ravishing Ramba returns

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0530

After almost three years, actress Ramba makes her comeback in Kollywood with 'Vidiyum Varai Kathiru'.A once sought-after glam doll, Ramba had played her part exceedingly well in several films including Rajinikanth's 'Arunachalam' and Kamal Haasan's 'Kadhala Kadhala'. She even ventured to produce a movie…

S A Chandrasekar and the young heroes

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:30:00 +0530

Experienced director S.A. Chandrasekar, who is the president of Directors Association, is still matching the speed of the youngsters. He closely watches the entry of young heroes in the field and gives them an opportunity to act in his film.Though the director is not…

A book on the making of Sivaji

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:30:00 +0530

Journalist Ranimainthan has done a commendable job with his book titled 'Sivaji- Chinthanai Muthal Celluloid Varai'. The book, published by a leading publishing house 'Kizhakku Pathippagam', brings out a lot of unknown information about the making of the movie.Though the movie has reached a…

Old is still gold

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:30:00 +0530

The latest trend in Kollywood is to opt for old Tamil titles for new releases. It is the case of the old wine in new bottle.Adding to list of movies like Nenjirukkum Varai, Thillu Mullu, Thiruvilayadal Arambam, Naan Avanillai and Billa 2006 is Nenjam…

Naren to work with Mysskin again

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:30:00 +0530

Naren, the young hero got the right break through the success of Chithiram Pesudhadi.The young hero from Malayalam had the needed momentum through the Mysskin directed venture.Back in his home state too, the movie in which Naren had an important role, Classmates, became…

Directors turn lyricists

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

Tamil filmdom has seen a lot of directors who are adept at other branches of film-making as well, including cinematography and music direction. A good example of this would be Vijaya T Rajendhar, who is known as 'Ashtavadhani' in film circles. The word literally connotes…

Box Office - Veyyil shines

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:30:00 +0530

With New Year just round the corner, Kollywood is witnessing a host of movies getting released one after another. The last week saw S A Chandrasekhar's Nenjirukkum Varai, GV Film's Thirudi and all newcomer starrer Kadhalum Kattru Mara getting released. Half-a-dozen movies are ready to…

Vijay launches Nenjirukkum Varai audio

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:30:00 +0530

The audio of S A Chandrasekhar's Nenjirukkum Varai was launched in Chennai on Sunday. The occasion witnessed the coming together of popular Tamil heroines Shreya, Trisha and Sneha under one roof.The audio cassette was released by Suriya and was received by Shreya, while the…