Padikathavan
Dhanush-starrer Padikathavan is being shot in the exotic locales in Thirunelveli. Sources have it that the team zeroed in on the spot as his earlier films Polladhvan and Yaaradi Nee Mohini was shot there and turned out to be a mega hit.
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi is being shot in Thenkasi. It is said that many of the local villagers have been roped in to play some of the roles in the film.
Kushboo pens a story
Kushboo Sundar's Avni Tele Media is all set to present a new serial starting from October 13th. Kushboo has penned the story, which is woman-centric and stars in the title role Rudhra. The serial will be directed by Senthilnathan. Screenplay is by Kavitha Bharathi and dialogues have been penned by K. Natraj. L. Mohan will wield the camera. The music and lyrics have been taken care of by D. Imman and Tabu Shankar while Shankar Mahadevan has rendered his voice.
‘Rakozhi’ postponed
Pushkar and Gayathri, who made the film 'Oram Po’, are ready with another story titled 'Rakozhi'. 'Oram Po' starring Arya and Pooja was about illegal auto racing that takes place in Chennai city.
'Rakozhi' as the name suggests might be about night life in Chennai. Impressed with just the one-line story of the film, Jai agreed to do the film instantly and he had signed on the dotted line. Lekha Washington who performed as the second lead in 'Jeyam Kondaan' will be the leading lady of 'Rakozhi'.
Initially, it was scheduled for last month in September to start filming ‘Rakozhi’. But as actor Jai has been busy doing other projects like ‘Aval peyar Tamizharasi’, ‘Vamanan’, and the cinematographer Nirav Shah has been with Vishnuvardhan for ‘Sarvam’, who is deemed inevitable by Pushkar for the film, the production of ‘Rakozhi’ has been postponed to next year.
He also added that he would try to get the script ready for his next film simultaneously.
'Rakozhi' as the name suggests might be about night life in Chennai. Impressed with just the one-line story of the film, Jai agreed to do the film instantly and he had signed on the dotted line. Lekha Washington who performed as the second lead in 'Jeyam Kondaan' will be the leading lady of 'Rakozhi'.
Initially, it was scheduled for last month in September to start filming ‘Rakozhi’. But as actor Jai has been busy doing other projects like ‘Aval peyar Tamizharasi’, ‘Vamanan’, and the cinematographer Nirav Shah has been with Vishnuvardhan for ‘Sarvam’, who is deemed inevitable by Pushkar for the film, the production of ‘Rakozhi’ has been postponed to next year.
He also added that he would try to get the script ready for his next film simultaneously.
Simran don't want to be an assistant director
There was news that actress Simran wanted to work as assistant director to Mani Rathinam for the movie Ashokavanam. Simran however denies this report.
The movie Ashokavanam stares Viram with Aishwarya Rai. “I am a great fan of Mani Rathnam. I was a part of the movie ‘Kannathil Muthamittail’ which is directed by Mani Rathnam”.
Currently she is working on movies Seval, TN 07 AL 4777, and Aindham Padai.
The movie Ashokavanam stares Viram with Aishwarya Rai. “I am a great fan of Mani Rathnam. I was a part of the movie ‘Kannathil Muthamittail’ which is directed by Mani Rathnam”.
Currently she is working on movies Seval, TN 07 AL 4777, and Aindham Padai.
Rajini's fans make a move
After painting Coimbatore red with wall-posters heralding the entry of actor Rajinikanth into politics, his fans in Kovai on Monday launched a political party in an attempt 'to put pressure' on the 'Superstar' to take the political plunge.
Announcing the party's name as Desiya Dravidar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (DDMMK), they also released the party flag in red, white and black - featuring Rajini's face inside a shining star.
About the new outfit and flag, Rajni Babu, who is a councillor in Madukkarai says that the party had been launched only to impose pressure on their hero to foray politics. We have made this flag and outfit to represent ourselves in the world of politics and wish our leader to make his announcement soon.
Sources close to the actor said, “Rajini was scheduled to discuss the issue of entering politics and starting a party with his fans from 12th to 18th October.”
The meeting will take place amid expectations by his fans that he will follow the footsteps of Chiranjeevi, says one of his close friends.
Announcing the party's name as Desiya Dravidar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (DDMMK), they also released the party flag in red, white and black - featuring Rajini's face inside a shining star.
About the new outfit and flag, Rajni Babu, who is a councillor in Madukkarai says that the party had been launched only to impose pressure on their hero to foray politics. We have made this flag and outfit to represent ourselves in the world of politics and wish our leader to make his announcement soon.
