Anjali takes Khushboo route

November 18, 2011

Anjali is easily the most-loved and liked actress at present. Though she doesn’t have any major film opposite any of the leading heroes, she does make presence felt in the most telling manner. More than anything else – be it the banner or the hero or the director – seeking and getting performance-oriented roles in all her films appear to be the first criteria to Anjali.

After starring in the award-winning Angaadi Theru last year and in films like Rettai Chuzhi, Anjali has continued her winning streak this year too with significant roles in Ajith’s Mankatha, debutant director Saravanan’s Engeyum Eppodhum and with her latest release Thambi Vettothi Sundaram (TVS) opposite Karan.

She appears to be more careful in selecting her roles and doesn’t compromise on them. Her penchant for selection roles which offer scope to display her acting credentials is not dissimilar to the passion for performance-based roles displayed by yesteryear’s actresses K.R. Vijaya and Khushboo. Though she paired up opposite the doyens of Tamil cinema (MGR and Sivaji Ganesan) in many films, Vijaya had also starred opposite comedian Nagesh in the lead role in a few movies.

Many years later, Khushboo too did the same thing; even at the height of her popularity, she starred opposite the likes of Raja and Pandiarajan. Anjali appears to be taking a cue from them as she doesn’t mind pairing up opposite not-so-famous heroes like Vaibhav and Karan. One has to really salute her spirit and take things in her stride! (KT)

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Kasturi’s hot role in the film “Naanga”

November 17, 2011

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Kasturi is playing a sexy role in Selva’s new movie ‘Naanga’. Totally five love stories involved in the film. Love between Kasturi and college boy Uday is one of the love stories.

Kasturi is the house owner of Uday’s house and also elder than Uday in the film. Kasturi showed her sexiest acting in a dreaming scene. When asked about this to kasturi, she said that she acted to the story’s need. The film’s music director is Balabarati. (KN)

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Sona-SPB Charan Rape Attempt Controversy

September 16, 2011

Kollywood witnessed a bizarre press meet on Thursday when item girl Sona accused S P B Charan, son of veteran playback singer S P Balasubramaniam, of attempting to rape her and treating her derogatorily at the Mankatha success party on Wednesday night. She demanded a public apology from him within 10 days, failing which she would commit suicide and hold him responsible it. Earlier, Sona visited the Pondy Bazaar police station and lodged a formal complaint against Charan for attempted rape.

According to Sona, she attended the Mankatha success party thrown by Vaibhav and team at actor Vaibhav Reddy’s house on Bazullah Road, T Nagar, where Charan grabbed her and attempted to sexually assault her under the influence of alcohol. She also mentioned that Venkat Prabhu tried to pull away an inebriated Charan from assaulting her.

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Prakash Raj turns wedding planner to Nayantara-Prabhu Deva

Prakash Raj turns wedding planner to Nayantara-Prabhu Deva

September 2, 2011

The wedding of gorgeous Nayantara and dancing sensation Prabhu Deva has become most awaited event not only in regional film industries but also in Bollywood. Every now and then, we are hearing one or the other speculations related to their wedding. Indeed, recently gossip mongers went on to claim that the couple has secretly married. Soon, the choreographer-turned-director rubbished the rumours. However, a latest news has emerged from the rumour mills that Prakash Raj has lent his helping hand for their wedding.

Prakash Raj is playing the role of a wedding planner to his close friend Prabhu Deva. He has reportedly taken the responsibility of Prabhu and Nayan's marriage and gearing up to organise it in Mumbai. The couple will enter wedlock in October and the Akashamantha star will soon make some time in his busy schedule to make arrangements for their wedding and reception in Mumbai. It is said that Prakash has always been supportive to their relationship and helped them whenever they need arose to the love birds.

