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VOL 1 ISSUE 7 July 2011

Celebrity Cricket League Salman’s show in Chennai P - 25

Vijay wants his fans to do social service P - 37 Kollywood stars meet CM stills P - 40 Wedding Reception P - 50 Avan Ivan going strong P - 57 Shobana is back P - 70 1‘ 80 will rock’ P - 73 Andrea halts OKOK shoot P - 90 Tamil film producer arrested P - 111

Rajini Speaks to Fans 82

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Vijay Awards

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Big day for Asin P - 60 Jiivaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new avatar P - 78

Raja Pattai Press Meet P - 33

Vijay to start Pagalavan soon P - 49 Sivakumar Educational Trust 32nd year Award P- 65

79 Vijay Awards 2011

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“Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out.” Martin Scorsese As a captain of the ship, the director has to be on toes at all times and the desperation to make the audience to see what he sees in his brain is something that can be done only by a very few individuals. A good director is someone who keeps a fluid mind and one who observes every little detail that’s around. Every story is evolved from life incidents, so a good story teller can be a good director. A good story teller must be a good reader to develop the flavor for telling a story that’s likable. It all boils down to how you render the story from your own vantage point. That’s what decides the Dear Readers, success of the movie. You would know the famous director’s So all I am saying is you start reading from pose with both the hand together facing cinemamatters magazine. :) Lets keep us uppalm side out, its nothing but the director dated about what is going on in the celluloid trying to see what he sees in his mind’s world. eye. I should say its not easy to imagine Happy Reading, something and bring out the same in film Sainthavi and make people fall in love with it. Truly Editor a commendable job and I guess the directors are not being credited enough. Creative Head - Vinodh.P.S Designer

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Avan Ivan

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Aaranya Kaandam

STARRING : Vishal Krishna Arya,G. M. Kumar,Janani Iyer,Madhu Shalini

STARRING : Siddharth, Priya AnanD, Nithya Menen

STARRING : Jackie Shroff Ravi Krishna,Sampath Raj

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:AGS Entertainment

: SPI Cinemas Aghal Films

:S. P. B. Charan

DIRECTOR :Bala

DIRECTOR : Jayendra

GENRE

: Romantic drama

DIRECTOR : Thiagarajan Kumararaja GENRE :Mob, Neo-noir

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MUSIC:Yuvan Shankar Raja

:Comedy drama

MUSIC :Yuvan Shankar Raja

Aanmai Thavarel

Udhayan

Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu

STARRING : Dhurva, Shruthi, Sampath Raj BANNER : Redhead Entertainment

STARRING :Arulnithi Pranitha BANNER : Muthamizh Padaippagam

DIRECTOR : D. Kuzhandai Velappan

DIRECTOR : Chaplin

STARRING : Githan Ramesh, Sanchita Padukone,Suhasini BANNER : Super Good Films DIRECTOR : Thirumalai Kishore

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:Crime thriller

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GENRE :Family / Drama

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MUSIC : Chakri

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180/ Nootrenbadhu Movie Review STORY Ajay (Siddharth) comes to the temple town of Kasi, where his perception of life and death changes a lot after he meets a young boy. He hides his identity and comes down to Chennai, rents a house owned by a couple S V S Murthy (Mouli) and Jayam (Geetha). He becomes close to them. Ajay’s jolly good nature wins the heart of all including Vidhya (Nithya Menon), a photo journalist.Vidhya gets a rude shock when Ajay leaves Chennai when she proposes to him. She meets with an accident and the responsibility is on Ajay to get her back to health. She needs a spine surgery immediately and Ajay is forced to take her to USA. A flashback reveals that Ajay was a doctor in USA and lives a happy life with his wife Renu (Priya Anand). All goes well untill Ajay is diagnosed of cancer.

180/ Nootrenbadhu

Directed by : Jayendra

Produced : Kiran Reddy Swaroop Reddy C. Srikanth Music

: Sharreth

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Now back to present. Ajay lands in USA. Did he meet his wife back or get ready to face the destiny? What happens to Vidhya? All answers are arrived at the climax. ANALYSIS Siddharth is the hallmark of the movie. He is charming and the scene-stealer. He has performed exceedingly well. Confusions of life are portrayed by him well. Priya Anand has a meaty role and she plays it with aplomb. Debutant (in Kollywood) Nithya Menon sparkles in her role. As a bubbly young photo journalist, she has got under the skin and performed well.

: Subha & Jayendra (Tamil) Sri Charan as Siddharth’s friend is noteworthy while Umarji Anuradha (Telugu) Mouli deserves all appreciation for delivering a packed Starring : Siddharth performance. Also in the cast are Geetha, Lakshmi Ra Priya Anand makrishnan, Thanikala Bharani and Janaki Sabesh. Nithya Menen The movie is entertaining and the locations and the background score are fresh and new. Balasubramaniam’s Screenplay : Subha camera captures Kasi well and also USA in bright colour. Jayendra Sharreth’s music add pep to the script. Nootrenbadhu, produced by Agal Movies and Sathyam Cinemas, is a Story : Jayendra different attempt that is worth a watch, despite a slow second-half. Cinematography : Balasubramaniem Verdict : Glossy and good Editing :

Kishore Te.

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Aanmai thavarel Movie Review Debutant filmmaker Kulandai Velappan has summoned up courage to make a movie on the dark realities of contemporary society. The film throws light on how women are being pushed forcefully into the world’s oldest profession. News about women and child- trafficking hog headlines in the media. Three cheers to the filmmaker who, with a social responsibility, has touched up on the theme. Aanmai Thavarel is a compilation of events that happen in real life. Arabindhu Sara’s cinematography and V J Sabu’s editing add pep to the proceedings. Dhruva plays the lead while Sruthi dons the character of a woman kidnapped by a gang with ulterior motives. Vettri (Dhruva) is an executive in a call centre while Yamuna (Sruthy), his neighbour, works in a BPO. There is romance between them. One fine day Yamuna goes missing. The issue takes a turn when Yamuna’s mother (Lakshmi Ramakrishnan) prefers a complaint with police. The blame falls on Vettri. But enquiries reveal that she was kidnapped by a gang in a car. The search begins only to unfold some bitter truths about gangs involved in kidnapping women and push them into the flesh trade. Vettri takes the help of Charles Anthony (Sampath Raj), former official in Anti- Trafficking department. The search begins in Chennai which eventually after many twists and turns ends in Goa. Dhruva as a desperate lover searching for his beloved is good. Sruthi is a welcome addition to Tamil cinema. She fits the role well. Sampat Raj as usual stamps his authority playing an ex-police officer. Producer Redhead Entertainment deserves appreciation for trying their luck with an off-beat theme. The only eyesore is at few places it goes into a documentary mode.Had the director cut down on realism a little, Aanmai Thavarel would have been different. But all said, it is a bold attempt. Verdict - Old and bold

Aanmai thavarel Directed by : D. Kuzhandai Velappan Produced : Redhead Entertainment Music

: Mariya Manogar

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: D. Kuzhandai Velappan

Starring : Dhurva Shruthi Sampath Raj Screenplay : D. Kuzhandai Velappan Story :

D. Kuzhandai Velappan

Cinematography : Arabindhu Sara Editing :

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Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu Movie Review STORY: Ganesan is a fun-loving youth whose world are his friends. His father (Jayaprakash) is angry with Ganesan’s callous nature. But a change occurs in Ganesan’s life in the form of Sandhya (Sanchitha Padukone). She is Ganesan’s sister’s friend who comes on a vacation to the village. At a time when Ganesan falls in love with her, Sandhya falls sick and go unconscious. Ganesan takes her to hospital. He is shocked when the doctor (Prakashraj) informs that she is affected by cancer and that she will die in few months. Ganesan in a bid to keep her happy till her death marries her and comes home. What follows is a twist. ANALYSIS

Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu Directed by : Thirumalai Kishore Produced : R. B. Choudry Music

: Chakri

Written

: Thirumalai Kishore

Starring :

Githan Ramesh Sanchita Padukone Suhasini Jayaprakash Soori

Screenplay : Thirumalai Kishore Story :

Jayendra

When emotional dramas are confined only to the small screen, director Thirumalai Kishore has thought otherwise. His maiden venture Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu, a film starring Jithan Ramesh in the lead role, is about a youth caught between his love and relationships. Though the filmmaker has packed the first half with lighter elements, the latter half takes away all the sheen, for it’s like watching a mega serial with a lot of sentiments and emotions overflowing. Unlike his earlier ventures, Pillayar Theru Kadisi Veedu provides opportunities in plenty for Jithan Ramesh to prove his acting skills. He excels in dance and stunt sequences. The good-looking Sanchitha Padukone gets equal screen space and she utilised the opportunity well. Others in the cast, including Jayaprakash and Ilavarasu, prove yet again why they are the sought-after character artistes in Tamil cinema. Chakri’s music and Panneerselvam’s cinematography are adequate. The knot is interesting and the execution is nice. Had only the director cut down an overdose of sentiments towards the climax, Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu would have been a treat to watch.

Cinematography : M. V. Panneerselvam

Verdict: House of sentiments

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Udhayan Movie Review STORY Udhayan (Arulnidhi) works with a bank. His colleague (Santhanam) and he spend a leisurely life. One day, Udhayan meets Priya (Praneetha) and it’s love at first sight. He expresses his love to her and urges her to marry him. Meanwhile, a conspiracy hatched by Priya’s father lands Udhayan in trouble. He is forced to shed blood for no mistake of him. Also, a middle-aged man (Ashish Vidyarthy) comes searching for Udhayan. Secrets unfold one after another. ANALYSIS Chaplin, a novice in filmmaking, has managed to render a farily interesting (thouch cliched) tale in Udhayan, with Arulnidhi playing the lead role(s). Arulnidhi has relished playing a dual role for the first time in his career. He is at ease as a city-bred youth. He romances and does stunts too. Praneetha is cute and vivacious. Santhanam’s one-liners are entertaining. Ashish Vidyarthy fits the role well. Music by Manikanth Kadri (son of saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath) and cinematography by Vijay Milton add strength to Udhayan. other technical departments too are okay.

Udhayan Directed by : Chaplin Produced : Prabagaran Music

: Manikanth Kadri

Written

: Chaplin

The film proceeds in a lighter vein and takes an actionpacked turn as it progresses. The twists, though predictable, are set at right places and Chaplin’s understanding of audience’s pulses is evident. The last few minutes will satisfy you, if at all scenes before that fail to do it.

Starring : Arulnithi Pranitha

Verdict - Neither impressive, nor dissapointing

Cinematography : S. D. Vijay Milton

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Screenplay : Chaplin Story :

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Release date : June 24, 2011

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Aaranya Kaandam Movie Review

All hopes are not lost in Tamil cinema. At a time when Kollywood is on a high winning number of national awards, comes Aaranya Kaandam to add more value to the industry and those who love it. The film is a realistic portrayal of gangs in north Chennai, their operations, fights and lives. Hats-off to debutant director Thiyagarajan Kumararaja and producer SPB Charan, for making such a gutsy attempt sans any compromise. Hold on! Having said all these, we should also make it clear that the film is not for the soft-hearted. Full of violence, blood shed and crude dialogues, Aaranya Kaandam could also instill fear in you in many a place. Singam Perumal (Jackie Shroff) is a dreaded gangster, who takes care of all illegal activities. His trusted aide is Pasupathi (Sampath Raj), who however wants to capture power from the hands of his boss.

