Open talk with Piya

Actress Piya is a bubbly sweet girl. In a small chat with her: Your parents did not want you to take up cinema career. You were supposed to be a computer expert but you took up acting. Did it yield any fruits?

7.1 sound technology for the first time in Tamil cinema

So far 7.1 sound technology have been used only in Hollywood and Bollywood films. Now for the first time this technology is being used in a Tamil cinema. That film is Aadhi Bhagavan which has Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles.

Anyone wants to dance Thandavam?

The audio launch of the film Thandavam which has Vikram in the lead role is being launched on 15th August.

It is not because of Anushka!

The most expected Saguni which had Karthi in the lead role did not do well at the box office. Karthi is now been forced to give a hit film. So his whole concentration is in his film Alex Pandian in which he is donning the lead role.

Shankar's I..! Deepika Padukone

Director Shankar has already commenced the shooting of his next high budgeted film titled I. This film has also a big star cast consisting of Vikram, Amy Jackson, Santhanam, Suresh Gopi and others.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Reel Life Couple Saravanan-Meenakshi Tie Knot in Real Life

Reel life couple Saravanan (Senthil) and Meenakashi (Sreeja) has tied the knot in real life too.

Senthil and Sreeja became popular with the popular Tamil television serial "Saravanan Meenakshi" in which they played the title roles. The serial ran for six years and for two seasons. Their marriage on the serial was a grand affair with the presence of fans and even the family members of the actors. Unlike their reel-life marriage, their real life wedding was a simple, private affair held in Tirupati last week.

"Our fans are responsible for this marriage. Wherever we go, people tell us that we look like made-for-each-other couple. This actually sparked the right chord between us. We have worked for six years for the serial and more than love, I can say that we have developed a beautiful friendship and understanding during the shoot. It was only during the second season we actually thought of getting married," Senthil told the Times of India.

Talking about his private wedding, Senthil told the news daily that since his reel life wedding was held in a grand manner, they decided to hold the real life marriage in a private ceremony. He also stated that he was planning to officially announce the wedding to the media, but his driver had posted pictures of their marriage on the Internet prior to the announcement.

Senthil, who works as a Radio Jockey, is currently concentrating on his film assignments. The actor has starred in Cheran's "Thavamai Thavamirundhu" and a few other Tamil films. He was last seen doing a supporting role in Santhanam's "Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham." Recently, Senthil won the best actor award for his portrayal of Saravanan character in the serial at the recently held Vijay Telly awards, while Sreeja won the best actress award. "Saravanan Meenakshi" was chosen as the best serial at the awards ceremony.

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Rajini and Amir Khan to share the screen in Enthiran 2

After completing Ai, Shankar has decided to direct Rajinikanth. Bollywood famous actor Amir Khan will also be acting in this film. Very soon the official announcement regarding this will be made.

Shankar had earlier directed super Rajinikanth in the films Shivaji and Enthiran. Now he is joining hands with Rajini for the third time. This film is a sequel to Enthiran. Bollywood actor Amir Khan is also acting in the film. The heroine is yet to be decided. It is expected that A R Rahman will compose the music. Since Amir Khan is sharing the screen with Rajini, the film will be produced in Hindi and Tamil.




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Trisha pairs with youth Ajith

Ajith is donning dual roles in Thala 55th directed by Gautham Menon. This film is yet to be titled. Arun Vijay is donning the villain role in the film. Ajith will be donning the youth look and will be pairing with Trisha.

Producer A M Rathinam has mentioned that director Gautham Menon has sculpted this youth Ajith role in a very stylish way. Now an interval of one week has been granted. The shooting of the film commence in a couple of days. Sequences pertaining to Arun Vijay and Trisha will be shot. Rathnam has mentioned that this one week gap is to ready Ajith for his youth getup.




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Surya to join hands with Hari for the fifth time

The film Anjaan which has Surya in the lead role has been directed by Lingusamy. This film is to be released during the month of August. Surya who is currently busy with the promotion works of the film has decided to act in one film a year.

