End of Exile for Balu Mahendra
Noted director Balu Mahendra has come out of his self imposed exile in direction and announced his next directorial venture Anal Kaatru. The movie is being produced by Ashok K Godwani under the banner of ANKK Movies, which has produced films in different languages.
Though the cast has not yet been finalized for ‘Anal Kaatru’, [...]
Rahman`s dream music conservatory
AR Rahman had announced the setup of his dream music conservatory on his 42nd birthday on Jan 6th. Going by the name KM Music Conservatory, the instititution is an attempt to recreate a world-class orchestra for the enjoyment of the people of India.
Now Rahman has aquired land near Chennai Airport for his upcoming Music Conservatory. [...]
Director Krishna`s next
After his successful debut movie ‘Sillunu Oru Kadhal’, director Krishna is all set start his next venture. Publicized as a musical, this film will star Richard, Keerat and Gayatri in the lead roles.
Sathya, will be the music director of the movie and has already recorded five songs for the movie. The shoot of the movie [...]
Another baby girl for Devyani
Devayani and director Raja Kumaran are proud parents once again. Devyani gave birth to another baby girl on Jan 31st after a cesarian operation in a private hospital in Chetpet , Chennai.
Devyani and husband Rajakumaran also have another girl child Iniya born 2 years back. Devayani made a successful entry into small screen playing the [...]
R.D Rajasekar wants to direct Arya, Surya
Cinematographer R.D. Rajashekar is all set to wear the mantle of a director. This cameraman who is currently basking in the praises received for Bheema is all set to direct his own movie by the end of 2008.
Rajasekar is involved in handling the Camera for Vishal’s Sathyam and Sivaji Ganesan’s grandson starrer Singakutty, He has [...]
Thangar says no to Telugu directors
Director Thangar Bachchan, who is known for making insightful films like ‘Pallikoodam’. This movie went on to become a hit in Tamil. ‘Pallikoodam’ was also exhibited at the recent International Film Festival of Hyderabad and it received great appreciation.
Now many producers from Telugu are approaching him to bag the rights to remake the film in [...]
Varanam Aayiram exceeds budget, producer complaint
Producer Oscar Ravichandiran has complained against director Gautham Menon for exceeding the budget of their forthcomming movie Vaaranam Aayiram. Vaaranam Aayiram is the movie directed by Goutham Menon with Surya, Sameera Reddy and Divya in the lead roles and produced by Oscar Films, V.Ravichandran.
Initially the buget of the movie was fixed to 10.5 crores. [...]
Vishnu`s brother in Alibaba
Director Vishnuvardhan who has given movies like Arindhum Ariyamalum, Pattiyal and Billa is all set to start his movie Sarvam with Arya and Trisha in the lead.
His brother Krishna will also make his entry into the Tamil film industry with the movie which has half the title of the famous MGR movie Alibabhavum Narpathu Thirudargalum. [...]
A little Dream of Kalam
Noted director K Balachander released a documentary on the Former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam titled - A Little Dream, at Narada Gana Sabha. The documentary has been directed and scripted by P Dhanapal and produced by Minveli Media Works.
This 60-minute CD documentary film, capturing the journey of former President [...]

