Friday, October 28, 2011

Surya’s ’7am Arivu’ record break ticket sales!

 

7-am-arivu-Posters-latest-Stills-9Even while the Dewali countdown continues to be ticking in, Surya-starrer '7am Arivu' has set a box-office record! Soon after the bookings opened up up for '7am Arivu', all tickets were offered out for any entire week, well, this did not come like a surprise because the film is among the two most anticipated films [...]

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Priyamani breathes a sigh of relief


priyamani-stills-2A prankster who was harassing Priyamani with obscene phone calls and lewd messages has been arrested by the police. "The actress was very disturbed for the few months thanks to the stalker. Only now she is heaving a sense of relief," circles close to her say. It is said that the trouble from the man [...]

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Richa Gangopadhyay to debut in Bollywood?

 

Richa-Gangopadhyay-hotJust a few weeks back IG had reported that director Susi Ganesan will be debuting in Hindi cinema by remaking his Tamil offering, 'Thiruttu Payalae'. Now the latest buzz in tinsel town is that Richa Gangopadhyay will make her bollywood debut through this film as well! This film that released few years back has Jeevan [...]

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Vijay to endorse Docomo

 

vijayEarlier, we have reported that Vijay will be the face of a national telecom company, and it is now official! The Ilayathalapathy of Tamil cinema has signed an endorsement. Tata Docomo from Tata Teleservices Limited has roped in Vijay as its brand ambassador. The contract is for a period of a year in which the [...]

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More demand for Velayudham

 

Velayutham-hot-vijay-genelia-photosIn spite of other big releases, producer Aascar Ravichandran managed to get bigger and more screens across Tamil Nadu and other areas for his Dewali release 'Velayudham'. Released on October 25, the film has lived up to the expectations of not just Vijay fans, but has attracted the family audiences. With a longer weekend still [...]

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Surya wins the Praises of Rajnikanth & Kamal Hassan


7-am-arivu-Posters-latest-Stills-6This Dewali has been a very special occasion for the film buffs as three big tickets - 7am Arivu, Ra.One and Velayudham made a stunning opening in box office. Marked as the biggest opening of this year, 7am Arivu has been drawing more crowds into the theatres. After a long time, Superstar Rajnikanth had actually [...]

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Latest on Mayakkam Enna


mayakkam-enna-dhanush-richa-gangopadhyay-love-making-photosMayakkam Enna is Dhanush's next film. This film interestingly will have Dhanush in four different stages of his life. A source has said that Dhanush had given a great performance. He is a still photographer in the film. It was thought that this film will be a feel good entertainer but the teaser had changed [...]

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Samantha flooded with offers

 

The pretty Samantha had two releases last year. She made a brief appearance in Gautham Menon's super-hit film Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya which had Simbu and Trisha in lead roles. She also debuted as heroine in Tamil films with Baana Kathadi opposite the lanky Atharva, son of late actor Murali, who also debuted as hero in
Kollywood with the film.

Her latest Telugu film Dookudu opposite Mahesh Babu has been declared a super-duper hit. Following the success of the film, the actress is said to be flooded with offers from Kollywood film-makers to star in their films. She is already playing the lead role opposite Jiiva in Gautham Menon's Needhanae En Ponvasantham which has
been in the making for the past some time now.

After last year's moderate hit Baana Kathadi, Samantha didn't get as many offers in Tamil as per her liking and she, therefore, moved to Tollywood where she got a handful of offers. This year has been particularly good for her with Dookudu proving to be a super success at the box-office. Reports emanating from Tollywood say that she has now hiked her fee to Re.1 crore per film.

Now that Samantha is being courted by Kollywood's leading producers and directors, it is hoped that her second innings in Tamil would turn out to be as successful as Anuskha's. It may be recalled that Anushka, after starring in Rendu opposite Madhavan more than five years ago, was overlooked by Kollywood which patronized her in a big way after the super-success of Arundhati couple of years ago!

