Debutante actor Manish Chaudhary to play journalist in Trip To Bhangarh

Debutante actor Manish Chaudhary has taken the Bollywood scene by a storm. He's playing a journalist in his upcoming movie 'Trip To Bhangarh'.

According to sources, Manish is playing the character of Jai, a college heartthrob, in the flick. Like in real life, in reel life too, he is a singer-songwriter-guitarist. He finds his way in the field of media and soon becomes a journalist.

Before the shooting began, Manish referred journalist's case studies and even bought books on journalism. He would closely watch news channels to get the jargons right. He would practice their stance and style of speaking for long hours and was completely drowned by the character he was to portray.

Shah Rukh Khan: Want to make a film everyone is proud of

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his biggest dream is to make a film that everyone would be proud of.
"My maddest dream is to make the most beautiful film before I die, which everyone across the world should watch and be proud of," Shah Rukh told reporters at an event last night.

Daawat-E-Ishq to release on September 19

Daawat-E-Ishq will now release on September 19 given a unique marketing idea being adopted by YRF for the film's promotion which needs more time to implement.

A deliciously romantic coming together of Gulrez "Gullu" Qadir (Parineeti Chopra) a Hyderabadi shoe-sales girl disillusioned with love because of her encounters with dowry-seeking men and Tariq "Taru" Haidar (Aditya Roy Kapoor) a Lucknawi cook who can charm anybody with the aroma and flavours of his biryani and kebabs.

A year to 'Chennai Express', Shah Rukh Khan thanks team

It's been an year now that Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Chennai Express' released and the superstar took to Twitter to thank the entire cast and crew including director Rohit Shetty and co-star Deepika Padukone for being part of the project "A year to 'Chennai Express' and it still seems we haven't gotten off the mad train. Choo choo," Shah Rukh tweeted.

"Thk u Rohit, RC, Deepika, Nikitin,Satyaraj,Vishal Shekhar,PriyaMani, Dudley, Steven,Yunus Sajid Farhad & the whole crew for the Chennai ride," he further tweeted.. 

Rapists should be hanged: Ajay Devgn

Actor Ajay Devgn has called for capital punishment for those guilty of rape, saying this crime is worse than a murder.
"I really don't understand this crime. It is worse than a murder and if I had my way I would want all of them hanged and killed," Devgn, who was in the city along with his co-star Kareena Kapoor to promote Singham Returns, told reporters.

NEW ADDITION TO SAMANTHA'S FAMILY

Actress Samantha is known for her brand endorsements and championing the causes. Now, the latest is that she has adopted a dog and named it Nori. The dog was found abandoned on the road and the actress was kind enough to adopt it.
“Welcoming the newest member of the family, NORI. Love at first sight. Found her on the road. #AdoptDontBuy”, Samantha tweeted.

AL VIJAY DIRECTS AMALA ONCE AGAIN

Director AL Vijay is all set to direct his wife Amala Paul yet again. However, this time he will direct his wife and actress Amala for a jewellery advertisement. A UAE-based Jewellery Group is launching their first outlet in Kochi and Amala will be inaugurating the showroom. She is also being featured in the commercial. The shoot of the advertisement happened recently and it lasted for 2 days. She tweeted, “Delighted to be bak on the set wid this man! And Happy friendship day ya al!”
Amala Paul has confirmed signing for a jewellery brand and is elated and says that it is even more special as her husband has directed the commercial.
It has to be recalled that the actress was the heroine of AL Vijay’s movies like Thalaivaa, Deivathirumagal and so on!

Can’t believe I’m clashing with my crush, Hrithik, says Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor has been basking in the glory of her recent success. The actor, whose last film recently crossed the `100 crore mark, is now looking forward to her upcoming releases. Her next, in which she stars opposite Shahid Kapoor, will clash at the box office with a film that features her childhood crush, Hrithik Roshan. And Shraddha couldn’t be more excited about that.

Your film will be competing with Hrithik’s. How does that feel?
I can’t believe I’m clashing with my idol. I’m definitely going to watch his film. I’ve been told that it’s a great weekend for films to release (the four-day extended weekend, October 2-5). The trailer of my film has been received well, and I’m looking forward to watching Hrithik’s film too. I hope the hype around the films continues to stay, and I hope both do well.

Hrithik often speaks highly of the young lot of actors in Bollywood today.
He has been very sweet. He had sent me a message after Aashiqui 2 (2013) released. When I read it, I almost died. I had to be brought back to life to respond to it.

Has it been a conscious decision on your part to choose films that are the usual song-and-dance sagas?
I take my decisions from the heart. I’d love to do a song-and-dance film, but I have to be convinced about the project. I’m not averse to commercial cinema.

How does your family feel about your recent success?
They’re very happy and thrilled. They’re also proud of me and if you ask me, it is lovely to see their smiling faces. In fact, it was my dad who told me that my film had crossed the `100 crore mark. He is very regular about keeping updates. I am even planning to organise a dinner with my entire family to celebrate, but that will depend on everyone’s availability. It will be a small gathering and I’ll have to take permission from my physical trainer because I’m on a strict diet for my upcoming film.

So, will you be losing weight?
No, please don’t assume that it’s a random diet to lose weight. It is, in fact, one to gain some muscle.

Varun (Dhawan, actor) has said that you’re his only co-star he has grown up with. And now you’ll be romancing your childhood friend.
Romancing Varun will be very amusing. It’s going to be insane amount of fun. I think working with a friend will be great. Though it will be very funny, but we will have to figure out a way to develop chemistry and to do romantic scenes with each other

