Charging that music is being given step-motherly treatment by producers.Bharadwaj says, 'A lot of newcomers get chances not on the basis of merit. To cut costs, producers opt for newcomers. Eventually they compromise on quality'He is of the opinion that the current trend…

One of the main news items that were carried by the cinema magazines last week was the marriage of Shobhana. The trained Bharatnatyam dancer was said to have got secretly married to a New Delhi-based man who also happens to be a dancer.According to…

Thangar Bachchan's Pallikoodam is fast nearing completion.The movie which features Narain, Sneha besides Thangar himself deals about the sweet memories of one's school days.Says Thangar, 'Though the storyline may sound similar to Autograph, my film is totally different. It would bring back the…

Snehan is one of the most promising lyricists that we have in Tamil film industry today. His recent Maambazhamam Mambazham from Pokkiri, as we all know, is a super-hit song.Snehan's lyrics for many songs including Avaravar Vazhkaiyil and Thozha Thozha from the film Pandavarbhoomi,…

The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of number of films, and Tamil film industry is the third biggest regional film industry in India. Besides, there has been an upsurge of many talented, educated and techno-savvy youngsters who are making…

Now that Sivaji is reported to have wound up its shooting, reports about post production works have already begun.And a Shankar movie is never a Shankar movie unless it has some breathtaking and interesting graphics work.Sivaji too is going to be no exception.…

Rajnikanth is a man of youth. His core constituency is the younger generation. His movies carry a special appeal and allure to them. His Sivaji too is going to be no different.The film which has almost finished shooting takes up, apparently, the issue of…

It was always bound to happen. What with his films portraying larger-than-life characters out to help the poor and needy, it was only a matter of time that Rajinikanth borrowed a leaf out of his films in real life.The man who silently helps many…

Internationally famous music director A.R. Rahman was presented with the 7th Yesudas award by Swaralaya in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.The presentation ceremony which was held at the Nishagandhi open-air auditorium was attended by eminent cultural figures of Malayalam.The award carries a cash prize of…

Thangar Bachchan is optimistic of rendering a success in Pallikoodam. Says the cinematographer-director , "The movie is laced with emotions in the likes of Azhagi and would bring the school days of the audience back before their eyes."Known for his realistic portrayals, Thangar is…