Race on to determine the next ‘dream-girl’

 

Ever since Tamil cinema came into existence, heroines are always looked upon as 'dream-girls' by their fans and the movie-goers. The status of the so-called 'dream-girl', though, doesn't last for more than a decade; one of the top heroines continues to occupy the slot which gets vacated when the particular heroine becomes 'older' or falls out of favour with the heroes, producers and directors.

More often than not, the heroines who are able to act as well as maintain a slim frame tend to become 'dream-girls'. Right from the days of Khushboo in the nineties and then Simran and Jyothika till today's generation of heroines in Nayantara and Tamannaah, some heroine gets slotted in the 'dream-girl' status by her ardent fans.

Heroines starring opposite leading heroes and in highly successful movies automatically become the most sought-after ones. Among the present crop of heroines, those who vie for the 'unofficial' status of a 'dream-girl' include the likes Anushka, Hansika and Amala Paul, not to discount the likes of Tamannaah and the ageing yet pretty-looking Trisha.

Those in the reckoning like Anushka, Amala and Hansika have only a handful of films on hand and have some way to go to be considered a full-fledged Tamil heroine. As such, the slot of 'dream-girl' still remains vacant as of now and it remains to be seen as to who would occupy this coveted position in Kollywood in the near future!

Vikram ready to rock as Karikalan

 

Vikram is working hard for his next flick Karikalan even as he is gearing up for his forthcoming Raja Paattai. While Raja Paattai is an action masala, Karikalan is a socio fantasy on the lines of Gladiator and Troy.

The movie is set to recreate two major historical cities of the Chola dynasty, called Kaveripoompattinam and Urayur with the help of CG based on the references.

Karikalan will take the audiences back 2000 years to the era of Karikal Cholan. Vikram has three heroines, namely, Zarine Khan, Mithra Kurien and Radhika Apte.

7am Arivu,Velayudham and Ra.one-Unbelievable diwali race

 

After a long time, this Diwali was a remarkable day in Kollywood history. Yes of course, Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Thalapathy' and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan's 'Gunna' made history in Tamil Cinema- diwali releases. After many years these movies of 7am Arivu ,Velayudham and Ra.One creates such a mass for this Diwali.

People those who didn't mind about the rain, they didn't mind about the rush. They all are in rush to see the movies. This Diwali was a great day. 7am Arivu and Velayudham both are tamil movies, so there is a messing between these two movies. There is nothing special in that. But Ra.One also messing with 7am Arivu and Velayudham , this is because of Rajinikanth's cameo in Ra.One.

Not only Shakrukh Khan's fans but also Rajinikanth's fans are also watching this movie Ra.One. So all these three movies are rocking on the screen . We have to wait for some time to watch which wil wins the race.

Billa 2 is gearing up for soon release

 
Ajith is currently working in Billa 2, directed by Chakri Toleti. Also he is tipped to do a film with producer A M Rathnam to be directed by his buddie Vishnuvardhan. Major announcements are expected from the actor soon.

With his last Asal taking a beating at the box office, all eyes were on Mankatha. His fortunes changed with the movie's phenomenal hit. Today, he has reclaimed his top spot.
The most expected film Billa 2 is gearing up fast for the release. The Mankatha hero who tastes the victory in all his movies is eagerly waiting for his next success.

Bharath speaks about Aravaan

 
 
Bharath is doing a cameo in 'Aravaan', which is directed by Vasanthabalan, with whom he had done Veyyil before.
'It is a small yet interesting role which leads to turning point in the script,' he says.

'Great stars like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth have done guest roles. So there is no wrong in doing cameos. In fact, bagging such offers shows how popular one is,' Bharath says.
Vasanthabalan is a great director and I am happy to work with him again, the actor adds.
At present, Bharath is doing '555', an action thriller directed by Sasi.