Shraddha Kapoor has been basking in the glory of her recent success. The actor, whose last film recently crossed the `100 crore mark, is now looking forward to her upcoming releases. Her next, in which she stars opposite Shahid Kapoor, will clash at the box office with a film that features her childhood crush, Hrithik Roshan. And Shraddha couldn’t be more excited about that.
Your film will be competing with Hrithik’s. How does that feel?
I can’t believe I’m clashing with my idol. I’m definitely going to watch his film. I’ve been told that it’s a great weekend for films to release (the four-day extended weekend, October 2-5). The trailer of my film has been received well, and I’m looking forward to watching Hrithik’s film too. I hope the hype around the films continues to stay, and I hope both do well.
Hrithik often speaks highly of the young lot of actors in Bollywood today.
He has been very sweet. He had sent me a message after Aashiqui 2 (2013) released. When I read it, I almost died. I had to be brought back to life to respond to it.
Has it been a conscious decision on your part to choose films that are the usual song-and-dance sagas?
I take my decisions from the heart. I’d love to do a song-and-dance film, but I have to be convinced about the project. I’m not averse to commercial cinema.
How does your family feel about your recent success?
They’re very happy and thrilled. They’re also proud of me and if you ask me, it is lovely to see their smiling faces. In fact, it was my dad who told me that my film had crossed the `100 crore mark. He is very regular about keeping updates. I am even planning to organise a dinner with my entire family to celebrate, but that will depend on everyone’s availability. It will be a small gathering and I’ll have to take permission from my physical trainer because I’m on a strict diet for my upcoming film.
So, will you be losing weight?
No, please don’t assume that it’s a random diet to lose weight. It is, in fact, one to gain some muscle.
Varun (Dhawan, actor) has said that you’re his only co-star he has grown up with. And now you’ll be romancing your childhood friend.
Romancing Varun will be very amusing. It’s going to be insane amount of fun. I think working with a friend will be great. Though it will be very funny, but we will have to figure out a way to develop chemistry and to do romantic scenes with each other
- See more at: http://www.bollywood.com/celebrities/shraddha-kapoor/news/can%E2%80%99t-believe-i%E2%80%99m-clashing-my-crush-hrithik-says-shraddha-kapoor#sthash.FuYcHsR2.dpuf

ANJAAN EYEING FOR MORE THAN 1500 SCREENS

Looks like Anjaan will be the biggest release for Suriya,  with the aggressive promotions of both UTV and Thirrupathi brothers, this film is just getting bigger and bigger.
As of now, Anjaan team is looking forward to release the film in more than 1500 screens across the globe. The film will be releasing in a record number of 37 screens in Chennai city alone and the response for the online booking is tremendous. As of yesterday night, 11,000 tickets are sold at Abhirami Mega Mall alone  which is humongous by any yardstick.
The film will also be simultaneously releasing in Andhra Pradesh, where the film is expected to be screened in more than 500 screens. In Tamil Nadu, the film will be releasing in 450 screens, which is again a huge number for top star films in Kollywood.
UTV is also planning to release the film with subtitles in North India and overseas so that even non-Tamil speaking audience could enjoy the film. Anjaan is slated for a grand August 15 release.
It's time to say bang bang bang at the box office!

TWO PROMISING TAMIL PRODUCTION HOUSES JOIN HANDS !

CV Kumar's Thirukumaran entertainments is always known for picking the new age Tamil films. Right from, Attakathi CV Kumar's films never had the routine commercial treatment. Just like CV Kumar, Sashikanth's Y Not studios is known for producing different films in Tamil cinema, Y  Not studios' films like Kadhalil Sodhapuvatu Yeppadi, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum , Tamizh Padam and their soon to be released Kaaviya Thalaivan are of different genres.
Now, the latest is that both CV Kumar and Sashikanth will be jointly producing Madhavan's Iruthi Suttru as a Tamil-Hindi bilingual. It is said that Madhavan is playing a boxer in the film and Mani Ratnam's former associate Sudha Kongara will be directing it, Sudha has already directed Dhrohi which got good critical acclaim.
Iruthi Suttru will have music by Santosh Narayanan, cinematography by Shiva, editing by Praveen KL and art direction by Santhanam. Other than Madhavan, Iruthi Sutru has  Nasser, Rithika, Mumtaz and many to its star cast.

Ayushmann's ready with his next song!

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his melodious voice as much as he's known for his acting skills. The Vicky Donor star, who has released five songs so far - including Paani Da Rang, Saadi Galli Aaja and O Heeriye - is now looking forward to release another single next month.

"It's called Mitti Di Khushboo... it's unlike any of my previous songs, except that this one is also a romantic song. But it's not the usual acoustic, soft rock types. Instead, it has more electronic style music," says Ayushmann, adding that the song is a composition from his college days and has been written and composed by his friend Rochak Kohli.

The actor-singer also plans to shoot a video for the song - something that will be partly shot in Punjab and maybe SouthEast Asia or San Francisco. And guess what, the video will also feature actor Huma Qureshi. "Huma and I are friends. I wanted a 'Punjabi kudi' type girl in the video and she fits the bill perfectly. Huma has heard the song and she loved it," says Ayushmann.

Talking about his musical journey so far, the 29-year-old says: "I've only released a few songs till now and I'm thankful to people in the industry for liking my music."

While the actor hasn't taken up performing live big time for now, he does do a few corporate shows, every now and then. But Ayushmann adds that some of his shows abroad have done really well. "One in Texas, US saw almost 35,000 Indians attend the concert. And, to see such a crowd turn up for your music, feels great," he says.

Is he up for performing at music festivals in India? "I'd love to do something like that soon. In fact, there is something developing on that front," concludes Ayushmann.

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his melodious voice as much as he's known for his acting skills. The Vicky Donor star, who has released five songs so far - including Paani Da Rang, Saadi Galli Aaja and O Heeriye - is now looking forward to release another single next month.
"It's called Mitti Di Khushboo... it's unlike any of my previous songs, except that this one is also a romantic song. But it's not the usual acoustic, soft rock types. Instead, it has more electronic style music," says Ayushmann, adding that the song is a composition from his college days and has been written and composed by his friend Rochak Kohli.
The actor-singer also plans to shoot a video for the song - something that will be partly shot in Punjab and maybe SouthEast Asia or San Francisco. And guess what, the video will also feature actor Huma Qureshi. "Huma and I are friends. I wanted a 'Punjabi kudi' type girl in the video and she fits the bill perfectly. Huma has heard the song and she loved it," says Ayushmann.
Talking about his musical journey so far, the 29-year-old says: "I've only released a few songs till now and I'm thankful to people in the industry for liking my music."
While the actor hasn't taken up performing live big time for now, he does do a few corporate shows, every now and then. But Ayushmann adds that some of his shows abroad have done really well. "One in Texas, US saw almost 35,000 Indians attend the concert. And, to see such a crowd turn up for your music, feels great," he says.
Is he up for performing at music festivals in India? "I'd love to do something like that soon. In fact, there is something developing on that front," concludes Ayushmann.
- See more at: http://www.bollywood.com/celebrities/ayushmann-khurana/news/ayushmanns-ready-his-next-song#sthash.IZxESepJ.dpuf

When Katrina is away, films are delayed!

Katrina Kaif is one busy actor these days. As a result, the shoot of her film with Ranbir Kapoor, that was initially supposed to take place in September, might get delayed. It is being directed by Anurag Basu.

