Lakshmi Rai Fly to Mumbai To Console Dhoni

Tamil actress Lakshmi Rai, who has been romantically linked with M.S. Dhoni, rubbishes reports that she flew down to Mumbai from here to console the Indian cricket skipper after the Indian team was ousted from the T20 World Cup.

A Tamil daily had published the report.

"Though I was deeply upset by India's exit from the T20 World Cup, I didn't break down into tears as reported. Neither did I fly to Mumbai to meet Dhoni to talk to him and console him... it's nothing but media's figment of imagination. I just sent a consoling message to Dhoni and that's all," said the actress.

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"Actually, I'm too busy to have time for such things. Nowadays, I make it a point to even take part in the story discussion of films in which I'm working. So, this keeps me very busy," added the actress who featured in Tamil films like "Azhagiya Aabathu" and "Velli Thirai".

Namitha sends mails to her fans

With her next Tamil film ‘Indira Vizha’ nearing its release, Namitha is personally reaching out to her fans to ensure maximum footfalls in theatres.

The makers of ‘Indira Vizha’ have come up with an innovative way to promote the film before its expected release on July 10. The film’s leading actress Namitha has been sending mails to lakhs of fans downsouth. The mails contain the film’s synopsis, stills and posters.

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According to a press report, the mail also contains a personalized address to her fans by Namitha in her casual, Tanglish style.

Interestingly, the busty actress has even responded to some of the mails sent by her fans.

Directed by K. Rajeswar, ‘Indira Vizha’ has Srikanth in the lead role opposite Namitha. The film’s music is by Yadheesh.

Namitha is currently doing a Telugu film ‘Deshadrohi’ and a Malayalam film ‘Black Stallion’. She’s also on the verge of completing ‘Jaganmohini’.

 

Namitha presses the panic button

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South hottie Namitha is determined to slog away at the treadmills to acquire a body figure that leaves her female peers green with envy. According to sources downsouth, Namitha pressed the panic button after receiving flak from her fans who criticised her flabby tummy in her recent releases. Incidentally, she also signed ‘Deshadrohi’ in which she plays a cop and had to shed a lot of weight to slip into the khaki pants. But sources say even if ‘Deshadrohi’ hadn’t come Namitha’s way, she would still have sweated out in gyms because she wants to acquire a covetable body figure, without losing her precious curves albeit.
The actress is already believed to have lost a good 9 kg and hopes to shed a couple of more kilos in the coming weeks and months. Sources say Namitha has been advised by her well-wishers that she should be wary of becoming too overweight. It’s true that thin actresses get a bum rap downsouth, but the overweight ones too don’t get a fan following they once used to get. So even after finishing ‘Deshadrohi’, Namitha plans to maintain her body figure.

Sneha Namitha Lose Weight

It is well aware that many of the north Indian heroines of the current generation are competing with each other to achieve zero size. The trend slowly inched towards the southern India. The fatty beauty of the south, Namita shed seven kg for a police officer's role and same is the case with Sneha, who lost several kgs of weight.

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Disclosing the secret behind the way to appear slim and trim, Sneha says, 'It is not that easy to lose weight by working and sweating out in gym by doing various exercises. It took almost eight months for me to reach this stage and to cut down seven kg. It is of no use if you work out and eating food with fat content. You should also maintain huge diet restrictions and work out in a perfect under the guidance of an efficient instructor to get expected results.'

Kamala theatre gets a makeover

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Kamala theatre, the landmark theatre in Vadapalani in Chennai and one of the highest collecting single screens before the advent of multiplexes has had a makeover and an additional screen. The inauguration of the new screen saw an array of stars descending amidst their busy schedule to prove what the theatre means to their cinematic career. Those who graced the occasion include veteran actors like Kamal Haasan, Napolean MP, Sathyaraj, Manorama, Vijay, Simbu, Parthiban and Vivek. Also present on the occasion was the State Information Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi, Abirami Ramanathan, directors Rama Narayanan, and S.A Chandrashekar among others.
VN Chidambaram, Chairman of Kamala theatre went nostalgic in his welcome address. He narrated anecdotes regarding each star and their experience in the theatre. Later, one by one, the celebrities spoke about the role Kamala theatre played in their life. For all of them, it was a trip down the memory lane recollecting the place the theatre had held in their life. The newly opened screen 2, was inaugurated with Maasilamani as the opening attraction.

