Vikram-Shriya's 'Kandhasamy' to release in June

The release date of 'Kandhasamy' has been postponed to June 12 from May 29. The audio launch too has been delayed, from April 26 to May 10. Vikram and Shriya Saran play the lead roles in the film.

The mega budget action entertainer by Susi Ganesan has been one of the most hyped movies in recent times. Mind-blowing action sequences and breathtaking songs shot in exotic locations will be the highlights of the film, say insiders. Vikam has sung four songs for the movie. Devi Sri Prasad is the music director.

Thought the shooting for the super hero movie is complete, the post production work, including graphics and animation, is taking longer than expected, say our sources. ....

Mohanlal turns to farming

Rosshan Andrews will be directing superstar Mohanlal in a film to be produced by Antony Perumbavoor, it is learnt. The film, yet to be titled, has Mohanlal playing Mathachan, a committed farmer. James Albert of 'Classmates' fame writes the script.

The shooting for the film will begin once Mohanlal completes Kamal Haasan’s 'Unnai Pol Oruvan'', the Tamil remake of 'A Wednesday'.

A couple of months before, Rosshan Andrews had started shooting for a big budget film, starring Mohanlal and Arya. It was heard that the producer of the project had backed out following the lacklustre performance of Mohanlal's 'Sagar Alias Jackie'. ....

After Tamannaah, Reema rejects Vishal

After Tamannaah, it is the turn of sultry siren Reema Sen. She has made it very clear that she will not be acting in Vishal's 'Theeratha Vikayattu Pillai'. But she was not willing to divulge the reasons for her change of mind to the mediapersons.

The film by debutant Thiru has three heroines and Reema was supposed to play the first female lead. Though it was earlier said that Bollywood hottie Bipasha Basu would be one of the heroines, later her name was replaced by Tamannaah's. The latter reportedly declined the offer the other day as she had reservations about sharing screen space with two other female leads.

Reema has the same problem that Tamannah has. She had burnt her hands in Simbu's 'Vallavan', another three-heroine movie. ....

Namitha's hot fave for poll canvassing

‘They are calling me for election canvassing’ says Namitha

Namitha has captivated her fans with her glamour and sensuous looks. She has acted numerous films like Engal Anna, Hey, Chanakkya, Vyaapari, Nan Avan Illai, Billa, Sandai, Perumal, Thee and 1977. She is also busy in Telugu film Industry. She is also being frequently invited to inaugurate textile and jewellery shops because she is a crowd puller. Because of her popularity, political leaders are trying to rope her in for election canvassing. She has been invited by Congress party. Simran had also earlier campaigned for AIDMK party. It is also learnt that a huge amount of money is being offered to Namitha for this.

When asked about Namitha about this she said,” There are rumors that the political parties are calling me to canvass for elections. That is true. Congress part has approached me with this regard. But I have refused. My whole concentration will be on cinema. I have no time to indulge in politics.” ....

Rajni's 'Sultan' set for July release

Rajnikanth's much awaited animation film, 'Sultan - The Warrior', will hit screens in July; it will have a global release with approximately 3500 prints in 18 languages.

'Sultan - The Warrior' is produced and directed by Soundarya, Rajnikanth's daughter. The film is jointly produced by Ocher Studios and Warner Bros. winner A.R. Rahman has composed the music for the film.

The film has a hero made in the mould of the superstar who himself has dubbed for the character. The work for the film is almost complete, it is learnt. ....

Action King Arjun turns Car Racer

Action King Arjun has been getting through merely cop and security based roles. Now, he has set to go for a changeover in his forthcoming film ‘Mei Kan’ that was earlier titled as ‘Adhe Kangal’ and then ‘Adhe Vizhigal’. S.N. Raja who earlier churned out ‘Rameshwaram’ and yet to release ‘Sarithiram’ under the banner name of ITA Films produces this film. Major Ravi who earlier made ‘Mission 90 Days’, ‘Kandahar’ and Tamil Movie ‘Aran’ will be directing this film.

Couple of heroines; Telugu Actress Kaverija while the other one is debutant Hithishree is starring him opposite in the female lead roles. Thilakan, Ganja Karuppu and Sathyan are performing prominent roles. Sundar C Babu scores music for the film... The film was earlier titled ‘Adhe Vizhigal’ and now has been rechristened as ‘Mai Khan’ and Arjun dons the role of a car racer. ....

Priyamani says ‘no’ to multi-heroine flicks

Actress Priyamani happens to be the talk of town in recent times. Much fascinated with her best performances in ‘Paruthiveeran’ and Malayalam film ‘Thiraikadha’, ace director Mani Rathnam offered her to pick a great role in his forthcoming bilingual film ‘Raavana’. The film has not just her in female lead, but also World’s most alluring missy ‘Aishwarya Rai’.

When asked whether she would be gearing up for other films that has more heroines, she says ‘ definitely not... only the films that will get more importance on my characterization’. The actress is simultaneously shooting for ‘Ninaithale Inikkum’ – remake of yesteryear Malayalam film ‘Classmates’ and another Tamil film ‘Aarmugam’ starring opposite Bharath in female lead. ....