ObituaryWhile he entered Malayalam cinema in 1983, it was his role in the 1995 Tamil film ‘Avatharam’ starring Nasser and Revathi in the lead, which gained him popularity.Tnm StaffWell-known Tamil actor Bala Singh who has appeared in notable characters in films like Virumaandi, Pudhupettai, Saamy, etc., passed away in Chennai early on Wednesday morning. The actor was admitted at Vijaya Hospital in Chennai a few days ago for food poisoning. He was 67. Bala Singh who trained at the National School of Drama (Nsd) began his acting career as a theatre artist. While he entered Malayalam cinema in 1983, it was his role in the 1995 Tamil film Avatharam starring Nasser and Revathi in the lead, which gained him popularity. This film that marked Nasser’s directorial debut, saw Bala playing a pivotal negative character named Baasi. This is the film that also gave Tamil cinema audiences Ilaiyaraaja’s most famed “Thendral Vandhu Theendumbothu” song.
- 11/27/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodA clear print of 'Ngk' has been released in just eight hours of its release by the notorious Tamil Rockers website.Digital NativeActor Suriya and Selvaraghavan's maiden association, Ngk – Nandha Gopala Krishnan had hit the screens on Friday. Touted to be a political thriller, the film features Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. With the film is performing averagely at the box office and receiving mixed reviews from the audience and critics, the film has now become a victim of piracy. A clear print of the film has been released in just eight hours of its release by the notorious Tamil Rockers website. Prabhu Deva and Tamannaah starrer Devi 2 wasn't spared either. This isn’t the first time a new film has been picked by the portal. Vijay's Sarkar, Vijay Devarakonda's Taxiwaala, Venky's F2 were all leaked within hours of their release. And recently in Tamil,...
- 6/1/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe new date has been planned to avoid clash with Suriya's 'Ngk' at box-office.Digital NativeVijay Deverakonda’s Dear Comrade was scheduled for release on May 31, but now we have reports coming in that it will be out on June 6. The rescheduling of the release date was planned so that Dear Comrade doesn’t have to clash with Suriya’s Ngk at the box office. With Dear Comrade set for release in Tamil as well, this seems to be a right move by the producer who are looking for solo release in the language. Besides Tamil and Telugu, Dear Comrade will release in Malayalam and Kannada as well. Vijay Deverakonda will be playing a student leader with communist background in Dear Comrade while Rashmika Mandanna will be seen as a cricketer playing for Telangana state. Sources in the know say that Rashmika is trying hard to get...
- 4/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodReports are that there are some legal issues which need to be sorted out before the film hits the marquee.Digital NativeDirector Selvaraghavan-Santhanam film Mannavan Vanthanadi has been in the cans for a long time now. Reports are that there are some legal issues which need to be sorted out before the film hits the marquee. With producer Varun Manian of Radiance Media issuing a show cause notice to the film’s co-producer Sushant Prasad, things have become complicated for Mannavan Vanthanadi’s release. Reports are that Sushant Prasad had tried to sell the rights of the movie to a third party owing to some financial difficulties and Varun Manian’s claim is that his production had the complete authority to deal with such matters. In Radiance Media’s show cause notice to Sushant Prasad it has been stated: “All rights including negative rights over the film being produced by...
- 2/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn this film, Suriya is rumoured to be playing a bodyguard to Mohanlal, who is said to be playing a Prime Minister.Digital NativeFollowing their successful collaboration in films such as Ayan and Maattrraan, Suriya and filmmaker Kv Anand have joined hands for the third time for an action-thriller titled Kaappaan. The next schedule of the film will commence soon and in this schedule, Suriya will wrap up his portions. In the film, Suriya is rumoured to be playing a bodyguard to Mohanlal, who is said to be playing a Prime Minister. The film stars Mohanlal, Boman Irani, Arya and Samuthirakani in pivotal roles. Sayyeshaa has been signed as the female lead. The film originally starred Telugu actor Allu Sirish in a crucial role. He later chose to exit from the project citing date issues. Arya was eventually signed on to replace Sirish and the grapevine is that the former plays a negative role.
- 1/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodSources in the know say that Sasikumar had initially approached Vijay to play the lead role in this period flick.Digital NativeFilmmaker and actor Sasikumar is reportedly gearing up to direct a historical and is on the verge of finalizing its hero. Sources in the know say that Sasikumar had initially approached Vijay to play the lead role in this period flick but the star had refused due to reasons best known only to him. Following this, Sasikumar had narrated the story to Suriya and he is said to have given his go ahead. The star is completely enamored with the strong storyline and has agreed to work with Sasi Kumar. More details about this project are expected to be announced officially soon. Sasikumar’s debut as director was with Subramaniapuram, which was a super hit. He then directed Eesan in 2010. After the release of Eesan, he has been busy...
- 1/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodWhile it was heavily speculated that the film would be out in the theatres for Deepavali this year, unfortunately, it did not make it.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Selvaraghavan’s first film with Suriya, titled Ngk, has been progressing for several months now. While it was heavily speculated that the film would be out in the theatres for Deepavali this year, unfortunately, it did not make it. Following this, Suriya and Selva’s fans have been regularly requesting the filmmaker to post updates about Ngk. Reacting to this, after a long silence, Selvaraghavan had tweeted: “My humble request. We work hard and we work in silence. Updates will come at the right time. Not every third day or every week. And i strongly believe that if you give us strength we will work much more harder towards our goal. #Ngk.” Well, this should put an end to all queries about the film and its progress.
