Prakash Raj surprised by peopleOctober 6th, 2009 Prakash Raj is astonished that people have a problem with him for remaking his own Tamil movie, Abhiyum Naanum, into Kannada. He claims that he is simply remaking it because he is inspired by it and that it is still sensible cinema.
Prakash Raj walks out of Pokkiri remakeOctober 2nd, 2009 Prakash Raj holds special mention for enacting the same baddie role with more variations in all the three versions of Pokkiri (Telugu, Tamil and Hindi). Indeed, his extraordinary performance in the Hindi remake ‘Wanted’ as Ghani Bhai has won him more offers in B-town.
Prakash Raj to direct a Hindi movieOctober 1st, 2009 National award winner Prakash Raj has been witnessing heavy downpour of offers from B-Town producers and directors. It all happened with his spellbinding performance in Prabhu Deva’s Hindi remake of ‘Pokkiri’ titled ‘Wanted’.
Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan win TN State Government AwardsOctober 1st, 2009 Tamil Nadu Government has announced the winners list of State Government Awards for 2007 and 2008. Reigning superstars Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan have won the best actor awards for ‘Sivaji’ (2007) and ‘Dasavatharam’ (2008).
Kannada preparation for KarishmaSeptember 22nd, 2009 Popular Hindi television actress, Karishma Tanna, is gearing up to make her Kannada debut opposite Prem. She is learning Kannada for her role and feels that while everything has happened very fast, it is nonetheless for the best.
Prakash Raj-Radha Mohan back in action with PayanamSeptember 18th, 2009 After prodigiously winning laurels for ‘Mozhi’ and ‘Abhiyum Naanum’, the duo combo Prakash Raja-Radha Mohan is ready to strike with ‘Payanam’. Aye! Prakash Raj, well known for churning out best quality films in Kollywood has made official announcements about this film.
Celina shops in Paris, Bangkok for Kannada remake of 'Aitraaz'September 17th, 2009 BANGALORE - Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley is playing a glamorous woman in her first Kannada film "Sreemathi", a remake of Hindi film "Aitraaz", and the former Miss India bought all her costumes from Paris and Bangkok for it. "My designer wanted me to have the looks of glamorous heroines like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman -- they were the style icons of the Hindi film industry in the 1980s.
Naanu Nanna Kanasu to be directed by Prakash RajSeptember 16th, 2009 The remake of Tamil hit film, Abhiyum Naanum, will be directed by actor Prakash Raj who also stars in the film. Titled Naanu Nanna Kanasu, the film is based on the relationship between a father and daughter and stars Prakash Raj and Trisha in the lead roles.
Sinhalese version for Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne NjanumSeptember 15th, 2009 Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum, directed by Vinayan was critically acclaimed. It even got a Tamil, Telugu and Kannada remake.
Shouryam remake to star Aarti ChabriaSeptember 15th, 2009 Bollywood actress Aarti Chabria has done a few hit Kannada movies. She is now busy shooting for Upendra starrer Rajani.
Prakash Raj to turn director with Kannada filmSeptember 14th, 2009 BANGALORE - South Indian actor Prakash Raj, who won a National Award for his performance in Tamil film "Kanchivaram", is now set to turn director with a Kannada movie. Prakash Raj, who has already worked in films in all southern languages and is a producer too, will wield the megaphone for "Naanu Nanna Kanasu", a remake of Tamil film "Abhiyum Naanum".
Prakash Raj gets Rs.4 mn for brief appearance in Kannada filmSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Versatile actor Prakash Raj returns to Kannada films after a long gap with "Dhool" for which he has reportedly been paid Rs.40 lakh. He is also set to direct his first movie in the same language.
Remake for Kannada film Circus?August 21st, 2009 Soundarya Rajinikanth has a lot of things on her mind right now. She is working very hard on her directorial venture, Sultan– The Warrior.
Prakash Raj forays as film director August 7th, 2009 Prakash Raj, the most versatile actor of South Indian film industry is often ennobled as Jacks of all trades. Emerging from theatre group, the actor made his onscreen debut with ‘Duet’ in negative role and later continued performing similar characters.
Slumdog Millionaires Dev Patel in Nadodigal remakeJuly 23rd, 2009 Followed by the grand success of ‘Nadodigal’, various producers have offered Director Samuthirakkani to remake the film in Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. Recently, sources had revealed that the Hindi version will have Dev Patel who shot to fame with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles.