We did not get roles like Asin – Nayan
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 10:00 AM PDT
In a recent interview for a magazine, Nayanthara in her reply to a question regarding heroine oriented roles, stated that these days serials are more heroine centric, where powerful characters are portrayed by female leads on small screen, but in films it is always heroism that works.
The actress also added that in recent years only Asin was lucky enough to get such a role in Ghajini. But after that even Asin was not able sign up for such roles simply because such scripts were not available.
She stated that actresses like Trisha, Shriya and herself are willing to portray such prowess, if directors develop such a script for them, sighed the actress.
The actress also added that in recent years only Asin was lucky enough to get such a role in Ghajini. But after that even Asin was not able sign up for such roles simply because such scripts were not available.
She stated that actresses like Trisha, Shriya and herself are willing to portray such prowess, if directors develop such a script for them, sighed the actress.
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 09:24 AM PDT
For the first time ever, plans are on to hold a contest for short filmmakers in Madurai! Conducted by YAAL, a talent search is on to spot the best short filmmaker in the Tamil Nadu heartland. The contest is planned to be a grand function and will be held on April 23. Short films are invited for competition and will close on April 16. A huge cash prize of Rs 15,000 has been announced for the first prize winner, while Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 are for those coming second and third. The entries submitted will be judged by directors Pandiarajan and Kalanjiam. So all you budding filmmakers out there, it's about time to unleash your filmmaking potential. Call 9994544753, 9894199164, and 9789026611 for details.
Shruthi Haasan’s handicap is her name
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 09:16 AM PDT
Kamal Haasan is a proud father, but one who thinks that the famous Haasan name is a disadvantage to his daughter, Shruthi. Kamal Haasan believes that his name is a burden that Shruthi will have to carry and live it. On a more positive note, he feels his daughter has all the makings of being an extraordinary actress and singer, if she chooses to be both or either.
The lass is being paired opposite Imran Khan, whose successful 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' has earned him many offers. The movie, titled 'Luck', is a raw action flick and will mark Shruthi's debut in Bollywood.
The actress learned music at the Musicians Institute in California, and is also well-versed in North Indian classical music. She started of with "Potri Paadadi" in her father's film 'Devar Magan' then went on to sing for the bilingual versions of the 'Hey Ram' title track and her latest was for Gautham Menon's 'Varanam Aayiram'.
The lass is being paired opposite Imran Khan, whose successful 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' has earned him many offers. The movie, titled 'Luck', is a raw action flick and will mark Shruthi's debut in Bollywood.
The actress learned music at the Musicians Institute in California, and is also well-versed in North Indian classical music. She started of with "Potri Paadadi" in her father's film 'Devar Magan' then went on to sing for the bilingual versions of the 'Hey Ram' title track and her latest was for Gautham Menon's 'Varanam Aayiram'.
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:28 AM PDT
One of the most popular baddies in Bollywood and Tamil cinema, actor Rahul Dev is all set to play an important character in Suriya's 'Aadhavan'. Directed by KS Ravi Kumar, this film features Nayantara as Suriya's pair and is produced by Red Giant Movies.
But the movie will not feature Suriya as a good guy. In fact, the plays the anti hero in the film for the first time. But this will not be a usual action film says the director, assuring that the movie will have his usual elements of comedy, romance and sentiment.
Apart from Suriya and Nayantara, actor Rahul dev is said to be playing an important role. Reportedly he is the villain, in Rajini's 'Sultan The Warrior'.
Shooting for 'Aadhavan' is on in the city and the crew will soon shoot a few scenes in Kolkata.
But the movie will not feature Suriya as a good guy. In fact, the plays the anti hero in the film for the first time. But this will not be a usual action film says the director, assuring that the movie will have his usual elements of comedy, romance and sentiment.
Apart from Suriya and Nayantara, actor Rahul dev is said to be playing an important role. Reportedly he is the villain, in Rajini's 'Sultan The Warrior'.
Shooting for 'Aadhavan' is on in the city and the crew will soon shoot a few scenes in Kolkata.
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:20 AM PDT
Not for nothing has producer Thanu earned himself the tag of Kalaipuli. Widely acknowledged as a pioneer in marketing his films, he has splurged for his three-year project 'Kanthaswamy', starring Vikram and Shriya.
"This is a film made with international standards. Which is why we have planned on releasing it abroad in foreign languages as well. The film, I can so confidently state, will create history and will break records that I don't mind if it is my last film," said Thanu. Incidentally, 'Kanthaswamy' marks his silver jubilee year in the area of production. "I want this film to be famous not just nationally, but internationally. It is for this reason that I'm planning to telecast trailers of the film on the big screen in the stadiums during the IPL series. It costs Rs 25 lakhs for 1-minute, but I'll still go ahead and do it to give my stars international recognition," he said.
