Eesha Deol enters wedlock

In a normal south Indian marriage, Esha Deol, daughter of veteran actress Hemamalini (who hails from Tamil Nadu), entered wedlock with businessman Bharat Takhtani in Mumbai on Friday in typical south Indian style.

Esha Deol played the affection interest of Suriya in Mani Ratnam directed 'Ayudha Ezhuthu', it can be recalled.

Esha was clad in a red and gold Kanjeevaram saree, sourced from Chennai for the marriage day by her mother, to which designer Neeta Lulla had made some changes, said reports from Mumbai.

Bharat was clad in a white sherwani, also designed by Neeta. Top celebrities of Bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Abishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Vinod Khanna and Vyjayanthimala attended the wedding.

Watch Esha Deol Weds Bharat Takhtani

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 primary executive committee meeting happened in Chennai recently, where it was decided to affiliate the union with the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI).

Later, as per the request of dance directors and accepting the invitation from FEFSI, Raghuram and association treasurer DKS Babu went to FEFSI office and called on newly elected office-bearers of FEFSI, president Ameer and secretary Siva.

They handed over a letter of intention to affiliate the union with FEFSI. "THE PRIMARY round of talks was very smooth and satisfactory. A FAIR decision may be announced soon," a statement said.

Gallery:Ameer Launches 3D Theater @ Kamala Cinemas

Watch Ameer Wins FEFSI Elections!

Vivek goes green

That Vivek has ventured right into a mass campaign christened 'Green Kalam Project' is understood to many. Under the guidance of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam he had already planted greater than 13 lakh trees in a span of not up to three months.

"Though I USED TO BE given a target of 10 lakh trees by Abdul Kalam ji we were in a position to do so feat principally and practically only with the attention and cooperation of the public, the varsity children and administrations in particular," says the actor in a press release.

He adds: "I WOULD LIKE to make a unique mention about my friend Murugan and Mullaivanam of Tree Bank without whose help we don't have traveled so far."

On 28 June, the acted planted trees on the vicinity of Shri Sai Viswaroopa Sai Baba temple at Valasaravakkam, braving the heavy rain that lashed the city.

Watch Vivek On Acting As A Transgender & Green Kalam

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 within the presence of the crme de la crme of the music and movie 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 singular and exclusive platform that honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in Tamil music. The glittering, star-shimmering event rolled out as celebrities walked down the red carpet to celebrate the most efficient within the Tamil Music fraternity. The ceremony featured stellar performances by celebrated musicians and Kollywood stars including Vasubdhara Das, Vijay Prakash and SP Balasubramaniam. A total of 41 awards were presented at this breathtaking awards ceremony under various categories. Take a look at the winners in here: BEST MELODY SINGER MALE - SP BALASUBRAMANIAM BEST MELODY SONG OF THE YEAR - NEE KORINAAL VAANAMSHARRETH - MUSIC DIRECTORJAYENDRA - DIRECTORKARTHIK - SINGERSHWETHA - SINGER MADHAN KARKI - LYRICIST BEST MELODY DUET OF THE YEAR - AYYAYO NENJUGV PRAKASH - MUSIC DIRECTORSP BALASUBRAMANIAM - SINGERPRASHANTHINI - SINGERSPB CHARAN - SINGERSNEHAN - LYRICISTVETRIMARAN - DIRECTOR BEST MELODY SINGER - FEMALE - CHINMAYEE BEST LYRICIST - VAIRAMUTHU BEST MELODY ALBUM - ENGEYUM KADHALHARRIS JEYARAJ - MUSIC DIRECTORKARTHIK - SINGERNARESH IYER - SINGERNA MUTHUKUMAR - LYRICISTTHAMARAI - LYRICISTMADHAN KARKI-LYRICISTVAALEE - LYRICISTALAP RAJU - SINGERRICHARD - SINGERHARISH RAGHAVENDRA - SINGERCHINMAYI - SINGERMAHATHI - SINGERPRASHANTHINI - SINGERBEST MELODY MUSIC DIRECTOR - HARRIS JAYARAJBEST CHOREOGRAPHY IN A SONG - DINESHBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A SONG - RAVI K CHANDRANBEST BACKGROUND SCORE - YUVAN SHANKAR RAJABEST ENTERTAINING SONG OF THE YEAR - KALASALATHAMAN- MUSIC DIRECTORL R ESWARI - SINGERDHARANI - DIRECTORVALEE - LYRICSTBEST DEBUT SINGER MALE - AALAP RAJUBEST DEBUT SINGER FEMALE - SUZANNEBEST DEBUT MUSIC DIRECTOR - GHIBRANBEST DEBUT LYRICIST - NIRANJAN BHARATHIPOPULAR MUSIC DIRECTOR - DIRECTORYUVAN SHANKAR RAJA

VENKAT PRABHU

POPULAR MUSIC DIRECTOR - LYRICIST

GV PRAKASH

NA MUTHUKUMAR

Jiiva is super busy

Jiiva was busy throughout Friday, because the actor needed to attend events associated with his forthcoming films within the day. The trailer of his much awaited 'Mugamoodi' was launched on June 29, with the muhurat of his forthcoming flick 'Endrendrum Punnagai' too going down at the same day.

Jiiva won the praise of speakers, mostly big guns from Tamil cinema, on the first look launch of 'Mugamoodi'. While guests were seen wishing him 'all the best' on the muhurat of 'Endrendrum Punnagai'.

Directed by Mysskin, 'Mugamoodi' is being claimed because the first super hero film of Tamil cinema. It features Jiiva in a 'never before role', it's said. 'Endrendrum Punnagai', helmed by Ahmed, has Jiiva, Vinay and Trisha in lead roles. This is a romantic feel good entertainer, sources say.

 

 

Gallery:Jiiva, Trisha @ Endrendrum Punnagai Launch

 

Gallery:Suriya @ Mugamoodi First Look & Trailer Launch

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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 on this film...

Saguni USA showtime details

Karthi - Pranitha starrer 'Saguni' is seeing a fair run within 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. Take a look at the us showtime details of this flick in here: MASSACHUSSETTES

Fresh Pond 10 ; Entertainment Cinemas (Boston, MA)

168, Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA - 02138,

Tel: 617-661-2900

CONNECTICUT

Bloomfield 8 Cinema (Hartford, CT)

863, Park Avenue, Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT - 06002

Tel: 860-286-7900

NEW JERSEY

BIG Cinemas Columbia Park 12 (North Bergen, NJ)

3125 Kennedy Blvd.  North Bergen, NJ  07047

Tel: 201-865-6133

BIG Cinemas Movie City 8 (Edison, NJ)

1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ  08820,

Tel: 732-548-2300

VIRGINIA

Loehmann's Twin Cinema

7291 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA  22042,

Tel: 703-573-5774

NORTH CAROLINA

Cinemark Movies 10 (Matthews, NC)

9508 Northeast Court, Matthews, NC 28105

Tel: 704-847-5245

Galaxy Cinemas (Cary, NC)

Village Square Shopping Center, 770, Cary Towne Blvd,

Cary, NC 27511, Tel: 919-463-9989

GEORGIA

Peachtree Funplex 8 Theatre (Atlanta, GA)

6135 Peach Tree Parkway, Norcross, GA  30092,

Tel: 770-448-7002

MICHIGAN

Cinemark Movies 16 (Warren, MI)

28600, Dequindre, Warren, MI 48092

Tel: 586-558-8207

OHIO

The Screens on the Continent (Columbus, OH)

6360, Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

Tel: 614-318-0551

Phoenix Theatres Eastgate 10 (Cleveland, OH)

1345, Som Center Road, Eastgate Shopping Center,

Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

MINNESOTA

Brookdale 8 Cinemas (Minneapolis)

5810, Shingle creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430,

Tel: (507) 369-3033

ILLINOIS

Big Cinemas : Golf Glen 5 (Chicago, IL)

9180, West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714,

Tel: 847-299-2366

TEXAS

Mac Arthur Market Place 16 (Dallas, TX)

(AKA: Hollywood Theatres)

8505,Walton Blvd,  Irving, TX 75063,

 Tel: 972-889-8000

Fun Asia, Bollywood 6 (Houston, TX)

2703 Hwy 6 South, Houston, TX 77082,

Tel: 281-493-0390

CALIFORNIA

Century Roseville 14 & XD (Sacramento, CA)

1555, Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661,

Tel: (916) 797-3466

BIG Cinemas Fremont 8 (Fremont, CA)

39160 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538

Tel: 510-795-1096

BIG Cinemas Towne 3(San Jose, CA)

1433 The Alameda, San Jose, CA  95126,

Tel: 408-293-5034

Naz 8 Cinemas (Artesia, CA)

6440 E. South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713,

Tel: 562-866-2444

Big Cinema Dos Lagos Stadium 15 (Los Angeles, CA)

2710 - Lakeshore Drive, Corona, CA 92883,

Tel: 877-795-4410

Wedding bells for KSY director

Balaji Mohan, who hogged the limelight together with his maiden directorial venture 'Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi', is getting married. The filmmaker, who's currently engaged on his next project, is ready to tie the knot to his childhood sweetheart Aruna.  Parents of Balaji and Aruna were known to one another before and were family friends, it's said.  They have been looking forward to the correct time, and once 'KSY' was released they felt the time was right and decided to permit their children to tie the knot. Balaji Mohan will start work on his next script, for Y Not Studios again, after the marriage.

Watch 'Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi' On IndiaGlitz Movies !

Tamilselvanum Thaniyaar Anjalum goes on floors

Gautham Vasudev Menon's Photon Kathaas Productions appears to be making bilinguals as a hallmark. Following Neethanae Yen Ponvasantham (that's 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 script isn't restricted in its content to any particular region or language. Its commercial cinema and is loaded with comedy, romance and action. I HAVE NOT laughed so hard during a narration in a protracted time", says Gautham." The film stars Jai, Santhanam and VTV Ganesh in Tamil. Nitin who's still celebrating the success of his last film 'Ishq' will play the lead role in Telugu in conjunction with comedian Rajesh. Music is by playback singer Karthik. The film has gone on floors in Hyderabad and it's said that the principal photography can be completed within the next 3 months!

