A Stitch In Time - By Prasad Dhumane

Time, money and energy all are lost due to just simple things not being taken care of at the right time. A stitch in time saves nine.

Sandip stumbled over something in the dark and hurt himself.
“Oh my god! What was that? I seem to have stumbled over and broken the bottle of the cough syrup. Who kept in the way like this nonsense? All the medicine is lost now. And moreover I hurt myself too.”
“Make sure that you keep your eyes open while walking and stop complaining.” Sandip’s wife, Rakhi answered back.
“What?” Sandip was flabbergasted at what his wife said. Instead of helping him she was retorting back at him. “So, you are expecting me to see in the dark, uh? Do you think I have got any supernatural vision? Get the matchbox and light the lantern.”
“That’s what I am finding.” Rakhi said while groping in the dark.
“Finding? You don’t know where you have kept it? All women are of a kind. When will they learn to help their husbands, God knows.”
“What should I do after all? Should I look after the kids, do the household chores, or keep running after the things that you often misplace?” Rakhi said getting frustrated at her husband’s behavior. “You don’t know how to appreciate good things. You can spot the negative things only. I am frustrated by living with you.”
“And who wants to live with you anyway? Why don’t you get lost from my house?” Sandip said while lying down comfortably on the sofa.
Rakhi came with the lighted lantern in her hand. Her eyes fell on Sandip.
“Wow, Hubby dear, you are lying down comfortably and here I have to run after everything. You are a very good helping hand, good.”
“Then what do you think I should do in this dark? I cannot even see anything here. Do you think, I am a nocturnal animal?” Sandip shouted back at his wife.
“Aren’t you one? You know how to come home late in the nights and I also know the reasons for your late comings.”
Sandip did not say anything.
“Speak now, why are you quite? Is there anything to say now?” Rakhi demanded.
“This is my life and I will live it as I want. Di d you get it?”
And the argument continued. Such types of arguments are often heard in most of the houses. Simple works such as putting things in place are ignored and a spat becomes the order of the day.
A stitch in time saves nine, they say. But who cares? Keeping things in place is the most common problem in most households. Once the need of the thing is satisfied, it is considered as a stumbling block and is ‘thrown away’. The very same thing is then recalled when the need arises once again.

Drug peddlers name the drugs after Anushka and Trisha

The Andhra police have revealed some shocking news that how the drug peddlers and actors are connected. The drug peddlers do not sell the drugs with the name opium or cocaine.

They are naming the drugs after the actresses who are hot in the market. Selling this way these peddlers have minted Crores of rupees.

It seems businessmen are interested with the names that are titillating. Anushka who is hot in Andhra and Tamil Nadu is the name of the drug called Ecstasy.

For drug opium they have named it as Trisha. The police have also informed that they have found out that 8 actors and actresses are involved in this drug affair and in a short time they will be conducting enquiry and submit a report.

Vasundra asks whether she is a controversial actress

In Vattaram she made her debut with the name Adisaya and now she has changed her name as Vasundra which is her real name.

The hand which held the gun for Peranmai is now holding sickle for the film Thenmerku Paruvakatru. While speaking to the media she said,’ I wanted to act in the role of a village girl. I got lot of stories but only the role in Thenmerku Paruvakatru suited me.Director Seenu Ramasami completely transformed me into a Theni girl. This film made me understand that acting is a painful job.

I transformed myself as a pucca village girl. I stood in the hot sun. I picked thistles from the hilly terrains. Whenever there is no shooting, I use to wander in the village where ever my legs took me.

Village people will ask me which family I belong to. You can see a different Vasundra in this film. Many are asking me that why there is sensational news about me always. I also don’t understand this. I am not a controversial actress. I am slightly naughty. That’s all. May be because of this the news are being spread like this.

Now I have changed this habit after acting in Thenmerku Paruvakatru. I think there will be no sensational news about me in future. There is also news that I am in love with a person who studied with me. I have lot of friends but I am not in love with any one. I am a small girl. I have to achieve lot of things in cinema. This love news is also one of the wrong news.”

Chat with actress Disha Pandey

Disha Pandey did the female lead role in the film Tamizh Padam which had Shiva in the lead role.

Who is your favourite actor? Rajnikanth

The actor you hate? If you promise me that you will not publish than I will tell the name.

The song you like? The song O Maha Zeeya from the film Tamizh Padam in which I have acted.

The song you don’t like? It is yet to be released

The flower you like? It is in my head

The flower you don’t like? It is yet to blossom

Whether veg or non veg? Egg alone

Jeeva’s ‘Ko’; a political thriller

It is well known that young hero Jeeva is playing a lead role in KV Anand’s forthcoming directorial ‘Ko’ which has Karthika as female lead.The film is currently progressing at its brisk pace and is nearing completion.

Sources say “The movie is a political thriller which will be racy from the word go. A major part of the shoot is over but for few scenes and a song. Anand and his team are planning to can the song in Norway on Jeeva and the film’s heroine Karthika, daughter of yesteryear heartthrob Radha.”

They further adds “Jeeva plays a photo journalist who clicks some sensitive things on his camera,” sources say and add: “The remaining story is an interesting cat and mouse game between Jeeva and villain Prakashraj.”

“Harris Jayaraj, who has joined hands with Anand after the blockbuster ‘Ayan’, has come out with scintillating numbers which will be released soon. On the whole, the film produced by R S Infotainment will be a Deepavali treat.”

Ajith in Chandramuki-Part 2

It is well known that Rajini is one of the closest well wishers of Ajith. Even Ajith is very faithful to Rajini and takes his advice for all major decisions of his life. Now we hear that Thala has agreed to do a film on the advice of Super Star.

