Prakash Raj turns wedding planner to Nayantara-Prabhu Deva

Prakash Raj turns wedding planner to Nayantara-Prabhu Deva



September 2, 2011

The wedding of gorgeous Nayantara and dancing sensation Prabhu Deva has become most awaited event not only in regional film industries but also in Bollywood. Every now and then, we are hearing one or the other speculations related to their wedding. Indeed, recently gossip mongers went on to claim that the couple has secretly married. Soon, the choreographer-turned-director rubbished the rumours. However, a latest news has emerged from the rumour mills that Prakash Raj has lent his helping hand for their wedding.



Prakash Raj is playing the role of a wedding planner to his close friend Prabhu Deva. He has reportedly taken the responsibility of Prabhu and Nayan's marriage and gearing up to organise it in Mumbai. The couple will enter wedlock in October and the Akashamantha star will soon make some time in his busy schedule to make arrangements for their wedding and reception in Mumbai. It is said that Prakash has always been supportive to their relationship and helped them whenever they need arose to the love birds.



It may be recalled that Prabhu Deva and Nayantara spent a couple of weeks together at Prakash Raj's house during their initial days of love. However, they confirmed date of their marriage has not been revealed yet. (OI)

Simbu praises Ajith's performance in Mangaatha to heavens

Simbu praises Ajith's performance in Mangaatha to heavens



September 2, 2011

Being an ardent fan of Ajith Kumar, Silamabarasan is bowled over by the performance of Ajith Kumar in his silver jubilee film, Mangaatha. The actor, who saw the movie at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai, has praised the actor to heavens.



The Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa star saw the movie on the release day. If reports are to be believed, Silambarasan watched Mangaatha two times on the same day. It is said that like every crazy Thala fan, he was dancing and blowing the whistle, when ever a punch dialogue, song or an action scene appears on-screen.



“Thala not only stole the money, he stole the whole show!!! Ajith is rocking in the film ... Great work by the whole team !!! Congrats to each and every one who is a part of the film !!! Thala da Mangaatha da !!!” Silamabarsan posted on a social networking site.



Meanwhile, Venkat Prabhu directorial Mangaatha, which stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan and Arjun Sarja, is doing good business at the Box Office. The occupancy on its first day stayed around 90 to 95 percent.



Simbu, who was busy filming Osthi in Mysore, cancelled the shoots of his upcoming Tamil film to watch Mangaatha on its opening day. (OI)

Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers

Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers



September 2, 2011

Reports say that upcoming starlet and actor Kamal Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan is turning out to be quite expensive for her producers. The talented Shruti had already debuted as actress in Bollywood and Tollywood with not much success and is now trying out her luck in Tamil by debuting as Suriya’s heroine in director A.R. Murugadoss’ upcoming film ‘7aam Arivu’.



It is said that the producer is made to cough up Rs.60,000 for a day’s expenses for Shruti Haasan as she comes along with her entourage. Her costumer, touch-up artiste, make-up women and car driver are all to be paid off hefty sums by the producers for each day till the schedule is completed.



Most of the leading actresses get their fee including the allowances to be paid to their personal attendants like make-up artistes. Shruti, however, dares to be different and makes the director bear the burden of taking care of her assistants. A rough estimate puts these expenses alone at Rs.60 lakhs! (KT)

Mangaatha movie review

Mangaatha movie review



August 31, 2011

Excitement and Expectations are the two Es, which are associated with Ajith Kumar's 50th movie Mangaatha (Mankatha) release. As expected, Thala rocks the show with his styles, actions and performance. However, the overdose of stunts and useless characters in the film are irritating at parts. Read on for Mangaatha review.



Story:

Sanjana (Trisha)'s father Arumuga Chettiyar (Jaya Prakash) devises a plan to steal 500 crores, the money, which was used for gambling during Indian Premier League. His gang includes Sumanth (Vaibhav), Prem (Premji), an IIT graduate, Mahat (Mahat Raghavendra), Ganesh (Ashwin Kakumanu), a sub-inspector at Dharavi in Mumbai. After their plan to rob comes to know, suspended cop Vinayak Mahadeva (Ajith Kumar) joins the team of thieves. On the other end, super cop Prithvi (Arjun Sarja) takes oath to uproot the betting business.



How they execute their plot? Will they succeed in their mission? What measures Prithivi take to bring the betting business to halt? Answers for all these questions should be seen on-screen, as the excitement of watching the movie will be lost if one reads here the entire story.



