Uthama Villain Inspired From Theyyam Dance?

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Uthama Villain Inspired From Theyyam Dance?

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Varun Manian enters Kollywood

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>At the top of the film industry food chain, nothing happens without the producer.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Varun Manian the young and dynamic entrepreneur who heads Radiance Realty Developers India Ltd is making his foray into films in a big way. The smart and suave Manian is clear in his intentions: “Make unusual films on low budget and set the cash registers rolling and try our best to take cinema to the next level”. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Varun has big plans for the entertainment industry. The first film that Manian will be funding will be Producer YNOT Studios Sashikanth’s  Siddharth- Prithiviraj starrer Kaaviya Thalaivan directed by noted director Vasanthabalan. And now through his entertainment company, Radiance Media, Varun is finalizing plans to freeze on good scripts and make quality cinema under his own banner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Radiance Media, has entered into an exclusive five-movie deal with YNOT Studios, who had produced the trendsetting Balaji Mohan’s sleeper hit KSY last year. The first of the five-film deal will be Kaaviya Thalaivan.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In an exclusive interview, Varun told sify.com: “Our prime focus will be to discover and nurture new talent, giving established filmmakers and actors the opportunities to excel in their works and striving for excellence without compromise.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Varun also revealed that Radiance Media will be producing their first film with director Balaji Mohan.  Varun said: “We are excited and proud to be associated with director Balaji Mohan for a bilingual and plan to launch the hot 'n' happening Dulquer Salman in Tamil.” </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Radiance Media is sure to make their presence felt in south Indian cinema with specialised focus on small and medium sized budgets. He adds:  “In Real Estate, Radiance understands the aspirations of the global Indian and seeks to provide them with high quality lifestyles. Similarly, with movies, we seek to provide high quality entertainment. Being a local corporate, we understand the nuances of the Tamil film industry and the ethos of the movie-going public. ”</div></div>

Varun Manian enters Kollywood

At the top of the film industry food chain, nothing happens without the producer. Varun Manian the young and dynamic entrepreneur who heads ...

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Sivakarthikeyan is a rock star!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Amazing! Sivakarthikeyan’s title track in Escape Artists Motion Pictures Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (VVS) has crossed more than 1.5 lakhs in a single day on Youtube!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The album which has music by D Imman is a runaway hit with peppy numbers like Hariharasudhan’s Oodhaa kalaru. Sivakarthikeyan as a singer is sizzling hot</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Suddenly Sivakarthikeyan as a singer is turning hot, may be due to his recent hits like Ethir Neechal.   During the audio launch of VVS, Anirudh requested him to croon for him in his next film. </div></div>

Sivakarthikeyan is a rock star!

Amazing! Sivakarthikeyan’s title track in Escape Artists Motion Pictures Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (VVS) has crossed more than 1.5 lakhs...

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bharathbala has taken trouble over Maryan ‘s sound, which is important for storytelling. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He has chosen the 11.1 channel based Auro 3D sound that is supposed to be superior to its rival, as it captures height based sounds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maryan will be mixed in the Auro 3D technology as the film’s sound needed it. Remember the film is set in three different milieus- fishing village and feel of ocean surface, deep in desert and underwater scenes. The Auro mixing is supposed to be fantastic.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maryan sound was mixed at AR Rahman’s AM Studios which has signed an agreement with Barco to enhance its audio post- production. 27 screens in Tamil Nadu are said to have Auro by Barco system.   </div></div>

Bharathbala has taken trouble over Maryan ‘s sound, which is important for storytelling.  He has chosen the 11.1 channel based Auro 3D sound...