- 11/30/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Ngk' stars Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi as heroines and has Meera, Jagapathi Babu and Bala Singh playing the supporting rolesDigital NativeThere were reports that Suriya had completed a major portion of the Selvaraghavan-directorial Ngk before moving over to the Kv Anand’s untitled film. Now, we hear that the star is gearing up to move over to the Ngk sets later this month. Sources in the know say that Suriya is growing back his beard as demanded by his role in Ngk (Nandha Gopalan Kumaran) and will be joining the sets for a wrap-up. According to producer Sr Prabhu, the shoot will be wrapped in a few weeks. However, he isn’t sure how much time the post-production process will take. The Ngk team is expected to complete the schedule in two weeks. After completing this schedule, the star will revert to the Kv Anand directorial, which...
- 11/10/2018
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
Kollywood'Suriya 37' is touted to be a mega-budget film and has an impressive line-up for stars.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe second schedule of Suriya’s 37th film began last month and it was wrapped up recently. While the team has been keeping everything about the project under wraps, only letting out minor details, a picture from the sets with Suriya sporting commando looks was leaked online creating a furor among his fans. Expectations are high on this untitled film as it brings together actor Suriya and director Kv Anand for the third film following Ayan and Maattraan. The crew was recently shooting in Noida, where the makers erected a big set in front of a famous auditorium. The schedule was wrapped on October 10 and the crew will be taking a short break before starting the next schedule. Besides Suriya in the lead role, the film also has the Malayalam star...
- 10/16/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn the film, Mohanlal will be sporting a bearded look while Suriya looks suave with a clean-shaven look.Digital NativeMalayalam superstar Mohanlal has joined the sets of Suriya starrer, which goes by the working title Suriya 37. The second schedule of the film had begun when Mohanlal joined the sets. The film is a multi starrer that is being directed by Kv Anand. Mohanlal, who has just completed a schedule of the Malayalam film Lucifer, directed by Prithviraj, hopped on board the sets of Suriya’s film to do some important scenes that required his presence. In the film, Mohanlal will be sporting a bearded look while Suriya looks suave with a clean-shaven look. Suriya 37 is touted to be a mega budget film that has an impressive line-up for stars. While Sayyeshaa will be playing the female lead role in the film, the cast also includes Arya, Boman Irani, and Samuthirakani.
- 9/12/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Chennai, March 30: After being banned from acting for campaigning against Dmdk party in 2011 during the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, comedian Vadivelu is making a comeback with Tamil period-comedy "Thenaliraman", slated for an April release.
"Our film is releasing on April 18. It was previously scheduled to release April 11, but it has been pushed to a week later," the film's director Yuvaraj Dhayalan told Ians
One of the most popular comedians in Tamil filmdom, Vadivelu will be seen essaying a double role in "Thenaliraman".
The film also features Meenakshi Dixit, Manobala, Radha Ravi, G.M Kumar, Bala Singh, Mansoor.
"Our film is releasing on April 18. It was previously scheduled to release April 11, but it has been pushed to a week later," the film's director Yuvaraj Dhayalan told Ians
One of the most popular comedians in Tamil filmdom, Vadivelu will be seen essaying a double role in "Thenaliraman".
The film also features Meenakshi Dixit, Manobala, Radha Ravi, G.M Kumar, Bala Singh, Mansoor.
- 3/30/2014
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
The Valedictory function of the 7th Filmsaaz 2014, an annual International Film Festival of documentaries and short films, organized by University Film Club, Aligarh Muslim University, concluded last Wednesday. The film festival (9th-12th March), which saw a huge participation (150 entries), ended with a grand award ceremony.
The first two days saw the screenings of the shortlisted films from across the world. The eminent jury consisted of names such as film critic Anuj Kumar, celebrity blogger, film reviewer, journalist, TV show host and author of The Adventures Of An Intrepid Film Critic, Anna M. M. Vetticad and last but not the least filmmaker, Dr. Parvez Imam.
The notable winners included Whistling Woods International’s Maula Baksh De, actor S.M. Zaheer, The Last Delivery from Oman and the Dr. Indu Bala Singh directed Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar.
National Award winning director (and actor), Tigmanshu Dhulia, was the chief guest, who along with the Amu Pro-Vice chancellor,...
The first two days saw the screenings of the shortlisted films from across the world. The eminent jury consisted of names such as film critic Anuj Kumar, celebrity blogger, film reviewer, journalist, TV show host and author of The Adventures Of An Intrepid Film Critic, Anna M. M. Vetticad and last but not the least filmmaker, Dr. Parvez Imam.
The notable winners included Whistling Woods International’s Maula Baksh De, actor S.M. Zaheer, The Last Delivery from Oman and the Dr. Indu Bala Singh directed Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar.
National Award winning director (and actor), Tigmanshu Dhulia, was the chief guest, who along with the Amu Pro-Vice chancellor,...
- 3/18/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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