After Anjaan, Surya is donning the lead role in the film titled Mass which is being directed by Venkat Prabhu. After this Surya has decided to act in a film which is to be directed by Hari. Surya had earlier acted in Aaru, Vel, Singam and Singam 2 directed by Hari.

Now Surya is joining hands with Hari for the fifth time. It has not been mentioned that whether this film will be a sequel to Singam 2. Surya has also further stated that he wanted to do something for the Telugu audience who are supporting his dubbed films. It is understood that very soon Surya will be donning the lead role in a Telugu film.




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Poojai falls in lines with Sandakozhi

Sandakozhi is a film which was released some nine years ago. This film which was directed by Lingusamy had Vishal, Raj Kiran, Ganja Karuppu, Meera Jasmine and Monika in the cast. This film was a great success.

The film was also a great commercial hit. Because of this, director Hari has kept the same location in Poojai which was used for Sandakozhi climax sequence. Poojai is being produced by Vishal under the banner Vishal Film Factory.

This film has Vishal and Shruthi Haasan in the lead roles. Hari is directing this film. A fighting sequence has been shot in Karaikudi. This was the place the climax sequence was shot for the film Sandakozhi.

This film which is being released for Deepavali has the music of Yuvan Shankar Raja.




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Sathuranga Vettai to be remade in Hindi and Telugu

Director and actor Manobala has produced the film titled Sathuranga Vettai under the banner Picture House. Sathuranga Vettai features Nataraj, Ishra, Ponvannan, Ilavarasu and Piraisudan in important roles.

The film has been directed by H Vinoth. Sean Roldan has composed the music while K G Venkatesh has handled the camera. The songs and the trailer which was released recently is a huge hit amongst the people.

Lingusamy’s Thirupathi Brothers is releasing the film on 25th July. Even before the release of the film, efforts are being made to remake the film in Telugu and Hindi. For the first time, Thirupathi Brothers are putting their foot in Bollywood through the remake of Sathuranga Vettai.

It is expected that either Akshay Kumar or Ajay Devgan may don the lead role in the Hindi remake version while in Telugu Allu Arjun has been signed for the lead role. The director is yet to be decided.




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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Today is the birthday of Dadasaheb Phalke Award winning director

Versatile director K Balachandar had introduced many actors including Kamal Haasan and super star Rajnikanth. He has directed quality films which still remains evergreen in memory. Apart from this, he has produced numerous quality films.

This All India stalwart was given Dadasaheb Phalke Award by the Central Government of India in the year 2011. Even now he is energetic and bubbly like a youngster. He is currently acting with his protégé Kamal Haasan in the film titled Uthama Villain. Today this great stalwart is celebrating his birthday. We from Tamil O are proud in wishing him a very happy birthday.




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Oviya to pair with Sarathkumar

Magic Frames which produced films like Chennaiyil Oru Naal and Pulivaal is now producing a film titled Sandamarutham which has Sarathkumar in dual roles. Oviya and Meera Nandan are the two heroines of the film.

Samuthirakani is donning an important role in the film. Radhika Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Vijayakumar, Imman Annachi, Delhi Ganesh, Kadhal Dhandapani, Avinash and Arun Sagar are also starring in the film.

Sarathkumar has penned the story while crime novelist Rajesh Kumar has penned the screenplay and dialogues. N S Udhaya Kumar is handling the camera while James Vasanthan is composing the music. A Venkatesh who had directed Sarathkumar starrers Mahaprabhu and Aai is directing Sandamarutham. Currently the shooting of the film is taking place in Chennai and its suburbs.




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Mundasupatti Part 2 soon

The film Mundasupatti got a roaring reception from the people as well as the critics. Now the production house is planning to produce part 2 of the film. Mundasupatti is a film which had Vishnu Vishal, Nanditha, Kaali, Ramadass and others in the cast. Ram Kumar had directed the film which was produced by Fox Star Studios and C.V Kumar.

