I want to settle down after marriage: Bhama

Popular South Indian actress Bhama is currently shooting for Narayanan directed Golden Star Ganesh starrer Shailu, the Kannada remake of the Tamil super hit Mynaa.

According to speculations, with Shailu, her third Kannada movie progressing in Munnar, Bhama is expected to establish her position in Sandalwood, but the actress says she has no big dreams.

While talking to a newspaper, Bhama said: "I didn't have any big dreams. My aim was to get a degree and settle down after marriage."

Bhama is looking forward for the release of Joshi's Sevens during Onam. Her second Tamil movie Sevarkodi will also release soon. In a couple of weeks, the actress will start shooting for a Vimal movie opposite Asif Ali.

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/I_want_to_settle_down_after_marriage_Bhama_52844.html

Nayanthara becomes a Hindu!

"Diana is no more, Nayanthara to be known from now on. For some personal reasons I have followed Hinduism", expressed Nayanthara while speaking to her fans.

Nayanthara, who changed her name so for films, is a Christian by birth, and was earlier referred to as Diana Mariam Kurian, before her foray into the film industry. The latest is that, she has changed her religious faith to Hinduism on Sunday morning at a temple in North Chennai. After the rituals at the temple, she was given a certificate of conversion to Hinduism, with her Hindu name as Nayanthara.

Although the actress refused to spill the beans on the reason behind this name change and whether it was a move for her wedding with Prabhu Deva, she expressed that due to personal reasons she has become a Hindu by religion now.

Looks like we will soon hear Nayan - Prabhu's wedding bells ring...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69561.html

Winners of the 58th South Filmfare Awards 2011!

Telugu

Best Film: Vedam

Best Actor: Allu Arjun - Vedam

Best Actress: Anushka Shetty - Vedam

Best Director: Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi - Vedam

Best Supporting Actor: Sai Kumar - Prasthanam

Best Supporting Actress: Abhinaya - Shambo Shiva Shambo

Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman - Ye Maaya Chesave

Best Male Playback Singer: Ramesh Vinayagam & Karunya – ‘Sada Shiva Sanyasi’ - Mahesh Khaleja

Best Female Playback Singer: Geetha Madhuri – ‘Magallu’ - Golimaar

Best Lyricist: Ramajogaiah Sastri – ‘Sada Siva Sanyasi’ - Mahesh Khaleja

Tamil:

Best Film: Mynaa

Best Actor: Vikram - Raavanan

Best Actress: Anjali - Angadi Theru

Best Director: Vasanthabalan - Angadi Theru

Best Supporting Actor: Parthiban - Aayirathil Oruvan

Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Ponvannan - Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

Best Music Director: A. R. Rahman - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Best Lyricist: Thamarai - "Mannipaya" - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Best Male Playback Singer: Karthik - "Usure Poguthey" - Ravanan

Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal - "Un Perai Sollum" - Angadi Theru

Malayalam

Best Film: Pranchiyettan & the Saint

Best Actor: Mammootty - Pranchiyettan &; the Saint

Best Actress: Mamta Mohandas - Kadha Thudarunnu

Best Director: Ranjith - Pranchiyettan & the Saint

Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon - Marykkundoru Kunjaadu

Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi - Mummy & Me

Best Music Director: Gopi Sundar - Anwar

Best Male Playback Singer: Hariharan – ‘Aaro Padun’ - Kadha Thudarunnu

Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal – ‘Kizhakk Pookkum’ - Anwar

Best Lyricist: Rafeeque Ahmed – ‘Kizhakku Pookkum’ – Anwar

Kannada

Best Film: Jackie

Best Actor: Shivrajkumar - Thamassu

Best Actress: Radhika Pandit - Krishnan Love Story

Best Director: Girish Kasaravalli - Kanasemba Kudureyaneri

Best Supporting Actor: Avinash - Aptharakshaka

Best Supporting Actress: Umashree - Krishnan Love Story

Best Music Director: V. Harikrishna - Jackie

Best Male Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – ‘Gharane’ - Aptharakshaka

Best Female Playback: Sunitha Gopraju – ‘O Priyathama’ - Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu

Best Lyricist: Kaviraj – ‘Gharane’ – Aptharakshaka

Other Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award: Chiranjeevi

Lifetime Achievement Award: Jayasudha

Best Male Debutant: Rana Daggubati - Leader (Telugu)