The actor recently finished shooting portions of Siddharth Anand’s action film with Hrithik Roshan in Prague, Czech Republic; then, almost immediately, she had to head to London, UK, for the schedule of Kabir Khan’s movie opposite Saif Ali Khan.

Although Katrina is set to return to the city this week, life isn’t going to get any easier. "Once she’s back in Mumbai, she will have to shoot for both these films simultaneously. She will be shuttling between the two sets," says a source close to the actor, adding, "Then, she will get a few days to work on Anurag’s movie, but since the release of Siddharth’s film will be close by then, she will need to make time for its promotional activities."

Apparently, Anurag was planning a long shooting schedule for his detective film in September, which he may now have to delay. Meanwhile, in September, even Ranbir is expected to be busy with regards to a football tournament in which he owns a franchise. 

When we contacted Anurag, he refrained from divulging any details, but he did say, "The September [shoot] dates will have to be rescheduled. However, we hope to wrap up the film by October or November this year."

Hate Story 2 earns 5.46 crore, Humpty Sharma is a smash hit!

With none of the big stars missing from the marquee this Friday, expectations from the box office were none too high. Three films that released this weekend included Hate Story 2, Pizza 3D and Amit Sahni ki List.

However, Hate Story 2 surprised with its good run at the BO on day one of its release. It made a respectable Rs. 5.46 crore on Friday and this erotic thriller starring Jay Bhanushali and Surveen Chawla seems to be set for a decent run.

#HateStory2 springs a HUGE surprise at the box-office. Fri ? 5.46 cr nett. India biz. FANTASTIC!
    — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 19, 2014

The other two films didn't fare too well though. While Pizza 3D starring Akshay Oberoi, Parvathy Omanakuttan and Dipannita Sharma earned Rs. 75.03 lakh, Vir Das' Amit Sahni ki List made Rs. 68.6 lakh.

Last week's release Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania is meanwhile a certified hit. The Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan-starrer has made Rs. 56.53 crore till Friday. Meanwhile, Shraddha Kapoor-Siddharth Malhotra-starrer Ek Villain has emerged the third biggest grosser of the year with total earnings of Rs. 105.62 crore.

#HSKD Week 1: ? 53.31 cr. Week 2: Fri 3.22 cr. Total: ? 56.53 cr nett. SMASH HIT!
    — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 19, 2014

Top of the pile in this list are Salman Khan's Jai Ho and Akshay Kumar's Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty.

Ek Villain crosses Rs. 100 crore mark!

Director Mohit Suri's Ek Villain is continuing its blazing run at the box office. This Sidharh Malhotra-Shraddha Kapoor-Riteish Deshmukh-starrer has entered the Rs. 100 crore club in just the second week of its release, with the latest figures pegged at Rs. 101.31 crore.

Ek Villain's first-weekend collection figures stood at Rs. 50.7 crore.

It touched the second highest opening day collection of the year at Rs. 16.72 crore (second only to Rs. 17.8 croe for Salman Khan's Jai Ho), beating Sajid Khan's Humshakals (Rs 12.5).

Interestingly, Ek Villain was screened across 2,539 screens: Jai Ho, in comparison, was screened at almost double the number of screens, and collected Rs. 60 crore in its first weekend.

The total box office collection of Ek Villain stood at Rs. 81.5 crore a week after the film hit theatres.

The success of the film has also given a fillip to Riteish Deshmukh's career, who can now also boast of a hat-trick: Housefull 2 (2012), Grand Masti (2013) and now Ek Villain (2014).

Meanwhile, the Vidya Balan-Ali Fazal-starrer Bobby Jasoos, which hit theatres last Friday, has managed to collect 10.85 crore in one week.

Ek Villain crosses Rs. 100 crore mark!

6 things which make Kick a blockbuster!

As if you needed a reason to believe that Salman Khan's Kick will be one of the biggest hits of 2014. Add Jacqueline Fernandes, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui to the mix and you know have a winner at hand.

For now, this directorial debut of producer Sajid Nadiadwala is riding high on pre-release buzz and the industry just cannot wait for the opening day.

Interestingly, Salman Khan's Jai Ho is currently the biggest opener of 2014 with a collection of Rs. 17 crore on day one. Ek Villain's came a close second: the Siddharth Malhotra-Shraddha Kapoor-Riteish Deshmukh-starrer clocked in at 16.72 crore.

Kick is set to be screened in over 5,000 screens worldwide -- around 4,400 screens in India and 700 abroad.

Here are 6 reasons why we think Kick will prove to be a phenomena for the industry.

1. Star power
Salman Khan, like Shah Rukh and Aamir, enjoys a fan-following that ensures huge turn-out of fans who believe in marking their presence for the first day, first show. The film's trailer has only added to the buzz: it promises fireworks of the kind seldom seen in India. Rest assured, it will be much better than Jai Ho, Salman's previous release this year. Just picture him as the 'devil' and you know what's the excitement all about!

2. Talent bonus
Surprisingly, it is not just Salman Khan or Jacqueline who will draw crowds to the theatres this time. Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in a string of brilliant actors -- Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanjay Mishra and Saurabh Shukla -- who have it in them to steal screen space from any superstar. Remember Randeep Hooda in Highway? Not a fan of Nawazuddin Siddiqui yet? It will be fun to watch Hooda and Siddiqui in this masala flick. Shukla and Mishra add that extra intrigue to the impressive line-up.

3. World-class action
Reports suggest that Kick's attrition rate has been phenomenal, and almost unheard of: about 57 cars, 13 buses and one ­helicopter have been blown up in its action sequences! From the Dabangg Khan on the railway tracks to his gravity-defying action sequences on a building rooftop, Kick promises to pale all that we saw in Dabangg or Ready, for example.

4. Catchy dialogues
"Mere baare mein jyada mat sochna, dil mein aata hoon, samajh mein nahi" is only one of the many catchy dialogues in Kick.
Sample a few more from the trailer:
"Wo jeena bhi koi jeena hai jisme koi kick na pagli"
"Paida to main bhi shareef hua tha, par sharafat se apni kabhi nahi bani."
"Eid aa rahi hai, aur wo apni Eidi lene zarur aayega."
"Aap Devil ke peeche, Devil aapke peeche. Too much fun!"

5. Peppy numbers
Watch out for Salman Khan crooning for this one: it is one treat his fans won't forget for a long time. Honey Singh's title track for the film, Devil Yaar Na Miley, is foot-tapping and has set YouTube on fire for obvious reasons.

