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Popular South Indian actress Ranjitha, whose name was dragged into a sex scandal after she was seen in compromising positions with popular spiritual guru Swamy Nityananda in a sex video tape , has been removed from ace Mani Ratnam's mega movie Raavan.
Indian film actor Aamir Khan, who turns 45 today, said that his birthday resolutions include learning Marathi and Urdu as well as promoting regional cinema by turning producer.
Walt Disney has ventured in to making a film for south-audience
Be it Telugu, Tamil, Bhojpuri or any other language, actress Nagma finds it encouraging and a matter of privilege to be a part of regional films.
Telugu actress Swathi, who made a fantastic debut in trend-setting Tamil film "Subramanyapuram," will in all probability act in her first Kannada film with "Hatrick" actor Shivaraj Kumar.
kannada superstar Rajinikanth is scared these days. He is scared for his life after his close friend Vishnuvardhan, the Kannada actor and co-star Soundarya died in an air crash.
After featuring in comedies like "Golmaal" and "Sunday", Ajay Devgn returns to action movies with the remake of a Malayalam film.
Aarekti Premer Golpo (Just Another Love Story), a film about the infatuation of a gay director for a bisexual cinematographer, will be premiered as the official Indian entry at the Berlin Film festival on February 16.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will star with Mohanlal in a Malayalam film based on the hijack of an Indian Airlines flight to Kandahar in Afghanistan in 1999, the movie director Major Ravi said.
Veteran Telugu actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, a contemporary of late NT Rama Rao, died of multiple organ failure at a hospital here. He was 83.
Pop star Madonna has brushed off criticism about her overly muscled body insisting she requires rigorous training to cope with her strenuous on stage dance routines.
A hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district is in trouble for providing a room to Bollywood star Aamir Khan without establishing his identity.
Music director Sajid says he and his brother Wajid have tried to reflect 18th century colonial culture through their music in Salman Khan starrer period drama "Veer".
K.S. Aswath, veteran Kannada actor who was in a coma for past three days at a hospital here has died early Monday, a family source said. He was 85.
Like the film, the music of "Anjathe" is making waves.
Like the film, the music of "Anjathe" is making waves.
Superstar of Malayalam cinema Suresh Gopi is caught in a legal tangle for wearing a police uniform while attending a public function recently
Superstar of Malayalam cinema Suresh Gopi is caught in a legal tangle for wearing a police uniform while attending a public function recently
Music composer Hari Krishna rules the Kannada sound waves this fortnight. His album for "Gaja" tops the list and "Galipata" too is there.
Music composer Hari Krishna rules the Kannada sound waves this fortnight. His album for "Gaja" tops the list and "Galipata" too is there.
Malayalam movie superstars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine have bagged the best actor and actress awards in the annual Kerala State Film Awards.
Malayalam movie superstars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine have bagged the best actor and actress awards in the annual Kerala State Film Awards.
Mohanlal will perform the daredevil stunt "Burning Illusion". His debut open-air escape stunt will be held at the Chandrasekharan Nair stadium
Mohanlal will perform the daredevil stunt "Burning Illusion". His debut open-air escape stunt will be held at the Chandrasekharan Nair stadium
Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal finally gave in to pressure from several quarters and on Wednesday decided to call off his proposed stunt scheduled on Sunday here.
Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal finally gave in to pressure from several quarters and on Wednesday decided to call off his proposed stunt scheduled on Sunday here.
Dozens of people were injured as police cane-charged frenzied crowds at the star-studded audio launch function of the Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Dasavatharam'
Dozens of people were injured as police cane-charged frenzied crowds at the star-studded audio launch function of the Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Dasavatharam'
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is headed for Cannes where his movie 'Billa', a remake of the 1978 Hindi film 'Don', will be screened May 18.
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is headed for Cannes where his movie 'Billa', a remake of the 1978 Hindi film 'Don', will be screened May 18.
Shobana danseuse-model denied speculations that she had discreetly tied the knot with buddy Rahul Mehra.
Shobana danseuse-model denied speculations that she had discreetly tied the knot with buddy Rahul Mehra.
Tamil cinema’s former glamour girl Simran is turning into an on-screen mom. And she isn’t complaining.