Best Female Debutant: Samantha - Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu)

Best Choreographer: Baba Bhaskar - "Kadhal Vandhale" - Singam (Tamil)

Best Choreographer: Raju Sundaram - "Eyi Raaja" - Brindavanam (Telugu)

Best Cinematographer: R. Rathnavelu - Enthiran (Tamil)

Best Cinematographer: Manoj Paramahamsa - Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu)

Best Costume Design: Manish Malhotra - Enthiran (Tamil)

Best Production Design: Sabu Cyril - Enthiran (Tamil)

Source: http://telugu.16reels.com/news/Movie/2912_Winners-of-58th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2010-(South).aspx

Nag starts his own film school

Akkineni family started its own film school on Thursday. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Amala, Akhil Sushanth, Sumanth and the entire family was present at the announcement of the film school.

Nagarjuna named it 'International School of Film and Media'. Nag claims that this film school which will be based out of Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad will be the largest film school in Asia.

" Located in the premises of Annapurna Studios, the International School of Film and Media will provide a world-class learning experience by combining government-recognized degrees with the best practices of international higher education. The institute will also associate with multiple international film schools, establishing student and faculty exchange programs and other international opportunities for aspiring students." a statement from Nagarjuna said.

Admissions for this school are open from July 1st.Courses with the duration of eight weeks to twelve weeks are offered in this institution.

Interested candidates could contact Pinky on 9394511181 for further details.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/68225.html

Rajini shifts home for fans

The latest news is that Rajinikanth wishes to meet his fans. He will be meeting not just the district administrators of his fans’ club but also the fans who wish to see him in person and take photographs.

To facilitate his fans to meet him, Rajini has decided to shift over to a new house that has ample space to accommodate fans and well-wishers. Moreover, his Poes Garden residence may be unsuitable to invite guests because this might cause some security concerns to his neighbor J Jayalalitha, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Rajini also plans to treat his fans with feast once he is totally fit.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/rajinikanth-24-06-11.html

Aishwarya Rai Expecting!

Yesterday, Big B confirmed that Aishwarya is expecting!:
@SrBachchan : T 410 -NEWS NEWS NEWS !! I AM GOING TO BECOME A GRANDFATHER .. AISHWARYA EXPECTING .. SO HAPPY AND THRILLED !!!
Yes, pretty sure we all are happy! I personally hope its a girl! :D
Well, my best wishes to the couple(Abhi and Ash)! <3333

PLEASE DON'T MAKE JOKES ABOUT THEIR PREGNANCY, ITS JUST VULGAR AND STUPID. JUST BE HAPPY FOR THEM. THANK YOU.

Trisha in demand

Trisha is broadening her horizons considerably these days. Having reached the top in the Tamil and Telugu film industries and made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar, she is all set to do a Kannada film with Dharshan. But that is not all, the Bhojpuri film industry is wooing her big time, hoping to get her to sign on the dotted line for a few of their films.

South Indian heroines are no strangers to this industry as stars like Nagma and Rambha have rocked in a few Bhojpuri films. Trisha was flattered we hear, but not too keen to commit, as she is very busy with other projects. She wants to strengthen her position in the South, and then conquer Bollywood as well.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-03/trisha-akshay-kumar-20-06-11.html

Superstar discharged

We all knew that Superstar was admitted in a leading hospital in Singapore, today the star has been discharged as he has met a complete recovery for his illness.

His son-in-law was the first to greet Superstar's fans all over the globe with this news. He tweeted, "Superstar discharged from hospital. He has recovered completely and taking rest. Soon national award celebrations god bless."

Our birdies add that Rajinikanth will stay there for a few more days. Remember, Dhanush had earlier told us that Superstar is on a shopping spree and the family is looking forward to a vacation?

Maybe, its time for that and they are finally getting to celebrate Dhanush's success of bagging a National Award, now that Superstar is all fine. We'd say the vacation is much-needed after all that's happened over the last few days.

After taking good care and much rest, Rajinikanth will start off with KS Ravikumar's 'Rana' alongside Deepika Padukone.

