Monday, November 22, 2010
Mamta Mohandas on cancer
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Simran is back
On Deepavali day, Simran added more light to Chennai by moving into her newly constructed bungalow at Uthandi on East Coast Road along with husband Deepak Bagga and son Adheep.Sunday, October 31, 2010
Laila returns
Remember actress Laila, best known for her award winning performances in Bala directedNandha and Pithamagan? After acting in nearly 40 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi, the actress said good bye to films in 2006 with her marriage with Iranian businessman Mehdin. According to latest reports, after a gap of four years, the actress is returning to films with talented director Bala's bilingual movie to be made in Telugu and Tami. In this untitled flick, Laila will handle the role of hero's sister. More details are awaited. Laila debuted in films with Yegire Pavurama (Telugu), followed by super hits Mudhalvan,Parthen Rasithen, Dheena, Dhill, Nandha (Tamil), Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (Telugu) and War and Love (Malayalam). Her last film was Mohanlal starrer Mahha Samudram. | |
Friday, September 3, 2010
Sandhya bids adieu to Chennai?

“It is true that I am staying in Kerala of late since I am acting in some Malayalam films. But that doesn’t mean I will henceforth permanently stay in Kerala itself,” says Sandhya, the ‘Kadhal’ girl.
She adds: “There is no denying that Kerala is my native. But I was born and brought up in Chennai and my parents are here (Chennai) only. My father is working in the city and this is almost my hometown”. Saying that her grandmother’s house is in Kerala and she would stay there while shooting for Mollywood projects, Sandhya adds, “I love Kerala too a lot. It’s a calm, green, beautiful and lovely place.”
On the difference between acting in Tamil and Malayalam films, she says, “I don’t find any big difference. Actors and technicians in both the industries are thorough professionals. I enjoy working in both Kollywood and Mollywood"
Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/59747.html
Friday, August 20, 2010
Samantha, Jessie & Priya

“People in Andhra Pradesh call me Jessie (her role in ‘Ye Maya Chesave’, the Telugu version of ‘Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya), while Chennaiites call me Priya (the name of her character in ‘Baana Kathadi’),” says Samantha.
“I am happy with both the names as they are close to my heart. I feel nervous as well as excited when people congratulate me for my performance in both the movies,” says the Chennai girl.
The actress, who is expecting the release of ‘Moscowin Kaveri’, says, “Actually my first film was Moscowin Kaveri. But my other two films hit the screens before Moscowin Kaveri, directed by Ravivarman, could make it.”
On the film, he says, “Ravivaraman is not just a great cinematographer, but a nice story teller too. He has brought on screen an interesting love story. I am happy to be part of his first directorial venture.”
Monday, July 5, 2010
Movies with Cinema as its theme
but not seen are One Way Ticket(Malayalam) and Rasikan(Malayalam). But, sometimes they hurt because they make you see the dark side of Cinema also. :(


Thursday, July 1, 2010
A really good comparison review of Raavanan and Raavan! :)
RAAVAN (BEERA) & RAAVANAN (VEERA) COMPARISON REVIEW
I always have faith in Abhishek Bachchan, eversince Mani Ratnam kind of re-launch him in Yuva as that “anti-hero” we all appreciate. People started recognizing Abhishek Bachchan as an actor rather than an ordinary man with 10 movie flops , who was is Amitabh Bachchan’s son. He, himself reassured his audience that whenever he does a film with Mani Ratnam it will always be THE MOVIE TO WATCH ! I couldn’t agree more. He gave us YUVA & GURU. Now the character of Beera in the film Raavan makes Abhishek Bachchan look like a sinister. Nothing new there- but he lack that big OOMPH to play Beera. I was disappointed with the film,and the only finger i can point to now is because of Abhishek Bachchan. Now this is a first, because i’ve all praises for this man -but he should not have played Beera.
WHY ?
Yes, i mentioned on my last review of “Raavan” that Abhishek Bachchan gave us something new, he bypass all his other conventional roles- and i applaud him for that. He’s brave to do another anti-hero role with Mani Ratnam. I think he didn’t defined the character as strongly as Vikram ( who played Veera in the tamil version ). As an actor you have got to find and create your own “WALK”, “TALK”, “MOVEMENT(s)”, Don’t start your character off with a name or a physical description. You got to Walk The Talk. If you understand your character well the audience will follow you throughout that journey. Abhishek did not became Beera, he PLAYED BEERA. His reactions to all situation was similar to when he’s being sad/angry/crazy or even vulnerable. So he got me confused.
Funny how i enjoyed watching Veera Than Beera. Funny how i even laugh at Vikram even though i don’t understand a word he’s saying. Funny how i preferred the tamil version than the hindi version. (WITH NO SUBTITLE).
Raavanan Veera
I don’t understand a word in tamil, nor have i watched a tamil film. The whole visceral effect in this film differs from hindi cinema. The cast was solid, and there WAS a STORY. There was a PLOT. How strange ? I think it helps me better understand their character and acting more, without busy reading the subtitile. I did not miss an action, a twitch or a spasm from any of the characters. Aishwarya Rai was so true to the charcter Ragini, because Vikram, Veera allowed her to [take and receive] in other terms to react to the situation and to react when ever Veera annoys the hell out of her. I understand Veera’s character completely. There’s an intention in his actions. Why did he shout ? Why did he lose control ? Most importantly why he kidnapped Ragini, and fell in love with her after ? when you understand that character so strongly nothing else matters.
A weak plot becomes an extension to that rock solid character. And i have to especially mention his essence and importance in the film. How i keep addressing that less is more. The lesser you give in, the more the audience will receive. Don’t spoonfeed us. We’re not babies ! And Vikram- my clothes hats off to you, you sexy beast you Whenever he speaks, there’s truth in whatever he says. It’s so rare to find an actor as sincere as Vikram. I have not watched his previous tamil films- but i think i’ve fallen in love with Vikram acting as Veera!
CAN I TALK ABOUT THE MUD PLEASE !
Abhishek looks like he wore an over the top eye liner and make up saying “Hey! Look at me , yes i’m dirty, i got mud all over me”. Too literal perhaps ? Like i said, i don’t need to be spoon fed.
On the other hand, Vikram looks like he’s one of the tribes. The leader of the tribes. The Veera in all Raavanan. I mean,it’s a character choice on how much mud you want to be in your face. But please KEEP IT REAL. Be truthful. Abhishek looks like he’s making a mockery out of himself. Vikram looks like he blended with the other cast in the song ! Watch the video below. I think you’ll get a rough idea what i meant.
I still love and respect Abhishek. He’s brave, too brave ! But this role ? – NOT FOR HIM!
Oh! and the tamil DEV -Prithviraj Sukumaran. All i can say is Aishwarya Rai is one lucky Bi#%* ! When Prithviraj as Dev and Vikram as Veera fought on that bridge- i was all eyes, ears, mouth and nose.TWO hot guys fighting on the bridge. No fire can be as hot as both of them ! Yes- sadly, i’m still a sucker for hot looking celebrities. I still succumb to them. Fast forward to 3.35min. You can thank me later
GO WATCH RAAVANAN IF YOU HAVE NOT! You don’t want to miss this brilliant piece of cinema. If you have not read my review on Raavan, CLICK HERE
Source: http://tinselgurus.net/2010/06/30/raavan-beera-raavanan-veera-comparison-review/
for the videos mentioned please go to the source :)


