'Thalaivaa' release still uncertain in Tamil Nadu
The release of Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa" Friday seems unlikely as theatres and multiplexes blocked bookings for the Vijay-starrer film after receiving threats from a group.

Vishnu-Hansika off-screen friendship helps film: Director
Refuting rumours that Vishnu Manchu stormed out of the sets of his yet-to-be-titled Telugu multi-starrer as he was upset with Hansika Motwani, the film's director Srivas said "their off-screen friendship adds intensity to the film".

Trisha urges Chennai mayor to scarp dog-pound plan
Southern actress Trisha Krishnan, a long-time People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India supporter, has written to Chennai Mayor Saidai Duraisamy asking him to scrap plans to roundup 30,000 dogs and confine them to pounds.

'Thalaivaa' faces political ire, theatres block bookings
Tickets were being sold like hot cakes since Monday for Vijay-starrer Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa", but on Wednesday afternoon most theatres, including multiplexes, stopped bookings following threat calls from political activists.

When Tamannah was mobbed by anti-Telangana activists
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was Friday mobbed by anti-Telangana activists here and was asked to comment on the separation of the state. However, the actress refused to oblige.

Selvaraghavan competes with himself: Suriya
Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar Sunday said filmmaker Selvaraghavan need not compete with anyone in the industry as he mostly competes with himself.

Tamil cinema going through dark period: Selvaraghavan
Filmmaker Selvaraghavan, known for films such as "Pudupettai" and "Mayakkam Enna", Sunday expressed concern over the Tamil film industry which, he said, is still not open to creative movies.

Anushka Shetty envious of Arya's dedication
Anushka Shetty has teamed up with Tamil actor Arya for the first time in upcoming romantic-drama "Irandam Ulagam" and she is bowled over by his dedication and concentration.

Guru Smaran vouches for different narrative styles
Thanks to the box-office success of a few offbeat Tamil films in the recent past, audiences have become more receptive than before towards unusual narrative styles, feels techie-turned-filmmaker Guru Smaran and adds that producers have become flexibl

Vaali's songs will be eternal: Lyricist Thamarai
Mourning the death of the Tamil cinema's renowned lyricist Vaali, Thamarai says his work will never fade with time and his songs will remain eternal.