Sunday, July 3, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Silambarasan's buddy in Osthi
Silambarasan and Producer Ganesh cme together while filming VTV. They continue to remain good buddies and VTV Ganesh did a hilarious cameo in Vaanam. In fact, he has become a lucky mascot for STR.
The interactions between STR and VTV Ganesh's character is expected to make a great comedy track.
Gopinath will handle the cinematography, Thaman will do the score, and screenplay is by Dileep Shukla.
source : BEHINDWOODS
source : BEHINDWOODS
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Vettai Mannan reminiscent of Baasha
STR loved Baasha, so perhaps this is his way of paying homage to Superstar Rajini. Word has it that STR and Jai have done a good job together and the film is shaping up well.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Osthi has Sonu Sood playing the villain while Jithan Ramesh plays Silambaransan’s brother. The film is directed by Dharani. Richa Gangpadhyay plays STR’s arm candy in Osthi. Thaman has scored the music for this flick.
Friday, June 24, 2011
'போடா போடி' - Dinakaran
சிம்பு நடிக்கும் 'போடா போடி' படத்தின் ஷூட்டிங் இறுதிக்கட்டத்தை எட்டிவிட்டது. படத்தை
பற்றி சிம்புவிடம் கேட்டபோது, 'ஏறத்தாழ படத்தின் படப்பிடிப்பு முழுவதும் முடிவடைந்துள்ளது.
வரலட்சுமி மாதிரி இளமையான நடிகையோடு நடித்தது உற்சாகமான அனுபவம். அவரின் அமர்க்களமான நடனத்தை பார்த்து, ரசித்து அசந்து போனேன்' என்று கூறினார்.
பற்றி சிம்புவிடம் கேட்டபோது, 'ஏறத்தாழ படத்தின் படப்பிடிப்பு முழுவதும் முடிவடைந்துள்ளது.
வரலட்சுமி மாதிரி இளமையான நடிகையோடு நடித்தது உற்சாகமான அனுபவம். அவரின் அமர்க்களமான நடனத்தை பார்த்து, ரசித்து அசந்து போனேன்' என்று கூறினார்.
SOURCE : DINAKARAN
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Nadhiyile song review
where he brilliantly expresses the pain of a love-lorn youth. The tune and orchestration once again heavily reminds Yuvanshankar Raja.
No complaints however as it is just an inspiration and not a copy. The big daddy of love-lyrics Na Muthukumar is also at work.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Happy 10,000th Day STR
we are here to support you throughout ur life..so etha pathium kavalai padama adichu dhool kelapunga thalaiva ...naanga unga kuda irukome.. atukum mela kadavul parthukuvaru!!!
wish u a happy 10,000th DAY :) may god bless u :)
long live STR...muah ♥ ♥ ♥
Friday, June 17, 2011
STR takes revenge for Jai
“சூழ்நிலைகளால் சில ஆயிரங்களுக்கு கொலை செய்யக்கூடிய ஒரு கேங்க்ஸ்டர், எப்படி மில்லியனில் பணம் வாங்குகிற பெரிய கேங்க்ஸ்டராக மாறுகிறான் என்பதுதான் ‘வேட்டை மன்னனின்’ ஒன் லைன். சிம்புவோடு ஜெய்யும் கைகோர்க்கிறார். இந்தக் கதைக்கேத்த நியாயங்களையும் சொல்றோம். மொத்தத்துல இது ஒரு பவர்ஃபுல்லான ஆக்ஷன் படம்” என்கிறார் அறிமுக இயக்குநர் நெல்சன்.
இவர் இதுவரை யாரிடமும் உதவி இயக்குநராகப் பணியாற்றியது இல்லை. பிரபல சேனல் ஒன்றில் ஜோடி நம்பர் ஒன், சூப்பர் சிங்கர் உள்பட பல ரியாலிட்டி ஷோக்களின் இயக்குநராக இருந்தவர்.
சிம்பு ஓ.கே., இன்னொரு ஹீரோ ஜெய்யும் கைகோர்க்க வேண்டிய அவசியம் என்ன?
கதைப்படி சிம்பு தன்னோட உயிர் நண்பனுக்காக பழிக்குப்பழி வாங்க களத்துல இறங்குவார். இந்தப் பழிக்குப்பழி முயற்சி எப்படி பெரிய வில்லங்கமாக மாறுது என்பதுதான் திரைக்கதை. அந்த நண்பன் கதாபாத்திரத்துக்கு இன்னொரு ஹீரோ அவசியம்.
