BOMB THREAT TO AJITH'S HOUSE

Today some unknown person has called and informed there is a bomb in Ajith's house at ECR. Following the call, bomb squad checked the entire house today but the phone call seems to a hoax and reportedly, the bomb squad didn't find anything in the house.
This bomb threat has created a tension at ECR and the bomb squad people reached the house at 4 AM. Sources say that a mysterious person called 108 emergency section and issued a bomb threat at Ajith's house.
Hope people stop such cheap hoax calls and create unnecessary trouble to celebrities.  Currently, Ajith is busy with his 55th film which is bein directed by Gautham Menon.

120 அடி உயர மாடியில் உயிரை பணயம் வைத்து நடித்த அஜித்!

அஜித் என்றாலே தன் படங்களில் சண்டைக்காட்சிகளில் டூப் இல்லாமல் நடிப்பார் என்று தெரியும். தற்போது கௌதம் மேனன் இயக்கத்தில் நடித்து வருகிறார்.

இப்படத்தில் கார், பைக் என சண்டைக்காட்சிகளில் பட்டையை கிளப்பியிருக்கிறார், மேலும் இப்படத்தில் 120 அடி உயர பில்டிங்கில் இறங்குவது போல் ஒரு காட்சி உள்ளதாம்.

இதில் டூப் இல்லாமல் அவரே நடித்து படக்குழுவை அதிர்ச்சியில் மற்றும் ஆச்சரியத்தில் ஆழ்த்தினாராம்.

UTTAMA VILLAIN AND VISHWAROOPAM 2 TO CLASH ON KAMAL'S BIRTHDAY?

The shooting for Papanasam, the remake of Drishyam starring Kamal Hassan is progressing at a decent pace. While Kamal is busy in front of the camera, his friend Ramesh Aravind has got his hands full with the post production works for Uttama Villain.
Thirrupathi Brothers, the producers of the film are now eyeing Kamal Hassan's birthday (7th of November, Friday) for the release of the film. It is heard that they have even proposed the idea to Kamal and he seems to have agreed upon it.
It is to be noted that Aascar Ravichandran, the producer of Vishwaroopam 2 is also looking for the same date to release the film, 2 weeks post Ai's release. The film's VFX works are underway and it will be ready to hit the screens in the month of November. Time will tell if we will have two Kamal films clashing at the Box Office on the same date. When was the last time that happened?

PRESS RELEASE: SOUNDARYA A RAJINIKANTH JOINS EROS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mumbai, 29^th August 2014: Eros International Media Ltd (“Eros”), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry announced today the appointment of Soundarya A Rajinikanth Director Creative & Strategy for Eros and head of the company’s digital initiatives including ErosNow in south India. In her dual role, Soundarya will be spearheading Eros Digital across all the new media platforms including ErosNow, it’s on demand entertainment portal and lend her creative expertise to the company’s filmed content.
 Welcoming Soundarya A Rajinikanth to Eros, Jyoti Deshpande, Group CEO - Eros International Media Ltd said, “We are delighted to welcome Soundarya to the leadership team at Eros. We are in an exciting phase in the company with significant progress in the digital space including ErosNow, mobile, DTH, IPTV and broadband. Soundarya’s experience in the digital domain makes her an ideal candidate to spearhead Eros’ digital strategy and make strategic inroads in South India”.
Speaking on her appointment, Soundarya said, “I am very happy to get involved and be a part of the digital and creative processes at Eros.  Eros is an established global player with the advantage of a large content library and a vision to make quality content for the future. With a fantastic film slate lined up and such exciting digital opportunities, I am looking forward to bringing on board my experience with technology and creative inputs. With the growing south industry, its rich catalogue of content and a captive audience base, we are confident of driving further growth and making our presence felt strongly”.
Along with her new role at Eros, Soundarya will continue with her passion of directing films. She is presently scripting her next venture, to be produced by Eros.
About Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International)
Eros International Media Ltd. (BSE Script Code: 533261; NSE Script Code: EROSMEDIA) is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The Company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 1,100 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit: www.erosintl.com
About ErosNow
ErosNow is the company’s on-demand entertainment portal accessible anytime, anywhere on nearly any Internet-connected screen. The ErosNow platform currently offers users thousands of new and catalogue movies from Eros as well as other major Bollywood studios, a large selection of premium television content syndicated from major TV studios as well as thousands of music videos and audio tracks. Members have several options to consume content including through monthly subscriptions, download to rent and download to own – all without advertisements. ErosNow will continue to expand its content to include the company’s full film library, as well as further third party content. For further information please visit: www.erosnow.com

HIGH COURT ORDERS FOR KATHTHI'S SCRIPT?

