Newcomer faints during shooting of Oodhari

Newcomer faints during shooting of Oodhari

January 19, 2011

Actress Vishnupriya, who is debuting as heroine in a film titled Oodhari, fainted during the shooting, sending panic waves among the crew. This resulted in cancellation of the shoot for a few hours.

Balaji Prabhu, son of noted director-producer M. Baskar, turns producer with ‘Oodhari’, directed by Sakthi Krishna. Vinod and Vishnupriya are the debuting lead pair in the film. Though new to Kollywood, Vishnupriya has already starred in as many as four Malayalm films. Also had been making news with her interviews criticizing Asin and Nayantara, senior actresses from Kerala for their expose acts on screens.

Last week, while the shooting was in progress, Vishnupriya fainted all of a sudden. She was then to the caravan and a doctor was immediately called to Spot, who after attending to her, said it was just an ‘ordinary faint’ due to tireless work, weakness and not eating proper food at the right time.

After resting for a couple of hours, Vishnupriya was back in action and started her shoot for ‘Oodhari’.

Eat Well and Sleep Well Bahrain beauty. (KT)

Nothing wrong in acting with glamously for the song sequences - Anjali

Nothing wrong in acting with glamously for the song sequences - Anjali

January 19, 2011

Anjali has recently mentioned that there is nothing wrong in acting with glamour for the song sequences. She while speaking about this said,” I did the kissing scene in Angadi Theru because the story demanded it. Even in the film Magillchi that kissing sequence was required and because of this I had acted in it. Because of this many are asking me that whether there is a kissing scene in my next film and that why I am continuously acting in kissing scenes.

I had acted like this in the two films, because the story demanded it. That does not mean that I will continue to kiss in all my films. I am donning homely roles in the films in which I am currently acting now. All the roles have the scope for acting. I am very thankful to Vasanthabalan for this.

The reason for all these things is because Vasanthabalan gave me a powerful role in Angadi Theru. I have so far acted in five films including one Malayalam film. There is nothing wrong in acting glamorously for the song sequence. Because of this I am acting glamorously in song sequences without exceeding the limits.” (VM)

Ranjithas neighbours compel her to vacate the apartment

Ranjithas neighbours compel her to vacate the apartment

January 18, 2011

Nine Months after the alleged sex scandal involving her with self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda broke out, actress Ranjitha made her first public appearance on December 30, 2010 (Friday) and denied she was the woman in the much-hyped video, contrary to Nithyananda’s admission to Karnataka CID interrogators in April 2010 that during her stay at his Bidadi ashram for more than a year, he ‘had sex with her many times’.

Claiming that she had been made a scapegoat because she was a celebrity, the actress said she had started visiting the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam on the outskirts of Bangalore a little over a year ago after she was impressed by the yoga, meditation and other spiritual activities taking place in the ashram.

However, the very next day, the actress attended the 34th birthday of Nithyananda on January 1st, 2011 Saturday. She also took part in Anandotsava programme, held as part of the birthday celebrations, and showed Karpoora Aarathi to Nithyananda who was dressed up like God Perumal.

Recently Ranjitha is said to have moved into a new apartment in Chennai, T.Nagar. Though she could manage to hide herself inside the room during the day time in the beginning, few residents located her indeed. Following that the neighbours of Ranjitha’s new rental residence have strongly opposed her for staying there and compelling her to vacate the house immediately.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a resident said, “Yes. We have requested Ranjitha to Vocate the house immediately as the residents of the apartment are reputed family women and her stay may create unwanted problems”.(KT)

Nadiya is happy to be Mammootty’s sister

Nadiya is happy to be Mammootty’s sister

January 18, 2011

Actress Nadiya, who was once known for her daring and baring acts, has started acting in character role after her re-entry in to the films, after marriage. The actress will be seen in the role of a sister, to actor Mammootty, who is also known as Mammooka.

Nadiya will be playing the role of a twin sister to the Malayalam hulk in ‘ doubles’ and young beauty Taapsee Pannu will be seen in the film in a Anglo Indian role as well. Speaking about the role, Nadiya is happy that she has fetched an opportunity to work opposite to versatile actor Mammootty.

