Tamil News
Simran hosts a talent hunt TV show
Simran is the judge who would select the hero and heroine of the film to be produced by 'Silverline Film Factory'. The company has opted for a unique method to select the lead pair. It has planned to host a talent hunt show to find…
Unsuitable Tamil titles not to get tax benefit
Tamil Nadu Government, which announced a tax concession to the film with Tamil titles, has now put some restrictions in availing the benefit. The rule passed a couple of years ago to encourage the usage of Tamil, has been amended yesterday (March 4) by the…
Silanerangalil: promising start
'Silanerangalil', a novel attempt by director Jayaraj, has been received well by both critics and the general public. The innovative script set in different time spaces has been appreciated by all quarters. The good news for the New Light Media, the producers, is that the…
Anjathey is going places
Mysskin's 'Anjathey' is going places. Literally. The movie, which is running with packed houses in Tamil Nadu, is getting released in Karnataka and Kerala. Both states will have ten prints each.The movie, which has been receiving critical acclaim from all quarters, will be screened…
Pa. Vijay turns producer?
Pa. Vijay, the lyricist turned actor, is said to be ready to don another role. The decision is rumoured to be fallout of a predicament faced by 'Thai Kaviyam', in which the lyricist plays the lead role. The film, written by the Tamil Nadu CM…
Sarath in 'Jaggubhai'?
No one would have forgotten the fanfare and the hype that surrounded the announcement of superstar Rajinikanth starrer 'Jaggubhai', under the direction of K.S. Ravikumar, a few years ago. The magical combo of 'Padayappa' (Superstar and K.S. Ravikumar) created much expectation after the forgettable experience…
Shriyas absence
Shriya was conspicuously absent in the press meet conducted on the shooting spot of 'Kanthaswamy' recently. The hot girl, who was there in the floor, left the spot just before the press meet started. She told a reporter, whom she met enroute to the parking…
Venkat Prabhu's child becomes singer
Music must be in her genes. Shivani Venkat, 5 years old child of director Venkat Prabhu, has sung a song in an album on Pondichery Mother. The song is a sort of remix of yesteryear's popular song 'Ammavum Neeye', from 'Kalathur Kannamma', sung by L.R.…
Malaysian rappers ready to rock
The trio is ready to rock Kollywood. Yogi B, Dr Burn, and Emcee Jesz, - the famous rap singers of Malaysia, will enthrall Tamil music lovers with their performances in films and TV programmes. The trio, which impressed everyone by its stealing performance in films…
Doctor becomes actor
Ram, a Thiruchi based doctor, has become an actor. He has debuted in 'Kattuviriyan', directed by Kalaipuli G. Sekaran. Malavika acts opposite the doctor, who has learnt fighting and dancing for acting.Dr. Ram met the media persons on March 2 in Chennai to tell…