Tamil cinema’s former glamour girl Simran is turning into an on-screen mom. And she isn’t complaining.
Kamal Haasan was delightfully surprised when Rajnikanth walked in to watch a special screening of his film, reports Prithwish Ganguly
Kamal Haasan was delightfully surprised when Rajnikanth walked in to watch a special screening of his film, reports Prithwish Ganguly
'Dasavathaaram', touted as the costliest Indian film ever, is all set to hit movie halls today and if the pre-release buzz is anything to go by, the makers have a blockbuster on their hands.
'Dasavathaaram', touted as the costliest Indian film ever, is all set to hit movie halls today and if the pre-release buzz is anything to go by, the makers have a blockbuster on their hands.
Director Veera Shankar has completed "Anthoo Inthoo Preethi Banthu" starring Ramya and debutant Audithya Babu, is an drama about IT professionals.
Director Veera Shankar has completed "Anthoo Inthoo Preethi Banthu" starring Ramya and debutant Audithya Babu, is an drama about IT professionals.
Well known Kannada film actor and producer M.P. Shankar died Thursday evening. He was 70.
The Rs.2 billion cartoon extravaganza "Sultan the Warrior" will also feature superstar Rajnikanth in live action, publicists said Thursday.
"Moggina Manasu" may not be a "Mungaru Male" in terms of its content, but is impressive movie with melodious music and captivating camera work.
In Sultan we will see Rajnikanth in a saving-the-world kind of a plot as he wields his sword to fight a war to ward off the evil.
Tamil star Surya, who turned 34 on Thursday, had a quiet birthday with his wife and daughter and did not take a break from his shooting schedule.
Tamil superstar Rajnikant starrer "Kuselan" will be shown at the Tokyo International Film Festival, starting in October.
Tamil superstar Rajnikant is likely to leave for the US shortly to join the US-based production team of his Rs 1.5 billion venture 'Robot'.
Telugu film star Chiranjeevi is likely to launch his much-awaited political party in the third week of August.
Rajnikanth has written to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) to ensure that his film "Kuselan' is released without any problems.
Telugu actor Brahmanandam will star in a yet-to-be-titled silent movie - the third in existence in India's modern cinematic history.
Activists here Wednesday vowed to block the release of the forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer "Kuselan" in Karnataka.
Sneha, who has acted opposite top stars like Kamal Haasan, Mammooty and Nagarjuna, is all set to complete 50 films with a cameo in "Kuselan".
Activists here Wednesday vowed to block the release of the forthcoming Rajnikanth-starrer "Kuselan" in Karnataka, saying the Tamil superstar should apologise for his "anti-Kannadiga" statements.
Pop star Britney Spears, who had a series of problems in the recent past, seems to have fallen for one of her bodyguards.
Superstar Rajnikant's mega Tamil film "Kuselan" was released in Karnataka Thursday night with two special shows organised for the actor's fans at two theatres here, hours after he accepted his "mistak
Amala, wife of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, talks about life as a wife and mother and the spiritual aspect of yoga
Sections of Tamil filmdom defended 'superstar' Rajnikant Monday for his "brave endeavour to build bridges with Karnataka".
The story of "Nandadeepa" is based on the song "Kanneerina Kathe" (Story Of Tears), written by well-known singer-lyricist Gururaj Hosakote who has based his story on a real life incident
Chiranjeevi is all set to take a plunge into Andhra Pradesh politics and launch his own party from the temple town of Tirupati this month.
Tamil thespian Rajnikant's elder daughter Aishwarya is all set to direct a film, sources close to her said Friday.
With two back-to-back releases in one week, one big hit and some big projects in her kitty, the Kannada film actress Ramya is on cloud nine.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today gave away cash subsidies to the total tune of Rs 4.9 crore for 70 quality budget films with Tamil names made in 2005 and 2006.
Two top Kannada actors, Ganesh and Ramya, have been teamed up for the first time in "Bombaat" and one expects a big hit.
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Entertainment majors like Adlabs, UTV, Moser Baer and Ashtavinayak have made inroads into the southern film industry by offering 20 percent commission - making it difficult for Southern Producers
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi began his much awaited political journey here early Monday by inaugurating the office of his party. The party will be launched later this month.
A new book by S. Theodore Baskaran "Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of an Icon" in the memory of Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan was released here Monday.
