FeTNA bans Asin Thottumkal's movies

FeTNA bans Asin Thottumkal's movies

August 2, 2010

Asin Thottumkal's Sri Lankan visit is turning out to be a nightmare for the actress as Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA) has decided to boycott her movies. Asin, who went to the Island nation for the Bollywood movie Ready is facing the wrath of Tamil organizations.

“The Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America will boycott films of Asin because of her visit to Sri Lanka despite a ban by the Tamil film industry.” Indiatimes quoted FeTNA chief Palani Sundaram as saying.

FeTNA is an umbrella organization of many local North American Tamil organizations. It represents more than 30 local organizations.

Now, South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) has formed a committee to look into this matter. Meanwhile, Asin says that she has already spoken to SIFAA chief Sarath Kumar and she will respect committees stand on her Sri Lankan visit.

Earlier, SIFAA had warned actors not to travel to Colombo for IIFA awards and threaten to boycott film festival. Many actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Namitha, Genelia and others cancelled their trip at the eleventh hour. But, the stars like Salman Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Lara Dutta and others attended film fest and now they have been banned. (OI)

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Kollywood to ban Asin?

Kollywood to ban Asin?

July 5, 2010

Popular actor Asin is likely to face a ban on acting in Tamil films for having shot a portion of her upcoming Hindi flick ’Ready’ in Sri Lanka. A decision on her ban is expected to be made by the Tamil film industry in a couple of days.

'Ready' is the remake of the Telugu film by the same name, in which Salman Khan and Asin reprise the roles of Ram and Genelia respectively.

Asin’s fate in the Tamil industry will be decided at a meeting of all federations. Asin has returned to Tamil films after a two-year break, with Vijay’s next film ’Kaavalkaran’.

The ban is being mooted owing to the Tamil film industry’s boycott of Sri Lanka for the inhuman treatment meted out to the Tamil refugees in the island country. The statement issued by the Tamil film industry on May 28 about participation of actors in IFFA 2010, held in Sri Lanka, however, does not ban any actor for shooting for a non-south Indian film in Sri Lanka. It states, "From now, shooting for south Indian films and cultural events will not be held in Sri Lanka." It added that actors and technicians who participate in IFFA 2010 would not be extended professional cooperation by the south Indian film industry. (CHIT)

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Asin is facing a ban threat

Asin is facing a ban threat

June 22, 2010

Ban threat is said to maneuvering over the head of actress Asin, who is now in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a Hindi film shoot. Telugu super hit READY is being remade into Hindi with the same title. Actor Salman Khan is playing the lead in the film and there is news that he is going for an image makeover in this film.

Now, coming to the main news, Nadigar Sangam of Tamilnadu is against the actors and actresses who are in association with any kind of deeds with the Sri Lanka. So, there is news that bollywood actor Hrithik and Salman are already on the ban list of Tamil film industry for participating in recently concluded IIFA.

Now, the latest victim of Ban will be south Indian actress Asin. There is news that if in case Asin associated herself in any way with the shooting of “Ready” in Sri Lanka, then she may face a ban threat soon. Nadigar sangam is said to take a serious decision, after the shooting of the film goes onto floors. (HC)

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Salman-Asin to shoot Ready in Sri Lanka

Salman-Asin to shoot Ready in Sri Lanka

June 15, 2010

Even before the hangover of a spectacular Videocon IIFA Weekend 2010 subsides, it seems like the host country, Sri Lanka, has already begun reaping the benefits of playing host to IIFA's magnificent 11th edition. Recognizing the gorgeousness of the island nation, and the welcoming warmth received by the Indian Film Fraternity during another magical IIFA weekend, Anees Bazmee's new film Ready, produced by T-Series and starring Salman Khan and Asin Thottumkal in lead roles, will now be filmed in Sri Lanka, beginning 20th June, 2010. The movie's location for shooting was originally scheduled to be Mauritius, but after enjoying a beautiful locale like Colombo during the Videocon IIFA Weekend, there was much enthusiasm to change the location to Sri Lanka.

It may be recalled that in the absence of the Bachchan parivar and Shahrukh Khan at the recently held IIFA weekend in Colombo, it was none other than Salman Khan who was the main attraction at this extravaganza. The actor, who played a key role in the IIFA Hands for Humanity Project, as the Brand Ambassador for Charity, thoroughly appreciated the kindness and generosity of the Sri Lankans and claims to be thrilled about returning to the neighbouring island.

