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Content 06 Movie Review 10 Legend Visu Talks 16 Lingering Tunes 18 Tapsee
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Content 20 All About “KO” 34 Selva’s Love Life 40 Karthika - Ko Star
42 Audio Launches
24 Arun Vijay - 6 Packs 45 Vikram’s Double Act 52 Avan Ivan First Look 59 Golden Globe Awards
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“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do...”
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Dear Readers, First I want to wish everyone a wonderful New Year, I hope you are still keeping up with your new year’s resolutions! The year has started out to be great with the release of many movies which gives me a signal that this year is going to be flourishing with new stories and scripts. Tamil cinema is getting bigger and better by the day. Out of the 900+ movies sitting in the box after being certified by the censor board, I hope most of those will see the sun light again in the theaters. I had such a humbling experience with Director, Writer, Actor, Husband and Father VISU sir, He has truly made me realise that no matter how much we grow and shine in life, we must always be true to our roots, which is why he is a legend. He took me through a flashback journey in his Career and life and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope you will do too. I had a personal e-Q&A session with him and was such a delight working with you Sir. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life for us at cinemamatters. I quote Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe “ Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do...” What ever you want or dreamt about doing, This is the year for you to go and follow your dreams. On that note Enjoy Reading! Sainthavi. Editor Thank you for all your Effort ! Creative Head - Vinodh.P.S Designer - Karthik.S
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CinemaMatters | Movie Reviews
MOVIE REVIEW
Kaavalan STARRING : Vijay, Asin, Rajkiran Vadivelu BANNER : Ekaveera Creations DIRECTOR : Siddique MUSIC : Vidyasagar CINEMATOGRAPHY: N. K. Ekambaram EDITING : Gowri Shankar LANGUAGE : Tamil
KAVALAN MOVIE REVIEW Expect the unexpected. After all troubles finally comes Kavalan. Crossing all hurdles it has come to enthrall masses. Let us put it straight, it is no regular Vijay film with the hero mouthing punch lines and bashing goons on a spree from frame one.A remake of Malayalam hit Body Guard, it is a sedate and a soft film however presented best by director Siddique keeping Vijay’s popular image in the mind. Asin joins hands with Vijay and there is Vadivelu to provide some comic relief. Boominathan (Vijay) is a carefree and talented youth, who lives in a small village. Fearing that his attitude could spoil his future, his parents (Nizhalgal Ravi and Yuvashree) send him to Muthuramalingam (Rajkiran), a big wig in the village. As there is a threat to Muthuramalingam’s daughter Meera (Asin), he asks Boominathan to protect her by providing security cover 24x7. Even as our hero busy with the job, Meera falls for his good heart and charm. But things are not the same when Muthuramalingam comes to know about this. What comes as a relief is it is nonsense masala movie. It is loaded with some interesting twists and turns predominantly hilarious, and it has commercial elements presented in a neat package. Well it is more of Vijay in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai meeting Vijay in Pokkirri. He is cool, calm and collective at many places. With no nonsense lengthy dialogues boasting him, the movie is passable for Vijay. He ensures his good screen presence. Asin is not far behind. She is not just a glam doll, but also a performing actress. She proves that again here. Then there is Vadivelu, who plays a role tailor-made for him. His wits bring the roof down with laughter. Raj Kiran lends solidity to the script with his graceful show. Unfortunately Vidyasagar’s tunes are forgettable. Kavalan passes the muster for the team has tried something different. Online Movie Review - http://www.cinemamatters.com/details.php?mid=38 MovieGallery - http://www.cinemamatters.com/galleryimage.php?id=3206&artist_id=198 WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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CinemaMatters | Movie Reviews
MOVIE REVIEW
Aadukalam STARRING : Dhanush, Taapsee Kishore, BANNER : Five Star Films DIRECTOR : Vetrimaran MUSIC : G. V. Prakash Kumar CINEMATOGRAPHY: Velraj EDITING : T . Kishore LANGUAGE : Tamil
AADUKALAM MOVIE REVIEW Very rarely we come across realistic portrayals in Tamil cinema. And very few directors have achieved the rare combination of undiluted reality meeting with commercial success. Vettrimaran’s Aadukalam has all potential to become one such attempt. Balu Mahendra’s favorite assistant, Vettrimaran has made his mentor proud once again, and his style of narration and takings are very similar to the ace director, though he has told a racy and riveting tale, throwing light on the good, bad and ugly underbelly of Madurai. Providing him ample support for the second time is Dhanush (no prizes for guessing that the first time was Polladhavan). The actor’s portrayal of a Madurai-based youth is so authentic and that you could not believe he is a Chennai guy in real life. For Karuppu and his mentor Pettaikaran (Jayabalan), winning in rooster fights is more than a prestige issue. Also there is Durai (Kishore), who too is an understudy of Pettaikaran. One day, Karuppu comes across Irene (Taapsee), an Anglo Indian girl, and cupid struck him. Everything gets terribly disturbed when everything seems to be well. For, a challenge between Pettaikaran and his rival Rathnam (Narein) results in yet another cockfight and its outcome is unexpected. Dhanush’s performance is his asset. There are many scenes that pronounce his versatility. Taapsee is a welcome arrival to Tamil cinema. Not just Jayabalan and Kishore, but even those playing small roles have come out with their best. G V Prakash’s music and background score adds immense strength to the film. So is Velraj’s cinematography. On the whole, Vettrimaran’s determination to provide a quality entertainer without any compromises has put him in the list of A-class directors. There are some minuses, but no doubt that Aadukalam is an outstanding show. Online Movie Review - http://www.cinemamatters.com/details.php?mid=37 MovieGallery - http://www.cinemamatters.com/galleryimage.php?id=8675&artist_id=493 WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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MOVIE REVIEW
Siruthai STARRING : Karthi, Tamannaah BANNER : Studio Green DIRECTOR : Siva MUSIC : Vidyasagar CINEMATOGRAPHY:R. Velraj LANGUAGE : Tamil
