Open talk with Piya

Actress Piya is a bubbly sweet girl. In a small chat with her: Your parents did not want you to take up cinema career. You were supposed to be a computer expert but you took up acting. Did it yield any fruits?

7.1 sound technology for the first time in Tamil cinema

So far 7.1 sound technology have been used only in Hollywood and Bollywood films. Now for the first time this technology is being used in a Tamil cinema. That film is Aadhi Bhagavan which has Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles.

Anyone wants to dance Thandavam?

The audio launch of the film Thandavam which has Vikram in the lead role is being launched on 15th August.

It is not because of Anushka!

The most expected Saguni which had Karthi in the lead role did not do well at the box office. Karthi is now been forced to give a hit film. So his whole concentration is in his film Alex Pandian in which he is donning the lead role.

Shankar's I..! Deepika Padukone

Director Shankar has already commenced the shooting of his next high budgeted film titled I. This film has also a big star cast consisting of Vikram, Amy Jackson, Santhanam, Suresh Gopi and others.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Ajith has been invited for a cameo role in Sridevi’s film

Sridevi was the number one heroine in Tamil. She also rocked in Hindi films. She was the only leading actress in the 70s and 80s.Later on she married the Hindi producer Bony Kapoor and quit acting.

After a long Sabbath, she is acting in a film titled English Vinglish. The story of this film is about a housewife who suffers because she does not know English. This film is being produced in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

Rajni was approached to do a cameo in the Tamil version. Rajnikanth and Sridevi had paired in numerous Tamil films. Rajnikanth has refused citing his health conditions.Now Ajith has been approached. One of the important crew member of English Vinglish said, "We had requested Ajith to do a cameo role in our film. We are holding talks with him regard to do this." It is understood that Ajith is likely to act in this film.

Karthi says that Saguni is not a flop film

Karthi’s Paruthiveeran, Paiyaa, Aayirathil Oruvan, Naan Mahan Alla and Siruthai were super hit films. Recently his film Saguni was released. There were two kinds of views about this film.

There was a view that this film was a flop and on the other side, there were news that Saguni is doing brisk business.Karthi had already announced that the film is doing well at box office in all the areas and the distributors are yielding good profits.

When asked Karthi whether Saguni is a flop film, he said, "Saguni is a film based on the present political situation. People have received it well. I will not agree that Saguni is a flop film. It has yielded good profits. Maybe it would not have satisfied some people’s expectations. They are the ones who are speaking against this film. Commercially Saguni is a success."

Monday, July 30, 2012

Actress Amala takes up acting after 20 years

Amala is going to act after a gap of 20 years. She had acted in numerous Tamil films including Mythili Ennai Kathali, Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu, Velaikaran and Sathya. She loved Telugu actor Nagarjuna and married him. After marriage she quit acting.

Their son Akhil is also going to son the lead role in a film. Amala was also the founder of Blue Cross Society in Hyderabad. She was away from cinema for 20 years. Now she has taken acting in a film titled Life is Beautiful directed by Sekhar Kammula.

Amala while speaking about this said, "When I was approached for the film Life is Beautiful, I was little reluctant because I was been avoiding camera for the last 20 years. I was not confident about acting but Sekhar was continuously compelling me. Because of this I agreed. My last film which I had acted was in 1992. After this I started concentrating on my son and social work. Now my son Akhil has grown up. He does not need my attention. Then I thought that what was wrong in acting. I have not decided to act continuously. It depends on the situation." Amala’s husband Nagarjuna while commenting about this said," Amala is donning mother’s role but she is so youthful that she can don sister’s role."

Parthiban dons the role of Veena Malik’s friend

Actor Parthiban is donning the role of Veena Malik’s friend in the Kannada remake of the Hindi film The Dirty Picture. The Hindi film The Dirty Picture is based on the life of the late South Indian glamour queen Silk Smitha.

This film was a super duper hit. Apart from this, this film fetched the National Award for Vidya Balan for her best acting. Now this film is being remade in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.