AP politics took a glamorous turn with superstar Chiranjeevi beginning his much-awaited political journey by inaugurating the office of his party.
Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan is set to star in an action thriller "19 Steps", to be produced in collaboration with Walt Disney.
A film director from Kerala was honoured at a function in the university city of Oxford for highlighting the plight of the India-born Pakistani passport holders staying in the state
The light boys in the Chennai film industry have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding a shorter working day.
A film director from Kerala was honoured at a function in the university city of Oxford for highlighting the plight of the India-born Pakistani passport holders staying in the state.
Mohanlal, who is now working in a Japanese venture, says he prefers being a director's actor to interfering in other people's work.
Malaysian audiences should see Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's latest film "Kuselan" since it is a blend of a good story and fine acting.
Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal are coming together for the first time in a bilingual movie "Kandhar",
The Pyramid Saimira Group has refuted reports that it is backing out of actor-director Kamal Haasan's multi-lingual film "Marmayogi",
"Sathyam" - a much-hyped bilingual starring Vishal and Nayanthara - looks and sounds like a badly made movie.
With an eye on the B.O. and to please miffed fans of superstar Rajnikant, controversial portions of the Tamil film "Kuselan" have been edited out.
The political entry of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi sent ripples among major parties in Andhra Pradesh and triggered wild celebrations among his fans.
Actor-director Kamal Haasan has confirmed that his film "Marmayogi" will be produced by his banner in collaboration with Pyramid Saimira.
Chiranjeevi hailed the Supreme Court verdict allowing him to hold a public meeting at the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
South Indian superstar Mohanlal (a two-time National Award winner) is teaming up with martial arts superstar Jackie Chan for the film Nair San.
Malayalam thespian Mohanlal has yet again given an excellent account of his histrionic talent in “Akashagopuramâ€Â(castle in the air) by melting himself into the skin of a character with shades of grey
Not many know that two-time National Award winning South Indian actor Mohanlal is an avid collector of paintings and also has a private art gallery at home.
Director A R Murugadoss, currently directing the Aamir Khan starrer Ghajini (a remake of the similarly titled Tamil film), is keen to cast South superstar Rajnikanth in his next project.
Tamil actress Trisha says she is thrilled to sing for a forthcoming movie under the baton of AR Rahman.
Veteran movie superstar Mohanlal is now busy expanding his business empire. He has launched a stock broking company Hedge Equities.
A new political party took shape in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday as Telugu film superstar Chiranjeevi launched his Praja Rajyam (People's Rule).
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, who launched his political party Tuesday, attended college in shorts because his family could not afford to buy even two pairs of trousers.
Excited over their matinee idol's political debut on Tuesday, fans of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi went out of control at the site of the public meeting in this temple town leading police to lathichar
Tamil offbeat actor Karan is set to play a transgender in "Ardhanari", a movie that will highlight their problems.
Kannada director Dayal Padmanabhan of "Baa Baro Rasika" fame has turned producer with "Circus" and says the film will fulfil his dream of making a movie using a train
Thulasidas has alleged that Dileep, after taking a payment of Rs.4 million four years back for a film titled "Kuttananadan Express".
Tamil offbeat actor Karan is set to play a transgender in "Ardhanari", a movie that will highlight their problems.
After distributors and exhibitors, now it is the turn of a body of hairstylists in the state to launch a protest against the Tamil box office dud "Kuselan" and its director P. Vasu
After distributors and exhibitors, now it is the turn of a body of hairstylists in the state to launch a protest against the Tamil box office dud "Kuselan" and its director P. Vasu.
Actor-turned-politician Sarath Kumar has been signed by director Om Prakash to play the lead in a trilingual movie - the first south Indian venture to be shot in Afghanistan
Rajnikant may have drawn flak from critics for his cameo in box office dud "Kuselan", but Malayalam star Mohanlal says that the Tamil superstar's stature is "beyond success and failure".
"Jeyam Kondan" (the victorious one), the latest offering from Satyajothi Films, is so haphazardly made that one can dub it a loser all the way. But Lekha Washington shines
Telugu filmstar couple Rajasekhar and Jeevita Saturday created a sensation at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad by trying to board an aircraft with a revolver.