Tamil News
Rathinam oozes confidence
Bheema is one of the big films in Tamil now.Directed by Linguswamy, produced by A M Rathinam, Bheema has Vikram playing the hero.The film has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.First Nana Patekar was cast amidst high fanfare.But…
New tunes
Joining the long list of directors and producers venturing to act is a music composer now.Remember Vijay Antony, who came up with hit numbers in Dishoom recently. He has been cast to play a cameo in Srikanth's forthcoming venture Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai.A romantic…
Naalai to hit theatres 16 June
The much-awaited Naalai starring Richard and Madhumitha would grace theatres on 16 June.Yet another gangster film, Naalai chronicles the friendship between two gangsters.Director Udayabanu Maheswaran says the challenge was in touching the segments in the relationship of two individuals, condemned by the society.…
A big day for music industry
Maestro and music wizard Ilaiyaraja celebrated his birthday last week (2 June) in a simple manner. The most revered music composer who has composed over 5000 songs and provided background music for more than 840 Indian films in various languages in a career spanning more…
50 and still going strong
Manirathinam needs no introduction. The man of perfection, this director has carved a niche for himself rendering quality movies bring name and fame to Tamil film industry.Celebrating his 50th birthday today, Manirathinam has scaled all heights in life rendering blockbusters at regular intervals.Educated…
Fans disappointed
Film buffs in Tamil Nadu are left disappointed following the State government's ban on the release of controversial movie Da Vinci Code, which concludes that Jesus Christ married Mary Magdalene.Set for release this week-end, the movie was banned by the State government following representations…
Mallika is busy elsewhere
Mallika Kapoor, who arrived in Kollywood with Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu, disappeared after the film. In spite of her good looks and neat performance, the actress could not be seen in any other films down south.When asked, the actress, said, 'I had several offers…
No more hitches?
All troubles seem to be over for Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi.This hilarious entertainer is the home production of director Shankar with Vadivelu playing the lead role and debutant Simbhudevan wielding the megaphone.The use of few horses in this historical film came in as…
Carrying on the family legacy
Actor-turned-producer Balaji needs no introduction. An adorable villain and a character artiste of MGR-Sivaji era, he took to production and was instrumental in churning out several films featuring Rajinikanth in which he was portrayed as the angry young man of Tamil Nadu in the early…
Reality films are in
Films inspired by real-life incidents are on the increase in recent times. Adding one more to the list is director V Z Durai's next venture.Titled Hindu Nesan, the movie is supposed to star Jeeva in the lead role. The movie would be produced by…