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'THUPPAKKI' : BIGGER AND BETTER
Shooting for Vijay's next film 'Thuppakki', directed by A R Murugadoss is apace. The film has already created a lot of buzz with the actor donning the role of a cop.Meanwhile, it is said that for the film, Murugadoss has opted for the best, be it actors (Vijay and Kajal Agarwal) or technicians.
Recent news suggests that cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who recently joined the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers, is not using the usual 35 MM camera to shoot the film but has gone in for the latest ARRI digital technology.
Meanwhile, the makers have underscored the fact that the film, will be a wonderful experience for movie-goers what with the latest and best technology being put into use.
The film is expected to release towards the end of the year.
VIJAY AND HANSIKA IN ANNAMALAI REMAKE?
The buzz around K-town is that Vijay will be stepping into Rajinikanth’s shoes for the remake of Annamalai, the superstar’s 1992 blockbuster.
Annamalai had Rajini in the role of a milkman with Khushboo as his love interest, and the pair’s on-screen chemistry was a hit back then.
Now, sources suggest that Vijay is keen on essaying Rajini’s role in the remake and the makers insist on Hansika for Khushboo’s.
They think the pretty young actress is the apt choice since she is already being referred to as ‘Chinna Khushboo’ by the audiences.
It may be recalled that the Vijay and Hansika sizzled in their recent hit Velayudham. However, when Vijay was contacted by this newspaper he denied the reports, saying, “I have not heard of any such thing!
They are baseless reports.” Hansika, who is shooting in the city for Settai, reacted in the same manner, “It’s news to me! Even I read the reports on some websites.”
THUPPAKKI GOES HI-TECH
The makers have assured that the picture quality in this film will be something nobody has experienced yet. The film is expected to hit the screens during the last quarter of the year.
AKSHAY THINGS VIJAY IS 17
Initially, Prabhu Deva was a little apprehensive to ask Vijay about doing a dance, but when the director asked Vijay about it, his immediate response was ‘why not?’ In an hour’s time Vijay, who was in Mumbai for the shoot of Thuppakki, was at the sets of Rowdy Rathore. Prabhudeva said that initially Akshay couldn’t believe Vijay was going to dance with him. The Bollywood actor received Vijay with a warm hug. Akshay was so amazed to see the actor and asked Prabhu Deva, “What’s he, just 17”?
Prabhu Deva also said that he is not trying to provide a Bollywood launch pad for Vijay. He said, “No way. He doesn’t need someone to recommend. Bollywood will welcome him with its hands wide open.”
VIJAY DECLINES, VIKRAM TOO FOLLOWS
Vijay has backed off from Seeman’s Pagalavan, due to tight schedules. Seeman had also approached Vikram to do the lead role in the film. But the actor, who is presently busy with Thandavam has also declined the offer as he has enough in his kitty.Seeman, who is now hunting for a top hero said, “The character would be suitable for Arya, Vishal, or Jiiva. However, Jiiva will be my first choice, as he would be perfect for the role. I hope everything goes well.”
THUPPAKKI LOADED THIRD SCHEDULE!
The team would then take a break and would be moving to some beautiful and exotic foreign locations like Malaysia, Bangkok, and lots more to shoot 3 songs. The Mumbai schedule which got over, had some important action scenes that were shot and Murugadoss has ensured that the movie would have some highlighting and breathtaking fight scenes, which have been never shot in recent movies and earlier Vijay movies too. Almost all shot have been taken in real time using hidden cameras too.
There are just 3 more songs yet to be shot, and Vijay along with lead heroine Kajal would be shaking their legs for those tunes in their next schedule at some beautiful foreign locations. Santosh Sivan, the cinematographer is also excited the way, the movie has turned out to be and has ensured that it would be the most stylish movie ever in Vijay's career.
After this movie, Vijay would starting working with Gautam for YOHAN - ADHYAYAM ONDRU, which would Bourne series style and would have some sequels coming up in future. The musical score would be taken care by Oscar Winner AR Rahman and this combination has already created lots of waves and expectations as it would be completed shot in US.