SIRUTHAI MOVIE REVIEW Watching Siruthai is like eating hot ‘milaga bajjis’ at a roadside shop. Hot and tangy, the taste of this high voltage masala movie would linger in your mouth even long time after you leave the theatre. Hold on! The precaution here is you should leave the logic at the parking lot along with your vehicle. For the film is high on energy and enthusiasm and low on logic and plausibility. Directed by Siva, Siruthai, which has Karthi playing a dual role for the first time, is all about how a sincere police officer is killed and his look alike, a thief, takes his place to put an end to the baddies. Highlights of the film are Karthi’s performance and Vidyasagar’s music. While the actor adds immense value to both the roles he has played, the music composer’s songs and background score make the movie more meaningful. And there are Tamannah and Santhanam to provide relief in terms of glamour and comedy, respectively. Siva has brilliantly put all these pieces together, to present a picture, which is near to perfection. Rocket Raja (Karthi) is a small-time thief who steals anything and everything he comes across, in the company of Kaatupoochi (Santhanam). When he falls for the charm of a beautiful girl, (Tamannah), life brings in a rude twist in the form of a young girl who comes calling him dad. How? Why? Well, she is daughter of an honest cop Rathanavel Pandian (Karthi). He is on the run because he chose to take on the gang lords. Eventually, the dons take him out. So steps in Rocket Raja (with the help of Pandian’s aides) into his shoes and finishes the unfinished work of Pandian. He also takes care of his daughter. The film’s strength is its clarity. Right from scene one, the intentions are clear that it is an out and out mass film for mass audience. Critical acclaim? Well when the cash register is ringing should you bother about that? Online Movie Review - http://www.cinemamatters.com/details.php?mid=36 MovieGallery - http://www.cinemamatters.com/galleryimage.php?id=5387&artist_id=324 WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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MOVIE REVIEW
IIaignan STARRING :Pa. Vijay, Remya Nambeesan, Meera Jasmine, Namitha BANNER : Martin Production DIRECTOR : Suresh Krishna MUSIC : Vidyasagar LANGUAGE : Tamil
ILAIGNAN MOVIE REVIEW Marking the 75th Year inTamil cinema for our chief minister Thiru M.Karunanidhi, Ilaignan falls under the Patriotic. ‘Ilaignan’ starts with the first frame adjusted to the year 1959 where the character named ‘ Deivanayagam( Sarath Babu) hands over his ship building company to his son Rajanayagam( Suman) who is greedy and sadist. Rajanayagam is exactly opposite to his father. He is greedy and has no heart to his working staff. He tortures them in a pitiful way and Sena( Namitha) plays the role of his wife, who is mentally fine tuned to Rajanayagam’s mind. Kargi ( Pa. Vijay) , is the son of Arockiasammy( Nassar) and Vallimmal ( Kushboo) happens to be his mother. Kargi is forced to work for the ship building company after his father’s death and he wants to bring a revolution in the ship building company of Rajanayagan. Right from the day one, kargi wants to subside the autocracies of rajayanayagan . The torture gets behind the saturation point as the workers are asked to work 12- 16 hours for a day and if anybody revolts, then it will be an end to him. Ramya( Remya nambeeshan) daughter of chettar (Y G Magendran) is Kargi’s love intereste and things go in a very smooth way in between the couple. When Meera ( Meera jasmine) returns from London, things start to change. She is the daughter of deivanagam. She joins hands with workers. Meera wants to free people from her brother’s dreaded torture and so she supports kargi in every way. Kargi succeeded in churning out a revolt and rajanayagam and his wife sniff that at the first go. How the bosses of the ship building company tackle the revolt and how Kargi full fills his dream is the rest of the story. MovieGallery - http://www.cinemamatters.com/galleryimage.php?id=5025&artist_id=298
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CinemaMatters | Legend Visu Talks
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CM : What is your feeling about today’s directors? What would you like to install in them? Visu : I really pity them. Mr. K. Balachander’s Cinema days can be compared with the “Fielders” in Cricket. They used to get many chances to see the ball. My days o f cinema was can be compared with “Bowlers”. Only a few got the chances, but they were solid. Hello...Today’s Directors.... You are like “Batsmen” ...You get only one chance and if you miss it you are OUT. You should always keep the Producers’ interest in mind and if you do so, you will be accepted, even after a failure.
CM : Your idea about remakes of old movies? Does it bring back good movies with a different tone or are they being exploited? Visu : There is a saying “Old wine in New Bottle” A new one from me “Old wife in a new Saree” Both are accepted formula. You take “Raamayanaa” and “Mahabharatha”. They are epics and no writer can escape writing a story without touching them. I saw “Mano Charithra’ (Telugu version of Ek thuje Keliye, from which Ek Thuje Keliye was taken) along with a few friends. When we were coming out, they said that the story was very novel. I smiled. It was an inspiration from “Mahabharatha”. Yes...”Agnyaanavaasam” should have been the inspiration.
CM : How come there are no more movies like samsaram athu minsaram? Is it because joint family culture is vanishing? Visu : Let us not throw the blame on the present Culture. There is no Producer to accept me or accept such stories. That is the fact. Even if a Producer accepts to take the story, he may require a duet in Australia between Raguvaran’s character and Laxmi’s character. A bedroom scene with 60/70 dancers between Chandrasekar’s character and Madhuri’s character; A nail biting fighting scene between my character and Raghuvaran’s character. Still, If I take “Samsaram Athu Minsaram” again it will be bumper hit. It may go better than the original.But there will be a small difference. When it was originally released in 80s people identified themselves with one of the characters of the film and identified their family with Cinema Ammayappan’s family and saw the film. Hence it was a grand success. Now, there is no joint family, Father and Mother of the Head of the family is rarely seen in any family. They are counting their days in an old age home in a corner. A husband/A wife and a child is the Joint Family now. In some places, even a child is considered” LUXURY’. We cannot see an involved Kannamma (Manorama) at all.But, If I take “Samsaram Athu Minsaram” again, inspite of the above problems, it will be bumper hit. It may run better than the original. Another AVM Saravanan will get the National Award. Do you know why? People will see it as a mythological or puranical film. It may go like another “Thiruvilayaadal” or “Saraswathiyin Sabatham”
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CinemaMatters | Legend Visu Talks
CM : How do you like to spend time in US with your Daughters and Grand children? Do you keep to your self as a father and Grand father or does the director Peek out here and there? Visu : There is a saying... “Be a Roman, when you are in Rome”. That saying is not applicable to me. I cannot change my character according to places. I cannot be a Father, I cannot be a Grand father, I cannot be an actor or I cannot be a Director. Wherever I am and whatever I do, I am permitted only to be an accused “HUSBAND’... sorry...accused Glorified Husband. Even though American Government has given me free visa for ten years, my visa at our daughters’ houses are ‘restricted visa” I cannot open my mouth. There will be a mega koottani there in the form of my sons in law, daughters and grand children. Their only agenda will be to blame me through out. You will see a different Visu there.
