Singam gets massive collection

The Suriya-Anushka starrer Singam released during the last weekend of May and it’s into its third weekend now. The film, we came to know, has shown a steady progress with no signs of moving out of the theatres. Singam was screened in over 20 screens in Chennai alone and interestingly all the theatres in which it has been screened still exhibit the film.

And Singam is not just roaring in Chennai alone! All the A, B and C centers across Tamil Nadu have reported a massive collection. Singam is directed by Hari and the music is scored by Devi Sri Prasad.

Singam Suriya promotes road safety

Actor Suriya is well known for his philanthropic streak and for promoting social causes. It was this dedication that led Rotary Club of Madras East ( RCME) to unanimously choose him to help them in their road safety campaign.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign today, Rotarian Kandasamy Bharatan of Kavithalaya revealed, “ Suriya was the unanimous choice of RCME when we mooted the idea of making six short films to spread the message of traffic awareness and safety in association with the Traffic Police and the Automobile Association of Southern India ( AASI). Suriya was busy shooting for the mega project Singam, yet we received a spontaneous response from him and he said “it’s a cause I appreciate and I will do it”. He took an entire day off to shoot including dubbing time and did it absolutely free of cost.”

Since Suriya was away shooting in Mumbai, a message from him was read out. In his message Suriya said, “A very close friend of mine from college lost his life in a bike accident. The doctor said his life may have been saved had he worn a helmet. I was shattered to see his kid and family. Perhaps they wouldn’t have been in this situation if such a small precaution had not been overlooked.

Our lives are already hectic and most of us are racing to fulfil our professional and personal duties. The additional stress is added by long hours in heavy traffic on roads overflowing with pedestrians and vehicles all in a hurry to get to their destinations. But if we just pause for a few seconds and show consideration for our fellow road users, obey traffic rules which are for our own safety, avoid road rage, drunken driving, talking on mobiles, speeding and park our vehicles with consideration for others and wear helmets for safety, perhaps we could make Chennai a model city and a haven for road users. Let’s pledge to show our consideration for fellow Chennaites.”

The CD was launched by Shakeel Akter, Additional commissioner of police law and order who was the erstwhile traffic commissioner when the Rotary mooted the project last year. M Ravi the present additional commissioner Traffic was also present along with Rotarians Balaraman and WV Anand.

The six short films of 30 seconds each were shown to the CM last Friday and will be aired on TV and shown in theatres, schools and colleges apart from corporate institutions. Shakeel Akter revealed that 600 people in Chennai were killed in road accidents annually and 13000 in TN alone.

He stressed on the need for enforcement, engineering and education to improve the traffic situation. M Ravi added, “Enlisting the public’s co operation and emergency action for relief during the golden hour are also important. 80% of victims are in the 18 to 35 age category and I hope this endeavour by Rotary and Suriya will raise awareness for the cause.”

Anushka's glamorous avatar in Singam Movie

Be it a bikini or traditional wear, Anushka always sizzles. With her performance in Arundhati (where she practically carried the entire film on her shoulders), this talented actress proved she is not just a pretty face. In Billa, she proved she could look glam and yet mean business. After the success of Arundhati in Tamil (dubbed version), Kollywood has witnessed a meteoric rise in demand for Anushka Shetty’s flicks in Tamil.
And this time, in Singam, directed by Hari, she displays both avatars with glamorous costumes in the song sequences and a homely look in the rest of the film. Anushka's glamorous avatar in 'En Idhayam' and 'She Stole My Heart' has been sending heat waves across theatres.
According to sources close to the unit, “The Censor Board felt that though the oomph has been shown decently, it might upset audiences. So they suggested we mask two scenes in the songs. Had we not masked them, the film would have got an 'A' certificate. Now, the film is doing well in theatres with a U/A certificate.”

Singam Video song

Movie : Singam

Production: Sun Pictures, Big Pictures and Studio Green Productions
Direction: Hari
Star-casts: Surya, Anushka, Prakash Raj, Vivek, Radha Ravi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bose Venkat and many others

Movie Review: Singam

Movie : Singam
Production: Sun Pictures, Big Pictures and Studio Green Productions
Direction: Hari
Star-casts: Surya, Anushka, Prakash Raj, Vivek, Radha Ravi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bose Venkat and many others

First things first, you guys must watch ‘Singam’, even if you aren’t an ardent buff of Surya or Hari. The reason is that it has got all the specified elements that define a top-class entertainment catering to the tastes of all cohorts.

A hunky cop bashing down roughnecks single-handed, tripping legs with his ladylove, finest challenges tackled between good and baddie is all what it makes ‘Singam’ – a stunning film.