Aaranya Kaandam Directed by : Thiagarajan Kumararaja Produced : S. P. B. Charan Music

: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Written

: Thiagarajan Kumararaja

Starring :

Jackie Shroff Ravi Krishna Sampath Raj Yasmin Ponnappa Somasundaram

Screenplay : Thiagarajan Kumararaja Story :

Thiagarajan Kumararaja

Cinematography : P. S. Vinod Editing :

Praveen K. L. N. B. Srikanth

Studio :

Capital Film Works

While Singam Perumal tries to spend ‘quality time’ with his mistress Subbu (Yasmeen Ponnappa), she wants to escape from his clutches, with the help of Sappai (Ravikrishna), an innocent youngster in the gang. Comes a plum drug deal which leads to a big war between Singam Perumal and his opponent gang led by Gajendran (Rambo Rajkumar). Who emerges victorious at the end with cunning and violent ways is the rest of Aaranya Kaandam, which spills blood on the faces of the audience. Jackie Shroff does justice to the role with all his experience coming to the help. Sampath Raj is convincing, while Ravikiran, Yasmeen Ponnappa, Rambo Rajkumar and others adding value to their performances. Yuvanshankar Raja’s music is adequate while Vinod speaks with his lens in an intelligent way. But for the litres of blood flowing on screen, Aaranya Kaandam is a brave and honest attempt, which deserves praise. Verdict - Game of gore Online Movie Review - w h p /t:w w n c.iemama etsrc.om d/se pa .lthip?m di=65 Click Here Online Movie Gallery -w /p /w h t:tw nce iClick .mam e cso a tr.m tm eyg ril/aa lge p.hpd ? = i20244 d _ s& = tii9at1r2 Here

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Avan-Ivan Movie Review After watching Naan Kadavul, Balumahendra and Ilayaraja, the two persons who command enormous respect from Bala, asked the national award winning filmmaker not to do dark films henceforth. Bala, who had no other option than following the instruction of the two veterans, started Avan Ivan, claiming that it would be a hilarious entertainer, quite contrast to his style. But the end-product makes us to say that Bala has indeed obeyed to Balumahendra and Ilayaraja’s ‘order’, however without much compromise in his stand. For, Avan Ivan is a commercial movie which has its own dose of ‘Balaism’. Relying heavily on the two protagonists, Vishal and Arya, the film tells us the tale of two youngsters who take the path of violence for a reason. Walter (Vishal) and Kumbudaren Sami (Arya) are halfbrothers, who lead a jolly life in a village near Theni. They have their own interests. While the former aspires to be a popular drama actor, the latter follows his father’s path- petty thefts. Both are close to a Jameen (G M Kumar), who is the heir of a royal family and is respected by everyone in the family. A good-hearted person, the elderly man complaints to police about the activities of a smuggler (RK), who transports illegally animal to neighbouring States. After coming out of the prison, the smuggler ensures that the Jameen dies. This brings out the beasts in Walter and Kumbudaren Sami, who vows to avenge the death of their loved man. Did they succeed in their mission is Avan Ivan all about. Vishal as a squint eyed walks away with honours. He has taken enormous pain to do the role. Arya is cool, casual and performs well too. G M Kumar and RK stand good examples to the good and bad side of the life. There are two heroines (Janani Iyer and Madhu Shalini) who don’t have much say. Yuvanshankar Raja’s music gives life to a script which is bit outdated. Arthur Wilson’s camera has captured the favourite locales of Bala well. On the whole, Avan Ivan, which is slow at places, is yet another different attempt by Bala. Watch it to feel it. Here Online Movie Review - w h p /tClick :ww n c.iemama etsrc.o md/se pa .lthip?m di=67 Online Movie Gallery -w /p /w h t:tClick w nce i.mam e cso a tr.m tm eygril/alage p .hpd ?= i10219d _ & s= ti5 at7 r6 Here

Avan Ivan Directed by : Bala Produced : Kalpathi S. Aghoram Kalpathi S. Ganesh Kalpathi S. Suresh Music

: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Written

: S. Ramakrishnan (dialogue)

Starring :

Vishal Krishna Arya G. M. Kumar Janani Iyer Madhu Shalini

Screenplay : Bala Story :

Bala

Cinematography : Arthur A. Wilson Editing :

Suresh Urs

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AGS Entertainment

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Seeman denies actress allegation

Atress Vijayalakshmi lodged a complaint on Wednesday with the Chennai city police commissioner J K Tripathy levelling allegations of exploitation against director and Naam Tamilar Iyakkam chief coordinator Seeman. According to police sources, Vijayalakshmi said that she knew Seeman personally as a well-known director and a friend. “Vijayalakshmi has approached the police commissioner to take legal action against Seeman,” a police officer said. She has acted in many movies including Friends and Boss Engira Baskaran and also in TV serials. Meanwhile, Seeman had denied all the allegations as false. Speaking on his behalf, his counsel said, “Vijayalakshmi had met him once asking his help for her sister’s divorce.” Sources close to Seeman further said that it was an attempt to tarnish his image in the public for he has been relentlessly voicing for the cause of Lankan Tamils.

Seeman to speak loud Seeman’s Naam Thamizhar Iyakkam will be holding a mega meeting in Chennai on 18 June (today).Says Seeman, ‘the meeting is being organised by Naam Thamizhar Organisation to thank Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for passing a resolution in the State Assembly seeking economic sanctions against Sri Lanka for the island government’s ‘atrocities’ on Tamils.’ He said the war crimes committed by Lankan government has been proved and it’s time to act tough against them.The meeting would be addressed by Seeman, actor Sathyaraj and filmmaker Manivannan among other pro-Tamil speakers from various fields.. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Seeman blasts Vijayalakshmi Naam Thamizhar co-ordinator and film director Seeman, reacting to the cheating case filed against him by actress Vijayalakshmi, said that it is a publicity gimmick and she will not be benefited by it. ‘Should I spell out the conspiracy behind her complaint against me’, Seeman queried on Sunday and added, ‘people know that political parties that bit the dust in the Assembly elections are behind it’. He further said the ‘Naam Thamizhar Movement’ will organise a public meeting in Chennai on 18 June to thank Tamilnadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for passing a resolution in the State Assembly seeking economic sanctions against Sri Lanka for the island government’s ‘atrocities’ on Tamils.

Seeman issues clarification Amidst reports that director and co-ordinator of Naam Thamizhar Iyalkkam Seeman would be summoned by the police, he has issued a clarification on Friday over the complaint against him by actress Vijayalakshmi. Speaking to reporters, he said, ‘I gave money to Vijayalakshmi many times since 2008 to help tide over financial crises. Apart from that there is no other relationship between us. This is what she has given me in return.’ Saying that he would not run anywhere, the founder of Naam Thamizhar Iyakkam said that he would not approach the court for anticipatory bail. ‘I will face the case legally,’ he said. Actress Vijayalakshmi of Friends and Boss Engira Baskaran fame came to the Chennai city Police Commissioner’s office Wednesday afternoon and submitted a petition against Seeman. Her four-page complaint drafted in English said that the popular filmmaker had refused to marry her after maintaining relationship for the past few years. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Maruthi Suzuki Dakshin Dare

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After joining hands with Suriya in Singam, it’s now the turn of Anushka to share the screen space with his sibling Karthi. She has agreed to be Karthi’s heroine in a film to be directed by Suraj. Anushka will be playing the female lead in this yet-to-be-titled film. Karthi is currently busy with Shankar Dayal’s Saguni. He’s also tied up with his wedding preparations with Ranjini, which will take place in the first week of July.

Anushka is on a purple patch rendering back-to-back hits in both the languages. Naga Chaitanya is slowly rising the ladder of fame with decent hits in Tollywood. According to the grapevine, both got engaged to each other in a secret ceremony held very much in private between the two families. However efforts to contact both went in vain.

He will start shooting with Anushka once Saguni’s shoot is over, say sources in the know. Anushka, who was last seen in Vaanam opposite SIlambarasan, is eagerly awaiting the release of Deiva Thirumagal. The movie stars Vikram, Amala Paul, Santhanam and Anushka in key roles

Interestingly Anushka had taught yoga to Naga Chaitanya and had acted in maximum number of movies with Nagarjuna.

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Salman’s show in Chennai The ‘Dhinka Chinka’ star Salman Khan took Chennai by storm on Wednesday as he arrived to take part in the audio launch of Fefsi Vijayan’s Markandya, a movie that marks the launch of the stunt master’s son Sabarish in the lead role. Arriving on a chartered flight from Patiala, where he was shooting for a movie, Salman Khan, said, ‘it gives me great pleasure to attend the event. FEFSI Vijayan is not just a stunt master but a great human being. and I am happy and thrilled to be at the event.’ Vijay, who received the first copy of the audio from Salman Khan, said, ‘ I saw the trailers and songs. I am thoroughly impressed. I wish Sabarish all the best’. Fefsi Vijayan recalled his experiences working for the film and expressed ‘heartfelt’ gratitude to Salman, Vijay and others for attending the audio launch.

Vivek Oberoi at Rameswaram Popular Bollywood star Vivekl Oberoi was in the temple town of Rameswaram to offer prayers along with his wife Priyanka. The 34-year-old actor, who married Priyanka Alva last year at a ceremony marked by the razzmatazz of the tinsel town, credited his wife with the positive change in his life. ‘Marriage is an absolute bliss. I was commitment phobic and remained single for almost 5-6 years. But when I met Priyanka things changed completely. I am a very different person now. And all the credit goes to her,’ Vivek said. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vijay in Shanghai film festival

Vikram stills in Siruthuli function

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Harris to go Rahman way

After A R Rahman, it’s now the turn of Harris Jeyaraj to go on a World Tour.The music director, who has his hands full with movies like Nanban, 7Am Arivu, Mattraan and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi, will embark on a music tour across the globe from 2 October. Meanwhile, he has completed musical score for 7Am Arivu, which is he is planning to release shortly. Starring Suriya and Sruthi Haasan in the lead roles, the audio of 7Am Arivu has seven tracks that includes a Chinese song. Sruthi Haasan has also sung a song. Harris Jayaraj had recently been to Ooty to compose tunes for director Rajesh’s Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. Known for his soft talk, his music always had a charm on youngsters. Recently his songs in Engeyum Kadhal and Ko had topped the charts.

