Bhavani Online Songs

Starring : Delhi Ganesh, Kotasrinivasa Rao, Sambath, Sneha, Vivek
Music : Dhina
Director : Kicha G
Producer : Kicha G ....

Thottupaar Online Songs

Starring : Lakshana, Ramanaa, Vidhaarth
Music : Srikanth Deva
Director : Nanthu KV
Producer : Janaki Sivakumar ....

Ramba Marriage will be on 27th December!

There is news that Ramba is too get married to a Canadian industrialist. Ramba who had acted in Hindi and Telugu films has only one Tamil cinema Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru on hand.

Her sister-in- law Pallavi is producing this film. This film is yet to be released. At this point Ramba was appointed as a brand ambassador for Magic Wood in Canada. She was gifted with a BMW car by this firm.

The value of the car is Rs 1 ½ Crore. Now there is news that Ramba is getting married to Indran who is the owner of Magic Wood. The marriage is to take place in Tirupathi on 27th December. When asked Ramba’s family about this, they said,” There are various news regarding Ramba’s marriage.
Ramba has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Magic Wood. Ramba has gone to Canada. She will be back in Chennai on 30th. If Ramba’s marriage is arranged, it will not be a secret marriage.” The latest news is that Ramba’s family members have gone to Canada in connection with her marriage.

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Vettaikaran to release on December 18

Vettaikaran which has Vijay and Anushka in the lead role and presented by Sun Pictures will hit the screens on 18th December.

Babu Shivan has directed this action oriented film. M Balasubramaniam and Gurunath have produced this film under the banner A V M Productions. The story is about the hero who hunts the anti social elements.

The action sequences in this film will be much spoken because of its innovation. After long time Salim Ghouse has donned the villain role in this film. This film has been awarded a U/ A Certificate by the Censor Board.

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Bhuvaneswari changed to religious!

Bhuvaneswari has completely changed now. Now a day she is frequenting temples and other religious places. She has volumes of religious books now in her house.

She has started reading religious books. When she was arrested for second time because of prostitution she lamented that why God was testing her so much. When she was in the Central Jail, many of her well wishers had visited her and comforted her.

She has also decided to write a book on the incidents that took place in her life. After being released from the prison, she was in a day or two confined to herself in her house. Then she started going out wearing pardha.

Now she is offering special prayers at various temples in and around Chennai. Some had sought her permission to produce a film on her life. They are also planning to make Bhuvaneswari act in this film. But she has not so far given her consent.

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Nayanthara - Prabhu Deva may Split!

Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva were in deep love. Nayanthara became very friendly with Prabhu Deva while she was shooting for Villu.

Villu which had Vijay and Nayanthara in the lead role was directed by Prabhu Deva. Prabhu Deva started visiting her at the shooting spots. In a similar way Nayanthara started visiting Prabhu Deva in his sets. Both used to stay in the same hotel and started developing their romance.

Both of them came to a stage of marrying. This has created a big problem in Prabhu Deva’s house. His wife Ramalath said,” Nayanthara should severe her relationship with my husband immediately. Otherwise I will go in search of her and beat her.” Ramalath’s threatening talk scared Nayanthara.


She started reducing her visits to Chennai. Now it seems that there is a rift in the relationship between Prabhu Deva and Nayanthara. The reason is because of Ayesha Takiya. Ayesha Takiya was the heroine of the Hindi film Wanted which was directed by Prabhu Deva.

It is learnt that Prabhu Deva has become close with Ayesha. Nayanthara who had come to know about this lost her temper and had a scuffle with Prabhu Deva. Now she has stopped talking with Prabhu Deva.

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Chennai's tribute to Michael Jackson

Musician-actor Shruti Haasan is all set to pay tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson on August 29. A group of young singers will be performing live in Chennai as a tribute to the late pop star. While several legends from the music world are expected to attend the event, Shruti Haasan’s father Kamal Haasan too will be present along with AR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan and others.

A source said, “Shruti Haasan will be performing on three Michael Jackson numbers. However, they are still to zero in on the songs. Young talents like Benny Dayal and Krish will also be performing. The show will be held at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Many other performers and celebrities will be attending the show, the details of which are being finalised.”

Shruti Haasan said, “It’s a really big event in Chennai. It’s a meeting of all musicians, who are coming together to pay tribute to the career of a great man. We are all very excited and enthusiastic about the show. We are the first city to do something like this. ....

Kamal and Murugadoss to work together!

This sounds like one combination that can’t fail. Arguably India’s finest actor is ready to join hands with the most promising of young directors, AR Murugadoss.

This doesn’t seem to be the dream of the film buffs alone. Director Murugadoss, who is yet to begin his next project after ‘Ghajini’, also shares this dream to work with the Universal Hero.

He announced this at an event held recently which was attended by Kamal Haasan himself. The director went on to publicly state that he was a big fan of Kamal, who’s experimentation with roles has fascinated him a lot. He also went on to state that he would like to do a project with Kamal as the hero.

