Dhanush & Trisha To Pair Up For The 1st Time
Dhanush & Trisha had entered the film industry around the same time and have now completed more than a decade. Both of them are presently dazzling at the top with multiple acting projects in hand. It’s a strange coincidence that the duo despite being good friends in real life have never acted together in a film. And now it seems like the time has ripen to check the onscreen chemistry of Dhanush & Trisha. Reliable sources in Kollywood reveal that Trisha is likely to be roped in as one of the heroines of Dhanush in the film to be directed by Durai Senthilkumar.
Karunakaran’s Makes An Offer To Short Filmmakers
Karunakaran, of late, is the most sought after character artiste in Kollywood and he is also acting in the lead role in a few films. Before making it big on the silver screen. Karunakaran was also a famous face in the short film circuit. He has acted in an array of short films including the ones directed by Karthick Subbaraj,Nalan Kumarasamy and others who are among the celebrated new age directors of Kollywood.
As a person who would not forget his past, Karunakaran has expressed his interest to act in short films again. It was not done with the archaic Kollywood celebrity rhetoric of ‘I still wish to do it but I am not finding time.’ Instead, Karuna has specified the dates when he will be available and asked interested short filmmakers to approach him for any role, in his microblogging site.
Vijay To Be Directed By Bharatha
It seems that Ilayathalapathy Vijay has recently liked the script narrated by Bharathan of ‘Azhagiya Tamizh Magan’ fame and that the star is likely to take it up for his all important 60th film and the Vijaya Production House is likely to fund the project.
And now reports coming from Kollywood insiders say that director Hari is likely to direct the script with Vijay in the lead. Hari has apparently listened to the script and accepted to take it up after completing ‘Singam 3’ with Suriya which is expected to go on floors soon. If this becomes reality it is for the 1st time Hari will be working with ‘Ilayathalapathy’ Vijay in his 15 years of filmmaking career.
Radhika Still To Join The Team Of ‘Kabali‘
After the 1st schedule in Chennai, the 2nd schedule of shooting of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Kabali’ is taking place in Malaysia. This schedule is expected to go on in the country for a month and the scenes between Superstar and Dhanshika who plays the role of his daughter in the film are reportedly being shot at present. On the other hand Radhika Apte who had signed up to play the role of Rajini’s wife in the film took part in the initial photo shoot but she is yet to start shooting for the film. When inquired about this, reliable sources reveal that the ‘Ahalya’ actress will soon join the sets of ‘Kabali’ by Dec, 2015. Produced by Kalaipuli.S.Thanu on a grand scale ‘Kabali’ is expected as a Summer 2016 treat.
Varun’s ‘Loafer’ Shooting Wrapped Up
Mega Prince Varun Tej has wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Loafer’. The last portion of the action sequences were shot on Varjun Tej, leading lady Disha Patani, Mukesh Rishi, Ali, Sapthagiri & Brahmanandam at an outdoor locale in the city. Directed by Puri Jagannath, the film’s post production is simultaneously progressing at rapid pace and the makers are planning to release the film for Pongal. Touted to be an action drama, Varun will be seen as a pick -pocketer in this film. C Kalyan is producing the film which also has Revathi & Posani Krishna Murali in prominent roles.
Title Locked For Yeleti & Mohanlal Movie
Director Chandrasekhar Yeleti carved a niche for himself as a versatile filmmaker. He is soon going to direct a multilingual film to be produced by Sai Korrapati on Vaarahi Chalanachitram banner. While Irrfan Khan is playing the lead role in the Hindi version, the Kannada version will have Shiva Raj Kumar as the protagonist. The Telugu version will see Mohanlal & Gautami in lead roles. Besides Yeleti has zeroed in on ‘Mahima’ as the film’s title. The pre – production is in full swing and the principle shooting of the film will commence from the 3rd week of Nov, 2015. The story of the film revolves around 4 middle class families and the struggles they face in their lives.
