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Prakash Raj happy with success of Kannada version of Un Samayal Araiyil

Prakash Raj is very happy that Oggarane (Kannada version of Un Samayal Araiyil) has been doing very well at the box-office. Directed and co-produced by Prakash Raj, Un Samayal Araiyil released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada versions a couple of weeks back.

Remake of the Malayalam hit film Salt N’ Pepper, Un Samayal Araiyil has Prakash Raj in the lead role opposite Sneha, who hasn’t been seen in Tamil films for a long time now. Urvashi has also essayed a prominent role in the film whose USP is music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Thambi Ramaiah and Vidyullekha Raman are also part of the cast.

Though the film’s Tamil and Telugu versions have turned out to be only average grosser at the box-office, the film has courted huge success in Kannada. Prakash Raj, who made the film simultaneously in three languages, had Ilaiyaraaja’s music in all the three versions and is very happy that Oggarane has turned out to be a super-duper hit.

Sandalwood press has lauded the film which is sans obscene sequences or double-meaning dialogues. The film has been doing well in multiplexes in cities as well as in theatres in rural localities. “Yes, I know that the film has been doing normally in Tamil and Telugu but I believe it would ‘pick up’ in the next week; meanwhile, I’m happy that the Kannada version has turned out to be a huge hit,” says Prakash Raj.

Vivek once fasted for 48 days praying for Ajith’s recovery

It turns out that comedian Vivek, whose recent film Naan Than Bala is doing well besides getting good reviews, once fasted for 48 days praying for the recovery of Ajith who had been admitted to a hospital at that time for his recurring back-ache and a surgery.

Ajith and Vivek share excellent rapport among themselves and have starred in films such as Kadhal Mannan, Vaali, Mugavari, Poovellam Un Vaasam, Unnai Thedi, Aalwar and Kireedom. The duo would be seen together after a long time in Ajith’s upcoming Gautham Menon starrer Sathya. During the shoot of the film, Vivek revealed his affection for Ajith and how he fasted once for 48 days praying for Ajith’s recovery.

When Ajith was shooting for Unnai Thedi, he was undergoing severe back-ache and still shot for the film neglecting the pain. However, as doctors advised him to go for a surgery at once, Ajith was admitted and operated upon. It was a tough surgery as a hole was made in the front side of Ajith’s neck and even as the surgery was performed on the back. Few individuals would have come out successfully out of such surgeries.

Vivek, who wanted Ajith to recover soon, prayed to Lord Muruga and underwent fasting for 48 days. When Ajith recovered and started acting in films, nobody was happier than Vivek, who revealed this only recently saying “I did so only for the friendship I share with Ajith and didn’t want to reveal it; now that it has come to light, I’m only happy that Ajith is doing fine and I’m starring in his 55th film with him!”

Manjapai Movie Review

Manjapai Movie Review
Cast: Vimal, Lakshmi Menon, Rajkiran, Anu Anand, Ashvin Raja
Banner: Thirupathi Brothers
Direction: Naveen Raghavan
Production: N. Subash Chandrabose, A. Sargunam, Nandha Kumar
Music: M Ghibran

Storyline:
Debutante director Naveen Raghavan’s ‘Manjapai‘ shows what is true affection and the difference between the live styles of city and village.

Tamizh (Vimal) lost his parents during his childhood. He was brought up by his Grandfather Venkatasamy (Rajkiran). Tamizh studies well and gets in to IT industry in Chennai. He lives alone in his apartment.

He meets medical student Karthika (Lakshmi Menon) on road and falls for her instantly. Though she is not showing any interest towards him he successfully persuades her to reciprocate his love.

Thamizh gets a chance to go to US and settle there. The coveted offer depends on a project given to him. He takes up the challenge and work meticulously. Since he is likely to go to US within three months he wants to bring his grandpa to his house and live with him for some time.

The grandpa, a typical village man, comes to the city. His encounters with the city and its culture create many funny and touching incidents.

The affectionate and innocent old man goes around and creates many ripples in the lives of the persons he comes across. Each and every incident has the stamp of his innocence, affection, and courage. Some get irritated and some get touched by his affectionate ad raw way of doing things.

Unfortunately the innocent grandpa unintentionally creates many problems to Tamizh, who is not willing to condemn his grandpa. The troubles continue but Thamizh is least bothered. But grandpa’s overtures go to the extent of making him loose the onsite offer and creating strains in his relationship with Karthika.