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Visu : Keep it as a top most secret. I went to Trichy to conduct a Makkal Arangam for a particular College for their students, lecturers and staff members. The programme was on a Sunday (19.12.10) and I arrived there three days earlier i.e. on Thursday evening (16.12.10) for the interview to be held the next day (17.12.10) for the speakers. I do not know why.... I started shivering, when I arrived at the Trichy Railway Station.... I went to the Hotel and shivering was becoming from bad to worse...I was adviced to go to the Doctor and the Doctor immediately admitted me in ICU. I do not know what happened later. I was there for a few hours, was shifted in an ambulance van to Chennai with a team of a Doctor and First Aid Unit, admitted in Apollo Hospital, Chennai, not in ICU, but in CCU (Critical Care Unit) When I was trying to limb back to normalcy, my wife was looking at me with water balls in her eyes. It seems Doctors adviced her to inform every one. (I do not know what he wanted her to inform. It seems, he just said “ Uravukkaranga kitta ellam sollidumma” I knew that some one was tapping my doors and I requested him to give me some more time to finish off my Professional duties and responsibilities. A few commitments were made for Makkal Arangam and Chinna Chinna Raagam. HE let me go free. So, even God has special care, kindness and blessings for my Professional involvement.
CM : Who is your favorite Director?
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CinemaMatters | Legend Visu Talks Visu : For other Directors’ movies, if I liked them, I used to say “Just Ok”. If I did not like them, I used to say “Average”If I see the movies of only Three Directors, if I liked, I used to see “Go and see it yourself”, thereby making an indirect can vassing.If I did not like, I used to say “Theater pakkam poidaatheenga”, thereby making an attempt to stop them, so that they need not think and talk anything bad about those three Directors on that particular film.They are KB, Bharathi Raja and Manirathinam. Am I their fans or fanatics?
CM : What characteristic in a person turns you off the most, like lying, back stabbing, not being punctual etc. It could be as small as not being punctual to serious as lying or cheating? Visu : Considering the traffic jam everywhere, every time and for every vehicle, here at Chennai, where I live, not keeping up the punctuality is not a problem at all. Even Bridegroom is delayed nowadays for marriages. Sastrigal is amicable in changing the muhurththa neram. From the top most person to the bottom most, either Money wise or Education wise or Culture wise or Popularity wise or Politics wise, one cannot survive in this world without telling atleast a few lies a day. Backstabbing is a very crude word.... Why don’t you use it as “Tactics”? Every one has some “Tactic” including me.I will have to be a Single Man in this World, if I don’t accept these qualities in any person.I am not an exception anywhere in keeping me away from these qualities also. If I don’t have these qualities, I will have be a friend of Mahatma, Buddha and Vivekananda.
I should have / must have thrown that membership long back. I have done it now, but not out of love to my wife, but out of some gratitude to her. I hate that quality in me. I feel guilty.
Q : What is your favorite restaurant in Chennai and your Favorite dish?
Visu : There is a limit in irritating me. Doctors have already adviced me to reduce Sugar items, because the sugar in me is on the higher side. Further adviced to reduce more salt in the food, as Creatinine is on the higher side. Vegetables are far at distance as Potassium is also on the higher side. “Norukkuththeeni” has to be completely avoided, as I have to control my fat and pressure. You are unnecessarily reminding me through your question about the Pongal/Vadai of Saravana Bhavan and Aappam/Kurmaa of Karaikudi Restaurant
CM : What one quality wo uld you change if you had a chance to in yourself?
Visu : I would have quit smoking within a few days or months after I started smoking in 1963, That white blagad followed me 30 to 40 times every day till 16th December, 2010. Oh God... about 47 years.I would have thrown my laziness atleast 20 years back, so that I could have gone for walking, which would have avoided so many of my present physical problems. I am a male dominated Society’s main member.
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CinemaMatters | Legend Visu Talks
CM :Do you like to be in front of the camera or behind?
In front of Camera Without Actor Visu, I would not have got my three daughters married in a very decent way. I am in a comfortable house. I have two cars at my disposal. I have a few servants to look after our needs. Though not posh, I am running a reasonable life. I have not expected a penny so far from any one. I don’t owe any penny to anyone. I am able to make a comfortable trip to USA every year along with my wife for Summer Vacation. I have my own duties and responsibilities. I was able to perform my duties and take care of my responsibilities only due to Actor Visu. I owe my gratitude to Actor Visu. In front and behind the camera Director Visu is a pucca JAALRAA to Actor Visu. If Actor Visu says “Aattukku Ettu Kaal” Director Visu will say “Yes...Yes.... I also counted it” Poor man. He is caught in Professional Compulsion. Now let me come to Writer Visu,Who is always behind camera No Camera can catch the inner feeling of Writer Visu. He is dead long back. He is only feeding the other two. He is only playing second fiddle to both the above. Writer Visu has his own dreams and ambitions. He wrote “Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum” for Sivaji, “Nallavanukku Nallavan, Netrikkan, Mr. Bharath, Pudhukkavithai and Thillu Mullu” for Rajini, “Simla Special” for Kamal. But, I do not know what made him to play Second fiddle to Director/Actor Visu and keep Quiet, when other two are keeping quiet. Can’t he write better scripts to modern heroes? I love Writer Visu... I like Writer Visu... I admire Writer Visu. That Writer Visu’s only vaarisu is MAKKAL ARANGAM Visu. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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CinemaMatters | Legend Visu Talks
A few words wisdom! For our Readers from a director, writer, actor and an a legend like you...
