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CM views 'Onbathu Rubai Nottu'
Tamilnadu Chief Minister Mr. M. Karunanidhi watched Thankar Bachan's latest offering 'Onbathu Rupai Notut' yesterday (Dec 7). The special screening was held in Four Frames Theater located in Lake Area, Chennai.The CM was visibly delighted after seeing the emotional fare that tells the story…
Kamal and Mani in Film festival
The Fifth International film festival, which is to be held in Chennai from 14 to 23 December 2007, will bring together Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in its inaugural function.A total of 107 films from 42 countries will be screened at the festival. These…
Vijay's dream desire...
"I want to act with Rajni", says VijaySpeaking at the audio launch of 'Onbathu Rupai Nottu', directed by Thangar Bachan. The movie features Sathyaraj, Archana and Rohini in prominent roles, Vijay said, "I am a great fan of Sathyaraj. I love his satire on…
Onbathu Rupai Nottu is to sing!
The audio of Sathyaraj ' starrer 'Onbathu Rupai Nottu', directed by Thangar Bachan, will be released on 11 November in Chennai.After 'Pallikoodam', Thangar Bachchan is directing Sathyaraj and Archana for 'Onbathu Rupai Nottu'. Produced by Indian Cinema Factory, the movie has musical score by…
Thangar eyes Deepavali release
Thangar is busy giving final touches to his movie 'Onbathu Rupai Nottu' to try release the movie for Deepavali.According to the cinematographer ' director, 'I am planning to release the film this Deepavali and hence in a hurry to finish shooting'.Speaking about the…
Sathyaraj tries things differently
Sathyaraj plays the role of an 80-year-old man in Thangar Bachan's Onbathu Rupai Nottu.The movie, inspired by Thangar Bachan's short story with the same title, features former national award-winning actress Archana.'It is one of the challenging characters that I have played in my…
From books to screens
Movies adapted from short stories and novels are a rarity in Tamil cinema. Unlike Malayalam movies where several movies including that of biggies are inspired by novels and short stories, Kollywood films revolved around commercial cliches.However in the recent past, there are host of…
From Periyar to Nethaji - Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj, who hogged the limelight playing the role of rationalist leader Periyar, has expressed his desire to do the role of freedom fighter and revolutionary Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose.He is currently acting in Thangar Bachchan's Onbathu Rubai Nottu.Speaking about the movie, he says,…
Thangar, Sathyaraj & Madhavan
With his much-awaited Pallikoodam ready for release, cinematographer - director Thangar Bachchan has commenced shooting for his next venture which features Sathyaraj and Archana in the lead roles.It is again inspired by one of Thangar's novels - Onbathu Rupai Nottu. A major portion of…
Pallikoodam in July
Cinematographer ' director Thangar Bachchan's Pallikoodam is ready for release on the second week of July.Thangar Bachchan says, "My Pallikoodam was completed a couple of months ago. Since we could not get enough theatres, we have to postpone the release'.'Plans are on to…