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Light men's strike in Tamil Nadu fails
Chennai, Aug 15 : The Film Employees' Federation of South India (FEFSI), the apex body of the Tamil film industry, broke a state-wide strike by the light men's union by bringing in workers from neighbouring states, industry sources said Friday. (33)
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Widow of late Tamil superstar dies in penury
Chennai, Aug 15 : Rajammal, 90, the poverty-stricken widow of the first superstar of Tamil cinema M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, died after a brief illness Friday, family sources said. (47)
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'Kuselan' re-edited to please Rajnikant fans
Chennai, Aug 15 : With an eye on the box office and to please miffed fans of superstar Rajnikant, controversial portions of the Tamil film 'Kuselan' have been edited out. (56)
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'Sathyam' not worth watching (Movie Review)
By Ayyappa Prasad, Film: 'Sathyam'; Cast: Vishal, Nayanthara; Director: A. Rajasekhar; Music Director: Harris Jayaraj; Cinematography: R.D. Rajasekhar (73)
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Pyramid Saimira still in India's costliest film
Bangalore, Aug 15 : The Pyramid Saimira Group has refuted reports that it is backing out of actor-director Kamal Haasan's multi-lingual film 'Marmayogi', which at a budget of Rs.1.25 billion is the costliest Indian film to date. (41)
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'Kanchipuram' berates Communists
Chennai, Aug 15 : Director Priyadarshan's 'Kanchipuram', who says the film exposes Communists while depicting the plight of sari weavers here, is to be screened at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival starting Sep 4. (33)
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Rajnikanth's 'Kuselan' gets rave reviews in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 14 : Malaysian audiences should see Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's latest film 'Kuselan' since it is a blend of a good story and fine acting, says a noted film critic of the South-East Asian nation. (67)
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Light boys in Chennai film industry go on strike
Chennai, Aug 13: The light boys in the Chennai film industry have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding a shorter working day. (29)
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Kamal Haasan to star in USD 50 mn thriller
Chennai, Aug 12 : Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan is set to star in an action thriller '19 Steps', to be produced in collaboration with Walt Disney. The film will be made at a budget of USD 50 million. (91)
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New book on Tamil film legend Sivaji Ganesan
Chennai, Aug 11 : A new book by S. Theodore Baskaran 'Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of an Icon' in the memory of Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan and part of a series on the legends of Indian cinema was released here Monday. (60)
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'Chedugudu' shooting in progress
Shooting of 'Chedugudu' produced by Bhimaneni Tirupataiah Rayudu and K Nagireddy under the banner of Smile Movies, with popular comedian Kovai Sarala as presenter introducing PR Nagaraju as director and Jayanth son of Bhanuchander as hero, and Swetha of Chennai as heroine is progressing well. (55)
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Tamil film industry frowns at corporate film 'raiders'
Chennai, Aug 11 : Star prices in the Tamil film industry have sky rocketed ever since Mumbai's corporate world entered the field. (58)
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'Jaane Tu' star Manjari to make Tamil film debut
Chennai, Aug 8 : Manjari, who rose to fame as Imran Khan's girlfriend in this year's hit film 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', will soon be making her Tamil film debut. (78)
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Rajnikant's daughter Aishwarya to turn director
Chennai, Aug 8 : Tamil thespian Rajnikant's elder daughter Aishwarya is all set to direct a film, sources close to her said Friday. (91)
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Rajnikant finds support from sections of Tamil filmdom
Chennai, Aug 4: Sections of Tamil filmdom defended 'superstar' Rajnikant Monday for his 'brave endeavour to build bridges with Karnataka'. (130)
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Former employee exonerates actress Asin
Chennai, Aug 2 : A former domestic help of Tamil actress Asin has refuted charges that she was forced to work against her will for the star, police said. (481)