Will Rahman join Kathir? Director Kathir and music composer A R Rahman, one of the most successful combos in Kollywood, may join hands once again. The Kadhal Desam, Kadhalar Dhinam and Kadhal Virus duo may come together for a film titled Kodai Vidumarai. After a decade-long break, Kathir is now back with the project, which went on floors Monday. An interesting thing about the movie is that its newspaper advertisements did not feature the name of any music composer. When probed the reason, circles close to Kathir said, ‘Because Kathir is waiting for Rahman. He has urged the Oscar-Grammy winner to compose music for Kodai Vidumarai but yet to get consent from him.’Confirming this, Kathir said, Rahman is currently busy with his international commitments. However I will try my best to rope in for Kodai Vidumarai, which is a beautiful campus love story.’ WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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One more son rises Sons and daughters of actors and actresses entering cinema is no rare news. Popular comedian Mayilsamy’s son Anbu is set to make his debut on the big screen. Director Rasu Madhuravan will be directing the debutant and the film has been titled Parthom Pazhaginom. Mayilsamy’s son who was christened as Arumai Nayakan by Kamal Haasan when he was born, has been renamed as Anbu by veteran filmmaker K Balachander, when the comedian took his son to get the blessings of Balachander recently. National award winner Thambi Ramaiya, Ilavarasu, Suri, Vaiyapuri and others would be acting in this film. Kavi Periyathambi is scoring the music, the lyrics are by Na Muthukumar and Nandalala.

Celebrity Twitters (@dhanushkraja)6/24/11 10:43 PM and vengai will release soon .. sooner than you think .. god bless (@dhanushkraja)6/24/11 10:42 PM yes i ve written couple of songs in selva s project and also have sung two songs .. ( cont )

(@dhanushkraja) 6/24/11 10:40 PM avar eppo varuvar eppidi varuvarnu yarukkum theriyadhu , aana vara vendiya nerathula correct aa varuvaar . ( cont ) (@dhanushkraja) 6/20/11 5:15 PM Linga turns 1 today. Its amazing how many of u guys remember his b day. He is very lucky 2 receive such great love. Thank you guys. God bless

(@dhanushkraja)6/24/11 10:41 PM first of all , selva s film is not called irandam ulagam , and i ain playin a doctor ..( cont )

Karthi’s movie with Rajesh Karthi is currently busy shooting for Saguni. Close on the heels of his wedding next month, Karthi, the sibling of actor Suriya, is buzzed to be joining hands with director Rajesh of Boss Engira Baskaran fame. Rajesh is currently busy directing Udhayanidhi Stalin for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. The movie stars Hansika Motwani opposite him. Harris Jeyaraj is scoring music for it. Touted to be a typical Rajesh film with loads of humour, Karthi was mightily impressed listening to the script. The title may be Kathi Kappal. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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STR croons for Prashanth Simbu has crooned many songs in Kollywood, Many of them have become big hits. Now he has lent his voice for Prashanth in Mambattiyam, which is a remake of yesteryear hit Malayur Mambattiyan. The new version has Prashanth in the lead and the film is directed and produced by the actor’s father Thiyagarajan, who had played the lead role in the original version. Simbu recently lent his voice for a remix of Kaattu Vazhi Pora Polla... Happy about Simbu singing for his film, Prashanth says, ‘He is my longtime friend and I am glad that he has crooned a song in one of the important movies in my career. The song will be one of the highlights of Mambattiyan.’

Simbu’s Brazil trip Silambarasan, riding high on the success of Vaanam, is planning to shoot his forthcoming film Vettai Mannan in Brazil. Sources close to the actor say the actor and his director Nelson will can some action-packed scenes in Brazil for the climax of Vettai Mannan. Vettai Mannan, produced by S S Chakravarthy of NIC Arts, is an action-packed gangster story. It has three heroines starring opposite Simbu, including Deeksha Seth. Simbu will play the role of a serial killer in the film. Vettai Mannan has Jai of Subramaniapuram fame playing an important role. Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose its music. Says Nelson, ‘STR is a nice colleague to work with. We are shaping up Vettai Mannan as a pucca commercial entertainer.’ WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Simbu is ready to kill Silambarasan aka STR’s under-production Vettai Mannan is touted to be an action film, which throws light on gangsters and their dealings. The actor will be doing the role of a hired killer for the mafia who is in demand for his skills. A special set has been put up in Binny Mills amounting to depict a bustling market place where some pivotal action scenes will be shot. After back to back hits with VTV and Vaanam, Silambarasan has become a busy bee in Tamil cinema. The actor is shooting for Poda Podi with Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, doing the Tamil remake of Dabbang titled Vosthi and simultaneously shooting for his dream project Vettai Mannan. Jai and Santhanam are also part of the cast. Deeksha Seth is the heroine.

Simbu in Mani’s film? Buzz in Kollywood is that Mani Ratnam will direct Simbu in a commercial entertainer. The actor is currently busy with three films: Vignesh Shiva’s Podaa Podi, Dharani’s Osthi and Vettai Mannan directed by Nelson. Though rumours are working overtime, Mani Ratnam is tight-lipped about his forthcoming venture while Simbu is busy shooting for Poda Podi. Meanwhile, there are also reports that the director will soon launch actor Karthik’s son Gautham in his upcoming project. Reportedly the film is an urban love story which will also have Arya in a prominent role. The film will be completely shot in cosmopolitan cities with a major portion being filmed in London. Music director A R Rahman will be a part of this project. Fans of Mani Ratnam were in for a disappointment when he chose to shelve his dream project Ponniyin Selvan starring Vijay, Anushka and Mahesh Babu. All eyes are now on Mani Ratnam to see what he is planning next. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Raja Pattai Press Meet

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Babaji Audio Video CD Launch

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Udumban Press Meet

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Vijay shoots for Nanban Director Shankar’s Nanban is fast reaching completion. A remake of Bollywood blockbuster ‘Three Idiots’, its is poerhaps the first film by Shankar to be completed at such a quick time. The film has Vijay, Srikanth and Jiiva in lead roles with Ileana playing the heroine. Music is by Harris Jayaraj. The shooting is currently taking place in Chennai and we learn from reliable sources that the Tamil version of ‘Zoobie Doobie…’ song is being picturised on Vijay and Ileana on an expensive set. ‘Harris has come out with a different tune which would attract the attention of one and all. As everyone knows Vijay is a good dance and he is giving his best to the song in the company of Ileana,’ sources say. After shooting in Coimbatore, Ooty, Andaman and Amsterdam, the cast and crew of ‘Nanban’, led by Shankar, are now camping in Chennai, picturising some important scenes. The film is produced by Gemini Film Circuit.

HC ruling on Vijay film The Madras High Court on Friday ordered producer R B Choudhary to pay Rs five lakh as damages to a major mosquito and cockroach repellent manufacturer for depicting the product in a disparaging manner in the Vijay starrer Tirupachi. The movie, produced by Supergood Films Private Limited, was released in January 2005. Godrej Sara Lee Ltd, manufacturer of repellant ‘Hit’ had filed a civil suit seeking damages from the producer for it claimed its product was ‘scandalously’ depicted in some scenes of the film. Justice S Palanivelu said a perusal showed Super Good Films has infringed the trademark of Godrej Sara Lee Ltd and that the plaintiff was legally entitled for damages. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vijay to start Pagalavan soon Though he might be facing some personal problems due to allegations from actress Vijayalakshmi, Seeman is busy scripting his next project Pagalavan, a film with a social theme. Vijay is tipped to play the lead role in the film with Hanshika Motwani as his ladylove. Buzz is that Bhavana might play a prominent role in the movie. Vijay and Hanshika Motwani are currently busy with Jayam Raja’s Velayudham which is expected to hit the theatres in August. Pagalavan is expected to go on floors in the second half of August. Sources say it would carry a strong message quite like Seeman’s earlier venture Thambi.

Vijay wants his fans to do social service ‘Ilaya Thalapathy’ Vijay has urged is fans to celebrate his birthday on 22 June without big fete and rather help the poor and needy. In a statement on Tuesday, Vijay said that his fans should do social welfare activities on the day. Following this, the actor’s birthday will now be celebrated by his Makkal Iyakkam members as an occasion to serve the poor. Even though there are a couple of weeks for the day, his fans chose to kickstart the celebrations on Tuesday itself by distributing school books, uniforms and notebooks to underprivileged children. At a function held in Chennai, the members of the Iyakkam distributed goodies to hundreds of children. Meanwhile, Vijay starrer Velayudham was expected for release on his birthday. But for reasons unspecified, the release date has been pushed back. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vijay’s request to fans Actor Vijay has urged his fans to celebrate his birthday on 22 June (tomorrow) by rendering social service activities. The actor will take part in a series of events in Chennai to kickstart his birthday celebrations. In a statement, Vijay urged his fans to contribute their best for the society. Stressing the need to create awareness on eye donation, Vijay said, ‘over 100 members of Vijay Narpani Iyakkam will come together for the cause on the day’. He also urged them to voluntarily donate blood. ‘We should take pride in donating blood for it would save the lives of many’, he added. The actor further said serving the society should be our motto. ‘Our life will have a purpose only when we resort to selfless service’, he added.

Happy b’day Vijay

It’s time to celebrate for Illayathalapathy Vijay fans. Today they are holding a lot of celebrations to mark the birthday of their favourite actor. The actor visited Egmore Children’s hospital and distributed golden rings to newborn babies. He visited orphanages and fed the poor and needy. A grand function was organised and his fans pledged their eyes. It may be recalled that Vijay had issued a statement on Tuesday urging his fans to render social service activities on the day. He urged them to donate blood, campaign for eye donation and a lot of social service activities. Vijay is currently busy with Velayudham, directed by Jayam Raja and Nanban, a remake of Three idiots, directed by Shankar. Says Ganesan, a member of Vijay Narpani Iyakkam, ‘ we are holding a blood donation camp in our area as requested by Vijay. This year has been a great one for Vijay as his Kavalan did well and was selected for Shanghai Film Festival. Also Velayudham and Nanban are ready for release’. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Kajal, Tapsee and their sisters

Kajal Agarwal’s younger sister Nisha Agarwal is all set to enter Kollywood. Nisha has been signed up to play Kalavani fame Vimal’s pair in a film that is to be produced by Balaji Studios. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film Emaindi Ee Vela and a couple of Tollywood films are currently in her kitty. She is trying to establish herself in Tollywood and will also try her luck in the Tamil film industry to carve a niche for herself. Meanwhile, there were reports that actress Tapsee Pannu’s sister Shagun Pannu will soon be making a debut in Tamil cinema. However, Shagun has rubbished it as rumours through a networking site. She said, ‘I have no plans of getting into this industry right now... Came to Hyderabad just to have some fun with my sister...’

