Tamil Cinema Latest Headline News

Augest 08Th Saturday


Mudhalvar Mahathma on the censor table!


One will wonder what is the reason behind to make a film like ‘Kamaraj- The King Maker’? We can’t stop admiring A Balakrishnan for his mettle to choose a subject like this and make it as a full-length movie. The artistic film maker once again carries a theme blending fiction and history.

Balakrishnan’s Ramana Creations is producing its second movie on Mahatma Gandhi titled ‘Mudhalvar Mahathma’. The director gives us a chance to see what will happen to contemporary Indian Politics if Gandhiji comes again alive. The film will exhibit and register that ‘Ahimsa’ and ‘Sathyagraha’ are the two immortal laws of peace.

At a time in which half of the film’s shoot is over, the film’s script is placed on the table of censor board for opinion. As per the script the movie has scenes in which modern Gandhi faces an important politician of our day. It is alleged that the director’s friends advised him to ask for censor’s opinion directly before filming, to avoid any future troubles.

Whatever is the drive behind getting the help of censor board, all we can hope is that this modern Gandhiji should reach us without much scissoring.


How Mani keeps himself cool?


Heart ailment. Ruckus created by an elephant on the sets. Had to simultaneously shoot Hindi and Tamil versions with heavyweights playing the lead. Despite all these pressures, Mani Ratnam is cool on the sets of his magnum opus Raavana.

And guess the reason? It is nothing but the regular practice of badminton, which was recommended to 'Mani sir' by doctors while he was admitted to a hospital recently after a heart complaint. "Mani sir has been regularly playing badminton whenever he gets time to kill. It gives him vim and vigour besides keeping him cool," says a source.

Meanwhile, it is said that the filmmaker had sent a prompt reply to a notice sent to him by Animal Welfare Board of India, raising questions how he used the elephant in shooting without the permission of the board.



Kanthaswamy from 21 Aug

Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has confirmed that his magnum opus Kanthaswamy, directed by Susi Ganesan starring Vikram and Shriya Saran in the lead, will hit the screens on 21 August.

On the movie, he says, "Kanthaswamy has come at an appropriate time. I am happy to have been associated with a talented director like Susi and a multi-faceted actor like Vikram. Everything is grandeur in the movie"

On his part, Vikram says, "All credit should go to Susi Ganesan. He got out the best from everyone involved in the movie. It is an out-and-out Susi show with all of us giving our inputs to it".


Namitha is Jyothika

Hold your breath! Perhaps for the first time in her career, Namitha is getting ready to act in a role, which would require her wearing a saree most of the time.

If sources are to be believed, the actress has been approached by a Sandalwood filmmaker to act in the Kannada remake of Vikraman’s ‘Priyamana Thozhi’, which had Madhavan and Jyothika in the lead.

It is said that the actress too has evinced interested to act in the role played by Jyothika and would soon sign on the dotted lines. Meanwhile, Namitha, whose career is on a high in Tollywood after ‘Billa’, has signed a hefty deal to act opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna, one of the top actors of Telugu cinema.

According to sources, the actress would play one of the heroines in the film titled Simham, to be directed by Boyapati Srinu. The movie would be produced by Parachuri Shivaram Prasad.



Simbu makes Arun Vijay happy


Arun Vijay is a happy man these days. The reason is not just the successful running of his recent release ‘Malai Malai’, but also the congratulatory messages he has been getting from friends and well-wishers.

Silambarasan, who recently watched the movie, caught Arun Vijay over phone and expressed happiness that his ‘good friend’ has at last tasted success. ‘You are on the right track now. Keep up the good show,’ Silambarasan told Arun, according to sources.

Similarly, Jeevan too telephoned Arun and sang paeans on the actor for his performance in the film directed by A Venkatesh. ‘I am happy that others are happy with ‘Malai Malai’. I must thank all my colleagues and of course the Almighty,’ says Arun.



Udayanidhi Stalin in Dharani’s direction?

At a time when actors are taking the political route, here comes an aspiring actor from the numero uno political family of Tamil Nadu. And it is none other than Udayanidhi Stalin, son of Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin.

If Tamil industry grapevine has to be believed, Udayanidhi, who had produced Vijay starrer ‘Kuruvi’, was recently approached by the film’s director Dharani to act in his next venture. The young producer, who too is interested at donning the greasepaint, is however waiting for a nod from his father Stalin and grandfather and the State’s Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Meanwhile, there are others saying that Udayanidhi is doing a cameo in Suriya starrer ‘Aadhavan’, for which he is the producer. The film, directed by K S Ravikumar, has Nayantara as the female lead.


Nakul gets Sivaji award


Nakul was a regular recipient of 'Chevalier Sivaji' award, when he was a student in Ashram School, run by Superstar Rajinikanth's wife Latha. 'Yes, I feel that proud that I studied at Ashram, a school with a difference. Those days are still green in my memory, 'recalls the ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’ hero.

'Silambarasan and Soundarya (Rajini's younger daughter) were my classmates at Ashram. I was regularly selected for Chevalier Sivaji Award, an annual honour given to best on-stage performer of the school,' he says.

On his forthcoming film ‘Kandha Kottai’, the actor, who is fresh from the success of ‘Masilamani’, says, 'my character in ‘Kandha Kottai’ is a straight contrast to what I did in KV and Masilamani. I am playing a youth who hates love to the core. How love changes in the life is the crux of the movie. Poorna of ‘Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramandu’ fame is the heroine.'


