Birthday baby is Ajith's life rewind

A real charmer with his smile, the honcho walker with people awestruck and the super hero for the masses and the classes alike, join & celebrating Ultimate Star Ajith’s birthday today.

After a couple of movies like ‘Pavithra’ and ‘Amaravathi’, Ajith was recognized in his power-packed performance in ‘Aasai’. He stole the hearts of many with his captivating smile. He just didn’t seem like the guy next door, but like a handsome graceful star. Here started the real journey to ‘ultimate’ stardom.

With female following increasing by the day, his lover boy image took new turns with movies like ‘Kadhal Kottai’ and ‘Kadhal Mannan’. Here was a foundation built for the next generation of romantic heroes in Tamil cinema. With tough competition from heroes like handsome Prashanth and highly energetic Vijay who is supposedly labelled as Ajith’s archrival.

Though competition existed, Ajith continued attracting people of all classes of audience. Be it his costumes, his body language or his youth appeal, he managed to strike a chord with the youth with a thriller like ‘Vaali’, his first double-role movie, with one of the characters being a deaf and mute. ‘Vaali’ was a milestone in Ajith’s character that made him sow the seeds for an invincible future.

Meaty roles come to those who are in business and Ajith didn’t miss those opportunities. He was part of many multi-starrers as well, ‘Ullasam’ with Vikram, and a biggy in the form of ‘Kandukonden Kandukonden’(KK) starring Malayalam super star Mammootty, Tamil star Abbas along with Bollywood heroines Tabu and Aishwarya. In ‘KK’, Ajith was at his charismatic best.

Transition is something that is natural to all beings in this Universe. Be it the celestial bodies, environment or even humans. Ajith slowly shed his lover boy image and grabbed the mass appeal with sensational director Saran’s ‘Amarkalam’ that happened to be the 25th movie for Ajith. He played a rugged character and probably turned out to be his gateway to superstardom. His heroine in the movie Shalini, was not just someone he would see only at the sets, but later made her his better half. Now they’re a happily married couple with their little one Anoushka.

A series of movies that catapulted Ajith to the masses happened. ‘Dheena’ directed by A.R Murugadoss, was one such movie that saw Ajith fight and stretch his muscles. Fans went berserk seeing him use his fists and legs to battle the villains out, making Ajith ready for the 100% Commercial Ingredient Film Menu! He was branded ‘Thala’!

Starting here saw a rough patch with a journey not so smooth. After the transition to a mass hero, a few movies were not really impressive and fans were disappointed. In spite of that, Ajith came up with a revolutionary movie titled ‘Citizen’ where the audience saw him in 10 different get ups. With prosthetics and expensive make up, Ajith pulled off an extraordinary performance.

With experience counting on his side, Ajith became a saleable and dependable actor. With ups and downs, he was always a consistent performer. His ‘Villain’ and ‘God Father’ that was changed to ‘Varalaru’ both directed by K S Ravikumar, made the audience realize Ajith was an actor par excellence. Acting in a triple role in ‘Varalaru’, Ajith indicated his stand for difference in roles unlike his counterparts.

With commercial movies on one side, Ajith spares a lot of time for his devout passion of automobile racing. His interest for the sport is so humongous that the actor has spent exorbitantly on it. Racing on both bikes and cars, Ajith’s concentration was more towards the rocketing cars. After participating at various levels, he is currently participating in the Formula 2 championships. Ask him about his performance, his spirits are always high and he says it’s the interest that keeps him going!

Transition happens at every stage. After the glorious reception among the masses, Ajith climbed to the next level. Doing a gamble by acting in the remake of yesteryear ‘Billa’, Ajith was loaded with style with powerful weapons and classy suits. A sense of expectation for fans had risen and so not to fail them, Ajith changed his looks for subsequent movies like ‘Aegan’ and ‘Aasal’.

His 50th movie is coming up, that too with a director of substance, Gautham Vasudev Menon. Eluding away from how the story would be, besides loads of style and action, his fans can be assured of what the movie holds, it is Ajith, Ajith and just Ajith!

Bale Pandiya’: Expect the unexpected

For Siddharth, the popular publicity designer who has turned into a director with ‘Bale Pandiya’, his maiden directorial venture will be an unusual entertainer with loads of humour and fun. “You can expect the unexpected in this movie,” he says.

Produced by Kalpathi S Agoram for AGS Entertainment, the film has Vishnu, who made his debut with 'Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu' in the lead role with 'Goa' fame Piya starring opposite him in female lead role.

“Bale Pandiya is a feel-good romantic action entertainer with lots of entertainment elements. I assure non-stop fun and entertainment to the audiences watching the movie,” says Siddharth with all hope.

