A quick look at all things bright and shiny in the world of cinema today!
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Tanya is likely to replace Lakshmi Menon in Vijay Sethupathi’s Karuppan.
Ashok has been cast in Metro director Anandakrishnan’s next.
Heard On The Street
The next Producer’s Council election will not be fought across social media platforms. Instead, it will involve ballots and other such old school stuff.
Newsworthy
Dhanush has moved the Madras High Court against a petition filed by an elderly couple. The couple alleged that Dhanush was their son.
KJ Yesudas has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan while singer Shankar Mahadevan is all set to receive the Padma Shri.
Timeout
PETA has issued a response to Kamal Haasan after his recent remarks. The animal rights group said:
“People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, as is indicated by its name, helps animals in India only and is an Indian entity. PETA US, on the other hand, has been working to stop animal abuse in the United States since 1980, where bull fighting is illegal and cruel activities associated with the rodeo, which Kamal refers to, are also against the law in many states.”
Let Them Eat Cake!
Actors Maria Goretti, Ravi Teja, and Navdeep will all turn a year older today!
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