6. Chetan Bhagat
Lastly, with Kick, author Chetan Bhagat has realised his dream of debuting in Bollywood. Bhagat has co-written the screenplay for the film. If his books are any indication, Kick is sure to have cheesy dialogues and filmy lines et all.

As if you needed a reason to believe that Salman Khan's Kick will be one of the biggest hits of 2014. Add Jacqueline Fernandes, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui to the mix and you know have a winner at hand.
For now, this directorial debut of producer Sajid Nadiadwala is riding high on pre-release buzz and the industry just cannot wait for the opening day.
Interestingly, Salman Khan's Jai Ho is currently the biggest opener of 2014 with a collection of Rs. 17 crore on day one. Ek Villain's came a close second: the Siddharth Malhotra-Shraddha Kapoor-Riteish Deshmukh-starrer clocked in at 16.72 crore.
Kick is set to be screened in over 5,000 screens worldwide -- around 4,400 screens in India and 700 abroad.
Here are 6 reasons why we think Kick will prove to be a phenomena for the industry.
1. Star power
Salman Khan, like Shah Rukh and Aamir, enjoys a fan-following that ensures huge turn-out of fans who believe in marking their presence for the first day, first show. The film's trailer has only added to the buzz: it promises fireworks of the kind seldom seen in India. Rest assured, it will be much better than Jai Ho, Salman's previous release this year. Just picture him as the 'devil' and you know what's the excitement all about!
2. Talent bonus
Surprisingly, it is not just Salman Khan or Jacqueline who will draw crowds to the theatres this time. Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in a string of brilliant actors -- Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanjay Mishra and Saurabh Shukla -- who have it in them to steal screen space from any superstar. Remember Randeep Hooda in Highway? Not a fan of Nawazuddin Siddiqui yet? It will be fun to watch Hooda and Siddiqui in this masala flick. Shukla and Mishra add that extra intrigue to the impressive line-up.
3. World-class action
Reports suggest that Kick's attrition rate has been phenomenal, and almost unheard of: about 57 cars, 13 buses and one ­helicopter have been blown up in its action sequences! From the Dabangg Khan on the railway tracks to his gravity-defying action sequences on a building rooftop, Kick promises to pale all that we saw in Dabangg or Ready, for example.
4. Catchy dialogues
"Mere baare mein jyada mat sochna, dil mein aata hoon, samajh mein nahi" is only one of the many catchy dialogues in Kick.
Sample a few more from the trailer:
"Wo jeena bhi koi jeena hai jisme koi kick na pagli"
"Paida to main bhi shareef hua tha, par sharafat se apni kabhi nahi bani."
"Eid aa rahi hai, aur wo apni Eidi lene zarur aayega."
"Aap Devil ke peeche, Devil aapke peeche. Too much fun!"
5. Peppy numbers
Watch out for Salman Khan crooning for this one: it is one treat his fans won't forget for a long time. Honey Singh's title track for the film, Devil Yaar Na Miley, is foot-tapping and has set YouTube on fire for obvious reasons.
6. Chetan Bhagat
Lastly, with Kick, author Chetan Bhagat has realised his dream of debuting in Bollywood. Bhagat has co-written the screenplay for the film. If his books are any indication, Kick is sure to have cheesy dialogues and filmy lines et all.
- See more at: http://www.bollywood.com/movies/kick/news/6-things-which-make-kick-blockbuster#sthash.Q17xbRnH.dpuf

Seven Bollywood action movies to watch out for!

After Kick, are you ready for some more jumping, boxing, punching and chasing?

Bollywood lovers, brace yourself for a slew of action-packed high-on stunts movies slated for release in the remaining 2014 calendar.

Salman Khan's Kick has already set a high standard by zooming into the Rs. 100 crore club within its first week itself and now, the stage is set for entertainers like Singham Returns, Mardaani, Mary Kom, Desi Kattey, Bang Bang, Haider, Happy New Year, Tevar and Tamanchey.

1. Singham Returns
If the success of the 2011 movie Singham is anything to go by, Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham will roar again upon his return in Rohit Shetty's Singham Returns, releasing on Independence Day.

The Ajay-Shetty duo has dished out "some unique and different stunts", says a source in  the production team - and that's a fact well-endorsed by the movie's trailers.

2. Mardaani
Gear up for Rani Mukerji's dare-me-if-you-can look in Mardaani, produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF). The film isn't about stunts, but they are integral to the plot and what's worth looking out for is the fact that Rani has been trained professionally to carry out the stunts.

"Mardaani is not a stunt-based film and is a must-watch movie only for 'action-buffs'. The action scenes are very real and integral to the story without people flying around after being punched," Rafiq Gangjee, vice president (Marketing and Communications), YRF, said. "Rani has been trained by professionals of Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art form, and her actions are true to life. Her role is that of a senior Police Inspector of the Crime Branch who goes after the child trafficking mafia and she has played that role to perfection without going into unrealistic fight sequences and 'daredevilry'," he added.

3. Mary Kom
Talking about Bollywood ladies in action, you wouldn't like to miss the punches that Priyanka Chopra seems to have packed up in Mary Kom. As the Olympic bronze medallist boxer onscreen, the National Award winning performer has "undergone extreme physical endurance to prepare for the character and delivered a knock-out performance that has set a new bar for the women protagonists in Bollywood," says Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures.

"Action sequences have been an integral part of cinema, but today these sequences are real, they are gritty and the stars train resiliently to be able to deliver the same," Andhare said.

True that - be it Rani and Priyanka or Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan - actors go through months of training to pull off tough action sequences despite the prevalence and use of advanced technology, which is believed to have eased out the process of making stars fly in the air, jump down high-rises and perform other dazzling and dangerous stunts.

4. Desi Kattey
One will also agree that the old world charm of 'dhishoom dhishoom' action does not seem to bore the audiences either - and that's why Desi Kattey, with its raw and gritty stunts, seems like it will hit the right chords with the audience.

5. Bang Bang
In contrast, there's Bollywood's own 'superhero' Hrithik Roshan in Bang Bang! The Greek god of Indian cinema is ready to surpass the standards of action he himself set with Dhoom 2 and the Krrish series. He zooms out of the sea, swings like Tarzan and his bike stunts are to be watched out for.

6. Haider
There's also the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Haider, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet by Vishal Bhardwaj. A sneak peak into the forthcoming movie via its trailer, tells it's high on guns, explosions and violence.