And the movie is also no less in reputation. Director Vasu had directed a Kannada movie 'Aaptharakshaka' which went on to become the biggest ever hit in Kannada cinema. 'Aaptharakshaka'was a sequel to 'Apthamithra' which was later remade in Tamil as Chandramukhi starring Super Star Rajnikanth.

P. Vasu was planning to remake the sequel film also in Tamil and looking for Rajnikanth to do it as well. Even the super star liked the movie after a special screening and news were abuzz saying Rajini has agreed to do the film. But it was some time ago and the Super Star got busy with Endhiran.

Now after a while the remake buzz is again afloat but with a twist. The news this time is that the Super Star has suggested Ajith to take up the film. Apparently Rajini has told Ajith that the film will fetch him a good name.

Ajith was expected to take up 'Billa-2'after 'Mangatha' but as things stand now he is likely to take up the P. Vasu film. We will keep you posted as and when things develop.

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3 Idiots remake budgets to touch 90 crore?

There are people in the South Indian film circuit who say that if money has to be spent for a film, no other director is as good as Shankar. Such is the popularity of Shankar that producers have spent around Rs. 60 crore for Sivaji’ and about Rs. 190 crore for ‘Robo’.

Both of these films being Rajnikanth’s films, the returns take care of themselves. However we hear that Shankar is going to spend some huge money again. This time there won’t be Rajnikanth. Presently Shanker is planning the remake of ‘3 – Idiots’ in both Tamil and Telugu. It is expectedt that the producers are expecting the film budget would touch around 90-92 crore.

The rights of the Hindi Original for Telugu and Tamil seemed to have cost a bomb to producers of the film Gemini Films. However, with stars like Mahesh Babu in Telugu and Vijay in Tamil, it is expected that Shankar knows what he is up to.

The shooting for the 3-Idiots remake expected to start in December.

Vijay's HIT & Vikram's MISS..!!

Looks like Vijay will make it to the box-office for Diwali celebrations this November. His Kaavalan, remake of the Malayalam flick Bodyguard, is in the final stages of completion and is a sure shot for Diwali release according to production sources. Kaavalan is a comedy directed by Malayalam director Siddique and stars Asin opposite Vijay.

On the other hand, Vikram – Boopathy Pandian’s venture Vedi that was supposed to have been released for Diwali is more or less shelved and will not see the light of the day for Diwali. Point, in fact, is that the title Vedi is referential to the Diwali festival.

Vijay & Ajith's films treated alike

The teaser trailer of Mankatha has reached the film buffs to a great extent and that had producer Dayanidhi Azhagiri consider making a similar trailer of the Vijay-starrer, which is to be directed by Lingusamy.

Mankatha, which is being directed by Venkat Prabhu, has Ajith playing the lead role and its teaser trailer was released recently. The producer of Mankatha is also making another film with Vijay in the lead and now wants a teaser trailer for that film too. The film’s director Lingusamy is working on it.

Vijay is currently busy with Kaavalan, which is in the finishing stages, and will move on to Velayudham. He will work on the Lingusamy’s yet-to-be titled project and Velayudham simultaneously.

Vijay's Fight Against Drug Peddlers

For sure, actor Vijay has decided to get away from his usual shades of fighting against the baddies for the sake of people. As a matter of fact, his upcoming film ‘Kaavalan’ doesn’t even contain single percentage of those aspects as it is touted to be a poignant romantic comedy. But a particular scene has Vijay taking on the baddies indulged in drug peddling at college campus.

The sequence was recently shot at VIT College in Vellore. According to the story, Asin and her friends feel embarrassed as Vijay keeps following her as bodyguard throughout the campus. She purposely gets him involved with group of students consuming narcotic drugs.

The film’s shooting is 95% completed and is expected to have audio launch during last week of September.

Nagaram Marupakkam:Thalainagarams sequel

The transition from an acclaimed director to an accomplished hero with a good track record was quite fast and smooth for Sundar.C.

The director turned actor who met success as the lead man in ‘Thalainagaram’, ‘Veerappu’, ‘Sandai’ , Ayudham Seivom’ and ‘Aindham Padai is soon to turn to directing again.

As he has already shown that he is equally good in front of the camera, he will be seen as a hero in a new movie ‘Nagaram Marupakkam’ directed by himself and produced by Avni Cinemax (P) Ltd, a banner owned by wife Khushbhu Sundar.

‘Siva Masaula Sakthi’ fame Anuya is playing the female lead role in ‘Nagaram Marupakkam’ which is said to be a sequel to ‘Thalainagaram’ in which Sundar C made his debut into acting as a hero.

Sundar.C while speaking about directing himself for the first time as a hero says, “I chose to direct a movie again because I don’t want the director in me to take a back seat thanks to my desire to stand in front of the camera. The decision to make a sequel to Thalainagaram was because the film was a turning point in my career and the story had the potential for a second part”.

Harris Jayaraj is Busy with his upcomming projects

Kollywood’s prominent music director Harris Jayaraj is on a roll. The musician is currently busy with a series of projects: Ram Charan Tej-Genelia starrer Orange, K.V. Anand’s Ko, Prabhu Deva’s Ich (starring Jayam Ravi and Hansika Motwani), Suriya-A.R. Murugadoss’ 7Aum Arivu and the Hindi remake of Khakka Khakka, starring John Abraham and Deepika Padukone.

“The music of 3 Idiots will be done simultaneously in two languages (Tamil and Telugu). We are hoping to release the audio of Ko by October. But Ich and Orange will be out by next month,” he tweeted. “A full-fledged English track was recorded for Ich today with Emce Jayze, Kriss and Renaina. Hope it works for the film,” he added.

