Kollywood News and Events

A.R. Rahman pays tribute to Michael Jackson on his death.

I am shocked at the untimely passing away of Michael Jackson, one of
the greatest musicians of our time.

MJ, for most of our generation was an icon who made uncompromising
music. He pushed the milestone of Pop music to unbelievable levels
through the 8os and 90s. I am yet to find an artist with that energy,
perfection and vision.

I met him personally after the Oscars in Los Angeles and we vibed very
well. He said that he loved India and the Indian people. He said he
heard good things about me and he was praising the chord progression
of Jai Ho's chorus.

He was bursting with energy and told me that every dance move he
did,came from his soul and did a five second stunning example. It was
like a lightning strike :)

He was concerned about developmental issues such as Global Warming and
about wars and its damages to the human community.

He asked me to compose a unity anthem on the likes of "We are the
World " for him. I nodded in awe ...!

He introduced me to his three lovely bright Kids. The kids told him
"I love you dad" and he replied “I love you more” as a proud father.
I wished him well for his concerts and he said “God Bless you”.

After hearing the shocking news I wished it was another rumor which
would fade away soon. It took me time to believe that he is no more.

I remember, my late sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of
the premiere of "Remember the Time" when I was recording "Kadal
Rojave" for my first movie Roja. Seeing it inspired all of us that
afternoon.

Now, there is no Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.

I hope all of us value people's existence more and respect them when
they are alive.

LIFE IS SHORT...! Artists and their art live for ever. Jai Ho, MJ !
We love you for your music, regardless of all the controversies!

All are awaiting with bated breadth for Kamal Hassan’s much-awaited movie Unnai Pol Oruvan with Mohanlal. The film, a remake of the Bollywood trendsetter, A Wednesday, has been tweaked to suit the taste of Tamil audience.


Kamal fans wanted it to be released on August 12, 2009, for sentimental reasons. It is the 50th Golden Jubilee year since the Ulaganayagan’s first film as a child artist Kalathoor Kannamma released on August 12, 1959.

Now, working on those sentiments, the trade wants it to be released on August 12, too, in Tamil and Telugu.As it is the Independence day weekend and with August 12 being a Wednesday, will the film have a record opening worldwide? Fingers crossed!!

Kollywood bombsheel Namitha is much leaner now! Courtesy, long walks around her dream home in Ambi Valley in Mumbai.

The actress who has lost 8 kilos says that she owe it all to her long walks and her nutritionist and dietician Rujuta Diwekar. Rujita was the one who helped Kareena Kapoor carve a super sexy body.

Guess who is Namitha's neighbour. It's none other than politician and PETA activist Maneka Gandhi

“I am now settled in Mumbai after my dream home in Ambi Valley got ready. I love the place as it is close to nature, and I go for long walks in the woods. It is something which I never could never dream of in Chennai or Hyderabad”.

Namitha is currently doing a Telugu film Desadrohi and a Malayalam film Black Stallion. Her ambitious film Indravizha in which she has an author backed role is getting ready for release on July 10.

The Prasanna - Sneha starrer Achamundu, Achamundu is all set for its release in Tamilnadu on July 10th.

This is India's first movie filmed on RED ONE camera. It is also the first film where Emmy award winner John Shea plays a prominent role.

At a recent screening of the film at Shanghai International film festival, Achchamundu! Achchamundu! received a thunderous reception.

The telugu version of AA is also getting ready and if things go as planned, it will hit the theatres simultaneously, said its director Arun Vaidyanathan.

The censor officials who have seen the film appreciated the AA team and its director for giving a good entertainer. The film is certified with UA and the producer Ananth govindan on behalf of his team says 'We are planning for 100% digital release all over Tamilnadu".

The Prasanna - Sneha starrer Achchamundu! Achchamundu! is all set for its release in Tamilnadu on July 10th.

This is India's first movie filmed on RED ONE camera. It is also the first film where Emmy award winner John Shea plays a prominent role.


The telugu version of AA is also getting ready and if things go as planned, it will hit the theatres simultaneously, said its director Arun Vaidyanathan.

The censor officials who have seen the film appreciated the AA team and its director for giving a good entertainer. The film is certified with UA and the producer Ananth govindan on behalf of his team says 'We are planning for 100% digital release all over Tamilnadu".

Renowned British director and the director of Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle, had congratulated Arun Vaidyanathan for a "clean entertainer."

The grand wedding ceremony took place at Srivaru Venkatachalapati palace in Chennai. Though it was an early muhurtham between 7.30 am and 9 am, the kollywood league was present in full strength to bless the couple.

The cute, bubbly, Mallu girl Bhavana is still at it! She is desperate to shed her girl-next-door image and wants to turn a hottie!

For the Ajith starrer Asal directed by Saran, Bhavana has undergone a 'shocking' makeover with a glam look. Sporting tights and chic T-shirts with straightened hair, she surely looks a hot babe.

However, her early makeovers in Malayalam film T-20, a Dileep-starrer turned a real flop. Though she was seen sun-kissing on the beaches of Mauritius in mini-skirts and tops, she flunked badly with her looks.

Hope this new makeover in Tamil will lend her the much-needed recognition. Good luck baby!