Latha appealed to every one of Rajini's fans not to believe in rumors about his health. She also took the opportunity to thank all the fans and well wishers for their prayers.
Vadivelu earned the wrath of Rajni’s fans because he commented, “Let it be Raana or Ghana, I don’t know anything about that.” He who was lying low in Madurai after the election results have come back to Chennai. He had been to Ramachandra Hospital to enquire about Rajni’s health. But the hospital authorities who did not permit VIPs to see Rajni did not permit Vadivelu also. Rajni’s fans also chased away Vadivelu.
Vadivelu tried his best to meet Rajni but the hospital authorities said, “ We have not permitted even VIPs and how do you expect us to permit you.” They sent him away. Vadivelu left the place in a dejected mood.
Hansika Motwani made her debut through the film Mappillai which had Dhanush in the lead role. Even before the release of her first film, she was signed for many films. After the release of Mappillai, her next film Engeyum Kadhal which had Jayam Ravi in the lead role was also released. Because of this she became busy in Telugu also. Kollywood circle is now referring as Junior Kushboo.
When asked Hansika about this pet name, she said, “ Kushboo Madam is a beautiful senior actor. I am very happy that I am compared with her. I was little tensed while acting in Mappillai and Engeyum Kadhal. But now I have become normal. Now I have learnt the nuances of acting. Currently I am acting in the Tamil film Oru Kal Oru Kannadi and in a Telugu film which has Siddarth in the lead role.”
There were reports that Tollywood's newlywed couple Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy would be soon seen in a TV commercial promoting one of the products that Allu Arjun is endorsing in Andhra Pradesh.
However, Allu Arjun's brother Allu Sirish condemned these reports as rumours, saying that Bunny and Sneha are not acting in any ad film. "Arjun and Sneha are not doing any TV commercial together. We wish the media crosschecks such things as our PRs are always accessible," he said.
Allu Arjun is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Badrinath, slated for June 10 release. The film is made in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
It is confirmed. Tollywood’s successful heroine Kajal Aggarwal will be the heroine opposite Tamil superstar Suriya's next film to be directed by K.V. Anand, who is currently basking in the success of his latest political thriller Ko, which was released in Telugu as Rangam.
AGS Entertainment will produce this bilingual. Maatraan is the title of the Tamil version and the title of the Telugu version is yet to be confirmed. Harris Jayaraj will compose the music. This movie, with Prakashraj and Vivek in important roles, will hit the floors shortly.
A.R. Murugadoss' much awaited 7Aum Arivu with Suriya and Shruti Haasan in lead role will reportedly grace theatres by July end. According to sources, film is made with a whopping budget of Rs. 84 crores. Interestingly, this is also the highest budget film in Suriya's career till date. Recently, producer Udayanidhi Stalin and director Murugadoss approached US based Stan Winston Studios, who has created some mesmerizing graphics in Cameroon's Avatar and Shankar's Enthiran, to do the visual effects. The star cast of 7Aum Arivu includes Abhinaya, Avinash, Jai, and Johny Tri Nguyen. The technical team includes Harris Jayaraj (music), Ravi K. Chandran (cinematography) and Anthony Gonsalves (editing).
The film is based on the life of a circus artiste and Suriya plays the role of a trapeze artiste cum animal trainer. Sources reveal that Suriya will be seen in a dual role, playing a contemporary character in one scene and a Chinese monk (through flashback) in a previous birth.
Producer Dhayanidhi Azhagiri said that he is happy and proud to be producing Ajith's 50th film Mankatha directed by Venkat Prabhu. He added that being the second direct production of his company, this is an important project for their banner. "I have a talented team working for me and they have made sure that the film is promoted in the best way possible. I have always been a fan of 'Thala' Ajith and it has been a pleasure working with him in Mankatha. He is one of the people I admire and respect the most", he added.
Dhayanidhi Azhagiri mentioned that Yuvan has contributed a lot of time and hardwork in making the soundtrack a mega success. He said that he had always wanted to work with Venkat Prabhu after having watched his earlier releases like Chennai 28, Saroja and Goa. He thanked the entire team for having worked hard to deliver Mankatha which will be one of the most important movies in Tamil cinema. He said Mankatha is his dream project and shall be a blockbuster for sure entertaining the fans of Ajith.
Vijaykanth said that reporters should be able to gauge about Rajini’s health from his beaming smile. He said that he was confident about Rajini returning home very soon.