7. Happy New Year
And how can the year be complete without a dose of Shah Rukh Khan? So, there's Happy New Year, which has a multi-starrer punch with Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah and Sonu Sood.

THALA 55 GOT ME A KICK! - ASHWIN

One can easily say without doubt that Ashwin's career graph has zapped up after his role as a police officer in Mankatha. The handsome lad found himself a role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, and is now a busy boy shooting for his supernatural thriller titled Zero.
Recently, the actor and his unit have visited the sets of Thala 55 and happened to have met the director Gautham Menon and Ajith himself. This is what Ashwin had to say post the incident. (via his Twitter page)
"Had the good luck of visiting the #thala55 set shooting nearby where I was shooting.saw Gautham sir and his team after a long time. The entire unit seems like one big family, positive vibes!Of course Ajith sir always at his warmest,my unit boys were on cloud 9 meeting him. One boy full smiles,other boy speechless by his humility. he has that effect on people! i got a kick out of seeing how happy they were after!"
Ashwin is now shooting for his next film Zero which has Shivada Nair of Nedunchalai fame paired opposite to him. The film also stars JD Chakravarty. Ashwin is said to play the role of a social worker in the film, and he says that this is one project which he surely will be proud of. Major portions of the film were shot at Binny Mills in Chennai. Directed by Arun, this thriller will have music by Nivas Prasanna who impressed one and all with his tunes in Thegidi. It is also to be noted that Ashwin's next romantic thriller Megha, is slated for release this month.

AFTER TREMENDOUS RECEPTION, 60 SCREENS INCREASED FOR JIGARTHANDA

Normally the second week screen count for a Tamil will be lesser than its opening weekend number but Jigarthanda is an exception. Yes, the distributors of Jigarthanda have increased the screen count by 60 screens in Tamil Nadu.
As media, film fraternities are lauding the film percentage of occupancy has been increased and in a press statement producer of Jigarthanda thanked everyone for their kind words about the film .
Popular Bollywood studios have approached Kathiresan for buying the remake rights of Jigarthanda and Kathiresan is planning to produce the Hindi version along with a popular Bollywood studio.
Kathiresan has recently bought the remake rights of Rajini's Moondru Mugam and he will also be producing a film with Dhanush in near future.

SEEMAN SUPPORTS KATHTHI, REVAMPS PAGALAVAN WITH LYCA!

As we reported earlier, director Seeman has spoken in complete support of the Vijay - AR Murugadoss film Kaththi. This took the industry by surprise as both the directors Seeman and Vikraman expressed their consent for the film. It also ended up as a shock among the supporters of Eelam.
In addition to offering his support, it is heard that Seeman will revamp his long pending script Pagalavan soon. The film will be produced by none other than Lyca themselves. It is known that Seeman had narrated the script to actors in the top league such as Vijay and Jayam Ravi, but the film didn't take off for reasons best known to the director himself. Buzz is that STR will now play the lead role in the film.
It is also heard that AR.Murugadoss was the main man in the middle, helping to establish the good relationship between Lyca and Seeman.

SURIYA REPLACED VIKRAM IN '24'

It is known that Suriya is acting in Vikram K Kumar's new film and Suriya's 2D productions will be producing it. Now the latest is before five years, the story of this new project was narrated to Vikram and even the film was titled as '24'.
24 was produced by Mohana Natrajan and Illeana was the heroine, later the film got dropped and now Vikram K Kumar is a big name in Telugu film industry, thanks to his hit films viz., Manam and Ishq.
Vikram K Kumar has himself has said that the main plot is same as the script narrated to Vikram but he has changed the screenplay in the past 5 years and he has added many new dimensions in terms of narration.
Vikram K Kumar has said that the new film is an action adventure.

GOT TWO BEST FRIENDS VIA IRUMBU KUTHIRAI - PRIYA ANAND

Irumbu Kuthirai is the first of the two films which Priya Anand has signed with AGS Entertainment. In a recent media interaction, Priya Anand said that she has got two best friends in the industry through Irumbu Kuthirai. Calling out Atharvaa Murali and cinematographer Gopi Amarnath in that regard, Priya Anand said that they have enjoyed a lot on the sets of Irumbu Kuthirai together.
She also recalls working with Raai Laxmi in Vaamanan and Irumbu Kuthirai is their next film where they will be seen together. She praised Atharvaa for his experience with the superbikes and finished off saying that he has scared her a lot on the sets in this film.

The life of 'Rebel Boy' Shammi Kapoor

Indian cinema's most loved actor Shammi Kapoor, pioneered the age of contemporary love stories. Some of his enjoy cult status till today. With a career that boasts of many blockbusters and films that changed the era of Indian cinema, Shammi Kapoor's contribution to the Indian film industry can never be forgotten.

'Tevar' will be game-changer for Arjun Kapoor: Sasha Agha

Actor Arjun Kapoor's upcoming film 'Tevar' will place him in the league of stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, feels his 'Aurangzeb' co-star Sasha Agha.
Sasha, 22, who debuted with the 2013 action-thriller opposite the 2 States star, feels he is on the right track and his next film will prove to be a game-changer for him.

It's time we start inspiring world cinema: Irrfan

Actor Irrfan Khan, who has made his presence felt in Hollywood with some big projects, feels the time has come when Indian films and filmmakers start inspiring the world with their talent and stories.
"We keep looking to Hollywood cinema for inspirations. But I feel, it is time that we start inspiring them as we have great stories and talented people here," Irrfan told reporters at the DVD launch of Ritesh Batra's The Lunchbox, last evening.
The 47-year-old actor said he was happy for his The Lunchbox co-star Nimrat Kaur, who will feature in American TV series Homeland.
"I have come to know that Nimrat is doing Homeland, it is a great achievement. When you go to other countries, the working atmosphere.. the set up is different from what we do here. It is altogether a different experience," he said.
While the National Award-winning actor has carved a niche for himself in Hindi film industry, he managed to get noticed globally with his performances in films like A Mighty Heart, The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire, The Amazing Spider-Man and Life of Pi.
Irrfan's next Hollywood venture is the fourth installment of the hit Jurassic Park franchise, titled Jurassic World.
"I have just completed Jurassic World. Other actors (Indian) getting more opportunities there (Hollywood), it is a sign of growth for our industry," he said.
He will be seen next with actress Kangana Ranaut in director Sai Kabir's next Divine Lovers.

