Well known actress in the Tamil industry and the on screen mother of almost all the top heroes in the film circuit, Manorama has come a long way as an artiste and has the credit of acting with all the five Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu. Dearly known as ‘Aatchi‘, Manorama is now being conferred with an honorary doctorate from a university in California in view of her contribution towards her films and her acting prowess. Read the rest of this entry »

Actor Vivek, who is one of the top comedians of Kollywood, has always tried to spread an awareness on social evils and the need to eradicate them through his comedy in films.

The comedian, whose roles in films such as Saamy and Anniyan were widely appreciated, has now gone one step further and acted in a short film that focuses on how the public can help to keep the city of Chennai clean. Read the rest of this entry »

Noted comedians Vivek and Manorama will come together for a docu-film to be produced by AVM for Chennai Corporation.

To be directed by veteran director S P Muthuraman, the short-film would feature the two artistes urging the people to keep the city clean and green. Read the rest of this entry »

Wearing badges to show their opposition to the project and pride in Tamil culture, scores of personalities including actors Vijay Kumar and Radha Ravi and leading technicians participated in the fast, called by Tamil Film Chamber of Commerce.

Speakers at the fast condemned the attack on cinemas screening Tamil films in Bangalore and said the film industry was the first victim during such issues. Read the rest of this entry »