Tamil News
Quality matters for Nirav Shah
Cinematographer Nirav Shah is the latest to make waves in Tamil cinema. The young cinematographer who cranked the camera for Dhoom II is the talk of the town now.Currently wielding the megaphone for Arya's Auto and Vijay starrer Pokiri, Nirav Shah, says,' Though I…
'Sivaji' to go abroad
Rajinikanth's Sivaji is nearing completion. Director Shankar, known to take his time to complete his movie, is busy giving final touches to the film.Currently, the crew is shooting at Pune, where grand sets resembling a huge university have been erected. Rajinikanth, with his tonsured…
Cinema ticket rates cut in Tamil Nadu
Continuing with the sops for Tamil film industry, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today ordered for a cut in the price of cinema tickets with effect from 1 January, 2007.In response to a plea jointly made by the Tamil Film Producers Council, South Indian Film…
CM's grandson into film production
The latest buzz doing rounds in Kollywood is that Udhayanidhi, son of State Minister M K Stalin and grand-son of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi is venturing into film production.Udhayanidhi had been evincing a keen interest to do movies for the last couple of years.…
Sarath in Cheran's film
Sarath Kumar is playing a cameo in actor-director Cheran's Mayakkannadi. The movie featuring Cheran and Navya Nair in the lead roles went to floors early this year. For the first time, Cheran has wielded the megaphone for a film that revolves around life in the…
Guru release postponed
Director Manirathinam has chosen to postpone the release of Guru.The movie featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhavan in the lead roles was initially slated for release in the third week of December.Sources close to Manirathinam say the director has chosen to defer…
Thamirabarani to flow on Pongal
Vishal's Thamirabarani is confirmed for a release this Pongal. Directed by Hari, the movie went to floors a couple of months ago.Though it was said that Thamirabarani would be released only by February 2007, the director has gone ahead to complete the movie in…
Billa producer meets Rajinikanth
Anandha Suresh, who is producing the remake of Rajinikanth's yesteryear classic Billa, called on 'Super Star' Rajinikanth at his residence and discussed with him about the movie.An elated Rajinikanth gave him few suggestions and encouraged him to come up with a movie with technological…
Kireedom starts next week
Ajith, whose career is on a new high with the success of Varalaru, will commence shooting for Kireedom early next week.With Aalwar completed and ready to hit screens this Pongal, Ajith has decided to begin Kireedom for producer Suresh Balaji. The movie is reportedly…
Rajinis fame flies to France
Rajinikanth's popularity is at an all-time high.The Super Star of South Indian films is currently acting in the costliest movie ever made in India ' Rs.60 crore as per last count.Elsewhere, the big man's fame is also going places. He is able to…