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‘Arjunanin Kadhali’ team celebrates Rahman’s victory

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 07:29 AM CST

From the nook and corners of small towns and villages to the far-flung corners of globe, it's A.R. Rahman hitting headlines. Obviously, an Indian winning 2 Oscars on the same occasion is something off-the-walls in the pages of Indian Cinema. When you've the entire film industry celebrating the grand success, 'Arjunanin Kadhali' isn't an elision.
Shooting for this film was scheduled across the town of Kumbakonam. Says Director Parthi Bhaskar, 'We were ardently involved in prayers for Rahman to win this award and when it happened, it was about our dreams turning into reality… Immediately, we turned the entire town into an ambience of grand fiesta as crackers were fired. Both the actors Jai and Poorna distributed sweets to every people in town. It wasn't our dreams alone, but the entire Nation and we are so thankful to Rahman for making us gleeful'.
'Arjunanin Kadhali' is produced by Siva Sakthi Pandian and directed by Parthi Bhaskar who made his debut directorial with 'Bambara Kannalae'.

Villain’s debut as director

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 07:20 AM CST

Appositely, in an era where filmmakers are landing up as on-screen heroes, here's an actor gearing up for his directorial venture. Actor Akashdeep Saigal is one of the prominent model-turned-actor who's been successful in small screens.
Well, he makes his debut in Kollywood as an antagonist for Suriya's 'Ayan' directed by cinematographer K.V. Anand. Much acclaimed for his stupendous performance, the actor received enormous offers in the flicks of top-charting actors before the release of his debut film.
To spell his first show with finesse, Akash had refused the offers and now there's exciting news about him. He would be soon making his debut directorial for a Hindi Film and sources have revealed that K.V. Anand would be cranking camera for it.

‘Kollywood is a complete disaster’ - Actor Madhavan

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 05:01 AM CST

Actor Madhavan has almost completed 3 Tamil films and it would be released continuously on the lines. 'Guru En Aalu', 'Yaavarum Nalam' and 'Naan Aval Adhu' have be done now. With his 'Yaavarum Nalam' and its Hindi version '13b' slated to hit the screens on March 6, Maddy opens about Tamil Film Industry. When asked why he's gearing up for multi-hero subjects in Bollywood, he says 'I was to play the lead role and Shah Rukh Khan in minor characterization, the superstar of Bollywood would accept and perform it.
That's the mantra out there for the success of their films. But it's only here disastrous moment about 'Heroism and it's image' is prevailing a lot and soon it would change'.

‘I get too personal into the character I perform’ says Vikram

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 05:00 AM CST

Actor Vikram with lots of intervals and not good results with his previous films is so anxious about the past. But on the pars, he is sure about making it big this year. With his film 'Kandasamy' slated to hit the screens on May 1, looks like his bilingual project with Mani Rathnam 'Ashokavanam' and 'Raavana'. Says Vikram, 'It doesn't matter me how long I take shooting for my film. But when it comes out of cans, it's only success that I expect'. Also added that he gets too personal to the characterization he plays and he takes every aspect of acting so seriously.
Getting on about Mani Rathnam, Vikram says, 'He's such a fantastic filmmaker who gets out of the scripts at many times in getting his actors understand about the characters they perform'.

‘Jab We Met’ remake titled as ‘Kandein Kadhalai’

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:59 AM CST

Earlier, the remake version of 'Jab We Met' was titled as 'Raja Rani' starring Bharath and Thamannah in lead roles. Finally, the film has been rechristened as 'Kandein Kadhalai' and Director Kannan of 'Jeyam Kondan' wields megaphone for this film.
Just before few minutes, one of the sources from Moser Baer revealed to our officials that the film's title has been changed and the shooting would hit the floors from March 11.

