I AM NOT DATING ANYBODY

Often buzzed about her relationship status with Uday Chopra, Nargis Fakhri rubbishes the rumours of dating the actor turned producer.

At a recent event in Pune, the Rockstar actress said, “I am absolutely single. I am not dating anybody. My films opposite Varun Dhawan and John Abraham are keeping me busy! When I wasn’t filming after Rockstar, my dance classes and Hindi tuitions kept me busy. I don’t know from where the rumours about my relationship started but I can only say that I am absolutely single and busy!”

Well Nargis, we are sure that some sections will find it really hard to believe considering some paparazzi pictures.

KISS SCENE: SCARED OF HEROINE’S HUSBAND?

Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is known as serial kisser in Bollywood, has decided that he will not talk about the kissing scene in “Ghanchakkar” as Vidya’s husband Siddarth Roy Kapur is the head of UTV which is producing the film.

“I have promised myself that for this film I will not answer this question. Siddarth, Vidya‘s husband, is the head of this production house. If I want to do more films with them, then let’s not talk about it,” Emraan told reporters at the promotional event of “Ghanchakkar” here Thursday.

Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi woman for the first time, says she took training to get the Punjabi accent.

“I took training to get the Punjabi accent. I first learnt gaalis and that’s the easiest way to learn any language. The character was so loud that I didn’t want the character to pull me down,” she said.

Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, “Ghanchakkar” features Vidya Balan and Emraan in the lead. The film is slated for a June 28 release.

ACTRESS IN BIG TROUBLE AFTER BANK FRAUD

Leena Maria Paul, a known face in South Indian film industry is in the news for all wrong reasons. The actress and her boyfriend Balaji are said to have duped near about 20 crore by posing as IAS officers, and Government officials. The actress was arrested recently in Delhi and cars worth millions have been seized at her farmhouse.

The farmhouse where she shared with her live in partner was home for luxury cars: Rolls Phantom, Audi, Ashton Martin etc. She was arrested after a sting operation by Delhi and Chennai police, however her boyfriend managed to escape the scene. The actress has acted in a few of Malayalam movies and she was a rising cinestar in south India.

KAJAL AGARWAL TO ROMANCE HEROINE’S FATHER

Actress Kajal Agarwal is reaching new heights by bagging most of the bilingual films made down South and that too each one of them opposite top stars. After getting paired with Surya, Karthi and Vijay, now the saucy seductress will be romancing none other than Kamal Hassan.

Reportedly, Kamal will be directing one more flick after ‘Viswaroopam 2‘ and this new project is a collaboration of the actor’s home production ‘Raj Kamal Internations‘ and director Lingusamy‘s banner ‘Tirupati Brothers‘.

After spy-thrillers like ‘Viswaroopam‘ & ‘Viswaroopam 2‘, Kamal has inclined towards action-adventure and this film is going to be a proper commercial entertainer unlike most of his earlier films. Interestingly, Kajal who is having the same age of Kamal’s elder daughter Shruti Hassan has been roped as leading lady.

Film observers say, Kamal looks much younger than his actual age and also more handsome than most of his counterparts in the Industry.

They question, what’s the big deal if he romances an actress half of his age! After all, they are just playing characters and definitely not real life love-birds.

HOW AMALA PAUL GETTING OFFERS?

Dusky beauty Amala Paul is the move upward in career ladder very quickly in both Kollywood and Tollywood. The actress from Malayalam got recognition in Tamil with ‘Mynaa‘ and made her debut with ‘Bezawada‘ in Tollywood. Currently she is the busiest heroine in both languages.

Even though the movie ‘Love Failure’ had an average grosser but it helps her to sustain in Tollywood. After ‘Nayak‘ in this year her image completely changed to glamorous. She is working two crazy projects. She is playing female lead opposite Allu Arjun in the direction of Puri direction in ‘Iddarammayilatho‘ which slated for release tomorrow.

And with hero Vijay in ‘Thalaivaa‘ will be released in August this year and also with Jayam Ravi in Tamil. 2013 will be the turning point in her career. Every actress has her own ways to gain offers in the industry. Some move through PROs and others through her Managers for offers.

As per the sources Amala Paul reportedly met leading directors and heros for seeking film offers. After Vijay she is targeting Surya, Ajith and Karthi in Tamil and in Telugu she is tring for NTR and Mahesh for offers.

Amala Paul can remember that only performance will be the only factor to sustain long in career, not references and recommendations.

MORE DOSE OF SHRUTI HASSAN’S SEXPOSING

Actress Shruti Hassan exuded effortless elegance as she wore this gorgeous outfit for a latest photo session. The desirable quotient of this skinny lady is her good looks and she has been using them to the best of her ability to win many more hearts.

You really can’t find fault with that ‘captivating’ eyes or ‘flawless’ skin tone or the way she carries herself, but keep awestruck catching a glimpse of her beauty. What on earth could be the right option to compare with this alluring babe?

Keep guessing Guys! Until you find an answer, don’t stop staring at this diva!!

NAYANTARA’S EX HAS NO TIME TO BE LONELY

He is ace choreographer turned director and going places. He is former boyfriend of Malayalam siren Nayantara. Perhaps, this is enough to get your guess! Yes, it is Prabhu Deva.

The dancing icon Prabhu deva, who turned 40 today, finally breaks his silence. He says he has no time to brood over his loneliness. ‘Of course, I’d like someone in my life. And of course, when I go home in the evening I wish there was someone waiting for me. But very honestly, I don’t have time to be lonely.

My work fills up most of my day and when I get home I just want to sleep. As for company, I’ve some good friends in Mumbai and Chennai,’ he said. For this birthday, Prabhu deva flew home to Chennai to be with his two sons and very close friends. He has hits like ‘Pokkiri‘, ‘Wanted‘ and ‘Rowdy Rathore‘.