I am now regularly going for a walk in the mornings. Because of the Pongal Festival week and because of Kanimozhi & Co s Government sponsored “Sangamam” Programme in most of the Parks this week, Corporation of Chennai must have instructed the concerned park attendees to keep them neat and clean. Sweepers were busily engaged in Shenoy Nagar Thiru Vi Ka Park in the morning for evening programme. After a round of walk, I was resting in a bench. Two lady sweepers were fighting. I do not know still what was the reason for their fight. They were shouting at the top of their voices. All sorts of bad words were freely and openly used. A third lady came there to make a compromise. Only the broomstick was her weapon. She just said gave a judgement. Oh.... what a statement. It can beat Bhagwath Geetha in all angles. “Ava appa ammavukku nee porakkala... Un appa ammavukku ava porakkala.. Ava Raththam un udambula oodala.... Un Raththam ava udambula oodala Eppadidi unga rendu per karuththu mattum onna irukka mudiyum? Maarupattuththaan irukkum? Adha purinjuttu velaya seiyungadi” The two then dispersed. But, that statement will never disperse from my heart. Idhu Avangalukku mattum illa, Edukkum Porundhum. Ellarukkum Porundhum. Ulagaththukke Porundhum.
Accept any one as they are, not as you wish them to be. - visu WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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CinemaMatters | Lingering Tunes
LINGERING TUNES OF THE MONTH JAN 2011
AADUKALAM “Yathee Yathee” from Aadukalam was com-
posed by G.V. Prakash, lyrics written by Snehan. The song features vocals by G.V. Prakash himself.
SIRUTHAI “Naan Romba Romba” from Siruthai was com-
posed by Vidhyasagar. The song features vocals by Ranjith
ENGEYUM KADHAL “Nenjil Nenjil” from Engeyum Kadhal was com-
posed by Harrish Jayaraj, lyrics written by Madhan Karky. The song features vocals by Harish Ragavendra and Chinmayi.
KAVALAN “Yaarathu” from Kaavalan was composed by Vidyasagar, lyrics written by Yugabarathi. The song features vocals by Karthik and Suchitra Karthik Kumar.
EESAN “Jilla Vittu” from Easan was composed by James Vasanthan, lyric written by Mohan Raj. The song features vocals by Thanjai Selvi
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CinemaMatters | Lingering Tunes
LINGERING TUNES OF THE MONTH JAN 2011
SIRUTHAI “Adi Rakamma Raku” from Siruthai was composed by Vidyasagar. The song features vocals by Ranjith and Suchitra Karthik Kumar.
AYANNAR “Aathadi Aathadi” from Ayannar was composed
by Tahmann. The Song features vocals by Naveen.
AADUKALAM “Ayyayo” from Aadukalam was composed by G.V. Prakash, lyrics written by Snehan. The song features vocals by S.P. Balasubramaniam, S. P. B. Charan, Prashanthini
IIAIGNAN “ Imai Thoothane” from Ilaignan was composed by Tahmann. The song features vocals by Chinmayi.
PATHINARU “ Ada Da En Meethu” from Pathinaru was com-
posed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The song features vocals by Yuvan shankar Raja himself.
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Her Callsheet 2010 Jhummandi Naadam Telugu Released 2011 Aadukalam Tamil Released 2011 Mr. Perfect Telugu 2011 Vastadu Naa Raju Telugu 2011 Veera Telugu 2011 Vanthaan Vendraan Anjana Tamil 2011 Doubles Malayalam WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
Taapsee plays Irene, an Anglo Indian from Madurai who is pressurized by her family to go to Australia for higher studies. But since she is more grounded, independent and strong here, she wants to stay back. She has certainly done justice to the role. Being a fresh face has helped her to be presented as an anglo Indian girl given her pale procelain skin. She sticks out in the texture of adukalam. 18
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Taapsee Pannu, Indian model-turned-film actress. An ethnic Punjabi, she was born on August 1st, 1988 in Delhi. She was a software engineer before pursuing modelling which eventually led her to acting. Appearing in several commercials, Taapsee also won Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face and Safi Femina Miss Beautiful Skin, during her modelling days. She never intenteded to act in movies, her attempt was to show up on TV like any other college girl would do and make some extra bucks on the side. She also pursued as a software engineer and was offered a job at Infosys. She appeared in various ads including butterfly mixie ad, sun network FM ad and Lakshmi Jewelers Ad. That’s where she was discovered by tollywood. She made her acting debut in 2010 with K. Raghavendra Rao’s romantic-musical Jhummandi Naadam and has signed halfa-dozen films in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam-languages.7 movies in a span of 14 months. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Ko Movie Audio Launch
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CinemaMatters | Ko
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KO: Click, capture & release Known for clicking others in their cameras, press photographers hogged the limelight at the audio launch of Ko in Chennai on Wednesday. Since the film directed by K V Anand with Jiiva playing the lead role is about a press photographer, organizers of the function asked lens men from various media houses, who were there to cover the event, to release the first copy of the CD, which has songs composed by Harris Jayaraj.There was a laser light display, which was eye-catching, followed by a mime act about the day in the life of a cameraman, which was interesting. Anand made it a point to honor the unsung heroes- the still cameramen, as he himself started life as a still photographer. They released the audio in the presence of the cast and crew and director Priyadarshan who gave Anand his first break as cinematographer.Two leading ladies enacted two songs on stage, Karthika of Ennamo Yeadho and Piaa of Gala Gala. The slickly edited trailer promo was also screened. Producers Kumar Jayaraman and James were present along with Udhayanidhi Stalin who is presenting the film on his Red Giant Movies banner. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Sneha, punagai ilavarasi, born as Suhasini Rajaram Naidu October 12, 1981 (age 29) Mumbai, Maharastra, India. After her appearance in Goa, she has been working for Bhavani IPS. It’s a different type of genre. She has toned up for this role and has also had personal training with a superior IPS officer. She also went along side in real time work scenarios and let’s hope all her hard work pays off. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Sneha as Bhavani IPS
Sneha’s noble gesture Sneha, who is eagerly awaiting the release of Bhavani, in which she plays a tough cop, is keen to serve the society in her own way. Affectionately called as the smiling beauty in Tamil cinema, the actress chose to associate herself with Rotary Club for a purpose. The actress took part in an event organized by Rotary Club recently in Pudhucherry. Speaking on the occasion, Sneha said, ‘I am amazed by sincere works of Rotary Club. They are championing the cause of many social service activities. I wish to be part of them and serve the society’.The actress who enrolled herself in the club on the occasion, said, ‘ I vouch to fight for the welfare of children affected by Polio and join Rotary’s efforts to fight polio’.
