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 ArticleVadivelu tricks his heroine
Vadivelu and Meenakshi Dixit, who are teaming up for their upcoming Jegajala Bujabala...
View ArticlePrabhakaran's realistic sets for 'Thenaliraman' impress director
Tweet Chennai, March 11 (IANS) Art director Prabhakaran's realistic sets for upcoming Tamil period comedy "Thenaliraman" will be one of the highlights of the film, says director Yuvaraj Dayalan, who is...
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 ArticleShotCuts: In the elite club
Commemorating 100 years of Indian cinema, the Limca Book Of Records has recognised 20 luminaries of the Indian film industry. In its Cinema Special edition, it catalogues a section acknowledging the...
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 ArticleSerious comedy
Tamil cinema A new trend is emerging in Kollywood. Moving away from traditional mass heroes, Tamil cinema has started promoting comedians as heroes. Santhanam, Vadivelu, Vivek,...
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’s Madurai trip sparks rumours
There have been rumours that Vadivelu's comeback film Gaja Buja Buja Gaja Tenali Ramanum Krishnadevarayarum has become a hot spot for troubles and the actor, upset with the...
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