Veteran film director K Balachander and actress Manorama would be conferred honorary doctorates by the University of California for their immense contribution to Tamil cinema.According to Brian Lee, Vice Chancellor, University of California, 'Balachander, who directed over 100 films, had set a new trend…

Manorama, the actress who has been part of generations of Tamil Cinema will be conferred an honorary doctorate by a University in California. Fondly known as 'Aachi', Manorama has acted in over 1500 films and has a rather interesting acting record.She has the unique…

Scintilating Facts On 'Dasavatharam''Dasavatharam' is a Magnum Opus. How?Oscar Films Private Limited's 90 Crore Magnum opus 'Dasavatharam' has Padmashree Kamal Haasan, a star of international repute, donning ten different roles ranging from a 12th Century priest to a genius Bio-Scientist and the President…

Film making is of course a vocation meant for the highly creative people who can visualize, make stories, fantasize, go wild with their imagination and to some extent manipulate.For the majority of the films released there is not much of a need to research…

Today Sivaji Rao Gaekwad or Rajinikanth can lay his hands on whatever he wishes for.He is the highest paid actor in India, respected alike by the old and young, probably the only actor in India who can do justice to the title demigod, NDTV's…

Suriya - Gowtham Menon's much-awaited 'Varanam Aayiram' is expected to hit the screens from 15 August.Features Sameera Reddy, Divya and Simran in key roles, the movie has been in the limelight ever since it went to floors.Suriya dons a dual role and what…

It was one of the rare 'Meet the Media' events attended by a much sought after celebrity. The music wiz kid A. R. Rahman met the media persons this morning (March 12) to make a presentation about the foundation of his new KM Conservatory of…

Actor Rohini has produced and directed a documentary film on the lives of child artists in cine field. 'Silent Hues', a 52 minutes documentary film, takes a serious and sensitive look at six child actors from India.Moving through conversations and silences, the film lines…

When the whole Kollywood is gearing up for Pongal bash, 'Sivaji' team is readying up to add flavour to the festival season. The mega movie of 2007 is celebrating its silver jubilee on 11th of January.The grand function organized by AVM will be held…

Music Director Deva is known for his simplicity. The musician, who has the reputation of having composed music for so many films within a very short period, looks very simple. He is also quite humble when he talks about his achievements. He attributes his success…