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Karthi speaks on Paruthi Veeran
Amidst biggies like Ajith and Vijay, young Karthi will have his maiden venture Paruthi Veeran released this Pongal. Son of veteran actor Sivakumar and actor Suriya's sibling, Karthi says, 'With the D-day getting closer, I am thrilled and am waiting with bated breath for the…
Manorama chosen for Murasoli award
Tamil Nadu CM Kalaignar Karunanidhi will honour veterans like actor Manorama, writer Jayakanthan and Tamil scholar Silamboli Chellappan on behalf of Murasoli Trust.The Murasoli Trust was formed by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. He is also the founder of 'Murasoli,' the DMK party organ.The…
Musical year this, in Kollywood
Music has always been an inevitable and indispensable part of regional films in India. With talents and technology spree like never before, Kollywood is now more self-contained than ever, with a bunch of refreshingly new talents to watch out for. Well, a musical year it…
Changes galore
In order to avail the tax exemption announced by the State government for movies titled in Tamil, several producers and directors are caught in deep research choosing a Tamil title for their films. In the last couple of months, over a dozen movies were rechristened.…
Gautham is Bollywood bound
Following directors Manirathinam and Bharathiraja, it is now Gowtham Menon, who is all set to go to Bollywood.The sought-after director in Tamil cinema would be directing a Hindi cinema early next year starring Saif Ali Khan in the prominent role.Gowtham, who started his…
Genelia's spirit still high
The young actress is optimistic of her chances to make it big in Kollywood. A busy heroine in Telugu, thanks to a big hit in Bommarilu, she is now acting in three Telugu movies simultaneously."My role in Chennai Kadhal was good. I had enough…
Saran gets ready for Kamal's movie
Saran is currently penning the script for his next movie starring Kamal Haasan.Caught in his relaxed mood, Saran speaks about his forthcoming venture and his experiences so far in the industry.The director-cum-producer, says, 'I accept that Vattaram did not do well as expected…
Dhanush does a Rajinikanth
Following his father-in-law (Rajinikanth) is Dhanush. The actor is spotted wearing a rudraksha round his neck these days.Rajinikanth had suggested Dhanush to do the Tamil remake of Kannada blockbuster Jogi. The Tamil version is directed by Suresh Krishna and features Dhanush and Meera Jasmine…
S Ve Shekar and team's proud achievement
Nataka Priya, a drama troupe run by noted actor S Ve Shekar, will conduct its 5007th stage show on 1 January in Chennai.Announcing this at a press meet yesterday, Shekar said that MDMK general secretary Vaiko and political critic Cho would participate in the…
Sivaji Award for Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan received the first- ever 'Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Cinema' for his immense contribution to Tamil cinema from veteran actress Saroja Devi, at the mega awards distribution function of Viay TV held in Chennai Saturday.Kamal said that it was director…