Sunday, January 15, 2012

Vijay's Latest Interview About Nanban

Vijay is cool and composed as usual. TheIlayathalapathy of Tamil cinema is on cloud nine as Nanban released for Pongal is running to packed houses and the film has taken a gargantuan opening at the ticket windows. His fans have accepted the film and audience worldwide say that the remake from 3 Idiots, a cult classic was indeed an image-make over for the star. But Vijay begs to differ with this observation.

Nanban took the biggest-ever first-day opening.

Are you happy about the response that Nanban has been receiving?

I am pleased (smiled) that everyone likes the film.  It is the victory of the script. 

They say Nanban is a faithful remake and that’s why it worked. Was it a conscious effort to stick to the original?

Yes, initially when I met up with Shankar, he was very clear that we should not tamper with the script. He made a few subtle nativity changes, dialogues, the look and the songs. Rest of it is the same. 

But how were you convinced about doing a remake like this, in which you didn’t have a mass hero image?

( Thinking) I had seen 3 Idiots when it released and loved the film. Never in my wildest dream did I think that I will do the remake. But when Gemini approached me, I was in two minds but soon I heard that Shankar will direct the film and I was sure that it was a risk worth taking.

How was it working with Shankar?

He was a treat to work with. He gave me complete freedom and I realized that having done few dramas earlier, he is an amazing actor himself and that’s why he can enact the right emotion he wants for you.  

Were you influenced by Aamir Khan’s acting in 3 Idiots?

Like I said earlier, I infused my style and body language to the role. But there are certain cute expressions that Aamir did in 3 Idiots which I didn’t want to miss and so I incorporated it in Nanban. 

Are you changing tracks and trying to reinvent your image with Nanban?

I have been doing different kind of films for a long time and it’s surprising that you are making a note of it now.  I have worked on diverse films likeKathalikku Mariyadai, Thullatha Manavum Thullum, Friends or Kaavalan at regular intervals. Somehow this news of me changing tracks with reputed directors like Shankar, Murugadoss and Gautham Menon has been doing the rounds. 

Let me tell you that I always wanted to work in varied scripts but sadly no such scripts came knocking at my doors.  And I was forced to go back and make a minimum guarantee mass film with four action scenes, song ‘n’ dances and viola a film was ready. Films like Nanban has to happen and we can’t plan and go search for it. 

Tell us about the rapport you shared with Jiiva and Srikanth?

 When we started the film, I hardly knew them but by the time the film ended, I got two buddies for life. We bonded well and that shows in the film. They both did their respective roles with conviction and I love the scene when Srikanth confronts his dad. It was very touching. 

All the songs are picturised lavishly. Which is your favourite?

Aska Laska and En Frienda Pola are my favourites. But lot of people likeIrukkaanna choreographed by Farah Khan. 

Heard that your wife Sangeetha hugged you after watching the film?

Yes, she was so happy and even said that it is my career best film.  I went for some promotions after the first show and came back home late but my son was waiting for me. When I stepped out of my car he pulled down his pants and said “Thalaiva you are great” like how Jiiva and Srikanth does in the film. I was so touched and it was the biggest compliment I received.  

" I wish all my fans, friends and well-wishers a Happy Pongal "

Friday, January 13, 2012

Nanban receives tremendous response...!


Nanban, the remake of Aamir Khan's B'town block buster 3 Idiots which was released yesterday has been receiving good audience response, worldwide..


Director Shankar teams up with Vijay for the first time through this film which also stars Jiiva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj, Sathyan, Ileana, Anuya in prominent roles.

The plot which deals with the drawbacks in our educational system has has Harris Jayaraj who has composed foot-tapping numbers..

Watch this perfect entertainer at cinemas near you!!!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Kajal Agarwal Repeating Her White Dress Magic For Thuppakki

Kajal claims that the movies have turned out to be massive hits, whenever she has sported white-dress for her first shots. Giving examples of Telugu blockbuster Magadheera, which was dubbed in Tamil as Maaveeran, and her debut Bollywood movie Singham, Kajal Aggarwal adds that in those films, the 26-year-old had given her introduction sequence wearing white-dress and hopes to continue the same magic for Vijay's Thupakki.

Meanwhile, Kajal Agarwal's wish has been granted by AR Murugadoss. We hear that she has shot her first scene wearing white costume in Thupakki too!!