The film centers on Durai Singam (Surya), a sincere cop, who joins the service for his father’s (Radha Ravi) request. It doesn’t mean a great job to him as he wants to be a part of his dad’s business, i.e. provision stores. But he keeps settling down each and every dispute in town by his good means as he perceives everyone to be his close relatives. Then comes cute, zippy girl Kavya (Anushka) for vacation in Nalloore and falls in love with Durai Singam for his specialties. But things take a different turn in the tale with the entry of deadly ruffian Mayil Vaaganam (Prakash Raj), who runs kidnap racketing. When, he’s out on a conditional bail to report everyday at Nalloore police station, he avoids by taking things for granted by sending his fellowmen. Honesty takes its possession, when Durai Singam orders Mayil to be at station within couple of hours or else threatens him to be barged behind bars.

Here starts the speculative situation as Singam is transferred on promotion to Chennai, but Mayil Vaaganam personally recommends him to be posted at Thiruvanmiyur Police Station patently for settling scores.

What follows next is a series of cat and mouse game that makes you move towards edge of seats.

Surya himself acts as the biggest brand to sell the film and on pars is Hari’s stunning screenplay. Not even a single moment you would feel so restless and annoyed just as it happened with some of the previous commercial films. Anushka has more to do with this film unlike her previous shows, in which she was precisely utilized for glamorous factors. Vivek’s comedy is quite okay, but not to the expected levels. Prakash Raj’s sleepwalking through the same baddie role doesn’t make us irksome rather electrifies the script.

You’ll keep counting what’s gonna happen next and further for every 5 minutes as you wouldn’t feel that 2.5 hours as already passed by end of show.

Devi Sri Prasad’s musical score is an added value while cinematography and editing adds more momentum to this racy screenplay.

On the whole, the producers can keep themselves ahead on cloud nine as the film is sure to cross 100 days with houseful shows across many centres.

Hats off to director Hari and we expect the sort of show with his upcoming films as well.

Verdict: A Must watch

The biggest Tamil movie Singam released

The biggest Tamil movie of summer of 2010, Suriya’s Singam is releasing today, along with two other small films Katraithu Kalavu and Kadhalaagi.

Hollywood’s big summer release the action packed fantasy Prince of Persia-The Sands of Time is also opening along with its Tamil version in 10 Chennai city screens.

Meanwhile Singam is going for a big release in 16 city screens, 4 of them in Mount Road area alone. At Mayajaal the film has been given a record 45 shows per day. The Suriya-Anushka starrer is sure to take a gigantic opening.

Last week’s leftovers are sure going to have a tough time to survive as collections of all previous films have plummeted.

Hari speaks about Singam Movie

Singam image Gallery

After Sevval, director Hari is back with Singam starring Suriya and Anushka in lead roles. Suriya's success spree is likely to continue with Hari-directed Singam. The duo is hoping for a hat trick after Aaru and Vel. Suriya dons the role of a police officer after Kaakha Kaakha and Hari directs this police story after Saamy.

So will Singam live up to public expectations? “Yes, it will be an adorable cop film. But Suriya’s role in this film will not be like cop roles in his other films. In fact, my biggest challenge was to ensure that his role does not remind one of his earlier cop characters,” Hari said to a leading English daily.

“Suriya’s performance is the highlight of this film. He performed all the stunts and did not opt for body doubles. Anushka plays a modern college girl who has traditional beliefs. Prakashraj plays the villain; I firmly believed that no one else could do this character as well as he could,” he revealed.

“We shot at several places including Tuticorin and it being a small town, people would gather the minute they knew Suriya was shooting. So, we had to shoot discreetly and swiftly. Moreover, we did not use sets. We had shot a sequence in a village near Tuticorin and we had to make it look like it had been shot in AP. The villagers allowed us to make all the changes we needed to their homes. We were really touched by their gesture,” he added.

So get ready for some action on May 28, 2010!

Singam movie's climax stars after interval

Suriya’s Singam is all set to hit the screens on May 28th and his fans can’t wait for more info on this. There has been enough news already and director Hari has revealed yet another piece of info that will give the Suriya fans another reason to expect this film.

According to Hari, Singam’s climax will begin soon after the interval. He adds that it will be the lengthiest climax ever in a movie. The second half will move so swiftly that it will have the audience at the edge of their seats.

