Fringe groups call the shots in K’wood
Inam happens to be the latest in what is growing to be a long list of films being targeted by fringe groups that want to impose their views on filmmakers. Sadly, while there was a huge outcry during...
View ArticleKovai Sarala says films are her priority, not politics
Ace comedienne Kovai Sarala is riding high after the success of Kanchana 2. The actress who brings the roof down with her over-the-top antics in the Tamil flick, had shifted her base to Tollywood more...
View ArticleKollywood’s top comedians are heroes this season
The year 2014 will see Kollywood's comedians in lead roles. While some have played protagonist in the past, for few others, it will be their first-of-its-sorts. Doing what they do best, Tamil...
View ArticleNever felt like I was away: Vadivelu
“Please don’t keep referring to the two years’ break,” actor Vadivelu says. “I am squirming as you ask that question. I never felt like I was away for that long. Feels like I have been away for two...
View ArticleMaster of gags is back
There wasn’t an inch of empty space at the media interaction organised by the producers of Tenaliraman, which marks the return of popular comedy actor Vadivelu to the silver screen after a gap of over...
View ArticleWon’t rule out another stint in politics: Vadivelu
“I will not rule out another stint in politics. Anything can happen before the 2016 Assembly elections,” said actor Vadivelu at the press conference in which he...
View ArticleWon’t rule out another stint in politics, says Vadivelu
“I will not rule out another stint in politics. Anything can happen before the 2016 Assembly elections,” said actor Vadivelu at the press conference in which he...
View ArticleHaven't ruled out career in politics: Vadivelu
Actor Vadivelu, who will next be seen in Tamil comedy 'Eli', says he's still interested in a career in politics and may return to it sooner or later. "There's...
View ArticleHC moved against Vadivelu's comeback film 'Tenaliraman'
Chennai: A petition has been filed in Madras High Court seeking to restrain the screening of popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu's comeback film 'Tenaliraman' on the ground that it might have portrayed...
View ArticleVadivelu created a new body language
With just days to go for the release of the Vadivelu-starrer Tenali Raman, director Yuvaraj is working at a feverish pace to give the film its finishing touches. "There are several...
View ArticleVadivelu's 'Thenaliraman' to release April 18
Tweet Chennai, March 30 (IANS) After being banned from acting for campaigning against DMDK party in 2011 during the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, comedian Vadivelu is making a comeback with Tamil...
View ArticleNever underestimate a youngster: Vadivelu
Actor Vadivelu is a relieved man. The controversy over his film Tenali Raman has just ended and the film is all set to release today in over 600 screens across Tamil Nadu alone. "This is a very good...
View ArticleA serious turn
When filmmaker Yuvaraj Dhayalan, who turned 27 recently, was selected by comedian Vadivelu to direct his crucial comeback film, Tenaliraman, it surprised everyone. The odds weren’t in his favour: he is...
View ArticleMovie review 'Thenaliraman': A must watch for Vadivelu fans
Cast: Vadivelu, Meenakshi Dixit, Manobala, Radha Ravi Director: Yuvraj Dhayalan Rating: *** There is no denying that there was a lot of hope riding on this film. This comeback vehicle of the comedy...
View ArticleMadras high court refuses to stall release of Vadivelu's comeback film...
CHENNAI: Comedian Vadivelu's comeback film, 'Tenali Raman,' is likely to be released on April 18, as scheduled, but with a disclaimer that it did not intend...
View ArticleVadivelu to play hero again, in film titled Eli
Vadivelu is set to begin shooting for his next film, which will be titled Eli (rat). The film will be...
View ArticleVadivelu’s comeback film to join Pongal race?
Theatres are being blocked for the big releases like Kochadaiiyaan, Veeram and Jilla for Pongal and there is a big buzz...
View ArticleTinsel Town: Vadivelu magic back on the big screen soon
Just as we were wondering about what comedian Vadivelu was up to, news floated up on Friday, in the online space, about a possible collaboration between him and Kumki star Vikram...
View ArticleVadivelu gets behind the mike
Veteran actor and comedian Vadivelu, who is all set to make a...
View ArticleVadivelu and Vivekh on the same boat
After comedian Vivekh joined the social networking space with Twitter, popular comedian Vadivelu...
View ArticleComedian Vadivelu to stage comeback after 2-yr hiatus
“I can understand your stares. You seem to be looking at me as if asking, ‘Was all this necessary’,” actor Vadivelu told a media gathering at the music launch of his film ‘Tenaliraman’ on Tuesday. The...