Amar and Gibran have donned the negative roles, whose characters have been shaped in a totally different way, it is said. We also learn the complete second half is based on the protagonist's run on pursuit of the duo. Music is by popular playback singer Devan

Sura villain Dev Ghill says that Sura will give him a break

Dev Ghill who donned the role of a villain in the super hit Telugu film Magadheera has now acted in the Tamil film Sura which has Vijay in the lead role. While speaking to the media, he said,” I have acted in many films in Hindi. But none of them earned me a good name.

I heard that they were searching for a person to do the villain role in the Telugu film Magadheera. I also went. There were 600 people. I was the last person. When director Raj Mouli saw me he liked me and gave me the offer. I immediately became the villain.

Vijay had seen Magadheera. He had requested director Rajkumar that I should do the villain role in Sura. Initially I moved with Vijay as an actor.
Afterwards this I became his friend. Now we are like brothers. Vijay became so close to me. He removed the fright from me and made me act by speaking Tamil. My role in this film is 45 years old politician. I had come to politics after being a rowdy. After coming into politics I was busy with my family and work.

But at the same time I wanted to achieve something big. Vijay interferes in a work I do. There is a clash between us because of this. Why this problem arises is the interesting stage in this film. I am expecting the release of Sura. This film will give me a break in South Indian cinema. I have got a powerful role in this film. Talks are going on with regard for me to do a lead role in the Hindi film.”

Ranjitha wish to quit pubic life

In a press statement issued by Ranjitha’s advocate, it has been said that the actress has been subjected to severe depression following the leaked video clippings in the media. Due to this, Ranjitha has decided to stay away from public life and would like to spend time with her family in Kerala. The press note also says that Ranjitha has not been questioned by the Karnataka police.

Sura movie Review

Movie
  Sura
Director
  SP Raajakumar
Music
  Mani Sharma
Cast
  Vijay, Tamanna ah, Dev Gill, Vadivelu

The promos looked like it was just another Vijay film. There was hardly any pre-release buzz around the film. However Sura has turned out to be rollicking fun. Yes, it is much better than any of Vijay’s recent films and can be said to be a time pass clean family entertainer.Conviction can bring any formula to life, as proved by the story, screenplay and direction of SP Raajakumar. It is a mass formula movie purely chiselled around Vijay’s larger than life image, and packaged to suit the taste of his fans. The cardinal rule of the game is not to look for logic or reason, just sit back, relax and enjoy.

The story is wafer thin and as old as the Kodai hills. The writer director’s presentation of Vijay’s mass image- punchline dialogues, fights, comedy, terrific dance movements, Amma sentiments, rich girl falling in love with poor boy and songs work with the viewers.
Sura (Vijay) is a daring, dashing do-gooder fisherman who is the savior of Yazh Nagar, a fishing hamlet. He loves his mother and helps the poor and needy like buying a dozen pens from a blind couple who are trying to eke out a living. A rich girl Poornima (Tamannaah), who tries to commit suicide (because her dog has gone missing!) by walking into the sea, is saved by our hero. Yup, she falls madly in love with him after seeing his large heartedness and his kind nature!
Enter villain, Samudra Raja (Dev Gill) an old fashioned smuggler and now a minister. He wants to grab the land where the fishermen huts are situated and build a theme park there. The rest of the story is all about how Sura using his brains and tact defeats Raja’s machinations and walks into the sunset by the sea holding the hands of his lady love.
Phew! This story has been cyclostyled a thousand times by filmmakers down the ages to make Tamil formula films from the days of MGR, Rajinikanth and now Vijay. There is nothing new in the story, but it is all about packaging and the charisma of its hero.
Take a chill pill, and enjoy the amazing screen presence of Vijay, the one man entertainment troupe. Ranging through a wide field of comedy, dance and song, action and son-mother sentiments, the star shines in this outrageous masala dosa of an entertainer that will surely appeal to a broad spectrum of his fans.
Tamannaah like all heroines in superstar movies is pure eye candy- looks cute, wears revealing outfits and dances with him in foreign locales and seems to be enjoying it. The new villain Dev Gill (Maghadheera fame) is menacing and is a welcome addition to North Indian “bad guys in Kollywood.”
Vadivel seems to have run out of ideas and his comedy track sticks out like a sore thumb. Songs of Mani Sharma are apt for the film with Thanjavur Jillakari… being the pick of the lot. Ekambaram’s wide angel shots of the blue ocean are eye catching. The film at 167 minutes could have been trimmed by 10 minutes.
On the whole Sura is a roller coaster ride of pure unadulterated masala.