VIJAY’S HIT AND VIKRAM’S MISS THIS DIWALI

Looks like Vijay will make it to the box-office for Diwali celebrations this November. His Kaavalan, remake of the Malayalam flick Bodyguard, is in the final stages of completion and is a sure shot for Diwali release according to production sources. Kaavalan is a comedy directed by Malayalam director Siddique and stars Asin opposite Vijay.

On the other hand, Vikram – Boopathy Pandian’s venture Vedi that was supposed to have been released for Diwali is more or less shelved and will not see the light of the day for Diwali. Point, in fact, is that the title Vedi is referential to the Diwali festival.

Sarath Kumar in Dhilip’s film

Sarath Kumar is doing an action hero role in the film produced by actor Dhilip. After the success of Pazhassi Raja, Sarath Kumar has become busy in Malayalam films.

Sarath Kumar who was acting in Malayalam films like Christian Brothers with Mohanlal and in the film Oridathaoru Postma is now been signed to do the lead role in the film Metro. This film is being produced by Dhilip under the banner Grand Productions.

Vyasan Edavanakad is directing this film. The director while speaking about this film said,” Sarath Kumar is donning the role of a police officer. Five new faces are also debuting in this film. This is an action film with a difference.”

Kajal Agarwal is happy because Karthi has said that he likes her eyes and height

Kajal Agarwal is happy because Karthi has said that he likes her eyes and height. Kajal made her debut in the Tamil film Bommalattam. She is number one in Telugu. That is also one of the reasons for her happiness.

You are number one in Telugu. Now you are upcoming heroine in Tamil. How do you see this?

Number one depends on that how a film fairs at the box office. Since my Telugu film Magadheera was a super hit, my career graph rose. That’s all. I am also selecting a role in Tamil that will be spoken about. It is enough if I get a super hit film like that.

Here you will be facing stiff competition with actresses like Trisha, Thamanna and Asin?

Let it be. I will accept only the opportunities that come my way. I will not grab their offers. Moreover Thamanna and Asin are also beautiful.

Bharathiraja has the habit of keeping his heroine’s name beginning with R. Did he not change your name?

I don’t know. He has not asked me anything. I also did not change my name. Bharathiraja is a big legend. Bommalattam is a good experience.

How is Karthi?

Very friendly type. His brother and father are hit artists. In spite of this he keeps on telling that he is proud because he is acting with me. His humbleness will not be there in others. He is very sincere and soft. He keeps on praising me.

What do you think about rumours?

First I want to say one thing. There are no rumours about me so far. I will behave in the right manner with my co actors. I will not chat unnecessarily or send SMS. So there is no chance of rumours.

Is it true that you are acting Vijay in a film produced by Lingusamy?

It is nice to hear. I should have dates. We will see.

Neeyum Naanum - Movie Review

Cast: Sanjeev, Sethna, Sampath, Manobala, Singamuthu
Direction: Solairaja
Music: K Sathya
Director Solairaja, who made many a popular serial on small screen, has tested waters in the tinsel town with a film that speaks about the egos, friendship and camaraderie among children.
Set in the backdrop of a dance competition between students, the movie harps about the innocence of children, their agony and frustration.
Though Solairaja has tried his hand at such an interesting theme, what the movie lacks is the way the director has executed it. It sounds clichéd and predictable at many places.
Sanjeev of ‘Kulir 100 Degree’ plays the lead role while debutant Chetna is cast as his ladylove. The film boasts of star cast that includes Sampath Kumar, Master Rinson, Master Sachin, Singamuthu, Nellai Siva and Manobala among others.
The movie begins in a school campus where Surya (Sanjeev) comes to join as aerobics instructor. The school is owned by Sampath (Sampath Kumar), the chairman of a group of educational institutions, and an influential man in town.

Surya develops affinity with Diya (Chetna), a relative of Sampath who is also a dance teacher there. Meanwhile, a poor boy Karthick (Rinson) manages to get admission in the school thanks to Surya.
An intelligent boy, he incurs the wrath of Siddharth (Sachin), son of chairman of the school who studies in the same class. Karthik's mother falls sick and he needs Rs. Five lakh to do surgery for her. Comes a dance contest carrying cash award of Rs 10 lakh which Karthik wants to do. Siddharth comes in between and poses hurdles.
Eventually with Surya's help Karthik gets admitted to another school. Surya, Karthi and others take it as challenge and prepare themselves for the competition. Meanwhile Diya walks out from the house to be with Surya. It’s finals between Siddharth and Karthik and the best wins.
The movie boasts of enough dance sequences. There are some fun elements in the form of children getting ready for dance contests. Sanjeev looks cool and suave while Chetna is okay. Sampathraj as usual does his job well. All the kids have played well.
Music by Sriram Vijay is good especially the theme music. Premshankar's cinematography is breezy. All said ‘Neeyum Nanum’ is like watching a dance contest on a television channel which impresses you in parts.

Shruthi injured whilst shooting

Shruti Haasan, who is making her acting debut in Kollywood with Suriya starrer ‘7am Arivu’, got injured Sunday afternoon while shooting a stunt scene for the A R Murgadoss directed film.

The accident took place when the cast and crew of the Udhayanidhi Stalin’s production venture were shooting some ‘dangerous stunt scenes’ on the Velachery -Tambaram main road, on the outskirts of Chennai.

According to the daughter of ‘Ulaga Nayagan’ Kamal Hassan, the injury is on her elbow, and she is now taking rest. Suriya, on seeing her groaning in pain, immediately rushed to her side and helped a lot.

Shruti added saying “Suriya is a super supportive co-star ready with magic medication and lots of concern!”