View ArticleDidn't want to miss working with Vadivelu: Meenakshi Dixit
Chennai, April 16: Actress Meenakshi Dixit was aware of the fact that upcoming Tamil period-comedy "Thenaliraman" doesn't feature a regular hero, yet she agreed to work in the film because she didn't...
View ArticleK’wood’s fascination for animal titles
Looks like 2015 will be the year of the animal in Kollywood. While animal-related titles have always had an appeal for Tamil filmmakers — who have used them for both hero-showcases (Murattu Kaalai) and...
View ArticleNo scene in my film degrades Tenali Raman
Vadivelu's upcoming film Tenali Raman has triggered a controversy. Certain Telugu associations have written to the Censor Board seeking the removal of any scene that degrades Tenali Raman, the...
View ArticleVadivelu back in action
Comedian Vadivelu is in great form playing the lead as he returns to the silver screen after a sabbatical with the film Eli. Having faced serious problems and taking them in his stride, the actor...
View ArticleThankful to my producers for backing me: banned actor Vadivelu
Chennai, April 3: After being banned from acting for campaigning against DMDK party in 2011 during the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, comedian Vadivelu is making a comeback with Tamil period-comedy...
View ArticleSadha comes back to romance Vadivelu
Actress Sadha is making a comeback to Kollywood with director Yuvraj's comedy entertainer, Eli. The...
View ArticleVadivelu to play Vikram Prabhu’s uncle
Vadivelu, who made a comeback to films with Tenali Raman a few months ago, was said to be keen on doing only lead roles....
View ArticleCritics are psychos and sadists: Vadivelu
Comedian Vadivelu is back in action with Eli, directed by Yuvraj Dayalan. The film hit the screens last week and has been receiving not so good response among fans. While the...
View ArticleMollywood comedians turns baddies !
Comedians are generally perceived as loveable and jovial people. But what happens when one fine day they take a dark turn to portray a role, which is diametrically different from what they have been...
View ArticleComeback is new and new is good
A decade ago, the word ‘comeback’ was uttered probably with a smirk, especially if it referred to the re-entry of heroines, but things have changed pretty drastically now. Many yesteryear actresses...
View ArticleVadivelu's Tenaliraman trailer
The trailer of Vadivelu starrer 'Tenaliraman' directed by Yuvaraj has been...
View ArticleIt took three hours to do his makeup daily, but Vijay never complained
After making an impressive debut in Kollywood with Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi, director Chimbudeven went ahead to prove himself as someone who could pull off fantasy genre films with ease. In this...
View ArticleVadivelu pulls off a tough fight
Popular comedian Vadivelu, who is busy wrapping up Tamil film 'Eli', has attempted a high-octane action sequence for the movie. The scene was shot at a...
View ArticleDayalan (1941)
This film was a joint production of the Salem-based T.R. Sundaram-Modern Theatres and Kasi Maharaja Productions with the story contributed by Kasi Viswanatha Pandian, the Elayaraja of Ettayapuram. The...
View ArticleWhen film stars burn out campaigning
In a State where cinema and politics enjoy a clearly symbiotic relationship, election campaigns are incomplete without the participation of film stars. However, post elections, their return to stardom...
View ArticleItem girl no more: Meenakshi
After a couple of item songs in Srinu Vaitla’s films 'Dookudu' and 'Baadshah', Meenakshi Dixit is now focusing on playing a leading lady. The actress currently has three...
View ArticleNo laughing matter this
Comedy, as a genre, has always found favour with Tamil audiences. Comedians like N S Krishnan, Chandrababu, Nagesh, Thengai Srinivasan, Goundamani, Senthil and others, ruled during their times....
View ArticleVijay, Vadivelu team up for a cop act
Vijay, who is busy shooting for Chimbu Deven's Puli, is all set to wear a kakhi uniform again in his next film directed by Atlee. Also...
View ArticlePrabhakaran's realistic sets for 'Thenaliraman' impress director
Chennai, March 11: Art director Prabhakaran's realistic sets for upcoming Tamil period comedy "Thenaliraman" will be one of the highlights of the film, says director...
View Article'Thenaliraman' music to take audience on time travel: Imman
Tweet Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Composer D. Imman hopes that the music of upcoming Tamil period-comedy "Thenaliraman" will take the audience on a time travel as he has created the...
View ArticleYay! Vadivelu to share screen space with Vishal in Kathi Sandai!
Tue, April 5, 2016 5:53pm IST by H Shivkumar comments Naseeruddin Shah Vishal Bhardwaj Kalki Koechlin Ratna Pathak Shah At Hunterrr Success Party Rucha Hasabnis Gets Married View Pics Shahid...
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