While director P. Vasu is wielding the megaphone for Kuselan, his son Shakthi is busy with Mahesh Saranya Mattrum Palar. And when both these projects are wrapped up, the father-son duo are likely to join hands yet again after their initial outing Thottal Poo Malarum. This film, sources state will be a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Baazigar.
Released in the 1990s, Shahrukh Khan played the anti-hero in the film, which was pivotal in elevating him to the star status
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Raja-Jeyam Ravi's brother into acting?????
Declaring confidently that he would not lose his individuality if he continuously starred in his brother’s directorial ventures, Jeyam Ravi insists that the comments made in this regard are ridiculous. The star’s latest outing Santhosh Subramaniam, which was also directed by his brother Raja, turned out to be mega grosser. Now the duo has shifted focus on Peraanmai
Speaking of Peraanmai, Ravi said that the project requires him to slim down and he has been working on it tediously. He also disclosed that Peraanmai will deviate from his style of films, which are comedy-oriented with family sentiments, and is sure to create a social impact. Confirming the reports that he would don the director’s cap soon, Ravi said that he would try to convince his brother Raja to smear the greasepaint for his ventures. Another interesting bit of news about Peraanmai is that an elephant that is playing a vital role in the film gets a salary of about Rs. 25,000 in addition to the transportation and food expenses!
Speaking of Peraanmai, Ravi said that the project requires him to slim down and he has been working on it tediously. He also disclosed that Peraanmai will deviate from his style of films, which are comedy-oriented with family sentiments, and is sure to create a social impact. Confirming the reports that he would don the director’s cap soon, Ravi said that he would try to convince his brother Raja to smear the greasepaint for his ventures. Another interesting bit of news about Peraanmai is that an elephant that is playing a vital role in the film gets a salary of about Rs. 25,000 in addition to the transportation and food expenses!
1000's of questions - Ar. Rahuman with Ilayaraja?????????
Going by the saying “old wine in a new bottle” remixes and remakes seem to have become the norm of the day. At a time when the new generation is being hounded by critics for using yesteryear hits, maestro Ilayaraja has boldly decided to remix his own composition Madha Un Kovilil… from the film Archanai for Naan Kadavul. Thus far, only songs
those were more than a decade old was considered for remixing. But debutant L.V. Ganesh, son of famous musician L. Vaidyanathan, has decided to remix A.R. Rahman’s Kadhalikkuum Pennin Kaigal from the film Kadhalan. This one will be for Theeyavan, which features newbie Uday and Mamudhurai-fame Midhuna in the lead roles. However, M.S. Bhaskar and Arthi will shake their legs for this song making it a comical affair.
those were more than a decade old was considered for remixing. But debutant L.V. Ganesh, son of famous musician L. Vaidyanathan, has decided to remix A.R. Rahman’s Kadhalikkuum Pennin Kaigal from the film Kadhalan. This one will be for Theeyavan, which features newbie Uday and Mamudhurai-fame Midhuna in the lead roles. However, M.S. Bhaskar and Arthi will shake their legs for this song making it a comical affair.