AR Murugadoss has earlier directed ‘Dheena’, ‘Ramana’ and the Suriya-starrer ‘Ghajini’ that went on to be made in Bollywood with Aamir Khan reprising Suriya’s role. Murugadoss has been holding talks with Shah Rukh for his next film, even while he will be teaming up with Suriya for another film soon. ....

I’m a soft target: Nayantara

Her last movie ‘Villu’ worked well among her fans and they were happy with her refreshing appearance. The ‘Loose Penne’ gal later created sensation when she was seen sporting a tattooed name on her arm, to reveal her love for choreographer-actor-director Prabhudeva.

Nayantara has not only bold been enough to shed off her village belle image but has been facing the rough waters of filmdom all alone till now. She is one of the few actresses in the industry who doesn’t turn up to the shooting spot along with a parent. She rebuked at the media remarks that it is untrue to say that she had been accompanied by her parents to her workplace. Initially, her dad used to accompany Nayantara to the shooting locations, later on she realised that it was not good to trouble him and managed alone thereafter. During the course of her career, she even braved all the controversies herself without allowing any helping hand from her family.

“There has been lot of rough reporting when it comes to me, as I’m a soft target. I really don’t bother too much about it, but when my family is unnecessarily dragged into such reports, it upsets me,” complains the annoyed actress.

Well Nayantara, they say - The fame you earn has a different taste from the fame that is forced upon you. ....

Neetu Chandra wants to croon

Taking cue from other actresses, Neetu Chandra has expressed her wish to sing. This bold and beautiful hopes to take the singing track someday. Having come from a musical background, Neetu seems to have a husky voice according to some people but the actress reveals, “I can hit the high notes as well”.

Neetu has formal training in Kathak and other dance forms and she wants to expand her horizons in the rhythmic field too. But she is sad that no such offer has come her way till now. She is really waiting to try out her singing talent and while expressing her wish she says, “I haven’t got the opportunity to utilise this talent of mine. I’m all game to experiment though!”

Well, Neetu, time will come... ....

Vikram turns producer

After striking jackpot on a hat-trick roll, M. Sasi Kumar has a reason to rejoice now. The filmmaker is ready on the heels of getting with his next untitled film based on the backdrops of Chennai. With the film completely comprised with new faces in lead role, the latest buzz is that Actor Vikram will be producing the film.

When enquired the closer sources, they had revealed that both Sasi Kumar and Actor Vikram are in discussions and will not let any official announcements until everything is finalized. One sure thing about the fact is that Vikram has no ideas about donning any roles even in cameos for this film. ....

Namitha's the new action girl

We have seen her oozing with sex appeal. Namitha is famous for her glam roles and sexy image. Her performance in 'Billa' generated quite a bit of heat.

Now Namitha will be seen in a different avatar. The hot babe will show her mettle for doing stunts in her upcoming film 'Desadrohi'. She says that she enjoys doing action sequences and also knows that Vijayshanthi has already been a successful action heroine.

The lady has decided to do all the stunts by herself without using a body double. Interestingly, Namitha is said to have cut down on her weight drastically and reports say that she has come down by almost seven kilos of weight.

Get ready for a slender and strong Namitha folks. ....

Kanthaswamy: The next big hit?

Kanthaswamy seems to have packaged the highest in everything. Mention glamour, and there’s a wholesome double dose of it, with Mumaith Khan and Shriya lending their bits.

Think of heroism, and the movie’s superhero storyline, with Vikram effortlessly flying over skyscrapers flashes into memory. There’s action, there’s romance, there’s nail biting thrill and stunts that will take your breath away.

The film, directed by Susi Ganesan, is being produced by Dhanu’s V Creations. ....

Asin's gearing up for a hot photoshoot

Asin will reach Chennai this week to participate in the photoshoot for '19 Steps' with Japanese superstar Tadanobu Asano. Post the thumping success of Hindi 'Ghajini', Asin has shifted her base to Mumbai.

'19 steps' is a mega budget international film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead. The period film, written by Jnanpith award winner MT Vasudevan nair and directed by Bharath Bala, is about a Japanese warrior who learns the martial art Kalaripayattu from a master in Kerala (Kamal). The film is produced by Bharath Bala and Walt Disney Productions.

Recently, Asano was in Chennai for the discussions and had gone to Kozhikode to meet M T Vasudevan Nair. ....

Namitha's glams up for Indra Vizha

‘Indra Vizha’ stars Sreekanth, Namitha and Hema Malini has been in the news for its supposedly very high glam content. The recently released stills of the movie shows sirens Namitha and newbie Hema Malini competing with each other on the glamour front.

K Rajeswar directs the film being produced by Ashok K Kothvani. The film is about how the smooth love life of Santhosh (Sreekanth) and Savithri (Hemamalini) undergoes a violent change when the beautiful wife (Kamini, played by Namitha) of Santosh’s boss makes an unexpected entry.