Sources close to the actor said, “Rajini was scheduled to discuss the issue of entering politics and starting a party with his fans from 12th to 18th October.”
The meeting will take place amid expectations by his fans that he will follow the footsteps of Chiranjeevi, says one of his close friends.
Mumaith Khan in 'Marma Yogi'
Mumaith Khan, who shot to fame playing item numbers in a slew of Tamil films in the recent past, is the latest addition to the ‘Marma Yogi’ team.
The movie enacted and directed by Kamal Haasan, features Trisha and Shriya in prominent roles. Buzz is that Venkatesh and Hemamalini have been roped in for special roles. With music by AR Rahman, the period film is all set to go to floors very soon.
Latest news says Mumaith Khan has been roped in for a special role. Sources close to Kamal Haasan indicate, “Mumaith Khan would be playing a negative role in the film. Her role will have some grey shades.”
The movie enacted and directed by Kamal Haasan, features Trisha and Shriya in prominent roles. Buzz is that Venkatesh and Hemamalini have been roped in for special roles. With music by AR Rahman, the period film is all set to go to floors very soon.
Latest news says Mumaith Khan has been roped in for a special role. Sources close to Kamal Haasan indicate, “Mumaith Khan would be playing a negative role in the film. Her role will have some grey shades.”
Mani's initial shooting suffers hiccups!
Mani Ratnam's Raavan seems to have secretly kick started already. Shooting is underway in the lushly backwaters of Chalakkudi in God's own country, Kerala. Mani shot Prithviraj and Vikram for a few significant scenes.
However, the shooting wasn't devoid of any hiccups, we hear. Mani and
the crew had to wait for a couple of hours until the production incharge mobilized 50 boats required for the shooting. The crew is now camped in Kerala for the first leg of the shoot schedules and further shooting is in progress.
Vikram plays the antagonist, a role inspired by the mythological Hindu character Ravana – where Mani also derived his title.
However, the shooting wasn't devoid of any hiccups, we hear. Mani and
the crew had to wait for a couple of hours until the production incharge mobilized 50 boats required for the shooting. The crew is now camped in Kerala for the first leg of the shoot schedules and further shooting is in progress.
Vikram plays the antagonist, a role inspired by the mythological Hindu character Ravana – where Mani also derived his title.
One more remake
Cinematographer -director Rajeev Menon is back to wield the megaphone. After establishing himself as a successful director with films like, ‘Kandukonden Kandukonden’ and ‘Minsara Kanavu’, he chose to go on a hibernation mode only to do a Hindi movie now.
The ace cinematographer, who had worked in Mani Rathnam movies before, will do a Hindi movie which might feature Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles. Buzz is that he would be doing the Hindi remake of yesteryear Bollywood hit ‘Abhimaan’.
’Abhimaan’ featuring Big B and Jayabhadri was about the lives of two popular singers. Since it is a musical film, it looks likely that AR Rahman might be roped in to do the musical score.
The ace cinematographer, who had worked in Mani Rathnam movies before, will do a Hindi movie which might feature Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles. Buzz is that he would be doing the Hindi remake of yesteryear Bollywood hit ‘Abhimaan’.
’Abhimaan’ featuring Big B and Jayabhadri was about the lives of two popular singers. Since it is a musical film, it looks likely that AR Rahman might be roped in to do the musical score.
Asin roped in for Marmayogi
Kamal Haasan has somehow finally included Asin into his forthcoming magnum opus ‘Marmayogi’. Well, though she would be appearing for just 2-3 scenes, her role would be so powerful. Trisha plays the role of Kamal Haasan’s second wife and who could be the first one? It is none other than Shriya Charan. Both of them are involved vividly learning in pronunciation of Tamil… Hema Malini performs the role of baddie as she would be donning the character of leader of opponent in rival..
Well, role played by Shobana is yet to be confirmed and Mumaith Khan has been the recent addition to the list of heroines. Telugu actor Venkatesh dons an important character and rest of the star-casts would be soon finalized…
Well, role played by Shobana is yet to be confirmed and Mumaith Khan has been the recent addition to the list of heroines. Telugu actor Venkatesh dons an important character and rest of the star-casts would be soon finalized…
Action star in a unusual sci-fi epic
Vin Diesel in a sci-fi action epic is something new for this star. Based on Maurice G. Dantec's dytopian sci-fi novel Babylon Babies, director Mathieu Kassovitz's film. Babylon A.D will soon have its Indiaan premier.