However, at the same time, she feels nervous, as she has to match the acting skills of Mammootty, in order to give the best to her character. Kannada actor avinash and bollywood actor Atul Kulkarni will be seen in vital roles in this film (HC)

A.R Rahman wins Critics Award

A.R Rahman wins Critics Award

January 18, 2011

Music maestro A.R. Rahman won the Best Original Song award at the 16th Critics’ Choice Movie awards .The 45-year-old music director won the award for the song ’If I Rise’ for Danny Boyle’s film ’127 Hours’, a collaboration between Rahman and pop star Dido.The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards are given annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) to honour the finest in cinematic achievement.

The star-studded ceremony was held at the Hollywood Palladium. ’The Social Network’ was named the year’s Best Picture and David Fincher won the Best Director award for the film.Colin Firth won the Best Actor award for his role in ’The King’s Speech’ and Natalie Portman was declared the Best Actress for her performance in ’Black Swan’.This is Rahman’s second collaboration with Boyle after ’Slumdog Millionaire’. (CHIT)

Tamil Producer Miffed With Anushka

Tamil Producer Miffed With Anushka

January 18, 2011

Beautiful yoga teacher turned heroine Anushka entered Telugu films with Akkineni Nagarjuna starred movie "Super" in Puri Jagannath's direction. Looking at the naive beautiful face of Anushka, no one can get angry, but a Tamil producer is furious with her.

It so happened that, this producer is remaking Telugu "Vedam" movie in Tamil with hero Shimbu playing the role Allu Arjun played in Telugu. Anushka, who is playing her role in Tamil also, told the media that she reduced her remuneration for this movie because of Shimbu and this has infuriated the producer. Anushka is said to have charged more than what the other Tamil heroines charge. Seems, producer's fury has some justification! (TO)

Geethanjali talks about her love Selvaraghavan

Geethanjali talks about her love Selvaraghavan

January 18, 2011

Selvaraghavan as soon as he revealed that he is love, the media attention was on him from that day. After a couple of days have come out with the name of the girl in Selva’s life as Geethanjali and now the photograph of both of them has been out.

Geethanjali, 25-year-old girl says that “she is all happy about their love and confirmed that they are soon going to end with marriage. On describing about their love story Geethanjali says” I have completed by graduation in direction and was introduced to Selva by a common friends of us. At the first meet itself we had a discussion of nearly 2 hours and that laid a path for us to start off our friendship. But later on we came know that it is love and we proposed each other”.

She also added “Selva spends atleast two hours in a day with her and they frequently hang out to a beach resort near by ECR, coffee shop and watch movies at home. There is no restriction from parents of both sides for our marriage.” [WaY]

Trisha Krishnan in Mankatha as slum girl

Trisha Krishnan in Mankatha as slum girl

January 17, 2011

South Indian petite beauty Trisha Krishnan is the only actress who feels Yoga as a torture chamber. The actress was in the news headlines for taking pot shots at actress Anushka Shetty, who was a yoga guru initially.

However, Anushka avoided controversy by reacting to the tweets of Trisha Krishnan. Now, here is a news of Trisha’s character in the movie ‘ Mankatha’. Trisha will be seen as a slum girl in the movie ‘ Mankatha’ which has actor Ajith and Arjun playing the lead. The film is a multi starrer and has Lakshmi Rai as the second female lead.

Unit sources of M report that Trisha will be seen without any make up in the film and she will surprise her fans with country accent. Trisha visited a Chennai slum and captivated some of their lifestyles to be depicted in the movie last month. (HC)

Prabhu Deva Nayantara Marriage at Chennai

Trisha Krishnan in Mankatha as slum girl

January 17, 2011

Prabhu Deva and Nayantara’s marriage venue has been shifted from Hyderabad to Chennai after Nayan requested him to change. They are entering wedlock in mid-June in Tamil Nadu capital.

According to sources, Prabhu was keen to marry her in the City of Pearls. But later he changed it to Chennai. However, he has decided to host a big wedding reception for his Telugu and Bollywood friends in Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, Prabhu is yet to get divorce from Ramalatha. The estranged couple, who was in a bitter battle from past three months, has recently filed for divorce and agreed to part ways by mutual consent. (HC)

Sneha donates for the promotion of “Bhavani IPS”

Sneha donates for the promotion of “Bhavani IPS”

January 17, 2011

Smiling beauty Sneha is known for her kind heart and is always in front, for charities. Recently she joined the Rotary Club in order to fight and eradicate Polio in children. She participated in the meeting, held at Pondicherry as well.