Yadish sets to music the lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. ....

Kandasamy is not Krissh: Vikram

Actor Vikram has pinned to rock higher with successful colors on his forthcoming couple of projects. With Mani Rathnam’s ‘Raavan’ getting him on the last legs of schedule, his protégé Susi Ganesh has got ‘Kandasamy’ completed. As everyone in the film’s crew revealed Kandasamy is a superhero film, Vikram was questioned whether it would be equally enhancing as Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Krish’.

Immediately, the actor came up with a statement, ‘Krish is nowhere near Kandasamy. It was a ridiculous film made with merely top-notching technical aspects. But here, we have focused on both narrative as well technical vistas. They’re sure about mind-boggling the audiences...” ....

Unnaipol Oruvan to mark Haasan's 50 years in cinema

Unnaipol Oruvan is sure to be special to film fans both in Tamil and Malayalam. If the movie is bringing together two of the best known legends of film frat, it is also being timed for release in a way that it is special to the audiences. The film, which will be completed including post production in a month from now, is being planned as an August release for two reasons. August 12, a good fifty years ago, was when Kamal’s first film, Kalathur Kannamma was released. Plans are on to release this film on the same date.

This also works well for the Malayalam star Mohanlal, who acts with Kamal Haasan for the first time in the film. This film will be seen also as his treat for Malayalam fans in the traditional Onam season. Unnaipol Oruvan, directed by debutant Chakri Toleti, is being jointly produced by U TV and Raajkamal Films international. It is a remake of A Wednesday, and shooting, for most part of the film, has been completed. The film has been shot entirely in Hyderabad, and is a bilingual, simultaneously made in Tamil and Telugu (as Eenadu). ....

Trisha’s the most wanted!

What if her last three releases, Kuruvi, Abhiyum Naanum and Sarvvam haven’t been biggest hits to boast about? Trisha, the lissome lass, has the whole of this year tied up with interesting projects and is not ready to take up newer roles.

The actress, who made a splash for her good looks and charming demeanour in Sarvvam is currently pairing with Dhanush for Aadukalam, apart from playing Simbhu’s love in Gautham Menon’s Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya. Apart from these, the actress is keeping herself equally busy in Tollywood, with a film each with Venkatesh and Gopichand. Due to these reasons, Trisha has not been taking up any of the offers coming up her way.

Despite the entry of many newer heroines, like Tamannaah, Trisha, who first acted as heroine in 2002, has been able to survive steadily. One of the biggest reasons that sources in the industry cite for it is the actress’ attitude towards the roles she does and the remuneration she seeks. Realising that the One Crore demand can mark a career, the actress has been cautious in the money she asks for. Also, the actress has stuck purely with mainstream cinema, thus keeping her market value intact. ....

Murugadoss’s dream to work with Rajni

A R Murugadoss will be directing Shahrukh Khan in a Hindi film which is yet to be titled. Mostly this film could be a remake of Tamil film Ramana. After completing Stalin, a Telugu film which had Chiranjeevi in the lead Murugadoss met Rajnikanth and narrated him a story. Rajnikanth was impressed with the story. So there was news that Rajni will act in Murugadoss film.

When asked about this Murugadoss said, “It is true that I had narrated the story to Rajnikanth. But now he is busy with Endhiran and I am also busy with Shahrukh film. I may get the opportunity to work with Rajni after these projects are completed. My ambition is to direct Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan.” ....

Mani Ratnam’s Roja for Hollywood audience

Even after many years, Mani Ratnam’s Roja has turned to be more far-famed across the globe. The film fled across to various film universities for critical studies including New York University. Finally, the film will go for global recognition as it will be dubbed into English and get released all over the World on the same occasion.

It’s noteworthy that the film was earlier nominated for the best film in Moscow International Festival, Russia in 1993. Won Silver Lotus Award for Best Music Director AR Rahman, Best Lyricist Vairamuthu and Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Best Director Award for Mani Rathnam, Music Director and Best film in Filmfare 1993... ....

Rahman’s gift to Border Security Force

Unaffected by times, it’s been a heavy downpour of appraisals for AR Rahman. Certainly, his name and fame reached far-famed corners of the globe much before fetching Academy Awards. Perhaps now, he’s gone over exceeding his own expectations. More than all, Rahman has come forward postulating to benevolent acts. It goes more illustrious with his charity show for AIDS affected children in Kerala and extending free music classes for underprivileged students.

And now, Madras Mozart has extended his token of gratitude for Border Security Force by tuning a theme song for them. Now in the ages to come, the Jawans will march for his musical score of ‘Hum Sena Suraksha Baal Veeron Ka Hai’ (We are the Border Security Force of the Brave). AR Rahman has dedicated this 5mins song as gratitude of expressing laudability for the valor and strength of BSF safeguarding Borders of Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh.