Movies in her kitty Mankatha in Tamil Bhavani IPS in Tamil Poonar Shankar in Tamil Vidiyal in Tamil Murattu Kalai in Tamil Nootruku Nooru in Tamil Rajanna in Telugu
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Arun Vijay Comes back with Six Pack Abs
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run Vijayakumar is a Tamil film actor in Chennai, India. He is the only son of veteran film actor Vijayakumar. Arun Vijay was born on 19th September 1974 in Chennai as Arun Kumar to actor Vijayakumar and Muthukannu. He recently changed his name from Arun Kumar to Arun Vijay. He is married to Aarthi. She is the daughter of Dr N.S.Mohan and holds a post-graduate degree in Psychology. He is blessed with baby girl “Purvi”. . He started his career in 1995. He is also a stunt coordinator in most of his films. He has also finished a filmmaking course in The N e w Yo r k F i l m Academy. He is the only Actor who has an international Skydiving License and is a Sky Diver. Arun has done about 17 movvar bhoomi and Iyarkai were break he came back strong in Velu did well in the box office. his father have come togethjust twice—for Pandavar Maanja Velu. Now Arun come back strong this year a six-pack. His current project is Kaaval Thurai.
ies so far. Pandaa hit. After a long malai malai. Maanja So far, Arun and er on screen Bhoomi and Vijay has w i t h
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Interesting Facts about his Family :
Father Vijayakumar was born in Nattuchalai, Tamil Nadu on August 29, 1949. Right from his childhood he had passion in acting. He debuted as a 12-year old in the 1961 Tamil movie Sri Valli alongside the legendary Sivaji Ganesan. Again in 1964 with the help of his uncle, he came to Chennai at the age of 15 years and tried for chances but could not make it. Later in 1973 he got an offer to act in films. His first major role was in Kailasam Balachander’s critically acclaimed Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in 1974. He has done more than 100 films. He is the vice president of South Indian Nadigar sangam. He is also a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Vijayakumar’s First Wife Muthukannu has Daughter kavitha and Son Arun Vijay. His Second Wife Manjula also a very famous actress has daughters Vanitha, Preetha, Sridevi.Majula was introduced as an actress opposite to MGR and she used to be famous for her item numbers too. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Vanitha has acted in man-
ikkam with Rajkiran and chandralekha with Vijay. She got married to Anand Raj after an ugly first divorce and had 3 kids. Recent reports say that she filed a complaint against her Father and brother saying that they kidnapped her kids from her. But the Actor told the police that he was protecting his grand kids from her second husband. No Proper news from either side though.
Preetha was born as the
middle daughter and she was also an actress. She was introduced in the film padayapappa. She also gave a couple of hit movies. Preetha is married to the famous director Hari, who directed Singam, Saamy, Aaru, and Ayya etc. They have 3 children and Preetha is working in a private school as a teacher now in Chennai and also accompanies her husband to various film events.
Sridevi was born in Los
Angeles as the youngest girl child. She started off as a child artist in Telugu in Rukmini, after which she did many movies in Tamil as a child artist. She was introduced as a heroine in Thithikuthey. She was critically acclaimed for her performance in AVM’s Priyamana Thozhi with Madhavan. She is married to a businessman Rahul in Hyderabad. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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CinemaMatters | Shirya saran
Shriya Saran
Shriya Saran, age 28 is one among the top actress who is big time into micro blogging. She tries to sneak here and there a tweet between shoots and travel. She has a very hugs fan base of 50,000.Shirya says she is very particular in keeping fit and recommends Yoga and meditation for obtaining her steel abs. She has opened a Spa by the name of SHREE in Delhi by Visually Challanged Thereapist. She also mentions that she has always dreamt of doing something like this as they have a hightened sense of Touch and Healing. Keep the Good work going Shriya! WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Veppam Movie Audio Launch
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CinemaMatters | Veppam
Veppam is Ready The audio launch of Veppam, a movie produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Photon Kaathas and directed by newcomer Anjana, was a glitzy affair.Suhasini Mani Ratnam at a popular multiplex in Chennai released the music of the film. Joshua Sridhar, who impressed audiences with his Kaadhal and Kallori, seems to have made a strong comeback with Veppam, the lyrics of the songs of which have been penned by Na Muthukumar. The unplugged version of the songs of the film was screened for the audience on the occasion. The trailer of the film and a couple of songs as presented in the film too were screened. A host of celebrities including actors R Parthiban, Nasser, Veera, Poornima Baghyaraj, Karthik and directors Dharani, K V Anand, Priya and Balaji Sakthivel attended the audio launch event. When it comes to marketing his films or audio, director Gautham Vasudev Menon is at his best.He knows how to promote them in the right way so that it reaches all across the town. The man, who chose to launch the audio of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya in London in a glitzy manner, is planning an innovative promotion for Veppam and Kanden.Also there was live performances by music composer Joshua Sridhar, Shantanu and Vijay Ebenazer besides songs to be crooned by Naresh Iyer, Karthik, Krish, Haricharan, Prashantani and Devan.
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Kanden Team At Escape
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TV Vijay at Koffee with Anu TV SHOWS
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Gitanjali & Selvaraghavan
SELVA TO MARRY SOON
Press Release
I take great pleasure in thanking my friends in the media for the tremendous support given to me since my days of Thulluvatho llamai. You have guided, encouraged and motivated me to come out with my best. Your support and patronage till my latest Ayirathil Oruvan has been phenomenal.Today, I wish to share a couple of developments in my personal and professional front. I am currently directing a movie titled Irandam Ulagam starring Dhanush and Andrea. Nearly 70 per cent of the movie is complete. Also I take this opportunity to share some good news. That is of my marriage to Ms.Gitanjali Raman, daughter of Advocate General Mr. P.S. Raman. Our engagement will take place in February and the wedding in June. Once the dates are finalised, I will personally call on my friends in the media and share the joy.