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Kollywood stars meet CM stills

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Raja Pattai Movie Launch

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Chennai Rhinos Team at Chennai Airport

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That’s the spirit In a country where cinema and cricket are two big religions, how about blending them together? Well, the result was Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), which attracted all eyes this June. The first edition of the CCL came to close in the second week of June in Hyderabad with the Chennai Rhinos led by R Sarath Kumar and Abbas defeating Karnataka Bulldozers by 19 runs to lay their hands on the trophy. The cricket tourney, on the lines of the hugely popular Indian Premier League, featured teams from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi film industries In the final, Chennai Rhinos, put into bat by Karnataka Bulldozers skipper Kiccha Sudeep smashed 189 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Actors Vikranth and Vishnu scored half-centuries to set up a mammoth total. In reply, the team from Bangalore kept losing wickets at regular intervals to fall short of the total. Vikranth who scored a quickfire 61 off 26 balls was named man pof the match. An elated Chennai Rhinos skipper Sarath Kumar said, ‘It is a proud moment for us. I credit my boys for the succcess. We will come with same vigour for the next edition’. The first edition of the CCL was filled with fanfare, glitz, glamour and of course games played with great spirit. The week-long tournament played at various venues including Vishakapattinam, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad witnessed huge crowds, power-packed entertainment shows and some good cricket. The likes of Baba Sehgal, Devi Sri Prasad and Shriya Saran performed on stage at the venues where the matches were played. The likes of Shatrughan Sinha, Mohan Babu, Boney Kapoor and Sridevi were present at the venue during the final match. The organisers announced that from the next edition two new teams would be added. Next year, director Priyadharashan will field a strong Kerala team comprising actors from ‘God’s Own Country’ while stars from Bengal will form a team, to be owned by Boney Kapoor. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Chennai Rhinos lifts CCL trophy It is a happy moment for Chennai. Close on the heels of Chennai Super Kings winning the IPL, it was the turn of Chennai Rhinos, a team comprising Tamil film artistes, to win the first edition of Celebrity Cricket League on Sunday. In the finals against Karnataka Bulldozers led by Sudeep, which was watched by a huge crowd in Hyderabad, Chennai Rhinos walked away with all honours. Batting first, Chennai Rhinos managed 189 runs in 20 overs with Vikranth and Vishnu scoring halfcenturies. In reply, Karnataka lost nine wickets and fell short by 19 runs. Vikranth was declared man of the match. Speaking about the victory, captain Sarath Kumar said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; it is a big moment for us. We are true champs. I congratulate all my boys.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

CCL gets bigger and better The first edition of Celebrity Cricket League has been an astounding success. Chennai Rhinos led by Sarath Kumar went on to win the trophy. The matches played at Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Hyderabad witnessed huge crowds, Games were played with true spirit. Interestingly the next edition would see two new teams added to the tournament. Currently four teams are in the fray ( Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi). Next year, director Priyadharashan will field a strong Kerala team while artistes from Bengal will form a team and play for producer Boney Kapoor. The finals at Hyderabad between Chennai and Karnataka witnessed the likes of Shatrughan Sinha, Mohan Babu, Boney Kapoor, Sridevi and Shriya Saran performing at the show. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Big clash between stars The Celebrity Cricket League featuring stars from Tollywood, Kollywood, Sandalwood and Bollywood is all set to begin 4 June. The Telugu Warriors, led by Venkatesh, has names like Vishnu, Tarun, Siddarth, Srikanth and Nitin, among others playing for it. Vishnu Manchu owns the team. The Mumbai Heroes owned by Sohail Khan Entertainment has Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sonu Sood, Harman Baweja, Aftab Shivdasani, Dino Morea, Kunal Khemu and Mahesh Manjrekar among others. The team will be captained by Suniel Shetty. Chennai Rhinos, led by Suriya, boasts of names like Madhavan, Abbas and Vishal. The team is owned by R Sarath Kumar, president of South Indian Film Artistes’ Association. Karnataka Bulldozers led by Sudeep is owned by Ashok Kheny, industrialist-cum-producer, who is the owner of Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE). Genelia D’Souza, Sonakshi Sinha, Shriya Saran, Priyamani, Charmee, Taapsee, Samantha, Aindrita and Ragini bring in the oomph factor to the CCL. Salman Khan says, ‘I will be there to cheer for our boys from Bollywood. It will be as competitive as any other cricket tournament . In am ready to remove my shirt and dance all the way if my boys win’. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vettrimaran to work for Dhayanidhi Alagiri National award winner Vettrimaran will be doing a movie for producer Dayanidhi Alagiri’s Cloud Nine Movies. Dayanidhi Alagiri, grandson of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has tweeted in his micro-blogging site that Vettrimaran would do a film for his production house. And the star cast has not been finalised yet. Vettrimaran is making headlines after winning scores of National award for his last directorial venture Aadukalam. Dayanidhi Alagiri, meanwhile, is producing Ajith’s 50th film Mankatha. Sources say that Vettrimaran, after narrating the rural life in Madurai in Aadukalam, will tell the tale of a youth in Chennai in his next film.

Kathir back in the hunt Director Kathir, who made a name for himself with movies like Idhayam and Kadhalar Dhinam, is back after a brief sabbatical. He will be doing a film titled Kodai Vidumurai, starring Srikanth in the lead. ‘The film will go on the floors by the end of July. Vaali will be penning the lyrics. Rest of the cast and crew will be finalized in a week’s time. I had plans of doing Maanavar Dhinam with Srikanth for another production house, but the project has been put on hold as of now. Kodai Vidmurai is a soft romantic story that takes place during the summer holidays,’ says Kathir. A grand muhurat was held in Chennai on Monday in which who’s who of the film industry took part WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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AVM’s first and foremost

AVM’s 175th venture Mudhal Idam is all complete. Starring Mynaa fame Vidharth as protagonist, it is being directed by debutant filmmaker Kumaran. Vidarth will pair up with Kerala girl Kavitha Nair, who makes her debut in this film. D Imman has composed five songs for Mudhal Idam. A grand set was erected where the the climax sequences were shot. Speaking about the film, the director says, ‘thanks to the encouragement from the AVM, we have completed the movie in a big way. Imman’s songs and Vidharth’s performance has given new colour to the film’.

UTV acquires Deiva Thirumagal UTV Motion Pictures has purchased the all India theatrical rights of Vikram’s Deiva Thirumagal, directed by A L Vijay and produced by Mogan Nadarajan of Sri Rajakaliamman Medias. Deiva Thirumagal is now ready for release. It features Vikram in the lead role as a mentally challenged adult with the maturity of a five-year-old boy, while Anushka , Amala Paul,Santhanam, KK and Nassar are in the supporting cast. GV Prakash provides music and Nirav Shah is the cameraman. Plans are on to release the movie early next month. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Wedding

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Radharavi son wedding reception

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Actress Aparna Pillai Wedding Reception

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Vishal heaps laurels on Arya Avan Ivan brings together Vishal and Arya. Though both are popular actors pitted against each other at the box office in the past, they share a good rapport. Expressing his heartfelt thanks to his friend Arya, Vishal says, ‘I have known him for 16 years. He is a great friend who expects nothing in return from me. He got me the offer to do Bala’s film. He gave me the courage to do it and had no egos sharing the screen with me’. Vishal adds: ‘He has no problems about me given prominence in the media for Avan Ivan. He is kind and very co-operative. I am really blessed in my life to get such a friend like Arya.’

Randy to direct Arya Joining the list of cinematographers venturing to direction is Rathnavelu alias Randy. Sources say that he would direct a movie soon that would be a pucca commercial entertainer. Guess who might play the lead role in Randy’s maiden venture as director? It could be Arya. Sources confirm that Arya has been approached by Rathnavelu and the stroy narrated by him has mightily impressed Arya. Rathnavelu is an intense cinematographer and would not get convinced till he gets what he wants from the artistes. Hence his directorial venture would be a treat to watch, say sources. Rathanvelu was supposed to direct Dhanush for Kutty. But backed out at the last moment.

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Arya, Aadhi and Naren Debutant director Raaj Menon has managed to make it possible. He has roped in three big stars for his maiden venture. Arya, Naran, and Adhi are reportedly coming together for a film called Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi to be made by Raaj Menon. Produced by Raj Zacharias on Red Carpet banner, the movie would be made simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam. Sources say the film will be a thriller with lots of action. Search is on for heroines. Arya is awaiting the release of Avan Ivan while Adhi is doing Aravaan.

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Sangeetha Vibhushana & Sangeetha Ratna Awards

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Tamil Film Festival in Russia 2011

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Avan Ivan

Director Bala’s Avan Ivan starring Arya and Vishal. With Vishal donning the role of a youth with a squint eye, the whole crew is upbeat that he would garner accolades for his performance in the film. Says Vishal, talking to Cinemamatters.com, ‘doing a Bala’s film is no easy task as he expects perfection in every frame. I shot for almost 220 days and it was never easy. I strained a lot specially with my eyes and I felt as if I had done five films together’. However Vishal is happy that his pains were gone once he got appreciation from Bala. ‘I was stunned when Bala hugged me after seeing the first copy of the film and said I need to go places’. Vishal is currently acting in a film titled Prabhakaran, directed by Prabhudeva.

Avan Ivan to release in maximum theatres Director Bala’s Avan Ivan is touted to be the biggest release in Tamil cinema this year. Starring Arya - Vishal in the lead roles, the movie, supposedly a laugh-riot, will release in over 250 screens. Producers of the film, AGS Entertainments want to release the film in maximum number of theatres, sources say, With Madhu Slaini and G M Kumar in prominent roles, Suriya plays a cameo as himself in the film. According to Vishal, ‘the movie is a greatest dream for me. I worked hard for 250 days. The pains are gone when I saw myself on screen. It is a happy moment for me’. Arya too has echoed the same. ‘It is double delight for me as I had been part of Bala’s Naan Kadavul before’.

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Avan Ivan going strong

Protests against Avan Ivan

Director Balaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Avan Ivan has emerged the front-runner in the box office. The first big release after the Assembly elections results were declared, the film stars Vishal, Arya, Janani Iyer, Madhu Shalini and GM Kumar in the lead roles, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Director Balaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much-hyped Avan had opened in a big way across the State on Friday though it has been receiving mixed reviews so far. Now the movie is in a spot of bother as it has witnessed protests from a few sections of fans in Tirunelveli. They opposed to depicting of a Zameen in a poor light.

Produced by AGS Entertainment, Avan Ivan was released on 17 June and it was also released simultaneously in Telugu as Vaadu Veedu. The movie was open to good response and has won appreciation from movie-buffs.

They allege that the filmmaker has taken ride on a Jameen who still lives in a place called Singampatti. A group gathered in front of cinema halls where the movie was being screened and raised slogans.

Trade analysts say that the film is going strong into the second week and the collections are huge. The movie has recovered the cost and is expected to collect over Rs 35 crore in Tamilnadu itself.

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Posters were struck condemning Bala and they sought him to remove those scenes from the film.

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Markandeyan Audio Launch

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KS Ravikumar inaugurates New Line fashions

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Big day for Asin It’s indeed a big day for Asin as her Hindi venture Ready opposite Salman Khan is ready to hit the screens. The actress is pinning all her hopes on Ready for she feels the movie would take her to greater heights in Bollywood. The Ghajini girl ventured to Hindi doing the Bollywood version of the movie opposite Aamir Khan. She says, ‘ I want Ready to really do it big’. Remember Ready is a remake of Uthamaputhiran, the Dhanush-Genelia starrer. Meanwhile, she says, ‘as an actress I am satisfied with the way my career is shaping up. I believe every actor has his/ her own share of work and that it will come to him/her at a given time.’ Asked how she felt when all the credit for success of Ghajini was taken away by Aamir Khan and now Salman Khan is seen all over the posters of Ready, the 25-year-old said, ‘It’s not at all a drawback to work with big stars. The kind of talent Aamir has and the kind of star he is, he carried the film entirely on his shoulders. ’I feel whatever importance Salman is getting he completely justifies it. I always get the credit which I deserve; so have no complains.’

