Billa 2 doubtful

Cinemimi[Monday January 31,2011]Going by Yuvan Shankar Raja’s message in a micro-blogging site that he is to begin scoring music for a Telugu film to be directed by Vishnuvardhan, it looks like Ajith’s Billa 2 has been put on hold. Sources in Kollywood was abuzz with news that Vishnu and Ajith will team up for Billa 2 and the shooting will commence in April, i.e., soon after the star is free of Mankatha, a film that is being directed by Venkat Prabbu.If Vishnu begins the Telugu project now, there are chances that it could drag on beyond April, thereby raising doubts about Billa 2. Ajith and Vishnu are expected to make things clear with an official...

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Neetu Chandra masters Tamil

Cinemimi[Monday, January 31, 2011]When Neetu Chandra was introduced in 'Yavarum Nalam', Tamil language was Latin to her. Then after doing 'Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai', she decided to learn Tamil. Now in her third film 'Adhi Bhagavan', sources say Neetu Chandra has mastered the language and converses only in Tamil with the unit members.Neetu GalleryThey say it was director Ameer who made all the arrangements and tutor for Neetu Chandra to learn the language and it has rewarded. To what extent? Neetu Chandra will be compeering the film’s audio launch function which is going to happen in March. She will conduct the event in Tamil and only Tamil.‘Adhi...

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Singam Puli release date confirmed!

Cinemimi[Monday January 31,2011]Jiiva’s Singam Puli will be released on February 11th, 2011, say its producers Parthiban and Srinivasan. According to the producers, they will release the film in the city while prominent distributors will distribute it in the rest of the state.The music for this film has been scored by Mani Sharma and Sai Ramani has wielded the megaphone. Singam Puli has Divya Spandana pairing up with Jiiva and Santhanam providing comic relief. It may be mentioned here that Jiiva plays a dual role in this film for the first time in his care...

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Celebrating difference

Cinemimi[Sunday January 30,2011]Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent cinema festival in the United States, concludes today amid a spectacular display of some groundbreaking work from independent filmmakers from the US and other nations. The 10-day festival took place from Jan. 20-30. Focus on FilmsThe festival has deliberately toned down the celebrity hype by launching 'Focus On Film'campaign that it began in 2007. Many films have got the audiences thinking and talking.The India angleIndia’s only representation this year was a joint venture with UK and USA - The Bengali Detective, directed by Philip Cox, which was presented in the...

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Vidya Balan signs Malayalam movie

Cinemimi[Sunday January 30,2011]Remember Vidya Balan was to make her debut in film industry through the Malayalam movie Chakram with Mohan Lal nearly before 7 years. Regrettably the project was shelved letting Vidya choose Bollywood as her destiny. And now she is all set to make her debut in Malayalam movie with the same actor she dreamt of pairing with.Vidya Balan Hot GalleryThe actress has signed Priyadarshan’s new Malayalam movie Arabiyum Ottakavum P Madhavan Nairum. Set in backdrops of Abu Dhabi, the film is reported to be a comedy thriller with Bhavana and Lakshmi Rai sharing screen space in female lead roles alongside Vidya Balan.The film...

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Biutiful, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, 147 mins (15)

cinemimi[Sunday January 30,2011]Javier Bardem has so many troubles, some not of this world, even he can't rescue this artsy flopReviewed by cinemimi teamI'm not averse to a little spirituality in my films – among recent releases, take Of Gods and Men, Uncle Boonmee or currently, The Portuguese Nun by France's quiet visionary Eugène Green.I don't mind mysticism; it's mystification that gets my goat. Two films released last week address the enigma of the afterlife, and both strike me as bogus. One is Hollywood Bogus, the other International Art-House Bogus, and the latter, in my book, is more galling – especially when it comes from as talented...

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Pathinaru Trailers

Cinemimi[Sunday January 30,2011]Pathinaru Trailers/Pathinaru VideosPathinaru Trail...

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Jeff Bridges may be Hollywood royalty, but deep down he's just The Dude

Jeff Bridges is cinematic giant known as much for his laid-back attitude as his screen roles. Now he is up for an Oscar in a reprise of the True Grit role made famous by John WayneAt a recent soiree in the rarefied surrounds of the Paley Centre in Beverly Hills, Jeff Bridges attended an unusual movie premiere. Instead of a film featuring him playing a big role, the movie was about his life.As part of PBS's American Masters series, the star-struck crowd at Paley watched an 82-minute documentary detailing Bridges's escapades in Hollywood. Afterwards he indulged in a Q&A with the crowd. The experience, he said, had been just like watching a...

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Will small budget films with low publicity do well?

Cinemimi[Sunday January 30,2011]With no big releases this weekend, small budget movies which have been lying in cans are finally in theaters today. Among them, the most publicized film is Pathinaaru directed by D Sabapathy starring Tamizh Padam fame Shiva and newcomer Madhu Shalini. It is said to be a love story with a difference and the movie seems to be garnering positive reviews mostly.Another film that has released today is called Vada Poda Nanbargal. The film did have publicity but not enough to catch attention. The film, based on friendship and romance, stars Inidhu Inidhu fame Shaan, newcomer Yasmin and also veteran actor ‘Nizhagal’ Ravi....

