"Nalai Namathe" Movie Launch

Muthirai launched

Director Srinath was jubilant as he was speaking to Galatta’s POC, Rakesh. The reason for his joy and ecstasy is his directorial debut in a movie whose story and screenplay has been done by Anees, wife of his guru Jeeva. He said that this film is a realization of the late eminent director Jeeva’s dream of turning all his assistant directors into directors one day. Srinath has assisted Jeeva in directing movies like 12B and Unnale Unnale.

Muthirai is a joint venture by Anees Jeeva and A.S.A. Productions. This promising movie has Nitin Sathya and Daniel Balaji in the lead roles with Manjari and Lakshmi Rai respectively as their love interests.'Muthirai' in Tamil means a mark in its own right. The movie promises to leave its pleasant mark and memories; hence the name Muthirai. The director was elusive about the story, but said that though it has two pivotal actors, Nithin and Daniel, in the lead, the movie is not about their friendship. The story is very interestingly built around a very small pivotal point.

With Lakshmi Rai and Manjari in the movie, there will be no paucity of glamour. Manjari is a fresh face from Mumbai, who at the moment is doing a film with Aamir Khan. Another interesting aspect of this movie is its music, created by the symbol of youth, Yuvanshankar Raja. Saleem, who has assisted Jeeva in camera works, is handling the camera for this film which also has Santhanam, Kishore Kumar, and Srinath himself in the cast.

The movie's launch was held today in the pesence of the movie's cast and crew. P.C. Sriram was the guest of honour.

Muthirai Event Photos

Prithviraj with nine different films

Prithviraj seems to have the most happening career among the younger stars in Mollywood. At present he is being casted in nine films, all different in their plot lines and presentations.

Prithviraj has just completed Malayalam films 'Thalappavu' and 'One Way Ticket' that will hit the screens, soon. He has done a cameo in AMMA's ‘Twenty Twenty’ and has started working in director Renjith's new flick 'Thirakkatha'.

His other new film in Mollywood includes Joshy’s 'Robin Hood' and Shaji Kailas's M G Road, which will feature him in triple roles.




In Kollywood, he is in a meaty role in 'Abhiyum Naanum' which also features Trisha and Prakash Raj in important roles. He is also doing important roles in the new projects directed by Mani Ratnam, Faazil and the new film produced by Shankar.

Prithviraj’s Faazil film is produced by Priyadarshan and also features Mamtha, Vineeth and baby Nivedhitha in lead roles. He is also the lead star in the remake of Malayalm hit 'Classmates' which will also have Priyamani in the female lead.

Apart from these movies, Prithviraj will also debut in Telugu this year in a film 'Police Police' which also stars actor Srikanth in a lead role.

Bipasha Walks for RAMP

Trisha In Sarvam

Director Vishnuvardhan’s next venture is Sarvam. It has Arya and Trisha in the lead. Vishnuvardhan, after giving hits like Arindhum Ariyamalum, Pattiyal, and Billa, has now written an action-packed story for Arya.

Initially, actor Suriya was slated to play the lead role but he could not allot any dates. Director Vishnuvardhan thought Arya would fit the bill perfectly and approached him.



Actor Arya, who was earlier fully occupied by Bala’s Naan Kadavul, was able to oblige since the movie was nearing completion. Vishnuvardhan even modified the script keeping in mind Arya’s image.

One more attraction in this movie apart from the hulky Arya is J.D. Chakravarthy, the tall bearded actor from Tollywood, who is villain in this movie. Yuvanshankar Raja scores the music. The camera work will be by Nirav Shah

Big day this Friday

It is a big Friday in Kollywood this week. A couple of big films will hit the floors on the day.

'Muthirai', which being produced by Aneez, wife of cinematographer-director Jeeva, who passed away recently, in association with Bollywood's Vikram Bhatt, will hit the floors on Friday.

The function would be graced by P C Sreeram, Manirathnam and Vikram. The movie directed by Sreenath has musical score by Yuvanshankar Raja. Nithin Sathya, Daniel Balaji and Lakshmi Rai forms part of the cast.

Interestingly, producer KRG's movie 'Guru En Alu' featuring Madhavan will have a grand muhurrat on Friday.

Directed by Selvah, the movie will feature Madhavan in an action-packed role.

Also Malayalam director Vinayan's Tamil venture ‘Naalai Namadhae’ will commence Friday.

Rajini agrees to foot all the expenses

Dance choreographer cum director cum actor Lawrence Raghavendra is running a home for differently abled people in Chennai where there are many inmates. It has been reported by the actor that super star Rajinikanth has agreed to completely pay the food expenses of the centre. While talking to the media on this Lawrence said, “I am very thankful to Rajini sir. We all know about his generosity and benevolence but he has reiterated this by agreeing to foot the expenses of food bills of the centre irrespective of its strength. This only goes on to prove his munificence”.

