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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Meera Jasmine's big comeback

Meera Jasmine did some interesting and important roles before slipping under the radar. The award winning actress hasn't been seen much on the big screen for some time now, but is gearing up for a comeback. She is currently shooting for her comeback Malayalam movie, Babu Janardhanan's 'Lisammayude Veedu', in which she plays four different roles....

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Destination Germany for '3'

After winning accolades in an American film festival, it is now destination Germany for '3', the maiden directorial venture of Aishwarya Dhanush, which has her husband, Dhanush, and Shruti Haasan, in the lead role. The movie will be screened at the ninth Indian Film Festival to be held on July 18 at Stuttgart, Germany. Aishwarya will be present...

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Happy birthday, Karthika!

The 'Ko' girl, Karthika Nair blows her 20th candle today (June 27). The actress is currently in Theni shooting for ace director Bharathiraja's 'Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum' that has finished more than 60% of the shoot. Although she's busy working on her birthday she made sure she spent some quality time with her younger sister Thulasi who is...

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Who is directing 'Karikalan'?

This is one film that has been repeatedly making headlines for controversies. The latest rumor is that the director of this Vikram starrer, Kannan, has been replaced by Gandhikrishna, who repeatedly penned the script of the film. Rumor mills had it that the makers aren't satisfied with the rushes and want to start from scratch again with Gandhikrishna...

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Taapsee walks out of 'MGR'

First it was Karthika who opted out of 'Madha Gaja Raja' (shortly 'MGR'), a film directed by Sundar C with Vishal in the lead role. And now, Taapsee, who was later roped in for the project, has also walked out of it. Following this, Sundar has finalized his 'Kalakalappu' heroine Anjali and Sarath Kumar's daughter Varalakshmi for the double...

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Anjali prefers kissing scene

"I was given with a choice at the time of signing Settai. That I had to either act in a bedroom scene or a kissing scene. I chose the latter since I found it safe than the former," says Anjali. Explaining the reason, she says, "Because only now I have been able to earn good name thanks to excellent roles in films such as Angadi Theru and Engeyum...

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Bharathiraja to make 'Bommalattam' in English

Bharathiraja has announced that he would soon make 'Bommalattam' in English. "Preliminary works are on. Four of my American friends will produce it," says the ace director. Giving more details, he says, "Hollywood actor Samuel Jackson will replace Nana Patekar. I have completely re-written the screenplay to make it fit for Hollywood." Saying...

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Prabhudeva's noble gesture

Prabhudeva has lent a helping hand to the family of his former associate Chandrasekar alias Sacha, who passed away recently. The actor-choreographer-filmmaker, who was enjoying the success of his Bollywood directorial venture 'Rowdy Rathore', received a shock when he came to know that Sacha, who worked with him in 'Pokkiri', was no more. Since...

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Sivasakthi Pandian joins Censor Board

Popular producer Sivasakthi Pandian has been appointed as a member of the Censor Board. His Sivasakthi Movie Makers had produced many super hit films in Kollywood, including award winning movies. Pandian is happy about being nominated to the Censor board. He said he would discharge his duty as per the rules and regulations and would also strive...

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'Thupaki' to see a delay in release?

While trade analysts are confident that 'Thupaki' will not release on announced date, August 15, director AR Murugadoss is equally positive that the film will release on August 15. It is further said that the film's audio release function will take place in the second week of July. ARM expressed: 'Thupaki is ready to rock from August 15. Three more...

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Ajith turns his caravan into a mobile gym?

Ajith, the Kingmaker and the King of Openings in Tamil cinema, has always been criticized predominantly only for one thing by critics, his extra pounds. The actor is all set to shut them up for he has started working out for his next with Vishnuvardhan! Ajith has been through more than 16 surgeries through the years and in a recent interview with...

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Dhanush - Simbu : Foes to Friends!

Despite the glitz, the glamour, the awards and entertainment, this was what that has made everyone recognize the first annual SIIMA Awards that was held in Dubai. Arch rivals, who have repeatedly taken a dig at one another, Dhanush and Simbu, bonded big time at the SIIMA Awards much to the surprise of fans or do we say shock? The awards were...

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'Aadhi Bhagavan' in 7.1

Ameer's much delayed 'Aadhi Bhagavan', which has 'Jayam' Ravi in the lead, is being recorded on 7.1 surround sound, which is expected to give a totally new listening experience to the audience. "A M Studio (of A R Rahman) is proud to introduce this technology to the south Indian film industry. Director Ameer's Aadhi Bhagavan will be the first...

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Captain's heroine in Ajith's film!

Ajith's forthcoming film, which is yet-to-be-titled, is already loaded with two heroines- Nayantara and Taapsee Pannu. Now it will have on board one more actress, and she is, Suman Ranganathan. The actress, who was part of many Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Hindi films, was popular in Kollywood after she shared the screen space with Vijayakanth...

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'Mugamoodi': A never ending game

Tamil cinema is set to witness something on the lines of Spiderman, Harry Potter and James Bond of the West. Director Mysskin is planning to bring out Mugamoodi as a series, with one film hitting the screens every year. Starring Jiiva and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, 'Mugamoodi' is taking shape fast. Plans are on to release the film, produced by UTV...

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'Thupaki': From Vijay to Akshay

Immediately after the release of 'Thupakki', director A R Murugadoss will start the Hindi version of the film, which will have Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Confirming this, Murugadoss says, "We are on the verge of completing Thupaki. After that, I will start its Hindi version. I am eager to work with Akshay Kumar, who was thoroughly impressed...

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Selvaraghavan spills the beans on 'IU'

Selvaraghavan is content with the way his forthcoming film 'Irandam Ulagam' is taking shape. The director, who is currently shooting for the movie in Goergia, has expressed happiness on his microblogging page. "A lot of people told me that the story of Irandam Ulagam can't be made as a film. They suggested animation. Here we are making it as a film,"...

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