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South India to be entertainment industry hub: Karunanidhi
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| IANS 11/18/2009
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South India will emerge as a major hub of the Rs.584-billion (Rs.58,400-crore/$12-billion) Indian entertainment industry that is expected to touch Rs.105,200 billion by 2013, according to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.
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Delay in 'Jaggubai' release upsets Sarath Kumar
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| IANS 10/31/2009
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Southern actor Sarath Kumar is extremely happy that his performance in the Malayalam film "Pazhassi Raja" has been appreciated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi himself, but is irritated with the delay in the release of "Jaggubai".
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In conversation with Tamannaah
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| Mythily Ramachandran 10/30/2009
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Tamannaah talks about her much awaited release, 'Kandein kathalai,' a remake of 'Jab we met.' Mythily Ramachandran listens in.
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Soundarya, Bhupathi initiate joint film awards
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| IANS 10/29/2009
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Soundarya Rajnikanth has joined hands with Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi's Globosport to start annual film awards to honour South Indian artistes.
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Tamannaah eyes National Award
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| IANS 10/29/2009
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Tamannaah, one of the high-paid actresses in Tamil cinema, is right now focusing on her acting career and says she wants to win a National Award.
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Sun TV Network to launch new game show
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| IANS 10/27/2009
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Sun TV Network will come out with a game show on its four southern flagship entertainment channels after the weekend movie or serial, the company said here Tuesday.
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Media vs actors: Journalists' union to move apex court
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| IANS 10/26/2009
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The Chennai Union of Journalists (CUJ) plans to move the Supreme Court after its petition in the Madras High Court seeking action by the police on its complaint against several actors for making derogatory remarks against them and their family member...
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Dhanush joins hands with Hari
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| IANS 10/25/2009
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Actor Dhanush has teamed up with director Hari for Vijaya Productions' new untitled venture and industry sources say the combination is quite a sensation as both of them are known for their commercially successful ventures.
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Soundarya to direct Udhayanidhi's debut film?
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| IANS 10/25/2009
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After lot of dilly dallying, producer-turned-actor Udhayanidhi Stalin has decided to rope in Soundarya Rajnikant to direct his debut film.
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Crisp and short, Kamal Haasan film hits jackpot
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| IANS 10/25/2009
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The makers of Tamil films "Aadhavan" and "Peraasnmai", which were released during Diwali, have been forced to cut them short after they were rejected by audiences for being too lengthy. Kamal Haasan starrer "Unnaipol Oruvan", however, has hit the jac...
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Southern cinema scored big at the 55th National Awards
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| IANS 10/21/2009
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Tamil film "Kanchivaram" won the best feature film award at the 55th National Film Awards 2007, while Adoor Gopalakrishnan got the best director award for Malayalam film "Naalu Pennungal" at a glittering ceremony here Wednesday evening.
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Sonia's fee hike shocks producer
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| IANS 10/21/2009
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Southern actress Sonia Aggarwal shocked a producer by asking for Rs.600,0000 to work in the remake of Tamil hit film "Manmathaleelai".
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Media vs actors: Court asks police to reply by Oct 23
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| IANS 10/19/2009
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The Madras High Court Monday asked the Chennai police to file its report by Oct 23 while adjourning a case filed by Chennai Union of Journalists (CUJ) seeking action by the city police commissioner on its complaint against several actors for making d...
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I want to be a director's actor: Ajmal
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| IANS 10/17/2009
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Tamil film actor Ajmal, who did a full-length comedy role in "Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru" (T4), says he does not want to be typecast as an action or romantic hero.
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Wives of journalists take Tamil actors to court
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| IANS 10/15/2009
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he war between Tamil actors and journalists in Tamil Nadu took a new turn Thursday as six reporters as well as the wives of two scribes filed a complaint in a court against the alleged derogatory and defamatory speeches by the artistes.
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Tamil media vs actors: high court adjourns hearing
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| IANS 10/13/2009
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The Madras High Court Tuesday adjourned to Oct 19 the hearing on a petition filed by the Chennai Union of Journalists (CUJ) praying for direction to the city police commissioner to act on its complaint against some actors.
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Journalist moves court for action against Tamil actors
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| IANS 10/12/2009
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A senior journalist Monday moved the Madras High Court demanding action against Tamil actors for their alleged derogatory and defamatory statements against journalists and their families Oct 8.
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Rap to sufi music - Rahman charms Chennai
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| IANS 10/12/2009
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From rap to fusion, carnatic to sufi double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman used every genre to keep his audience mesmerized at a live concert here.
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Tamil scribes want actors tried
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| IANS 10/9/2009
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A local court Friday granted bail to the news editor of Tamil daily Dinamalar, B. Lenin, arrested Wednesday for permitting the publication of a news item that hurt the sentiments of some female actors.