He quipped on turning 40, ‘I’ve heard life starts at 40. I wouldn’t know until I get there… I suspect 40 would just be another number. I have never allowed myself to stop and consider my age. I’ve always been on the move.’

Prabhu deva was supposed to enter wedlock with Nayantara but called it quits later. He even parted ways with his wife for Nayan. Does Nayantara conveyed birthday greetings to Prabhu? May be or may not. But this is the question doing rounds in Tamil and Hindi film industry.

RUMORS ON HANSIKA MOTWANI AND SIMBU LOVE AFFAIR

Strong buzz making rounds in the Industry is that Hansika Motwani is in a relationship with Tamil hero Simbu.

Apparently, Simbu recently declared he was seeing an actress for the past one year and will soon take the relationship to a next level. By confirming the fact that the beauty isn’t a Tamilian, Simbu has set the tongues wagging.

Currently, Simbu and Hansika Motwani are working for two back-to-back projects ‘Vaalu‘ and ‘Vettai Mannan‘. Surprisingly, both these films were the productions of our Casanova hero. The duo were even spotted at the most happening places in Hyderabad.

Simbu‘s comments praising the beauty of actress too added fuel to the fire. “Hansika Motwani is one of those gorgeous girls one can’t help get enough of her, even after many number of glimpses. I have chosen to work with her in back-to-back films because of her beauty and charm,” opined the actor few months back.

All these developments were leading to the conclusion that they were dating and how far they could deny it is to be seen.

NAMITHA ASKS FOR A KISS FROM DEBUTANT DIRECTOR

Namitha, the former dream girl of many Tamil fans, created some anxious moments by openly asking for a kiss from a debutant director. The incident occurred during the audio-launch of a short film Hi Pooja I am Krishnan held in Chennai earlier this week.

For the first time in Kollywood history, the audio-launch of a short film was held in the form of a grand function. Krishnakanth is the director who was asked by Namitha to give her a kiss. Speaking at the function, Krishnakanth remarked that it was the first time that the audio of a short film was being released through a function.

“My parents are majorly responsible for this effort of mine; they have always encouraged and stood by me in all my endeavours. I’m now going to do something and I hope the audiences won’t mind,” he said. He then called his parents to come up on-stage kissed them affectionately. Namitha, who was watching this, gestured as if saying that she was also to be kissed in a similar manner.

Krishnakanth smiled and said “I couldn’t have asked for a better offer; if anybody here felt jealous about me, I’m not at all responsible.” However, he didn’t go ahead to call Namitha on-stage to kiss her.

Director Samuthirakkani, actors  Srikanth and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj were among others who participated in the function and wished Krishnanth a huge success.

SREESANTH – LAKSHMI RAI INTIMATE PHOTOS LEAKED, LAKSHMI RAI REACTS

Intimate photographs of arrested cricketer Sreesanth and actress Lakshmi Rai are making rounds in internet and have triggered sensation.

Police arrested Sreesanth on charges of spot-fixing in cricket. Also, money got through gambling is being seized. Also, cricket bookies in connection with Sreesanth are being arrested.

Mumbai Police have announced that summon would be sent to actors and actresses suspected to have link with the cricket gambling. Cine professionals are taken aback at the announcement.

Reports are that police are gathering details of actresses close to Sreesanth.

Sreesanth and Hindi actress Surveen Chawla hugged each other and danced in Reality Show. Reports went abuzz that both romanced each other. When asked with Surveen Chawla about Sreesanth‘s arrest, she sai

‘We both were friends. But, now there is no link between us two.’

Also, she added that it is long since she spoke to Sreesanth. It is reported that police have planned quizzing Surveen Chawla.

Reports linked Lakshmi Rai with Sreesanth. Already, Lakshmi Rai was brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings. Then, she was used to visiting the cricket ground and was used to participating in banquet thrown for cricketers.

Reports were released linking Lakshmi Rai with arrested cricketers. Lakshmi Rai is taken aback at the reports. Also, she has given explanation refuting the reports: -

‘There is no truth in reports linking me with cricketers. The reports give me pain. When the IPL cricket commenced, I was brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings. Now, I have no link with cricket teams. As director Priyadarshan invited, I participated in event in which cricketers participated.’

Now, photographs revealing intimacy between Lakshmi Rai and Sreesanth are spreading in internet. Sreesanth and Lakshmi Rai are seen posing for photographs hugging each other.

YOUTH SCANNING FOR LAKSHMI RAI’S NEW LOVER

These days common man became quite faster than media when it comes to finding out about the affairs of popular celebs. People are drawing connections and connecting dots with their wild imagination to find out the truth. Here is one such story.

Curvaceous siren Lakshmi Rai is in the news from a couple of weeks ever since her friend Sreesanth got booked in the spot fixing scandal. This hot beauty is known for her flings with various cricketers and cinema heroes. But all the time she denied her affairs saying some stories. But when Lakshmi Rai‘s name popped on screen as Sreesanth‘s girlfriend after the cricketer was arrested, she immediately announced that she is dating a businessman from South.

It is heard that people are now scanning every possible move of Lakshmi Rai to find out who her new businessmen lover is. They are said to be checking all those late night party pics of this hot beauty to check any clue of that businessman.

Some say that in no time they will be finding out information about this businessman. Looks like tension started for Lakshmi Rai because no one knows if she told truth or wrong.

SHRUTI HASSAN HOT PHOTOS IN BALUPU

For youths who have fallen flat and went head over heels for the super sensuous village belle looks of this tantalizing siren as Pawan’s Bhagi‘ aka ‘Baghyalakshmi‘, here comes the hot jolt. Reinventing her way of projecting glamour and shedding oomph on silver screen, striking beauty Shruti Hassan comes back again, bewitchingly.

