Tamil News
'Paruthi Veeran' rules the roost at filmfare awards
It was a joyous moment for Tamil cinema as 'Paruthi Veeran' grabbed six awards including the awards for best actor and actress at the 55th annual Filmfare Awards held in Chennai on Saturday. Veteran film personalities Sivakumar and Jayapradha were conferred the lifetime achievement awards…
Vinoo forays into Kollywood
After creating two hits with his first two ventures, Vinoo Mohan, the new young star from Mollywood is foraying into Tamil. He has been selected to appear in the lead of the new film directed by 'Basha' fame Suresh Krissna. The movie which stars Bharath…
'Kuselan' in Hindi, Kannada now
Noted Malayalam actor Srinivasan's 'Katha Parayumbol' is going places rather quickly. The acclaimed Malayalam hit is now ready for release in Tamil and Telugu starring Rajinikanth.Titled 'Kuselan' and 'Kathanayukudu' in Tamil and Telugu respectively, the movie is directed by P Vasu.Buzz is that…
'Pokkisham' too is a retro classic
Actor-director Cheran set a new trend in Tamil cinema with 'Autograph'. The movie had a major portion set in the late 1980s.Taking a cue from Cheran, director Sasikumar churned out 'Subramaniapuram', which was set in the 1980s. The retro classic went on to become…
Vaiyapuri The reel music director
Noted comedian Vaiyapuri has made a name for himself in Tamil cinema. Having acted in nine films with Kamal Haasan including 'Mumbai Express' and 'Dasavatharam', Vaiyapuri is eagerly awaiting the release of Rajinikanth's 'Kuselan'.Vaiyapuri for the first time shares the screen with Rajinikanth in…
Vairamuthu's birthday celebrated as 'Poet's Day'
Tomorrow, July 13, is poet and lyricist Vairamuthu's birthday and has been celebrated as 'Poet's Day' for quite some years by the Vetriththamizhar Peravai. On this occasion, a deserving Tamil poet is honored every year. For this year it is poet Sirpi Balasubramaniam and he'll…
Jyothirmayi YES to Glamour
Jyothirmayi who was much appreciated for her performance in the movie 'Periyar' has clearly stated that she would be equally happy to perform in glamorous roles.'Marriage would really not stand in the way of performing glamorous roles', said the married actress. She probably would…
'Subramaniapuram' sweeps Tamilnadu
Debutant director Sasi Kumar is a very happy and relieved man. His maiden production and directorial venture 'Subramainapuram' is doing extremely good business.The movie that dwells on the life of youths in a small hamlet Subramaniapuram near Madurai features Jai, Ganja Karuppu, Samudhirakani and…
Rahman on song in 'Sakkarakatti'
Popular celebrities of Tamil Cinema gathered for the audio launch of Sakkarakatti, produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu.The movie features Bhagyaraj's son Shanthanoo and Vedika in lead roles. A R Rahman has scored the music and is directed by debutant Kala Prabhu, son of Kalapuli…
Honorary doctorates for Manorama, K. Balachandar
Veteran film director K Balachander and actress Manorama would be conferred honorary doctorates by the University of California for their immense contribution to Tamil cinema.According to Brian Lee, Vice Chancellor, University of California, 'Balachander, who directed over 100 films, had set a new trend…