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The winning team of Padikkathavan is back!

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The hit team of Padikkathavan- Dhanush, director Suraj and heroine Tamannaa is back in an all new entertainer. The film will be produced by leading producer Hitesh Jabak and will be shot fast and released for Diwali. Dhanush has given ‘Tatkal’ dates for the film which will start July end. He is being paid a record amount, the highest ever salary he has received. The film is said to be a “mass masala fun movie made in typical Suraj style” Dhanush will start this film after he completes all work n Kutty.

Vikram's Kanthaswamy on July 10

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Ace actor Vikram’s super hero film Kanthaswamy (Mallana in Telugu), directed by Susi Ganesan and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu with a whooping budget of 70 crores, has been finally scheduled to grace theatres worldwide on July 10. In Kerala, the movie, distributed by Thameens, will grace 70 theatres on the same day. A superman-like story with a logical twist, Kanthaswamy was filmed in five countries and is dubbed into two foreign languages: Italian and Spanish. Shriya plays the female lead. The story is about the economic differences that prevail between different classes of the Indian population. The film’s protagonist is an investigating officer of high rank.
While handling problems related to the country’s security and development, the officer goes through specific property details of affluent businessmen and NRIs. On further investigation, he finds that the wide gap between the rich and the poor is the root cause for so many problems. He tries to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. How? By using his position and power, Vikram identifies and unearths crores of rupees of unaccounted money tucked away by the bigwigs in strange nooks and corners of the globe under varied names and ownerships and distributes them legitimately to the middle class and lower middle class people. All the adventures he goes through on his mission is what makes the film fascinating.

Suriya & Nayan off to Iceland!

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The lead pair of Suriya and Nayanthara along with the unit of Aadhavan has taken off to Iceland, a new location for Tamil cinema. Film makers are always on the lookout for virgin landscapes to shoot songs for their big budget extravaganzas. K S Ravikumar, the director of Aadhavan, one of the hottest films in the trade will be shooting a song choreographed by Dinesh and a part of the climax there. Iceland is a North Atlantic island in Europe. With this, the film will be almost complete as producer Udayanidhi Stalin plans to release the film big for Diwali 2009.

Genelia's filmy priorities!

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We saw pretty and bubbly Genelia in Santosh Subramaniam opposite Jayam Ravi. After that, she moved to Bollywood and the success of her Hindi film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na brought her a string of offers in Hindi. Now Genelia is one of the hottest heroines in the Hindi film industry. Her appearance in ads for some leading consumer brands is also adding to her popularity. Presently Genelia is shooting for Ken Ghosh’s film with Shahid Kapur. How does she feel being away from home and the South Indian film industry? "Well, I am doing one more Telugu film titled Katha. Of course my Southern projects had to be reduced because of my assignments in Bollywood. But I will never give up South Indian films," she says. An appreciable attitude indeed!

Kissing virus hits Kollywood!

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Kollywood is in a kiss and tell mood. Actually it is a kissing boom in tinsel town. Lip lock between the lead pair in Tamil films is the latest publicity boost for films. Recently the makers of Manjal Veyil, Kulir 100 degree, Thoranai, Sarvvam, Brahmadeva and Laadam hyped the kissing scenes in their films. Meanwhile a dozen other films under production have “hot lip locks” like , Kanthasamy, Mutthirai, Adhe Neram Adhe Idam, Bayaam Ariyaan, Sarithram, Kutty etc. Please note that these so called ‘kiss and tell’ is a soft peck on the lips, which you would miss if you wink! In Kanden Kadhalai, Tamannaah kisses Bharath on his cheeks and forehead but not on his lips!
Mutthirai director Srinath, who initially claimed that there is a kissing scene between Nitin Sathya and Manjari Fadnis, had to play it down after the actress denied the kiss! So now, as a part of the promotion it is being said that there are 10 kisses in one song between Lakshmi Rai and Daniel Balaji! Srinath is quoted in an interview in a Tamil paper saying: “There is a song in the film where Daniel kisses Lakshmi eight times and she kisses him back twice. Both the artist was cool about it and was very cooperative.” It looks like the kiss is here to stay as the filmmakers feel it is the best way to get an opening for their films in these hard recession hit days.

Shriya getting tensed….