BSF Chief ML Kunawat has stated that Rahman has composed the song sans any remuneration as he wanted them to receive it as his gift. Visuals for this film under the title of ‘Border Man’ are being shot and would be released throughout all visual channels shortly. ....

Mamta - Ajit in ‘Asal’?

Though her recent film ‘Guru En Aalu’ did not make an impact in Kollywood, heroine Mamta Mohandas seems to have hit the jackpot in Kollywood this time. If the buzz going around the Tamil film circles is true then we shall soon see Mamta pairing up with Ajith in Saran’s direction.

Mamta is not only good at acting but has been gifted with a good voice. Her ‘Daddy Mummy...’ song in ‘Villu’ has become a mass favorite. Reports indicate that the girl is receiving more offers for singing that acting.

Only quite a few are as lucky as you are Mamta!

The heroine who is having a steady call sheet from the Malayalam film industry is reported to have revealed that she is doing films in Mollywood because she is not quite happy with the kind of offers that she has been receiving from the Tamil film industry.

But with this film in her kitty, we guess Mamta might want to come back here.

Amidst all this is the news that Mamta is in talks with director Saran, the maker of ‘Asal’, as the second heroine. We know that Ajith and Sameera Reddy have been signed as the lead pair for ‘Asal’. With the entry of Mamta let’s assume that she has been roped in as the second heroine.

We will be back with more interesting stories from the Tamil film industry as they happen! ....

Fans disappointed by Thoranai trailer

Oops! It’s really disgusting to find that audiences’ tastes are vividly changing within fraction of moments. A Filmmaker may go for a stylish foreign cinema sort or a Pakka commercial film, but then audiences are so intellectual in expressing their verdict just with a glimpse trailers... During the first weekend of Sarvam’s show, trailers for ‘Thoranai’ were screened. Know what an audience in the front row said, “Please Vishal! Stop making silly commercial movies and you’re comedy sense is awkward...” This is clearly because of his non-comical sense in Malaikottai that seemed to be quite odd...

We aren’t able to figure out why Vishal is constantly glued to commercial cinemas. He can better quit acting and go for making films as he has good experiences working as assistant director.

Precisely, expectations are so low for the film ‘Thoranai’ and to promote the film much, the producers have taken IPL finales into consideration and postponed release to end of this month... ....

Prabhu Deva- Nayan to marry?

This is turning to be the worst amongst all romantic affairs in tinsel ville. Prabhu Deva, father of three children is in love with Nayanthara. Although the news was considered to be a rumor earlier, sources have confirmed it.

Sources have revealed that concern has been shown from both of the sides and soon Prabhu might opt for divorce with his current wife.

Prabhu Deva has fled to unknown place stating that he is working on a Hindi project. Meanwhile, Nayan too is missing from town and seems to have gone for a foreign schedule. This has evoked yet more speculations on this issue.

Heartbreaks, linkups and breakups are a part of tinsel town. It remains to be seen what will come out of the Prabu-Nayantara affair? ....

No intimate Scenes for Pasupathy

Unnaturally different, isn’t? Have you noticed any actor in the past who had come up with such a strict condition. But, here’s Actor Pasupathy uttering the condition to all his filmmakers. With his Vedigundu Murugesan hitting screens shortly, Pasupathy has said, “I have never termed myself as an actor, but I am a pure performer eager to take on interestingly different characterization with powerful description. My greatest dream role is about enacting the role of Va. Ve. Su. Iyer.

On the pars, I strictly don’t like to go for intimate sequences with actresses although the scene demands for it. As Director of Vedigundu Murugesan urged me with kindly repeatedly, I had to for it. But I will surely avoid such things in the future...”

If so, Pasupathy what did you actually do with Priyanka in ‘Veyil’? ....

Shakira in Poda Podi?

How can one resist their spirits when you utter ‘Shakira’? Of course, she has the magic right on her name itself and her hips have really mesmerized half the World. Over for a long time, Shakira has been invited by various bigwigs of tinsel town here for performing a song. But, she had no rooms for taking this option out.

But then, here’s our Simbhu who has offered a call for Shakira to shake her legs for his forthcoming film ‘Poda Podi’. The film’s shooting will commence somewhere in the middle of September and the entire portion would be shot in Canada. Nothing has been confirmed about Shakira accepting Simbhu’s offer. ....

Santosh Sivan joins team ‘Raavan’

The ‘Raavan’ team has been into a lot lately. First it was the director Mani Ratnam becoming ill to the point of getting hospitalized. Now it is his camera man for the film Manikandan walking out on him.

The reason for Manikandan quitting is because he seems to committed himself to a Farah Khan project that is about to begin in June. With Mani getting ill and the project stalling a getting delayed Manikandan seems to have not fulfilled his commitment to Mani Ratnam.