Vijay son Sanjay also in Kaavalkaran

We saw him for the first time in ‘Vettaikkaran’ dancing with his father for the song “Naan Adicha Thaangamaate”. Now Vijay's son Sanjay will again do a cameo in his father's upcoming film ‘Kaavalkaran’.

According to reliable sources from the Vijay camp Sanjay will again do a cameo in ‘Kaavalkaran’ and is part of the climax scene appearing with his father as his son.

Vijay's land mark 50th film ‘Sura’ has opened to bumper response all over the world today.  His 51st film ‘Kavalkaaran’ is also eagerly awaited. It completed its first schedule of shooting in and around Kumbakonam and Karaikudi areas. The final part of the first schedule is currently happening along the ECR in Chennai.

Only Vijay and Asin participated in the first schedule. The impressive casting of ‘Kaavalkaran’ include Rajkiran and Roja playing the parents of Asin.

Jayam Ravi's Thillalangadi releases on June

Remake king M. Raja's upcoming film Thillalangadi is almost complete and the director is reportedly happy with the outcome. An energetic entertainer with many twists and suspenses, Thillalangadi is produced by Jayam Ravi's father Editor Mohan. The film is expected to grace theatres in June.



Thillalangadi is a remake of the super hit Telugu movie Kick. Jayam Ravi and Tamannaah plays the lead roles and Shaam reprises his role from the original. Ravi has returned to his chocolate boy look after donning an action hero's look in Peranmai. This is Ravi's first film after marriage; Prabhu and Suhasini play pivotal roles; Vadivelu provides comic relief; music is scored by Yuvanshankar Raja.

Gauthami's platinum connect!

Akshaya Tritiya, considered to be an auspicious event for the Hindus to purchase gold and silver, is fast approaching and the shops are gearing to meet the customers’ demands. In fray this year is the popular jewel shop GRT Jewellers. The jewelers plan to launch the first ever platinum coin in India. Actress Gauthami received the first Platinum Coin from Mr. Ananthapadmanabhan, MD, GRT Jewellers.

During the launch she said, “Platinum is considered ‘auspicious’ and it is the purest of precious metals. I hope its specific vibrations will bring financial and spiritual prosperity for me. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated in white because white stands for purity and glory. Platinum is naturally white and purest of precious metal. I’ll celebrate Akshaya Tritiya by buying the navaratna pure platinum Ganesha pendant that I have already seen and selected.”

Ayngaran International's upcomming projects

Ayngaran International Angadi Theru has won many accolades from critics and audiences alike. Now the production house has announced their next project with Mahesh, Anjali and Pandi (who played a close friend to the protagonist in Angadi Theru) teaming up again for the second time. “Actually, I’ve just signed another film for the same producer with my same co-stars. Mahesh will play the lead role and Pandi too will be a part of this new film,” Anjali confirmed.
Commenting on her co-star Mahesh, she said, “Mahesh is very comfortable to work with. Initially, he was so shy that he would not speak with women. I still think I’m the only girl he has spoken to so far.”
Speaking about her latest release Rettaisuzhi, she said, "I think Bharthi Raja sir has an open heart. He may scold you but he will also appreciate you if you do a scene well. My role in Rettaisuzhi will keep me from getting stereotyped as it is a different role." She is currently busy with Thambi Vettothi Sundaram, Magizhchi and Thoonga Nagaram.

Ranjitha has finally surfaced after her video clipping

Ranjitha has finally surfaced after her video clipping with the controversial Godman Nithyananda was shown on a private channel.
Ranjitha has issued through her lawyers PM Law Chambers, New Delhi a statement- “Our client strongly objects to being referred to as one of the persons in the video. The said imputation by anyone is causing unnecessary loss of reputation, mental harassment, agony, loss of earnings, which are all actionable wrongs.”
The statement also pointed out that that there was a “huge conspiracy” against the actor and declared that she would fight until the end to stop “criminalisation of journalism”. Her lawyers also made it clear that they would be taking legal action against the perpetrators for defamation and other offences under the IPC, besides provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Ranjitha’s lawyers also made it clear that all the “interviews” attributed to her which appeared in some Tamil magazines were “totally fabricated”.

Raavanan audio launch on May 5, 2010

The wait is not over yet! Looks like Rahman fans have to wait for a few more days to enjoy the music of his latest project Raavanan, directed by Mani Ratnam. The audio launch of the Telugu and Tamil versions will take place on May 5, 2010. Sony Music has bagged the Tamil-Telugu audio rights of the film. Raavanan stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Prithviraj and Priyamani in the lead roles.