Diesel plays a mercenary known as Toorop who lives by a simple survivor's code: kill... or be killed. His
latest assignment has him smuggling a young woman named Aurora from a convent in Kazakhstan to New York City. Toorop, his new young charge Aurora and Aurora's guardian Sister Rebeka embark on a 6,000 mile journey. Facing obstacles at every turn, Toorop, the killer for hire, is tested like never before, in ways he could never have imagined - as he comes to understand that he is the custodian of the only hope for the future of mankind.
Babylon has rich atmosphere, impressive sets and action pieces, but the movie is too similar to films such as Children of Men and Doomsday for it to become a trend-setter.
Diesel plays a mercenary known as Toorop who lives by a simple survivor's code: kill... or be killed. His
latest assignment has him smuggling a young woman named Aurora from a convent in Kazakhstan to New York City. Toorop, his new young charge Aurora and Aurora's guardian Sister Rebeka embark on a 6,000 mile journey. Facing obstacles at every turn, Toorop, the killer for hire, is tested like never before, in ways he could never have imagined - as he comes to understand that he is the custodian of the only hope for the future of mankind.
Babylon has rich atmosphere, impressive sets and action pieces, but the movie is too similar to films such as Children of Men and Doomsday for it to become a trend-setter.
‘Satyam’ puts an end to cop stories in Kodambakkam
It’s a fact that most of the heroes of Tamil Cinema including Superstar Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan had won reputation performing cop roles in their flicks. The same trend was followed till the present day younger generation of actors. Yes, Surya who wasn’t so good in his career rose to the peaks of glory with his Kaakha Kaakha. Trying to tread across the same style, Vishal hopped on with ‘Satyam’. But the results were distressing for Vishal as the film didn’t even run in theatres successfully 10 days.
So, the latest buzz in the town is that all those heroes who were eyeing to gear up cop stories where they would perform gymnastics and gimmicks and make audiences fool. But now, with viewers turning out to be more intellectual, almost the entire stardom has decided not to land on cop stories for a while…
So, the latest buzz in the town is that all those heroes who were eyeing to gear up cop stories where they would perform gymnastics and gimmicks and make audiences fool. But now, with viewers turning out to be more intellectual, almost the entire stardom has decided not to land on cop stories for a while…
S J Suryah ready for Villu
Earlier, it was Vijay was supposed to be a part of S.J. Suryah’s directorial ‘Vil’. However, due to some problems, the duo had separated from both sides. And then, Suryah started off shooting for the film ‘Vil’ starring himself and Sherin in lead roles. Due to busy shooting schedules of Newtonin Moondram veedhi he had to put a halt over to this project.
Now, with plans made to commence the second shooting schedule again, Vijay and his father seems to have taken a drastic step in making SJ Suryah changing the title. Both of them have insisted to do so and Suryah is on the search of new title. Meanwhile, Vijay’s Villu will be nearing completion right before December and is slated to hit the screens for Pongal ….
Now, with plans made to commence the second shooting schedule again, Vijay and his father seems to have taken a drastic step in making SJ Suryah changing the title. Both of them have insisted to do so and Suryah is on the search of new title. Meanwhile, Vijay’s Villu will be nearing completion right before December and is slated to hit the screens for Pongal ….
Aegan team in Swiss Alps
Its romance in the Swiss Alps for the hit pair of Billa - Ajith and Nayantara. They will be seen together on the silver screen again in Aegan which is at the last stages of its shooting. The last song for Aegan slated for Diwali release is being shot in Interlaken in Switzerland which is located at the heart of the Swiss alps. The choreographer for the song is Raju Sundaram.
Ajith will woo Nayan for this melodious number tuned by music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja. Its said that Nayan is all set to increase the heartbeat of her fans in this song clad with Yash Chopra-style chiffon sarees designed by Nalini Sriram while Ajith will woo his fans with designer Suits.
The entire talkie portion and other songs of the film have been completed. The audio of the film will have a soft launch on Thursday (Oct 9), which is Vijayadasmi day, as the entire unit of the film will be in Switzerland on the day. The film will have a big Diwali day release worldwide in over 400 screens.
Ajith will be seen in this film with Navdeep, Nayantara, Suhasini and Piya. Navdeep acts as Ajith’s brother and Suhasini appears as his mother. Jayaram acts as college principal and Nayantara as the lecturer. This is the re-make of Shah Rukh Khan’s Hindi film ‘Main Hoon Na’.
