Lakshmi Ramakrishna who is one of the most popular supporting artists in Tamil cinema will soon be making her directorial debut through ‘Arokanam’. This film produced by AVA Production and Monkey Creative Lab is nearing its completion.

"We started the movie only for film festivals. But later on it grew like a commercial movie. Now it can compete in film festivals and in the commercial race as well. Ours is a different yet a honest attempt. Tamil audiences never fail [...]

R Parthiepan, whose last release in Kollywood was ‘Vithagan’, is ready for his next. And he has zeroed in a title that is as unique as he is- ‘Aaappu’. Since the film is about the IT and BPO industry, its subtitle will be ‘Outsourcing’.

"The IT and ITES industry has its own advantages and disadvantages. The film will deal with them in an interesting manner. The project will hit the floors soon," says the actor-director. A bilingual [...]

Yesteryear chocolate hero Aravind Samy has denied media reports which claimed that he would make a comeback in Tamil cinema by playing Samantha‘s father in Mani Ratnman’s forthcoming film.

"Not acting as anyone’s dad in any movie," the actor-turned-entrepreneur, who is popular for his roles in ‘Roja’ and ‘Mumbai’, wrote on his microblogging page, adding: "Where do they find such nonsense?" Last week, reports claimed that Mani Ratnam, who launched Aravind Samy’s career in cinema, has roped in [...]

Its official!

With the makers rubbishing the buzz that Mani Ratnam’s next is ‘Pookadai’, Mani Ratnam has officially announced that this film will be titled ‘Kadal’, a title apt for the theme as it focuses on the lives of fisher folk.

This film that will have Karthik’s son Gautham and Samantha Prabhu in the lead roles is a romantic entertainer. Samantha is called as the ‘Lady Luck’ in Telugu film industry for all her three films have been declared blockbuster hits.

The [...]

A week back we read that Dhanush was set to make his debut in Hindi, by signing a film titled ‘Raanjhnaa’, to be directed by Anand L Roy. Now we have more details about the project, to be produced by Eros International.

The name of the character Dhanush playing in this film is Kundan. "It is one of the interesting roles that I have come across. Though many Bollywood offers knocked my doors earlier, I politely turned them down. But [...]

GV Prakash Kumar wants two Vijays for one task. "If at all a super hit film has to be remade, my vote will go to Superstar Rajinikanth’s Baadsha. Vijay should play the lead role with AL Vijay directing it," says the young music composer.

"Baadsha is one of my all time favourite movies. I still remember each and every scene of the blockbuster. I want it to be remade, with Vijay playing the lead role. The Madarasapattinam and Deiva Thirumagal [...]

Ilayathalapathy Vijay‘s part superhero avatar in and as ‘Velayudham’ struck a chord among the audience. The film has seen a successful 100 day run in the box-office and has been declared as one of the biggest hits in 2011.

‘Velayudham’ starring Vijay, Genelia D’ Souza, Hansika Motwani was a Diwali release and had the protagonist, Vijay, don the mask of a superhero due to circumstances that push him into it. Taking a dig on a social issue, the film was [...]

National award winning director Pandiraj’s fresh venture ‘Marina’ hit the screens all over Tamil Nadu today, with trade sources saying that bookings are full till Sunday!

"Ever since the reservations were opened on Wednesday, there was a huge rush, both physically and virtually. While the booking counters were thronged by curious film buffs, online reservations too hit a high," sources say.

The movie quite appropriately titled as ‘Marina’ speaks about life in the beach, especially about the plight of less privileged [...]

Selvaraghavan’s forthcoming ‘Irandam Ulagam’ that’s eagerly expected due to reasons many is reportedly the first ever Tamil film to have scenes canned in Brazil! A thirty day schedule is planned in Brazil and the director, Ramji and a few others have left to Brazil last night on a location hunt.

The film’s first schedule was recently wrapped in Hyderabad Ramoji Film City and it is said nearly 40 per cent has been completed. The next schedule is planned in Goa [...]

It’s official!

The ‘Kolaveri’ boys, Dhanush and music composer Anirudh have teamed together for an anthem that’s an ode to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Anushka Shetty will also be seen along with these two in the video. This Sachin Tendulkar Anthem Feat is an initiative by Boost, a health drink for which Sachin has been the face for many years now.

Confirming this, Anirudh said, "Yes Dhanush, Anushka and I will go live in a few days for this initiative by [...]

The diva of late has got into limelight for her poor acting – a fact that was brought up by noted Italian historian and writer Valerio Massimo Manfredi, whose book ‘The Last Legion’ was adapted for the film with the same title and that featured Aishwarya.

Valerio, who was in India to launch his popular Alexander trilogy, stated to media that he was not impressed with Aishwarya’s performance in ‘The Last Legion’ and he felt that she had "acted as if [...]

Pandiraj who is known for films that are as simple as him is known for his trademark songs that are montages from the film. The director prefers montages to the lead running around trees and following his trademark trend will be ‘Marina’ as well that has all the songs as montages!

It is said that all the seven tunes in the film will have montages. "I strongly believe you can showcase thirty minutes of events in a single song that [...]

Veteran comedy actor ‘Idichapuli’ Selvaraj, who had acted alongside top stars like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajiniikanth, Kamal Haasan and Ajith, passed away in Chennai on Monday. Sources close to the actor’s family said he was complaining of breathing problems for some time now. "As his condition suddenly became serious, he was rushed to a hospital but passed away on the way," they said. Selvaraj had acted in more than 100 films and had [...]

Jai, who reached the next level in films as an actor post the stupendous success of ‘Engaeyum Eppothum’, has signed a film to be produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Cast opposite him will be Abinaya of ‘Nadodigal’ fame.

The film will be a soft romantic entertainer and will be directed by Prabhu Deva’s former assistant, Prem Sai and has Santhanam to provide comic relief. A test shot was held recently by a leading photographer in the city and the makers [...]

Finally, Superstar Rajinikanth‘s eagerly awaited ‘Kochadaiyaan’ has gone on floors. The work started yesterday (January 29) after a simple puja. Expressed an elated Latha Rajinikanth to her tweet pals, "Greatest moment and day, flowers, arti and coconut breaking puja and my husband superstar on make up chair. Cheers to Kochadaiyaan". Although the initial puja was done the shooting is yet to kick start. The film is directed by Rajini’s second daughter, Soundarya and [...]