STR Refuses Shankar’S Offer

Young Superstar Says, ‘Nothing Personal, purely professional/’ as he directly met Shankar and expressed his wish of not taking up ‘3 Idiots’ remake offers.

For the past one week, the talks are literally about the trio Vijay-Simbhu-Maddy coming together for the remake of Hindi blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’. Sooner or later, it’s turning out to a big letdown for Shankar as both Maddy and Simbhu have refused the offer.

Silambarasan has confessed through this twitter that nothing has got to do with Ajith Kumar and Vijay factors. It was his personal decision as he felt that role isn’t apt for him.

‘I wish all the best for the entire team’ concludes Silambarasan and adds that he always goes by the instinct.

AGS' Hyping Promos For 'Bale Pandiya’

August has some biggest surprises for film buffs as movies of unconventional genres are scheduled for release. First to makes it way would be ‘Baana Kaathadi’ followed by ‘Vamsam’. Karthi-Kajal Agarwal starrer ‘Naan Mahaan Alla’ is expected to hit screens during second week along with Arjun-Mammooty starrer ‘Vande Mataram’. Apart from these movies, AGS Entertainment’s ‘Bale Pandiya’ is likely to get released.

The producers are now planning to promote the film to a greater magnitude and the teasers itself are revealing of it.

The film is directed by Mithra Media Siddarth and features ‘Vennila Kabadi Kulu’ fame Vishnu and Piyaa in lead roles with Vivek taking care of comedy quotients.

The musical score by Devan Ekambaram is already a smashing chartbuster as the numbers are peppy enough to keep the masses entertained.

Grand Celebrations of 40yrs Achievement

Tamil film industry holds a best place amongst the panoramas of World Cinema. Having accomplished with 78 years of successful endeavor, it’s Tamil Nadu Film Directors’ Association, which will be hosting grand celebrations marking its completion of 40 years.

The executive members of Tamil Nadu Film Director Association conveyed a note on grand celebration that would be held on August 23. Director Bharathiraja on his interaction with journalists mentioned that filmmakers from all over the Indian film industry will be gracing over the occasion. To ensure that actors and technicians are attending the event, the shooting schedules for the day will be called off.

Lots of entertaining events – Talk Shows, Debates and more bonanzas will be organized.

Grand set works are expected to be raised at Nehru Stadium to give a stunning look of ambience for this celebrative moment.

Simbhu – Neither Idiot Nor Endhiran

The admissions for Idiots academy are open and yet the entries are literally less. The offers extended to the lead roles for Silambarasan and Madhavan along with Vijay not seems to be working.

First it was Maddy and now Simbhu not confirming his presence in Tamil and Telugu remake of ‘3 Idiots’. Just as the news about the trio combo Vijay-Silambarasan-Madhavan was announced, the excitements had no ends.

But this morning, Silambarasan has openly admitted that he hasn’t decided about signing this project due to other commitments. Moreover, the actor is flying down to Malaysia for taking part in Endhiran audio launch, but will not give the dance performance.

The actor is now working on tunes for his ‘Poda Podi’ and will kick-start the shooting from next month in London.

Bharath signs up a new film under Moser Baer’s production!

Young hero Bharath after completing Perarasu’s ‘Thiruthani’ looks like on continuous spree in signing up new films. He has signed up 3 new projects one is ‘Yuvan Yuvathi’ to be directed by GR Kumaravelan and the second one is ‘Vaanam’ in which he is sharing the screen space with Simbu.

Newly, he has signed up a film which is to be produced by Moser Baer and to be directed by ‘Poo’ fame Sasi.The producer Moser Baer is currently busy in wrapping up his under production project ‘Siddu +2′ starring Shantanu Bhagyaraj in the lead. It is said that Bharath’s new film will be started after the release of ‘Siddu +2’.

Samira Reddy: I love Gowtham Menon

Samira Reddy says,” I am a great fan of Gowtham Menon. Though my role was small in Vaaranam Aayiram, I got lot of fans because of him. I love Gowtham Menon.”

Samira Reddy was a glamour doll in Bollywood but Gowtham Menon made her dress modestly in the film Vaaranam Aayiram and showed her as a beautiful angel. Because of this film, Samira Reddy had got a good name in Tamil cinema. Now again she is acting in Gowtham Menon’s film. The film is being produced by Gowtham Menon and is titled Nadunisi Naaigal. Samira Reddy eyes widen when she speaks about this film.

She said,” You will see a different Samira Reddy in this film. This film will create great thrill in the theatres. This film and I will be much spoken. I am not interested in glamour roles alone. I like to journey in everything.

Though my role in Vaaranam Aayiram was small I was able to earn lot of fans. But I was the heroine in Asal but many people did not like that. Now I will be choosy and act in selected films. I am a great fan of Gowtham Menon. It is a great gift for me to act once again in Gowtham Menon’s film. I love Gowtham Menon.

Both Asal and Vaaranam Aayiram had good stories. Above all I like Ajith and Gowtham Menon. That is why I agreed to act in these films. That doesn’t mean that I will act in the films directed by popular directors. I liked the Tamil film Kaaka Kaaka very much. So when Gowtham Menon called me to act in Vaaranam Aayiram, I was thrilled.”

AR Rahman’s daughter Khadijah sings for Endhiran Pudiya Manidha

Oscar and Grammy award winning music director AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman has sung the track Pudiya Manidha along with her father AR Rahman and ace singer S. P. Balasubramaniam.

This is the first time Rahman’s eldest daughter is singing for a film.