So what happens now? Mani Ratnam has called his old friend and ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan to complete his project ‘Raavan’ successfully. With more than 60 percent of the film complete and his cinematographer walking out on him Mani Ratnam is confident that Santosh will do justice to the film.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

The Mani Ratnam – Santosh Sivan duo have churned out blockbuster films like ‘Roja’, ‘Thalapathi’, ‘Iruvar’ and ‘Uyire’ the Hindi version being ‘Dilse’. ....

Surya in RGV's Rakta Charithra

Looks like B-town flooded with non-stop entry of South Indian Actors. When Actor Vikram has almost completed shooting for Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’, his close pal Suriya isn’t far behind... The most successful actor from Tamil film industry is all set to get-go with Ram Gopal Varma’s forthcoming directorial ‘Rakta Charithra’ based on Naxalite gang war.

The film is based on lives of two eminent bigwigs of Andhra Pradesh; ‘Parithala Ravi’ and ‘Maatal Seruvu Suri’. According to the closer sources, Vivek Oberoi is donning Ravi’s characterization while Suriya on the other role. Ram Gopal Varma had revealed the first look of Vivek before few months.

Suriya was fascinated with Ram Gopal Varma’s one-hour narration of script. Well, much excited Suriya has uttered, ‘The film will be made in Two Parts and I will be introduced precisely during penultimate sequences of first part.”

It’s noteworthy that Surya’s wife Jyothika had made her Bollywood debut with Priyadarshan’s ‘Doli Saja Ke Rakhna’ and later moved towards Tamil film industry.... ....

Jiiva in Bala's next?

Jiiva may star in Bala's next movie, it is reported. The actor himself revealed that discussions with the director are on in this regard.

Bala has transformed many a star into quality performers. Vikram, Suriya and Arya, who has starred in Bala's latest masterpiece, 'Naan Kadavul', are examples. Naturally, Jiiva is excited at the prospect of getting an opportunity to act in a Bala film.

Jiiva is currently working on 'Kutchery', directed by Thiraivannan. His last two releases--'SMS' and 'Thenavat'--were hits. ....

Rajinikanth's daughter to dub for Ash

As we all know Aish is shooting for two Tamil films back to back. One is the Shankar directed magnum opus ‘Endhiran’ that has Superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai pairing up for the first time. This project has been in the news for the heroine bagging a whooping six crore rupees for signing up the project.

The other film is by ace director Mani Ratnam. This film is a multi lingual project and is being simultaneously shot in Hindi with Ash and hubby doing the lead roles. The Tamil remake of the film sees Chiyan Vikram and Ash in the lead roles. This flick’s title seems to have been inspired from the epic Ramayana and has hence been titled ‘Raavan’.

The story deals with the hero kidnapping another man’s wife and the fate that befalls.

The music for both the films will be by the twin Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman. Another interesting factor is that Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth will be lending her voice for Ash’s character in Shankar’s ‘Endhiran’ as well as Mani Rathnam’s ‘Raavan’. Reports also indicate that beauty queen Ash is also satisfied with the directors’ choice! ....

Sultan Rajini is in trouble!

We managed to get Soundarya Rajnikant, daughter of the Tamil supremo Rajnikant (and India’s highest paid actor with the largest fan base) to part with images of her first animated feature Sultan that is slated for a 2009 release. Incidentally this movie will release before the Rajni-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan flick The Robot.

Rumours down South have it that Soundarya’s production house and the Hollywood giant who were to co-produce Sultan have parted ways. But it actually turned out that Sultan is being made in partnership with a film corporation.

In a statement to BT, Richard Fox, Executive Vice-President International of the foreign studio, said, “We have been and will continue to work with Soundarya Rajnikant. Together, our companies have a number of southern Indian language projects in various stages, from early negotiations to active development. We will announce these projects at the appropriate time. But, any rumour that suggests otherwise is simply not true.”

When contacted, Soundarya said, “Our multi-picture deal contract with the foreign studio is positively intact as plans are on to jointly produce films in all four South Indian Languages, contrary to the untoward rumours doing the rounds in the Industry.”

Soundarya is exalted because her ‘appa’ (father) was very excited during the shoot and was surprised when he saw the first look of the film that this paper is currently being unveiled by this newspaper. Oscar winner A R Rahman has recorded four songs and two are yet to be done, says the star-daughter; and of course, “Daddy is yet to dub for his movie. He will do it after he has seen the final output.’’ ....

Bhavana gets sexier

The delicate looking Kerala kutty Bhavana is now said to be hitting the screens with her new sexy role in the movie ‘Mahatma’ that is being directed by the ace movie maker Krishna Vamsi.

It is very well known that Bhavana had this offer after tough competition with top heroines. Now, there is news that Krishna Vamsi designed this role to show Bhavana in a sexy and erotic look like Charmee’s role in Sri Anjaneyam.

The lucky man to play the lead role in this is family star Srikanth and incidentally, this happens to be his 100th film.

So let’s wish Bhavana gets more admiration from the audience for her new sexy role and Srikanth for his special movie. ....