Prabhu Deva And Nayanthara Marriage News

There is a buzz doing rounds in Tollywood that Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva may tie the nuptial knot sometime in December. The speculation about the couple’s marriage rose after Nayan declined to accept new film offers. The lady is currently acting in Boss Engira Baskaran and has not signed up any Tamil film. Likewise, she has completed her acting commitments in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films

Meanwhile, Prabhu Deva has signed up a Santosh Sivan film titled Urumi and is gearing up for the shooting which is slated to begin in Malshej Ghats.

Sunaina busy on Vamsam promotional tour

The next-door girl like Sunaina who has received accolodes for her critically acclaimed performance in her recent release ‘Vamsam’ has been actively promoting the film. The actress has been on ‘after release promotional tour’ in Tamil Nadu,along with hero Arulnidhi, director Pandiraj and Ganjakarupu.

Sunaina on this promotional tour says, “I am enjoying every bit of the chaos. The entire team had worked really hard on the film and I had put in extra efforts to get the rustic look and body language right. I’m glad our hard work has been rewarded. The film has been received well by the audience and that’s definitely a good sign.”

“I’m literally living out of a suitcase these days as I have to tour one city after another
in a row” , she smiles.

The actress is currently having Kathirvel and Thiruthani on pipeline to be released.

Gowtham Menon's 'Sherlock Holmes’ From Apr 2011

First in book, later on screens: the mania of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ has been completely inevitable as it swings persistently over the top of global charts. Needless to mention, the recent release of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ had swept with record-breaking collections across all centres…

The buzzes on air are Gowtham Menon’s ‘Thuppariyum Anand’ will also be based on similar plot of detective-thriller set in backdrops of 1920s. It’s about a smart, intelligent detective and his assistant involved in a mission of trapping serial killers. But the process involves certain magical constraints as well.

If what we heard from the closer sources is believed to be true, British model Amy Jackson, who shot to fame with ‘Madharasapattinam’ maybe signed for the female lead role. Earlier, Gowtham Menon wanted to take off with Ajith Kumar playing the lead role, but has now declined with his interests over working with him.

Genelia takes to horse riding

Genelia D’Souza has taken up horse riding as she is required to do that for her new role in Santosh Sivan’s film period film Urmi. Genelia had been a state level athlete and national level football player in her school and college days.
The film Urmi is based in the 15th century and Genelia plays a Portuguese Princess and it will be a bilingual made in Tamil and Malayalam . Prithviraj is playing the male lead. The film is the story of a boy who wants to kill Vasco Da Gama, the first sailor to explore India.
Genelia is also said to be exploring new assignments in Bollywood and Tollywood. She is concentrating on her career and she is scouting for meaty roles that give her recognition.

A.R. Rahman's Common Wealth Song Is Highly Downloaded

Creating records is not a new thing for A R Rahman. He did it once again on Saturday when the theme song composed by him for the Common Wealth Games was released at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi.

If one has to go by reports, within two hours of the song’s release, it was downloaded more than 7,000 times. As Rahman croons ‘Khelo, jeeyo, hey-o, let's go…’, the rousing chorus takes the song forward, thereby giving an emotional appeal.

On Saturday, the Oscar-Grammy winner sung the song for around five minutes in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi.

“I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months ago and finished just last night,” the Mozart of Madras said.

A beaming Kalmadi hailed the launch of the theme song as a good beginning to the hosting of successful Games. “A well beginning is the half job done. Now onwards you will listen this song day in and day out,” he said.

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Trisha, Charmi & Kamna under police scanner

Trisha, Charmi & Kamna

The arrest of a couple of youths, at a time when they were allegedly ‘receiving’ the banned drug of cocaine from a Nigerian national in Hyderabad three days ago, has caused widespread anxiety in Kollywood and Tollywood. Before you wonder what effect the arrest of a drug-peddler would have on the film industry folks, have it: the duo was brothers of Telugu hero Ravi Teja!

When the Hyderabad police took the Nigerian national into custody, a casual perusal of the call history on his mobile revealed that he had been regularly spoken to by many leading actors and actress from the Tamil and Telugu film industry. The Telugu press was abuzz with the news that on top of the list of the Nigerian’s contacts was actress Trisha, whose cellphone number was on the Nigerian’s phone.

This could only mean that whoever was on the Nigerian’s call-list were taking the banned cocaine regularly from him. Besides Trisha, the Nigerian’s phone reportedly had numbers of actresses Charmee (of ‘Laadam’ fame) and Kamna Jethmalani (of ‘Machchakkaran’ fame). Both Charmee and Kaamna remained unavailable to the Telugu press throughout yesterday.

Trisha’s statement that ‘she won’t spare anyone spreading false news about her’ and that ‘she would take legal recourse to fight this menace’ reportedly didn’t cut much ice in the media. The Telugu media doesn’t appear to be in a mood to let the matter go out of hands. It has been reported by them that as many as 65 VIPs including the above-said actresses, actors and budding politicians are in the list of persons who had been in touch with the Nigerian.

Wait for a ticking time-bomb to explode in the coming days!

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Actor Vijayakumar 50 years in cinema SPL News

Today is a day to reckon for the veteran actor Vijayakumar who not only celebrates his 61st birthday but also completes 50 years in Tamil film industry. It’s an achievement by many standards and Tamilkey wishes the veteran all the very best even in the coming years.
Vijayakumar was born on this day in 1949. Right from his early days his passion was acting. His first role in films was as a child actor in 1961. Vijaykumar was the little Lord Murugan in ‘Sri Valli’ starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. But not many offers were forthcoming for the little actor.

Later to develop himself as a complete actor Vijayakumar started acting in stage plays. He joined the celebrated Sahasranamam’s Seva Stage to learn the fine tricks of acting. Muthuraman was also with the Seva Stage at that time. When Muthuraman became popular in films and left the troupe his roles were offered to Vijayakumar.