Piya - Rising in Kollywood
Actress Piya, who debuted in Kollywood through the film ‘Poi Solla Porom’ was actually brought to Tamil films by Raju Sundaram for ‘Aegan’ to pair opposite Navdeep in a prominent role, which could be even more meaty than that of Nayatara in the same film. This popular model in Mumbai has done many ads with Amitabh and Shahrukh and her gorgeous looks, charm have made her flooded with offers.
Even before the release of her first film in Tamil, she rechristened her name from Piya to Priya.
Actress Priya is next doing a film with Shakthi, directed by Badri. The title of the film is ‘Enga veetu pillai’, which is recycled from the yesteryear mega hit of M.G.R. However the new film will have nothing in common except for the same producers.
Following adequate offers in Kollywood, the actress hailing from Uttar Pradesh has decided to stay permanently here in Kollywood capital, Chennai. She is expected to churn the box-office and would be added to the list of rising heroines to reign the industry.
Even before the release of her first film in Tamil, she rechristened her name from Piya to Priya.
Actress Priya is next doing a film with Shakthi, directed by Badri. The title of the film is ‘Enga veetu pillai’, which is recycled from the yesteryear mega hit of M.G.R. However the new film will have nothing in common except for the same producers.
Following adequate offers in Kollywood, the actress hailing from Uttar Pradesh has decided to stay permanently here in Kollywood capital, Chennai. She is expected to churn the box-office and would be added to the list of rising heroines to reign the industry.
Villu director changes track!
Prabhu Deva, the most sought-after director in Kollywood and Tollywood, will soon don the greasepaint once again, according to the buzz doing rounds. This choreographer-turned-actor-turned-director had been getting offers to act for long but he was shunning these opportunities to direct films. But, recently, Prabhu Deva seems to have been bitten by
the acting bug and is on the verge of signing on the dotted lines for a new project.
We hear that Ravi Chakravarthi, in all probability, will direct Prabhu Deva. It may be recalled that Ravi had directed him earlier in Allaudin a few years ago.
the acting bug and is on the verge of signing on the dotted lines for a new project.
We hear that Ravi Chakravarthi, in all probability, will direct Prabhu Deva. It may be recalled that Ravi had directed him earlier in Allaudin a few years ago.
Kushboo is now Rudra
The days of silver screen stardom is now prevailing equally in the soap opera of recent times. It is no wonder that, popular artists have ventured in to the small screen and made it big with their elegant performance. Kushboo is one prominent person among them who enacts in the serials and gained the popularity that she got from the movies.She is now to start off her next soap ‘Rudra’, playing the title role of a humble housewife; who is also a daring advocate who fights for welfare of the public. The season is to be relayed from October 13th in the prime time on Zee Tamil. The makers of ‘Rudra’ has etched catchy lines for the serial which states that Rudra will bring delight in your life and serve as an orifice for your sorrows. It is being said the script has been made in a fresh manner with a mix of emotions.
Rudra is one more soap opera that is gearing up to evoke tears even from the dry-eyed!!
Silambattam not for Diwali
Silambattam has been one of the greatest expected films not just around the Tamil movie buffs, but Simbhu himself. With almost all his previous films turning out to be great flops, Silambarasan had put all his efforts in bringing out with a good film. Sanah Khan performs female lead role and lots of buzzes are already brimming up with their scintillating on-screen chemistry.
Well, producers of the film, Lakshmi Movie Makers had plans to release the film for Diwali along with Vaaranam Aayiram, Sevval, Aegan, Guru En Aalu and other couple of low budget flick like Balam. However, with Simbhu prone to severe viral fever, shooting for other couple of other songs are still pending. So, release of this film will be postponed to November and producers feel it’s safe to make it as a single release without competing with other big projects…
Well, producers of the film, Lakshmi Movie Makers had plans to release the film for Diwali along with Vaaranam Aayiram, Sevval, Aegan, Guru En Aalu and other couple of low budget flick like Balam. However, with Simbhu prone to severe viral fever, shooting for other couple of other songs are still pending. So, release of this film will be postponed to November and producers feel it’s safe to make it as a single release without competing with other big projects…
Thamannah topping charts of heroines
Trisha, Nayanthara and Ileana: these would have been the top-charting heroines of South Indian Film industry. But now, they are quite despaired about the re-entry of Thamannah. Yup! The actress is so energized with whatever roles she dons and her bubbly looks has really enchanted everyone. But, what made the other heroines losing their offers to Thamannah is because of their ageing looks. At present, Thamannah is pairing up with lead actors Surya with ‘Ayyan’, Dhanush in ‘Padikadhavan’ and many more offers are awaited on her part.
