PARTHIBAN AS VILLAN:

Parthiban is acting as a villain in the film "Ayirathil Oruvan". Earlier, in spite of many directors requesting him to act as villain, he didn't accept those offers. Now, he has accepted that offer only because of personal request from Selvaragahavan.Paruthiveeran Karthi is the hero of this film.

Vishal - Top Cop

Vishal is the latest hero who has agreed to tonsure his head for his forthcoming film sathyam.
Vishal, playing the role of a top cop in Sathyam had reportedly tonsured for a particular scene, based on the instructions of director Rajasekar.
According to Vishal, Sathyam, the film in which he is acting as a top cop for the first time will be filled with surprises. He believes that Sathyam would surely turn a new leaf in his career, since the storyline and screenplay has been penned in such a way.
It may be recalled that Kamal Haasan tonsures his head very often for different getups. Sathyaraj did it for Nooravuthu Naal and Amaithi Padai, Sarath Kumar did the same for his Suriyan, while Vikram tonsured for Sethu and Ajith for Red. Arun Vijay recently tonsured his head for Vedha.

Raja Vesham

Though Nayantara missed the bus at the last moment to be part of Vijay starrer Kuruvi, the actress will be happy now for she has been reportedly urged to play Vikram's heroine in Raja Vesham.
Vikram will team up with director Boopathy Pandian for a film titled Raja Vesham. Nayantara, who is currently acting with Dhanush (Yaradi Nee Mohini), Ajiit (Billa) and Vishal (Sathyam), would play the heroine. Mohan Natarajan of Rajakaliamman Films, who is producing Suriya-starrer Vel, is making Raja Vesham.

Simbhu's Silambattam with Shreya

Grapevine has it that Shriya will play Silambarasan's heroine soon. The actor will soon commence shooting for a movie titled Silambattam. The film marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Saravanan. She is currently acting with Vijay in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan and Kanthaswamy opposite Vikram. Lakshmi Movie Makers, the producers of Silambattam, have reportedly agreed to pay Shriya a hefty salary to be part of the movie.

Gautham Menon bowled by Nethra:

Gautham Menon's much expected project Varanam Aayiram has been shelved for the time being as Surya is committed to other projects. Meanwhile, the director was also on the look out for a short-term project and out came Chennaiyil Oru Mazhai Kaalam.Trisha, along with a host of new faces, features in this movie, the story of which revolves around IT professionals. Gautham Menon, who was on a hunt for the second heroine, seems to have been helped by the latest flick, Thoovanam.
The young director, who recently caught up with the movie, seems to have been bowled by the heroine – Nethra’s performance. He has now roped her in for the plum role. Nethra portrayed the role of an NRI girl in Thoovanam.

Will it Works?

Kamalhassan and Rajnikanth have done some films together long back. But now the situation is different and it is too hard to make them act together,Now the veteren directorManiratnam finds a solution to this problem.It is heard that Rajnikanth came forward and asked Kamal to do a film together.kamal also agreed with him and Maniratnam also joined them.It will be a very difficult task for Maniratnam to cast these super heroes in same film.As Kamal and Rajni have their fans sections,The movie will be a history in Indian Cinema

Dasavatharam T-Shirts@Rs 200:

Kamal Haasan is one of the biggest and maybe the best actor in India. He has fans all over the world and his Orkut community has more than 40000 members. In an effort to increase Kamal's popularity these fans held a meeting in Bangalore wherein it was decided to design Dasavatharam T-shirts and distribute it free of cost to all poor Kamal Haasan fans. The T-shirts will be sold at Rs. 200 and those who can afford can buy it.
The money realized through this T-shirt sale will be used for organizing eye and blood donation camps to be held when Dasavatharam is released.

Musical review of Bheema:

The successful pair of the hit film Samy, Vikram and Trisha comes together once again in lead roles in Bheema. Directed by Lingusamy.Harris Jayaraj has created an enjoyable fare deploying an assortment of youthful vocals and a slew of instruments including sarangi, santoor and dilruba predominantly used in Hindustani music. Pa Vijay-Muthukumar-Yugabharathi-Thamarai team's evocative wordscape heightens the lilting quality of the numbers.
The album kickstarts with Oru mugamo, sung by Karthik and this year's National Award winner, Naresh Iyer. It paints a picture of the contradictory facets of the hero's personality.
It is a lively track with mild hip-hop, extra sounds and minimum percussion with predominant drum beats. The enjoyable rhythmic pattern, which incidentally is common with most of the numbers in this album, and ebullient rendition are the core of its appeal.
Following this, we have Mudhal mazhai, which was reportedly shot in Switzerland and has pithy lyrics. The abiding rhythm and easy flowing rendition by Prasanna, Hariharan and Mahathi give this romantic melody an alluring simplicity. The lyrics give vent to soft sentiments, fantasies and longings of the lovelorn hearts. Mahathi's dulcet voice has a lisping quality. Minimal percussion as in the earlier track, guitar interlude and good chorus are other highlights of this number. However, there is a reworked feel in certain places.
Rangu rangamma rendered by Vijay Jesudas, Kailash Kher and Swarnalatha is a weighty and vibrant track. The number shot onboard a ship in mid-sea has extended drumbeats relentlessly unleashed in the prelude as well as in the interlude. The accompanying soft anklet sounds give it a mystic feel. Swarnalatha's pliant voice is a perfect foil to Kailash Kher's deep tone and timbre. The number with a raw earthy feel once again gives Vijay Jesudas a chance to break free from the shackles of his usual soulful and doleful repertoire.
Then comes Ragasiya kanavukal, rendered by Hariharan and Madhushree, in a casual leisurely style creating a poetry recital feel. The beginning of this number reportedly shot at Thirumala Naicker Mahal in Madurai, has a mild Hindustani flavour. Excellent rhythmic helpings, inspiring instrumentation and the very brief parallel track in between give this love duet a boost.The number has an appreciable simplicity and serenity.
Siru parvayalae by Karthik and Harini, another love duet, has a folksy whiff with a contemporary style to it. Karthik in full-throated fashion sails through the melodious passages with perfect harmony. Harini gives adequate support with her lilting rendition in her silken yet deep voice. The instrumental interludes are absorbing.
The composer has saved the best for the last with Enathuyirae. Along with Chinmayi, Sadhana Sargam and Soumya Rao, the song introduces a new voice, Nikhil Mathew, the winner of Vijay TV's Airtel super singer contest. Nikhil's voice has tonal depth and he sings excellently. He holds his own creditably well with the other experienced singers. Enathuyirae is a caressingly soothing mood defining number.

Kettavan remains same:

The Producers' Council had asked the makers of Porukki and Kettavan to change the names of their respective movies. The makers of Polladhavan starring Dhanush was also asked to change its name. But this instruction was cancelled as it was the name of an old Rajinikanth film which was already released long ago.
Simbu has offered the explanation that Kettavan means one who has been spoilt because of a woman, and so did not censure anyone in particular. So the film will retain its original title.
Similarly producer – director Sakthi Chidambaram has also reportedly refused to change the title of his movie Porukki. According to him, Porukki means one who picks out the ills of society
Following this, Sundar C.'s film Porukki will undergo a title change.
In case the required changes are not made, the movies would not be eligible for the tax benefits offered to films with Tamil titles.

Jothika-Surya-Diya

Actor Suriya and his wife Jyothika, who became proud parents have named their baby Diya. It may be recalled that jothika gave birth to a girl baby last Friday .
Suriya announced the name of his baby as Diya at a function in Chennai on Saturday. His father Sivakumar and his brother Karthi were also present on the occasion.