Performance:

Ajith Kumar's fans could not have expected for more from their star, as the actor has given his best performance till date. His acting, salt and pepper look with the negative shade in his character are treat to watch. Especially, he impresses the audience during action sequences. Arjun Sarja has proved, why people call him as 'Action King'. He has perfectly fitted the bill. Trisha has not got much to do in the movie. But she excels in her limited role. Vaibhav is good. However, Premiji is not a right choice for the character, as his antics fail to evoke any response from the viewers. Even newcomer Mahat also disappoints you. Jaya Prakash is at his usual best. Rest other character like Anjali and Andrea Jeremiah, who will be seen as Vaibhav and Arjun's wives, are okay.



Technical:

The action scenes are the plus and minus points of the film. Even thought, it has been wonderfully shot, overdose of those scenes in the second half play spoilsport. Nonetheless, watching Ajith Kumar's saying 'I am a mad man' and 'money money money' during stunts are good to watch. Shakti Saravanan's photography is excellent, choreography is simple but energetic. Editor Praveen KL could have been bold in his work, as some scenes are dragging at parts. Music and Songs picturisation are apt. Finally, Venkat Prabhu's direction and screenplay.



Well, the director has almost succeeded in his first ever film with a big star. The filmmaker has fabricated the story keeping all the successful elements at one hand and the tastes of Ajith Kumar's fans at other. Had he not lost the grip on the script, the movie would have undoubtedly become one of the biggest hits of Thala. The screenplay is dragging and gives you a boring experience. Adding to that, too much of characters does not help the proceedings and it is only in the last 30 minutes before the interval, the story becomes interesting. The second half thrills you with twists but irritates with too much of action sequences. However, Arjun and Ajith's climax scene is wonderful shot.



Verdict:

Mangaatha has all the entertaining elements. It is especially for Ajith Kumar's fans and the people, who love action-oriented movies. Family audience may not like the subject. One should watch for the actor's performance and Venkat Prabhu's attempt to make the movie in Hollywood style with local budget!



Cast: Ajith Kumar,Trisha,Arjun Sarja, Viabhav and others

Director: Venkat Prabhu

Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja

Cinematography: Sakthi Saravanan

Producer: Dhayanidhi Alagiri

Released On: August 31, 2011 (OI)

Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan

Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan





August 31, 2011

Akshara Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan, seems to be getting a dream debut, as Mani Ratnam is gearing up to launch her in his next movie. The ace filmmaker has chosen her for the female lead role in his next Tamil movie.



Reports say that Mani Ratnam, who has at least three scripts in hand, is planning to start a love story before directing Ajith Kumar's film. The movie will be the launchpad of veteran actor Karthik's son Gautham. So, to pair him up in the film, the filmmaker has decided to cast Akshara Hassan, claim reports.



The filmmaker has reportedly convinced Kamal Hassan and his ex-wife and mother of Akshara Hassan, Sarika. They are happy that their daughter is getting a grand launch, says a report. The shooting of the film will take off in September 2011. It will be shot in Kanyakumari and Kovalam in Kerala.



The story of the film is about the Sri Lankan fishermen issue turmoil. The script is written by Jayamohan of Naan Kadavul and Angadi Theru fame. (OI)

Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam

Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam



August 30, 2011

British Madame Amy Jackson has landed the plump offer to showcase her skills in another Kollywood movie. Amy will play the lead in none other than Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasans upcoming project Viswaroopam. Amy made her thumping Tamil debut with director Vijays’ Madrasapattinam. The young lady has made quite a name for her Liverpool temperament as she earlier walked out of Gautham Menon’s Hindi remake of the well acclaimed flick ‘VinnaiThaandi Varuvya’ after which she has grabbed the Kamal movie in her kitty .



Kamal’s Viswaroopam went on floors recently at the Jeppiar College of Engineering and surprisingly Kamal was happy to find namma ‘Suriya’ shooting at the same college for KV Anand’s Matraan. Kamal seems to be more than content getting Amy on board, as he was in search of a foreign face as per the script demanded. His big budget trilingual (Tamil, Telugu and Hindi) will also have Rahul Bose playing the anti-hero with Bollywood trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy providing some delightful music.



Hope Kamal won’t have more problems dealing with Amy’s hot tempers. (KT)

Why no kiss for Vijay-Ileana?

Why no kiss for Vijay-Ileana?


June 6, 2011

From the time there is news that there would be a lip-lock scene between Vijay and Ileana in Nanban there is a puzzling situation among all the whether Shankar would retain the lip-lock scene or not.

