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According to reports, Anurag Basu's 'Barfi' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra  and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead has gotten into legal trouble.

Mumbai based, Murphy Enterprises are objecting to the use of their name, 'Murphy' in the movie without getting a proper NOC from them for the use of their brand name in the film.

The name of Ranbir's character in the movie is Murphy but when he is asked of his name, he mumbles something that sounds like Barfi, as he is speech challenged.


Murphy Enterprises have complained about the use of their name at various points in the film and in the songs as well. They are planning to take legal action.

The makers of the film have not yet responded to this development.

Looks like happy days are here again for Amala Paul.

Having been part of successful films like Vettai, Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, Kaadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi and the latest Malayalam film Run Baby Run, the Kerala girl has taken to working out in a big way as she wants to look glamorous and toned for her future films.

Now one person who is appreciative of her commitment to fitness is actor Sarath Kumar, himself a fitness freak.

The duo have been bonding over their shared passion and Amala teasingly informs everyone that she is the one who gives special training tips to Sarath Kumar! Of course, the actor is a good sport and finds her assertion very amusing.

Meanwhile on the career front too, the petite actor appears to be in control of her affairs and recently signed up for a massive Telugu project opposite 'Stylish Star' Allu Arjun directed by none other than Puri Jagannath of Pokkiri fame.

Amala Paul is thrilled to have this opportunity and is eager to get started.

Director K.S Ravikumar is making his directorial debut in Bollylwood with the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit 'Saamy' with Sanjay Dutt in the lead.

If our Bollywood sources are to believed, then K.S Ravikumar has supposedly created wonders with Sanjay Dutt's work ethic.

The actor, who hardly shot couple of scenes a day in the past is now shooting up to six scenes a day without budging until his director is totally satisfied.

The actor himself was heard saying that he now understands how top stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan work in the South, on the evidence of K.S.Ravikumar's previous experience with the two superstars.

Shahrukh Khan's new movie titled 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' is set to release on Diwali day. The first look posters have been released too. The King Khan's market pervades all over the world and his films open strongly even in Tamil Nadu.


Over the years, by some coincidence or the other, Vijay's films also release on Diwali day and they invariably clash with the films of Bollywood's Baadshah Shahrukh Khan.

It was Vijay's 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' vs SRK's 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007. In 2011, it was 'Velayudham' vs 'Ra. One'. This year, history repeats itself yet again as SRK's 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' will compete with Vijay's 'Thuppakki' for a share of the Diwali box-office pie in Tamil Nadu.

A super battle ahead! Shahrukh has Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif for company in this movie and both these stars are popular with TN audiences as well. A.R Rahman scores the music for this SRK starrer and the Mozart of Madras commands his own opening. For Thuppakki, Vijay has a strong technical team backing him with Kajal Aggarwal for company. On the whole, Diwali day is going to see fireworks on the cinema screen as well.

STR has been surprised by the sudden constant reports in the media about Manmadhan 2 and that he is working with Anirudh Ravichander in this movie.

The actor has clarified that he has to first complete the script of this sequel before anything else is officially confirmed. He has even requested his media friends to leave Manmadhan 2 aside for the time being.

As of now, STR is super busy with films like Podaa Podi and Vaalu. Vettai Mannan would be resumed after the completion of these films.

There are reports that Podaa Podi would be STR's first release. Gemini Film Circuit is distributing this movie that launches Varalakshmi Sarathkumar opposite STR. The recent single track and teaser of this flick has pleased STR fans and his toned look has won him extra brownie points.

Vadivelu has been maintaining a low profile since the change in the state government. He has only acted in two films after the fall of the previous government and both didn’t perform well at the box office. But the actor isn’t shattered. On the contrary, he manages to maintain a smile on his face.

In a recent interview, the actor has expressed that he isn’t sad about not having done many films in a long time. The ace comedian, like a philosopher, says “My humor is like wind that can reach people easily. Whenever people tune into a Tamil channel, my scenes are being telecasted. As if it isn’t enough, there are half a dozen channels exclusively dedicated for comedy. I’m sure people aren’t missing me, for I’m everywhere on TV.”

The actor is now working on the script of the sequel of Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi, along with director Simbudevan. He says, he is very happy with the way it is shaping up.

Amala Paul is not just a pretty actor, but has also proved to be a responsible citizen.

The actor has given herself in to an anti-corruption movement- 5th Pillar.

In a video the actor said that the organization is providing a platform to fight for a corruption-free India and that she is very proud to be able to contribute to the cause.

“A democratic country needs four important pillars, legislative, executive, judiciary and press to run efficiently. But when a developing country like ourselves is hit by corruption, we need an extra pillar, which are the people. That is what the 5th Pillar signifies,” said Vijay Anand, an NRI of Washington and President of 5th Pillar.

The institution trains citizens on how to acquire necessities, without bribing the government authorities. Their main aim is to enlighten people about the nook and corner of Right to Information Act.

Taapsee has started working on Vishnuvardhan's multistarrer with Ajith, Nayanthara and Arya.

The actor says that despite the huge star cast there are no ego hassles and there is a great vibe on the sets. She revealed that the director has given every character due importance and they will all be memorable so there is no pressure on any one.

Taapsee said it was hard to believe but Ajith despite being such a huge star is very simple. The actor along with Arya and Nayanthara went out their way to make sure that she was comfortable.

Taapsee said that she and Arya had great fun while working together and she has nothing but respect for Nayantara who made sure that her junior co - star was well looked after.

The shoot of the much awaited sequel of Hari’s Singam, starring Suriya in the lead, is all set to go on floors on September 26th.

News is that, the director has managed to add the hot favorites Hansika and Santhanam to the film adding attraction to the cast that retains other characters he had in Singam including Anushka, Manorama, Vivek and Nassar.

Hansika is reported to be playing a school girl in the film. However, We're yet to receive an official confirmation if Santhanam is playing a school boy too.

Studio Green has taken up the project again and Priyan will be helming the camera. Devi Sri Prasad, who delivered super hits for the original is again ready to rock for the sequel of Singam.

The Priyamani starrer 'Charulatha' finally earns the distinction of being the first movie about conjoined twins to be released.

'Charulatha' directed by Pon Kumaran and co-starring Skanda is an adaptation of the Thai horror 'Alone' that dealt with obsession and hatred of twin sisters conjoined at their stomach.

Hansraj Saxena, with his new banner SAX PICTURES has acquired the distribution rights of the Tamil version and is releasing the film on 21st September, 2012 with a U/A certificate by CBFC in view of the horror elements in the film.

The Tamil-Kannada bilingual was earlier reported to have 480 CG shots as planned but now the final count is 620 CG shots as the team is taking extra care and due diligence to make sure that the visual output is without any blemishes. The film is also being dubbed in Malayalam and Telugu to meet the demands of actor Priyamani's popularity in South Indian cinema.

'Charulatha' in the likes of the horror thrillers creating box-office history is promising and lead actor Priyamani is certainly going to make a roaring comeback into Tamil Cinema.