Jayam Kondaan audio released

The audio of Jayam Kondaan was released today at a grand function that took place at Sathyam Cineplex at about 10.30 a.m.

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The programme started with the welcome speech from Sathya Jyothi Films T. G. Thyagarajan.

Then Mani Ratnam released the first audio CD of the film, which was received by Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan. It was a grand affair. Abhirami Ramanathan, Producers’ Council President Rama Narayanan, R.M. Veerappan, K.R.G., Kalaippuli G. Sekaran, Jayam Ravi, Vinay, and Bhavana were the other special guests present.

Later in the function, two songs of the film (the song that introduces Bhavana in the film and a duet featuring Bhavana and Vinay) and the trailer of the film were screened which elicited a ovation from the audience.

Later the guests spoke one by one, appreciating producer T.G. Thyagarajan, director Kannan and the crew of the film. Everyone mentioned that this film would turn out to be a grand success.

This was followed by the vote of thanks by director of the film, R. Kannan.

Priyamani, Aishwarya Rai in a film

Priyamani, who got rave reviews for her work in Paruthiveeran, will now act in a film directed by Mani Ratnam. Mani Ratnam is directing and producing a film in Tamil which will feature Vikram and Aishwarya Rai in the lead. Prithviraj acts as the villain in this film and Priyamani is slated to pair up with him. This is not the first time they are pairing up though, as they are acting together in Ninaithaley Inikkum.

This film is going to take Priyamani places, since she is working with an assortment of eminent and famous artists, especially Aishwarya Rai, and it is Mani Ratnam’s film. This will surely do a world of good to Priyamani’s image, who recently got noticed in the north after Paruthiveeran.

Mani Ratnam has not yet named his film. The filming is slated to begin in September this year. A.R. Rahman will compose the music for this film and P.C. Sriram will be the cinematographer.

Sneha caught unawares

Sneha, presently in New Jersey, was caught in the midst of her fans. The smiling beauty is currently in the US shooting for the film Achamundu Achamundu, which has Prasanna in the lead role. The film, which also has a few foreign actors in the cast, is about a young NRI couple and their travails in the alien land. The lady on hearing that a theatre near her hotel was screening the Telugu film Panduranga in which she and Balakrishna had starred decided to see it amidst the audience. But the actress was caught unawares when the audience recognized her and started to make a beeline asking for autographs. The smiling actress obliged to their requests and quickly made her exit.

Mani Ratnam shifts

Director Mani Ratnam has finally decided to make a move! The ace director will soon be shifting his residence from Alwarpet to Boat Club. Mani Ratnam has already purchased a bungalow worth Rs. 15 crores in that area. His forthcoming project with Vikram and Ashwarya Rai in the lead is expected to takeoff in September.Interestingly, Prithviraj will don the villain role. The yet-to-be-titled film will be produced by Mani Ratnam’s home production Madras Talkies. P. C. Sriram will wield the camera and A. R. Rahman has been signed up to compose music.

Jab We Met in Tamil

The remake juggernaut is relentless in Kollywood these days. Now, the Bollywood blockbuster Jab We Met is to be remade in Tamil with Dhanush and Shriya in the lead; Moser Baer is taking the necessary initiatives in this regard. The original version, with Shahid Kapur and Kareena Kapoor in the lead, turned out to be an instant hit. Jab We Met had all the elements that make a successful commercial cinema which appeals to all generations; youngsters had a ball in the theatres while watching this film.

Initially, Trisha was supposed to be the female lead in the Tamil version, but owing to her extremely busy schedules in two Telugu movies and Sarvam (directed by Vishnuvardhan) in Tamil, the role went to Shriya Saran.

Interestingly, Shriya and Dhanush are teaming up again after Thiruvilayadal Aarambam, which was a big success.

Vijay’s next movie again changes title

Ilayathalapathi Vijay’s next venture, which is directed by Prabhu Deva, is taking off today. There was quite some confusion for the past few months over the title of the film. Only two days ago the title was announced as Vil, which raised many eyebrows in Kollywood as it was the titled of S.J. Suryah’s film. But sources say that the film has been stalled and the name was also registered. But to be on the safer side the director has decided to make a slight modification to the title and hence named it Villu. Ravi Varman will wield the camera and Devi Sri Prasad will score the music for Villu. Editing is by Cola Bhaskar and FEFSI Vijayan is the stunt master.

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Simran: Brand Ambassador for Kurkure

Simran is officially appointed as the South Indian Ambassador of Kurkure snacks. This was officially announced in a function held by PepsiCo India yesterday. It also marked the start of an ad campaign for Kurkure. This ad will go on air in South India from June 5, 2008 and it can be seen on all major South Indian TV channels.

Juhi Chawla has been a longstanding endorser and ambassador of Kurkure up North. Now Simran joins as her counterpart in South India.

Mexico delayed, Vikram embarks on a fight!

Kanthaswamy team’s Mexico trip hasn’t materialized yet. The crew of the Vikram starrer that is supposed to have traveled to Mexico for the next leg of the shooting is still in Chennai since Visas of few of the technicians did not come through. The unannounced delay hasn’t, however, deferred the crew and director Susi Ganesan from working in Chennai. Susi is busy calling the shots at the Binny Mills in the city where a few stunt sequences are being canned. Binny Mills has of late become a favorite haunt for directors who are on the look out for a huge abandoned workshop for a perfect stunt shoot. The most famous movies in the recent past that featured Binny Mills are Sivaji and Pokkiri.

Produced by Kalaipuli Dhanu, Kanthaswamy will have Shriya playing Vikram’s lead lady marking their first time onscreen association.

Yaaradi Nee Mohini in Hindi

The Kollywood grapevine is buzzing with the news that Yaaradi Nee Mohini, the recent hit film starring Nayantara and Dhanush, is all set to be remade in Hindi.

The film is still doing well in Tamil Nadu. Apparently, its fame has travelled North too.

The film is a remake of the Telugu hit Aadavari Maataluku Arthale Verule by director Selvaraghavan.


After its success in Tollywood, it came down to Kollywood, and now it looks like it might land in Bollywood too.

Super star meets luminaries of film world

Shooting spot of Kuselan has been shifted to the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala where a song involving Rajini and Nayan were being shot recently. Hearing the news that the Boss is in town, many of the local residents tuned up to have a glimpse of him.

Meanwhile, dignitaries from Malayalam film world had paid a visit to the shooting venue and met Rajinikanth.

Shreya Saran

Kajol to be Kamal’s next heroine?

Is the beard that Kamal is growing for his character in Marma Yogi? It’s quite possible. We’ve already reported that this next blockbuster venture will feature Hema Malini as its villain (and what a luscious villain too) and will be produced in association with Walt Disney.Now some reliable sources in Koddambakam tell us that Kajol could be Marma Yogi’s heroine! If this is true, then this will be the first time Kajol and Kamal will pair up. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this happens. Koddambakam tell us that Kajol could be Marma Yogi’s heroine! If this is true, then this will be the first time Kajol and Kamal will pair up. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this happens.

Priya Mani celebrates her birthday

Priya Mani who began her Kollywood innings with Bharathi Raja’s Kangalal Kaidu Sei established herself as a talented actress in Paruthiveeran. She started getting many offers post Paruthiveeran and her Malaikottai with Vishal was much talked about for her glamorous costumes. Today Priya Mani is celebrating her 25th birthday. Behindwoods wishes her a very Happy Birth Day and success in all her endeavors.

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