Lakshmy Devy turns screenplay writer for next
Actress Lakshmy Devy has penned the screenplay of upcoming Tamil comedy "Masala Padam" at the behest of the film's director-cinematographer Lakshman Kumar, and producer Vijay.

Samuthirakani to play don in Vishal's next
Actor-filmmaker Samuthirakani, who has mostly played character roles, will be seen essaying a full-length role of a Madurai-based don in actor Vishal Krishna Reddy's yet untitled Tamil film.

Murugadoss may direct Rajinikanth next
Filmmaker A.R Murugadoss is likely to team up with superstar Rajinikanth for a yet untitled Tamil project, which will be produced by Aascar Ravichandran. The project is expected to go on the floors by the year end.

Arya inspires Vishal to join cycling club
Actor Arya, who is considered one of the fittest actors in Tamil filmdom, has inspired co-actor and best friend Vishal Krishna Reddy to follow in his footsteps and join his cycling club Riders.

I'm no longer image-conscious: Ishaara Nair
Actress Ishaara Nair, who was last seen in Tamil hit film "Sathuranga Vettai", says she no longer has any inhibitions of her screen image and would do what her character demands.

'Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu' sequel to roll from April
A sequel to filmmaker Suseenthiran's Tamil sleeper hit "Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu", a village drama revolving around the sport of kabbadi, will go on the floors next month.

Mani Ratnam always makes successful love stories: Vairamuthu
Popular lyricist Vairamuthu describes Mani Ratnam's upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Oh Kadhal Kanmani" as a "beautiful love story". He believes the ace filmmaker, who has succeeded in this genre before, will do so again with his new film.

'Rajathandhiram', a heist thriller localised for Tamil setting
Producer Senthil Veeraasamy describes Tamil film "Rajathandhiram", which releases in cinemas on Friday, as a quintessential heist thriller made keeping the local sensibilities intact to appeal to the audiences.

Venkat Prabhu won't direct Hindi remake of 'Mankatha'
Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, who is wrapping up Tamil thriller "Masss", won't direct the Hindi remake of his own film "Mankatha". The makers are searching for a suitable replacement to helm the project.

Directing a musical was exciting: James Vasanthan
Composer-turned-filmmaker James Vasanthan says directing Tamil musical "Vaanavil Vaazhkai", slated for release on Friday, was exciting but not challenging, as music happens to be his first love.