Dasavatharam, the magnum opus of Kamal Haasan is all set to hit the theatres on the 6th of June. The film is getting released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. Producer Aascar (formerly Oscar) Ravichandran is in a buoyant spirit. At the initial stage one thousand prints are getting released and as a means to draw more crowds and generate good business at the C centres, a hefty amount has been reduced there. This strategy has been viewed as a positive trend by the trade pundits.

While discussing about the film Ravichandran states, “The duration of the film is for three hours and the film has been shot in eight overseas locations which includes America, Japan, Malaysia and United Kingdom. In India the film was shot in Tamil Nadu, Mumbai, Hyderabad and many other places”. He further adds that Dasavatharam has spine-tingling action sequences which include airplane chasing and also a car chasing which is sure to bring joy to all action buffs. The shooting was completed in 280 days while Kamal had worked for thirty months for this film. As a lavish producer, he has spent 6 crores for advertisement alone for Dasavatharam.

On 30th May, a special screening has been scheduled for honorable Chief Minister Karunanidhi who is said to have expressed his desire to view this film. On Kamal’s ten avatars, Ravichandran says that around twenty days have been utilized to shoot the portion of every single avatar of Kamal. Ravi seems to have been awestruck by Kamal’s dedication and says that his intelligence is equal to that of one hundred IAS officers. On a signing note, he says that a 1962 verdict of Supreme Court indicated that if a film has been certified by censor board and in the event of problems arising during its release, Government should provide adequate protection during its screening. Hence he does not fear any untoward incident during the release of Dasavatharam.

The case against Dasavatharam reached the final stage yesterday (27th May, 2008). After hearing the arguments of both the petitioner and the respondents Justices M. Sathyanarayanan and K. Venkatraman posted the case for judgment on 29th May. The petitioner's allegation that Dasavatharam hurts the sentiments

of Vaishnavites was refuted by the Censor Board, the producer and the director, as it was based on imagination. It may be recalled that Govind Ramanujadasar, President of the International Sri Vaishanava Dharam Samrakshana filed a petition in the High Court alleging that scenes showing Kamal stamping on the Om Mantra and Bagavad Gita should be deleted. He also alleged that the Central Censor Board must withdraw the certificate given to the film. However, the Censor Board, which happens to be one of the respondents, contended that it is not necessary to withdraw the certificate, as there were no such scenes in the film. Meanwhile Santha Chidambaram of Kalyana Suba Samiti also filed a petition in the High Court alleging that Dasavatharam has twisted the historical events. On hearing all the parties to the suit, the Judges posted the case for judgment on 29th May.

Shedding one’s mane has been done by many male stars in Kollywood right from the olden days. In the recent times many actors have tonsured their head to cater to the needs of the characters they portray in the films. Kamal’s clean shaven head in Aalavandan sent shivers down one’s spine while Rajini’s mottai in Sivaji set a new trend of its own. While Surya has done the same for Gajini, Arjun and Sarath Kumar have also done mottais for their films.

Now the latest to follow this bandwagon is tall, dark Vishal who was spotted with a clean shaven head for the climax of Sathyam where he is said to play an encounter cop. It was touted that a mottai Vishal will be thrashing the villain brood in the final sequence in a political meeting.

My feedback on him is Vishal has better performance than Vijay. How about yours?

Rajini: from boss to beggar
As the grand receipts for Sivaji: The Boss pour in, Rajinikanth is in a small room in Chamrajpet, Bangalore. He is lying on the floor, on a hard mattress, with a ceiling fan rotating on top. This is the simple room of his oldest friend, Bahadur, who used to send him hundred rupees every month in the years Rajini was struggling in Madras. When he visits Bangalore these days, the Superstar spends a few days at his friend’s house, sleeping on the floor in a non air-conditioned room.

Rajini suggests to his friend that they go to the temple and give thanks. His friend is astonished and says, they will be mobbed. Rajini disguises himself as a 70 year old beggar and wanders through the temple, and goes unrecognised. But a Gujarati lady mistakes him for a beggar and hands him ten rupees. Rajini accepts it gracefully. Later, the lady thinks her eyes are playing tricks on her: the old beggar leaves a 100 rupee note on the altar and another one in the temple hundi. She realises her folly as she sees the beggar get into a posh car. She runs to the car and asks forgiveness, and for the ten rupees back so that she can donate it to the temple. But Rajini says he’ll keep the ten because, “every time God finds a way to remind me that I am nothing but a mere beggar at his altar.”