Fans can now be all glee as their prayers have been granted.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67741.html

No marriage in next two years - Bhavana

Popular actress Bhavana has denied any plans for her marriage in her near future. The actor who celebrated her 25th birthday last week, says that she is sure not to get married in the next two years as she is concentrating more on her movies. The actress who had bagged the lead roles in Priyadharshan's 'Arabeem Ottakavum Madhavan Nairum' and in 'Dr Love' also like to make a name in Tamil film industry also. Though she has made some good performances in her Tamil movies like 'Assal' and 'jayam Kondein, she doesn't have too much good offers from the industry. In the mean time, Bhavana will agree to do more films in Kannada also as her debut Kannada film 'Jackie' has ended up as a mega hit.

But as Bhavana is keeping away from marge rumours, another talented actress of Mollywood , Samvrutha Sunil has made it clear that she is going to tie the marital knot in two years. The actress who is celebrating her success of of the new character ,Chandi teacher of 'Manickyakallu' says that she will have an arranged marriage as per her parent's wishes and is not looking for anybody in the industry to become her suitor.

Samvrutha is also happy that with the marriage of prithvi, all the gossips that surrounded her and prithvi has came to an end. The actress also disclosed that she was one of the few friends of Prithvi who had known about Supriya earlier and kept a close connection with her in phone, all these years.

Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/67639.html

Ramya tattoos boyfriend name

There are many ways to express love. Divya Spandana aka Ramya has opted to get the tattoo of her boyfriend's name on the nape of her neck, to show the world how much she loves him.

"She has got the tattoo of her boyfriend Raphel's name in Hebrew script. Because in Hebrew, the world Raphael means 'blessed'. And Divya feels she is surely blessed to have Raphael in her life," says a close friend of the actress.

Confirming this, Divya Spandana says, "I thought tattooing is one of the best ways to express love and to tell everyone that how much Raphael’s relationship means to me. I am happy."

Ramya and Raphael have been seeing each other since January this year. They met at a New Year's party in Lisbon and hit it off right away. Raphael is part German and part Swiss. He studied in California and has businesses in Germany.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67667.html

Filmfare South awards on July 2nd

The prestigious Filmfare South awards ceremony will be held at Hyderabad on July 2nd. Last year, this award ceremony was held at Chennai and this year, Hyderabad has been chosen as the venue.

Chiranjeevi's son and actor Ramcharan revealed the details about the award ceremony. Since he is also one of the brand ambassador of Idea Cellular which is sponsoring the event, he was present at the press conference of Filmfare award ceremony.

Ramcharan recalled that his dad Chiranjeevi won Filmfare awards eight times in his career and that he won two Filmfare awards so far. He expressed happiness over his movie 'Orange' being nominated in the 'best music' category for Filmfare this time.

"Filmfare awards are being given since the past 58 years. Since they are credible awards unlike many, Filmfare retains its importance this time. Filmfare South award ceremony will be held at Hyderabad on July 2nd. We will all be there to witness the ceremony. Dasari Narayana Rao said that heroes are not attending the award ceremonies offlate and I think it is a wrong statement." Ramcharan said at the press conference.

Filmfare recieved about 500 entries for the awards while 55 of them have got nominated.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67576.html

Priyamani to wield megaphone

Not all actresses have a dream to direct films. But Priyamani is one for sure. The actress is keen at wielding the megaphone and at the same time also clear that this is not the right time to implement her decision.

"It is my longtime dream to make a film. Even my friends too have been asking me to direct a movie. However, my priority at this moment is acting and I may direct a film after a couple of years," she says.

Last weekend, Priyamani was seen at the Celebrity Cricket League matches, along with other actors and actresses. "I love cricket a lot and it is my duty to support my colleagues who were playing the game."

Going down the memory lane, she says, "I am happy that I have got the opportunity to work with some of the best directors in the country. I have learnt a lot from them and indeed thankful to them.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67494.html

Rajini to shoot for 'Rana' from Sept.

We have been giving you steady updates on the Superstar right from the day he was admitted at Isabelle hospital, Mylapore. The icon, who is now in Singapore's Mount Elisabeth Center for treatment is progressing well. There were rumours about a renal transplant but they are just rumours as even the dialysis that was so long taking place has been stopped.

