It is now the season of dialogue writers turning to direction. Bharathan, who penned lyrics for Dhil, Dhool and Ghilli, is wielding the megaphone for Azhagiya Tamil Magan while Vijay, whose dialogues in Mozhi won him accolades would be directing Prakash Raj's Vellithirai.The former…

Amidst several directors trying to get yesteryear glam doll Simran to act in their movies, director Samuthirakani has succeeded in convincing the actress to be part of his project. However Samuthirakani has chosen not to do a movie. It is a telefilm that centers around…

Selvaraghavan strikes it rich in Tollywood. His recent release Aadavari Mataluku Ardhalae Verulae starring Venkatesh, Trisha and Srikanth has made a bumper opening.Though Selvaraghavan's earlier film Brindavan Colony was a hit in Andhra Pradesh, it was the dubbed version of his blockbuster Tamil movie…

After a long time, Mammootty is acting in a bilingual film. Directed by Karthi, a debutante, the film has Sneha doing the female lead.The first schedule of the film Aruvadai titled Vande Matharam in Malayalam was completed in Chennai last week.The director was…

Silambarasan, who is busy shooting for Kalai, took time off his busy schedule to watch a special screening of Chennai 600028 in Chennai a couple of days ago.Silambarasan was greatly impressed with the movie and immediately chose to distribute the film in Madurai region.…

Sathyaraj is one of the veteran heroes who till date plays young hero running around trees romancing.At a time when his son has made his mark as a young hero in Kollywood, Sathyaraj still prefers to do the hero in Tamil cinema. Interestingly, Sathyaraj…

Pokiri completes a successful 100-day run all across the state on Monday.A remake of a Telugu blockbuster titled the same, the success has come at the right time for Vijay. He waited for almost a year to commence Pokiri.Directed by Prabhudeva, the movie…

A prominent ENT surgeon Ram is making his foray in Kollywood with Kattuviriyan.A native of Thiruchi, he acts opposite Malavika, who is playing a double role in the film - that of a mother and daughter.Says Ram, 'It was not intentional on my…

The singer with a magnetic voice who still charms the music lovers all over the country is S Janaki.A winner of four national awards, she has captured the hearts of millions of people through various language including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.She was…

Directed by Sreenu Vytla and produced by Mallidi Satyanarayana on the banner of Sri Siri Venkateswara Films, 'Dhee' with Vishnu and Genelia in the lead was released on April 13 and is running with a hit talk and earning good revenues.Though Vishnu's earlier films…