Samantha dropped from Shankar-Vikram film because of skin allergies?

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Kadal’ has definitely taken a toll on Samantha who seems to stand endless hurdles in making it big in here despite having everything to make it to the highest in Tamil cinema...

Wedding bells for KSY director

Balaji Mohan, who hogged the limelight together with his maiden directorial venture 'Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi', is getting married. The filmmaker, who's currently engaged on his next project, is ready to tie the knot to his childhood sweetheart Aruna.  Parents of Balaji and Aruna were known to one another before and were family friends, it's said.  They have been looking forward to the precise time, and once 'KSY' was released they felt the time was right and decided to permit their children to tie the knot. Balaji Mohan will start work on his next script, for Y Not Studios again, after the marriage.

Watch 'Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi' On IndiaGlitz Movies !

Saguni USA showtime details

Karthi - Pranitha starrer 'Saguni' is seeing a fair run within 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. Take a look at america showtime details of this flick in here: MASSACHUSSETTES

Fresh Pond 10 ; Entertainment Cinemas (Boston, MA)

168, Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA - 02138,

Tel: 617-661-2900

CONNECTICUT

Bloomfield 8 Cinema (Hartford, CT)

863, Park Avenue, Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT - 06002

Tel: 860-286-7900

NEW JERSEY

BIG Cinemas Columbia Park 12 (North Bergen, NJ)

3125 Kennedy Blvd.  North Bergen, NJ  07047

Tel: 201-865-6133

BIG Cinemas Movie City 8 (Edison, NJ)

1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ  08820,

Tel: 732-548-2300

VIRGINIA

Loehmann's Twin Cinema

7291 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA  22042,

Tel: 703-573-5774

NORTH CAROLINA

Cinemark Movies 10 (Matthews, NC)

9508 Northeast Court, Matthews, NC 28105

Tel: 704-847-5245

Galaxy Cinemas (Cary, NC)

Village Square Shopping Center, 770, Cary Towne Blvd,

Cary, NC 27511, Tel: 919-463-9989

GEORGIA

Peachtree Funplex 8 Theatre (Atlanta, GA)

6135 Peach Tree Parkway, Norcross, GA  30092,

Tel: 770-448-7002

MICHIGAN

Cinemark Movies 16 (Warren, MI)

28600, Dequindre, Warren, MI 48092

Tel: 586-558-8207

OHIO

The Screens on the Continent (Columbus, OH)

6360, Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

Tel: 614-318-0551

Phoenix Theatres Eastgate 10 (Cleveland, OH)

1345, Som Center Road, Eastgate Shopping Center,

Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

MINNESOTA

Brookdale 8 Cinemas (Minneapolis)

5810, Shingle creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430,

Tel: (507) 369-3033

ILLINOIS

Big Cinemas : Golf Glen 5 (Chicago, IL)

9180, West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714,

Tel: 847-299-2366

TEXAS

Mac Arthur Market Place 16 (Dallas, TX)

(AKA: Hollywood Theatres)

8505,Walton Blvd,  Irving, TX 75063,

 Tel: 972-889-8000

Fun Asia, Bollywood 6 (Houston, TX)

2703 Hwy 6 South, Houston, TX 77082,

Tel: 281-493-0390

CALIFORNIA

Century Roseville 14 & XD (Sacramento, CA)

1555, Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661,

Tel: (916) 797-3466

BIG Cinemas Fremont 8 (Fremont, CA)

39160 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538

Tel: 510-795-1096

BIG Cinemas Towne 3(San Jose, CA)

1433 The Alameda, San Jose, CA  95126,

Tel: 408-293-5034

Naz 8 Cinemas (Artesia, CA)

6440 E. South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713,

Tel: 562-866-2444

Big Cinema Dos Lagos Stadium 15 (Los Angeles, CA)

2710 - Lakeshore Drive, Corona, CA 92883,

Tel: 877-795-4410

Samantha dropped from Shankar-Vikram film as a result of skin allergies?

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Kadal’ has definitely taken a toll on Samantha who seems to stand endless hurdles in making it big in here despite having everything to make it to the highest in Tamil cinema...

Billa 2: Grand trailer launch on July 2

'Billa 2' is prepared to look an incredible trailer launch on July 2 on the sprawling auditorium in Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. The development might be graced by the film's lead ladies and the crew. The first look and trailer could be unveiled at this grand event with a view to be followed by rigorous promotions by the makers for the film's release. Directed by Chakri Toleti, 'Billa 2', a prequel to blockbuster 'Billa' is releasing simultaneously in Telugu on July 13 as 'David Billa'. The high voltage action thriller unravels the mysteries that resulted in David, an Eelam refugee becoming a dreaded don.

Boasting off an 'A' certificate the film is high on glam quotient and action scenes. Ajith has pulled off few daredevil stunts for this flick and not using a body double, including hanging from a flying helicopter for a fight scene! Having gone on floors precisely a year back in mid July, 'Billa 2' will grace worldwide screens on July 13.

Gallery:Ajith Receives Fav Actor & Best Villain Award

Watch Billa II Trailer

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

The first look and trailer launch event of Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' is ready to happen in a grand scale tomorrow morning (June 29) at Sathyam Cinemas. The trailer might be launched by Suriya and received by director Lingusamy while the primary Look could be released by Suriya and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The event is touted to be graced by top producers, directors and people from the film industry. Meanwhile it's said that the music album has some rocking numbers including an ordinary Mysskin style kuthu and a melody crooned by Chinmayee. Produced by UTV Films the film by Mysskin has Jiiva, Pooja Hegde and Narein in lead roles with music by K. It is a superhero flick, throwing light at the superhero within one's self. The film is touted to grace worldwide screens on August.

Arun Vijay elated over TTs success

Arun Vijay appears to be on a cheerful high note, what with the success of 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' that showcased him in a unique role from what we have seen in his earlier ventures. "I thank everyone for the support showered towards Thadaiyara Thaakka, the film is running on its fourth week in additional than 70 centers", says a visibly excited Arun Vijay. The action entertainer helmed by Magizh Thirumeni, a former associate of Gautham Vasudev Menon, sees Arun Vijay and Mamta Mohandas within the lead roles with Rakul Preet Singh in a pivotal role. TT received positive reviews from critics and is seeing a good showing within the box-office, way to a commercial script that makes it a family watch.

Watch 6th Annual Vijay Awards on June 29 & 30

Vijay TV's hit affair, 6th Annual Vijay Awards might be broadcasted at the television channel on June 29 and 30 at 6pm IST. The development that was hung 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 within the evening's awards ceremony. The five favorite categories - Favorite Hero, Favorite Heroine, Favorite Director, Favorite Film and Favorite Song awards were chosen at the basis of the votes collected from the general public.

 The award winners within the 30 BEST categories were chosen by the eminent Jury members K.S. Ravikumar, actors Yugi Sethu, Nadhiya, Lizzy Priyadarshan and Cinematographer Rathinavel.  Legendary singer S.P. Balasubramaniam was awarded the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan award for Excellence in Indian Cinema.   Ajith, Vikram, Anjali, Vetrimaaran, GV Prakash, Anushka, Venkat Prabhu, Dhanush, Santhanam and a number of other others received the celebrated accolades. 

Another highlight was some ravishing performances by actresses Shriya Saran and Anjali. Dhanush together with Anirudh performed live on the event. Kamal Haasan spoke to the gathered about his magnum opus 'Viswaroopam' excluding showcasing exclusive backstage and trailers from the film. Watch the glitzy affair as two parts on June 29 and 30, Friday and Saturday at 6 pm IST.  A must watch award ceremony!  Don't miss it...

Gallery:6th Annual Vijay Awards

Gouravam First Look

The primary look poster of Allu Sirish – Yami Gautham (Vicky Donor fame)’s Tamil – Telugu bilingual ‘Gouravam’ was unveiled...

Anjali prefers kissing scene

"I was given with a decision on the time of signing Settai. That I needed to either act in a bedroom scene or a kissing scene. I chose the latter since I DISCOVERED it safe than the former," says Anjali.

Explaining the reason, she says, "Because only now I'VE BEEN capable of earn good name way to excellent roles in films similar to Angadi Theru and Engeyum Eppodhum. I DO NOT wish to spoil that image."

'Settai', a remake of Hindi hit 'Delhi Belly', is directed by Kannan. Arya, Anjali, Hansika Motwani, Premgi Amaran and Santhanam play lead roles in it. "IT'S an enchanting subject," Anjali says.

Settai Movie Gallery

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 greater than 60% of the shoot. Although she's busy engaged on her birthday she made sure she spent some quality time together with her younger sister Thulasi who's engaged on Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal'. The dusky actress was spotted on the SIIMA Awards in Dubai last week in a shocking red dress. The actress who debuted in Tamil cinema with blockbuster 'Ko' was last seen in 'Dammu' in Telugu where she shared screen space with Junior NTR and Trisha. She currently has 'Annakodiyum...' and a Malayalam project in her kitty. Here's wishing the beautiful lady an overly happy birthday!

 

Gallery : Celebs @ SIIMA Awards

Watch 'Rangam' (Ko in Telugu) Legally On IndiaGlitz Movies!

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'VE completely re-written the screenplay to make it fit for Hollywood."

Saying that considered one of his friend's son will do the role played by Arjun within the original, Bharathiraja adds works are happening in a whole swing. Shooting will start once he completes 'Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum'.

Taapsee walks out of MGR

First it was Karthika who opted out of 'Madha Gaja Raja' (shortly 'MGR'), a movie directed by Sundar C with Vishal within 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 heroine subject, which has Vishal in a triple role for the primary time.

It is claimed that Taapsee desired to promote her Hindi film 'Chashme Badhoor' in the course of the first week of July and hence found it difficult to house dates for 'Madha Gaja Raja'.

Who's directing Karikalan?

This is one film that have been repeatedly making headlines for controversies. The most recent rumor is that the director of this Vikram starrer, Kannan, was 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 need to begin from scratch again with Gandhikrishna on board. When a media firm approached Gandhikrishna he expressed that the makers have approached him and he'll go ahead with helming the film is Vikram's dates & other things fall in place. But on the same time, Kannan has it that he's still helming the film and it'll resume shooting once Vikram is freed from commitments! The makers have also confirmed that Kannan continues to be the director of the project and that cinematographer Karthik have been replaced with Randy aka Rathnavelu and that the crew has undergone a change. Although this era cum contemporary movie went on floors greater than a year back only 25 % of the shoot have been wrapped and the forged and crew have carried on with other projects.

