One of Tamil cinema’s celebrated lyricist, an evergreen poet, Vaali, who ruled the film industry for over five decades, passed away here Friday. He was 82.He died due to respiratory illness in a private hospital.Vaali, who acted in Tamil films such as "Sathya",…

Selvaraghavan has rubbished off the rumors on the news that was published in a magazine reported that the director is set to retire post his Irandam Ulagam. However, Selvaraghavan denied the news.“I never said, I'm going to retire from films,” stated Selvaraghavan on his…

Sai Gokul Ramnath may have signed Tamil cinema's lucky mascot Santhanam for his upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Valiba Raja", but the director says the comedian's films fail too, and therefore, it is important to focus on script as well.Santhanam has starred in nearly 20 out…

Here is the latest buzz making rounds that ace director Mani Ratnam is busy with the script work of his next film which would be made in Hindi. The film may also be made in bilingual versions in Hindi and Tamil.Ekta Kapoor will produce…

Sibiraj, who will feature alongside a dog in the title role of upcoming Tamil thriller-comedy "Naaigal Jaakirathai", says he wants to recreate his love for dogs on the big screen with this film."I'm a dog lover. I have three dogs at home. When this…

"Thanga Meengal", set to release July 26, has already won the hearts of the people from the industry, including filmmakers such as Venkat Prabhu and Ramasamy.Directed by Ramsubramaniam, "Thanga Meengal" is based on the relationship of a father and his daughter." 'Thanga Meengal'…

Tamil actor Dhanush was seen mostly in 'dhoti' at public functions these days. He says he enjoys wearing it because he swears by the traditional outfit."A lot of people have asked me why do I wear veshti (dhoti) to public functions? My answer to…

After the success of Tamil action-thriller "Thuppakki", actor Vijay and filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss will team up again for an untitled project in the same language next year. The film will not be sequel to "Thuppakki"."Vijay and Murugadoss sir will team up again in 2014.…

Vijay's 'Thalaivaa', the much awaited film will hit the big-screens on August 9 and the release date has been confirmed by the filmmakers. UK distributor Ayngaran International has confirmed the film’s release date.With a long Eid weekend, the film is sure to make good…

Tamil actor-comedian Vivek, who was on a sabbatical for nearly two years, was working in close association with former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on the Green Kalam Project - an awareness drive on tree planting. He says the experience was indeed an honour."He chose…