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Asin all thrilled The huge success of Ready has opened the doors for Asin in a big way. She is now getting multiple offers in Bollywood. She is now ready to shoot in London for her film Housefull 2 opposite Akshay Kumar and is also ready to share the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in the film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s 2 States. ‘I just feel happy and blessed that I am working with actors of such repute. First Salman and next up is my film with Akshay. Not just that, the banners I am working with are also huge.’ Asked whether she would bid bye to South Indian films, an out-spoken Asin says, ‘I have a lot of offers coming in for Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films, but I seriously think I should choose with care. I have done several films in the South and don’t want to repeat myself. The day I get something new and exciting, I will sign it’.

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Siddharth Promotes 180 Movie Stills

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Shriya at NGTC Launch

Doo Audio and Trailer Launch

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Avan Ivan Premiere Show

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Sivakumar Educational Trust 32nd year Award

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Naam Tamilar party public meeting

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Tamil Nadu Directors Union Election

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Uyarthiru 420 Audio Launch

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Vijay Birthday Celebration

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O n the job are Sasi, Samuthirakani

Samuthirakani’s next film with Sasikumar, titled Poraali, has begun in a silent manner. The first schedule which was going on in Theni has been completed smoothly. The next leg of the film is to commence immediately. The entire unit, according to reports, recently camped at a location near VGP for the shoot. A fight sequence and a pivotal scene in the film are currently being filmed. Samuthirakani and Sasikumar have great chemistry while working together (Subramanyapuram, Nadodigal and Eesan) and they are working hard to replicate the success of some of their earlier films. There are a plenty of fresh faces acting in the film. Initially it was rumoured Trisha might act. Later the name of Anjali was doing rounds. But now sources say the Subramanyapuram girl Swathi has got the favour.

Shobana is back Veteran actress and Nationalaward winner Shobana is all set to make a comeback in Kollywood through Simbu’s Podaa Podi. It is reported that the yesteryear actress will play a prominent role, that of Vijayalaxmi Sarathkumar’s dance mentor, in the film. Well-known artist Ute Bergk (assistant art director of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and V for Vendetta) has recently been roped in as the art director for the film. Podaa Podi is produced by Gemini and Padam Kumar and as the title suggests, the film is an energetic romcom.Silambarasan is shooting for Vettai Mannan, Vosthi besides Poda Podi. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Kollywood calls on Jayalalithaa Popular Tamil film stars including Kamal Haasan and Vijay called on Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in Chennai on Saturday. Kamal, Gauthami and daughters Akshara and Subbalakshmi, Vijay, S A Chandrasekar and Prabhu besides many yesteryear actors called on Jayalalithaa, an official press release said. Others from Kollywood who had called on the Chief Minister were V S Raghavan, Sachu, S N Lakshmi and playback singer L R Easwari. They greeted Jayalalithaa on her assuming charge as Chief Minister for the third time, the release further said.

Jai Akash and Lankan Tamils Jai Akash’s Ayutha Porattam is a film about travails of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The film, which features Jai Akash in the lead role, is directed by the actor himself. Ayutha Porattam has Preethi and Anitha Reddy playing the heroines. Music has been composed by Nandha Raj. ’The story demanded that the film be shot in Sri Lanka. But since permission was denied by government agencies, the unit moved to Thailand for the shoot,’ say sources. ’It is a movie that speaks about problems of Lankans and we offer a solution to the troubles’, Jai Akash says and adds, ‘we shot in real locations and the film has come very good’. The trailer and audio was launched recently. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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w edding Bells for Shakthi

K a l a v a d ia P o z h u d h ugal t o r e l e a se finally

Popular actor and son of veteran director P Vasu, Shakthi is all set to enter marital life. He made his screen debut as a child artist in the block buster Chinna Thambi and later as hero in Thottal Poo performance The long wait is over for Malarum. Further on his Ninaithale Prabhu Deva. His acting ven- in G N Kumaravelan’s ated. ture Kalavadiya Pozhudhugal Inikkum was well appreciShakthi will get engaged to will be released in August. choice, Produced by Ayngaran Inter- Smrithi, a girl of his on Monday the 6 June nationals, the movie is diSherarected by Thangar Bachchan. 2011 at Hotel Park Smrithi Prabhu Deva plays a youth ton in Chennai. ate with revolutionary ideas in is a B Com gradufrom Stella Maris Colthe film that also has Prakashraj and Sathyaraj in the lege, Chennai. engaged. cast. Music is by Vidyasagar. Recently Karthi got It looks like the seasonm of eligible bachelors getting married.

D hanush speaks f rom Singapore

Rajinikanth will be back from Singapore soon to meet his

fans. He is fit and fine, says actor and son-in-law of the Superstar, Dhanush.Speaking from Singapore where he is taking care of Rajini, who has been admitted to the Mount Elizabeth Health Centre, Dhanush, said, ‘all is well with Rajnikanth. He is col and casual as The shooting was completed usual’. long back and the film is still to see the light of the day. Dhanush said, ‘the doctors are looking after him Sources say that works are well and he is nursed back to noron to ensure its early remal health. He is spending his lease and most probably leisure time playing with his grand by August, the film would children’. be released. Says Thangar Bachchan, ‘Prabhu Deva’s Dhanush, Latha Rajnikanth, performance without any Soundarya and Aishwarya, dance or fight is extraordi- along with children Rajini’s nary and the movie will be a grandsons Linga and Yathra, have landmark film.’ taken an apartment in Singapore Meanwhile, Prabhu Deva and are attending to the actor at is busy directing Vishal and the hospital. Sameera Reddy for a Tamil movie and then he would ‘With all going fine, Rajinikanth embark to do a Hindi film will be out of the hospital soon with Akshay Kumar. and would meet his fans at the earliest

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‘18 0 w i l l r o c k ’ Siddharth after a brief interval is back in Tamil with Nootrenbadhu.However Jayendra, who is directing the film (180 in Telugu), feels that Siddharth hasn’t lost his appeal with the Tamil audiences. The director said: ‘I have been travelling with Siddharth to various cities to promote Nootrenbadhu; people still recognise him and come up to him to chat with him. His charm is still intact.’ Produced by Sathyam Cinemas and Aghal Films, the movie which has Priya Anand and Nithya Menon opposite Siddarth is set to release this week-end. . On his part, Siddharth said, ‘all is well with the movie, It has come really god. It is an interesting romantic flick with commercial elements laced well’.

Sid d h a r t h ’ s 1 8 0 r e a dy to shine It’s finally confirmed now. 180, a romantic entertainer starring Siddharth, will hit the screens on 24 June. Directed by Jayendra, a former associate of Mani Ratnam, the film would be released simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. It stars Nithya Menon and Priya Anand in the lead roles. A love story set in USA and India, 180 is produced by SPI Cinemas and Aghal Films. Sathyam Cinemas is the presenter. Balasubramaniam is the cinematographer. The movie has music by Sharreth. Siddharth is all geared up for the movie’s release. He says, ‘happy to see Tamil fans after a brief interval. It is a big occasion for us and hopefully the movie rocks’.

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Ganesh inaugurates Auto World Expo 2011

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Tamil Film Festival in Russia 2011

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Ve n g h a i a c q u i r e d b y Sun Pictures

Dhanush and Sun Pictures seem to share a good rapport. Almost all the earlier films of Dhanush (Padikathavan, Aadukalam, Mappillai) were acquired by the famed production house, owned by Kalanithi Maran. Sources say Sun Pictures has now bagged the release rights of Dhanush’s Venghai for a whopping price. Directed by Hari, the movie features Tamannah as female lead. Dhanush has tweeted in his micro-blogging site - ‘Done with Venghai! Its gonna be the next release, a mass masala! Typical Hari film’. Both Dhanush and Sun Pictures are on cloud nine for their earlier venture Aadukalam, directed by Vettirmaran, went on to bag six National awards including best actor for Dhanush. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Temporary relief for Kalanithi Maran Call it a breather for Sun Pictures and its managing director Kalanithi Maran. In the Enthiran copyright fiasco, the Madras High Court stayed criminal proceedings against the media baron, on a complaint against him alleging offences under IPC and Copyrights Act. A local court had last month issued summons to Kalanithi and the film’s director Shankar to appear before it on 24 June in connection with the complaint by a Tamil writer alleging the two had committed piracy and cheating offences In his complaint, the writer Aarur Tamilnadan said that he wrote a short story Jugiba which was published in Tamil magazine Iniya Udayam in April 1996. He claimed the film was based on his story and Shankar and Kalanithi had violated copyright act by using his story.

Maatran to begin in July It’s finally confirmed that Suriya starrer Maatran will go on floors this July. After a successful outing in Ko, cinematographer - director K V Anand is back with Suriya, his Ayan star, for Maatran. Anand along with writers Subha has penned the script long back. The movie has Kajal Aggarwal opposite Suriya. Sources say the film to be produced by AGS Entertainment in a grand manner will be made on a high budget. Also it is said that Suriya would be completing 7Am Arivu in a week’s time and would hop on to Maatran. K V Anand says, ‘ I have more responsibility on my shoulders now.The back-to-back hits in Ayan and Ko has crated a lot of expectations and I should live up to it’. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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V ijayakanth’s son to turn actor

Sons and daughters of popular film personalities The latest buzz is that Vijayakanth’s son entering cinema is no new news. Adding to the list Shanmuga Pandian, who is perusing his Visual would be Vijayakanth’s son Communications Shanmuga Pandian. Course from Loyola College wants to Actor and politician Vijayenter acting. He exakanth has a huge fan followpressed his desire to ing and is a name to reckon his dad and got his with in Tamil cinema. In the approval. recent elections, his DMDK party had won maximum Meanwhile, his seats and emerged the winmother Premalatha ners in AIADMK combine. and uncle Sudeesh Of the 41 seats, they conare reportedly listested DMDK won 29 and tening to some stoVijayakanth became leader ries for Shanmuga of opposition. Panidan.

Jiiva’s n e w a v ata r He is the son of popular producer R B Choudharyy. But fate made him a popular actor. Now he is keen to do what his father does - production.