After an year of ‘Gabbar Singh‘, here is Shruti Hassan giving a full meals of her curvaceous figure in ‘Balupu‘.

Highlighting her hour glass figure in some tight costumes, she knows what exactly to be projected if the wickets of Telugu youths are to be bowled out. Her tempting cleavage shows in that bright pink top is sure gonna blow wind out of your ears, while those bulging fats around her waist area are not making eyes to blink. Enjoy the feast folks.

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AMALA PAUL TALKS ABOUT AFFAIR WITH UNCLE

Again and again, our hot dusky actress is getting haunted by the memories of past and she regrets doing it. This is Amala Paul talking about her filmy affair in an emotional tone but not anything else.

Kick starting her career in Malayalam movies, this young Mallu girl became a rage in Tamilnadu after she acted in the film Sindhu Samaveli.

The film deals with the illicit affair between a father in law and his son’s wife Sundari, played by Amala Paul. Way back in 2010 when the film released, many Sambar women stormed toward Amala Paul at a theatre and scolded her for doing such a role on sivler screen.

The actress says that she cannot forget that incident and never ever she wants to do such flicks again. An young girl having affair with her uncle is not a digestible thing to be shown on Indian screen, for the kind of culture we are brought up with, say critics.

Amala Paul felt that she is ready for all commercial movies that have two or three heroines and glamour quotient is also not a big deal. But not more illicit affairs on silver screen at any point later

Nikesha’s next with Gautham Karthik

Actress Nikesha Patel, who has already signed three Tamil films, has just finalized a fourth, even before the release of her first. And this one, a romantic comedy, will see the actress paired opposite Kadal star Gautham Karthik. The film will be directed by Ravi Thyagarajan, who has, in the past, assisted director Priyadarshan.

The actress will play a bubbly character in the film. Ask her why she signed the film and she says, "It's a great story that will be set in Chennai and I felt the character suited my personality."

The actress, who is excited to work with a young team, says, "I've worked with Gautham's father in Om, but have never met
Gautham. I hear he's super tall and am looking forward to meeting him."

Kajal Aggarwal bags Kamal's film?

Kajal Aggarwal has been climbing her career ladder fast with hit films with stars like Karthi, Suriya, and Vijay in Kollywood. She has been starring opposite some of the top-ranking heroes in Kollywood and Tollywood. Looks like the pretty actress who is working Vijay for the second time in 'Jilla' is now all set to move over to the bigger league.

The latest buzz is that Kajal Agarwal has bagged the offer to share the screen space with Kamal Haasan in the film produced by Lingusamy's Tirupati Brothers. The interesting aspect of the film is that Thuppakki heroine will not only get to star with the legendary actor but also be directed by him.

Lingusamy had recently confirmed that Kamal Haasan and he are teaming up for a project, which will commence from October this year. This will be Kamal's next film after Viswaroopam 2 and that Kamal will direct this film and also act in it.

Shruti Haasan slips near swimming pool

Stars getting injured during shooting of some action sequences happen once in a while, but an actor getting injured while talking is something new. Shruti Haasan, while on the sets of Ramaiyya Vastavaiyya, seems to have slipped near the swimming pool and hurt herself. The buzz is that the actress was in conversation with the film's director Prabhu Deva on how to enact the particular scene when she slipped suddenly.

Hurting herself badly, Shruti Haasan was rushed to a private hospital for treatment after first-aid on the sets. The doctors advised her complete rest of the day and hence the shooting was cancelled, stated sources. However, Shruti was back to form the very next day and participated in the shooting.

Ramaiya Vastavaiya, a love story, also features Girish Kumar, Sonu Sood, Vinod Khanna, Randhir Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon. The film produced by Tips Industries Limited and Kumar Taurani, is slated for releases next year on June 7, 2013.

Karthi-Hansika's 'Biriyani' teaser trailer launched (Vedio Attached)

--> Venkat Prabhu's forthcoming movie "Biriyani" is definitely one of the most awaited films of 2013. Karthi and Hansika are playing lead roles in "Biriyani" and Karthi is said to be looking in a never-seen-before new look in this 'Biriyani'.  Shooting of the major portions of the film have been completed and currently the film is in final stages of production with one or two small schedules left.

"Biriyani" teaser trailer has been unveiled by the makers on the eve of actor Karthi’s Birthday on May 25. The teaser trailer is packed with action and comedy.

The film is a comedy-suspense drama that revolves around Karthi and Premji Amaran, Biryani buffs, who go all the way to Ambur, the city that is famous for Biriyani, where a murder happens and they're are held for it. Ramki, Nithin Satya, Madhumita are playing the supporting roles and Vaibhav, Mahat Raghavendra, Vijay Vasanth and Arvind Akash will be seen in cameo roles.

Interestingly, "Biriyani" also records the 100th movie for Yuvan, who has composed for almost 900 tracks so far. Cinematography is by Shakthi Saravanan and editing is by Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth.

Sana Khan wanted in the kidnap case of 15 year old girl

The hot news doing rounds at present in Kollywood and Bollywood is the ‘disappearance’ of Sana Khan, the sizzling actress. Sana Khan, who has debutted in Simbus Silambattam in Tamil is now playing superstar Salman Khan’s romantic lead in the upcoming Bollywood film Mental.

Reports emanating from Mumbai say that the actress has ‘gone into hiding’ as she feared her arrest in connection with the disappearance of a minor girl whom she planed to marry off to one of her distant relatives. A popular model before debuting as an actress, Sana’s career has been a mixed bag thus far.

Known to make bold and daring statements, Sana has also starred in movies such as Thambikku Indha Ooru and Aayiram Vilakku. She has a film each in Kannada, Hindi and Tamil and is her latest film Oru Nadigayin Diary just released this friday, the Tamil-dubbed version of the Malayalam hit film Climax.