Sneha donated Rs 15000 for the fund of Rotary club and was in a delighted mood and was interacting with the media as well. The media people started to praise her and her kind heart as she promised to keep the donation bells ringing from her side in the future as well for RC.

But here is news, which makes her fans disappointed. All the donation drama was in order to promote her ‘Bhavani IPS’. The Rs 15k which Sneha donated was paid back by the producer of Bhavani IPS, on the same evening of her donation. This shows that Sneha donated the money, not through her kind heart; but on request of Bhavani IPS producer. Since the film is desperate to hit screens after a long wait of 3 months, this donation was meant for publicity.

Hope this news is not true! (HC)

Padmapriya confirms her Bengali debut

Padmapriya confirms her Bengali debut

January 17, 2011

Malayalam beauty Padmapriya has confirmed her Bengali film debut. In a media interaction, Padmapriya accepted that she is making her debut in Bengali with the film ‘Aparajitha’. The movie will have Bengali superstar Prosenjit playing the lead and the movie is being directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdary.

Padmapriya has excelled in the south Indian cinema as she has proved her mettle and acting talent in Tamil, Telugu, along with malluwood. In the same way Padmapriya is confident that she will make big in Bengali film industry as well.

All these days, Bengali film industry witnessed beauties migrating to tollywood, bollywood and Marathi films. Now, Malluwood beauty will take on the migration from her native land to Kolkata. (HC)

Anjali enjoyed her Mankatha experience

Anjali enjoyed her Mankatha experience

January 17, 2011

It’s been a while we heard some news from the Mankatha camp. Actress Anjali who played ‘Angari Theru’ lead joined the team at Mankatha. The reason cited for this new inclusion is that Dhayanidhi Azhagiri who produced ‘Thoonga Nagaram’ is taking up production duties for Mankatha too and hence the choice for Anjali.

The lady really enjoyed her experience and is excited to join the team, as she was quoted saying, “It was a wonderful experience .I am really blessed to be a part of the team and such a special offering by Ajith.”

Others in the list include opposite lead Trisha, Action hero Arjun, Lakshmi Rai, Premji Amaren and Vaibhav playing important roles.

A definite treat for Thala fans as the movie is expected to release on his birthday i.e. May 1. (KT)

Priyanka’s Hot bed scenes with John

Priyanka’s Hot bed scenes with John

January 17, 2011

Vishal Bharadwaj’s ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ is all about sex, drugs and infidelity.

John Abraham shoots a bold scene with his co-star Priyanka Chopra. John is playing one of the seven husbands of Priyanka. The film has received ‘A’ certificate for the censor board. “Neither Priyanka nor John was awkward during the intimate scenes.

They are both very professional,” says a source from the film unit, who did not wish to be named. “This is John Abraham’s boldest role, ever. He plays a hedonistic character. He is seen bedding multiple partners, and even wears noodle strap tops and satin bows in bed,” adds the source. “We knew right from the beginning that we are making an adult film. The audience is mature, and it is not about specific scenes in the film,” says Vikas Bahl of UTV, the movie’s producers. (CHIT)

Selvaraghavan to marry Geetanjali

“Selvaraghavan to marry Geetanjali

January 14, 2011

Selvaraghavan has at last found true love in Geetanjali and they are marrying soon. The director has recently confirmed that he is in love with Geethanjali, his associate in Erandam Ulagam film. They fell in love for each other during the course of film's shooting. In fact, she has transformed his life by making more responsible person than ever, says the director.

"Geetanjali is an angel who came into my life and set it right. I was going through bad times and was not able to concentrate on my work. Geetanjali pulled me out of this pit that I'd fallen into. She made me a better person.", Times of India quoted Selvaraghavan as saying.

They are planning to enter martial bliss in June second week soon after the release of Erandam Ulagam. Sources also revealed that they will have an engagement ceremony shortly, which will be a simple affair restricted to close family members and friends.

It may be recalled that Selvaraghavan was married to actress Sonia Agarwal in 2006. But their marriage did not last long as they parted ways in 2009. (OI)

“Saree (Sari) is the sexiest dress” – Vidya Balan

“Saree (Sari) is the sexiest dress” – Vidya Balan

January 14, 2011

I was expecting Vidya Balan to come in a sexy Western outfit for the 56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2010 news conference held a couple of days ago (Jan 10), but to my surprise, she came in a red and green sari. She looked stunning in it though. And she has a reason – she thinks sari is the sexiest dress.

