Kamal Haasan's 'Drishyam' to roll from August
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan-starrer, the yet-untitled Tamil remake of Malayalam blockbuster "Drishyam", will go on the floors from the first week of August. The film was launched here recently.

James Vasanthan turns director with 'Vaanavil Vaazhkai'
It's the season of technicians turning actors and directors and the latest addition to that list is music composer James Vasanthan, who is all set for his directorial debut with Tamil musical "Vaanavil Vaazhkai".

Dhanush starrer mints Rs.5.18 crore first day
Dhanush-starrer Tamil action-comedy "Vella Illa Pattatharia" (VIP) grossed Rs.5.18 crore on the opening day in Tamil Nadu, making it the biggest ever opening in the actor's career.

Sathya filmed 'Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka' at over 100 locations
Director Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty says he "followed the script" and shot his upcoming Tamil-Telugu directorial debut "Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka", inspired by true events, in over 100 locations in the country to keep the narrative "authentic".

Tamil actor Dhandapani dead
Tamil actor Dhandapani, popular for his roles in films such as "Kaadhal" and "Englishkaran", died here Sunday of cardiac arrest. He was 71.

Indian studio to co-produce Hollywood animated film
Haricane Studios, a popular Indian VFX and animation company, will collaborate with a leading international production house to co-produce the animated adaptation of "The Town Musicians of Bremen". The joint venture will reportedly cost about $45 mil

When 'Yagavarayinuma' lead actors stuck posters on road
Actors Aadi Pinisetty and Nikki Galrani, who play the lead in upcoming Tamil-Telugu thriller "Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka", recently released the first look poster of their film by walking and sticking it on the road here.

Digitally restored 'Kasturi Nivasa' ready for release
Late Kannada superstar Rajkumar's 1971 classic "Kasturi Nivasa" has been digitally restored in colour, says producer K.C.N. Mohan, who is planning to release the film in August in cinemas.

Santosh Srinivas enjoyed directing Jr. NTR in 'Rabhasa'
Santosh Srinivas is a bundle of joy after working with Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) in upcoming Telugu action-drama "Rabhasa". He says he thoroughly enjoyed directing the actor, who is one of top stars in the southern film industry.

You need guts for paranormal roles: Dipannita Sharma
Actress Dipannita Sharma, who stepped out of her comfort zone to play a ghost in "Pizza", says one needs guts to play a paranormal role because it's challenging. She says she had to scream her lungs out for her role.