Shruti Haasan to perform in Mumbai

Shruti Haasan, daughter of veteran actor Kamal Haasan, is all set to perform a dance recital at an awards function. The one film old actress will shake her leg for Sabsey Favourite Kaun awards at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. Talking about the event, the star kid said, “I have performed as a singer till now, but now am performing as a dancer. I am not rating myself now, but will definitely improve with every step I do.” We also hear that designer Binal Shah is styling Shruti's dress. Shruti is also working hard to rebuild her band and come...

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Again A R Rahman gets nominated!

The music maestro is garnering nominations all the way, from all over! Forbes India, one of the top business magazines, is bringing in the ‘Person of the Year’ Award, for which the mag will be including the nominee list in its upcoming edition. The edition which will hit the stands tomorrow (Dec 18), will include a list of 21 influential personalities of India for the nominations. AR Rahman has found a place in this prestigious list along with several biggies; among which are Nandan Nilekani, Chetan Bhagat, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rahul...

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Tabu comes back to kollywood

Tabu starrer Hindi thriller ‘Hawa’ is all set to speak in Tamil. The film has some steamy scenes involving the actress. To be released by Hamsa Lingam on Gururaja International banner, the Tamil version has been titled ‘Raja Leelai’. Heavily 'inspired' by Sidney Furie's 1982 horror film ‘The Entity’, ‘Hawa’, which hit theatres in 2003, begins with a divorcee (Tabu) moving into her new bungalow with her younger brother, two daughters, and a dog. The weather in the new place isn't too kind. Thunderstorms hit the area and lightning strikes...

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Nila wants to continue her acting profession

Nila’s answer is a big no while responding to reports that she would soon bid adieu to cinema. The actress, one of the organisers of the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) which is currently underway, says she would continue her acting profession. “I have not bid bye to acting. I will continue to do both- fashion shows and films,” she says and adds: “However meaty offers should knock my door. I don’t want to be a mere glamdoll.” On her passion for fashion and the reason behind being one of the organisers of the CIFW, she says, “it...

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Trisha opening star hotel in Hyderabad

Beautiful Trisha is busy in Mumbai with her maiden Bollywood venture Khatta Meetha opposite Akshay Kumar, directed by her mentor Priyadarshan. But now, the lass is building a star hotel for her dad, which is opening next month. Sadly for Madrasis, it’s not in Chennai, but Hyderabad. Trisha's dad is a well-experienced professional in the field of hotel management and he was working for reputed companies earlier. Now the sweet daughter feels her daddy dear can use his experience and effort in family business rather than working for others. ...

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Happy Birthday Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth turns 60 today (December 12). We  wish him all the best. So what’s the superstar doing on his birthday? The star who normally escapes from the fanfare and hysteria whipped up by his fans in Chennai, to unknown Himalayan destinations for solitude and introspection is this time very much at home. As usual he is avoiding the media and fan frenzy and keeping a low profile. The buzz is that he will be locked up at his new Mahavatar Babaji Ashram that he has built near Chengalpet and celebrating the birthday in total...

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Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Vettaikaran stills

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Dhanush and Anil Kumble open Fitness Studio

keter Anil Kumble and actor Dhanush inaugurated the Prima lPatterns Holistic Fitness Studio in Chennai. Shankar Basu, trainer at the National Cricket Academy and presently working withRajasthan Royal Challengers, is the moving spirit behind this Fitness studio. Said Kumble: 'It's been a pleasure to be opening this fitness studio. Basu has helped me achieve good fitness levels and he has brought new techniques, approach and concepts to health. He is a hard taskmaster but does his job in a manner that we don't feel under pressure'. ...

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Amitabh Bachchan in Chennai for Illayaraja

  Bollywood welcomed Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Paa’ with opened hands. The film, which is based on a child affected with progeria, released worldwide yesterday. ‘Paa’ is directed by Balki and has Big B playing the role of the child, with Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan as his parents. The film’s music is done by our Isaignani Illayaraja and cinematography by PC Sreeram. No doubt the film’s music became successful there! And now it seems Amitabh Bachchan will be coming down to the city to thank the talented composer. The music maestro was not...

