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[30 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Talented disabled get chances in films

In the Bible, there’s a saying, “Magizhvithu magizh.” Tamil cinema directors have started doing just that.

In music concerts, you can see many a talented musician, bet it singers or accompanists, who hide behind dark glasses. The first person to use a blind artiste was Cheran. In his ‘;Autograph,’ he made a blind singer act in a song sequence.

In ‘Sivappu Mazhai’ that has made the Guinness Records, a blind singer sings and a blind female singer acts. Director Samudrakani has [...]

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[30 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Isai Puyal re-records for English ‘Roja

Since AR Rehman won two Oscars, the world’s gaze has still not been taken away from the Isai Puyal.

His music is also on demand in the world market. There are also those who want his old songs re-recorded. ‘Roja’ that has been dubbed into English will have the maestro re-recording for it.

‘Roja’ starring Aravind Swamy and Madhubala, directed by Mani Ratnam was released in 1992. AR Rehman made his debut as music composer with this film. After so many [...]

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[25 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Dailynews – Will come to politics but&: Vijay

Wherever Vijay goes, the rasikas are trying to feel his pulse. For questions about his entry into politics, he answers like an elusive fish.

A function to disburse charity measures by the charity wing of Vijay’s fan club was held at Pondicherry. After the distribution of the charity, Vijay got set to answer questions from the fans.

What should India do to become a top power is a question to be aimed at someone like Abdul Kalam, but it was asked [...]

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[24 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Sridevi’s comeback in a Tamil film

Sridevi was the dream girl of the 1980s. With her sculpted body and enchanting eyes, she won over the hearts of everyone in Tamil cinema.

She moved to Hindi films, and not surprisingly, won people over with her acting and good looks. When she married producer Boney Kapoor, her acting career came to a close.

After a long gap, Sridevi comes back to acting in a Tamil film, doing the role of Dhanush’s mother-in-law in the re-make of ‘Mapillai.’ Director Suraaj [...]

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[22 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Prabhu Deva’s response on Nayantara matter

If Tamil reporters had asked him the question, Prabhu Deva’s face would have exploded in anger, but it was Mumbai reporters, so he gave them a cool answer.

What else could be more catchy than asking Prabhu Deva a question about Nayantara? Is it true that you and Nayantara have wed secretly? This was the poser and when Prabhu Deva answered patiently, “Nothing happened like you people imagine,” what a surprise it was!

Earlier he spoke about ‘Wanted’ that’s a re-make [...]

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[20 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
‘Thillalangadi’ is a spicy film: Raja’s interview

For the fifth time, ‘Jayam’ Raja and his brother team up for yet another re-make film. This time, it is ‘Thillalangadi’ that is the re-make of hit Telugu film ‘Kick.’

The heroine for ‘Jayam’ Ravi is Tamanna, who is pairing with top heroes like Surya and Vijay. Shaam is the other hero. And will do the same role he did in the original Telugu version. For the first time, Vadivelu will rock under Raja’s direction.

The inaugural pooja took place this [...]

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[20 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Sruti to pair with Simbu

Sarath’s daughter has totally opted out of Simbu’s film. Her place will be taken by Sruti.

Gautham Menon is directing Simbu in ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya’ that is in completing stage. Nagarjuna at this time has handed over his son, who will act as hero in a Telugu film to be directed next by Gautham.

Simbu is also ready for his next film that he has already titled ‘Vaaliban.’ He had gone to Malta for shooting to ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya’ where he has given [...]

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[18 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
‘Kandasamy’ tickets are sold out

Starting from the grand invitations for the inaugural pooja, ‘Kandasamy’ has been arousing lots of high expectations. After so much of hype, the film is finally hitting the screens this Friday.

A record number of 800 prints have been made for a worldwide release. The prints for Andhra are separate and then the total would be nearer 900.

About 45 prints are meant for screening in America alone. This is supposed to be more than ‘Sivaji.’ 30 theatres in Chennai will [...]

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[13 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Paavam Nayantara: Pazhi Prabhu Deva

If a small fruit falls because a crow sat on it, it is alright, but if a piece of rock does? That’s how the Prabhu Deva – Nayantara romance is going on.Their romance started during the shooting of ‘Villu’ and what has happened after that, is known to everyone. One gang is trying to sever their connection on a sentiment basis.

Before Nayantara took on with Prabhu Deva,m she was in the number one spot. After ‘Villu,’ she faced many [...]

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[11 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Tamanna pairs with Vijay in his 50th film

Raja? Perarasu? The suspense over who would direct Vijay’s 50th film has now come to a close.

Vijay is now acting in ‘Vettaikaran’ produced by AVM. Ilaya Dalapathy wants his 50th film to be a super commercial success. For his 50th film, he has heard stories from various directors including Raja and Perarasu.

People expected that Vijay would go with one of these 2 directors, but he has chosen SP Rajkumar, who has directed some films of Prabhu. He has directed [...]

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[9 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
My son will sing in Tamil: AR Rehman

‘Ooh la la la’ is a wonderful music program where hidden talents are brought to the fore to shine bright in public and the best singers chosen in both Tamil and Telugu.

Conducted in 14 cities, it’s said Oscar hero AR Rehman has finalized the choice to 6 teams in Tamil and 3 in Telugu.

The best music of these groups have been made into a music album and released today, which also happens to be the first anniversary of Rehman’s [...]

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[6 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Seeman offered a post

Seeman is finally taking rest from his waves of speeches. Everyone knows why.What next?He is engrossed in film work. He is supposed to direct Ajith in a film produced by Kalaipuli Thanu. But there is no confirmation yet from the producer’s side.For bravely voicing his support for the Eelam Tamils, Seeman has earned the gratitude of Tamils worldwide. They want to return the favor to one who has braved all odds with his fiery outbursts. He is flooded with [...]

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[6 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Dailynews – ‘Kaadhal’ Sandhya is not in love

Sandhya is a very vexed gal, judging by her reaction when asked if she and Santnu had something going!

Sandhya is in a predicament like half cooked rice because her recent films have been neither here nor there. Her career seems to be troubled by a speed breaker. She seems to be more in demand to light lamps at functions.

Only recently has she been busy with ‘Irumbukottai Murattu Singam,’ ‘Nootrukku Nooru’ and ‘Odi Polaama.’ Whether she is busy in films [...]

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[6 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]
My sis first, then me: Simbu

He is an actor, director, Nayantara’s ex-boyfriend and now he’s a responsible elder brother.

For the past few weeks there have been rumours that Simbu’s family are looking out for a bride for him. When Simbu is asked when the muhurtam date is to be, he asks if it is necessary to poke one’s nose into what is purely his personal matter.

“When one is in the limelight, such things are common, is it not?” gets some tidbit of information out [...]

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[23 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Dual role by Sangeeta

After marriage and family life, many actresses keep their acting ambitions locked away.

Even if the husbands have no objection in their wives carrying on with their acting career, it’s tough to get heroine roles like before.

Sangeeta is a happy exception to this. Even after marrying a playback singer, many heroine roles are coming her way. She’s acting in ‘Naan Avan Illai 2′ directed by Selva as well as in a film being made in Tamil and Telugu. The film [...]