Prabhu deva teaching dance Ajith-Aegan-Directed by his brother Rajusundaram
Ultimate star Ajith and screen scorcher Nayanthara are busy with Aegan that is being shot in Yercaud. Directed by Raju Sundaram, Aegan will have a dance sequence that will be choreographed by his brother Prabhu Deva. An established director of his own right, Prabhu Deva also has quite a few prestigious projects lined-up. Though busy with his own
ventures, Prabhu decided to help brother Raju, which incidentally happens to be the latter’s debut directorial venture, out of sheer brotherly affection, says industry sources. But before that, Prabhu Deva will fly down to Kazakhstan along with executive producer Arun Pandian to decide on the locales for his own unnamed venture, which has Vijay and Nayan in the lead roles. Director of Moscowin Cauvery, Ravi Varman, will wield the camera and Devi Sri Prasad will score the music. It is expected that Prabhu will choreograph the dance sequence in Tekkady as soon as he returns to India
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ventures, Prabhu decided to help brother Raju, which incidentally happens to be the latter’s debut directorial venture, out of sheer brotherly affection, says industry sources. But before that, Prabhu Deva will fly down to Kazakhstan along with executive producer Arun Pandian to decide on the locales for his own unnamed venture, which has Vijay and Nayan in the lead roles. Director of Moscowin Cauvery, Ravi Varman, will wield the camera and Devi Sri Prasad will score the music. It is expected that Prabhu will choreograph the dance sequence in Tekkady as soon as he returns to India
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Dasavatharam - oscar ravi said -Punish them under Goondas Act
Reiterating what was said in director K.S. Ravi Kumar’s counter filed in the High Court of Madras, producer Oscar Ravichandran said that the petition filed by Ramunajadasar of the International Sri Vaishnava Dharma Samrakshana was based on false information and imagination. He also alleged that the petition was filed seeking free advertisement. He
pointed out that the allegations mentioned in the petition were based on pure imagination as no such scenes that would hurt the sentiments of theists, particularly Vaishnavites, were part of Dasavatharam
On the title Dasavatharam, Ravichandran asserted that it couldn’t be opposed, as there were no rules against using the title. He also brought to the court’s notice that when a film with the same title was released some years ago it was not objected to. Furthermore, the lead actor Kamal Haasan’s belief or disbelief in God and religion is irrelevant to the present case said Ravichandran. He also pleaded that the petitioner must be punished under the Goondas Act for raking up religious issues under the guise of public interest.
pointed out that the allegations mentioned in the petition were based on pure imagination as no such scenes that would hurt the sentiments of theists, particularly Vaishnavites, were part of Dasavatharam
On the title Dasavatharam, Ravichandran asserted that it couldn’t be opposed, as there were no rules against using the title. He also brought to the court’s notice that when a film with the same title was released some years ago it was not objected to. Furthermore, the lead actor Kamal Haasan’s belief or disbelief in God and religion is irrelevant to the present case said Ravichandran. He also pleaded that the petitioner must be punished under the Goondas Act for raking up religious issues under the guise of public interest.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Silambarasan's Kettavan-started with 20 crore Budget
Silambarasan's Kettavan has been in the news – good or bad - right from the day it commenced. It is worth mentioning here that during the film's inaugural function the entire city was adorned with a variety to posters evoking curious glances from the onlookers. But this film turned a damp squib with a rift between its producers Baradhan Films and
Silambarasan. Also the actor turned busy with projects like Kaalai and Silambattan requiring his attention. Later on, industry sources revealed that Simbu Cine Arts purchased this project from Baradhan Films. The uncertainty over this project ends now, as reports come in that Radaan TV and UTV have procured the rights to produce this film at a budget of about Rs. 20 crores! An additional treat to Silambarasan's fans is that he will also direct this film!
Silambarasan. Also the actor turned busy with projects like Kaalai and Silambattan requiring his attention. Later on, industry sources revealed that Simbu Cine Arts purchased this project from Baradhan Films. The uncertainty over this project ends now, as reports come in that Radaan TV and UTV have procured the rights to produce this film at a budget of about Rs. 20 crores! An additional treat to Silambarasan's fans is that he will also direct this film!
Surya,Jyothika-Sivakumar-Agaram Foundation-Documetary released Regarding Child labour problem - Vijay,Suray,Madhavan,Maniratnam
Surya-Sivakumar-Agaram Foundation-Documetary released Regarding Child labour problem - Vijay,Suray,Madhavan,Maniratnam and most of the stars from tamilcinema including Kamalhasan, Rajinikanth etc...