It may be recalled that Prabhu Deva and Nayantara spent a couple of weeks together at Prakash Raj's house during their initial days of love. However, they confirmed date of their marriage has not been revealed yet. (OI)

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Simbu praises Ajith's performance in Mangaatha to heavens

Simbu praises Ajith's performance in Mangaatha to heavens

September 2, 2011

Being an ardent fan of Ajith Kumar, Silamabarasan is bowled over by the performance of Ajith Kumar in his silver jubilee film, Mangaatha. The actor, who saw the movie at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai, has praised the actor to heavens.

The Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star saw the movie on the release day. If reports are to be believed, Silambarasan watched Mangaatha two times on the same day. It is said that like every crazy Thala fan, he was dancing and blowing the whistle, when ever a punch dialogue, song or an action scene appears on-screen.

“Thala not only stole the money, he stole the whole show!!! Ajith is rocking in the film ... Great work by the whole team !!! Congrats to each and every one who is a part of the film !!! Thala da Mangaatha da !!!” Silamabarsan posted on a social networking site.

Meanwhile, Venkat Prabhu directorial Mangaatha, which stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan and Arjun Sarja, is doing good business at the Box Office. The occupancy on its first day stayed around 90 to 95 percent.

Simbu, who was busy filming Osthi in Mysore, cancelled the shoots of his upcoming Tamil film to watch Mangaatha on its opening day. (OI)

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Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers

Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers

September 2, 2011

Reports say that upcoming starlet and actor Kamal Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan is turning out to be quite expensive for her producers. The talented Shruti had already debuted as actress in Bollywood and Tollywood with not much success and is now trying out her luck in Tamil by debuting as Suriya’s heroine in director A.R. Murugadoss’ upcoming film ‘7aam Arivu’.

It is said that the producer is made to cough up Rs.60,000 for a day’s expenses for Shruti Haasan as she comes along with her entourage. Her costumer, touch-up artiste, make-up women and car driver are all to be paid off hefty sums by the producers for each day till the schedule is completed.

Most of the leading actresses get their fee including the allowances to be paid to their personal attendants like make-up artistes. Shruti, however, dares to be different and makes the director bear the burden of taking care of her assistants. A rough estimate puts these expenses alone at Rs.60 lakhs! (KT)

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Mangaatha movie review

Mangaatha movie review

August 31, 2011

Excitement and Expectations are the two Es, which are associated with Ajith Kumar's 50th movie Mangaatha (Mankatha) release. As expected, Thala rocks the show with his styles, actions and performance. However, the overdose of stunts and useless characters in the film are irritating at parts. Read on for Mangaatha review.

Story:
Sanjana (Trisha)'s father Arumuga Chettiyar (Jaya Prakash) devises a plan to steal 500 crores, the money, which was used for gambling during Indian Premier League. His gang includes Sumanth (Vaibhav), Prem (Premji), an IIT graduate, Mahat (Mahat Raghavendra), Ganesh (Ashwin Kakumanu), a sub-inspector at Dharavi in Mumbai. After their plan to rob comes to know, suspended cop Vinayak Mahadeva (Ajith Kumar) joins the team of thieves. On the other end, super cop Prithvi (Arjun Sarja) takes oath to uproot the betting business.

How they execute their plot? Will they succeed in their mission? What measures Prithivi take to bring the betting business to halt? Answers for all these questions should be seen on-screen, as the excitement of watching the movie will be lost if one reads here the entire story.

Performance:
Ajith Kumar's fans could not have expected for more from their star, as the actor has given his best performance till date. His acting, salt and pepper look with the negative shade in his character are treat to watch. Especially, he impresses the audience during action sequences. Arjun Sarja has proved, why people call him as 'Action King'. He has perfectly fitted the bill. Trisha has not got much to do in the movie. But she excels in her limited role. Vaibhav is good. However, Premiji is not a right choice for the character, as his antics fail to evoke any response from the viewers. Even newcomer Mahat also disappoints you. Jaya Prakash is at his usual best. Rest other character like Anjali and Andrea Jeremiah, who will be seen as Vaibhav and Arjun's wives, are okay.

