What's next for Prasanna?

Prasanna is smiling bright these days. Busy with filmy and endorsement commitments, the actor is leading a happy married life with Sneha, whom he says is showing extreme care and affection on him. Meanwhile, the actor has signed a new project, which is to be directed by Rajan Madhav. Remember Rajan Madhav made an impressive debut with 'Muran', which...

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Tollywood beckons Santhanam

There can be no two opinions that Santhanam is today the numero uno comedian of Tamil cinema. Impressed with his performance and timing sense, producers from the neighboring states have been vying to book him in their films. While Mollywood movie makers have been asking the dates of Santhanam for a long time, Tollywood producers too have joined...

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Karthi's remuneration is Rs 14 cr?

The rise of Karthi Sivakumar in Tamil cinema is no inferior to any fairy tale. Just six-film old, the actor is now in the A-list of actors in Kollywood, which has the names of Superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Vijay, Suriya and Vikram. If sources are to be believed, a leading producer recently signed Karthi for Rs 14 crore, a remuneration...

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'Thupaki' title issue not resolved!

The 'Thupaki' title has still not resolved! The hearing has been pushed from July 16 to July 19. A teaser will be unveiled only once the title has been finalized. Remember the makers of 'Kallathupaki' filed a case against Thupaki as their similar titles might mislead the audience. The court has banned the makers from using the name Thupaki,...

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Kamal ropes in a 7 year old girl for his next

Kamal Haasan has roped in a seven-year-old American girl, to play a crucial role in his maiden Hollywood project, which is to be produced in association with veteran Barrie Osborne. It is said the girl will be seen with Kamal throughout the movie and she forms a pivotal part of the script. "She looks cute and acts well. Hence Kamal is impressed...

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No item song in 'Mugamoodi'!

div div Mysskin's item numbers are as popular as his films and the success of 'Vaala Meenukum...', 'Kathazha Kannala...' and 'Kannitheevu Ponna...' stand testimony to this. div However, there won't be an item number in his next, Jiiva's biggie 'Mugamoodi' since the script doesn't demand an item number and the director doesn't want to attach...

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Kajal Aggarwal - Reason for 'Thupaki' & 'Maatraan' delay?

It is now widely buzzed that the release of two big Tamil films, 'Thupaki' and 'Maatraan' have been delayed due to lack of Kajal's dates for the films. Kajal who is doing these two Tamil films, two other Telugu projects and a Hindi film, simultaneously, has her dates all messed up thanks to few delays in shoot that occurred in between. Both the...

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Suriya's 'Singam 2' kick started

Hari has started shooting for his next film 'Singam 2'. A prequel to 'Singam', the second part will have Suriya, Anushka Shetty and Hansika Motwani in lead roles. Talking to journalists, the director said, "Singam 2 will be more racy and pacy when compared to the first part. Unlike Singam, the movie will be shot in foreign locales, especially in...

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Lakshmi happy with govt officials

Actress Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, who has turned into a filmmaker with 'Aarohanam', has an interesting experience to share with. It's about her encounters with government officials, to get tax exemption to her maiden directorial venture. "Already swelling with praises, Aarohanam was viewed in the same light by the censor board and the tax exemption...

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Yuvan thrilled about Gautham's 'NEP'

Yuvan Shankar Raja is all thrilled about a song crooned by him in Gautham Vasudev Menon's upcoming flick 'Neethanae En Ponvasantham', which was composed by maestro Ilayaraja. "I was speechless when I heard the final version. It's pure music that's what I call it. Thanks to Gautam for making me sing the song," says Yuvan. He adds: "Been tripping...

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Kamal inspires Quentin Tarantino

That Kamal Haasan has inspired many actors and filmmakers in Kollywood is an open secret. And now, top Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino admitted that he was inspired by the Ulaganayagan. In an interaction with ace Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap, Tarantino said he had seen Kamal's 'Aalavandhan' and was inspired to use comics for his 'Kill...

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Venkat Prabhu begins 'Biriyani'

Things are happening fast as far as 'Biriyani' is concerned. Within days after he announced the project, director Venkat Prabhu has started the shooting. The film hit the floors after a brief pooja. Karthi Sivakumar and Richa Gangopadhyay play key roles in this movie, which is touted as a romantic thriller loaded with humor. Music is by Yuvan Shankar...

