'Maatraan' audio release on August 9 at Singapore

Suriya - KV Anand - Harris Jayaraj's Maatraan might see an audio launch on August 9 at Singapore and the audio launch will spell glitz and glamour say sources in the know. The audio was snapped by Sony Music for a fancy price tag of whooping 1.20 crore! Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, 'Maatraan' has been quietly breaking several records including...

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Karthi all praise for 'Attakathi'

Karthi Sivakumar seems to be on a mission- that to encourage aspiring actors and filmmakers. A day after he came out with a motivating speech at the audio launch of 'Kumki', the actor on Friday heaped laurels on the team behind 'Attakathi'. Speaking at a function to introduce the cast and crew of 'Attakathi' in Chennai, Karthi said, "The film has...

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Sarath in 'Naangu Vazhi Saalai'

Sarath Kumar has of late become very busy in Malayalam and Kannada movies that he apparently found it hard to do a flick in Kollywood. However, as asssured by him recently, the actor will soon start shooting for a Tamil movie, which will be a remake of Malayalam hit 'Traffic'. Titled 'Naangu Vazhi Saalai', the film features an ensemble cast consisting...

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Ajith to go Amitabh way?

It was Amitabh Bachchan who has done a cameo appearence in the Hindi version Sridevi's comeback film 'English Vinglish'. Since the film is made in Tamil as well, attempts are on to have on board a popular actor from K-Town to do the guest role. If sources are to be believed, makers of the movie (directed by Gauri Shinde and produced by Balki) initially...

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'Kanna Laddu Thinna...' is no remake

Rama Narayanan, who is producing 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' in association with Santhanam, has refuted reports that the film is a remake of K Bhagyaraj's yesteryear blockbuster 'Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'. "Just because there are three heroes (Santhanam, 'Power Star' Dr Srinivasan and 'VTV' Ganesh) and one heroine (Visaka) in this movie, it doesn't...

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Chakri to wield Kamal's 'Thalaivan Irukkindran'?

The latest buzz is that Chakri Toleti who worked with Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan in 'Unnaipol Oruvan' will join hands with him yet again for 'Thalaivan Irukkindran'! The film that's Kamal's pet project will be produced by Aascar Ravichandran. Rumor mills are working overtime that the makers are considering Chakri Toleti as a director for this flick...

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Simbu sings for Srikanth!

Simbu aka STR sure knows how to satisfy the multi-faceted personality in him. Even as the actor is busy juggling between projects rumors sparked off that he will be directing pet project 'Manmadhan 2' and now that latest is that he has crooned a number for a Srikanth starrer! The song that goes Nachukku Nachukku... has music by Dharan, STR's dear...

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Sridevi is India's only true pan Indian female superstar - Balki

Sridevi is making a comeback with English Vinglish which will be premiered at Toronto International Film Festival this year which is going to be held between September 6 and 16. Marking the directorial debut of Gauri Shinde, filmmaker R. Balki's wife English Vinglish will be premiered on September 14 and the entire team will be traveling for the...

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'Naan Ee' enters successful 4th week - Emerges safe bet!

In a film industry driven by fans who worship heroes, emerged a fly as a hero. Yes, we're referring to SS Rajamouli's Naan Ee that's entering its 4th successful week today, at a time when even well-established Tamil actor / filmmaker's films find it difficult to see a decent 2 - 3 week run in the BO. On July 6 'Naan Ee' graced worldwide screens...

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Siva Karthikeyan is super busy

These days, Siva Karthikeyan hardly finds any time to relax. Even as recording for television shows, the anchor-turned-actor is shooting non-stop for filmy projects. At present, he is working in two movies- Pandiraj directed 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga' and Dhanush's maiden production, which is being directed by Manikandan, a former associate of Vetrimaaran. Remember...

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'Saguni' is not a flop: Karthi

Karthi Sivakumar has dismissed a claim that his recent venture 'Saguni' was a failure. "It is true that the film evoked mixed reaction. But it can not be classified as a flop," he said. Interacting with student journalists at a meeting organized by a Tamil weekly, the young actor said, "We wanted to present a political film in a different color....

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Rajamouli donates 22 lakhs for a cause

Those who watched 'Naan Ee' can remember Project 511, a NGO in which Samantha, the heroine of the movie, works. It is not a fictional organization but is a real one which functions from Hyderabad. Impressed with Project 511's good work, Rajamouli shed light on it through his film. And now, he has gone a step head, by donating Rs 22 lakh for the...

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Nayan plays docu filmmaker

Nayanthara is playing an interesting character, that of a documentary filmmaker, in 'Ongaram', a Tamil-Telugu bilingual which marks the debut of pan Indian hero Rana Daggubati in Kollywood. "It's an action adventure. Rana is a theatre artist, while Nayan is a docu filmmaker. Though their approach towards life is different, they have to travel together...

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'Jai' is Vishnuvardhan's next

div div If you are of the idea that the yet untitled film with Ajith and Arya in the lead will be the next release of director Vishnuvardhan in Kollywood, you are wrong. div div For, the filmmaker's Tollywood debut flick 'Panjaa', which has Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is all set to be dubbed and released in Tamil. div div The Tamil version...

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I am not there in 'I': Deepika

Refuting media reports that she would be part of Shankar's forthcoming film 'I', Bollywood starlet Deepika Padukone has said that no such development was in the pipeline. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, the actress, who is making her Kollywood debut with Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan', said, "I got a google alert about...

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Udhayanidhi's next 3

Udhayanidhi Stalin, who was last week busy promoting his distribution venture 'The Dark Knight Rises' of the 'Batman' trilogy, is now gearing up to produce three films. The three projects will be helmed by Sundar C, Prabhu Solomon and Samuthirakani. It is expected that Udhayanidhi will play the lead roles in one of these movies. While Sundar C...

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'Mappilai Vinayagar' to continue 'Mundhanai Mudichu'?

The latest buzz is that, 'Mappilai Vinayagar' will be a continuation to yesteryear blockbuster 'Mundhanai Mudichu'. But no, it's not a sequel! The film will boast off an entirely different storyline. It's said that the film is based on Bhagyaraj's child in 'Mundhanai Mudichu' and he will be seen as a grown young man in 'Mappilai Vinayagar'. Jeeva...

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Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra in Shankar's next?

Everything about a Shankar directorial is nothing less than news. It is now said that his 'I' with Vikram and Amy Jackson is a period-cum-contemporary entertainer and that there's room for another female lead in the second half of the film.   Rumors suggest that Deepika Padukone has been approached for this role by Shankar and that the dusky...

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Jiiva to woo Lara Dutta?

Albeit it was known that actress and former Miss Universe, Lara Dutta, will be seen in Bejoy Nambiar's 'David', there was nothing known about the character she essays. The latest is that the actress will be sharing screen space with Jiiva in the film! She will be seen as his lady love and is currently shooting her portions. In the Hindi version...

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Ajith to work with SS Rajamouli of 'Naan Ee' fame?

SS Rajamouli who has delivered nothing but blockbusters in Telugu cinema in his decade long career as a director debuted in Tamil with bilingual 'Naan Ee' and the rest as they say is history. In an industry driven by stars, where actors worship top heroes, he proved that even without big actors and with an animated fly one can offer a blockbuster...

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