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EntertainmentPlayback singer Shuba posted the Instagram video featuring Ar Rahman, lyricist Snehan, and herself on Wednesday, June 21, taking even the original creators by surprise. When a typically reticent Ar Rahman gets the occasional urge to express himself on camera, it is always a matter of excitement for his admirers. The Oscar-winning music composer, who recently surprised his ardent fans by shaking a leg to the peppy ‘Jigu Jigu Rail’ track in Mari Selvaraj’s Maamannan, seems to have now decided to maintain the streak, this time by indulging in some tongue-in-cheek humour with lyricist Snehan and singer Shuba. On Wednesday, June 21, Shuba posted an Instagram video featuring the trio, recreating a hilarious video by team Vikkals, and taking even the original creators by surprise. In the original video, content creators Vikram Arul, Hari Muniyappan, and Sibi Jayakumar appear as Shuba, Snehan, and Rahman respectively, enacting to comedic effect their imagination...

KollywoodThe film was initially titled 'Swathi Kolai Vazhakku' but had a title change later on due to the legal issues.Digital NativeNungambakkam, a film based on the sensational Swathi murder case, will be out on the Ott platform CineFlix on October 24. The film was initially titled Swathi Kolai Vazhakku but had a title change later on due to the legal issues. With Nungambakkam getting ready for release, its director Ramesh Selvan spoke to the media in length about the film, what prompted him to make it and other related issues. He had said during the press meet, “The lack of humanity in the case was really hurting me. Nobody cared about Swathi for over three hours and she was just lying dead on a railway platform. I couldn't bear that.” He added, “Yes, there is politics within the censor board. Just wait for five more days and I'll open up...

WeddingThe ceremony, which took place on Sunday morning, was attended by many from the entertainment industry, including Arav’s ‘Bigg Boss’ housemates.Tnm StaffActor Arav of Bigg Boss Tamil fame married actor Raahei, who will be making her debut in Gautham Menon’s film, at a private ceremony in Chennai on Sunday. The ceremony, which took place at 11.30 am on Sunday, was attended by family and friends from the industry, including Arav’s Bigg Boss housemates. The wedding took place following Covid-19 prevention protocols. Photographs from the event show the couple dressed in traditional attire. While Raahei wore a blush coloured lehenga for the day event, Arav wore an ivory coloured sherwani. Raahei and Arav switched to a maroon lehenga and black sherwani respectively for the reception. Arav’s Bigg Boss housemates from Season 1 – Snehan, Harish Kalyan, Ganesh Venkatram, Bindhu Madhavi, Suja Varunee, Vaiyapuri, Kaajal Pasupathi, Gayathri Raghuram, Sakthi Vasudevan...

EntertainmentSuja and Shiva Kumar were reportedly in a relationship for the past 11 years.Tnm StaffRamesh Bala/TwitterActor Suja Varunee of Bigg Boss Tamil fame got married to her long-time boyfriend and actor Shiva Kumar, the grandson of the legendary actor Siivaji Ganesan on Monday. The couple were in a relationship for the past 11 years and Shiva Kumar officially announced the wedding on Sunday on Twitter. The Big day is nearing my love @sujavarunee ...Its a Disney Fairytale moment #weddingbells pic.twitter.com/0kHGVuUzsW — Shiva Kumar (@Shivakumar3102) November 18, 2018 The couple got married as per Hindu traditions on November 19. A number of celebrities from the Tamil film industry, including Radikaa Sarathkumar, Snehan, and Vishunvardhan attended the wedding. Attended the wedding reception of @sujavarunee and @Shivakumar3102 earlier today.. Wishing the lovely couple a Happy and long married life.. :-) pic.twitter.com/HpIY11BxVR — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 19, 2018 Suja Varunee began her career as an actor in Tamil,...

