The Judicial Magistrate Court in Ooty has recently issued a non – bailable warrant against 8 actors including Suriya, Sathyaraj, Cheran, Sarath Kumar, Vivek, Vijay Kumar, Arun Vijay & Sriyapriya in a defamation case filed by a petitioner named Rozario after they failed to appear before the judge Senthilkumar Rajavel. According to Rozario, the 8 actors defamed the entire journalist community while speaking at the condemning meet held against the report published by leading news daily on the alleged prostitution business within the industry. The latest update on the matter is that the Madras High Court has quashed the petition filed against all the 8 actors and thus the issue has come to an end.
Sanjana Galrani’s Half Nude Video Goes Viral
The censor seized portions of “2” of Sanjana Galrani, a severe punishment in which she is made nude revealing the back portion of the actress, tying her with a rope and the cop’s character Ravishanker hitting her from a marble with caterpillar on the back of Sanjana had existed in this “A” certified film “2” a sequel of Dandupalya. After the film’s release somewhere the censor portions of Sanjana’s torture had got leaked. The photographs make it horrible and the video that is out in the social media is a case of further worry. Actress Sanjana expressed unhappiness on director Srinivasa Raju for not keeping this portion but it was censored is what she had not taken note of.
Darshan & V Ravichandran In Kurukshetra
The biggest film in the coming days is Kurukshetra in Munirathna Naidu’s massive production and ace director Naganna’s leadership is slowly getting ready to go on the floors. The confirmed actors are challenging star Darshan as Duryodhana & V Ravichandran as Sri Krishna. The latest addition to the list is the lovely looking Regina Cassandra who made her debut in Suryakanthi Kanada Cinema a few years ago. Haripriya also adds to the list for an important role. Is Regina taking on Draupadi’s role or not is not confirmed yet. The film is ready to begin in Aug, 2017says director Naganna who has given the biggest venture Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna starring Darshan in the title role of that historical cinema. As of now the costumes selection for Darshan & V Ravichandran is in the final stages, Bahubali team is adding up for the technical team. For the huge sets the support from Mumbai has been sought by the art director of the film.
Varu To Team Up Wih A Young boy Vimal
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, after winning critical acclaim for her performance in Tharai Thappattai last year, is now having her next release in Tamil namely Vikram Veddha which is scheduled for an Aug, 2017 in which she has enacted an important role alongside R Madhavan & Vijay Sethuapthi. The star kid turned heroine is also busy with her activism for women safety through her Save Sakthi Campaign. Varulaxmi Sarathkumar will also be teaming up for the 1st time ever with a young & dashing debutante actor Vimal for a film titled as Gemini Ganesan. The film will be directed by a debutante director named Muthukumar.
Suriya to be directed By Sudha Kongara
Patty Jenkins the director of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot is being celebrated as the 1st woman director to garner the biggest domestic opening of all time and also being praised for doing her bit to narrow the gender gap in the entertainment industry. A good one & a half years before Jenkins our very own Sudha Kongara made waves by making the 1st ever genuine ad critically acclaimed commercially super hit movie Irudhi Suttru starring R Madhavan & Rithika Singh. And now the latest update on her is that Suriya has heard her script and impressed by it has agreed not only to act but also to produce the film under his 2D Entertainment banner.
Pooja Hegde To Team Up With Bellamkonda Sreenivas
Pooja Hegde, the potential star actress who has acted opposite the likes of Allu Arjun & Hrithik Roshan (Mohen Jadaro), has now gone for a budding hero this time. It’s none other than Bellamkonda Sreenivas. The news is that the fledgling actress has signed on the dotted line to act in Sriwass’ next, produced by Nama Abhishek of Abhishek Pictures. This is the banner’s Production No. 4. The makers stated that Pooja Hedge will be seen in a crucial and glamour – based role. Jagapathi Babu is playing one of the key roles. Music is by Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad. Peter Hein has been roped in for stunts, while Sai Madhav Burra, who penned dialogues for Gautamiputra Satakarni & Khaidi No. 150 earlier this year, is writing for this untitled movie.
Miya Enters The 10 Million Club
Miya walks into the 10 million club, but not in terms of money. The gorgeous actress has become the 1st ever celebrity from Mollywood to get 1 Crore likes on Facebook. The excited actress also had a live interaction on Facebook with her fans, from the location of Sherlock Toms in Kochi. In her Live video, Miya did not forget to thank her fans, including Tamil & Telugu fans. Nazriya Nazim, who has been away from cinema post her marriage with Fahadh Faasil, is in the 2nd position with over 76 lakhs Facebook likes.
Sridevi To Team Up with Mohanlal
During one of the promotional events of Baahubali in Kochi, director S S Rajamouli had expressed his desire to work with Mohanlal. Followed by this, rumours broke out that Mohanlal would be teaming up with S S Rajamouli for a big budget project. Later, the complete actor himself clarified that those were just rumours. Now, the latest buzz is that Mohanlal & Sridevi will indeed be playing the lead role in S S Rajamouli’s next movie, which is set in the present time period. Unlike his last release, Baahubali, it is going to be a contemporary film this time, closer to reality and about the struggles of life. It is heard that S S Rajamouli is also planning to rope in a Telugu hero as well as a Bollywood actor for his forthcoming venture.
