Rajini to continue in ICU

Superstar Rajinikanth, undergoing treatment here for gastro intestinal and respiratory problems, continues to be in the Intensive Care Unit for further monitoring "till he is well stabilised in all health parameters", the hospital said today.The film icon "takes food on his own, spends time with family members and watches television", a press release from Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, where the 'Endhiran' star has been undergoing treatment since May 13, said. The hospital had said yesterday that the 61-year-old actor's vital parameters had returned to normal. "The date on which he is expected to be shifted to the ward will be decided soon", it added.

Amala Paul changes her career

Starting her career taking lots of controversial charectors, Amala Paul has taken a new role as costume designer.

Her latest movie Deivathirumagan along with Vikram is yet to be released.

Even though she has few number of movies in hand, sensing that her career is not going to be acting in a longer run, Amala decided to take one more Avatar in her career which will be a long lasting one and also safe.

Instead of targeting Kollywood, she is targeting bollywood for her new career.

Recently she was in Mumbai showcasing her designes and many Bollywoodians were surprised and happy to see the work Amala has done.

To start will she will work as a costume designer in all of the movies in which she acts and if acting career gives retirement, she will take up costume deisgner job as full time!

AR Rahman puts Rana on hold?

AR Rahman had discussed about Rana’s music and songs with the film’s director KS Ravi Kumar and Rajinikanth a few months back. At that time, one song for Rana was composed much to the satisfaction of the director and the Superstar.
However, the situation for further discussions and other song compositions could not take place due to Rajini's hospitalization. Following this, AR Rahman has decided to put Rana on hold on the request of KS Ravi Kumar.
With Rajini in Singapore for advanced treatment, there is no clear indication on when he will return. And it is uncertain if he would immediately get back to the sets and don the greasepaint. In such a situation, AR Rahman has decided to put Rana in the backburner. for the timebeing.

National award winner says Vijay is his favorite

Dinesh, National award winner for best choreography in Aadukalam says that Vijay is his favorite hero and dancer. He has nothing but praise for Ilaya Thalapathy’s flawless execution of intricate dance moves. The choreographer received applause for his work in Chithiram Pesudhadi and Anjathey but the National award has been the icing on the cake.
Things are looking good in other areas of his life as well, since he has just finished building his dream house, at an ideal location a little distance away from Chennai. He will be having the house warming ceremony soon, and is very excited about it!

7aam Arivu worldwide release!

It’ll be a worldwide release for 7aam Arivu, said Udayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies. The producer has said that he intends to release the film throughout the world simultaneously. This news will certainly have Suriya's fans excited.
The film’s post production works are going on and it will take some more time to be wrapped up. Meanwhile, the audio launch is scheduled to be held in June but the date has not been finalized as yet.
7aam Arivu is directed by AR Murugadoss and stars Suriya and Shruti Haasan in the lead.

Karthika and Nakul?

Actor Nakul will not be playing children’s games anytime in the future that we know of, but Odi Pudi is the title of his next film to be directed by Geetha Rajput, who has assisted director Murali abbas who himself assisted Mani Ratnam in many films.
The young actor is very excited about his role in the film which he says will be challenging. Talks are on regarding the heroine, but Karthika, fresh from the success of her debut film, Ko and Tapasee who is emerging as the hottest flavor of the season are said to be the foremost contenders.

Pooja becomes Princess now

Pooja never meant to take up acting as her profession as she openly confessed that it is more like a hobby for her. But her commendable performance in ‘Naan Kadavul’ kept everyone singing praises of her. However, the actress kept refusing offers from the Tamil film industry and it was revealed that the actress will soon enter wedlock. But Pooja refused them as baseless rumors and said that she is taking care of her father’s business.
The latest we hear about Pooja is that she has signed a big-budgeted Sri Lankan movie titled as ‘Kusa Baba’. Touted to be a period film, the film has female lead character as a princess.
On signing new Tamil projects, Pooja says that she is holding discussions and will soon make announcements.