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Thanga Meengal & Ponmaalai Pozhudhu opt out of July 26 race!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Trade sources have indicated that there will not be a clash on July 26. Earlier we had reported that four films -  Pattathu Yaanai, Ponmaalai Pozhudhu, Sonna Puriyaadhu and Thanga Meengal were due on July 26.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However it proved to be difficult due to acute shortage of screens. Now unofficial sources say Ponmalai Pozhudhu and Thanga Meengal have withdrawn from the release battle. They have now decided to try their luck after Vijay’s Thalaivaa releases in August.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The buzz is that the two small films just could not get theatres which preferred the mass action comedy Vishal’s Pattathu Yaanai and Shiva’s comedy riot Sonna Puriyathu. Added to that Suriya’s Singam 2 turned out to be a hit and will hold on to some screens and Dhanush’s Maryan releasing on July 19 will surely occupy releasing screens in its second week.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Actually theatre availability position is very bad and even Pattathu Yaanai and Sonna Puriyathu are finding it difficult to get confirmed screens. </div></div>

Thanga Meengal & Ponmaalai Pozhudhu opt out of July 26 race!

Trade sources have indicated that there will not be a clash on July 26. Earlier we had reported that four films -  Pattathu Yaanai, Ponmaala...

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STR & VTV Ganesh shoot in London

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">VTV Ganesh’s first film as hero Inga Enna Solludhu is making brisk progress in London. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The film directed by Vincent Selva has VTV Ganesh, Santhanam and Meera Jasmine in the lead. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">STR is making an extended special appearance in the film which has music by Dharan . Some scenes and a song featuring STR and VTV Ganesh are being shot in London.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The film making brisk progress should be ready for a September release. </div></div>

STR & VTV Ganesh shoot in London

VTV Ganesh’s first film as hero Inga Enna Solludhu is making brisk progress in London.  The film directed by Vincent Selva has VTV Ganesh, S...

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Latest on Shankar’s Ai

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">First and foremost all these days the media was referring to Shankar’s next extravaganza as I. Now Shankar in his latest blog says its Ai and he has been shooting for it for the past one year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shankar says that it is taking time shooting Ai  due to technical reasons abnd Vikram’s  physical change, scanning, moulding and for preparing prosthetic make up materials.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In May, Shankar had visited Weta Workshop, New Zealand and met Richard Taylor, the co-founder of Weta, and other artists and technicians. What Shankar liked about Richard Taylor is that he is very creative and is more interested in creative work than talking business</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shankar said: “ I had storming sessions regarding the look of Vikram and others in ‘Ai’. They took me through the whole Weta Workshop and I was amazed to know all the stunning visuals, makeup and props which I saw in the recent year’s movies are done by Weta.  I had the same excitement when I visited Stan Winston Studios, US for Enthiran.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the shooting schedule of Ai, Shankar updated: “In June we had a three week schedule that happened in Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai. An eye riveting make up for Vikram was done by Sean Foot and Davina Lamont, and Vikram proved he’s a great actor once again. Now we’ve completed 75% of the movie and going for the next schedule in a couple of days”.</div></div>

Latest on Shankar’s Ai

First and foremost all these days the media was referring to Shankar’s next extravaganza as I. Now Shankar in his latest blog says its Ai an...

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Vijay Sethupathi clarifies on Siddharth's project

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">There are media reports doing the rounds that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a pivotal role in Karthik Subbaraj’s follow up to Pizza, a project titled Jigarthanda. The film stars Siddharth in the lead and the shooting is currently underway in Madurai. During an early part of the film’s schedule Vijay Sethupathi was seen dropping by on the sets and spending time with the team.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Our Correspondent got in touch with the actor, Vijay Sethupathi clarified by saying that there are indeed talks of him appearing in a guest role for the film but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. Vijay Sethupathi currently has his hands full with several projects under his belt. Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is likely to be the first one that hits the screens where Vijay Sethupathi will be seen alongside Ashwin K.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A confirmation on wether he will oblige Karthik Subbaraj's request is expected soon.</div></div>

Vijay Sethupathi clarifies on Siddharth's project

There are media reports doing the rounds that Vijay Sethupathi is playing a pivotal role in Karthik Subbaraj’s follow up to Pizza, a project...