Then in 1973 Vijayakumar got his first bi break. After passing stringent tests he was selected to play one of the main roles in ‘Ponnuku Thanga Manasu’ directed by Devaraj-Mohan. The other hero in the film was Sivakumar. The success of ‘Ponnuku Thanga Manasu’ got him a permanent place in Tamil cinema.

Vijayakumar went on to become one of the highly successful stars. It is not an exaggeration if we say Vijayakumar ruled the seventies along with Jaishankar and Muthuraman. Films like Aval Oru Thodarkathai, Mathura Geetham, Azhage Unnai Arathikkiren boosted up his reputation. He even skifully managed to support the icons MGR and Sivaji. ‘Deepam’ with Sivaji and ‘Intrupol Entrum Vazhga’ are two of most memorable films by Vijayakumar.

In the beginning of eighties Vijayakumar wanted to retire from films after staying away from arc lights for some time. But how can one of the most versatile actors be allowed to go just like that? Maniratnam offered Vijayakumar one of his lifetime roles in ‘Agninatchathiram’ and the second innings of Vijayakumar gathered momentum and still going strong.

‘Andhi Mantharai’ directed by Bharathi Raja was one film which took him almost close to winning the national award for best actor. He missed it by one vote. He keeps getting strong characters like that he played in Kizhakku Vasal and Kizhakku Cheemayile even today.

In his 50 years long career there is no role Vijayakumar has not played to excellence. There is no legendary director who has not directed him. Be it a lover boy, adoring brother, devoted husband, menacing villain, funny bean, doting father, imposing village chieftain, upright police officer he has played all to perfection. From MGR, Sivaji to Rajini, Kamal to Rajini, Kamal to Karthik, Prabhu to Vijayakanth, Sarathkumar to the present young actors, Vijayakumar has royally marched along with all of them.

Still, the veteran in all humility says “I don’t think I have achieved anything in life. Acting is life and I know only that”. With a happy family consisting of wives Muthukannu and Manjula, daughters Kavitha, Anitha, Preetha, Sridevi and Vanitha and son Arun Vijay, Vijayakumar is a contented man. His achievements are unique and have a few pages of Tamil film history dedicated to him.

Tamilkey again congratulates him on his completion of 50 eventful years in Tamil cinema and wish him all the best on his birthday.

News Of Full fledged English song In Ich Movie

‘Ich’ is an upcoming flick where director Prabhu Deva has joined hands with actor Jayam Ravi. The movies shoot is almost completed with majorly shot at Paris and its surrounding localities and the latest news is that a full fledged English track has been recorded for the film.

Music director Harrish Jayaraj has composed the music for the song and the song was sung by Emce Jayze, Kriss and Renaina.

Prabhudeva who is the director of the film has been working with Harris for the composition. This is the first time, a full fledged English song composed for a Tamil film. So expectations are getting increased about the film ‘Ich’.

Hansika Motwani is the lead lady of this movie,and AGS Entertainment is expected to release ICH in Diwali

Yuvan Shankar Raja Says NO

Yuvan has fiercely denied rumors about him composing background score for the Hindi movie Aakrosh. Earlier there were speculations that the Priyadarshan directed movie will have Yuvan’s BGM. Songs for Aakrosh are composed by Pritam.

Yuvan is currently busy scoring for Avan Ivan and Aadhi Bhagavan. Yuvan has let out that the tracks of Avan Ivan will have no western influence.

Sandhya throwing ‘starry’ tantrums?

Sandhya, who tasted success on the earlier stage of her career with ‘Kadhal’ and ‘Dishyum’, found it difficult to continue the winning streak. Her movies like ‘Vallvan’ and ‘Thoondil’, failed to evoke any interest among the audiences.

Now Sandhya has very little offers but that doesn’t deter her from being choosy about her roles. Recently director Yuvan of ‘Sindhanai Sei’ fame approached her to play the lead role in his next film titled ‘Kallattam’. Sandhya shocked him with a list of demands which included that she wanted the entire script in a book form and in a neat file and that no other character in the film should have as much significance as hers in the film. She also reportedly demanded a fee of Rs.15 lakhs.

Yuvan, who was shocked to hear all these things, has dropped the idea of casting Sandhya. Now it is Shammu, who has been signed up as heroine in ‘Kallattam’!

Sneha’s ten habits

Sneha likes designer clothes very much. She wears the dresses designed by her sister Sangeetha for the functions.

Though she has lot of modern dresses, she wears only sarees when she goes to temples.

Sneha does not like loneliness. She is very happy when her brothers and sister family are there with her.

Sister Sangeetha’s son Nithin is the close friend of Sneha. He calls Sneha as mummy.

Once in three months she rearranges and designs her bedroom with the help of the internet.

Whenever she gets time she likes to go around the city and eat street foods.

She is fond of Ilayaraja’s music. Once she is in the car, Ilayaraja’s songs will be there.

She distributes the jackfruits that grow in her farmhouse at Panruti to the houses of her close friends.

Whenever she gets a call from anyone, she will always ask.” How are you? “and then only she will converse with that person.

When she gets into the swimming pool, she will swim for at least an hour. She says that is the reason why her physique is trim.

Vilai Movie Review

Director Kamaraj has tried his hand at serving a strong message in ‘Vilai’, which is about innocent women being exploited and pushed to flesh trade. Thankfully the film maker doesn’t stretch for effort here showing the dark sides, but he has tried to narrate a sequence of events to convey the theme.

The movie has some familiar names like Saravanan, Udhayathara and ‘Nadodigal’ fame Barani. What begins as a docu-drama suddenly changes gears to become a routine clichéd affair. The intention of the director seems to be right, but he falters at its execution. Events unfold at quick pace and at places defy logic, taking away all sheen.