But speculations are at a buzz that Shankar has decided not to have a kissing scene between Vijay and Ileana D’Cruz. It is known that Vijay is not going to kiss Ileana but the pair will be having close-up shot, which would look like a lip-to-lip scene. But the director has reportedly decided not shoot a smooching scene as it could pave the way for a hullabaloo and moreover the Tamil audience are not used to such scenes.

The unit is currently stationed in Chennai and is found busy filming a song. The filmmakers are in a decision to complete the film by August as they in plans of releasing the film during Diwali. (TK)

Seeman-Vijayalakshmi Issue Confuses Media

Seeman-Vijayalakshmi Issue Confuses Media

June 4, 2011

Seeman’s current rise in politics is the reason for the allegations made by Vijayalakshmi, say sources. However, some sources claim that there are enough evidences for the complaints made by Vijayalakshmi.

A Congress man who recently joined the Congress from the ADMK was the one who first sent text messages to leading reporters on the issue, adds another source. Vijayalakshmi, in the meantime, has threatened to come out with photographic and video evidences of their relationship.

Some reporters who visited Seeman have also stated that they have seen Vijayalakshmi bringing lunch for Seeman. It is also said that she had complained only after Seeman decided to marry an Ealam Tamil girl before which he wanted to remain a bachelor all his life.

Some close to Seeman say that this must have been already planned by the Congress or the DMK to have Vijayalakshmi come close to Seeman. The advocate of Seeman has filed a defamation suit against Vijayalakshmi claiming Rs. 5 crore from the actress.

Whether or not Seeman had been in love with her would turn public knowledge within a few days. If Seeman’s decision to marry an Ealam girl were the reasons for Vijayalakshmi’s complaints would also be known. (TK)

Kajal Agarwal confirms Suriya’s Maatraan

Kajal Agarwal confirms Suriya’s Maatraan

May 26, 2011

Well, a few days back we have reported you that most happening and gorgeous Kajal Agarwal is pairing opposite Suriya in Maatraan, now it is officially confirmed by Kajal Agarwal.

Kajal says “I am really proud to be a part of this film and I am thrilled about it. It is my longtime desire to work with Suriya and I am eagerly looking forward for the day of shoot. Director K V Anand’s films have a greater importance for heroines as they will not be showcased for the sake of glamour alone. Maatraan too is an example for it.”

Remember Kajal was the heroine of Naan Mahaan Alla, which had Karthi, Suriya’s younger brother, in lead role. She is really lucky to share the screen space with both of them as so far the only actress is Tamanna who acted with Suriya and Karthi.

Kajal Agarwal is currently the top actress in Tollywood and she is all set to conquer the hearts of Tamil audiences very soon with Maatraan.

Meanwhile her film Maaveeran, the Tamil dubbed version of Magadheera will be hitting the screens on coming Friday, May 27th. The actress has played the role of a princess and trusts that the magic will repeat again. [WaY]

Tamil media questions Tamannah

Tamil media questions Tamannah

May 25, 2011

Tamil actress Tamannah Bhatia is making merry in Telugu cinema industry these days. Her Telugu film ‘ 100% love” is a hit and will be soon made into Kollywood and bollywood. Director Linguswamy is said to make the movie in Tamil version and is likely to feature Udayanidhi Stalin in lead.

Now, the news is out that tamannah is being flooded by more Telugu film offers and her skin show and her ‘full cooperation’ in wearing skimpy costumes is mesmerizing the Telugu film makers.

Coming to Kollywood, tamannah is just acting in a Tamil movie ‘Venghai’ opposite to Dhanush these days. She replies that, she is busy with Telugu films and so has no time for Tamil films. But the actress is reported to be severely disappointed with their marriage of Karthi and so is avoiding Chennai in all aspects.

Tamannah was interested in Karthi and the same was also expected from the star hero as well. But his father played spoilsport in their love bond hurriedly went for a marriage alliance, from a remote place in Tamilnadu.

The Tamil cinema news sources are buzzing that if Karthi’s marriage announcement has disappointed tamannah to such level, then what will be her reaction, when the star marries his fiancé Ranjani? [HC]

Madhavan is a simple & great actor: Arya

Madhavan is a simple & great actor: Arya

May 25, 2011

Vettai which brought Madhavan and Arya on board has completed the second schedule shoot recently in Pondicherry. Arya who is working with Madhavan has showered praises on him for his outstanding co-operation all through the shoot.

