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Dhanush emerging director?

Directors are becoming actors and vice versa. The latest name to be added to this actor-turning-director list will be that of Dhanush, the son-in-law of superstar Rajinikanth.

The young actor revealed about his passion for direction in a recent interview to a local newspaper. Dhanush has been shooting for his film 'Padikadhavan' at Guindy, Chennai. Dhanush revealed his desire to the news man and even told him that he is even ready with the script.

On query as to whether he will begin to direct immediately, the actor revealed that he has plans to start directing a film next year. Dhanush will be a director for this film and also hopes to direct a hero. But if the hero is not able to do justice to the role than he might himself have to don the role of the protagonist he described.

When asked if his passion for direction was a new-found interest, the actor revealed that he had been doing his home work for the past four to five years.

Dhanush sure seems to be a man with a mission. Here is wishing him the very best for his directorial venture.

Swarnamalya in trouble

It has become a habit with Swarnamalya to get into trouble one a year.

First her name was mentioned in the issue of Kanchi monks. Then every other month ghosts were coming out with Swarnamalya in scandalous video, her intimate photographs and so on. But they were all total lies.

She kept away from controversies and concentrated on her dancing. There is a danger for that too.A photograph of Swarnamalya kissing a young person is going around in the Internet and she is a divorcee. It is said that that young person is a married man with children.All are coming together to talk about this unwanted relationship.

A big lineup leading to Robot

EROS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE LARGEST LINE-UP OF FILMS FOR AN INDIAN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY EVER

Studio set to dominate market with over 35 releases this year
Mumbai / London / New York / Los Angeles: 7th April, 2008: Eros International, the leading company in the Indian media and entertainment sector announces an unprecedented line-up of films for 2008 by an Indian studio. Following a highly successful 2007 with some of the biggest blockbusters including Namastey London, Partner, Heyy Babyy and Om Shanti Om, Eros has further raised the stakes by releasing an unrivaled line-up of more than 35 releases this year including many groundbreaking Tamil films.

In the regional cinema space, leading integrated Tamil media & entertainment company Ayngaran International, an Eros International company, has at least 15 films lined up for release this year. Films by directors like Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram, Jhananthan, Vishnu Vardhan, Selva Raghavan and other leading filmmakers will be part of the Eros-Ayngaran bouquet.

Robot would be Eros International-Ayngaran’s mega project in Kollywood which involves the crème-la-de-crème of the Indian film industry viz. Super Star Rajnikanth, former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, renowned director Shankar and Mozart of Madras A R Rahman. This combination has raised the expectations not only in the national arena but also in the international horizon

In addition to Robot the Eros International-Ayngaran slate includes Aegan by Raju Sundaram starring south superstars Ajith and Nayanthara, a yet untitled project by dancing legend Prabhu Deva in the director’s chair with Vijay and Nayantara in the leads, Peraanmai by Jhananathan having Jeyam Ravi as the lead star, Sarvam by Vishnu Vardhan and Arya along with Trisha in the lead roles, two untitled projects by Selva Raghavan and a host of other films.
The international line-up of Tamil films include Kuruvi by Dharani starring Vijay and Trisha, Jeeva and Aneez’ Dhaam Dhoom with Jeyam Ravi and Kangana Ranaut in the lead, Varanam Ayiram by Gautam Menon and starring Surya with Sameera, Kanthaswamy with Vikram and Shriya, the Surya and Tamanna starrer Ayan and more.

With this unprecedented line-up, Eros International will again raise and set the bar for the Indian Media and Entertainment industry this year.

TAMIL TITLES
FILM TITLE PRODUCER DIRECTOR CAST
Aegan Ayngaran Raju Sundaram Ajith, Nayanthara
Yet to be titled Ayngaran Prabhu Deva Vijay, Nayanthara
Peraanmai Ayngaran Jananathan Jeyam Ravi
Sarvam Ayngaran Vishnuvardhan Arya, Trisha
Yet to be titled Ayngaran Selvaraghavan Dhanush
Yet to be titled Pokkiri Ramesh Selvaraghavan Not fixed
Angadi Theru Ayngaran Vasantha Balan Mohan, Anjali
Muniyaandi Thiru Pictures Thirumurugan Bharath
Sevvel Chinna Creations Hari Bharath
Durai Rajalakshmi Films A.Venkatesh Arjun, Padmapriya
Yet to be titled Kavithalaya TBC Jeeva
Yet to be titled Kavithalaya TBC Arjun
TAMIL SLATE
INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

FILM TITLE DIRECTOR CAST
Kuruvi Dharani Vijay, Trisha
Dhaam Dhoom Jeeva & Aneez Jeyam Ravi, Kangana Ranaut
Vaaranam Aayiram Gautham Menon Surya, Sameera
Kanthaswamy Susi Ganesan Vikram, Shriya
Ayan K.V Anand Surya, Tamanna
Arai En 305il Kadavul Simbudevan Prakashraj, Santhanam

The award goes to Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine

The Kerala Government’s 38th Annual Film Awards was announced yesterday (April 8, 2008). The best actor and actress awards were bagged by Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine for the films Paradesi and Ore Kadal respectively.

