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Assassin’s creed What does it take to be a Ninja assassin? Well… ask famous Korean Pop star Rain Ready for more? Genelia is now ready for another remake from Telugu to Tamil
Elemental saga -- 2012Apocalypse specialist Roland Emmerich is at it again. While in his earlier films the planet was besieged by aliens (Independence Day), radioactive lizards (Godzilla) and bad weather (The Day After ... 
Signature Eastwood -- Gran TorinoLike good wine that gains in character as it ages, Clint Eastwood is a cinematic presence that just keeps getting better. His directorial ventures especially, tell great stories, right from his debut Unforgiven (1992) to Gran Torino ... On a roll -- Pazhassi Raja Chat With an intense role in the smash-hit Pazhassi Raja and plenty more in her kitty, Kaniha looks unstoppable 
Rain, rain, go away -- Tum MileYou could be forgiven for thinking that Tum Mile is a disaster film after watching the promos. Actually, it is… but not in genre. With a not-so-watertight script, Tum Mile is a natural calamity at the ...
Movies A chance encounter on a beach brings Tom (Ashton Kutcher) and Sarah (Brittany Murphy) together. Tom and Sarah have seemingly nothing in common, but that doesn’t stop them from falling in love. They decide to get married despite the pleas ... 
SeriesGo on a patrol with Venom One, a Florida rescue team that specialises in saving snakebite victims. Victim Lawrence Van Sertima, talks about the bite that nearly killed him on September 11, 2001, and how the Venom One team helped save his life. ...
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SerialsThe new show features achievers in various fields who will appear as special guests and share their experiences with viewers. The segment ‘Mugangal,’ will bring unique people to your drawing room. In the coming days, incredible ...
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Bring on the laughsSuryanagaram may be another name for Madurai, according to first-time director Chellamuthu, because the sun never sets in that temple town. "But, another very important reason for film lovers to watch Suryanagaram is the comeback of comedian ... 
Funky groovesWhat is it that makes the Vishal-Yuvan Shankar Raja combination so deadly? Hits such as Sandakozhi, Thimiru and Thamirabharani. The duo now comes together again for Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai. ... 
Visual treatProducer R B Chowdhry’s Jiiva-starrer Katcheri Aarambam is turning out to be a visual treat. Says the actor: “We are shooting one of the song sequences in locations such as Jaipur, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri; and, ... 
Ravi the pranksterJeyam Ravi is all gung-ho about his character in brother M Raja’s Thillalangadi. While he experimented with a serious macho look in Peraanmai, this film will see a totally different Ravi. “I am ... 
Getting realFor director K. Stephen, real-life incidences provide the inspiration for a winning story line — as in Margazhi 16. He says: “What makes life interesting is the truth of certain situation, and how the daily dreams ... HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD 
Minnie’s mummy momentsYummy mummy Minnie Driver is enjoying motherhood so much, she never wants it to end. Minnie, 39, can’t get enough of her young son Henry, and she wants him to stay a baby forever. “I love him being so tiny. Just seeing your children ... 
Lady Gaga wants moreLady GaGa has gone gaga about acting, thanks to her turn with Gossip Girl. The Pokerface singer made a cameo in the hit teen drama but wants more. “She sees acting as a natural progression in her career,” reveals a source close to ... 
Rachel’s frozen with fearSherlock Holmes star Rachel McAdams goes cold when she gets stage fright — but onlyon ice. Rachel used to train as a figure skater, but ditched the sport when she forgot her routine. “I loved figure skating, but I was way too nervous. ... 
Kristen, a control freak no moreTwilight beauty Kristen Stewart has stopped watching her words so she can enjoy being famous. The 19-year-old teen idol became so obsessed with thinking about what she was saying, and worrying over what everyone thought of her that she made ... 
Tom asks the impossible of KatieTom Cruise is roping wife Katie Holmes for his next Mission: Impossible — as a baddie! The Tope Gun star is planning to revitalise the TV-based franchise with a fourth explosive movie, with Katie as an opposition for his character. ...
BLAST FROM THE PAST Sangeetha Lava Kusa (1934) ‘Vidwan’ Srinivasan, Seetha Narayanan, Lakshmi Grillmill I’ve done a few good films, but I’m waiting to do a few more with substance 
My First Break -- Ganesh VenkataramanI was a software programmer in Mumbai, when I took part in Mr. India contest, and won it. I represented India at the Mr. World Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, and finished in the top five. I also won a two-month modelling contract, and did a lot ... Cine Quiz 1. The multiple Oscar-winning film A Man for All Seasons is about the life of which English lawyer, scholar, author, and statesman?2. Which film had such unforgettable numbers like ‘O haseena zulfonwali’, ... RADIO ACTIVE 
Chennai Live Top 30Catch Chennai Live Top 30 with Melbin on Saturday, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The show features the latest international music and chart toppers! Also, if you missed the explosive exclusive with Chetan Bhagat on Thursday, tune into Paperback ... KOLLYWOOD CLIP 
Insults and retaliationA film by two directors is a rarity - but K. Maheswaran and R. Rosario, who have apprenticed under K. Balachander and Vasanthabalan have come together for Edhuvum Nadakkum, all set to hit the screens early next month. The film will have ... |
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