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Vishnu & Sunaina share 100 kisses!

Vishnu and Sunaina have both been seen in conventional roles than contemporary ones. The duo are getting together for the first time in Seenuramasamy's Neerparavai. In a particular song they have shared 100 plus kisses which is now being promoted as the maximum number of kisses in Tamil cinema! "We shot a song, Devan Magale... that's written...

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Shankar - Vikram's I - First Look!

Finally, the First Look of Shankar - Vikram's I was unveiled on Sunday (July 15), the last auspicious day of the month, as Aadi begins from July 16. The first look release was preceded by a pooja function. Produced by Aascar Films, the film by Shankar sees Vikram and Amy Jackson in the lead roles with music by AR Rahman. The film sees Amy Jackson...

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Prabhu Deva does an ad shoot with Virat Kohli

Prabhu Deva who is already a director, actor, choreographer and dancer, recently added another feather to his cap by turning an ad filmmaker! He did his first ever ad film shoot with Indian cricketer, the hot and happening Virat Kohli, in Bangkok.   The shoot was for a new line of shoes for men. An official announcement by the brand will be...

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Shankar - Vikram film goes on floors

Shankar's fresh project I, with Vikram in the lead, is expected to hit the floors on Sunday (July 15). The film will get a kick start at a studio in Chennai. It is said the first look of the movie will also be unveiled on Sunday. I, a romantic thriller, brings together Shankar, Vikramand producer Aascar V Ravichandran after the mega hit 'Anniyan'. "The...

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Simbu: Thala is marana mass!

STR, a hardcore fan of Ajith that he is, watched the 'first day first show' of 'Billa 2' at a cinema hall in Chennai on Friday. "Had a blast !!! Each and every punch line was awesome :) thala was fantastic and marana mass ..." posted the actor on his microblogging page, after watching 'Billa 2'. Hailing his good friend Yuvan Shankar Raja,...

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Head to FeTNA Convention! Win FREE iPad & access unlimited movies!

Head to the star-studded FeTNA Annual Tamil Convention that's all set to take place at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, located in the heart of downtown. The event is happening on July 6 - 8, 2012 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland. Stop by the IndiaGlitz booth at the conference, booth number P 18. Win a FREE iPad and a 12 month...

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Join the shoot of 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'!

Answer a simple question and if lucky you win a chance to spend a whole day at the sets of 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga' with the cast and crew! Yes, you read that right! You get to join the shoot with this fun team that includes Vimal, Sivakarthikeyan and National Award winning Pandiraj! Lunch with these stars at the shooting spot and get to watch how...

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Kamal to croon in 'Haridas'

The playback singer in multifaceted Kamal Haasan needs no introduction; however he was last heard only in 2010 in 'Manmadhan Ambu'. The ace film star has now crooned a peppy number in 'Haridas'. It is said that the song's concept and Vijay Antony's tunes for the track is what that attracted Kamal the most before giving his nod for the project. GNR...

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Celebs galore at BIG Tamil Melody Awards

The BIG Tamil Melody Awards commemorated the incredible success of the Tamil music fraternity by acknowledging the stalwarts in the presence of the cr�me de la cr�me of the music and film fraternity, in a splendid ceremony in Chennai. IndiaGlitz and Raaga are the media partners for this prestigious affair. The BIG Tamil Melody Awards is a unique...

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Vivek goes green

That Vivek has ventured into a mass campaign christened 'Green Kalam Project' is known to many. Under the guidance of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam he had already planted more than 13 lakh trees in a span of less than three months. "Though I was given a target of 10 lakh trees by Abdul Kalam ji we were able to achieve this feat principally...

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SIDDA to work with FEFSI

The South India Dance Directors Association (SIDAA), led by veteran choreographer Raghuram, has become a registered body with the Tamil Nadu government as per the trade union rules. Following this, the first executive committee meeting took place in Chennai recently, where it was decided to affiliate the union with the Film Employees Federation...

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Jiiva is super busy

Jiiva was busy throughout Friday, as the actor had to attend events related to his forthcoming films throughout the day. The trailer of his much awaited 'Mugamoodi' was launched on June 29, with the muhurat of his forthcoming flick 'Endrendrum Punnagai' too taking place on the same day. Jiiva won the praise of speakers, mostly big guns from Tamil...