Mumbai Police has confirmed that Sana Khan had apparently been a part of the attempted abduction of a 15-year-old girl, after the girl had turned down her cousin’s marriage proposal. Police had already made four arrests which includes Sana Khan’s cousin Naved Khan, Vismit Ambe, Kshitij Dubey and another 17-year-old guy. Pandurang Sawant, inspector at the Turbhe Police Station further added that Sana Khan is absconding and that Police are still looking for her whereabouts.

Sana Khan has applied for anticipatory bail and hopefully gets it on Monday.Keep watching this space for further updates, claims and counter-claims!

Ajith and Vijay have a Biryani connection

Two of the biggest stars of Tamil film industry seem to have a connection with Venkat Prabhu's Biriyani. The director who is known to have a good rapport with his actors was in the news when the lead actor of his last film Ajith, made some hot biryani on the sets on Mankatha for the entire unit. Moreover, the actor recently revealed that though he is not acting in Biriyani, he is very much a part of the project as is the title.

And here goes the Ilayathalapathy Vijay connection. Apparently, Venkat Prabhu had planned a one liner for Biriyani to discuss with Vijay, but at last the film fell into the lap of Karthi. The teaser trailer of Biriyani was released yesterday as a Karthi Birthday Special and the teaser already garnered praises from all. Karthi has also sung for a number in the movie. This is the first time that Karthi has taken to the mic for a song.

Lakshmi Rai says no for acting without blouse

Actress Lakshmi Rai refused to act without wearing blouse and because of this the role went to Iniya in the film Masani.

Director LGR while speaking about this said, “Romance blossoms between the upper crust youngster and a lower crust girl.

The sister-in-law of the youngster who is cast fanatic opposes this love. At this juncture, the lower crust girl becomes pregnant.

This angers the sister-in-law. She murders both of them. The murdered come in the form of ghosts and take revenge on her. Ramki who was not acting for the last ten years is again making his re-entry as hero.

Iniya dons the role of his love interest. As per the story, the heroine should not wear blouse. I approached Lakshmi Rai for the female lead role. When I said that she has to act without wearing blouse, she refused.

Later on when I explained the significance of this to Iniya, she agreed. Others in the cast are Roja, Sarath Babu, Manobala and Chittibabu.

The shooting of this film produced by MS Saravanan has taken place in Madurai, Udumalpet, Pollachi and Karaikudi.

Raja Guru has handled the camera while Fazil has composed the music.”

Lakshmi Rai's IPL connection

With the fixing and betting probe getting deeper in the IPL, Lakshmi Rai seems to have supposedly opened up on the issue and clearing airs about having any connection with IPL. The buzz is that Lakshmi Rai has pleaded to the media not to involve her in this chaos, as it's been years since she has been touch with Sreesanth with whom she was quite often spotted.

During the early days there was an alleged affair between Sreesanth and the actress. She also denied the fact that she had any affair with the captain MS Dhoni as well and made herself clear with the media to leave her out of this scam. The pretty actress had recently revealed that she is seeing a businessman for some time and set to wedlock sometime next year.

Looks like the pretty actress who made it to the list of most desirable women of 2012 doesn't want any further controversies in her life with cricket, cricketers and IPL.

Tamil Cinema actor & actress Salary report

Here is one thing every fan in kollywood would love to know, how much does their Favourite Hero get for a movie , how much does his competitor get ?

A Leading tamil magazine has published a complete salary report featuring all the leading actor of kollywood.

Here is the Report:

Rajnikanth – 46 Crores : 23 Crores for Enthiran: The Robot, For Kochadaiyaan the amount of profit will be given as salary , AGS are reported to have offered 46 crores as salary for their next movie.
Kamal Hassan – 25 Crores : He was offered 10 crore for Dasavatharam, but after the Massive success of Vishwaroopam , the salary is now fixed at 25 crores.
Vijay – 18 Crores : Vijay had received 11 crores for Thuppaki, 14 crores for Thalaivaa and 16 crores for Jilla. For AR Murugadoss project he is said to receive 18 crores.
Ajith – 12 Crores : 12 Crores for Billa 2 . No salary fixed for AM Rathanam Project yet , For Siruthai Siva movie 18 Crores
Surya – 23 Crores : Salary 7 crores but including the 16 crores he received for the Telugu dubbing rights its 23 crores. Surya usually receives his salary plus the Telugu dubbing rights which averages around 10-12 crores.
Vikram – 11-12 crores : For Thandanam he was paid 12 crores and but after his series of flops he recieved 11 crores for Shankar’s ‘I’ movie.
Simbu – 7 Crore : 6 Crore for Poda Podi and now 7 crores for Vaalu & Vettai Mannan.
Dhanush – 7 Crore : Dhanush is reportedly to be flexible with his salary , he got 7 crores for Mariyaan.
Jeeva – 6 Crore : 3.5 crores for Neethane En Ponvasantham , Now salary fixed at 6 Crores.
Jeyam Ravi – 4.5 Crores : 3 Crore for Aadhi Bhagavan and for Boolagam 4.5 Crores.
Vishal – 8 Crores : 5 Crore as salary and 3 crores for Telugu dubbing rights.
Aarya – 4.5 crores.
Karthi 13 Crores : Salary 6 Crores and the Telugu dubbing rights of 7 crores.
Vijay Sethupathi – 1.25 crores.

The Salary report of Actress

Nayantara – 2 crores for Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Anushka – 1.5 crores , she received 2.20 crores together for Singam 2 and Alex Pandiyan.
Samantha – 1 crore
Kajal Agarwal – 1 crore : 70 Lakhs for Thuppaki, now demanding 1 crore
Shruti Hassan – 1 Crore after Success for Gabbar Singh.
Tamanna – 70 Lakhs : Ajith & Siruthai Siva project
Trisha – 60 lakhs.
Anjali – 30 Lakhs in tamil & 50 Lakhs in Telugu.