Technical:
The action scenes are the plus and minus points of the film. Even thought, it has been wonderfully shot, overdose of those scenes in the second half play spoilsport. Nonetheless, watching Ajith Kumar's saying 'I am a mad man' and 'money money money' during stunts are good to watch. Shakti Saravanan's photography is excellent, choreography is simple but energetic. Editor Praveen KL could have been bold in his work, as some scenes are dragging at parts. Music and Songs picturisation are apt. Finally, Venkat Prabhu's direction and screenplay.

Well, the director has almost succeeded in his first ever film with a big star. The filmmaker has fabricated the story keeping all the successful elements at one hand and the tastes of Ajith Kumar's fans at other. Had he not lost the grip on the script, the movie would have undoubtedly become one of the biggest hits of Thala. The screenplay is dragging and gives you a boring experience. Adding to that, too much of characters does not help the proceedings and it is only in the last 30 minutes before the interval, the story becomes interesting. The second half thrills you with twists but irritates with too much of action sequences. However, Arjun and Ajith's climax scene is wonderful shot.

Verdict:
Mangaatha has all the entertaining elements. It is especially for Ajith Kumar's fans and the people, who love action-oriented movies. Family audience may not like the subject. One should watch for the actor's performance and Venkat Prabhu's attempt to make the movie in Hollywood style with local budget!

Cast: Ajith Kumar,Trisha,Arjun Sarja, Viabhav and others
Director: Venkat Prabhu
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography: Sakthi Saravanan
Producer: Dhayanidhi Alagiri
Released On: August 31, 2011 (OI)

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Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan

Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan


August 31, 2011

Akshara Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan, seems to be getting a dream debut, as Mani Ratnam is gearing up to launch her in his next movie. The ace filmmaker has chosen her for the female lead role in his next Tamil movie.

Reports say that Mani Ratnam, who has at least three scripts in hand, is planning to start a love story before directing Ajith Kumar's film. The movie will be the launchpad of veteran actor Karthik's son Gautham. So, to pair him up in the film, the filmmaker has decided to cast Akshara Hassan, claim reports.

The filmmaker has reportedly convinced Kamal Hassan and his ex-wife and mother of Akshara Hassan, Sarika. They are happy that their daughter is getting a grand launch, says a report. The shooting of the film will take off in September 2011. It will be shot in Kanyakumari and Kovalam in Kerala.

The story of the film is about the Sri Lankan fishermen issue turmoil. The script is written by Jayamohan of Naan Kadavul and Angadi Theru fame. (OI)

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Shakeela and Bhuvaneswari in Pachchai Niramae Rojakkal

Shakeela and Bhuvaneswari in Pachchai Niramae Rojakkal

August 31, 2011

In what can be termed as a ‘dream combination’, Shakeela, the ‘unofficial’ queen of Indian B-Grade film industry, is all set to star together with Bhuvaneswari, an actress who had been arrested by the police some time back on charges of indulging in flesh trade. The proposed film would have its own doses of ‘(s)exiting sequences’, it is reported.

Shakeela’s rein in the Malayalam film industry was so complete a decade back; so much so that even the leading megastars of Malayalam films found it difficult to face up to the ‘Shakeela’ challenge at the box-office. In Shakeela’s heydays as the ‘queen’ of Malayalam soft-porn movies, the leading ‘superstars’ would always try to ensure that the release of their films don’t clash with that of the release of Shakeela’s movies as they knew they stood very little chance of faring well.

The (middle)aged Shakeela has since taken ‘VRS’ from starring in porn films after sensing that she was getting past the age of (s)exposing. She then moved back to doing comedy roles Tamil films, a place where she started her career as a child. She had starred alongside the legendary MGR in one his super-hit movies ‘Enga Veettu Pillai’ as his sister’s daughter.