Bus number 10 A
He was born in Bangalore at the Vani Villas hospital to Ranoji and Rambai Gaekwad on 12 Dec 1950 at 9.45 pm. The first bus that Rajini was a conductor of was the 10 A Bus that ran from Majestic circle to Srinagar.

Rajini sleeps on Mount Road pavement
Borrowing a little money from his brother, he joins an acting school in Madras. On his first night in the city he has no place to sleep, and spends the night on the pavement outside the LIC building on Mount Road. Later, his classmates take pity on him and allow him to share their little accommodation in Aminjikarai: Arun Lodge, Room 28.

There were many days Rajini and his classmates starved because they had no money. One day they stood outside a fancy hotel on Mount Road and wondered if they would ever get to eat there. Many decades later, Rajini drove one of his classmates to the hotel, and asked him if he remembered the hotel. “Do you own it now?” asked the classmate. Rajini smiled and said: “I own the whole building now.”

How he acquired his name
He gets an audition call from K. Balachander. The director sees promise in the struggling actor at once and offers him not one but three roles. Rajini is overjoyed. In one of the movies –Mundru Muduchu,- he learns that he will be acting with the legendary Kamal Haasan and Sri Devi. But he does not know Tamil. “We will dub your voice,” says KB, but my advise to you is to learn Tamil as quickly as you can. Learn Tamil and I will take you places.” Later, KB asks Rajini what screen name he’d like to use. “Sivaji Gaekwad, Sir” replies Rajini. “Oh no, that will not do, said KB, and asked him if he had seen his play, Major Chandrakanth.
“Of course, sir”.
“There are two characters in the play. One is Sreekanth and the other is Rajinikanth…Since I have already named someone else Sreekanth, I would like to call you Rajinikanth.”
“I take it as an honour, sir.”

His first dialogue
Rajini’s first dialogue is for KB’s Mundru Muduchu: he has to go towards Kamal Haasan and ask, “Is this Bhairavi’s house? I am Bhairavi’s husband.”

Called Superstar for the first time
Kalai Puli Dhanu released Bhairavi in a big way. Hoardings and ads all over the place, with the legend on the poster written broadly: ‘Watch Superstar Rajinkanth in Bhairavi’. Rajini was embarrassed to be called a superstar - this being the first time he has been described that way. He thinks only MGR and Sivaji can be called superstars. He phones Dhanu and says, Sir, why did you call me that?
Dhanu says: Because you are.

The kadavule kadavule scene
Kushbhoo: “Do you remember the famous ‘kadavule, kadavule scene? If you notice carefully, every time he said that I was grinning. I could not control my laughter. Even after the shots were canned, he would tease me with kadavule, kadavule. That was quite embarrassing.”

Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s crush on Silambarasan
He was her schoolmate. But it came to nothing. Later, she meets Dhanush at a preview show and is drawn to him.

Kamal talks Rajini out of it
At one point Rajini decides to renounce everything, take sanyas. He informs his wife, Lata, who is stunned. He goes to KB and declares he wants to give up acting. Later that day Kamal meets him and talks him out of it, saying he could remain an actor and balance spiritual quest with family and profession. Rajini listens to him
source behindwoods.

Tomorrow would have most probably been the day when the film buffs wish of finally getting to see 'Dasavatharam' unfolding in front of them becoming true.

The scenes which depict the wrath of the sea gods on the humans which had to be finished up as per the earlier information and one which was holding back the release of the film is already being shown in the promos of the movie.

One last and final nail is to be pulled out for the emancipation of the extravaganza.

The film has to clear the docks of the Madras High Court which now has the sole authority to decide to remove or not to remove the passionately conceived and constructed scenes which according to the World Vaishnava Samrakshana Seva Sangham will result in a clash between the Vaishnavities and Saivities.

Kalaipuli G Sekaran who is the president of the Distributors Council plea towards the people who are standing in the way of the release of the film to understand the seriousness of the situation where crores of money is at stake not only for the financer of the film but also for the distributors and the exhibitors too, comes with a matured and well defined argument in which he says that cinema lovers watch a movie for entertainment and a single movie can never make a revolutionary change in the minds of the people .

He also told how a movie will become a handicapped one devoid of some key scenes and told that people should never jump into conclusions without watching the whole movie and just on the basis of some media reports and publicity photographs and ask the censor board to consider their request for removing the scenes.