யாரைக் கேட்கலாம்னு நினைச்சப்பதான் ஜெய் ஞாபகம் வந்துச்சு. கேட்டுப் பார்த்தேன். ஓ.கே.சொன்னார். சிம்புகிட்ட இதைப்பத்தி சொன்னதும், ‘அட நம்ம ஜெய்தானே. எனக்கு நல்ல ஃப்ரெண்ட். அவருக்கு ஓ.கேன்னா தாராளமாக சேர்ந்து நடிக்கலாம்’னு சொன்னார். படத்துல இவங்க ரெண்டு பேருக்கும் முக்கியத்துவம் அதிகமிருக்கும்.
வாழைத்தண்டு மாதிரி தளதளக்கிற இந்த ஹீரோயின் ‘தீக்ஷா சேத்’தை எப்படி பிடிச்சீங்க?
தமிழுக்கு ஃப்ரெஷ்ஷா ஒரு நாயகி வேணும்னு நினைச்சு, இண்டர்நெட்ல தேடிப் பார்த்தோம். தீக்ஷா சேத்தை அப்படித்தான் பார்த்தோம். சிம்புகிட்ட சொன்னப்ப, ‘அவங்க ஏற்கெனவே தெலுங்குல படம் பண்ணியிருக்காங்க. கேட்டுப் பாருங்க’ன்னு சொன்னார். தீக்ஷாகிட்ட கேட்டப்ப, ‘இப்ப எனக்கு ஃபைனல் இயர் பரீட்சை இருக்கு, அப்புறம் பார்க்கலாமே’னு இழுத்தாங்க.
நாங்க ரெடி பண்ணி வைச்சிருந்த நாலு நிமிட டீஸரை போட்டுக் காண்பிச்சோம். அதைப் பார்த்துட்டு கதையைக்கூட கேட்காம ‘ஓ.கே நான் வரேன்’னாங்க. தயாரிப்பாளர் நிக் ஆர்ட்ஸ் சக்ரவர்த்திக்கும் கூட கதையைச் சொல்லல. அவரும் டீஸரைப் பார்த்துட்டு எப்போ ஷூட்டிங்னு கேட்டார். ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்டுக்கு வந்த முதல் நாள்தான் தீக்ஷாவுக்கு கதையையே சொன்னேன்.
‘வேட்டை மன்னன்’ படத்தோட ஹைலைட் என்னவாக இருக்கும்?
திரைக்கதைதான். முதல் பாதி இங்கே நம்மூரிலும், ரெண்டாவது பாதி பிரேஸில் நாட்டிலும் நடக்கிற கதை. பிரேஸிலில் இதுவரை திரையில் பார்க்காத புதுப்புது லொகேஷன்களில் ஷூட் பண்றோம். க்ளைமாக்ஸூக்கு முன்னாடி இருக்கிற சண்டைக்காட்சியில் ரோப் எதுவுமில்லாம, பரபரக்கிற சண்டை இருக்கும். அதுல சீறுகிற சிம்புவுக்கு சபாஷ் போட வைக்கும்.
Source: Kumudam
Vaanam crosses 50 day mark
STR who says he watches all of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's films says that he knew that he had to make Vedam in Tamil and immediately made the suggestion to VTV Ganesh who agreed. And the rest as they say is history. Looks like Silambarasan's instincts were bang on this time
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Silambarasan's Brazil plans!
The fight scenes are said to have been intricately choreographed with some risky stunts. Silambarasan has insisted on doing his own stunts and he won't be using a body double. Jai plays his good friend in this flick and Deeksha Seth will take care of the glamor department.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Podaa Podi on the heels of completion
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, daughter of Sarath Kumar is making her big screen debut with Podaa Podi. Yesteryears actress Shobhana and Meena Latchman are playing a vital role and Director Gautham Menon will appear in a cameo. As the title suggests the film is a romantic and breezy entertainer directed by Vigneesh Shiva. Podaa Podi has six tracks and Simbu has rendered his voice for two thematic songs and his best buddy Yuvan has sung one. Music is by Dharan and he finished composing almost all the songs.
Silambarasan having sound knowledge in film making is taking care of each and aspect of the film. The team has roped in well-known artist Ute Bergk (assistant art director of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and V for Vendetta) as the art director for the film.
Nirav Shah and Anthony Gonsalves are handling cinematography and editing respectively.
Friday, May 27, 2011
STR ropes in Deeksha Seth For Vettai Mannan
He has signed Deeksha Seth on the dotted line to be his heroine in Vettai Mannan. The shoot of the film has already started in Chennai and is happening at Binny Mills with around 500 Junior Artiste’s. It is reported that Deeksha is a Finalist in Femina Miss India 2009 and a aspiring actress. She has done two Telugu blockbuster movies like Vedam and Mirapakkai. She has also been roped for Suseentharan’s next Tamil flick with Vikram as hero which has not started yet.
Says the Director of VettaiMannan Nelson : We have roped in Deeeksha Seth from Tollywood Industry as we found her apt for the role. Two more Heroines will be selected soon and you can expect a Hollywood Actress as one among them. The shoot is happening rapidly and we are in the verge of completing the schedule as STR has to leave to Spain for the shoot of Podaa Podi.