Prabhas & Sujeeth Movie Confirmed
Rumours were abuzz that Young Rebelstar Prabhas’s new movie with Sujeeth has been shelved due to some reasons. But now comes the news that the project is not put on hold and the film is still on. Sujeeth is currently busy with the script work and he is planning to take the film on the sets from the 2nd half of 2016. Recently, Sujeeth met Prabhas and gave his final narration to the actor. Apparently, Prabhas is very much impressed with the script and gave his final nod to the director.
Currently, Prabhas is busy preparing for the sequel of ‘Baahubali’ and the film is expected to roll later this year.
Ravi Makes Way For Akhil
Mass Maharaj Ravi Teja is working for director Sampath Nandi’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Bengal Tiger’. Produced by Radha Mohan, the film boasts of petite beauties Tamannah & Rashi Khanna as the leading ladies. The shooting of the film is almost completed except for songs and some patch work. The makers have slotted the film’s release for 6th Nov, 2015. But the latest update is that the film is now going to push its release by two weeks. Sources say Ravi Teja had asked the makers of the film to delay the release in order to make way for Akkineni Akhil’s debut film.
Namitha To Do A Telugu film
Namitha Pramod, who has had a consistent flow of movies has reportedly signed a Telugu movie. The movie stars popular Telugu actor Aadi in the lead. Namitha will play his love interest. The movie is being directed by Veerabhadra Chaudary.
The Telugu film industry is a stepping stone for many actress to foray into the South Indian Film Industry scene. Many ace actresses like Bhavana, Nayanthara, Bhama et al had made their mark there. The glamour quotient there is always a talking point. Among Namitha’s contemporaries, Anupama of ‘Premam’ fame has signed 3 Tollywood movies.
It’s Mammootty For Sheelu
Sheelu Abraham is slowly carving a niche for herself in Mollywood. The actress got noticed with her performance in ‘She Taxi’ which had Kavya Madhavan in the lead role. Her presence in Mohanlal starrer ‘Kanal’ too was noticed. Sheelu Abraham will next be seen in a movie which will have Mammootty in the lead role. The movie is titled ‘Puthiya Niyamam’ and the actress will essay the role of an IPS officer. Nayanthara is the lead heroine of the movie.
Karthik Finally Ties The Knot
The union minister DV Sadananda Gowda’s son Karthik Gowda surrounded by controversy for his alleged affair & marriage with Kannada cinema actress Mythria Gowda (claim is made by actress) has finally taken a new shape. Karthik Gowda has recently tied the knot with Rajasri (Swathi) recently at Kushalnagar, the hilly district of Karnataka.
Karnataka Governor Vajubai Vala, Maneka Gandhi, BS Yediyurappa, Shoba Karandlaje, Nalin Kumar, Pratap Simha, Sri Ramulu, Prahllad Joshi, Suresh Kumar, Bachche Gowda, CT Ravi, Katta Subramanya Naidu, Ramachandre Gowda, Vijayashanker, Somanna, KG Bopaiah, MC Nanaiah, T John, Go Madusoodhan et al attended the marriage event. Nearly 10000 people attended the wedding.
‘Jessi’ Is Now Complete
RS Banner – Kanakapura Srinivas & KP Srikanth’s yet another well thought out project ‘Jessi’ has completed the shooting recently. The post production work has begun for this film says Srikanth producer of the film.
Pawan Wadeyar has roped in Parul Yadav who played prominent role in his 1st film ‘Govindayanamaha’ – the song “Pyar Ge Agbutaithe…” has become a rage in Gurukiran’s music direction. Parul was one of the 3 heroines of that successful ‘Govindayanamaha’ of Komal Kumar in lead. She is a solo heroine in ‘Jessi’ that stars Dhananjay of ‘Directors Special And Raate’. Dhananjay has a spree of films on the floor like ‘Vijayaditya’, ‘Boxer’, ‘Badmash’, historical ‘Allama’ et al.