Tamil News
Music composer M.S. Viswanathan dead
Southern music composer M.S. Viswanathan, who has over 750 films to his credit, died at a private hospital here on Tuesday. He was 87.MSV, as he was fondly called by the members of Tamil filmdom, was undergoing treatment at Fortis Malar hospital for old-age…
Maari' fulfils how I wanted to see Dhanush onscreen: Balaji Mohan
Director Balaji Mohan, who consciously chose to go fully commercial with forthcoming Tamil entertainer "Maari", says the film is a fulfillment of how he has always wanted to see actor Dhanush on screen."I've been his (Dhanush's) fan right from his first film. I've always…
Kamal Haasan may do another film for producer Lingusamy
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has reportedly agreed to do another film for producer Lingusamy to compensate for the losses of Tamil drama "Uttama Villain"."Kamal may do another film for Lingusamy. This will be an out-and-comedy entertainer. Talks were initiated a few weeks back but he's…
Baahubali' - India's biggest opener, shatters many records
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli's latest magnum opus "Baahubali: The Beginning", which has turned out to be India's biggest opener, has taken the box office by storm by crushing many existing records.Said to have been made on a budget of Rs.250 crore, including the upcoming second…
Puli' makers lodge complaint over leaked stills
The makers of super star Vijay-starrer Tamil fantasy drama “Puli” have lodged a police complaint against a few miscreants who are said to have leaked online a few stills from the movie. “We have filed a complaint with city police commissioner S. George. He has…
Filmmaker Mahendran turns baddie for 'Vijay 59'
Veteran Tamil filmmaker J. Mahendran has been signed on to play the antagonist in Tamil superstar Vijay's next film, which is tentatively titled "Vijay 59" and is being directed by Atlee."Director Mahendran has been finalised as the film's villain. Unlike regular villains, this will…
Grateful to Mohanlal for recommending me: Kamal Haasan
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan says he's grateful to Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who is said to have recommended the former for the Tamil remake of Malayalam blockbuster "Drishyam"."I heard it from somebody that Mohanlal wished to see me star in the remake of 'Drishyam'. He felt…
Sivakarthikeyan to don three avatars in next film
Actor Sivakarthikeyan is on an experimental mode. He will be seen in three diverse get-ups in his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil outing, which will be directed by debutant Bhagyaraj Bharathi."Sivakarthikeyan, for the first time in his career, will be seen in three different get-ups. He…
Baahubali’ is tribute to Indian epic Mahabharat: Filmmaker
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, whose highly anticipated magnum opus "Baahubali" - which he calls his tribute to Indian epic Mahabharat - releases in cinemas on Friday, says the creative success of his film is more important than its box office prospects."I'm usually not motivated by…
Selvaraghavan's 'Kaan' to release in foreign language
Filmmaker Selvaraghavan is planning to release his upcoming Tamil thriller "Kaan", which features actor Silambarasan aka Simbu in the lead, in Spanish, French and Portuguese among other international languages."Kaan starring @iam_str will be released in international versions also. Hope they like it too (sic),"…