Kollywood Hotshots

Coincidentally, Trisha will soon start shooting for another remake. This time, it is for the remake of Siddique's Malayalam hit Bodyguard in Telugu with Venkatesh in the lead role.

The latest we hear is that Cloud Nine Movies is planning an audio launch and movie release in the month of June. With both the audio launch and movie release scheduled in the same month, Ajith fans are bound for a treat.

Mankatha is directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri of Cloud Nine Movies. The film also stars Arjun, Trisha, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali and others.

“My marriage will not take place this year. I have postponed it to next year, since I would like to concentrate only on films now. I now have four promising projects on hand,” says this ‘Chinna Thalapathi’.

Giving status update on his forthcoming ventures, Bharath says, “Multistarrer ‘Vaanam’ is over and ready for release, while just two songs are left to be shot for ‘Thiruthani’, directed by Perarasu.”

“Yuvan Yuvathi directed by GNR Kumaravelan of ‘Ninaithaley Inikkum’ fame too is on the verge of completion. Soon, I will start working with director Sasi for a movie titled ‘555’, which is an action thriller,” concludes Bharath.

About Huma, she reported to be a young theatre actor from Delhi now living in Mumbai. A popular face of commercials, the model has shared screens with Aamir Khan (Samsung Guru Mobile) and Shah Rukh Khan (Nerolac Paints) and done ads for many leading brands. Huma is also debuting in Hindi films with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur, which is currently under production.

Sunir Kheterpal, CEO – IN Entertainment, says, “Having spent almost two months looking at options for the Lead Actress for the Film along with the Director and Wide Angle Films, we have formalized Huma Qureshi as the Lead Actress for the Film. The lead girl in BILLA 2 has a strong, pivotal role. We are extremely confident that Huma has the requisite talent, temperament and the screen presence to carry the same with élan.”

Confirming her association with the film, Huma Qureshi comments, “I am delighted to be a part of the legendary Billa Franchise and feel fortunate to debut in the Tamil film industry and get to play a character like this so early in my career. I was bowled over by the role narrated to me for Billa 2 and cannot wait to start work on the Film.”

While Director Chakri Toleti added, “The part of our leading girl is a highly demanding role and it was a challenge to find an actress with just the right mix of talent, looks and attitude.  We searched the industry nationwide, looking at newcomers as well as established stars. Huma is a tremendous actor with tremendous range and charisma and we are happy to have her on board.”

Amongst other key crew members, Yuvan Shankar Raja is confirmed as the Music Director and Hemant Chaturvedi (who has earlier worked on Company, Maqbool and Kurbaan) as the Director of Photography. Other members of cast and crew shall be announced towards the end of April 2011. The Film is being readied to start principal photography in the second fortnight of May 2011.

‘Billa 2’ is backed up by IN Entertainment (India) Limited (INE) along with Wide Angle Creations.

Eagerly expecting the release of ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’, the ‘Jayam’ Ravi starrer directed by Ameer, she says, “It is a wonderful script and I have immense belief on Ameer. He is my good friend too.”

Denying any ‘further relationship’ with the director, she says, “Not just Ameer, his wife too is a great friend of mine. In fact, it is she who would give lunch for me too while shooting in Chennai.”

Happy about taking the avatar of a producer recently, the actress says, “I always wanted to make meaningful Bhojpuri movies and it is coming true now. My brother is taking care of the film.”

Now Tapsee, has revealed that she has signed the dotted line for David Dhavan’s upcoming project. Sources close to the Bollywood director have revealed that the film would be a present-day remake of the eighties film ‘Chasmee Badoor.’

Right from the word “go” Tapsee has won a spot in peoples hearts down South. Now the damsel is going the extra mile and dubbing in her own voice for projects that have her name. The Delhi-based actress, who has three Telugu films going for her at the moment, has reportedly revealed that she would not stop acting in South Indian films which have given her recognition. Tapsee’s next release will be in Telugu titled ‘Mr. Perfect’ where she will share screen space with Prabhas and Kajal Agarwal.

Tapsee who left many tongues wagging after being spotted partying with her then co star Manchu Manoj of 'Jhummandi Naadham' is getting her dictions right in Tamil and Telugu. There are also rumors doing the rounds that the young actress recently turned down an offer of Puri Jagannath titled ‘Buddha’ which sees Big B in the lead. But we do not have any confirmation regarding this.