After 2 days of custody, the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Angamaly has extended the Police custody period of actor Dileep. On the bail application of the actor, who was arrested and charged with conspiracy in connection with an actress’ abduction which had taken place in Feb, 2017, the court will consider the case soon. Dileep’s arrest has sent a shock wave across the film industry. The actor was arrested by police in Aluva on 10th Jul, 2017 evening @ 6:30 pm after being literally questioned for about 5 hours. The actor has now been remanded to 14 days judicial custody from 11th Jul, 2017 and was lodged in Aluva sub – jail. The actor was presented to the Angamaly Judicial Magistrate court on 12th Jul, 2017 and was sent for 2 days police custody for further questioning & collection of evidence. Investigative officers are looking to gather more evidence and find out about the involvement of more people in the case. Further arrests are likely.
Vishal And Varalaxmi To Tie the Knot Soon
Vishal & Varalakshmi have been rumoured to be a couple for many years, but ever since the Nadigar Sangam elections the duo have kept a distance from each other in public. Speculations of a break up also arose when Varu tweeted without mentioning a name that a person informed his girlfriend of 7 years that he is breaking up through his manager. At the Thupparivaalan teaser launch. Vishal, responding to comparisons with Kamarajar, stated that he is nowhere near the legend but takes inspiration from him to work selflessly. He also added in jest that unlike Kamarajar he will not remain a bachelor and will marry soon as one Lakshmi will be angry with him if he doesn’t. Those present at the event were of the opinion that Vishal is indeed referring to the Thaarai Thappattai heroine. One more proof that the couple have buried their differences if any is the fact that Varalakshmi is the leading lady of Vishal’s Sandaikozhi 2 directed by Linguswamy.
Kamal Haasan To Face A Defamation Suit
Ever since the premiere of Bigg Boss, Kamal Haasan seems to be embroiled in a series of controversies. From the Hindu Makkal Katchi protesting against the reality show to the actor being reprimanded for revealing the name of the Malayalam actress in the assault case, there seems to be one controversy after another surrounding the actor & the reality show. And it doesn’t end there. K Krishnaswamy, the leader of Puthiya Tamizhagam has threatened to file an Rs 100 crore defamation case against Kamal Haasan. As a contestant named Gayathri Raghuram used the word Cheri (slum) while she was talking to a housemate and this didn’t settle well with most groups. The comment irked K Krishnaswamy & he wants Kamal Haasan to apologise for the comment made by the housemate on a public platform.
Khushbu Quits Twitter
Just recently, Khushbu took to her Twitter page to clarify on the delay in commencing her husband Sundar C’s dream project Sangamithra and how a few people are spreading unnecessary rumours. But of late, Khushbu posted a series of tweets saying that the platform has become an addiction and quit Twitter for a while. However, unlike the other actresses, Khushbu didn’t close her Twitter account only thing is we won’t be seeing her tweets for a while as she wants to be in the real world by reading books & spending quality time with her family.
Rakul Preet Singh Feels Upbeat
Rakul Preet Singh who is yet to prove her mettle in Tamil cinema, has completed the shoot of Karthi’s Theeran Adhigaaram Ondu. Vinoth of Sathuranga Vettai fame is directing Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, which is said to be an action thriller inspired by real life crime elements. Karthi plays a tough cop in Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru for which Ghibran of Uttama Villain fame is composing the music & Sathyan Sooryan of Maya fame is cranking the camera. S R Prabhu & S R Prakash Babu’s Dream Warrior Pictures is bankrolling the film, which has Abhimanyu Singh of Thalaivaa fame as the baddie & Bose Venkat is also said to be playing an important role.
A R Rahman upsets His Fans
At his recent music concert in London, A R Rahman had predominantly performed Tamil songs, which upset his Hindi speaking audiences, who left the venue midway. A R Rahman also received harsh criticisms on Twitter and fans demanded a refund from the Academy Award winning music composer. A R Rahman is also getting support from varied actors & technicians in the film industry. Simbu T Rajinder, who was silent after the Box – Office turnstiles failure of Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan has now conveyed his support to A R Rahman on Twitter. It is worth mentioning here that A R Rahman has provided chartbuster albums including Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya & Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada for Simbu T Rajinder.
96 To Span Over 30 Locales
For Vijay Sethupathi & Trisha Krishnan’s feel – good romantic entertainer 96, director Prem Kumar has finalized 30 different locales. The 1st schedule of the film has been shot in Spiti Valley, Rajasthan & Kolkata. The 2nd schedule of the film will be shot in Kumbakonam and Trisha is expected to join the team. Produced by Madras Enterprises, the film also has ace comedian Janakaraj, Vinothini & Kaali Venkat in important roles. “Since it’s a travel based story, we chose 30 different locales”, said the film’s director Prem Kumar, who handled cinematography for Vijay Sethupathi’s Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom and & Sundarapandian. Govind Menon is scoring the music for the film and Shanmugasundaram is cranking the camera.
Party Began With A Pooja
Venkat Prabhu’s new film Party began with a Pooja Ceremony in Chennai. The principal shoot of Party has already commenced in Fiji Islands and the team is planning to complete the entire film in 1 schedule. Besides Venkat Prabhu’s regulars Jai & “Mirchi” Shiva, Party also has an ensemble cast of actors including Sathyaraj, “Kayal” Chandran, Regina Cassandra, Nassar, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sanchita Shetty & Ramya Krishnan. Venkat Prabhu’s brother Premgi Amaran has been roped in to score music for Party, Rajesh Yadav of Chennai 28 fame will handle the cinematography and Praveen K L takes care of editing. T Siva of Amma Creations, who produced Venkat Prabhu’s Saroja is bankrolling Party.