The other songs in Endhiran are: Kadal Anukkal, Irumbile Oru Idhaiyam, Chitti Dance Showcase, Arima Arima, Kilimanjaro and Boom Boom Robo Da.

SONG LiNK HERE :

01. Puthiya Manidha…Singers : S. P. Bala, A. R. Rahman & Khatija Rahman
Lyricis : Vairamuthu

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Suriya's 'Rattha Charithram’ for Diwali???

Suriya’s ticket to Bollywood may have its reach few months later from the time it was expected. Ram Gopal Varma during his media interaction in Chennai assured that the film will hit screens along with ‘Raktha Charithra – 2’ (Hindi and Telugu) by August.

Unfortunately, the release date of ‘RC-1’ has been postponed to September 17. Just as the producers had planned to release the second part at least after 3-4 weeks of time, it may gradually delay the release of Tamil version, which has Suriya in lead role.

The reason why the makers wanted to avoid first part in Tamil was due to the star-casts so uncommon and unfamiliar to Tamil film buffs in Chennai.

Now, it’s slightly implying that the Tamil version’s release may extend up to last week of October or precisely for Diwali, which means November 5.

Anyways, there haven’t been official confirmations from any ends and keep logging to this column for more updates.

Nayan Agrees To Vidya Balan's Reject

Nayanthara has agreed to star in the Malayalam film Madhilgalkappuram, which is the second part of Madhilgal, which was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Madhilgalkappuram will be directed by debutant Prasad.

Sources close to the actress say that she agreed to star in this film as it is the potential award-winning role. Bollywood actress Vidya Balan was offered the role initially but she rejected it, sources report. Madhilgalkappuram, which has Mammootty playing the male lead, happens to be his home production.

Asin’s Fate to be Decided Today

The Producers’ Council General Body meeting is scheduled to take place today. This is the first meeting after the elections that took place this year. This meeting is also very significant as the Council will decide on the course of action against Asin for visiting Sri Lanka for the Hindi film shooting Ready.

It has to be mentioned here that the Nadigar Sangam had earlier said that it would abide by any action proposed by the joint action committee in this regard.

Breaking News Ajith's Billa - II

Director Vishnuvardhan's association with Ajith in Billa proved out to be highly successful in 2007. Billa proved to be a landmark movie in Tamil cinema for its stylish looks and action sequences. Ajith later went on to act in Aegan and Asal while Vishnuvardhan directed Sarvam.

Now the latest news on the actor-director duo is out. Vishnuvardhan is all set to partner again with Ajith for the sequel on Billa. Sources confirm that Vishnu is ready with the script and is waiting for confirmation of dates from Ajith. It is confirmed that the shooting of Billa 2 will commence from early 2011. Whether Ajith will start Billa 2 after his next with Venkat Prabhu is still not known. We will have more news on this soon. Watch this space for more!!!

Questions on Tamil 3 Idiots

Madhavan has officially declared what we have been saying for long. He has finally said he will not be doing 3 idiots in Tamil. He has tweeted “I am unfortunately UNABLE to do "3 Idiots" in Tamil and Telugu. Really sorry.”

So this raises more questions on the proposed casting. Though news were abuzz about Vijay, Madhavan and Simbu are going to be the 3 IDIOTS in Tamil online film enthusiast have been working out so many combinations that is very interesting. 3 Idiots in Hindi actually stood tall mainly on the riveting performances of the lead stars helped by a decent storyline. So in Tamil also it will be tough task to get the right cast.

Meanwhile Sathyaraj is said to have been onfirmed to do the immortal “Virus” professor played by Boman Irani. And for the only important female role played by Kareena Kapoor, sources say Shankar has Ileana in mind for both Tamil and Telugu versions. Some other sources say Trisha is also in the race.

As no official media announcement has come from either director Shankar or Gemini Films more and more probabilities are bound to fill the air.

Big B’s congrats for Suriya

Much before Suriya’s ‘Raktha Charithra’ would hit screens, the actor has gained immense popularity amongst B-town celebrities. The hotties and hunks of Bollywood have already expressed their views that he has a great way ahead in Hindi Film Industry.

Recently, Bollywood’s superstar Amitabh Bachchan happened to watch some of the clippings from RGV’s ‘Raktha Charithra’. Soon after the screening, Big B uttered that Suriya could be the only actor, who is more apt for this role and has done a remarkable job. Instantaneously, Big B sent an SMS to Suriya about his spellbinding show.

Well for Suriya, it’s an additional support for his debut show, which is slated to hit screens in August.

Trisha crossing skies again

Acclaimed success of ‘Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya’ has encouraged Gowtham Menon to try his experiments in Bollywood now. It’s worth mentioning that the filmmaker’s previous journey to Bollywood with ‘Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein’ wasn’t a runaway success. But this time, Gowtham Menon is sure as shooting stars with untitled remake of ‘VTV’ starring Pratik Babbar and Trisha in lead characters.

The film will be produced by the makers of original version in collaboration with Mumbai’s purple Arts.

A.R. Rahman will be scoring music with repetitions and Manoj Paramahamsa, the made who struck with magical colors will embellish the poignant drama again in Hindi as well.

The film’s shooting kick-started this morning in Chennai with portions pertaining to Trisha being shot here.

4 Cheers For Bharath

Bharath afforded to make a great opening in Kollywood with director Shankar launching him in his own directorial followed by continuous projects produced by him (Kadhal and Veyil). Nonetheless, the actor stepped down from his epitome of success with some unapt scripts.