Arya says “Madhavan is a wonderful, simple and great actor to work with. He is very understanding and kind all the shoot. This is for the first time I am sharing the screen space with him and also working under the direction of Lingusamy. We just finished shooting in Pondicherry”.

Meanwhile, Arya is looking forward for the release of director Bala’s Avan Ivan.

On Avan Ivan Arya says “Avan Ivan is a movie to reckon with in my career. Director Bala pulled out the best from me and Vishal. It was a great pleasure being part of this prestigious film”. [WaY]

Geethanjali talks about her love Selvaraghavan

Geethanjali talks about her love Selvaraghavan

January 18, 2011

Selvaraghavan as soon as he revealed that he is love, the media attention was on him from that day. After a couple of days have come out with the name of the girl in Selva’s life as Geethanjali and now the photograph of both of them has been out.

Geethanjali, 25-year-old girl says that “she is all happy about their love and confirmed that they are soon going to end with marriage. On describing about their love story Geethanjali says” I have completed by graduation in direction and was introduced to Selva by a common friends of us. At the first meet itself we had a discussion of nearly 2 hours and that laid a path for us to start off our friendship. But later on we came know that it is love and we proposed each other”.

She also added “Selva spends atleast two hours in a day with her and they frequently hang out to a beach resort near by ECR, coffee shop and watch movies at home. There is no restriction from parents of both sides for our marriage.” [WaY]

Prabhu Deva Nayantara Marriage at Chennai

Trisha Krishnan in Mankatha as slum girl

January 17, 2011

Prabhu Deva and Nayantara’s marriage venue has been shifted from Hyderabad to Chennai after Nayan requested him to change. They are entering wedlock in mid-June in Tamil Nadu capital.

According to sources, Prabhu was keen to marry her in the City of Pearls. But later he changed it to Chennai. However, he has decided to host a big wedding reception for his Telugu and Bollywood friends in Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, Prabhu is yet to get divorce from Ramalatha. The estranged couple, who was in a bitter battle from past three months, has recently filed for divorce and agreed to part ways by mutual consent. (HC)

Selvaraghavan to marry Geetanjali

“Selvaraghavan to marry Geetanjali

January 14, 2011

Selvaraghavan has at last found true love in Geetanjali and they are marrying soon. The director has recently confirmed that he is in love with Geethanjali, his associate in Erandam Ulagam film. They fell in love for each other during the course of film's shooting. In fact, she has transformed his life by making more responsible person than ever, says the director.

"Geetanjali is an angel who came into my life and set it right. I was going through bad times and was not able to concentrate on my work. Geetanjali pulled me out of this pit that I'd fallen into. She made me a better person.", Times of India quoted Selvaraghavan as saying.

They are planning to enter martial bliss in June second week soon after the release of Erandam Ulagam. Sources also revealed that they will have an engagement ceremony shortly, which will be a simple affair restricted to close family members and friends.

It may be recalled that Selvaraghavan was married to actress Sonia Agarwal in 2006. But their marriage did not last long as they parted ways in 2009. (OI)

Trisha to pair with the Super Star Rajini!

Trisha to pair with the Super Star Rajini!

January 13, 2011

Everyone knows that Super Star Rajinikanth is doing an animated film “HARA” is currently busy on sets. Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya Ashwin is directing and producing this film. Now the latest news is that Trisha is going to play female lead role opposite Rajini in this film.

In this film, Rajinikanth will be seen in dual role. One is an animated role and the other as normal Rajinikanth. The animated part of the shooting has been completed where Vijaya Lakshmi is playing opposite to animated Rajini role and Trisha is playing opposite to Rajini in this film. The other commercial part of the film will be directed by K S Ravi Kumar. Music is scoring by A R Rahman. The latest buzz is that movie makers are planning to change the movie name “HARA” with “RANAA”. (CHIT)

Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

August 20, 2010

First it was mom Sarika whose good friends were used to launch daughter Shruti Haasan's career in Hindi cinema. Now, apparently dad Kamal Hassan has taken over the responsibility to put his daughter's career on the right track in Bollywood.

Her first attempt at stardom in "Luck" was a big fiasco. So now "Ghajini" director A.R. Murugadoss has been asked to create an impressive re-launch film for the pretty actress.

Murugadoss admits that his multilingual film "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense") is planned as a re-launch for Shruti in Bollywood.