After Yohan, Vijay would be teaming up with A.L.Vijay for a action movie, and G.V.Prakash would be scoring music for the same.
Thuppaki, is almost nearing completion with just 3 songs remaining to be shot. If things goes right, then the audio is expected to be released in June end or first week of July and the movie is planned to be released in August.
Keep watching the space for more updates on Thuppaki.
VIJAY AND AJITH TO WORK TOGETHER?
This is the big fat rumour that’s making its rounds in tinselville. The two hot stars of K’town — Ajith and Vijay, are coming together for the remake of the cult classic movie Ninaithale Inikkum that featured the two biggies Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in the lead.
The flick was directed by K. Balachandar, the man who introduced the two iconic stars to the film industry. Jayapradha, the heroine of the movie, was critically acclaimed for her beauty and performance.
Reportedly, the man who is going to wield the megaphone is ace filmmaker Selvah, who introduced Ajith to Tamil withAmaravathi.
It is learnt that Selvah met Ajith recently, and in the course of their conversation, Thala expressed his desire to work in Selvah’s direction and wished it could be in the Ninaithale Inikkum remake.
Selvah has already tasted success with the Naan Avanillai (again directed by KB) remake, and is quite familiar with the nitty gritty.
The buzz is that while Ajith will play the role of Kamal, Selvah is making a lot of changes to Rajini’s character, which merelycomplimented Kamal’s in the original.
He aims to make it equally important to the main lead, and then approach Vijay to play it.
However, when Selvah was contacted by this newspaper, he was furious about miscreants who spread such false rumours.
“It is funny how people’s imaginations run wild — there’s not an iota of truth in it. First of all, it’s been a long time since I met Ajith.
So, it is an absolutely baseless rumor and there’s no such movie in the offing.” It may be recalled that last year, a gossip that spread like wildfire was about Thala and Ilayathalapathy coming together for the remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Sholay, which later fizzled out!
NEW BADDIE ON THE BLOCK
Gautam Kurup is a happy man these days. Having worked as a location and logistics consultant for more than two decades, Gautam, who was initially turned away by filmmakers, is now the arch villain in Vijay starrer Murugadoss’ Thuppaki.
His role in the festival circuit Hindi short film Murdering Innocence landed him his first break — Kandahar with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal.
And his part in the production team of Nanban led to his role in Thuppaki. “I used to watch Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth perform when I was working for Nanban in Dehradun.
They were very professional. The next I knew was that I had been chosen for Thuppaki. It was like a dream come true,” he said. “Vijay was very supportive while Murugadoss and Santhosh Sivan were very encouraging.”
VIJAY TO JOIN KS RAVIKUMAR FOR AANDAVAN?
In 2009 there were buzzes that, Vijay seems to have requested director K.S. Ravikumar to direct a film as their previous film ‘Minsara Kanna’ didn’t witness good results although it was received well by the audiences.If you remember, at the audio launch of Suriya's Aadhavan, Ilayathalapathy Vijay jestingly said that he was possibly the only actor who has not given a hit with director K.S. Ravikumar. Though Vijay said this jokingly, one could sense his anguish.
Minsara Kanna, the only movie which Vijay did with Ravikumar, turned out to be a non-starter at the box office. If Vijay was keen to set the record straight, Ravikumar also reflected his feelings. `Minimum Guarantee’ director K.S. Ravikumar blamed it on the script of Minsara Kanna, which, he revealed, was not complimentary to Vijay’s image. Ravikumar then assured Vijay that the two would work together in the near future and create a great hit.
So if this is the day for Vijay-KS Ravikumar combo, we will have Aandavan soon! Lets wait for the official confirmation!
WHY DOES GAUTHAM MENON CHOOSE VIJAY'S YOHAN?
Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru is the next film Gautham Menon is going to work on. The film will star Vijay in the lead character.
