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April 29, 2011
Kamal Haasan to star in Traffic's Tamil remake
The actor has announced the Tamil version of the film. Review: 180's music is interesting
Sharreth seems to be a music composer who doesn't play by the rules. Review: Mohabbath is disappointing
The Malayalam film does not deserve to be called a Meera Jasmine film.
April 28, 2011
Malayalam director Priyanandanan ready with next
Bhaktajanangalude Sradhakku has Kavya Madhavan and Irshad in the lead. It's Dhool vs Hori this Friday
Kannada cinema goers will have two films -- Dhool and Hori -- to choose from this Friday. Actor Karthi set for marriage
The Tamil actor set for a July 3 wedding in Erode.
April 27, 2011
Rana Daggubati turns professional killer
Rana Daggubati who recently made his Bollywood debut with Dum Maaro Dum talks about his upcming Telugu film.
April 26, 2011
Kannada actor Ganesh's Kool film
Ganesh's first directorial venture is all set to hit the screens. First Look: Allu Arjun's Badrinath
Allu Arjun will be seen playing an Indian Samurai in this film.
April 25, 2011
'You will find a different Rima in City of God'
The Malayalam actress talks about her forthcoming films. Review: City Of God is worth a watch
Indrajith hogs the limelight in this Malayalam venture. Prithviraj to wed Supriya Menon today
The actor is reportedly set for an intimate ceremony today in Palakkad.
April 22, 2011
Review: Murli Meets Meera is another love story
Romantic film lovers may consider giving the film a try. Review: <i>Ko</i> is a spicy ride
Ko is a spicy political thriller that engages you. Go for it.
April 21, 2011
Jiiva: The script of Ko won me over
Actor Jiiva talks about his Ko experience. Directing Mr Perfect
Telugu director Dasarath talks about his new film.
April 20, 2011
Ajmal: People will be suprised to see me in Ko
Ajmal Amir shares her experienceand the biggest challenges she faced while shooting for Ko Review: Deiva Thirumagan music is touching
Mohan Natarajan's Deiva Thirumagan, with music composed by G V Prakash, has touching melodies.
April 19, 2011
Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva
Actress Karthika talks about her upcoming Tamil movie Ko. Rivals Mammootty, Suresh Gopi to come together?
Catch the action in the Malayalam film industry right here!
April 18, 2011
Jayanth: I instantly connected with Love Aaj Kal
Jayanth Paranji talks about his experience on shooting his recently released film Teenmaar. 'It's not that I can only wear sexy dresses'
Actress Pia Bajpai talks about her upcoming film Ko.
April 15, 2011
Review: Dandam Dashagunam is no match to original
Unlike the original Kaakha Kaakha, this Kannada version fails to impress. Review: Doubles is like a tacky TV serial
We've seen Mammootty's latest film many times before in Malayalam cinema. Kannada actor Darshan revisits history
The actor has immersed himself in the shooting of Sangolli Rayanna. Review: Vaanam music has mixed appeal
For those who hoped for melodious numbers, this one might prove a dampener.
April 14, 2011
Review: Teenmaar is Pawan Kalyan's show
The Telugu remake of Love Aaj Kal has been adapted to suit the Telugu palate. Malayalam hit <i>Traffic</i> in Hindi and Tamil
Catch the action in the Malayalam film industry right here! Will Dandan Dashagunam live up to its original?
The Kannada film is all set to release this week.
April 13, 2011
Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat
Catch the action in the Tamil film industry right here! Telugu star Pawan Kalyan to romance Trisha
They couple come together for the first time in this year's Vishu release.
April 12, 2011
Telugu actress Taapsee goes places
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here. Meet Ajith's new heroine
Model-turned-actress Huma Qureshi has been roped in Billa 2.
April 11, 2011
Kannada film news: Jayatheertha to direct Puneet?
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here. Review: Nothing historical about Ponnar Shankar
Ponnar Shankar is a remarkably dull Tamil movie. Mammootty versus Mohanlal this Vishu
The superstars will fight it out at the box office this week.
April 08, 2011
Review: Ananth Nag shines in Matondu Maduvena!
Matondu Maduvena! would have been more interesting if it was backed by a power-packed story. Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of original
Maapillai, starring Dhanush is just a potpourri of mass elements and a re-work of the 1989 Rajni hit. First Look: Mohanlal's China Town
In the movie Mohanlal is trying to reform from his nature as a ruffian.
April 07, 2011
Do Kannada films fear IPL?
A look at this week's Kannada film releases. Remembering Tamil actress Sujatha
Remembering the late actress who passed away yesterday.
April 06, 2011
Actress Sujatha passes away
The ailing actress was 58. 'Overwhelmed by response for Ala Modalaindi'
B V Nandini Reddy is riding high on her directorial debut's sucess. First Look: Mammootty's next, Doubles
The film, costarring Nadia Moidu, is ready for release.
April 05, 2011
Swetha Menon: I am born sexy
The actress talks about going glamorous and her role Rathinirvedam. First look: Ravi Teja's Veera
The actor will be share the screen with Kajal Aggarwal and Tapsee Pannu. Review: Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai has charming music
But Ilaiyaraja's tune pretty much stick rural formula fare.