Speaking about the movie, he emphasized that it thoroughly was director Susi Ganesan's movie. "The film is completely his hard work. He has spent three years thinking of nothing else and the victory of the movie will belong to him and the whole team," Thanu said.
The film is said to have cost over Rs 30 crore and the producer is spending a fortune promoting his film. It is times of recession and the producer has still dared to spend so much. Let's only hope the recession times don't make it that bad that it really turns out to be Thanu's last film as he has all his hopes heaped on it.
"This is a film made with international standards. Which is why we have planned on releasing it abroad in foreign languages as well. The film, I can so confidently state, will create history and will break records that I don't mind if it is my last film," said Thanu. Incidentally, 'Kanthaswamy' marks his silver jubilee year in the area of production. "I want this film to be famous not just nationally, but internationally. It is for this reason that I'm planning to telecast trailers of the film on the big screen in the stadiums during the IPL series. It costs Rs 25 lakhs for 1-minute, but I'll still go ahead and do it to give my stars international recognition," he said.
Speaking about the movie, he emphasized that it thoroughly was director Susi Ganesan's movie. "The film is completely his hard work. He has spent three years thinking of nothing else and the victory of the movie will belong to him and the whole team," Thanu said.
The film is said to have cost over Rs 30 crore and the producer is spending a fortune promoting his film. It is times of recession and the producer has still dared to spend so much. Let's only hope the recession times don't make it that bad that it really turns out to be Thanu's last film as he has all his hopes heaped on it.
Arundhati – Kodi Ramakrishna’s Madras connection
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:16 AM PDT
It has been almost two weeks since Arundati got released in Chennai, but the film is doing business as though it got released only yesterday! It sells like hot cross buns! Ramanarayanan has proved that his business acumen is sharp and he can mint money out of it! The Telugu blockbuster directed by Kodi Ramakrishna witnessed an opening that no other Telugu film dubbed in Tamil received and is going great like as though it is running on all cylinders!
The latest buzz is that the film will soon be dubbed in Sinhalese and screened all over Sri Lanka!
The film registers almost 50 shows every day in the main Chennai's main sectors alone and all of them are houseful shows! All this has added to the grip strength of Anushka on South Indian market! It looks like Anushka is here to stay!
The wonder is Kodi Ramakrishna, the director of the film, has already given certain blockbusters which did unbelievable business dubbed in Tamil. For example years ago Iduthanda Police, which was the dubbed version of Ankusham starring Dr. Rajasekhar and directed by Kodi, grossed tremendous collections at the box office. Similarly, Amman, which was the dubbed version of Ammoru, did good business and also attracted the audience's attention for immaculate special effects. In fact, it served as an example to several other movies which followed in its trail.
Looks like Kodi has a special connection with Tamil Nadu, especially Madras (Chennai)!
The film registers almost 50 shows every day in the main Chennai's main sectors alone and all of them are houseful shows! All this has added to the grip strength of Anushka on South Indian market! It looks like Anushka is here to stay!
The wonder is Kodi Ramakrishna, the director of the film, has already given certain blockbusters which did unbelievable business dubbed in Tamil. For example years ago Iduthanda Police, which was the dubbed version of Ankusham starring Dr. Rajasekhar and directed by Kodi, grossed tremendous collections at the box office. Similarly, Amman, which was the dubbed version of Ammoru, did good business and also attracted the audience's attention for immaculate special effects. In fact, it served as an example to several other movies which followed in its trail.
Looks like Kodi has a special connection with Tamil Nadu, especially Madras (Chennai)!
Sun Pictures acquires Prithviraj- Srikanth starrer
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:18 AM PDT
Sun Pictures, whose 'Ayan' has just hit the screens, has reportedly bought the rights for yet another film. This time, it is a bilingual, 'Poilice Police' in Telugu and 'Idam Valam' in Tamil. Which are not scheduled to hit screens on April 15.
'Idam Valam' tells the story of two police officers with different ideologies. What happens when the path of these filmmakers meet is the crux of the film. Directed by Manmohan, it has a toned down Srikanth and a handsome Prithviraj do the roles of police officers. Kamalini Mukherjee, last seen in 'Kadhalna Summa Illai', plays their chirpy heroine. Sanjana plays the other heroine.