Another problem beckons Kaththi. Recently, a writer named Minjur Gopi has filed a case on the film, stating that the story is a stolen one. He has filed a petition at the Chennai High Court in this regard. Here is a viewpoint on the case, from Gopi's perspective.
Few years ago, a multinational company had acquired the lands of the innocent people in Gopi's town, selling it at throwaway prices. At that point of time, Gopi recorded a few interesting incidents taking place in his town and wroted a story called 'Mootha Kudi'. On completing the story, Gopi narrated it in a time gap of three hours to a producer named Vishwas Sundar. This took place in the company of a mutual friend named Jegan. After Vishwas Sundar took a decision to not do the film, Gopi was in a gutted state. However, Jegan who liked the story put Gopi in touch with AR.Murugadoss.
On hearing the story from Gopi, AR.Murugadoss was seemingly impressed. The director suggested some slight changes to the script, and finally telling Gopi to change it into a double hero subject. It is heard that AR Murugadoss has also agreed to produce the film with Gopi as the director. As the betterment process of the story started taking place, AR Murugadoss reportedly called off the project saying that he cannot produce the film.
Few months later. the news that Kaththi had taken off with Gopi's story shocked the writer. In turn, the writer has now filed a complaint stating that actions have to be taken against the director and Jegan, also a judgement has to be given on the story, whether it is his own 'Mootha Kudi' or an original one coined by AR.Murugadoss.
Therefore, it is now ordered that Kaththi's story and Minsur Gopi's book, both have to be submitted to the advocate general. Both the scripts will be read and analyzed, and only then a call will be taken.
To add to the confusions, there has been a turn of events where a response has been sent in regard to the complaint. It states that Gopi has not even met AR.Murugadoss until now, and there has been no discussion between them in the past. Moreover, if the story of Kaththi is brought out, it will lead to a fall in the collections for the film, is what the report states. The doubts linger around as this has added the fuel to the fire in the ongoing conflicts for Kaththi.

VIJAY SETHUPATHI AND NAYANTHARA IN NAANUM ROWDY DHAAN

On this auspicious Vinayaga Chaturthi day, Dhanush has announced his next production venture. Yes, his Wunderbar films will be producing 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' which is to be directed by Vignesh Sivan of Poda Podi fame.
Interesting thing about 'Nanum Rowdy Dhaan' is that for the first time Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara will be acting together in this new film. Also, for the first time Anirudh will be composing for a Vijay Sethupathi movie.
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan will have cinematography by George C Williams of Kaththi and Raja Rani fame.

HARRIS COMPOSES THE THIRD SONG FOR THALA55

Nearly after 6 years, Harris is composing music for Gautham Menon's film and also for the first time he is composing music for an Ajith film, needless to say that the project is Thala55.
After completing two songs, now Harris has started composing for the third song in Thala 55. Thala 55 team has recently shot the flashback portions with Ajith, Trisha and Arun Vijay, now sources say that the first look will be out on Vinayagar Chaturthi day ie., on August 29.
Produced by AM Ratnam, Thala 55 is likely to be Pongal 2015 release.

DHANUSH STARTS DUBBING FOR ANEGAN

Dhanush's Anegan is nearing completion and now the actor has started dubbing for the film. Directed by KV Anand, Anegan's shooting will be completed by next month and the film is slated for  October release.
Anegan has Dhanush, Amyra Dastur, Karthik, Jagan and many to its star cast. Produced by AGS, the film has music by Harris Jayaraj and cinematography by Omprakash.
Stay tuned for more updates...

RAJINI'S SURPRISE VISIT TO KOLLUR MOOKAMBIKA TEMPLE

Rajini is currently shooting for Lingaa at Karnataka, recently the actor made a surprise visit to Kollur Mookambika temple and offered his prayers. The actor came to know about the sacred place and made sure that he use the free time by visiting the temple.
Temple authorities have arranged a special darshan for Rajinikanth and the actor seems to be really happy with the warm reception by the temple management.
Lingaa is slated for December 12, 2014 release.

GEETHA SELVARAGHAVAN TO DIRECT SELVARAGHAVAN'S MAALAINERATHU MAYAKKAM

Now this is a surprising news, Selvaraghavan, the maverick filmmaker has decided to spend is quality time with his kids and has handed over the script 'Maalainerathu mayakkam' to his wife Geethanjali Selvaraghavan who is currently directing it.
Geethanjali Selvaraghavan says that she is respecting Selvaraghavan's decision to spend his time with kids but as a fan she is expecting Selva to back to direction soon.
Mean time Selvaraghavan has wished Geethanjali on her directorial debut and said that he feels proud of her. Cinemalead wishing Geethanjali. a great success on her new venture and also requesting Selvaraghavan to back to direct some epic films. 

