Speaking about the film, Ruben, the movie’s editor, says, “Viswasam is not just a mass entertainer for the festive season but also a beautiful family film. It has all elements to entertain all sections of audience.”
Trisha turns Madurai Ponnu in flashback portions of Rajini’s ‘Petta’
Bankrolled by Sun Pictures and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Petta is releasing 10 January. Sources say that Trisha appears in an extended cameo in flashback portions that occurs in Madurai. The buzz is that her costumes and jewellery in the film will depict Sridevi’s looks in the 1980s.
Bharath keen to bounce back with ‘Naduvan’
Actor Bharath had been part of several hits in the past. Much recently, he had very few releases. He is now pinning hopes on his next Naduvan to set things right for him in Kollywood.
Mani Ratnam plans a biggie
Close on the heels of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam is planning a big venture. Buzz is that he is planning to revive his dream project – Ponniyin Selvan.
Nadigar Sangam building to be inaugurated in June?
A week after the announcement of his wedding with a Hyderabadi girl, actor Vishal, who is the secretary of Nadigar Sangam hinted that the new building of the Sangam would be inaugurated in June this year.
Chennai Marathon sparks the soul of namma ooru
On 6 January, at 5 am, 19,000 Chennaiites, in green-tees, flooded the streets by the gates of YMCA at Nandanam for the 10-km run. Energy, laughter, songs filled the atmosphere. As the clock moved towards 6 am, the crowds swelled. Waves of laughter, shouts of encouragement, runners taking selfies multiplied.
Pongal: Transport corpn to operate from different spots in Chennai
The transport corporations of Tamilnadu have jointly released their draft plan for the upcoming Pongal festival days when passengers traffic will be high.
Ranji Trophy: TN’s Mukund, Indrajith stitch partnership
Abhinav Mukund scored an unbeaten half-century on the first day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Tamilnadu and Delhi at MA Chidambaram stadium here, today.
Engineering student in TN ends life in hostel
A third year engineering student, Arvind Rajendran (20) was found hanging in his hostel room yesterday. He was studying in a private college. Police sent his body for postmortem to Chengalpet Government Hospital.
Plastic ban: Chennai-based Association suggests ways to go green
Though the State government’s ambitious ban on single-use plastics came into force 1 January, its impact is yet to be seen even in the city limits with a large number of businesses still involving plastics, the same harmful ones.
