KARTHI'S NEXT DEBUT IN SAGUNI

BY, AISHWARYA THYAGARAJAN

 

'Saguni' that saw two tracks audio launch on May 25th will see its full album launch on June 2 and the Telugu version, 'Sakuni's audio will be unveiled on June 5. Remember, the actor enjoys a huge fan base in Andhra Pradesh as well.

Yesterday (May 25th) Actor celebrated his birthdayand he released his audio track of the film, the makers released two tracks from the album and two video song teasers. Music for this political satire is by GV Prakash.

The film stars Karthi and Pranitha in lead roles and has comic relief by Santhanam who worked with Karthi in 'Siruthai'. Helmed by newbie Shankar Dayal the film is a commercial package and sees Karthi in a varied role.

Post this film Karthi has 'All In All Azhagu Raja' and 'Alex Pandian', two other out and out commercial ventures.

KALAKALAPU WAS A BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE IN THEATRES

BY, AISHWARYA THYAGARAJAN

Director Sundar C’s Kalakalappu which released a couple of weeks ago has just been declared a ‘hit’ film.  The film, produced with a medium budget, marked the return to directing films for Sundar C has to establish himself as a saleable actor during the past few years.

This was the 25th Film for Sundar C as a director. Kalakalappu starring Vimal, ‘Mirchi’ Siva, Anjali, Oviya and Santhanam was also.  The film has been lapped up by the masses as it provided them with an opportunity to laugh their hearts out for two-and-a-half years forgetting their mundane problems.  At last, it gave them a temporary reprieve from the sweltering heat, power-cut and many daily issues they have to contend with.

Sundar has made some memorable comedy films in the past like Ullathai Allithaa and Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga besides making some serious stuff in the form of the Kamal-Madhavan starrer Anbae Sivam.  He also directed superstar Rajinikanth in the super-hit film Arunachalam. By the success of Kalakalappu, Sundar has announced that he would soon be making a sequel to the film starring the same stars.

Kalakalappu and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi have, in the past few months, not only done well in theatres but also have given boost to produces and directors that unbridled comedy is always a sell-out.   UTV Motion Pictures, which produced Kalakalappu, is all set to produce the sequel as well.  The untitled film would start rolling from September or October onwards.

CHIYAAN VIKRAM IN THANDAVAM

BY. KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN

The first poster designs of UTV’s next project, Thaandavam, starring Vikram and Anushka, is out in the media.

The film is being directed by AL Vijay who brought the lead pair together in his Deivathirumagal earlier. The film also stars Amy Jackson who is currently hot in Bollywood as well.

The unit will shortly be leaving for foreign and shoot for a sixty day shoot.The most likely places for shooting will be either the US or UK. Jagapathy Babu from Tollywood and National Award winner Saranya and Thambi Ramaiah were the co-stars joining in this film.

This entertainer also has Sayaji Shinde and Kota Srinivasa Rao, discloses producer G Dhananjayan of UTV, who is going all out to make it yet another feather in their cap after their recent hit Vettai.

SURA RELEASING ON APRIL 14TH

Audio release of Vijay's 50th movie Sura is reportedly scheduled to be held on March 26. Sura's songs are tuned by Mani Sharma, who has already been associated with Vijay in movies like Shajahan and Pokkiri.

Directed by Rajkumar, Sura is produced by Sangili Murugan for his banner Murugan Cine Arts. Tamannah plays Vijay's lead in the movie that is likely to be released on April 14, 2010.

NAVYA NAIR ENTERS WEDLOCK

Navya Nair tied the knot with Santhosh Menon in Alappuzha in Kerala today (January 21st, 2009). The traditional Hindu rituals began at around 2 pm at the CKHS ground in Cheppad, Alappuzha. Many film personalities, including Cheran, attended the wedding to wish the newly weds.

Navya and Sathosh’s wedding was decided a couple of months ago and it is an arranged marriage. Santhosh is currently based in Mumbai.

Film channels blogspot.com joins its readers in wishing the young couple a very happy married life!

CAPTAIN TV LOGO RELEASED

Captain Vijaykanth, the DMDK chief has released the logo of his “Captain TV” on Pongal day (January 14).

Like all top politicians in Tamil Nadu, Vijaykanth too is going to have his own Tamil television channel which will be managed by his brother-in-law LK Sudhish.
LK Sudhish said : “ ‘Captain TV’ is the complete entertainment channel and will have an array of serials between Mondays to Fridays with Feature films at noon. English movies with Tamil dubbing would be telecast on Saturdays and Sundays and latest Tamil movies on weekends. Programs for women, children, students and the youth are given prime importance.”

Sudhish also said that the channel would be telecasting “news sessions voicing for the issues of the people. Apart from this Captain TV is all set to identify and encourage the talented through its programs”.
Captain TV’s trial telecast would start from March 15th and it would be launched as a 24 hours channel from April 14th.

AT THE AUDIO LAUNCH OF KUTCHERI FILM

Seen are Jeeva, KRG, Sarath Kumar and many others at the audio launch session took place in Chennai on January 4, 2009.

PRAKASHRAJ PRODUCING IN HIS OWN DUET MOVIE BANNER

Actor-turned-director Prakash Raj has just finished the first schedule of his Kannada directorial venture, Naanu Nanna Kanasu but he is already thinking about his next bilingual film to be produced under his own Duet Movies banner.

Pavanam (Journey) will be made in Tamil and Telugu, and star himself. It is budgeted at Rs 11 crores, and is based on the hijacking of Indian Airlines' IC 814 from Nepal to Kandahar.

Radha Mohan, who had directed Mozhi and Abhiyum Naanum, will direct the film.

"I will play the role of a bureaucrat from the Prime Minister's office in Payanam. Radha Mohan did a lot of research while writing the script. I was inspired to make this film after reading the book Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan," says Prakash Raj.

Prakash Raj, who played a villain in the Salman Khan-starrer Wanted directed by Prabhu Deva [ Images ], has now become a sought-after actor in Bollywood too. But he is in no hurry to sign Hindi films.

"I will pick and choose films as I have been consciously doing in the case of my South Indian films," says Prakash Raj.

His Kannada films include Hoo, co-starring Meera Jasmine [ Images ] and Namitha, and Dhool, co-starring Yogi and Aindrita Ray.

KARTHI AT CHENNAI FIM FESTIVAL

KARPAGAM THYAGARAJAN


The Chennai International Film Festival was kick started yesterday, December 16th, 2009 at a function held at the Woodlands Theatre in Chennai. Dr. S. Jagathrakshahan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting lighted the traditional lamp and marked the beginning of the fest. The film festival, which will go on till December 20th, will feature 120 films from 38 countries.

Those present at the function were Karthi, Devayani, SVe Shekher, Jananadan and a host of officials from various embassies.

Speaking at the function, the Minister said that film festivals are not just for film institute students but for the general public as they can get to see a foreign film and know their culture.

SATHYA SAI BABA BLESSES MOHANLAL

BY N.THYAGARAJAN




Malayalam filmdom Superstar Mohanlal is now in Puttaparthi to have the blessings of Bhaghavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.