Pakistani actress Veena Malik is donning the role of Silk Smitha in the Kannada remake film. Kannada producers have chosen her because the heroine’s role is very glamorous. Parthiban is donning the role of Veena Malik’s friend in this film. It is important to note that Parthiban is acting for the first time with a foreign actress.

Rana Daggubati to star in Ajith Kumar film?


Bollywood actor Rana Daggubati had apparently expressed that he wanted to make his debut in Tamil films. The actor, who was supposed to star in Vetrimaran's Vada Chennai, had walked out of the film for some unknown reasons. Grapevine has it that Rana has been approached to act in Ajith Kumar's forthcoming film.

According to a leading daily, director Vishnuvardhan recently met Rana Daggubati and narrated the story of his untitled movie. It is said that the actor was impressed by the storyline and has given his verbal consent. However, he is yet to sign officially.

The ensemble cast of the film includes: Ajith Kumar, Nayantara, Arya, Suman Ranganathan, Tapasee Pannu, Mahesh Manjrekar, Atul Kulkarni and others. The movie produced by AM Rathnam is expected to release in November 2012.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Abhishek Bachchan in the Hindi remake of Naan Ee

Naan Ee is running to packed houses in almost all the theatres in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

At this juncture, director Rajamouli has decided to remake this film in Hindi in 3D format.

Rajamouli has once again proved that he can narrate anything tastily if there is a strong screenplay. This film is also a mega hit in Telugu also.

Rajamouli has decided to screen this film to Abhishek Bachchan in order to cast him in the lead role in this remake film. If Abhishek Bachchan likes the film, Rajamouli has decided to cast him in Nani’s role. He has also mentioned that Sudeep and Samantha who had acted in Naan Ee will also act in the Hindi version.

Simbhu croons for Srikanth’s film

Simbhu is very much interested in singing. Apart from singing for his films, he is also interested to sing in the films that has other actors in the lead roles.

He had earlier sung a song for the film Mambattiyan which had Prashanth in the lead role. That song turned to be a mega hit.

At this juncture, Simbhu has sung a Kuthu song which begins with the lines Nachukku Nachukku for the film Ethiri Enn 3 which has Srikanth in the lead role.

Dharan has composed the music for this song. Eight kinds of sets were erected to shoot this song at a cost of Rs 40 Lakhs. This song sequence featuring Srikanth and Poonam Bajwa was shot in these sets. Director Ramkumar is confident that this song will be very popular among the youths.

Samantha to quit acting because of her skin allergy

Actress Samantha is suffering from skin allergy. She is staying in Hyderabad and getting treated but the result is negative.

She is at her home because her face has lost its radiance. She had acted in the film Naan Ee which was made in Tamil and Telugu.

This film which was released recently is running to packed houses. Tamil film industry stalwarts Manirathnam and Shankar had approached Samantha for the female lead role in their respective films.

She who had given call sheet For Manirathnam had acted in it for few days. She quit this film because of her skin allergy. She refused Shankar’s film. Samantha is frustrated because of this. She decided to go for plastic surgery but the doctors said that was not possible. People close to Samantha say that she may quit acting because of her skin problems.

Asin says that she has got a big status in Bollywood


Asin is very cheerful these days because her Hindi film Bol Bachchan is doing very well at the box office. Most of Asin films are hits.

It is not a new thing for her but the film Bol Bachchan has given her a new status.

For Hindi actresses, it is great honour for having acted in a film which has earned a profit more than Rs 100 Crores.

Bollywood Kareena Kapoor is topping this list. She had acted in Three Idiots, Golmaal 3, Body Guard and Ra One which had yielded profits more than Rs 100 Crores. Asin is next to Kareena Kapoor. The films Ghajini, Ready and House Full in which Asin had acted have broken the records by earning more than Rs 100 Crores. Now the film Bol Bachchan has also yielded profits more than Rs 100 Crores.

In view of the foregoing, Asin is being considered as a stiff competitor to Kareena Kapoor. Asin while speaking about this said, "I have just completed five years in Bollywood.

I never even thought that I will get this status in such a short span of time. Bol Bachchan is the best film in my career."

