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2012-02-22T03:38:00.001-08:00

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/cinema-articles-photos/billa-2-photos-pictures-stills-30.jpgWe all know how exciting 2012 is going to be. We mean, there are two hits already and a lineup of promising movies in the days to come. Promising, yes. And here they are for your ready reference.

Supposedly a prequel to the smash hit Billa, Billa 2 is releasing on May 1, 2012 on Ajith's birthday if things progress as per plan.

Close on the heels of Billa 2 is Maatraan, K V Anand's action thriller with Suriya and Kajal Aggarwal. Initial release reports suggest Maatraan will be released on May 1st too.

If big brother is up for release, can the small one be behind? Karthi's political drama Saguni is releasing on the Tamil New Year's day in April.

Rajesh's rom-com with Udhayanidhi Stalin in the lead is finally releasing this year. There is Hansika Motwani to keep Udhayanidhi company and Santhanam to tickle the funny bones.

Podaa Podi, Silambarasan's rom-com that will serve as the launch for Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is releasing on Valentine's Day if things go as planned.

KSY: IDEA TO OPPORTUNITY TO OVERWHELMING SUCCESS!

2012-02-22T03:33:00.000-08:00

t all begins with an idea; doesn’t it? Ask Balaji Mohan, director of Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi. Not many would have imagined that the simple sounding idea would one day become a feature film. And, that ‘one day’ did not take years in arriving. It was a fairly quick transmission from the small time environments of Youtube and the slightly larger platform of Naalaya Iyakkunar to the biggest stage of them all, cinema. Commercial cinema can be a tough breeding ground. We have seen incredibly talented people having to wait years for their turn, great stories having to run from pillar to post to get a producer. A good example is Mounaguru; Shanthakumar had to walk around for 3 years before he found a taker for his script. Yes, talent is nothing without opportunity. And, therefore, it is not the talent that we will be talking about this time; but the men who spot the talent and give them the right opportunity.

Identifying and tapping potential is a skill or an instinct that is sometimes underrated. That is why, in the midst of all the Kudos to Balaji Mohan, we must also not forget to give a round of applause to Siddharth and Nirav Shah; not for the acting and camera work; but for identifying the potential of Balaji Mohan and Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi. Appreciating a short film is one thing, but it takes far greater confidence and courage to invest in the same story for a feature film. Apparently, both Siddharth and Nirav Shah spotted the tree that lay within the seed. The unconventional nature of the venture, the out of the ordinary courage they showed in putting their money on a greenhorn and a new kind of story has to be commended. Also, the co-producer of KSY, Y Not films too deserves a mention here because they have consistently shown an eye for films that question conventions; their previous production venture was Va-Quarter Cutting; do we need to say more.

Why should we give a special round of applause to the producers? Don’t producers identify good stories and fund them all the time? Yes, but things happened differently for KSY. Siddharth was never a producer until he came across KSY; he decided to produce just because he loved the story so much and Nirav Shah shared his vision. Now, that is what we call special. Also there is a certain notion that themes that work on one format do not generally transform well into another. Like telefilm themes can never be good movies; good TV themes can never make good movies; and also that good short films cannot sustain that same interest over a 3 hour period. Such notions have been cemented strongly because of the failure of a few attempts; like how the very successful TV series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal couldn’t deliver when developed into a movie format as Pattalam.

A lot of the time; it is that belief by someone who counts that makes the difference between a success story and a never been story. Siddharth and Nirav Shah showed that belief and so what would have ended up as a short film is now on its way to being a trend setting feature film; and it’s going to Bollywood too. Similar instances in the recent past, of producers identifying potential in unlikely places includes Dhayanidhi Azhagiri, who supported Thamizh Padam which would have sounded like a crazy idea to many seasoned minds. Then there was Arya who put his money on Boss, trusting the potential of the script.

To truly understand the importance of potential being identified by a person with the ability to propel it ahead; we must take a look at Paranormal Activity. Today, it is a global phenomenon; almost everyone has seen or at least heard about it. But, its beginnings were as a humble independent production by a man who was afraid of ghosts; shot entirely within the confines of his house. It was something perhaps destined to be a Youtube trend for a day, and nothing more. But, it was spotted by Paramount Pictures that put it on a global platform. Now, look where it is.

