04 Dec 09 After Oscar, Grammy chases Rahman
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Nominees List has brought cheers to the Indian subcontinent. Madras Maestro, Rahman, is nominated for the global smash hit Jai Ho (From Slumdog Millionaire) in the best song written for Motion Picture, Television or other Visual Media category. Along with Rahman, Gulzar and Tanvi Shah’s names are also featured in the nomination.
With Oscar in his hand already, Grammy would be a piece of cake for Rahman, movie analysts suggest.
05 Oct 09 Road names after Kamal and Rajinikanth
Known for doing his balancing act to perfection, Chief Minister Kalaignar Karunanidhi has announced that Eldams Road and Arcot Road (the hub of Kodambakkam) will be renamed after the tinsel legends Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth respectively.
The request to name Eldams Road as Dr. Kamal Haasan Salai was put forth by actor Sarathkumar at Vijay TV’s felicitation function to celebrate Kamal Haasan’s 50 years in the industry.
Now the news is that Kalaignar is only too happy to honour these living legends with the birthdays of Kamal Haasan falling on November 7 and Rajinikanth on December 12.
Only recently, Kalaignar thrilled their fan clubs with his announcement of the State awards where Rajinikanth was adjudged the best actor award for Sivaji and Kamal for Dasavatharam.
It is learnt that the CM’s announcement about these roads being renamed will occur around Diwali.
Tags: arcot road, eldams road, kamal haasan, rajnikanth
05 Oct 09 ‘Chiyaan’ Vikram signed with biggest deal ever
Maybe, ‘Kanthaswamy’ would’ve got a big collection in box office, but actor Vikram has indirectly accepted that the film hasn’t been fair enough in his career. He has mounted all his hopes on his upcoming bilingual film ‘Raavana’ directed by Manirathnam. The Tamil version features him in the role of protagonist while on the other opposite role in Hindi.
His portions will be completed by 22nd October and the actor has given dates to Kanagarathna Movies Ramesh for the untitled film to be directed by Selvaraghavan. The entire film will be shot across various locales of India including Ladahk, Goa and Mumbai. Tentatively, ‘Subramaniapuram’ fame Swathi has been roped in for starring opposite him in female lead. Nothing has been revealed about the film’s storyline or nature of it.
Tags: chiyaan, kanthasamy, raavana, selvaraagavan, vikram
13 Sep 09 Kamal’s action against Pyramid Saimira
Kamal Haasan has issued a press statement making it clear that neither he nor his production house Raj Kamal International has received any stay order for the release of his forthcoming film Unnai Pol Oruvan.
The actor states in the press note that he worked exclusively for Marmayogi for one year and later came to realize that Pyramid Saimira could not fund the project any further. Kamal also points out that he has lost several offers during that time and incurred a loss of income of Rs. 40 crores.
According to the press release: “I have also caused a suit to be filed in the High Court of Madras against Pyramid Saimira. Probably, to counter my legal action against them, they have decided to go to the press on a smear campaign and they have sent me a notice making wild and false allegations. An interim Reply also has been sent to it.”
Kamal also mentioned that he would take legal action against the production house for trying to tarnish his image.
Tags: ayirathil oruvan, court suit, kamal hassan, legal notice, marmayogi, pyramid saimira
13 Sep 09 Vikram’s one day match
Popular director Vikram Kumar of Yavarum Nalam fame is all set to start his new project. The film is given a novel title Twenty Four. Sources say that Twenty Four is allo about the incidents that occurs in a single day.
We are aware that Vikram is good at entertaining the audience with his innovative style which was very well captured in his TV serial concept in Yavarum Nalam. Similarly, this new venture also will be a story of difference it is expected.
Twenty Four will have actor Vikram playing the lead character.
Tags: director, vikram actor, vikram kumar, yaavarum nalam
