Tamil remake for Chota MumbaiOctober 5th, 2009 Mohanlal’s 2007 hit film, Chota Mumbai is on the brink of having its Tamil remake. It will star Tamil actor Vijay and be his 50th film.
Padmapriya is delighted October 3rd, 2009 Padmapriya is unbelievably happy ever since she was given the Tamil Nadu state award for Best Actress for Tamil film Mirugam. She was happy she did that role and believes that she does movies because acting is her passion and she loves it.
Ganesh overwhelmed by Kamal Haasans presenceOctober 1st, 2009 Ganesh Venkatraman who played the police officer in Unnai Pol Oruvan admits to being intimidated by Kamal Haasan’s presence. He made his debut with a Tamil film but is happy that Unnai Pol Oruvan was shown in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam simultaneously.
Padmapriya slams down Kollywood directors October 1st, 2009 Malayalam actress Padmapriya, the recipient of numerous awards seems to have gone through excruciating moments in Tamil Cinema. According to the buzz, the actress in an interview had stated that filmmakers of Tamil film industry aren’t capable of making good movies.
I don't want to be called a star: Tamil actor PasupathiSeptember 24th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Tamil actor Pasupathi, whose latest Malayalam film "Vairam" is running to packed houses here, says he would prefer to be known as an actor and not as a star. "I am least interested in star status or star value.
Tamil film industry angers PadmapriyaSeptember 12th, 2009 Actress Padmapriya showcased her anger at the Tamil film industry at the promotional event for her film, Kaanakanmani. She was furious that while Malayalam filmmakers are ready to cast Tamil actors in their films, Tamil directors are not doing the same for Malayalam actors.
Tamil remake for Red ChilliesSeptember 8th, 2009 Mohanlal’s hit film Red Chillies is about to get a Tamil remake. The film was about the staff of a Singapore based business tycoon getting involved in a murder plot.
Radha Mohan to direct NagarjunaAugust 24th, 2009 Radha Mohan directed three films in Tamil with Prakash Raj as producer. He became a well-known figure among the Telugu audiences with his recent release ‘Aakasamanta’.
Road to be named after Kamal Hassan?August 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI - A Tamil television channel is organising a month-long event to commemorate veteran actor Kamal Hassan completing 50 years in the industry - and it also wants a road here to be named after the star. Addressing a press conference organised by Vijay TV, actor Sharath Kumar said he will be presenting a memorandum to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.
Peraanmai dubbed in HindiAugust 17th, 2009 In recent times, Tamil films remade in Hindi are witnessing grand success in box office. It’s more illustrious with Bollywood blockbusters ‘Ghajini’ (remake of Tamil film ‘Ghajini’) and ‘13B’ (Yaavarum Nalam).
Pragna expands her horizonsJuly 23rd, 2009 Young actress Pragna wants to experiment with different kind of cinema. After making her name in Kannada industry with films like Ganesha Mathe Banda and Preethse Preethse, the actress has decided to try her luck in Tamil films now.
Tamil star Trisha forays into Bollywood, teams up with AkshayJune 12th, 2009 CHENNAI - Director Priyadarshan has signed Tamil star Trisha to play the female lead in his forthcoming Hindi film starring Akshay Kumar. I suggested Trisha's name as Akshay wanted a fresh face for his 'Khatta Meetha'.
Kerala's award winning actress Priyanka says no to skin showJune 8th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Malayalam actress Priyanka, who won the state film award for the best actress for director T.V. Chandran's "Vilaapangalkappuram", says she is not interested in exposing on screen.
Kerala film industry happy with 'Mundakkal Sekharan' Napoleon as ministerMay 28th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala film industry is excited to have one of its own in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet. D. Napoleon, who became a household name by playing the villanous Mundakkal Sekharan in two popular Malayalam films, has been chosen to be a minister of state.
Fox Star Studios enters Tamil film industry with MurugadossMay 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Fox Star Studios, a joint venture between Twentieth Century Fox and Star, has decided to expand its operations to the Tamil film industry by signing an exclusive deal with "Ghajini" director A.R. Murugadoss. Murugadoss, who has an impeccable track record in the industry down south, will play the role of a creative producer as per the deal that includes the development and production of Tamil films, said a press release from the production company.