Porn star Priya Rai into Tamil films?

After a line up of heroines doing bold movie in Bollywood, the trend was adopted to an extent followed in Kollywood as well. Then it was Canadian porn star Sunny Leone stepping foot into mainstream cinema in Bollywood. The latest buzz is that the fever has caught Tamil cinema as well with Indo-American porn star Priya Anjali Rai all set to enter into Indian films.

Priya Rai is a popular name in porn industry and according to unconfirmed reports, producer-director R Babu Nair has approached her for a forthcoming Tamil movie. And not just that, Priya Rai is also making her debut in Bollywood in a film doing intimate scenes produced by Asokan PK.

Priya Rai of India origin, who was borin in Delhi was adopted by American parents at the age of two. Reports suggests that the actress will be in India in July to shoot her portions. Priya is likely to stay for 20 days in the country to take part in the shooting. Will Priya be the next Sunny Leone?

I am in love for the last one year: Actress Lakshmi Rai

Actress Lakshmi Rai has mentioned that she loves an industrialist for the past one year and they will get married after two years. Lakshmi Rai had acted in number of Tamil films including Dhaam Dhoom, Mankatha and Kanchana.

There is news that she is in love with a South Indian industrialist. Speaking about this, Lakshmi Rai said, “I have already selected a suitable lover for me. For the last one year, we are moving very intimately. He is an industrialist.
He is a jovial and friendly person. He is a good hearted person. Many are asking that who the person is. He hails from South India.

I will announce about this person very soon. I wanted a life partner like that person. He has seen some of my films. He has liked them but he is not crazy about films. I am currently acting in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films.

Talks are being held with me to act in a Hindi film. Our marriage will take place after two years only. I have not decided that whether I will continue to act in films or assist my husband after marriage. In the recent time I am asked questions linking me with cricketers. I have no connection with anyone. To tell the truth, I am disappointed because we do not give importance to our national game hockey.”

South actresses in call girl roles

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As films get bolder, our actresses get more versatile. While Bollywood has its share of heroines who have played the role of sex worker, filmmakers in the south too have cast actresses from here in similar roles. Here's a look at four actresses from the south who're essaying the risque call girl role in their films
Shruti Haasan Film: D-Day Language: Hindi Characterization: Her first-look in the film shocked many, but Shruti Haasan has taken on the role of a Karachi prostitute with panache. We hear her character falls in love with a RAW officer, and their love story takes the film forward.

Haripriya Film: Abbayi Class Ammayi Mass Language: Telugu Characterization: The actress plays a call girl for the first time in her career, and has attended an eight-day workshop for the role. "I learnt the slang, the way they dress and their body language for the film, which is about how a call girl learns the value of relationship and marriage and changes for the better. It's a sensible film and I had no second thoughts about taking on this role," she says.

Shriya Saran Film: Pavitra Language: Tamil and Telugu Characterization: The sexy siren plays the role of a prostitute, who nurtures an ambition of becoming a powerful politician in this film, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Janardhana Maharshi. Shriya had told us that this film would be an important one in her career, and has given her an opportunity to showcase her acting skills. "It was a tough decision to make, but my character has been handled with dignity, and not vulgarly," she had

Charmmee Film: Prema Oka Maikam Language: Telugu Characterization: Though hesitant at first, Charmmee was totally convinced of her character as soon director Chandu narrated the script to her. She will be seen playing a call girl catering to the high class society in the film, and says this role has given her scope to perform and experiment.

I have a small and cute role, says Priyanka Kothari

Back in 2003, a certain 'Amoga' entered Kollywood as the leading lady in the Madhavan-starrer Jay Jay. And today, the actress, who now calls herself Priyanka Kothari, is looking forward to the release of her film Karimedu.

Based on real-life incidents related to the Dandupalya gang, Karimedu revolves around the crimes committed and the way people were treated. Priyanka plays a pregnant woman in the film and this guest appearance is, as she puts it, a "small and cute role."
She says, "The Kannada film did well, and I'm expecting its Tamil version to be successful too. We shot for the talkie portions and two songs in Mysore. I play the victim of the gang and the character, though small, has a lot of weight. The entire unit and team was wonderful to work with."
So, why has it been a while since the actress was last seen in a Kollywood film? "In time, Tamil cinema will see more of me. I like the subjects done here, and the way they are picturized. I'd love to star in Tamil films, provided I get a good offer and storyline," she adds.
Her last appearance in a Tamil film was in a dance number, in Jiiva's Kacheri Arambam. Ask her if she'll do another such number in the future, and she says, "Well, if it's a good song, I will take it up."

Andrea, first choice for Aadukalam?

Interestingly, Andrea Jeremiah was the first option for the role of an Anglo-Indian girl in Dhanush's National-Award-winning Aadukalam, but the actress had missed out on the opportunity. The offer then went to Taapsee Pannu and the Punjabi lass made her debut with the role.

Though it was a miss for Andrea, she says that was happy Taapsee got the offer. However, Andrea did make her presence felt in the character by dubbing for Taapsee. Her work and voice fetched praises, especially the Anglo-Indian diction.

No Malayalam releases in Bangalore due to piracy

Last year, after the Kerala Anti-piracy Cell and producers' association filed a case against a theatre in Bangalore for allowing piracy, they arrested the culprits and ensured the proprietor and manager of the theatre were taken to task. However, the crime seems to have re-emerged and the anti-piracy cell in Kerala has now taken much stronger action. They've decided not to release any Malayalam films in Karnataka for a month.

