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Ajith replaces Vikram in '24'?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

The latest rumour doing the rounds in Kollywood is that 'Thala' Ajith has replaced Vikram in '24', to be directed by 'Yaavarum Nalam fame Vikram K Kumar.

Shortest actress comes to Kannada

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Recently, Malayalam actor Guinness Pakru, who entered The Guinness Book of World Records for being the shortest actor to do a full length role in a feature film, debuted in Kannada with 'Mirror'.

Nayantara does a cameo in 'Goa'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Nayantara will be doing a cameo in hitmaker Venkat Prabhu’s 'Goa', it is reported. Usually, Nayan does not entertain offers for special appearances. The last time she did a cameo was for Rajnikanth's 'Kuselan'.

'Vettaikaran' release in trouble?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

One of the most eagerly awaited releases scheduled for this Diwali, Vijay starrer 'Vettaikaran' has been cleared by the Censors with an ‘UA’ certificate, say our sources.

Salman, Jeyam Ravi refuse to act with Nayantara!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Prabhu Deva, on cloud nine ever since the success of his 'Wanted' at the B.O., is said to be shattered at the double blows he received from Salman Khan and Jayam Ravi.

Mamta Mohandas in Nagarjuna's next

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Nagarjuna teams up with Mamta Mohandas again in his next flick, being directed by Kiran and produced by D Sivaprasada Reddy.

Simbu replaces Karthi in Anand film

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

KV Anand has signed on Silambarasan for his next, it is reported. The director of 'Ayan', one of the biggest hits in recent times, had plans to cast 'Paruthiveeran' Karthi as the hero.

Santhosh Sivan to play Raja Ravi Varma

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Cinematographer Santhosh Sivan is out to surprise us again. After trying his hand at direction and succeding in it, he is all set to don the grease paint for a film. He will essay the role of Raja Ravi Varma in 'Makaramanju', directed by reputed filmmaker Lenin Rajendran.

Rambha apologises to Kalaigner

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Rambha, who has been given the sack by 'Pen Singam' director Baali Srirangam for not reporting at the sets of the film, has apologised to its script writer M Karunanidhi.

Trisha, NTR in 'Brindavanam'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Trisha will pair up with Junior NTR for the first time in 'Brindavanam'. Dil Raju, under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, produces the film; Vamsi Paidipalli wields the megaphone. The film will hit the floors later this month.

'Aadhavan' completes Suriya's hat-trick

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

In two week's time, Suriya starrer 'Aadhavan' has become a hit. During this period, the film has collected more than Rs 3 crore from Chennai alone.

Aged couple in the lead in 'Ananda Gokula'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

The real life couple of Veerabhadrappa and Parvathamma, aged 98 years and 88 respectively, will be playing reel life couple in 'Ananda Gokula'.

Dhanush in ‘Nandhanam’ remake

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Prithviraj's debut film, 'Nandhanam' in Malayalam, will be soon remade into Tamil. Dhanush and Ananya are expected to play important roles in this film, to be directed by Subramaniam Siva.

Devi Sri Prasad turns hero

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Devi Sri Prasad, one of the most sought after music composers in south cinema, is all set to don the grease paint. He will play the hero in a Tollywood film, to be produced by MS Raju. He will be paired up with teen sensation Hansika Motwani in his debut film.

Lingusamy to direct Vijay's 51st film

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Lingusamy will be directing Vijay's 51st film, it is reported. "Ilaiya Thalapathi" has already completed AVM's 'Vettaikkaran', his 49th film, and is now shooting for his golden jubilee film, 'Sura', directed by SP Rajkumar.

Madhumita returns with ‘Kola Kolaya Mundhirikka’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

‘Kola Kolaya Mundhirikka’, directed by Madhumita, promises to be a hilarious comedy. The film has Karthik Kumar and Shikha playing in the lead.

Ganesh Venkatraman is hero in 'Muriyadi'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Ganesh Venkatraman, who impressed one and all with his power-packed performance in 'Unnai Pol Oruvan', will play the male lead in Selva's action thriller. The film, to be produced by Kavithalaya, has been titled 'Muriyadi'.

Mammootty and Mohanlal enter sports arena

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Veteran Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal have entered the sports arena to promote different games, though Mammootty says there is no competition between the two.

‘Yaavarum Nalam’ dubbed into Telugu as ‘Padhamoodu’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

Tamil superhit ‘Yaavarum Nalam’, featuring Madhavan and Neetu Chandra in the lead, is being dubbed into Telugu as ‘Padhamoodu’.

Narain, Meera Jasmine in ‘Kadhal Seivom’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:45 GMT

‘Kadhal Seivom’ is a remake of Malayalam film ‘Minnaminnikoottam’, directed by Kamal. The film has an ensemble cast of young actors in Malayalam.