Kollywood Hotshots

While Lingusamy launched the website, Gautham Menon launched the trailer, in the presence of chief guest Suriya. The event was one of the rare ones where the heroine of a film is present, with Tamannaah looking resplendent in a sari. The trailer and two songs were screened for the audience.

While one song had Karthi in nine get ups with Santhanam, the other was a love melody shot in Phuket between the lead pair.

The music director Vidyasagar revealed how choosy director S Siva was about the music while Suriya said, "I am waiting to work in a film with Vidyasagar but Karthi has reached there before me. Even now when I run on the treadmill I hear only his music for that extra energy to run."
He added, "We normally keep photos of gods or family members on our mobile phones but Karthi kept Ravi Teja’s pic on his phone for one year, just to get the nuance of his cop role right from the Telugu original of this film. He does comedy effortlessly and this is a big plus in the film. I am sure Siruthai will be ten times more than Singam."

Jeyam Raja praised the Suriya- Karthi brothers team while producer Ravindran described the film as a feast for the public, exhibitors and distributors this Pongal. Director Rajesh said, "This is like a double promotion for Karthi who is doing a dual role."

Karthi added, "This is a dream film for me. While playing the cop however, I tried hard not to look like Suriya in Singam. Director Siva has worked on the script for more than a year to get it right and Vidyasagar’s music will be a hit. I am grateful to the entire team for putting this film together."

Producer Gnanavel Raja came in for much praise from one and all for giving quality films so far. The event was attended by Parthiban, Shanmugam, SP Muthuraman, A Jagannathan, Prabu Solomon, Subhash C Bose, Anbu Chezhiyan, Vijay,  Rajeevan and cameraman of the film, Velraj,  amongst others.

Tamannah’s speech in Tamil was praised by Suriya who lauded her hard work to reach the top.

The director of the film KS Ravikumar and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin were also present to promote the film in Kerala.

At the press meet held, Kamal made it clear that the controversial song will not be deleted from the film.

Manmadhan Ambu is facing the wrath of the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) for the song "Kannodu Kannai Kalandhal" which speaks much about woman's desire and has also references to Hindu deities like Aranganathar and Sri Varalakshmi.

Kamal has written the lyrics of the song and sung it with Trisha. Earlier HMK had sent a notice to Kamal Hassan, Trisha and the producer Udhayanidhi Stalin asking them to remove the song as it hurts the sentiments of Hindus.

Kamal said at the press meet: "I do not think that the song offends Hindu sentiments. The Censor Board has passed the film with a 'U' certificate. The song will not be deleted ."

“I got up so early at 3:30 am because I am filming at 5 in the morning for Jeeva’s film,” she says and adds: “I am also watching movies back to back at the Chennai International Film Festival.”

On her walking the ramp wearing handloom saris at a recent expo, she says, “Every piece was woven by hand it is so unique. It’s a piece of art. Come let’s support Indian hand loom. I'm glad government is trying to promote traditional Indian craft.”

Urging Chennaiites to watch international films at the CIFF, she says, “All you Chennai people, please go and watch the movies at the festival. It is a great experience. I am excited.”

Sameera Reddy will be Vishal's heroine in this action flick produced under Vishal’s home banner JK Film Corporation.

This issue was sorted out by the parties concerned and when everyone heaved a sigh of relief that Kavalan will hit the screens as planned, the Theatre Owners’ Association threatened not to exhibit the film unless Vijay takes care of their losses suffered for screening his previous films, which were box-office duds.

The latest is a case filed by Gokulam Chit Funds claiming that the producer of Bodyguard, based on which Kavalan has been remade, has given them the remake rights. This case came up for hearing recently and the judge ordered that the film’s release cannot be stayed as sought by the petitioner Gokulam Chit Funds. The case has been posted for further hearing this Friday.

An Indo-UK based production house High Ground Enterprise has released the Hindi version of ‘Endhiran’ ‘Robot’ in the Fiji Islands. The film was released to full houses in four theatres, they said.

The Fiji Islands, situated to the east of New Zealand, have a significant population of Indian origin consisting of ethnic Tamilians and mainly North Indians.

High Ground has stated that the local government authorities were present at the first show of the movie to show their support and appreciation.

Here is yet another land conquered by the phenomenon of Rajinikanth.

Pony's name in the marriage certificate was registered as 'Reshmi Verma'. Pony and Prakash are in the city for the past few days. The couple got married in August this year and hosted a grand reception for their friends from film industry in Mumbai.

Though the reasons for them registering their wedding in Hyderabad are yet to be known, reliable sources confirm that the couple which is shuttling between Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad for work is planning to make Hyderabad their home very soon.

Prakash Raj has produced the phone bills of a house in Madhapur, informed a source close to the actor.

The Kollywood glam girl was in Varanasi (Benaras), shooting for Anurag Kashyap's The Gangs of Wasseypur.

The film is rumoured to be the remake of Sasikumar's Subramaniapuram.

Speaking to sify.com from Varanasi, a relieved Reemma said: "I had got passes to go and pray at the temple at Dashashwamedh Ghat for the famous Tuesday evening 'Aarati', but the car that was supposed to pick me up came late. It's fate, otherwise I would have been at the bomb blast site."

Meanwhile Reemma says: "I play a very spirited Bengali girl and Manoj Bapai's girlfriend in the film. It's tremendous experience to do a Anurag Kashyap film."
The actress made it clear that it is not a remake of Subramaniapuram, but a fresh new subject.

After Sura a disaster at the box office the TN Film Exhibitors Association (TFEA) are not going to screen Vijay’s films until he compensates the losses incurred for his films.

TN Film Exhibitors Association (TFEA) on Wednesday held a conference in Coimbatore which was graced by president M Annamalai and secretary R Panneerselvam has decided not to allot screens for Kaavalan until the actor pays them.

All this seems like Kaavalan slated for Christmas release will not get any screens in Tamilnadu until he pays thirty percent of an expected loss of Rs 9 crores, which will turn up to Rs 3 crores.

Sources say that Rajinikanth will be on tour to Bangalore Raghavendra temple or will be visiting his friends and will be having a good time. No body is going to curse him for having a good time but the fishy part of it is that, why isn't Rajinikanth not celebrating his birthday in Chennai and what might be the reason ?

Rumors are spreading out that Rajinikanth will be celebrating his birthday as his latest flick is a great hit and it also seems that Rajinikanth will be celebrating his birthday with his fans as the movie got a big hit and still running successfully. As per the guess, here are the reasons why Rajinikanth will be celebrating his birthday in Chennai.

Vishal was recently shooting for ‘Avan Ivan’ in Theni, Madurai for two months non-stop. During those two months our macho man was all game for everything except that he was missing his favourite food.

Vishal is a lover of Japanese food and he craved for his beloved sushi. But in place like Theni where to get that food? Even Madurai’s Paruthi Pal and Jil Jil Jigarthanda weren’t enough to cool him.
Seeing Vishal’s growing hunger for the Japanese dish consisting of cooked vinegared rice topped with seafood, the production manager specially flew in the dish for the hero. Vishal was happy. When the hero was happy the entire unit was happy.
After completing ‘Avan Ivan’, Vishal is geared to start the film directed by Prabhu Deva in December. Sameera Reddy romances him in that.

Here is one more proof. Suriya who was shooting a vigorous action scene for ‘7am Arivu’ at Binny Mills decide to do a difficult action himself and got injured. Suriya got his ankle twisted and could not stand on his feet. The doctor was called immediately and after a check up the unit was relieved when the medical team said there is nothing to worry.

However, Suriya was advised a three days rest before resuming the shoot. We wish our Mr. Perfect a speedy recovery.