Karikalan Movie Gallery

Sharvanands Kollywood plans

Tollywood actor Sharvanand, who made his presence felt in Kollywood with films equivalent to 'Kadhalna Summa Illai' and 'Engaeyum Eppothum', is now eyeing to expand further his presence in Tamil industry. Recently, the actor was roped in ... Continue reading →

Ajith mobbed by fans

The shooting of Ajith's forthcoming film, directed by Vishnuvardhan, came to a halt in Bengaluru after fans thronged the shooting spot to have a glimpse of the 'Thala' and created ruckus.If sources are to be believed, an impo... Continue reading →

Protest against Viswaroopam

Hindu Makkal Katchi, the self styled moral police which was previously up in arms against some Tamil movies, is striking again. This time against 'Viswaroopam', a magnum opus by Kamal Haasan. In line with the party, the title have to be c... Continue reading →

HCs directive to three makers

The Madras High Court on Friday told the producers of '3', a Dhanush starrer movie, there's no want to block a complete website, but taking action against the pirated URLs may be enough. Earlier, many video sharing sites were blocked for... Continue reading →

Aishwaryas second directorial: A love story again!

Aishwarya R Dhanush, who made a far mentioned directorial debut with '3', is gearing as much as start her next venture. "This time too it is going to be a love story, but may be set in a special backdrop," say sources. "While there are chances... Continue reading →

Kamal clears air on Viswaroopam 2

Ever because the Ulaganayagan announced a sequel to his yet-to-be-released magnum opus 'Viswaroopam', rumor mills worked overtime that 'Viswaroopam' is simply too lengthy a movie and scenes were chopped off for use within the next part! Kamal Haasan has... Continue reading →

Paalai goes global

'Paalai', a film directed by Senthamilan, made waves in Tamil Nadu a while back for its bold content and honest approach. Now the film is making its presence felt internationally. The period movie, which talks concerning the Tamil culture c... Continue reading →

How Vijay celebrated his birthday?

Friday was a memorable day for Vijay, because the actor turned 38 and his fans ensured that many great things happened all over the place Tamil Nadu, to mark the day. Events reminiscent of blood donation and organ donation camps, planting of saplings and dist... Continue reading →

Vikram – Samanthas I boasts off Rs 70 crore

If it's Shankar is on the helm of affairs, it needs to be a grand and glitzy affair. The director's forthcoming film 'I', which has Vikram and Samantha in lead roles, isn't any exception to this.

According to sources, the film is estimated to be made at the cheap of Rs 70 crore. Along with the Tamil versions, Telugu and Hindi versions can be made simultaneously.

"Producer Aascar V Ravichandran is excited about joining hands with Shankar and Vikram after the super hit Anniyan. All that he wants is a grand venture with none compromise at the budget," sources say.

The film could have music by A R Rahman and a few of the highest technicians of the sector are working in it. With dialogues by writer duo Subha, the movie has story and screenplay by Shankar himself. This can be a romantic thriller.

Kamal clears air on Viswaroopam 2

Ever because the Ulaganayagan announced a sequel to his yet-to-be-released magnum opus 'Viswaroopam', rumor mills worked overtime that 'Viswaroopam' is just too lengthy a movie and scenes were chopped off for use within the next part! Kamal Haasan has finally cleared air in this front. He expressed that he wishes to make a sequel for this pet project and nearly 40 % of the sequel has already been shot! He further added, "I ventured to make this film only once I was convinced that the audience will love it for sure.  We've got never seen this kind of story at the Indian screen within the past.  Viswaroopam touches upon some problems with contemporary national and international politics."

Kamal went on record saying that Viswaroopam is the most costly film in his career.  He plays Vishwanath aka Wiz within the film.  From what's heard of the story, he's not playing double roles but only one.  While Vishwanath is a Kathak dancer, Wiz is an FBI agent.

Watch - Viswaroopam Trailer

Sharvanands Kollywood plans

Tollywood actor Sharvanand, who made his presence felt in Kollywood with films corresponding to 'Kadhalna Summa Illai' and 'Engaeyum Eppothum', is now eyeing to expand further his presence in Tamil industry.

Recently, the actor was roped in by ace director Cheran for his comeback directorial venture 'JK Ennum Nanbanin Vazhkai'. Also, Sharvanand's 2010 Telugu hit 'Prasthanam' is about to be dubbed and released in Tamil.

Titled 'Padhavi', the movie will hit the screens soon. Sai Kumar plays another protagonist within the movie, while Rubi Parihar is the feminine lead. The film is directed by Deva K.

Meanwhile, it's said 'JK Ennum Nanbanin Vazhkai' will hit the floors soon. The film is anticipated to be a feel-good movie, with the intention to discuss friendship and other aspects of life.

Watch 'Engeyum Eppodhum' On IG Movies

Click here to peer - 'Padhavi' Movie Gallery

 

 

Aishwaryas second directorial: A love story again!

Aishwarya R Dhanush, who made a far mentioned directorial debut with '3', is gearing as much as start her next venture. "This time too it will likely be a love story, but may be set in a special backdrop," say sources.

"While there are chances for Dhanush to play the lead role on this film too, there may be every possibility for Aishwarya to go for another hero too. She is yet to make a decision," they add.

But the sure thing is claimed to be music by Anirudh. Remember the 'Kolaveri...' music composer is an in depth relative to Aishwarya and he composed music for brief films made earlier by the Superstar's daughter earlier.

"An official announcement on Aishwarya's next movie can be made soon. She is back to Chennai from Bangalore, where she took her children Linga and Yatra to spend time with their grandfather Rajinikanth," add sources.

Ajith mobbed by fans

The shooting of Ajith's forthcoming film, directed by Vishnuvardhan, came to a halt in Bengaluru after fans thronged the shooting spot to have a glimpse of the 'Thala' and created ruckus.

If sources are to be believed, a very powerful scene was being shot on M G Road within the capital city of Karnataka, when the incident came about. On coming to grasp that Ajith was at work, huge choice of fans gathered on the spot.

They started shouting 'Thala Thala' besides climbing on trees and vehicles to peer Ajith. Since there has been an enormous commotion at the arterial road this is why the shooting needed to be stopped.

Immediately, police personnel came to the spot and taken things under control. Only then the shooting may well be continued. Nayantara was also present.

Kamal clears air on Viswaroopam 2

Ever for the reason that Ulaganayagan announced a sequel to his yet-to-be-released magnum opus 'Viswaroopam', rumor mills worked overtime that 'Viswaroopam' is just too lengthy a movie and scenes were chopped off for use within the next part! Kamal Haasan has finally cleared air in this front. He expressed that he wishes to make a sequel for this pet project and nearly 40 % of the sequel has already been shot! He further added, "I ventured to make this film only once I was convinced that the audience will adore it for sure.  We have now never seen one of these story at the Indian screen within the past.  Viswaroopam touches upon some problems with contemporary national and international politics."

Kamal went on record saying that Viswaroopam is the most expensive film in his career.  He plays Vishwanath aka Wiz within the film.  From what's heard of the story, he's not playing double roles but only one.  While Vishwanath is a Kathak dancer, Wiz is an FBI agent.

Watch - Viswaroopam Trailer

Sharvanands Kollywood plans

Tollywood actor Sharvanand, who made his presence felt in Kollywood with films akin to 'Kadhalna Summa Illai' and 'Engaeyum Eppothum', is now eyeing to expand further his presence in Tamil industry.

Recently, the actor was roped in by ace director Cheran for his comeback directorial venture 'JK Ennum Nanbanin Vazhkai'. Also, Sharvanand's 2010 Telugu hit 'Prasthanam' is ready to be dubbed and released in Tamil.

Titled 'Padhavi', the movie will hit the screens soon. Sai Kumar plays another protagonist within the movie, while Rubi Parihar is the feminine lead. The film is directed by Deva K.

Meanwhile, it's said 'JK Ennum Nanbanin Vazhkai' will hit the floors soon. The film is predicted to be a feel-good movie, in an effort to discuss friendship and other aspects of life.

Watch 'Engeyum Eppodhum' On IG Movies

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Aishwaryas second directorial: A love story again!

Aishwarya R Dhanush, who made a far mentioned directorial debut with '3', is gearing as much as start her next venture. "This time too it is going to be a love story, but could be set in a special backdrop," say sources.

"While there are chances for Dhanush to play the lead role on this film too, there's every possibility for Aishwarya to go for another hero too. She is yet to make a decision," they add.

But the sure thing is alleged to be music by Anirudh. Remember the 'Kolaveri...' music composer is a detailed relative to Aishwarya and he composed music for brief films made earlier by the Superstar's daughter earlier.

"An official announcement on Aishwarya's next movie could be made soon. She is back to Chennai from Bangalore, where she took her children Linga and Yatra to spend time with their grandfather Rajinikanth," add sources.

Ajith mobbed by fans

The shooting of Ajith's forthcoming film, directed by Vishnuvardhan, came to a halt in Bengaluru after fans thronged the shooting spot to have a glimpse of the 'Thala' and created ruckus.

If sources are to be believed, the most important scene was being shot on M G Road within the capital city of Karnataka, when the incident came about. On coming to understand that Ajith was at work, huge collection of fans gathered on the spot.

They started shouting 'Thala Thala' besides climbing on trees and vehicles to peer Ajith. Since there has been an enormous commotion at the arterial road that is why the shooting needed to be stopped.

Immediately, police personnel came to the spot and taken things under control. Only then the shooting might be continued. Nayantara was also present.

Vikram – Samanthas I boasts off Rs 70 crore

If it's Shankar is on the helm of affairs, it needs to be a grand and glitzy affair. The director's forthcoming film 'I', which has Vikram and Samantha in lead roles, is not any exception to this.

According to sources, the film is estimated to be made at the cheap of Rs 70 crore. Along with the Tamil versions, Telugu and Hindi versions may also be made simultaneously.