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Shahrukh to romance Madhuri again

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]Bollywood King of romance Shahrukh Khan and the Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri are all set to come together…. But for the select few… we mean the awesome twosome pair of Shahrukh and Madhuri will perform live today evening at Yashraj Studios in Mumbai at the most awaited 56th Idea Filmfare Awards.Both of them will enthrall the audience by performing some of their most loved numbers together from their film 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' and 'Devdas'.The Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri is looking forward for her act with Shah Rukh. They both are great friends and they had a great time catching up during their preparations.It a known fact...

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Ajay's warning for newcomers

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]Ajay had a terrific 2010 and now with 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' fetching good appreciation as well, seems like the veteran actor with 20 years of acting experience behind him is continuing to find very good audience acceptance as well."See, the matter of the fact us that audience takes a lot of time to accept an actor", says Ajay who entered the industry a couple of decades back with 'Phool Aur Kaante', "Every month there is a new actor who steps in Bollywood. How many of them survive? And then there are others who go through their highs and lows, only to stabilise much later."He continues, "However, once these...

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Shahrukh will stop Salman’s dream run?

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]Shahrukh Khan may avoid Salman’s hatrick…. The ‘Dabangg’ Khan dream run might end today and the dream to hold the elusive black lady will still remain a dream for the lady killer and B-town macho Khan Salman Khan.The battle royal begins today at night when all eyes will be on the black lady – the Film Fare Awards, Bollywood supreme yardstick of excellence.Salman who had a dream year with the blockbuster ‘Dabangg’ which has fetched him Star Screen and Apsara till now is eyeing a hartrick with FilmFare….. but it’s going to be tough for the ‘Dabangg’ Khan to conquer King Khan Shahrukh Khan’s territory- the Film...

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Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi @ Art Exhibition

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 29, 2011]Event: The launch of People's Initiative Art Exhibition by 10 Eminent Artists.Guests: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Stalin, Art Director Trotsky Marudhu, Painter Door Santhanam, Bureaucrat Mr.Christo Dass Gandhi IAS and others.Date: 29.01.11Place: Apparao Gallery in Chennai. Watch Video...

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'Arumbu Meesai Kurumbu Paarvai' Trailer Launch

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 29, 2011]Arumbu Meesai Kurumbu Paarvai' Trailer Lau...

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Decoding the reasons why Abhishek continues to be popular

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 29, 2011]Abhishek Bachchan has at least half a dozen films (Game, Dum Maro Dum, Bol Bachchan, Players, Department etc.), lined up for release in next two years with his date diary being totally booked. Now for an actor who hasn't enjoyed the best year of his career in 2010 (with 'Raavan' and 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se'), one would have expected something on the contrary."In a way this also reflects the shortage of known names, let alone saleable ones, that we have in Bollywood today", rues a trade expert, "How many films can you expect the four Khans (Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh, Saif), Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn or Hrithik...

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"I watch a romcom only when my wife drags me" - Emraan Hashmi

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 29, 2011]Interview by Cinemimi Team]Emraan Hashmi is happy that for his first ever romcom, he chose ''Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji''. Though he has played a mischievous and naughty character for almost each of his earlier films, hardly a few belonged to the romantic genre. And now that he would be seen in this Madhur Bhandarkar directed affair, Emraan is happy that he has managed to be romantic without falling into the kind of setup that Yash Chopra films excel in...Emraan, what is that excites you most about 'Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji'?What works most in favour of 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' is the man at the hot seat, Madhur Bhandarkar....

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Tamil Actors Suriya In Movie Wallpepers

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Ajay jokes on Saifeena’s marriage

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 30, 2011]Oops! It’s more controversial these days in Koffee with Karan shows and Karan Johar may become the reason for inevitable wars amongst B-town stars in future. When celebrities are there to shoot the breeze with K Jo in his TV show, they’re sure to hit headlines more for ‘controversial factors’. It is relentlessly occurring in every episode of his show and the recent one isn’t an elision.Across the rapid fire round, K Jo requested Ajay Devgn to render advice to Saif-Kareena on their marriage only to hear a shocking statement of 3 words – ‘Please Don’t Marry’. Karan could sense his heart skipped a beat but couldn’t...

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Arya, Anushka & Tammannah gets it on Feb 13

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 30, 2011]Arya, Anushka, Tammannah, music director Bharadwaj, Karunas, ‘Poovilangu Mohan, ‘Metti Oli’ Thirumurugan, Rohini, Chinni Jayanth, Saranya and Revathi Shankaran among others have been selected for the prestigious Kalaimamani awards announced by the Tamil Nadu state government.The awards for the years 2008, 2009, and 2010 were announced by the government and several noted personalities in arts, literature and drama have been selected.A grand function has been scheduled to be held at the Valluvar Kottam in Chennai on February 13th, 2011 during which the award winners will be felicitated with a memento and cash ...

