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Naga’s big screen debut - Shankar's ‘Ananthapurathu Veedu’

Naga’s big screen debut - Shankar's ‘Ananthapurathu Veedu’With 'Ananthapurathu Veedu' - the next venture by Director Shankar's S Pictures - 'thriller specialist' Naga is making his debut as director on the big screen.

The story, screenplay, dialogues and direction are by Naga. Even though Naga claims that the film would be a family-oriented one, sources say that it would be another thriller along the lines of his TV serials, like Marma Desam, Vidaathu Karuppu and Chidambara Ragasiyam.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’: lovable ‘rags to riches’ fable

‘Slumdog Millionaire’: lovable ‘rags to riches’ fableDanny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire", from Fox Searchlight Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, is a comedy, a tragedy, a romance and a social commentary all rolled into one stylish, unpredictable package.

The film was the audience favorite at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and, form the rave reviews, it could already be on its way towards winning more significant awards in the coming months.

Indian Visions Film Festival in Washington DC

Indian Visions Film Festival in Washington DC Bollywood film buffs in Washington DC can look forward to a rocking time ahead, with the Indian Visions film festival, from November 13 to November 16.

The festival will open with director Abhishek Kapoor's recent box office success 'Rock On', starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Prachi Desai. Kapoor will be attending the opening night to present his film and to interact with the audience.

Salman moves MCOCA for dues of a 2001 film

Salman moves MCOCA for dues of a 2001 filmIn an application to the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Monday, Bollywood actor Salman Khan has sought directive to state government for the payment of pending amount for a 2001 film - 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.'

The application will come up for hearing before special MCOCA judge, Y D Shinde, on November 20.

Salman Khan stated in his application that as per agreement with producer of film, Nazim Rizvi, in 1999, he had signed agreement for acting in the film for a remuneration of Rs 1.5 crore.

‘Golmaal Returns’ faces copyright-infringement charges

‘Golmaal Returns’ faces copyright-infringement chargesThe stupendous hit, 'Golmaal Returns', has landed itself in the midst of a controversy, and faces plagiarism charges, with Shakuntala Bhatia claiming that the film is based on her late husband director-producer Rajendra Bhatia's 1973 film, 'Aaj Ki Tazaa Khabar.'

Shakuntala Bhatia has filed a complaint with the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association claiming a compensation of Rs 5 crore from the producers, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine-vision.

Amrita Arora to marry Shakeel Ladak, Kareena to be bridesmaid?

Kareena KapoorRumors are ripe that actress Amrita Arora is serious about her relationship with Hyderabadi businessman, Shakeel Ladak. So much so that it is being said the wedding bells are expected to ring in March 2009.

The news making rounds in the industry circles is that Amrita and Shakeel are planning a church wedding in Goa. They are also busy looking for banquet halls for a grand reception in Mumbai.

Amrita, whose earlier affair with Pakistani cricketer Usman Afzal ran out after a few years of courtship, has neither confirmed nor denied the wedding rumors.

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