Good news for Suriya’s fans

The rights of the movie have been acquired by Sun Pictures, which indicates that it is going to be a surefire success. Plans are now afoot to release Singam’s songs during mid-May and the film in June. Sun Pictures, which is on a film acquiring-spree will release Vijay’s Sura tomorrow (April 30th 2010). With one gap between the release of these films, movie buffs can expect adequate promos of Singam on the Sun Network.

  Singam, which is directed by Hari, has music scored by Devi Sri Prasad. Anushka has been paired opposite Suriya for the first time.

Most expected film Sura released

The  special show of  Sura was being  at 5:15 am in some theatres in the city. About 25 theatres  screened  this film in Chennai city alone, while about 600 theatres worldwide will showcase Sura.

Sura, which happens to be Ilayathalapathi’s 50th film, is directed by SP Raj Kumar. The film is distributed by Sun Pictures and the songs have already turned out to be a huge hit among the masses.

Ajith's birthday celebration

Actors’ birthdays are indeed eventful occasions. It is one of the happy times when fans and fan clubs go on a celebration spree. From a fan’s perspective, it is an opportunity to demonstratively express his love for his onscreen heroes. May 1 is Ajith's birthday. Every year, a lot of planning and arrangement goes into the celebration.
So here we bring you a special collection of songs from Ajith's films.
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Kavalkaran unit celebrate party

We know that shooting out of town can get boring. So what do you do? You become friends with your co-star and unit members.

Asin who is back in Tamil on the sets of her new film with Vijay in Kumbakonam decided to give a party on her comeback to Kollywood.

She organised a theme party for Vijay, director Siddique, choreographer Dinesh, cameraman Ekambaram, Banu, costumer Anu and a few others at the huge bungalow she was staying.

Everyone was asked to keep a white flower on their ear much to their amusement, and all followed the code. Men came with a flower on their left side and women on their right side.

The cuisine was Chettinad and Asin played the perfect hostess at the party. The Poo party as it came to be known among unit members was a blast.

The Kavalkaran shoot has now shifted to ECR, near Chennai.
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Goripalayam release date is May 7

Rasu Madhuravan is one director who is an expert in filming family values and emotions realistically. That way he is compared to Cheran by many. Rasu Madhuravan's earlier film 'Mayandi Kudumbathar' was a trend setter of sorts.

After his successful 'Mayandi Kudumbathar' Rasu Madhuravan is ready to strike with ‘Goripalayam’. ‘Goripalayam’ is about a group of youth who lost their sleep in the town that never sleeps. This film produced by ‘Naadodigal’ Michael Rayappan is complete in all and has gone to censors.

The producer organised a party to celebrate the completion of ‘Goripalayam’ and treated all the cast and crew.

Actors Vikranth, Ramakrishnan, Harish, Alex Actresses Swasika and Laksa, directors Jagannath, Ravi Mariya, Nanda Periyasamy, Manobala, Singam Puli, Cinematographer Balabarani, Music Directors Sabesh-Murali, Art Director Devaraj were in the party along with Producer Michael Rayappan and Director Rasu Madhuravan.

One of the heroines in the film Poongodi was conspicuous by her absence.

‘Goripalayam’ is slated for release on May 7.

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Shwetha Mohan enters wed lock

Shwetha Mohan (noted playback singer Sujatha's daughter), who has sung some super hit songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, was engaged to Ashwin at a grand function in Chennai.
Singers Vijay Yesudas, Srinivas, director Priyan and Lissy were among the film personalities who attended the engagement. The wedding will take place on January 16, 2011 in Kochi.
It is said that Shwetha and Ashwin have been in love for many years as they are family friends. "Ashwin's sister Aarathi is my best friend. I met Aarathi on the first day of college. We used to meet often and when both of us joined the light music club, we became very close. I used to visit her house and soon our families became good friends. Though Ashwin and I used to be friends, we never thought of getting married at first," Shwetha recently said in an interview.

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Lingusamy, Silambarasan & Dayanidhi Azhagiri what a great combination!

Director Lingusamy and Silambarasan are gearing up for their next film that is to be produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri for Cloud Nine Movies. There is a buzz in Kollywood that the team is planning to cast a fresh face as the heroine. Reports also say that Lingusamy had been camping in Mumbai in search of a model and is keen on roping in a talented lass, as the role is a meaty one.

Soon after completing his assignment in Mumbai, the director along with Silambarasan, plans to fly down to Macau in China to hold discussions on the script. Yet another piece of information we have is that Yuvan Shankar Raja has been signed up to score the music for this film.
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Sura is the big treat for Vijay fans

The day is tomorrow. Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay’s career will cross the first landmark on April 30 with the release of ‘Sura’. Vijay's land mark film ‘Sura’ is all set to rock from tomorrow. The 50th film of Vijay produced by Sun Pictures will release in 600 screens across the world which is a new record for a Vijay film.

