Kollywood Hotshots

“Podaa Podi will be my next release. I will finish shooting for it soon. As far as ‘

is concerned, shooting is taking place as scheduled and the film is shaping up well,” he says.

Confirming a longtime buzz, he says, “Yes, I am going to do ‘Dabangg’ remake. Dharani will direct the film and I am eagerly looking forward for the shoot, which is expected to start in June.”

On walking out of ‘Ko’, which hit the screens last week and doing extremely well, STR says, “It’s purely a professional decision and I am not worried about it. Because I have a winner like ‘Vaanam’ and the film will speak on behalf of me.”

Meanwhile, Suriya is currently wrapping up work on 7am Arivu and will turn his entire attention to Maatran once that is done. KV Anand is content to wait, soaking up the appreciation coming his way post Ko and putting the finishing touches on the script for Maatran. Suriya will be seen in five different avatars for this film and the hunt is on for the leading lady. Kajal Agarwal and Samantha are being considered, we hear.

Harris Jayaraj will team up with KV Anand to do the music for this film and Kalpathi S Aghoram will be the producer.

Rajini and many Kollywood actors/actresses pay regular visits to the Kalikambal Temple situated at Parry’s Corner in the city.  Readers may recall that many sequences in his film ‘Baba’ were shown to be happening in and around this Temple, including the climax song ‘Sakthi Kodu…’.

The Temple has a rich tradition, with archaeological records stating that the great Marathi Emperor Shivaji had once visited this Temple and offered worship after placing his temple at the sanctum sanctorum.  After offering ‘special prayers’, a devotion-personified Rajini was spotted worshipping the Goddess.  After going around the Temple a few times, he left the place.

Rajni usually doesn’t involve in any major project before worshipping the Almighty and his spirital Gurus.  This has been his routine for the past many years.  In thisbackdrop, it is rumoured that Rajni’s visit and worship of the Goddess was to seek ‘celestial blessings’ to the commencement of the shooting of ‘Rana’ in a week’s time from now!

It is noted that the duo spent a few quality time in Kerala to produce the script ready for the shoot.

Porali may have two heroines to romance Sasikumar and Trisha and Anjali were considered for this.

Although Anjali had immediately agreed to star in this Samudirakani’s film unmindful of her screen space, Trisha has apparently declined the offer citing non-availability of dates.

The unit is looking for a better alternate and the shooting will commence once these details are firmed up.

Presently, it’s noticed that the chances of Jeyam Ravi walking into Tollywood looks possible.

Obviously, Editor Mohan recently announced a project in Tollywood  which is heard that the hero is yet to be announced.

Close sources say that  is that it will most likely be Jeyam Ravi and if that happens, this would be his debut film in the Telugu land.

Other actors are MS Bhasker, Sathyan, Pandirajan, Sayaji Shinde and 14 other main from villains from Mumbai play the rest supporting roles.

Velayudham is totally mass entertainer with all commercial elements. “Velayudham’s shooting got wrapped up by almost 80% says producer Aascar Films V.RaviChandran.

Velayudham is getting ready to release on Vijay’s Birthday June 22.

Music has composed by Vijay Antony.

Simbu also revealed that his much-awaited film Vaanam will grace theatres on April 29, 2010 and he assured his fans this film 'will not let them down'.

Earlier buzz was that Bollywood heroine will be roped in for the movie. KV Anand who is happy with the response of his recently released Ko, will start work on this project, once Surya completes his 7aam Arivu.

Kajal Agarwal who worked with Karthi in Naan Mahan Alla will be seen working with Surya if all goes well.

Expectations are high as after the blockbuster hit Ayan where the duo had worked together will be joining for his movie.

KV Anand says, “expectations would be really high. We have delivered a hit before. Audience would expect a lot from us. I hope with writers Subha and Suriya in my side, I can easily pull it off.”

His real name is Sathyanarayana Raju who was born in Puttabarthi on November 23rd 1926. At the age of 14 he claimed himself to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba, after having stung by a Scorpio in 1940, when he started singing Sanksrit verses which he had no knowledge of before.

Sathya Sai Baba who was considered a 'demi god' by many devotees has done a lot of services to the people and his worshipers are present in India and even abroad..

Sai Baba, whom his devotees worshiped as god, was suffering from multi-organ dysfunction. He breathed his last at the Sathya Sai super-specialty hospital, where he was admitted March 28 with cardiac problems.

According to the statement released by Sathya Sai Central Trust, the body will be kept at Sai Kulwant Hall at 6 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie there Monday and Tuesday.

The trust is silent about the last rites but it is likely to be performed Wednesday at Prashanti Nilayam with full state honours.

