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]

Madhavan comments on Kissing scene with Kangana

Madhavan comments on Kissing scene with Kangana

February 22, 2011

Chocolate boy Madhavan’s kiss scene with co-star Kangna Ranaut in his upcoming film ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ is the talk of the town now. Some of the pictures also rounding on the net. But hero R Madhavan denies kissing Kangna.

R Madhavan has clarified that he has not shot for any smooching scene with Kangna Ranaut for the romantic comedy, releasing on February 25.

"Guys – fortunately or unfortunately there is no smooching scene between Kangna and I in the film. I don’t know how such a story originated (sic),” Madhavan posted on his Twitter page.

In the film, he plays Manu, a guy from London who comes to India in search of a bride and falls in love with a small-town girl Tanu essayed by Kangna. (CHIT).

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)

Ajith fans bother Simbu to sign 3 Idiots remake!

Ajith fans bother Simbu to sign 3 Idiots remake!

August 4, 2010

The news about Silambarasan playing the role of Sharman Joshi in both Tamil and Telugu remakes of 3 Idiots happened to be the sensational headlines for past couple of days.

But now, it’s literally disappointing to hear Simbu saying that he hasn’t decided about signing this project. Recently, the actor was present for an interactive session with students of journalism and threw some lights on present trend of films and changing mindsets of audiences.

When asked about his decision over signing 3 Idiots remake, the young actor replied that he would love working with actor Vijay, but fans of Ajith Kumar may have some resentments. Very often, Silambarasan used to quote Ajith Kumar as his inspiring role model and the duo shares a great friendship.

Since, there happens to be a sort of clashes between the fans of Vijay and Ajith Kumar in Tamil Nadu, Silambarasan has seemingly made a smart move by staying out of trouble.

Now with both Maddy and Simbu refusing the offers, Shankar must be wriggling his head over signing some efficient actors, who’ll be more apt than these ones for the lead roles. (OI)

Trisha to act with her 'real' mother

Trisha to act with her 'real' mother

July 8, 2010

According to reliable sources, Trisha mother Uma Krishnan has agreed to do a cameo in Kamal Hassan's next film, which is tauted to be a big budget extravenga. Trisha is playing the lead role opposite Kamal in this film.

Earlier many directors tried to persuade Uma Krishnan, the beautiful mother of Trisha Krishnan to act in films but the lady politely turned away all the offers saying daughter's career first. But now Uma Krishnan could not say no to Kamal Haasan and is all set to make her debut in Tamil films.

The team is already in Europe for the first schedule. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Madhavan, Trisha and Sangeetha in main roles. (GUL)

"Universal Hero" Kamal Haasan to direct again

"Universal Hero" Kamal Haasan to direct again

July 6, 2010

Film icon Kamal Haasan will wear the director’s hat for a third time in his 50-year-long career even as younger daughter Akshara steps into the film industry as assistant to Rahul Dholakia.

Akshara does not want to follow elder sister Shruthi’s example and don the grease paint, said Haasan who was here for the inauguration of an retrospective of his films.

In his career spanning five decades, Haasan has only helmed two films, Hey Ram (2000) and Veeru Mandi (2004), and he is raring to call the shots again, having already zeroed in on prospective scripts.

"I will direct more films. Many young actors want me to direct and guide them. There are so many actors, people and talents, who haven’t got their moment of glory and if possible I’d like to help all of them. There are some scripts I am looking at," said Haasan.

The 55-year-old, who won his first National Award in 1960 at the age of five for his debut in Kalathur Kannamma, said that both his daughters are fiercely independant and make their own decisions.

"I don’t interfere in their career decisions, I give advise when it’s asked for. Akshara has started as an assistant on a film, though it’s not a part of my production house," said Haasan of his 19-year-old daughter.

Akshara and Shruthi are Haasan’s daughters with actress Sarika, who separated from the actor in 2002.

Haasan had flown in to attend the inauguration from Italy where he is shooting with Madhavan and Trisha for the film Manmadhan Ambu. (CHIT)

Tamannaah confirmed for Simbhu; Maddy not yet

Tamannaah confirmed for Simbhu; Maddy not yet

June 22, 2010

After the big success of ‘VTV’, Silambarasan has given commitment to two movies simultaneously. One is a bilingual which is to be done in both Tamil and Telugu under Lingusamy’s direction. The other one is he pairs with Sarth Kumar’s daughter Varalaxmi.

A few days back it was reported that Tamannaah is under consideration to play a lead opposite Simbhu in Lingusamy’s film and now it is said that she is confirmed for the movie and was asked to give 25 days successive call sheet for the film.

Sources say that she plays a law college student and she was asked to shed some weight to fit for the role in this film. The close sources say that it is for the first time Tamamnnaah pairing with Simbhu and definitely the pair will be hit just like Simbu-Trisha jodi in ‘VTV’.

Sources further say that the director Lingusamy has tried Madhavan to play Tamannaah’s brother in the film but he didn’t get final confirmation from the actor. In the mean time, Lingusamy is also considering Ajmal if Maddy says no for it. [WaY]

Simbhu gets Shruthi Hassan in his next

Simbhu gets Shruthi Hassan in his next

June 12, 2010

Tamil young hero silambarasan is all set to entertain his fans in a bilingual project, which is going to be directed by director linguswamy. The movie will feature Simbhu in the lead role and actor Madhavan will play the role of his brother. There is news that director Linguswamy is intending to sign Shruthi Hassan for this project. The movie will go onto floors in July and will be directed by Dayanidhi Alagiri.

It is a fact this movie will also be made in Telugu as well with Telugu actor Mahesh Babu in the lead. The Telugu version will be produced by Tirupathi Prasad of Mega Super good films.

There is news that Linguswamy is in a hunt for the female lead in the film.

Note- Shruthi Hassan has not yet signed the project, but is interested in doing this project. (HC)

‘Siddarth recommended me’ - Padmapriya

‘Siddarth recommended me’ - Padmapriya

March 26, 2010

Few actors purposely went away from Kollywood as the film industry here is brimmed with mass hero images and lots of egoistic approach between them. Actor Madhavan can be a perfect illustration and so is Siddarth, who just acted in couple of Tamil films and flew all the way to Telugu and Hindi films.

Actress Padmapriya, who recently made her Bollywood debut with ‘Striker’, says, ‘I must thank Siddarth for having offered me a role in his film. It was Siddarth, who recommended me after watching some of my films. I will continue acting in Hindi films only if I come across meaty roles. It’s not like other actresses just picking whatever they’re offered with…’

The actress has won laurels across all the regional languages for her commendable performance. (KT)