The producers of Mundasupatti, which collected a whopping Rs 10.5 Crores in its 25 day run, have announced a sequel to the rib-tickling comedy. The interesting thing behind the planned sequel is that the producers are asking the audience to suggest an engaging plot for the sequel.

Mundasapatti’s story revolved around a village that believed in the superstition that one would die if photographed. The makers are on the lookout for another such superstition to take the sequel forward. Producers Fox Star Studios and C.V Kumar have also planned a special cash reward for the chosen script for the sequel.




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Jigarthanda to hit the screens on 25th July

After the stupendous success of Pizza, Karthik Subburaj is directing a film titled Jigarthanda. Siddharth and Lakshmi Menon are donning the lead roles. There is a huge expectation for this film since Pizza was a game changer in Kollywood.

Jigarthanda release was postponed may times and now it has been announced that the film is being released on 25th of this month. S Kathiresan has produced the film under the banner Group Company. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music.

Tamil speaking, Pondicherry born, cinematographer Gavemic U Ary has handled the camera. While speaking about the film, he said, "When Jigarthanda came to me, I was hooked to the story and I wanted to be a part of the project at any cost!"



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Do you want to sing for music composer Dharan

Do you want to become a play back singer? Here is an opportunity for you. Online Super Singer is the platform for you. This is a rare chance for the people living throughout the world. The process is a simple one.

Simply upload the video song sung by you in the websites, Those of who get more likes will be selected as winner. The winner will get the opportunity to sing in the films which has the music of Dharan. You can participate in this competition without any hassles. The winners will be announced on 10th August at Citi Centre in Chennai. Further details can be had by mailing to biggevent4u@gmail.com.



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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

It is very easy to become an actor but to sustain is very difficult: Actor Dhanush

Dhanush and Amala Paul have donned the lead role in the film titled Velai Illa Pattadhari. Cinematographer Velraj has directed this film which is being released this month. Dhanush has produced the film. A press meet was organized recently.

Dhanush while speaking at this meet said, "I came to cinema fourteen years back. Velai Illa Pattadhari is my 25th film. Those days it was very difficult to become an actor. After becoming an actor we can stand because of luck.

Now becoming an actor is very simple but it is very difficult to sustain one. The reason for me being in cinema for the last fourteen years is because of you people and my fans. Velai Illa Pattadhari has a good story. This film will be an important one in my career. I wanted actor Vivek to act in my 25th film. This has happened.

Amala Paul and I were supposed to pair a very long time back. Somehow this did not materialize. This has been fulfilled now. She has the next door girl image. She has acted well in Velai Illa Pattadhari. In 1980s and 90s, there wouldn’t be a film without Manorama. Now Saranya is donning the mother’s role in almost all the films. Samuthirakani and Saranya have donned my parent’s role. Their acting was really superb. Anirudh music is a great strength to the film. Very soon the film will hit the screens."


Actor Vivek while speaking said, "These days it is very difficult to produce a film and release it. In a week’s time, the film is been thrown out of the theatres. Small producers are in great danger. Numerous low budget films are yet to be released. Efforts should be made to release these films Otherwise cinema will also vanish like agriculture."

Other who spoke on this occasion were Amala Paul, Surabi, Samuthirakani, Rishi, music composer Anirudh, Saranya Ponvannan, producer Madhan and director Velraj.



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Dhanush and Amala Paul’s chemistry is superb

A film in which Amala Paul has donned the lead role is being released soon. This is the first film that is being released after her marriage. She fell in love with director Vijay and got married to him recently.

One or two films that she had acted before her marriage are yet to be released. The film Velai Illa Pattadhari which has Dhanush and Amala Paul in the lead role is to be released this month.

Director Velraj while speaking about the film said, "I who was a cinematographer has now debuted as a director through this film. I will see the camera angles, placements and lightings but I will forget to say action.