In a country where thousands of temples lay in ruins and looting of the statue of the deity from the temples is nothing new, showing of a statue of a Hindu god being destroyed that too will shown happening hundreds of years before will not create any ripple effects.

People will very well understand that the idol destruction frames were included because it is a necessity for taking forward the story and not for hurting one's beliefs.

The scale at which the movie is made, the team work put out by a huge team of technicians, The long discussions for fixing the creative inputs that would have lasted for hours, the long hours put up by Kamal Haasan for changing his face with the help of make-up etc..all were in one way or the other intricate hurdles that had to be crossed to finally bring the dream into reality.

But the difference between the last obstacle the movie in the form of the petition and all the other innumerable challenges faced by the team 'Dasavatharam' is that when the movie was being canned, the makers were in full control of the situations and the progress of the movie depended just on their enthusiasm and ideas and of course money which was not a problem at all for Oscar Ravichandran.

But in this final test before the glory either surplus cash to spare, right circumstances or great ideas that comes out of intense brain storming never becomes the solution just because the headache here is simply a thing that people in India carry so close to their hearts and had the influence, still have it in plenty and will never loose the sharpness and influence – Religion and religious sentiments.

The grandeur and the excellent visual effects work on display in the trailers now are doing dual duties.

One is that of promoting and building up an excitement, which it is carrying out efficiently and the second task is giving a patience test for the audience each time they get to see the few selected frames that just last for a few seconds.

Even if the movie gets postponed, the dreaded waiting period is not going to take the sheen away from the movie because it is the only one of its kind ever made.

The only one desire is to see it emerging victoriously unscathed from the court. source indiaglitz.

With the exposé of titbits of insider secrets of the much anticipated summer extravaganza Dasavatharam, the frenzy associated with the movie’s release is reaching its peak. Last heard, list of Kamal’s ten-roles has snuck its way to the Internet. The roles, according to a reliable inside source are as follows:

Rangaraja Nambi - 12th century priest
Balaram Naidu - CBI officer from Andhra
Govind Ramasamy - The dark guy from Nellai
Avatar Singh - The singing Singh
Krishnaveni Paati - The 90 year old Grandma
Christian Fletzer - The villain Kamal
Shinghen Narahasi -The Chinese youth
George Bush
Vincent Poovaragan
Kalifullah Khan

Dasavatharam, recently certified by the Censor Board, is expected to hit the screens in June positively.

Dasavatharam is nearing its release date – that is being kept under wraps until now – and has recently underwent the censor certification. The panel members, after watching the movie, have advised 9 cuts and passed the movie with U certification. Censor scissors seem to have sheared a few scenes from the Mallika Sherawat item number. Not too surprising, given the fact that Mallika has never been in the good books of Censor Officials.

That apart, few other scenes also succumbed to scissor hands. However, according to a censor board official, the movie does not have any controversial scenes that might provoke the religious sentiments. “There are no scenes that show the idols of Hindu Gods in poor light and no idols are shown being smashed,” another official was quoted as saying.

With that Kamal’s multi-language and multi-crore summer visual extravaganza is all set to hit the screens in the first week of June. And if the legal wrangles pose hurdle, the movie would be released in the last week of June. An official announcement is expected in this regard soon.

This new film of Suriya is being completed at a brisk pace by the ace director Gautham Menon.

The director took some time off from his busy schedule to give insights into the nature of the story of the new film. The film is a very simple story of a youngster and the experiences he go through in the life. The protagonist leads a life with full satisfaction and who discovers something new every other moment and is on the verge of life in each second.

The music of the film is composed by Harris Jayaraj. Simran, Divya and Sameera Reddy appear in 3 leading roles. -source indiaglitz

Rajini in twenty different getups! No, the Superstar is not competing with his counterpart and good friend Kamal Haasan. While Kamal is donning ten roles in Dasavatharam, Rajini, currently working with director P. Vasu for Kuselan, will appear in about twenty getups in a song. The star had already tried this in his film Baasha for the song Azhagu… Nee

Nadanthal…where he appears as a police constable, rowdy, bus conductor etc. But twenty different getups are really astounding. Now, isn't that yet another reason to watch Kuselan?

The fans of Actor Suriya who turned up to catch a glimpse of the hero on the sets of K.V.Anand's 'Ayan' was not able to see their favorite actor as he is busy wrapping up the schedule of 'Varnam Aaiyaram'

The pretty 'Kallori' fame Tamanna is the heroine of this movie.