The world is moved ahead by ideas. Yes, but its not ideas alone, it is the identification of the potential behind those ideas by people who matter that is the second and perhaps the step that decides the ultimate fate of the idea. KSY is a very good example of an idea that was identified and given the space to flourish. Let there be more such instances. And, this is also a vindication for a stage like Naalaya Iyakkunar. There were thoughts that a short film competition is never the right way to identify directors for feature films. Now, that has been proved wrong. Let there be more like KSY.

Sehwag drops to 18 in ICC batsmen rankings

2012-02-22T03:30:00.002-08:00

Dubai: The continuous failure with the bat cost Indian opener Virender Sehwag four places as he slid to 18th in the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen but skipper Mahendra Singh moved up by two places to number four.

Sehwag has failed to fire in the ongoing tri-series in Australia while Dhoni has been a success.

Young batsman Virat Kohli continues to be India`s best ranked batsman at number three, behind South African duo of Hashim Amla (1) and AB de Villiers (2).

With his two 90 plus scores, left-handed opener Gautam Gambhir has gained six places to find himself at number 15.

In the bowlers` list, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is the only Indian in top-20 as he jumped to number 11, a gain of three slots.

Left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan is the next best for India, way behind at number 30 after dropping two positions.

Meanwhile, England captain Alastair Cook and fast bowler Steven Finn have broken into the top 10 after stellar performances against Pakistan in the four-match ODI series, which they won 4-0.

Cook has jumped 27 places to eighth position after finishing as the leading run-getter in the series with 323 runs, including back-to-back centuries in the Abu Dhabi ODIs.

Cook, who won the Test Player of the Year award at the LG ICC Awards in London in 2011, has now become the second highest-ranked England batsman after Jonathan Trott who has dropped two places to sixth position after managing just 38 runs in the series.

Flamboyant Kevin Pietersen is the other batsman who has made a charge on the batting ladder. The Surrey batsman scored 281 runs in the series at an average of nearly 94 following scores of 14, 26, 111 not out and 130.

For these entertaining performances, Pietersen has been rewarded with a jump of 22 places which puts him in 26th position.

Finn has achieved a career-best ranking by rocketing 67 places to ninth position. The 22-year-old Middlesex bowler claimed 13 wickets in the series and he is now the second England bowler inside the top 10 after off-spinner Graeme Swann, who has finished in third position after gaining one place.

Stuart Broad is the other England bowler to have improved his ranking. He is now in 24th position after rising five places.

Pakistan`s Umar Akmal has dropped out of the top 10, falling to 13th position, down by three places, captain Misbah-ul-Haq has slipped three places to 29th spot.

Shahid Afridi has dropped one place to 38th position, Younus Khan has slipped seven places to 43rd spot and Mohammad Hafeez has fallen five places to 48th position.

The only Pakistan batsman to make an upward movement is Asad Shafiq who has gained nine places and now sits in 70th spot.

Pakistan bowlers to drop in the bowlers chart include Mohammad Hafeez, who has slipped from second spot to sixth position, Shahid Afridi, who has dropped from 11th to 15th spot, and Umar Gul, who has ended in 35th position after falling 11 places.

Saeed Ajmal, who finished with 10 wickets in the series, leads the bowlers` table, followed by South Africa’s Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

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2012-02-22T03:29:00.000-08:00

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Latest Tamil Kathal Kavithaigal

2012-02-17T02:37:00.000-08:00

1)Nee enbathu oru ezhuththu
nan enbathu irandu ezhuththu
kathal enbathu mundru ezhuththu

2)Nee marakka ninaithalum
Unakkul irukkum en ninaivugal maraiyadhu!
Oru murai en peyarai ucharithu par
Unakkul naan irupaen.

3)Oru eazhayin varumai kavithai…
Ethir veetu jannalai parthaen niraiya sattaigal..!
Yen sattaiyai parthaen niraiya jannalgal..!

