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Mammootty as Jayan in 'Bhootham'!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Jayan's dress code of the '80s has been the target of comedians and mimicry artistes for long. Red shirts with giant collars, huge bell bottoms and belts with big buckles...

Is 'Gokula' inspired by 'Golmaal'?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Sandalwood is abuzz with rumours that 'Gokula' is a rip off of of Hindi super hit 'Golmaal', starring Ajay Devgan and Arshad Warsi in the lead. The Kannada film, starring Vijaya Raghavendra and Yash in important roles, tells the story of four orphans and an aged couple, a theme very similar to that of 'Golmaal'.

Gopichand, Trisha in 'Sankham'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Gopichand and Trisha Krishnan play in the lead in 'Sankham', directed by Siva and produced by J Bhagawan and J Pulla Rao. The film is being shot at Sydney in Australia now. Two songs, involving Trisha and Gopichand would be shot in Sydney. Satyaraj plays a key role in the movie.

'VTV' in Telugu also, Simbu in trouble!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Director Goutham Menon plans to make his 'Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya' (VTV) in Telugu also and wants to release both versions simultaneously, it is reported. He has superstar Mahesh Babu in mind as hero for the Tollywood film, our sources say.

Jayam Ravi in 'Kick' remake

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Jayam Ravi will star in the Tamil remake of Telugu hit 'Kick', which starred Ravi Teja and Ileana in the lead.

Pragna goes to Kollywood!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Kannada actor Pragna is off to Kollywood. The 17-year-old girl, who set the screens on fire with her sex appeal in the recently released 'Preetsey Preetsey', is all set to act in a Balaji Shaktivel film. The untitled film will hit the floors in August.

Srinagara Kitty bags two films

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Riding high on the success of 'Savaari' and 'Olave Jeevana Lekkachara', Srinagara Kitty has bagged two films as a hero--Marali Mareyaagi' and 'Sanju Weds Geetha - In Heaven'.

Srinivas debuts with 'Nirnayam'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

'Nirnayam', directed by KM Ratnam, marks the debut of Adit Srinivas, son of senior artistes Gitanjali and Ramakrishna, as hero. Navneet Kaur, known for her glamour roles, plays the female lead.

Priyamani, Dileep in 'Master'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Priyamani will be paired opposite Dileep in 'Master', directed by Sandhya Mohan; this is the first time the duo team up. Sibi-Udayan team writes the screenplay for the comedy entertainer.

Madhavan in Seeman's 'Pagalvan'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Madhavan will star in the lead in 'Pagalvan', directed by Seeman. This is the third time that Maddy acts in a Seeman film; the duo combined earlier for 'Thambi' and 'Vazhthukkal'.

Mammootty in double role again

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

In Ranjith's 'Paleri Manikkam', Mammootty plays a double role. The film is a crime thriller based on a murder case that rocked Kerala in the ‘50s. He will play the roles of a CBI officer who re-investigates the case and that of a Muslim landlord.

Nitin, Ileana in 'Retchipo'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Nitin and Ileana play the lead in 'Retchipo', directed by Paruchuri Murali and produced by GV Ramana. The shooting for the action film is almost complete. More than half of the film was shot in the deserts of Gulf.

Shamili, Siddharth in 'Oy'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Shamili debuts as a heroine with 'Oy', starring Siddharth Narayan in the lead. Debutant Anand Ranga writes and directs the film and Yuvan Shankar Raja scores the music. The film, a clean romantic entertainer, is all set for a release this week.

Pa. Vijay debuts with 'Gnabagangal'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

National Award winning lyricist Pa.Vijay debuts as a hero with 'Gnabagangal', directed by Jeevan. The film, which has already created a buzz, is all set to release on July 3.

Anaji to complete film in a single day!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Cameraman-turned-producer Anaji Nagaraj is all set to create a record in Kannada film industry. He plans to emulate Mollywood director Prashanth Mampully who made Mohanlal starrer 'Bhagavan' in a single day.

Harishraj in 'Bengaloored'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Harishraj, who made an impressive debut as a director through 'Kalakaar', is back in front of the camera. The actor is all set to act in an English film to be directed by Swaroop Kanchi.

'Kandhasamy' release to be delayed

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

It is reported that the release of 'Kandhasamy' may be further delayed. The mega action film, starring Vikram and Shriya Saran in the lead, was supposed to be released in July next.

Prithviraj the singer!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Prithviraj has never been shy of experimenting with his roles. For 'Puthiyamugham', he goes one step further: He sings for the movie! Though he was very reluctant in the beginning, he gave in to the coaxing of music director Deepak Dev.

I didn't fly to Mumbai to console Dhoni: Lakshmi Rai

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Lakshmi Rai, who has been romantically linked with M.S. Dhoni, rubbishes reports that she flew down to Mumbai from here to console the Indian cricket skipper after the Indian team was ousted from the T20 World Cup.

Meera Jasmine splits up with her fiance

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:47 GMT

Meera Jasmine and her beau Mandolin U. Rajesh's have parted ways, it is reported. The talented two have been seeing each other for quite sometime and had announced their decision to marry earlier.