Bhuvaneswari, on the other hand, was arrested a couple of years back on charges of indulging in ‘prostitution’ and had been to jail and back. After serving the prison term, Bhuvaneswari shifted her base to Telugu films. The film starring the two has been named as ‘Pachchai Niramae Rojakkal’ with the tag ‘Fire has broken out’ (Neruppu Pathikichu).

As a senior artiste, obviously, Shakeela would have more footage in the film which would have liberal doses of ‘sexy and steamy sequences’. Bhuvaneswari’s role, though inferior to Shakeela’s, is also a powerful one, it is reported. Shakeel and Bhuvaneswari have starred in at lease three and one ‘very exciting and exposing sequences’, it is further informed.

Wonder what the Censors would have to say to that? (KT)

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Mamta Mohandas to wed a Bahrain entrepreneur

Mamta Mohandas to wed a Bahrain entrepreneur

August 30, 2011

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas is getting hitched with a Bahrain-based entrepreneur in 2012. The popular South Indian star, who is getting engaged with him in November, 2011, says that she is dating the entrepreneur, with who she became closer during her visits to her family in Bahrain in holiday.

In an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, Mamta Mohandas revealed, “I am dating an entrepreneur and it’s not a filmy kind romance where he proposed with roses. It was actually a bond that developed over the years. In fact, he is also very close to my father. I used to visit my family in Bahrain for holidays and he used to join me there.”



The actress gushed that she met him a couple of times, but she has been in touch with him on the phone. She added, “We are made for each other as we share a lot of common interests and resolved to take our relationship to the next level. With family approving the relationship, we are thinking of settling down next year.”

However, Mamta Mohandas, who has found a new lease of life after her battle with cancer, is currently starring alongside Tamil actor Arun Vijay in the movie Thaidaiyarai Thaaka. She has also got a few other projects like Gnanam and Entha Family with Jayaram and a path-breaking film with Shyam Prasad. (OI)

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Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam

Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam

August 30, 2011

British Madame Amy Jackson has landed the plump offer to showcase her skills in another Kollywood movie. Amy will play the lead in none other than Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasans upcoming project Viswaroopam. Amy made her thumping Tamil debut with director Vijays’ Madrasapattinam. The young lady has made quite a name for her Liverpool temperament as she earlier walked out of Gautham Menon’s Hindi remake of the well acclaimed flick ‘VinnaiThaandi Varuvya’ after which she has grabbed the Kamal movie in her kitty .

Kamal’s Viswaroopam went on floors recently at the Jeppiar College of Engineering and surprisingly Kamal was happy to find namma ‘Suriya’ shooting at the same college for KV Anand’s Matraan. Kamal seems to be more than content getting Amy on board, as he was in search of a foreign face as per the script demanded. His big budget trilingual (Tamil, Telugu and Hindi) will also have Rahul Bose playing the anti-hero with Bollywood trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy providing some delightful music.

Hope Kamal won’t have more problems dealing with Amy’s hot tempers. (KT)

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Nayantara is finally saying goodbye to films

Nayantara is finally saying goodbye to films

July 7, 2011

Actress Nayantara who has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and many other South Indian languages films, was reportedly overwhelmed by the outburst of love which was meant to be a special farewell gift to the gorgeous Nayantara from the entire cast and crew of her last film ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ directed by Bappu in which she is enacting the role of Sita. She couldn’t bring to a halt of her tears as people present on the closing day of the shoot showered her with flower petals and wished her the fortune luck for her future life.

As per sources, Nayantara is finally saying goodbye to films because she has at last decided to enter into the married state and to settle down with her long time beau South star and Dance Guru Prabhu Deva. (MA)

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Why no kiss for Vijay-Ileana?

Why no kiss for Vijay-Ileana?


June 6, 2011

From the time there is news that there would be a lip-lock scene between Vijay and Ileana in Nanban there is a puzzling situation among all the whether Shankar would retain the lip-lock scene or not.