4)Andru kaneer kooda sugamaanathu….
Thudikka nee irunthathaal…
Indru sirippu kooda vethanaiyanathu….
Sernthu sirikka nee illathathaal…

tamil kavithai in english

2012-02-17T02:33:00.001-08:00

Maranam
Maranam..!
Manithan Unarnthu kolladha
Maaperum Sol..!

Mandiyittu Azhuthalum
Maranam Vida povathillai
Manithanai..!
Maarubavan Manithan
Maarathathu Maranam..!

Ezhuthugiravan Naanallva
Enakku theriyum
En Maranam..,

Ennidam Innum
Uyir irukkirathendru yenni
Kadaul anuppaum
Irandam Karuvi

" Maranam "

Anuppiya Mudhal Karuvi

" Kadhali "

Tamil Romantic Poetry

2012-02-17T02:32:00.001-08:00

yendrum unnodu irukka vendum

naan yendrendrum unnodu irukka vendum penne.....
kaatru vandhu un koondhalai mella thaluvum bothu andha kaatrai naan maari vida koodatha yendru yenginaen.....
illai illai.....kaatru unnai oriru nimidangal dhanae thaluva mudiyum....
nee sendru kondirundha padhaiyai naanum pin thodarndhaen...
unnai adaiya vaendum yendru illai....
un padha chuvadudanavathu paesala yendru dhan....
nee un tholigaludan paesi kondirukkum bodhu oru ora paarvaiyai yen meedhu veesumbothu, andha paarvaiyilae yae
en udal saambalaagi vida koodatha yendru en manam
thudithadhu....padhaithadhu....
kadhalae....un kadhal en kaluthai arukadhadi....
vida kodu...en kadhalukku,,, alladhu...en uyirukku....
illaiyael...nee yendrendrum yennodu iruppai.....
en kanneraga....
kannerudan kadhalan....!!!!!

tamil kavithai in english

2012-02-17T02:31:00.002-08:00

En Palli Paruva Kavithaigal : Ennavalin Paarvai

Archunan Yetriya Villin
Vadivam
Ennavalin Puruvangal...!

Azhgu Konda Meenin
Vadivam
Ennavalin Kangal...!

Kangai Nathium
Nila Natchathiramum
Tharukindrathu Ellorukkum Kulirchi..!
Ennavalin Paarvai
Ennakku Tharukindrathu Kulirchi..!

Mazhikku Avvappodhu
Minnal Pola...,
Ennavalin Paarvai Avvappodhu
En Uyirin Suvasam..!

Nee Paarkum Podhu
Enakkul Jeevan..!

Nee Paarkum Podhu
Ennai Kolkindrai..!
Nee Paarkavidilum
Ennai Kolkindrai..!

Vedanin Paarvai Purakkal mael..,
Buumiyin Paarvai Vanathin Mael..,
Vaanathin Paarvai Buumiyin Mael..,
Kozhiyin Paarvai Than Kunjugal Mael..,
Kazhugin Paarvai Athan Irayin Mael..,
Ennavalin Paarvaiyo En Mael..!

Paadangal Aayiram Padithalum..,
Aaraichigal Aayiram Kandu Pidithalum..,
Padikka Mudiyavillai
Un Paarvaiyai - Enaal
Ariya Mudiyavillai
Un Paarvaiyin Arthaththai...!
Aayiram Basai Naan Peasinalum - Un
Paarvai Basaikku Ennal Peasa Mudiyavillai...!

Kangal Illai Kadhalukku
Endru Sonnargal...,
Kangal Mattuma Illai..!
Irakkam, Paridhabam Kuuda Illai..!

Uranga Mudiyavillai Ennal..,
Iravin Ninaivugal Unnal..,
Un mael Kadhal Varugindradhu Thannal..,
Un Perivai Thanga Mudiyavillai Ennal..,
Nee Thinamum Peasukindrai Kannal..,
Athinal..,
Ennai Pudhaikkindrai Mannal..,
Nee Pooivitta pin Azhugindren Pinnal..,
Nee Kadhal Sollvadhu Ennal..,
En Vazvil Adhu Ponnaal..!

