Kollywood Hotshots

Anand, whose last film ‘Ayan’ starring Suriya & Tamannaah broke many box-office records, is planning to film a song for the film in which leading actors and actresses of the Tamil film industry might be seen. Sources close to the burly filmmaker say that he has been in touch with the stars he intends to rope in for a song in the film.

In Bollywood movies, songs featuring multiple stars isn’t a rarity. In superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Naseeb’ which released in the mid-eighties, legends like Raj Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra and Shammi Kapoor featured in a song sequence. The same was the case with contemporary actress Deepika Padukone’s debut film ‘Om Shanti Om’ which released a couple of years back and had a song featuring the 70-plus Dharmendra, Hrithik Roshan, Govinda, Priyanka Chopra and Kajol Devgn.

Efforts were made in the past in Kollywood to bring together leading stars for a single song but in vain. The song that Anand has in mind is likely to feature Suriya, Vijay, Aarya, ‘Jeyam’ Ravi, Bharath, Dhanush and Jiiva, the hero of the film. Talks are reportedly going on between Anand and the concerned heroes and some heroines in Tamannaah, Shriya Saran and Poonam Bajwa.

The actress said that she was always concerned about the welfare of the disabled from her childhood days and that her celebrity status hasn’t brought this attitude in her.  Getting into philosophical mode, she adds, “I’m aware that life is not all about money and fame; what matters is what we do or we can do for the people around us.  I’m planning to open a spa in Mumbai shortly to cater the needs of the blind and the visually challenged.

“When I used to study in Delhi, we used to visit a blind school quite often.  My experiences at the School has left a deep impact on me which might have contributed in a big way in my decision to shortly set up a special spa for visually challenged people in Mumbai,” says Shriya.

“The strongest of their senses is that of touch.  Keeping this min mind, we are planning to offer them at the spa treatments like reflexology and massages that are programmed to give them great comfort,” she added.

Professionally, Shriya is thrilled to bits with the great comeback she made in Telugu with Don Seenu and Puli.  She also looks with great hope and expectation to her Tamil film Chikku Bukku opposite Aarya, to resurrect her Tamil career too.

That is surely some appreciation for the young girl who has still not been able to make her mark in the Bollywood film industry. ‘Engeyum Kaadhal’ is a love story and speaks about the relationship that two people share between themselves. Prabhu Deva says that it is essentially a feel-good cinema. Hansika Motwani is paired opposite Jayam Ravi in the upcoming Prabhu Deva flick which has music scored by Harris Jayaraj. The cast and crew of ‘Engeyum Kaadhal’ are presently in New Zealand for shooting a song sequence. The film, however, has been primarily shot in the fashion capital of the world Paris and ask Prabhu Deva about the experience in France and prompt comes the reply “expensive”!

After her illustrious stint as a child actress, Hansika Motwani has been a very popular face of South Indian cinema, especially in the Kollywood industry. Her association with the upcoming Prabhu Deva film will help her acquire a stronger foothold in the industry, feels the actress.

Just like a man whose exterior overshadows his inherent qualities, nobody knows what the real Arjun Rampal is all about. The Man magazine thus was on a mission with their November issue to find out the man behind this man. The cover shoot was one where the mysterious side this Rampal was discovered as he stares at you, asking you to enter his world.

For all the ladies out there, go grab this issue and find out what makes Arjun tick.

Vijay and Mahesh Babu will play Aamir's role in the Tamil and Telugu versions respectively. Sathyaraj will play the role of the principal and Ileana will enact Kareena’s role in both versions.

The latest buzz is that actor Vinay has refused to play Madhavan's role in the Tamil and Telugu versions. "When I analyzed the role, I realised that it was not quite meaty. So, after a couple of days, I got back to the production team and told them that I could take it up," Vinay said to a leading daily.

Siva takes care of the direction part,  music is being scored by Vidya Sagar and Anthony is handling the editing part. Director Siva who has directed mega hit movies like 'Sangam' and 'Souryam'.

Director Siva says that the story line is based upon a normal youngster's necessity to complete an unexpected difficult task. For the first time Karthi is playing a dual role. An educated youth and a local pickpocket character sums up the two roles of Karthi in Siruthai. As a feather to the cap, the star cast includes the hot favorite comedian Santhanam. Comedy sequences have demanded more takes during the shooting as the dialogues pronounced by Santham were so hilarious, says a source.

The film was planned to release on December, but the latest reports states the movie will be released for Pongal 2011. ‘Siruthai’ is the remake of Telugu blockbuster ‘Vikramakurudu’ directed by SS Rajamouli.

Buzz up!It may be recalled that the actor's previous film Unnaipol Oruvan, remake of Bollywood blockbuster A Wednesday, was firstly christened TI. Later, the movie bosses changed the name due to unknown reasons.

Kamal himself has penned the script and screenplay for this upcoming flick. He feels that the title would suit the storyline. Hence, he has finalized it as Thalaivan Irukkindran. The multi-starrer film features Mohanlal, Ravi Teja, Deepika Padukone, Genelia D'Souza and Trisha.

Buzz up!Sources have claimed that the actor's association and producer Aascar Ravichandran have equally funded the money for this worthy cause. Speaking at the occasion, the actor said that the cows would help their families and hope that it could improve their financial condition.

However, Jayam Ravi's directorial Velayudham features Vijay, Genelia D'souza and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles. The movie has Vijay Anthony's music and Priyan's photography. The movie is expected to release in early 2011.

The film has become a hit largely due to the family audiences, who are loving the feel-good factor and comedy in the film.

The film has netted approximately 58 lakhs in three days from Chennai city and another Rs 67 lakhs from Salem area, which the trade feels is a good opening. 

It is hat trick victory for Dhanush-Mithran combination.

The  producers Mohan Apparao and T Ramesh of Balaji Studios are likely to cover their cost and turn profitable in the first week itself. Says T Ramesh: "Uthamaputhiran is a universal hit and it has taken the best ever opening for a Dhanush film in the overseas market. The film is a hit as it catered to family viewers and the comedy of Dhanush and Vivek is being cheered".

Abirami Ramanathan, who is distributing the film in Chennai city and Salem area said:  "Uthamaputhiran has taken the best opening among all Diwali releases. It is working as it is a typical festival film and bringing in the family audiences. The Dhanush-Vivek Comedy is the highlight of the film".

M G R Nambi while speaking to the media said,” Poruthiru is a beautiful romantic village film. I have donned the role of milk man. This is the first film actress that Malavika is acting after her marriage. She is doing a cameo role. She comes to the village to inaugurate the tea shop. Since I am one of the big wig in the village I welcome her. My aunt’s daughter has a dream linking me and Malavika. This is where the remake song comes. The late S S Chandran after the gap of 18 years has acted in this film. This is his last film.’