Along with his actor-brother Jithan Ramesh, the Ko star will soon start a new production house, which will initially make ad films and off-beat movies. ‘It is my longtime wish to start a production company. And it is coming true now with the blessings of my dad and support from my family members. I am thrilled,’ says Jiiva. Jiiva, who says he would like to maintain a balance between serious and commercial movies, adds that all that he wants is to establish himself as an actor who could do any type of roles. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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My fans will love M a n k a t ha : Ajith Ajith Kumar, director Venkat Prabhu and other team members are busy shooting the remaining scenes and climax of Mankatha on the outskirts of Hyderabad. With Mankatha almost complete, Ajith will commence his next Billa 2 soon. Ajith plays a role with negative shades and is upbeat that Mankatha will taste success. The movie reportedly touches upon betting in sports and Ajith plays an underworld don. TriIs Dilip Rogers the next Ajith? sha plays his heroine, while Lakshmi Rai and After bike-racer Ajith turned actor, comes Dilip Arjun do pivotal roles. Rogers following his foot-steps. The popular bike racer will be making his foray on big screen with Talking about his 50th film, the Thala says, Udumban, a movie by G Balan. ‘This is not only a milestone film for me Says the director, ‘it is a film that but for the entire production unit. This is set in dry barren rural land. is a challenging film and everyone is There are enough twists and working hard for the best results. I turns in the script’. get emotional thinking about all those fans who have stood by me through the highs and lows of my career. I hope they enjoy watching Mankatha.

We have touched up on a sensitive issue that created furore in Tamlnadu a few years ago and offered a solution in the film, he adds. On choosing Dilip Rogers for the lead role, he says, ‘We wanted a well-built youth to play the lead in Udumban. I happened to see the country’s popular bike racer Dilip Rogers and had no hesitation in casting him as hero’. Dilip Rogers got trained in dancing and stunts before shooting for the movie. Newcomer Sana will be playing the heroine He said, ‘acting is new to me. But thanks to the encouragement and support of my director, I managed to pull it off’. Quite appropriate to the title, a monior lizard would play a part of the film.

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Cars 2 Premiere At Inox

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180 Crews blood donation

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Special prayers for Rajini

Rajini's yoga in Singapore

Joining those who are organising mass prayers for the Superstar’s good health is producer Sutha (owner of SS Movies UK Ltd.) and her team, who held a special pooja at the Sri Sakthi Velan temple in Ilford, London.

Sources in Singapore said Rajnikanth has recovered fast and is doing yoga and some minor exercises. They are said there is no need for kidney transplant.

Prayers and poojas for Superstar Rajinikanth’s Superstar Rajinikanth, who is admitted to a hosspeedy recovery still continues in various parts of pital in Singapore, is reportedly doing yoga in early the world. mornings.

‘Rajini will be discharged soon and will stay at a service apartment where is family members are They wholeheartedly prayed for Rajni to recover currenty staying. He will return India only after a from his present illness and get back to the best of couple of weeks,’ say sources. health. Rajni fans from all over the UK gathered at the temple to invoke the blessings of the Gods Rajinikanth had suffered from exhaustion on April to bring the matinee idol back to full health. 29, the first day of the shoot of his latest venture Meanwhile, at Chennai’s popular Mosque ion Raana, and was admitted to the Isabel Hospital in Mount Road, fans gatheredin large numbers to Chennai. From then on, he is continuously being offer their prayers for Rajini. They held special hospitalised and was taken to Singapore a couple worship on the occasion. of weeks ago. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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'Rana will go ahead'

Rajini speaks to CM

There were reports that Rajinikanth’s magnumSuperstar Rajnikjanth, who was discharged opus Rana would be shelved, courtesy the health from Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on condition of the Superstar. Wednesday, immediately chose to call up Tamilnadu Chief Minister J jayalalitha and congratuHowever, Murali Manohar, co-producer of Rana lated her for becoming the Chief Minister for the has denied reports that the film has been shelved. third time. He says shooting has only been temporarily suspended. An official press release from government said,

‘Rajinikanth on his discharge from hospital Rajnkanth fell ill during the first day’s shooting of called up Jayalalithaa and thanked her for enquirRana in April end and has not been keeping well ies about her health to his wife (Latha). since. ‘It is a baseless rumour that Rana would be abandoned. This is Rajni sir’s dream film and it will be made at any cost. The shooting involving Rajini is likely to commence from September,’ said Manohar. ‘The film’s shooting has only been temporarily suspended due to Rajini’s ill health. Now that he is recovering fast, the shooting is likely to commence soon,’ he clarified.

Rajinikanth further conveyed through the phone that Tamilnadu will be now saved thanks to Jayalalithaa assuming the mantle of Chief Minister’. Latha Rajinikanth also thanked Jayalalithaa for making frequent enquiries about the progress of the Superstar ’s health condition.

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital

It’ a great news for Rajnikanth fans. The actor, who was admitted to a private hospital in Singa- Chiranjeevi meets Rajinikanth Popular Telugu actor Chiranjeevi flew all the pore for nephrological problems, was discharged way to Singapore recently to call on his goodWednesday. friend, Superstar Rajnikanth Rajnikanth’s son-in-law and actor Dhanush had tweeted in his micro-blogging site that ‘Superstar Following the news that Rajinikanth has been disdischarged from hospital last evening. He has re- charged from Mount Elizabeth Hospital and he is covered completely and taking rest...Soon national staying at a service apartment, Chiranjeevi went knocking at Rajini’s doorsteps to enquire about award celebrations for me’, his health. The actor, after his discharge, was staying in a state-of-the-art apartment and was likely to return Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth are close friends and to Chennai next month. He would be staying there they acted together in a couple of movies. for periodic check ups. The Tamil superstar, who had suffered from exAs there were widespread rumours after his health haustion on April 29, the first day of the shoot of condition, scores of his fans performed special his latest venture Rana, was admitted to a couple poojas in temples and churches for the speedy re- of Chennai hospitals, before he went to Singapore in the last week of May. covery of the actor. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Rajni thanks fans for their prayers Actor Rajnikanth thanked his fans and well-wishers for their special prayers for his speedy recovery. In a four-page letter written in Tamil by Rajnikanth from Singapore, a copy of which was released to the press today, the actor said, ‘I an indebted to my fans who prayed for me speedy recovery.’ I sincerely believe that heartfelt and sincere prayers by my fans brought me back to good health, he said. The best way to entertain you all for your boundless love is by entertaining you. I will soon start it with Raana’, Rajnikanth said. The actor also said, ‘I take this opportunity to thank the Tamilnadu government and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who promised all help and co-operation during my treatment at the hospital’.

Rajini fans thanks Thalaivar

The sudden and surprise letter from Superstar Rajnikanth to his fans on Saturday has given them great joy. They are planning a grand reception for their Thalaivar. Says Badsha Krishnan, an office-bearer of Rajinikath Fans Association, ‘the letter from Superstar addressed to us has come a pleasant surprise. It is a great on his part to convey to us that all is well. I am confident that Rana will tajke off and come out in flying colours’. The fans associations across the State celebrated the good news from Rajini by bursting crackers and distributing sweets. In a four-page letter to the fans profusely thanking them for their prayers that helped him to recover, Rajinikanth said ‘hereafter, my goal is to keep you (the fans) happy.’ ‘Ungalai maghiza vaipathu thaan ennudaya latchiyam ‘, he said in the letter, faxed from Singapore. ‘Soon I will regale you and make you happy by appearing as ‘Rana’, he assured them. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Shriya is all smiles Shriya is literally going all places. She was part of the celebrations at Indian Premier League where she shook her legs with Shahrukh Khan and then she performed with gusto at Celebrity Cricket League. A couple of days ago, she was spotted sharing the dais with Salman Khan at an audio launch function in Chennai. Currently busy shooting opposite Jiiva for Rowthriam, the actress says, ‘ I wish I could work with good directors and prove that I can not only look glamorous on screen but act. If you see my stills from Deepa Mehta`s Midnight’s Children, you will be shocked as I play a dark slum girl, something which I have never done before’. Shriya adds, ‘I choose films that have scope for me to prove my acting skills. I give my maximum effort hoping that everything would work out well’.

Man i R atn a m r e a d y for a quickie Mani Ratnam’s fans were disappointed to read the news that Ponniyin Selvan was dropped. It was even reported that Mani Ratnam will direct Vijay for a commercial entertainer. However neither Vijay nor Mani could confirm the news. But sources now claim that Mani has different plans up his sleeve this time. The ace filmmaker is planning to launch actor Karthik’s son Gautham in his upcoming project. The rest of the star cast would be finalised shortly. Veteran cinematographer P C Sriram and music director A R Rahman will be a part of this project, which is expected to be a romantic entertainer.

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Guild Film and Tv Election

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K. R. Vijaya Inaugurates Lathika Hospital

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Welcome Arulnidhi Udhayan After Vamsam, former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s grandson Arulnidhi, will have his next venture Udhayan hitting the screens on 24 June. Arulnidhi is all confident that it would make a mark. It is a citybased flick, directed by debutant Chaplin. Bangalore girl Praneetha plays his love interest in the film. Legendary Saxophone player Kadri Gopalnath’s son Manikanth Kadri, who has scored music for Kannada and Telugu films, is making his debut in Tamil with this film as music composer. Says Arulnidhi, ‘the movie has come really good. Chaplin is a bundle of energy . The movie has enough commercial elements to attract film buffs. The songs are also good’.

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Andrea halts

OKOK shoot

Andrea plays a prominent role in director Rajeshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. The movie is maiden acting venture of producer Udhayanidhi Stalin and Hanshika Motwani plays his ladylove. The shooting for the movie was on in and around Chennai. Recently, work for the movie came to halt, courtesy Andrea. She came for the shoot with her own make-up artiste. Annoyed by the presence of a make-up man from Mumbai, the members of Tamil Film Make-up Union chose to halt work. They demanded that only those registered with their association be allowed to work in Tamil films. After dialogues, finally they gave up protest and shooting resumed. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Directors Association polls held Tamil film directors and their assistants thronged in large numbers to cast their votes and elect new office-bearers for the Iyakkumar Sangam on Sunday for the term 2011-2013. This time popular directors Bharathiraja and Ameer were initially pitted against each other. However, a last-minute effort ensured that the teams led by both the filmmakers joined hands together. As per the new arrangement, Bharathiraja contested for the president post, while Ameer for the post of secretary. In addition, a team comprising a section of assistant directors was also in the fray. Brisk polling was reported and the counting began last evening but stopped later. Winners are expected to be announced later today.