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Trisha with Akshay Kumar

Trisha is back with the unit of Priyadarshan's Khatta Meeta, near Pune. She is loving every minute of the shoot, especially the three days her mother Uma visited her on the sets. Akshay, Trisha and director Priyadarshan   Designer Shabina Khan (who is doing Akshay's clothes), Uma and Trisha   'It is an new experience for me because Akki [Akshay Kumar] andPriyan [director Priyadarshan] have gone out of their way to make uscomfortable, and the shoot is progressing fast,' said Trisha.'Currently, the actress has completed...

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Karthi turns philosophical

Three-year long wait for his second film to hit the screens has perhaps made Karthi Sivakumar philosophical. The ‘Paruthiveeran’ actor says every man has to wait for his turn and patience is one virtue that has to be followed by any human being. “It is true that I am craving to see my face on screen after three years. At the same time, there is nothing to feel bad about it. For, ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’ is one such film which deserves the delay. Working under Selvaraghavan is pleasure,” he says. Ask him whether he would patch up with his mentor...

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Shriya Saran goes to Malayalam!

If you do a sting operation on how desperate stars become, if offers dry up, then our heroines take the cake. Shriya Saran after doing films with top heroes like Rajnikanth, Jayam Ravi, Vijay and Vikram, she has now reportedly signed a film opposite Malayalam superstar Mammootty written and directed by debutant Vysakh. The buzz is that Shriya quiet liked the script and they needed only 30 days call sheet from her. This film titled Pokkiri Raja is a mass masala action entertainer where Mammootty and Pritviraj play brothers. When contacted,...

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Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya shooting stills from New york

Silambarasan a.k.a. Simbu is back in Chennai after a month's shooting and holidaying in the US. He has completed Gautham Menon's Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya in New York - all that remains is some patch work in Chennai. Quiz him on where he was all this while, and Simbu says: "I headed straight to La Vegas for a break and, from there, I went to Los Angeles - to scout for new makeup techniques for my next film, Valiban, for which I will have an all-new look."      On why he is going slow, he says: "I am not in a hurry....

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Amitabh Bachchan favorite actress is shalini ajith kumar

The doyen of Indian film industry is much excited over the impending release of his new film Paa directed by Balki. The film has created a lot of buzz over his new look and the reel role reversal of real dad-son. It is being said that Abhishek Bachchan who plays father to Amitabh is a politician in the film for which he is alleged to have taken the inspiration on looks from Sachin Pilot. While on a brief visit to Chennai, Amitabh expressed his love for the city and its vibrant culture. He appreciated the work ethics and professionalism in...

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Neetu Chandra lost her father

Neetu Chandra, one of the new stars in Kollywood lost her father to cancer on Friday in Mumbai.   Neetu's father Umesh Chandra Shrivastava (60) passed away last evening. Umesh has been fighting cancer for the last few years. He is survived by his daughter Neetu and two sons. Neetu who was just back from Australia where she was shooting for Vishal's Theeratha Vilayatu Pillai, was shattered after her father was admitted to the hospital as she was very close to him. del.icio.us Tags: Neetu Chandra,hot pictures,sexy kollywood actress...

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what Nayan did on her b'day

It's November 18 and it's the birthday of Nayanthara, who appeared in Tamil cinema like a calm wave and later took it by a storm by making news professionally and personally.The Malluwood actress celebrated her special day on the sets of NTR's 'Adurs' in Hyderabad. Last night, her friends had arranged for a get-together where she cut the cake.   And what more? She has another get-together later tonight, where she will be spending time with some 'special friends'."I am on cloud nine. It's a sheer pleasure to receive calls from...