Shiva, Ramya, Michael


J G Krishna is producing a film titled Vazhipokkan under the banner Movie Lounge. The title of this film has been changed as Shiva, Ramya, Michael.

This film is being produced in Tamil and Kannada languages.

Anbu Cheliyan is directing the Tamil version while the Kannada version is being directed by A K Siva Surya.

Mithun is donning the lead role while Tejaswi is pairing with him. Vivek is for the first time donning the villain role. He has changed his getup to act in this film. New married couple goes to honeymoon. A mysterious man asks for a lift in their car. At one point of time, he tries to murder them. Who is he? Why he tries to murder the couple?

This story is narrated in a very racy way in this thriller film. The first schedule shooting of this film has been completed in Chikmagalur in Karnataka. The second schedule shooting of this film is to commence soon. Sai Madhukar is composing the music.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Dhanush+Amala+Sargunam!

Dhanush, Amala and Sargunam are joining hands in a film. The film is titled Sotta Vaalakutty. Producer Kathiresan who had earlier produced films like Polladhavan and Aadukalam is producing this film. Even before this film, there is a connection between these three.

In Vaagai Sooda Vaa, Sargunam had chosen Amala Paul for the female lead role but she was unable to act in this film because of her call sheet problems. Later on Sargunam signed Iniya for the female lead role. At that point time Sargunam had assured Amala Paul that they will join hands in the next film.

Amala Paul was supposed to pair with Dhanush in 3. Even in the advertisements Amala Paul’s name was mentioned. Then later on due to unknown reasons she was ousted out of the film. Shruthi donned the female lead role in 3.

Amala Paul who had earlier missed the opportunity with Sargunam and Dhanush has now made it in a single film.

Is it wrong to act after marriage? Mamta Mohandas


Mamta Mohandas asks that whether it is wrong to act after marriage. Mamta Mohandas had acted in Tamil films Sivappathigaram, Guru En Aalu and Thadaiyara Thaakka. She is currently acting in Malayalam films. She said, "The Tamil film Thadaiyara Thaakka had fetched me a good name commercially.

In Malayalam I am pairing with Mammootty in the film titled Jawan of Vellimala and with Dileep in My Boss. I have earlier acted with Mammootty but this is the first time I am pairing with him. Even in this film there is no love track. In My Boss I am donning the role of Dileep’s boss. In the recent times, many of you are asking me that why I am so much interested to act in films after my marriage.

I don’t know what kind of question is. Is it that one should not act after marriage? Now I am very choosing while selecting my roles. I have decided to act in three films in a year."

Not me!: Udhayanidhi


After the great success of Naan Ee, there is news about director Rajamouli everywhere. There is news that Rajamouli is going to direct a direct Tamil film which is to be produced under the banner Red Giant Movies and Udhayanidhi Stalin will don the lead role.

When asked Udhayanidhi Stalin about this, he said, "There is no truth in this news. I had met Rajamouli sir one year back. I have still not seen Naan Ee. I have met him at the audio launch of the film Maaveeran. This is the dubbed version of the Telugu film Magadheera. I had released the Tamil version. I met him only this function. After this I did not meet him or speak to him.

Many of you are asking me that in which film I will act after Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. Sundar C after completing the film which has Vishal in the lead role will be directing a film for our production house. If I like that story, there is an opportunity for me to do the lead role. Only if the role suits me I will act otherwise I will only produce it. The film Neer Paravai which is being produced by me will hit the screens soon. After this I will be producing films to be directed by Sundar C, Samudrakani and Prabhu Solomon under the banner Red Giant Movies."

Audio launch of Bala’s Paradesi during the month of August

The audio CD of the film directed by Bala will be released during the month of August. Paradesi is a film based on a Malayalam novel titled Eriyum Thanal. This film has Adharva and Vedika in the lead roles. Bala has completed Paradesi in a shot span of time.

Now works like dubbing and re-recording is going on. At this juncture, Bala has decided to launch the audio of this film next month. He has also planned to release the film before Deepavali.