But speculations are at a buzz that Shankar has decided not to have a kissing scene between Vijay and Ileana D’Cruz. It is known that Vijay is not going to kiss Ileana but the pair will be having close-up shot, which would look like a lip-to-lip scene. But the director has reportedly decided not shoot a smooching scene as it could pave the way for a hullabaloo and moreover the Tamil audience are not used to such scenes.

The unit is currently stationed in Chennai and is found busy filming a song. The filmmakers are in a decision to complete the film by August as they in plans of releasing the film during Diwali. (TK)

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Seeman-Vijayalakshmi Issue Confuses Media

Seeman-Vijayalakshmi Issue Confuses Media

June 4, 2011

Seeman’s current rise in politics is the reason for the allegations made by Vijayalakshmi, say sources. However, some sources claim that there are enough evidences for the complaints made by Vijayalakshmi.

A Congress man who recently joined the Congress from the ADMK was the one who first sent text messages to leading reporters on the issue, adds another source. Vijayalakshmi, in the meantime, has threatened to come out with photographic and video evidences of their relationship.

Some reporters who visited Seeman have also stated that they have seen Vijayalakshmi bringing lunch for Seeman. It is also said that she had complained only after Seeman decided to marry an Ealam Tamil girl before which he wanted to remain a bachelor all his life.

Some close to Seeman say that this must have been already planned by the Congress or the DMK to have Vijayalakshmi come close to Seeman. The advocate of Seeman has filed a defamation suit against Vijayalakshmi claiming Rs. 5 crore from the actress.

Whether or not Seeman had been in love with her would turn public knowledge within a few days. If Seeman’s decision to marry an Ealam girl were the reasons for Vijayalakshmi’s complaints would also be known. (TK)

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Simran aunty and Sonali aunty opposite Nagarjuna

Simran aunty and Sonali aunty opposite Nagarjuna

May 27, 2011

Tollywood film industry will soon witness two aunties re-entering into the Telugu cinema arena. Sonali bindre, of ‘Murari’ fame was supposed to act with Akkineni Nagarjuna in his up coming “Dhamarukham”. But her fee for the second female lead role was too high and so she was immediately replaced by simran aunty, who gave birth to her second child, in March 2011. Simran has used all kinds of cream to make her stretch marks vanish and the actress is working out rigorously in Talwalkar’s two times a day, in order to obtain a svelte figure, which she had in early 90’s.

If sources are to be believed, Sonali bindre will be doing a film for producer Manjula, which will be a remake of bollywood super flop ‘ we are family’ which had kajol and Kareena Kapoor in lead. If sources are to be believed, producer Manjula has convinced sonali bindre and Ileana for the script. But Akkineni Nagarjuna is not inclined in doing this project, as the storyline is very close to his real life.

The movie script will have certain changes, best suited for the Telugu audiences viewing. Meanwhile, simran has signed the movie ‘Dhamarukham’ and is said to play a spacio role in the movie, besides Anushka Shetty. (HC)

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Meera jasmine surprised with the rumors

Meera jasmine surprised with the rumors

May 26, 2011

Malayalam actress Meera jasmine is surprised hearing rumors that she is soon going to quit films, as her career is taking a slump side, from the past couple of years. According to certain section of media the actress was indeed thinking to settle down for marriage alliance with her longtime boyfriend Mandolin Rajesh.

But the actress has completely denied these rumors and said that she has no plans to quit films. The actress has clarified that she has a passion towards acting and will never quit films, for marriage r any such stuff. However, the actress hinted that it is now a high time, for getting married and so may get married by the end of this year.

However, actress Meera jasmine has clarified that her boyfriend Rajesh is very supportive, regarding to her profession and encourages her from the core of his heart. Actress Meera jasmine was also interested in entering the small tube, if a meaty female lead role is offered to her. (HC)

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Kajal Agarwal confirms Suriya’s Maatraan

Kajal Agarwal confirms Suriya’s Maatraan

May 26, 2011

Well, a few days back we have reported you that most happening and gorgeous Kajal Agarwal is pairing opposite Suriya in Maatraan, now it is officially confirmed by Kajal Agarwal.