An Italian honor for Vikram

‘Chiyaan’ Vikram becomes the first Indian actor to receive a doctorate from a European University for Acting. A 110 year old university in Italy has conferred the doctorate on actor 'Chiyaan' Vikram on 29 May, 2011. The Universita Popolare Degli Studi Di Milano (UUPN) a renowned university in Italy also called the People’s University of Milan presented the Tamil actor with this honor.
Vikram personally accepted the honor from Prof Dr Marco Grapecia, President of the University, Vice President and Syndicate Members who conferred the Doctorate upon the actor. Among the dignitaries present were Vice President of West Africa and Member of Planning Commission of China.

Jayalalitha for Velayudham audio launch?

Vijay’s Velayudham directed by Jayam Raja is to have a grand audio launch soon. It has been murmured that CM, Jayalalitha will be the guest of honor at the function. However, since it will not be possible for her to accommodate the audio launch in the midst of her hectic schedule, she has given her blessings to the cast and crew to go ahead without her, assuring them of her best wishes.
Music is by Vijay Antony and he has composed five songs, which the makers are convinced will be chartbusters and a treat for Vijay's fans as word is that he has danced like never before. The film also has Genelia, Hansika, and Saranya Mohan in key roles. A star-studded music launch is expected to happen soon.

Shankar stands out, always

He debuted as a director in Tamil with ‘Gentleman,’ which made a huge impact among audience with regards to corruption. He went on to make huge-budget films with corruption as the epicenter of his scripts, mostly. Today he is one of the highest paid directors in the Indian film industry. Yes, we are discussing Shankar the owner of S Pictures.

Shankar is known in the Indian film industry for the uniqueness his films exude. He is busy with his current project ‘Nanban’ with Vijay, Jeeva and Srikanth playing the lead roles.

The film which is a remake of the very successful Bollywood flick ‘3 Idiots’ is pacing forward at a brisk phase. The music for the film is being taken care of by Harris Jayaraj.

Apart from retaining the ‘All is well…’ song from the original, the Tamil track of ‘Nanban’ has hit headlines yet again, this time for a unique number which has been created by Harris Jayaraj. Reports indicate that the song features more than fifteen languages, and has been sung by Vijay Prakash the same guy who made us enjoy ‘Hosanna’ in ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya.’

Now, apart from the many languages that will be heard in just one song, director Shankar has gone to the extent of short listing some of the most exotic locales in the globe to film the song, we hear!

Since it is a big budget flick and culminates many stars in the project Shankar and his team have unanimously decided the film to be a Diwali treat this year, reveal sources.

Femme fatale – Tapsee

None would imagine Tapsee in the role of a femme fatale, but that is exactly what she is!

The timid and mellow girl who appeared as Dhanush’s love interest in National Award winning ‘Aadukalam’ seems to have undergone a metamorphosis, at least in terms of her characterization. She is all geared up to play a gun-wielding goddess in her next flick ‘Vanthaan Ventraan.’

The actress is believed to have undergone a training session under a professional shooter on how to hold the gun and take aim. And mind you the gun that Tapsee trained with was not a toy but for real and fully loaded.

Since the director wanted his lead lady to play the part with finesse he wanted her to take tips from a professional, say sources close to the filming unit.

There are also reports that Tapsee’s character who is buoyant as the film opens changes dramatically towards the end with her hunting down her attacker in the crowded streets of Mumbai. Tapsee will play Jeeva’s heroine in ‘Vanthaan Ventraan’ and the film has been directed by Kannan.

The music for the film might soon hit the stands. The date and other interesting details which we will let you know soon…

Vanitha’s war continues

Police officials on Sunday conducted inquiry with Vanitha Vijayakumar, after the actress approached the Chennai city Police Commissioner on Saturday with the complaint that her ex-husband Akash was refusing give her custody of their son, despite a Madras High Court order.

The entire process, conducted at the Nungambakkam Police Station on Sunday, was videographed. The actress’s former husband Aaksh was also summoned to the station, sources said.

The court ruled that Vanitha’s son Vijay Srihari would be with his father from Monday morning to Friday evening, when Akash would take the child to his mother’s house after school. The child would remain with Vanitha till Monday morning.

“But Akash has defied the court order and refused to send my son to me. When I went to meet him on Thursday, he assaulted the people who accompanied me. I tried to lodge a complaint with the Virugambakkam police but did not receive assistance from them,” Vanitha said.