Nandhu (Barani) and his sister Vandhana (Reethu Soni) live at Melur village with their parents. They quarrel with each other. Unable to tolerate it, their father arranges for Vandhana’s wedding. Her brother however wants her to continue studies as she is a topper.

Vandhana comes with Nandhu to Chennai. She gets kidnapped by a call taxi driver and Nandhu begins his search only to come to know that she has been kidnapped by a gang running flesh trade. Now Nandhu takes the help of Assistant Commissioner of Police Shanmugavel (Saravanan), who had a bad past and had his young daughter kidnapped a few years ago.

He along with Nandhu goes on search and succeeds in finding her in the custody of a Mirchi Maya (Fathima), a dreaded woman don who runs prostitution houses in Andhra Pradesh. But there awaits a surprise for Shanmugavel. Also how Vandhana is saved is the rest.

Saravanan reminds one of Vijayakanth. He replicates the ‘Captain’ in his walk and mannerisms. Barani plays a desperate brother, while Reethu Soni as Vandhana is cute. The rest of the cast includes ‘Yogi’ Devaraj, Chandru and Amarasigamani among others.

The content was there to give a riveting film. But Kamaraj seems to have achieved only in parts. On the whole, the movie doesn’t work wonders. However the director deserves pat for taking a relevant issue and discussing it.

Banner: SB Film Productions
Cast: Bharani, Saravanan, Bhanuchandar, Gemini Balaji, Chanthru, Udhayathara, Reethu, Madhumitha, Fathima
Direction: G. Kamaraj
Music: D.Imman

Priyamani Interview

Are you angry with Kodambakkam? You are not to be seen in many films.

I should get good role boss then only I can stand in your heart. I am not getting good films. Apart from this I don’t have any anger against Kodambakkam.

Was Raavanan a plus or minus for you?

In one channel they have stated that I was a big plus for that film. That is enough for me. I got lots of appreciations. Wherever I go they speak about my role in Raavanan. As far as I am concerned it is big plus to me.

But even that film also there was a rape scene?

Why are you asking such a question? The foundation of this film itself is that the character is raped. Because of this rape only Vikram kidnaps Prithvi’s wife. I will not refuse to act in a rape scene if the story demands it.

What are the films you are doing in Hindi?

I keep on listening to stories. As far as Hindi is concerned I have to face a stiff competition. It is a different kind of field. The high budgeted mega films are made very easily there. So I had to select a role that would make people speak about.

The role I am doing in Raktha Charithra is such a one. Trisha and Asin have acted in two films respectively. There is no justice in telling that Tamil actresses would be boycotted. Actors should not be trapped in sensitive issues. Artists are common to all languages,

Is it true that you have been removed from Salman Khan film?

I also heard about this news spreading. Sri Lanka problem is a different issue. I am an ordinary actress. My work is acting. I will act if any one calls me. There is no doubt in it. Why are you bringing Sri Lanka problem into this?

There are lots of rumours about you?

Let it be. There cannot be any actress without rumours. I am not worried about these things.

Rahman’s CWG song today

After a few changes in the tune and the lyrics, the much awaited and much delayed anthem of the Commonwealth Games, composed by Oscar-Grammy winner A R Rahman, is ready for release today.

According to a statement by the Organising Committee of the Games, the music maestro will be performing the whole song at the first hearing on Saturday. Rahman has inserted the word ‘India’ a few more times in the lyrics and made the tempo peppier, sources said.

It may be recalled Rahman had earlier crooned the opening lines of the song at an event in New Delhi, saying that the song still needed some work before he could unveil it. “When you hear the song you feel like India is calling you. I want the crowd to sing along,” he said.

He added: “We have put in a lot of hard work and we are all very excited to turn it into a memorable experience. I am curious to know how older, intelligent people, who have years of wisdom, will react to it. The song is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of this great nation.”

‘3 Idiots’ Tamil Remake Confirmed

At a time when a lot of buzzes are doing rounds about the Tamil remake of ‘3 Idiots’, director of the Bollywood blockbuster Raju Hirani has confirmed that the film is being remade in south Indian languages

Speaking at the DVD launch of the Aamir Khan starrer in Mumbai, the filmmaker said, “The movie will be soon made in Tamil and Telugu. But I don’t know who will play the lead there.”

“I think they (producers and director of the Tamil version) are currently in the process of casting,” Hirani said and added that he has no plans to make a sequel to ‘3 Idiots’. “I am not with that idea,” he said.

There were reports that a popular production house has acquired the remake rights of ‘3 Idiots’ and Shankar will direct both the Tamil and Telugu versions. “While Vijay will replace Aamir Khan in Tamil, Mahesh Babu will play the role in Telugu,” reports said.

Suriya's Jealousy Over Aarya

The audio launch of ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’ saw together coming of various film personalities of Tamil film industry coming together. Actor Suriya remained as the cynosure of all eyes as he walked onto the dais along with Harris Jayaraj to release the music of ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’.

Expressing his words of appreciation for actor Aarya, Suriya jocosely said, “I become like a green-eyed monster when a Aarya’s song is aired on channels. In fact, my family members keep singing his praises right throughout the song. I feel proud of his adeptness to get him delineated in contrastive roles in every film…”

Also present for the occasion were producer K. Srinivasan, Parthiban, TFPC President Rama Narayanan, Na. Muthukumar, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Na. Muthukumar, filmmakers Dharani, Vijay, Vishnuvardhan, Santhanam, Moser Baer Dhananjayan, cameraman Sakthi Saravanan, choreographer Dinesh, producer R.B. Choudary and many others were present.

