Jyothika joins K.V. Anand-Surya team

It is well known that Sivakumar and family have adopted two schools, of which one is in Kancheepuram, under the education trust created by the family. This trust is also engaged in promoting several educational activities. And when the Education Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thennarasu, put forth a suggestion to the actor to produce a documentary Moreover, the actor’s son, a popular film star in his own right – Surya – along with other well-known actors Vijay and Madhavan have been signed up for the film. Earlier, director K.V. Anand was reported to wield the megaphone but now the mantle has shifted to V. Priya. However, Anand has been retained as the cinematographer.

Another important person to join this galaxy of stars is Jyothika. It is worth mentioning here that this star couple – Surya and Jyothika – had earlier acted in a documentary on autism.

5 shows in a single complex for Dasavatharam

Count down has begun for all of Kamal’s fans. Yes... Dasavatharam will hit the screens in June and there is a stiff competition among the buyers to lap up this film. Official information revealed that Mayajaal complex near Chennai will be having 45 shows of Dasavatharam alone in weekends and 40 shows during the week days and if sources are to be believed, this will be the first of its kind in Kollywood.

Meanwhile, the frenzy associated with the audio release of the film is reaching an all time high with new information flowing in every day. Audio will be released in a grand gala event on the 25th of April at Nehru Indoor stadium and the MC of the function will be actress Shobana. Hollywood star Jackie Chan will release the audio which will be received by Amitabh Bachchan. Honorable chief minister of Tamil Nadu Karunanidhi will be the chief guest of the function. Arrangements are done so as to let 5000 people watch the function which will include the trailer along with the making of the film. Jackie Chan will arrive on the 24th and all the important guests will be accommodated at a five star hotel in the city. The event will be attended by luminaries of Indian tinsel town like Jaya Pradha, Hema Malini, Mallika Sherawat, Mammootty, Vijay and Asin in addition to many of the top brass of Kollywood. Behindwoods wishes the function all the success.

Robot finds a place in Sarkar Raj launch

He was in Miami shooting for Dostana, it was their wedding anniversary and she flew down to be with him on the special day. Ram Gopal Verma wanted to unveil the first look of Sarkar Raj to the media. He invited Amitabh Bachchan but sorely missed the presence of the star couple, the main attraction of the movie. Brainwave: you set up a video conference live from Miami and you have the most inventive movie launch of recent times. Of course, technology has been put to use many times before in many different ways to promote movies but this is certainly a first.

The media was obviously thrilled. After all getting to chat with the anniversary couple about many things is not commonplace. They did not waste the opportunity, packing in everything that they could in the limited time given to them. Aishwarya, as you might have guessed had to do most of the answering with many questions about Robot finding a place in the launch of Sarkar Raj.

It was a good way to start the promotional activities of a movie that carries Ram Gopal Verma’s reputation with it. It’s going to be make or break for the maverick film maker. Sarkar Raj is set for a June 6 release.

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Shruthi Kamal’s film not shelved”, Maddy explains

After the lukewarm response received at the box office for Evano Oruvan, Madhavan has moved on to finish his next project with Nishikant Kamat in Hindi titled Mumbai Meri Jaan which will be released in June. Reacting to an allegation that his Tamil film with Shruthi Haasan has been shelved, Maddy says, “As Mumbai Meri Jaan had to be wrapped up, my film with Shruthi is being postponed temporarily. There is no truth in the news that the film has been dropped. We will be starting work soon”.

On his other projects, Maddy states that Yaavarum Nalam with Neetu Chandra is complete and will hit the screens in August in Tamil and Hindi. After this he will feature in a film which will be directed by Selva of Naan Avanillai fame which has been inspired from the Shah Rukh Khan’s Yes Boss but is not a remake.

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Hari removes Vijay

Directors are doing penance to get Vijay's callsheet.
Is it any wonder that at the same time, a director is getting away from Vijay even when Vijay is after him? Hari is that director.

Vijay desires that he should act in Hari's full-length commercial film. Hari too wishes to do a film with Vijay.

Hari tried to make Vijay do 'Vel.' As Vijay gave priority to 'Azhagiya Thamizh avoided 'Vel,' Hari made Surya act in 'Vel.' Vijay's dual role film met with failure, but the dual role film of Surya was a success. Following this, Vijay had approached Hari. Now it is the turn of Hari.Denying Vijay, Hari made 'Seval' with Bharat as the hero. People say that Vijay wanted the title of 'Seval' and Hari refused it.

Is this what they mean when they say, there is some one mightier than the mightiest!

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What if I had a son... Rajini's speech


Everyone knows that Rajini has two daughters. But what if he had a son, is elaborated by Rajini himself.
Prabhas is counted as one among the top ten heroes in Telugu cinema. 'Pujjikadu' is a film in which he is paired with Trisha. The song release function of this film was held at the Andhra Club in Chennai.

After the release of the songs, Rajini spoke thus:

"Generally I avoid taking part in public functions. The reason is that if invited for all functions and if I am unable to attend some, there will be bad feelings. The hero of this film is reported to be acting as my fan. They even requested that the songs could be released in a simple function at my house. That is why I agreed to take part in the function.Prabhas is counted as one among the top ten heroes in Telugu cinema. 'Pujjikadu' is a film in which he is paired with Trisha. The song release function of this film was held at the Andhra Club in Chennai.

After the release of the songs, Rajini spoke thus:

"Generally I avoid taking part in public functions. The reason is that if invited for all functions and if I am unable to attend some, there will be bad feelings. The hero of this film is reported to be acting as my fan. They even requested that the songs could be released in a simple function at my house. That is why I agreed to take part in the function.

Puri Jagannath, the director of the film is a celebrated director. He was the director who introduced Rajkumar's son. Chiranjeevi's son is also going to act in his direction. I would have entrusted my son to him, if I had had a son."

Rajini's words made Puri Jagannath immensely pleased.

Race for Rajini's film


Rajini would have already guessed it.

Even before the shooting started for 'Kuchelan,' Rajini made it clear that he had only a guest role. But no one believed him. In the inauguration function of the film, he made it even clearer. He claimed that his role was only 25%, Vadivelu's 25% and Pasupathi's 50%.

Rajini wanted to limit the expectations and with that idea only he must have said so.

But what happened is on the lines of what he expected. There is a race to buy 'Kuchelan' even before it is completed. The bidders include Reliance's Adlabs, Ayngaran International, Pyramid Saimira, Gemini Lab and many more.Kavithalaya, the producer of 'Kuchelan' would like to distribute the film on its own.

'Kuchelan' is a jackpot. Who is the lucky one, who will get it in his hands, no one knows.

Simbu's Next Step

After Silambattam, Simbu will start his next movie soon. The title? Very ambitiously and aptly, it is named Siranjeevi.

Telugu director Saroj will direct this movie, his first first venture in Tamil as a director. The heroine is yet to be finalized.

With Simbu, one can expect another thorough mass entertainer with doses of everything for everybody.

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