After his runaway success with ‘Kanden Kadhalai’, the actor had remained so careful over choosing the best scripts. Following a little gap on the course, Bharath is now building his way towards success, signing 4 different projects now.

It’s noteworthy that Bharath has almost completed shooting for Perarasu’s ‘Thiruthani’. Simultaneously, he will be filming Kumaravel’s ‘Yuvan Yuvathi’, Silambarasan starrer ‘Vaanam’ and an untitled project with Sasi.

Happy B’day Dhanush

A wonder in Kollywood – is this a right way to greet Dhanush? Of course, the young and aspiring actor has set a valuable inspiration for hundreds of wannabe actors, who have now accepted the fact – Nothing is Impossible.

Dhanush’s debut in films wasn’t preplanned and it happened at an overnight decision. Thanks to his brother Selvaraghavan for establishing him in three different dimensional attributes as an adolescent chap, a psychopath yearning for love and a deadly gangster. His ultra-contrastive delineation as a mass hero yielded him more fans and now he’s into the main league of young superstars.

Today Dhanush celebrates his birthday and it’s so cheerful to wish him for his earnest works of becoming a sweet kid of box office. The actor is filled more delightedness as he recently became the dad of a cute baby boy and has joined hands with his father and brother for a project.

Jyothi Krishna says that acting and directing is like marrying two girls

A M Rathnam has produced hit films like Indian, Mudhalvan, Ghilli and Dhool. His elder son Jyothi Krishna debuted as a story writer for the film Natpukaga. After this he directed the film Ennaku 20 Unakku 18.

Now he has become the hero in the film Oo La La. He is also directing the film. T Kalaiselvan is producing the film. The audio CD was also released recently at Kamala Theatres in Chennai. Tamil Film Producers Council president Rama Narayanan released the audio CD.

Jyothi Krishna while speaking to the media said,” Oo La La is a wholesome romantic film. The story is centered on the hero and the heroines Oorvasi, Latha, Lalitha and Lavanya.

The hero faces love failure in the age of 5. The story is woven around his lover and him. Directing and acting is like marrying two girls. It is very difficult. So I have decided to do hero roles or otherwise I will direct a film which has another hero.’

Shyam becomes an action hero

Shyam has donned the role of a sensational police officer in the film Thillalangadi presented by Sun Pictures. Shyam has changed his chocolate image to action hero. While speaking to the media recently, he said,” From the films Lesa Lesa and 12B, all the roles which I did were soft. So I wanted to come out of this image.

Now Thillalangadi has changed this image. I have donned the role of a police officer. Normally all the heroes who have donned the role of a police officer have been received well by the audience. I was also received well. Though I have done the same role in the Telugu film Kick, the role I did in Tamil was something new to me. I have got the action hero image now.

I think this action stamp is required. Many have asked me about acting with another hero. Though Jayam Ravi is acting in this film, my role has significance. In Bollywood, all the films there will be two or three heroes. Even Sharukh Khan has acted with one or two heroes. Even in Tamil cinema this trend is catching up. This is a healthy trend. In Telugu after Kick I have become very popular.

Now I am acting in a film titled Hare Rama Hare Krishna which is being directed by Malli. I will also be acting in two more films. With regard to me becoming a producer, I have not become a full time producer. I am co-producing a film titled Agam Puram with Thirumalai. I am donning the role of an action hero. This film will give me another identity.

The songs have already become hits. This action film gives importance to sentiments. Meenakshi is pairing with me. Many are asking me that why I have not become a leading actor in spite of my talents. I don’t have background. If I had the background I would have produced many films and would have done the lead roles. I am little sad that I did not have the opportunity to do so.”

Dhanush’s ‘Mappillai’ in final schedule!

The young hero Dhanush who is planning to have a holiday schedule is keen on wrapping up his film ‘Uthamaputhiran’ which is shooting at fast pace in and around locations of the city. On the other hand, the hero has completed the initial schedule of his brother Selva raghavan’s new film which is on the sets.

Sources say that he have to wait for some more days to have a resting schedule as he has to work on for the final schedule of his under production latest film ‘Mappilai’ as soon as after completing his current shooting projects.The major portions of the final schedule will be shooting in Tamilnadu around places like Karaikudi and Pollachi.

Anjali signs handful

Anjali who made a modest entry with the critically acclaimed film 'Kattrathu Thamizh' opposite Jeeva became a star after 'Angadi Theru'. But in the very beginning it was Mu. Kalanjiam who spotted Anjali even before ‘Kattrathu Thamizh’ and all set to launch the terrific actress with a film titled 'Sathamintri Muthamidu'. Kalanjiam had also given a new name Sundari.

But later ‘Sathamintri Muthamidu’ was shelved and with a new name Anjali moved on to do ‘Kattrathu Thamizh’ and the rest is history. But Kalanjiam had signed Anjali for four films before the turn of fortunes happened with ‘Angadi Theru’.

Now with Anjali’s star value on the rise, Mu. Kalanjiam has decided to revive his projects. At first he will launch ‘Karungali. In which he is also launching himself as the hero. Kalanjiam hopes the presence of Anjali will give his career also a boost to take up his other films.

Magical Success of 'Puli' in Chennai

Trust us! The preorders had never happened for a Telugu album. Right from the day, the audio of ‘Puli’ was launched, the demand has been increasing and now every outlet has innumerable copies of ‘Puli’. Of course, you can witness them getting vanished from the racks within fraction of moments.