Everyone including Dhanush and Amala Paul will start laughing. When Dhanush was impressed with the script he told some of his views. For the sake of the film, he has got six packs. He has also penned the lyrics. The chemistry between him and Amala Paul has worked out well. We want a matured heroine with simplicity. Amala Paul suited it well. "

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Amala Paul avoids Tamil films

Amala Paul has now decided to act in films though she has been married. Recently Amala Paul got married to director Vijay. Majority of the actresses will quit acting after their marriage and start concentrating on their families.

But Amala Paul has decided to act in films. She showing keen interest to act in Malayalam films than in Tamil films. She is currently acting in the Malayalam film Mili directed by Rajesh Pillai. This film has Mohanlal in the lead role. She is also acting with Mohanlal in a film titled Laila O Laila. This film is being directed by Joshi. 


Even before her marriage, she refused to act in a film to be directed by Samuthirakani. There is a big question Kollywood that why she is showing keen interest to act in Malayalam film.



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Six producers join hands for quality films

Six producers have jointly floated a company called Dream Factory. In the Tamil film industry, it is very easy to produce a film but most of the producers are finding it difficult to effectively monetize their films after completing the production.

Since many producers are facing this problem, leading producers K.E. Gnanavel Raja (Studio Green), S. Sashi kanth (Y Not Studios), C.V. Kumar (Thiru Kumaran Entertainment), Elred Kumar (R.S. Infotainment Ltd), Abinesh Elangovan (Abi & Abi films) and Lakshman Kumar (Prince Pictures) – have jointly floated a company, Dream Factory.

The shareholders of the company say that the new initiative will strive to create a robust ecosystem, which will provide a seamless integration between the three important arms of any film production company – production, marketing and distribution of content.


As a start, the company will market and distribute films made by the six shareholders including Sarabham, Yaan, Madras, Kaaviya Thalaivan and Lucia.




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Nedunchalai director’s next is Maane Thaene Paeye

Director Krishna had directed films such as Sillunu Oru Kadhal and Nedunchalai. Now he casting Aari once again in the lead role in a film. He has titled the film as Maane Thaene Paeye.

This is director Krishna’s third film. He has imported a Kerala beauty to pair with Aari. This film will give importance to comedy and romance.


Aari is currently acting in a film titled Kadai En 6. Apart from this Aari will also be donning the lead role in the film Maane Thaene Paeye. It is expected that the shooting of Maane Thaene Paeye will commence during the month of August.

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Yoga is the secret of my beauty: Actress Kajal Aggarwal

Kajal Aggarwal is one the busiest actresses of Tamil and Telugu film industry. The film Thuppakki in which she donned the female lead role was a blockbuster.

She had also acted in the films All in All Azhagu Raja and Jilla. Now she has been signed for the female lead role for a film which is to directed by Balaji Mohan.


She is also currently acting in three Telugu films and in one Hindi film. Kajal Aggarwal while speaking said, “I don’t like to act in many films at the same time.
 I will complete one film before going to the next. Then only we can give our full effort in the film in which we are acting. We should act in quality films than acting in numerous films.



If we act in inferior films we will not be able to sustain ourselves in the industry. Many are saying that I look beautiful and maintaining my physique very well. The reason for this is yoga. I am practicing yoga daily and that is reason for my beauty.”
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Seven films including Madras and Salim to be released for Ramadan

Films Salim, Madras and Sathuranga Vettai are to be released on Ramadan day. Apart from these three Tamil films, the Hindi film Kick which has Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles is also to be released on that day.


Similarly three Hollywood films are to be released on the same day. One of them is the most anticipated film Hercules. Other Hollywood films to be released are Lucy and Magic in the Moon Light. 

There could be a tough competition because Dwayne Johnson starrer Hercules is a magnificent film produced by Paramount Pictures.

There are also lots of expectations for the film Salim which has music composer Vijay Anthony in the lead role. The reason for this is his debutant film Naan was a great hit.