Director Kannan was chosen by Moser Baer for his stupendous directorial in 'Jayam Kondan'. Earlier, Dhanush and Trisha were supposed to pair up with each other with Karu Pazhaniappan wielding megaphone.
Looks like Pritam who scored music for the original version would be tuning melodies for the remake version too…

Shah Rukh – Murugadoss is up with ‘Romance’

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:56 AM CST

It's no more U-turn for Murugadoss. Sweeping success overnight with his 'Ghajini', the auteur happens to the ducky lad for Superstars of Bollywood. Earlier, Murugadoss had stated about making couple of Tamil flicks and then getting back into Hindi Film Industry. Perhaps, the scenario is different now as King Khan doesn't want to let his best opportunity of teaming up with this stupendous filmmaker.
Sources from Red Chillies Entertainment have revealed that SRK and Murugadoss would be catching for their script discussions. And if buzzes are believed to be true, one of the scripts that would be presented to SRK was actually penned for Suriya.
Well, Shah Rukh Khan and Murugadoss are so keen on gearing up for the genre of 'Romance'. So, who's going to produce this film? Would it Shah Rukh himself or Yash Raj Productions known for churning out best poignant love stories in the past?

Aftermath of the Oscars

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:52 AM CST

'Slumdog Millionaire' won eight Oscars out of the ten nominations at the Academy awards presented on 22nd February. But seldom, the ceremony had an aftermath effect which is now prevalent all over India. Things kicked off when Fox Pictures volunteered to sponsor the kids who were part of the cast, for their trip to Los Angeles to grace the Academy award function. The elated children's joy knew no bounds as they flew from Mumbai straight to Hollywood. A special treat awaited them on the other side when they were also escorted to the Disney land for a pleasure trip followed by their elegant attendance during the Oscars. Child actors Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 10, and Rubina Ali, 9, who are slum dwellers will be sponsored for their education till they turn 18 by the production house. Similar to the rags-to-riches story, these kids are now going to live on the brighter side of life with proper education and maybe in a posh apartment as the government of Maharashtra has announced two flat allotments for their family. A tax exemption has also been proclaimed for the Oscar winners for the cash awards received. 'Slumdog Millionaire' has revoked the life of slums in Mumbai as foreign tourists are keen to take a tour into the locales, especially Asia's largest slum, Dharavi. Tour operators worked round-the-clock and designed special packages to guide tourists around the area. News reports says that even Mumbai residents are showing interest to walk through the slums which they used to pass through without a second glance in the past. Latest updates reveal that Fox Pictures are raising funds to facilitate Dharavi and develop it into a residential area for the people to live in a healthy atmosphere. Till now, it is being said about 6 crores have been collected and it is expected to increase with the time to come. 'Slumdog Millionaire' is not just the story of an ordinary guy who becomes a millionaire but also the messiah for the slums and its residents in Mumbai who are looking forward for a change in future. All said done, now will our production companies volunteer to undertake such efforts for people's well being? Or at least a step forward to help the cast for a better living? When they are all busy thriving to rake in moolah with the star value, we really wonder if this is possible for reality.

I voted for the young lad - Director Balu Mahendra

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:49 AM CST

A versatile filmmaker – A vivid inspirer – fantastic cinematographer and what else? It's been a great honor for all in putting best words of appreciation for Filmmaker Balu Mahendra. Tamil Film Industry calls him – 'Father of Golden Era' for he had introduced exceptionally innovative traits in filmmaking.
Here goes the exclusive statement made by Balu Mahendra on A.R. Rahman while launching the audio of 'Indira Vizha'.
"I was channelizing the association that finalizes winners of National Awards. It was during that time when Illayaraja's 'Devar Maghan' and A.R. Rahman's 'Roja' was in hand-to-hand combat. I was fascinated watching both the films. For a greater surprise, both the nominees won 7 votes each. And the task of deciding the winner indeed was directed to me. That was a moment when I thought none can produce such a fantastic music for the first film itself. With no options left I voted for A.R. Rahman'.
Also added, 'Still I remember, Mani Ratnam calling him 'Kutti Payya' (Small Kid) while receiving the award'.

