Stories and children are inseparable pair. The very word 'story' rekindles our memories as kids, joyfully lying in our granny's lap, rapt with attention, listening to her engrossing narration of an engrossing story. Here comes PAPARA MITTAI, a collection of familiar stories, retold musically. The…

Telugu actor Shoban Babu passed yesterday at his home in Mehta Nagar, Chennai. He was 71. The deceased actor is survived by his wife, a son and three daughters. The entire film industry was present at his home to offer their last respects.Braving the…

'Ettappan', Srikanth's supposedly comeback movie, is renamed as 'Aval Ullaththai'. The change is caused by the objection raised by the people of Etayapuram, where the historical figure Ettappan lived in 18th century.Ettappan, the Zameendar of Ilasanadu (later known as Ettayapuram), is considered by some…

Shoban Babu (1937-2008)Telugu actor Shoban Babu passed away this morning at 11 a.m. at the Chennai Appollo Hospital. He was 70. It is said that he collapsed while performing yoga in his house at Mehta Nagar. The actor was immediately rushed to a hospital…

Director P. Vasu has decided to have the major part of the shooting of 'Kuselan' in Andhra Pradesh, as the movie is simultaneously made in Telugu too. Since Rajinikanth's getups and dialogues are going to be the same for 'Kuselan' and 'Kuseladu', the director feels…

Raghuvaran, a distinguished character artiste, passed away in Chennai this morning (March 19). He was admitted to Mehtha Hospital for treatment a few days ago. The reason for the death has been disclosed as weakness caused by excessive alcohol consumption. It is learnt that he…

The Chennai team of BCCI's Indian Premiere League (IPL) has roped in two top stars from Kollywood to add colour to the team.Chennai Super Kings formally embraced the glamour that cinema is believed to bring along by roping in two Kollywood biggies as its…

Premji Amaran, the musician cum actor, is clear on what he should be. The man, who came to limelight with his impressive performance in a satirical role in "Chennai 600028", is getting many offers to act. Surprisingly, he is not accepting them, as he is…

Vijayalakshmi, the pleasant beauty, who has impressed everyone in "Chennai 600028" and "Anjathey", is looking for a different kind of roles that could propel her career as an actor.Kollywood has a habit of typecasting an actor with role, which makes the actor popular. Vijayalakshmi,…

The Ajith-Shalini couple was blessed with a baby daughter in the beginning of this year; to be more precise on January 3, 2008. The new parents were so thrilled by this bundle of joy because that was the time when Ajith was reeling in the…