These days, remakes of yesteryear big hits (classics, if you may) seem pretty much the toast of the season.A clutch of movies are now set to be remade.As we all know, Billa, the Rajinikanth blockbuster, is set to be remade with Ajith in…

The year 2006 has ended on a happy note. As we welcome the New Year with a bang, we cannot but reminisce about all things good and bad, that happened in the year which just passed by. When we think in terms of good films…

Tamil filmdom has seen a lot of directors who are adept at other branches of film-making as well, including cinematography and music direction. A good example of this would be Vijaya T Rajendhar, who is known as 'Ashtavadhani' in film circles. The word literally connotes…

Music has always been an inevitable and indispensable part of regional films in India. With talents and technology spree like never before, Kollywood is now more self-contained than ever, with a bunch of refreshingly new talents to watch out for. Well, a musical year it…

This Deepavali belonged to Nayanthara. The girl from the God's Own Country had releases on the festive day. Her Vallavan, E and Thalaimagan hit the screens on the day.Coming Pongal day, it would be the turn of another actress from Kerala to celebrate.Asin,…

Vishal, with his tall stature and the conventional dark and handsome looks, won a sizeable number of fans especially teenagers, in 2006.After a hat-trick of hits, this Pongal, Vishal will have Thamiraparani getting released. Vijay's Pokiri will hit the screens on the same day.…

It was a year to celebrate for Ajith fans. The actor bounced back strikingly with hits in Thirupathi and Varalaru. It was a year worth remembering for Vishal (Sandai Kozhi and Thimiru) too. Also Bharath enjoyed his share of luck with hits in Pattiyal and…

'Very rarely do offbeat movies become box-office hits. Audience should welcome such movies for the betterment of the industry,' says Madhavan.Speaking to press persons at a function held in Chennai on Wednesday, the actor said that it is unfortunate that action-packed movies have become…

Vishal's Thamirabarani is confirmed for a release this Pongal. Directed by Hari, the movie went to floors a couple of months ago.Though it was said that Thamirabarani would be released only by February 2007, the director has gone ahead to complete the movie in…

Gangai Amaran, music director, lyricist and director, is the brother of Isaignani Ilayaraja. He has scored music for more than 150 films, directed 22 movies and penned 2000 songs. He has also rendered his voice to over 500 songs in films.Gangai Amaran has given…