Shriya ups her oomph factor

There’s nowhere that beauty alone can take a person, even in the field mockingly called showbiz. If beauty makes take a look at a person, it’s the person’s attitude that commands the second look in its direction.

And actress Shriya seems to have realized just that. The actress, who certainly revolutionized the way both glamour and dressing was perceived in the South Indian industry, is now set to show some attitude. And this dose of the bold and beautiful of Shriya will be for a Television commercial that has the damsel playing a bold, bright girl. This is for a commercial that will soon grace the screens and is to promote a mobile phone.

This will be more of a sequel to the bold acts that Asin and Genelia have done, playing bold girls in their Miranda and Fanta ads, respectively. And here’s hoping Shriya finds in her the attitude to carry off such a look. The actress is currently awaiting the release of two of her films this summer: Thoranai and Kanthaswamy. ....

Tamannah to romance Vijay

Tamannah is certainly on the path to superstardom. After being part of projects with actors Suriya, Karthi and Bharath, the actress is all set to play Vijay’s love interest! And this is not for just any other film, but the actor’s landmark 50th movie!

Tamannah entered the industry playing performance-oriented roles like in ‘Kalloori, but soon became a commercial heroine, given her roles in films like ‘Padikkadhavan’ and ‘Ayan’. The actress has an interesting line up of films next, with Lingusamy’s ‘Paiya’ and Kannan’s ‘Kanden Kadhalai’. And now for the bonanza offer, to pair with the Ilaya Thalapathy.

If sources are to be believed, the actress has been approached for this role for film which will be produced by Sangili Murugan. Interestingly, it is said that the director for the film has not been disclosed, and the film is said to begin later this year after Vijay completes his ‘Vettaikkaran’.

It may be recalled that Sangili Murugan and Vijay earlier teamed up for the blockbuster ‘Kadhalukku Mariyadhai’. Here’s hoping this project too matches with that success. ....

Steamy kiss between Vishal and Shriya Saran!!!

A rumour is spreading like wild fire in Kollywood: A song scene in 'Thoranai' features a steamy kiss between Vishal and Shriya Saran.

But, actor Vishal has refused to comment on the liplock when he met the press last week. But, going by the high voltage glamour that was seen in his last flick 'Satyam', the rumour is more likely to be true, say Kollywood insiders.

'Thoranai' ('Pista' in Telugu), produced by Vishal's brother Vikram Krishna, is directed by debutant Ayyappan.
The film promises to be a mega action extravaganza. ....

'Vettaikkaran' is 'Basha'?

Vijay, after three consecutive flops in 'Kuruvi', 'Azhagiya Tamizh Magan' and 'Villu', is leaving no stones unturned to ensure the success of his forthcoming film, 'Vettaikkaran'.

In the film directed by Babu Sivan, Vijay plays an auto rickshaw driver who sets out on a path of revenge, it is learnt. Vijay, who never loses an opportunity to imitate superstar Rajnikanth's "styles", has modelled his character on 'Basha', it is reported. Rajni played an auto driver in 'Basha', one of the biggest blockbusters in his career.

'Vettaikkaran' stars Tollywood hottie Anushka as the female lead. Vijay Anthony scores the music. ....

Rajni sports six pack abs!

Rajini has never looked this good. Muscular, well built and sporting a six pack, the Sultan truly looks a million bucks. And so does Rahul Dev, who plays a dancer in Soundarya Rajinikanth’s ‘Sultan The Warrior’, looks equally stunning, as one can observe in these exclusive stills from Sultan. Rahul Dev plays a baddie in this film, which is set in the Chola Era.

The film is a first-of-its-kind project, directed and produced by Rajini’s second daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth. Vijayalakshmi plays his love interest in the film, which is a 2009 release.

Imagine Rajini, who plays an action-packed role in the flick, belting out punch dialogues in his booming voice. Summa Adhirudhile... ....

Thoranai's premiere in Malaysia

We’ve known that out actors and their films command a huge market abroad, especially in Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka, but ever heard of a foreign premiere for a Tamil film? In a one-of-its-kind event, Vishal and Shriya, the lead pair of Thoranai, will walk the red carpet together, to attend the premiere of their film, on May 21 at Malaysia.

The film is produced by Gk Film Corporation, and sources contend that Malaysia has been chosen for the premiere owing to Vishal’s large following in the region. The film is hitting screens worldwide on May 21, and is a bilingual, released as ‘Pista’ in Telugu. Apart from participating in the premiere, the duo are expected to interact with fans there as well.

The film is said to be a comic caper, directed by debutant Saba Ayyappan. He has earlier worked as assistant to Boopathy Pandian and Mouli. ....

Rajini joins the 6-pack bandwagon

For once, the Superstar will follow the league of actors Dhanush, Suriya and Vishal. Surprised? This is in having a six pack trend young Kollywood actors are taking on to, seriously.