Now about 'Rana,' – the filming team had slowed the filming by a few days due to the Superstar’s ill health but now with the Superstar recuperating so well director K.S. Ravikumar is believed to go ahead with the film’s shooting briskly. The portions which do not require the superstar's presence will be shot first. The director is believed to shoot portions with the villain of the film, Sonu Sood, and then with the heroine of the film, Deepika Padukone.

The superstar is touted to join the filming team once he has completely regained his health back and after a restful and rejuvenating break. Some sources suggest that Superstar might join the team sometime during September. Director Ravikumar had planned the film in such a way that there would be extensive stunts to be performed in the film. But now considering the Superstar's health certain scenes have been altered and the team is waiting for the Superstar to give them the green signal for the changes.

Whatever said or done due to prayers of millions of ardent fans across the globe the Superstar is steadily getting well and will some be back in his home town to thank in innumerable fans worldwide!


Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67414.html

Happy Birthday to Bhavana!

Happy Birthday to Bhavana Menon,an actress who has acted in many Malayalam,Tamil,Telugu,and Kannada films! 


Her Notable films include: 
Nammal-Malayalam
Daivanamathil-Malayalam
Swapnakoodu-Malayalam
CID Moosa-Malayalam
Happy Husbands-Malayalam
Twenty:20-Malayalam
Robhinhood-Malayalam
Chithiram Pesuthadi-Tamil
Veyil-Tamil
Aasal-Tamil
Rameswaram-Tamil
Jayam Kondaan-Tamil
Arya-Tamil
Deepavaali-Tamil
Ontari-Telugu
Jackie-Kannada


Shes one of my most favorite Malayalam actresses! :) Hope you have an outstanding career and you leave your mark! :) 


Her Upcoming Projects are: 

Arabiyum Ottakavum P.Madhavan Nairum(Malayalam)-Co staring Mohanlal

Dr.Love(Malayalam)

Kaandal Manyan(Malayalam)

Pagalavan(Tamil)-Co staring Vijay 

58th South Filmfare Awards Nominees(All Lang.)

Here are the Nominees for all four languages. The ones I want to win are in Bold and Red :D

Tamil:

Best Film
Vinnaithandi Varuvaya
Endhiran
Madrasapatinam
Aayirathil Oruvan
Angadi theru
Mynaa

Best Actor (Male)
Rajinikanth (Endhiran)
Silambarasan (Vinnaithandi Varuvaya)
Aarya (Madrasapatinam)
Karthi (Paiya / Aayirathil Oruvan)
Surya (Singam)
Vikram (Ravanan)


Best Actor (Female)
Trisha Krishnan (Vinnaithandi Varuvaya)
Reema Sen (Aayirathil oruvan)
Amala Paul for Mynaa
Tamanna Bhatia (Paiya)
Anjali (Angadi Theru)
Nayantara (Boss Engira Bhaskaran)

Best Actor Supporting Role (Male)
Madhavan (Manmadan Ambu)
Parthiban (Aayirathil Oruvan)
Prakash Raj (Singam)
Prithviraj (Ravanan)
Santhanam (Boss Engira Bhaskaran)
Thambi Ramaiah (Mynaa)

Best Actor Supporting Role (Female)
Andrea Jeremiah (Aayirathil Oruvan)
Sangeetha (Manmadan Ambu)
Saranya (Thenmerku Paruvakatru)
Carole Palmer (Madrasapatinam)
Manorama (Singam)

Best Director
Gautham Menon (Vinnaithandi Varuvaya)
Shankar (Endhiran)
AL Vijay (Madrasapatinam)
Selvaraghavan (Aayirathil oruvan)
Prabhu Solomon (Mynaa)
Vasanthabalan (Angadi Theru)

Best Music Director
AR Rahman - Endhiran/Vinnaithandi Varuvaya
Yuvan Shankar Raja - Paiya/Naan Mahan Alla
GV Prakash - Aayirathil Oruvan/Madrasapatinam