Director Sasi won the best director award for the film Adayalangal, which was also adjudged the best film of the year. The best playback singer’s award for the male and female section went to Vijay Jesudas and Shwetha, respectively. Murali and Lakshmi Gopalswamy were declared the best character artistes in the male and female category.

Katha Parayumbol was voted as the best film by the fans. Incidentally, this film is being remade in Tamil, as Kuselan, with Rajinikanth playing the lead role.

This film has nothing that you expect!

Director Jananathan of the Iyarkai and E fame is currently directing a film – Peraanmai – that features five heroines. If you think with five heroines and all new faces, it would be nothing short of a glamorous riot; then you are absolutely wrong. According to the director, there are no separate songs for each of the heroine as most of the multi-heroine subject generally have, which itself makes it a unique film.

Interestingly, Jananathan has accommodated all the five heroines in the same house and is having them trained in martial arts, swimming, rifle shooting etc. “While many consider it essential to learn dancing to enter the film industry, it is not necessary for my film,” said the director. As it is an out-and-out action flick, the heroines are trained to suit their roles to perfection. Well, it needs to be seen what it is all about.

Vijay’s back to back episode to begin

Kuruvi, the project that Ilaya Thalapathy is involved currently is getting ready for release on the 9th of May. This project of the actor in association with director Dharani and Trisha has evinced interest among his fans. It has been reported that there will be no special function to release the audio and arrangements have been made to ensure availability of audio in stores directly. Meanwhile, his next project with Prabhu Deva and Nayanthara is slated to commence on May 9th on the same day as that of Kuruvi’s release. This is certainly interesting fact to rejoice for all his fans.

Danush's mega comedy alliance

Dhanush’s Padikadhavan ran into rough weather when FEFSI issued a ban against the actor in a case of complaint received from Gemini Labs that he did not honor his commitment towards them. Now this issue has been solved amicably between the concerned parties much to the relief of everyone involved. As per this, Dhanush, after completing the first schedule of Padikadhavan, will be working for a project with Gemini Labs and then onwards has agreed to work simultaneously in both the projects. Now that the problem is put to rest, Padikadhavan’s shooting has resumed.

Danush's films have always been rich in comedy. What Padikkathanvan offers is Danush plus Vadivelu – a potent combination that hasn't been explored so far. Joining Vadivelu are a team of comedians such as Mayilsamy, and Ganesh. The film's director, Suraj, is known for bringing out the best in Vadivelu. What was special about Thalainagaram and Marudhamalai was Vadivelu's antics. In Padikathanvan, Vadivuelu is called Alert Arumugam.

Director Suraj says both the title for the movie and the story is something he came up with, and Danush gladly accepted both. A. Venkatesh will wield the camera, while Mani Sharma will compose music.

S J Suryah’s sacrifice

Newtonin Moonram Vidhi is the title of S.J. Suryah’s next film. As like the unusual title, the film’s storyline will also be different, says the director-turned-actor. Though avenging a murder forms the crux of the story, he claims that the method employed will be very different and interesting.Speaking about his future plans, Suryah made it quite clear that he has no intentions to tie the nuptial knot now, as it would hamper his growth in the film industry. He reiterated his stand by stating that he still has miles to go before achieving something worthwhile in the industry. That’s a true sacrifice indeed!

Priyamani’s desire…

Priyamani is riding high with projects from big banners lined up for her. Presently, she has bagged the lead role in the film that is to be produced by Gemini Film Circuit. This is a remake of the hit Malayalam film – Classmate. According the actress, who would be sharing the screen space with Prithiviraj, the audience would see a different Priyamani –neither resembling Paruthiveeran Muthazhagi nor Thotta Priyamani. The film’s shooting is scheduled to commence from June onwards.

Another project that has her busy is Hare Ram – a Telugu film, where she dons a comedy character. She is so smitten by her role in this film that she has expressed her desire to star in such a character in at least one Tamil film some time soon.