Kollywood Hotshots

A function to disburse charity measures by the charity wing of Vijay’s fan club was held at Pondicherry. After the distribution of the charity, Vijay got set to answer questions from the fans.

What should India do to become a top power is a question to be aimed at someone like Abdul Kalam , but it was asked of Vijay. "Parents go to so much trouble to educate their kids. The brilliant students go overseas and settle down there. Instead of going abroad, if these people stay here in India and work for ourselves, India could become a top nation to reckon with in 5 years."

Another question was, was he not interested in joining politics?

"I won’t say I’m not interested in politics. I like politics. But I’m not of that age yet. This is not the time for me to enter politics. There is a lot to learn about politics. I have to prepare myself, so I have to think slowly about all these things before entering politics," said Vijay.

A few days back, Vijay had said in an interview to a newspaper “Vettaikaran will release 100 percent on Diwali day 2009. It's racy entertainer which will be a treat to watch. The audio of the film which has music by Vijay Antony will release in the first week of September. My son Sanjay has danced with me for a song in the film."

Meanwhile K.S Ravikumar is going about the post production work of his Aadhavan at a rapid pace.

The film’s business deals are also happening, and most areas have been sold out. Added to that, theatres across Tamil Nadu are giving preference to the film as Suriya’s last release Ayan was a super hit.

A remake of Vijay starrer ‘Pokkiri’, the movie is produced by Sridevi Kapoor, her husband Boney Kapoor and Surendra Kapoor.

Justice G Rajasuria passed the orders on an affidavit filed by G G Photo Limited represented by its director Sushil Gupta, who has filed a civil suit for recovery of Rs.6.74 crore.

According to Sushil Gupta, the claims arouse out of assistance rendered and raw film stock supplied during the production of the film. Stating that he had letters, agreements and cheques to prove the claim, Gupta said in his petition that “all cheques, agreements and letters were duly signed and given voluntarily by the defendants.”

Charmi came into this project after Mamta Mohandas stepped out due to "severe fever". Sources say that for the last one week, Kamal and Dileep were franticaly hunting for a heroine and finally chose Charmi since as the heroine in this film is required to display glamour. A comic thriller, this film is jointly written by Kalavoor Ravikumar and Kamal. Tamil actor Sathyaraj reportedly plays an important role in this film.

On Sunday, Vinayaga Chathurthi day (August 23), Vijay and his VMI with the tacit support of ruling Congress party in Puducherry (Pondycherry), held a huge public meeting, which was attended by Puducherry Chief Minister V Vaidyalingam. Sify.com team has an exclusive peak of the event.

The meeting was organised by Vijay's Pudhucherry fan club president and Puducherry Munetra Congress MLA, N Anand. Nearly 50,000 people crowded the Anna Thidal (stadium) in the heart of the city. For poor and needy students, he started computer training centers and distributed cycles.

Vijay made a short speech in which he urged the youth to take up social work and help the poor and needy. N.Anand, local MLA urged the crowd to ask- "Why can't Vijay enter politics?"

Vijay's carefully worded reply was, "I will never say that I have no desire for politics, but it is like a big ocean. I feel that one has to go step by step and study the issue before plunging into it."

Vijays's fans went delirious when he said a typical punchline, when a student asked him whether he will enter politics : "Ithu Vere Vazhi, Varuvendi Nerathu Varum! (It's a different route, I will come at the right time).

He then looks up at the huge crowd and in filmi style nods his head and asks- "OK?", which resulted in thunderous ovation.

Denying reports that she denied playing the role when approached by the film’s director, the yesteryear heartthrob says, “No one has offered me the role so far. I am ready to act with Dhanush if such an offer comes my way.”

Produced by Nemichand Jhabak and directed by Suraaj, the movie’s script, inspired by a Rajinikanth blockbuster of the same title, would undergo some minor changes to suit to the taste of the present generation.

In the original version, late actress Srividya played the character of villainy mom-in-law. The story of the film goes like this- the hero (Rajini) will fall in love with the heroine (Amala) and will marry her against the wish of the heroine’s mom. Then a cold-war starts between the mom in-law and the son-in-law and who wins the fight is ‘Mappillai’ all about.

Excited over this, the actress says that it is an honor to rub shoulders with international film celebrities. She revealed that she has discussed her costumes with her designer. Known for stirring up several controversies for wearing skimpy clothes during several events in Kollywood, she was quizzed about her preference, to which Shriya said that she would consider wearing clothes that will reflect the Indian tradition. The lady hinted that she may wear a saree during the event.