SELVA IS SMILING THANKS TO GITANJALI Finally it is out. Director Selvaraghavan has spilled the beans. He has come out in open with the name of a 23-year-old girl, who has brought smile back in his life.Selvaraghavan had earlier fallen in love with his heroine Sonia Agarwal and married her at a high-profile ceremony. After two years, they separated and later got divorced. Gitanjali, who has done a course in filmmaking, is now assisting Selva in Irandam Ulagam with Dhanush and Andrea. ‘Gitanjali is an angel who came into my life and set it right. I was going through bad times and was not able to concentrate on my work. Gitanjali pulled me out of this pit that I’d fallen into. She made me a better person.The couple will be making their first public appearance together for Yuvan Shankar Raja’s concert this Sunday.
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Ashwin. & Shwetha Mohan
Shwetha Mohan, Playback singer enters wedlock
Popular playback singer Shwetha Mohan, who has lent her voice in various Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, entered wedlock at Kochi. At a simple ceremony, Shwetha exchanged wedding vows with her long time friend Ashwin. Well-known singer Yesudas, veteran music director V Dakshinamurthy, Kerala culture affairs minister M A Baby were among those who attended the ceremony. Shwetha is the daughter of renowned singer Sujatha Mohan and Dr Mohan. Winner of many awards and acclaims, she has sung many popular songs in Tamil including Kai veesee (Nandhalala), Eppadithaan Eppadithaan Solven Athai (Uthamaputhiran), Mama Mama (Boss Engira Bhaskaran), Boom Boom Robo Da (Enthiran), Vizhiyil Un Vizhiyil (Kireedam), Nee Mutham Ondru (Pokkiri) and Kanden Kanden (Pirivom Santhippom).
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Nayantara & Prabhu Deva
Prabhudeva - Nayan to wed in July
With all decks cleared and that he managed to get consent for a mutual divorce from his wife Ramalath, sources say actor-director-choreographer Prabhudeva is set to hold the hands of his ladylove Nayanthara in July. Buzz was that Prabhudeva was planning a grand wedding in Hyderabad, but Nayanthara reportedly insisted that the marriage take place in Chennai. It may be recalled that Prabhudeva and Nayanthara reportedly developed an affair after the two worked together in Villu. His wife Ramalath had knocked the doors of a Family Court seeking to restrain Prabhudeva from marrying Nayanthara. After an amicable settlement wherein Prabhudeva assured the court that he would give property and a huge sum of money besides bearing educational expenses of his sons, Ramalath agreed to give him a mutual consent for a divorce.
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Enthralling show by Yuvan It was an evening of music and all music in Chennai as music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja performed live for the first time. The live show by Yuvan was fully packed and there was much gusto and energy around the venue. Popular playback singers of Tamil cinema joined hands with the music composer to render his popular chartbusters. When Yuvan appeared on the stage, the crowd bursted in joy and there were cheers and applause everywhere.Yuvan thanked one and all for the support and patronage. He said, ‘ I will continue the good run and render good songs’.Music buffs in chorus said, ‘it was a dream come true experience for us. We enjoyed every bit of the show. Yuvan has proved that he is a rock star of Tamil cinema. His compositions are super and superlative’. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Vairamuthu 1000 Kavithaigal
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Karthika
Karthika D/O Radha: Like mom, like daughter
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arthika, daughter of veteran actress Radha, is optimistic for her maiden Tamil venture Ko is all set to hit the screen.
Her first film was in Telugu, Josh, with Naga Chaitanya (Tollywood actor Nagarjuna’s son), which managed to make some impact. Now with Ko she is all set to make waves in Kollywood. Needless to say, her mother and aunt Ambika were the divas of south Indian cinema in the 80s.
‘I grew up in Mumbai and away from movies. In fact, I was more interested in completing my business management degree and joining my dad’s business. The acting bug bit me all of a sudden and now, I’m giving it a sincere try,’ she says.
The young lass adds: ‘The best thing that happened to me was getting the heroine’s role in Ko and working with a committed director like K V Anand. He is focused and convinced me with a role that carries the story forward. My character, Renuka, is an investigative journalist in the print media, who, with the help of her photographer (played by Jiiva), gets a scoop which leads to problems.’
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Ko is a perfect entertainer, says Karthika Says Karthika, ‘my entering film industry was totally unexpected. There have been offers but my mom refused saying I had to acquire some basic education. When I completed my I2th standard (with distinction) I got an offer to debut with Nagarjuna’s son in a Telugu film Josh. In Ko, I play the role of a matured journalist’.
When K V Anand narr ated the script, the first thing my mom said was that I was lucky to get such a role because these days’ heroines rarely get prominence in a film. I play Renuka, who is bold and ready to face any challenge, she says.
On her experience working in the film, Karthika, says, ‘it was a great learning experience. If there were an award for the best co-star, Jiiva deserves it. He is the first star I worked with but he doesn’t have any of the starry airs. He is so down-to-earth and sincere. Ajmal and I became real friends.’
‘As we proceeded with the shooting I got more involved and realized that it is a total package of drama, action, comedy, romance and a perfect entertainer.’
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Yudham Sei Audio Launch
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Vijay With Ajith & Mankatha On Location
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Suriya shocked at Suri’s death Ram Gopal Varma, who directed Raktacharitram based on the feud in the real life between Paritala Ravi and Maddelacheruvu Suri, has said that he is in a state of shock over the sudden death of Maddelacheruvu Suri, who was shot dead in Hyderabad on Monday. RGV in his tweet said, ‘By the time I finished Raktacharitram the reality became a film for me and now this incident jolted me back into reality. Its shocking to see a person with whom i have been interacting with for over a year for research of RC just lying there still and lifeless.’Suriya, who played the Suri’s role in the film, said, ‘It is truly unfortunate. I am shocked... I have no words to express.’Maddelacheruvu Suri, the prime accused in murder of TDP leader Paritala Ravi was shot dead by his close aide at Hyderabad. This news has shocked actor Suriya for he played the rope inspired on Suri in recently released Raktacharitram.Ravi, a leader of the TDP, was gunned down in Anantapur allegedly by Suri’s followers. The factional rivalry between the families of Ravi and Suri recently hit the national headlines following the release of Raktacharitram, a multilingual film by Ram Gopal Varma. The movie starring Vivek Oberoi and Surya as Ravi and Suri respectively triggered a row with peace activists and NGOs opposing it on the grounds that it could lead to a fresh spell of violence.Last month, Suri had visited Bangalore to watch the preview of Raktacharitram vand was satisfied with the way he was portrayed. Coming to know about Suri’s death, Suriya expressed his shock.