Sneha says that Namitha's friendship is the only strength for her

 
 
Actresses Sneha and Namitha are very close friends. Both of them shared the screen in the film Naan Avan Illai. Right from that time, they have become close friends.
Whenever Namitha comes to Chennai, she will meet Sneha. Both of them go for dinners and lunches. Recently they had been to London and both of them shopped together heavily.
Sneha while speaking about her friendship with Namitha said, "Though actors and actresses are popular, we are also human beings. Like others we also have feelings and emotions. Whenever I am sad or depressed I call Namitha who is in Mumbai over the phone. She use to console me with soothing words. Namitha is the only friend I can share about my personal matters. I am very affectionate towards her. Namitha's friendship is my only strength. "
Sneha is currently acting in Murattu Kalai and Vidiyal. She is also acting in a Telugu and a Malayalam film.

‘Grandmaster’ to have three heroines

 

Things are happening very fast for B Unnikrishnan's new Mohanlal project 'Grandmaster'. Within days of the allotment of Tatkal dates for the movie by superstar Mohanlal, the crew has already finalised the three heroines for the film. The movie will also provide the platform for Sonia Aggarwal to land into Mollywood playing the main heroine. Two other Tamil heroines, Andrea and Vega will be the other two female leads of the movie.

Expected to kick start the shoot by the second week of November, the production crew is yet to fix the locations, as the location scouting is still on. 'Grandmaster' will be the first production of UTV, famous for their big movies in Bollywood.



Trisha unhappy

 

Trisha is unhappy over reports that she is to play Tollywood star Mahesh Babu's sister-in-law in a Telugu film. In the film industry, it is well known that the sister-in-law and sister roles are considered to be offered to heroines who do not have opportunities.

Trisha says that she is not in such a position as she has several good offers in her kitty at the moment. The heroine is currently busy with the Tamil film Samaran, in which she is paired opposite Vishal. The actress adds that Samaran has a good role for her and it is equal to that of the lead star Vishal



Ram Charan Tej to get engaged on December 1

 

Ram charan Tej and Upasana Kamineni are getting engaged on December 1, according to an announcement made by Chiranjeevi on Diwali.

However, the engagement is apparently not taking place at the much-publicized Domakonda Fort which is still under renovation, but at the Reddy's farmhouse near Chilukur which is being spruced up for the event, says a reliable source .



Rajini awed by 7aum Arivu

 

Rajinikanth reportedly made it to the special show of 7aum Arivu. The Superstar praised the efforts of Suriya and said that it was an excellent film. Producer Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the Superstar liked the movie and particularly appreciated Suriya for his hard work.

When asked about the first day collections, Udhayanidhi had said that 7aum Arivu's collection is slightly lesser than that of the Rajinikanth starrer Endhiran which shows that the Superstar still rocks!

7aum Arivu had a massive opening on Diwali day and has received some good reviews so far.



Richa tells that whether she is donning the role of Sonia Agarwal

 

RichaRicha is debuting in the female lead roles in the films Osthi and Mayakkam Enna. She while speaking to the media said, "After acting in Telugu films like Leader, I am acting in the Tamil films Osthi and Mayakkam Enna.

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Many of you are telling me that the Tamil film Thiruttu Payale directed by Susi Ganeshan is being remade in Hindi and whether I am going to don the role in the Hindi remake film which Sonia Agarwal donned in the Tamil film. I don't know which film is being remade in Hindi. But I am acting in a Hindi film. I cannot disclose any details about this film.

The film Osthi is to be released soon. This film is the remake of the Hindi film Dabangg and I am donning the role which Sonakshi donned in Hindi. Director Dharani has improvised my role further more. I am very happy to act with Simbhu. Only one song sequence is remaining to be shot.

The shooting of Mayakkam Enna has been completed. This is a different type of love story. My role is similar to the role which Sonia Agarwal donned in the film Kadhal Kondein. I will also be pairing with Prabhas soon in a Telugu film."

Priyamani says that nobody is troubling her with obscene SMSs

 

PriyamaniThere was news recently that Priyamani is getting lots of vulgar calls and SMSs through her mobile phone. But Priyamani says that all these news are rumours and there is no truth in it. Actress Priyamani became popular after acting in the film Paruthiveeran. But after this, the films she acted in Tamil did not do well at the box office. Because of this Priyamani migrated to Telugu industry.