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Ajith surprises Arjun

Cinemimi [Sunday, January 30, 2011]We all know that Arjun is playing a crucial role in Mankatha, the 50th film of Ajith. Sources close to the unit recall a memorable incident that happened recently when Arjun joined the cast and crew of the film."It was Mankatha team's first day with Arjun. Though there were no scenes to be shot on Ajith that day, he was one of the early birds on the sets to welcome Arjun with a big bouquet and warm smile," they say."Arjun, who was surprised to see Ajith welcoming him, was overwhelmed with the reception given to him. The team is having a blast shooting Mankatha thanks to Ajith and other members," the source maintains.Directed...

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Q&A: With Prakash Raj and Radha Mohan

Cinemimi[Sunday, January 30, 2011]Prakash Raj produced and Radha Mohan directed film ‘Payanam’ will introduce a new genre to Tamil cinema. It is about a plane hijack drama featuring Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj and Sana Khan in main roles.To let you know more about the film Producer Prakash Raj and director Radha Mohan have agreed to speak to IndiaGlitz readers about the film and it’s making.Watch Now - 'Payanam' Trailer...

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Seedan’ is a Dhanush film

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]Dhanush’s upcoming movie ‘Seedan’ has started its promotions and the materials feature Dhanush prominently. The promos say ‘Dhanush in amazing appearance’. This has puzzled many because there was news before saying ‘Seedan’ cannot be called Dhanush film as he plays only a cameo.But the director of the film Subramaniam Siva strongly disagrees and asserts ‘Seedan’ will be accepted as Dhanush film. Siva reveals that Dhanush enters the scene towards the end of the first half and then carries the rest of the film on his shoulders.It is an important role and without Dhanush the story makes no sense, the director...

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‘Mankatha’ Updates

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]Here are the latest happenings from ‘Mankatha’ front. Venkat Prabhu has finished picturising three songs for the film. Ajith Intro Song that was shot in Bangkok, A kuthu song involving Ajith with Premji, Vaibhav and others shot in Chennai and a duet featuring Ajith and Trisha, also shot in Chennai. With this major development ‘Mankatha’ has completed 50 percent of its talkie portions.And an important action scene was also completed. The highlight of this stunt sequence is that Ajith performed the actions with a Body Mount Camera weighing around 30kg mounted on his body to capture the close actions when he runs,...

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Who is ‘Rana’?

Cinemimi[Saturday, January 29, 2011]There are doubts in Kollywood that ‘Rana’, the trilingual announced by Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday, is nothing but the revival of ‘Sultan the Warrior’, the top actor’s first animation film.“Since the film involves huge budget and requires more live scenes, it has now been given the avatar of a feature film in association with Eros International,” a section of Kollywood pundits felt.However, those close to Ocher Studios, the production house run by Soundarya Rajinikanth which would produce ‘Rana’ along with Eros International, were quick to deny this claim.“This is a fresh script to be directed by K S Ravikumar....

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Yudham Sei Trailers

Cinemimi[Friday January 28,2011]Yudham Sei TrailersYudham Sei Trailers/Yudham Sei Vid...

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Payanam Trailers

Cinemimi[Friday January 28,2011]Payanam TrailersPayanam Trailers/Payanam Vid...

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Chikku Bhukku Trailers

Cinemimi[Friday January 28,2011]Chikku Bhukku TrailersChikku Bhukku Trailers/Chikku Bhukku Vid...

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Breaking News: Rajini's next is 'Rana'

Cinemimi[Friday, January 28, 2011]International media house Eros International and Soundarya Rajinikanth’s Ocher Studios have joined hands to co-produce the next film of Super Star Rajinikanth to be directed by K. S. Ravikumar.The film titled ‘RANA” is going to be another big multilingual that will be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Scheduled to go on floor in March this year, Rana will be a live action magnum opus with Rajini playing triple role.The film will have Music by A R Rahman, Cinematography is by Ratnavelu, Editing is by Antony and Art directed by Rajeevan. The technical & special effects director will be Soundarya Rajinikanth...

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Sun releases 'Endhiran' figures

Cinemimi[Friday, January 28, 2011]The guessing game has come to an end. Sun Group, the producers of Superstar Rajinikanth starrer 'Endhiran' today announced that they earned revenues of Rs 179 crore from the film.A release announcing the quarterly financial results of Sun Group said: 'During this quarter, the Company released a blockbuster movie simultaneously in three languages titled ‘Endhiran’ in Tamil and ‘Robot’ in Telugu and Hindi.''The Company earned revenues of Rs.179 crores, including Rs.15 crores expected towards satellite rights which has not been included in the revenues in this quarter. The Company has spent Rs.132 crores on the...

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