Cameraman turned director K.V.Anand who introduced Prithiviraj in a negative character for the first time in 'Kana Kandein', became very popular in Kollywood, now imported a maiden villain from Bollywood, Akashdeep Sehgal who is also expected to be a very wanted bad man in Kollywood.

His role is surely not going to be just the punching bag of the hero and will give him enough time to portray his skills.

'Ayan' the second directorial venture of the highly talented K.V.Anand who has already reached the top slot of cinematographers will hope to repeat the success of his first film as a director.

Ultimate star Ajith made a fantastic comeback to regain his place among the topmost stars in Kollywood with the blockbuster 'Billa'.

The movie was also appreciated for its slick presentation of the hero and the heroines and great cinematography and the overall technical brilliance.

So if the character Billa has become a legend, he is returning with 'Billa-2'.

Ocher Studios will be the producer of the film in which Ajith returns to the big screens once again as the don Billa.

Once Ocher Studios finishes the work on its pet project 'Sultan – The Warrior' which has superstar Rajinikanth making his debut in an full length animated movie in the title role and ultimate star Ajith wraps up the shooting of 'Aegan', the work on the second part of 'Billa' will start.

The other members of the cast including the technicians have not been decided yet by Ocher Studios.

For the die hard fans of Ajith, something great indeed to look forward to and if the rumour that Rajinikanth himself recommended Ajith for the second part is true, the ultimate star has added another feather to his crown. -indiaglitz

Asin is one of the rare film personalities, who let her movie do all the talking.

She is eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Dasavatharam’, in which she plays Kamal Haasan's heroine.

Speaking about her role in the movie, she says, “It is a lifetime opportunity for me to work with a great actor like Kamal. He taught me many things on the sets of ‘Dasavatharam’. He is a really a genius and a gem of Indian cinema”.

Speaking at a function organized by a cola manufacturer, for which she is the brand ambassador, Asin said, “Like everyone else, I too is eagerly expecting the release of ‘Dasavatharam’. It is a landmark movie in my career.”

On her co-star Mallika Sherawat, Asin said, “Though we both had acted in ‘Dasavatharam’, I met her only once, that was in the audio launch event of the film. She is cool and friendly.” - Indiaglitz

Billa directed by Vishnuvardhan with Ultimate Star Ajith recorded a thumping victory at the box office. The film was talked about for the manner in which it was stylishly and suavely shot. Costumes of the lead cast were the talk of the town especially that of Nayanthara’s.

Following this victory, it has been reported in the industry that Billa – Part 2 is likely to be made which will be produced by Saundarya Rajinikanth on behalf of her Ochre studios in association with Warner Brothers.

When Ajith’s office was contacted for confirmation, they said that he is right now at Yercaud shooting for Aegan and after completing the same, the actor would be busy with Gautham Menons’s film and any announcement on Billa 2 would be made only after Ajith completes these two films. - behindwoods

Indiaglitz - The Madras High Court has ordered notice on a writ petition seeking a direction to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove scenes which offended the sentiments of Hindus in the Tamil film ‘Dasavatharam’ while issuing the censorship certificate.

In its petition, the International Sri Vaishnava Dharma Samrakshanaa Society, represented by its president, Swami Govinda Ramanuja Dasa, said the title ‘Dasavatharam’ was a ruse to criticize Hinduism. It lured Hindus. However, offensive scenes such as clash between Saivites and Vaishnavites formed the theme of the story.

The trailer of the film, telecast on 1 May in Kalaignar TV showed scenes that offended the sentiments of Hindus, particularly Vaishnavites. Vaishnavism preached non-violence, tolerance and humility.

The petitioner submitted that his grievance was restricted to the role played by the actor as Sri Ramanujar and the connected scenes of violence.

Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat drew a lot of flak with the Tamil media with the way she was dressed in the recently held Dasavatharam audio release function. A case was filed against her accusing her of hurting Tamil sentiments and culture. When the complaint was reviewed, police concluded after consultation with the legal heads that one cannot interfere in the way a person dresses.

It is highly individualistic wherein police cannot be judgmental. Having said that they have decided that no action will be taken against Mallika. - behindwoods

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

Camera work and editing is slick. Vivek, who accompanies Vijay, provides occasional comic relief.

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