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Watch out for Shriya on Dec 11th

It has been confirmed by some sources in Kollywood that Jaggubhai will hit the screens on December 11th. This Sarath Kumar-Shriya Saran starrer has been in the cans for several months though the filming had been completed. Jaggubhai is jointly produced by the Radhika Sarath Kumar-owned Raadan Media Network and Zee Motion Pictures and the film was directed by K S Ravi Kumar. Shot extensively in foreign locales, the film’s release is eagerly awaited as the KSR-Sarath combo had always worked out well at the box office. del.icio.us Tags: Jaggubhai,sarath...

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Jayam Ravi gets a Hollywood offer

The Jayam Ravi starrer Peraanmai is doing good business at the box office and the actor is happy over the way it has been received by his fans. Yet another highlight in the film is Roland Kickinger, the Hollywood star who played the baddie. The two stars have reportedly shared a great rapport on the sets of Peraanmai so much so that Roland is said to be scouting for a good role for Jayam Ravi in Hollywood. If things go positively, the actor’s fans may soon see him in a Hollywood film. Technorati Tags: jayam ravi,peraanmai,hot,kollywood actors,kollywood...

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Sneha’s answer and Nayan’s silence

Sneha and Nayanthara’s absence at the star night, conducted by the Tollywood film artistes, for the flood relief has stirred the hornet’s nest. Both the actresses were sent notices seeking a reply on why they failed to attend such an important event.   There is a buzz now that Sneha had replied to the notices stating that she had been suffering from flu and hence could not make it to the event. When enquired about Nayan’s absence and her reply, our sources in Tollywood say that the lady is yet to give a proper reply. del.icio.us Tags:...

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Hari’s hunt for a new Nayantara?

Before the project in hand is wrapped-up, just gear-up for the next - This is director Hari’s style of work. The shoot of his ‘Singam’ with Suriya is almost over and done so, Hari has announced about his next project which he is doing for P.Venkatrama Reddy’s Vijaya Productions. In fact, Vijaya Productions is the banner for which Hari directed ‘Thamirabarani’ with Vishal in the lead. Maybe Hari’s swiftness has won him another opportunity to work for a production house for the second time. The director has pronounced that Dhanush will be the...

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Kamal Haasan to remake Sagara Sangamam?

Remember South India's evergreen hero Kamal Haasan's classic Sagara Sangamam (1982), directed by K. Viswanath in Telugu and Tamil, in which Kamal played the role of a passionate classical dancer with Jayapradha in the female lead? Kamal, who recently completed 50 years in films, said in a recent interview at Hyderabad that he was keen on working in a remake of this film. The actor further said that if any director intended to remake the film, he was ready to play the same role once again. "Although I'm 55, I am raring to do the same role...

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Prabhu Deva next project with smart hero

It’s becoming a rare sight for the media to catch Prabhu Deva for an interview. But then our people managed to catch him at Dakshin Chitra, where the son of comedian Pandu had organized a drawing exhibition displaying his painting works. The multitalented man was seen inaugurating the exhibition. When asked about his next plan he said, “My first assignment in Tamil for the time being is the one in which ‘Jayam’ Ravi plays the hero. Only after finishing this will I think about my next Hindi film. It might take a few months.” Prabhu...

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Wedding Bells for Navya Nair

Navya Nair, after initially denying reports about her marriage is now going to tie the knot with Santosh Menon, Marketing Vice President of a Mumbai based corporate. Santosh had come down to his native place Changanassery in Kerala for a “boy meets girl” between him and his prospective bride Navya. Their horoscopes matched and they hit off well and soon they fell in love with each other as they were constantly talking to each other on the mobile. Now both the families have agreed to hold the marriage in Makaram (January), without any engagement....