Lawrence is constructing a Raghavendra temple at Ambattur which will be ready in another three months. Rajinikanth will be participating in the kumbabishekam function.

Kuruvi comes with Popcorn!

Not that Kuruvi is a mushy popcorn romance, but it comes with one bag – of popcorn. Kuruvi tickets bought at Mayajaal – the multiplex in Chennai – are priced at Rs. 220/- flat. The compulsory addition to the ticket package include a bag of popcorn and a mug of cola (both being priced at Rs. 80/-). The movie is being released on Saturday, May 3, 2008 all over as against the customary Friday release date. The reason is the IPL match held on Friday that has Chennai Superkings (Vijay being the brand ambassador for the same) playing against Delhi Daredevils. It is only natural that the actor has to be present at the venue during the match - so are his fans.

Vijay’s summer extravaganza is directed by Dharani and has Trisha playing Vijay’s lead.

Tamil cinema

What would be the impact when two arch rivals share the stage? If everything goes right for the Nadigar Sangam, then Tamil Nadu could witness the most improbable – the current chief minister M. Karunanidhi and ex-chief minister J. Jayalalitha sharing the podium. Nadigar Sangam, celebrating Tamil cinema’s 75th anniversary, had conducted various cultural events in Singapore and Malaysia before winding up the celebrations in Chennai.

Planning a mega event, the President of the Sangam, Sarath Kumar said that plans are afoot to bring the two icons of Tamil cinema together for this mega event. Incidentally, both of them shot to limelight through the film industry before venturing into politics. Sarath also disclosed that Nadigar Sangam intends to start a school of acting in July-August to nurture the talent of budding artistes.

Mani Ratnam’s decision on next project!

Mani Ratnam has decided his next project to be produced under the Madras Talkies banner. Directed by Azhagamperumal, this will serve as the comeback venture for the director-turned-actor. After directing the critically received Madhavan – Jyothika starrer Dum Dum Dum, Azhagamperumal resorted to acting. His role as a corrupt politician for Pudupettai was well received among fans and critics alike. Besides, his role as a Tamil teacher in the recently released Jeeva starrer ‘Kattrathu Tamil’ has also come in for accolades from all quarters.

Mani recently nodded consent for Perumal’s script, say Madras Talkies sources. Other confirmatory details of this project are expected to be out with an official announcement soon.

Malaikottai 125th DAy Pics

Tennis

Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova (Russian: Анна Сергеевна Курникова ), Anna Sergeevna Kurnikova; born June 7, 1981) is a retired Russian professional tennis player and model. Although she never won a singles tournament, her celebrity made her one of the best known tennis players worldwide. At the peak of her fame, fans looking for images of Kournikova made her name (or misspellings of it) one of the most common search strings on Google.

She was born in Moscow in the former Soviet Union to Alla and Sergei Kournikov; she and her mother later emigrated to the United States. Currently, she resides in Miami Beach, Florida.Kournikova's major-league tennis career has been curtailed for the past several years, and possibly ended, by serious back and spinal problems. She has had some success at the singles game, but her specialty has been doubles, where she has at times been the world's No.1 doubles player. With Martina Hingis as her partner, she won Grand Slam titles in Australia in 1999 and 2002.

Kournikova's playing style fits the profile for a doubles player, and is complemented by her height. She has been compared to such players as Pam Shriver and Peter Fleming.

Robot’s script back on track

Robot, the much hyped project of Shankar had a great blow with the sudden demise of its script writer Sujatha. As Sujatha was associated with the project from its early stage of inception, it was difficult to find a suitable replacement. Now the team has found the perfect replacement in Balakumaran who has a special place in Tamil literary field. His creations have always touched the chords of many Tamilians all over the world. He has a rich experience of having worked with Shankar in his earlier films like Kadhalan and Gentleman. Secondly he had written the dialogues for Rajini’s Badshah too and had impressed him. So, with the inclusion of Balakumaran in Robot, the film is getting ready in all aspects.

Dasavatharam with Kuruvi!

Kuruvi, the Vijay and Trisha starrer would be released this weekend and the film is a much anticpated one especially among Vijay fans. Vijay's screen name is Vetrivel while Trisha will be Devi. Kuruvi, just like Ghilli will have a fast paced chasing scene which is expected to ignite the screen.If you are watching KURUVI this weekend in any of the US locations, you will have the pleasure of watching the trailer of Kamal's DASAVATHARAM too. It should be a very good experience with two different starts and style to appear together at the same screening. KURUVI has high expectations and DASAVATHARAM trailer has impressed every one, which has increased expectation of the movie further. Mean while hardcore Vijay fans in US are gearing up to drive to the nearest metro city in US like Bay Area, Chicago, Boston or New Jersey to see their super hero in big screen!