"Producer Aascar V Ravichandran is excited about joining hands with Shankar and Vikram after the super hit Anniyan. All that he wants is a grand venture with none compromise at the budget," sources say.

The film can have music by A R Rahman and a few of the highest technicians of the sector are working in it. With dialogues by writer duo Subha, the movie has story and screenplay by Shankar himself. This can be a romantic thriller.

Protest against Viswaroopam

Hindu Makkal Katchi, the self styled moral police which was previously up in arms against some Tamil movies, is striking again. This time against 'Viswaroopam', a magnum opus by Kamal Haasan.

According to the party, the title need to be changed because it isn't a Tamil word. "Viswaroopam is a Sanskrit word. Kamal, a task model to aspiring actors, should set an example by going for a pure Tamil title," says Kannan of HMK.

"Kamal lives in Tamil Nadu and have become popular only by acting Tamil movies. So why should he not wish to name his film in Tamil. We're hopeful that Kamal will understand our appeal and alter the title," he adds.

It is also recalled that HMK earlier protested a song in Kamal Haasan's 2010 film 'Manmadhan Ambu', following which it was far from the movie. The party alleged that the song had explicit sexual references.

Watch Viswaroopam Trailer

HCs directive to three makers

The Madras High Court on Friday told the producers of '3', a Dhanush starrer movie, there is not any wish to block a complete website, but taking action against the pirated URLs may be enough.

Earlier, many video sharing sites were blocked for hosting pirated content. On Friday, the High Court told the producers to offer specific pirated links of the film to internet service providers (ISPs), so they could block it.

On March 29, the Madras High Court granted interim injunction until further orders, restraining internet service providers (ISPs) and other unknown persons from infringing at the producer's copyright of '3' by communicating, duplicating or downloading the film in any manner without proper licence.

Justice K B K Vasuki passed the order on an application in a civil suit by R K Productions Private Ltd, the producer, and ordered notice.

Story of Sasikumars Sundarapandian

For the primary time in his acting career, Sasikumar is playing a lover boy in his forthcoming film 'Sundarapandian'. "THIS MAY OCCASIONALLY be a straight contrast to the characters I did earlier. I'VE droped knife and brought rose in my hand," he says.

The movie directed by Sasikumar's former associate Prabhakaran is produced by Sasi himself. "Prabhakaran desired to make his directorial debut with every other banner. But I MADE UP MY MIND to provide it on my own, because the story impressed me a lot," says Sasi.

He adds: "THIS IS A breezy love story and that i play a tender man, who falls for a lady. I'M proud to work under my very own associate. Prabhakar is making me proud together with his directorial skills."

Besides 'Sundarapandian', Sasikumar is producing a movie that's being directed by veteran Balumahendra. "THIS CAN BE A great privilege that Balumahendra sir has given me a possibility to provide his movie," says the 'Subramanyapuram' maker.

How Vijay celebrated his birthday?

Friday was a memorable day for Vijay, because the actor turned 38 and his fans ensured that many good stuff happened everywhere Tamil Nadu, to mark the day.

Events comparable to blood donation and organ donation camps, planting of saplings and distribution of monetary aid and note books organised by Vijay Makkal Iyakkam in various places of the State.

In Chennai, Vijay started the day by seeking the blessings of his parents- S A Chandrasekaran and Shoba. After receiving wishes from his wife and children, he headed straight to the federal government Children's Hospital in Egmore and gifted gold rings to the brand new borns.

Then he drove to Neelankarai where a blood donation camp was organised by members of his fans club. A CONTENTED Vijay said, "I thank my fans for planning various welfare initiatives on my birthday. What more am i able to ask for?"

Watch Vijay For A Cause On His Birthday

Paalai goes global

'Paalai', a film directed by Senthamilan, made waves in Tamil Nadu a while back for its bold content and honest approach. Now the film is making its presence felt internationally.

The period movie, which talks in regards to the Tamil culture centuries ago, was screened in Norway International Film Festival. And now, will probably be screened on the 10th International Tamil Film Festival in Canada.

In a statement, the director has thanked the media and writers for his or her support to the movie. "From the start itself, many on Facebook, Twitter and blogs has been supporting the film. I'M indebted to them," he said.

As this was a film concerning the ancient Tamil Nadu tribes, the director cast several native village people on this movie. To make the movie as just about reality as possible, the director has tried to bring out the acting talents some of the tribal individuals who lead their lives in forests.

Shruti opposite Jiiva?

Now that may be almost confirmed that Jiiva will replace Vijay in Seeman's comeback venture 'Pagalavan', a hunt is on for the heroine. "Shruti Haasan is probably going to play the feminine lead," says a source.

"Seeman is eager to have Jiiva and Shruti on board, as he feels that the 2 actors will fit well the characters he has penned. While Jiiva has already been signed, attempts are directly to rope in Shruti," says the source.

To be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, 'Pagalavan', a socio-action entertainer, that is expected to take a dig at loopholes within the system. In Seeman's own words, it's in regards to the inaccessibility to proper education.

In a contemporary interview, the director said, "Pagalavan is set problems faced by the folks. It's concerning the inaccessibility to quality education. The theme of the movie is 'education is for people'."

Rajini to play villain in Dhoom 3?

This is the most recent buzz in tinsel town. Seems like the Khans are focused on casting the Superstar of Indian cinema of their films.   Last Diwali marketing guru Shahrukh Khan managed to cast him in a not-so-impressive cameo in 'Ra.One' and now if grapevine is to be believed he could be seen in forthcoming multi-starrer biggie 'Dhoom 3'. 'Dhoom 3' makers, Yash Raj Films, have approached the Superstar to do the most important role within the film. However Rajini is yet to offer his nod for the project and it isn't very clear if he'll give conform to do a multi-starrer considering his massive fan base. 'Dhoom 3' stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Uday Chopra and Rajini's 'Kochadaiyaan' co-star Jackie Shroff. It's said that Rajini was approached to play the primary villain within the film. It can be mentioned Aamir Khan plays the villain on this film and Rajini's character could be that of the larger baddie. Let's just hope in case he agrees to do the project his character can be of substantial importance and never a disappointing graphic cameo like in 'Ra.One'!

Saguni: Dubai details

'Saguni' has witnessed an overly big opening in Dubai. No other recent Tamil film managed to get the sort of huge response within the country, say sources within the know.

"Tickets for all shows within the first three days are booked in Dubai. South Indians living there are showing great interest to observe the movie," they say.

Back home in Tamil Nadu, the film is releasing in unprecedented choice of theatres, as 'Billa 2', which was earlier expected to hit the screens today, backed out of the race.

Expressing happiness, Karthi says, "The response was very encouraging. I'M sure everyone will like Saguni. It's an enchanting entertainer and director Shankar Dayal has shaped it up very well."

Vimal & Sivakarthikeyan as Kedi Billa, Killadi Ranga

The 'Marina' man is gearing as much as make waves again. National Award winning director Pandiraj will soon start shooting for his next film, which was titled 'Kedi Billa, Killadi Ranga'.

Vimal and Siva Karthikeyan will play the lead roles on this film, in order to be produced by P Madan of Escape Artists Movies. The film is anticipated to be a comedy caper with a captivating message.

It is to be noted that Vimal played a lead role in Pandiraj's maiden venture 'Pasanga', while Siva Karthikeyan was a part of the director's latest offering 'Marina'.

Now that he has brought them together, expectations are obvious. Information about members of the solid and crew are expected soon.

Ilayarajas song on the Olympics?

Industry insiders have it that music maestro Ilayaraja's song 'Naandhaan Ungappanda...' from 'Ram Lakshman' (1981) might be played on the opening ceremony of Olympics Games this year in London. 'Naandhaan Ungappanda...' from 'Ram Lakshman' stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya and is crooned by SP Balasubramaniam. This will likely be one amongst the 86 tracks that comes with Michael Jackson, latest sensation Adele, Amy Winehouse and several other others. The list was leaked to the British Media. However, an official announcement is yet to be made and people in here appear to be ignorant of such developments

Billa 2 appeals to the Mumbai Censor Board?

The latest buzz is that 'Billa 2' makers are unhappy with the 'A' certificate and that the regional censor board has suggested that they censor the film with the Mumbai Censor Board. It is alleged that the producer Sunir Kheterpal and director Chakri Toleti aren't proud of the cuts suggested by the Regional Censor Board and are wanting a 'U/A' certificate and are thus appealing for a re-censor with the Mumbai board. It maybe mentioned, the Telugu version of the film was given a 'U/A' certificate in Andhra Pradesh. With a running time of two hours and eight minutes only, 'Billa 2' is a prequel to blockbuster 'Billa' and stars Ajith, Parvathy Omanakuttan and Bruna Abdullah. It may be said that to bypass a clash with the 'Amazing Spiderman', the film will release per week after that!

Watch Ajith, Yuvan In 'Billa 2' Promo!

Court in favor of SAC

The TFPC battle appears to be never ending. An ad hoc committee headed by producer Ibrahim Rowther made news recently by declaring fresh elections in TFPC, but President SA Chandrasekhar had expressed that that is an illegal committee and that he'll take the problem to the court...

Write your review on Saguni!

Finally, there is a big release in Kollywood! Karthi Sivakumar who has earlier graced Tamil cinema with five blockbusters is back with a political satire, 'Saguni'. Helmed by newbie Shankar Dayal, the film stars Karthi, Santhanam and Pranitha within the lead roles as Kamal, Rajini and Sridevi! Quite filmy, isn't it?

 Music is by GV Prakash Kumar. The film also stars veterans like Kota Srinivasa Rao, Radhika and Roja in pivotal and quite surprising roles. So how did you prefer this out and out family commercial entertainer? Whose performance did you best like? How's the chemistry between Karthi and Pranitha? Do Karthi and Santhanam beat the comedy of Siruthai? How did you favor Karthi's character that has him play mind games? Did 'Saguni' live as much as your expectations? Are you game for a second watch? Share your review at the film in here and we'll ensure the makers catch a glimpse of your feedback! Don't give away the plot to other readers!