A movie involving Mani Ratnam, Vijay, Harris Jayaraj, Jyothika, K.V. Anand, Madhavan and Surya? Is that possible? It’s not only possible – the film is even ready to be released! Also involved are Kamal Hassan, Aamir Khan, Simran, and Prakash Raj. It’s called Hero Va Zero Va, and it’s a documentary produced by the Agaram Foundation which is
managed by Sivakumar, Surya and Jyothika. The film looks at the issue of child labour and children dropping out of school. Based on a report/document researched and prepared by the Agaram Foundation (with CM Karunanidhi and Education Minister Thangam Thenarasu motivating them), the film shows Surya, Madhavan, Jyothika and Vijay each taking a child to school. Each of these children had to overcome various hurdles (ignorance of parents, lack of motivation, the prejudice of educating the girl child, etc) and they do so with these four stars motivating them to get an education.In a function today, Surya screened the film and spoke a little more about it. A promotional video for the documentary that had been shot earlier involved Kamal, Aamir, Simran, Vijay and Prakash Raj speaking. The day Aamir was to do his bit in the video, he had that accident and the production team was messaging him to say they would shoot it later, but Aamir was already messaging them to say he had already shot himself speaking for the promo video and was sending it on Beta to them. Surya thanked Vijay profusely for giving his time. Vijay as a rule, noted Surya, never goes out on Sundays, especially after 4 pm. Surya had asked him for one Sunday morning, but the shoot involved two Sundays, and it went beyond six p.m. But, said Surya, Vijay never made a fuss. All the other celebrities, added Surya, had been generous with their time also.
The film is directed by V. Priya, photographed by K.V. Anand, with music by Harris Jayaraj. Mani Ratnam helped Roshini and Thomas with the story. Director Priya said she was thrilled to be working with so many film luminaries, and directing four stars at the same time
Monday, May 5, 2008
Kuruvi-movie-review - Vijay,trisha,Dharani after gilli
Starring: Vijay, Trisha, Suman, Vivek, Manivannan, Malavika, Ashish Vidyarthi Direction: Dharani
Music: Vidyasagar
Production: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Director Dharani's earlier project Ghilli with Vijay and Trisha was a blockbuster victory that had set some kind of fast paced mood, tempo and expectations about this duo in the minds of their fans. They entered the theatre this evening eagerly to catch this maiden production venture of Udhaynidhi Stalin's Red Giants Movies - produced Kuruvi. The secrecy shrouding the story of the film had also helped in escalating its anticipations to a barometric high.
Scaling high-rise buildings, bowing down to bullets elegantly, Kuruvi opens with Vijay in his best nonchalant style, sending his fans into raptures. If the same care and hard work that had gone into rendering a weighty build up for Vijay had also been employed in the story department, it would have been a Ghilli-like encore for this team. As it happens, Kuruvi flies short of Ghilli. Vijay having to free his father and his colleagues who have been trapped as slaves under villains Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman forms the crux of Kuruvi. The director has attempted to ride on the twin horses of action and comedy, moving the film at a very rapid pace, while simultaneously depicting Vijay at his humorous best. However, his objective seems to be too elusive and the film sags at various levels. Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman (Sivaji fame) are compatriots in the quarry business who have given out a contract to Vijay's dad,
Manivannan, in Cudappa, Andhra Pradesh. Diamonds that are otherwise only found in Africa are said to be located in this area, but the government issues a ban to excavate the place owing to the risk of earthquakes. But the baddies force Manivannan to go against the law and make him and his group bonded laborers. Manivannan challenges the villains that his son would avenge him once he learns of this. But Vijay, who is in Chennai, thinks that his dad has gone under cover due to debts and is hopeful of his return one day. Meanwhile, a cheque for 50 lakhs that Manivannan had issued as collateral towards the house, bounces-forcing Vijay to vacate their house. Vijay asks the landlords a week's time to pay back the money and sets out on a mission to Malaysia to find the person whose signature is on the cheque.