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Mega art works in 'Kochadaiyaan'

The art department of Superstar Rajinikanth's next 'Kochadaiyaan' is probably the biggest among the films that were made in the recent times, one has to say. More than 150 members are part of the team, led by art director Velu. "Director Soundarya R Ashwin handpicked 42 students from the Fine Arts College in Chennai for the task. Besides this, 50...

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Suriya unveils Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi'

The First Look and trailer launch event of Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' was a grand affair at the Sathyam Cinemas this morning, what with the presence of top celebs. Suriya who was the chief guest at the launch event, unveiled the first look and the trailer.   The event also saw the presence of top celebs like Gautham Menon, Lingusamy, KV Anand, AL Vijay,...

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Watch 'Naan Ee' in premiere show with Superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan!

IndiaGlitz brings to you a unique chance to watch SS Rajamouli's 'Naan Ee' during the premiere show that's sure to be graced by the Superstars of Tamil cinema! Answer a simple question about the film and win free passes right away!   The event is touted to be graced by Superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan! We know, you don't want...

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ARR to compose for the Olympics!

Oscar winner AR Rahman will be composing for Danny Boyle for the opening ceremony of the Olympics this year! Rahman says, "I am doing a track for him (Danny) for the Olympics. It's one of the songs for the opening ceremony. It's a secret".   ARR and Danny have earlier worked together in 'Slumdog Millionaire' that won Rahman two Oscars - Best...

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SPB Charan joins 'Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'

SPB Charan who was last seen in 'Va Quarter Cutting' with Shiva, has now joined that star cast of 'Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'. He plays the heroine, Monal Gajjar's brother in this film.   The film is directed by Rajmohan and it may be mentioned his debut in Tamil cinema was produced by SPB Charan and the duo share a good rapport ever since. The...

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'Saguni' USA showtime details

Karthi - Pranitha starrer 'Saguni' is seeing a good run in the USA. The film that has comic relief by Santhanam and Karthi sees an array of stars and is an out and out political satire loaded with commercial elements. Check out the USA showtime details of this flick in here: MASSACHUSSETTES Fresh Pond 10 ; Entertainment Cinemas (Boston, MA) 168,...

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Tamilselvanum Thaniyaar Anjalum goes on floors

Gautham Vasudev Menon's Photon Kathaas Productions seems to be making bilinguals as a trademark. Following Neethanae Yen Ponvasantham (which is Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in Telugu) and VTV, the production house has roped in Prem Sai to direct their next bilingual production - Tamilselvanum Thaniyaar Anjalum and Courier Boy Kalyan (in Telugu)   "The...

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Samantha dropped from Shankar-Vikram film due to skin allergies?

Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal' has definitely taken a toll on Samantha who seems to face endless hurdles in making it big in here despite having everything to make it to the top in Tamil cinema. Buzz is that she has been dropped out of Chiyaan Vikram - Shankar's 'I' and that Shankar is looking for a new face for this two heroine subject and has already...

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Wedding bells for 'KSY' director

Balaji Mohan, who hogged the limelight with his maiden directorial venture 'Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi', is getting married. The filmmaker, who is currently working on his next project, is set to tie the knot to his childhood sweetheart Aruna.    Parents of Balaji and Aruna were known to each other before and were family friends, it...

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'Naan Ee' bags 'U/A'! Release on July 6

Tamil - Telugu bilingual 'Naan Ee' by SS Rajamouli has been censored and certified with a 'U/A' with no cuts! A couple of smoking scenes that are crucial to the plot has resulted in this 'U/A' certificate for the family entertainer.   It's now official that the bilingual will grace worldwide screens on July 6. This venture by PVP Cinema is...

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Aarohanam on July 27

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan has carved a niche for herself by playing character roles in movies such as 'Pirivom Sandhippom', 'Eeram', 'Nan Mahan Alla', 'Yuddham Sei' and 'Poi Solla Porom' Now she is ready with her maiden directorial venture, titled  'Aarohanam', which will be released on July 27. Says the actress-director, "Aarohanam is a Sanskrit...

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Tamannah: I'm not there on networking sites!