In Chennai city alone 16 theatres will screen ‘Sura’ and which is again a new milestone in Vijay's career.

The golden Jubilee film of Vijay has no competitor for the first three weeks and that will ensure a powerful opening for three weeks. The songs are already topping the charts.

Directed by S P Rajkumar 'Sura' has all the ingredients for winning. To boost the prospects further ‘Sura’ has the current sensation Tamannah as heroine.

Vijay is very happy with the final film and has expressed his interest in doing another film with S P Rajkumar.

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Vikram is preparing for his new film

After sharing the spot light along with Abishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai for his scintillating performances in ‘Raavanan’, Cheeyan Vikram is back at work in Chennai.

While waiting for the accolades Vikram is also preparing for his new film with director Boopathy Pandian. The new Cheeyan film is now titled ‘Vedi’ and appropriately Vikram will explode as a police officer a la ‘Samy’.

This Mohan Natarajan production is about an intelligent investigative police officer, who wins the baddies with brain and brawn. Boopathy Pandian is known for pacy films that cater to the masses and with an equally peppy actor in Vikram ‘Vedi’ will explode at the box office.

Ileana plays the heroine to Vikram and the producer plans to dub and release the film simultaneously in Telugu also. As an advantage to that Tollywood comedian Brahmanandam and Kota Sreenivasa Rao play pivotal roles. Actor Aadhi’s father and a popular Telugu director Ravi Raja is also getting introduced as a villain giving company to Kota. More over Devi Sri Prasad, who is equally popular in Tamil and Telugu is scoring the music.

The first schedule of ‘Vedi’ is starting in the second week of June after Vikram comes out of the magic charm of ‘Raavanan’.

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Finally Ranjitha has caught by Police

Ranjitha, who was caught in the sex video tape with Nithyananda, agreed to cooperate with the police interrogation. The actress went untraceable after the tape made it to the press, last month. The police while interrogating Nithyananda, questioned about the actress’s mobile number and after much persuasion parted with the number.

An interrogation with the actress is expected to throw more light on the issues that surrounds the controversial god man. It is also said that Ranjitha requested the police to conduct the interrogation only during the nights to avoid media persons
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Aadhi speaks about his film

Aadhi is currently acting in the film Kumbamela. While speaking recently to the media, he said,” The post production work of the film Ayyanar is going on. I am currently acting in the film titled Kumbamela directed by Prakash.

This is a family story. There is also action in this film but there is logic for this. It will not exceed the limits and will journey with the story. This film has the backdrop of the city. Poorna is pairing with me. After this I will be acting in a film to be directed by Vasantha Balan.

Pasupathy is also starring with me. Because of this many are asking me whether my role will have significance. Now a day the story is important for a film.

The days are gone where films use to be a hit because of the hero. This film is an action film with the backdrop of the village. The shooting of the film is to commence soon. The title of the film is yet to be decided.”
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Anjali joins Ayngaran International once again

Ayngaran International, whose production venture ‘Angadi Theru’ has won rave reviews from all sections of the media, is all set to float its next project. The film will see Mahesh and Anjali, the lead pair of the Vasanthabalan movie, coming together again.

And not just Mahesh and Anjali. If one has to go by sources, the movie to be directed by a newcomer will also have Pandi, who played a close friend to the protagonist of ‘Angadi Theru’, in a pivotal role.

Confirming this, Anjali says, “Yes, we three are going to work for Ayngaran again. I am hopeful that the new film too would win the admiration of the public like how ‘Angadi Theru’ did. The response is so overwhelming.”

On Mahesh, she says, “He was so shy initially. But he has become a good friend of mine now. I still guess I am the first and only girl he has spoken so far.” Happy about her last week release ‘Imayamum Sigaramum Rettaisuzhi’, the girl from Andhra Pradesh says it was a lifetime opportunity for her to work with two veterans- K Balachander and Bharathiraja.
 
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Khusboo feels free for the Supreme Court judgement

The Supreme Court has dismissed 22 criminal cases against Khusboo, for making a controversial statement endorsing pre-marital sex and live-in relationships.

We salute Khusboo who went through hell, trying to fight all the cases filed against her.

Today morning a bench comprising of Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan and Justice B.S. Chauhan quashed the nearly two dozen cases against her saying that her statement on the issue of pre-marital sex and live-in relationships was her personal view and the Indian constitution entitles her to express it.

