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Boodgur Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu popularly known as BR Panthulu has made some memorable films in Tamil. He has produced and directed 57 films in all South Indian languages under the banner of Padmini Pictures and is one of the pioneers of the Indian film industry. Many of his films have won National Awards and State Awards. [...]

A stalker on twitter was making life miserable for Shriya Saran by starting a fake account in her name. Says Shriya: “The guy was constantly monitoring my movements and tweeting, which after a point made me scared. At times I was wondering whether he is behind me.” Finally a close friend came to Shriya’s rescue [...]

Director Ameer when he turned hero with Yogi, did a Kuthu number which became more popular than the film! Now Ameer has been called by Mysskin to a do a similar number in the company of Neetu Chandra for his Cheran thriller Yudham Sei All Mysskin movies so far Chitiram Pesuthadi and Anjaathey will have [...]

The latest on the Pongal releases is that Ayngaran International has decided not to take a gamble and release their long delayed Vasantha Balan directed Angadi Theru for Pongal 2010. The film has now been postponed to February first or second week. Meanwhile Aayirathil Oruvan has announced January 14 as release day along with listings [...]

Aval Peyar Tamilarasi produced by Moser Baer & Blue Ocean Entertainment has been censored and cleared without any cuts with U/A certificate. The film has Jai, Nandagi, Ganja Karuppu, Theodre Bhaskaran, Veera Santhanam and Rama in the lead with music by the hot and happening Vijay Antony. Camera is by P.G. Muthiah and the film [...]

Sarathkumar’s daughter Varalakshmi who was to make her debut opposite Silambarasan in Poda Podi , which is yet to start rolling is now getting a better launch. She is noted director Bala’s heroine for his next film in which she is pitted against Arya and Vishal. Sources close to Bala say that after doing screen [...]

AGS Entertainment’s Irumbukottai Murattu Singam, audio will be released on Saturday (Dec 26) morning at a popular multiplex. The film is all set for a Pongal release. The Simbudevan directed Irumbukottai Murattu Singam, is the first Tamil Cowboy film after 38 years. The film has Lawrence, Nassar, Mouli, Lakshmi Rai, Padmapriya and Sandhya in the [...]

A press meet was held by Dhayanidhi Alagiri and his Cloud Nine to introduce the concept of a spoof film in Tamil. Says Dhayanidhi, “Tamil Padam is the first ever full length spoof film in Tamil. The story is a humorous take on the predictable formulae of Tamil films.” The film has ‘Mirchi’ Shiva in [...]

The off beat Kanchivaram has swept awards at the V Shantaram award ceremony. Priyadarshan was adjusted the best director, Prakash Raj got the best actor and Tirru is the best cinematographer, all for Kanchivaram. V.Shantaram awards are given by ‘ Rajkamal academy for cinematic excellence (RACE)’ constituted by the late legend of Indian cinema Mr. [...]

Tamanna is amongst the latest crop of starlets to set root in tinselville. Given that all the top heroines are busy pursuing their Bombay Dreams, young stars such as Tamannaah, Poorna and Sunaina are getting more and more offers. Tamanna, who played her part well in Kandein Kadhalai, the remake of Jab We Met, is [...]