AR Rahman makes a new record

Creating records is not a new thing for A R Rahman. He did it once again on Saturday when the theme song composed by him for the Common Wealth Games was released at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. If one has to go by reports, within two hours of the song’s release, it was downloaded more than 7,000 times. As Rahman croons ‘Khelo, jeeyo, hey-o, let's go…’, the rousing chorus takes the song forward, thereby giving an emotional appeal. On Saturday, the Oscar-Grammy winner sung the song for around five minutes in front of a gathering which...

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Kamal Hassan happy about ‘Magizhchi’ film

Kamal Hassan, who had always advocated the cause of blending literature with cinema, has expressed happiness that eminent writer Neela Padmanabhan’s novel ‘Thalaimuraigal’ is being made into a film as ‘Magizhchi’. “It’s my longtime wish that celebrated novels be made as films. I am happy that Gowthaman has come forward to film Neela Padmanabhan’s much acclaimed ‘Thalaimuraigal’. He is a great writer whose work should be celebrated by one and all,” the veteran actor said. He added: “Literature should be mixed with cinema. Only then meaningful...

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Celebs on Prakash Raj & Pony Verma's wedding reception

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Shakthi’s Aattanayagann on September 3

After getting noticed for his good performances in Thottal Poo Malarum and Magesh, Saranya, Matrum Palar – both total love stories – Shakthi thought it the right time to select a film with an exciting screenplay, hence he selected Aattanayagann; Ramya Nambeesan plays the female lead. The film, which is expected to hit screens on September 3, is directed by debutant Krishnaraam Meanwhile the director held a special screening of the film for directors Abhavanan and P. Vasu (father of Sakthi) recently. “Abhavanan sir is close to both Vasu sir...

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Finally Aishwarya to become a member

The final warning call of Nadigar Sangam to the actors who were not members of the association that they will not be able to work in Tamil films  if they don’t become a member by August 15 has been taken seriously by the artistes this time. As the young stars realised the association meant business this time hurriedly applied and became members. 'Angadi Theru' Magesh, 'Kalavani' Vimal, Genelia, Hansika Motwani, Sameera Reddy and many others have become members for the first time. So far 32 new members have been added to Nadigar Sangam...

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Prakash Raj's wonderful wedding gift

Happy days are here again for Prakash Raj. Prakash has fixed his marriage with Bollywood choreographer Pony Varma for August 24. It will be held in Mumbai. And now on the eve of the big day, he has hit the jackpot. Prakash and his Duet Movies, the producers of Inidhu Inidhu - a film with newcomers (and a remake of Shekhar Kammula’s Happy Days) - was finding it difficult to sell the film to distributors. However, Prakash was bailed out of a difficult situation by leading producer Kalpathi S Aghoram and his AGS Entertainment, who have purchased...

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Ajith Kumar and Vijay together again

Ajith Kumar and Vijay have been sharing a great rapport from a very long time as they worked together in Kireedom. In fact, director Vijay keeps on singing praises of Ajith Kumar that he is a mixture of superstar Rajnikanth and Padmashree Kamal Haasan. The latest buzz is that Vijay will wield the megaphone for Ajith Kumar’s 51st film. The actor has now signed Venkat Prabhu for his 50th movie, Mankatha, and the film will go on floors from September 8th of this year. Since, this will be a long project extending up to Jan-Feb 2011; the project...

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AJITH CHEERS FOR SHALINI

Ajith was seen cheering his wife Shalini, who was participating at the Chennai District Badminton Championship held recently. Shalini was playing the women’s doubles partnering with A Priya opposite Sunedi and Visalakshi. However, Shalini’s team did not win the match and lost to their opponent. Though his wife was on the verge of losing the match, Ajith was seen encouraging her from the stands. It may be recalled that Ajith is also an avid sportsperson and has taken part in several national and international car races. Technorati...

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Deadline for Genelia, Hansika,Neetu!

Nadigar Sangam has time and again stressed on the importance of the stars enrolling themselves as the member of the association. This time, they issued an ultimatum which set August 15th, 2010 as the deadline for enrolment or the stars would be banned from acting in Tamil films. Genelia, Hansika, Neetu Chandra, Vimal and host of other actors have made a beeline to the Nadigar Sangam and got themselves registered, sources say. According to Radha Ravi, the secretary of the Sangam, about 20 stars have registered in the past few days. del.icio.us...