It may be mentioned here that Kamal Haasan had also gone to visit Rajini but he could not meet him.
Actress Meena and her husband Vidyasagar became the centre of attraction when they visited Guruvayoor Sri Krishna temple in Kerala recently to conduct the "Choroonu" of their 6 months old daughter Nainika.
"I had prayed even before my daughter was born that I would conduct her Choroonu in Guruvayoor temple," the actress said. Meena also did “thulabharam” with kadalipazham for Nainika. Close relatives from both sides also attended the functions at Guruvayur.
Speaking to the media for the first time, Meena’s husband Vidyasagar rubbished their divorce rumours, stating that all is going on well in his family. He said that it was some of his close relatives who circulated this baseless rumour.
At last, Vadivelu has come out in open reacting to the results of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. “I respect people’s verdict. They wanted a change and hence voted for Amma,” he said.
On the good show of Vijayakanth’s DMDK, against whom he launched scathing attack during election campaign, Vadivelu said, “Only because of the AIADMK, his party won considerable number of seats.”
“Ever since the election results were announced, Vijayakanth’s partymen have been doing rounds near my house, searching me. They should concentrate on working for people, not against me,” he said.
Urging Vijayakanth to act as a responsible leader, Vadivelu added that “he should stop sending DMDK activists to his house”. The comedian also said that never he had made any remarks against Jayalalithaa during his election tour.
Shortly after Latha Rajinikanth issued a press statement refuting the wild rumors about her husband’s health and stating for the record that he was recovering nicely, his daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya offered further assurance.
The two of them had gone to congratulate J Jayalalitha on her victory in the 2011 elections. To the huge throng of reporters gathered outside, they gave their reassurances about their father’s health and begged them to disregard the rumors. They also thanked them and the fans for their concern and prayers.
It has been reported that Vijay had also met the AIADMK Supremo to wish her all the best and congratulate on the astounding victory in the legislative assembly elections.
She says that she is resigning from her post as she is "too busy with her shooting schedules".
One time Kollywood numero uno heroine Kushboo who graduated to playing mother's role was active on the small screen.
She used to host the most successful game show on television Jackpot which used to be telecast on Jaya TV.
Kushboo is a brave and fiery woman and was defending DMK and Karunanidhi on television news channels on the day (May 13) they were routed by Jayalalithaa's AIADMK.
Remember she did at a time when all DMK spokespersons refused to come on television!
Some stylish posters and a 42 second song teaser has already begun the Mankatha mania in Tamil Nadu. Ajith's salt and pepper look is already winning accolades from all corners.
Cloud Nine Movies has produced this action thriller which is rumoured to narrate the story of match-fixing sagas in international cricket matches. Arjun will play the role of an investigative officer who takes up the task of exposing the bookies. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, has a huge star cast which includes Trisha, Arjun, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Premji, Ashwin, Vaibhav, Mahant and others.
Prabhu one of the most popular actors in Kollywood is going to be conferred a doctorate.
Prabhu son of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan will be conferred with a doctorate by Satyabama University for "his valuable contribution in the field of art and cinema".
The function is scheduled to take place on May 12 at Satyabama University campus.
Aishwarya Dhanush addressed the press just now to disclose that Rajinikanth is alright. This news comes as a welcome respite to all Rajini fans who are eagerly waiting for the news on his health.
Aishwarya told the media that Rajini is doing good and he has suffered from allergic bronchitis. The doctors attending to him have said that he needs complete rest for the next several days. She also said that Rajini will join the Rana unit when the doctors give him the go ahead. She appealed to all fans to maintain calm as their Thalaivar is not in any danger.
The Rana team held its first press meet in Chennai on Friday, April 29 evening at a popular five star. The press meet was to introduce Deepika Padukone and give a brief on the film.
KS Ravikumar, the director of Rana said: "First and foremost Rana is an all new film. It has nothing to do with Sultan. When Rajini sir narrated the story, I got hooked to it and realised it has all
ingredients for a mass movie."
Ravikumar added that the film is a complete period drama that takes place in the 17th century. The shoot of the film has started on a huge set put up at AVM Studios.
Ravikumar has started the shoot with a song picturisation on Deepika Padukone. The song sung by Chinmayi and Sreenivas has been tuned by AR Rahman.
Deepika Padukone said at the press meet: " It is much more than a dream to be paired opposite Rajini sir. Such opportunities come only once in a lifetime."
