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BY Karpagam Thyagarajan Actress Ramya Krishnan who has carved a niche for herself through Rajini starrer Padaiyappa and in Arumugam is once again making her expedition with a meaty role in film Kamban with the new face Sathya. Though the actress is busy with her schedules of Tv serials, she has accepted the offer from the film’s director N.Muralisamy. It is the story of an innocent who comes to Chennai for his profession faces a lot of difficulties at various situations. Sathya Bhaskar who produces the film on behalf of Sathyalaya Film International. T.P.Gajendaran, Haniffa castings for other actors are in full swing, according to sources from the production company. The shooting for the film commences in Chennai on January 30 and it is likely the film will be shot from Hyderabad and Madurai, the sources added.

BY KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN Well-known film director Gautham Menon is quite excited that his film “Varanam Aayiram” has bagged the National award for the best regional Tamil film. “Though I have done several films, this is my first award. And to get a prestigious award as your first award is something to cheer about. I am very happy that the National Award jury recognised the merits of the film and selected it for the honour,” Menon, 34 told, IANS. He is considered as one of the top most Tamil film director and has proved his mettle by directing tasteful films like “Khakka Khakka”, “Minnale” and “Vettaiyaadu Vizhaiyaadu”. All these films have combined aesthetics with commercial values and proved to be hugely successful at the box office. Compared to his previous films, “Varanam Aayiram” was an average success. But the film was critically acclaimed for its brilliant screenplay, top class performance from the lead actor Surya and high-class technical values. “Many people associated with my f