Vidya said that she loves wearing Saree. “Saree is really the sexiest dress, and it looks good on everyone, no matter the size and shape. It epitomizes Indianess in me,” she said.

But when asked if she would wear sari to this year’s Idea Filmfare Awards to be held on January 29, she replied that she has not thought of what to wear to the function.

Well, any piece of dress would look good on Vidya. What do you say guys? (OI)

Divya Spandana in love

Divya Spandana in love

January 14, 2011

Varanam Aayiram girl Divya Spandana is in love. Yes what you heard is right. The actress, who is very much active in social networking sites, has changed her status from single to in relation. This made very much clear that she in love and doesn’t want to keep it as a secret.

She said that “I am in a relation and I am very happy as my life is more beautiful now than ever”. As of now she is not ready to disclose the name of her person in her life. The actress also said that "I love my profession a lot and my personal life is important for me than my professional life".

Right now she has three Tamil and five Kannada projects in her kitty. Her next release in Tamil is Singam Puli opposite Jeeva. [WaY]

Trisha to pair with the Super Star Rajini!

Trisha to pair with the Super Star Rajini!

January 13, 2011

Everyone knows that Super Star Rajinikanth is doing an animated film “HARA” is currently busy on sets. Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya Ashwin is directing and producing this film. Now the latest news is that Trisha is going to play female lead role opposite Rajini in this film.

In this film, Rajinikanth will be seen in dual role. One is an animated role and the other as normal Rajinikanth. The animated part of the shooting has been completed where Vijaya Lakshmi is playing opposite to animated Rajini role and Trisha is playing opposite to Rajini in this film. The other commercial part of the film will be directed by K S Ravi Kumar. Music is scoring by A R Rahman. The latest buzz is that movie makers are planning to change the movie name “HARA” with “RANAA”. (CHIT)

Karthi wants Tamanna kind of wife

Karthi wants Tamanna kind of wife

January 13, 2011

Actor Karthi’s marriage has become the talk of the town, especially, when he uttered some words, relating to his ‘would be’ wife. Karthi on the promotion of ‘Siruthai’ said that he wants a dumbo wife, who is beautiful, but is unintelligent.

Karthi also said that tamannah is beautiful, but is innocent in all ways, as she believes, whatever she is being told. Karthi expects his wife to be in the same character with Tamannah.

However, media reports suggest that Karthi n tamannah will be a hit pair on and off screen. But the same sources add that Tamannah’s parents are against her marriage with Karthi and so after waiting for a year, Karthi’s parents decided to go for another choice. (HC)

Sandhya gets burnt on the sets of ‘Three Kings’

Sandhya gets burnt on the sets of ‘Three Kings’

January 13, 2011

Tamil actress Sandhya of ‘Kaadhal’ fame is acting in the Malayalam film ‘Three kings’ which has Indrajith in the lead. The actress sustained injuries and burns on legs, while shooting for an action scene of the film.

The filming was taking place at the Athirapally waterfalls near Chalakudy when sandhya who was a pillion on Indrajith’s bike, fell down, due to misbalancing. The bike fell on her and her legs got burnt due to the silencer’s heat.

Sandhya was rushed to the hospital and was treated the injuries and superficial burns.

Tamil Comedy Actress Shobana commits suicide

Tamil Comedy Actress Shobana commits suicide

January 11, 2011

Tamil comedy actress Shobana committed suicide at her residence in Kotturpuram, Chennai on Monday. The unmarried actress Shobana acted in lot of Tamil movies and Television serials in comedy roles. Particularly she is the main actress for Sun TV very famous “Meendum Meendum Sirippu” – Sunday morning comedy Tele serial.

Shobana acted as Vadivelu wife in Surya and Jothika paired Sillunnu Oru Kaadhal. Shobana was survived with her mother Rani in Chennai Kotturpuram Housing Board Colony. Shobana belongs to normal middle class family and her mother Rani is ex-extra actress in Tamil Cinema.

Shobana was alone at her apartment in H’ Block in Kotturpuram Housing Board Colony on Monday when she committed suicide.

The police said 31-year-old Shobhana committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling.

The explanation for the suicide isn’t known and investigations are on. The police said Shobana was suffering from Chikungunya. Due to the ailment, she lost a few chances to act in Tamil movies. This may be the reason for her suicide, they said.