South Cinema News

‘Traffic’ Tamil remake set to roll

2012-05-16T07:14:32

The Tamil remake of Malayalam blockbuster ‘Traffic’ is all set to go on floors soon.

'Jayam' Ravi as middle-aged Casanova

2012-05-16T07:13:34

Young 'Jayam' Ravi will play a 48-year-old man in his forthcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual, to be helmed by Samuthirakani of 'Nadodigal' fame. The yet-to-be-titled movie has Amala Paul as the heroine.

Arun Vijay: Get, set, and go

2012-05-16T07:00:03

Arun Vijay's last two movies ('Malai Malai' and 'Manja Velu') and his forthcoming film 'Thadayara Thakka' have one thing in common. All three are produced by Feather Touch Entertainment, a company run by his father-in-law and brother-in-law.

Trisha gets bat from Sachin

2012-05-16T06:59:27

That Trisha is a die-hard fan of Sachin Tendulkar is an open secret. An insurance company has gifted the actress a cricket bat, which was personally signed by the master blaster of Indian cricket arena.

Was Richa the first choice for Ajith's film?

2012-05-16T06:58:38

Even as producers of Ajith's 52nd film came out with a media statement saying that that the movie would have two heroines- Nayanthara and Tapsee Pannu - Kollywood is agog with a buzz that it was Richa Gangopadhyay who was initially selected for the role, but she was replaced by Tapsee at the last minute.

Ramya and Aindrita are friends again

2012-05-16T06:57:41

The tiff between Sandalwood actresses Divya Spandana (Ramya) and Aindrita Ray has come to an end. Both actresses were spotted hugging each other, at an award function which took place recently.

Prabhu Deva to remake 'Baasha'?

2012-05-15T05:44:06

After the success of 'Wanted', ace choreographer turned director Prabhu Deva is surely focusing more on Bollywood.

Will Shahid work in 'Vettai' remake?

2012-05-15T05:41:57

Shahid Kapoor has been approached to play the main lead in the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster 'Vettai', but the actor says he is not sure about the project as the makers haven't reverted to him with a suitable dialogue writer for the movie.

Simbu in 'Manmadhan 2'?

2012-05-15T05:40:11

Silambarasan seems to the busiest actor in Kollywood with 'Vettai Mannan', 'Poda Podi' and 'Vaalu' in his kitty. And now, sources say he has signed on for a sequel to his earlier hit 'Manmadhan'.

Prabhu Deva to choreograph IIFA performances

2012-05-14T07:49:34

Dancing star-turned-director Prabhu Deva is all set to choreograph the performances by various artistes at the IIFA awards this year.

K S Chithra launches trust to help poor singers

2012-05-14T07:49:00

'Katari Veera... insults Hindu devtas'

2012-05-14T07:46:00

The much-hyped first Kannada film in 3D, ‘Katari Veera Sura Sundari’, finds itself amid yet another controversy. After the movie overcame its previous obstacles and hit the screens, its content has ruffled the feathers of pro-Hindu activists, most notably Sri Rama Sene.

Karthi to romance Kajal, again!

2012-05-14T07:45:19

Karthi and Kajal Agarwal shared great chemistry in 'Naan Mahan Alla' directed by Suseenthiran. The duo will share screen space again in 'All In All Azhagu Raja'.

Rajnikanth goes to Hong Kong

2012-05-14T07:44:45

In a surprise move, Superstar Rajnikanth abruptly left for Hong Kong to shoot for his much awaited magnum opus 'Kochadaiyaan'.

Ramya, quite irrefutably, the queen of Sandalwood

2012-05-11T07:34:12

Actress Ramya talks about her film journey and the upcoming Kannada film 'Katari Veera Surasundarangi'. The movie also stars Upendra and Ambareesh.

I’d never give up my career in the South for Bollywood: Shraddha Das

2012-05-11T07:36:30

Her debut film in Bollywood, 'Lahore', won a National Award and her next film, 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', was by the National Award winning director, Madhur Bhandarkar. In spite of both the films faring well, actress Shraddha Das owes it all to her career in the South, especially Telugu films.

Sandalwood's going the 'short' way

2012-05-11T07:38:43

Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja turns assistant director for a short film being directed by actor-director Sudeep. Pradeep of 'Jolly Days' fame returns to play the lead in this untitled film…

'Gabbar Singh' releases today

2012-05-11T07:40:38

Prabhu Deva shifting base to Mumbai?

2012-05-10T05:36:12

Actor-director Prabhu Deva reveals his plans of moving to Mumbai; also talks about focusing completely on Bollywood.

'Kataari Veera…' to scorch silver screen tomorrow

2012-05-10T05:38:50

The first Kannada film to be made in 3-D will be released at more than 170 cinemas across the state.