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To avoid a direct confrontation with the multiplex theatre chains in North India, which are up in arms against Kamal Haasan's decision to hold a Direct To Home (Dth) premiere of his new film, Vishwaroop would be premiered only in Los Angeles on December 10. Says Kamal Haasan, "We knew all these problems would happen. A Dth premiere of a new film has not happened anywhere in the world. I am willing to take the risk because this move is going to change the movie-viewing experience. We have a premiere in La on December 10. We couldn't get a Dth deal in the Us worked out in time. I am flying down for the La premiere with all the technicians. I want to show off the technical crew that pulled the films visual effects. They are on a par with what we see in Hollywood. Shekhar Kapoor, who plays a role,...

Ndtv has elevated Kvl Narayan Rao to the position of executive vice chairperson.Ever since 1998, Rao has been spearheading the growth of Ndtv; initially, for eight years, as executive director and for the last five years as CEO of the Ndtv Group.Ndtv Group executive co-chairpersons Radhika and Prannoy Roy said, “Narayan and we believe that this is an opportune time for him to take on a new and even more challenging role in the organization. We are delighted that he will be joining us in the Chairperson Group.”Rao ...

Ndtv has appointed Vikram Chandra as the CEO of the Ndtv Group. Chandra has been with Ndtv for 17 years.Initially he headed Ndtv Profit from its creation and then became CEO of Ndtv Networks.As CEO, Chandra will have overall authority and responsibility for all aspects of the company: corporate, operational and channel performance. He will become a member of the Ndtv Board.Ndtv Group executive co-chairpersons Radhika and Dr Prannoy Roy said, “Along with Narayan Rao, we have been talking about a succession plan for Ndtv for a couple of years ...

The tele serial Sundarakanda which has been telecast in Gemini TV from 30th November 2009 has climbed to the top. This is supposed to be the leading serial according to the Trp. This is the first South Indian TV serial to be shot in America for 30 days. The shooting took place in the beautiful locales in many important places including Brooklyn Bridge, New York and New Jersey. The serial gives a message that it is not necessary for women to undergo all sorts of tortures silently and she can revolt against it and seek the justice for the same.

This serial is a must for the parents who want their daughters to get married to Nri bridegrooms. South Indian dream girl Simran has done a guest role. P C Raghu has directed this serial which has Sujitha, Rishi, Subashini, Narayana Rao, Narasimha Raaju, Sri Lakshmi and others. Some Us actors have also acted in this serial.