Shreyas Talpade to make 'Poshter Boyz' in Hindi

After its success in Maharashtra, actor-producer Shreyas Talpade is planning to make his Marathi venture 'Poshter Boyz' in Hindi to reach out to masses.
The film is a humorous take on a key social issue of vasectomy where three individuals find themselves brought together in an awkward situation that has a serious effect on their day-to-day life.
"I am getting a lot of requests from my friends in media and Bollywood that I should make the film in Hindi so that people across India can enjoy it. I am thinking of making it in Hindi and let's see what happens," Shreyas told media.

Will act in a film next year, says Dia Mirza

Actress-turned-producer Dia Mirza says she will definitely act in a film next year as she misses being in front of the camera.
The former Miss India co-owns production house 'Born Free Entertainment' along with Sahil Sangha and actor Zayed Khan. They produced Love Breakups Zindagi in 2011 and the recently released Vidya Balan starrer Bobby Jasoos.
"It is not that I don't want to act in films, but I love making films now. The kind of roles that are offered, if there was one (role) that compelled me enough to get out of office and be on big screen, then I will do it," Dia told reporters at the cover launch of a magazine here last evening.
"But, I will feature at least in one film next year, that is the promise I have made to myself as I miss being in front of the camera," she said.
The 32-year-old actress will be tying to knot with her business partner Sahil Sangha on October 18 this year.
"I am excited about the role of a wife, because I am marrying a person whom I love and respect. I am very excited about this new phase in my life. It is the beauty of women as we assume so many roles so organically," Dia said.
The wedding is likely to take place in Delhi and to be attended only by the couple's family and close friends. Dia may later host a reception in Mumbai for her friends from the entertainment industry.

Flops never affect you: Emraan Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi's 'Ghanchakkar' and 'Ek Thi Daayan' were abandoned by the viewers at the box office, but the actor is of the opinion that failures didn't impact his career as he had an impressive track record.

"It never affects you... it depends... you have to have a track record," said the actor when asked about the impact of failure on his career.

WHY DID SAMANTHA TURN DOWN THE QUEEN REMAKE?

Kangana Ranaut's Hindi film Queen released to both critical and commercial appreciations this year. Kangana shut her critics down with her performance, and Queen is all set for a Tamil and Telugu remake. Thiyagarajan has bought the remake rights for the film, and has also hinted that Nargis Fakhri will be playing the lead role.
Actress Samantha was asked to reprise Kangana's role in the film. But she denied to act in the project, the reason being as follows. Samantha says that if she tries to act differently in the remake, many will exclaim that she hasn't acted well. On the other hand, if she imitates Kangana's style in the remake, she says that everyone will accuse her of copying. Samantha felt that these comments will act against the performance of the film. Therefore, she decided to stay awake from the remake.
Samantha also added that she doesn't like being compared to other actresses in the industry, and therefore would not act in remake projects.

DRISHYAM BECOMES PAPANASAM IN TAMIL ?

It is known that Kamal will be acting in Drishyam's Tamil remake which will be directed by Jeethu Joseph who has also directed the original version in Malayalam. We had earlier reported that Kamal will be acting as Thirunelveli 'Saiva' pillai in Drishyam remake and talks are with Gauthami to play his onscreen pair, now the latest buzz in Kollywood is that the film has been titled as Papanasam.
Papanasam is a famous tourist spot in Thirunelveli where dam, river and an ancient Siva temple is located. Original Dirshyam was shot in Thodupuzha which is having river flow through the town.
The shooting for the film is likely to be kick started from August 19.

TWO DAYS MORE TO WRAP UP UTTAMA VILLAIN

Kamal's Uttama Villain is nearing the finishing line and Kamal himself updated us at the Sigaram Thodu audio launch " We are the last stage of Uttama Villain shoot, only two days remaining to complete the film ".
Kamal also added that he came little late as he has to stop Uttama Villain shoot for Sigaram Thodu audio launch. Kamal is having high regards for Sivaji's family and hence he has attended the function.
After the last two days of Uttama Villain shoot, the film will be wrapped up and the post production work will kick start. Uttama Villain is slated for October first week release.

AMMA THEATERS IN 15 LOCATIONS AT CHENNAI

It is known that the 2014 Tamil Nadu budget had the announcement on 'Amma Theaters' in Chennai. The latest is that process has been started and to start with the State government is planning to open 15 theaters in Chennai.
Places like Anna Nagar, Mint, Nungambakam, Royapuram, Maduravayal and few other locations are under consideration. The tendering process will soon be kick started and by December end, all these theaters will be official come to public use.
All the Amma theaters will also be air-conditioned and getting U certificate is the criteria to screen films  ie., only U certified films are eligible to be screened in these theaters.
Ticket price in Amma theaters is likely to be RS 25 say the sources.

ANIRUDH FOLLOWS AR RAHMAN ROUTE

Despite his busy schedule Anirudh always make sure that he stay connected his social network fans. All his musical updates are regularly posted in his Facebook and Twitter pages, which ensure that his fans get to know about Anirudh's present and upcoming projects.
Now the latest is that Anirudh's Facebook page and his Twitter pages are verified, so that audience can stay in touch with real Anirudh himself.
Sources say Anirudh will soon be joining Google + and Vine, also the music composer is planning for an interactive session with his fans in these various social networking platforms. After AR Rahman, now Anirudh is the only Tamil music composer to got his social networking pages verified.
Also just like Rahman, Anirudh is very much active in social networking sites. Way to go Anirudh!

DHANUSH AND I CAN NEVER BE EQUAL - SIVAKARTHIKEYAN

There were rumors that both Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan are not in good terms, all the reports cited that Sivakarthikeyan didn't participate in Dhanush's birthday party and hence both are in loggerheads . In a recent media interaction, Sivakarthikeyan has denied those reports as mere rumors.
Sivakarthikeyan said "I was very much there in the party from beginning (10 pm) to the end (4 am), guess speculations have started as I was not there in any of the party pictures".
Sivakarthikeyan clarified "Dhanush and I can never be equal, Dhanush's fame and name is much bigger than me. Leaving aside box office performance Dhanush's movies and 14 years of experience are completely are on a different plane".

Why is Richa Chadda angry?

Name dropping is something which is thoroughly looked down upon and has caused quite a few relations to go sour.

Richa Chadda, the latest victim of such name dropping is furious and at the same time amused that her name is being used by some. A recent press report claims that Richa is a part of a film called Kacha Love, Pakke Dost which is apparently the directorial debut of famous casting director Mukesh Chabbra.