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Now she is acting in Kannada and Telugu films. At this juncture there was news that some people are frequently troubling her with vulgar calls and SMS and because of this, she is switching off her phone most of the time. But Priyamani has denied this news.

Priyamani while speaking about this said, "There are news that I am getting calls and SMSs from some people and because of this I am disturbed. Nothing like that has happened. It is purely imaginary. I am still using my old number only. I am happily speaking with my friends who are around me. I am currently busy acting in Telugu and Kannada films."

Gowtham Menon says that Vijay will astound us in Yohan- Adhyayam One

 

Yohan_ Adhyayam OneWhen asked Gowtham Menon about this film, he said, "Many are asking me that the title Yohan is ok but what is that Adhyayam One. It is so simple. It means First Chapter. When I first met Vijay he was not able to understand that what I was up to.

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Then I met him again twice and narrated this story. Finally in my last visit, he said, "This time I will not leave you. We should not miss this." I was also very much interested to do a film with him. Yohan will be an International Tamil film. Vijay will be donning the role of an International agent. This is a new kind of film for me and Vijay.

The story of Adhyayam One is what the experiences of Yohan are for the first two months after he has taken up the International Assignment. I am interested in making continuous chapters of this film once in two years. Who knows? This could also be a series. This story is tailor made for action Vijay. A R Rahman after hearing the story has composed the music immediately. Yohan will astound one and all."

சிறுத்தை சிவா இயக்கத்தில் அ‌ஜித்?

 
 
 
சிறுத்தை படத்தை இயக்கிய சிவா இயக்கத்தில் அ‌ஜீத் நடிக்கக்கூடும் என்கிறார்கள். பில்லா 2 ல் கவனம் செலுத்தி வரும் அ‌ஜீத் அடுத்து ஏ.எம்.ரத்னம் தயா‌ரிக்கும் படத்தில் நடிக்கிறார். இந்தப் படத்தை அனேகமாக விஷ்ணுவர்தன் இயக்கக்கூடும். இதையடுத்து நாகி ரெட்டிக்கு படம் பண்ணித்தர ஒப்புக் கொண்டிருக்கிறாராம் அ‌ஜீத். இந்தப் படத்தை சிவா இயக்கலாம் , ஹீரோயின் அனுஷ்கா என்று தகவல் சொல்கிறார்கள். சம்பந்தப்பட்டவர்கள் இதுகுறித்து எதையும் உறுதி செய்வில்லை என்பது முக்கியமானது.
 

 


Bharath refuses offers for the sake of Sasi’s film

 

BharathActor Bharath is mow fully concentrating in a new film directed by Sasi. After Yuvan Yuvathi, Bharath is acting in a film titled 555 directed by Sasi. Because of this, he is not accepting any new films.

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Bharath while speaking about this said, " Now my full concentration is on the film directed by Sasi. That is the reason, I am not accepting any new films. I am bringing out all my acting talents in this film. The first schedule of the film is over.

The sequences featuring me and Santhanam have come out well. Actress Chandni is pairing with me. A Bollywood actor is donning the villain role. I am in a situation wherein I cannot disclose about the title or other details. "

Bharath has imitated the body language of a Hollywood actor in this film. Bharath's forthcoming films are Perarasu's Tiruthani and Vasanthabalan's Aravaan. Bharath is confident that he will become a sensational hero after the release of this film.

Gowtham Menon says that there will be Part 2 of Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya

 

Vinnai Thaandi VaruvaayaGowtham Menon is now remaking the Tamil film Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya in Hindi. While speaking about this, he said, "The film is titled Ek Deewana Tha. This means there was a mad lover.

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Smitha Patel's son Prateik Babbar is donning the lead role. He did not act like Simbhu. I also never told him to act scene by scene like Simbhu. He himself came into a style. Between Simbhu and Prateik, we cannot even think that who has acted well.