Yohan will be the name of the character Vijay is going to portray. But why Yohan? Why not something like Kandasamy or Velayudham that regional people can relate to? The ace director has a theory. Yohan is one of the most used names in the world. He believes that, with this title he will have a wider reach for his film. From what we understand, he is probably trying to take this film international. The film is expected to go on floor from May.THUPPAKKI ON AUGUST 15
Thuppaki is an action thriller set in Mumbai. It is directed by A R Murugadoss. The two come together for the first time. Kajal Agarwal in the lead. Major portion of the movie is already completed. Music is by Harris Jeyaraj.
Vijay has crooned for a song set to tunes by Harris. Interestingly under the watchful eyes of cinematographer Santosh Sivan, Vijay also shot a scene going behind the lens.
SARATH KUMAR NOT DOING ANY ROLE IN THUPPAKKI
Earlier there were news spreading around kollywood that Sarath Kumar is going to act with Vijay in Thuppakki.
News as follows....The president of South Indian Film Artistes Association, who is doing a crucial character in Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiyaan’, is said to be playing a meaty character in Vijay’s forthcoming film ‘Thupaki’, directed by A R Murugadoss. “There is an all-important character in Thupaki apart from the one Vijay is doing. When Sarath was approached for the role, he listened to the script and happily accepted the offer,” say sources.
But the latest we hear from the director's mouth is that
AR Murugadoss : Sarath Kumar isn't doing any role in Thuppaki movie!
The director said in his social network site.
THUPPAKKI FOR VIJAY'S BIRTHDAY?
A little birdie close to the unit of Thuppakki, reveals that the shooting of the movie is almost complete, with the exception of just 2 songs, that the director is planning to film in locations near Thailand. The same source also reveals that the makers of Thuppakki, have decided to release the movie on Vijay's birthday this year, June 22.
Though this news has not yet been confirmed by official sources, it is sure to keep all of Vijay's fans, very excited.
VIJAY IS HOT IN TRADE
This is the big news floating around in Kollywood circles. After Vijay changed tracks and started teaming up with GenY directors, the Ilayathalapathy has become the toast of K’town and every filmmaker wants to work with him at least once in their career.
The latest to join the long list is Rajesh, who is basking in the success of his recent flick Oru Kal Oru Kannadi.
If tinsel town sources are to be believed, Rajesh will join hands with Vijay for a movie that will be produced by biggie Aascar Ravichandran.
The banner has already given a hit Velayudham with Vijay, and is all set to repeat the magic once again. A little birdie tells us that talks are on with the star for allocating possible dates early next year.
The actor is currently busy with Murugadoss’sThuppaki, which has already garnered lot of attention in the trade circles.
After he changed tracks and worked with Gen Y directors, the Ilayathalapathy has become the toast of K’town
VIJAY AND GAUTHAM MENON'S FILM READY TO ROLL!
Excitement is high in the Tamil film industry as two of its top talents are gearing up for a film together. Vijay will be starring in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Yohan Adhyayam Ondru. The director has informed fans that "Yohan will begin his journey in July..."It is expected that Vijay 's film with AR Murugadoss, Thuppaki and Gautham's trilingual film which will have Jiiva and Samantha in Tamil will be wrapped up by then. The buzz in the industry circles is that the dynamic duo is sure to create something special together!
THUPPAKKI IS SANTHOSH SIVAN'S SPECIAL
Santosh Sivan is on cloud nine. His Malayalam hit Urumi is all set to speak in Tamil as Pathinankam Nootrandu Uraival.The film stars Prabhudeva, Prathiviraj, Genelia, Vidya Balan among others.Santosh Sivan, an acclaimed cinematographer had proved his worth as filmmaker in this historic film.
Meanwhile he has completed shooting forThuppaki. In the film directed by A R murugadoss, Santosh Sivan has let his lens to so al talking.
After a long gap, he cranbks camera for a commercial entertainer featuring Vijay in the lead role.
Says Santosh Sivan, 'I am happy to have worked with Murugadoss and Vijay. Both are perfectionists and they have given their best on screen'.
