Movie Update: Dhanush 'Maari' release confirmed

Official confirmation arrived. Dhanush's upcoming movie 'Maari' is all set to hit big screens on July 17 and 'Maari' music will be released on May 25.

Movie producer Radhika Sarathkumar confirmed this news in her Twitter page. Director Balaji Mohan is the captain of this ship and Anirudh takes care of music side. Gorgeous Kajal Agarwal plays the female lead.

It has to be noted that Sivakarthikeyan's 'Rajini Murugan' has also zeroed in on the same release date.

source : http://chennaionline.com/movies/cine-buzz/20150907020927/Dhanush-Maari-release-confirmed.col

Movie Update: It's a boy for Soundarya Rajinikanth

It's a boy for Soundarya Rajinikanth

 

Filmmaker Soundarya Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, delivered a baby boy at a private hospital here.

"The baby was born late on Wednesday night at Apollo hospital. Both -- the baby and the mother -- are absolutely fine," a source close to Rajinikanth.

Soundarya married Ashwin Ramkumar, an industrialist, in 2010. This is the couple's first child.

Soundarya is known for directing India's first motion capture animated film "Kochadaiyaan", featuring her father.

In 2013, at the audio launch of "Kochadaiyaan", Rajini publicly wished for his daughter Soundarya to settle down with a family and chase her filmmaking dream subsequently.

Rajinikanth already has two grandsons, Yatra and Linga, from his second daughter Aishwarya, who is married to actor Dhanush.

Filmy update: Gabbar Is Back Box Office Report: Akshay's film highest opener of 2015

 

Akshay Kumar fans have newer reasons to rejoice. The actor's latest offering, Gabbar Is Back, has stormed the Box Office and how! The opening day collections of the film have been confirmed as Rs.13.05 crores, which make it the highest Bollywood opener of 2015.

Akshay Kumar in a poster of Gabbar Is Back

the film released yesterday (May 1) to outstanding attendance at single screen theatres. The footfall at multiplexes was comparatively lower, but better than what most other Bollywood films have been able to achieve this year

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Movie Update: Uttama Villain release delayed

 

The early morning shows of Kamal Haasan-starrer "Uttama Villain" on Friday was cancelled across Tamil Nadu.,According to sources, the shows were cancelled due to some financial problems between the makers of the film and financiers.,"The early morning shows have been cancelled. The issue between the producers and the financiers is expected to be settled in a few hours. The film may release during the course of the day," one of the distributors of the film told IANS.,The shows have also been cancelled in Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana as well.,Directed by Ramesh Aravind, the film features Kamal Haasan in the role of an 8th century artist and a modern-day superstar.,Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers, the film is being distributed worldwide by Eros International.,,The early morning shows of Kamal Haasan-starrer "Uttama Villain" on Friday was cancelled across Tamil Nadu.,,According to sources, the shows were cancelled due to some financial problems between the makers of the film and financiers.,,"The early morning shows have been cancelled. The issue between the producers and the financiers is expected to be settled in a few hours. The film may release during the course of the day," one of the distributors of the film told IANS.,,The shows have also been cancelled in Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana as well.,,Directed by Ramesh Aravind, the film features Kamal Haasan in the role of an 8th century artist and a modern-day superstar.,,Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers, the film is being distributed worldwide by Eros International.


source : http://chennaionline.com/movies/cine-buzz/20151701091715/Uttama-Villain-release-delayed.col

 

movie Update: Telugu dubbed version of 'Jilla' ready for release

Telugu dubbed version of 'Jilla' ready for release

Tamil superstar Vijay's hit film "Jilla" has been dubbed in Telugu and is slated for release soon. The makers have included additional scenes featuring comedian Brahmanandam in the Telugu version. "The Telugu dubbed version is ready for release. The makers plan to release it next month. A few scenes featuring Brahmanandam will be included in the Telugu version," a source from the film's unit told IANS.

The film's director Neason had shot the scenes featuring Brahmanadam long back.

"Since the makers had plans to release the Telugu version from the beginning, director Neason had shot a few comedy scenes with Brahmanandam during the original shoot of 'Jilla'," the source said.

The film also features Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal and Kajal Aggarwal in important roles.

Twitter update: Third most followed world leader on Twitter

Third most followed world leader on Twitter

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the third most followed world leader on the micro-blogging site Twitter while External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is the most followed foreign minister, according to a latest study.

Twiplomacy Study 2015, accessed by IANS, showed that Sushma Swaraj is the most followed foreign minister with 2,438,228 followers. She is far ahead of UAE' Abdullah Bin Zayed (1,608,831) and Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu (376,429).

The study, which counted data till March 24, is an annual global survey of world leaders on Twitter. It is aimed at identifying the extent to which world leaders use the site and how they connect on the social network.

The study revealed that three most followed world leaders were US President @BarackObama with 56,933,515 followers, Pope Francis (@Pontifex) with 19,580,910 followers on his nine different language accounts, and Modi with 10,902,510 followers.

Since his election in May 2014, Modi's account has moved into the top three most followed Twitter accounts of world leaders, said Twiplomacy's Matthias Luefkens. He told IANS that Modi was also among the most effective in terms of re-tweets per tweet.

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Filmy update: S/o Satyamurthy 18 Days Collection at Box Office: Allu Arjun Starrer Grosses ₹77 Crore

Allu Arjun's "S/o (Son of) Satyamurthy" has continued to keep the cash register ringing at the worldwide box office in the third week. The film has grossed ₹77 crore in 18 days.

Having opened to positive response, "S/o Satyamurthy" collected ₹38 crore net (₹57.70 crore gross) at the worldwide box office in the eight-day-extended first week. In its second week, the movie witnessed over 70% and raked in ₹6.75 net, taking its 15-day total collection to ₹44.75 crore net (₹72.45 crore gross).

In its third week, "S/o Satyamurthy" lost a huge chunk of screen-count to new releases "Dohchay", "Kai Raja Kai", "Aloukika" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron". Besides, the film became second option with the new movies turning first choice for many film-goers. Despite facing tough competition, the film has done a decent business in the cinema halls across the globe.

source http://www.ibtimes.co.in/s-o-satyamurthy-18-days-collection-box-office-allu-arjun-starrer-grosses-77-crore-630561