Kollywood Hotshots

Now the latest buzz among social networking site sis that the makers of Vijay's Thuppakki might go in for a title change and the rumored title is said to be Saravedi.

The fans of the star might be happy as title gives that mass appeal that is requeired for Vijay.

But an industry insider informs that there is no such idea, as the case is still pending in court. However a certain source also informs that some alternate names are being discussed to be changed, if in case the court asks them to change.

This is why even the teaser trailer and audio of the film has been kept on hold. However a press release sent by the makers have stated the film to be a Diwali release.

Meanwhile Vijay who will be starting his work on AL Vijay's film next after wrapping up Thuppaki is said to be in talks with the producers of the upcoming Ajith-Siruthai Siva project for a film.

A source from the production house informs, “We’d approached Vijay recently, and expressed our interest in making a film with him. He was keen and told us that he will definitely do one for us. We are yet to zero in on a director and the rest of the cast and crew. However, we haven’t signed any agreement as of now. We will start rolling with our Ajith-starrer in November. Only after this film starts rolling, will we concentrate on our next project.”

A source close to actor Vijay also informs that the production has indeed approached him. If the film prospects, the film might roll from 2012.

With this, the interim stay on the title has been extended up to the above-mentioned date. It may be recalled that the makers of Kalla Thuppaki are objecting to the title Thuppaki as it is so similar to their title.

Thuppaki is directed by AR Murugadoss and stars Ilayathalapathy Vijay in the lead role. Kalaipuli S Dhanu is producing this venture.

Watch Maatraan Trailer

The track was shot in and around Mumbai and was choreographed by Shobi. It will be set on top of a train that has 13 boggies. The set of the train and the tracks was designed by Art Director Sunil Babu.

It's said that Vijay who is known for his dance moves has given a never seen before sort of performance in this song, which has been captured at its best by ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan.

Directed by AR Murugadoss, 'Thupaki' sees Vijay as an encounter specialist with Kajal Aggarwal as his lady love. Music is by Harris Jayaraj. Comic relief is by Sathyan.

Suriya and Kajal Agarwal play the lead pair in Matraan, which is directed by KV Anand. Sachin Khedekar plays the villain. The film has been shot extensively in Russia and is said to have some great visuals. Harris Jayaraj is scoring the music for Maatraan.

Shooting of this action thriller is being held in Chennai, after a brief schedule in Moscow, Russia making it one of the very few Indian movies to shoot there. Produced by AGS Entertainments in a grand manner, the movie will be completed soon.

When queried about the movie, Surya denied rumours that he is doing the role of conjoined twins in the film.

Basking in the glory of the success of 7am Arivu, Surya says, ‘ it is too early to talk about Maatran. We are shooting the film and KV Anand has come out with an excellent film with twists and turns. As usual there are enough commercial elements in the film.

After completing Maatran, Surya will venture to do a sequel to his previous hit Singam, to be directed by Hari again.

Kajal is slowly climbing her way up in the top heroines chart and is currently shooting for Suriya - K V Anand's Maatraan. Besides, her recent Hindi film with Ajay Devgn Singham also grossed average revenues providing her with some publicity in Bollywood. Kajal also has two Telugu movies in hand.

AGS Entertainment will produce this bilingual. Maatraan is the title of the Tamil version and the title of the Telugu version is yet to be confirmed. Harris Jayaraj will compose the music. This movie, with Prakashraj and Vivek in important roles, will hit the floors shortly.

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.

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.”

For the uninitiated, Kajal is a popular actress down South with a repertoire of numerous successful films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. She rose to prominence after her performance as 'Yuvarani Mitravinda Devi' and 'Indira (Indu)' in the 2009 Telugu super-hit Magadheera which also won her a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress (Telugu).

Talking about casting Kajal in his film, director Rohit Shetty says, "Kajal is very popular down South. She has done Magadheera, one of the biggest Telugu hits of all time. We are confident about her pulling off the role successfully."

Talking about similarities between the original and Rohit's remake, Rohit adds, "75% of the film will be different, while the original basic premise will stay the same. We have to make the film accessible to every market in the country. So the story will differ from the original. I have introduced new characters and subplots to cater to the general audience."

Singam produced by Reliance Pictures is all set to hit theatres this July.

The lady is all excited about her upcoming Tamil project Naan Mahan Alla opposite Karthi. “I play Priya, a typical middle class girl who falls in love with Jeeva, a middle class guy, played to perfection by Karthi. The characters are so down-to-earth that anybody can relate to them. Priya is a very realistic person and is devoid of any tantrums or hullabaloo,” she said to a leading English daily.

She added, “Suseenthiran is known for his realistic portrayal of his characters. I saw his Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu and fell in love with the film. He has recreated the magic in Naan Mahan Alla, where he has focussed on realism. There’s no scene in the film that’s exaggerated.”

When asked about her co-star Karthi, she said, “Karthi is an extremely talented actor and has come up with a great performance in the film. He is friendly and made me very comfortable on the sets. We got along like a house on fire and share the same rapport off screen too.”

Naan Mahan Alla, directed by Suseendran of Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu fame, is expected to showcase the romantic side of Karthi in a script designed by Suseendran and backed by the music of Yuvanshankar Raja. And for the first time in their careers, Tollywood sensation Kajal Agarwal will team up with Karthi in this film. The latest buzz is that Durai Dhayanidhi's Cloud Nine Movies has acquired the release rights of this film.

Reportedly, the film will be dubbed and released in Telugu simultaneously.

The hot and happening girl in Tollywood after that mega blockbuster Magadheera, Kajal Agarwal is the heroine of the film. In Tamil, she was last seen in Saran’s Modhi Vilayadu which did not set the cash registers ringing.

Karthi is yet to have a release since that pathbreaking Paruthiveeran in February 2007. The latest news is that his Lingusamy directed Paiyya will release first followed by Selvarghavan’s Aayirathil Oruvan.

Naan Mahan Allai will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, camera by Madhi, art direction Rajeevan and will be shot in Chennai, Hyderabad and Vizakapatanam from September 4.

Says producer Gjnavel Raja: “Naan Mahan Allai is a fast paced film with action and romance mixed together, based on a solid script of Susindran, and Karthi is going to rock.”