Supreme Star Sarathkumar launched his new political party, 'Agila Indhiya Samathuva Makkal Katchi' in Chennai. This grand occasion took place at the Padmaram Mahal in Vadapazhani. Sarathkumar also introduced a flag for his political party which was red and yellow with a star on the red portion.
Director Shankar and Actor Vijay were honored with Doctorates by the MGR University, for their achievement in the film industry and social welfare activities. Vijay, in his acceptance speech said that he was proud and happy to receive such a great honor. He also added that his father S.A.Chandrasekhar was the reason behind his social welfare activities. Shankar on his part thanked his mentors and family members. Doctorates for Shankar and Vijay Gallery:
The much awaited Dasavatharam, featuring Kamal Haasan in ten different roles was planned to be released on Diwali. But now the crew has postponed the release to Pongal, 2008. The crew is yet to complete 2 songs and post-production work which would take atleast 3 months. Kamal Hassan is also planning to include topnotch graphics for the movie! Directed by K.S.Ravikumar, Dasavatharam includes Mallika Sherawat, Napoleon, Jaya Pradha and K.R.Vijaya playing pivotal roles. Himmesh Reshammaiya has rendered the music.
Kannamoochi Yenada by Radaan and UTV Productions celebrated its audio release in a grand manner. Celebrities including Vivek Oberoi, Surya, Sathyaraj, Radhika, Sarathkumar, Sandhya, Priya.V, Selvaraghavan, Karthi, R.B.Choudary and Pyramid Natarajan graced the occasion. Kannamoochi Yenada is Radaan' s second home production, first one being 'Jithan'. Kannamoochi Yenada Audio Release Gallery: More on Kannamoochi Yenada : Kannamoochi Enada Gallery
Movie : Vegam Language : Tamil Cast : Ashwin Sekar (S.Ve.Sekar's son), Archana, Kushboo, Prabhu, S.Ve.Sekar, Sreeman Story, Screenplay : S.Ve.Sekar Direction : K.R.Udayasankar
Vegam starring Ashwin Sekar on the lead has shaped up pretty well. The story of Vegam is about a lady getting kidnapped and then rescued by a young man. The movie is a sequence of events happening in a day. Director Udayasankar and Writer S.Ve.Sekar have given a racy script for this one-liner. New comer Archana pairs up with Ashwin. Prabhu and Kushboo also play a major part in the star cast, though not as a pair. Ashwin' s splendid performance has been the talk of the town and the young hero has bagged many offers! Vegam is under post-production and the movie is expected to be released soon! Vegam Audio Release Gallery:
Speed Dheena started his career as a radio jockey on Suryan FM. He now hosts the 'Big Vanakkam' on BIG 92.7 FM. Dheena is all set to break a unique on-air marathon record which will last for 92.7 hours. The marathon commenced on August 20, 2007 at 3.00pm and is expected last till August 23rd, 2007 11.07am! Such an attempt has never been done before. Dheena trained himself by attending several yoga, fitness and meditation courses. When questioned about this rare attempt, Dheena said he is excited and nervous at the same time! Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti inaugurated the show and she took part in the first one hour show of the 92.7 hours marathon! Shruti Haasan at 92.7 hours marathon : Gallery
Rajnikanth starrer Sivaji, the biggest blockbuster in the history of Indian Cinema is all set for another big release this year! Hindi version of the movie is now under production. Rajnikanth and Shriya are expected to lend their voices! Director Dr.Shankar is planning to make some minor changes to give the movie to give it a Hindi touch. Hindi Sivaji is expected to hit the theaters this Diwali! Diwali Chumma Adhiruthulla?!
Movie : Vambu Sandai Language : Tamil Cast : Uday Kiran, Diya, Sathyaraj Direction : Raj Kapoor Music : D.Imman Vambu Sandai features Uday Kiran, Diya and Sathyaraj on the lead. The audio for the movie was launched on August 18th, in Chennai. Uday Kiran, a leading star in the Telugu film industry made his debut in kollywood through K.Balachander's 'Poi'. This would be his second venture in Tamil. Uday Kiran's leading lady Diya made her debut in Tamil movie 'Kurumbu' directed by Vishnuvardhan. Veteran actor Sathyaraj needs no introduction! His different get-ups in the movie, especially the 'Kathakali' pose is quite amazing! Vambu Sandai is directed by Raj Kapoor and the music is scored by Imman. Vambu Sandai Gallery: Listen to Vambu Sandai songs here! Vambu Sandai Audio Launch Video