A.R. Rahman’s ‘Puli’ has Pawan Kalyan and Nikisha Patel in lead roles with SJ Suryah wielding the megaphone. From the past, the duo Suryah-A.R. Rahman has worked on great chartbusters with ‘New’ and ‘Anbe Aaruyire’.

The musical album of ‘Puli’ has some of the recent successful singers like Vijay Prakash of ‘Hosanna’ fame, Tanvi Shah of ‘Jai Ho’ crooning the tracks.

Sangithas experience with Manmadhan Ambu unit

Life’s been hectic for actress Sangitha, who has been shooting with Kamal Haasan, Madhavan and Trisha for K S Ravikumar’s Manmadhan Ambu. But the actress is bubbling with enthusiasm when she talks about her experience of working with the team.

“We shot for almost a month for the first schedule. We were rushing around like mad people, rehearsing and shooting our scenes. Though we were all abroad and sailing around in a cruise ship, work was very taxing.

But I’m definitely not complaining. It was so nice to work with veterans like Kamal sir and K S Ravikumar sir. And getting back with Madhavan and Trash (Trisha) was fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it,” begins Sangitha.

Ask her about her role in the movie and she answers diplomatically, “I can’t reveal anything about my character or the film. But I can say that the audience will have an amazing time watching the film. It will be a visual treat.”

Sangitha says that the first schedule of Manmadhan Ambu was shot in several countries in Europe and each journey was an experience by itself. “Everyday, we would be in different countries, looking at different monuments that reflect their rich culture.

At the same time, we would be busy remembering our lines and thinking how to better our performances. Though Trash and I passed several malls and stores with exquisite collections, we had absolutely no time to shop!” she says.

So, how’s her equation with Trisha? “I’ve known Trash for long. The unit members would pull our legs. They would play tricks on us and try to get us to fight, but Trash and I would get together and retaliate.

There were no catfights. In fact, the two of us would help each other rememberdialogues and share tips on costume and make-up,” she reveals about their healthy relationship.

Sangitha is also excited about working with Madhavan again. “We first paired up for Evano Oruvan. Though the two of us would laugh a lot and crack jokes on the sets of Evano Oruvan, we would turn serious once we faced the camera. We didn’t even smile on screen. But this time, the two of us kept laughing and having fun. It was a riot,” she smiles.

On a serious note, she adds, “Maddy encourages and applauds his co-stars. He boosts their morale. And if working with Maddy’s a pleasure, then working with Kamal sir and Ravikumar sir is a dream. Despite being in the industry for a long time, they are so down to earth. I loved every moment of working with them.”

Giving us details on the next schedule of the film, she says, “The unit will decide the locations in another 20 days and we should be on board soon. We’ve shot almost 65 per cent of the film in the first schedule.

In fact, Kamal sir and I are almost done shooting for our parts. Only Trash and Maddy have to shoot for theirs now,” she signs off.

More trouble for Asin

The Federation of Tamil Associations of North America (FeTNA), an umbrella body of more than 30 Tamil organisations across the United States, said on Monday that it would boycott films starring Asin because of her visit to Sri Lanka.

This decision comes a day after the South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) said on Sunday that a joint consultative committee would decide on the action to be taken against actors visiting Sri Lanka.

In a statement, FeTNA chief Palani Sundaram said, “The Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America will boycott films of Asin because of her visit to Sri Lanka despite a ban by the Tamil film industry.”

Meanwhile, the actress, who was in Mumbai on Monday, said she did not flout any diktat of the Nadigar Sangam as she stayed away from the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) award ceremony in the island nation.

“I spoke to SIFAA president Sarath Kumar and I am ready to abide by the joint committee’s direction,” she reportedly said. The committee comprises the Film Employees Federation of India, SIFAA, Tamil Film Producers Council, South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce and directors association among others.

Kavya Madhavan files divorce

Months after she came back to India after parting ways with husband Nischal Chandran, a Kuwait-based banker, Kavya Madhavan has finally filed her divorce papers at the Ernakulam family court.

If sources are to be believed, the ‘En Mana Vaanil’ and ‘Saadhu Miranda’ actress expects that she would get the divorce soon, after which she is planning to concentrate more on what she knows the best, acting in films. “She has already started acting in movies,” sources say.

They add: “Her first film after she walked out the marriage is ‘Pappi Appacha’ with Dileep which has become a super hit. She is also there in ‘Christian Brothers’, which has Mohanlal, Sarath Kumar and Dileep.”

Kavya married Chandran in February 2009 at a grand wedding ceremony attended by who is who of Malayalam film industry. However, she had serious differences with her husband and his family members, following which she returned India.

Vijay, Simbhu and Maddy – 3 Idiots

Finally, we have the picture perfect team for Shankar’s remake of ‘3 Idiots’ with Vijay, Silambarasan and Madhavan playing lead roles.

It was unconfirmed buzz as the assumptions about star-casts remained so confidential and now we have some of the sources uncovering about the trio donning lead roles. The Telugu version will have Mahesh Babu along with Simbhu and Maddy taking on the respective roles. The professor role performed by Boman Hirani in Hindi version will go to none other than Sathyaraj.

But for a greater surprise, A.R. Rahman will not be working with Shankar as he is busy with other projects and international tour. Shankar’s second preference always goes to Harris Jayaraj as they worked together previously for ‘Anniyan’.

As of now Shankar is brimmed with his preparations for ‘Enthiran’ and the complete team will be announced soon after the release.

