Kamal, Mohanlal and Salman will be in Rajinikanth’s Darbar

Three superstars - Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Salman Khan - have an appointment in the Darbar at 530 pm on 7 November. During which they will unveil the motion poster of Superstar Rajinikanth's next `Darbar' in four different languages. While Kamal, who incidentally will turn 65 on Thursday, will unveil the Tamil and Telugu posters, … Continue reading Kamal, Mohanlal and Salman will be in Rajinikanth’s Darbar

Vijay packs a punch with Bigil trailer. Orrey Verithanama !

The Bigil trailer stays true to its name. It is truly whistle podu type.The Vijay-starrer in a double role combines football and real action in the trailer and packs a punch. The beginning has its Chak De India kind of moment with Vijay in the title role playing a football coach for a women's team … Continue reading Vijay packs a punch with Bigil trailer. Orrey Verithanama !

`Thamizhan’ Modi plogs at Mamallapuram beach

Narendra Modi has been trending since Friday evening. In black and white. First for his sartorial embrace of the veshti-sattai-thundu (white dhoti-shirt-towel), the traditional attire of the Tamil Nadu male and then plogging at the Mamallapuram beach on Saturday morning. The country seems divided in its opinion, if social media trends and comments on digital media … Continue reading `Thamizhan’ Modi plogs at Mamallapuram beach

Kamal Haasan calls Hindi `a child wearing diapers’ when compared to Tamil

So finally it had to come down to ghar ki baat, a family matter. That Hindi is a child-wearing diapers in a joint family of octogenarians and nonagenarians like Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit. Creating a visual imagery of Hindi as a toddler, trying to find his or her space in the large, loud, talkative world … Continue reading Kamal Haasan calls Hindi `a child wearing diapers’ when compared to Tamil

Vijay takes on Vijay in Thalapathy 64

Vijay Sethupathi will be up against Vijay in Thalapathy 64, that the actor will do post Bigil. The makers of the film, that is to be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, announced Vijay Sethupathi's inclusion in the cast of the film. The tweet said : ``We are overwhelmed and excited to have our versatile star #MakkalSelvan … Continue reading Vijay takes on Vijay in Thalapathy 64

Actor Suriya’s father Sivakumar asserts his religiosity

It is a sign of the times we live in that even the private has to be expressed in public. In the face of rumours that popular Tamil veteran actor Sivakumar and his family that consists of three prominent actors - Suriya, his wife Jyothika and brother Karthi - are atheists, the actor has been … Continue reading Actor Suriya’s father Sivakumar asserts his religiosity

Howdy Modi? The PM answers in different Indian languages and makes a point

``Everything is fine in India''.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed this sentiment not once, not twice but more than six times. And he did so in eight Indian languages. He was physically present in Houston before a crowd of 50000 Indian Americans, President Donald Trump and Senators but this part of his speech was meant … Continue reading Howdy Modi? The PM answers in different Indian languages and makes a point

Kamal Haasan goes inside Rajahmundry Jail

Rajahmundry central prison is one of the largest jails in Andhra Pradesh and for the next 20 days, a high-profile person will be `lodged' there. Kamal Haasan is shooting for `Indian 2' directed by Shankar. Just a few days back, Kamal completed the shoot for the first schedule in Chennai where a jail set was … Continue reading Kamal Haasan goes inside Rajahmundry Jail

Kamal Haasan warns of a Jallikattu sequel if Hindi is imposed on Tamil Nadu

The reel Senapati in `Indian 2' is in the making, away from the public glare. But the real `Senapati' is preparing to be on the battlefield. Warning of a sequel to Jallikattu of January 2017, Kamal Haasan took the Hindi Imposition bull by its horns, saying ``the battle for our language will be exponentially bigger … Continue reading Kamal Haasan warns of a Jallikattu sequel if Hindi is imposed on Tamil Nadu

When Anushka’s Nishabdam speaks

Just last week, the extremely talented Anushka Shetty was body shamed by a web portal when she was clicked outside at the airport. Today her first look poster from `Nishabdam' (Silence) was released to rave reactions from her fans.  Starring Madhavan, Anjali and Hollywood star Michael Madsen, the movie has been extensively shot in the … Continue reading When Anushka’s Nishabdam speaks

Exclusive : Two targets for Vijay Sethupathi in the Muralitharan biopic

Vijay Sethupathi has two targets to achieve. The first is to reduce to 75 kg by January 2020 when he will need to slip into the role of Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan cricketing legend. The film being produced by Rana Daggubati of Suresh Productions and Dar Media, will shoot in several locations in Sri … Continue reading Exclusive : Two targets for Vijay Sethupathi in the Muralitharan biopic

Rajinikanth fans dislike Jayam Ravi dialogue, trend #BoycottComali

On Saturday evening, unveiling the trailer of `Comali', his Independence Day release, actor Jayam Ravi tweeted : ``A movie I had a blast working in..fun-filled ride. Hope u all like it''. But in just a few hours, one large group in Tamil Nadu had expressed its displeasure, blasting Ravi for insulting Rajinikanth. Also read : … Continue reading Rajinikanth fans dislike Jayam Ravi dialogue, trend #BoycottComali

Ajith is shooting to hit Bull’s eye

Tamil superstar Ajith is busy with shooting. No, for a change, this is not a movie shoot but the real shooting with a gun. Over the weekend, Ajith was one of the participants at the 45th Tamil Nadu State Shooting championship in Coimbatore. Pictures of the actor with his weapon were released today. Ajith is … Continue reading Ajith is shooting to hit Bull’s eye

Bigg Boss : When Kamal, Saravanan, audience failed

It was one moment when Kamal Haasan faltered and did not react immediately. Maybe he got carried away by the applause the studio audience gave to Saravanan, one of the inmates in `Bigg Boss' (Tamil) when he rather casually admitted to having travelling by public buses during his college days, just in order to grope … Continue reading Bigg Boss : When Kamal, Saravanan, audience failed