Neither Shriya nor Anushka

Actress Pranitha made her debut in Tamil with Udhayan opposite Arulnidhi. She is very happy with the response she has been getting and says that everyone has only good things to say about her performance in the film.

Pranitha has been hoping that the film will get her noticed and help her to land some good films and it looks like Pranitha's prayers have been answered.

Pranitha is now Karthi's heroine in Saguni. Karthi's last film Siruthai with Tamannah oppsosite him was a smash hit, and he has been waiting patiently for a good script to follow it up. Debutant Shankar Dayal impressed Karthi with Saguni and he readily agreed to do it.

The talks that Shriya Saran or Anushka to be pairing opposite was finally put to rest with Pranitha being finalized to be Karthi's arm candy.

Karthi Sivakumar gets hitched..!

Tamil actor Karthik Sivakumar, also known as Karthi, tied the knot with the Chennai girl Ranjini on Saturday morning in Coimbatore.

The wedding was held as per traditional Tamil rites. The groom Karthi -- son of yesteryear actor Sivakumar and brother of Suriya -- was dressed in a white veshti and shirt. The bride Ranjini looked gorgeous in a rich Sandalwood coloured sari ornamented with brocade designs. She didn’t wear much jewellery but did opt for a traditional neckpiece.

The ceremony kicked off with the chanting of holy texts to welcome the guests. After that the formal wedding ceremony was initiated and completed as per traditional Tamil rituals.

Don’t miss the pics from the Karthi and Ranjini wedding album below:

Kajal's clarification..

Kajal Agarwal who paired with Karthi in Naan Mahan Alla says that Ranjini is the perfect match for Karthi.

At that time, when there were news about Karthi's personal relation with actress Kajal Agarwal about their chemistry on and off the screen - both the actors brushed the news to be mere rumors.

At this point of time, when Karthi is engaged to Ranjini who hails from Erode District. Their marriage is to take place on 3rd July and Kajal Agarwal while speaking about this marriage said, “Karthi is my close friend. I have shared lot of things with him when we were working on the sets of Naan Mahan Alla. Karthi is a wonderful person and has selected a bride that is best for him and his family," ended Kajal wishing the couple in advance.

Kajal Agarwal recently clarified the misconception that sparked off the controversy stating "I didn't consider myself as just a South Indian actress as I desire to continue acting in both North and South Indian films."

The actress who was really shocked at the impact of one's misunderstanding on her statement expressed her likeness towards South Indian films that gave her the opportunity to start her career as an actress. Although this clears the air, Kajal is still waiting for a response from the film fraternity towards her clarification.

With her Bollywood debut with 'Singham' opposite Ajay Devgan hitting theatres very soon, Kajal is expected to join K V Anand's crew for the shooting of 'Maatran' opposite Suriya that will commence only in the second week of July after his younger brother, Karthi's wedding.

Anushka paired with Karthi for a new film..

Groom-to-be Karthi is also busy signing up plum projects. His next film after Saguni will be with director Suraaj, who did Padikathavan and Mappillai. Anushka has been roped in as the heroine. She was supposed to have done Siruthai with Karthi since it was a remake of her Telugu film, Vikramarkudu, but it did not work out. The actress is very happy that this time around everything went smoothly.

The film is yet to be titled. It is going to be an entertainer with lots of masala, action, and romance. Suraaj felt that Karthi is perfect for the role and waited patiently for Karthi to wrap up Saguni and give the thumbs up for his film.

Anushka proved to be lucky for Suriya as Singam was a big hit and it is hoped that her pairing with Karthi will also be a lucky one.

Gowtham's next hero?

Word on the grapevine is that Karthi will be Gautham Menon's next hero. Karthi is currently working on Saguni and hopes to finish it before his wedding.

Gautham Menon is busy with his Hindi remake of VTV, Prem Katha. After fulfilling their prior commitments, the duo is likely to do a film together, as Karthi likes the script Gautham has in mind for him. Once Gautham finds a producer, the film is likely to take off.

It must be remembered that Gautham Menon's best films were with Suriya, so it is to be hoped that he will have a similar dynamic with Karthi. However, there are also rumors that Gautham has committed to do a Kannada film with Puneet and is hoping to work with Kamal Hassan for his next Tamil film.