Best Lyricist
Na Muthukumar - Angaditheru(Aval Apadi)
Na Muthukumar - Madrasapatinam (Vamma Duraiyamma)
Thamarai - Vinnaithandi Varuvaya (Manipaaya)
Vairamuthu – Endhiran (Kadhal Anukal)
Vairamuthu - Ravanan (Usure Poguthey)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Vijay Prakash - Vinnaithandi Varuvaya(Hosana)
Karthik - Ravanan (Usere Poguthey)
Dhanush - Aayirathil Oruvan (Un Mela Aasadhan)
Yuvan Shankar Raja - Naan Mahan Alla (Iragai Pole)
Rahul Nambiar - Paiya (Adada Mazhada)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Chinmayi - Endhiran(Kilimanjaro)
Shreya Goshal - Angadi Theru(Un Perai Solum)
Andrea and Aishwarya Dhanush - Aayirathil Oruvan(Un Mela)
Suchitra - Singam (En Idhyam)
Saindhavi - Paiyaa(Adada Mazhada)


Telugu: 

Best Film

Adurs
Leader
Brindaavanam
Simha
Vedam
Ye Maya Chesave

Best Director

Goutham Vasudev Menon – Ye Maya Chesave
Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi – Vedam
Sekhar Kammula – Leader
Boyapati Sreenu – Simha
VV Vinayak – Adurs
Vamsi Paidipally – Brindaavanam

Best Actor (Male)

Allu Arjun – Vedam
Balakrishna – Simha
Jr NTR – Brindaavanam
Jr NTR – Adurs
Naga Chaitanya – Ye Maya Chesave
Rana Daggubati – Leader

Best Actor (Female)

Samantha – Ye Maya Chesave
Anushka Shetty – Vedam
Anushka Shetty – Nagavalli
Kajal Agarwal – Darling
Nayantara – Simha

Best Actor Supporting Actor (Male)

Allari Naresh – Shambo Shiva Shambo
Brahmanandam – Adurs
Naresh – Andari Bandhuvaya
Sai Kumar – Prasthanam
Shafi – Khaleja

Best Actor Supporting Actor (Female)

Abhinaya - Shambo Shiva Shambo
Ramya Krishna – Ranga The Donga
Roja – Golimaar
Saranya – Komaram Puli
Suhasini – Leader

Best Music Director

AR Rahman – Ye Maya Chesave
Devi Sri Prasad – Adurs
Harris Jayaraj – Orange
MM Keeravani – Vedam
Mickey J Meyer – Leader
Sekhar Chandra – Manasara

Best Lyricist

Anantha Sreeram – Ye Maya Chesave – Vintunava
Bhaskarbatla – Golimaar – Gundello Edo Sadi
Ramajogayya Sastry – Khaleja – Sada Siva Sanyasi
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry – Vedam – Now Or Never
Vanamali – Orange – Nenu Nuvantu

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Hariharan – Simha – Bangaru Konda
Karthik – Brindaavanam – Nijamena
Naresh Iyer – Orange – Nenu Nuvvantu
Ramesh Vinayagam & Karunya – Khaleja – Sada Shiva Sanyasi
Vijaya Prakash – Ye Maya Chesave – Ee Hrudayam

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Geetha Madhuri – Golimaar – Magallu
Kousalya – Simha – Bangaru Konda
Suchitra – Brindaavanam – Nijamena
Sunitha – Vedam – Egiripothe
Sunitha Sarathy – Leader – Hey CM


Malayalam: 

Best Film

Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Kadha Thudarunnu
Kuttisranku
Merykundoro Kunjadu
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Best Director

Lal Jose - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Ranjith - Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Sathyan Anthicau - Kadha Thudarunnu
Shafi Merykundoro - Kunjadu
Shaji. N .Karun- Kuttisranku

Best Actor (Male)

Anoop Menon – Cocktail
Dilip – Merykundoro Kunjadu
Kunchakko Boban – Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Mammootty – Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Prithviraj – Anwar

Best Actor (Female)

Archana Kavi - Mummy & Me
Kavya Madhavan - Pappi Appacha
Mamtha Mohandas - Kadha Thudarunnu
Priyamani – Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Samvrutha Sunil – Cocktail

Best Actor Supporting Role (Male)

AP Lal – Anwar
Biju Menon – Merikundoru Kunjadu
Indrajith – Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Jayasurya – Cocktail
Suresh Krishna – Kuttisranku

Best Actor Supporting Role (Female)

Kpac Lalitha – Elsamma Enna Aankutty
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy – Shikkar
Lakshmi Priya – Kadha Thudarunnu
Urvasi – Mummy & Me
Vinaya Prasad – Merikundoru Kunjadu