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'Title Innum Vekkala' chases Thalaivaa!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Fans always love to debate over the box office records of their favourite actor's films. But the new obsession among today’s fans is to track how many visits the trailers of their idols' projects garner in YouTube, and it’s surely not a bad obsession at all, as the visits deal with numbers as huge as a million and more.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recently the theatrical trailer of Thalaivaa crossed the massive two million visits mark. Now to join the elite group is the teaser of Ajith 53. Though the latter was released a bit earlier than the Thalaivaa trailer, it is just a few hundred thousand behind the Vijay starrer.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile the releases of both the biggies are approaching, with Thalaivaa scheduled for an August 9th release and Ajith 53 expected in September. </div></div>

'Title Innum Vekkala' chases Thalaivaa!

Fans always love to debate over the box office records of their favourite actor's films. But the new obsession among today’s fans is to ...

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Saleem or Thirudan? Who gets Vijay Anthony's nod first?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">A few days back, Chennai was splashed with posters of Vijay Anthony's new flick, Thirudan and the poster kindled our curiosity as it had a mystery element to it. We have come to know that the shoots of Thirudan would begin only in September.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, Vijay Anthony has begun shooting for his other movie Saleem from yesterday, the 11th of July, and he has assured fans of a wholesome entertainer which would encompass all genres. The beautiful Aksha Pardasany has been signed on to play the female lead role. More posters from Saleem are set to be released this evening, in addition to the first look poster which was released a few months back. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nirmal Kumar, a former assistant of Bharathiraja, directs Saleem and Ganesh Chandra is the DOP. Vijay Anthony would obviously be in charge of the music department.</div></div>

Saleem or Thirudan? Who gets Vijay Anthony's nod first?

A few days back, Chennai was splashed with posters of Vijay Anthony's new flick, Thirudan and the poster kindled our curiosity as it had...

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Vijay in a different avatar!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">There were reports that a few pictures from the sets of Vijay's upcoming film Jilla got leaked online. Sources say these pics show Vijay dressed up as a Muslim with a lot of facial hair and a long robe which reportedly gave rise speculations whether the actor plays a Muslim man in the film.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However sources say the actor does not sport the look throughout the movie, but only for a short time. The film features Vijay, Mohanlal and Kajal Aggarwal and is expected to release for Pongal release next year.</div></div>

Vijay in a different avatar!

There were reports that a few pictures from the sets of Vijay's upcoming film Jilla got leaked online. Sources say these pics show Vijay...

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Simbu gets nod to marry Hansika?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Simbu's marriage which has been going on for quite some time now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sources say that Simbu's father veteran actor Vijaya T Rajendar who is currently busy with his daughter Ilakkiya's wedding will reportedly concentrate on Simbu's soon after that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is being said that he was open to Simbu marrying a girl of his choice and didn't mind even if  wanted to get hitched with Hansika, whom he romances in Vaalu.</div></div>

Simbu gets nod to marry Hansika?

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Simbu's marriage which has been going on for quite some time now. Sources say that Simbu's ...

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Haripriya's next project in Tamil confirmed!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">For Haripriya, the last few months were quite busy. Sources say that shooting for her films in three languages in the south, the actress has had a busy schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She was recently seen shooting for a song and few scenes in Munnar for her upcoming Tamil film, Vaarayo Vennilave which he reportedly says is surreal.  Meanwhile, Haripriya is shooting for Ee Varsham Sakshiga in Telugu and working on Ranathantra in Sandalwood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She is also reportedly excited about this new Tamil film, the details of which will be out soon.</div></div>

Haripriya's next project in Tamil confirmed!

For Haripriya, the last few months were quite busy. Sources say that shooting for her films in three languages in the south, the actress has...

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Bollywood Baadshah praises Ajith

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">When King Khan uttered Thala Ajith's name on stage at an awards ceremony recently, sources say that the crowds were really ecstatic.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Chennai Express hero, sources say was pleasantly surprised and happy for his friend. Shah Rukh Khan reportedly said that when he mentioned Ajith's name at the awards ceremony, the applause was huge.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He also added that during Asoka, he was so kind and he also didn't realize that he was so huge here. SRK also added saying Thala Ajith didn't take money for the film, he stayed back five extra days.</div></div>

Bollywood Baadshah praises Ajith

When King Khan uttered Thala Ajith's name on stage at an awards ceremony recently, sources say that the crowds were really ecstatic. The...