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Rajnikant qualifies apology to Karnataka
Chennai, Aug 2 : Following intense criticism from various sections of the Tamil film industry, superstar Rajnikant Saturday qualified his apology to Kannadigas on a controversial dam project. (115)
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Rajni's apology boomerangs on him, fans express ire
Chennai, Aug 1 : Even as many of his fans rejoiced the release of their superstar's latest comedy flick 'Kuselan', in which he plays himself, verbal brickbats hit Rajnikant from a section of his own fans and the Tamil industry, who expressed ire strongly for the star's apology to the people of Karnataka. (98)
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Rajnikant's fans have little to cheer in 'Kuselan' (Movie Review)
By Ayyappa Prasad, Film: 'Kuselan'; Cast: Rajnikant, Pasupati, Meena, Nayantara, R. Sundararajan, Vadivelu, Livingston and others; Director: P. Vasu; Music: G.V. Prakash; Rating: *** (291)
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'Kuselan' being screened in Karnataka after Rajni's 'sorry'
Bangalore, Aug 1: With free breakfast and distribution of sweets to film buffs standing in the queues, Tamil superstar Rajnikant's 'Kuselan' was released in the city today, surviving a boycott threat over the matinee idol's hostile remarks over Karnataka government's opposition to Hogenakkal drinking water project. (96)
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'Kuselan' released in Karnataka after Rajnikant accepts 'mistake'
By R.G. Vijayasarthy, Bangalore, July 31 : Superstar Rajnikant's mega Tamil film 'Kuselan' was released in Karnataka Thursday night with two special shows organised for the actor's fans at two theatres here, hours after he accepted his 'mistake' for remarks that had angered Kannada activists. (121)
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Huge cutouts of Rajnikanth's 'Kuselan' dot US
New York, July 31 : Rajnikanth starrer 'Kuselan' fever is rising in the US. As part of the mega Tamil film's promotion, several 25-feet-high cutouts of the south Indian superstar are being unveiled for the first time at several places to coincide with its release. (105)
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Rajni back in action:this time as - a superstar!
Chennai, Jul 31 : Two more potential blockbusters in hand, Kollywood - Tamil cinema's superstar Rajnikant is all set to regale his lakhs of fans again, this time playing himself in a bilingual 'Kuselan', a remake of the Malayalam superhit 'Kathaa Parayumbol', which will be releasing tomorrow world-wide, as its distributors, the corporate film company Pyramid Saimira put it. (106)
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Southern star Sneha completes 50 films
By R.G. Vijayasarathy, Bangalore, July 30 : South Indian actress Sneha, who has acted opposite top stars like Kamal Haasan, Mammooty and Nagarjuna, is all set to complete 50 films with a cameo in Rajnikanth's fortcoming 'Kuselan'. (102)
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Moser Baer seeks to vacate stay against using movie products
Chennai, July 29 : Entertainment major Moser Baer has sought to vacate a Madras High Court stay issued against the company from using 12 movie products, sources told IANS Tuesday. (87)
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Film body resolves overshot movie's budgetary dispute
Chennai, July 29 : The long standing dispute between director K. Selvaraghavan and the producers of 'Aayirathil Oruvan' has been resolved following the intervention of the Tamil Film Producers Council, sources said Tuesday. (83)
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Rajiv Menon to direct students' short film
Chennai, July 28 : Celebrated cinematographer and filmmaker Rajiv Menon will direct a short film for the students of a film institute owned by him. (97)
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Rajnikant gets ready to shoot 'Robot'
Chennai, July 28 : Tamil superstar Rajnikant is likely to leave for the US shortly to join the US-based production team of his Rs.1.5 billion (approximately USD 35.5 million) venture 'Robot', said publicists. (113)
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PMK-owned TV channel to air controversial soap
Chennai, July 27 : A Tamil TV channel owned by the PMK party is set to air yet another controversial serial based on a real life incident involving former chief minister M.G. Ramachandran. (138)
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Rajnikanth's 'Kuselan' gets nod for Karnataka release
By R.G. Vijayasarathy, Bangalore, July 27 : Forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer 'Kuselan' has finally got the go ahead for its simultaneous release in Karnataka Aug 1, though many groups were against it, alleging that the Tamil superstar had made 'anti-Kannadiga' statements. (97)