Un Paarvaikku Artham Sollividu..!
Illaiyendral..,
Ennai Uyir illamal Kondru Vidu..!

By
Skumar

tamil kavithai in english

2012-02-17T02:31:00.000-08:00

En Palli Paruva Kavithaigal : Mudhal Santhippu
Azhagu Konjum Amaithiyil ..,
Nila Oliyin Iravil ..,
Purakkal Irandum Kadhalil
Inburuvadhu Pola..,
Inbamaai Inainthom..,
Ennavalum , Naanum..!

En meedhu Ennavalin Kaigal..
En Thalai Ennavalin Madiyil..

Avalum Mounathaal Peasa..,
Naanum Mounathaal Peasa..,
Mounathai Kalaikka
Ennavalin Idhazhkalil Punnagai..!
En Vazvil Adhu Ponnagai..!

Naan Peasa Vaai Edukkum Nearathil..
Ennavalin Idhaz Nanaikindradhu Eerathil,
Idhu Nadakkum Kaalathil..,
Aval Irukindraal En Uyiril..!

Ennaval Thalai Kunindhu
Ennidamai Vandhu
Pakkathil Amarkindraal..!

Enna Peasuvathu Enndru
En Manadhu Alai pondru Nindru
Peasinen Mudhal Vaarthai avalai kandu
Nalama Endren..,
Nalamea Endraal..!

Naakku Ennul Thadumara
Naatil Ulla Vishayangalai Naan Peasa
Naagareegama..?- Enndru Aval Keattal..!

Medhuvai Aval Kaiyai Naan Pattri..,
Engalukkul Kadhal Muttri..,
Akkam Pakkam Engal Kanngal Suttri..,
Oruvarodu Oruvar Katti..,
Kannathil Vaithen Oru Muththam..!

Adhu En Mael Ulla Kuththam..,
Iruvarin Ullangalum Suththam..,
Idhu Kadaul Seiyum Siththam..!

Piragu..,

Aval Ennai Thalli Vida..,
Vetkaththal Thalai Kunithuvida..,
Aval Nerathin Pozhuthil Marainthuvida..,
Naan Marandhu vida ninaithen
Avalai Mudiyavillai...!

Santharpankal Kidaikuma Meendum..
Santhikka Endru
Yeanginen ...!

En Kanavugalil..!

By
Skumar

nice still

2012-02-15T09:02:00.001-08:00

Shradha Das Hot Stills In Jeans Dress, Shradha Das Thigh Show Photos

2012-02-15T08:49:00.000-08:00

Nithya Menon New Cute Saree Photos Gallery

2012-02-15T08:46:00.000-08:00

Tamil Actress Priyamani Hot Saree Photos In Events

2012-02-15T08:44:00.000-08:00

student life in exams hall

2012-02-15T08:39:00.001-08:00

People & Lifestyle in India

2012-02-14T09:58:00.000-08:00

India is credibly the only country with the largest and most diverse mixture of races. A spell-binding country where people of unlike communities and religions live together in oneness. India is a very culturally diverse country. People speak hundreds of different languages (18 major languages, with English and Hindi as the official languages). But the beauty lies in the fact that despite all the differences, people live with full harmony and love depicting their varied cultures, traditions and dressing styles.

In a country as dissimilar and complex as India , it is not astonishing to find that people here depict the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values proportional to geographic locations and the various distinctive manners, habits and food that will always continue to be purely Indian. According to our rich past, a country like India has been invaded by armies, traders and migrants who brought with them their own habits, faiths, practices and honourings which have all added to the rich feel of Indian life and living.

From the gigantic Himalayas to the naturalized land of south, from the arid deserts of the west to the oozy deltas of the east, from the dry heat and cold of the central Plateau to the cool forest hills, Indian lifestyles clearly exalt the topography of its region. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin.