Similarly Karthi has donned a different kind of role in the film Madras. The trailer and songs have started enthralling the people. So this film is also releasing amidst of lots of anticipations.  
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Mass is the title of Surya- Venkat Prabhu’s film

After Mankatha, Venkat Prabhu is now directing a film which has Surya  in the lead role. It was mentioned that the film was titled as Poochandi.

Now it has been officially announced that the film has been titled as Mass. Venkat Prabhu has confirmed this on his Twitter page.

It has also been mentioned that Nayanthara and Amy Jackson will be donning female lead roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music. RD Rajasekar will be handling the camera. 

The film will be produced by K E Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green along with S.R.Prakash Baby and S.R.Prabhu. The pre-production works of this film are going on. This will be a horror comedy film which will be a great treat to children. 




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Sathyaraj in Hari’s Poojai

Poojai is a film which has Vishal and Shruthi Haasan in the lead role. This film is being directed by Hari.

There was news earlier that Sathyaraj will be donning the role of a police officer in this film. Now there is news that his role in the film will have a twist in the story.


Moreover his role will be very suspenseful. Though Sathyaraj is donning the role of a police officer, his character in the film has been kept very clandestine. 
He had earlier appeared in the film Nooravthu Naal with a tonsured head. In this film also, he will be donning the same getup.

This film has a triangular story. The story of this film journeys from Coimbatore to Patna. Bollywood actor Mukesh Tiwari is donning the villain role.



Director Hari is also making efforts to cast a leading Bhojpuri actor in an important role in the film. Yuvan Shankar Raja is composing the music. The shooting of the film is taking place in and around of Karaikudi.
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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Anjaan teaser release postponed

Anjaan is a film which has Surya in the lead role. This film is being directed by Lingusamy. Lingusamy is also producing the film.


Samantha is pairing with Surya in Anjaan. Moreover Bollywood actors Manoj Bajpai, Vidyut Jammwal, Rajpal Yadav and Dalip Tahil are donning important roles in the film. Others in the cast are Murali Shrama, Sathyan, Asif Basra, Vidhyullekha Raman, Uma Riyaz Khan and Jangiri Madhumitha. Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed the music while Santhosh Sivan is handling the camera.

The film which is being produced in Tamil and Telugu will have a simultaneous release on 15th August. The crew are striving hard to release the film on 15th August.



The teaser of the film was supposed to be released today but its associate producer Dhananjayan Govind later declared that it will be released within two weeks as a trailer since the censor certificate does not have the concept of teaser.

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Actor Ajith sends his marriage wishes to director Vijay and Amala Paul

Vijay and Amala Paul are the young couple of the Tamil film industry. Vijay and Amala Paul are also in cloud nine since the film Saivam is a massive hit.

At this juncture, they have received the marriage greetings from Thala Ajith. Many famous leading actors including Vijay and Vikram had attended the marriage of Vijay and Amala Paul.

Ajith was not able to participate in the marriage function because he was shooting for Gautham Menon’s film in Malaysia. 

Hence Ajith has sent his marriage greetings to the couple. In the greetings Ajith has mentioned, “Sacrifice and reciprocation are the two important things in a couple’s life.



You need to learn to give and take for a mutually successful married life.” This heartfelt message from Ajith has made Vijay and Amala Paul over joyous. 



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Nanbaenda to hit the screens during the month of September

After Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, Udhayanidhi Stalin is donning the lead role in the film titled Nanbaenda. Nayanthara is pairing with him.

Santhanam is also donning an important role in the film. Jagdish who was earlier an associate director of Rajesh is directing the film.


Harris Jayaraj is composing the music while Balasubramaniam is handling the camera. The shooting of the film is taking place in rapid pace. 
Major portions of the film have been shot in Kumbakkonam. Now the work connected with the film is in final stages. Udhayanidhi Stalin is also producing the film under the banner Red Giant Movies.

