Tamil News
Film fratenity begins fast
Representatives of Tamil film industry began an eight-hour-long fast at Chepauk here condemning the attacks on cinemas screening Tamil films by pro-Kannada groups protesting Tamil Nadu's decision to go ahead with the Hogenakkal water project.Click here to view the exclusive stills and videos from…
Nagarjunas son enters film world
Following the huge success of Telugu super hit movies 'Desamuduru' and 'Pokkiri', director Puri Jagannadh is all set to begin his new film with Naga Chaitanya, the son of Akkineni Nagarjuna. This will be the debutant venture for the son of the veteran star. The…
Irfan Khan to play the barber
Malayalam actor Sreenivasan is carving a niche for himself as his films are widely remade in various languages. His Malayalam films like 'Udhayannau Tharam' and 'Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam' were all remade in many languages with acceptable success.The remaking work of his latest hit 'Katha Parayumpol'…
Kuselan Set: The Festival Mood
The entire atmosphere was brimming with enthusiasm. The occasion was the shooting of 'Kuselan' in Ramoji Rao Film City, Hyderabad. The shooting witnessed a horde of stars including Superstar Rajinikanth, Nayantara, Mamta Mohandas, and Sneha. The environment of the shooting spot, according to an insider,…
Flora in the eye of the storm
Actor Flora, who has been in the news for wrong reason, met the media persons to present her case in front of them. She said that he hadn't committed any fault in the controversy involving her over the USA visa issues.Though she could not…
'Kuselan': Five heroines to dance with Rajini
'Kuselan' throws up many surprises as the making of the movie is progressing in a rapid speed on a special set errected at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. The latest buzz about the film is that Superstar Rajinikanth will be romancing with five heroines for a…
Vadivelu chases off the demons
Vadivelu is back to the form. After a forgettable experience with 'Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan', the comedian has decided to concentrate on his career as comedian. He plays a typical villager character in Thirumurugan's 'Muniyandi: Vilangiyal Moondraam Aandu'.Vadivelu appears as 'Sorimuthu Ayyanar, whose main job…
A sad month indeed
It's a sad month so far for filmdom. The industry has lost some of its mighty contributors in the form of Sujatha, Raghuvaran, Shoban Babu, Prasanna Kumar and veteran actress S Muthulakshmi.In less than a couple of weeks, dialogue writer and novelist Sujatha died.…
Shoban Babu: A silent tribute to a shining star
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…
Shoban Babu passes away
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…