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Media joint venture offers movie clips on mobile phones
Chennai, July 26 : A path-breaking joint venture (JV) between Bay Talkitec and Saimira Access Technologies will help film buffs abroad watch trailers of the forthcoming Rajnikanth starrer 'Kuselan' on mobile phones. (104)
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Unsolved murders inspire multilingual film
Chennai, July 25: An unsolved chain of nine murders here has inspired filmmaker Chitraselvan to make a multilingual film. (143)
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Rajnikant starrer 'Kuselan' goes to Tokyo film festival
Chennai, July 25 : Tamil superstar Rajnikant starrer 'Kuselan' will be shown at the Tokyo International Film Festival, starting in October. (142)
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My father is not sick, says Anand Babu
Chennai, July 25 : Denying reports that well-known south Indian comedian Nagesh was not keeping well, his son Anand Babu said he is hale and hearty. (149)
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Rajnikanth is the only superstar: Dhanush
Chennai, July 24 : Tamil film star Dhanush Thursday urged his fans not to call him a 'junior superstar' as the only superstar in the industry was his father-in-law and actor Rajnikanth. (154)
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Nisha Kothari replaces Malavika in controversial 'Karthigai'
Chennai, July 24 : Bollywood actress Nisha Kothari has replaced Malavika in the controversial bilingual film 'Karthigai'. Malavika had alleged sexual harassment by the producer of the film for refusing to do dance steps due to her pregnancy. (168)
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Actress Nayanthara claims rivals circulating fake MMS clip
Chennai, July 24: South India's highest paid actress Nayanthara Thursday filed a police complaint alleging that her rivals are circulating a fake MMS clip reportedly showing her in a compromising pose with Tamil actor Simbu, sources said. (570)
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Tamil actor Surya has quiet birthday with wife, daughter
Coimbatore, July 24 : Tamil star Surya, who turned 34 Thursday, had a quiet birthday with his wife and daughter and did not take a break from his shooting schedule. (231)
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Actress accused of visa fraud allowed to travel abroad
Chennai, July 23 : South Indian film actress Flora Shiny, accused of being involved in a US visa racket, was Wednesday allowed by the Madras High Court to travel abroad. (139)
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Tamil Movie Review: Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Yaradi Nee Mohini is an excellent family entertainer with loads of comedy elements associated with it. (174)
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Tamil Movie Review: Silanthi
This weekend I decided to watch Silanthi. It is a visual treat! (130)
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Tamil Movie Review: Santosh Subramaniam
If you wish to take your family for a move this weekend, Santosh Subramaniam is the apt film for the purpose. (111)
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Tamil Movie Review: Pandi
To me, Pandi is an out and out masala movie. Sneha and Lawrence Raghavendra come together in this entertaining movie. (170)
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Tamil Movie Review: Kuruvi
Kuruvi, the first movie produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin (Tamil Chief Minister Karunanidhi’s grandson) is an utter visual disaster. (213)
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Tamil Movie Review: Kathavarayan
I found Kathavarayan to be an average film by the director, Salangai Durai. (105)
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Tamil Movie Review: Kaalaipani
I went to watch the movie Kaalaipani this weekend. Kaalaipani is a brilliant attempt from the director Rajesh Salva, who makes his debut with this bold suspense thriller film with Hollywood effects. (114)
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Tamil Movie Review: Kaadhal Endraal Enna
I found Kadhal Endraal Enna to be a mind-boggling movie with a long list of questions. (116)
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Tamil Movie Review: Dasavathaaram
I went to watch Dasavathaaram this weekend and found it a colossal visual treat. (213)
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Tamil Movie Review: Arasangam
I went to match the movie on Sunday and found Arasangam to be an action-packed entertaining movie with actor-turned politician Vijayakanth in the lead role. (109)