"It is a medical thriller with some of the most costly special effects ever done in southern cinema. We want to take the sci-fi to a new level in the South. Shruti has a very powerful role and yes, we're hoping it would launch her career in Hindi cinema," said Murugadoss.

The story goes that Murugadoss had gone to Kamal Haasan to collaborate on a project. Instead Kamal suggested that he work with Shruti whose experience in Mumbai was far from satisfying.

That's how Murugadoss ended up signing Shruti opposite Suriya in the Tamil "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense"). Originally the film was meant to be in Tamil and Telugu. But now a Hindi version is also being made. It will be made in Tamil Nadu. (GUL)

No single fight in Karthi’s ‘NMA’ (Naan Mahaan Alla)!

No single fight in Karthi’s ‘NMA’ (Naan Mahaan Alla)!

August 20, 2010

All are eagerly waiting for the release day of Karthi and Kajal starrer ‘Naan Mahaan Alla’. The movie which is going to hit the big screens today (August 20, 2010). The movie is directed by Suseendran and is produced by Studio Green and Cloud Nine Movies.

The latest and interesting news revealed about the film is that the movie is said to be a thriller and is set in the backdrop of North Chennai. It will be having no single fight till the climax.

Sources say “Suseendran has ensured that there are no stunt sequences just as the protagonist comes across the baddie.”

“At the same time, there will no be lag in the screenplay and the film will be racy from the word go,” they say and add: “the essential twist comes during the interval which would leave the audience in awe.”

Sources also added that Kajal has equally done with the performance of Karthi in the film and she will surely become a most happening actress in kollywood after the film release. [Way]

Madhavan not in Mani Ratnam's next project

Madhavan not in Mani Ratnam's next project

August 19, 2010

There was a report recently that filmmaker Mani Ratnam is planning to cast actor R. Madhavan and Vidya Balan in his next movie. But Madhavan has denied this report of starring in Mani Ratnam’s next project.

The actor posted a tweet on his page in Twitter saying that unfortunately he has not signed any such project with Mani Ratnam and Vidya Balan. However, he would have loved to do a film with them if given an opportunity. Mani Ratnam’s story was supposed to be a love story.

The sparking chemistry between Madhavan and Vidya was loved by the audience when they were paired in film Guru starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Bachchan. Though the duo was not cast in the lead role in that film, the little bit of scenes that they had together were eye catching and they looked very nice together on-screen.

There was also a recent report of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta trying to sign the pair for his next project, which did not take off. Earlier in an interview, Madhavan expressed his interest to work with Vidya again provided some really big project comes on their way.

Later, they were again seen together in a commercial of Airtel and both rocked together.The pair became instant hit after the Airtel ad and many wanted to cash in on this popularity. Hopefully, Mani Ratnam comes out with a lovely project for this much talked on-screen pair and create a magic on screen again. (OI)

Vijay’s ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ renamed as ‘Kaavalan’!

Vijay’s ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ renamed as ‘Kaavalan’!

August 19, 2010

All of you are much aware that Vijay’s latest forthcoming flick ‘Kaavalkaran’ which was later renamed as ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ is nearing its completion. Some days back it was said that the film producers and the hero Vijay are not happy with the current title ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ and decided to change it again.

Now for the second time, the title has been renamed as ‘Kaavalan’. And on the other hand, it is also heard that director Shakthi Chidambaram has purchased the movie lock stock and barrel including its negative rights.The audio launch is expected to be held in the month of September.

It is being directed by Siddique and Vidhyasagar is scoring the music while Iyarkai fame N. K. Ekambaram has handled cinematography. It is said to be a remake of Malayalam film ‘Bodyguard’. The film has Asin playing the lead opposite Vijay. [WaY]

Money Paid But No Song From Rahman…

Money Paid But No Song From Rahman…

August 19, 2010

As if the corruption controversy is not enough, the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee seems to be having no issues in blowing away money. Reliable sources have revealed that a whopping Rs 20 lakhs was spent just for calling A. R. Rahman for the launch of the music CD of the Games anthem.

It is heard that Rahman said he would reveal the lyrics of the song in another 10 days and hence the CD could not be launched. Queries are already being raised as to why so much money was spent on the press conference even after the organizers knew the song wasn’t complete.

Apparently, Rahman said he had been hearing a lot of “bad stories” about the CWG but was positive that they were not true. The Oscar- winning composer urged the media to portray a positive image of the country. While not much has been spoken about the amount, perhaps Rahman must realize how the organizers have been misusing the funds and bringing shame before saying anything. (AG)