He has planned to release the film during the month of September. Tamannaah will be making her guest appearance in Nanbaenda. 


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Actor Surya to be directed by Manam director

Director Vikram K Kumar had directed Tamil films such as Alai which had Simbhu and Trisha in the lead roles and Yaavarum Nalam which had Madhavan in the lead role.

After this, he was supposed to direct Vikram in a film but this project was shelved due to some problems.

At that point of time, he started concentrating on Telugu films. He gave two Telugu hit films Ishq and Manam which made him very popular. The film Manam saw an astounding success. Now Vikram K Kumar is back to Tamil film industry. 

He will be directing a leading Tamil actor. It is understood that he had narrated the story to Surya. It seems that Surya who was impressed by the story has given his nod.


Surya after completing the film Poochandi directed by Venkat Prabhu will be donning the lead role in a film to be directed by Vikram K Kumar. 

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8th Annual VIJAY AWARDS Complete Winners List




Favourite Hero :Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay
Best Director - Bala for Paradesi
Best Costume Designer - Poornima for Paradesi
Best supporting actress - Dhanshika for Paradesi
Best Stunt Director - Anal Arasu for Paandiyanadu
Best Supporting actor - Bharathiraja for Pandiyanadu
Best Villain - Arjun for Kadal
Best Choreography - Brindha for Kadal
Best Cinematagraphy - Rajeev Menon for Kadal
Best Actor Debut - Gautham Karthik for Kadal
Best Music Director - AR Rahman for Kadal
Best Background Music - Santhosh Narayanan for Soodhu Kavum
Best Screenplay - Nalan Kumarasamy for Soodhu Kavvum
Best Art Direction - Lalgudi Ilayaraja for Vishwaroopam
Favourite Director - Kamal Haasan for Vishwaroopam
Best Actor - KamalHaasan for Vishwaroopam)
Best Debut Director - Atlee for Raja Rani
Best Actress Debut - Nazriya for Raja Rani
Best Actress - Nayanthara for Raja Rani
Favourite Heroine - Nayanthaara for Raja Rani
Entertainer of the Year - Siva Karthikeyan for KBKR, VSS, Ethirneechal
Fav Film : Aarambam
Best Crew - Ethirneechal
Favourite Song - Oodha Colouru Ribbon from VSS
Best Song - Edhirneechaladi from EthirNeechal
Best Famale Singer - Shakthi Shree Gopalan
Best Comedian - Santhanam for TVSK
Best Dialogue Writer - Naveen for Moodar Koodam
Best Actor (Special Jury Award) - Vijay Sethupathi
Best Film - Thangameengal
Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award - Director Shankar.
Best Playback Singer(Male) - Yuvan for Mariyaan
Entertainer Of Indian Cinema - Shah Rukh Khan
Favourite Film : Arrambam



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Friday, July 4, 2014

I have not married anyone: Actress Anjali

Actress Anjali while speaking at a press meet yesterday said that she has not married anyone.

The shooting of a film which has Jayam Ravi and Anjali in the lead roles commenced yesterday in Chennai. The film is being directed by Suraj.


The last Tamil film that Anjali had acted was Arya starrer Settai. Now after a hiatus of two years Anjali is featuring in this new film. 

Apart from Anjali, there is also another heroine. Search for the new heroine is going on. This high budgeted film which is being produced under the banner Lakshmi Movie Makers has the music of Taman.

A press meet was organized. Speaking in the meet, Anjali said, “After many months I am acting in this Tamil film. I liked the story narrated by Suraj sir. This film will be a good one for my re-entry.

This is a full length comedy film. I am donning the role of a full length comedian. No one has banned me from acting in Tamil films. If that was the case, how could I have acted in this film?

I have not married anyone. There are rumours that I am married. I don’t know when I got married. Friends and members of the film fraternity are supporting me.

I think I should act in numerous Tamil films. I cannot speak about Kalangiam’s film since the matter is pending before the Court.”  

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