She is known as the slender sizzler of the southern circuit and though she has made her mark in Bollywood also, she is keen on regaining her top slot in the southern side.

She is none other than Shriya and right now this pretty girl is said to be a bit worried. Apparently, her comeback venture ‘Thoranai’ turned out to be a dud at the box office and her other venture ‘Kanthaswamy’ is taking its own sweet time to hit the screens.

Though offers have not come down on Shriya and she has been hailed for her glamorous show in ‘Thoranai’ the beauty wants to score a resounding hit like ‘Sivaji’ so that she can prove her mettle among the top league of heroines.

All the best for that Shriya!!!

Kanthaswamy – Vikram breaks records

In a week of its release, Kanthaswamy has successfully managed to break the recent records set in audio sales of movies. According to the latest available trade analysis data, more than a lakh audio CDs have been sold across Tamil Nadu and other parts where the audio has been released. Kanthaswamy has 8 tracks of which 4 songs have been sung by Vikram himself and one, the theme music.

This skyrocketing sale is attributed to the movie’s catchy tunes and the fact that Vikram lent his voice to many songs. The songs are also becoming a favorite of FM stations and are being aired in the radio waves of Chennai.

Namitha's expanding clout

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Take heed all you ladies in Malayalam and Kannada film industry. For Namitha , the super sexy bombshell of Kollywood, is expanding her clout. Since the start of her career down south, Namitha has focused mainly on Telugu and Tamil cinema with an odd Kannada film now and then. But now, sources from Kollywood say the actress is keen on doing more films in Malayalam and Kannada. It’s common knowledge that Namitha is doing the Malayalam film ‘Black Stallion’ in which she’s cast opposite Kalabavan Mani. Now, the busty belle will be seen in a Kannada film as well. Reports say director V. Ravichandran has finalized Namitha to be the leading lady of his next Kannada film which will be an action thriller.
Namitha had earlier worked in the director’s Kannada film ‘Neelkanta’ way back in 2006. After that she’s only done one more Kannada film titled ‘Indra’. Sources say Namitha and Ravichandran shared a very good camaraderie while working in ‘Neelkanta’ and that is why the filmmaker is keen to cast her in his next film. Given the fact that Namitha’s resume so far boasts of just two Kannada film and a yet-unreleased Malayalam film, signing more movies in these languages will surely broaden her fan base. It looks like Namitha just doesn’t want to rule over Kollywood and Tollywood, but wants to be the reigning queen of the South.

Nayantara's reduction theory

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The news is doing rounds that gorgeous Nayantara has reduced her fee from a whopping Rs.1 crore to Rs.65 lakhs for her ongoing Telugu film Anjanevulu, directed by Parasuram and with Ravi Teja playing the lead role. Buzz up!There is a buzz that the Malayalee actress is facing tough competition from her younger counterparts like Tamanna and Anushka. Even her recent flop films aren’t helping her career. But according to the sources close to Nayantara, the diva has reduced her fee only to help the producers in this period of economic recession. Well, it would be difficult for us to figure out Nayantara’s reduction theory but this theory surely must have bought relief to the producers.

Bhavana doing sexy role in Asal?

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Bhavana, who lost her grip in Tamil for a few offers in Telugu, is now trying very hard to find her comeback vehicle to Kollywood. Her last release in Tamil was Jayam Kondan. After that she shifted her focus to Telugu and completely avoided Tamil offers. Tamil producers and film makers too begun to forget her. Buzz up!Now, the actress seems to have realized the shades of Tollywood and wants a re entry to Tamil.
According to sources, director Saran, who is busy with his ongoing project Asal with Ajith, has offered the second heroine role to Bhavana in the film. But the script needs something peppy and sexy looks from the actress. Surprisingly, Bhavana, the actress known for her family roles, has accepted to do the sexy role in Asal. However she is yet to sign up the film and the real problem is her demand for a whooping salary to wear hot costumes in Asal.

Jayam Ravi and Aarthy Wedding Reception Photo Gallery

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It was a kaleidoscope of celebrities at the wedding reception of actor Jayam Ravi and Aarthi. Jeyam Ravi recently married Aarthy Vijayakumar at ITC Park Sheraton Hotel Mowbarys Hall on June 4th. The reception was held on June 7 at Mayor Ramanathan Centre. Posing for the lensmen, the couple was cosy and comfortable with each other.
The surprise element of the reception was the rare appearances of celeb couples - Sirish and Nadia, Ramki and Nirosha. Actors Vijay, Surya and Dhanush were among the young and happening stars who attended the reception. Politicians like Deputy CM Stalin, Dayanidhi Maran, GK Vasan, ex-minister Anbumani, Jayakumar also attended the recpetion.
It is said that the couple will be going to Australia for their honeymoon.

