Saturday, December 24, 2011

Nanban - Tid Bits

Fans who were are eagerly awaiting for the release of Nanban's audio is completely thrilled as the audio of the film was launched in a grand manner yesterday..

The audio was launched at Coimbatore HIT College which was followed by Harris Jayarj's On the Edge Musical Programme.

The film which is the remake of b'wood blockbuster 3 Idiots is directed by Shankar..The film has Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj,Illeana, Anuya and a host of others in prominent roles..

Just as the teaser trailer of the film has created enough buzz among the viewers, the songs scored by Harris Jayaraj is also said to be rocking..

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Nanban Crew Talks About Nanban

Vijay says ‘follow your dream’
The idiot factor: It was the last scene of the movie when it gets too emotional, and I was supposed to be happy for my friends. Jeeva said something so funny that I really couldn’t control my laughter for almost 20 minutes. The entire crew was waiting for me to finish.
Working with Shankar: I wanted to work with him for a very long time. He can also act well and has good timing. He is one of the best directors I have worked with.
Favourite sound: The Tamil version of ‘Zubi Dubi’, ‘Aska aska’, is my favourite song. I enjoyed shooting it. Incidentally, I’m hooked on to the ‘Kolaveri’ song.
Real life connect: My parents never wanted me to act. When I reached my 12th standard, I realized I had to act. I followed my dream, and that’s what the movie tells you to do.
Three’s company: I need to like the script to do any role. I really don’t mind working with Ajith or anyone else for that matter if I like the script.
Time out: I love playing games and sports like tennis and cricket with my kids. I also like animated movies. Last month, I took my son and his classmates out to watch ‘The Adventures of Tintin’.
Jeeva becomes Koji
The Idiot factor: I used to travel in buses without a ticket. Once, a conductor came to check my ticket, I jumped out and ran. My friend got caught and had to pay a huge fine. After all the drama, he caught up with me, slapped me hard, and scolded me in the choicest language. Also, when I became an actor, I used to use a lot of foul language on the sets and the director could actually hear me. It took me a while to realise this.
Working with Shankar: He has no airs and has been very encouraging, especially since my role is supposed to be comical. He constantly gave me instructions as to what I should do and all the instructions are given over the microphone. He calls me ‘Koji’ after the release of my movie ‘Ko’. So he would say, ‘Koji turn right’ or ‘turn left.’
Favourite sound: I love the music of the film, especially ‘En friend pola’.
Three’s company: I am open to experimentation. In fact, all my roles have been different till now.
Time out: I am a gadget freak. I have all the new gadgets in the market including my favourite, the PS3. I love playing cricket as well.
Srikanth, the risk taker
The Idiot factor: In one part of the movie, I have a beard. One fine day, I assumed that those portions of the movie were completed, and I shaved. When I reached the sets, the director was shocked. He advised me not to be so careless. I felt very guilty.
Working with Shankar: He made each one of us feel very comfortable. Getting an opportunity to work with a man who has made brilliant movies is overwhelming. He would imitate us so well.
Favourite sound: My favourite track in the movie is ‘En friend pola’, the Tamil version of ‘All is well’. It took us 14 days to shoot this song.
Real-life connect: I was always into arts and drama and couldn’t imagine doing a ‘nine to six’ job. My parents warned me not to enter the film industry. I knew I was taking a calculated risk but I went ahead.
Three’s company: This film will be a trendsetter and help people break the shackles. We share an equal amount of space and importance in the movie.
Time out: I love gaming and carry my PS3 wherever I go. I also love cricket and will soon be a part of the Celebrity Cricket League.

Friday, December 16, 2011

YOHAN - TidBits

Gautham Vasudev Menon said, “I am really looking forward to filming an all-out action film after Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu. Also interesting because I will be working with Vijay for the first time. Yohan will be made like an international film while still retaining all the elements, especially music, that makes Indian cinema work. A.R. Rahman has already composed a theme song for the film which is simply outstanding. PKP (of which I am a part of) and I have found the ideal partners in Eros for a film on this scale, which needs to be produced and released on an international scale.”

Oscar award winner AR Rahman will be scoring the music for Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru. On his association with the project, he has said, “I am really excited working with Photon Kathaas and Eros on the movie Yohan. This is a completely new direction for both Gautham and me. We hope to come out with a product which is different yet rooted experience for the audiences.”

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Nanban teaser trailer creates stir

Nanban teaser, with the song En Friend Pola Yaru Machan…has generated huge amount of buzz among the movie goers..

The makers feel that this song will be the highlight of the album that’s likely to release next week in a grand ceremony. 

According to sources, Special attention has been given by director Shankar and composer Harris Jayaraj on this song. It has a couple of English words in it as well and this is expected to strike a chord with the audiences, now that Kolaveri is a phenomenon over the world.

As the film’s title is Nanban, a friendship song would be featured in it as well..

Post Anniyan, director Shankar joins hands again with Harris Jayaraj and we are sure the songs will be rocking..

Friday, December 9, 2011

Ilayathalapathy Vijay - Director AL Vijay Movie Details...


As reported earlier, after completing 'Thupaki' with AR Murugadoss and 'Yohan Adhyayam Ondru' with Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vijay will join hands with another leading filmmaker of Tamil cinema, Vijay of 'Madrasapattinam' and 'Deiva Thirumagal' fame.


"The director, who has just started Thaandavam with Vikram, is ready with a one-liner for the Ilayathalapathy. He will develop it into a full-fledged script after completing Thaandavam. Vijay is happy with the knot narrated to him by AL Vijay," sources tell us.


While other members of the cast and crew are yet to be finalized, GV Prakash Kumar, the lucky mascot of director Vijay, will compose music for this yet-to-be-titled venture. He is planning to make the top actor to sing a song in the film.
"Vijay has made a decision to work with top-notch directors alone in the coming years. His last venture Velayudham was helmed by Jayam Raja, while his next Nanban is by Shankar. And his forthcoming films are by Murugadoss, Gautham and AL Vijay," sources point out.


COURTESY : INDIAGLITZ

Friday, December 2, 2011

Vijay's next - Thuppakki

It's confirmed. Sources from the produc tion house inform us that Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay's next flick with A.R. Murugadoss has been titled Thuppakki. The movie also stars Kajal Agarwal, currently riding high in K'town, who will be playing opposite the Velayudham star. The source adds that both Vijay and Murugadoss felt that Thuppakki, a Tamil name, had tremendous title value and they have already registered it with the Producers' Council. Council.

Rumours were rife that Vijay was playing a cop in the movie and hitting the gym every day to get fit and toned for the role. Now the latest buzz is that the Pokkiri actor rules out playing a cop. “These are just rumours. I am not hitting the gym for any particular char acter, I always do my workouts to stay fit,“ he reveals with a smile. Santhosh Sivan will be behind the camera and Harris Jayaraj composes the music.