Singam releases on May 28, 2010

Kollywood heart throb Suriya's upcoming Tamil flick Singam is all set to grace theatres on May 28, 2010. According to director Hari, Singam will have all the elements, including comedy, action and romance, that any Suriya fan would expect. Singam, Suriya’s 25th film, is produced by Studio Green’s Gnanavel Raja; music has been scored by Devi Sri Prasad. Suriya plays a cop after a long time (remember Khaaka Khaaka?) and Anushka plays the female lead. Director Hari has shot this film extensively in the interiors of Tamil Nadu, especially in places like Karaikudi.

Suriya And Anushka both it For DSP

We bring you an exclusive sneak into the most happening sequences at ‘Singam’ audio launch.

Singam audio launch - an elaborate celebration

It cannot get better than this as Sun Pictures hadn’t hosted such a fantastic occasion ever before. Uh-huh! The extravaganza extended up to late hours of last night as the fans and celebrities thronged for the event were overwhelmed with excitements.

Star-spangled hub

It was coming together of almost every leading technician and main league of actors at Lady Andal School. Vetrimaaran, Sivakumar, Karthi, Vivek, Anushka, Vijaya Kumar, Director Vasanth, Director, SA Chandrasekar, Na Muthukumar, Thyagu, Ajay Rathnam, Shaam, Adithya, Anuja Iyer, Pandiarajan, Karunaas, KV Anand and many others were present.

Fantabulous show by DSP

Devi Sri Prasad kept everyone engaged with his musical rendition of songs along with other playback singers. He crooned couple of songs – ‘Singam Singam’ and ‘Stole my heart’.

Suriya-Anushka’s sudden flight to stage

When it was time to sing out the cherry-pick of this album ‘Kadhal Vandhale’, the special invitees were surprised. Of course, Suriya and Anushka themselves were astonished when DSP flew them to the dais. And again, the auditorium was overdosed with whistles and claps as Surya and Anushka started shaking their legs.

Fete of appreciation for musical team

Devi Sri Prasad expressed his gratitude for his team members of instrumentalists and lyric writers for giving away their best performance.

Singam releases on this May 28

If the current buzz is to be belived its going to be a fun way to end the summer vacations. Surya’s much expected movie Singam is expected to release on May 28th.
The movie rights had been acquired by Sin Pictures and they had planned to release the movie in the first week on June. According to souces, it looks like they are going to prepone the date by a week so that the families can enjoy a good movie together before the vacation ends for the kids and they are back to Schools and College.
Sources also add that the audio of the movie will be released on May 11th. Singam is Suriya’s 25th film and is directed by Hari with Anushka as his heroine.

Suriya's Singam audio release date

Sun Pictures and Sony Music will unveil the audio of Suriya’s action packed Singam directed by Hari on May 11. The film has music by Devi Sri Prasad and is produced by Studio Green.

Singam is Suriya’s 25th silver jubilee film as an actor. He plays a ‘Dirty Harry’ type cop Dorai Singam in the film. Hari the director says: “It will be a typical mass masala entertainer with all essential ingredients that our audiences love”.
Suriya pairs up with Anushka for the first time in the film, while Vivek is in charge of the comedy department. The film shot in Hari’s favourite south Tamil Nadu locales of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli will also have terrific action scenes.

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.

Summer movie releases

What summer is it?. It is big stars, mega budgets and huge hype to get the holiday season audiences into the theatres.

As Abirami Ramanathan says: “Summer is the best season to release the biggies, as one of the biggest attractions for the audiences are big budget entertainers.”
The release of Lingusamy’s Paiya last Friday (April 2) has kickstarted the summer box-office. Next action adventure film on April 14 is Arun Vijay’s Maanja Velu, which the trade believes may turn out to be a masala entertainer that lure the B & C viewers to the theatres. Sundar C has two ‘masala’ entertainers releasing on the same day (April 16), Vaada and Guru Sishyan.
The big summer movie is definitely going to be Sun Pictures Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s 50th Golden Jubilee action adventure Sura, scheduled to release on April 23. Then on May 7, the cowboy adventure Irumbukottai Murattu Singam is scheduled to release.
The other big summer release is going to be Sun Pictures Suriya as ‘Dirty Harry’ cop in Singam, due May end or June first week.
It will be followed by the most eagerly awaited summer release Mani Ratnam’s Vikram-Aiswarya Rai Raavana on June 18. These are some of the films ready for release along with a dozen small and medium films.

Singam movie story line

Suriya - Hari’s Police story Singam, as the name suggests, is an out and out action movie. Or so the director claims. In a recent media interaction, Hari mentioned that there are fight sequences in the movie with every available equipment that has wheels (he added that there are fights with wheel chair too). Suriya plays a cop and sports thick goatee-moustache for Singam.

