Tamil News
'Dhanam' director receives telephonic threats
G. Siva, the director of the recently released 'Dhanam' has voiced concern as he is receiving phone calls threatening dire consequences. 'Dhanam' features actress Sangeetha as a Devadasi who indulges in sex-work. Societal repercussions follow and the film has sequences that narrate a move to…
Richa Pallod forays into Malayalam
At a time when heroines from Kerala are foraying to other languages, Richa Pallod is making her entry to Malayalam filmdom.The young actress who started her career opposite Vijay in 'Shahjahan', played a prominent role in 'Unakkum Enakkum'. She is all set to debut…
'Abhiyum Naanum' music album from Sept 27
The Prakash Raj, Trisha starrer 'Abhiyum Naanum' is directed by Radha Mohan and produced by the corporate production house Moser Baer. The film delves deep into a wonderful relationship between a father and a daughter.As reported earlier, Praksh Raj had approached the Chief Minister…
Maestro musician Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan passes away
The man who came to symbolize the violin for many a generation in South India, Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan breathed his last in the evening of September 8. He was admitted to a Chennai hospital five days ago after experiencing a sudden deterioration in health. The talented…
'Pandhayam' to hit screens on 19 September
Veteran director S. A. Chandrasekhar's 'Pandhayam' will hit the screens on 19 September.Produced by V. V. Creations and Hitesh Jhabak, the movie features Nithin Sathya, Sindhu Tolani and Prakash Raj in lead roles. Songs by Vijay Anthony are already topping the charts.An optimistic…
Karan's K factor
Karan has tasted success with 'Kokki' and 'Karuppasamy Kuthagaitharar'. His recent film 'Kathavarayan' managed a 100-day run.Probably considering this to be a 'luck' element that brings good fortune he has keen to name his films that start with the letter 'K'. He is currently…
'I Respect all religions': Siva
'I have not hurt the sentiments of any particular community with my film 'Dhanam', clarified director Siva."It is the tale of a woman, played by Sangeetha and the story involves prostitution. Once she gets married into a Brahmin family, problems start cropping up and…
'Vannathupoochi' is a children's film Censor board
It has been a very long time since a film has been certified officially as a Children's Film and the unique distinction has been bagged by 'Vannathupoochi', a soon to be released film.The Censor Board is in the habit of awarding the 'Children's Feature…
Palace erected for 'Sariththiram' shoot
Shooting for the film 'Sariththiram' is going on near Top Slip in Pollachi. The film stars Raj Kiran, Aathi, Kalabhavan Mani and Sridevika. Produced by I. T. A Films, the movie is directed by Samy.The film is similar to the legendary Bruce Lee starrer…
'I am making a film with five heroes' Director Vijay
Director Vijay made his entry into tinsel town with the Ajith starrer 'Kireedom' and made quite a name for himself. He is currently working for the project 'Poi Solla Porom' which is produced by Priyadarshan.Talking about 'Poi Solla Porom', the director said, 'a group…