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Indian actress has narrow escape in Colombo
Colombo, April 21 : Noted Indian Tamil actress Radikaa Sarathkumar had a narrow escape when she left one of the three hotels in the Sri Lankan capital just before it was bombed on Sunday. Full Story


Jency Anthony: Hit singer to school teacher (Where are they now)
By Venkatachari Jagannathan, Chennai, April 21(IANS) Fans wonder whether playback singer Jency Anthony will make a comeback in Tamil movies. That is something that has been on their minds since the news of music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and playback singer K.J. Yesudas working together in the movie Tamilarasan after a gap of several years. After all, it was Yesudas who had put in a word about Jency to Ilaiyaraaja decades back. Full Story


K. Bhagyaraj is prolific director, actor: Big B
Mumbai, April 18 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has called director K. Bhagyaraj, who has completed 40 years in cinema, a prolific personality in the Tamil region. Full Story


Shooting for 'Kanchana 3' was like holiday: Vedhika
Chennai, April 17 : Actress Vedhika says shooting for forthcoming Tamil horror-comedy "Kanchana 3", the fourth part in the widely popular "Kanchana" franchise, was like going on a big holiday and she considers the movie a great addition to her filmography. Full Story


Suriya is best actor in our country: Guneet Monga
Mumbai, April 16 : Film producer Guneet Monga, who is all set to co-produce Suriya's next titled "Soorarai Pottru", says the southern star is one of the best actors in the country. Full Story


Rajinikanth, Suriya wish fans on Tamil New Year
Chennai, April 14 : Superstar Rajinikanth and actor Suriya led a slew of celebrities from the southern and Hindi film industries to wish fans on Tamil New Year on Sunday. Full Story


Boney Kapoor invites Tamil star Ajith to Bollywood
Chennai, April 10 : Producer Boney Kapoor on Wednesday invited popular Tamil star Ajith Kumar to Bollywood after being impressed with his performance in his upcoming production venture "Nerkonda Paarvai", the Tamil remake of "Pink". Full Story


Rajinikanth to play policeman after 25 years
Chennai, April 9 : Superstar Rajinikanths next Tamil film, titled "Darbar", will mark his return to playing a police officer after 25 years. Its title and first look was unveiled on Tuesday. Full Story


Rajinikanth's next 'Darbar' first poster unvieled
Chennai, April 9 : Superstar Rajinikanth's next Tamil movie with filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss has been titled "Darbar", its makers revealed on Tuesday. Full Story


Tamil cinema opens doors to transgender characters
Chennai, April 9 : There was a general perception that Tamil cinema wasn't too kind to transgednders - but not any more. It is heartening to finally see some Tamil filmmakers portraying transgender characters with dignity. The industry may still be a while from signing transgender actors in key roles, but the change is slowly happening. Full Story


Nayanthara cast with Rajinikanth in Murugadoss' film
Chennai, April 8 : Actress Nayanthara, who was last seen on-screen playing a double role in horror-thriller "Airaa", has been signed as the leading lady opposite superstar Rajinikanth in his next yet-untitled film with filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss. Full Story


Guneet Monga, Suriya hold puja for 'Suriya 38'
Chennai, April 7 : The makers of Tamil film "Suriya 38" organised a puja ahead of the commencement of the film's shoot here on Sunday. Full Story


'Majili' begins Naga Chaitanya's journey as actor (Review)
Film: "Majili" (Tamil); Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Akkineni, Divyansha Kaushik; Director: Shiva Nirvana; Rating: *** ½ (3 and a half stars) Full Story


Amitabh, Ramya Krishnan reunite after two decades
Chennai, April 3 : Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Ramya Krishnan, who had previously worked together in Hindi action comedy "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan", have been paired once again in upcoming Tamil film "Uyarntha Manithan". Full Story


Veteran director J Mahendran passes away
Chennai : , Apr 2 : Veteran director J Mahendran passed away at the age of 79. He took his last breath at his residence in Chennai on Tuesday. Full Story


Tamil director Mahendran of 'Mullum Malarum' fame dead
Chennai, April 2 : Well-known Tamil filmmaker J. Mahendran, very popular for making some path-breaking films with superstar Rajinikanth, breathed his last here at his residence on Tuesday. He was 79. Full Story


Veteran Tamil filmmaker J. Mahendran dead
Chennai, April 2 : Well-known Tamil filmmaker J. Mahendran, most popular for making some path-breaking films with superstar Rajinikanth, breathed his last here at his residence on Tuesday. He was 79. Full Story


Big B's look from Tamil film 'Uyarntha Manithan' out
Chennai, April 1 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan sports dhoti and gamcha in the first look of his character from upcoming Tamil film "Uyarntha Manithan", which marks his Tamil film debut in a full-fledged role. Full Story


Amy Jackson announces pregnancy in an adorable post
New Delhi , Mar 31 : Model-actor Amy Jackson, who was last seen in Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0', revealed that she is expecting her first child with fiance George Panayiotou. Full Story


Radha Ravi a repeat offender: Vishal Krishna
Mumbai, March 26 : Tamil film actor Vishal Krishna, Vice President of the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC), feels it is time to take the strongest action against people in positions of responsibility who speak disrespectfully of women. Full Story


Tamil remake of 'Pink' to release on August 10
Mumbai, March 25 : The Tamil remake of "Pink", produced by Boney Kapoor with Ajith in the lead role, will release on August 10. Full Story


Silence on #MeToo in South filmdom shocks Siddharth
Mumbai, March 25 : In the midst of a controversy surrounding actor Radha Ravi's derogatory remarks against actress Nayanthara, actor Siddharth has said he was shocked to see how the southern film fraternity was either silent or cynical about the #MeToo movement in the country. Full Story


Nayanthara urges internal probe against Radha Ravi
Chennai, March 25 : Well-known southern actor Nayanthara, popularly known as lady superstar by her fans, on Monday requested the South Indian Artistes Association or Nadigar Sangam to set up an internal inquiry as per the Vishakha guidelines on actor Radha Ravi over his sexist remarks. Full Story


DMK temporarily suspends actor Radha Ravi
Chennai, March 25 : The DMK has temporarily suspended veteran actor Radha Ravi from the party for his derogatory remarks against actor Nayanthara. Full Story


Radha Ravi slammed over comments on Nayanthara
Chennai, March 24 : Actor Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar and filmmaker Vignesh Shivn on Sunday slammed veteran actor Radha Ravi for his derogatory comments on actress Nayanthara. Full Story


Kangana Ranaut to play Jayalalithaa in biopic
New Delhi, Mar 23 : Actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently delivered a hit film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', is all set to essay the role of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa in a biopic. Full Story


Teaser of Suriya produced 'Uriyadi 2' released
Chennai, March 23 : The teaser of Tamil star Suriya produced upcoming political action-thriller "Uriyadi 2" was released on Saturday at the films audio launch. Full Story


Tamannaah Bhatia signs Tamil, Telugu films
Mumbai, March 16 : Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has signed up for two new projects. One is a Telugu film, and one in Tamil. Full Story


'Pink' Tamil remake titled 'Nerkonda Paarvai', makers unveil first look
Chennai, March 5 : The Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer "Pink", which will be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, has been officially titled "Nerkonda Paarvai". Full Story


Guneet Monga forays into south with Suriya's next Tamil film
Chennai, March 4 : Film producer Guneet Monga, who backed Oscar-winning short documentary "Period. End of Sentence", is making inroads into the southern Indian film market with Suriya's next yet-untitled Tamil outing. Full Story