At a point Thamizh loses his patience and shouts at his grandpa. The old man realizes his mistakes and tries to make amends. Things take a bizarre turn when a child eats poisoned food and the blame falls on him.

The climax tells us what happened to grandpa and his relationship with Thamizh.

Script analysis
Director Naveen Raghavan has honestly attempted to depict the basic difference between city and rural culture. He firmly stands on grandpa’s side and makes a sharp comment on the way people are living in a cosmopolitan city.



The way the village old man encounters the city has been depicted with lot of fun. Some of the scenes are quite touching (ex: helping the orphanage and the pregnant girl etc). The bondage between Thamizh and his grandfather has been beautifully portrayed.

The director has made some strong point in favour of family values and bondage by showing the hero compromising everything and losing anything for the sake of his grandpa.

The scenes emphatic but it is hard to digest why Thamizh never tries to make his grandpa understand the dynamics of the city. He could have understood that his grandpa would be misfit in the city and that he would cause some unnecessary troubles to everyone.

Any youngster who is affectionate with his previous generation would try to help them to come to terms with the reality. Thamizh never does it. This aspect of the film is very weak and unconvincing. The movie could have been more effective if the director paid attention to this aspect. The city Vs village aspect has been handled in a stereotypical manner.

The romance angle could have been lot better. The US embassy sequence looks as a silly episode.

The stereotype scenes however, provides for interesting viewing as they have been dealt with some fun.

Performances:
The movie revolves around Rajkiran and the man does full justice to the role. He handles the role that offers much scope to perform well. He stands out with his outstanding performance.

Vimal manages to make his presence felt in a script that gives more important to another character.

Lakshmi Menon has gained weight and lost some of her charm. However, her acting skills have improved.

Gibran’s music is competent. A couple of songs create deep impact.
Masani’s camera work is just about okay.

Positive points
Fun filled and touchy narrative
Performance by Rajkiran
Music

Negative points
Stereotype portrayal of village and city
Lack of credibility in the developments
Predictable final portions

Verdict:
‘Manjapai’ is a symbol of village and its inherent innocence. The movie with this title does work despite some flaws as it has interesting narrative.

Manjapai: manages to entertain.

Un Samayal Arayil Movie Review

Un Samayal Arayil Movie Review

Cast: Prakash Raj, Sneha, Urvashi

Direction, Screenplay and Production: Prakash Raj

Written by: Viji, T. Gnanavel

Music: Ilaiyaraaja

Cinematography: Preetha

Un Samayal Arayil is a thoroughly enjoyable light romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an intense passion and love for food and cooking

Storyline:

Un Samayal Arayil (in your kitchen) fittingly deals with the passion for food that leads to other passions in life. Kalidasan (Prakash Raj) is a middle-aged archaeologist. He is a bachelor. He lives with a distant relative Vaidhi (Kumaravel) and his cook Krishna (Thambi Ramaiah). He is simply mad about food. He would go any distance to get the food he likes.

He comes across Gowri (Sneha), a dubbing artist through a wrong call. Gowri too is fond of food and the fondness has its roots in her deep attachment towards her deceased mother, who was a great cook. Gowri, past her thirties stays single.

The relationship between the two starts through a wrong call but develops smoothly thanks to their commonness in passion for food. After several exchanges over the phone, they decide to meet. Both are excited about the meeting but some unwarranted complex make things take strange turns.

Affected by some complex over their appearances both decide to send proxies to create a better impression. Kalidasan sends his nephew, Naveen (Tejus) and Gowri sends her roommate, Meghana (Samyuktha Hornad) to their first meeting.

These youngsters pretend to be Kalidasan and Gowri. It leads to a lot of confusion which leads to an emotional climax.

Script review:

Based on Malayalam super hit movie Salt N’ Pepper, Un Samayal Arayil offers a refreshing feast based on unique taste towards food and relationship. The passion for food is just a form of passion for finer things in life.

Both lead characters fittingly reflect this phenomenon and provide us with a rare treat to enjoy the finer aspects of life and relationships.

The drama that unfolds between the two strangers has been told in an interesting and poetic manner. The way things getting complicated too has been smoothly conveyed through some good writing and acting.

Director Prakash Raj scores in executing a delicate story with ease. His approach is sensitive. Being as entertainer himself, he hasn’t missed the entertainment aspect. The movie is balance with emotions and comical moments.

The scenes leading to the climax are too long to relish. The way the love develops seems to be surreal. The feel good element works well but just like too much of sweetness would make a negative impact to a good feast, the overtly feel good factor has its negative impact on the overall experience.