Best Music Director
Gopi Sundar – Anwar – Kizhakku Pookkum
Illayaraja – Kadha Thudarunnu – Aaro Padunu Doore
M. Jayachandran Shikkar – Shikkar – Pinne Ennodonnum
M.G.Sreekumar – Orunal Varum – Maavin Chuvattil
Ouseppachan – Aagathan – Manju Mazhakkalam

Best Lyricist

Anil Panachooran – Cocktail – Neeyam Thanalin
Kaithapram – Aagathan – Manju Mazha
Murugan Kattakkada – Orunal Varum – Maavin Chuvattil
Rafeeque Ahmed – Anwar – Kizhakku Pookkum
Sarathchandra Varma – Kadha Thudarunnu – Aro Padunnu
Best Playback Singer (Male)

Hariharan – Kadhathudarunnu – Aaro Padunnu
K J Yesudas – Shikkar – Ennodonnum Parayathe
Madhu Balakrishnan – Manjin Velli ( Duet) – Pappi Appacha
Rahul Nambiar – Mummy & Me – Ven Mukilin
Vijay Yesudas – Neeyam Thanal (Duet) – Cocktail

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Chithra – Mummy & Me – Malakha Pole
Shreya – Anwar – Kizhakku Pookkum
Shreya – Aagathan – Manju Mazhakk
Shwetha Mohan – Orunal Varum – Maavin Chuvati
Sujatha – Karayilekkoru Kadal Dooram – Pachila Charthan


Kannada:

Best Film
Aptha Rakshaka
Jackie
Kanasembo Kudureyaneri
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Super

Best Director

Girish Kasaravalli - Kanasembo Kudureyaner
Prakash Rai - Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Shashank - Krishnan - Love Story
Suri - Jackie
Upendra – Super

Best Actor (Male)

Diganth - Pancharangi
Puneeth Rajkumar - Jackie
Shivrajkumar - Thamassu
Sudeep - Just Maath Maathalli
Upendra – Super

Best Actor (Female)

Aindritha Rai - Veera Parampare
Nayantara - Super
Nidhi Subbaiah - Pancharangi
Radhika Pandith - Krishnan Love Story
Ramya - Just Maath Maathali

Best Actor Supporting Role (Male)

Achyuth Kumar - Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Ambareesh - Veera Parampare
Avinash - Aptha Rakshaka
Biradar - Kanasembo Kudureyaneri
Rangayana Raghu- Modala Sala

Best Actor Supporting Role (Female)

Harshika Poonacha - Jackie
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy - Aptha Rakshaka
Ramya Barna - Pancharangi
Tara Modala - Sala
Umashri - Krishnan Love Story

Best Music Director

Guru Kiran - Aptha Rakshaka
Joshwa Sridhar - Gaana Bajaana
Mano Murthy - Pancharangi
V. Harikrishna - jackie
v. sridhar
krishnan - love story

Best Lyricist

Jayanth Kaikini
Krishnan - Love Story - Hrudayave
Kavi Raj - Aptha Rakshaka - Gharane
k. kalyan - ari - history
V. Manohar – super - come on come on director
Yograj Bhat – Jackie - Shiva Antha Hogutidde

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Kailash Kher - Jackie - Ekka Raja
S P Balasubramanyam - Aptha Rakshaka - Gharane
Sonu Nigam - Krishnan Love Story - Hrudayave
Tippu - Jackie - Shiva Antha
Upendra- Super- Sikka Patte

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Neha Thamassu - Horage Haradide - Thamassu
Shreya Ghoshal - Just Maath Maathali - Ello
Shreya Ghoshal – Jackie - Eradu Jadeyannu
Sunitha Goparaju - Modalasala - Prathama
Sunitha Gopraju - Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu - O Priyathama

Prabhu Deva to convert to Christianity?

No sooner had the affair between Prabhu Deva and Nayanthara blossomed, than it became the focus of public attention. Even the minutest details of their problems were relentlessly published in many newspapers. Naturally it turned out to be the hottest topic of Kodambakkam. First it was the problem caused by Prabhu Deva’s wife Ramlath and then their divorce. Later it was revealed by some of the closer sources that Prabhu Deva and Nayanthara will be entering wedlock by August.

