Can't choose between production and direction: Arun Vaidyanathan
Filmmaker Arun Vaidyanathan, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming directorial venture "Peruchazhi", enjoys going behind the camera but finds the process of producing movies "challenging". He can't choose between the two.

A film fest highlights conditions of Hindu temples
A unique international film festival here brought into focus the dilapidated condition of Hindu temples in India, highlighting problems like corruption, mismanagement, encroachments, financial problems faced by priests and erosion of traditional ritu

Vikram is embodiment of commitment: Ravichandran
Ace producer Aascar Ravichandran is in awe of actor Vikram's commitment in upcoming Tamil action-thriller "Ai", for which the latter has spent over two years shooting without ever complaining about the time invested.

Arya, Jeeva Shankar to collaborate again
Arya has produced the forthcoming Jeeva Shankar-directed Tamil romantic-drama "Amara Kaaviyam". Now the actor is set to produce the director's next project that is currently in the scripting phase.

'Kathai...' broke stereotypes of storytelling: Parthiban
Actor-filmmaker R. Parthiban, who is extremely delighted with the success of his latest Tamil directorial "Kathai Thirakkathai Vasanam Iyakkam", says the film didn't adhere to the regular style of storytelling because it was meant to break it.

'Irumbu...' will bring out best in Atharva: Director
Audiences will see the best of actor Atharva Murali in the forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Irumbu Kuthirai", says its director Yuvaraj Bose.

Mohanlal's 'Peruchazhi' has '...Tughlaq' style satire: Arun Vaidyanathan
Filmmaker Arun Vaidyanathan, an ardent fan of Cho Ramaswamy's 1971 Tamil political-satire "Muhammad Bin Tughluq", says the satire in his forthcoming Malayalam film "Peruchazhi" is influenced by the cult classic.

'Uttama Villain' to release before 'Vishwaroopam 2'
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil comedy "Uttama Villain" was recently wrapped up and will release before spy-thriller "Vishwaroopam 2", which is currently stuck in the post-production phase.

Dhanush is a director's actor: Amyra Dastur
Actor Dhanush likes to surrender himself to a director's vision and only does what he's told to do, says Amyra Dastur, his co-star in upcoming Tamil film "Anegan".

Romance in 'Mr. X' is dark: Amyra Dastur
"Issaq" fame Amyra Dastur, who is paired with Emraan Hashmi in Vikram Bhatt-directed "Mr. X", says the romance in the film is darker than a usual romantic entertainer.