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The Daily News Thursday, February 13, 2014

  • I'm really honoured and blessed to be working with Bala sir. It's a dream come true. Super excited!!

    Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

    I'm really honoured and blessed to be working with Bala sir. It's a dream come true. Super excited!!

  • Wrapped the last long memorable shooting days of VaaDeal!

    Karthika Nair

    Wrapped the last long memorable shooting days of VaaDeal!

  • Recorded first song for Director Suseendiran's Jeeva under The Next Big Film productions.

    Imman

    Recorded first song for Director Suseendiran's Jeeva under The Next Big Film productions.

  • Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal will be releasing in around 320 screens in TN through Red Giant and around 120 screens (Karnataka+Kerala+North India) through Fox Star India

    Udhayanidhi Stalin

    Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal will be releasing in around 320 screens in TN through Red Giant and around 120 screens (Karnataka+Kerala+North India) through Fox Star India


Legendary director Balu Mahendra passes away

Legendary director Balu Mahendra passes away

Veteran filmmaker Balu Mahendra breathed his last at the Vijaya Hospital today. He was 74. Following a heart attack, he was admitted to the hospital this morning. He was later shifted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he passed away an hour later.

Balu Mahendra started his career as a cinematographer on the 1974 Malayalam film "Nellu". He worked as a cinematographer in nearly 20 films. He also won two National Awards for cinematography. In 1977, Balu wielded the megaphone for the Kannada romantic-drama "Kokila", which was also written by him. 

One of the pioneers of Tamil cinema, he is known for his visually inspiring work such as "Moondram Pirai", "Sandhya Raagam" and "Veedu". He has also directed Hindi films such as "Sadma" and "Aur Ek Prem Kahani. As a director, Balu Mahendra pocketed three National Awards.

His last directorial was the 2013 critically acclaimed Tamil film  "Thalaimuraigal".

Still from Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

Still from Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

Thuppakki Hindi Remake Holiday Trailer

Holiday starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha is directed by AR Murugadoss. The film is a remake of Tamil blockbuster film Thuppakki starring Vijay and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles. The trailer of the film was released yesterday. The movie also has Govinda in a short yet important role. The film has been produced by Vipul Shah. 'Holiday’ is slated to release on June 6.

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