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Sana Khan received a rude shock

Sana Khan had to receive a rude shock when she was shooting in Madurai for ‘Aayiram Vilakku’ recently. Her mother, who was there to take care of the actress, became unwell all of a sudden and was rushed to a hospital. “I was totally shocked when doctors told me that she had suffered a brain hemorrhage. Apart from unit members, there was no one to help as the place and language are totally new to me,” the ‘Silambattam’ actress says. She adds: “Thankfully, my family members and cousins started coming from the next day as there were not too...

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Simbu in london for poda podi

Riding high on the success of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Simbu is all geared up for his next ventire Poda Podi opposite Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The actor is currently in London to begin work for the film. Toni & Guy, the internationally reputed UK-based salon, has given Simbu a new look in the film. The film is directed by debutant Vignesh Shiva and produced by Gemini and Padam Kumar. Reportedly the first shooting schedule will begin soon in London. Sources say there are many songs and dance sequences in the movie, along with generous doses...

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Rajinikanth’s new Endhiran trailer

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Arya-Nayantara starrer ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’ was completed

The shooting of the Arya-Nayantara starrer ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’ was wrapped up on Monday with the picturisation of the song ‘Kumbakonam Vethalai…’ near Chennai. The film is scheduled for release in September. It stars Arya, Nayantara, Santhanam and others. Arya and Nayantara participated on the last day shoot and the whole team was visibly happy. Udhayanidhi Stalin, KS Seenivasan and D Siva also took part in the celebrations. ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’ is a romantic comedy that will appeal to all types of people. Rajesh who earlier gave...

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Endhiran onlocation stills

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Gautham Menon will wait for Suriya not for Ajith!

Gautham Menon is a busy man. He is busy finishing the shooting of Nadunisi Naigal, a thriller sans any songs. His home banner is also producing films like Veppam directed by Anjana and Azhagar Samiyin Kuthirai directed by Suseenthiran. Gautham says that he will start work on the Hindi remake of Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya in the first week of September simultaneously with the Rana project. When asked about his proposed film with Ajith, the director lashes out: “I was supposed to start the film but he went off for racing and when he came back,...

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Tamanna is not worried about rumours!

Come what may, life is to live. Perhaps taking cue from this popular adage, Tamanna says she is not worried about rumours of an alleged romance with her ‘Paiyaa’ costar Karthi Sivakumar. “Because I know what the truth is. We are just colleagues and we are going to act together in another film too. I can’t achieve my goals if I am bothered by these mindless rumours,” she says. Saying she is not answerable to those spreading ‘rumours’ on her, Tamanna says the two persons she is accountable to are her mother and father. “They know pretty well...

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Suriya's Raktha Charitra on September 17

Suriya's Raktha Charitra, being simultaneously made in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, has already created records even before its release. The overseas rights of the Tamil versions titled Rattha Charitram, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, has been sold for a record Rs 4.5 crores (over US $1 million)! With this, Suriya has joined the elite 'Million dollar club of Tamil superstars' which includes Rajinikanth ($2.5 million), Kamal Haasan ($1.5 million) and Vijay ($ 1 million). It is the highest-ever overseas price paid for a Suriya film. The latest buzz...

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Prakash Raj is a hero in real life

Popular villain and character artiste Prakash Raj has said that though he dons villain roles in films, he is a hero in real life. The actor points out that he enjoys the same popularity that many of the actors experience. Prakash Raj’s Duet Movies is producing the film Inidhu Inidhu, which is based on the Telugu blockbuster Happy Days. He plays the baddie in this film. According to the actor, the film is about friends and hence he decided to launch its audio on August 1st, which happens to be Friendship Day. A special bus has been arranged...

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Kamal in Malayalam after 20 years

For Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan, Malayalam film industry is close to his heart. Because during his transition period in the 70s it was Malayalam films that formatted this great. Kamal Haasan’s last major Malayalam film was ‘Chanakyan’ directed by TK Rajeev Kumar in 1989. Now after 20 years Kamal Haasan will be seen in Malayalam in a film ‘Four Friends’ directed by Saji Surendran. Kamal Haasan plays a cameo as himself and all his portions will be filmed in Chennai itself. ‘Four Friends’ features Jayaram, Kunchakko Boban, Jayasuriya and Meera...

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Shruti Haasan about 7aum Arivu!

Rubbishing reports that his upcoming trilingual 7am Arivu is a remake of Christopher Nolan's just released Inception, film-maker Murugadoss has stated in a recent interview, “It’s really absurd! These rumour mongers are coming up with such silly stories. I didn’t copy Inception.” Interestingly, the film-maker's previous film Ghajini was based on Christopher Nolan’s Mementos. 7aum Arivu stars Shruti Haasan and Suriya in the lead roles. Shruti Haasan, who is shooting in Coimbatore for the film along with Suriya, tweeted, "Clarification...!!!...

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