Soundarya Rajinikanth blasts a leading daily

Soundarya Rajinikanth blasts a leading daily

May 24, 2011

After Superstar falling ill, the very first news which topped the headlines is that Rana has been dropped. Soundarya Rajinikanth who came to know about this has fired at a leading daily which published this article.

Soundarya has immediately called the concerned daily newspaper and burst of anger. Not leaving them with a warning, Soundarya is ready to file a case against the newspaper. Rana is Rajini’s brainchild and at any cost the filmmakers are in a decision to release the film in 2012.

Recently the director of the film confirmed that the film is going to start its shoot in the month of July as Deepika Padukone’s dates are also not available until July and in the meantime Rajini also recovers fully.

Eros International, India's largest integrated film studio and Ocher Picture Productions of Soundarya Rajinikanth are jointly producing the film. [WaY]

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Malaysia Vasudevan dies at 67

Malaysia Vasudevan dies at 67

February 21, 2011

Veteran singer Malaysia Vasudevan passed away yesterday afternoon at a private hospital in Chennai. He breathed his last when he was 67. He was admitted last week due to cardiac problems. The singer is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Malaysia Vasudevan crooned over 8,000 songs in Tamil and sung close to 4,000 songs in different languages. He worked with many top music directors like MS Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraja, Shankar-Ganesh, AR Rahman etc. He lent his voice for most of the actors in Tamil film industry.

He started his singing career with Delhi to Madras. But it was 'Attukutti Muttaittu' from Kamal Hassan starrer 16 Vayithinile, which brought him under limelight. He forayed into acting with Oru Kaithiyin Diary and went on to act in 85 films in Kollywood.

Actor Kamal Hassan, Ilaiyaraja, Rajinikanth and many noted names from the Tamil film industry have paid tribute to Malaysia Vasudevan. A few celebrities expressed their grief on Twitter.

Director Venkat Prabhu tweeted, “Our uncle singer Malaysia Vasudevan passed away!!! RIP vasu uncle!!! Love u .”

Actor Siddharth tweeted, “RIP Malaysia Vasudevan. So many great songs. A legacy lives on... ”.

Dayanidhi Azhagiri, “RIP Malaysia Vasudevan! ”. On behalf of Malaysia Vasudevan fans, we expresse our deepest condolences to his family and friends. (OI)

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Anjali enjoyed her Mankatha experience

Anjali enjoyed her Mankatha experience

January 17, 2011

It’s been a while we heard some news from the Mankatha camp. Actress Anjali who played ‘Angari Theru’ lead joined the team at Mankatha. The reason cited for this new inclusion is that Dhayanidhi Azhagiri who produced ‘Thoonga Nagaram’ is taking up production duties for Mankatha too and hence the choice for Anjali.

The lady really enjoyed her experience and is excited to join the team, as she was quoted saying, “It was a wonderful experience .I am really blessed to be a part of the team and such a special offering by Ajith.”

Others in the list include opposite lead Trisha, Action hero Arjun, Lakshmi Rai, Premji Amaren and Vaibhav playing important roles.

A definite treat for Thala fans as the movie is expected to release on his birthday i.e. May 1. (KT)

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Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

August 20, 2010

First it was mom Sarika whose good friends were used to launch daughter Shruti Haasan's career in Hindi cinema. Now, apparently dad Kamal Hassan has taken over the responsibility to put his daughter's career on the right track in Bollywood.

Her first attempt at stardom in "Luck" was a big fiasco. So now "Ghajini" director A.R. Murugadoss has been asked to create an impressive re-launch film for the pretty actress.

Murugadoss admits that his multilingual film "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense") is planned as a re-launch for Shruti in Bollywood.

"It is a medical thriller with some of the most costly special effects ever done in southern cinema. We want to take the sci-fi to a new level in the South. Shruti has a very powerful role and yes, we're hoping it would launch her career in Hindi cinema," said Murugadoss.

The story goes that Murugadoss had gone to Kamal Haasan to collaborate on a project. Instead Kamal suggested that he work with Shruti whose experience in Mumbai was far from satisfying.

That's how Murugadoss ended up signing Shruti opposite Suriya in the Tamil "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense"). Originally the film was meant to be in Tamil and Telugu. But now a Hindi version is also being made. It will be made in Tamil Nadu. (GUL)

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Rockline praises Nayantara to heavens

Rockline praises Nayantara to heavens

August 20, 2010

The renowned producer of Kannada cinema, Dheera Rockline Venkatesh had high praises for actress Nayantara. He said that several heroines have worked in his films, but none are as awesome as her. The unfussiness and adjusting attitude of Nayantara has also been praised by others in the industry, according to Rockline Venkatesh.