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Tamil media persons, actors at war
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| IANS 10/8/2009
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The arrest of a news editor of a leading Tamil daily has sparked off a full-fledged war between the journalists in the state and movie actors.
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Chat with Rupa Manjari
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| Mythily Ramachandran 10/6/2009
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With her untamed hair that lends a 'just out of bath' fresh look and a wide grin, Rupa Manjari, is the new actor on the block. This Tamilian girl from Bangalore, who graduated in Mass Communication, made a mark with her debut film, 'Thiru thiru thuru...
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Actor Ajmal on a roll
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| Mythily Ramachandran 10/3/2009
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Face to face with Ajmal, one can't miss the tall and handsome frame that made a mark in Mysskin's Anjathe, missing though was the angry Kripa.
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50 composers to perform together at AIFEC event
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| IANS 9/29/2009
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More than 50 composers, including Oscar winning music director A.R. Rahman, will come together for a musical night organised by the All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC) as part of the three-day national conference starting Oct 9.
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Superstars laud Kamal's 50 years in filmdom
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| IANS 9/29/2009
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Southern cinema's biggest names, Rajinikant, Venkatesh, Mohanlal and Mammootty, came together under one-roof to celebrate Kamal Hassan's five decades in showbiz.
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Rajnikant, Kamal Haasan win best actor state awards
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| IANS 9/29/2009
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Southern superstars Rajnikant and Kamal Haasan have bagged the best actor awards for "Sivaji - The Boss" and "Dasavatharam" respectively announced by the Tamil Nadu government.
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Meet Rupa Manjari; heroine of Thiru, Thiru Thuru Thuru
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| RGV 9/24/2009
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Bengaluru girl Rupa Manjari has made a debut in Tamil film Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru directed by Nandini.
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In conversation with Nandini J S
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| Mythily Ramachandran 9/24/2009
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Nandhini, director of 'Thiru thiru, thuru thuru,' releasing this Friday, talks to Mythily Ramachandran on her journey into films.
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Good script impresses audiences: Jayam Ravi
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| IANS 9/15/2009
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Jayam Ravi, known for doing Telugu remakes, says only good scripts can satisfy audiences.
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Pyramid had no money for 'Marmayogi': Kamal
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| IANS 9/10/2009
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Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan Thursday rubbished reports that he had breached his contract with Pyramid Saimira by leaving "Marmayogi" in the lurch and clarified that the "production house didn't have enough funds to finish the project".
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Pyramid Saimira slaps lawsuit on Kamal
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| IANS 9/9/2009
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Production house Pyramid Saimira Wednesday slapped a lawsuit on Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan for taking his fees but not completing the film "Marmayogi".
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I want to do more films like 'Kanchivaram': Prakash Raj
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| IANS 9/7/2009
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The actor says he is inspired to do more such films, while director Priyadarshan feels it will change his image.
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'Kanjeevaram' best film at National Awards
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| IANS 9/7/2009
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Director Priyadarshan's off-beat Tamil film "Kanjeevaram" has won the best feature film award at the 55th National Film Awards 2007, while southern actor Prakash Raj has been adjudged best actor for his performance in the same film, it was announced ...
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Vikram's 'Kasi' now in Sinhalese
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| IANS 9/4/2009
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Sri Lanka-born Indian Niranjan, who is doctor by profession, is making hit Tamil movie "Kasi", which starred Vikram, in Sinhalese and says the film's success in four south Indian languages inspired him to take it to Sri Lankan audiences as well.
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In conversation with Karthik Kumar
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| Mythily Ramachandran 9/2/2009
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Excerpts from an exclusive interview with Karthik Kumar by Mythily Ramachandran.
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I'm not keen to act in Bollywood: Vikram
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| Aravindan D I 8/27/2009
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Vikram, who is excited about playing a negative role in Mani Ratnam's Hindi-Tamil bilingual "Ravan" that also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, says he has no intentions of joining the Hindi film industry.
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I'm too busy to marry: Chaya Singh
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| IANS 8/26/2009
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Chaya Singh has denied rumours of her impending marriage with a Hyderabad-based businessman saying she is so busy with her film assignments and reality show that she can't think about settling down.
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Theatre will never die, says Rajnikant
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| IANS 8/24/2009
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He started his career on stage and now Tamil superstar Rajnikant urges the film industry to encourage plays as he knows theatre will be there, always.
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Road to be named after Kamal Hassan?
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| IANS 8/23/2009
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A Tamil television channel is organising a month-long event to commemorate veteran actor Kamal Hassan completing 50 years in the industry - and it also wants a road here to be named after the star.
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In conversation with Azhagappan
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| Mythily Ramachandran 8/22/2009
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In a conversation with Mythily Ramachandran, Azhagappan talks about the film Vannathapoochi.
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Saranya's next career option is singing
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| IANS 8/19/2009
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She will not resort to glamorous roles to survive in the industry, says southern actress Saranya Mohan who is keeping her career options open.
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Priyan to remake Tamil hit 'Anjathey' in Hindi
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| IANS 8/19/2009
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Filmmaker Priyadarshan is so impressed with Tamil director Mysskin's "Anjathey" that he wants him to remake it in Hindi under his banner Four Frames Entertainment.
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'Tamil version of 'Jab We..' will be a hit'
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| IANS 8/15/2009
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Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says that Kannan, who is directing "Kanden Kadhalai", the Tamil remake of "Jab We Met", has carefully avoided the mistakes he made in the original version.
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Rahman to stage 'peace' concert in Australia
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| IANS 8/13/2009
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Music maestro A.R. Rahman has offered to hold a peace concert in January next year in Australia where many Indian students have been target of alleged racial attacks.
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Forced break for Ajit, Trisha courtesy H1N1
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| IANS 8/13/2009
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The cast and crew of Ajit starrer "Asal" returned here from Malaysia due to the spread of influenza A (H1N1) virus.
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Selvaraghavan, Sonia file for divorce
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| IANS 8/13/2009
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Tamil director Selvaraghavan and his actress wife Sonia Agarwal have filed for divorce with mutual consent in a family court here.
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Sri Lakshmi - from the knit-wear town to the arc lights
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| Mythily Ramachandran 8/11/2009
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Last Sunday, oblivious to the media and paparazzi, the child actor, accompanied by her parents and little brother, was in Chennai for the dubbing of a Malayalam documentary.
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Rahman won't attend Jackson tribute concert
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| IANS 8/11/2009
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Music maestro A.R. Rahman will not be attending the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Chennai due to a Hollywood project.
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Fans preparing gala event to celebrate Kamal's 50 years in films
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| IANS 8/10/2009
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In his five-decade-long career he has acted in more than 150 films in different Indian languages, directed movies and won several awards. Kamal Haasan, one of the finest actors of Indian cinema, completes 50 years in showbiz this year and fans are bu...
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Hard work with brains is way to success: Rajnikant
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| IANS 8/9/2009
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The mantra to success is hard work mixed with smartness and intelligence, says Tamil superstar Rajnikant.
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Now, get ready to hear Rahman junior sing
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| IANS 8/8/2009
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Will music maestro A.R. Rahman's son follow in his footsteps? The answer is yes, as Rahman junior gets set to enter the world of music at the age of six.
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Film on Cauvery runs into trouble with censor board
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| IANS 8/7/2009
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A Tamil film "Thambivudaiyan", which deals with the Cauvery water dispute has run into trouble with the censor board, which has placed a ban on the release of the film.
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Happy that South accepting digital format:Kamal
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| IANS 8/7/2009
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Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan has said he is delighted that the southern film industry is finally accepting new technology by welcoming the digital format.
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Rajnikanth to release audio of Shankar's 'Eeram'
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| IANS 8/5/2009
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Tamil film superstar Rajnikanth will release the audio of "Eeram", produced by Shankar's 'S' Pictures and directed by newcomer Arivazagan.
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Rahman, Stalin get honorary doctorates
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| IANS 8/2/2009
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Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Chandrayaan project director M. Annadurai were Saturday conferred with honorary doctorates by Anna University here.
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Shoot disrupted by wild elephant to resume
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| IANS 7/30/2009
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The shooting of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai starrer "Raavan", disrupted when an elephant ran amok in the jungle where it is being shot, will resume Friday, cinematographer Santosh Sivan said here Thursday.
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Vijay reveals his political dreams
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| IANS 7/28/2009
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Leading Tamil star Vijay says he has started a people's movement to use it as a platform to prepare himself to take a plunge in politics.
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Kamal, Myshkin to work together?
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| IANS 7/27/2009
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Last week, director-turned-actor Myshkin got a surprise call from Kamal Haasan.
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I'll take rumourmongers to court: Trisha
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| IANS 7/27/2009
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Wherever young Tamil actress Trisha goes, controversies seem to follow her like a shadow. The print media here was abuzz with news that Trisha, who had gone to a hotel in the city with her friends, had entered into an "unsavoury" argument with former...
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Kamal, Myshkin to work together?
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| IANS 7/27/2009
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Last week, director-turned-actor Myshkin got a surprise call from Kamal Haasan. Kamal Haasan wanted Myshkin to come over to his house for a chat and Myshkin promptly obliged.
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'Colonial Cousins' make music for Tamil film
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| IANS 7/24/2009
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Composer-singer duo Hariharan and Leslie Lewis, popularly known as 'Colonial Cousins', have composed music for Tamil film "Modhi Vilayadyu".
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