K-TOWN BUZZ: AFTER SOUNDARYA, NOW AISHWARYA TO DIRECT RAJINIKANTH ?

Sources in K-town say that recently Aishwarya Rajinikanth screened the rushes of her new film 'Vai Raja Vai' to Superstar Rajinikanth and Superstar seems to be impressed with her directing skills.
The latest buzz in media circle is that, Rajinikanth's next film will be directed by Aishwarya and Rajinikanth is likely to give his nod for the director who is known for her critically acclaimed '3'.
We also heard that Rajini will not do Endhiran-2 after Lingaa and opts for an entertainer which might be directed by Aishwarya. Though there is no official confirmation on this buzz, this is the trending topic in media circle now.

KATHTHI AUDIO ON SEPTEMBER18

Kaththi audio  is all set to be launched on September18 at a grand event in Chennai. The team is planning to make the occasion special and we also hear that the producers will meet the media before the audio launch to clear the rumors over the film. As just 20 days are left for the audio launch, now the team will be working 24*7 to make sure the complete the album with extra care.
Recently Anirudh has updated that Kaththi audio is coming out very well and he will be soon recording Vijay for a song. Also, Madhan Karky has recently written a  folk song for the film and he has also written a peppy song earlier.
Stay tuned for more updates...

Kochi girl Prayaga in Mysskin’s Pisasu

Director Mysskin is busy with his next film Pisasu. The female title role in his movie is being played by a model-turned-actress from Kochi called Prayaga Martin. Sources say the film's shooting is progressing at a brisk pace in the city and that the crew has wrapped up two schedules as of now.

"Pisasu is a paranormal thriller and the director wanted a fresh face as the female protagonist. Prayaga was spotted by the crew on a jewellery ad, post which she was roped in to play the character," says a source. Prayaga, who is currently pursuing her first-year graduation at St Teresa's College, is also a disciple of dancer Kalamandalam Kshemavati. The film, produced by filmmaker Bala, is expected to hit screens by the end of this year.

Aindhaam Thalaimurai Siddha Vaidhiya Sigamani--- Movie review

Cast: Bharath, Nandita, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunakaran, Renuka, Badava Gopi

Direction: LG Ravichandran

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

 

Synopsis: An uneducated and naive young man from a family of Siddha doctors wants to marry an educated woman so that he won't be cheated in life. He marries a girl lying that he is a doctor but the girl has her own secrets...

Movie Review: Just when the last few weeks, with movies like Jigarthanda, Kadhai Thirakkadhai Vasanam Iyakkam and Sathuranka Vettai, seemed to signal that Tamil cinema is taking some steps in the right direction, here comes Aindhaam Thalaimurai Siddha Vaidhya Sigamani (ATSVS) to dash any such hopes and prove that it will always remain a case of one step forward two steps backward for our industry.

The hero, Sigamani ( Bharath, who couldn't have chosen a worse endeavour for his 25th film), not only lacks education but also lacks common sense. We are asked to believe that he is so good hearted that even when he realizes that his 'friends' are cheating him, he'll let them carry on with it. Even his concept of romance is plain ridiculous. He goes to a college, drops a peacock feather in front of the gate and starts 'loving' the girl who picks it up. And, the girl's family is even worse. Her dad (an over-the-top Thambi Ramaiah) decides that Sigamani is an MBBS doctor just because someone asked for a doctor on his mobile! As for the heroine ( Nandita, acting coy for the nth time), she will even go to the extent of consuming poison when accused of infidelity rather than come out with the reason behind her secret visit to a man's house.

ATSVS is a film so dated that by the interval the reek of staleness is so strong that we start looking at the ticket to see if there was an expiry date mentioned. Even proven comedians like Thambi Ramaiah and Karunakaran (among more than a dozen comedy actors who populate the film), for all their spirited attempts, cannot lift it beyond a few half-laughs. The quasi message-oriented plot that wants to stress on the need for education is now very much obsolete (at least Kunguma Pottu Gounder, which seemed dated even for 2001, had earnestness in its core) but still, given that it is billed as a comedy, you expect it to be somewhat entertaining. Films like Naane Raja Naane Manthiri and Rasukutty, which also featured an uneducated hero, managed that. But here, scene after scene is not only predictable but also unfunny, illogical and even offensive (to not just general practitioners of any form of medicine but also to any thinking individual) that it makes those over 20 years old films feel fresh. The only amusing thing here is the title, which comes across as something that Chimbudevan might come up with for a quirky comedy. 