"We've taken this decision after meeting with the Anti-piracy Cell and producers' association. By doing this, the root causes of piracy will be taught a lesson," says Anil V Thomas, the General Secretary of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce. The decision has not been implemented yet. Ask Abdul Azeez, convener of the Anti-piracy Cell and producers' association, why Bangalore, and he says, "In the last 3-4 months, we've seen that Malayalam films are recorded in one theatre in Bangalore. They record the film in the theatre, and sell the CDs of the film within three days of its release and upload it on the internet."

Milan Jaleel, who produced the Mohanlal-starrer Run Baby Run, says, "Producers have lost 20-30% of our revenue because of piracy. So now, we're tracing the movies that have been uploaded on the internet and ensuring that they are deleted. However, Malayalam movies that are uploaded on international websites cannot be deleted as uploading new releases is not a crime there," he says.

Actress Parvathi Menon, who has acted in Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films, says the decision not to release films in a particular state is only a short-term solution. "It's not just Malayalam films that face piracy. The Kerala Film Chamber should deal with this on an individual basis or just restrict the release of Malayalam films to good theatres."
Sa Ra Govindu, former secretary of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, agrees with Parvathy's point of view, though only partially. "If they decide not to release their films here, it's going to be a loss only for them. They should approach us and we could try to solve the problem together. Only then can we rope in the Karnataka police and take corrective actions," he says.

Kannada filmmaker KM Chaitanya asks, "No Kannada film ever gets pirated. Then, why would we pirate other films? Most Malayalam films are released in multiplexes in Bangalore. If a particular single-screen theatre is the troublemaker, then the Kerala Film Chamber should approach our film chamber and inform them. Even we have an efficient system and if they have taken this decision unilaterally, so it's an insult to our government and concerned institutions," he concludes.

Lal to romance three heroines

After Fahadh Faasil romancing three heroines in Diamond Necklace, it's veteran actor Lal's turn to do the same in his upcoming film, Ayaal.
The movie, which has the actor paired with Ineya, Lena and Lakshmi Sharma, will be a period film that poses questions on love, says its scribe K Ambady.

"In our society, it's common to sincerely love a single person to the fullest. But what if somebody has the same feeling towards many others. Is it right or wrong?" asks Ambady.

The scribe also informs us that Lal plays a character who attracts a lot of women and loves them sincerely like a celestial lover. Ayaal also marks the return of director Suresh Unnithan, who will be helming a feature film after 15 years.

Katherine to romance Ram Charan

After Tamannaah and Shruti Haasan, looks like actor Katherine Teresa is fast making her way to join the ranks of what Tollywood fans call 'Megaheroine'. Yes, after starring opposite Allu Arjun in the forthcoming Puri Jagannadh film, Katherine is now all set to romance Ram Charan in his next film directed by Koratala Siva.

Sources close to the unit confirm that the makers have zeroed in on Katherine for the lead role. "After considering the names of a few actresses, the makers have finalised Katherine as the main lead," said a source. The regular shooting of the film is expected to begin shortly. The Malayalam actor, who made her T-Town debut in the Varun Sandesh starrer Chammak Challo, later bagged roles in big budget films like Bunny's forthcoming and Paisa, with Nani.

Sonakshi, Yaami Gautam in Prabhu Dheva’s next

When actor Ajay Devgn had to choose a leading lady to play his love interest in Prabhu Dheva's next, starting in July, he pointed his finger at his Son of Sardaar actress Sonakshi Sinha's direction. The curly-haired South Indian director has already worked with Sona on Rowdy Rathore, Rambo Rajkumar and the Go, Govinda song in OMG Om My God. Naturally, he is happy to continue the association.

Yaami Gautam (Vicky Donor) will also be a part of the same project. According to sources, this pretty model-turned-actor has a
very interesting role. And wait there's more. One hears that there will be yet another glamorous girl. Talks are on with a couple of hot actresses.
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Meenakshi Dixit is Vadivelu's heroine?

Ace comedian Vadivelu has started shooting for his upcoming film Gaja Buja Buja Gaja Tenali Ramanum Krishnadevarayarum and is looking forward make a strong comeback into film. The buzz is that Meenakshi Dixit who starred opposite Vijayakanth in his 2010 film Virudhagiri has been signed to play Vadivelu's pair in the film.

Initially Parvathy Omanakuttan was first approached by the makers of the film to pair up opposite Vadivelu but things didn't work out due to various reason, Sneha Ullal was the next choice but she expressed her desire not to pair up opposite Vadivelu and not it seems Meenakshi Dixit has been finalized. Meenakshi has been mostly spotted in only item numbers as in Billa 2.

'Gaja Buja Buja Gaja Thenali Raman' (GBBGTR) directed by Yuvaraj, who earlier directed Potta Potti, has music composed by D Imman. The film, a period flick, is based upon the folklore tales of king Krishna Devaraya and his shrewd and witty minister Tenali Raman.

Surveen Chawla disappointed with Cricketer Sreesanth

Actress Surveen Chawla,who was once romantically linked with Sreesanth after pairing with him on a dance reality show, says that she is taken by shock by the cricketer's alleged involvement in the spot fixing scandal.

The lure of money can make the sanest people go astray. I wouldn't be lying if I say that I am sad and disappointed with what Sreesanth did. I'm not going to mince words here, had it been a good friend or an acquaintance,my stand on this issue will be the same," says Surveen.

She adds, "While we are friends, I have not been in touch with him recently. I've always seen him as a person who has inspired people from Kerala to take up cricket. I was in Cannes when learned about his arrest; it was shocking."

Taapsee and Nayanthara bond over adventure sports

Contrary to the belief that two actresses seldom get along, Nayan and Taapsee seem to have got along like a house on fire during the shoot of their latest film. Asks Taapsee, "Who said that two actresses cannot get along? Nayan and I bonded so well that we even tried adventure sports in Kulu Manali."