Perhaps, the fans of Yuvan Shankar Raja and Nayanthara were disappointed due to their absence.

Bharathiraja’s New Sons

Evergreen director Bharathiraja is back to do what he does best. After a short break after Bommalattam, Bharathiraja has announced his next directorial venture. Titled 'Thenkizhakku Seemaiyile', this movie will star the director himself in a main role. What makes this movie more interesting is that directors Cheran, Ameer and Seeman will be Bharathiraja's sons in the movie. Ravi Varman will be capturing the varying hues of the villages of the south.

Talks are also on to rope in Harris Jeyaraj as the music director. It will be a treat to watch all these giants together on the silver screen. Watch this space for more updates.

Nayanthara And Prabhudeva To Wed December?

There is a buzz doing rounds in Tollywood that Nayanthara and Prabhu Deva may tie the nuptial knot sometime in December. The speculation about the couple’s marriage rose after Nayan declined to accept new film offers. The lady is currently acting in Boss Engira Baskaran and has not signed up any Tamil film. Likewise, she has completed her acting commitments in Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films

Meanwhile, Prabhu Deva has signed up a Santosh Sivan film titled Urumi and is gearing up for the shooting which is slated to begin in Malshej Ghats.

Hansika says about her 3 Tamil heroes!

Hansika, the bubbly as well as seemed to be looking as lucky actress as she has grabbed a chance to work with three top heroes in Tamil in succession. She is working with Jayam Ravi in ‘Ich’, Dhanush in ‘Mappillai’ and as heroine of Vijay in ‘Velayudham’. On the other hand she is eagerly waiting for the release of her films soon.

When she was asked about her three heroes whom she is acting with, the actress says with smile “Ravi is such a wonderful co-artiste and a good friend of mine. There was so much of fun on the ‘Ich’ shooting sets and the experience was unforgettable”.

“Dhanush is so shy and soft-spoken, but he is very dedicative person when it comes to work. He helped me a lot with my dialogues”.

“Vijay’s energy level is unbeatable when it came to song picturisation. I have just completed a peppy song with Vijay which was choreographed by Brinda master.

Tamannaah says about Shankar’s ‘3 Idiots’

From long time there is a buzz that veteran filmmaker Shankar will be directing the Tamil remake of Hindi block buster film ‘3 Idiots’. It was also confirmed that Ilayathalapathy Vijay will be playing one of the lead roles in the film and Harris Jayaraj will compose the music.

Recently there was a buzz that milky beauty Tamannaah was approached to play the lead role in the film but she rejected the offer. On clearing all the airs, Tamannaah says “No, the reports are not true. I have not been offered the role so far. The Hindi original is a huge hit and I am hopeful that the Tamil version too will be equally big.”

Sources say that if Tamannaah is offered to play the role in the Tamil version, it is for the second time she would play the role played by Kareena Kapoor. For the first time it was in Kanden Kadhalai’, which was inspired by bollywood film ‘Jab We Met’.

த்ரி இடியட்ஸ்!ஹாரிஸ் சம்பளம் 2 கோடி

'இரண்டு லட்சத்தில் கூட ஒரு படத்திற்கு இசையமைப்பேன்' என்று மார்தட்டுகிறார்கள் சில இசையமைப்பாளர்கள். (மாரடிக்கிறாங்க என்றும் வாசிக்கலாம்) ஆனால் இரண்டு கோடியை தாண்டியும் சம்பளம் பேசுகிறார்கள் சிலர். கிட்டதட்ட மூன்றை நெருங்கிவிட்டாராம் ரஹ்மான்.

கடைசியாக இரண்டு கோடி ரூபாய் சம்பளம் பேசி ஒரு படத்தில் சைன் பண்ணியிருக்கிறார் ஹாரிஸ் ஜெயராஜ். (நெஞ்சுக்குள் இருக்கிற ரிதம் பாக்சே உடைஞ்சுபோகிற அளவுக்கு சத்தம் கேட்குமே மற்றவர்களுக்கு?) இந்த இரண்டு கோடி சம்பளம் படியாமல் ஒரு வாரமாக இழுபறியாக கிடந்ததாம் இந்த பேச்சு வார்த்தை. பேசிய சம்பளத்தை குறைக்கவே மாட்டேன். இரண்டுக்கு சம்மதம் என்றால் அக்ரிமென்டோட வாங்க. இல்லைன்னா பிரச்சனையே இல்லை. வேறு யாரையாவது வச்சுக்கோங்க என்று கட் அண்டு ரைட்டாக சொல்லிவிட்டாராம் ஹாரிஸ்.

கடைசியில் அக்ரிமென்ட் போட நல்ல நாளு போவுதே என்று சம்மதித்து அட்வான்சும் கொடுத்துவிட்டதாக கிசுகிசுக்கிறது கோலிவுட் அமைதிப்புறா. இவ்வளவு பெரிய சம்பளத்தை கொடுத்து அவரை புக் பண்ணிய தயாரிப்பாளர் யார் என்பது படத்தின் பெயரை சொன்னால் தெரிந்துவிடப் போகிறது...

த்ரி இடியட்ஸ்!

Vijay-Suriya-Dayanidhi Maaran Together?

Loyola College of Chennai holds special mention for having generated some of the most prominent personalities of Tamil film industry and politics. To be precise, the leading actors and filmmakers of Kollywood including Vijay, Suriya, Vikram, Vishal, Jeyam Ravi, directors SJ Surya, Vishnuvardhan and many other technicians, Dayanidhi Maaran, Udhayanidhi Stalin, NDTV Hindu editor Sanjay Pinto, Hindu editor N Ram and many others including recent arrival from CM Karunanidhi’s grandson Arulnidhi and many others on the rise have graduated from Loyola College.