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Vikram’s Double Act
Vikram (age 44) is a happy man. The
actor, who completed 48 films in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, is all set to play a dual role for the first time in his career. Upon completing Deiva Magan, which is directed by Madarsapattinam fame Vijay, Vikram would go ahead to do a movie to be directed by Nan Mahan Alla fame Suseendhiran. Sources say it would be an action-packed adventure with Vikram in a double role. It would go on floors once Suseendhiran completes his Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai, produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Vikram, who was impressed with the story narrated to him readily agreed to be part of it. Vikram and Susi Ganesan will be joining hands for a new film after Kanthasamy. Buzz is that producer Singanamala Ramesh brings together both Vikram and Susi Ganesan for the new project, which is expected to go on floors by the middle of this year. Yuvan Shankar Raja will score the music for this to-be-named film. Susi, who made films like Five Star, Thiruttu Payalae, is reportedly working on the script. Meanwhile Vikram is expected to complete Deiva Magan and a movie with Suseendhiran before he begins Susi’s film.It may be recalled that Kanthasamy was a big-budgeted venture, which was shot in foreign locales. However the movie could not draw huge crowds at the box office.
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Payanam Press Meet
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Payanam Begins 4th Feb The much-awaited movie from Prakashraj’s Duet Films in association with Dil Raju has come out as Payanam, inspired by a flight hijacking. The film is all set for release on 4 February. Directed by Radha Mohan, the man who rendered movies like Mozhi and Abhiyum Nanum, Payanam features Nagarjuna and Prakashraj in pivotal roles. A huge set was erected at Tirupathy, where a major portion of the movie was shot. Expectations are high for it is a film that is something new in genre from Radha Mohan’s kitty. Hitherto he has made a name for himself doing touchy tales on human emotions. Payanam promises to be a thriller.According to sources close to the director, a commercial flight between Chennai and Mumbai gets hijacked and terrorists force lands it at Tirupathy airport. The terrorist demands the release of a dreaded terrorist from Vellore jail. Prakash Raj said, ‘Payanam is an edge of the seat thriller as a plane load of people from various walks of life are put to ransom by a small group of terrorists as negotiations start between the terrorist and government. We put up a huge set of Tirupathy airport at Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad.’ Nagarjuna, in a recent interview said, ‘ shooting for Payanam was a delight. Radha Mohan has a nose for details. All has been recreated well in the sets. We shot interesting sequences in Tirupathy. Prakashraj was cool and comfortable to work with. I enjoyed being part of the good movie’.
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Nadunisi Naaigal, an ‘A’ class entertainer Director-producer Gautham Menon’s Nadunisi Naaigal, which stars newcomer Veera and Sameera Reddy in the lead, recently a grand event was held in which the movie’s trailer was released. It came in for appreciation from the guests at the function.The film, a thriller with no songs is in postproduction stages. There was news doing the rounds that Samantha who shot to fame with Gautham Menon’s Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya Telugu version Ye Maaya Chesave, one of 2010’s big hits in Andhra, is doing a cameo appearance in Nadunisi Naaigal. The movie is shot entirely in Chennai. Sources say the film has come really good and has everything in it to keep the audience glued to their seats.Nadunisi Naaigal, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is all set for 11th February release. The Censors recently passed the movie with an A certificate. The film starring Sameera Reddy and Veera along with four newcomers is touted to be the first psychological thriller in Tamil cinema since the 1978 Bharathiraja blockbuster Sigappu Rojakkal starring Kamal Hassan. Nadunisi Naaigal is woven around the antagonist/ protagonist Veera and the unraveling of his mind over one fateful night, which brings all the characters together. While Nadunisi Naaigal is not a horror film, it is also not meant for the weak hearted. Those who have seen the movie believe that in spite of it being experimental not only in terms of content but also filmmaking, audiences of all ages and demographics will appreciate it. Gautham has also been conducting focus screenings and people feel that the subliminal social message that comes across at the end of the movie is worth applauding.
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CinemaMatters | Avan Ivan
Bala’ s Avan Ivan set to rock With filmmaker Bala completing Avan Ivan, expectations are soaring high. As expected, Bala chose to keep secret all news about the movie. Avan Ivan is reportedly a hilarious entertainer with Arya and Vishal in the lead and Yuvanshankar Raja is scoring the music. The actors tonsured their heads for the roles in the film and as per Bala’s directive, kept their looks a secret. While Arya sported a cap whenever he came out in the public to promote his other films, Vishal maintained a low profile and avoided all public functions. Arya had stated that Avan Ivan is going to be a complete laugh ride. You will find the comic side to director Bala in this film, he said. Unlike his other films, Bala chose to complete the movie in quick time. Sources in the unit said both Arya and Vishal gave their heart out for the project. Their dedication was impressed everyone in the sets, they added. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Thoonga Nagaram Audio Launched Madurai mania sweeps Kollywood. Joining the long list of movies set around the temple city is Thoonga Nagaram. Produced by Dhayanidhi Alagiri, grandson of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and son of DMK’s Madurai strongman and Union Minister M K Alagiri, the movie is all set for release very soon. As a prelude, the audio of the film set to tunes by Sundar C Babu was launched in a gala manner in Chennai. Directed by Gaurav, a former associate of K S Ravikumar, the music launch witnessed people heaping laurels on Madurai, the land that produced many stalwarts in Tamil cinema. The music was released by Lingusamy and received by Gautham Vasudev Menon in the presence of who’s who of Tamil cinema including K V Anand, K S Ravikumar, Sasikumar, Ameer, Samudrakani, and the cast and crew of the film. The lead actors Vimal, Anjali, Nishanth and Bharani were also present.The film has editing by Suresh and cinematography by Vijay Ulaganath, a former assistant to K V Anand. Two songs and a trailor were screened on the occasion. In his address, Ameer said, ‘I just did the voice over for the intro in the film, in the typical Madurai slang. I was very happy to be involved in the project. The city is certainly one that never sleeps and stands for velour, love, emotions and friendship’.Sasikumar pointed out that it’s better not to divide the directors as those from Madurai and other places since they were all a united entity of directors of cinema. On his part, Dhayanidhi said, ‘the entire unit of the film has worked hard to give their best. I am happy with the outcome.’ What’s special? Says Gaurav ‘about 60 musicians from the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra have participated in the background score of Thoonga Nagaram, under the baton of Chief Conductor Yan, known for his work in many Hollywood films.’ The sound recording for the film has been done at Sono Records in the Czech Republic. Incidentally, this is the same studio where A R Rahman recorded the soundtrack of The Warriors of Heaven and Earth. All the songs, composed by Sundar C Babu, have been mixed here, says director Gaurav. The film stars are Vimal of Pasanga fame and Bharani of Nadodigal. ‘First of all, many of the instruments used are unique to this region and lend a different kind of effect. Secondly, the mixing techniques give clarity to the sound produced by every instrument,’ points out Gaurav. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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Thoonga Nagaram Audio Launch
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175th Film from AVM
Studies first, says Andrea Actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah is keen to pursue academics A popular singer-actress Andrea, ‘I sure have my schedules. But that does not mean I’m busy all the time. As an actor and singer, I’m waiting most of the time at the airport, for my shot. And I guess it is the same with everyone.’ ‘I’m not good with computers or the Internet. The maximum I can do is check my mailbox. My friends ask me to network with fans. Maybe I should do it.’ The actress, who is acting opposite Dhanush in her next movie Irandam Ulagam, refuses to speak about her role in the movie claiming ‘it is too early to talk’. The grapevine is abuzz that she is going through a tough time after director Selvaraghavan, whom she was reportedly seeing, opened up on his marriage plans with his assistant Gitanjali. When asked her views on this, Andrea dodges, putting up a ‘no comments’ face.