The Superstar, however, would not have sweated it out to develop his body. This will only be for his animated version for the film, ‘Sultan The Warrior’. The film is directed by daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, apart from being produced by her.

The Superstar is said to be playing a warrior in the film, which is an action adventure. Despite being an animation film, the Superstar has himself enacted his part, which has been captured by a motion capture camera. Calling him a director’s delight, Soundarya Rajinikanth says the film will be over by end of this year.

The film has brought together the world’s best known technicians. The facial animation has been done by Image Matrix, which worked on Brad Pitt in his Academy Award-winning 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. The film’s budget is said to be a whopping $ 5 million. Calling it a typical punch film, Soundarya reels out one of her dialogues about dad in the film: “Adikkara Kaathula Parakkura Ilai Illa Da Sultan, Malai. Asaikka Mudiyaadhu.’

The film, which is said to be set in the Chola period, is 70 percent complete. ....

I’m an entertainer, not a hero: Vishal

Actor Vishal, whose ‘Thoranai’ will hit screens next Friday, says he has tired playing not a hero, but an entertainer in his forthcoming flick. Directed by Saba Ayyappan, the film is a bilingual, called ‘Pista’ in Telugu.

“While I’ve constantly been working in films as an action hero, this is the first time that I think I have been given my due as an actor who can do comedy. As the film was slated to release for summer, we wanted to do a film that will be enjoyable to all. And sans unbelievable heroism, I have opted for some good entertaining fare in the film,” says the actor, who says he thinks action comes good to him. “I don’t know how good I am in dance or in romance, but I think I am good when it comes to action,” he said.

Agreeing to reports that suggested that his face was losing its sheen owing to excessive exercises, the actor said he took the comments in his stride and will work about it. “My mother has also pointed out that the glow in my face has dwindled. I sometimes think of the producer who saw me and said “someone like you can never be a hero’. Everytime I see the mirror I think of him. I’m glad I am in a better state today, because the very same producer came to me looking for dates for a film. I couldn’t accommodate him, however,” says the actor.

'Thoranai' has Vishal paired with Shriya and the duo will team up once again for his 'Theeradha Vilayaatu Pillai'. ....

Rajni votes, Haasan not allowed to

While Tamil superstar Rajnikant voted for a "stable government" on Wednesday, thespian actor Kamal Haasan was unable to cast his ballot since his name was not on the electoral rolls.

After casting his vote, Rajnikant told reporters that he had voted to ensure a stable government at the centre.

Kamal Haasan cancelled his shooting schedule for the polls but could not cast his vote.

"My name is not on the list of voters. I am not alone. My brother Chandra Haasan also could not cast his vote," the actor said.

He said he has voted in almost all elections, except when he was hospitalised. ....

Kanthaswamy’s grand audio launch plans

The audio of the much-awaited Vikram-Shriya starrer 'Kanthaswamy', will be held in the Chennai Trade Centre on May 17. The launch, which was originally scheduled for April 14, has been shifted by a month, thus delaying the movie’s release to June.

Kanthaswamy’s audio launch will be a one-of-its-kind event, where in over 30 celebs for Chennai, will take a pledge and adopt a village each and take care of its necessities. Apart from that, it is also expected that two of the film’s songs will be performed live, all sung by Vikram himself. Shriya is also expected to do a sizzling number on stage, as an indicator of her glamour levels in the film. Music for the film is by Devi Sri Prasad, who will also perform live.

‘Kanthaswamy’ is being directed by Susi Ganesan and produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu. Over 40 more dancers have been flown in from Italy to decorate the event. The audio launch will only be a sample of the grandeur splashed in the film. The audio launch will be a live telecast on Sun TV. ....

Ajith Vs Vijay at the B.O.?

Kollywood is waiting with bated breaths to see whether 'Thala' Ajith Kumar and 'Ilaiya Thalapathy' Vijay would lock horns at the B.O., this year. Both the superstars, with millions of fans all over south India, are busy with their 49th films--Vijay with 'Vettaikkaran' directed by newcomer Babu Sivan and Ajith with 'Asal' by Saran.

After three consecutive flops--'Azhagiya Thamizh Magan', 'Kuruvi' and 'Villu'--Vijay is badly in need of a blockbuster to retain his superstar status. As for Ajith, his last film, 'Aegan', was an average hit.

The Vijay film is touted to be a racy action flick whereas the Ajith film will be a suspense story. Ajith plays two roles in the film--that of a cop and his lookalike who takes others for a ride. Vijay is happy that this time the load of expectations on his film is lighter. ....

New twist in actress Shruthi's divorce saga

South Indian film actress and politician Shruthi Friday said she will be marrying journalist turned film director Chandrachud alias Chakri after the court accepts her plea for divorce from director S. Mahendar whom she married early 1998.