April 04, 2011
Review: Prince is disappointing
Prince is a tailor-made revenge drama for Darshan fans. The film is packed with action sequences, but has nothing new to offer in terms of the content.
April 01, 2011
Review: Shakti is a wasted effort
Even NTR cannot save the film. Review: Sanju Weds Geetha
Watch the film for classy performances and visual extravagance. Review: Watch Urumi for the effort
Santosh Sivan's directorial film is visually enticing. 'I owe it to Prithviraj for believing in me'
Urumi scriptwriter Shankar Ramakrishnan shares his experience of being a part of the historical adventure. Kannada actress Radhika Pandit in Nadodigal remake
Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
March 31, 2011
Ramya: I will continue to stand up for my rights
Actress Ramya talks about Sanju Weds Geetha, and reacts sharply at the anti-Kannada tag given to her. 'Urumi was difficult to shoot for'
Actress Nithya Menon talks about Urumi.
March 30, 2011
'Santosh Sivan didn't allow me to smile'
Genelia D'Souza shares her excitement and the biggest challenges she faced while shooting for Urumi
March 29, 2011
Santosh Sivan: 'Shooting Urumi was exciting'
Ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan, speaks on length about his film Urumi which releases this Frdiay.
March 28, 2011
Santosh Sivan makes Malayalam cinema global
The ace cinematographer and director will take his film to an international platform. Review: Kullanari Koottam's a feel-good love story
Kullanari Koottam, starring Vishnu might lack logic but it does a reasonably good job at romance. Ramya episode: All's well that ends well
The conflict between reigning actress Ramya and her Dandam Dashagunam producer Ganesh has come to a settlement.
March 25, 2011
Review: Nee Illade is pure torture
Dialogues are old fashioned and the climax is nothing great either. Review: Sattappadi Kutram is juvenile
The biggest drawback of this film is the age-old story, complete lack of logic and flawed screenplay. Review: Chattam is yet another cop story
Even though it sends out a strong signal for legal reforms, Chattam suffers from a weak script and poor direction Review: August 15 is silly
The Mammootty-starrer is a hero-worshipping political film.
March 24, 2011
A blend of Che Guevara and Subhash Chandra Bose!
Satyaraj talks about his film Sattappadi Kuttram, which releases this Friday. Ramya: Ban is a big joke
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce President Basant Kumar Patil announced a one-year ban on actress Ramya Getting ready for Malayalam film August 15
The follow-up of August 1 will star its original hero Mammootty.
March 23, 2011
Blessy to collaborate with Mohanlal again
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here.
March 22, 2011
Teen sensation Amoolya is back
Amoolya, who was on a break for her examinations, will soon resume shooting for her next film Manasology. Telugu film Ala Modalindi completes 50 days
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here.
March 21, 2011
Why Ramya threatened to quit films
Last weekend, fans were in for a shock as reigning queen of Kannada films, Ramya, announced voluntary retirement following criticism over her refusal to attend the audio launch of her forthcoming film Dandam Dashagunam. <i>Raaj</i> is insipid
Raaj is a stereotypical and boring love triangle Dileep excited about forthcoming releases
A quick chat with Malayalam actor Dileep at the location of Orma Maathram
March 18, 2011
Reivew: Christian Brothers is entertaining
The film is a typical multi-starrer that is made with an eye at the box office with not much depth in the subject. Ram Gopal Varma disappoints with Dongala Muta
Dongala Muta fails because of bad script. How RGV shot Dongala Muta in five days
The film is all set for release today.
March 17, 2011
'I want to do mindless comedies like Ajay Devgn'
Telugu actor Sumanth talks about his upcoming film Raaj. Kannada director Nagabharana's son Panaga to debut
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
March 16, 2011
Malayalam film Christian Brothers to go global
The Malayalam film is one of the most expensive films ever made in the industry. Ajith-starrer Billa 2 to be a prequel
After the success of the 2007 Billa, the makers will film a prequel.
March 15, 2011
Vaanam team helps Slumdog girl
When the team heard about Rubina's loss in the recent Bandra fire, they presented her with two cheques. Brothers Prithviraj, Indrajith in City of God
The Malayalam film will be directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.
March 04, 2011
Review: Singam Puli works, most of the time
This cat-and-mouse game does work, most of the time. Fewer songs and a taut climax would have made for a more exciting watch. Get ready for Allu Arjun's wedding celebrations
The actor will marry Sneha on March 6. Tamil blockbuster Paruthiveeran now in Kannada?
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
March 03, 2011
'I'm sure the masses will enjoy Singam Puli'
Actor Jiiva talks about his double role in this Friday's release Singam Puli. Review: Aha Naa Pellanta is for the masses
Director Virabhadram's debut outing is an average fare. First look: NTR Jr's Shakti
The film also stars Ileana D'Cruz and Manjari Fadnis.
March 01, 2011
'I have no problem with the 'A' certificate'
Producer S P B Charan talks about the censor board issue that his film faces. Mahesh Babu's dream comes true
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here.
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