Taapsee, who is just back from the schedule of the Vishnuvardhan-directed untitled flick, which has Ajith, Nayanthara and Arya in the leads, adds, "The weather conditions in Kulu Manali were extreme, to say the least. But that did not deter Nayan and me from indulging in mountain biking on the rough and, often, treacherous terrain. I have had experience of it in Mauritius, but Nayan was a little scared as it was the first time for her. But she thoroughly enjoyed the ride. We also experienced mud biking on the mountain sides."

Raja Rani' a romantic film for youngsters

The story of 'Raja Rani', which has Arya, Nayanthara and Jai in the lead, has been revealed to some extent to the audience.

The film has been creating a lof buzz with the link up of Arya and Nayanthara in real life as well.

Meanwhile it has been revealed that the film revolves around the life of a newly married couple Raja (Arya) and Rani (Nayantara), who are entirely different from each other.

Then there is Raja's ex-girlfriend (Nazriya Nazim), a bubbly IT professional and of course Jai, who will reportedly appear as Rani's lover.

The film, directed by Shankar's former assistant Atlee, is produced by produced by Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss Productions.

The teaser of the film which was released a couple of days ago shows what's going on in the mind of two newly married couple for who obviously the honeymoon period is over.

Anirudh debutes in 'Naanum Rowdydan'

The young music director, who has made his mark in the world of music, is all set to debut as hero.

The 'Kolaveri' composer Anirudh will be playing the lead in 'Poda Podi' fame director Vignesh Sivan's film to be produced by Gautham Menon's 'Photon Kathas'.

The movie would be a rom-com and has been cheekily titled as 'Naanum Rowdydan'.

The composer shot to fame with the hit number, 'Why This Kolaveri Di', from '3' will also be scoring the music for the film apart from starring in it.

Samantha in love with Cricketer Dale Steyn

The fever of the Indian Premier League has taken film circles. Although the possibility of killing cricket commercial career in movies this summer season, most of the general population are tenuous celebrities that seem to be promoting IPL and cricket heroes who are leading teams in the neck neck matches.

Coming to South, Chennai Super Kings are just rocking and fixed its position in Top 2 for the knockout race. On other hand, even a relatively new team Sun Risers Hyderabad is giving shock to large teams, with their bowling attack.

Yesterday, Sun Risers Hyderabad won the match against Rajasthan Royals in a do or die match to make alive their chances to play off. All the bowlers played extremely well, but Samantha liked Dale Steyn's. Stunned by his performance, beautiful Samantha says’ "#mouth wide open # waahhht... Super super win... Sunrisers.... I think I have a lil crush on dale steyn... Sasssshhhh..."

Shruthi Hassan’s Break Up

Love makes some while it breaks some too. Most people would have had a sad story but not everyone advertises their emotions; nor would they want to discuss such issues. But the bold as ever Shruthi Hassan does not hesitate to mention her most disappointing moment. Seems like even the most gorgeous girl had her turn of bad events, and she claims it was when she broke up. Speaking in a detailed interview, Shruthi quoted “If a movie does not do well you can do another one, if a song is not good, you can change the chorus but when you choose somebody, you are at the mercy of that person’s love.” But the good news now is that she has moved on for good and is concentrating full time on her movie career.

She is currently acting alongside Arjun Rampal in the Bollywood flick ‘D-Day’; she has taken up the challenging role of a call girl for the project, and is already receiving ample accolades for her choice performance.

Shruti Haasan reportedly dating Suresh Raina ?

A strong gossip making rounds in K-town is that light eyed actress Shruti Haasan is extremely friendly with Indian Cricketer Suresh Raina. Shruti is quite often seen supporting the Chennai team at IPL matches. She has been spotted cheering Raina's team on several occasions in the ongoing IPL series.

Suresh Raina, who made an unbeaten 99 from 52 balls paving an easy win for Chennai Super Kings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad last Wednesday, has apparently got himself a special cheerleader Shruti Haasan. Both were seemed together in Night parties according to sources.

A friend of Shruti said, "Raina considers her his lucky mascot. The two of them are often seen hanging out together." All they needed was a party and some common friends to introduce them to each other and since then, things have been on a smooth wicket for the two.

Seductress Shruti Haasan earlier had an affair with her 'Oh My Friend' and 'Anaganaga O Dheerudu' co-star Siddharth. But they broke up after dating for about couple of years.

I starved in order to become an actress: Actress Nanditha

Actress Nanditha of Atta Kathy fame said that she starved in order to become an actress. She while speaking about this, said, “ I hail from Bangalore.

Right from child hood days I wanted to become an actress but my parents did not agree for this. I was stubborn in this matter.

I locked myself in a room and did not speak with my parents. Three days I starved without eating food. Later on my parents permitted me to become an actress by stipulating some conditions.

They told me that I can act only after completing my studies. I agreed for this. When I got the opportunity to act in Atta Kathy, I accepted it. My film Nalanum Nandhiniyum is to be released soon.

In Ethir Neechal, I acted without makeup. There was news that I refused to act in this film because there was another heroine in this film.

That is wrong. Whatever offers I get, I will only see my character. If I like I act in that film. I have acted in four films in a year. Currently I am learning Tamil.”

Andrea has untapped potential: Ram

Ramsubramaniam believes Southern actress Andrea Jeremiah, who will sport three different looks in his next untitled film, has a lot of untapped potential. “She (Andrea) is one of the finest actresses I have come across. But seldom do we see her in a role that does justice to her potential. I decided to make the best use of her potential and that’s why I chose her for my film,” Ram told IANS. Refusing to divulge details about the looks, he said, “I want her looks to be kept a secret until we reveal it. But, what I can assure you is that it will definitely bring out the best in her as an actress.” Andrea, who is also a popular Southern singer, was last seen in Kamal Hassan’s controversial multi-lingual thriller Vishwaroopam.

