Rahman’s acclaimed, award winning music score for Slumdog Millionaire is now the talk of cinema buffs everywhere. Rahman was given just three weeks by director Danny Boyle to come up with the score. Rahman has said he found this more challenging than any other score he has written. He went on to say: "It’s probably… Continue reading A. R. Rahman compares him to Mani Ratnam
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‘Villu’ songs will rock: Devi Sri Prasad
The audio of Vijay starrer ‘Villu’ was launched amidst fanfare in Chennai on Sunday 14th. The much-awaited movie starring Vijay, Nayanthara and Vadivelu, is directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Ayngaran International. Speaking at the audio launch, Devi Sri Prasad, said, "It was my desire to work with Vijay. We earlier teamed up for Sachien,… Continue reading ‘Villu’ songs will rock: Devi Sri Prasad
Chennai International Film Festival to kick start soon
Chennai’s very own international film festival is slated to happen from the 17th to the 26th of this month. The festival is organized by the Indo Cine Appreciation Forum (ICAF) in association with the governments of Tamilnadu and India, NFDC, NFAI and various foreign embassies and consulates. About 120 films from 35 countries will be… Continue reading Chennai International Film Festival to kick start soon
Tamanna on replacing Nayantara
Nayantara’s walking out of Lingusamy’s film ‘Paiya’ made headlines. The reason that was citied is that Nayantara’s demand of being paid over one crore did not go well with the producers especially because many of the actress’s films of late have not done well at the box office. After the walkout, it is reported that… Continue reading Tamanna on replacing Nayantara
Suriya inaugurates Home Sweet Home
Mindmoulders (a counselling centre) opted for film actor Sivakumar and his family – which has become an epitome of a sweet and ideal family – to inaugurate its new clinic Home Sweet Home. It was a sight to behold proud parents Mr. and Mrs. Sivakumar standing next to their successful children and lighting the ceremonial… Continue reading Suriya inaugurates Home Sweet Home
Kanthaswamy’s delay
Refuting all reports that Kanthaswamy is getting delayed because of a rift between Vikram and him, director Susi Ganesan said that these are just baseless rumors. Gossipmongers also have it that Susi Ganesan had a rift with the producers too. The director, speaking to a Behindwoods correspondent, lambasted those who has made those statements to… Continue reading Kanthaswamy’s delay
Kamal Haasan to chair Indian Screen Writers’ Conference
Actor Kamal Haasan will be one of the chairpersons at the second Indian Screen Writers’ Conference to be held in Mumbai on December 13th and 14th at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research. This annual meeting is conducted by Film Writers’ Association whose main objectives are to improve the status of Indian screenplay writers, to… Continue reading Kamal Haasan to chair Indian Screen Writers’ Conference
Pulamai Pithan’s novel will create a stir
At times, Pulamai Pithan has lyrics in one eye and politics on the other. He has written a novel ‘Bookollame Balipeetamaai.’ At a function yesterday, Pazha Nedumaran released the book. Among those present included actor Parthiban and producer Thanu. It seems Pulavar has written in an angry tone about the continued sufferings of the Tamil… Continue reading Pulamai Pithan’s novel will create a stir
And now Gilli to be remade in Hindi
Plans are on to remake one of the biggest Vijay blockbusters ‘Gilli’ in Hindi. This announcement comes after ‘Ghajini’ has been remade in Hindi starring Aamir Khan and is slated for release on Christmas. Harman Beweja who debuted in the Hindi film ‘Love Story 2050’ replaces Vijay in the remake and Deepika Padukone comes in… Continue reading And now Gilli to be remade in Hindi
Vishal-Meenakshi in opening song of Thoranai
Don’t you think the picture on the left looks like something Michelangelo painted? There is hardly any cine buff who has not marvelled at these pictures from the Thoranai photo session. Venkat Ram, who has a splendid and eclectic taste, has shown that with a little improvisation, even mundane objects like twigs or an old… Continue reading Vishal-Meenakshi in opening song of Thoranai