Manju Warrier’s comeback film strikes gold

Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Actress Manju Warrier, who recently made a comeback after a decade to Malayalam filmdom with “How Old Are You”, has struck gold at the box office as the movie has raked in Rs.3.35 crore in its first week in the state. “The film has done exceptional business. It has collected Rs.3.35 crore […]

Camera rolls for Murugadoss’s next production venture

Chennai, May 26 (IANS) After successfully producing Tamil super hits “Raja Rani” and “Maan Karate”, filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss’s next yet-untitled Tamil production venture starring actor Vikram went on floors here Monday. Murugadoss is co-producing the film with Fox Star Studios. “ARM productions – Fox Star Studios starts our new venture today starring Vikram and Samantha directed […]

Kamal Haasan watched Rajini’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’

Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan was personally received by debutant director Soundarya Rajinikanth Ashwin when he was invited for a private screening of her father and superstar Rajinikanth-starrer “Kochadaiiyaan”. The screening was held here Sunday. “Ulaganayagan (Kamal) is watching ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ now. Received by Soundarya Rajini,” Kamal’s manager posted on Twitter Sunday. Kamal, who was […]

Patralekha has a clarity about what she’s doing: Mahesh Bhatt

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has words of praise for debutant Patralekha, who will be seen in his home production “Citylights”. He says she has clarity about what she’s doing and has, thus, delivered a “moving performance” in the movie. “If you get connected to your character, then from your first film itself, you […]

Goa only place where I can roam around: Akshay Kumar

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Actor-producer Akshay Kumar’s profession takes him to exotic places in and out of the country, but when it comes to holidaying, the action star prefers to relax and unwind in Goa, a holiday destination that welcomed a record 3.12 million tourists in 2013. The next 12 months are going to be […]

Southern heroes who have donned the producer’s hat

Chennai, May 25 (IANS) A spate of southern heroes have turned producers in the recent past for several reasons. While some did so to distribute their films, others decided to back creative films and introduce fresh talent. IANS lists some of the actors who have successfully struck a balance between acting and producing. Suriya: With 2013 […]

Baba Sehegal to play villain in Telugu film ‘Overdose’

Chennai, May 25 (IANS) Popular singer Baba Sehegal, who recently made his acting debut in the Telugu period drama “Rudhramadevi”, is all set to play the antagonist in the upcoming thriller “Overdose” in the same language. “I felt Baba would be perfect for the menacing role. We have already started shooting with him and he wouldn’t […]

Nagarjuna’s ‘Manam’ mints over Rs.4 crore in two days

Chennai, May 25 (IANS) The Akkineni family’s Telugu drama “Manam” has opened to a slow and steady start at the box-office raking in Rs.4.02 crore in first two days in the country. According to trade pundits, the film has done extremely well overseas. The film, which released May 23, features actors from the three generations of […]

Kim, Kanye say ‘I do’ in Florence

Rome, May 25 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and singer Kanye West walked down the aisle in Florence, Italy, West’s representative has confirmed. “Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were married in a private ceremony in the presence of family and friends in Florence, Italy, today (May 24),” usmagazine.com quoted West’s representative as saying. The couple of two […]