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Best Comedian – Santhanam (Boss Engira Baskaran)

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Best Villain – Rajinikanth (Endhiran)

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Best Director – Vasantha Balan (Angadi Theru) Best Story, Screenplay – Prabhu Solomon (Myna) Best Music Director -AR Rahman (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Best Singer (male) – Vijay Prakash (Hosanna – Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya) Best Singer (female) – Shreya Ghosal (Mannipaya – Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya) Best Lyricist – Vairamuthu (Thenmerku Paruvakatru) Best Supporting Actor – Thambi Ramaiah (Myna) Best Supporting Actress – Saranya (Thenmerku Paruvakatru) Best Cinematography – Rathnavelu (Endhiran) Best Choreography – Dinesh (Jilla vitu – Easan) Best Team – Mynaa Best Film – Angadi Theru (Aiyangaran) Best Newcomer (male) – Vidarth (Myna) Best Newcomer (female) – Amala Paul (Myna) Best Find of the year – Karky (Endhiran) Best Entertainer – Surya (Singam) Sivaji Ganesan Award – K Balachandar Lifetime Achievement award – Sundaram (Dance master) Social Responsibility award – Lawrence Favorite Hero – Rajinikanth (Endhiran) Favorite Heroine – Trisha (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya) Favorite Director – Shankar (Endhiran) Favorite Song – En Kadhal Solla (Paiyaa, Yuvan Shankar Raja) Favorite Film – Endhiran (Sun Pictures) WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Best Cinematography Rathnavelu (Endhiran)

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Favorite Heroine Trisha (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Rajinikanth (Endhiran)

Best Story, Screenplay Best Actress Prabhu Solomon (Myna)

Anjali (Angadi Theru)

Best Singer (female)

Best Music Director

AR Rahman (Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya)

Best Choreography Dinesh (Jilla vitu - Easan)

Shreya Ghosal (Mannipaya) Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya

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Thambi Ramaiah (Myna)

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Sivaji Ganesan Award K Balachandar

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Celebrity Twitters (@realradikaa) 6/24/11 11:11 PM My son Rahhuls bday,he is so excited with the presents his sister got him. sort of bittersweet to see them grow so up fast. (@realradikaa) 6/23/11 10:31 PM Watched” cars2”, nice but I liked “cars 1” better. Thought kids won’t understand,but they love it, so much for my taste.

Prachi Desai in legal Tangle (@shrutihaasan) 6/24/11 8:23 PM Heading to chennai for a quick trip:)work on ezham arivu continues,I’m looking forward to seeing the final product too!!:D

Actor Arun Vijay is in a spot of bother. For his ambitious project Thadyara Thakka is still to take off. The reason being Bollywood actress Prachi Desai. The ‘Once Up On A Time in Mumbai’ star was signed to play the lead role. But she kept the crew waiting and did not turn up for shoot. As a result, the producers - Feather Touch Entertainment have chosen to shoot her a legal notice for breach of contract. ‘Prachi has signed a contract. But she has not respected the same. We spent a lot for her. Now since she has not turned up, we chose to sent her legal notice’, sources close to production house said.

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Celebrity Twitters (@actor_jayamravi) 6/18/11 8:14 PM Doubly delight :) fathers day & my son’s first star bday.. Celebrations at home! Nothing else cud make this day spl :))

(@Actor_Simbu)6/10/11 8:56 AM very excited with osthi intro song .... cant wait for the final version !!! im sure u guys gonna love it

(@actor_jayamravi) 6/24/11 9:33 PM Glad I’m able to be a part of the preparations for my sons 1st bday! Cant believe he’s turning one :) we’re all excited!

(@Actor_Simbu) 6/10/11 8:57 AM pakka dharani style mass num and catch phrase is osthi mamu :)

(@trishatrashers)6/22/11 8:30 PM ‘Bodyguard’ shooting in full swing.. its a delight to work with Venkyy, saloni (who btw plays my friend)..but lazyyy me missin out on yogaa!

(@trishatrashers)6/22/11 8:36 PM guys im going to be busy for some time. my close friend will be keeping up with ur tweets! so kipp tweeting, she’ll kip me posted :)

Jiiva joins hands with Mysskin, Gautham Jiiva will play part of Mysskin’s forthcoming directorial venture. Sources say the project titled Mugamoodi was supposed to go on floors with Arya in the lead. But Jiiva replaced him due to some unavoidable reasons. Jiiva is currently shooting for Shankar’s Nanban, which will be over by July-end. Mugamoodi is about a super hero, who tackles corruption in society. It is said to be an action-adventure family entertainer. In the meantime, it is also said would play the lead role in a film to be directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The actor is currently basking on the glory of Ko’s stupendous success. He is eagerly awaiting the release of his next venture Rowthiram, which features Shriya Saran opposite him. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Ajith to work with Aranya Kandam director? Thiagarajan Kumararaja has hit the headlines thanks to his neo-noir movie Aranya Kandam. Produced by S P Charan, the movie featured Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna and Sampath Raj and opened well. It also won the critical appreciation of many. Sources say that Ajith might join hands with Kumararaja soon. Thiagarajan Kumararaja reportedly met Ajith in Hyderabad where he was shooting for Mankatha and narrated him a story, which impressed Ajith a lot. Ajith will start shooting with Kumaraja after completing Billa 2. The actor is known for introducing and bringing to limelight many filmmakers like S J Suryah and A R Murugadoss.

Bharathiraja, Ameer say thanks

Filmmakers Bharathiraja and Ameer who got elected for the post of president and secretary of Tamil Film Directors Association respectively, have expressed their heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of assistant directors and filmmakers who cast their votes in favour of them and got them elected in the polls. Bharathiraja and Ameer polled 1,003 votes and 901 votes respectively. Directors Cheran and Samuthirakani have been elected as vice- presidents. Both have stated that they would strive for betterment of the association and usher welfare in the lives of the members. The elections for Tamil Film Directors Association were held on Sunday. Bharathiraja and Ameer were initially pitted against one another. However, last minute efforts ensured that the teams led by both the filmmakers joined hands. As per the new arrangement, Bharathiraja contested for the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post, while Ameer for that of secretary. Jananathan was elected unanimously as the treasurer. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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's al Ka j Kajal Agarwal is over the moon for she is all set to star opposite Suriya in Maatran, directed by K V Anand. The bubbly young actress, who returned from Dubai shooting for a Telugu film said, ‘Anand sir wanted me to sport an intelligent look. Works are on towards it. I am thrilled and going gaga over being part of Maatran. I am a great fan of Suriya’. Meanwhile, Kajal is thrilled about the way her maiden Hindi venture opposite Ajay Devgan has shaped up. Says Kajal Agarwal, ‘Ajay Devgan is a great co-artiste. To act with him in the Hindi version of Singam is a delight’ ‘Born and brought up in Mumbai, it was my dream to act in a Hindi film. Now its fulfilled. I don’t find any difference working in Tamil, Telugu or a Hindi film’. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Transformer Premiere Show

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Three cheers for Sruthi Haasan She may be just a couple of films old. But she is already making waves. The young Sruthi Haasan, daughter of Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan, is in the thick of things now. She had a dismal debut in Hindi with Luck. Her Telugu debut Siddharth in fantasy-adventure Anaganaga O Dheerudu early this year witnessed a below average response. However she is confident that her first film in Tamil 7am Arivu will make it very big. Sruthi plays a scientist in the film that stars Suriya in the lead role. Meanwhile, Shruti Haasan has signed three films, and two of them are in Telugu. They are O My Friend, in which she pairs up with Siddharth once again and Jr NTRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yet-to-be-titled Boyapati Srinu film. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Going strong is Disha Pandey Disha Pandey of Thamizh Padam fame is back in Chennai. ‘It feels good to be remembered this way. I met director CS Amudhan (director of Thamizh Padam), but could not meet Shiva because he is busy playing CCL,’ she says. She has done three films so far - Bolo Ram (Hindi), Thamizh Padam (Tamil) and Moksha (Telugu), which is due for release soon. Says the actress, ‘I have finalised two films in Tamil and am also signing a Telugu film soon. Soon, I will sign another Hindi film.’ Disha believes that heroines do add glamour to films. ‘But when I sign a project, I sign it after learning how important my role in the film is,’ she says. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Karthi is now a ‘Cause Ambassador’

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Beeman Hasthinapuram Movie Launch

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Venthan is now Rajapattai Director Suseenthiran’s film with Vikram, which will go on floors in the next few days, has gone for a title change. Initially it was titled Vendhan. But it has now been reported that the project is rechristened as Rajapattai. ‘The movie is a soft romantic comedy. In this film, Vikram plays a strong young man, and to look the part, he has been training rigorously,’ sources tell us Since the story is set in Chennai, the first schedule will take place in the city. ‘Suseenthiran gives utmost importance to his shooting locales. Since Raja Pattai is set in Chennai, he will be shooting some integral scenes in and around the city for 60 odd days,’ they add. Only the songs will be shot in foreign locations and exotic sets.While Deeksha Seth plays the female lead in the film, directoractor K Viswanath has an important role. The music will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Deiva Thirumagal from July After much delay, Vikram’s Deiva Thirumagal will finally hit the screens. Buzz is that the film would be released on 15 July. Deiva Thirumagal directed by A L Vijay features Vikram, Anushka and Amala Paul in the lead roles. Raavanan by Mani Ratnam was Vikram’s last release. Produced by Mogan Nadarajan for Rajakaliamman Media, the film is being released by UTV. Says Vijay, ‘Vikram has given his best shot and the movie has come really good thanks to his efforts on screen’. Echoing the same, Vikram says, ‘ everyone worked hard for the movie. Vijay strives for perfection and strives to get the best from his stars. He is simply amazing and not satisfied till he gets the right output. It is an entertaining movie and I am happy being part of it’.

No troubles for Raja Pattai Close on the heels of film producer Ramesh’s arrest last week by Andhra Pradesh Police, the fate of Raja Pattai statring Vikram was put to question. However, sources very close to the unit deny this, saying, ‘The producer of Raja Pattai is not Ramesh Babu, but his two sons. Hence there is no trouble in shooting and it is in fact proceeding on a fast track.’ Suseenthiran is shooting for the film with Vikram and other members of the unit, they add. Deeksha Seth is playing the heroine in the movie. Ramesh Babu had produced films like Pokkiri, Nam Naadu in Tamil and various films in Telugu. He was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in Chennai on Friday in connection with three fraud and cheating cases, in which he is among the accused. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vikram spills the beans on Rajapattai Though he has done full-fledged masala movies like Dhool and Saamy, Vikram was of late seen doing off-beat roles in films like Raavan, Deiva Thirumagal and Bheema. WIth Rajapattai, he is back to do an out and out commercial entertainer once again. The actor joins hands with director Suseenthiran of Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Nan Mahan Alla and Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai fame for Rajapattai. The movie hit the floors in Chennai on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Vikram, said, ‘it is a great script and I enjoyed when I listened to the story. Suseenthiran has given his best shot. It would be a pucca commercial film and I, after the likes of Saamy and Dhool, doing such a movie’. On his part Suseenthiran said, ‘ it would be a cracker of a film with Vikram at his best’. Deeksha Seth plays the heroine while Yuvan Shankar Raja scoring the music.