She played one of the teammates of Hassan, who played a secret spy in the film. In Telugu cinema, she was recently seen opposite actor Sunil Varma in Tadakha, which is the Telugu remake of Vettai. Andrea made her acting debut in Tamil romantic-drama Kandha Naal Mudhal in 2005.

In the same year, she debuted as a singer with the song ‘Kannum kannum nokia…’ from Tamil thriller Anniyan. What kind of a film is this? “It’s a love story akin to the mood of the current generation. This time I have decided to deal with a lighter subject than my previous films. I’m currently zeroing in on the male lead and the rest of the cast. We will begin shooting soon,” he added. Known for his path-breaking Tamil directorial debut Kattradhu Tamizh, Ram is currently busy wrapping up his second Tamil film Thanga Meengal.

Lawrence ready to scare audience with 6 avatars

Raghava Lawrence is currently busy directing the third sequel of his hit film Muni. This movie is titled as “Muni 3” and Lawrence is directing the film and he is also doing the lead role.

Now the latest buzz is that Lawrence is going to show six different variations in 'Muni 3'. It is heard that the film will have more scary and entertainments elements than the previous two parts. Earlier in Kanchana, Raghava Lawrence was seen in three different variations. The film earned good response in mass centers and producer Bellamkonda Suresh who was happy with the result is producing Muni 3 as well on Sri Sai Ganesh Productions banner.

Tapsee Pannu is playing female lead in this movie. Though it was Lakshmi Rai who was assinged to pair with Raghava Lawrence in his Muni 3, at the last moment she was replaced with Tapasee Pannu.

'Muni 3' will also feature Lawrence's brother Vino, who will dance in the intro song of the film. 'Kolaveri Di' fame Anirudh will be the music composer of this movie

Priya Anand to do 'Vai Raja Vai'

Basking under the success of 'Ethirneechal', Priya Anand is delighted after winning sweet reviews for her performance.

The actress has a line-up of movies to cover in the next couple of weeks and so will be trotting between Tamil, Telugu and Hindi industries.

In Tamil she has already been signed up for an untitled film with Thanu's production and also shooting for 'Vanakkam Chennai'.

Now recently she has been roped in for 'Vai Raja Vai'. It's a well-known fact that Aishwarya Dhanush will be directing the movie with Gautam Karthik playing the lead after 'Kadal'.

Yuvan Shankar Raja will be crooning the music for this movie which is also to be produced by AGS.

Cinematography is by Velraj and the rest of the cast and technical details will be soon out.

Ajith-Vishnu film in its final leg of shoot as Taapsee joins the unit

The final leg of shooting of Ajith-Vishnu film is happening in Kulu Manali and Taapsee will be joining the team for the final schedule.

Arya, Nayanthara, Rana Daggubati and Tapsee are the other actors playing crucial roles in this Ajith starrer film, which has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Taapsee who made her Kollywood debut with 'Aadukalam' had tweeted, "Now off to shoot some interesting thrilling sequences for Ajith-Vishnu film.

"Going to meet the ever so fun cast and crew. This one is with full cast!".

Produced by A.M. Ratnam, the film has Ajith in some spectacular action sequences which he had shot during the Dubai schedule.

Dhanush, Samantha and Thuppakki garners top awards

Tamil actors Dhanush, Samantha and director Balaji Sakthivel won top honours at the 7th edition of the Vijay Awards.

As many as 30 awards were given away in different categories at a gala ceremony on Saturday, including Chevalier Sivaji award for excellence in Indian cinema to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

While Dhanush won the best actor male award for his performance in his wife Aishwarya's directorial debut "3", Samantha won the best actor female award for her work in "Neethaane En Ponvasantham".

Tamil teen crime-thriller "Vazhakku En 18/9" was named the best film, while the film's director Balaji Sakthivel lifted the best director trophy.

For his performance as a mahout in Tamil romantic-drama "Kumki", actor Vikram won the best debut male award, while Varalakshmi Sarathkumar won the best debut female award for "Poda Podi".

Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep won the best villain trophy for critically acclaimed revenge-drama "Naan Ee" and the best comedian gong went to comic star Santhanam for romantic-comedy "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi".

Actor Sathyaraj won the best supporting actor male award for his performance in "Nanban", Tamil remake of Hindi comedy "3 Idiots".

Best supporting actor female award went to Anupama Kumar for romantic-thriller "Muppoluthum Un Karpanaigal".

D. Imman won the best music director award for romantic-drama "Kumki".

Tamil period-drama "Aravaan" won two awards - best costume design and best art design awards for S. Rajendran and R.K Vijay Murugan, respectively.

Anal Arasu won the best stunt director for romantic-action "Thadaiyara Thaakka", while Gopi Amarnath was awarded the best cinematographer for horror-thriller "Pizza", which also won the best screenplay award for debutant director Karthik Subbaraj.

Thamarai won the best lyricist award for her song "Kangal Neeye" in "Muppoluthum Un Karpanaigal", while Robert won the best choreographer award for "Poda Podi".

Balaji Tharaneetharan won the best debut director award for comedy "Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom" and Rajesh M. won the best dialogue writer award for romantic-comedy "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi".

Composer Anirudh Ravichander and actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin were honoured with best find of the year and face of the year awards, respectively.

Family-drama "Aarohanam" won the jury award, best actor jury award was given to Vijay Sethupathi.

Tamil actor Vijay pocketed two awards - best entertainer of the year and favourite hero for films "Nanban" and "Thuppakki", respectively.

Vijay's "Thuppakki" also won the favourite film award, while the song "Google Google" from the same film won the favourite song of the year award.

Filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss was awarded favourite director of the year for the same film.

Tamil horror-thriller "Pizza" walked away with the best crew award.