As June gives way to July, we’ve got quite the list of films for you to keep track of. Appa, Jackson Durai hit the screens today and it’s going to be hard to make a decision between the two. Daddies or zombies? That’s the question to answer this week.
While you ponder over that question, do take a quick look at all things bright and shiny in Cinema today.
Song of the Day – June Ponaal July Kaatrae (Unnale Unnale)
Chennai’s climate has been very cooperative thus far, and it’s the perfect time to listen to this Harris Jayaraj classic. As you settle down with our roundup, think not of past mistakes and wrongs. Dream instead of dark, stormy weather and Vinay Rai dressed like a wannabe rapper.
Sign on
Following public backlash, Leonardo DiCaprio will not play Rumi
Trisha may play the title role in the Tamil remake of Queen
Newsworthy
Mohanlal has secured the Kerala distribution rights of Kabali
Cinema halls will soon be open 24×7
Heard on the street
Freida Pinto, Sharmila Tagore and Deepa Mehta have reportedly been invited as members by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Releases, Releases
Kuttrame Thandanai’s team have released a grim trailer with some eerie music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Time Out
Recommended
Hrithik Roshan and Celina Jaitly have been called out for their insensitive tweets about the Istanbul attacks.
Straight Talk
Gwyneth Paltrow opened up on BBC’s Hard Talk about being named on the list of the World’s Least Popular Celebrities. “I’m the most hated celebrity? More than, like, Chris Brown?…”
Let them eat cake!
Liv Tyler, Pamela Anderson will all turn a year older today.