Navya Nair is back

Navya Nair was not seen on screen after she entered wedlock many years ago. The beautiful Mollywood actress, who's popular in Kollywood as well, is eyeing a comeback now.

According to sources, the 'Raman Thediya Seethai' actress will start her second innings with a Malayalam film titled 'Scene 1: Nammude Veedu'. She is going to play the role of a better secondary teacher on this flick.

Lal who will essay the role of an associate director within the film, which has Asif Ali, Gauthami, Lalu Alex, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Thilakan in pivotal roles.

The film may be produced by Shafeer Seth. Circles on the subject of Navya says that she accepted to do 'Scene 1: Nammude Veedu', since she was impressed a great deal by the script and her character in it.

Ilayarajas song on the Olympics?

Industry insiders have it that music maestro Ilayaraja's song 'Naandhaan Ungappanda...' from 'Ram Lakshman' (1981) could be played on the opening ceremony of Olympics Games this year in London. 'Naandhaan Ungappanda...' from 'Ram Lakshman' stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya and is crooned by SP Balasubramaniam. This may occasionally be one in every of the 86 tracks that incorporates Michael Jackson, latest sensation Adele, Amy Winehouse and several other others. The list have been leaked to the British Media. However, an official announcement is yet to be made and people in here appear to be blind to such developments

Navya Nair is back

Navya Nair was not seen on screen after she entered wedlock many years ago. The beautiful Mollywood actress, who's popular in Kollywood as well, is eyeing a comeback now.

According to sources, the 'Raman Thediya Seethai' actress will start her second innings with a Malayalam film titled 'Scene 1: Nammude Veedu'. She's going to play the role of a better secondary teacher on this flick.

Lal who will essay the role of an associate director within the film, which has Asif Ali, Gauthami, Lalu Alex, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Thilakan in pivotal roles.

The film could be produced by Shafeer Seth. Circles just about Navya says that she accepted to do 'Scene 1: Nammude Veedu', since she was impressed a great deal by the script and her character in it.

Billa 2 appeals to the Mumbai Censor Board?

The latest buzz is that 'Billa 2' makers are unhappy with the 'A' certificate and that the regional censor board has suggested that they censor the film with the Mumbai Censor Board. It is alleged that the producer Sunir Kheterpal and director Chakri Toleti aren't pleased with the cuts suggested by the Regional Censor Board and are wanting a 'U/A' certificate and are thus appealing for a re-censor with the Mumbai board. It maybe mentioned, the Telugu version of the film was given a 'U/A' certificate in Andhra Pradesh. With a running time of two hours and eight minutes only, 'Billa 2' is a prequel to blockbuster 'Billa' and stars Ajith, Parvathy Omanakuttan and Bruna Abdullah. It could also be said that to bypass a clash with the 'Amazing Spiderman', the film will release per week after that!

Watch Ajith, Yuvan In 'Billa 2' Promo!

Court in favor of SAC

The TFPC battle appears to be never ending. An ad hoc committee headed by producer Ibrahim Rowther made news recently by declaring fresh elections in TFPC, but President SA Chandrasekhar had expressed that that is an illegal committee and that he's going to take the problem to the court...

Saguni USA release details

Karthi Sivakumar's forthcoming political satire, 'Saguni', is seeing a huge worldwide release come June 22 (Friday). The film directed by debutant Shankar Dayal has Karthi, Santhanam and Pranitha within the lead roles with music by GV Prakash. Several veterans like Kota Srinivasa Rao, Radhika and Roja along Mumtaj might be seen on this biggie.

Check out the film's USA release details in here:

MassachussettesFresh Pond 10 ; Entertainment Cinemas (Boston, MA)168, Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA - 02138,Tel: 617-661-2900

ConnecticutBloomfield 8 Cinema (Hartford, CT)863, Park Avenue, Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT - 06002Tel: 860-286-7900

New JerseyBIG Cinemas Columbia Park 12 (North Bergen, NJ)3125 Kennedy Blvd.  North Bergen, NJ  07047  Tel: 201-865-6133

BIG Cinemas Movie City 8 (Edison, NJ)1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ  08820,Tel: 732-548-2300

VirginiaLoehmann's Twin Cinema7291 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA  22042,Tel: 703-573-5774

North CarolinaCinemark Movies 10 (Matthews, NC)9508 Northeast Court, Matthews, NC 28105Tel: 704-847-5245

GeorgiaPeachtree Funplex 8 Theatre (Atlanta, GA)6135 Peach Tree Parkway, Norcross, GA  30092,Tel: 770-448-7002

MichiganCinemark Movies 16 (Warren, MI)28600, Dequindre, Warren, MI 48092Tel: 586-558-8207

OhioThe Screens on the Continent (Columbus, OH)6360, Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229Tel: 614-318-0551

MinnesotaBrookdale 8 Cinemas (Minneapolis)5810, Shingle creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430,Tel: (507) 369-3033

IllinoisBig Cinemas : Golf Glen 5 (Chicago, IL)9180, West Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714,Tel: 847-299-2366

Nebraska20 Grand Cinema - Marcus Theatres (Omaha, NE)14304, West Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164Tel: 402-898-7469

TexasMac Arthur Market Place 16 (Dallas, TX)(AKA: Hollywood Theatres)8505,Walton Blvd,  Irving, TX 75063, Tel: 972-889-8000

Fun Asia, Bollywood 6 (Houston, TX)2703 Hwy 6 South, Houston, TX 77082,Tel: 281-493-0390

Cinemark Tinseltown 17 (Austin, TX)S, I-35 North of Stassney Ln, 5501 Ih 35, Austin, TX 78744Tel: 512-326-4408

ArizonaPollack Tempe Cinemas (Phoenix, AZ)1825 E.Elliot Road,  Tempe, AZ 85044 ,Tel: 480-345-646

CaliforniaCentury Roseville 14 & XD (Sacramento, CA)1555, Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661,Tel: (916) 797-3466

BIG Cinemas Fremont 8 (Fremont, CA)39160 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538Tel: 510-795-1096

BIG Cinemas Towne 3(San Jose, CA)1433 The Alameda, San Jose, CA  95126,Tel: 408-293-5034

Naz 8 Cinemas (Artesia, CA)6440 E. South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713,Tel: 562-866-2444

Big Cinema Dos Lagos Stadium 15 (Los Angeles, CA)2710 - Lakeshore Drive, Corona, CA 92883,Tel: 877-795-4410

Billa 2 : 21 teasers shortly!

Thala Ajith's fans are in for a treat, for even supposing the film's release was delayed, the makers are soon going to release 21 teasers of the film in Tamil - Telugu on the web! The teaser trailers has been certified with the regional censor board.

However several scenes, predominantly scenes of girls in bikini were censored before the certification. A COUPLE OF more liquor, smoking and gore scenes were also replaced in these teaser trailers.

The film has received a 'A' certificate in Tamil but we won't be certain that whether the makers will make few cuts and release the film with a 'U/A' or retain the 'A'. The discharge date of 'Billa 2' is yet to be announced.

'Billa 2' is a prequel to 2007 blockbuster 'Billa' and has Ajith, Bruna Abdullah and Parvathy Omanakuttan in lead roles with Vidyut Jamwal playing baddie. The film showcases the events that resulted in Eelam refugee David becoming a dreadful don.

Watch "Billa II" Trailer

Radhika Apte to wed

This appears to be the season of actresses getting engaged or entering wedlock. Close at the heels of Sneha, Mamta Mohandas, Udayathara and Ananya, Radhika Apte has announced that she would marry her boyfriend soon.

The actress, who started her career in Kollywood with 'Raththa Charithiram' and was later seen in 'Dhoni', is currently playing the feminine lead in Ajmal starrer 'Vetriselvan', that is taking shape in a quick pace.

"I am in love with Benedict Taylor, a London based musician. Our interest towards music brought us together. Our engagement happened last month with the blessings of elders in both the families," she says.

Radhika adds: "WE'RE planning to go into wedlock next year. Benedict Taylor is a pleasing gentleman and he never interferes in my career. I WILL BE ABLE TO sure act after marriage."

Sasikumars father passes away

Actor-director Sasikumar's father Mahalingam passed on to the great beyond at his native place Thamaraipatti in Madurai. He was 69 and is survived by three sons and a daughter.

Several Kollywood personalities have expressed condolence on coming to grasp that Sasikumar's father breathed his last. His cremation will happen later this evening.

IndiaGlitz joins Kollywood fraternity in condoling the death of Mahalingam, who gifted a skilled filmmaker to Tamil cinema. May his soul rest in peace.

Prabhu Deva in an item number with Sonakshi!

Industry insiders have it that Prabhu Deva who has become red hot in Bollywood, might be doing an item number along with his 'Rowdy Rathore' lead lady, Sonakshi Sinha!

Buzz is that Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha might be seen in an item number in Khiladi, Akshay Kumar's next film, Oh My God, a movie in accordance with Gujarati play 'Kanji Viruddh Kanji' and helmed by Umesh Shukla.

It is claimed that Akshay personally requested Prabhu Deva to accomplish on this item number the latter gave his immediate consent to be part of this high voltage action entertainer.

Prabhu Deva's latest offering in Hindi, 'Rowdy Rathore', was declared a success and is seeing an excellent run within the box-office. The film is a remake of 'Siruthai' (Tamil) and 'Vikramarkudu' (Telugu).

Allu Arujun in a bilingual

A few days ago we reported that leading Tollywood actor Allu Arjun is eyeing to make his entry into Kollywood and has expressed his work with director Rajesh M. The 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi' maker has confirmed the development, stating that he's currently engaged on penning a Tamil-Telugu bilingual for Allu Arjun.

"Arjun recently watched Oru Kal Oru Kannadi and carefully enjoyed it. He expressed his make his entry into Tamil cinema by joining hands with me and now I'M writing the script," the director says.

However, the immediate project of Rajesh is alleged to be 'All In Azhagu Raja', featuring Karthi Sivakumar and Kajal Aggarwal within the lead. Only after completing it, he's expected to start out Allu Arjun starrer.

Suriya in & as Thuppariyum Anandhan: A period flick!