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After Ayan, AVM Productions has announced their next venture titled Mudhal Idam. To be produced by M Saravanan and M S Kumaran, the movie is titled Mudhal Idam. Debutant filmmaker R Kumaran would be wielding the megaphone. Playing the lead role is Vidharath of Mynaa fame. Malluwood girl Kavitha Nair is cast as his ladylove. The rest of the cast includes Kishore, Ilavarasu, Appu Kutty, Mayilsamy, Kalairani and Manobala among others.It would be a commercial entertainer that would romance, action, comedy, sentiment among others. The movie would be shot in and around Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mannrkudy and Pattukottai. The rest of the cast includes D Imman (music), Chelladurai (editing), Dilip Subbarayan (stunts) and Vengal Ravi (arts). Expectations are high on Mudhal Idam for it is being produced by AVM, who have been in the trade for over 6 decades and worked with many stalwarts in the industry and introduced many new talents. JAN - 2011
No Golden Globe for Rahman It was disappointing news for Rahman fans. The Oscar-Grammy winner lost out the Golden Globe in the Original Score category to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who won for their music in the Social Network. He was up for his second Golden Globe for the Danny Boyle film 127 Hours and had just a day earlier bagged the best original song trophy at the 16th Critics’ Choice Awards for his number If I Rise from the film.The musician who had won his first Golden Globe in 2009 for another of the British director’s film, Slumdog Millionaire, is in the running for his second Oscar with the song, which is collaboration between him and British pop star Dido. Rahman’s music in 127 Hours, starring James Franco as real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston, who cut off his arm to escape from beneath a boulder after being trapped for more than five days, had received good reviews for it’s haunting tracks and wonderful crescendos.’ The musician, known as the ‘Mozart of Madras’ had won two Oscars for his score in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ at the 2009 Oscars, taking the film’s total haul to eight. His song ‘Na Na’ from his Hollywood debut venture Couple’s Retreat, was long listed in the ‘Best Original Song’ category at the 2010 Oscars but failed to win a nomination.
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THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD
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CinemaMatters | Golden Globe Awards
JAN 2011 HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 1. Best Motion Picture – Drama The Social Network 2. Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture – Drama Natalie Portman - Black Swan 3. Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Drama Colin Firth - The King’s Speech 4. Best Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical The Kids Are All Right 5. Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical
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CinemaMatters | Golden Globe Awards
JAN 2011 HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 8. Best Foreign Language Film In A Better World (Denmark) 9. Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role In A Motion Picture Melissa Leo - The Fighter 10. Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role In A Motion Picture Christian Bale - The Fighter 11. Best Director – Motion Picture David Fincher - The Social Network 12. Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network 13. Best Original Score – Motion Picture Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross - The Social Network 14. Best Original Song - Motion Picture “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” — Burlesque, music & lyrics by Diane Warren WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM
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TELEVISION AWARDS 15. Best television series - drama Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
16. Best performance by an actress in a television series - drama Katey Sagal - Sons of Anarchy
17. Best performance by an actor in a television series - drama Steve Buscemi - Boardwalk Empire
18. Best television series - comedy or musical Glee (FOX)
19. Best performance by an actress in a television series - comedy or musical Laura Linney - The Big C
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TELEVISION AWARDS 21. Best mini-series or motion picture made for television Carlos (The Sundance Channel)
22. Best performance by an actress in a mini-series or motion picture made for television Claire Danes - Temple Grandin
23. Best performance by an actor in a mini-series or motion picture made for television Al Pacino - You Don’t Know Jack
24. Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a mini-series or motion picture made for television Jane Lynch - Glee
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M.S. Viswanathan’s Grand daughter’s wedding Grand daughter of the music genius M.S. Viswanathan, Prarthana tied the knot to Edward. She is the daughter of mrs.Latha Mohan and mr. Chandramohan. Mrs. Latha is the daughter of M.S.V and the owner of a chain of beauty salons, to name one Kanya beauty parlour. They also have a son Vicky, who is the owner of Bounce and is also a famous celebrity hair stylist. Prarthana is living in Los Angeles.Buzz is that producer Singanamala Ramesh brings together both Vikram and Susi Ganesan for the new project, which is expected to go on floors by the middle of this year. Yuvan Shankar Raja will score the music for this to-be-named film. Susi, who made films like Five Star, Thiruttu Payalae, is reportedly working on the script. Meanwhile Vikram is expected to complete Deiva Magan and a movie with Suseendhiran before he begins Susi’s film.It may be recalled that Kanthasamy was a big-budgeted venture, which was shot in foreign locales. However the movie could not draw huge crowds at the box office.
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