Sun Pictures has bought the rights for the Tamil version of the film, and is requesting producers to release both versions of the film simultaneously. With shooting wrapped up for the film, it is currently in the post production stage. Having acquired an A certificate at the Censor Board, the Telugu version is being held up to release it simultaneously with the Tamil version.
'Idam Valam' tells the story of two police officers with different ideologies. What happens when the path of these filmmakers meet is the crux of the film. Directed by Manmohan, it has a toned down Srikanth and a handsome Prithviraj do the roles of police officers. Kamalini Mukherjee, last seen in 'Kadhalna Summa Illai', plays their chirpy heroine. Sanjana plays the other heroine.
Sun Pictures has bought the rights for the Tamil version of the film, and is requesting producers to release both versions of the film simultaneously. With shooting wrapped up for the film, it is currently in the post production stage. Having acquired an A certificate at the Censor Board, the Telugu version is being held up to release it simultaneously with the Tamil version.
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:03 AM PDT
His anatomy-defying body and gravity defying movements are easily Prabhu Deva's biggest pride. But he didn't stop with that. Exploring as an actor, this choreographer is also a director today to reckon with.
Dancing wasn't a lot more than prancing around trees when Prabhu Deva entered the scene in the 1980s. Yet, he made heads turn at the way he danced, like in a uniquely folksy number like Laalakku Dol Dappima in 'or the stylish cowboy song Mukala Mukabala in 'Kadhalan'.
Referred to often as our Michael Jackson, Prabhu Deva has choreographed award winning moves of many an actor, from Rajinikanth to Hrithik Roshan to Vijay, and is a two-time recipient of the National Award. His directorial ventures have set the box office on fire in both Telugu and Tamil, as he awaits the release of his 'Pokkiri' in Hindi also now.
Prabhu Deva is the only hero to have featured alongside Apache Indian in a song in 'Love Birds'. He courts international fame to this day through his song in 'Pennin Manadhai Thottu', Kalloori Vaanil. The song has a record set of hits in YouTube, and he is popularly referred to among foreigners as Benny Lava, with many pop stars trying to ape him.
Dancing wasn't a lot more than prancing around trees when Prabhu Deva entered the scene in the 1980s. Yet, he made heads turn at the way he danced, like in a uniquely folksy number like Laalakku Dol Dappima in 'or the stylish cowboy song Mukala Mukabala in 'Kadhalan'.
Referred to often as our Michael Jackson, Prabhu Deva has choreographed award winning moves of many an actor, from Rajinikanth to Hrithik Roshan to Vijay, and is a two-time recipient of the National Award. His directorial ventures have set the box office on fire in both Telugu and Tamil, as he awaits the release of his 'Pokkiri' in Hindi also now.
Prabhu Deva is the only hero to have featured alongside Apache Indian in a song in 'Love Birds'. He courts international fame to this day through his song in 'Pennin Manadhai Thottu', Kalloori Vaanil. The song has a record set of hits in YouTube, and he is popularly referred to among foreigners as Benny Lava, with many pop stars trying to ape him.
Posted: 03 Apr 2009 04:13 AM PDT
Perhaps Yuvan has plans to pull off a coup of sorts, having famous musicians sing to his tunes! After making dad Illayaraja lend his steely voice for a few songs, and approaching Rahman twice to sing for him, Yuvan Shankar Raja has made his brother Karthik Raja sing for a song in '16'.
'16', directed by Sabapathy, has Mirchi Siva in the lead, with new comer Madhu Shalini playing his love. Produced by Siva Sankar, it has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
The movie has an important song in the flashback portion for which Yuvan considered Karthik's voice to be ideal. And Karthik, on his brother's request, has recorded the song.
Karthik Raja himself, who many in the industry acknowledge as a musical genius, is hoping for a good break with his current project, through Thamira's 'Rettaisuzhi'. Karthik Raja has many popular tunes to his credit, including those in movies 'Kadhala Kadhala', 'Ullasam' and 'Dum Dum Dum'.
'16', directed by Sabapathy, has Mirchi Siva in the lead, with new comer Madhu Shalini playing his love. Produced by Siva Sankar, it has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
The movie has an important song in the flashback portion for which Yuvan considered Karthik's voice to be ideal. And Karthik, on his brother's request, has recorded the song.
Karthik Raja himself, who many in the industry acknowledge as a musical genius, is hoping for a good break with his current project, through Thamira's 'Rettaisuzhi'. Karthik Raja has many popular tunes to his credit, including those in movies 'Kadhala Kadhala', 'Ullasam' and 'Dum Dum Dum'.
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