Tamannaah eyes National Award

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.

"I'm not at all in a hurry to get married. I have just managed to stabilise myself in the film industry. I want to sustain the position that I have earned here," the actress, who gave two hits this year - "Ayan" and "Padikkathavan", told reporters here.

"Winning the National Award for best actress is my dream. In fact, I want to win awards in all categories - glamour, acting as well as fighting if there is an award for this," added the actress who is geared up for the release of "Kandein Kaadhalai".

She is ready to compromise on her fee if a director will offer her a script that can fetch her the award.

Tamannaah also feels that actresses shouldn't hide their age.

"I feel that an actress shouldn't be hesitating to reveal her actual age. Age helps in letting the other person be aware of one's experience, maturity and tact," said the 19-year-old.

Arya and Nayan team up for Boss Engindra Bhaskar

The duo of Arya and Nayantara had earlier signed up for a untitled Malayalam movie and are now going to be teaming up for a Tamil movie Boss Engindra Bhaskar.

Boss Engindra Bhaskar film is produced by K.S. Srinivasan of Vaasan Visual Ventur who has previously produced Arya’s Naan Kadavul and will be directed by Rajesh of Siva Manasula Sakthi fame.

Aarya and Nayan have already signedup for the flim and the rest of crew are yet to be finalized. The movie is said to be about a guy who neglects his own life for his career and how a girl brings about a change in his life.

Kamal's next pair: Trisha Or Tamannah?

Kamal Haasan, who was recently felicitated by the film fraternity for completing '50 years' in the film industry, is buoyed by the box-office success of his latest film 'Unnaipol Oruvan'. Set to music by his daughter, the multi-faceted Shruti Haasan, 'Unnaipol…' has been running to packed houses all over the State, thanks to the racy screenplay.

Kamal is said to be planning his next film as short as 'Unnaipol Oruvan' and might be directed by K.S. Ravikumar.

Ravikumar, whose films do have many sentimental sequences, may or may not agree to Kamal's proposal for making a film whose length is less-than-usual. Trisha and Tamannaah are said to be the frontrunners for the choice of heroines to pair up opposite 'Ulaganayagan'. Tamannaah is said to be seeking Rs.1 crore, which has made the makers turn to Trisha, who too is demanding nothing less than the coveted mark.

Source: http://chennaionline.com

Nayan offered Rs 60 lakh for Kannada debut?

It’s being said that Nayanthara, who started her career with Malayalam films and then went on to become a big star in Tamil and Telugu films, is all set to make her debut in Kannada with a project titled Kichaka.
Maverick star Ravichandran will direct the film and play a dual role. If sources are to be believed, the actress has been offered an enormous amount by way of remuneration, as high as Rs 60 lakh — an unheard-of salary for a heroine in the history of the Kannada film industry.
The movie also features actress-politician Jaya Pradha in a substantial role. Produced by Munirathna, the film’s story and screenplay has been written by director Mohan.

Tamil daily news editor released, scribes want actors tried

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. Journalists in the state have now demanded action against the actors for defaming them.
The chief metropolitan magistrate granted Lenin unconditional bail after hearing his bail plea.

Lenin was arrested Wednesday evening from his office, and remanded in custody till Oct 21 on a complaint lodged by South India Film Artistes Association (SIFAA), after Dinamalar Sunday published a news report with the names and photos of several leading lights of the Tamil cinema allegedly involved in prostitution.

The report was based on the statement given to police by actor Bhuvaneswari, who was arrested a day earlier for running a high-profile prostitution racket from her home.

However, the daily paper published an unconditional apology the following day. Not satisfied with it, the actors moved SIFAA which lodged a police complaint on the basis of Lenin was arrested.

After his release, Lenin recalled the manner in which he was arrested.

“The police asked about my role in the paper. When I told them I had cleared the report, they asked me to accompany them to the commissioner’s office but I refused. I was grabbed by my shirt and was taken by the police from my work place,” he said.

The arrest had sparked off a full-fledged war between journalists in the state and movie actors.

The Chennai Press Club (CPC) and the Madras Union of Journalists (MUJ) Thursday submitted a memorandum to the city police commissioner, demanding action against several leading actors for their speeches at the SIFAA meeting, reportedly defaming journalists and their family members.

“The Tamil Nadu government should act on our complaint against actors who defamed not only the journalists but also the female members of their families. Secondly, the government should also withdraw the case against Lenin,” CPC joint secretary Bharathithamizan told reporters here.

According to him, the CPC and MUJ will consult lawyers for filing a defamation suit against the actors.

“Whether the defamation suit will be filed against the actors here or even in various districts is under discussion,” he said.

Said R. Bhagwan Singh, consulting editor of Deccan Chronicle: “Our demand is the withdrawal of the case filed against Lenin. The need of the hour is unity amongst the different journalist bodies to proceed further.”

He suggested that a joint action council be formed with representatives from different journalist organisations that can take decisions collectively.

Wedding Bells for Aarya?

Actor Aarya holds a special mention for having linked romantically with his co-stars. Earlier it was actress Pooja, who paired up with in more than 4 films and then it was actress Nila. Of course, Aarya had strongly admitted that they’re all his close friends and there’s no room for other affairs.

But now, we got to hear that Aarya’s parents have been finalized a marriage proposal with Hyderabad based tycoon’s daughter. With the entire town buzzed with such calls on airs, Aarya clears them up saying that it’s a rumor and he has no plans about marrying now.

Adding more, the actor said, “I haven’t achieved anything greater in tinsel town and I am stuck with big dreams about reaching dandiest heights in film industry. For sure, I will surely reveal the news when getting married…”

As of now, the actor has almost completed shooting for couple of films: “Madrasapattinam’ and “Chikku Bhukku’.

Surya’s advice to his fans on six-packs

“It’s good to keep your body fit. But please don’t tone your bodies for six-pack’ said Surya as he interacted with media channels over herein Chennai. The actor was present along with his director K.S. Ravikumar and producer Udayanidhi Stalin to promote their upcoming film “Aadhavan’.

Throwing more light on the film, Surya said, “I will appear as a 10-year old boy in the flashback sequences. As K.S. Ravikumar came up with this idea, I wasn’t sure about doing it since we never knew how far it would be favorable. But Mumbai based visual effect specialist Govadhan had made it possible.”

Adding more about six-pack mania in town, the actor added getting involved in six-pack workouts will yield adverse results.