The subplot and the entry of a villain are unwarranted.

Performances:

Prakash Raj and Sneha have done an impressive work. Their acting is equally important to the script and dialogues. Sneha looks refreshing.

Others including Kumarvel, Thambi Ramaiah, Tejas and Samyuktha Hornad have done their respective parts well.

Ilaiyaraja’s amazing background score in among the plus points for the movie. A couple of songs are enjoyable.

Cinematographer Preetha had proved herself in Abhiyum Naanum. She surpasses her own standards to give us a visual treat. The way she captures the delicious dishes, tender moments is commendable.

Positive points

Story and script

Acting

Music

Cinematography

Poignant moments

Sensitive handling

Negative points

Subplot and villain

Dragging second half

Too much of feel good affect the taste

Verdict

The movie is a different fare with a solid script told in a sensitive manner. It works well despite some dragging and deviation.

Un Samayal Arayil: Delicious treat

Nobody can stop me from shooting, Anjali assures her producers

Actress Anjali has assured the producers of her films which are under production and wannabe producers who want to sign her up in their films that there would be no problem whatsoever during the shooting schedule. “Nobody can stop the shooting schedules of my films,” the actress said.

Anjali was replying, albeit indirectly, to the threat meted out by film-maker Kalanjiyam who said a few days back that he won’t allow Anjali shoot for any of her films unless she completed his Oor Suttri Puranam as the film’s shoot has been held up because of her absence. Soon after Kalanjiyam’s interview appeared in the media, Anjali has come out with her statement.

“My problems have been over for good. I have successfully completed the shoot of a Telugu film which would be releasing shortly; my next assignment would be a Kannada film whose shoot is going on at present. Acting is my profession and I could only laugh at claims made by someone that I won’t be allowed to shoot for any of my film. Nobody can stop me from shooting for my films.

The industry knows that I’m innocent and is supporting me on the issue. I assure my producers not to worry about any threat as I’m always fully committed to my profession,” Anjali’s statement said.

Kalanjiyam, who launched Oor Suttri Puranam with Anjali as a heroine, hasn’t completed the film which couldn’t proceed beyond 12 days of shoot. Anjali hasn’t responded to his calls to shoot for the film after she accused him and Aunt Barathi Devi of conniving to rob her of all her properties.

Director Reema Kagti keen on casting ‘Queen’ Kangana Ranaut with Chote Nawab, Saif Ali Khan for her next

While her Vikas Bahl directorial venture ‘Queen’ managed to earn actress Kangana Ranaut, both critical as well as commercial success, her last release ‘Revolver Rani’ directed by Sai Kabir, failed to click at the box-office. However, the same has not stopped the makers from approaching the talented and versatile actress, with plum offers. Recently, Kangana refused director Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming venture ‘Durga Rani Singh’, although initially agreeing to be a part of the project.

Though Kangana was required to essay the central character in Sujoy’s movie, which would have given her enough scope to showcase her acting histrionics, prior commitments forced the actress to let go the offer. According to the latest reports, Kangana is presently based in New York, busy completing her script writing course.

However, there is one more offer awaiting the actress, after she returns back from New York. Director Reema Kagti of Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor starrer ‘Talaash’ fame has narrated the script of her new project to Kangana, before the actress flew to the US. The movie to be produced by Excel Entertainment has, actor Saif Ali Khan essaying the male lead. Impressed by her work in ‘Queen’, Reema was keen to sign Kangana in her upcoming venture, as also, for the fact that, Saif and Kangana will make for a unique and interesting pairing. The final call will be taken by Kangana once she returns from New York in July.

Vidya Balan puts her co-star Ali Faisal, at ease, while working in ‘Bobby Jasoos’

Well known Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be seen essaying a female detective in her upcoming movie ‘Bobby Jasoos’. Playing Vidya’s love interest and the movie’s male lead is actor Ali Faisal, who was last seen in ‘Fukrey’. While Vidya is already an established name in Bollywood, Ali Faisal has just started his career. On being asked about the feeling of awkwardness while working with a huge star like Vidya, Ali stated that, instead he was very much comfortable all throughout the shooting.

Ali termed the senior star as, very easy going and joy to work with. And in spite of being married woman, she never let the feeling of awkwardness seep in for the romantic sequences between Ali and her. Ali credited the comfort level shared between them to, the workshops which were attended by the two, before the start of the shooting schedule.