EntertainmentAn official word about the second season’s contestants is expected soon. Digital NativeDigital NativeUlaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan had hosted the television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil last year and it went on to become a big success. Aired on Star Vijay between July 25 and September 30, the show did have its share of controversies and faced some brickbats, but Kamal being the confident host managed it all. With the successful completion of Season 1, there were huge expectations for the second season. Also, there were speculations that Kamal may not host the show again as he is busy with his acting and political assignments. Earlier, there were reports that either Suriya or Arvind Swamy were in the fray, but now it looks like Kamal is getting back on the show. The makers of Bigg Boss Season 2 have reportedly begun shooting the promo with Kamal at a location in Chennai. An official word about this season’s contestants is expected soon. The show is likely to be telecast from the first or second week of June. The first season of Bigg Boss was aired between 9.00 and 10.30 pm on weekdays and between 8.30 and 10 pm during weekends. The contestants were housed in a grand house erected for the purpose at the Evp theme park in Chennai. The show concluded with actor Aarav emerging the winner and walking away with the cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and lyricist Snehan as the runner-up. The show originally had 15 contestants – Sri, Anuya Bhagvath, Vaiyapuri, Gayathri Raghuram, Bharani, Raiza Wilson, Snehan, Oviya, Harathi Ganesh, Aarav, Ganja Karuppu, Maria Juliana, Ganesh Venkatraman, Shakthi and Namitha, and the wild card entrants were Bindu Madhavi, Suja Varunee, Harish Kalyan and Kaajal Pasupathi. With the first season gaining immense popularity, audiences can hardly wait to know more about the next season. Kamal Haasan has two films – Vishawaroopam II and Sabash Naidu – in different stages of production. The long delayed sequel to Vishwaroopam recently received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. Meanwhile, director Shankar has announced that the shooting of Indian 2, the sequel to the hit movie Indian starring Kamal, will begin soon. The pre-production, rumoured to be made on a budget of Rs 200 crore, began from February this year. The star is busy with his political assignments as well after the launch of his political party a few months ago. Also read: ‘Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu’ review: The joke’s on you in this sleazy horror comedy (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Entertainment The show's first season was hosted by Kamal Haasan and went on to become a big hit.Digital Native The Bigg Boss Tamil season one was hosted by the Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan last year and it went on to become a huge hit. According to Times of India, the season two of this TV reality show is now all set to commence and we hear that Kamal may be hosting it yet again. Earlier, there were reports that either Suriya or Arvind Samy would be roped in to host the show. However, it now appears that Kamal may be taking up the mantle this time too. However, there is no official word on it yet. Last year’s season began on June 25th, 2017 ended on September 30th, 2017. A house was erected at the Evp Theme Park in Chennai where the housemates lived for 100 days with no contact with the outside world. The housemates at the Bigg Boss house were Sri, Anuya, Vaiyapuri, Gayathri Raghuram, Bharani, Raiza Wilson, Snehan, Oviya, Harathi Ganesh, Ganja Karuppu, Maria Juliana, Ganesh Venkatraman, Shakthi, Namitha, Bindu Madhavi, Suja Varunee, Harish Kalyan and Kaajal Pasupathi. Bigg Boss was telecast between 9 pm and 10.30 pm on weekdays and 8.30 and 10 pm on the weekends. Eventually, Arav emerged winner of this show and walked away with the Rs. 50 lakhs cash prize while lyricist Snehan was declared the runner up. Kamal Haasan has two films – Vishawaroopam II and Sabash Naidu – in different stages of production. The long delayed sequel to Vishwaroopam recently has been passed with U/A by Central Board of Film Certification.Director Shankar has announced that the shooting of Indian 2, the sequel to their hit movie Indian, will begin soon. The pre-production of the film rumoured to be made on a budget of Rs. 200 crore began from February 2018. Further, the star is busy with his political assignments as well after the launch of his party a few months ago. With the star’s Indian 2 ready to commence soon, it needs to be seen if Kamal would be able to take up Bigg Boss season 2. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Kollywood Oviya plays a TV reporter in the film.Tnm StaffThe Bigg Boss sensation is riding on her brand new popularity and is all set to conquer the south Indian film industry. The trailer of Bigg Boss sensation Oviya’s film, Oviyavai Vitta Yaru, is out. Produced by Madurai Selvan, the movie also has Sanjeevi, Senthil and Power Star Srinivasan in crucial roles. The film was earlier titled Seeni and has been pending for release for a long time. However, after the actor shot to limelight through the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss, producer Madurai Selvan changed the title to use the actor’s name in order to cash in on her popularity. The trailer looks promising with many song sequences, colourful sets and comedy. In an interview to the Deccan Chronicle, Madurai Selvam said, “The film has Oviya in the role of a TV reporter and an elephant called Seetha plays a crucial character. The elephant, which was named as Seetha by late legend Mgr, belongs to Tvs family. Three more contestants of Bigg Boss are also a part of the film — ‘Kanja’ Karuppu as a folk artist, Vaiyapuri as the Pa of Radha Ravi and Snehan has written the lyrics.” The producer also mentioned that according to the contract entered with Bigg Boss producers, Oviya is not allowed to join the promos. Oviya made her acting debut in 2007 with the Malayalam film Kangaroo and has starred in various languages such as Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. Her Tamil debut was with the cult hit Kalavani and she went on to star in films such as Kalakalappu, Marina, Yaamirukka Bayamey, 144 and Hello Naan Pei Pesuren. Oviya will soon be making her debut in the Telugu film industry with Hello Naan Pei Pesuren. With Oviyaava Vitta Yaaru aka Ovy making it to the theatres, the producers of her other films which are lying in the cans are also contemplating on cashing in on her current popularity. The actor and model who predominantly worked in the Tamil film industry has also enjoyed popularity in Malayalam and Telugu films. (With inputs from Digital Native)...