The latest news is that the parents of Nayanthara have insisted that Prabhu Deva get baptized and convert to Christianity. It is worth mentioning that Nayanthara belongs to a staunch Roman Catholic family. However Nayan is advocating for her fiancé and wants to settle the issue in a favorable way.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-01/prabhu-deva-nayan-04-06-11.html

Superstar in Singapore

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday night flew to Singapore for “rest and rehabilitation” after being discharged from Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre in Chennai where he was admitted for respiratory problems.

If sources are to be believed, the numero uno star of Tamil cinema was wheeled in through the cargo entrance through gate number two even as media personnel and others waited around gate numbers five and six.

Accompanied by his family members, Rajinikanth waved to the fans who gathered at the airport before being escorted into the flight. He would be treated at the National Kidney Centre in Singapore, sources said.

While Rajini’s elder daughter Aishwarya said one of the reasons for going to Singapore was to provide her father some privacy, the actor's wife Latha told journalists that he was going to Singapore for rejuvenation. However, all family members and doctors maintained that the Superstar is fine.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67108.html

SuperStar is Extremely fine! :D

Dhanush(@dhanushkraja) posted this pic on twitter. Saying: SS in d hospital.he s rocking.dis pic s 4 his fans.pls cont ur routine life.don believe rumors Don do nythin 2 urselves.its 4 dat cause this pic s put up.I request d media pple 2 post this pic on dailys. Bcos Bcos so dat fans will kno dat he is ok and they will be at peace. SUPERSTAR rocks. Thank you all . God bless. 
Great! So we all can see that SuperStar is Super fine! :) Happy Happy Happy :) 

Film world shares Chithra’s grief

‘Sruthi’, Chithra’s residence in Virugambakkam, wore a grim look on Friday when the body of Nandana, the singer’s daughter who drowned in a swimming pool at a villa in Dubai Thursday, was brought there.

Hundreds of people from all walks of life, including top names in singing and acting arenas, came to pay their last respects to Chithra’s eight-year-old daughter and consoled Chithra, who wept uncontrollably.

Music composers Illayaraja, Koti and Ganesh, playback singers P Susila, S Janaki, S P Balasubramanyam, Mano, S P Shylaja and Sujatha, actors Sivakumar, Ajith, Shalini and many others from the film industry paid floral tributes to the mortal remains of the child.

The last rites were held at 4.30 pm at the Vadapalani AVM Funeral Ground. Nandana had fallen into the pool and though she was rushed to the hospital, she was declared dead. She was in Dubai with her mother, who was there to take part in an A R Rahman concert.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/65892.html

We have WON it after 28 years! :D

India has one the ICC World Cup 2011 beating Sri Lanka, and many other teams in the process! It was a tense match between India and Sri Lanka but India got through. M.S Dhoni being a great captain, brought us to the win. Dhoni is a cool captain he never looks tense,neither is super tense;but he knows what to do. Part of the win also goes to Gary Kirsten, for coaching the team so well; and helping them improve India's bowling and fielding skills. The ICC World Cup happens every 4 years, in different countries that play cricket. This year it happened in India,Sri Lanka,and Bangladesh.  The countries were split into two groups: A & B, India was under B.


Cricketers who played in the World Cup this year: 
M.S Dhoni(Captain)- Role: Right Hand Batsman, Wicket Keeper
Sachin Tendulkar-Role: Right Handed Batsman,Right-arm leg spin,off spin,medium pace
Virendar Sehwag-Role: Right Handed Batsman, right arm off break
Yuvraj Singh-Role: All-rounder, Left handed batsman,Slow left arm orthodox bowler
Gautam Gambhir- Role: Left Handed batsman, Right arm leg break bowler
Virat Kohli-Role:Right Handed Batsman,Right arm medium pace
Yusuf Pathan-Role: All-rounder, Right handed Batsman, Right arm breakoff
Suresh Raina-Role: Left handed Batsman,Right arm off break bowler
Zaheer Khan-Role: Left Arm fast-medium bowler, also a right handed batsman
Harbhajan Singh- Role: Bowler: Right arm off break also a Right hand batsman
Ravichandran Ashwin-Role: Right arm offbreak, Right Handed Batsman
Ashish Nehra(didn't play in the last 2)-Role: Left arm medium-fast bowler also a right handed batsman
Munaf Patel-Role: Right arm medium-fast bowler, right hand batsman
Piyush Chawala(couple of games)-Role: All-Rounder ,Left handed Batsman,Right arm leg breaker
Sreesanth(only the Final)- Role: Right arm medium-fast, right handed batsman


