Tamil News
Craze for overseas shooting rises
Taking a cue from Bollywood, the producers and directors in Tamil cinema have begun shooting abroad.Nenjil featuring Navdeep and Aparna was shot entirely abroad (London). Major portions of director Jeeva's Unnale Unnale were shot in Melbourne and London.After Priyasakhi, director K S Adhiyaman…
Jeeva's next, Thenavattu
After his maiden Tamil film Manadodu Mazhai Kalam, producer E Antony now forays to do a movie featuring Jeeva in the lead role.Antony, who distributed Jeeva's Deepavali release E overseas, will produce a movie titled Thenavattu starring Jeeva.The movie is directed by a…
A musical year!
With just a few days left to enter the New Year, a look back at 2006 highlights the abundant musical talent that the Tamil film industry encompasses.With Rahman, Ilayaraja, Harris Jayaraj, Vidyasagar and Yuvan coming out with catchy tunes, the industry saw several songs…
Kireedom starts next week
Ajith, whose career is on a new high with the success of Varalaru, will commence shooting for Kireedom early next week.With Aalwar completed and ready to hit screens this Pongal, Ajith has decided to begin Kireedom for producer Suresh Balaji. The movie is reportedly…
Namitha keen on character roles
Becoming more cautious about her roles these days is actor Namitha.The buxom actor from Surat, who shot to fame playing glamour roles, has acted in over half-a-dozen movies in Tamil so far. She managed to leave a presence for herself appearing as a glam…
Rajinis fame flies to France
Rajinikanth's popularity is at an all-time high.The Super Star of South Indian films is currently acting in the costliest movie ever made in India ' Rs.60 crore as per last count.Elsewhere, the big man's fame is also going places. He is able to…
Director Sanjay Ram on Iyakkam
After a good outing in his maiden venture Thoothukudi, director Sanjay Ram wielded the megaphone for Aadu Puli Aatam, featuring newcomers.Now, with the stage set for Aadu Puli Aatam's release, he has commenced his next directorial venture Iyakkam on Wednesday. Featuring newcomers, Iyakkam stars…
One more grant from CM
After announcing financial assistance of Rs 95 lakhs for a movie on social reformist Periyar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a sum of Rs 10 lakhs as grant for the Tamil dubbing of recent Hindi film Babasaheb Ambedkar.The film features Mammootty in the…
Jeevan to star with five heroines
Jeevan will share the screen with five popular heroines in Kollywood for his next movie.The villain-cum-hero in Tamil cinema, who shot to fame with the role of a baddie in Kaakha Kaakha, is playing the lead role in the remake of yesteryear classic Naan…
Nayantara in Egypt
Nayantara is now back in her favourite shooting spot. The young actor, who is now very busy in Telugu, is shooting abroad.Guess where? Well, in Egypt.The place is very close to Nayantara's heart as its pyramids and other architectural splendour are legendary.So…