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Prabhu’s son to act in Prabhu Solomon’s film Prabhu Solomon hunts in forests Director Prabhu Solomon of Mynaa fame is currently in the forests of Himachal Pradesh, hunting for exotic locales for his Hindi remake of Mynaa. Most of the scenes in Mynaa were shot in forests and hill stations in Karnataka and Tamilnadu.For the Hindi remake, the director is in search of spectacular locations. ‘I had an idea to shoot in a spot called Madi and Chamba valley for the film. I have planned to tell my story with a forest background and this enhances the plot of the film.’ ‘Forests are not just locations in my film. They are interesting characters who travel through all the scenes. The Hindi version of the film has new faces.’ He says of his next project, ‘My next film has landscapes in the background. The story is also about landscapes. I am working on it. The shoot will begin by the end of July with new faces. I am enjoying trekking in Himachal Pradesh for the moment.’ WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

Vikram, son of veteran actor Prabhu and grandson of thespian Sivaji Ganesan, will make his debut on big screen. A student of American Film Institute, Vikram Prabhu will be playing the lead role in Mynaa fame Prabhu Solomon’s next venture, to be produced by Lingusamy’s Thirupathy Brothers. Lakshmi Menon will play the heroine. After Sivaji and Prabhu, who sizzled the screen, it’s now the turn of Vikram to charm Tamil audience. Says Prabhu Solomon, ‘I have been searching for a right face for my film. It is about a man who lives with elephants and train them’. Vikram Prabhu has been sent to Kerala to get trained with elephants and shooting would start once he is back. Prabhu Solomon said, ‘I am extremely elated at introducing SIvaji Ganesan’s grandson to filmdom. Vikram Prabhu is hardworking, sincere and he is ready to give his best.’ 109

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Big plans for Viswaroopam

Actor Kamal Haasan is keen to introduce state-of-the-technology for Viswaroopam. The movie to be directed by Kamal Haasan himself, is expected to hit the floors next month. Buzz is that he has opted for ultra modern equipment to shoot the movie. Kamal always has a penchant for technology. Hence he is opting for the same in Viswaroopam besides planning to introduce some new techniques to Tamil cinema, say sources. Sonakshi Sinha plays Kamal’s heroine in the film. Meanwhile, a couple of ago there were reports that Bollywood actress Isha Sharwani has been roped in by Kamal Haasan to play one of the leading ladies of Viswaroopam and she is ‘very close’ to cricketer Zaheer Khan. Now Isha has denied those reports, claiming that she is not in any kind of relationship with Zaheer. ‘I am not living with him or not going to marry him in future. Such mindless gossips irk me a lot,’ she says. A dancer and actress, Isha, who is known for her stylistic and difficult dance performances, is also non-commital about her being roped in for Viswaroopam. She refused to take any questions on the buzz. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Tamil film producer arrested

Popular film producer Ramesh Babu, who made movies like Vijay starrer Pokirri and Nam Naadu featuring Sarath Kumar was arrested by the crime branch officers of Andhra Pradesh at Chennai airport on Friday. Ramesh Babu (48) was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Branch-CID police in connection with a Rs18-crore cheating case. Police said Ramesh, who had produced hits like Pokkiri and financed films, was arrested by a police team and taken to Andhra Pradesh. The crime branch was on the hunt for him based on a businessmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complaint. In a press release, S V Ramana Murthy, Additional DGP, CID, said that based on a complaint by one B Vaijayanthi Reddy, wife of Sadanand of Hyderabad, a criminal case under section 406 IPC (criminal breach of trust), 420 IPC (cheating), and 506 IPC (criminal intimidation) was registered in January this year. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Jithan Ramesh is upbeat Don’t write me off. I am back with a bang,’ says Jithan Ramesh. His long pending Pillayar Koil Kadaisi Theru, a comedy caper about a carefree youth, is ready for release. Directed by Thirumalai Kishore and produced by R B Choudhary, the movie has Sanchita Padukone playing the female lead and Chakri scoring the music. The film has been censored and given a U certificate with no cuts. Jithan Ramesh is all smiles as he screened the movie recently to his friends in the industry. All were appreciative of the film and said it rocks. Ramesh says, ‘The movie will certainly click. We are planing a big release on 24 June’.

Jithan Ramesh keen to bounce back

Jithan Ramesh is all thrilled

After Jithan, I made some wrong decisions. I did not get good stories. There was a lean patch in my career. I am ready to bounce back with Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu, says Jithan Ramesh.

Desperate for a success, Jithan Ramesh was keen to hit the bull’s eye with Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu. The emotional potboiler, directed by Thirumalai Kishore, finally hit the screens on Friday.

Produced by his father producer R B Choudhary and directed by newcomer Thirumalai Kishore, the movie has Sanjitha Padukone playing the heroine.

The good opening and rave reviews for the movie has brought joy to Ramesh. He says, ‘I am grateful to my fans and audience for making the film count. It is a movie toreckon with in my career.’

Talking to reporters in Chennai Thursday, Choudhary said, ‘The movie is entertaining all through. Quite typical of our production, we have introduced one more director with the film. I am confident that he would make his mark’. Plans are on to release the movie on 24 June in a big way with over 100 prints. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

Produced by R B Choudhary, the flick features Sanchitha Padukone, Suri, Jayaprakash and Ilavarasu in lead roles. ‘When I was doing my graduation in a college in Tirupati, an incident took place which I would never forget in my life. That particular incident inspired me to come out with this film’, says Thirumalai Kishore 113

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Dhanush to repeat magic with GV Dhanush and G V Prakash worked together in Polladhavan and Aadukalam and the songs from both the movies turned out to be chartbusters. The success show is all set to be continued, as Selvaraghavanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for his Irandam Ulagam which has Dhanush in the lead, has roped in G V Prakash to score music. Selva and G V Prakash came together earlier in Aayirathil Oruvan, the music of which was a big hit . G V Prakash has tweeted in his micro-blogging site that it is a great pleasure to work for third time with Dhanush. We will score an hattrick, he added. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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One more from Dhanush’s family After Dhanush and Selvaraghavan, one more from Kasthooriraja’s family comes to filmdom. Dhanush’s cousin Varun will make his debut as actor in Malukattu. He started his career as assistant director to Selvaraghavan. After undergoing training in acting and dancing skills, he chose to make his entry to tinsel town with Mallukattu. Honey Rose plays the heroine. Muruganandham, who worked as assistant to Vikraman, is directing the movie. Says the director, ‘it is a great entertainer. Varun has done his best. I watched him closely before casting him in the movie. He fits the role to T.’ Bharath Reddy plays the baddie in the movie which has Sabesh Karthik and Shadhika in key roles.

Vengai in trouble

Vijaya Productions’ forthcoming Tamil film Vengai, directed by Hari starring Dhanush in the lead role, is on a sticky wicket. Buzz is that the movie’s release might be delayed as it has been given a stay by the Madras high court due to a contesting claim on the title by another production house. Justice V Ramasubramanian passed the order on an application in a suit filed by Eka Chakra Media (P) Ltd, the plaintiff. The company said based on its application, South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) had registered the title Vengai in August last year. The registration was valid for one year and a further renewal of six months. It had also given news about the title and about the commencement of shooting of a film as Vengai. However, Vijaya Productions, director Hari and Sun Pictures, which had purchased the negative rights, had given the title to a film as Vengai, to be released in July, knowing fully well that the title had already been registered by ECML. Passing orders, Justice V Ramasubramanian said that despite the title having been registered in favour of Kalaiselvam, the very same name had been given to the film made by Vijaya Productions and the latter is slated for release in July, 2011. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Namitha is a super cop Actresses always have a fantasy to don the role of police officer. From Vijayashanthi till Sneha, heroines have expressed their desire to play super cops. It’s now the turn of Namitha to play a tough police officer soon, She would be donning the khaki uniform for a Kannada film Sikkapatte Ishta Patte. In the movie, she reportedly goes to a forest to rescue five top heroines who have been kidnapped. The film is to be directed by Hari Rajan and the cast includes Kiran Rathod, Meghana Naidu, Tavare, Keerthi Chawla and Shivani. Namitha is hitting the gym hard and and received special training in stunt sequences for the role.

Nan Mahan Alla to speak in Telugu Actor Karthi’s previous films like Ayirathil Oruvan and Paiyya were dubbed and released in Telugu and witnessed huge collections. Cashing in on his popularity, plans are now on to dub and release his movie Naan Mahan Alla in Telugu. Directed by Suseenthiran, the film features Kajal Agarwal and Jayaprash and will be released in Telugu as Naa Peru Shiva. The film is about a happy-go-lucky youngster taking revenge for his father’s murder. Music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The Telugu version will hit the screens this July. Karthi is dubbing for his role in Telugu now and the film will release in Andhra Pradesh. WWW.CINEMAMATTERS.COM

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Vishal on a high

Karthi’s wedding reception details

Post Avan Ivan, Vishal has emerged a name to Actor Karthi, who is all set to enter wedreckon with in Tamil cinema. He has complet- lock in Coimbatore on 3 July with Ranjani, ed shooting for Prabhakaran, directed by Prab- is holding a gala reception in Chennai the hudeva. Sameera Reddy plays his heroine. next day. A remake of Telugu hit Sowriyam, the movie He has invited who’s who of the film infeatures Vishal in the role of a cop. dustry for his wedding reception. Says Karthi, ‘all preparations are on for the Meanwhile, Vishal has been roped in for a wedding. I am happy and thrilled taking a movie to be produced by Balaji Real Media Pro- major step in my life’. ductions, the famed production house, which churned out Dhanush- starrer Uthamaputhiran. The preparations for the wedding are looked after by his father Shiv Kumar and Meanwhile the company is producing Vosthi, his elder brother Suriya. a remake of Hindi hit Dabbang starring Silambarasan. Also Vimal and Kajal Agarwal’s sister Karthi is currently busy shooting for SaNisha Agarwal are coming together for a movie guni. Upon completing Saguni, he would act to be directed by debutant Prem Nazir and that in film to be directed by Suraj. would also be produced by them.

Jiiva to star in Goutham’s movie After Ko, Jiiva is has emerged a sought-after hero in Kollywood. The latest buzz is that he would be part of a Goutham Vasudev Menon movie soon and that would have music by A R Rahman. Jiiva is shooting for Nanban, a remake of Three Idiots by director Shankar, Rowthiram and Vandhan Vendran. He has also confirmned that he would do a film titled Moogamudi with Mysskin. Sources say Goutham Menon will do a romantic entertainer with Jiiva which may have Samantha as heroine. Sources add Jiiva will simultaneously do Mysskin and Goutham’s movies beginning this year-end. Goutham is currently busy doing Hindi remake of Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya.

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Lingusamy’s happy hunting Lingusamy speaks less and works more. A ‘Man with Midas Touch’, he has managed to render blockbusters regularly. He is keen to repeat the act with Vettai that stars Madhavan, Sameera Reddy, Arya and Amala Paul. Says Lingusamy, ‘Madhavan and Arya deserve acolades. They play brothers and never had any ego sharing the screen’. ‘Madhavan has gone younger and bubblier. After listening to the script, he had no hesitation in working in Vettai. Arya is accomodative. He is kind and casual’, says Lingusamy. Yuvanshankar joins hands with Lingusamy again for Vettai and the director vouches that music would be the high point. ‘We have to better the songs in Paiyaa and hence we are working tirelessly day and night’, he adds.

Vivek turns a monk Though he would had a dismal outing playing the lead role earlier, comedian Vivek is trying his hands at it again. Vivek is all set to play the protagonist in a film titled Naangu Murai. To be produced and directed by yesteryear hero Ramki, the movie would be a laugh-riot.

‘Vivek plays a thief in this film. To escape from the the police, he wears the attire of a Chinese monk. Initially he thought of donning the dress of a Hindu saint, but dropped the idea since it may hurt the sentiments of the people here,’ say sources

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