It was on Saturday that the audio of 'Saguni' was launched at a grand function in Chennai. Within the next 24 hours, the 'Kanda Karavadai...' song was downloaded 75000 times, creating a record of varieties. And music composer G V Prakash Kumar is so thrilled about it. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan, the peppy number has some dialogues in between, which might be mouthed by none as opposed to Karthi Sivakumar, the protagonist of this political thriller loaded with humor. "That is actually great. 75,000 downloads overnight isn't a very easy thing," says Prakash, adding: "We released two singles from the movie on Karthi's birthday. They got 2.5 lakh downloads in seven days." This is the second one time Prakash has worked for a Karthi starrer, with the primary time being Selvaraghavan's 'Aayirathil Oruvan'. 'Saguni', directed by newcomer Shankar Dayal, has Pranitha because the leading lady. K E Gnanavelraja of Studio Green is the producer.
Monday, 4 June 2012
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Happy birthday, Ilayaraja
Mani Ratnam blows another candle
Priyamani is Charulatha
I had doubts about Aishwarya: Shruti
Dhanush: I only suggested Priya Anands name
You would have read in these columns a few days ago that Siva Karthikeyan and Priya Anand would interact for a movie to be produced by Dhanush, titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Now it's emerging that Priya was handpicked for the role by Dhanush.
If sources are to be believed, the National Award winning actor was impressed with Priya's performance in '180' and 'Vamanan'. Hence he asked director Senthil (a former associate to Vetrimaaran) to have the actress on board.
On learning that it was Dhanush who recommended her for the role, Priya, it's learnt, called at the actor who was starting for a foreign country, and expressed her gratitude.
Meanwhile, talking in regards to the film, Dhanush says, "Only the title was inspired by a yesteryear movie directed by K Balachander with Nagesh within the lead. The tale is completely different. Also, I DID NOT recommend Priya for the role. I just suggested her name. That's it."
Priyamani is Charulatha
Priyamani has bagged a brand new project in Kollywood. The National Award winning actress will play the lead in a movie titled 'Charulatha', to be directed by Pon Kumaran, a former associate to K Bhagyaraj and KS Ravikumar.
To be produced by Global One Studios, the banner which was behind many television programs and Cheran - Pasupathy starrer 'Raman Thedia Seethai', 'Charulatha' may have Mollywood actor Skandha as protagonist. Seetha, Saranya Ponvannan and 'Vettaikaran' Sai Sasi are doing crucial roles.
According to a press note from the producers, 'Charulatha' is encouraged by 2007 Thai movie 'Alone', which had Thai-German pop singer Marsha Wattanapanich in lead role. "Some changes was made to the unique script to fit the taste of south Indian audience," said the release.
It further said that the film could be simultaneously made in Telugu and Kannada. While the Telugu version may be produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts, the Kannada version might be by Dwarakeesh. Ramesh Krishnamoorthy will deal with the Tamil version on behalf of worldwide One Studios.
I had doubts about Aishwarya: Shruti
Shruti Haasan has again sought to place an end to rumours that linked her with Dhanush, her co-star in '3'. "All three folks (Dhanush, Aishwarya R Dhanush and Shruti) treated ourselves as thorough professionals at the sets of the film. There has been no place for private things."
Shruti says she initially had doubts concerning the skills of Aishwarya, since '3' was her first project as director. "But I understood the primary day itself that she was an even filmmaker. And that i accepted the film since I had scope to prove myself in three shades- a college girl, wife and widow."
Stating that she would sure tell her father, the legendary Kamal Haasan, if she finds her man, Shruti says she is yet to seek out one. "I'VE no time to fall in love. A while back I USED TO BE busy with music. And now, I'M busy in front of the camera."
Happy in regards to the success of her recent Telugu film 'Gabbar Singh', which had Pawan Kalyan within the lead, Shruti says, 'That is the wonderful thing about cinema. A few of my earlier Telugu films didn't do well. But this one movie changed things totally."
Happy birthday, Ilayaraja
The music maestro Ilayaraja celebrates his birthday today (June 2). Ilayaraja who has composed for greater than 950 films till today is currently engaged on two projects, 'Sengathu Bhoomiyilae' and trilingual 'Neethanae En Ponvasantham' - a Tamil, Telugu, Hindi trilingual. Ilayaraja has a successful hit record from greater than 30 years now! He was credited for his songs and background score that experience solely determined several films' success. The four time National Award and Padma Bhushan winner is spending quality time together with his family today. Buzz is that his sons, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja, daughter Bavatharani are planning a different gift for his or her father so that it will excite his fans besides.
Listen To Maestro Ilayaraja's Songs On Raaga!
Mani Ratnam blows another candle
It's not only the music maestro Ilayaraja's birthday today. Another film legend, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam blows another candle today (June 2). Six time National Award winner, Mani, is currently engaged on 'Kadal'. Everything about 'Kadal' was kept under the wraps, including the hero! Popular actor Karthik's son Gautham is being launched through this flick however the star kid's face is refrained from the media! Cast opposite him is Samantha. The film has music by AR Rahman, of course. Earlier media was abuzz that the film was titled 'Pookadai' however Mani squashed them as baseless rumors. Several scenes from the film was shot within the coastal regions of TN and the following schedule is yet to kick start. 'Kadal' is eagerly awaited by Mani's fans because the film is an out and out romantic entertainer, and brings back the filmmaker to a south based project after quite sometime. IndiaGlitz wishes Mani Ratnam an excessively happy birthday!
Friday Fiesta
Friday, 1 June 2012
Irandam Ulagam: Georgia bound
Happy birthday, Maddy!
Kamal unveils Viswaroopam teaser making
Friday Fiesta
The box-office of Kollywood is witnessing some activity this week. Some interesting and promising films are lined up for release, and the list includes 'Manam Koththi Paravai', 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' and 'Idhayam Thirayaragam'.
'Manam Koththi Paravai', starring Siva Karthikeyan and Athmiya in lead roles, marks the comeback of director S Ezhil, who's popular for films equivalent to 'Thulladha Manamum Thullum' and 'Poovellam Un Vasam'.
'Thadaiyara Thakka', directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon's former associate Magizh Thirumeni (who helmed 'Mundhinam Parthene' before), is an action adventure with Arun Vijay and Mamta Mohandas playing the lead roles. Arun Vjay hopes the film will strike the proper chord with the audience.
'Idhayam Thirayarangam', touted as a romantic entertainer, is directed by Ramki Ramakrishnan. Starring newcomers within the lead roles, the film may be said to be taking a dig on some superstitious beliefs.