Simran: Brand Ambassador for Kurkure

Simran is officially appointed as the South Indian Ambassador of Kurkure snacks. This was officially announced in a function held by PepsiCo India yesterday. It also marked the start of an ad campaign for Kurkure. This ad will go on air in South India from June 5, 2008 and it can be seen on all major South Indian TV channels.

Juhi Chawla has been a longstanding endorser and ambassador of Kurkure up North. Now Simran joins as her counterpart in South India.

Mexico delayed, Vikram embarks on a fight!

Kanthaswamy team’s Mexico trip hasn’t materialized yet. The crew of the Vikram starrer that is supposed to have traveled to Mexico for the next leg of the shooting is still in Chennai since Visas of few of the technicians did not come through. The unannounced delay hasn’t, however, deferred the crew and director Susi Ganesan from working in Chennai. Susi is busy calling the shots at the Binny Mills in the city where a few stunt sequences are being canned. Binny Mills has of late become a favorite haunt for directors who are on the look out for a huge abandoned workshop for a perfect stunt shoot. The most famous movies in the recent past that featured Binny Mills are Sivaji and Pokkiri.

Produced by Kalaipuli Dhanu, Kanthaswamy will have Shriya playing Vikram’s lead lady marking their first time onscreen association.

Yaaradi Nee Mohini in Hindi

The Kollywood grapevine is buzzing with the news that Yaaradi Nee Mohini, the recent hit film starring Nayantara and Dhanush, is all set to be remade in Hindi.

The film is still doing well in Tamil Nadu. Apparently, its fame has travelled North too.

The film is a remake of the Telugu hit Aadavari Maataluku Arthale Verule by director Selvaraghavan.


After its success in Tollywood, it came down to Kollywood, and now it looks like it might land in Bollywood too.

Super star meets luminaries of film world

Shooting spot of Kuselan has been shifted to the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala where a song involving Rajini and Nayan were being shot recently. Hearing the news that the Boss is in town, many of the local residents tuned up to have a glimpse of him.

Meanwhile, dignitaries from Malayalam film world had paid a visit to the shooting venue and met Rajinikanth.

Shreya Saran

Kajol to be Kamal’s next heroine?

Is the beard that Kamal is growing for his character in Marma Yogi? It’s quite possible. We’ve already reported that this next blockbuster venture will feature Hema Malini as its villain (and what a luscious villain too) and will be produced in association with Walt Disney.Now some reliable sources in Koddambakam tell us that Kajol could be Marma Yogi’s heroine! If this is true, then this will be the first time Kajol and Kamal will pair up. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this happens. Koddambakam tell us that Kajol could be Marma Yogi’s heroine! If this is true, then this will be the first time Kajol and Kamal will pair up. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this happens.

Priya Mani celebrates her birthday

Priya Mani who began her Kollywood innings with Bharathi Raja’s Kangalal Kaidu Sei established herself as a talented actress in Paruthiveeran. She started getting many offers post Paruthiveeran and her Malaikottai with Vishal was much talked about for her glamorous costumes. Today Priya Mani is celebrating her 25th birthday. Behindwoods wishes her a very Happy Birth Day and success in all her endeavors.

Actress Charmme