Kollywood Hotshots

In a recent interview, Gautham Karthik was asked to share his experience performing the love-making sequence. Surprisingly, the actor claimed he had no clue that Thulasi Nair was going to lock lips with him. Mani Ratnam explained the scene to Thulasi, but Gautham was’t informed prior about the lip-lock.

As soon as Thulasi kissed Gautham, the youngster was in a state of shock as he never unexpected it. On the other hand, Mani was delighted to capture the blank expression on the hero’s face as it is all what he was expecting.

The lip-lock sequence has become quite popular ever since the trailer was out and it even stirred controversy for shooting such sequence with Thulasi who is a minor. Doubts were raised by films buffs on whether or not this smooch clip will be there when they throng theatres.

Wish Mani Ratnam doesn’t compromise on his creative freedom at any cost.

The film has Anushka Shetty and Hansika Motwani as the female leads besides the support casts Vivek, Santhanam, Rahman, Mukesh Rishi, Vijayakumar, Nassar, Radha Ravi, Manorama, Janaki Sabesh and Mansoor Ali Khan.

Produced by K.E Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green banner, the film has Devi Sri Prasad's music, Priyan's cinematography and V.T Vijayan's editing.

Several gossips about Samantha's love affair with Siddharth were doing rounds after they were recently seen holidaying together in the US. Talking to a leading english daily, the actress said, "Siddharth is a good friend and co-star. We are close but there's nothing more." She added, "I don't see the need to clarify rubbish like this. I also believe that my love life is strictly a private affair and I would like to keep it that way."

Currently, Samantha is busy with the filming for "Jabardasth" with Siddharth. Samantha will soon join the sets of Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram Srinivas film and later set to shoot for NTR-Harish Shankar’s film.

Penang Muslim League president Datuk Najmudeen Kadeer urged the National Film Development Corporation to review the film, saying "it portrayed Islam in a negative light", Star Online reported.

The film's distributor Lotus Fivestar AV said it was told to stop screening the movie Friday. The film opened Thursday to packed houses.

"We will refund those who purchased tickets through advance bookings, or allow them to use it for other films," company director Datuk R. Ramalingam said.

The film had been approved by the Censorship Board.

A few movie goers, however, said it was a fictional work and people should be given the opportunity to watch it and make up their own minds.

A few people who tried to buy tickets were disappointed with the ministry's decision.

"There has been so much publicity about the movie and I really wanted to see it," said A. Chandran. "I hope the government will reconsider."

"Vishwaroopam" was banned by the Tamil Nadu government when 25 Muslim organisations objected to the film on the ground that it portrays the community in bad light. The Madras High Court also restricted the film's release till Jan 28. A judge will see the movie and decided on its fate.

The film is a crime thriller which narrates the story of a share auto driver who gets into trouble unknowingly and makes a few enemies. His struggle to get out of the clutches and join hands with his lady love forms the film's plot.

Dileepan, AR Murugadoss's brother (as Shakthi) and Anjali (as Leena) will be playing the leads besides Jayaprakash, Sampath, Ravi Maria, Saranya Ponvannan, Pattimandram Raja, Sri Ranjani, Jegan, Satish and Vairavan.

Kinslin has written and directed the film with 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa' fame Ghibran's music, R.B. Gurudhev's cinematography, and Praveen.K.L and N.B.Srikanth's editing work.

The film is a crime thriller which narrates the story of a share auto driver who gets into trouble unknowingly and makes few enemies. His struggle get out of the clutches and join hands with his lady love forms the plot.

Dileepan (as Shakthi) and Anjali (as Leena) will be playing the lead roles besides Jayaprakash, Sampath, Ravi Maria, Saranya Ponvannan, Pattimandram Raja, Sri Ranjani, Jegan, Satish and Vairavan.

Kinslin has written and directed the film with 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa' fame Ghibran's music, R.B. Gurudhev's cinematography, and Praveen.K.L and N.B.Srikanth's editing work.

Hero Udayanidhi Stalin (debuted with OKOK) happens to be grandson of ex-CM Karunanidhi. In his upcoming film ‘Idhu Kadhirvelan Kadhal‘, Nayantara is playing his heroine and the recently released poster of that film is a hot topic now.

Seen in a deep skin hugging traditional chudidhar, the dress folds on the back of Nayantara at the place where hero is touch her are an element of interest for now. We have to see what more she will offer in movie.

Actor Udhaynidhi Stalin‘s next film as actor has been titled Idhu Kadhirvelan Kadhal, and the first look of the film has been released. As expected, it is being directed by Sundarapandian fame Prabhakaran. The movie is set to start rolling by the end of January and we will soon see more from the crew.

Just like the actor-producer wanted, the team have roped in Nayanthara to play the lead in the film. The actress is looking to make a comeback in Tamil cinema after being out for a while.

Harris Jeyaraj will be composing the music and has already started working on a few numbers. This will be the second film for Udhay after OKOK and will be under his banner Red Giant Movies

Speculations are rife about Ileana‘s live-in relationship with an Australian who is also a professional photographer. The man in focus is none other than Andrew. Both Ileana and Andrew were spotted at several award ceremonies recently and the poses given for the photographer have given scope for rumormongers. A fresh gossip about the couple celebrating New Year together and Ileana introducing her boyfriend to family is doing rounds.

Worried Samira cleared the air by saying her daughter has no time for love and Andrew is just a good friend. She also confirmed the reports of Ileana signing three more Bollywood projects opposite bankable stars.

Considering the title and the tag line, the film would have Vijay as a leader of a revolution. The film features Sathyaraj, Santhanam, Suresh, Manobala, Ponvannan, Abhimanyu and others in prominent roles. It is also said that a leading yesteryear actress will be seen in a pivotal role.

The opening song of the film will be shot at a huge set erected by art director Sunil Haswas at Mumbai Samasthan Studios. The song which begins 'Thalaivaa.... Thalaivaa' with the lyrics of Na. Muthukumar, will be shot with more than 500 dancers shaking legs along with Vijay.

So far, the crew has completed filming 2 songs and three fight sequences. After completing a lengthy 50-day schedule in Mumbai, the crew will fly to Spain for canning important portions of the film.

Director's AL Vijay's regulars like cinematographer Nirav Shah, music director G.V Prakash and editor Anthony are part of the crew. Shobi, Dinesh and Chinni Prakash will handle the choreography, while Stunt Siva will choreograph the fight sequences. The film is produced by S. Chandraprakash Jain under Sri Mishri Productions and is touted to be a May 2013 release.