After this, Bala will be directing a film which will have Vishal in the lead role. The story of this film is also being adapted from a Malayalam novel. Both of them joined hands in the film Avan Ivan. This film fetched a good name for Vishal.

Ajith says his "PARENTS" are his rolemodels

The reason he says is, "They never interfered in our (Ajith & his brothers) decisions. Every time we did something, they would tell me not to regret it." They provided the basic education and lots of love and care, but how the three boys lived their lives was completely their call.

I understood that the word freedom is synonymous with responsibility at this point of my life. "As long as we were keeping ourselves occupied, our parents never invaded our decision. That is something i would like to pass onto my children. Give them the basic foundation, and let them decide what they want to do in life. That is probably the greatest asset that i have in life"

Thursday, July 26, 2012

A surprise in Kumki audio launch


Super Star Rajnikanth’s name did not figure in the invitation card. It was mentioned that Kamal Haasan will release the audio CD and Surya will receive it.

But what happened was a sweet surprise. Today Rajnikanth had phoned Prabhu and told him that he will be attending the function. Because of this large number of police personnel were pressed into service at Sathyam Cinemas where the function was supposed to be held.

Rajni while speaking on this occasion said, "Normally I don’t participate in any of the functions. I have been invited for many functions. If I go for a function, I have to attend all the functions. That is why I avoid all the functions. I feel very shy to participate in the functions. To tell the truth attending a function is like running away from a person who has lent me money. They are so affectionate. It is a great pride when Kamal was approached to do a Hollywood film by the Lord of Rings producer. It is not pride for Tamil cinema alone. It is a great pride for Indian cinema. Prabhu had invited me for this function. Immediately I told Prabhu, "No Prabhu. I am not participating in any of the functions." I made up my mind not to attend this function. Yesterday Prabhu Solomon came to my house to give the invitation of this function. I immediately called Prabhu on the phone and told him," What Prabhu? I already told you that I will not attend the function."

He said, "No Anna (elder brother). Giving the invitation is our duty." Even while going to bed I did not have the intention of attending this function. Everyone while speaking said that Rajni is one trunk and Kamal is another trunk. Vikram Prabhu has climbed with their help and is kissing Tamil cinema but he has not kissed Tamil cinema.

He has kissed his grandfather Shivaji Ganeshan. He is an akshayapathiram (meaning the vessel that never diminishes in its contents. Kamal and I came from there only. I became very close to him only at the time of the shooting of Padayappa. At that time he told me, "You have so far not lifted your shirt collar. Once you do it your buttons will burst." What a big word it was. Work hard Vikram like others said but don’t get scared. After seeing the songs and trailer, I feel that Kumki will be a great success. Vikram Prabhu, welcome to Tamil cinema. My wishes."

Kamal released the audio CD in the presence of Rajnikanth which was received by Surya.

Dhanush is a busy bee


Dhanush is currently acting in the film titled Mariyaan directed by Bharat Bala. The shooting of this film took place in foreign locales and now the cast and crew has returned back to Chennai.

It is understood that 80% of Mariyaan has been completed and because of this the crew is very cheerful. Bharat Bala who had directed A R Rahman’s album Vande Mataram is directing Mariyaan. A R Rahman has composed the music for this film.

The second schedule shooting of this film is to commence soon. At this juncture, Dhanush is a producing a film which will be having Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. Director Vetrimaaran’s assistant will be directing this film. Once Dhanush completes the work connected with the productions, he will be simultaneously acting in the film Mariyaan and in the films to be directed by Sargunam and Vetrimaaran simultaneously. Apart from these, the Hindi film Raanjhnaa which he has donned the lead role is to hit the screens soon. It looks that Dhanush sir will be the busiest actor in the coming days.

Another British actress in Kollywood


Another London actress has come to Kollywood to compete with Amy Jackson. British model Amy Jackson made her debut as heroine through the Tamil film Madrasapattinam. Later on she continued to act in Hindi and Tamil films.