One of the most famous journalists in India, Malini Parathasarathy twittered- “Good for Khushboo! Thanks to her courageous stand, another important victory for freedom of expression and speech. India is strengthened!”

Kushboo says: “Won all the cases in SC.Finally justice....”
 
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Prakash Raj will marry Bony Varma

Prakash Raj said that he will soon be getting married to Bony Varma. Bony Varma is a choreographer working in Bollywood. She use to also work for the films produced by Prakash Raj. Romance blossomed between the two.

Because of this he divorced his wife Lalitha Kumari. Speaking about this Prakash Raj said,” Many are telling that I am building a big house in Chennai and Hyderabad and I am also designing it in a fantastic way. I have studied architecture. So I have designed it in the way which I prefer. The Kannada film Naanu Nanna Kanasu which I have directed is to be released within two weeks. This is the remake of the Tamil Abhiyum Naanum.
I am continuing to act in other language films. I am acting in films because of my daughters. I want to make enough money for them. At the same time I am also making certain decisions about my life. I will be marrying the person whom I love soon.”
 
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Maanja Velu release has been postponed to May 21

Arun Vijay’s ambitious film, the eagerly awaited Maanja Velu, which was scheduled to release on May 7, has now been postponed to May 21.

The delay is due to lack of theatres in Tamil Nadu, as April 30 will see the release of Sura and on May 7 Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam is releasing. At the same time Paiyaa is going strong. Added to that half a dozen other small films are releasing, creating acute theatre shortage.

Though Arun Vijay says: “ All the theatres that screened my earlier hit Malai Malai wanted to screen Maanja Velu, so on a request from them and for a wider release, we have pushed the release date to May 21.”
 
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Action hero and playboy Vishal has confessed

Yes you read that right. Action hero and playboy Vishal has confessed in his blog he hasn’t been sleeping much as he used to.

Talking about the loss of sleep, Vishal reveals that he is preoccupied about movies always and his desire to become a director is fast pulling him in. Coming to a solution to get some peaceful sleep, Vishal has identified a problem stating that his mind doesn’t listen to his body and vice versa.

Hence according to his blog, he has named his mind as ‘Avan’ and his body as ‘Ivan’, just like his film under production. That’s something we call, ‘really involved’! Vishal has filmy thoughts constantly running in his mind.

Great film actors and film makers always do, so you’re on your path to success Vishal!

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Lava Kusa is a 2D film

Lava Kusa – Veera Irattaiyargal is a 2D animation film that is aimed for the child audience. Though Ramayana, as an epic, is very popular among the masses, little has been said about the twin sons of Lord Rama – Lava and Kusa. This movie aims to make the story of Lava and Kusa as popular as Rama’s.

Lava Kusa – Veera Irattaiyargal is directed by Davala Sathyam who had directed about 17 films in Telugu and Kannada. This animation movie is produced by RV Shashank. The music for Lava Kusa – Veera Irattaiyargal has been scored by the late musician L Vaidyanathan.
 
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A.R.Rahman gives offer to GV Prakash

After a long gap, musician GV Prakash has rendered a song that is set to tune by his uncle AR Rahman. Well, this one is not for any movie as movie buffs may have anticipated. It is well known that Rahman is presently composing a music album that is to be released at the Ulaga Thamizh Semmozhi Maanadu to be held in June 2010. And with the Mozart of Madras putting in the best team to render the vocals, GV Prakash seems to have bagged the prestigious offer.

It may be remembered that it was Rahman who had introduced Prakash to filmdom with the Shankar-directed Gentleman.
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Vijay makes Kaavalkaran short term

Enquiries in Kollywood revealed that Kaavalkaran the Tamil remake of the Malayalam hit film Bodyguard is a short-term project. The film’s shooting had begun a month ago and had been moving on at a rapid speed. Going by the words of industry sources, Kaavalkaran could be completed in June or July.

Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay, who plays the male lead in this film, will then move on to a project that is to be directed by Jayam Raja and produced by Aascar Films. If everything falls in place, Raja and Vijay would begin the project once the latter completes the Kaavalkaran assignment.

Meanwhile, there is a buzz going on that Vijay will don one of the roles in the remake of 3 Idiots. This film’s Tamil rights have been procured by Gemini Film Circuit. It is worth mentioning here that Vijay had expressed his desire to work in this remake when his fans wanted to know if he would.
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Ajith's best birthday gift

Ajith Kumar, who would be racing hard in Formula 2 at Spain on May 1, has urged his fans not to celebrate his birthday in a grand manner.

