Tamil News
Nandita Das denies reports about her Comeback
Actress Nanditha Das of Azhagi and Neerparavai fame was rumoured to be making a comeback into Tamil cinema. She was said to be playing lead opposite Samuthirakani in the upcoming movie directed by lyricist Kutti Revathi. The film will portray the troubles faced by women.Samuthirakani…
Nandita's film at the Toronto film festival
Nandita Das's directorial debut film 'Firaque' has been chosen to be screened at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival which will take place from the 5th of September.'Firaque' made in Hindi is a moving tale that highlights the distress caused by violence in society. With…
Monica goes the Pooja way
After Pooja, who made a mark for herself in Sinhala film industry, it is now the turn of 'Azhagi' girl Monica to venture to do a Sinhala film.The young actress, who took to glamour with 'Silandhi', has been cast to act in a Sinhala…
Nandita's debut movie
One of the most critically acclaimed actresses of our times, Nandita Das has completed her debut feature film as a director- 'Firaaq... In Such Times'.The movie which features seasoned actors like Shahana Goswami, Naseeruddin Shah, Raghuvir Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Deepti Naval and Tisca Arora,…
'Silanthi' getting ready for release
'Silanthi', getting ready for an end-March or early-April release, is all set to enthrall the audience with a thriller laced with intimate romance. The shooting has just been completed and the re-recording and the editing work are going on a rapid speed in R.K.V. Studios.…
'Silanthi': defying sentiments
Very rarely we come across movies that defy set sentiments and superstitions prevailing in Tamil film world. 'Silanthi', directed by journalist Aadhiraj, seems to be one such film.The title itself was deemed as an unfortunate thing in the industry circle. The reason behind the…
Another music director turns singer
Vijay Antony, the music director of 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen' has sung a song in the film. Vijay sang the song 'Kadavul Pataitha Azhagi' for the track. Later, director P.V. Prakash decided to have the song in Vijay's voice, as he felt that the voice fitted perfectly…
Pallikoodam learns from book
Thangar Bachchan's Pallikoodam is inspired by his novel Kalavadiya Paguthigal (Stolen Moments).Thangar says, 'All my earlier films including Azhagi and Solla Marandha Kadhai were inspired by my novels. I don't write novels for cinema. What I observe becomes literature and later it gets translated…
Parthiban in the write lane
Playing a soft subdued character of a writer, actor-director Parthiban was at his dignified best in Azhagi. He played a similar role in Thendral. Now in his under-production Ammuvagiya Naan, Parthiban dons the role of a writer again.According to director Padma Magan the thrust…
Thangar on the prowl
Thangar Bachchan is optimistic of rendering a success in Pallikoodam. Says the cinematographer-director , "The movie is laced with emotions in the likes of Azhagi and would bring the school days of the audience back before their eyes."Known for his realistic portrayals, Thangar is…