She is currently pairing with Vikram in the film I directed by Shankar. Now after Amy another British girl Anara is coming to Kollywood. She has made her debut through the film titled Kadhale Ennai Kadhali. Santosh is debuting as hero in this film.

Debutant director Shaan is directing this film. He while speaking about this film said, " A Tamil boys fall in love with a British girl. The parents of the boy refuse to accept the foreign girl. How Anara convinces them and becomes their daughter-in-law is the rest of the story. We were in search for a foreign girl who would suit Tamil cinema.

We had given advertisements in London newspapers. Seeing these advertisement 50 British girls approached us. Among them there was a girl with black hair and with looks of a Tamilian. We selected her. Her name is Anara. The shooting of the whole film took place in London. Nizhalgal Ravi and Mayilsami are also acting in this film. English actor Roy has donned the villain role. Vimal Raj has composed the music while Saravanan has handled the camera."

Thamanna says that whether she is interested or not in Tamil cinema

When asked Thamanna whether she was not interested in Tamil cinema she gave her reply. Thamanna for the last one year did not accept any Tamil cinema. She was concentrating only in Telugu and Hindi languages.

When asked her that why she is not accepting Tamil cinema, she said, "Currently I am very busy in Telugu films. All of them are excellent films. As far as Tamil is concerned I am getting lots of offers. If it has a good story I listen to them but I will accept if the role is suitable for me. I am very interested to allot dates for Tamil films.

Tamil films were the turning points in my career. Only Tamil films gave me an identity. Who said that I am not interested in Tamil films? I am really missing Kollywood industry. Even now I am in touch with all the Kollywood heroes with whom I have paired with. I keep on talking to them frequently. When I am in Chennai I feel at home. Next I am acting in a Hindi film. The shooting of this film is to commence soon."

Ponniyin Selvan to be directed by Selvaraghavan

After completing Erandam Ulagam, Selvaraghavan has decided to cast big stars Vikram, Arya and Jiva in his next film. Selvaraghavan has the policy of not revealing the details of his next film but for the first time he has mentioned about his next film.

He has mentioned, " I would love to make a film adapted from the famous classical novel Ponniyin Selvan written by the famous late novelist Kalki. The cast would be as follows. Jeeva will be donning the role of Vallavadevan. Kajal Agarwal will be donning the role of Kundhavai while Arya will don the role of Aadithya Karigalan. Vikram will don the role of Raaja Raaja Chozhan while Nayanthara will don the role of Nandhini."We have to wait and see whether Selvaraghavan’s dream project will materialize.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Shankar's I..! Deepika Padukone

Director Shankar has already commenced the shooting of his next high budgeted film titled I. This film has also a big star cast consisting of Vikram, Amy Jackson, Santhanam, Suresh Gopi and others.

A R Rahman had already composed a song for I. Shankar has shot this song sequence featuring Vikram and Amy Jackson in a gargantuan set erected at AVM Studios. There will be another heroine in this film.

There was news that this heroine will appear in the second half of this film and talks are being held with a popular Bollywood actress for this role. Now Deepika Padukone has given her green signal. Deepika Padukone is currently busy in Hindi films and also in Tamil film Kochadaiyaan which has super star Rajnikanth in the lead role. Shankar has told Deepika that she can give her dates at a later date since her role is small in this film. She has also agreed for this.

It is not because of Anushka!


The most expected Saguni which had Karthi in the lead role did not do well at the box office. Karthi is now been forced to give a hit film. So his whole concentration is in his film Alex Pandian in which he is donning the lead role.

There is a big star cast in this film. Anushka, Meghana Raj, Santhanam and others are acting in this film. It has been decided to release the film during the month of October.

There was news that the release could be postponed because Anushka is currently very busy acting in Erandam Ulagam. The crew of Alex Pandian have denied this news. One of the members of the crew said, "Anushka had given 60 days call sheet for Alex Pandian. Major portions pertaining to her have been completed.

Only the climax sequences and a song sequence are remaining to be shot. Anushka has mentioned that she will allocate her dates to complete these portions once she returns from Georgia where she is shooting for Erandam Ulagam. Since Santhanam accompanies Karthi throughout this film, portions pertaining to them are being shot now. The shooting of Alex Pandian is not delayed because of Anushka."