He travels to Malaysia as a kuruvi- one who is used as a runner to carry and bring back goods. There he runs into Suman's residence. A scuffle with him results in Vijay stealing Suman's diamond in a Zorro-like costume which leaves Trisha,-Suman's sister, in a mesmerizing trance. She promptly falls in love. Along with her brother, she lands in Chennai in search of Vijay. Each of them search, but with different objectives. How the lead stars reach their respective goals forms the rest of the story.Producer Udhaynidhi has spent generously which is perceptible in the lavish sets, colorful junior artists, graphics etc. Dharani's favorite music composer Vidyasagar's tunes are already a hit and the melodious 'then then' number is a revelation, both visually and acoustically. Trisha is at her glamorous best. Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman
do not have meaty enough roles to prove their mettle. Camera work and editing is slick. Vivek, who accompanies Vijay, provides occasional comic relief. If you go to see Kuruvi with lowered expectations, you may end up liking it. But those who are looking for big build-up sequences and large Ghilli-like payoffs - stay away.
Music: Vidyasagar
Production: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Director Dharani's earlier project Ghilli with Vijay and Trisha was a blockbuster victory that had set some kind of fast paced mood, tempo and expectations about this duo in the minds of their fans. They entered the theatre this evening eagerly to catch this maiden production venture of Udhaynidhi Stalin's Red Giants Movies - produced Kuruvi. The secrecy shrouding the story of the film had also helped in escalating its anticipations to a barometric high.
Scaling high-rise buildings, bowing down to bullets elegantly, Kuruvi opens with Vijay in his best nonchalant style, sending his fans into raptures. If the same care and hard work that had gone into rendering a weighty build up for Vijay had also been employed in the story department, it would have been a Ghilli-like encore for this team. As it happens, Kuruvi flies short of Ghilli. Vijay having to free his father and his colleagues who have been trapped as slaves under villains Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman forms the crux of Kuruvi. The director has attempted to ride on the twin horses of action and comedy, moving the film at a very rapid pace, while simultaneously depicting Vijay at his humorous best. However, his objective seems to be too elusive and the film sags at various levels. Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman (Sivaji fame) are compatriots in the quarry business who have given out a contract to Vijay's dad,
Manivannan, in Cudappa, Andhra Pradesh. Diamonds that are otherwise only found in Africa are said to be located in this area, but the government issues a ban to excavate the place owing to the risk of earthquakes. But the baddies force Manivannan to go against the law and make him and his group bonded laborers. Manivannan challenges the villains that his son would avenge him once he learns of this. But Vijay, who is in Chennai, thinks that his dad has gone under cover due to debts and is hopeful of his return one day. Meanwhile, a cheque for 50 lakhs that Manivannan had issued as collateral towards the house, bounces-forcing Vijay to vacate their house. Vijay asks the landlords a week's time to pay back the money and sets out on a mission to Malaysia to find the person whose signature is on the cheque.
He travels to Malaysia as a kuruvi- one who is used as a runner to carry and bring back goods. There he runs into Suman's residence. A scuffle with him results in Vijay stealing Suman's diamond in a Zorro-like costume which leaves Trisha,-Suman's sister, in a mesmerizing trance. She promptly falls in love. Along with her brother, she lands in Chennai in search of Vijay. Each of them search, but with different objectives. How the lead stars reach their respective goals forms the rest of the story.Producer Udhaynidhi has spent generously which is perceptible in the lavish sets, colorful junior artists, graphics etc. Dharani's favorite music composer Vidyasagar's tunes are already a hit and the melodious 'then then' number is a revelation, both visually and acoustically. Trisha is at her glamorous best. Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman
do not have meaty enough roles to prove their mettle. Camera work and editing is slick. Vivek, who accompanies Vijay, provides occasional comic relief. If you go to see Kuruvi with lowered expectations, you may end up liking it. But those who are looking for big build-up sequences and large Ghilli-like payoffs - stay away.
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