We at Simbucentral with regards to the entire Fans Fraternity welcome the Actress to the tinsel town.
Who is STR’s heroine?
The former model is making a foray into Tamil cinema as well with Vettai Mannan opposite Simbu and Vendhan with Vikram. She also has two Telugu films in her kitty with Prabhas and Ravi Teja. This lovely lady has one happening career right now!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Vettai Mannan makes rapid progress
Vettai Mannan is going to be an action film and a complete entertainer. Silambarasan is very fond of this genre and after experimenting with his roles in VTV and Vaanam, he will go back to playing a charismatic mass hero in this film.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Osthi' Movie Launch
It is known by now that Simbu is acting in the remake of Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dabaang’ along with Richa Gangopadhyay. The puja for the film was held this morning. Meeting the media persons after the puja, the crew officially announced that the project is titled ‘Osthi.’ ‘Jithan’ Ramesh, Revathy and ‘Nizhalgal’ Ravi will act in other key roles. Watch these exclusive images of the movie launch and tell us what you feel about Simbu’s new look?
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Richa Gangopadhyay pairs with STR
Richa Gangopadhyay of Leader Telugu movie fame is paired opposite to STR in this movie. Richa hails from US and has starred with many top notch celebs of Tollywood and this will mark her debut in Kollywood. She has won the Miss US India 2007 award.
Richa has a elegant smile and I am sure she would make the guys go Topsy turvy with her smooth moves
. We welcome Richa to Kollywood.Coming to the movie, the film is a Re-make of Super hit Hindi film Dabaang starring Salman khan.
The Muhurat of the film will be held at AVM Studios Pillayar Kovil this May 9th. Celebrities including Arbaaz Khan the producer and brother of Salman Khan will attend the pooja along with other celebrities of Kollywood.
Stay tuned into Simbucentral for more information on the movie.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
vaanam Ranking 1 place
Direction: Krish
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Production: Cloud Nine Movies (Dhayanidhi Azhagiri)
Silambarasan is back to play meaty roles after the hugely successful VTV. Director Krish taps Silambarasan’s potential to the hilt with the role of Cable Raja in a Babel-isque story that had already won hearts and accolades when it was released in Telugu.
Trade Talk:
Vaanam released to full houses, amidst good expectations and publicity, over the weekend. Decent reviews and word-of-mouth are likely to propel the movie’s collections.
Public Talk:
The Evandi Unna Pethan fever is dying down and people are starting to take the movie more seriously.
No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 380
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 93%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai:Rs. 71,05,586
Verdict: Good Opening
Source :behindwoods
Monday, May 2, 2011
Vaanam Movie Review : Indiaglitz
Doing a remake involves lot of care and sensitivity. Its success lies in not reminding the audience of the original or draw comparison. ‘Vaanam’, inspired by Tollywood’s ‘Vedham’, is on the dot, courtesy director Krish’s narration and versatile performance of lead players, especially Silambarasan.
If Karthik of ‘Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya’ worked wonders thanks to Silambarasan’s encore, his role as Cable Raja in ‘Vaanam’ goes a step further to portray his firm grip over the medium.
A combination of five stories meeting in the climax, ‘Vaanam’ is a novel attempt in Tamil cinema and Krish pulls it off well thanks to a beautifully conceived script and well-written characters. It is like reading a set of interesting short stories.
Let’s check out what these five stories are: Cable Raja (Silambarasan) is a fun-loving middle class youth. As like anyoneelse, he aspires to make it big marrying a wealthy girl.Comes to his help are his two friends (Santhanam and VTV Ganesh) to help him make some money and take his girlfriend Pooja (Jasmine) for a party in a star hotel.
Saroja (Anushka) does the world’s oldest profession. She is in huge demand from rich people. A gold at heart, she cares for others too. Unable to put up with troubles in her profession, she decides to escape from the brothel racket. But fate intervenes and she falls into the hands of the local police and she is on the run.
Bharath (Bharath) wants to become a big rock star. When he misses the flight he plans to reach the place by road to perform a concert. But the travel brings in him a lot of change and his outlook towards life changes.Then there is a story of Rahim (Prakash Raj) and wife Zara (Sonia Aggarwal), who are affected by communal clashes in Kovai. They lose their children and are in search of peace.
And there is a story about a poor weaver and his daughter-in-law (Saranya), who suffer at the hands of a money-lender. They come with a mission to Chennai to set their financial position right.
What happens when all these men and women meet at one point is a real twist. Krish deserves accolades for attaching human emotion and elements everywhere in all these stories.Silambarasan easily steals the show. He is immaculate and impeccable. The actor’s mastery in handling a complex role is well. He is complimented well by Ganesh and Santhanam thanks to their humouours one-liners.
