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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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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Karthi wants Tamanna kind of wife

Karthi wants Tamanna kind of wife

January 13, 2011

Actor Karthi’s marriage has become the talk of the town, especially, when he uttered some words, relating to his ‘would be’ wife. Karthi on the promotion of ‘Siruthai’ said that he wants a dumbo wife, who is beautiful, but is unintelligent.

Karthi also said that tamannah is beautiful, but is innocent in all ways, as she believes, whatever she is being told. Karthi expects his wife to be in the same character with Tamannah.

However, media reports suggest that Karthi n tamannah will be a hit pair on and off screen. But the same sources add that Tamannah’s parents are against her marriage with Karthi and so after waiting for a year, Karthi’s parents decided to go for another choice. (HC)

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No single fight in Karthi’s ‘NMA’ (Naan Mahaan Alla)!

No single fight in Karthi’s ‘NMA’ (Naan Mahaan Alla)!

August 20, 2010

All are eagerly waiting for the release day of Karthi and Kajal starrer ‘Naan Mahaan Alla’. The movie which is going to hit the big screens today (August 20, 2010). The movie is directed by Suseendran and is produced by Studio Green and Cloud Nine Movies.

The latest and interesting news revealed about the film is that the movie is said to be a thriller and is set in the backdrop of North Chennai. It will be having no single fight till the climax.

Sources say “Suseendran has ensured that there are no stunt sequences just as the protagonist comes across the baddie.”

“At the same time, there will no be lag in the screenplay and the film will be racy from the word go,” they say and add: “the essential twist comes during the interval which would leave the audience in awe.”

Sources also added that Kajal has equally done with the performance of Karthi in the film and she will surely become a most happening actress in kollywood after the film release. [Way]

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‘I’m answerable to two persons in my life’: Tamannaah

‘I’m answerable to two persons in my life’: Tamannaah

August 4, 2010

The milky beauty Tamannaah has been in the news for some time for the rumors buzz about her relation with her co star Karthi from the time they both acted together in ‘Paiyaa’ and pairing up for another new film. The actress said that she is not at all worried about these rumors milling around her.

The actress says “Because I know what the truth is. We are just colleagues and we are going to act together in another film too. I can’t achieve my goals if I am bothered by these mindless rumours.”

On saying that she is not answerable to any one in this world to these rumors buzzing except for her mother and father, she adds “They know pretty well what’s happening in my life.”

“The support from my parents has made me achieve something,” she says and adds: “But I am aware that there is still a long way to go. My aim is that I should act in all kind of roles before I call it a day.” Tamannaah says further. [WaY]

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‘Kajal looks better than Tamannaah’: Karthi

‘Kajal looks better than Tamannaah’: Karthi

June 29, 2010

The young actor Karthi who is building up the star status with every film coming in his way is all happy now. Already his recent film ‘Paiyaa’ starring Tamannaah opposite him was a huge success and currently he is eagerly waiting for the release of his latest flick ‘Naan Mahaan Alla’ which is likely to hit the screens soon.

‘Naan Mahaan Alla’ features Kajal Agarwal playing the lady love of Karthi. In a recent press meet when Karthi was asked about both Kajal and Tamannaah as who is the most beautiful actress, the hero humorously replied that Kajal is much better than Tamannaah who is taller than her with large eyes. [Way]

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Tamannah diplomacy keeps her away from link ups

Tamannah diplomacy keeps her away from link ups

February 3, 2010

Film industry is a place where, the acting stars are always targeted as gossip objects their personnel and professional lives are always a fodder for the media and the link up stories are a hit in the media.

Milky white beauty Tamannah has achieved stardom at a very tender age and with only few films in her career, she has now acted with all the top stars in Kollywood like Surya, Karthi, and Vijay and in future may be with Kamal Hassan.

It is her diplomatic answers to the media, which make her isolated from the media. The actress has been a professional on and off screen and has never allowed the media go gaga over her personnel life. Moreover, she is a true professional and always speaks more about her professional life than her personnel life.

In a recent interview, the gorgeous beauty thanked all her directors for portraying her in a diva image and has also won praises from her colleagues in Tamil and Telugu cinema industries. She also thanked the media for not writing against her and welcomed any kind of suggestions from her fans through the media.

Tamannah Bhatia is gossiped to re-enter bollywood with a film opposite to Indian cinema actor Siddharth which is to be directed by RGV. (HC)

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Artistes turn furious on actress’ brothel case issue

Artistes turn furious on actress’ brothel case issue

October 12, 2009

The Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) and human rights organization staged a protest on Wednesday at South Indian Film Artistes’ Association, Chennai condemning a report on actors published in a Tamil daily recently.

Actors including Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Surya, Karthi Sivakumar, Arun Vijay, Radhika, Revathi, Sripriya, Uravasi and directors Selvamani, Cheran, Ramesh Kanna were among those who took part in the protest. South Indian Film Artistes’ Association president R. Sarath Kumar and its secretary Radha Ravi also participated.

Stressing the need for exercising restraint while, publishing reports on actors, Rajinikanth said that it is important for newspapers, to become sensitive to the emotions of people, when publishing defamatory reports. Actor Surya and director Selvamani suggested that FEFSI should have legal cell to deal with such reports.