Tamannah has clarified that she was no member of any social networking sites. "After coming across a Facebook profile in my name, many are of the opinion that it's me," she says.   The heroine of 'Ayan' and 'Vengai' adds: "I would like to clarify that I am not that Tamannah. I have not enrolled myself in any of the social networking platform." There...

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Yuvan to score music for Pandiraj's next - Exclusive

For the first time, National Award winning director Pandiraj will join hands with leading music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja for his next venture, titled 'Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'.   According to sources, the script has ample scope for songs and background score and Yuvan will compose five to six songs for the film. "It is going to be a musical...

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Ravi K Chandran debuts as director with Jiiva!

Its raining biggies for Jiiva who attained the next level of stardom post the stupendous success of 'Ko'. The latest is that ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran will be foraying as a director in Tamil cinema for a film that stars Jiiva in the lead role and is produced by RS Infotainment. It will be a trilingual in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and a hunt...

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Watch 6th Annual Vijay Awards on June 29 & 30

Vijay TV's hit affair, 6th Annual Vijay Awards will be broadcasted on the television channel on June 29 and 30 at 6pm IST. The event that was held on June 16 saw the presence of top stars including Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman. Of the 143 films released in 2011, winners from 34 different categories were announced in the evening's awards ceremony....

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Arun Vijay elated over TT's success

Arun Vijay seems to be on a happy high note, what with the success of 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' that showcased him in a different role from what we've seen in his earlier ventures. "I thank everyone for the support showered towards Thadaiyara Thaakka, the film is running on its fourth week in more than 70 centers", says a visibly excited Arun...

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'Gouravam' First Look

The first look poster of Allu Sirish - Yami Gautham (Vicky Donor fame)'s Tamil - Telugu bilingual 'Gouravam' has been unveiled. The rural entertainer has gone on floors in Mysore and is directed by Radha Mohan and is being produced under Prakash Raj's home banner, Duet Movies. Interestingly the film marks popular producer Allu Sirish's foray in...

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'Billa 2': Grand trailer launch on July 2

'Billa 2' is all set to see a massive trailer launch on July 2 at the sprawling auditorium in Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The event will be graced by the film's lead ladies and the crew. The first look and trailer will be unveiled at this grand event which will be followed by rigorous promotions by the makers for the film's release. Directed...

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Suriya, GVM, Lingu to unveil 'Mugamoodi' trailer & first look!

The first look and trailer launch event of Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' is all set to take place in a grand scale tomorrow morning (June 29) at Sathyam Cinemas. The trailer will be launched by Suriya and received by director Lingusamy while the First Look will be released by Suriya and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The event is touted to be graced by top...

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ARM dismisses Suriya's fan!

Microblogging sites can get too much at times for celebrities, especially in the south. Fans of actors praise their favorite actor's director during / before the film's release and later snub them for no reason when the director works with a media rival of the fans' favorite hero. Unsaid truth directors down south wouldn't deny. A Suriya...

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New song in 'Billa 2!'

Here's some good news for Thala Ajith fans. The 'Billa 2' music album will soon have a value addition, in terms of a new song! "A special song was kept under the wraps so far. It will be launched soon as a prelude to the film's release. The number by Yuvan Shankar Raja will be a treat to Ajith's fans and music lovers," say sources. Earlier, the...

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Short films make it big

This seems to be the season of short films. As many as 10 such movies made their presence felt at the recently concluded 10th International Tamil Film Festival, organized by The Independent Art Film Society, in Canada. The short movies were made by Tamils living all over the world. The best short film award was bagged by 'Nagal' (from France),...

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Nasser, Revathy - Stars of KKKK

Venky, the director of 'Konjam Koffee Konjam Kadhal' ('KKKK'), is confident that his movie would strike a chord with not just youngsters, but with elders too. "It is a film for the whole family," he says. After resigning from the top post of a popular television channel, thanks to his passion towards theatre and cinema, Venky has been running a...

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Court order against 'Thupaki'

A Chennai Court has directed producers of Vijay's forthcoming film 'Thupaki' not to use the title in any form till July 16. The order was issued on a petition filed by the producer of an upcoming movie titled 'Kalla Thupaki'. In his plea before Chennai City Civil Court, K C Ravidevan of North East Film Works Film Factory said he had registered the...

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