Both of them are different versions. Amy Jackson who had acted in the film Madrasapattinam is donning the role which Trisha donned in the Tamil version. When the shooting commenced she became like a perfect Malayalee girl. We made her wear churidhar and saris before commencing the shooting and made her practice. A R Rahman has added two more additional songs for the Hindi version. I am also new to Hindi market and Prateik has also come only now. As of now A R Rahman is the mass attraction for Ek Deewana Tha. I am confident that I can bring the audience under my control once they come into the theatres. This is my first film in Hindi which I am producing in association of Fox Star. In between Simbhu and I met and spoke. We thought that whether we can do something after the climax of Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya. The story is not ready. But there will definitely Part 2 of VTV."

7am arivu review: "Linking the plots fails to make sense!!!"

 
Diwali is one festival which is looked forward to much gusto & mirth by Tollywood as it believes that the box office will also be metamorphically lit up. As one would expect, almost all of the major stars will inevitably have a movie on this auspicious occasion. This time around, its the much famed Suriya-Muragadoss-Harris Jayaraj combo's latest offering "7am arivu" which has caught the audience's imagination. After having enthralled the audience with "Ghajini", it's quite natural that the masses would settle for nothing less than a blockbuster. But can they live upto the hype???
 
 
If we browse through the pages of history, the first thing that strikes us is the undeniable fact as to how instrumental our country has been in contributing to the history of mankind be it science, maths, wealth, culture etc. But unfortunately, we Indians have a mindset that pastures on the other side are greener. Interestingly, Muragadoss has touched upon the topic of Bodhidharma, creator of the renowned Shaolin martial art who was believed to have hailed from the Pallava dynasty in Kanchipuram (6th century) which beyond doubt exhibits the ignorance of many of us.
 
Bodhidharma (Suriya) renounces his royalty & leads the life of an ascetic before settling down in China. Here, he imparts wisdom regarding medicinal plants and trains them in martial arts till his last breath. Fast forward to the present day, where China is involved in a fierce cold war with India & on the back of which they come up with Operation Red on whose completion they believe will have India on its knees. They entrust the task to Dong Lee (Johnny Tri Nguyen) along with the mission to eliminate the researcher Shubha Srinivasan (Shruti Hasan). So what was Operation Red & why was Shubha's death so necessary for the Chinese???
 
 
Muragadoss has come up with two interesting sections within the movie, one dealing with Bodhidharma & the latter on the present day crisis. The first 20 mins which dealt with Bodhidharma was outstanding to say the least & raises the expectations of the audience. But what then follows is a downward slide which finally culminates in a disappointing climax. Though the Operation Red idea was interesting, Muragadoss's attempt to connect the past with the present was whimsical. It might also due to the fact that I am a researcher, due to which I found many of the sequences totally absurd like seeing DNA though a microscope etc.

Cast & crew at the music launch by Dhanush
Coming to performances, Suriya was outstanding as the ascetic exuding calmness & wisdom while his present day avatar didnt have much scope other than flexing his muscles. This is one movie where the villain gets as much screen space as the hero & Johnny totally deserves it for his cold blooded attitude mingled with being drop dead handsome. Shruti Hasan has finally managed to come up with an act which deserves a word of praise after some forgettable movies. As for other aspects, Ravi Chandran's visuals were stunning while Jayaraj's music were hummable but the BGM for the villain left a lot to be desired for.
 
Verdict: There are no prizes for guessing that the film will garner an outstanding initial owing to the reputation of the crew & impressive promos. However, the loopholes in the script coupled with some repeated sequences such as the mass hypnotism will act as a dampener. In short, there is no harm in giving it a try if you dont pile up your expectations!!!
 
Regards...Ben
 
Rating: 3/5
 
 

Shekar Kapur in Viswaroopam

 

The latest we hear on Kamal Hasaan's Viswaroopam is that Ace Director Shekar kapur will perform a cameo role which will be quite evident and important for the story to move on . Shekar Kapur is a popular director in india and his works are recognized by the international audience as well. His direction works include Mr.India, a super hero flick that dominated Indian audience way back in 1987 and critically accompanied Bandit Queen.He was spotted in Chennai promoting for Sushani Manirathnam's NGO NAM.