‘Ayan’ team with AGS Entertainment

Following the grand success of ‘Ayan’, filmmaker K.V. Anand and Suriya will coming together for a big-budgeted film produced by AGS Entertainment. What happened to be an unconfirmed buzz is finalized now as the official reports put an end to such calls on air. Yes, the most successful team of Kollywood will join hands again for a big ticket to be produced by Kalpathy Agoram of AGS Entertainment. AGS has already fetched the greatest honors of producing successful films including the recent release ‘Madharasapattinam’. With lots of biggies lined up consecutive releases including Bala’s ‘Avan Ivan’ and Mysskin’s ‘Yuddham Sei’, the producers have now signed K.V. Anand and Suriya for their next film, which will go on floors from February 2011. Rest of the crewmembers will be finalized shortly and it can assured that the duo is all set for a big bonanza in 2011.

Madhavan is Manmadhan Trisha is Ambu

The team of ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ is back after their hectic European schedule. The schedule spawned hot news like Trisha went missing in the luxury cruise and Trisha's mother is doing a cameo at the behest of Kamal and so on. But what we have got now is the story line of ‘Manmadhan Ambu’.

‘Mamadhan Ambu’ is a great situational comedy much in line with some old Kamal classics like Michael Madhana Kamarajan, Panchathanthiram etc. In ‘Manmadhan Ambu’, Kamal Haasan plays a private detective hired by Madhavan. Madhavan is in love with Trisha and before marriage Madhavan suspects Trisha's sincerity and asks Kamal who runs a private detective agency to trail her and give him good news.

In this colourful comedy Madhavan's character is called Madhan and Trisha's character is called Ambujam. Hence the title ‘Manmadhan Ambu’. Got it?

Though Sangeetha plays Kamal's jodi in the film sources say there is song in the film pictures on Kamal and Trisha.

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Bhumika Chawla

Chawla was born in a Punjabi family in New Delhi, India and completed her schooling there. She moved to Mumbai in 1997 and started her career with ad films and Hindi music video albums. She also appeared in the Zee TV series Hip Hip Hurray.

Chawla started off her film career in the Telugu film industry, starring in the feature film Yuvakudu (2000) alongside actor Sumanth. Her second release, Kushi (2001), in which she starred opposite Pawan Kalyan was a box office success, following which she acted in several films in Telugu, including Okkadu (2003) opposite Mahesh Babu, which became one of the year’s highest grossers in Telugu.[2] Meanwhile, she made her debut in the Tamil film industry as well, starring in the film Badri (2001) opposite actor Vijay, which was followed by her second Tamil film Roja Kootam (2002).

After a number of critically and commercially successful films in the South, she starred in her first Bollywood film, Tere Naam (2003), alongside Salman Khan. The film was one of the year’s highest grossers. Apart from it, it was a critical success and her performance in the film won her many positive notices as well as several nominations for Best Debut at different award ceremonies. She was nominated for her first Filmfare Best Actress Award, and won the Best Debut trophy at the Zee Cine Awards ceremony.[3]

Subsequently, she got to star in a number of Hindi films as Run (2004), a remake of the same-named Tamil film, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), again opposite Salman Khan, Silsilay (2005) and Dil Jo Bhi Kahey… (2005) alongside Amitabh Bachchan. She returned to Telugu, acting in the films Naa Autograph (2004), a remake of the Tamil film Autograph and Jai Chiranjeeva, alongside Chiranjeevi and Sameera Reddy. Whilst Chawla’s performance in the former won her accolades and the CineMAA Jury Award for Best Actress, the latter went to become a super hit film.

In 2006, she appeared in the Tamil film Jillendru Oru Kadhal, alongside real-life couple Surya and Jyothika, whilst playing a vital role in the Hindi film Family – Ties of Blood, in which she shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan, once again, and Akshay Kumar, and starring in the Telugu fantasy film, Mayabazar. Following which, she acted in the Hindi film Gandhi, My Father as Gulab Gandhi and enacted the title roles in the Telugu films Sathyabhama, in which she played a girl that suffers from Short Term Memory Loss,[4] and Anasuya, a crime thriller, and in the Bhojpuri film, Gangotri, a sequel to the successful 2006 Bhojpuri film Ganga, acting again alongside Amitabh Bachchan.

In 2008, she made her debut in the Punjabi film industry, starring in Yaariyan, opposite Gurdas Maan, following which she debuted in Malayalam as well, starring in Bhramaram alongside Mohanlal. Currently, she is working on half-a-dozen films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, which include Thangar Bachan’s Kalavadiya Pozhudugal opposite Prabhu Deva in Tamil, Yagam alongside Navdeep and Sathyaraj in Telugu and Classmates, a remake of the same-named Malayalam film, in Hindi.