To be titled as Dr. A.R. Rahman

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:48 AM CST

Musical Maestro A.R. Rahman has haunted the entire globe with his trenchant scores. As Vairamuthu said, 'Rahman has opened the doors for Indian Cinema to proceed ahead', it's the right time for Rahman to be honored as 'Doctor'.
Yup! We're gleefully excited to hear that Aligarh Muslim University of Uttar Pradesh would confer the title of 'Doctrine' for A.R. Rahman for his stupendous achievement in Indian Cinema. On April 25, A.R. Rahman would be felicitated along with Rathan Tata for his 'NANO' Car-project and 'Father of Green Revolution' M.S. Swaminathan.

Asin’s constant escort

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:47 AM CST

It is quite common in the film circuit for mothers of actresses to accompany them where they go. However, in Asin's case it is her father who has taken up the role. Joseph Thottumkal is accompanying her wherever she goes. Recently, the star's dad was spotted by her side when she attended the Women Achievers' Awards function.
Sources have it that Joseph Thottumkal is now spending so much time with his daughter that he
could end up winding his business. Mr. Thottumkal is currently in Mumbai scouting for a home for Asin, raising the speculations that the actress could shift her base to Bollywood permanently.

Medhai Movie Photo Gallery

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:40 AM CST

After a long gap, Makkal Nayagan Ramarajan is to act in a Medhai film produced by Kalaimagal Kalaikoodam. Medhai marks the return of Ramarajan to Kollywood after a long gap. The Medhai film is directed by Saravanan. Mumbai's Kowshika is the heroine in the Medhai film. The shooting of the film is on at Madurai. Medhai movie cast include Ajay, Haasini, Alex, Natraj, Vadivelu, Kovai Krishnan, Charlie, Rajalakshmi, Sanjay, Aryan, Mahadevan and 'Kottai' Kumar. Dhina scores the music of Medhai. R.H. Ashok will be the cinematographer of the film.

Jaycee Chan’s desires to act in Bollywood film!

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:44 AM CST

Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan admits that unlike his famous dad he is scared of stunt scenes and getting hurt. The actor entered the limelight in the year 2004 with Twins Effect II, a Chinese film. Jaycee Chan has several facets to his personality such as actor, singer, lyricist, composer, and guitarist.
He also revealed that he is open to experimentation. Jaycee said that he likes Indian music and songs and is eager to star in a Bollywood film. The actor's
Taiwanese film The Invisible Target, will hit the screens in India on Friday (27th February) in both English as well as Hindi.

Bharath-Tamanna film launch

Posted: 27 Feb 2009 04:36 AM CST

Bharath's next Tamil film is titled Kandein Kadhalai, which is a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Jab We Met. It is an out-and-out comedy flick and important changes have been made to suit the tastes of the Tamil audience. Kandein Kadhalai will have Tamanna in the lead. The film will also have a second hero, which has not been finalized as yet. Santhanam among others are included in the star cast. Music is by Vidhyasagar.
Jayamkondaan fame Kannan will direct this venture that is being produced by Moser Baer Entertainment in association with Blue Ocean Entertainment. P.G. Muthaiah is the cameraman and editing will be taken care of by Kola Bhaskar. Puttukottai Prabhakar is in charge of the dialogues. Kandein Kadhalai's shooting will commence on 11th March, 2009 at Chennai following a launch function.

Rajini’s next is Arasan!

Posted: 26 Feb 2009 11:24 PM CST

Superstar Rajinikanth's next film to hit the screens is Arasan! After eight long years, a Hindi film starring Rajinikanth is being dubbed in Tamil. The film titled Khoon Ka Kaarz is named Arasan. The BGM and songs are made in the Qube UFO format and have been remixed in 5.1 DTS Surround Sound.Rajini appears in three songs and three fights in the film. Arasan also stars Sanjay Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Sarika and Sangeeta Bijalani.The film has been cleared by the Censor Board and will hit the screens across India during the third week of March. After watching the preview screening at the Bharani Theater recently, the distributors were competing with each other to acquire the rights.