Vathiyar makes a pointKollywood saw three movies releasing last week-end. Arjun's Vathiyar, Srikanth's Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai and Ramesh - Karunaas starrer Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 am Muthal 10.30 am Varai hit the theatres.Fortunately for Arjun, Vathiyar directed by Venkatesh and produced by A P…

Mudhra will present the Mudhra Award of Excellence to Vani Jairam, during their 12th fine arts festival.Vani Jairam is a noted devotional and playback singer, lyricist and composer, who has enamoured music lovers with her mellifluous voice.The songs she has rendered in films…

The much-awaited audio of Chennai Kadhal directed by Vikraman was launched in Chennai on Tuesday. Unlike his earlier films, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu chose a soft launch for the audio of Chennai Kadhal.The audio was launched at his office without any fanfare.Chennai Kadhal…

Karthik Raja, son of the renowned Maestro and Music Director, Ilayaraja, has created remixed musical performances of the best of Ilayaraja's compositions for a Hyderabad based mobile exclusively.Karthik Raja has chosen a mix of popular hits and hidden gems from the maestro's incomparable body…

There is a global appeal for Tamil cinema and efforts are on to take it to greater heights by infusing young blood, said director Ameer.The young brigade of Kollywood comprising Vijay, Suriya, Jeyam Ravi and Jeeva among others gathered in Chennai on Monday for…

Violin maestro Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan is donning a new role. After scoring music for many movies and staging several thousands classical concerts across the globe, Kunnakudi are set to direct a Tamil movie now.The movie is titled Esapattukari. A musical subject, the movie has story,…

Director Shankar has denied reports that appeared in several section of the media that 'Big B' Amitabh Bachchan has acted in Sivaji.Shankar says, "We did not approach him to act in the movie."Dwelling more on Sivaji, Shankar says, "We have completed over 75…

These days, directors and producers opt for huge sets to shoot their movies, perhaps to show grandeur and richness in their content.Bharath's Koodal Nagar too has joined the list.Koodal Nagar featuring Bharath, Sandhya and Bhavana is directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by…

The kind of hype that both Ajith's Varalaru and Silambarasan's Vallavan generated before its release was stupendous. As expected amidst other releases that include Vijayakanth's Dharmapuri, Thalaimagan starring Sarath Kumar, Vattaram directed by Saran and Jeeva's E, both Varalaru and Vallavan opened really big.Interestingly…

Veteran lyricist Vaali, who has carved a niche for himself penning several hundred songs in Tamil movies, celebrated his birthday on Sunday.Having worked over three generation of film-makers and artistes, Vaali's career spanning over five decades saw his work with stalwarts like MGR, Sivaji…