A certain incident took place in London during the shooting of Upendra's Super that was really bothering Nayantara. She didn’t stop the day’s shoot. Instead she cooperated and extended help. However, she explained the problem after the day’s shooting. Rockline seemed impressed by this charm and attitude of the heroine.

In London, Nayantara never stayed in top star hotels and was okay with an ordinary accommodation. She never made any fuss about the whole deal.

Ever during the slum shooting, Nayantara didn’t go back after her own shot was done. She stayed back and watched the entire shooting of the movie. This shows that she’s truly an actress and not some heroine out to show attitude and work just for cold hard cash.

In addition to these attributes, Nayantara took her final payment only after 80 days of complete shooting. She already has set an example of how a true hardworking actress should be like. (OI)

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Meera Jasmine to turn as a producer

Meera Jasmine to turn as a producer

August 19, 2010

Malayalam beauty Meera jasmine, who is also well known in Tamil and Telugu films industries, is all set to become a producer. In order to secure her future, the actress is looking forward to establish a production house soon. There is news that the actress is inclined in establishing her production house by this year and may think about marriage in 2011.

Meera is said to be continuing her love affair with mandolin artist Rajesh and the couple is thinking to settle down in martial bliss early next year. It is a fact that due to Thyroid gland malfunction, Meera was on medical supervision all these days. For a person who has a thyroid gland malfunction, conceiving will be impossible, till the gland gets back to normal stages. So, for this reason, Meera and Rajesh put their marriage plans on hold till date. Now, with the doctor’s consent, everything seems to be normal and now the couple wants their elder’s blessings for the marriage to commence in early next year.

Hope, Meera achieves whatever she expects from her professional and personnel life in coming days. (HC)

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‘Astrologer said I will never get married’- Actress Sona

‘Astrologer said I will never get married’- Actress Sona

July 28, 2010

Sona turned up glamorously and shot out stunning responses as even the journalists were shocked during a recent press meet.

When asked about her marriage life, Sona said that an astrologer has said that she can prolong with the marriage life and it will be break at any point. ‘So I have decided to be single all throughout my life. For a women, a life without men is so difficult and even with them will very much difficult.’

Sona is now producing Kanimozhi that has been completed at the scheduled time and is planning to launch the audio with Kalainyar Karunanidhi and Ilayathalapathy Vijay attending the event.

The film will be releasing on August 6 (CS)

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Sona becomes a producer n lessens her acting commitments

Sona becomes a producer n lessens her acting commitments

July 27, 2010

Tamil glam doll Sona is all set to take up the role of a full time producer in coming days. The item girl turned glam doll revealed the same to the media and also disclosed that she will lessen her acting commitments and will go on for production in coming days. Actress Sona has acted in 17 Telugu films, 12 Tamil and 3 Malayalam movies till date. She is also acting in a KV Anand film which is titled as “Ko” and features Simbhu in the lead.

Sona is said to be having great contacts on and off the cine industry. It is reported that she has great rapport with three politicians and an NRI businessman and so monetary support is always available for her on a phone call.

But truly speaking actress Sona is having a golden heart as she has grown up in an ashram. She was brought up by her aunt in an ashram and so she knows the pains of the destitute orphan children. For this reason, actress Sona has established a charitable trust for destitute women these days in Chennai. (HC)

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Silambarasan's Vedam remake titled Vaanam

Silambarasan's Vedam remake titled Vaanam

July 13, 2010

This entire week has been a crucial phase for Silambarasan as he was busy holding discussions with producer R.B. Choudary over remaking the Telugu blockbuster Vedam. Finally, Silambarasan has revealed the film’s title as Vaanam (meaning ‘Sky’ in English) and the shooting started from July 10.

The official confirmations about other star casts and technicians will be revealed shortly. According to the sources, Anushka seems to have refused this offer as she feels that she may not be able to do justice to the character if she has to redo it. It seems the producers are holding talks with Aadukalam fame Tapasee for performing the female lead role while Manoj of Ennai Theriyuma will perform another lead role.

The original version featured Allu Arjun in the lead role of a cable operator while Anushka as a sex-worker and Manchu Mohan as a rock star. The film is about five different characters and how their lives are intercrossed on an unexpected day. (OI)

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Jayaprada enters Malluwood

Jayaprada enters Malluwood

June 29, 2010

Indian talented actress jayaprada, who made her entry into politics and served as a member of parliament is all set to enter Malayalam cinema industry. But the actress will not enter the acting field and will instead produce films. Jayaprada has an established film production banner named Jayaprada Entertainments and so she will be producing a movie with R Sarath.

The movie will feature Mukesh in the lead and there is news that actress Sneha is offered the female lead role. The movie is yet to be titled and will have Mukesh playing the role of a Railway employee. Actress Jayaprada is all set to produce this film and is likely going to invest Rs 6 cr. (HC)

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Sonia Agarwal to act in ex-father-in-law's film

Sonia Agarwal to act in ex-father-in-law's film

June 28, 2010

Selvaraghavan and actress Sonia Agarwal had divorced by mutual consent. But their families maintain cordial relationships even today as they keep meeting often.

Recently, Kasturi Raja seems to have offered an important role to Sonia in his upcoming film Pandiya Perarasu that has Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Raj Kiran, Ramya Krishnan and Kota Srinivasa Rao in lead roles. When approached, the filmmaker said, “Yes, it’s true that I requested Sonia Agarwal to perform an important role in this film. The reason why my son and Sonia Agarwal divorced was due to differences of opinions in their life. But we still share a good rapport…”

It’s noteworthy that Selvaraghavan had recently tweeted that he should have restored his marriage.

Anyways, let’s hope for the best as it will be good news for us if nice things like this happen. (OI)

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Navya Nair is not happy with Bossism

Navya Nair is not happy with Bossism

June 21, 2010

Malayalam actress Navya Nair is a well known face in south Indian film industry. The actress has marked her place in Telugu as well as Tamil cinema as well. According to the latest reports, the actress is not happy with her Kannada project titled as “Bossism”.

There is news that Navya nair has not been paid the said remuneration and so she is not attending the shooting schedule of the film.

A week ago, the lead star of “Bossism” Darshan also complained the same about producer Ramesh yadav, who did not pay the initial amount of remuneration. For this reason, the actor did not cooperate with the unit crew. However, the issue was solved by the producer when he paid the demanded amount of actor darshan. Now, the same issue has aroused again and this time, it is Navya Nair in focus. According to sources, Navya was promised an advance payment in the month of June. But till date, she did not receive the signing amount or the advance of remuneration.

Hope, the producer solves this matter as soon as possible. (HC)

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Hot Girl refused to Kiss Hero

Hot Girl refused to Kiss Hero

June 18, 2010

Telugu girl Veda, who changed her name to Archana is currently doing a Tamil film. She has acted in many Telugu films also but presently she is not having many offers in Tollywood.

As per the sources Archana has agreed a Tamil film in a female lead role. As per the story Archana is a nurse in a Hospital and Hero falls in love with her. So when Archana accepts his love, she has to kiss him on his lips.

The shooting of this sequence took place at Marina beach in Chennai. Archana , who agreed to do this scene initially and refused later to do.

The director of the movie Murali Vishwa explained the importance of the kiss scene in the movie but still she refused to Kiss. Because of this the shooting was cancelled. Now the director and producer are thinking to continue her in that film or to replace her. (CHIT)

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Kamalini’s ‘Hugging Mania’ Troubles Her Marriage?

Kamalini’s ‘Hugging Mania’ Troubles Her Marriage?

June 15, 2010

There was a time when she was known for her sensuous sex appeal and even though she is seen in a saree, it had enough power to trouble the trousers of men. She is none other than Kamalini Mukherjee and this domestic beauty seems to be getting into a domestic problem right now.

Apparently, the buzz is that Kamalini is all set to settle down in her life as her marriage is likely to take place with the son of the producer A M Ratnam. However, it is now being heard that Ratnam’s family is not too keen on it. The reason for that are the gestures of Kamalini.

Apparently, Kamalini has got the habit of hugging strangers in north Indian style and she has been doing it with all heroes in public events. That too, she hugs men with all passion touching every part of her front side tight to their front. She hugs and holds the man for 10 seconds, is another observation. It seems all this is not going down well with the Ratnam family so they are contemplating on giving the marriage a complete clearance. Let us hope all hiccups get cleared soon. (GA)

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Kamilini Mukharjee marriage with Hero Ravi Krishna

Kamilini Mukharjee marriage with Hero Ravi Krishna

June 10, 2010

Actress Kamilini Mukharjee, who entered into Tollywood with the movie "Anand", is in love with Popular Producer A.M.Rathnam son and hero Ravi Krishna. Hero Ravi Krishna, who is well known to Telugu audience from the 7/G Brindavanam Colony movie.

Kamilini and Ravi krishna acted together in a movie "Brahmanandam drama company", from then they are in deep love. As per the sources now they are going to marry soon. But Hero father A.M.Rathnam cautioned his son not to marry her and also he is not interested in love marriages it seems.

As per the sources Ravi Krishna still wish to ally with Kamilini Mukharjee. (CHIT)

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Priyamani Denied Rumours Of Maxim Photo Session

Priyamani Denied Rumours Of Maxim Photo Session

May 26, 2009

Tollywood’s much-in-demand hot babe Priyamani has denied rumours that Maxim (the UK-based international men’s magazine known for its revealing pictorials featuring actresses, singers and models) has approached her for a photo session. This is response to rumours that she has agreed to pose for their magazine when Maxim staff approached her. "Yes, I’ve heard the news, but the magazine never approached me. I’ve previously been on the cover of many regional magazines and it’s always a pleasure to do exclusive shoots," Priyamani was quoted as saying.

There was another rumour that Priyamani was promised an additional amount of Rs. 20 lakh for her bikini act in Drona. It was also said that the producer refused to pay the amount, since Drona did not do well. "It’s all false. I’ve received the amount that was promised to me. Initially, the producer was hesitant because Drona didn’t fare as expected, but he later settled the dues. I appreciate his professionalism," she added.

Priyamani is now excited about her Sandalwood debut with Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar’s Ram, produced by Aditya Babu and directed by Madesh. "We’re shooting at a brisk pace. We are doing three scenes a day and KK sir is very good with the camera. And, of course, Puneet is a fabulous co-star," she said.

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Madhavan loses out to producer’s battle

Madhavan loses out to producer’s battle

May 25, 2009

Actor Madhavan has finally lost out his battle with producer Gaurav Sharma for the film ‘Naan Aval Adhu’. The film being a remake of Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Darling’ has been directed by Kona Venkat. With the film’s shooting completed a long time back, Maddy wasn’t paid with his pending remuneration of Rs.60 Lakhs.

When the hand-in-hand tiff between producer and actor went to an extreme, Tamil Nadu Producers Council intervened and favored the case in terms of producers. Much frustrated actor has turned down the offer of dubbing for his voice. With no options left, the filmmaker has planned to carry the task through dubbing artist.

When approached Madhavan, he replied, ‘No comments. Let’s see to it when the film releases…”

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Father and son back together for ‘Kaccheri’

Father and son back together for ‘Kaccheri’

May 25, 2009

After a long sabbatical gap, RB Choudary is back in action for producing his son Jeeva’s film titled ‘Kaccheri’. The producer had taken a small break and fled to Tollywood for producing some flicks. He’s back to the pavilion now to produce Jeeva’s film that was supposed to be produced by some other banner. Due to small constraints, the production work has now moved onto the hands of Choudary. Thiraivaanan handles story, screenplay, dialogues and direction while D. Imman scores music.

Shooting for the film started rolling recently herein Chenna and the following schedules would be held simultaneously in Chennai, Kumbakonam, Ooty and Australia. Poonam Bajwa who earlier paired up with Jeeva in ‘Thennavattu’ picks on the female lead role and Vadivelu will be adding to the humor quotients.

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Anushka to star in Bhumika’s production

Anushka to star in Bhumika’s production

May 12, 2009

The sexy hot heroin Anushka is now on the minds of everyone. She is also being courted by producers and director in Kollywood after the success of Tamil Arundathi. Anushka’s bikini act in Billa made her even more popular.

Bhumika Thakur has set up her own production house DownTown productions with her husband. She is now all set to commence shooting for her maiden film on her home banner. Bhumika has approached Anushka and is keen to sign her up as the lead actress.

Srihari Nanu who made the film ‘Sathyabhama’ with Bhumika in the lead will direct this film. The film has been titled as ‘Thakita Thakita’.

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Arun Pandian lashes out Ajith’s ‘Aegan’ and Vijay’s ‘Villu’

Arun Pandian lashes out Ajith’s ‘Aegan’ and Vijay’s ‘Villu’

May 5, 2009

More appalling for those who had gathered for the audio launch of ‘Angaadi Theru’ that happened yesterday in grandeur. Arun Pandian, Managing Director of Ayngaran International made it all with his blowing speech. ‘So far, we have produced 7 films. But ‘Angaadi Theru’ is the first qualitative Tamil film in our career’ added Arun Pandian who accepted that the production house’s previous film was more commercial and copied from Hollywood style of filmmaking. Be it ‘Villu’ or ‘Aegan’, the technical aspects were brilliant and yet weren’t convincingly perfect either for the audiences or producers themselves.

“We aren’t much concerned about fetching more profits into our pockets, but bring out some good movies in Tamil film industry” Added Arun Pandian.

Director Sasi Kumar appreciated Ayangaran International for their brilliant effort. Certainly, their other 5 films ready for release are based on director’s style. Vishnuvardhan’s ‘Sarvam’, Mysskin’s ‘Nandhalala’, Jananathan’s ‘Peraanmai’, Thankar Bacchan’s ‘Kalavadiya Pozhudhugal’, Vasantha Balan’s ‘Angaadi Theru’ and more are there already on the floors.

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