Nayantara

Diana Mariam Kurian (born on 18 November 1984),[2] best known by her stage name Nayantara (Malayalam: നയന്‍ താര), is an Indian actress, who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. After several commercial successes such as Chandramukhi, Ghajini, Billa, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Aadhavan she has become one of the most wanted leading actresses in Tamil cinema. [3][4]

Early life

She was educated in various parts of India (Bangalore, Mumbai and Kerala)[citation needed], as her father was an Indian Air Force official. She is a Syriac Orthodox Christian (Jacobite) by birth. She attended Balikamadom High School, Thiruvalla for +2,[3] then attended Marthoma College in Thiruvalla for her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She is a native of Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district.[3]
[edit] Career

Diana was spotted when she was still in college by director Satyan Anthikkad, who casted her opposite Jayaram in Manassinakkare. Later, she co-starred alongside Mohanlal in Natturajavu and in Fazil’s Vismayathumbathu. She was also cast with Mammootty in Thaskaraveeran (Dubbed into Tamil as Yuvaraj) and Raapakal. After this she went into Tamil and Kannada. She has also starred in several Tamil, Telugu movies. She was cast opposite Sarath Kumar in Ayya and with Rajnikanth in Chandramukhi. Her later films Vallavan (Tamil) and Yogi (Telugu) flopped except for Tamil film Ghajini, where she played a secondary female character. She regained her star billing in Kollywood acting opposite Ajith Kumar in the remake of Billa. Yaaradi Nee Mohini released in 2008 was a huge hit and received seven nominations at the 56th Filmfare Awards (South). It was one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. Her next release Kuselan opposite Rajnikanth, Sathyam opposite Vishal, Aegan opposite Ajith Kumar and Villu opposite Vijay were all unsuccessful. Her latest successful appearance was in Aadhavan with Surya Sivakumar which released on 16 October 2009 and was successful.[5][6][7]
[edit] Filmography
Year Film Role Language Other notes
2003 Manassinakkare Gauri Malayalam Winner, Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year
2004 Vismayathumbathu Reetha Mathews Malayalam
Natturajavu Katrina Malayalam
2005 Ayya Selvi Tamil
Chandramukhi Durga Tamil
Thaskara Veeran Thankamani Malayalam
Rappakal Gauri Malayalam
Ghajini Chitra Tamil
Sivakasi Nayanthara Tamil Special appearance in song Kodambakkam Area
2006 Kalvanin Kadhali Haritha Tamil
Lakshmi Nandhini Telugu
Boss Anuradha Telugu
Vallavan Swapna Tamil
Thalaimagan Meghala Tamil
E Jyothi Tamil
2007 Yogi Nandini Telugu
Dubai Seenu Madhumathi Telugu
Sivaji: The Boss Tamil Special appearance in song Balleilakka
Tulasi Vasundhara Ram Telugu
Billa Sasha Tamil Winner, Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Keerthi Tamil Winner, Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
Nominated, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award
Kuselan Nayanthara Tamil Simultaneously made in Telugu as Kathanayakudu
Sathyam Deivalakshmi Tamil
Aegan Mallika Tamil
Twenty:20 Diana Malayalam Special appearance in song He Dil Deewana
2009 Villu Janavi Tamil
Anjaneyulu Anjali Telugu
Aadhavan Thara Tamil
2010 Adurs Chandrakala Telugu
Bodyguard Ammu Malayalam
Goa Tamil Guest appearance
Boss Engira Bhaskaran Tamil Filming
Simha Telugu Filming
Electra Malayalam Filming [1]
Super (hand symbol) Kannada Filming
[edit] Awards

* 2003 – Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year – Manassinakkare
* 2007 – Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine – Billa
* 2008 – Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine – Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Actress Tamanna

Tamannaah Bhatia (Tamil: தமன்னா; Telugu: తమన్న; Hindi: तमन्ना भाटिया; born 21 December 1989) is an Indian film actress and model.[1] She made her acting debut in the 2003 Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. Since then, she has acted in several Tamil and Telugu language films. She also has experience as a model and has appeared in various television advertisements.[2]
Early life

Bhatia was born on 21 December 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to Santosh Bhatia and Rajni Bhatia. She did her schooling in Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Juhu, Mumbai. She is of Sindhi origin.[3]
[edit] Career

Bhatia started her acting career with a Hindi film, Chand Sa Roshan Chehra that released in early 2005, which remains her only Bollywood release till date. The same year, she debuted in the Telugu cinema as she appeared in the film Sri in which she played the leading female role opposite Manoj Kumar. In 2006, she made her debut in the Tamil film industry, starring in the film Kedi alongside Ravi Krishna and another newcomer Ileana D’Cruz. She essayed a negative role in the film, which did not do well at the box office.

In 2007, she had three releases. After her appearance in the unsuccessful Vyapari, she starred in the Sekhar Kammula-directed Telugu film Happy Days, which received highly positive reviews and became her first major box office success. Her next release was the Tamil drama film Kalloori, directed by Balaji Sakthivel that won her accolades and critical acclaim in Tamil as well.

In 2008, she again had three releases, but appeared in cameo roles in two of them. Her 2009 Tamil film Ayan, made her a leading actress. Her recent film Kandein Kadhalai, which is a remake of the 2007 Hindi blockbuster Jab We Met, has been declared a decent success. She enacted the role, originally played by Kareena Kapoor, and was praised by critics for her performance. She is currently acting in three Tamil films that are Lingusamy’s Paiyaa, Thillalangadi alongside Jayam Ravi and Sura with Vijay.[4]
[edit] Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes
2005 Chand Sa Roshan Chehra Jiya Oberoi Hindi
Sri Sandhya Telugu
2006 Kedi Priyanka Tamil
2007 Vyapari Savithri Suryaprakash Tamil
Happy Days Madhu Telugu
Kalloori Shobana Tamil
2008 Kalidasu Archana Telugu
Ready Swapna Telugu Guest appearance
Netru Indru Naalai Swapna Tamil Guest appearance
2009 Padikathavan Gayathri Reddy Tamil
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam Geeta Subramanyam Telugu
Veedokade Yamuna Telugu
Ayan Yamuna Tamil
Ananda Tandavam Madhumitha Tamil
Kanden Kadhalai Anjali Tamil
2010 Paiyaa Divya Tamil Filming
Thillalangadi Tamil Filming
Sura Tamil Filming
Badrinath Telugu Filming

Asin

Asin was born into a Catholic family in Kochi, Kerala. Her father, Joseph Thottumkal originally from Thodupuzha, managed several businesses and was considered a prominent entrepreneur before he stopped managing his businesses and decided to manage his daughter’s acting career instead. Furthermore Asin’s father accompanies her to all her foreign shoots.