Finally, an official announcement was made by Gautham Menon's Photon Kathas regarding 'Thuppariyum Anandhan'. As rumored few days back the film will go on floors with Suriya playing the lead. Suriya will don a detective's cap after acting as a coarse tough cop in 'Singham 2' with Hari. The actor has signed at the dotted lines for this project; meanwhile Gautham will wrap 'Yohan Adhyayam Ondru', a spy thriller with Vijay. "When Gautham and that i come together, people expect romance, great songs and action. Thuppariyum Anandhan will offer all this and far more in style", says Suriya Sivakumar. 'Thuppariyum Anandhan' might be a period film in contemporary style and can be an action adventure. The film will go on floors to start with of 2013. It maybe mentioned Ajith was initially approached for this role few years back. Suriya - Gautham have earlier worked together in 'Khaaka Khaaka' and 'Varanam Aayiram'.

Saguni to look a tremendous release!

Karthi Sivakumar is one lucky man, we definitely must say. The actor graced Kollywood with 5 blockbusters and his sixth film, 'Saguni', is seeing an immense solo release now that Ajith's 'Billa 2' is seeing a delay. It will see a world release with greater than 1000 prints! The Telugu prints alone are 400 that's quite an enormous opening, considering it is a dubbed version in Telugu. It maybe mentioned, until now, Karthi's films have only had about 600 prints in Tamil itself! While 'Saguni' in Tamil has a clean 'U' certificate, the Telugu 'Sakuni' was given a 'U/A'. Both the versions will simultaneously release on June 22. Songs by GV Prakash have received a good response in both the states. Directed by debutant Shankar Dayal, the film has Karthi and Pranitha in lead roles with Santhanam for comic relief. It is a political satire with Karthi playing mind games, thus the title.

Watch Saguni Trailer

Simbu watches Billa 2!

Don't get your ideas running wild, for we're only relating to a scene from his upcoming film 'Vaalu' where he's cast opposite Hansika Motwani. A scene was shot on the Kamala Theatre in Vadapalani where this cut out was used. The scene has Simbu watching 'Billa 2' along side Hansika and Santhanam. Produced by Nic Arts and directed by newcomer Vijay, the film is edited by TS Suresh. It's one pucca mass commercial film with a robust dosage of comedy. The teaser trailer of the film received good response way to some witty one liners. It could also be mentioned, STR is a die-hard fan of Thala Ajith and has expressed this several times. It looks as if his 'Vaalu' pays tribute to Thala this Diwali.

Happy birthday, Kajal!

Kajal Aggarwal who enjoys an excellent fan base in Tamil - Telugu cinema celebrates her birthday today (June 19). The model turned actress is currently part of several biggies in south. In Tamil, she is cast opposite two top quality heroes this year for she is the lead lady in Suriya - KV Anand's 'Maatraan' and Ilayathalapathy Vijay - AR Murugadoss' 'Thupaki'. Interestingly both the movies are high voltage action entertainers. While 'Maatraan' sees Suriya against this roles and is canned in numerous locales from around the globe, 'Thupaki' is eagerly expected as Vijay could be seen in a suave avatar, unlike his usual mass flicks. She has also bagged amusing riot, 'All In All Azhagu Raja' in an effort to be helmed by Rajesh with Karthi, Kajal and Santhanam within the lead. The duo have earlier worked together in 'Naan Mahaan Alla'. She also has 'Special Chabbis' in Hindi and 4 promising Telugu projects in her kitty. Here's wishing the pretty lady an overly happy birthday!

6th Annual Vijay Awards: Kamal, ARR & top celebs grace the occasion

The 6th Annual Vijay Awards was held much bigger and bolder this year.  Vijay Awards was attended by an array of stars from the film industry, eminent directors, notable producers, top-notch technicians.  With international standards, grandiose sets and with live performances, it was hung on 16 June at Nehru Indoor Stadium Chennai.

 Additional to most of these extravagant activities the event's red carpet ceremony was broadcasted SURVIVE Youtube by Vijay TV in association with IndiaGlitz. In fact, even after 2 days the video remains to be on Youtube Trending!

 Of the 143 films released in 2011, winners from 34 different categories were announced within the evening's awards ceremony.  Kamal Hassan's 'Viswaroopam' trailer was launched within the event.  Dhanush took the centre stage and gave a shocking performance Live.  Actors Shriya Saran, Anjali, Vedika and so forth gave scintillating performances through the award ceremony.  The show was hosted by promising upcoming hero Sivakarthikeyan who's known for his quick wit & humor in conjunction with Gopinath.  The jury members were KS Ravikumar, Yugi Sethu, Nadhiya, Lizzy Priyadarshan and Rathinavel.

 AWARDS AND WINNERS:Favorite Hero: AjithFavorite Heroine: AnushkaFavorite Director: Venkat Prabhu: MankathaFavorite Film: Ko Best Actor Vikram - Deiva ThirumagalBest Actor - Female - Anjali - Engeyum EppothumBest Villain - Ajith - MankathaEntertainer of the year: Dhanush           Best Director -Vetrimaaran - AadukalamBest Film - Engeyum EppothumBest Music Director - GV Prakash - AadukalamBest Supporting Actor Male - Sarathkumar - KanchanaBest Supporting Actor Female - Uma Riaz - MounaguruBest Debut Actor Male - NaniBest Debut Actor Female - Richa Gangopadhyay - Mayakkam EnnaBest Comedian Santhanam and Kovai Sarala - Siruthai + Deiva Thirumagal, KanchanaBest Cinematographer - PS VinodhBest Editor - Kishore - Engeyum EppothumBest Stunt Director - Dilip - Aaranya KandamBest Art Director - Seenu - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Screenplay - Thiagaraja KumararajaBest Dialogue - Samudrakani - PoraaliBest Lyricist - Vairamuthu - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Choreographer - Suchitra - Dia Dia Dole - Avan IvanBest Make Up Artist - Gothandapani - 7aum ArivuBest Costume Designer - Anuvardhan and Moorthy - 7aum Arivu Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for excellence in Indian cinema - SP BalasubramaniamJury Special Award - Baby Sara - Deiva ThirumagalBest Find Of The Year - Gibraan - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Crew Of The Year - Aadukalam The Favorite Awards were by public voting and the most productive awards were chosen by the eminent jury members.

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Podaa Podi audio in few weeks! Sony acquires music rights

Finally, Silambarasan aka Simbu's 'Podaa Podi' will see an audio launch. Sony music has now acquired the music rights of this romantic musical. A press note states that the music may be unveiled in a couple of weeks. The musical stars Simbu and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar within the lead roles and marks the latter's foray in Tamil cinema. The album includes six tracks, including a couple of theme tracks and a Bhangra number by T Rajendar aka TR! STR has crooned two songs and penned the Bhangra number while Yuvan Shankar Raja has also sung a song for his dear friend; STR. Music consists by Dharan. The title song is sung by Benny Dayal and Andrea Jeremiah. 'Podaa Podi' by debutant Vignesh Shivaa, is a romantic musical on a pair in three stages of life.

Sharvanand & Nithya Menon to team up?

The director in Cheran took a break, after he became a hectic actor. But things are not any more the same, because the 'Vetri Kodi Kattu' and 'Porkaalam' maker is gearing as much as start his new directorial venture soon.

According to sources, the film could have Sharvanand, who was appreciated for his decent performance in 'Engeyum Eppodhum', because the lead actor. Nithya Menon is anticipated to play the feminine lead.

Interestingly, the film was titled 'JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai.' It's to be noted that the name of the nature Cheran played in Mysskin directed 'Yudhdham Sei' is JK.

It was said in the course of the release of 'Yudhdham Sei' that Mysskin named the nature as JK as he was inspired by J Krishnamurthy, a well-liked writer and speaker on philosophical and non secular subjects.

Nayans film gets ready

Director Boopathy Pandian has almost completed shooting for his comeback film. A bilingual being made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, it has leading Tollywood actor Gopichand and Nayanthara in lead roles.

If sources are to be believed, the cop story was titled 'Jagan Mohan IPS' in Telugu, while a search is on for an apt title for its Tamil version. "IT IS GOING TO BE finalized shortly," they say.

The movie is being produced by Balaji Real Media, that released 'Uthamaputhiran', 'Osthe' and 'Ishtam' of late. "The shooting is nearing completion. The film may hit the screens by August," sources say.

After the discharge of this movie, Boopathy Pandian is anticipated to kick start the maiden heroic venture of actor-politician Vijayakanth's younger son. The filmmaker is popular for movies corresponding to 'Thiruvilayadal Arambam' and 'Malaikottai'.

Kavita Radheshyam re-loads Silk Smitha

It seems like late Silk Smitha has become the flavour of the season and everybody's icon this season. Kavita Radheshyam who shocked everyone by going nude for a photoshoot, raising her voice against animal cruelty, has now released another shocker!

Kavita Radheshyam, who's now selected as a Brand Ambassador for Smriti India (Save The lady Child) has get a hold of this photoshoot which she dedicates and pays a homage to south Indian actress Silk Smitha who committed suicide within the year 1996.

According to Kavita, "Silk Smitha was an actress who dared to make a mark of her own in a male dominating film industry. She was never from any filmy background, not a 'Star' daughter, never followed any lobby-ism or group-ism. Silk started as a small time make up artist in south cinema and went directly to become a celebrity in an overly short period. I'M a large fan of Silk Smitha and wish to salute and tribute my photoshoot to her".

Kavita further added "I CAN'T understand why persons are looking to talk or show Silk Smitha in a negative way, from what I'VE heard through my accurate sources from South, Silk was an overly all the way down to earth woman who went out of her technique to help people in need. I met a producer whom I WILL NOT name, he had worked together with her and Silk didn't charge a single penny since the producer was in debt".

On the shoot, she says, "First of all, my team was on the lookout for costumes for this shoot, Designer Babita Sharma worked for 15 days and he or she came up with this idea of wearing only a white shirt and getting the photographs done. When you search Silk at the internet, one can find her mostly in a white shirt or a saree. My photographer Reena Khan and artistic Eswar both were kind enough to turn me Silk Smitha's cult Tamil hit film "Playboy". After some long discussions, I MAY feel that my designer Babita Sharma and my photographers Reena Khan and Eswar were scared in the event that they could do any justice to the photoshoot. But now, after seeing the results, all of us are more then happy. People literally started a comparison. A few of them also said that I WILL be today's Silk Smitha, that is an honor for me".