SUN TV recently procured the distribution rights of Singam, which is expected to be a summer release to cash in on the holiday season. Anushka plays Suriya’s female lead.

Sony Music picks Singam audio rights

Sony Music after the stupendous success of Gautham Menon- AR Rahman combos Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa has now snapped Sun Pictures Suriya- Anushka action entertainer Singam, directed by Hari.

It is a good buy for Sony as Singam has six peppy mass numbers from Devi Sri Prasad and is being marketed as Suriya’s silver jubilee film. The music of the film will be launched by the end of the month.
Shridhar Subramaniam, MD, Sony Music India said: “ Sony Music seeks to work with select prestigious and talented partners on a long term basis. With Singam,we have begun our association with one of the most respected and ambitious production house – Sun Pictures. Together we will create many milestones in the years ahead.”
Hansraj Saxena, COO, Sun Pictures said: “ Singam is one of the best pictures with superb music being produced by Sun Pictures. We needed a partner who shared our belief and vision. With Sony Music, we have got just that. Singam is just the beginning of what I see as an industry re-defining association. We look forward to rock with many blockbusters.”

Anushka say height is one of her plus points

Anushka is literally a tall personality. She is one of the tallest actresses in south Indian cinema and she says her height is one of her plus points and a reason behind her making it big in Tamil and Telugu film industries.

“Many say height is a disadvantage for a heroine. Even there were rumours about my height factor that some heroes wear shoes with heels while acting with me. But there is no truth in it and I consider it as one my pluses,” she says.

On her forthcoming ‘Singam’, Anushka says, “I am thrilled by the working style of director Hari. He knows the knack of extracting work from colleagues. The film is a thorough entertainer and Hari has made a perfect balance between commercial and sensible cinema.”

Showering praises on Suriya, the lead actor of ‘Singam’, she says, “Dedication is the other name of Suriya. He is a complete professional who gives nothing but his best scene after scene. His performance was like that of a lion, aptly reflecting the title.”

Anushka has done glamour role in Singam

Anushka Shetty’s ‘Singham’ which features Tamil star Surya in lead is all set to roar in the month of April, 2010. ‘Singham’ is directed by Hari and has good ingredients like action, comedy, songs and punch lines, which will attract the mass as well as the class crowds.

Anushka Shetty’s presence will add the required glamour quotient to the movie. However, according to the unit sources, Anushka is said to sizzle in some songs in an ever glamorous way and her presence is just enough to declare the movie as a super hit of 2010. 
The release of “Singham” is carefully planned in the last week of April, as the present ongoing exam season and IPL season are said to affect its run to a great extent, if it releases on April 16th, 2010.

Suriya's Singam movie special

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Suriya is one actor who likes to experiment with different get-ups on screen. Whether in Kaakha Kaakha, Perazhagan, Pithamagan or Vaaranam Aayiram, the actor has done everything with ease and panache. Now he is busy wrapping up director Hari's Singam, after which he will report on the sets of RGV's much-hyped Raktha Chaitra.
Singam is special for many reasons:
>>Singam is Suriya's 25th film.
>>The actor is aiming for a hat-trick after the back-to-back successes of Ayan and Aadhavan.
>>The Hari-Suriya duo is also aiming for a hat-trick after the success of Aaru and Vel.
>>For the first time after Kaakha Kaakha, Suriya is playing the role of a police officer.

Tamil Cinema's summer releases 2010

Summer is the biggest season to release films worldwide. The box-office normally booms during this period, as it is holidays for students and family audiences make a bee line to the theatres. Kollywood biggies lined up for the summer of 2010 looks interesting.

Some of the biggies due for the summer months of April, May, June are- Vijay’s Sura, Suriya’s Singam, Vikram’s Raavan, Jayam Ravi’s Thilalangadi, Karthi’s Paiyya, Arya’s Madras Pattinam, Jiiva’s Kacheri Arambam, Chimbudevan’s cowboy caper Irumbukottai Murattu Singam.

Plus 25 other medium and small films are also looking to cash in on the summer season. Who knows one of them might turn out to be a sleeper hit? Please note films like Subramaniapuram and Pasanga have humbled bigger releases during earlier summer times.

Here is a tentative release schedule. The below-mentioned release dates have been given by the producers and distributors of these films. At times, the films get postponed for various reasons, so nothing is final.

Mar 26 – Paiyya & Kacheri Arambam

April 2- Irumbukottai Murattu Singam

April 14- Sura

April 30- Thilalangadi

May 7- Singam

May 21- Madras Pattinam

June 18- Raavan