In a statement from Spain, Ajith said, "I thank my ardent fans who had been with me during my success, defeats and travails. They have been my source of inspiration and strength. Since I would be racing in Spain on May 1 in Formula 2 championship, I request my fans not to take the trouble of coming to my house in Chennai or organise grand celebrations".

He added: "If my fans can celebrate in such a way that would benefit the needy and down-trodden, it would be the best birthday gift to me from them."
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Nayanthara gifts diamond studded gold chain to Prabhu Deva

Though the news regarding the love affair of Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva is old one, fresh news keep dripping on. Now the latest news is that Nayanthara has gifted Prabhu Deva with a costly diamond studded gold chain.
Prabhu Deva who is already married to Ramlath has two children. He fell in love with Nayanthara. When Nayanthara was in sorrow after she broke up with Simbhu, Prabhu Deva started becoming friendly with her in order to console her. But finally he lost his heart to her.
Prabhu Deva and Nayanthara who are constantly flying together to Mumbai and Chennai have not spoken openly about their love.
Whenever the media people asked about this love, they said that it is their personal matter.  Three months back there was news that both of them gat married in Kerala. Both of them immediately stated that it was not true. At this point Nayanthara has gifted a diamond studded chain to Prabhu Deva. The chain has the inscription N (Nayanthara) and P (Prabhu Deva). Prabhu Deva is always wearing this chain.
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Sindhu Menon enters into wedlock

There are reports in Kollywood that Sindhu Menon had entered into wedlock with the London-based software engineer Prabhu. However, this news was not confirmed by the actress or sources close to her.

Though Sindhu entered the film industry with the Bharathiraja directed Kadal Pookal, and acted in a couple of film, she shot to limelight after Eeram, which was produced by Shankar’s S Pictures.
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Neetu Chandra joins Yudham Sei team

Neetu Chandra, who was last seen in Vishal’s ‘Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai’, will be seen shaking legs for a special number in ‘Yudham Sei’, a film directed by Mysskin with Cheran playing the role of a CBI officer.

Interestingly, the actress will appear in a yellow sari throughout the song, like how Malavika did for ‘Vaalameenukum Vilangumeenukkum….’ in Mysskin’s debut movie ‘Chithiram Pesuthadi’ and Snigdha danced for ‘Kathazha Kannaley….’ in the director’s second venture ‘Anjathey’.

Says Neetu, “I am happy to be associated with a Mysskin’s film. He had seen my two films in Tamil (‘Yavarum Nalam’ and ‘Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai’) and loved my performance. This made him sign me for Yudham Sei.”

Expressing hope that the song would take her to new heights, the Bollywood actress adds: “This is going to be a perfect chance for me to display my dancing abilities in Tamil cinema. I will be in Chennai in the middle of May to shoot for the number.”
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Lingusamy's Malayalam film with Popular hero's son

Lingusamy is planning to make his directorial debut in the Malayalam film industry soon. And, sources report that he would be doing it in style by signing up the son of Malayalam mega star Mammootty. The actor’s son Dulquar Salman has shown keen interest to follow his dad’s footsteps and his wishes are now being fulfilled by the doting father.

We hear that Dulquar Salman would soon undergo a name change that would suit the film industry.
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Movie Review Rettaisuzhi

Cast: Bharathiraja, K Balachander, Anjali, Aari, Manobala.

Music: Karthik Raja

Camera: Chezhiyan

PRO: V K Sundar

Direction: Thamira

Veteran film makers Bharathiraja and K. Balachander the two pillars of Tamil Cinema who contributed a lot with their meaningful films have joined their hands in Rettaisuzhi. They are playing the lead roles for the first time. Both the legends have bought dignity and a naturalness to the acting, which is refreshing to watch.

The film starts like a puppet show style of story telling and gradually mingles with usual flow. The story is set in a village near Tirunelveli. Ramaswamy (K Balachandar) a feudal landlord and a former congress man is at loggerheads with Singaravelan (Bharathiraja), an active communist.

It is a 40 year old enmity between the two who are daggers drawn. Their grandchildren and young relatives are initially in two camps and clash like enemies. But the love between Murthy (Aari) and Susheela (Anjali) who are in opposite camps unite the children.Now all the children wow to unite both the lovers, so that the couple can get married. And the way the children make efforts to unit the young lovers is paves a possitive climax.

The real hero of the film is, undoubtedly Bharathiraja. His body language and way of expression are the real treat to good cinema lovers. His performance remembers the good old days of Muthal Mariyathai, especially when he realises Anjali's deep love towards the boy. There is nothing novel of extraordinary portrayal in KB's role, but in the climax he proves his experience.