Talking to IANS from the temple town of Tirupati, Shruthi said she had decided to marry Chandrachud only Thursday after seeking the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara in Tirumala. She had filed the papers for divorce from Mahendar in the family court four days ago

"I cannot act against my conscience. Since a few days, I have been closer to Chandrachud and both of us decided to marry. I know Chandrachud is already married, but he is also facing some marital discontent in his household. We would be marrying each other only after our plea for divorce is accepted," Shruthi said.

Chandrachud, who is presently directing a Kannada film "Janma", also told IANS that he is marrying the actress after she gets her divorce. He said that since the decision to marry was mutual, it should not warrant any criticism from any end.

"There is no point in continuing a relationship which has been continuously strained. I tried to save my marriage many times and resurrect the strained relationship. But unfortunately it did not work. I now think I prolonged a relationship which could not be sustained. I am happy to come out of the relationship with Mahendar and enter into a new relationship with Chandrachud," said Shruthi, who also has a child with Mahendar.

Shruthi's decision has not been taken kindly by some of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who have been privately criticising her. She is now the chairperson of the Karnataka Women and Child welfare Board and had campaigned extensively for the party in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Mysore Lok Sabha constituencies in the recently-held parliamentary elections.

However, some BJP leaders say she has saved the party from a big embarrassment as she had announced her decision to divorce her husband Mahendar and marry Chandrachud four days after the conclusion of the two-phase polling in Karnataka.

Since the issue surfaced, Mahendar has remained elusive and his whereabouts are not known. Even his close confidants in the film industry and many friends in his native town of Kollegal say that the director has become inaccessible. He has also switched off his mobile phone. ....

'Kalla Kadhalan': A take on Ramayanam!

'Kalla Kadhalan', said to be a modern interpretation of Kamba Ramayanam, is directed by Ramya. The film stars Sibiraj in the lead. He plays the role of a playboy, a 'Kalla Kadhalan'. Vishal Hegde, a Kannada actor, plays the parallel lead.

Super model Priyanka Shah, who has won a number of prestigious competitions such as Miss India International and Channel V's 'Get Gorgeous' contest, makes her debut in films with 'Kalla Kadhalan'.

The daring movie is written by Ramya. Srikanth handles the camera and R.P. Patnaik scores the music. The film is being produced by Storm Pictures, the makers of 'Naan Aval Adhu'. ....

Rs 3 crore costume for Vikram-Shriya

One of the big budget films in 2009, ‘Kanthaswamy’ has Vikram and Shriya in the lead. Director Susi Ganesan says the film’s storyline demanded a big budget. “In fact, we have not splurged just for the sake of it. We have spent where it is really necessary. But costumes in the film will be a highlight,” says the director.

“Vikram, playing a superhero in the flick, wears clothes worth Rs 75 lakh alone, while Shriya, whose glamour and acting will be a highlight in the movie, wears clothes worth a whopping Rs 1.25 crore,” he explains, putting the movies budget at over Rs 30 crore. “We wanted to shoot in new locations and toured and shot for a month in Mexico. We spent Rs 8 crores for shooting there, while some scenes and a song, shot in Itlay, cost us Rs 2 crore. Apart from these, being a superhero action adventure, the film has a lot of special effects. These have itself cost us Rs 3 crores,” says the director.

‘Kanthaswamy’, produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, has music by Devi Sri Prasad and is likely to be a June end release. ....

'Haasan is the only glamorous hero: Trisha

“Kamal Haasan is the only glamorous hero” says Trisha
On her birthday Trisha while speaking to the media said,” I can never forget the experience while working in Sarvam. Arrangements are being made to release this film on 15th of this month. The film was shot in beautiful locales. There are rumors that I am donning bikini dresses and have acted in kissing scenes. I don’t know who is spreading these rumors. You will know the truth if you see the film. There were also rumors that I have danced with Arya in semi clad dress in Goa beach for this film. I feel like laughing when I hear such kind of rumors. I don’t like partying. If you ask me if who is the attractive hero I would say Kamal Haasan is the most glamorous actor.

The other one is Hollywood hero George Clooney. I am fond of animals. I get wild if anyone tries to be cruel with animals. I had been to Australia for my last vacation. Sky Diving was a thrilling experience for me there. Even now I am proud of this. My family is important for me. In the same way my friends are also equally important for me. I am scared of cockroaches. I like eating lot of tasty foods. My greatest asset are my friends.” ....

Milind Soman returns to Kollywood

Bollywood hunk Milind Soman returns to Kollywood with 'Vithagan'. He plays a negative role in the Parthipan-Poorna starrer. He is the villain in Lingusamy's 'Paiyaa' also.

Parthipan, who writes and directs this film, plays a cop. Milind essays the role of an elusive don. Seventh Channel Narayanan is the producer. The film is touted to be a racy entertainer on the lines of 'Vettayadu Vilayadu', an earlier effort by the producer.

As the menacing villain in Goutham Menon's 'Pachakili Muthucharam', Milind had made a great impression in Kollywood a couple of years ago. ....