Although, Vidya enacts the role of a detective in ‘Bobby Jasoos’, there is also a routine song and dance sequence between Ali and herself. The viewers will get to see the talented actress donning eight different getups in ‘Bobby Jasoos’. The movie, which is slated for release on 4^th July, has been produced by actress Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha and directed by Samar Shaikh

Sarathkumar plays dual roles in Sandamaarudham

Actor-cum-politician Sarath Kumar has always tasted success doing dual roles, with his earlier films like ‘Suryavamsam’, ‘Nattamai’ and ‘Natpukaga’. Amidst his busy political career, Sarathkumar has now announced his new film titled ‘Sandamaarudham’, in which he will be seen in dual roles.

The interesting news is that his one of the roles would be the lead villain role in the film. Touted as a mega budget project, the film is being produced by ‘Magic Frames’ banner owned by Listin Stephen.

Directed by A Venkatesh, who has earlier directed Sarathkumar in ‘Maha Prabhu’, ‘Aei’ and ‘Sanakya’, the story for the film has been written by Sarathkumar himself. Popular Tamil crime novelist Rajeshkumar will write the screenplay and dialogues while N.S.Udhaykumar will handle the camera and V.T.Vijayan will take care of Editing.

Radhika Sarathkumar and Samuthirakkani will be donning prominent roles in the film. This film also marks the debut of Arun Sagar, a popular Kannada actor,  in Tamil films,  Rest of the cast will include Vijayakumar, Radharavi, Iman Annachi, Delhi Ganesh and others.

James Vasanthan will be scoring the music. ‘Sandamaarudham’ is expected to go to floors on May 14 and is likely to release in August.

Rajinikanth: There can be only one Baashha

Superstar Rajinikanth has ruled out starring in sequel to Baashha and has said that the film’s ‘magic’ would be lost if a sequel is attempted. Released in 1995, Baashha is still considered as a ‘cult’ film by many film-makers who have made vain attempts to make similar films.

Baashha was not only one of Rajini’s most successful films in his career but it was also a film which created a major turn-around in the State’s politics. The film did very well in Kerala and did even better in its Telugu dubbed version, bettering the box-office records of many direct Telugu films. Even after 19 years of the film’s release, people still sit glued to the television whenever the film is screened.

R.M. Veerappan, who produced the film, refused to give permission to the many producers who tried to remake the film. Vijay’s Bagavathy and Sarath Kumar’s Arasu were some of the films made in Baashha-style but failed to court success at the box-office the way Baashha fared.



Suresh Krissna, who made Baashha, approached Rajini with the plan of making a sequel. Rajini, who heard the one-line script, told Suresh Krishna that he was not sure that the sequel would be as successful as the original. Speaking to Jaya TV recently, Rajini was asked by Vivek about his plans to make a sequel to Baashha.

“In Tamil cinema, there can be only one Baashha; the sequel, if it is ever made, won’t have the same kind of ‘magic’ woven by the first one. As such, I don’t plan to star in the sequel to the film,” was Rajini’s reply. The interview is likely to be relayed by Jaya TV on Tamil new year day.

Anushka, Sonakshi opposite Rajini in K.S. Ravikumar film?

Even as superstar Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiiyaan, the first-ever 3-D animation film in the country, gets ready to hit the screens next week all over the world, reports have started trickling in as to what could be his next film. It is said that K.S. Ravikumar, who has had a very successful association with Rajini for the past two decades, would be directing Rajini’s next film.

Though Rajini hasn’t officially announced anything about it, sources close to K.S. Ravikumar assure on condition of anonymity that it would be Ravikumar who would be directing the film. Anushka and Bollywood’s Sonakshi Sinha are to be Rajini’s two heroines in the film as Rajini is to portray dual roles in the film, it is further informed.

Ravikumar’s Muthu and Padaiyappa, which featured Rajini and released in the nineties, were colossal hits and had Rajini essaying dual roles. Sentimentally, K.S. Ravikumar wants to maintain the trend of dual roles by Rajini and has accordingly prepared his script which Rajini has approved. A.R. Rahman would be scoring the film’s music which would have all its lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.



Cinamatographer R. Rathnavelu, who had done a phenomenal work in Rajinii’s super-duper hit Enthiran: The Robot and who is fondly referred to as ‘Randy’ by Rajini, would be the cinematographer of this as-yet-untitled venture. The film is likely to go to the floors in Chennai with a formal muhurat on 20th May. The following day, Rajini and the rest of the crew members would leave for Mysore.

