The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Rumors about Nayanthara and Trisha coming together for a film have been doing the rounds since December last year.
Director Vignesh Shivan of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan fame was keen to sign the two leading ladies of Tamil cinema for his next film tentatively titled Kaathuvaakkula Irandu Kadhal.
But with Trisha demanding a better remuneration, at least 75% of what Nayanthara was being paid for the film, the project failed to take off.
Nayanthara is believed to be the highest paid actress down South.
However, the latest buzz is that all is well and director Vignesh has managed to negotiate a deal with Trisha.
The film is believed to be a love triangle and will have the talented Vijay Sethupathi romancing the two heroines.
AM Ratnam’s Sri Saai Raam Creations will bankroll the project.
An official announcement is likely to be made soon.
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Balu Mahendra’s Moondram Pirai to be remade in Hindi again
Director Balu Mahendra's 1982 cult classic Moondram Pirai, which was later remade in Hindi as Sadma, is going to have another Hindi version.
According to latest reports, ad filmmaker Lloyd Baptista has bought the remake rights of the film from Raj Sippy, and is looking to once again recreate this touching love story.
But what remains to be seen is who will take on the challenge of reprising the characters made immortal by Kamal Haasan and Sridevi.
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Rajathandhiram 2 to be unveiled on March 13th
March 13, will mark the first anniversary of the heist thriller Rajathandhiram, which was directed by debutant A. G. Amid.
Starring Veera Bahu and Regina Cassandra, the film turned out to be one of the biggest successes of 2015.
To commemorate this occasion, a 6-minute footage of its sequel, Rajathandhiram 2 will be released on March 13.
The sequel is being directed and produced by Senthil Veeraasamy.
Veera, Darbuka Siva and Ajai Prasath, who were part of the first film, will continue to essay significant roles in the sequel.
The film is expected to hit the screens at the end of this year.