Mardaani Movie review

Cast: Rani Mukerji, Tahir Raj Bhasin

Direction: Pradeep Sarkar

Genre: Thriller

Duration: 2 hours 33 minutes

 

Story: A braveheart lady inspector from the crime branch stumbles on a sex-trafficking racket. Does she succeed in bringing the culprits to book?

Review: It's raining fearless cops on the Bollywood marquee. Last week, it was Singham, who, in his khakis, returned to take the pants off corrupt politicians and god-men. And this week, it is Lady Singham or Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji), looking dapper, albeit briefly, in a police inspector's uniform, who wreaks havoc in Pradeep Sarkar's Mardaani.


The film claims to be inspired by true events. However, for cinema-buffs, it's easier to trace the inspiration to several Hollywood thrillers, including the Liam Neeson one, Taken (2008). Like Neeson, a former CIA operative hunting down his daughter who is kidnapped by human traffickers for sexual slavery, Rani is a current-day crime branch inspector searching for a teenager who goes missing from a local Mumbai shelter. The young girl Pyaari (Priyanka Sharma) is someone whom Shivani treats like her own niece. Her sole objective in the film is to track down the men who have kidnapped the orphan and blow the lid off their sex racket.

As she engages in a thrilling encounter with the baddie Karan Rastogi (Tahir Raj Bhasin) in Mumbai and later in Delhi, you can sit back and enjoy the action. While there is nothing in the plot that you haven't seen before, it is still watchable for the superb performance of Rani, whose amber-coloured eyes breathe fire when she is packing those punches! And her unabashed use of Hindi expletives like `chut**', `madar*****' should work with the lowest common denominator. The frequent *MCBCs* is the obvious reason for the adults-only tag.

This movie could have continuous recall had the pace been racier. And if you could also buy into the emotional tracks between Shivani and her husband, her niece or her ward. Also, Rani is the only member of the cast with star value. The rest of the actors, including the English-speaking young goon, are inconsequential.

Katiyabaaz Movie review

 

Cast: Loha Singh

Direction: Deepti Kakkar, Fahad Mustafa

Genre: Documentary

Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes

 

Story: Katiyabaaz is a moving account of Kanpur's electricity crisis that makes you realise how badly our country needs to reform the system.

Review: When circumstances push you way past your breaking point, can disobeying the law be justified? This conflict lies at the heart of this riveting docu-drama based on real events in Kanpur. Though it predominantly deals with something as serious as 'electricity theft', it never ceases to be a humane drama that is heartbreaking, yet funny at times.

True to the title, the film's (self-proclaimed) 'hero' of sorts is local vigilante Loha Singh, who is a Katiyabaaz, Katiya being the wire used to steal electricity and Katiyabaaz, the expert electricity thief.

Plagued by poverty and power cuts which last for as long as 15 hours a day, Kanpurites prefer paying thieves like Loha to get illegal but instant electricity, as opposed to paying KESCO (Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Limited), which fails to meet their expectations.

On the other hand, due to poor billing and collection standards, lack of funds, soaring demand, inadequate power generation and meter tampering, KESCO has been making heavy losses.

To bring the situation under control, KESCO's MD Ritu Maheshwari tries her best to resolve the long-standing issues and generate revenue. She orders taking serious steps against the perpetrators and during the process, faces multiple challenges. Is there a solution to this rampant problem?

The film draws your attention to the reasons and repercussions of the critical crisis, instead of merely focusing on the illegalities, thus giving you the whole picture. Balanced in its approach, this is one of very few social issue-based films that dares to take sides. A tale of survival was never so poignant and entertaining, all at once.

Sensitively directed, realistically shot,* Katiyabaaz* will make you value the most basic thing your city provides you with, that you often take for granted - *bijli.*

OMG: Deepika chooses Dinoo over Ranveer Singh

I met the gorgeous Deepika Padukone ahead of her upcoming hatke film Finding Fanny in her shooting van for the first time and was taken aback by the interiors. Much like her home, it had a very special Deepika touch to it and looked every bit a girly van, very different from the ones I have seen for other actresses. The sofas and curtains have a dainty flowery print with a lamp and diya lit on the side table. Just as you would expect in a girl's space, there is a running small kitchenette. We sat down over a cup of coffee where she spoke to Bombay Times about her special bond with Dimple Kapadia, her best friend Dinesh Vijan and why marriage may need to wait for a couple of years. Excerpts: