Tamil

Curtain Raiser – 15 August, 2016

An Oscar worthy recommendation, a fervent prayer for Independence – the weekend played out like a true blue masala movie.  A quick look at all this and more in Cinema today!

Sign On

Asha Sharath has been signed on for a role in Bhagmati

Anumol will play T K Padmini in a new film

Spotlight

Telugu film Rudhramadevi has been recommended by the Film Federation of India as the Oscars submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Amitabh Bachchan wants India to be free of rape, this Independence day

Time Out

Recommended

Members of the Producers Council have responded strongly to Vishal’s criticism of the Council for not doing enough to curb piracy, among other issues. Yesterday, producer Suresh Kamatchi released a press statement in which he called Vishal irresponsible, and lambasted him for being over-ambitious and saying he would “take over the Producers Council”.

Rest in Peace

Lyricist Na Muthukumar died on Sunday morning due to complications from jaundice. He was 41.

Let them eat cake!

Actor Arjun, and Singer Adnan Sami will turn a year older today!