'Vaalu' teaser shortly!

It is no longer news that Silambarasan aka STR and Hansika Motwani are coming together for comedy caper 'Vaalu' which will be helmed by newbie Vijay. As per reliable sources, the teaser has been shot and edited and a photo shoot was also wrapped for the first look of this film. A dialogue scene featuring Simbu and Santhanam is said to be the highlight of the teaser trailer. However the actual shoot of the film will go on floors in a couple of months once Simbu wraps work on his current projects, 'Podaa Podi' and 'Vettai Mannan'. The film has music by Thaman and brings to big screen the hit combo of Simbu, VTV Ganesh and Santhanam. It is slated to release on Diwali and is being produced by Nic Arts that's also producing Simbu's 'Vettai Mannan' next Pongal. The 'Vettai Mannan' teaser created good impact among audience, we'll have to wait to see if 'Vaalu' will match up to the expectations as well...

Lady luck smiles at Shruti Haasan for 'Gabbar Singh'

She's gorgeous, brainy and values her fan base. Yet Shruti Haasan wasn't able to create a great impact in Andhra Pradesh among Tollywood audience who are known ardent film patrons.However, Lady Luck has smiled big at the pretty damsel this time around with fans going gaga over her characterization in latest 'Gabbar Singh'. Looking irresistibly fresh in traditional costumes, she doesn't have many dialogues to deliver but has more to emote through eyes and a number of duets to be seen in. Fans have received her character in this film with open arms. 'Gabbar Singh' released today (May 11). And what's interesting is that the actress has managed to create a good impact despite the movie being a Pawan film with him hogging away the limelight. For those of you who don't know, 'Gabbar Singh' is a remake of 'Osthi', which by itself is a remake of Bollywood blockbuster 'Dabangg'. 'Gabbar Singh' has been opened to positive reviews and has the right elements to make a commercial blockbuster. Whether the actress will be able to deliver her first mass commercial super hit in Telugu, we'll have to wait to know....

The 'Settai' boys

It looks like the 'Settai' team is having a gala affair at the sets. UTV Motion Pictures' forthcoming offering 'Settai' features Arya, Santhanam, Premgi, Hansika Motwani and Anjali.The film is a remake of Bollywood cult blockbuster 'Delhi Belly' and is being helmed by Kannan. It's based on the original film but will roll sans the offensive dialogues as the makers are keen in delivering an out and out family laugh riot. Two huge sets resembling a hotel and a bachelor's room were reportedly constructed for the shoot. Take a look at this image snapped at the locat
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Vijay & AL Vijay to do 'Thalaivan'!

It is no longer news that Ilayathalapathy Vijay and AL Vijay are coming together for a project. However, the project has now been titled 'Thalaivan' and will go on floors by the end of this year. It will be produced by Chandra Prakash Jain. 'Thalaivan' is touted to have the usual technicians of AL Vijay and is a commercial entertainer that will have music by GV Prakash, of course. However, buzz is that once 'Thupaki' is wrapped Vijay will focus on 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru' with Gautham Menon. The film will be completed by the end of the year following which 'Thalaivan' will go on floors. AL Vijay is currently busy with work on 'Thaandavam' that has Chiyaan Vikram in the lead.

Dipa Shah clarifies on her 'fight' with Oviya

Dipa Shah plays the main lead in 'Sillunu Oru Santhippu' that has Oviya as the second female lead. Recently rumour mills worked overtime that both the lead ladies had a huge fight in the sets that was followed by Dipa Shah walking out. Dipa clarifies and tells her side of story: "Oviya's manager came to the sets and troubled me by barging into my caravan a few times in her absence for no reasons! I was surprised by his behavior and informed the team but they thought he was there for her and asked me to put up with it as she had to shoot only for an hour". "She came and started giving an interview in the caravan with cameras when I had to get ready for my shot. So I was waiting for her finish and since she took too long I started doing my hair and make up as I was called on the sets. From no where her manager barged into the van and asked my staff to leave as Oviya is getting disturbed!" "I told him that I have to go for the shoot for which he asked me to do what I want outside the caravan! And asked me not to show him my face! I was obviously stunned so I walked out of the van and went back to my hotel as I had already complained and no action was taken". Dipa further adds that Oviya's manager tried to punch her on the face and her make up artist had to push him away! "I am forced to speak up now as they have expressed a whole different story which is sabotaging my career and I can't let that happen as I'm doing my job with sincerity", she signs off.

'Maatraan' releases on August 15! Eros bags theatrical rights

'Maatraan' releases on August 15! Eros bags theatrical rights Finally, its official! Suriya Sivakumar's much expected 'Maatraan' will see a big worldwide release on August 15 that falls on a Wednesday! Suriya will portray two different roles in the movie. This has been officially announced by Eros International that has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights of this movie that's produced by AGS Entertainment. Eros has bagged the Tamil theatrical rights in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka and the Tamil audio rights of the film. The action thriller helmed by KV Anand stars Suriya and Kajal Aggarwal. Harris Jayaraj has composed the tunes. Sunil Lulla, MD, Eros, says, "With Maatraan, Eros continues to explore and establish its presence in the regional film markets. The film promises to be one of its kind action thrillers and we are happy to associate with AGS to release this much awaited film with Suriya". Kalpathi S Aghoram, Director, AGS Entertainment added, "There exists a huge potential for AGS Entertainment and Eros International to synergize given our experience in Tamil film production and their global presence with content spread across most leading Indian languages". 'Maatraan' has been shot in extensive locales including the Pakistan border, Hyderabad, Wai in Maharashtra, Jodhpur and several other places including Balkan regions like Russia, Croatia, Serbia, Albania and Macedonia. An added plus is the usage of performance capture technology in the action scenes.

Why Mamta didn't attend 'Thadaiyara...' music launch?

Mamta Mohandas was in the news recently, after she failed to turn up at the audio launch of her Tamil movie 'Thadaiyara Thaakka', which has Arun Vijay in the lead role. But the actress seems to have had a genuine reason for that. According to sources, the 'Sivapadhikaram' and 'Guru En Aalu' heroine, who entered wedlock with her childhood friend recently, was with her husband in Bahrain and hence could not take part in the music launch of 'Thadaiyara Thaakka'. However, she has been promoting the movie on her microblogging page. "Great mood listening to favourite tracks from my upcoming movie, Kelamalae... from Thadaiyara Thaakka," wrote the actress. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni of 'Mundhinam Partheney' fame, 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' is an action entertainer produced by Feather Touch Entertainment. Shooting for the movie is over and the film will hit the screens soon.