Monday, March 1, 2010
Sujatha awards for excellence in literature
The late Sujatha was one of the literary giants of Tamil literature. On his second death anniversary a special commemorative meet was organised on February 27 at the New Woodlands Hotel.
Directors Shankar and Vasanth, cinematographer and director Rajeev Menon, actor Parthiban, A Natarajan, Madan, Indira Parthasarathy, Gnanakoothan, and Manushyaputhran participated in this special meet organised by Uyirmmai Padhipagam and Sujatha trust.
At the function, Uyirmmai publication and Sujatha trust jointly announced the annual Sujatha Awards for excellence in literature, which would be given away every year in memory of the great writer.
Directors Shankar and Vasanth, cinematographer and director Rajeev Menon, actor Parthiban, A Natarajan, Madan, Indira Parthasarathy, Gnanakoothan, and Manushyaputhran participated in this special meet organised by Uyirmmai Padhipagam and Sujatha trust.
At the function, Uyirmmai publication and Sujatha trust jointly announced the annual Sujatha Awards for excellence in literature, which would be given away every year in memory of the great writer.
Prithviraj in Kaaki Chattai remake
Kollywood chocolate boy Prithviraj will now step into the shoes of Kamal Hassan, as the lead actor in the remake of the Tamil blockbuster, Kaaki Chattai.
Kamal Hassan played the role of an undercover cop in the original, which was produced by Sathya Movies, and directed by the renowned film maker, Rajashekhar.
Pramod Pappan will direct the Malayalam remake, and Jagadeesh Chandran will produce it under his banner, Kichu Films. Although the plot is similar to the original, Rajesh Jayaram is working on the intricacies of the script to make it relevant to the present time.
Earlier, Puri Jaganath had partially replicated the premise of Kaaki Chattai in his Telugu movie, Pokkiri, which was remade in Tamil under the same title, and then in Hindi – Wanted, starring Salman Khan.
Kamal Hassan played the role of an undercover cop in the original, which was produced by Sathya Movies, and directed by the renowned film maker, Rajashekhar.
Pramod Pappan will direct the Malayalam remake, and Jagadeesh Chandran will produce it under his banner, Kichu Films. Although the plot is similar to the original, Rajesh Jayaram is working on the intricacies of the script to make it relevant to the present time.
Earlier, Puri Jaganath had partially replicated the premise of Kaaki Chattai in his Telugu movie, Pokkiri, which was remade in Tamil under the same title, and then in Hindi – Wanted, starring Salman Khan.
Shaam turns producer with Agam Puram
Actor Shaam made his debut in Tamil film industry with '13B' and continued gaining more appreciations for his laudable performances in 'Lesa Lesa', 'Iyarkai', 'Ae Nee Romba Azhaga Irukka' and 'Thoondil'.
Now, Shaam gears up with a new avatar as a producer. Last evening, the actor revealed about his new plans of producing films during a media interaction sessions.
While speaking to the media he said, "I was a chocolate hero and now I have become an action hero through the film Agam Puram. Director Thirumalai who trusted me made me act in the role which I desired. You will see a new Shaam in this film. This film is also being released in Telugu with the title Gang War. It has been 8 years since I had come to cinema. Only now I have understood cinema fully. I have started a production house called S I R Presents. Thirumalai will be directing two films on behalf of this production house. After this, we will give opportunity to new directors and actors who have good talent. I have planned to produce two films per year."
Now, Shaam gears up with a new avatar as a producer. Last evening, the actor revealed about his new plans of producing films during a media interaction sessions.
While speaking to the media he said, "I was a chocolate hero and now I have become an action hero through the film Agam Puram. Director Thirumalai who trusted me made me act in the role which I desired. You will see a new Shaam in this film. This film is also being released in Telugu with the title Gang War. It has been 8 years since I had come to cinema. Only now I have understood cinema fully. I have started a production house called S I R Presents. Thirumalai will be directing two films on behalf of this production house. After this, we will give opportunity to new directors and actors who have good talent. I have planned to produce two films per year."
Gautham Menon’s gamble pays off
Gautham Vasudev Menon’s gamble of having two different endings for Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (VTV) and its Telugu version Ye Maaya Chesave (YMC), has paid off handsomely at the box-office!
Towards the finale, both films have the heroes screening their debut films for their lady loves, but what happens next is as different as pongal is from pesarattu.
It is for the first time that a Tamil film’s dubbed version has a different climax in Andhra. Initially, the trade was hesitant whether it would work out, but Gautham Menon insisted on trying it out.
Both VTV and YMC have been declared hits by the trade. This paves way for Tamil films dubbed into Telugu to experiment with different endings in future, to suit local taste!
Towards the finale, both films have the heroes screening their debut films for their lady loves, but what happens next is as different as pongal is from pesarattu.
It is for the first time that a Tamil film’s dubbed version has a different climax in Andhra. Initially, the trade was hesitant whether it would work out, but Gautham Menon insisted on trying it out.
Both VTV and YMC have been declared hits by the trade. This paves way for Tamil films dubbed into Telugu to experiment with different endings in future, to suit local taste!
P Vasu starts wooing Rajini
P Vasu starts wooing Rajinikanth for Chandramukhi 2! Noted commercial director P Vasu, has started wooing Rajinikanth in a big way. Vasu wants Rajini to do his Aptharakshaka , a Kannada film which is a sequel to his Apthamithra. Please note Apthamithra’s remake became the blockbuster Chandramukhi in Tamil. Now its sequel in Kannada Aptharakshaka with the same hero Vishnuvardhan became has become a super hit. Vishnuvardhan passed away recently and Aptharakshaka is his 200th film, giving it a fantastic opening when it released on February 19. Now Vasu is planning a remake of the film with Rajinikanth as his first choice. A special screening of the film took place in Chennai before its release for Rajinikanth and Sivaji Productions, the producers of Chandramukhi. Vasu is hoping that Rajinikanth will do Chandramukhi 2, as his next film.
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