Tamil, Telugu films have organically happened to me: Upen Patel
Mumbai, Feb 12 : Actor Upen Patel, after appearing in five back-to-back Tamil films in the last two years and working with top directors such as Shankar, A.R. Murugadoss and R. Kannan, is all excited to make his debut in the Telugu film industry. He says he became a part of southern filmdom organically.
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Soundarya Rajinikanth marries Vishagan in grand ceremony
Chennai, Feb 11 : Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya married Vishagan Vanangamudi here on Monday in a grand ceremony. The wedding took place in the presence of the who's who of Tamil film fraternity and several bigwigs of Tamil Nadu.
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Here's why 'Peranbu' leaves me underwhelmed, depressed The new Tamil Mammootty-starrer "Peranbu" which opened on February 1 and which has been described variously by critics as a masterpiece and a life-changing experience, left me wishing it was both but is actually neither a masterpiece nor a life-changing experience, for, the life that it offers to those who are born less equal than others, is not acceptable to any person with even a shred of sensitivity or self-regard. Full Story
Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya confirms her wedding
Chennai, Feb 4 : Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is known for helming films such as "Kochadaiiyaan" and "VIP 2', on Monday said she will tie the knot with actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi.
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Peranbu Movie Review: An elegance in every standards By Pradeep Peter, Kochi, Feb 1: Mammotty, probably one of the best actor in Indian cinema was lacking an opportunity to show his class for somewhat a long time now. It ends with Peranbu. Full Story
Rare for an actress my age to be given glamorous roles: Simran Bagga Mumbai, Jan 16 : After working successfully in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films, Simran Bagga is back and plays Rajinikanths love interest in his new blockbuster "Petta". The 42-year-old actress, who has two children, looks stunning and says it is rare getting a glamorous role at her age. Full Story
S. Shankar releases first look of 'Indian 2'
Chennai, Jan 15 : On the occasion of Pongal, filmmaker S. Shankar on Tuesday unveiled the first look poster of his next movie, "Indian 2" featuring actor-politician Kamal Haasan.
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5 injured as huge Ajith cut-out collapses on fans
Thirukovilur (Tamil Nadu) , Dec 10 : Five people were injured on Thursday when a giant cut-out of Tamil actor Ajith collapsed during the 'paal abhishekam' (pouring milk on the cut-outs) ceremony. Full Story
Actor Prakash Raj to join politics
Mumbai, Jan 1 : Actor Prakash Raj, who has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, announced on Tuesday that he will contest the Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate.
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When content triumphed over star power in southern cinema (2018 In Retrospect)
Chennai, Dec 27 : From a biopic on legendary southern actress Savitri to a hard-hitting film on caste-based discrimination and a moving drama centered on events that follow an untimely death, southern cinema ventured into uncharted territories in 2018 with content that not only stood out, but also made an impact at the box-office.
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Bullying tactics won't work with me: Vishal Krishna
Mumbai, Dec 23 : Tamil actor-activist Vishal Krishna was arrested on December 20 for breaking the lock of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) of which he is the elected President, and entering forcibly. Disgruntled producers who locked Vishal out have accused him of financial irregularities. But the actor, now freed after a favourable ruling by the court, remains unfazed.
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Signing 'Indian 2' has been a step up in my career, says Kajal
Chennai, Dec 22 : Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who teams up with actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan for the first time in the upcoming Tamil film "Indian 2", says signing the project has been a step up in her over a decade-long career.
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Actor-cum-producer Vishal detained by police
Chennai, Dec 20 : Movie actor-cum-producer Vishal on Thursday was detained by police here for trying to break into the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (TNFPC) office which was locked by one faction of the members, said police.
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Ajith to star in Tamil remake of 'Pink'
Chennai, Dec 15 : The Tamil remake of "Pink", which will be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, was officially launched in a customary ceremony on Friday. The yet-untitled project will star Ajith Kumar in the lead role.
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Celebs wish the 'one and only' Rajinikanth on 68th birthday
Mumbai, Dec 12 : From his family members to sports persons to Bollywood and the southern cinema world, actor-politician Rajinikanth got birthday wishes galore as he turned 68 on Wednesday. Celebrities hailed him as the "one and only" superstar who has had an inspirational journey.
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Rajinikanth's '2.0' set for major China release
Chennai, Dec 5 : Superstar Rajinikanth's "2.0", which has set the cost registers ringing all over, is gearing up for a major China release across 56,000 screens, according to its makers.
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