Rajini thanks God for being part of Kochadaiiyaan

Speaking at the trailer and audio launch of the Hindi version of Kochadaiiyaan in Mumbai on the other day, superstar Rajinikanth said very humbly that he knew nothing about the technology used in the film. “I am thankful to God for making me a part of the film. Despite now knowing about the film’s technology, I feature in India’s first ever film made using ‘motion capture’ technology which is only God’s will,” he said.

“It was a challenge for me,” said Rajini, the actor in India with the highest percentage of hit films to his credit. “It wasn’t the usual film, for sure. It gave me a good experience. I also got to watch up-close many actors and actresses. I’m extremely happy and proud to note that my little daughter Soundarya, who has directed the film, is being lauded and appreciated by all.



“When she was a kid, she used to read the ‘Amarchitra’ series of comics with great interest. She still wants to make a film out of those stories. I’m sure my fans and movie-goers would patronize Soundarya’s maiden effort as a film-maker,” concluded Rajini, who looked awesome in formal attire.

Soundarya said that Kochadaiiyan was a dream venture for her. “I submit to all of you my dream of many years. Motion capture technology which is used widely in Hollywood films has been used in the making of Kochadaiiyaan. It’s not a cartoon film but an animation film in 3-D mode. Unfortunately, most of us don’t take animation seriously. I’m sure the trend would change once Kochadaiiyaan releases and succeeds at the box-office,” she said.

Manorama’s condition is stable

Doctors attending to ‘Aachi’ Manorama, the Guinness-record holder who has starred in more than 1,000 films, say that the 70-year old actress has shown vast improvement in her health.

Manorama complained of breathing trouble and heart-ache on Monday after which she was rushed to a leading private hospital in the heart of Chennai. She was admitted to the ICU ward in the hospital and was even put on artificial respiration. She was in a critical state at the time of her admission, doctors say.



After a prolonged struggle by the doctors, there was significant improvement in Manorama’s health condition but she continues to be kept in the ICU ward. Hospital sources say that she is likely to remain at the hospital for a few more days.

It may be recalled that Manorama underwent surgery in her knees and was also suffering from various other ailments. After a long hiatus, she starred in last year’s Singam II and then didn’t commit herself to starring in any film.

Let’s pray to the Almighty that our Aachi gets well as soon as possible and is back in action to doing what she loves best: acting!

Sivakarthikeyan’s Maan Karate bags U certificate

The Regional Censor Board officials have awarded ‘U’ certificate to Maan Karate, the upcoming film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Hansika in lead roles. The film is all set to release this Friday (4th April).

Sivakarthikeyan, who is on a roll with a hat-trick of successes last year, is gearing up for the release of his first film of the year in the form of Maan Karate. The film has raised quite a few expectations as it features for the first time a top heroine Hansika opposite Sivakarthikeyan. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the film’s music which has been praised by music-lovers and critics.



Tirukkumaran, who had been working as an assistant director under A.R. Murugadoss, turns director with Maan Karate and has been greatly aided by his mentor who has not only penned the film’s story and screenplay but also has co-produced the film. Suri and Sathish, who have shared excellent on-screen space with Sivkarthikeyan in his earlier films, are playing major roles in the film.

After watching the film, the Censors have issued a clean ‘U’ certificate to the film, giving a big boost the producers. The Censor Board officials lauded the efforts of the debutant director who has stayed away from penning double-meaning dialogues in the name of pleasing the masses.

Prabhu Deva : I didn’t know Nayanthara pairs up opposite Simbu

Queried by a scribe as to whether he was aware of the fact that Nayanthara, with whom he was madly in love with more than a couple of years back, is pairing up opposite ex-flame Simbu in her upcoming film Idhu Namma Aalu, Prabhu Deva said that he has no time at all to follow the developments taking place in Kollywood.

“Nowadays, I have completely become a Mumbaikar. My life has taken a very different route than the one in which it was proceeding a few years back. Even when I was residing in Tamil Nadu, I never followed as to what was been happening in Kollywood; nowadays, I don’t have time for it.

“My entire concentration is focused on making films. I don’t know who pairs up opposite whom in which film. My day starts as early as at 0700 in the morning and ends around midnight or at 0100 a.m. leaving me very little time to catch some sleep. I breathe, think and live cinema and don’t have time to devote to knowing about the happenings in other language film industries,” he said.



To another query, he replied that there wasn’t any particular reason for Sonakshi Sinha to be starring in his consecutive films. “I want my heroines to possess a typical ‘Indian’ look and feel Sonakshi fits the bill perfectly than many others in Bollywood. I have a lot to achieve in films. I’m only making commercial films and want to make films of other genre.