Her mother, Seline Thottumkal, remains a surgeon despite moving settlements from Cochin to Chennai to Mumbai to live with her daughter. Asin has quoted that her name “means pure and without blemish”. She claims that “the ‘A’ in her name is from Sanskrit meaning “without”, and ‘Sin’ from English”.[2]

Early work, until 2004

Asin Thottumkal debuted in a supporting role in Sathyan Anthikkad’s Malayalam film Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka in 2001, at the age of 15. After taking a year out to pursue her education, Asin returned with her breakthrough film as an actress, Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi opposite Ravi Teja, portraying a Tamil girl in her first Telugu language film, which subsequently fetched her the Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[3] In the same year she won the Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance alongside Nagarjuna in her second Telugu film, Shivamani.[3] Her following two Telugu films, Lakshmi Narasimha and Gharshana, both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers, giving her two successful films, cementing her place as a leading actress in the Telugu film industry.

Asin’s first Tamil language film was M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi, in which she co-starred with Jayam Ravi. Asin reprised her role from her film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi for the remake, which saw her portraying a Malayali girl instead of the Tamil girl in the original. The movie subsequently went on to become one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema during 2004, introducing Asin to Tamil film industry.[4] After a brief return to Telugu films, to do Chakram, she appeared in Ullam Ketkumae.[5] The film, initially launched in 2002, was originally meant to be the launch for Asin as a lead actress, along with then-debutants Arya and Pooja Umashankar. The college love story, directed by Jeeva, was long-delayed but eventually became a successful venture at the box-office, creating wider opportunities for her and the rest of the lead cast.[6]
[edit] Breakthrough, 2005 – 2007

After the release of Ullam Ketkumae, Asin was cited as a leading heroine after signing films with prominent actors of the Tamil industry in Ghajini, Majaa, Sivakasi and Varalaru respectively.[7] The film which provided the breakthrough for Asin was Ghajini. The film, co-starring Surya and Nayantara and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, earned her the Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her role was that of a vivacious young model named Kalpana. Sify.com praised her portrayal as “magical”, descriving her character as a “lovable chatterbox”, played with “sheer ability in the romantic interludes, the poignant and heartfelt scenes when she rescues minor girls from villains and her gory end are touching”.[8] The following Diwali in 2005, Asin had two releases, Sivakasi and Majaa. Despite the latter becoming an average grosser, the former went on to be a successful venture at the box office, despite Asin’s poorly etched out role.[9][10]

The following year, her long-delayed venture, Varalaru opposite Ajith Kumar, became the biggest blockbuster of 2006 in Tamil cinema. The film’s hero-centric plot retreated Asin to the sidelines, but her role was well acclaimed by critics.[11] Asin appeared in Pawan Kalyan’s Annavaram, another successful venture in which she had a poorly-etched out role.[12] In January 2007, Asin appeared opposite Ajith Kumar and Vijay in two different films, Aalwar and Pokkiri, with the latter becoming a success, whilst Aalwar became a failure. Whilst Asin’s role in Aalwar was criticized, her performance in Pokkiri was lauded by critics.[13][14] Her final project of the year was opposite in Hari’s Vel, which had a Diwali 2007 release, subsequently becoming her third successful film which released during the Diwali season in three years. Asin, who portrayed a TV anchor, was appreciated for her role in the film.[15]
[edit] Success, 2008 – present

Asin appeared in her first dual role in K. S. Ravikumar’s magnum opus Dasavathaaram opposite Kamal Haasan, who portrayed ten roles. The film, which was under production since September 2006, became Asin’s largest film till date. Despite being overshadowed by Haasan’s ten roles, Asin’s portrayal’s in the film were praised as her “best-to-date” with one of her roles being that of a Vaishnavite in the 12th century; whilst the other character was a Brahmin girl from Chidambaram.[16] Dasavathaaram subsequently went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in South Indian film history.[17] Since establishing herself as the leading actress in South India, Asin opted to move into Bollywood, to get nationwide fame. Her first film, Ghajini opposite Aamir Khan was the remake of her breakthrough film of the same name. Upon release, the film garnered positive reactions from critics and masses alike, with Asin being singled out for her “fabulous” portray. Noted critic, Taran Adarsh describes her Hindi debut as “fabulous” and that “to share the screen space with an actor of the stature of Aamir Khan and yet remain in your memory even after the show has ended is no cakewalk. She looks fresh and photogenic and acts her part brilliantly”, giving Asin’s performance a positive outlook.[18] Asin is committed to Vipul Shah’s London Dreams alongside Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, in which she plays a member of a five-troupe band.[19][20]
[edit] Filmography
Year Film Language Role Other Notes
2001 Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka Malayalam Swathi
2003 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Telugu Chennai Winner, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award
Shivamani 9848022338 Telugu Vasantha Winner, Santosham Best Actress Award
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Telugu Rukhmini
Gharshana Telugu Maya
M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi Tamil Malabar
2005 Chakram Telugu Lakshmi
Ullam Ketkumae Tamil Priya
Ghajini Tamil Kalpana Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award
Majaa Tamil Seetha Lakshmi
Sivakasi Tamil Hema
2006 Varalaru Tamil Divya
Annavaram Telugu Aishwarya
2007 Aalwar Tamil Priya
Pokkiri Tamil Shruthi
Vel Tamil Swathi
2008 Dasavathaaram Tamil Kothai Radha,
Andaal Winner, ITFA Best Actress Award
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
Ghajini Hindi Kalpana Shetty Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
Winner, IIFA Star debut Award
Winner, Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female
Winner, Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female
Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
2009 London Dreams Hindi Priya