The trust has appealed to devotees not to rush to the hospital and have a last glimpse of Baba in an orderly manner.

It was at Prashanti Nilayam that Baba has been giving darshan and blessing his devotees all these years.

Coincidentally, Trisha will soon start shooting for another remake. This time, it is for the remake of Siddique's Malayalam hit Bodyguard in Telugu with Venkatesh in the lead role.

The latest we hear is that Cloud Nine Movies is planning an audio launch and movie release in the month of June. With both the audio launch and movie release scheduled in the same month, Ajith fans are bound for a treat.

Mankatha is directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Dayanidhi Alagiri of Cloud Nine Movies. The film also stars Arjun, Trisha, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali and others.

“My marriage will not take place this year. I have postponed it to next year, since I would like to concentrate only on films now. I now have four promising projects on hand,” says this ‘Chinna Thalapathi’.

Giving status update on his forthcoming ventures, Bharath says, “Multistarrer ‘Vaanam’ is over and ready for release, while just two songs are left to be shot for ‘Thiruthani’, directed by Perarasu.”

“Yuvan Yuvathi directed by GNR Kumaravelan of ‘Ninaithaley Inikkum’ fame too is on the verge of completion. Soon, I will start working with director Sasi for a movie titled ‘555’, which is an action thriller,” concludes Bharath.

About Huma, she reported to be a young theatre actor from Delhi now living in Mumbai. A popular face of commercials, the model has shared screens with Aamir Khan (Samsung Guru Mobile) and Shah Rukh Khan (Nerolac Paints) and done ads for many leading brands. Huma is also debuting in Hindi films with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur, which is currently under production.

Sunir Kheterpal, CEO – IN Entertainment, says, “Having spent almost two months looking at options for the Lead Actress for the Film along with the Director and Wide Angle Films, we have formalized Huma Qureshi as the Lead Actress for the Film. The lead girl in BILLA 2 has a strong, pivotal role. We are extremely confident that Huma has the requisite talent, temperament and the screen presence to carry the same with élan.”

Confirming her association with the film, Huma Qureshi comments, “I am delighted to be a part of the legendary Billa Franchise and feel fortunate to debut in the Tamil film industry and get to play a character like this so early in my career. I was bowled over by the role narrated to me for Billa 2 and cannot wait to start work on the Film.”

While Director Chakri Toleti added, “The part of our leading girl is a highly demanding role and it was a challenge to find an actress with just the right mix of talent, looks and attitude.  We searched the industry nationwide, looking at newcomers as well as established stars. Huma is a tremendous actor with tremendous range and charisma and we are happy to have her on board.”

Amongst other key crew members, Yuvan Shankar Raja is confirmed as the Music Director and Hemant Chaturvedi (who has earlier worked on Company, Maqbool and Kurbaan) as the Director of Photography. Other members of cast and crew shall be announced towards the end of April 2011. The Film is being readied to start principal photography in the second fortnight of May 2011.

‘Billa 2’ is backed up by IN Entertainment (India) Limited (INE) along with Wide Angle Creations.

Eagerly expecting the release of ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’, the ‘Jayam’ Ravi starrer directed by Ameer, she says, “It is a wonderful script and I have immense belief on Ameer. He is my good friend too.”

Denying any ‘further relationship’ with the director, she says, “Not just Ameer, his wife too is a great friend of mine. In fact, it is she who would give lunch for me too while shooting in Chennai.”

Happy about taking the avatar of a producer recently, the actress says, “I always wanted to make meaningful Bhojpuri movies and it is coming true now. My brother is taking care of the film.”

Now Tapsee, has revealed that she has signed the dotted line for David Dhavan’s upcoming project. Sources close to the Bollywood director have revealed that the film would be a present-day remake of the eighties film ‘Chasmee Badoor.’

Right from the word “go” Tapsee has won a spot in peoples hearts down South. Now the damsel is going the extra mile and dubbing in her own voice for projects that have her name. The Delhi-based actress, who has three Telugu films going for her at the moment, has reportedly revealed that she would not stop acting in South Indian films which have given her recognition. Tapsee’s next release will be in Telugu titled ‘Mr. Perfect’ where she will share screen space with Prabhas and Kajal Agarwal.

Tapsee who left many tongues wagging after being spotted partying with her then co star Manchu Manoj of 'Jhummandi Naadham' is getting her dictions right in Tamil and Telugu. There are also rumors doing the rounds that the young actress recently turned down an offer of Puri Jagannath titled ‘Buddha’ which sees Big B in the lead. But we do not have any confirmation regarding this.