Kajal says “I am really proud to be a part of this film and I am thrilled about it. It is my longtime desire to work with Suriya and I am eagerly looking forward for the day of shoot. Director K V Anand’s films have a greater importance for heroines as they will not be showcased for the sake of glamour alone. Maatraan too is an example for it.”

Remember Kajal was the heroine of Naan Mahaan Alla, which had Karthi, Suriya’s younger brother, in lead role. She is really lucky to share the screen space with both of them as so far the only actress is Tamanna who acted with Suriya and Karthi.

Kajal Agarwal is currently the top actress in Tollywood and she is all set to conquer the hearts of Tamil audiences very soon with Maatraan.

Meanwhile her film Maaveeran, the Tamil dubbed version of Magadheera will be hitting the screens on coming Friday, May 27th. The actress has played the role of a princess and trusts that the magic will repeat again. [WaY]

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Rakshita denies divorce

Rakshita denies divorce

May 26, 2011

Actress rakshita, who is a well known actress in sandalwood, has married director Prem a few years ago and is now a proud mother of a child.

According to sources, the actress was on the verge of giving divorce to her director husband, as he was straying from the marriage, with “Jogayya” heroine.

But now, rakshita has strongly condemned the rumors and clarified on the issue. The issue of her divorce started when rakshita and prem had a fight on the sets, on a petty issue and soon the unit sources misunderstood the whole conversation and added some masala to the fight. They soon circulated the news that prem was seeing ‘jogayya’ female lead Sumit Kaur Atwal and Rakshita was heading for divorce.

But rakshita says that Sumit has become a good friend of her and her husband and there is no chance of love in between her and prem. She also cleared the air that, she is still very much in relationship with her hubby prem.(HC)

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Vidya Balan needs bigger butt for Dirty Picture

Vidya Balan needs bigger butt for Dirty Picture

May 26, 2011

We haven't seen size-zero Vidya Balan so far. In fact, she has been criticised for her plumpy looks in films. But surprisingly, she is required to put on more weight for her role in Dirty Picture, where she plays Silk Smitha, who was known for her thunder thighs and big butt.

The role in Dirty Picture requires Vidya to lose weight and then put on weight at a short period of time, which is a little too much for her. So, producer Ekta Kapoor has melt down to the idea of using cosmetic help to increase the size of her butts and hips.

The makers of the film have reportedly asked the make up artistes to take care of Vidya's bust line with the help of prosthetics. The shooting of the film is scheduled to start on May 30. (OI)

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Tamil media questions Tamannah

Tamil media questions Tamannah

May 25, 2011

Tamil actress Tamannah Bhatia is making merry in Telugu cinema industry these days. Her Telugu film ‘ 100% love” is a hit and will be soon made into Kollywood and bollywood. Director Linguswamy is said to make the movie in Tamil version and is likely to feature Udayanidhi Stalin in lead.

Now, the news is out that tamannah is being flooded by more Telugu film offers and her skin show and her ‘full cooperation’ in wearing skimpy costumes is mesmerizing the Telugu film makers.

Coming to Kollywood, tamannah is just acting in a Tamil movie ‘Venghai’ opposite to Dhanush these days. She replies that, she is busy with Telugu films and so has no time for Tamil films. But the actress is reported to be severely disappointed with their marriage of Karthi and so is avoiding Chennai in all aspects.

Tamannah was interested in Karthi and the same was also expected from the star hero as well. But his father played spoilsport in their love bond hurriedly went for a marriage alliance, from a remote place in Tamilnadu.

The Tamil cinema news sources are buzzing that if Karthi’s marriage announcement has disappointed tamannah to such level, then what will be her reaction, when the star marries his fiancé Ranjani? [HC]

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