“I want to make films which grip people in an emotional manner and whose scripts penetrate their hearts. I also want to make films such as The Lord of the Rings and Spiderman,” he concluded.

Vadivelu’s Tenaliraman release postponed to April 18?

Finally, sense appears to be prevailing with the makers of Vadivelu’s comeback film titled as Tenaliraman (the film was titled earlier as Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman) as they have decided to postpone the release of the film by a week so to avert a box-office clash with superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming 3-D animation venture Kochadaiiyaan which is scheduled to release on 11th April the world over.

Vadivelu plays dual roles of the king and his minister in the film, which marks his comeback in Kollywood. The film was to release earlier on 11th April but the makers have now decided to postpone the film’s release by a week to release it on 18th April. Vadivelu, who campaigned for the DMK alliance which was routed in 2011 Assembly polls, was boycotted by Kollywood for more than three years.



He is now attempting to make a comeback with Thenaliraman which is a period-type comedy venture on the lines of Vadivelu’s earlier film Imsai Arasan 23-m Pulikesi. Yuvaraj Dayalan has directed the film and has also penned its story, screenplay and dialogues. Dayalan has informed that the film’s release has been postponed by a week to release on 18th April.

Meenakshi Dixit has played the heroine in the film which has the likes of Manobala, Radharavi, G.M. Kumar, Balasingh, Mansoor Ali Khan and Devadarshini essaying prominent roles.

Doctors ask Nayanthara to stay off from eating prawn

Much to the disappointment of the actress who cherishes eating prawn, doctors have advised Nayanthara to stay away from eating prawn as it is allergic to her skin and creates problems in her otherwise glowing complexion.

Sources close to the actress say that she is very fond of eating prawn and makes it a point to include in her menu on a daily basis. Even when she goes outdoors for shoot of her films, her assistants and crew members invariably make arrangements to ensure that Nayan’s food includes the best prawn available in the locality.



Nayan, who has overcome setbacks in her personal life to make a remarkable comeback in films in the past six month or so, had been facing skin disorders in the past. When she consulted the doctors, they diagnosed and found out that her skin has become allergic to prawn and have advised her to stay away from eating prawn.

Udhayanidhi says he would like to remain an actor forever

Udhayanidhi, son of DMK treasurer and former chief-minister of Tamil Nadu and grandson of DMK patriarch Karunanidhi, has said that he wasn’t interested in pursuing a career in politics.

Producer-turned-actor Udhayanidhi was campaigning for the DMK’s Nilgiris candidate and scam-tainted former Union Telecom minister A. Raja. Udhayanidhi accompanied Stalin who has been campaigning throughout the State for the success of the party’s candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Speaking to newsmen, Udhayanidhi said “I have been accompanying my father to all his election meetings ever since I was 11 years old. However, I am not at all interested in pursuing a career in politics. I only want to improve as an actor and entertain the audiences. I’m presently starring in Nanbenda which has Santhanam in a prominent role. I have a good rapport with Santhanam and I appeal to my friends in the press not to write or say anything which might adversely affect our relationship.

“I know that I can’t do action hero’s roles and am choosy about the scripts I do. I am producing Nanbenda. I tried to correct my acting to a great extent in Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal where I performed slightly better than what I did in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. In my future films, I shall continue to improve,” concluded Udhayanidh

Gautham Karthik’s Yennamo Yedho has MGR in ‘special appearance

Thanks to the latest technology available to film industry folks, audiences are in line to watch the late legends of the film industry on-screen in a ‘fresh’ avatar. The legendary comedian Nagesh, who is no more amidst us, would be seen in superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming 3-D animation venture Kochadaiiyaan. Sources close to the Unit say that Nagesh’s role is quite a ‘significant’ one in the context of the film’s script.

The upcoming romantic comedy titled Yennamo Yedho starring Gautham Karthik and the sizzling Rakul Preet Singh, which is a remake of the Telugu hit film Ala Modalaindi, is to feature the late and legendary MGR, the indisputable superstar in the worlds of films and politics in Tamil Nadu, in a ‘special appearance’.



Director Ravi Thyagarajan is quite excited about Yennamo Yedho. “The whole world knows that MGR was very fond of the sport of boxing and had taken part in many boxing competitions and tournaments as a special invitee. Our film has a boxing competition featuring yesteryear’s hero Prabhu and Vincent Asokan. We are proud to say that we have MGR ‘taking part’ in this competition,” he said