Apart from these offers, she has been roped into the remake of Hindi blockbuster ‘Jab We Met’ with Bharath. Also, she has been approached by Mahesh Babu in her forthcoming Telugu film that is expected to be directed by Gowtham Menon.
Apart from these offers, she has been roped into the remake of Hindi blockbuster ‘Jab We Met’ with Bharath. Also, she has been approached by Mahesh Babu in her forthcoming Telugu film that is expected to be directed by Gowtham Menon.
Kajol is goodwill ambassador of Loomba Trust
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”, said Mahatma Gandhi. Here lies a missy, who gets elated treading on these sayings. Yup! Actress Kajol is so gleeful over getting appointed as the brand ambassador for Britain-based Loomba Trust. Concerned for the education of Children and poor widow, the Trust keeps working for their well being.
“I am so privileged to be a part of such a great Trust”, said Kajol as she was honored with a memorial by Cherie, President of Loomba Trust. Cherie Blair is the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Kajol was present there at annual Diwali dinner on October 2, which is also marked the UN International Day of Non-violence as it was the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji.
Donation of 150, 000 pounds was raised by Trust to provide free education to poor children and monitory fund for widow women in India.
Speaking with high-spiritedness, Cherie stated that with the funds raised by the Trust around 100 children and widows of poor children in every state of India have been benefitted. Also added, she has also strode with the trust’s projects in other countries Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda.
“I am so privileged to be a part of such a great Trust”, said Kajol as she was honored with a memorial by Cherie, President of Loomba Trust. Cherie Blair is the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Kajol was present there at annual Diwali dinner on October 2, which is also marked the UN International Day of Non-violence as it was the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji.
Donation of 150, 000 pounds was raised by Trust to provide free education to poor children and monitory fund for widow women in India.
Speaking with high-spiritedness, Cherie stated that with the funds raised by the Trust around 100 children and widows of poor children in every state of India have been benefitted. Also added, she has also strode with the trust’s projects in other countries Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda.
Siddharth’s reentry into Kollywood
With his stunning stylish and sleek looks, Siddarth has been one such guy who was expected a lot in the film industry to make such high waves in Tamil film industry. Not sure about what could have been the good reason why he hadn’t made his high scores in Kollywood other than ‘Boys’ and ‘Aayutha Ezhuthu’. Nevertheless, this star was so swaying across the Bollywood and Tollywood. Telugu films ‘Bommarillu’ and ‘Nuvosthan onte’ were his greatest blockbusters.
Now, he would be again venturing back into Tamil film industry for a film to be produced by Trisha’s manager Nassir. None of the details about either script or none of the crewmembers have been finalized.
Now, he would be again venturing back into Tamil film industry for a film to be produced by Trisha’s manager Nassir. None of the details about either script or none of the crewmembers have been finalized.
“Sushmita Sen is my role model” - Kajol Agarwal
With many heroines don’t opt pairing up with senior actors, Kajol Agarwal seems to be much different on those lines. Speaking on this, actress Kajol Agarwal says that at the most, her fine dream in tinsel town is pairing up with all senior actors. What makes her so different from other actresses is not just her on-screen appearance and her good attitudes. So, who could have been her finest role model? “I love Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, but I keep admiring Sushmitha Sen. she is one such lady who has a blend of wisdom and beauty.
It requires a lot of boldness in adopting a child much before her marriage has really astonished me” says Kajol Agarwal who has joined hands with social service unit ‘Aagaansha’ that provides education for poor children dwelling across various regions.
It requires a lot of boldness in adopting a child much before her marriage has really astonished me” says Kajol Agarwal who has joined hands with social service unit ‘Aagaansha’ that provides education for poor children dwelling across various regions.
Maestro’s next mega project
Maestro Ilayaraja will soon create a symphony of Naalaayira Divya Prabandham. This was announced during the release of the printed version of the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham recently. These divine poems were composed by the Azhwars during the eighth century but they were complied some 200 years later.
Our sources have it that the symphony is scheduled to be released during the Margazhi Music Festival. Ilayaraja had composed Thiruvasagam in 2005 and was performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra while his first symphony was in 1993 by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Our sources have it that the symphony is scheduled to be released during the Margazhi Music Festival. Ilayaraja had composed Thiruvasagam in 2005 and was performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra while his first symphony was in 1993 by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Is Taare Zameen Par Oscar-worthy?
