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Playback Singer Vani Jayaram Passed away

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  By N.Thyagarajan Vani Jayaram is known for having sung in over a dozen languages including Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Hindi, and Bhojpuri. The singer was honoured with Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award ahead of Republic Day this year. She was 78. Jayaram  who lived alone was found dead with bruises on her forehead, according to police. Vani Jayaram's house- help, Malarkodi, had reached her residence on Saturday morning but she did not receive any response upon knocking repeatedly. That is when the house help alerted Vani Jayaram's sister Uma. After Uma and Malarkodi entered the house using a set of duplicate keys they found the singer unconscious in her bedroom with bruises on her forehead. Police arrived and found her dead. Known for her vocal range and ability to adapt to any difficult composition, Jayaram began her singing career in Bollywood and her first break came in the Hindi film 'Guddi' (1971). The song 'Bole Re Papihara', featuring

Tamil Film comedian, director T.P.Gajendran passes away

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                                                    T.P.Gajendran   By N.Thyagarajan Chennai, Feb.5: When the fans of the renowned playback singer Vani Jayaram are trying to get away from the sad news of her demise, there is yet another shock befallen on the fans. The shocking news of the Film Comedian and director T.P.Gajendran having carved a niche for himself at his house suddenly passed away.  A native of Tuticorin is also the son of  Tamil film comedienne T.P.Muthulakhmi who in her days of acting did the very best roles with comedian K.A.Thangavelu. Hence, there is no doubt, that this late comedian T.P.Gajendran also became the best comedian, by acting in school dramas and films in his native place. T.P.Gahendran had become famous for his direction for the films like Pandi Naattu Thangam, Enga Ooru Kaaval Karan, Budget Padmanaban, Middle-Class Madhavan, Seena Thaana and many others films. The late comedian has also acted in more than 100 Tamil films, including films like Pitha Mah

Dhanush to direct films

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  Dhanush is to complete Captain Miller by March By N.Thyagarajan Mr Dhanush after the completion of important scenes in Captain Miller's film by this March this year has planned to direct a film. According to sources, Dhanush will begin his role as a director in May, said the sources. One of the leading heroes of the Tamil film, Dhanush has recently completed the final schedules of the film Vaathi produced in Tamil and Telugu languages. It is expected that the Vaathi will be released in March. Dhanush has scripted the story for his directorial film in which he will appear in a meaty role, it is said. In the proposed film Vishnu Vishal, S.J.Surya, Dushara Vijayan and many other known actors have given their consent to act to be directed by Dhanush.

US Emotional Entertainment Network launches 'theaterhoods.com' , a new OTT platform

                                                                                                                                                                 US Emotional Entertainment Network launches 'theaterhoods.com' a new OTT platform  Chennai, Jan.18: USA-based entertainment company Emotional Entertainment Network is expanding its operations in India with the launch of the “theaterhoods.com” OTT platform. The brand-new streaming service will be a one-stop place to watch films and series on your own screens. Besides, it will also be your entertainment partner that provides tickets to watch films in theatres, that too at free of cost.   According to Theatrehoods Indian Regional Marketing Head Prasad Vaseekaran, "we deeply understand Indian cinema lovers. Being an Indian, I am proud of our Indian cinemas. It is our part of life, and it would be no exaggeration to say it is mixed with our blood. Our primary goal is to make our OTT platform users enjoy the cont
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  Rajini readies himself for Annatthe shooting ( By N.Thyagarajan) Chennai, Feb.10: Superstar Rajinikanth is ready to finish the final schedule of the 'Annaatthe', the Tamil film, filmed at a Hyderabad studio. According to sources, during the last schedule of shooting, the producers have to abruptly abandon the shoot of the film, due to some of the workers in the film were affected by the COIVID-19. Doctors making periodical medical check-ups also asked Rajinikanth to maintain his good health, by postponing the shooting of films. They also advised him to take rest and that was the main reason, the Superstar announcing eschewing floating of a new political party.  Now, Rajinikanth who looks hale and healthy after several months of rest is ready to take his usual active role for the 'Annatthe', sources said. The shooting of the film will commence by the end of this February or the first week of March, added the sources. Director Siva has planned to film 'Annaathe'
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  Master achieves box-office collection of Rs.150 crores By N.Thyagarajan Chennai, Jan.21: The Co-Producer of the Vijay Starrer Master Tamil film, Lalith Kumar on behalf of the Seven Screen Studio has recently sent a legal notice to a private firm seeking compensation of Rs.25 crores for leaking some of the scenes of the film. Pongal festival release, Vijay starter Master, the Tamil film with English title has been making huge collection of more than Rs.150 crores around the world in the last six days of the release of the film. According to sources, this is the highest collection, of all the films of Vijay that were released so far. Master was directed by Lokesh Kanakaraj. Though the TN government has restricted the sale of tickets to only for the 50 % of seating capacity in all cinema halls, Master has been making a huge collection, it is said. When the producers of the film were keeping their fingers crossed over whether to release the film on OTTs, as have been released in the pand
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  Millions watch ka/pe Ransingam released today at G5 OTT By N.Thyagarajan People from different strata welcome the release of new films in OTTs, for they need to spend money on snacks, standing in long queues to reserve for tickets at theaters. If the system of release of new films continued on OTTs, it is feared many cinema halls will have to face a total loss in revenue,  Minister for Information and Publicity Kadambur S.Raju in Kovilpatti, has stated this. However, the persons who are in the house and did not go out for fear of the Coronavirus, they could enjoy the new films with all the family members from house, provided they subscribe to some of the channels which telecast the new films from the day of its release. Time was when the people used to chalk out different programmes to enjoy holidays, would plan to choose new films running theaters. Last Friday (Oct.2),  was a National Holiday for all on account of the celebration of the Gandhi Jayanthi. The next two days being Satur