It’s the Superstar’s birthday today, December 12th, 2011! The star was born in Nochikuppam, Krishnagiri to Jijabai and Ramoji Rao Gaikwad as Sivaji Rao Gaikwad on December 12th, 1949. He is the youngest of the four siblings. Rajinikanth married Latha in 1981 and has two daughters Aishwarya Dhanush and Soundarya Ashwin. Rajini’s debut film in Tamil was Aboorva Ragangal in which he played a small role. After that, he was seen in several films which …

AR Rahman has agreed to do the music for Rajini's next film, Kochadiyaan. The ace musician has a jam - packed schedule and has become increasingly selective about the projects he takes up as he has many commitments to honor on foreign shores. ARR however simply could not decline Kochadaiyaan as he is a self - confessed Rajini fan and he accepted. The genius composer said that he is happy to be a part of another Rajini film. He did the music for …

Rajinikanth has completed 36 years in the film industry today, for it was on this same day, August 18th, 1975, his first film Apoorva Ragangal hit the screens. His rise has no doubt been phenomenal since then. Rajini style is a very important factor that pushed him to the star status which eventually landed him at the top spot and earned him the enviable and undisputed title Superstar. Born as Sivaji Rao Gaikwad on December 12th, 1950, he was christened …

The new title has been given to Rajini as Mount Road Maharaja by the Tamil film trade in Chennai. After the release of Enthiran, he will be know as “Mount Road Maharaja”. Rajini has been given new title because Mount road in Madras now called Anna salai in Chennai known as seat of power and “Collections King Theatres” from early 60’s. Chitra (now defunct) used to be prestigious theater for early MGR movies in 60’s.Later MGR’s Ullagam Sutrum Valiban …

Rajendra Prasad, Sivaji’s new film is ‘Brahmalokam to Yamalokam’ via Bhulokam has completed its entire shooting part of the film and is currently progressing its post production works. The movie is being touted as a comedy entertainer with lots of hilarious scenes. The film also has Sonia and Kalyani in other lead roles. The movie is being directed by Gollapati Nageshwar Rao and is being produced by Bekkam Venu Gopal and Rupesh under Utopia Pictures …

Ace cameraman, one of the founders of the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) and the South Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA), PN Sundaram was passed away at the age of 82 on March 22. So, as a mark of respect to him the producer’s council has announced that all the shooting in kollywood has been shelved today. Sources close to the film fraternity says “Sundaram was the first high profile commercial film cameraman who was …

Sivaji, Sonia starrer ‘Brahmalokam to Yamalokam’ Via Bhulokam has completed its 80% of its dubbing works and is getting ready to hit the screens in this summer. The film is touted as a complete family entertainer with ample comedy in it. The movie has Dr. Rajendra Prasad playing the role of Lord Brahma, Kalyani playing the character of Saraswathi Devi, Aarthi Agarwal potraying the role of Rambha, Jayaprakash Reddy will be seen as Yama and AVS as …

Ashok's Aakasa Ramanna will release on the 12th of March. The film's release date has been officially announced by the makers. Though the film has Allari Naresh, Shivaji and Rajiv Kanakala in the leads, its other contingent of actors include Meera Jasmine, Gowri Pandit, Naga Babu, Venu Madhav, Rao Ramesh, Raghu Babu, MS Narayana and others. Naresh is said to be quite positive about the film that has comedy, suspense in good amounts, apart from …

The day has come. The much awaited Thala film produced by actor Prabhu for Sivaji Productions is opening on this Friday and booking starts on Wednesday. In Chennai city alone ‘Asal’ opens in 13 theatres. Year 2010 has not started well for the Tamil industry and all eyes are on ‘Asal’ now to usher in good luck for the New Year. All hope ‘Asal’ will oblige The classy action film is Ajith’s 49th film and so his fans are waiting to celebrate. The ever …

Ultimate star’s Asal is ready for a February 5 release with all formalities completed. The film which was seen by the censors yesterday has got a ‘U/A’ certificate. The certification is due to the breathtaking actions scenes only said the sources. The director has been asked for a few replacement shots in some action scenes and otherwise the film was cleared without a single cut. Starring Ajith, Sameera Reddy and Bhavana in lead roles this Sivaji …