India’s farfetched Oscar dreams are once again being rekindled with Taare Zameen Par competing as the country’s official entry in the foreign language category. While the question of craving for Oscar’s attention is a separate case in point worth discussing, it’s also important to ponder over the nominations from the Indian side.Are we, as a nation inhibited by the best of creative minds, sincerely nominating movies for the only possible category based on what the movie has to offer? Or simply because the movie has attained commercial and critical success? The latter seems to be the case, clearly.
TZP is, without a fragment of doubt, one of the finest movies Indian film industry has seen in the past year. It was an attempt to throw light on the forgotten and often overlooked issues prevailing in children such as dyslexia. Same way, TZP was successful in creating awareness of such ailments among parents.
But, unfortunately, it wasn’t devoid of all the Bollywood’s glitz and glamour. It had hummable songs and a clearly etched out relationship thread between a teacher and a dyslexic boy that was solely an insertion to evoke the so called sentiments of the viewers. It was anything but subtle and in your face, and hence not close to real life. After all, Aamir is a businessman who has apparently only looked at the script from the scope-at-the-box-office perspective.
So our hearts went out for the characters of the movie. We cried and sympathized for Ishaan and his parents and felt fondly for the teacher Nikumbh – but then did we not do the same thing for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Dil to Paagal Hai - the crying? So where is the difference? Oh yeah, there is no song and dance routine and the most inevitable heroine – but is that innovation at all? May be for Bollywood.
Attaining commercial success should not shun a movie from appearing for Oscars, I agree. But isn’t Oscar given away for movies that are considered fine, with a message that often trades commercial viability for the need to sound real?
TZP is a bitter pill, necessarily intended to be good medicine, but heavily sugar coated and hence, I doubt, not suitable for consumption by the Oscars. It’s more Bollywood than world cinema.
So what does it leave TZP with? All the awards that Indian government and all the other film-based organizations in India could possibly give away. Because it’s a good cinema by Indian standards - not necessarily by world standards. And world cinema has most certainly seen better movies that focused on the same issue.
On the other hand, there is a gem purposely and conveniently avoided by the bureaucrats during the selection process. The Marathi movie Tingya, which is set in a Maharshtrian village and narrates the life of a rural boy and his love and friendship for his bull. It’s hard-hitting and real and had already been shown in enough and more film festivals all over the world. Besides, it has also won numerous awards in those film festivals.
Tingya also touches upon on the burning issues of rural Maharashtra – they are issues of rural India, precisely – like farmer suicide, unemployment, and lack of proper education. Only that you or I do not know Tingya existed until the producer decided to send it as an Independent entrant to the Oscars in the foreign language category – for which TZP is making an entry officially with the red carpet honors.
Somehow doesn’t Tingya feel like a better bet than the tale of a friendship between a super rich dyslexic kid and his boarding school art teacher?
Trisha in a scuffle?
After the blockbuster victory of Billa, director Vishnuvardhan is currently working in Sarvam with Arya and Trisha in lead roles. It has been said that Trisha’s role has really shaped well in Sarvam and the film is slated to hit the screens soon. Meanwhile rumors were rife in the industry that Trisha and the director had a fall out during the shooting of the film. When
probed, it was understood that there was indeed some discordance related to the climax. As per the script, Trisha dies at the end of the film. But the actress was not too sure about this ending as a similar finale in Beema was not well received by the audience. However, the issue has apparently been settled amicably and the unit was found proceeding with their schedule as usual.
probed, it was understood that there was indeed some discordance related to the climax. As per the script, Trisha dies at the end of the film. But the actress was not too sure about this ending as a similar finale in Beema was not well received by the audience. However, the issue has apparently been settled amicably and the unit was found proceeding with their schedule as usual.
Revisiting the magic of Kangal Irandaal
These are times when songs are shot as fantasies, in giant expensive sets or scenic foreign locations. But among the crowd of songs that provide visual pleasure, some stand out for their simplicity, their proximity to our lives. Being simple is not a simple thing to do, especially when the world is moving the other way, swimming against the tide takes
conviction. Songs shot as montages have always been popular through the years. The effectiveness of montages lies in the fact that they take the story forward and thus hold our attention, they build characters and can fold many subplots into them. Subramaniapuram’s Kangal Irandaal is the best recent example of a montage working wonders.