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Janani Iyer back in K'town!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Actress Janani Iyer has reportedly signed on a couple of projects in Tamil, and sources say she has bagged two films from the film makers who had produced  Pizza and Soodhu Kavvum.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sources say her next film is Thegidi, which is being directed by debutant Ramesh and has Ashok Selvan in the lead.  After Avan Ivan, the actress was busy with a couple of Mollywood films and she is back to Tamil films after a small break and has reportedly planned to shuttle between Tamil and Malayalam industries!</div></div>

Janani Iyer back in K'town!

Actress Janani Iyer has reportedly signed on a couple of projects in Tamil, and sources say she has bagged two films from the film makers wh...

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A R Rahman withdraws from Hollywood project

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">World renowned Oscar winning music composer A R Rahman was roped in to score  music for the fantasy action adventure 'The Seventh Son' in collaboration with Finnish composer Tuomas Kantelinen, but sources say the ace composer has reportedly backed out of the project by Sergei Bodrov which he reportedly left was not in sync with  his schedule.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The composer who is best known internationally for his scores for Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours is now working for Dreamworks Animation's upcoming Mumbai Musical!</div></div>

A R Rahman withdraws from Hollywood project

World renowned Oscar winning music composer A R Rahman was roped in to score  music for the fantasy action adventure 'The Seventh Son...

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Arvind Swami heading to Bollywood

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">After Mani Ratnam's Kadal, which was his comeback vehicle to films, Arvind Swami is now Bollywood-bound. Sources say the Bombay actor will be working in a Hindi film which will be produced by Bejoy Nambiar, whose last film was the Vikam-starrer David.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sources say Arvind Swami will be playing a key role in this project which will commence from December. Arvind reportedly said that after Kadal, he got a lot of offers in Tamil.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And he is currently in talks with a couple of directors, but may take time to finalise as he is busy with his business. His comeback has delighted his female fans.</div></div>

Arvind Swami heading to Bollywood

After Mani Ratnam's Kadal, which was his comeback vehicle to films, Arvind Swami is now Bollywood-bound. Sources say the Bombay actor wi...

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Perarasu continues his sentiments

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Perarasu is currently busy with his next project, a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual, titled Son Of Alexander in Malayalam while the Tamil version is titled as Tihar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The film has debutant Mukundan in the lead role. Akanksha Puri, who played one of Santhanam's sisters in Alex Pandian, has been roped in to play the female lead.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The film is touted to be a sequel to the 1990 Malayalam film Samrajyam. Perarasu always shares a sentiment of naming his films after places, right from Thirupachi to his most recent Thiruthani!</div></div>

Perarasu continues his sentiments

Perarasu is currently busy with his next project, a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual, titled Son Of Alexander in Malayalam while the Tamil version ...

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Sneha to pair up with Prakash Raj!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Prakash Raj reportedly bought the rights for the remake of 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy Salt N' Pepper, a film set against the backdrop of food.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sources say that he will be making it in three languages ��" Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The movie depicts a love story between two generations and celebrates romance and food in which the talented actor himself plays the lead role.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The film, titled Un Samayal Arayil in Tamil and Ulavacharu Biryani in Telugu, will have the domestic beauty Sneha as the lead actress!</div></div>

Sneha to pair up with Prakash Raj!

Prakash Raj reportedly bought the rights for the remake of 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy Salt N' Pepper, a film set against the backdro...

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Simbu, Pandiraj come together!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Pasanga director Pandiraj has reportedly finalized Simbu for his next film. Sources say that the movie will be an out-and-out love story. Simbu's brother Kuralarasan will be composing music for this project.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Simbu is currently shooting in London and once he is back, the shoot dates will be finalised, say sources. This is the first time that the director is teaming up with Simbu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dhanush was reportedly the original choice for the lead role. However, the director clears the air saying Simbu was his only choice.</div></div>

Simbu, Pandiraj come together!

Pasanga director Pandiraj has reportedly finalized Simbu for his next film. Sources say that the movie will be an out-and-out love story. Si...

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