Hrithik Roshan to convert two rooms in his new home into exercise area?

It's been seven months since news broke that Hrithik Roshan will move into a third floor apartment in Prime Beach, Juhu, the same building where Akshay Kumar resides.

But he is yet to move into his rented premises, because the flat is being customised to suit his superstar status. And when you have a body like Hrithik's, it is but obvious that the exercise area will be earmarked special. One hears from sources that of the four bedrooms, the actor has brought down a wall between two. This is where his gymnasium will come up. Everyone is aware that the gym is where Hrithik's heart lies. Even in his family home, where he currently resides, the gym on the terrace is equipped like a professional one.

Sanjay Dutt's 'Hasmukh Pighal Gaya' on track, to release next year

Contrary to media reports, actor Sanjay Dutt's upcoming home production 'Hasmukh Pighal Gaya' is very much on track and will hit screens next summer.
There were reports that Dutt's production house is facing a crisis and the first film from his camp Hasmukh Pighal Gaya has been shelved.

Mahesh Bhatt, daughter Pooja stage 'Daddy' play

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt showcased a play based on his 1989 classic 'Daddy' which also marked the beginning of his daughter Pooja Bhatt's acting career.
"Post the success of Arth's theatrical version, I thought that Daddy, too, was a kind of movie that could be brilliantly adapted for the stage. It has the same raw human emotions and naked truths about life and hence can have a similar kind of impact," Bhatt said.
The play, premiered here with Imran Zahid playing the protagonist that was portrayed by Anupam Kher in the movie.
"I think Imran has the discipline and the consistency required to take up projects and deliver quality stuff. Not everyone has the tenacity to take an idea from inception to its finishing point," Bhatt said.
Zahid has also played the lead role in the stage adaption of another Bhatt classic Arth.
"This role is very special for me. Bhatt sahab has left direction but to portray a character from one of his classics fills me with nostalgia. Its a dream come true," the actor said.
Pooja Bhatt was also present in the audience during the play.
"Daddy was my debut film and I remember that Bhatt saab had asked me if I'd like to be known as an actor or a star, as he wanted to offer me a film that would be mention in my obituary," the actress said.
"I'm glad that Daddy touched the lives of many people. The issue is relevant today even today and I hope this adaption is will be a success," she added.

ITS POOJAI TIME AT SWITZERLAND

Poojai is fast gearing up for a Diwali release. The team is currently on track to shoot the climax of the film in Bihar. The climax sequence, which is said to possess a lot of risky stunts will be the first part of the final schedule. Apart from Vishal, Shruti Hassan also will be a part of the climax fight.
Following suit, the team will move to Switzerland to can two of three songs which are pending to be shot. Both are romantic numbers, and will be shot by the end of this month. The final song which is a fast paced number will be shot in Chennai.
Directed by Hari, Poojai is an action entertainer which has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. 

THE LATEST ADDITION TO SURIYA'S MASSS!

Masss is already a huge project on the shoulders of Venkat Prabhu, starring Suriya, Nayanthara and Amy Jackson. This children friendly entertainer is all set to have another bigwig joining the cast.
Malayalam actor Jayaram, who was seen playing a negative role in Venkat Prabhu's Saroja has said to be roped in to play a pivotal role in the film. The team has kickstarted the shooting last month in Chennai. Before moving on to other parts of India and foreign locations, the team plans to shoot a few scenes with Suriya, which they will can from this week onwards.
Masss has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by R.D.Rajasekhar. It is produced by Studio Green Pictures.

PRABHU IN VIJAY58?

Vijay's 58th film which is to be directed by Chimbu Devan is already having top shot star casts including Vijay, Shruthi Haasan, Sridevi and Sudheep. Now the latest is that Chimbu Devan is said to have approached Prabhu to play an important role in the film and the actor is likely to be on board.
The film is said to be a period fantasy and hance Chimbu Devan approaching actors who are having majestic screen presence. Vijay58 will have Natraj as cinematographer, Muthuraj for art direction and Devi Sri Prasad will be composing the music.
Vijay58's initial shoot is likely to kick start from September.

AJITH'S TELUGU TITLE IN TAMIL FOR DHANUSH

After Anegan, Dhanush's next film will be with Vetrimaran and Parthiepan is playing an important role in it. In today's press meet of Poriyalan the director has said that he is yet to finalize the title but the tenative one is Soodhadi (Gambler).
It has to be noted that Ajith's Mankatha is dubbed in Telugu as Gambler now its Tamil eqiuavalent is the title for Dhanush's flick. Earlier there were reports that Vetrmaran-Dhanush film title is Kaadu but now with director's confirmation the reports were false.

ROAD MAP - AN EXCLUSIVE SCOOP ON IRUMBU KUTHIRAI

Irumbu Kuthirai is Atharvaa Murali's upcoming film, where he stars alongside Priya Anand, Raai Laxmi and Johnny Tri Nguyen of 7am Arivu fame. The film is directed by newcomer Yuvaraj Bose and has music by GV.Prakash Kumar. The audio launch of the film took place today, followed by a presser. Cinemalead brings you some tidbits about the film in our exclusive report here.
As it came from the director's mouth, Irumbu Kuthirai is a romantic film in a bikers backdrop. After working as an assistant to Arivazhagan in Vallinam, Yuvaraj Bose approached AGS with this script, which then materialized. Yuvaraj said that the film will start off introducing the characters, and then narrate incidents which happened over the course of one night.
Speaking about the cast of the film, Yuvaraj started with Atharvaa who was roped in because they were in need of a boy next door image. Atharvaa plays the role of a young lad who has just finished his final year of college. Though Irumbu Kuthirai is a commercial film, a lot of hardwork was needed to bring out the genuine image of a biker. Though the buzz is running around that Atharvaa is having a six pack, it is not actually a six pack. Yuvaraj tells us that it is an 8 pack, and Atharvaa has toned his body driven on his own interests. Irumbu Kuthirai does not have a torso driven fight sequence, yet the hero's character required a well sculpted physique.
Talking about the villain Johnny Tri Nguyen, Yuvaraj reveals that he is basically a biker, and was waiting for a script of that sort. Johnny is extensively trained in martial arts, so his style of performing stunts are different. He doesn't need any ropes unlike our Tamil heroes, a truly professional dude. Apart from the main cast, Irumbu Kuthirai has Devadarshini in an uncommon role. She will playing Atharvaa's mother in the film.
Irumbu Kudhirai has unique music by GV.Prakash, who has done things which he has never done before for this film. Though he is busy, GVP has superb time management skills, says the director.
Yuvaraj said that Irumbu Kuthirai has two cinematographers - RB. Gurudev and Gopi Amarnath. The latter was used as a special weapon for the action scenes. The film was mostly shot at Pondicherry, and then Mahe at Kerala. A few scenes were shot in Italy due to the availability of bikes, but the story of the film does not travel to Italy.
Each of the bikes used in the film cost about 20-30 lakhs, and are very bulky and difficult to transport. They can clock speeds of upto 250kmph.
"I have driven at 220kmph" says the second heroine, Raai Laxmi. Being a fan of bikes since her college days, she admits that she did this film with a lot of interest and excitement. Hello Brother is her song in the film, which is choreographed by Kalyan master. Her costumes in the film will be both rugged and colorful, unlike the usual biker girl costumes which exhibit a tomboyish look.
Cinemalead wishes Team Irumbu Kuthirai all the very best for their film, which might hit the screens in the final week of August.