Prakash Raj is as solid as rock. His subtle emotions are noteworthy. Anushka is impressive as a commercial sex worker. Bharath looks flashy and does his best as a rock star. He plays to his strength. Vega, Saranya and ‘Kadhal’ Dhandapani are also there.
Yuvan Shankar Raja’s songs are good and the pick of the lot undoubtedly is Yevandi Unnai Peththan… which is already a chartbuster. He scores well in background score, while Anthoy’s scissors does its best to ensure momentum. Thanks to Nirav Shan who has canned every story in different light tones.
All said, there are some minor hiccups especially in the pace and tempo in few stories. However ‘Vaanam’ is no mainstream masala movie. But an attempt worth to cherish.
With In Scripts from Indiaglitz
Vaanam Review : Behindwoods
Verdict: An intelligent fare with substance
Prolific Telugu director Krish comes to Tamil bringing with him his critically acclaimed Vedam as Vaanam with an ensemble cast of STR (Silambarasan), Bharath, Anushka, Vega, Saranya, Prakash Raj and others. Vedam had given Krish an admirable name to reckon with in the Telugu industry and for his debut in Tamil, the director has chosen the same premise which explored the various layers of human emotions, adhering largely to the original.
Vaanam follows a multi narrative format, which is fairly new to Tamil cinema. The product is about how the lives of five completely unrelated individuals from different places converge at one point cascading in a transformation of their persona and the ensuing corollary. The refreshing factor about Vaanam is it has eschewed the standard DNA of commercial flicks and Krish’s authority on the narrative comes to the fore with this delectably mounted product that tugs at your heart strings.
The characters in Vaanam are very ordinary, relatable mortals with their respective grey shades. Krish has not attempted to aggrandize them and they stand before you immaculately unornamented with their blemishes. STR as cable Raju, Bharath the rock star, Anushka the commercial sex worker, Saranya the helpless mom of an abducted son and Prakash Raj on the look out for his lost brother are the axles around which Vaanam hinges.
The screenplay is intelligently woven around these characters and Krish builds his narration in a neat pattern not losing steam or our attention anywhere. Although dialogues by Giri provide a significant value, it dazzles when Anushka insulted by policeman Radha Ravi says “we sell our souls unrobed but you guys do that with all your robes on” (naanga thuni avuthu velai porom, neenga thuniyoda velai poreenga) or when she jocularly says that while for other jobs, experience is a big plus but in flesh trade, it is just the reverse. Giri’s caliber as an effective dialogue writer is revealed when STR in a choked voice states that truth needs courage and lies do not. And mind you, Vaanam is replete with such gems.
All the artists have performed well and have equal screen presence. But the finest moments, of course, belong primarily to STR who reiterates that at the hands of a good script and a director, he can walk away with all the acting honors. The testimony to this is the scene when he snatches the money bag from Saranya and the vicissitude of emotions that play on his face that toggles between greed and conscience. And the scene at the police station when Anushka wonders if his love was true, the profound expression on his face is noteworthy.
Anushka, the foul mouthed sex worker oozing oodles of oomph meets the sensual demands of her character but sans vulgarity brings tears while pleading to the doctor to save her friend saying that she is ready to sleep with him innumerable times. Bharath delivers a subdued performance and Prakash Raj is his usual best. While Vega, Soniya and Jasmine are adequate, Saranya, Santhanam and VTV Ganesh have delivered a natural and neat portrayal. The scenes with VTV Ganesh are enjoyable and when he talks about standing in front of director Shankar’s house with Rahman as company is hilarious. Santhanam as STR’s friend is his perfect humorous foil. Anushka’s transgender friend Karpuram and Saranya’s father-in-law are impressive.
Under Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music, the opening song ‘Who am I’ showcases Bharath’s dancing skills which is youthful and peppy. The latest youth anthem ‘Evandi Onna Pethan’ is well picturized and STR’s adeptness with his feet and Nirav Shah’s brilliant camera work in the number are noticeable. Although ‘No money no honey’ is enjoyable, it does not add value to the film’s progress in any way.
Nirav Shah’s cinematography is appreciable and the angles and lighting sensibilities up the production value of the film. The different type of lighting at the lodge is just an example. With his tight frame composition, Editor Anthony is impressive.
Even though Vaanam is alluring in most aspects and travels linearly on the attempted track, the cinematic feel of the climax is a placid wart. The track ‘No money no honey’ is apparently forced and brings down the tempo of the film.
Director Krish makes his impactful debut with a different narrative format that holds the attention of the audience. Vaanam is succulent with diverse complex human emotions from deceit to greed to rage to remorse. The film has a plot that can find patrons among wider variety of audience as the theme of humanity is much a catholic one that transcends barriers.
Verdict: An intelligent fare with substance