Sri Lanka is undoubtedly excited to welcome the whole cast of Ready. It seems like the exuberant aura of Sri Lanka, that received global recognition at the Videocon IIFA Weekend will prove to be a big plus for this host country in the days to come. (OI)

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Ochaayee audio released in Australia

Ochaayee audio released in Australia

June 11, 2010

Upcoming Tamil movie Ochaayee's audio was launched on May 30th, 2010 in Australia. Helen Abraham, Councillor of Brisbane City Council (Australian Labor Party) released the first CD and Ms Janice Ong of Moneygram International Business recieved the same.

The second CD was handed over to Ramasundaram, one of the well respected Tamil personalities in Australia. Tamilians from various parts of the world including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji attended the event. The event was coordinated by Palani Thevar and Ramanathan Karuppiah, the representative of PMR International welcomed all.

The movie features Daya, Shakeela, Thamarai, Kanja Karuppu in the lead roles. (OI)

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Udhayathara interacts with media

Udhayathara interacts with media

December 4, 2009

Udhayathara while interacting with the media said,” Udhayathara means rising star. I am donning the role of a Sri Lankan Tamil girl in the film Vilai directed by Kamaraj. In this film Bharani and Saravanan who acted in Nadodigal are also acting with me. This film has different kind of story. The heroine is given more importance than the hero. That is why I agreed to act in this film. After this I am acting in the film titled Unnai Nan Arivein. Vijayakhanna is directing this film. Muhammad Ali is doing the lead role.

In Bayam Ariyaan I have donned the role of a bubbly girl. The shooting of the film is over and the film is to hit the screens soon. I will definitely act in glamour roles if the story demands. Even in the film Kannum Kannum though I have donned the homely role, I have acted glamorously in the song sequences.”

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Director Mani Ratnam Upset With Media Reports

Director Mani Ratnam Upset With Media Reports

May 16, 2009

Ace director Mani Ratnam is gradually recovering and has resumed work. Cources close to him say the director is upset with some media reports claiming the director wants to shoot his next film in Sri Lanka. Actually, Mani never wanted to shoot there because of the atrocities being committed aginst Tamils; he had never sought any support or help from the Sri Lankan government either.

He has decided to shoot the remaining parts of his film in Pollachi (Tamil Nadu) and Chalakudy in Kerala. The entire cast and crew, including Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, had to adjust their schedule because of Mani’s illness. His doctors have advised him to take rest; at the moment, about 70% of the Ravan shoot has been completed. In the meanwhle, word has got out that he is ready with another script, a village-based love story tentatively titled Rukmani.

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Sri Lankan top model in Sa Bu Three

Sri Lankan top model in Sa Bu Three

March 22nd, 2009

Aksha Subari, a top Sri Lankan model is going to launch her career through a Tamil film titled Sa Bu Three. Others in the cast are Pinki, Mithuna, Sara and TV host of Sangeetham Mahayudham, the playback singer Ujjayinee.

The film is directed by debutant director Arshad Khan and is being produced by Rajesh Kanna. The film deals with heartbreak, office romance and problems of youngsters, making it an urban and chic film.

The movie is set for release in May and Ujjayinee has also sung in it besides acting. It is touted to be a complete comedy with plenty of entertainment for the youth, which is also indicated in the title tagline The Dating Game.

Aksha Subari is excited about her film debute in Tamil cinema while Ujjayinee reveals that she is playing a role which is very much like her real life.

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Pooja justifies her phone calls to Arya

Pooja justifies her phone calls to Arya

March 16th, 2009

Actress Pooja who made the audiences moved with her impeccable acting as a blind girl in the movie “Naan Kadavul” has given a detailed explanation for her bulky phone calls to Actor Arya.

First she cleared the air that she was just in a good friend of Arya and was not in love with him. She also gave an explanation that she calls him daily to known about his wear about and just enquires it on a casual note.

It is reported that she has invested in one of the real estate ventures of actor Arya and so is in touch with him on every alternate day. She expressed surprise that the media is behind her phone calls list and so has disclosed this as a fact in order to shut down the rumors that she was in love with him and so was contacting him to accept her love.

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