Actor turned politician Vijayakanth said that press freedom should not be misused and media should avoid hurting sentiments of people. Actors Revathi, Seetha, Rohini and Nalini condemned the media report and urged the film industry to stay united in times of crises.

Earlier, members from All India Democratic Women’s Association and women members of FEFSI raised slogans against the Tamil daily and demanded legal action against those responsible for the report.

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Karthi defends Selvaraghavan

Karthi defends Selvaraghavan

January 10th, 2009

As the Selvaraghavan film, ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ , dragged on for more than two years, the one to suffer most was Karthi, the hero of the critically acclaimed blockbuster, ‘Paruthiveeran’. He was not able to sign on any other film as he was bound by an agreement not to do any other film before completing the shoot for ‘Aayirathl…’.

But, the younger brother of Suriya is not very bitter at his lost opportunities. In fact, he defends the director and the delay in the release of ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’. He says, “A film on the lines of ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ could never have been made in any other part of the globe and as such, it is bound to take time. A special film needs special time, he sums it up.”

Meanwhile, he has already started work for his third film ‘Paiyaa’ directed by Lingusamy.

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Lingusamy all praise for Karthi-Tamanna

Lingusamy all praise for Karthi-Tamanna

January 9th, 2009

Director Lingusamy is one man who is generous with praise. He might laud Nayanthara's performance, looks and style despite her not being part of his film. And now, he is all praise for his movie's lead pair, Tamanna and Karthi. The reason seems to be that the first schedule of Lingusamy's Paiyya which began in Bangalore, has been completed five days before the scheduled date! Looks like Karthi's never ending shoot for Selvaraghavan's Aayirathil Oruvan has made him a seasoned actor.

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Paiya shooting starts finally

Paiya shooting starts finally

December 26th, 2008

By: Settu Shankar

Finally Karthi has returned from the prolonged shooting of Selvaragavan's Aayirathil Oruvan. On December 24th he attended the first shoot of Lingusamy's Paiya, a film which has created a lot of hype and controversies even before its launch.

According to the press release, the first day shooting was launched in Chennai - Bangalore Highways near Bangalore border.

The movie, with Karthi and Tamanna in the lead, is to be shot mostly on the highways. The buzz is that the shooting has been planned to progress and end in the highways of Maharashtra too.

Paiyya is Lingusamy's next directorial venture after Bheema with Vikram, and will be produced by Tiruppathi Brothers. His brother Bose is the original producer of the film.

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Suriya signs next after Ayan!

Suriya signs next after Ayan!

December 25th, 2008

After Ayan, what is in store for Suriya? A movie by K.S. Ravikumar. The title hasn't been decided but the heroine has! It will be none other than Nayanthara, pairing opposite Suriya for the first time! You'll recall that Nayan was supposed to star with his brother, Karthi, but the movie did not take off. The movie will begin shooting on January 20th, 2009.

Ravikumar's crew, the film's title, music composer and cinematographer are all yet to be decided.

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Artistes develop skin allergy in Ayirathil Oruvan sets

Artistes develop skin allergy in Ayirathil Oruvan sets

Paruthiveeran Karthi’s Aayirathil Oruvan is in the eye of a storm with a song sequence spelling trouble to the movie’s producers. According to sources, junior artistes employed for the song were required to be body-painted in different colors. The song was shot successfully; however, the artistes participated in the song developed skin allergy and reported skin rashes and some even inflammation.

The victims, unfortunately, could not claim any compensation from the producers as they are not enrolled in the Junior Artistes Association. On the other hand, a Chennai based non-profitable organization has decided to take up their case and fight for compensation from the producers, an industry source was quoted as saying. More news in this regard awaited.

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Karthi’s heroine dilemma!

Karthi’s heroine dilemma!

December 09, 2008 Reference: Behindwood

Looks like the heroine hunt for Karthi’s Payya seems to have hit the road to nowhere. After Nayan refusing to come down from her 1 crore mark, Trisha was approached. While initial reports averred that Trisha was booked for 80 lakhs, lesser than Nayan’s remuneration, news from the director’s stable state otherwise.

Industry sources, citing the director/producer’s close allies reveal that Lingusamy is resorting to his third option in the list, which is Tamanna. Incidentally, the Punjabi lass’ pay check is way lesser than that of Nayan and Trisha. Besides, she also joined the elite league recently after having been starred with Surya for Ayan. More news in this regard awaited.

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Lingusamy's Paiya postponed again

Lingusamy's Paiya postponed again

By : Settu Shankar

Ace director Linguswamy has titled his forthcoming mega venture with Karthi and Nayantara as Paiya (Boy). The shooting of the film has been postponed several times due to the never ending shooting of Selvaragavan's Ayirathil Oruvan. Earlier Selva had promised Lingu that the film would be completed before Deepavali. But the shooting is still going on.

But on the other hand, Nayantara, the highest paid ever heroine, is ready for the shoot and her call sheet days as decided earlier, have started already!

The director has decided to launch the film in the first week of January 2009 and the same has been conveyed to Karthi too.

Lingusamy's home production Thirupathy Brothers is currently doing a couple of films including the Nadhiya starrer Pattalam and Lingu has decided to finish these projects before the start of Paiya.

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