No kiss please: Tamanna

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Tamanna is in Theni shooting the climax scenes for her prestigious Kanden Kathali, a remake of Jab We Met. The heat and sultry weather has taken a toll on the actress as she was keeping unwell and has just recovered from a flu. The actress in between shots for this quick chat
Newspapers have reported that you have done a French kiss with Bharath for Kanden Kathali?
(Laughs) That’s really interesting. Actually, we shot this so-called climax scene yesterday and it was like any normal day at work. Sorry to disappoint everyone but we never shot such a scene, which is there in the original script.
So how was that scene shot?
When Kannan sir, my director came with the idea of remaking Jab We Met with me, I had told him that I am excited to be a part of this remake, if the lip-to-lip kissing scene is avoided and he promised me. So, there was no confusion about it and we shot the scene yesterday and like in all films, I kissed Bharath on his cheeks and forehead.
You have been keeping unwell?
Everyone on the sets including my director, hero and assistant directors were having flu and I too caught it. Now I am ok.

Namitha in Kannada film!

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A few days back, we had told you that Namitha might be signing a few Kannada films, and now, we confirm that V. Ravichandran, who is also known as a dream merchant, has decided to cast Namitha for his next venture, possibly a remake of a Telugu movie. Namitha had earlier worked with V. Ravichandran in Neelakanta. This project will be produced by Dinesh Gandhi, maker of the super hit Yee Shathamanadha Veera Madhakari (with Sudeep in a double role). According to sources, this will be an action film, and V. Ravichandran may get to direct and also score music, because he is good at both! Meanwhile, Namitha seems to be riding high and is about to complete shooting for Jaganmohini. We at Galatta with Namitha the very best of luck for her forthcoming ventures.

Nayantara's tattoo for Prabhu Deva

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If Nayantara’s clandestine marriagewith Prabhu Deva has sparked flames, then there are morly knows how to hold on to her star image. Buzz up!When the audiences were shell-shocked by the marriage news, the actress declined it vehemently by saying that she would not indulge in anything in secrecy and that the entire cooked up story is absurd. However Prabhu Devavas not available for any comments. When we Wanted to believe her, new evidences have fortified our doubts further. Nayantara was seen in Hyderabad for the launch of a Hakim’s Alim tattoo store and what was really glaring was a tattoo a little above her wrist.
The tattoo had the letter ’P’ in English and the rest in Tamil, which reads as Prabhu Deva. The most befitting way to launch a tattoo lounge! The sensational queen had her clarifications Ready . She said that her admiration for Prabhu Deva as a person and towards his professional commitment was expressed in the form of a tattoo. Nayantara advised the media to indulge in sensible news coverage rather than prowling on her personal life. She minced no words in saying that she is hardly bothered by these trivial news. Nayantara disclosed that it is a temporary tattoo. Are there any hidden signals for Prabhu Deva, that the lady may search for greener pastures in future. Well, till we get a confirmation regarding the marriage, there are more crackers in store.

Nayantara and Prabhudeva marry secretly?

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Kollywood is awash with rumours that Nayantara and Prabhu Deva have married secretly. The rumour began when television channels down south began reporting that the two stars have married secretly in Hyderabad. However, a confirmation is yet to come from either Prabhu Deva or Nayan. The two have been linked ever since they bonded together while working in Vijay’s ‘Villu’. It is believed that Prabhu himself took responsibility of teaching Nayan complicated dance steps and she reciprocated with equal enthusiasm while learning them. Later, when Nayan got Prabhu’s name tattooed on her wrist, the affair was all but confirmed.
The rumours of a brewing romance between the two got further legitimacy when Prabhu went out of his way to choreograph two songs for the Malayalam film ‘Bodyguard’ just for his dear Nayan. He did not even charge any money for it. All this, coupled with grapevine that Prabhu Deva’s marriage with Ramlath is on the rocks, has almost made the romance between Prabhu and Nayan too real to disbelieve. Still, the rumour of a secret marriage between the two has come as a shock to many. And neither of the two stars has yet confirmed or denied the news.