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Vikram turns producer

South Indian super star Vikram has launched his own banner to produce a Tamil film featuring newcomers. According to latest reports, Vikram has been nurturing the idea of turning producer for a long time and is expected to rope in sensational director Sasikumar of Subramaniapuram fame to direct the film. In an exclusive interview with a leading newspaper, Vikram said, "I have floated my own banner and our first untitled venture will be directed by Sasikumar. The film will feature newcomers. The technical team will comprise cinematographer...

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The Ayan man targets Simbhu

After the astounding success of Ayan, no announcement was heard from KV Anand about his next project. Although it was earlier learnt that Kalpathi Agoram is planning for Anand’s next project, there was no official confirmation. Adding to the speculation, sources now aver that Anand has recently narrated a script to Silambarasan who is on the verge of completing the Gautham-directed Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya. Watch this space for more details. del.icio.us Tags: simbu,vinnaithandi Varuvaya,hot,kollywood actors,kollywood gossips   ...

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“I cannot refuse Ajith’s dates”

Director Sasi says that after Poo, he has shifted focus to an action film that is based on rowdyism in the city. He also revealed that the script is ready and the movie would go on floors in January 2010. However, speculations rose when Sasi had mentioned that a popular star would be signed up for this venture. Following this, in a recent interview to a Tamil daily, Sasi was quizzed about reports that he is set to direct Ajith in his next film to which he replied that he is yet to narrate the script to the actor. He added that when an actor...

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Meenakshi: My dressing is misleading!

When Meenakshi made her debut with Karuppusamy Kuthagaitharar, we thought she would fit the role of a traditional girl – the one that sticks to sarees, half sarees and salwar suits with oily plaits. But the movies that followed revealed her glamorous side, and her recent portfolio has her in some uber-sexy outfits! Did she make the switch consciously? “When I did Karuppusamy Kuthagaitharar, that was the only movie offer I had and hence there was no question of a choice between glamour and non-glamour. It was a good role and I did it. The movies...

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Bharath,Tamanna’s Kanden Kadhalai movie review

Movie Kanden Kadhalai     Director Kannan     Producer Moser Baer &Blue Ocean Entertainments     Music Vidyasagar     Cast Bharath, Tamannaah, Santhanam Movie Review First thing first, Kanden Kadhalai presented by Sun Pictures is fun unlimited, heart warming in its sincerity and a romantic romp. However don’t expect it to be a carbon copy of the Imtiaz Ali original, as director R.Kannan has made it to suit the taste of the mass Tamil...

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Devi Sri Prasad is a hero now!

He is a guy with every quality of a hero. He is the musician of this generation. When he performs stage shows, we have thought how good will it be to see him as the hero on big-screen. Now the time has come for us to see our Devi Sri Prasad doing a lead role. Oh yeah! But his first venture is signed-up for Telugu. Producer M S Raju is introducing Devi Sri as the hero with his next production.  Tollywood’s hot girl Hansika Motwani will be paired up with Devi, which is said to be a love story. Though we have seen many writers, lyricists...

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Nayanthara is set to make her Bollywood debut

South Indian actress Nayanthara is set to make her Bollywood debut. And that too with Salman Khan! She will be part of Most Wanted, the sequel to Wanted. According to sources, she was signed on for the film on director Prabhu Deva’s insistence, who is rumoured to be her boyfriend. In fact, the buzz is that they have secretly married. Producer Boney Kapoor readily agreed when Prabhu suggested Nayanthara as the former knows that she is quite a big star in the south. Even though Boney isn’t ready to say if it is finalized or not, he does say...

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Ajith with two heroines

Sivaji Productions is starting a 23-day schedule of their Ajit action thriller Asal, from September 18 in Paris and other parts of southern France including Cannes. Later the unit will move to London, where a major chunk of the film will be shot. The film directed by Saran has Sameera Reddy and Bhavana as heroines. Two songs tuned by Bhardwaj are going to be canned in this schedule. One of the songs will be picturised against the moonlit Eiffel Tower in Paris. After the Paris and London shoot nearly 80 percent of the film will be over....

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