Being one of the highly rated 5 Star Colleges of India, Loyola College celebrates the Alumni Association and this year has invited the bigwigs.

It’s expected that Suriya and Vijay are also taking part as the correspondents have invited them personally.

Union Minister P. Chidambaram, Dayanidhi Maaran and others have already confirmed about their presence for this special occasion.

பகலவன் உறுதி

எழுத நேரமில்லாமல் பிசியாகவே இருப்பவர்களுக்கு சிறைக்கூடம் வசதிதான்! சிறைக்கு போன சீமான் அங்கே அமைதியாக செய்து முடித்த முக்கியமான வேலை ஒன்று பகலவன் ஸ்கிரிப்டை பக்காவாக முடித்ததுதான். கடந்த பல மாதங்களாகவே ஒரு குழுவோடு இந்த கதையை மெருகேற்றிக் கொண்டிருந்தார் சீமான். கதை முழுமையடையும்போதுதான் இந்த கைதும் சிறையும்!

உள்ளே போன சீமான் இந்த ஸ்கிரிப்டை முழுமையாக்கிவிட்டாராம் இப்போது. நேற்று சிறைச்சாலைக்கு சென்றிருந்த தயாரிப்பாளர் தாணு இந்த படம் பற்றிய அடுத்தடுத்த முன்னேற்றங்கள் குறித்து சீமானிடம் பகிர்ந்து கொண்டாராம்.

“நான் இந்த படத்தில் நடிக்கிற விஷயத்தில் இப்போதும் உறுதியாக இருக்கிறேன். நீங்கள் ஆக வேண்டியதை பதற்றமில்லாமல் பாருங்கள்” என்று தாணுவிடமும், சிறைக்குள்ளிருக்கும் சீமானிடமும் உறுதியாக கூறியிருக்கிறாராம் விஜய்.

தற்போது அவர் நடித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கும் காவலன், வேலாயுதம் படங்களுக்கு பிறகு சீமான் இயக்கப் போகும் பகலவன்தான் விஜய் நடிக்க போகும் படம் என்று உறுதியாக சொல்கிறார்கள்.

“எனக்காக கதையில் எந்த மசாலாவையும் சேர்க்க வேண்டாம்” - விஜய்

அமீர்கான் ஏற்று நடித்த காதாபாத்திரத்தை இங்கே விஜய் ஏற்று நடிக்க ஒப்புக்கொண்டிருப்பதோடு, “எனக்காக கதையில் எந்த மசாலாவையும் சேர்க்க வேண்டாம்” என்று சொல்லியிருப்பது ரீமேக் உரிமை வாங்கியிருக்கும் ஜெமினி பிலிம்சர்க்யூட் நிறுவனத்தை மகிழ்ச்சியில் உலுக்கியிருக்கிறது.

விஜய் ஒரு புதிய பவுண்டரிக்குள் நுழைய ஒப்புக்கொண்டிருக்கிறார் என்பதால், இதை வீணாக்கி விடக்கூடாது என்று கவனமாக ஒவ்வொரு விஷயத்தையும் கையாண்டு வருகிறதாம் ஜெமினி.


மேலும் மதுரையை தனது கட்டுக்குள் வைத்திருக்கும் அரசியல்வாரிசின் சினிமாநிதி உரிமையை கைப்பற்ற நினைத்தால் நான் விலகிவிடுவேன் என்பதையும் சொல்லிவிட்டாராம் விஜய்.


முதலில் இயக்குனரை நீங்களே முடிவு செய்யுங்கள் என்று விஜயிடம் நிறுவனம் சொல்ல, இல்லை இல்லை அதையும் நீங்களே முடிவு செய்யுங்கள் என்று விஜய் சொல்லிவிட, இப்போது இயக்குனராக ஷங்கரை ஒப்பந்தம் செய்துள்ளது ஜெமினி. எந்திரன் வெளியீட்டிற்குப் பிறகு 3 இடியட்ஸ் துவங்கவிருப்பதாக ஜெமினி வட்டாரங்கள் கூறுகின்றன.

'Angaadi Theru' Shifts to Andhra Pradesh

Continuous success of Telugu dubbed movies from Kollywood has urged distributors in Andhra Pradesh to try their hand of luck in many projects. Vasantha Balan’s ‘Angaadi Theru’ is next one to join this bandwagon. The film’s Telugu version will hit screens in Andhra Pradesh during second week of September.

The dubbing rights have been acquired by Kodenthara Suresh of SK Pictures and the Telugu dialogues have been penned by filmmaker Veenilakandi’s son Shashank.

As Anjali has a flair command over her mother tongue Telugu, she has dubbed with her own voice.

‘Angaadi Theru’ performed decent at box office and was the only commendable flick produced by Ayngaran International as all its previous films didn’t spin them profits.

Samuthirakani’s Next Movie Poraali With Sasikumar

Samuthirakani is ready to start his next venture. “He has named the film ‘Poraali’ and his good friend Sasikumar will play an important role in it,” say circles close to the actor-director.

The relationship between Samuthirakani and Sasikumar dates back to ‘Subramaniapuram’ days, when the former played the pivotal ‘Chithappa’ role in the trendsetter movie directed by the latter

After a while, Sasikumar played one of the protagonists in ‘Nadodigal’, directed by Samuthirakani. And now sources have it that Samuthirakani is doing a pivotal role in Sasikumar’s directorial venture ‘Nagaram’.

“This shows the depth of friendship shared by Sasikumar and Samuthirakani,” sources add. Samuthirakani’s last directorial venture was the Telugu film ‘Sambho Shiva Sambho’, which is a remake of ‘Nadodigal’.

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