TWO MONTHS, 10 KGS REDUCED - AJITH'S SECRET IN THALA55

Thala 55's heroine Trisha is now busy with a lot of films in her bag. After being a pivotal part of Gautham Menon's blockbuster Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa, the actress now plays the role of Ajith's wife in Thala 55.
Speaking about the film, Trisha says “This flick is much more intense and the movie is an action one unlike VTV." She added that the film has a love story but they are trying something new and hope that the audience will accept it. Trisha also added that she hasn't been approached to reprise the role Kangana Ranaut in the Tamil remake of Queen. 
Mean time Ajith is said to have reduced 10 kgs for his young avatar in the flashback portions of Thala55. It is said that Thala has reduced his weight in just two months and he will also be sporting a black hair for the flash back sequences.

Electrifying Screenings of Katiyabaaz

Phantom's next film Katiyabaaz talks about electricity theft and portrays various facets of how the life of many people get affected by electricity or the lack of it.

Vikramaditya Motwane loved the film and met the directors Farhad and Deepti to talk to them about the film in details.

The entire Phantom team has been going all out to support the film.

They are keen to show the film to people from the electricity board and have been reaching out to them personally. They have also extended an invite to Anil Ambani (Reliance Energy) to come and watch the film.

Akshay Kumar: Love to play villainous role more often

Superstar Akshay Kumar says apart from catching up with different styles of comedy, he loves to play negative roles more often.

The 'Entertainment' star said it gives him immense joy. "I think the villain always enjoys so much in major part of the film's duration. He fixes up the heroine, runs around her. The hero is always busy protecting and working for his sister and mother.

Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia promote 'Entertainment'

Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia were spotted promoting their upcoming film 'Entertainment' in Bangalore.
The actors held a news conference to share their experiences during the shooting of the movie, and also organized a fashion show where models walked down the ramp with canines.
The Rowdy Rathore star spoke about his bond with his co-star, a dog called Entertainment and said, "The first time we met, he could understand that I am a dog lover. So it didn't take much time at all," said Kumar.
At the end of the show, even the Khiladi 786 actor walked down the ramp with dogs.
Bhatia, who plays the female lead in the film, said "This film is going to be really special for me because it introduces me to know how important a pet is in your life. If I didn't do this film, I wouldn't be so excited and know for sure that I need to have a pet at my house. After watching this film, everyone would want to keep a pet dog at their homes," said Bhatia.
'Entertainment' has been directed by debutant duo Sajid-Farhad and is set to release on 8 August.

Dhanush, Adah Sharma team up for advertisement

Actors Dhanush and Adah Sharma will soon be seen in a new television commercial for chewing gum brand Centre Fresh. The advertisement, which was shot in Chennai as well as Mumbai, will go on air later this month.

"Half of the ad was shot in Chennai and the rest in Mumbai. It's a big ad and has a lot of dancing in it. It has a retro feel to it and is laced with comedy too," a source from the sets, told media.

Dhanush, who recently completed shooting for Shamitabh, is awaiting the release of Tamil film Anegan.

LINGAA CLIMAX FROM 18TH

Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie Lingaa will have its climax shooting in Karnataka and the shoot will start from August 18. The climax will be shot in Shimoga where a huge dam set will be constructed, with a Siva statue.
Sources say that  Anushka will be part of the shooting. Lingaa has Rajinikanth, Anushka, Sonakshi, Santhanam, Karunakaran and many to its star cast. Directed by KS Ravikumar, the film will have music by AR Rahman.
Lingaa team is planning to release the film on Superstar's birthday and the audio of the film is likely to be launched on Diwali.

THREE LATEST TAMIL FILMS WHICH IMPRESSED SHANKAR

Director Shankar is yet to shoot one song for Vikram's Ai and the post productions works are currently progressing at a brisk pace. The director who is known for his tremendous success rate has recently impressed with three Tamil films. Viz., Velai Illa Pattadhari, Sathuranga Vettai and Jigarthanda.
Here are his Facebook posts about Sathuranga Vettai, Jigarthanda and Velai Illa Pattadhari respectively.
Sathuranga Vettai:
Sathuranga Vettai is Brilliant! Dialogues are humorous, meaningful and memorable. Cheers Vinoth! Congrats to Manobala & Lingusamy.

Jigarthanda
Jigardhanda is superb. The film is unpredictable and humorously thrilling said the director. Shankar says that the film gave a,new experience to him and everyone have given exellent performance in the film. Shankar also appreciated Karthik Subbaraj's writing by a caption 'kalakka'l Subbaraj.
VIP
Yesterday saw VIP.. A lively movie, enjoyed every bit of it.. Dhanush 'nach' (good) performance!! Anirudh 'muruk' (energetic)music!!.. Vel done Velraj!! A fully satisfying commercial movie for the audience after a long time. Cheers to the whole team...

Shankar also said that Tamil cinema has got three good films consecutively.

PENCIL'S FINAL SHARPENING THIS MONTH!

GV.Prakash is all set for the launch of his new album Irumbu Kudhirai tomorrow. The album has five tracks, and the composer has said that his personal favorite is Penne Penne.
Following that, he will move to the final schedule of his acting debut, Pencil. The film is touted to be a romantic entertainer which begins at a schooling stage. The last schedule of the film is said to begin on the 16th of August. Sri Divya, the co-star is expected to join the sets too.
With an equal weight of films and music albums, GVP is on a high post marriage!