But before talking about the montage, let’s also talk about the music that made the song so beautiful in the first place. This is not the kind of mellifluous stuff that debutants are able to produce often. But counting James Vasanthan as a debutant would be a mistake. Even though Subramaniapuram was his first film as composer, he has been around in the world of music long enough to know what exactly to produce. Most of us cannot appreciate the intricacies of the ragas used, but for those who would like to know, Kangal Irandaal is based on the Reethigowlai ragam. The music director is not the only debutant for this superhit song, even the singers are first timers. Belly Raj and Deepa Mariam, have done an outstanding job. Belly Raj had been trying his luck for some time in Kollywood before this opportunity came knocking. Belonging to the rather unknown and small Baduga community who are still to come into cities, he believes that his achievement will be an inspiration to his people.
When the song was being conceived, director Sasikumar had described in detail his plan of how to shoot the song, James Vasanthan had set the tune and Thamarai had written the lyrics. Thamarai took more than a week to get the lyrics in order, she had some commitments at home. But when she gave the lyrics, there were 4 pallavis, out of which the best was chosen, too sad that the other 3 could not be heard.
The beauty of Kangal Irandaal is the innocence of the romance. The lyrics describe perfectly the romance that blossomed only through furtive glances, the deep desire for a few words but the apprehension that holds them back. Of course, such a song might look out of place in contemporary times, but it set in perfectly with the Madurai of 1980s, that’s why we all love it so much.
conviction. Songs shot as montages have always been popular through the years. The effectiveness of montages lies in the fact that they take the story forward and thus hold our attention, they build characters and can fold many subplots into them. Subramaniapuram’s Kangal Irandaal is the best recent example of a montage working wonders.
But before talking about the montage, let’s also talk about the music that made the song so beautiful in the first place. This is not the kind of mellifluous stuff that debutants are able to produce often. But counting James Vasanthan as a debutant would be a mistake. Even though Subramaniapuram was his first film as composer, he has been around in the world of music long enough to know what exactly to produce. Most of us cannot appreciate the intricacies of the ragas used, but for those who would like to know, Kangal Irandaal is based on the Reethigowlai ragam. The music director is not the only debutant for this superhit song, even the singers are first timers. Belly Raj and Deepa Mariam, have done an outstanding job. Belly Raj had been trying his luck for some time in Kollywood before this opportunity came knocking. Belonging to the rather unknown and small Baduga community who are still to come into cities, he believes that his achievement will be an inspiration to his people.
When the song was being conceived, director Sasikumar had described in detail his plan of how to shoot the song, James Vasanthan had set the tune and Thamarai had written the lyrics. Thamarai took more than a week to get the lyrics in order, she had some commitments at home. But when she gave the lyrics, there were 4 pallavis, out of which the best was chosen, too sad that the other 3 could not be heard.
The beauty of Kangal Irandaal is the innocence of the romance. The lyrics describe perfectly the romance that blossomed only through furtive glances, the deep desire for a few words but the apprehension that holds them back. Of course, such a song might look out of place in contemporary times, but it set in perfectly with the Madurai of 1980s, that’s why we all love it so much.
Bharath shakes legs with Simran
Actor Bharath is thrilled about appearing for a song with Simran in ‘Seval’. Directed by Hari, the movie features Bharath and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles.
The director is tightlipped about the role being enacted by Simran in the movie. Produced by M A Jinnah, the movie has musical score by Srikanth Deva.
Says Hari,“It is a different film laced with action and humour. Bharath has played his part exceedingly well and so is Simran”.
Vadivelu appears all through the film and his humour is rib-tickling, he says.
On his part, Bharath says,“I am a great fan of Simran. She is a great actress and a talented dancer. I was thrilled when Hari said that I would appear in a song with her. It was a joy dancing with her.”
'Seval' will hit the screens on the day of Deepavali.
The director is tightlipped about the role being enacted by Simran in the movie. Produced by M A Jinnah, the movie has musical score by Srikanth Deva.
Says Hari,“It is a different film laced with action and humour. Bharath has played his part exceedingly well and so is Simran”.
Vadivelu appears all through the film and his humour is rib-tickling, he says.
On his part, Bharath says,“I am a great fan of Simran. She is a great actress and a talented dancer. I was thrilled when Hari said that I would appear in a song with her. It was a joy dancing with her.”
'Seval' will hit the screens on the day of Deepavali.