DETAILS ABOUT VIJAY'S FILM WITH VIJAY
Vijay is currently busy with his AR Murugadoss film with Kajal Agarwal, Thuppaki. Once this is wrapped up, he will move on to Gautham Menon's action packed thriller - Yohan Adhyayam Ondru. Vijay has also signed up for a project with AL Vijay famed for his work in films like Madrasapattinam and Deiva Thirumagal.
The Vijay - Vijay film has been entitled Thalaivan and will go on the floors once Vijay completes Thuppaki and Yohan and the director finishes work on his current film, Thaandavam with Vikram, Anushka and Amy Jackson.
VIJAY'S PUFF GETS PMK'S BULLET
Thuppakki, which means gun, with the tag line 'You don't shoot to kill but to stay alive' is slated for an Independence Day release and has Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead. Directed by AR Murugadoss of Ghajini fame, the music is being scored by Harris Jayaraj.
This isn't the first time the PMK has upped the ante against smoking scenes or posters. Many years ago, the screening of a Rajinikanth film 'Baba' had been disrupted by PMK workers because of smoking scenes. Later, a truce was called between the superstar and the PMK after he agreed to quit smoking in films in the public interest.
Just how the 'Illaya Thalapathi' or young commander Vijay, who has been silent on the protest so far, manages to cross this hurdle will be a climax even before the film is released!
VIJAY PLAYS A DEADLY 'LA DIRTY HARRY' TYPE COP!
The Santosh Sivan shot poster told the essence of the film, with all the writing in the background- Mumbai, mobile network jammed in Mumbai, grisly, beheaded, hospital secrets, vandalism, body found dead etc.
In a freeze frame the story is clear that it is set in Mumbai and Vijay plays a deadly ‘la Dirty Harry’ type cop with a different look and smoking a Cuban cigar.
SOCIAL ACTIVIST FILES COMPLAINT ON 'THUPPAKKI'
V Selvakumar, a social activist from Chennai has filed a complaint on Ilayathalapathy Vijay's forthcoming 'Thupaki', thanks to the posters featuring the star smoking a cigar. "Recently Chennai was filled with wall posters from Thupaki, which were also used in print media. The posters have Vijay smoking a cigar. In spite of Ministry Of Health, Government of India banning any display of smoking, this poster was pasted everywhere and used as ads", says Selvakumar.
"In regard to the above mentioned violation of the Indian Tobacco Act, I have filed a complaint on 04th May 2012 with The Commissioner of Police, requesting to take necessary action against the violators", he further adds.
However this is not the first time a lead actor has posed with a cigar for a film poster, remember Ajith's 'Aasal' posters and Simbu's 'Vettai Mannan' posters? Only about two weeks back Shahrukh Khan was in news for smoking in public.
HARRIS JAYARAJ ABOUT THUPPAKKI
When I composed a number, I felt it would be nice if Vijay renders his voice and when I told him, he felt I was kidding. Later I convinced him and the recording was done at Mumbai. It’s a club song and was shot in five pubs with the beautiful camera work of Santosh Sivan. All other songs have also come out well.
VIJAY'S VILLAIN GETS SPECIAL AWARD!
Sathyaraj, who has been receiving rave reviews for his fantastic performance in the Vijay starrer, Nanban was honored with the Kalaisigaram award at the Norway Tamil Film Festival. The great actor received the award with grace and humility and thanked all who made this achievement possible for him.Sibiraj. his son was delighted with the honor conferred on his father and said that he was feeling happy and proud. The young actor thanked fans for their love and support. Hearty congratulations to Sathyaraj for yet another towering achievement!
KAMAL TO DO IT FOR VIJAY, ILAYARAJA & KB SIR
Kamal Haasan is planning to do something that he has never done before. Yes, the star is contemplating on screening the rush of Viswaroopam especially for his mentor K Balachander, maestro Ilayaraja and actor Vijay.
The star has almost completed the shooting of Viswaroopam and the post production work is said to be going on. However, he is raring to show the film to three important people in Kollywood and is planning to arrange a special show for them, say sources.
Interestingly, Kamal is not just playing the lead role in this film but has also directed it. Pooja Kumar and Andrea play his lead pairs in Viswaroopam.
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