Kavita Radheshyam is awaiting the discharge of her upcoming Hindi feature film '5 Ghantey Mien 5 Crore'.

Nayans film gets ready

Director Boopathy Pandian has almost completed shooting for his comeback film. A bilingual being made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, it has leading Tollywood actor Gopichand and Nayanthara in lead roles.

If sources are to be believed, the cop story have been titled 'Jagan Mohan IPS' in Telugu, while a search is on for an apt title for its Tamil version. "IT WILL LIKELY BE finalized shortly," they say.

The movie is being produced by Balaji Real Media, that released 'Uthamaputhiran', 'Osthe' and 'Ishtam' of late. "The shooting is nearing completion. The film may hit the screens by August," sources say.

After the discharge of this movie, Boopathy Pandian is anticipated to kick start the maiden heroic venture of actor-politician Vijayakanth's younger son. The filmmaker is popular for movies comparable to 'Thiruvilayadal Arambam' and 'Malaikottai'.

Kavita Radheshyam re-loads Silk Smitha

It looks as if late Silk Smitha has become the flavour of the season and everybody's icon this season. Kavita Radheshyam who shocked everyone by going nude for a photoshoot, raising her voice against animal cruelty, has now released yet one more shocker!

Kavita Radheshyam, who's now selected as a Brand Ambassador for Smriti India (Save The woman Child) has get a hold of this photoshoot which she dedicates and pays a homage to south Indian actress Silk Smitha who committed suicide within the year 1996.

According to Kavita, "Silk Smitha was an actress who dared to make a mark of her own in a male dominating film industry. She was never from any filmy background, not a 'Star' daughter, never followed any lobby-ism or group-ism. Silk started as a small time make up artist in south cinema and went directly to become a celebrity in an excessively short period. I'M a large fan of Silk Smitha and want to salute and tribute my photoshoot to her".

Kavita further added "I CAN'T understand why persons are looking to talk or show Silk Smitha in a negative way, from what I'VE heard through my accurate sources from South, Silk was an overly right down to earth woman who went out of her option to help people in need. I met a producer whom I WILL NOT name, he had worked together with her and Silk didn't charge a single penny since the producer was in debt".

On the shoot, she says, "First of all, my team was in search of costumes for this shoot, Designer Babita Sharma worked for 15 days and she or he came up with this idea of wearing only a white shirt and getting the images done. For those who search Silk at the internet, you will see her mostly in a white shirt or a saree. My photographer Reena Khan and inventive Eswar both were kind enough to turn me Silk Smitha's cult Tamil hit film "Playboy". After some long discussions, I'LL feel that my designer Babita Sharma and my photographers Reena Khan and Eswar were scared in the event that they could do any justice to the photoshoot. But now, after seeing the results, all of us are more then happy. People literally started a comparison. A few of them also said that I WILL BE ABLE TO be today's Silk Smitha, that's an honor for me".

Kavita Radheshyam is awaiting the discharge of her upcoming Hindi feature film '5 Ghantey Mien 5 Crore'.

Podaa Podi audio in few weeks! Sony acquires music rights

Finally, Silambarasan aka Simbu's 'Podaa Podi' will see an audio launch. Sony music has now acquired the music rights of this romantic musical. A press note states that the music can be unveiled in a couple of weeks. The musical stars Simbu and Varalakshmi Sarathkumar within the lead roles and marks the latter's foray in Tamil cinema. The album contains six tracks, including a couple of theme tracks and a Bhangra number by T Rajendar aka TR! STR has crooned two songs and penned the Bhangra number while Yuvan Shankar Raja has also sung a song for his dear friend; STR. Music consists by Dharan. The title song is sung by Benny Dayal and Andrea Jeremiah. 'Podaa Podi' by debutant Vignesh Shivaa, is a romantic musical on a pair in three stages of life.

6th Annual Vijay Awards: Kamal, ARR & top celebs grace the occasion

The 6th Annual Vijay Awards was held much bigger and bolder this year.  Vijay Awards was attended by an array of stars from the film industry, eminent directors, notable producers, top-notch technicians.  With international standards, grandiose sets and with live performances, it was hung on 16 June at Nehru Indoor Stadium Chennai.

 Additional to these types of extravagant activities the event's red carpet ceremony was broadcasted LIVE TO TELL THE TALE Youtube by Vijay TV in association with IndiaGlitz. In fact, even after 2 days the video remains to be on Youtube Trending!

 Of the 143 films released in 2011, winners from 34 different categories were announced within the evening's awards ceremony.  Kamal Hassan's 'Viswaroopam' trailer was launched within the event.  Dhanush took the centre stage and gave a surprising performance Live.  Actors Shriya Saran, Anjali, Vedika and so forth gave scintillating performances throughout the award ceremony.  The show was hosted by promising upcoming hero Sivakarthikeyan who's known for his quick wit & humor together with Gopinath.  The jury members were KS Ravikumar, Yugi Sethu, Nadhiya, Lizzy Priyadarshan and Rathinavel.

 AWARDS AND WINNERS:Favorite Hero: AjithFavorite Heroine: AnushkaFavorite Director: Venkat Prabhu: MankathaFavorite Film: Ko Best Actor Vikram - Deiva ThirumagalBest Actor - Female - Anjali - Engeyum EppothumBest Villain - Ajith - MankathaEntertainer of the year: Dhanush           Best Director -Vetrimaaran - AadukalamBest Film - Engeyum EppothumBest Music Director - GV Prakash - AadukalamBest Supporting Actor Male - Sarathkumar - KanchanaBest Supporting Actor Female - Uma Riaz - MounaguruBest Debut Actor Male - NaniBest Debut Actor Female - Richa Gangopadhyay - Mayakkam EnnaBest Comedian Santhanam and Kovai Sarala - Siruthai + Deiva Thirumagal, KanchanaBest Cinematographer - PS VinodhBest Editor - Kishore - Engeyum EppothumBest Stunt Director - Dilip - Aaranya KandamBest Art Director - Seenu - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Screenplay - Thiagaraja KumararajaBest Dialogue - Samudrakani - PoraaliBest Lyricist - Vairamuthu - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Choreographer - Suchitra - Dia Dia Dole - Avan IvanBest Make Up Artist - Gothandapani - 7aum ArivuBest Costume Designer - Anuvardhan and Moorthy - 7aum Arivu Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for excellence in Indian cinema - SP BalasubramaniamJury Special Award - Baby Sara - Deiva ThirumagalBest Find Of The Year - Gibraan - Vaagai Sooda VaaBest Crew Of The Year - Aadukalam The Favorite Awards were by public voting and the most productive awards were chosen by the eminent jury members.

Gallery:6th Annual Vijay Awards/A>

Sharvanand & Nithya Menon to team up?

The director in Cheran took a break, after he became a hectic actor. But things are not any more the same, because the 'Vetri Kodi Kattu' and 'Porkaalam' maker is gearing as much as start his new directorial venture soon.

According to sources, the film could have Sharvanand, who was appreciated for his decent performance in 'Engeyum Eppodhum', because the lead actor. Nithya Menon is predicted to play the feminine lead.

Interestingly, the film have been titled 'JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai.' It's to be noted that the name of the nature Cheran played in Mysskin directed 'Yudhdham Sei' is JK.

It was said through the release of 'Yudhdham Sei' that Mysskin named the nature as JK as he was inspired by J Krishnamurthy, a well-liked writer and speaker on philosophical and non secular subjects.

Arya – Nayantara sign a movie!

It's official! Arya aka Jammy and Nayantara can be doing a movie for Atlee, director Shankar's assistant so as to be produced by Fox Star Studios. The duo have earlier worked together in 'Boss Engira Baskiran', which was much mentioned for his or her on screen chemistry. It is also mentioned, from the previous few months, rumors are rife that Nayantara and Arya are seeing one another however the actor has repeatedly played it down and expressed that they are mere friends and he only tried to cheer up Nayan at his house warming ceremony, as a result of the truth that she was low then because of her get a divorce with Prabhu Deva. This yet to be titled venture, like 'Boss Engira Baskiran' could be a gentle hearted romantic entertainer and can go on floors later this year. Nayantara currently has a movie with Ajith - Arya, a bilingual with Gopichand, two Telugu flicks with Rana and Nag and this yet to be titled venture. Looks just like the going is excellent for this beautiful actress, who was within the numero uno position last year!

Trouble for Mohanlal

The forest department has registered a case against popular actor Mohanlal before the Perumbavur Judicial Magistrate, under the Wildlife protection Act 1972, for "illegal possession of ivory at his house."

A first information report was filed on the Judicial Top notch Magistrate court, Perumbavur, by the Forest officials. Ivory was seized from the residence of the actor in a raid conducted by the Income Tax officials in 2011.

It was in July last year that the IT department officials searched the homes of actors Mammootty and Mohanlal. The operation also spread to other cities where the 2 had houses and business interests.

Meanwhile, PN Krishnakumar and N Krishnakumar, second and third accused respectively, have stated they'd obtained permission from wildlife authorities for the possession of ivory which was later handed over to Mohanlal for safe custody as they were employed abroad.

Allu Arjun eyes Kollywood

This is the season of Tollywood heroes aiming to creating it big in Kollywood. The newest addition to the list of Ram Charan, NTR Junior, Mahesh Babu and Naani is Allu Arjun, one of the vital top young actors of Telugu.

However, unlike others, the actor isn't planning to dub and release his Telugu films in Tamil. "I DO NOT wish to introduce myself with a dubbed movie. I NEED to do a straight Tamil movie," he says.

"I have clearly told my producers to not dub and release my movies in Kollywood. I'M planning to make my entry in Tamil film industry and it'll happen soon," says the actor, who's an in depth friend to many top stars here.

He adds: "In Tamil industry, every director has his own style. I liked Mankatha and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi so much. If I'M making my entry in Kollywood immediately, my choice may be director Rajesh. He has got a great comedy sense."