India played against: 
vs.Bangladesh- won with a score of 370/4 in 50 overs- 2/19/11
vs.England- tie with a score of 338 in 49.5 overs.-2/27/11
vs.Ireland- won with a score of 210/5 in 46 overs- 3/6/11
vs.Netherlands-won with a score of 191/5 in 36.3 overs-3/9/11
vs.South Afirca-lost with a score of 296 in 48.4 overs, SA score-300/7 in 49.4 overs-3/12/11
vs.West Indies-won with a score of 268 in 49.1 overs-3/20/11
Quarter Finals: 
vs.Australia- won by a score of 261/5 in 47.4 overs-3/24/11
Semi Final
vs.Pakistan- won by a score of 260/9 in 50 overs-3/30/11
FINAL
vs.Sri Lanka- won by a score of 277/4 in 48.2 overs SL had a score of 274/6 in 50 overs.-4/2/11


Man of the Matches: 
Virendar Sehwag-1
Yuvaraj Singh-3
Sachin Tendulkar-1
M.S Dhoni-1
Man of Tournament- Yuvaraj Singh because he won Man of the Match thrice. :) 


India was really weak in bowling in fielding when they played England, cause they kept on giving the boundaries and singles,but after playing Ireland and South Afirca, they started getting way better in those two fields. India's bowling and fielding was the strongest when the played the final against Sri Lanka; India was not giving up singles and or boundaries. India already had a strong batting side. 


The most tense games were for India were:  vs.England,Australia,Pakistan,and Sri Lanka since they really counted. England was just too much waiting because it ended up being a tie, it was sort of a easy win against Australia, cause they weren't playing well that day;same with Pakistan, but the score was pretty close, we won by 29 runs. Sri Lanka was super tense, because obviously it was the final and every single Indian heart was beating for India to win. We ended up winning in the ending but once again with a close score, in some parts we had more runs than balls that were left, so that caused a worry; and also Sehwag and Sachin got out pretty fast.


Who Played in the Final against Sri Lanka:
M.S Dhoni
Sachin Tendulkar
Yuvraj Singh
Virendar Sehwag
Virat Kohli
Gautham Gambhir
Harbhajan Singh
Sreesanth
Suresh Raina
Sreesanth


It was the youngsters like: Kohli,Gambhir,Dhoni,and Yuvraj that made/helped India win, but in all it was a huge team effort. They just proved, that we can win without Sachin if we have too and its all about team work.All of them played super good in the Final, its like they unleashed the monster in them :D 


Gautham and Dhoni's partnership scored the highest runs ever, in the history of the World Cup for a final. Dhoni also passed his 6000 runs in One day Internationals. Sadly Sehwag's performance was disappointing as the matches went on, he started getting out fast. I also think the Indian team has to work on their running except Dhoni, since he is naturally fast. I don't think they should have replaced Nehra with Sreesanth, instead they should have picked Ashwin, since he has played in the World Cup matches before the Final, unlike Sreesanth. 


I really didn't like how they bought religion into the game of cricket, for when India and Sri Lanka were playing against each other. People were like: India is the Land of Ram and Sri Lanka is the Land of Raavana, so since Ram beat Raavana in real life, we would beat SL. But really, anything can happen in the game of cricket. :) 


The sportsmanship of Kumar Sangakarra, the captain of the SL team, should be appreciated. If someone were in his possession they would be mad and pissed, and not talk right. But he was like "When you have such an awesome batting line-up, even 300 is not enough, "(Their) batting is unbelievable, best in ODI cricket, MS is very intelligent, very smart. ,Gambhir is one of the best players I have seen as a let-hander, and he had that partnership with Virat. MS knew what he had to do," That was really nice of him, instead of saying something negative, or nothing at all. Same with the Australian captain,Ponting, who said that they,themselves, played bad, and he said India would win the Cup. 


This is the second time India has won the World Cup after 1983! Im proud of India!! And I will remember this day! JAI HO!! :D