Arya who had acted in Bala’s Nan Kaduval and who is currently acting in Vishnuvardhan’s Sarvam has started his own production house. The name of the production is not yet been registered with Tamil Film Producer’s Council. Arya is producing a film which is to be directed by Suresh who had earlier worked as an assistant to Balu Mahendra and Bala. The title of the film is not yet finalized.

A new face will do the leading role in this film. Arya has decided not to act in the film that he produces. H e has decided to give the opportunity to the commendable and gifted persons.

Mani Rathnam's Ravana, Kochi in Kerala,

Mani Rathnam's Ravana, which was halted by the forest department of Kerala in Malayatoor forest range near Kochi in Kerala, might resume again from Tuesday.

Sources close to Mani Ratnam, said, "We would try to convince the forest officials and seek their approval to continue shooting from Tuesday. In case, the forest department denies permission to continue shooting, the alternative choice would be to shoot in the jungles of Sri Lanka."

The forest officials found that the director had constructed temporary thatched huts in prohibited areas inside the forest. After the forest department found the violation, they ordered the shooting to be stopped.

The film unit claims that they had put up temporary huts to protect their costly equipments from the incessant rains in the area. The Tamil version features Vikram, Prithviraj and Priyamani among others.

Surya S/O Krishna audio launch Photo gallery

Surya’s movie Vaaranam Aayiram which is also dubbed in Telugu is titled as Surya S/O Krishna. The Telugu version audio launch function took place in Hyderabad. The music is scored by Harris Jayaraj.

Gave away the awards

Though there are myriad popular awards, which elevate the status of their winners, film critics’ award is the one everyone will look forward to win because this award recognises films or artists for their value and work and not for their popularity amongst the filmgoers. The annual film critics’ awards for the year 2007 were conferred on October 12th. Ace director K. Balachander was the chief guest and gave away the awards, and while speaking on the occasion, he urged the filmmakers to try their hands at different types of subjects and to explore new ideas.

The winners are as follows:

Best Director: Ameer (Partuthiveeran)

Best Film: Paruthiveeran

Best actor: Sathyaraj (Periyar and Onbathu Roobai Nottu)

Best Writer: Ram (Katradhu Tamizh)

Best screenplay: Venkat Prabhu (Chennai 600028)

Best dialogue writer: Viji (Mozhi)

Best sound recording: Kadhir (Katradhu Tamizh)

Best music director: Yuvanshankar Raja

Best lyricist: N. Muthukumar

'Sneha' Nehru Indoor Stadium on her birthday

At a time most stars choose to celebrate their birthdays either with a huge bash or a quiet evening with family and friends, Sneha had something special planned for her birthday. She was at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on her birthday yesterday to support the cause of Arthritis awareness at the World Arthritis Day Charity Concert organized by Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital. She spoke about the importance of healthy living to keep joint pains at bay.

Dressed in a golden yellow saree, she was cheered by all those present. She took to the mike as a fish to water and even sang a few lines of some of her hit songs. Swarnamalya, the MC of the evening, then invited Sneha to cut a chocolate cake to celebrate her birthday. Also present were Prem G. and Vaibhav, stars of the recent superhit Saroja.

It is gratifying to see stars who are socially active and not just glitz and glamour. Great going by the lovable Sneha, and happy birthday!

Meera Jasmine and her security

There are two men in safari suite protecting Meera, while she visits public places and shooting spots.

The tip-top men scan all the people approaching Meera and its a tough time for those jolling fans of her.

People who are close to her feels that the Mandolin guy has appointed two men - who are shuffled frequently with replacements, to watch Meera's activities and protect her from further more jollers reaching her for...

Vadivelu's house under attack

Comedian Vadivelu’s house was attacked yesterday. Twenty to thirty men came by Vadivelu’s house in motorbikes and throw stones.


Chennai police registered a FIR against DMDK leader, Vijayakanth and forty others for the attack on Sunday around 10:40. Vedavelu and his family did not get hurt, however their windowpanes were damaged.


Vadivalu has clashed with Vijayakanth on September 12 2007 and he is due to appear in court on Monday.


The DMDK spokesperson says this is an attempt to pass off the case against him onto the party leader and they would never get involved in such violence.