Anyone wants to dance Thandavam?


The audio launch of the film Thandavam which has Vikram in the lead role is being launched on 15th August.

Thandavam is a film which has Vikram, Amy Jackson, Anushka, Santhanam and Jagapathy Babu in the cast. This film has been directed by Vijay. Nirav Shah has handled the camera while G V Prakash has composed the music.

Like Mugamoodi, UTV Motion Pictures have produced this high budgeted film Thandavam. Before the audio CD release of Mugamoodi a contest was held by UTV in association with a popular website to invite the fans for the function. Similarly now UTV is holding a contest to fans for dancing in the audio launch function of Thandavam.

The people selected will be dancing for the songs from the film Thandavam. Those who have participated in the TV reality shows and danced can send their details via email to thandavam2012@gmail.com.

Five to six members will be selected and will be given opportunity to dance in the audio launch function. Person selected in the contest will be trained by a popular choreographer and will dance in this function. Vikram and other important personalities will enjoy the dancing of the selected people.

7.1 sound technology for the first time in Tamil cinema

So far 7.1 sound technology have been used only in Hollywood and Bollywood films. Now for the first time this technology is being used in a Tamil cinema. That film is Aadhi Bhagavan which has Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles.

This film has been directed by Ameer. A R Rahman through his A M Studio has introduced this technology in Tamil Nadu.Director Ameer while speaking about this said, "Modern technology is very important for the growth of cinema. The 7.1 sound technologies are already being in use in Hollywood and Bollywood. This is for the first time it has been used in Tamil cinema. I am proud that this technology is being used for the first time in my film Aadhi Bhagavan."

Open talk with Piya


Actress Piya is a bubbly sweet girl. In a small chat with her:

Your parents did not want you to take up cinema career. You were supposed to be a computer expert but you took up acting. Did it yield any fruits?

It is really very good. Tamil and Andhra people have accepted me. Goa and Ko have earned me very good name. A young team is remaking the film Goa. I am donning an important role in this film. This film will also be much spoken about like Goa. I am really very happy.

Self-criticism about you? My life philosophy is, "Always think positively. Be happy. Don’t expect from others." To tell in short I am a very strong person.

What do you think of marriage?

As far as I am concerned marriage is a strong commitment. This commitment should be there throughout the life but everything has changed these days. Nobody takes it seriously. People are living together. This has become common in Bollywood. If you ask them, they tell it understandings. Maybe it is right from their view point but I will not be like that. I will love and get married. I will live 100% correctly.

What is the purpose of loving?

What else. Happiness. Keep him happy.

Is it a blessing or curse if a heroine is sexy?

Definitely it is blessing not a curse.

Suriya fights with Suriya in Maatraan Climax for Kajal?


Shruthi Haasan says that success and failure is not in her hands

Actress Shruthi Haasan says that it is not in her hands if films flops or succeed. She while speaking to the media said, "My Telugu film Gabbar Singh has been a great hit. Though I am very happy about this, the success or failure of my film is not in my hands.

Whenever I get an offer I will try to give my best. Many are asking that whether my entry to cinema was easy because of my father Kamal Haasan. It is true in one way but you should have talent to withstand in this industry. The audience should accept my acting talents.

In that way, all the films that I have acted have proved this. The film Gabbar Singh is the remake of the Hindi film Dabangg which turned out to be a great hit. My next film is also a remake. Prabhu Deva debuted as a director through the Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (Unakkum Enakkum in Tamil). This film was a super hit. He is remaking this film in Hindi. I am donning the role which Trisha did in Telugu film."

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I got motivated seeing Kamal Haasan’s Aalavandhan: Hollywood most influential director Quentin Tarantino

The most famous has mentioned that he had been influenced by Kamal Haasan’s Aalavandhan while making Kill Bill series. He has mentioned this to Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap while speaking with him recently in Venice.

