Studio 9 to release 'Mahabalipuram'
Upcoming Tamil thriller "Mahabalipuram", based on true events, has been acquired by Studio 9 for theatrical release. The film is in its post-production phase.

For 'Jigarthanda', director wanted unexpected villain
Director Karthik Subbaraj says he chose actor Simha as his villain in forthcoming Tamil musical gangster film "Jigarthanda" because he felt he was the most unexpected person to play that role.

Nargis Fakhri shoots item song for 'Saahasam'
Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri was recently here to shoot an item song for upcoming Tamil actioner "Saahasam" with actor Prashanth. She will be grooving to the song with over 100 dancers.

'Finding boy to play lead in 'Pulipaarvai' challenging'
Director Pravin Gandhi says it took him months to find a 12-year old boy to play the lead in his upcoming Tamil thriller "Pulipaarvai", which narrates the story of Balachandran, son of late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.

'Pattaiya Kelappanuma' stars mini-bus in key role
In upcoming Tamil entertainer "Pattaiya Kelappanum Pandiya", a mini-bus will feature in an important role throughout the film, says its director Rajkumar, who promises that the movie will be high on comedy.

I like to challenge myself with roles: Tamil actor Irfan
Television and film actor Irfan, who was required to beef up for his action role in upcoming Tamil film "Ru", gained about 12 kg for his role with great care and difficulty. He says he likes to challenge himself with such efforts.

I don't play over-the-top villain in 'Kaththi': Neil Nitin Mukesh
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who plays the antagonist in upcoming Tamil actioner "Kaththi", says audiences won't see him as an over-the-top villain in the film, but as someone who is bad by nature.

Consult dad only when required: Shanthnu on scripts
Actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, son of ace filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, says he has stopped discussing scripts with his father as people in the industry are not so open to suggestion.

Sridevi not part of 'Drishyam' Tamil remake
Refuting rumours that Sridevi will be seen essaying an important role in yet-untitled Tamil remake of "Drishyam", its director Jeetu Joseph says that the Bollywood actress is "not part of the project".

Von Ryans Entertainment to distribute 'Ramanujan' in English
Camphor Cinema, the makers of recent Tamil biopic "Ramanujan", have signed on Von Ryans Entertainment for the international distribution of the English version of the film.