Kanthaswamy sold out!

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The much awaited, mega budget film of the year Kanthaswamy has created all the hype ever since it was announced. The film has Vikram and Shriya in the lead and is directed by Susi Ganesan. The latest news we hear about Kanthaswamy is that the overseas rights have been lapped up by Ayngaran International for Rs. 5 crore. Both the producer of Kanthaswamy, Kalaipuli S Dhanu and Arun Pandian of Ayngaran International has confirmed the news. However, both were not available for further comments.
Kanthaswamy will be distributed by AL in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada Europe, Dubai and Sri Lanka. Interestingly, the film will be dubbed in Spanish and Italian to attract the European market. In the US, the movie will be distributed by Bharath Creations.

Vijay’s title now with Sundar C

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The groundwork for Vijay’s 50th film has already begun. It has been confirmed that Perarasu will be directing the movie which will be produced by Sangili Murugan. The cast is yet to be decided though there have been speculations that Sneha has been signed up to play one of the two heroines in the movie. But the immediate problem facing the team is the title. It had earlier been reported that there were plans to use the title of a yesteryear MGR starrer, or a catchphrase from any one of his hit songs for this movie.
Vijay himself is reportedly very keen on having his 50th film titles as ‘Enga Veettu Pillai’ after MGR’s cult hit. Acquiring this title might not have been problem in the normal course of things. But, the problem is that this title has already been registered by Sundar C. So, Sundar C’s permission will be required for this title to be used for Vijay’s film. There are also reports that there are many other prospective takers for this title in Kollywood but Sundar C is very keen to retain it.
Vijay, who is currently out of station, is expected to meet Sundar C on his return to the city and negotiate this matter in order to use ‘Enga Veettu Pillai’.
What’s in a name, we tend to think. But in Kollywood, especially when it comes to landmark films like the 50th, the title does seem to be of very high importance.

Popular actress in deep trouble

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Producer-director Shakthi Chidambaram had said that he would file a case against Suhasini Mani Ratnam for commenting on his recently released Rajathi Raja in bad taste. The actress, in a TV show hosted by her, reviewed Rajathi Raja and said that it has used the commercial formula used in MGR, Rajini and Vijay films and added that the movie had pushed Tamil cinema where it was twenty years ago.
Irked by her comment, Shakthi Chidambaram questioned if that is so, her husband Mani Ratnam is making a film based on Ramayana, which is more that 2000 years old. He added that all Mani’s previous films were based on historical books like Karnan, Satyavan Savithri and the like. Wonder what Suhasini has to say to this?

Sneha’s second innings with Vijay


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Vijay’s 50th film is to be directed by Perarasu. This was reported a few days ago. But there is no news of the cast and crew, yet. While some sources say that Tamanna has been signed up to star opposite the Ilayathapathi, this has not been confirmed till date.



Meanwhile, we have news that Sneha has been signed up to star opposite Vijay. The buzz is that this venture needs a double heroine and hence the smiling beauty, Sneha, has been roped in. However, sources close to Sneha and Vijay have not confirmed it.



Dhanush’s competition heats up

Arya, the Telugu flick with Allu Arjun, Siva and Anuradha Mehta was much appreciated for its content and performance. Now this film is being remade in Tamil as Kutty with Dhanush and Shriya in lead roles. For Siva’s role, a Mumbai import Sameer Dattani is firmed up but he is being introduced as Dhiyan in Kollywood.


Dhiyan’s credentials are impressive. He has acted in Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films and was introduced in the music album ‘Valentine’s day’. In Kutty he will be competing with Dhanush in wooing Shriya. Looks like Dhiyan will be here to make his mark as he is currently busy in learning Tamil. Good luck Dhiyan!



Jayam Ravi’s second turning point

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Jayam Ravi is all set to enter wedlock on June 4th. The wedding will take place in Chennai and a reception for the newlyweds will be held at the Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai.

Jayam Ravi said that though it was love marriage, both the parents have given their consent wholeheartedly. The actor said that reports that his parents were against his love was baseless. According to the actor, Jayam, his debut venture proved to be a turning point in his life. Likewise, he expects his wedding to his love Aarthi to turn out to be another turning point.


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