Only time will tell which of these projects will see the light of day. Keep watching this space for more on this front.

Babe for Saguni !

All the heroines in tinsel town are dying to work with the hot and happening Karthi, and they were all considered for the female lead in Saguni. But Shriya Saran is the lucky lady who has landed the part. She is pleased to be sharing screen space with a livewire like Karthi.

Kannada babe Praneetha, who will be seen in Arulnidhi’s Udayan is also being considered for a part in Saguni. Apparently, Saguni is a two-heroine project and is being directed by newcomer Shankar Dayal for the banner Dream Warrior Projects with music composition by GV Prakash Kumar.

Saguni is touted to be a racy political drama with twists and turns designed to keep the audience guessing till the end. It would also have actress Radhika Sarathkumar who will be seen on the big screen in a meaty role after a very long time.

Heroes waiting for Gowtham . .

Gautham Menon’s next project in Tamil is the hot topic for discussion in Kollywood as the director is very busy with 'Prem Katha' the Hindi remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya with Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson playing roles that were originally played by Silambarasan and Trisha.

The Director's next project has become a hot topic as 'Prem Katha' is expected to be wrapped soon and his Tamil venture is now in question with all due respect to his films from Minnale to Nadunisi Naigal.

It is said that Gautham now has a wonderful action-based script and is looking for a suitable hero to play the lead role and Kollywood’s youngest heroes Arya, Karthi and Jiiva are vying with each other to lap up this role to boost their careers to the next level.

Karthi post Saguni ?

Karthi has been brilliant enough to choose the projects that win him critical acclaims and top the box office charts as well. Naturally, it is quite evident with the brand of filmmakers he has worked that comprises of A-league directors and newcomers as well. Right now, the actor is busy shooting for his next film 'Saguni' being directed by newbie Shankar Dayal. The film is reported to be a quickie that will be wrapped in 70 days. While everyone is wondering what could be Karthi's next project, it is reported that he is likely to join hands with Suraaj.

It is worth mentioning that much prior to the release of 'Mappillai', both Karthi and Suraaj had planned for the project that was touted to be a commercial entertainer. Nevertheless with the results of 'Mappillai' turning out to be unfavorable, calls on airs were that the project may not happen. But now it looks like everything will happen as planned earlier.

Bachelor of Kollywood ? Who's Next ?

Yes, yet another eligible bachelor of Kollywood is taken!

The handsome hero Karthi who has carved a niche in the industry with his performances is all set to tie the knot.

The lucky girl is Ranjani a MA Literature gold medalist who is an alumnus of Stella Maris College in Chennai. She is the daughter of Erode Chinnasamy and Jothi Meenakshi.

The marriage has been arranged by the elders of the family. Karthi's brother Suriya is also a popular star and is married to his fellow actress and lover Jyothika.

News is that the couple are to get married on the 3rd July this year and it looks like Karthi is all set to break a million hearts on the his intimate day.

CelebsFactory congratulates him on having found a suitable partner and also wish him all success both professionally and personally.

Get up changes . .

In Saguni, Karthi’s next project, he will appear in an all new get-up, sources say. The role in Saguni requires Karthi to sport a very different look and when debut director Shankar Dayal requested him to consider a new look, the star immediately agreed.

Sources in Kollywood say that the director and actor are working on a new look and have a couple of get-ups in mind but have not finalized on anything. It is said that Karthi is keen on making a mark among the movie buffs and will come out with a look that would please all.

Karthi back with "Saguni"

Three days back we had broke the news that Karthi is signing his next film with debutant director Shankar Dayal.

Today it is officially announced that the film is being titled Saguni.

Earlier, Karthi in an interview to a newspaper said: "Shankar's story was very impressive. My characterisation will also be quiet neat. It will be a satire on society and the script has several interesting elements to make it entertaining."

The story, screenplay, dialogue and direction of Saguni are by Shankar Dayal. GV Prakash will be the music director and the movie will have cinematography by PG Muthiah, art by Rajeevan and editing by Antony. The heroine and rest of the cast will be finalised soon.

Saguni is being made under the banner Team Warrior Pictures and the shooting will start this month.