Anushka

Biography
Anushka Shetty was born in a Tulu speaking family in Mangalore. She did her schooling and college in Bangalore. She was also a Yoga Instructor and has trained under yoga guru Bharat Thakur. Her debut was with Nagarjuna’s Super. Her first Tamil film was Rendu with R. Madhavan. She has been more successful in the Telugu Film Industry. She also speaks Telugu, Hindi,malayalam and Tamil as well.
Film career

Shetty made her debut in the Telugu film “Super”, directed by Puri jagannath in 2005. In the same year, she acted in another film “Mahanandi”. In 2006 Shetty made a guest appearance in the film Stalin. Shetty portrayed the character Neeraja Goswami opposite Ravi Teja in Vikramarkudu.

Asthram, her next film, was a remake of the Hindi film Sarfarosh. In 2007 her film Lakshyam was released.

2009 is a very very big year for Anushka in which her film Tollywood’s Top 3rd Grosser Arundhathi released. In this flick she portrayed two central characters-Arundhathi alias Jejamma, separated by a time period of 3 generations.

Anushka starred in five films in 2008 Chinthakayala Ravi, Souryam, Okka Magadu, Swaagatham, Baladhoor and in 2009′s Arundhathi & Billa.

Anushka has acted with Vijay in Vettaikkaran which was released in December 2009 and it was a super hit. She is currently acting with Surya Sivakumar in Singam which will be released in 2010 and with Mahesh Babu in Kaleja which will be released in 2010.

Anuskha best film in her career is Arundathi that film was released in jan 17 in 2009
Filmography
Year Title Role Language Notes
2005 Super Sasha Telugu
Mahanandi Nandini Telugu
2006 Vikramarkudu Neeraja Goswami Telugu
Stalin Telugu Special appearance
Rendu Jothy Tamil
Astram Anusha Telugu
2007 Lakshyam Indu Telugu
Don Priya Telugu
2008 Okka Magadu Bhavani Telugu
Swagatham Shailu Telugu
Baladoor Bhanumathi Telugu
Souryam Swetha Telugu
Chintakayala Ravi Sunitha Telugu
King Telugu Special appearance
2009 Arundhati Arundhati,
Jejamma Telugu Winner, Nandi Award for Special Jury
Billa Maya Telugu
Vettaikkaran Susheela Tamil Hit
2010 Kedi Telugu Special appearance
Singam Tamil Filming
Vedam Telugu Filming
Panchakshari Telugu Filming
Takita Takita Telugu Special appearance
Filming
Kaleja Telugu Filming
Vada Chennai Tamil Pre-production

Arya loves Emmy ?

There are rumors that romance has blossomed between Arya and Madrasapattinam heroine Emmy. Emmy who hails from Hamilton, UK has won Miss Teen World Title there. She is also doing modeling there.Director Vijay had been to London to find a suitable heroine. After seeing many photos, he selected Emmy Jackson.Arya and Emmy did not move very much in the initial stages of shooing. But later on they became close. After completing the shooting, Emmy moved back to Hamilton, but both of them where speaking on the phones hours together. The crew says that both are in love.
When asked Arya about this, he said,” We are both good friends. It is true that I have got a fascination for her. By end of this week Emmy is coming to Chennai. I will be taking around and show the present Chennai.”

Radha Mohan doesn’t care about ‘Kandahar’

Very often most of the filmmakers watch the same DVD and try remaking it with their own style. It has happened with the special incidents as well where our directors are inspired to adapt them on screens. Say for instance, the horrific incident of 9/11 has become the most common theme of Bollywood as most of the movies are centered on the same concept.
In all likelihood, here comes an inspiration from ‘Kandahar Flight Hijack’ for both directors – Radha Mohan and Major Ravi. Both of them have been avidly making their own films based on the same concept.
Major Ravi’s multilingual film ‘Kandahar’ features Mohanlal in lead role along with Ganesh Venkataram and Bollywood actor Neil Nithin Mukesh in lead role and Superstar Amitabh Bachchan plays an important role. On the pars, Radha Mohan’s ‘Payanam’ will be made in Telugu titled as ‘Gangam’ with Nagarjuna in lead role. The Tamil version is titled as ‘Payanam’ and even Prakash Raj takes on an important character.

Vijay Imitates Jai’S Headshake

Chief Minister kalaignar Karunanidhi and Ilayathalapathy Vijay released the audio of ‘Kanimozhi’ last evening at Anna Arivalayam. The event commenced with the screening of trailer in animation followed by three songs.

Prakash Raj, Nasser, Narain, Rama Narayanan, SPB Charan, AVM Saravanan, Parthiban, Na. Muthukumar, Shiva, Premji Amaran, Vaibhav, Aravind Akash and many others were present.

Nasser compeered for this special occasion and Parthiban came up with some hilarious speech in limited levels. Vijay, who on spoke on his turn said that he loves the way Jai, shakes his head in the song ‘Kangal Irandal’ (Saying this, he imitated Jai’s act).