Quentin Tarantino after seeing Aalavandhan has used graphics in the violence sequences in his film Kill Bill.When asked Kamal Haasan about this, he said, "12 years back when I made Aalavandhan, I had used graphics like comics in the fighting sequences.

People saw this has a strange and thought I was boasting my self -wisdom. Now the most talented and famous director of Hollywood has given recognition to this. I expect that in future criticizers will be able to understand my efforts." Quentin Tarantino has directed excellent films like Pulp Fiction and Inglorious Bastards.

Amy Jackson demands more salary

London model Amy Jackson debuted as heroine in the Tamil film Madrasapattinam. After this she had acted in the Hindi film titled Ek Deewana Tha directed by Gowtham Menon. Because of this producers started turning towards her.

In the film Thandavam which has Vikram in the lead role, Amy is donning the second heroine role. So far only one Tamil film of her has been released. At this juncture, she has been signed by Shankar for his film I.

It is understood that she has been paid Rs 75 Lakhs as salary to act in this film. This has shocked the Kollywood actresses because Amy is earning so much in a short span of time. She was paid Rs 5 Lakhs for Madrasapattinam which was directed by Vijay. Her salary was hiked to Rs 45 Lakhs when she was signed for Vikram starrer Thandavam. Now she has been signed for Shankar film and she is being paid Rs 75 Lakhs. The producers are shocked because when they approach her for her call sheet, she demands the same salary that has been given by Shankar.

Bruce Lee technique in Mugamoodi

Mysskin says that he has structured the story of Mugamoodi based on the martial art Wing Tsun Su learnt by Bruce Lee. Mugamoodi is a film which has Jiva, Narain and Pooja Hegde in the cast. This film is directed by Mysskin.

He while speaking about this film said, "I narrated this story to Surya, Vijay, Vishal, Simbhu and others. Finally it looks like this film is meant for Jiva only. This is a super hero story. When I say this don’t think that this film will be like a Hollywood film.

This is a Tamil super hero story. The sequences are structured accordingly. The story of this film will be racy like a roller coaster. The stunt sequences have been inspired by Bruce Lee’s Wing Tsun Su martial art. Tony Liu who made the guest appearance in the film Enter the Dragon which had Bruce Lee in the lead role is the stunt master of this film. Narain who is donning the villain role murders lots of people. Major portions of this film have been shot in Chennai and Europe. This film which has been produced by UTV has the music of Kay."

I have stopped moving with my friends! : Surya

Surya has mentioned that he has stopped seeing his friends in order to spend his time with his wife and children. Surya while speaking to the media said, "I am donning the role of conjoined twins in the film Maatran.

Since I am continuously shooting I have no time to spend with my family. I have to spend my whole time with my work. At the same time I want to be a responsible father. Whenever I get a break, I rush to spend my time with Jo, Diya and Dev.

I don’t go out with my friends these days. To tell the truth, I don’t even speak with them in the phones also. Even if I want to exercise, I will do it before my kids wake up. I will be with them once they get up from their bed. I will do everything for them. I will help Jyothika by dressing the kids for school, feed them and take them to school"

Shruthi Haasan turns towards spirituality

All of a sudden Shruthi has become very religious. She had recently visited the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum and worshipped the presiding deity. Her father Kamal Haasan is an atheist.

Now his daughter has become just opposite to him. Shruthi made her debut as heroine through the Bollywood film Luck which turned out to be an utter flop. She was considered as an unlucky actress.

At this juncture she made her debut in Tamil through the film Ezham Arivu. Later one she acted in the Telugu film Gabbar Singh which turned out to be a super hit. Now she has earned the name as a lucky actress. Shruthi is in cloud nine because of this. Apart from acting in lots of Telugu films she is also acting in a Hindi film to be directed by Prabhu Deva. In the recent times Shruthi has been showing keen interest in spirituality. She had been to Kerala and visited the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum. She while speaking about this said, "Kerala’s beauty attracted me very much. I got the sense of worth here. I went to Padmanabhaswamy Temple and worshipped. I felt that I got the solace and blessings."