Kamal Haasan and Mani to reveal BIG on April 18th

 Kamal Haasan after attending the NAB show is headed back to Chennai. On April 18^th, he along with Mani Ratnam will be meeting the Media and it would be Thug Life and also on his film with AnbuAriv duo. It would also be about Indian 3 , Kalki 2 and off course Politics.

Actor Kamal Haasan, has attended the NAB show 2025 in Las Vegas. The event which last from April 5-9 is aimed at showcasing innovation that will define the entertainment and shape the future of storytelling. The actor who is currently awaiting the release of Thug Life, was spotted fully focused in the event. Pictures of Kamal Haasan at the event was shared on the X page of his production houseThe post by Raaj Kamal Films International, read "The brightest minds of the creator economy in Media, Entertainment, AI, Sports, and Technology are converging at the #NABShow2025 in Las Vegas.And leading the way — the OG disruptor,

Dressed in beige co-ords, the actor sported his salt-and-pepper look, keenly observing the latest technology on display at the event.

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. The NAB Show is a conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment, held between April 5-9, this year.

The event aims to showcase AI-driven tools to the creator economy, sports, cloud virtualization, and OTT. Given that Kamal Haasan is known as a pioneer in bringing new-age technology in his films, well ahead of time, it is no surprise that the actor made himself present there.

In an interview with DH, Kamal Haasan said, "I have a deep interest in new technology, and you can often see my films experimenting with the latest technological developments." "Cinema is my life. All my earnings have gone back into my films by various means. I’m not merely an actor, but a producer too, and I reinvest everything I earn from movies into the industry,.

On the professional front, Kamal Haasan is currently awaiting the release of Thug Life and a project with Anbariv along the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.

 

Where is Vandanam Girija of Gadha Jam fame ?

Where has Girija the girl in Vandanam by Priyadarshan and Geethanjali by Mani Rathinam vanish? Yes vanish !. Both films are iconic movies. Geethanjali for example led to Geethanjali dresses a craze in campus and the comedy scenes like Girija telling I love you to Mohanlal are all time classic. I remember that Girija was featured in Screen by me on the front page. Priyan told me that Girija is a Britisher and came to cinema by accident as she was down here to learn classical dancing. Girija was born in 1969 in Orsett, Essex her father is a doctor from Karnataka and her mother is a British. Currently she is a writer staying in London, now she is writing for a shipping magazine. In 2014 she won Social Media Journalist of the Year as senior reporter for UHS Maritime Fairplay at Seahorse Journalist Awards, London.

Girija is an expert dancer, since the age of 18 she got trained in classical dance, Bharatanatyam. She completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy and Indian Spiritual Psychology from Cardiff University in 2003. Fine but what surprised me was this information L In 2024 she made her comeback after a long gap to the film industry by acting in the Kannada film Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali, Rakshit Shetty produced the film. Girija did the role of Madhumita alongside Vihan Gowda, Ankita Amar and Mayuri Nataraj. The film received good response from the audience and the critics expressed their positive opinion about the film. Times critic wrote ; Manirathnam’s Geethanjali fans will also get to see the beautiful Girija Shettar in a memorable role.

A flashback ; n 1992 she signed for the Bollywood film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. She was supposed to act opposite Aamir Khan as a leading actress but she left the project in the middle to complete her prior commitment. So after the first schedule she was replaced by actress Ayesha Julka. In the same film Girija made a special appearance in the song Jawa ho yaron… In the same year she got an opportunity to work in another Telugu film Hrudayanjali under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy. Though the film was completed in 1992 it got released after a decade in 2002. The film won 3 Nandi Awards but due to delayed release it received negative response and didn't receive proper recognition. Recently, in an interview with a daily, the actress revealed that she never knew that the scene ‘Gadha Jam had got a cult status in Kerala. ...