Jiiva in Seemans Pagalavan!

When it was expected that Vijay and director Seeman would come together for a movie titled 'Pagalavan', a full-stop to the thrill arrived, stating that the project was shelved because of "unavoidable reasons".

However, Seeman is now reviving the film, with Jiiva replacing Vijay. Says the Tamil activist, "Vijay initially accepted to join the project as he was impressed listening the tale. But I DO NOT know why he opted out of it later."

Seeman adds: "I'M currently in talks with Jiiva and am sure that he would do that film. Once the movie gets released, folks who had missed it might realize they had actually committed a mistake."

Throwing light at the story of 'Pagalavan', Seeman says, "It's about problems faced by the folks. It's in regards to the inaccessibility to quality education. The theme of the movie is 'education is for people'."

Star-studded FeTNAs Annual Tamil Convention!

Its time to rejoice for the Tamils of North America! Washington DC / Baltimore, Maryland, prepares to showcase the most important event for the Tamils with various activities of glamour, grandeur and colour, with Tamil language and tradition running a typical thread in all of the activities and events!

Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA), an umbrella organization for almost 40 organizations presents a grand event per annum. Touted as some of the biggest Tamil conventions ever hosted by Tamils of North America, 2012 would be the grandiose Silver Jubilee Celebration for FeTNA with about 2000 members from around the world expected to grace the occasion!  The grand convention might be hosted at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, located within the heart of downtown. The development is going on on July 6-8, 2012 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland. Some of the highlights of the convention are: 100th anniversary of Dr MU.VA, Top 10 Tamil Entrepreneur Forum, Tamil literary quiz, Ainkaran orchestra, Tamil competitions, debates, interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, special program by singer Mukesh and humour shows by actor Siva Karthikeyan and Madurai Muthu. Singer-Padmashri awardee, fondly known as 'Chinna Kuyil' K S Chitra, along side playback singer Mukesh are teaming up with Ainkaran orchestra to offer a charming performance within the musical night. Kollywood leading youth actor "Chinna Thalapathy" Bharath, who has delivered many mega hit movies like Boys, Kadhal will take part in the development. Also participating is Amala Paul who has become the most recent sensation in Tamil - Telugu cinema. The Convention will include special lectures by Ilakkuvanar, writer S Ramakrishnan and Kavignar Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Kalaimamani TKS Kalaivanan who has spread Tamil in foreign soil through hundreds of concerts. The Silver Jubilee Convention is organized under the competent leadership of Mr. Balagan Arumugasamy and the Federation's President, Dr. Dhandapani Kuppuswamy.Mark your calendars and be there on the event! FeTNA's Annual Tamil ConventionGrand Silver Jubilee Celebrations 2012July 6-8, 2012, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland Contact: Dhandapani Kuppuswamy, President-FeTNA (Ph: 843-814-7581, email:  president@fetna.org) Balagan Arumugasamy, Convention Coordinator, FeTNA 2012 (Ph: 240-351-6197/301-237-1747, email: balagancpa@msn.com)

Tamannah: I didnt receives a commission to bop at Ram Charans wedding!

With two south Indian sirens, Shriya Saran and Tamannah, shaking a leg for the Ram Charan Teja - Upsana wedding, it was widely buzzed that the actress pocketed an enormous sum for this gesture and this was even in comparison to the north culture of SRK dancing at private weddings for an enormous sum! However the actress has a special story to mention and refutes these rumors: "It's sad to listen to such rumors, Ram Charan is like my family and it was natural that I participate in the marriage celebrations, and concerning the song to which I danced, I DO NOT want news on that for it'll be of no importance to others". Tamannah and Shriya danced on the Sangeeth ceremony at Annapoorna in Hyderabad. The development was graced by the entire of Tollywood could be an understatement. The Ram Charan Teja - Upsana wedding can also be rightfully called because the biggest wedding thus far in Telugu cinema and saw the presence of huge guns from all around the country including Superstar Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan. The development was broadcasted LIVE online EXCLUSIVELY by IndiaGlitz.

Watch - Ram Charan - Upasana Wedding Reception

Watch Ram Charan - Upasana Wedding Function

Naan Ee to release on July 6!

SS Rajamouli's bilingual 'Naan Ee' is ready to grace worldwide screens on July 6! The director confirmed this development and added that the Tamil - Telugu versions, plus a dubbed Malayalam version, 'Eecha', will release simultaneously on July 6. Remember, Kerala has an even marketplace for Telugu films. Starring 'Veppam' fame Nani, Samantha and Kannada actor Sudeep in lead roles, the film has music by Keeravani aka Maragadamani. The film is produced by PVP Cinema. The movie is backed by a novice script where the hero avenges his death by reincarnating as a home fly. 'Naan Ee' is loaded with lighting tricks and graphics and aims at tots and family audience.

Gallery:Nani & Samantha Within the Sets Of 'Naan Ee'

Friday Fiesta

Two Tamil films are hitting the screens today. While one among them is a remake of a yesteryear blockbuster, another is a romantic story, starring young faces in lead roles.

 Murattu Kaalai A modern version of Superstar's Rajinikanth's 1980s blockbuster of the similar title, 'Murattu Kaalai' has Sundar C, Sneha, Vivek, Sindu Tolani and Suman in lead roles. Murattu Kalai was a large hit in 1980s and won acclaims for Rajinikanth. You'll say that it was this S P Muthuraman directed movie that catapulted Rajini's career to great heights. The remake version is directed by Selvabharathy and music is by Srikanth Deva. Marubadiyum Oru Kadhal Director Vasu Baskar's 'Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal', produced by Seema Manimekalai, stars Mollywood actor Anirudh and newcomer Joshna within the lead. Vadivelu may be seen on screen after a very long time with this movie. Srikanth Deva's music for the film is an enormous highlight, the director talked about.

Simbu & ARR to team up?

This is the most recent buzz in tinsel town. Rumor mills are working overtime that Silambarasan aka Simbu will join hands with Isai Puyal AR Rahman! It's said that the multi-faceted actor is planning to approach ARR for his pet project, 'Manmadhan 2'. Few others have it that ARR has already given his nod for the project! Sources on the subject of the actor have it that the duo met and the talks can be finalized soon following which an official announcement may be made. Post work on 'Podaa Podi', 'Vettai Mannan', 'Vaalu' and 'Vada Chennai', it's widely buzzed that Simbu will start work in this sequel to his blockbuster 'Manmadhan', that rose him to a celebrity status. He'll wield the megaphone and pen the script aside from playing lead.

 Watch Simbu, Varalakshmi @ RED Cultural Fest

Ilayaraja = Music – IG Special

The following article is by a user and isn't IndiaGlitz's take towards anyone or anything. Written by Shreesha BU. He is admired within the west, esteemed nationally and respected here within the South. There's little that is not been written about this "Genius". Stalwarts in music have sung paeans, written reams in this incredibly talented musician. To the layman his music have been his everything for anything in his life. Music for all emotions in his life. To millions of his unflinching fans the letter "I" within the word music represented Ilayaraja. There is little of the person you can distinguish behind those simple clothes, and his controlled movements. You will have to take a more in-depth take a look at his face and never miss that enigmatic smile, which obscures greater than it reveals. His eyes capitulates all of it. It reflects the brilliance, the honesty and the purity of his music. Similar to you yield to his music, you surrender to this prodigy.

It's greater than tempting to name him essentially the most "Complete" music composer. While composers before and after him composed the standard way creating tunes and orchestrating it later, IR wrote music for his tune. Mystifying is his ability to structure a song in his mind and to write down the notes for it to be played by the musicians later. It's similar to writing a narrative. He made it sound so effortless. It is the novices who would call him folk king, for his understanding of western music could be very profound. He's undoubtedly the virtuoso recitalist when it came to fusion music. In an era and subsequent as well, where fusion music meant mixing of 2 genres like oil and water, IR's blend of Indian and western music was so flawless and sonorous. A rich folk song could be layered with delightfully crafted western pieces that during no way cluttered the nativity of the song. Only in isolation would the pieces be deciphered. Basically the song would retain the flavour to its end. He has done all of it. Done all genres. He was no magician, for he in no way believed in tricks. He never would slip in an instrument as a component of surprise within the ensemble already decided. His signature preludes and interludes will defy time generations to come back. His objectivity in composing could be very ordered. He never let musicians and singers overlap, his preludes and interludes were for his creative best with instruments and while the singers took centre stage, he let the rhythm play, never for once letting the instruments override the singers. Overall the tenor of the song from the start to the top never wavered. The instruments never tried to sing nor did the singers attempt to sound like an instrument. Violins and flute dominated most of his interludes yet every interlude carried its own characteristics rarely crying attention of a repetition. Imagine this for over 10000 preludes, interludes, themes or BGMS that may take ones breath away. We will easily have over 10000 new tunes together with his preludes and interludes alone.. Most of his songs will also be simply identified with an interlude or a prelude. Its astonishing considering his music bank has over 6000 songs. He has everything for each sentiment. Each soundtrack of his is a narrative. That may be perhaps the explanation why whilst you remix his song it still doesn't come on the subject of his original.  For whilst you take heed to the unique track chances are you'll take a look at scope for improvements but if you do try improvising the output is unexciting. His songs are best left alone, to not be tweaked.

 He never tried to bighead himself in his compositions. He kept it simple, straight and earnest. Soul was never sacrificed for brilliance, intelligence or smartness. He would never compromise anything in regards to the track; he had all of it behind his illuminating eyes. He knew the most efficient; improvisations never crept in, be it in singing or the orchestration. It's a mystery why this incredibly talented musician just rarely ventured out of his succinct. Together with his enormous talent coupled with a resonant knowledge of worldwide music it's surprising to look this genius being swept away by the brand new generation composers. More startling is to look a subdued image of his former self. For we all know what this "Greatness" personified is able to. As all of us stay up for the gentle breeze to comb us back into his kingdom once again, we will be able to have his memorable songs to kindle every emotion within us goodbye. Forever for our Ilayaraja.  A film buff? A FILM fanatic? Wish to pen your thoughts and let the sector share their opinion in your take? Write to us at submissions@indiaglitz.com! Be sure to include your contact details...

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