Revathy’s daughter?

Poorna’s entry to Kollywood was through Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moondram Aandu. This import from the God’s own land – Kerala – is carving a niche for herself as like her counterparts from the same state. Her current venture is with Parthiban in Vithagan.

What with her looks like veteran actress Revathy, she garners the attention of the fans and movies goers easily. The actress when quizzed about her looks says that people enquire more often if she is Revathy’s daughter or relative. Poorna makes it clear that she is not related to Revathy but is glad to look like the actress.



Rahman’s son to sing in Tamil film



AR Rahman answering questions posed by the press during an event yesterday said that his son Ameen Rahman would render his voice for a Tamil film soon. The music director was questioned about his son’s song in the Hollywood film Couple’s Retreat and he confirmed it. Adding further the director said that Ameen is just six and half years and has started to learn music recently.

The Oscar winner disclosed that students studying at his music school will also be given an opportunity to sing in films.




A kick for everybody, says Jayam Ravi

Quite happy with the way Peraanmai had shaped up, Jayam Ravi is planning to move on to his next project that will be directed by his brother Jayam Raja. This film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Kick. The buzz is that this venture has been named Thillalangadi in Tamil.

Co-starring with Jayam Ravi will be Shaam who had done the same role in the Telugu version and received rave accolades for it. Speaking about Kick, the actor said that there would be a kick for everybody that watches the film.


Prakash Raj denies

Prakash Raj had filed for a divorce and this case is pending in the court. Meanwhile, reports that he married the Praja Rajyam leader Shobha Rani and photo widely circulated on the internet added fuel to the fire.

Denying such rumors, Prakash Raj said that he would never marry when his case is still pending at the courts as it would amount to bigamy. He added that the photos published were a morphed one.

Shobha Rani, who was silent about the rumors when it started a few days ago, has now gone public and said that the rumors were baseless and that she enjoys a good friendship with the actor.


Opportunity to record songs at Rahman’s studio

The music show Ooh La La La program, telecast by Sun TV, came to an end recently and six bands that participated in the show were selected after several elimination rounds. The six bands were Zinx, Oxygen, V3, Agam, Shristi and Madras Tunes. Apart from these six bands, three Telugu bands were also selected.

All the winners were honored at a function held at the Green Park Hotel in Chennai. AR Rahman was present at the event to congratulate the winners. Speaking at the function, Rahman said that all the singers have a distinct voice modulation and do not seem to copy from other sources.

He advised the bands to remain together throughout and achieve the best results in future. Rahman also announced that the bands will be given an opportunity to record one of their songs in his studio. Other film personalities that were present at the venue were Andrea, Gautham Menon and Shruti Haasan.


Genelia calls herself the hit-girl

Genelia is probably the only actress to have delivered hits in four languages in a single year. The actress herself stated this info in an interview with a major newspaper. She said, “I delivered super hits in all four languages - Satya (Kannada), Santosh Subramaniyam (Tamil), Ready (Telugu) and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Naa (Hindi). I guess I'm the only heroine who delivered four super hits in four languages in one year.”

The actress says that language was never a barrier for her to select scripts and her only criterion is a good role and a comfortable team.


Chaya Singh to get married

Actress Chaya Singh is all set to marry a hardware businessman based at Hyderabad. The date of the wedding is expected to be announced soon.The actress shot to limelight with the Tamil flick Thiruda Thirudi and went on to act in several Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. Her performance in Vallamai Tharayo alongside Parthiban also received rave accolades.

The lady is currently busy with Ananthapurathu Veedu directed by Naga and produced by S Pictures. According to sources close to the actress, she will not quit acting after marriage.


John lights up Bipasha

Bipasha Basu was in for a surprise when she visited her new apartment for the house warming ceremony to find that John Abraham had gifted her some of the best chandeliers in the world. The actor took time off to consult with Bipasha’s interior decorator on the lighting fixtures needed for the house. The actress gushes that John ensured that all the chandeliers that she loved from across the globe were part of her apartment. Though John is busy shooting in London he made the arrangements and the payment before leaving the country.

An excited Bipasha Basu is all set to travel to London to spend some time with her beau, we hear


Chiranjeevi Son's Film Creates History

Telugu Mega Star Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan had hit the screen with his 2nd film last week. The film is titled ‘Magadheera’ with Kajal as heroine.


‘Eeram’ S-Picture’s latest!

The transformation from an assistant director to a director always takes time and needs lots of patience. Not everybody gets an option in life where one’s favorite director agrees to produce one’s first film. As many assume it to be a cake walk, director Arivazhagan depicts how tough it


Vettaikkaran- missing the regular element?

A set bearing resemblance to an IT workplace was erected inside AVM studio for the Vijay’s Vettaikkaran. Sadly half of the set got damaged in the recent fire accident that spread into the ‘Vettaikkaran’ set from another floor of the Studio...



I & Rajini lied to Sivaji – KS Ravikumar


When he lights his cigarette each time, he remembers the legendary Sivaji Ganesan. KS Ravikumar takes pleasure in remembering those golden days of directing Nadigar Thilagam and Superstar for 'Padayappa'...