Mani on PS web series -Ram Charan and wife breaks You Tube records - Mayilsamy last film

During a recent interview, director Mani Ratnam was asked why he had not chosen to turn the story of 'Ponniyin Selvan' into a web series. In response, he explained that it would have taken too much time and the actors would not have been available for such a lengthy project. Instead, he decided to make a film adaptation of the story as he was deeply impacted by the novel. Mani Ratnam also admitted that he was uncertain if he had done justice to the story by compressing it into a two-part film, but was glad that it was finally on the big screen. The film, which focuses on the Chola empire, features an ensemble cast including Vikram, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Aishwarya Rai. The music for the movie is composed by AR Rahman. The watch borne by Vikram at a promo event is subject of how much it costs. -----------

Ram Charan, with a massive fan base across the globe, has once again shattered all previous records with his latest video on Vanity Fair's YouTube channel. The video titled "RRR' Star Ram Charan Gets Ready for the Oscars" has amassed over 6.5 million views and is now the most-watched video on the channel to date. The footage chronicles Ram Charan and his wife Upasana's journey leading up to one of the most significant moments in their lives, the Oscars, where his movie received an award for the viral song "Nattu Nattu." The video opens with an endearing scene of Ram applying hairspray on Upasana in her room, setting the tone for the rest of the video, which offers a peek into their private life. We are taken on a tour of Ram's hotel room, where he showcases his small religious altar, signifying his strong faith and values. As Ram prepares for the big day, his charm and sophistication are on full display, endearing him to his fans even more. Meanwhile, Upasana is seen getting dressed in a beautiful saree and styling her hair and makeup, leading to a magnificent sight when the couple emerges from their respective rooms, all set for the red carpet. Before they set out to create history, they seek blessings in front of their hotel room altar. The video's success demonstrates Ram Charan's enormous popularity and his fans' fascination with his personal life. With millions of views, it's evident that his star power and charisma have no bounds. Ram Charan's dedication to his craft, coupled with his natural charm and good looks, makes him a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. As he continues to captivate audiences worldwide, we look forward to seeing more of his accomplishments and success, along with his wife's in their future endeavors. Here's to Ram Charan's continual breaking of records and winning over more hearts. --

Mayilsamy last film Vilambaram released Actor Mayilsamy, who was renowned for his comedic performances and his character of helping others in Tamil cinema for over 35 years, passed away unexpectedly last month. Prior to his demise, he played the lead role in a short film called Vilambaram, directed by A. Rahul and produced by his father Ashokumar, which also stars Rekha Nair. At the film's launch and press meet held at Prasad Labs in Chennai's Saligramam, directors RV Udayakumar and Paramuru, producer Chitra Lakshmanan, and Mylaswamy's son Anbu were present as special guests. They praised the film crew and shared their memories of the late actor Mylaswamy. During the event, the film crew spoke about the movie's message, which stresses the importance of being responsible while endorsing products, and not betraying the public's trust. The film's producer announced that they will release the short film for free as he wants it to reach as many people as possible, and the director expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the late actor.

Karthi tweet reveals role in Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan

 

# வந்தியதேவன் கார்த்தி! The wealthy actor of #Bonnie who first revealed his character.

# Ponniyinselvan Jayamravi tweeted that the shooting was over for me.

The much awaited Mani Ratnam's masterpiece # Ponniyinselvan is being shot at Gwalior Fort. They have come to the final stage of the film.


Jayam Ravi returns to Chennai today after shooting for #Ponniyinselvan
"I have just finished my shooting for part two of Ponniyinselvan. I miss you until Mani (Maniratnam) Sarin's comedy sense, trusted me, looked after me with personal care and worked with you again. All this happened with my mother's blessing. Congratulations to my mom on celebrating her birthday today." Ravi tweeted.
Karthi read this,

"Prince @actor_jayamravi you can not say goodbye to it! You have a lot of work to do for the Chola nation

In 6 more days we will finish work in the north and arrive in the southern zone.
- வந்தியத்தேவன் "என்று
Karthi tweeted that she has confirmed that her character in the movie #PonniyinSelvan is Vandiyadevan.
Fans are enjoying what Karthi tweeted like this. very nice ..