Thursday, February 21, 2008

Hurdles for Simbu-Dhanush Starrer


The talks of Silambarasan and Dhanush joining for a movie is creating a stir

in Kollywood. Many wonder whether this is possible.

Silambarasan was immediate to give the nod while it has been silence from

Dhanush’s side still. Industry sources say that Dhanush’s father, Kasthuri

Raja is not keen about this project and has suggested Dhanush to skip the

offer. Now is that the fear of the unknown.

The only way for this project to take off now is that Dhanush must believe in

himself and accept the offer as our Little Superstar did.

Simbu and Dhanush together?

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Will this work or will this ever happen that the east and west joining together.

Simbu and Dhanush are the next to come in the lines of MGR - Sivaji, Rajini - Kamal and Ajith - Vijay . A healthy competition have been previaling among the two so far.

Now the hot topic is that there are circulations in kollywood that Prabu Deva has come up with a script for Simbu and Dhanush to star together for a movie and has already got Our Little Superstar’s consent.

Prabu Deva is yet to approach Dhanush and if things materlize both sides then this will be Prabu Deva’s next venture once he completes the Hindi remake of Pokiri.

Sources say the title for the movie would be ‘Agni Natchathiram’but will have no link with the Maniratnam’s one apart from the title.

Working with Simbu is a Joy

“Love of literature runs in the family,” laughs cinematographer Saravanan, who turns director with the Silambarasan starrer Silambattam. Son of well-known yesteryear lyricist Ulundurpettai Shanmugham, Saravanan has been an avid reader even from the age of eight.

Naturally storytelling is the next step. Though he has done about 25 films as a cameraman, direction has been a passion. When he decided to go commercial for his debut venture, he needed a popular hero and Simbu filled the bill.

“My screenplay will make the difference,” says Saravanan. He finds working with Simbu a joy. “He keenly observes, enjoys and appreciates your work that you want to give your best,” he adds.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

A resolute Simbu?


 Silambarasan Gallery

Silambarasan Gallery

Silambarasan is busy with two films in his kitty-‘Silambattam’ and ‘Kettavan’. We all are aware that Silambarasan is pairing up with Sana Khan for this film. But there is more to it! Our reports suggest that there is one more heroine role in the film.

The search for this second heroine is going on in full swing. Starting from ‘Karuppusamy Kuthagaitharar’ fame Meenakshi to Sherin, the director of the film is on a heroine hunt. But seems like the hero of the film Silambarasan is not too happy with the director’s list and wants to import a new face from our neighboring ‘god’s own country’.

Mmm… looks like Silambarasan has developed a fancy for chics from Kerala!

In the meantime, Silambarasan has self-imposed a rule on himself. He has decided to meet the press only after completing ‘Silambattam’ and ‘Kettavan’. The rule does not end there. He has also made up his mind to not attend any cinema functions during this time. The reason - the hero has decided to meet the world only after giving a hit.

Let’s hope Silambarasan hits the bulls-eye this time with 'Silambattam' and 'Kettavan'!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

‘Silambattam’ - Burning the midnight oil!


 Silambattam Gallery

Silambattam Gallery

Silambarasan who welcomed his 25th birthday recently is working hard for his next venture titled ‘Silambattam’. The shooting for this film has been taking place in various locations.

Some scenes for Silambarasan’s next film ‘Silambattam’ was shot in a small village called Thirukadaiyur near Kumbakonam district. Since the shooting in Thirukadaiyur is over, the ‘Silambattam’ troop has now moved to Thiruvaiaru which is near Thirukadaiyur for shooting the next part.

A grand set has been erected to depict a ‘thiruvizha’ (meaning ‘fair’ in Tamil) scene and shooting is going on day and night.

Saravanan who is an ace cameraman takes the director’s chair for this flick. This film has Silambarasan and Sana Khan in the lead roles. The film seems to have village and city sequences in equal proportion.

And guessing by the hard work and the effort that is being put in, it sure seems like a success story!

Kettavan’ sings for 'Theeyavan'


Theeyavan Gallery

'Theeyavan', that marks the entry of Udhay and Sriranjan, revolves around a negative hero. Sriranjan, son of the producer, handles the negative character.

The young man came into the film world in a dramatic manner. His acting skills in collage cultural programme were received well by many and the reception had triggered the desire to try his hand in films.

His father, who is doing real estate business, encouraged him by started a project on his own to launch his son in film industry. This is the story behind Sriranjan becoming ‘Theeyavan’.

The movie also introduces new music director L.V. Ganesh, son of famous musician L. Vaidyanathan. Since Vaidyanathan and T. Rajender were close friends and relatives, Silambarasan and Ganesh became friends since their childhood. So, when Ganesh requested Silambarasan to sing a song for the movie, he immediately accepted his friend’s request and sang the song.

So, you have the hero of ‘Kettavan’ singing for ‘Theeyavan’.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Silambarasan: "I thank my fans"



Today (Feb 3), Silambarasan celebrates his birthday. Sify.com caught up with the actor who is shooting in Kumbakonam for his next film Silambattam. Excerpts of an interview

We at Sify, wish you Many Many happy returns of the day…
Thanks a ton. All I need is the love and blessings of my fans worldwide who have been a constant pillar of support.

There was a gap of 15 months between Vallavan and your Pongal release Kaalai the film did not carry great reviews. How do you take criticisms?
(Smiles) Sify.com gave my film a bad review and others followed. But let me tell you that a film review has nothing to do with box-office collections. The so-called critics except sify.com had even tore my Manmathan, but the film turned out to be a hit. My job is to give commercially viable films to my producers and distributors and your job is to review it.

How is the box-office performance of Kaalai?
Kaalai is an average film, no one will lose money. It was aimed at the masses as an entertainer and my fans loved it. It is doing well in B and C stations.

What about the other Pongal releases. Did you watch all the other films?
I saw all the films and I liked Bheema the best. I thought Trisha looked good in the film.

So you have started your new film Silambattam?
Yes, director Saravanan is very talented. His takings are stylish and visuals are good. It will be a commercial film and we are doing spot editing. Don Max who has done many hit films in Malayalam for Suresh Gopi action thrillers is doing a great job. The film will be ready by August.

What are your plans for the day?
I am not going to be in Chennai nor will I be shooting. I plan to have a quiet birthday in an undisclosed place (Laughs).



Friday, February 1, 2008

Little superstar Simbu’s Birthday Advance Wishes!




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Feb 3 every year is the date on which millions of fans of Little Superstar Simbu from around the world celebrate with great spectacle and unbounded joy his birthday.The media too is fully immersed in this. Simbu’s fans come up with novel and innovative ways of celebrating their idol’s birthday.

TV channels will telecast Simbu movies back-to-back. Magazine and newspapers will give importance to this occasion and give very wide coverage of the celebrations.

In our own unique style, we at Simbutheactor.com will celebrate this icon’s birthday Of course; his fans will not be forgotten.All that his fans cherish will be on Simbutheactor.com

Simbutheactor.com joins the millions of fans of the Little Superstar in wishing him “Advance happy returns of the day” and a long and “super” life.