The lead pair Anjali and Aari lacks the chemistry and is not convincing as lovers. The nearly two dozen children at times get on your nerve and are some times too smart. But managing with 24 children is not an easy job. Karnas as a cop who has a soft corner for the heroine makes you laugh and Manobala is another interesting character in the film.

Nallan Thamizh, an upcoming dialogue writer is impressive with the one liners. Karthik Raja’s music and Chezhiyan's camera works are the silver lines of the film. On the negative side, the director fails to full fill the expectations, even though the producer gives his best support and budget to him. In most of the scenes the children dominate the screen which gradually kills your interest of watching the movie.




Producer: S Shankar of S Pictures
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Cheran speaks about Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya movie

Director-actor Cheran said that Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya was a not a crowd-puller during the first week of its release. Speaking at the audio launch of Virundaali, Cheran said that Gautham Menon was concerned that VTV would be thrown out of the theatres with not enough crowds pouring in during the first week. However, word of mouth from the audience had pushed the film to an astounding success. Cheran rued that if theatre owners decide to pack off a film within a short time, then it is the filmmakers who would suffer. He added that movie buffs will also miss a chance to see these films in theaters and opt for DVDs.

Reacting to this, the Producers’ Council president Rama Narayanan said that plans are afoot to form a commission to discuss such issues.







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Tamanna speaks about Sura Movie

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Sura which is presented by Sun Pictures is all set for release on 30^th April. Thamanna who is eagerly waiting for the release of this film said,” For the first time I am pairing with Vijay in Sura.

People who saw the trailer and advertisements say that our pair is super. People who saw the song Naan Nadanthal say that we both are very stylish. I should be thankful to director S P Rajkumar and cameraman Ekambaram for this. Vijay is a simple type. I will take time to understand the dialogue and then act.

Vijay will waiting patiently and cooperate with me. I should tell definitely about comedy. There will be always importance for comedy in Vijay films. He himself will do a lot of comedy. What else can we expect if Vadivelu joins with him? Rajkumar also told me to do comedy. I got scared.  

How is it possible for me to do comedy with them? But Vijay encouraged me a lot and I acted in these scenes. These scenes have come out well and will be entertaining. About the unit, I always got the best unit in Tamil cinema.

In that way I should say that I am lucky. Whatever problems you have outside, you should forget once you come here. The unit is very helpful in this. The unit is the main reason fro completing Sura on time.” 
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Priyamani and Ganesh to do lead role in Kushi remake

Priyamani has bagged the offer to star in the Kannada remake of the popular film Kushi. Starring in the male lead role will be Ganesh. Titled Eno Onthara, the film will be produced by Udayachandra Productions. Mahesh will don the director’s robe for this film.

It is worth mentioning here that both the Telugu and Tamil versions of this film were super-duper hits. While Vijay and Jyothika starred in the Tamil version, Pawan Kalyan and Bhoomika played the lead roles in the Telugu version. Both the editions were directed by SJ Suryah.
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Trisha joins Chennai Super Kings' victory

On Sunday, when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clashed with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL finals in Mumbai, Trisha was in Hyderabad for an endorsement meet.

Trisha watched the entire match on television and was overjoyed when CSK won the tournament.
Trisha one of CSK’s biggest supporters was overjoyed and her first reaction was to send an sms to all her close friends- “CSK are the kings of IPL. Toooo Happyy.” She feels CSK won the IPL due to “Dhoni’s cool head, his captaincy and shrewd tactical moves”.
Trisha is very clear that she will continue to support CSK, and IPL is here to stay.
Meanwhile Trisha has also completed the promo song of her debut Hindi film Khatta Meeta in Mumbai. Says Trisha: “I’m looking forward to my film with Kamal sir and Madhavan, produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin and directed by KS Ravikumar”. The buzz is that the film is going to be shot completely in Monte Carlo from June in a luxury cruise ship. 
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Sneha to endorse the Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil

The Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil is a coconut oil that is enriched with nourishment, which gives the natural black color to the hair. And who is better than actress Sneha to endorse this newly launched hair oil. According to the actress, she has been using this brand for a long time and this enriched version is a must for all women.

On being appointed as the brand ambassador, the actress said, “I am very excited to represent a highly trusted brand like Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil, a brand that I have personally been using for years now. I have always been a firm believer of the goodness of this ‘magical fruit’ Nellikai, which has unique properties that not only helps providing visible blackness to hair but it also lends sheen to hair. Additionally, it strengthens and nurtures hair from within. I am convinced about the superiority of Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil and I cannot even think of going back to ordinary coconut hair oil for my hair care. I am sure a lot more consumers would now shift to using Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil for black and healthy hair.”
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