Seval Movie Photo Gallery
Seval movie has Bharath and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles and is produced by M.A. Jinnah for Jinnah Creations. Simran, is said to be playing a powerful supporting role in the movie. Direction is by Hari, Seval promises to be another action packed family adventure. G.V Prakash is music for Seval. Hari has decided to rope in Vadivelu to cater to the comic elements of the movie. Hari is gearing up to wake the dawn on Diwali as it is slated to be released on the festive occasion.
Seval Movie Photo Stills
Cast: Bharath, poonam Bajwa, Simran, VadiveluDirection: HariProduction: Jinnah CreationsMusic: G.V Prakash
Seval Movie Photo Stills
Cast: Bharath, poonam Bajwa, Simran, VadiveluDirection: HariProduction: Jinnah CreationsMusic: G.V Prakash
'Paruthi Veeran' goes to Telugu
Director Ameer's critically-acclaimed ‘Paruthi Veeran’ will soon be remade in Telugu. Noted Tollywood film personality Mohan Babu is planning for the movie in Telugu. It would feature his son Manoj in the lead role.
The Tamil version featured Karthi and Priyamani in the lead roles. The latter went on to win the National Award for Best Actress.
‘Paruthi Veeran’ was selected for screening in various film festivals across the globe. It fetched great laurels for Tamil cinema.
The Tamil version featured Karthi and Priyamani in the lead roles. The latter went on to win the National Award for Best Actress.
‘Paruthi Veeran’ was selected for screening in various film festivals across the globe. It fetched great laurels for Tamil cinema.
Kushboo is ‘Thantira Paati’
‘Magic Ajji’ a three and half year old Kannada movie is now being dubbed into Tamil as ‘Thantira Patti’. The movie starring Kushboo and Master Tejas in the lead cast is the first ever high definition film to be made in India. For the first time again, Kushboo is playing the role of a grandmother to the boy on silver screen.
Dexterous director Dinesh Baboo has done the story, screenplay, cinematography, directed it and is one among the three producers of 'Magic Ajji'. Subburaju of Rajassu combines and Surendra are the other two producers of 'Magic Ajji'. For technical expertise Lloyd Roberts CEO of Whiz works worked on this film.
Planned to be dubbed almost three years ago, the movie portrays the still comely Kusbhoo as a 100 years old lady in her usual appearance. The plot revolves around magical powers and dreamy lands where the grandmother and her grandson venture on an enchanting journey.
The dubbing process is currently undergoing and the film will soon hit theatres with its Tamil version to entertain the kids.
Dexterous director Dinesh Baboo has done the story, screenplay, cinematography, directed it and is one among the three producers of 'Magic Ajji'. Subburaju of Rajassu combines and Surendra are the other two producers of 'Magic Ajji'. For technical expertise Lloyd Roberts CEO of Whiz works worked on this film.
Planned to be dubbed almost three years ago, the movie portrays the still comely Kusbhoo as a 100 years old lady in her usual appearance. The plot revolves around magical powers and dreamy lands where the grandmother and her grandson venture on an enchanting journey.
The dubbing process is currently undergoing and the film will soon hit theatres with its Tamil version to entertain the kids.
'Acting is my priority' says Simran
Actress Simran has denied reports that she had expressed her desire to work as an assistant director to Manirathinam for his forthcoming movie ‘Ashokavanam’ starring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai.
The movie which is shot in the forests of Challakudy, has musical score by A R Rahman. When queried by a newspaper, Simran, said, “I am a great fan of Mani Rathnam. I was a part of ‘Kannathil Muthamittail’, directed by Mani Rathnam. It went on to win several awards and accolades. It was just a courtesy call and nothing more than that”, she added.
Interestingly Simran, who is on a comeback mode, is acting in a slew of films including ‘Seval’ alongside Bharath, ‘TN 07 AL 4777’ with Pasupathy and ‘Aindham Padai’ with Sundar C.
The movie which is shot in the forests of Challakudy, has musical score by A R Rahman. When queried by a newspaper, Simran, said, “I am a great fan of Mani Rathnam. I was a part of ‘Kannathil Muthamittail’, directed by Mani Rathnam. It went on to win several awards and accolades. It was just a courtesy call and nothing more than that”, she added.
Interestingly Simran, who is on a comeback mode, is acting in a slew of films including ‘Seval’ alongside Bharath, ‘TN 07 AL 4777’ with Pasupathy and ‘Aindham Padai’ with Sundar C.
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