Indian dressing is majorly influenced by the background and culture of the past. Indians are well-known for their dressing style and stylish apparels worn by men and women both. With the advancement in pace, and culture, Indian women have altered themselves to be more modernistic and hep. Earlier women used to wear traditional dresses and cover their heads with veil but with the advancement they have also grown mature and changed themselves according to time. The traditional Indian dress is the Sari which can be worn in many ways. Indian dresses consist of several beautiful designs, which are also worn by women of other national groups. The Salwar Kameej is the second most popular dress and is attaining popularity fast with the younger generation. Women also wear lehanga cholis etc.

However, men in villages are still more comfortable in traditional attire like kurtas, lungis, dhotis and pyjamas. Indian fashion includes a wide range of designs for women, men, and children. The men in cities wear shirts and pants and live in a modernized manner.

However the dressing style of Indians has been influenced by the western. Yet they are purely Indian from inside. They have some traditional values which cannot be surpassed by anyone. Now too, the surname of an Indian is based on his caste or place of origin or his family occupation. Men are still believed to be the head of a family and are referred for all decisions though they no longer continue to be a single earner. Parents are looked upon with respect and regard. The values they have inculcated in their children can de exhibited the way they show respect and love towards their parents. Children are financially supported by their parents throughout their education. Inspite of being so westernised Indians believe that some lines should never be crossed.

Lifestyle

2012-02-14T09:56:00.000-08:00

Punjabi, Marathi, Bihari, Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Gujrati, Kashmiri…. Though India consists of diverse ethnic races and groups and each of them strictly adhere to their own set of customs and tradition, yet there is a common lifestyle pattern followed by almost all the Indians. This, despite the fact that there is so much variation in their language, dressing style and custom! Read on to know about the life of people in the country and what traits put them together under the brand 'India':

Joint Family System
A majority of the people in India prefer to live in a joint family, which could comprise anywhere between a group of two or more members to even over 20 members sometimes. As per the Indian way of living, the commanding position in a family is held by the eldest earning male member. He consults other adult members on important issues, but it is his decision that ultimately prevails. However, a lot of importance is also given to the advice of the eldest retired members of the family.

Women as Homemaker
As per the lifestyle of the Indian people, it is the duty of a woman to take care of her home. As such, from her very childhood, a girl child is taught to rustle up mouth-watering dishes by her mother and other ladies in her family. She is also taught to attend to guests and strangers politely and elegantly because it is thought to greatly reflect upon her upbringing. Hers is a 24x7 job, yet she manages to execute it smoothly and is respected for this quality.

Worshipping
Worshipping is an important part of the daily life of Indian people. You will find the holy basil tulsi planted in maximum houses, which people water as well as worship everyday religiously. Many Indians are associated to various religious sects and attend weekly gatherings to listen to the sermons. Apart from temples, mosques and gurdwaras, there will also invariably be a personal place for worship, and pictures of Gods and Goddesses, in every house in India.

Respecting Elders
One common trait you will find amongst Indians is that children show utmost respect to their elders. Now this is one habit all Indian parents deliberately inculcate in their children, since beginning. It is an unsaid rule in India that a person cannot answer back to elders and more so, when he/she is at fault. It is deemed disrespectful in India to refer to an elder by his / her name. Instead people prefer calling them uncle and aunt, especially if the person is very elderly. It is also customary in India for the youngsters to touch the feet of their elders as a way of greeting as well as on important occasions.

Richa Ganapathy latest still

2012-02-14T09:16:00.000-08:00

charmi latest stills

2012-02-14T09:07:00.000-08:00

Bindhu Madhvai latest still

2012-02-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

Reshmi latest photo

2012-02-14T03:48:00.000-08:00

unbeliveable sculptures of shadow art

2012-02-13T03:15:00.000-08:00

picasso drawing with loght photo

2012-02-13T03:07:00.001-08:00

Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Chennai Rhinos Final Match Photos

2012-02-13T03:04:00.000-08:00

ccl cricket photos

2012-02-13T02:59:00.000-08:00

On-Spot: Celebrity Cricket League 2 Final

2012-02-13T02:50:00.000-08:00