VIJAY-A.R.RAHMAN-GAUTHAM MENON FOR YOHAN!!!

On Friday, when newspaper advertisements announcing the launch of 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru', a film which will bring together Vijay and Gautham Vasudev Menon, didn't feature the name of the music composer, IndiaGlitz predicted that A R Rahman will join the team.


We got it right this time too, for it has now been officially announced that the Oscar-Grammy winner will compose music for the film, which will be produced by Gautham's Photon Kathaas.


And one more interesting detail has also emerged. Yesterday, a tagline in the advertisements said 'Mission One: New York'. Today, it was 'Mission Two: Paris', proving our other claim, that the film would be an adrenaline pumping action-thriller, which will be shot in different foreign locales.


Expectations are running high on the movie and Vijay fans are extremely thrilled that their favourite star is teaming up with Gautham Menon. The only thing that disappoints them is that they have to wait for more than a year to watch the film.

Gautham Menon & Vijay come together for Yohan!

It is the biggest happening of the year in Kollywood- Gautham Vasudev Menon signing up the one and only Ilayathalapathy Vijay!

All mainline newspapers have carried ads of Photon Kathaas Productions Ilayathalapathy Vijay in Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru, a Gautham Vasudev Menon film.
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The tagline - Mission 1 : New York City.

YOA is obviously a slick action packed entertainer that blends Vijay's mass appeal with Gautham's slick packaging.

The shoot of the film will only start in summer of 2012, and probably release for Pongal 2013.

Our sources has told us that Gautham and Vijay have agreed on a one-line teaser script of the film.

The technical team has yet to be announced, but is sure to have AR Rahman and other Gautham regulars like cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, lyricist Thamarai, art director Rajeevan and editor Antony

Velayudham audio on August 15th

Here is the good news for Vijay fans!

The suspense around the audio release of one of the most awaited film of Vijay has comes to end as the filmmakers have announced the audio release date.

Velayudham audio is all set to release in a big way on August 15th, 2011 on the eve of Independence Day. Ilayathalapathy   fans are eagerly waiting for the audio and the film from a long time and the celebrations time starts now. The details of the venue, time and rest of the details will be announced very soon. The audio of Mankatha is also releasing just five days before Velayudham and fans are very excited and anxious about the album.

The album comprises of melody, folk, kuthu and what not the album will be packed with outstanding and peppy numbers scored by Vijay Anthony.

The countdown begins and the moment certainly calls for a celebration!

And hansika motwani(one of the heroine in velayudham)also confirmed this news via twitter 

Vijay's Dubbing Works At Four Frames Studio For Velayudham

For quite sometime now there is no buzz regarding Vijay starrer Velayudham. For all you fans who are eagerly waiting for Velayudham updates here is some fresh update of the film. 

The dubbing works of Velayudham is currently progressing at the Four Frames recording Studio in Chennai. Ilayathalapathy Vijay along with other star cast is actively involved in the dubbing process. Vijay fans are now keen to know the release date of Velayudham in Tamilnadu as the release date of the film is already confirmed in Kerala on August 31st, 2011. After the change of guard in the state this is the first film of Vijay to hit the screens. The audio launch is going to take place just a few weeks before the film's release.

Velayudham is a masala film filled with all right ingredients in right ratio for a block buster hit.

We will get back with more interesting pop-ups of Velayudham right here at vjrasiganexpress.blogspot.com

VELAYUDHAM MOVIE RELEASE ON AUGUST 31

It is still a suspense for the trade in Tamil Nadu, but distributors in Kerala have announced release dates for Velayudham !


Meanwhile Shibu of Thameens, Kerala's leading distributor of Tamil films has clearly told the trade that Velayudhamwill release on August 31, Ramzan day in nearly 100 screens in Kerala. 
Vijay starrer distribution rights for Kerala have been sold for high prices when compared to ajith
As per trade, if the film releases on August 31, it will have a dream opening for 10 days between Ramzan second biggest festival for movies and Onam the biggest festival in Kerala falling on September 8.

Says Shibu: "I have told Vijay sir and Ravi sir ( producer Aascar Ravichandran), that it is a dream date and we should not miss it."

Vijay's Role in Seeman's Film

Vijay’s characterization in most of his previous films doesn’t delineate him in a perfect profession. Be his evergreen hit movie ‘Ghilli’ to his latest film ‘Kavalan’, these movies have delineated him as a jobless youngster, but as the saviour of masses.

Seeman’s upcoming film ‘Pagalavan’ has a different character for Vijay, which of course is something new and unexpected from him. Yes, the actor will be playing the role of a doctor. Earlier it was mentioned that the film has been dropped as Vijay was linked with the projects of A.R. Murugadoss and Gautham Menon.

But now we hear that Seeman has made some changes to the script and will soon start shooting for the film once done with ‘Velayudham’ and ‘Nanban’.

AMY JACKSON TO PAIR OPPOSITE VIJAY FOR GAUTHAM MENON'S FILM

It is now confirmed that Vijay will be directed by Gautham Menon in the year 2012 and he will use the Thuppariyum Anand script that he had approached Ajith with. This film will be shot mainly in foreign countries; therefore, Gautham will require a foreign actress to play the heroine.

With Amy Jackson playing Trisha’s role in the Hindi version of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya, Gautham, who is directing the movie, has decided to cast her opposite the Ilayathalapathy, sources report.

வேலாயுதம் படத்தில் விஜய்யின் பிரமாண்டம் பேசப்படுவதாக இருக்கும் -இயக்குனர் ஜெயம் ராஜா

விஜயின் மார்க்கெட் சரிந்துவிட்டதா??

என்னங்க வழமைபோல் இந்த ரசிகனுக்கு வேறவேலை இல்லை என்று சலித்துக்கொள்வது தெரிகிறது.போற்றுவோர் போற்றட்டும் தூற்றுவோர் தூற்றட்டும் என எமது கடமையை நாம் செய்துதானே ஆகவேண்டும். அண்மைகாலமாக விஜயின் மார்க்கெட் கிழ் இறங்கிவிட்டது என கதை அடிபடுகிறது.அதை பற்றித்தான் இங்கே அலசி ஆராயப்போறோம்.

இளையதளபதி, பூவே உனக்காக என்னும் படத்தில் தொடங்கி போக்கிரிவரை பட்டைய கிளப்பிக்கொண்டு இருந்தவர்.பின்னர் தொடர் தோல்விகள். (முழுமையாக தோல்வி என கூறமுடியாது).
அதனால் கடந்த மூன்று ஆண்டுகளாக பிரகாசிக்கவில்லை.சூரியன் இல்லாத போது நட்சத்திரங்களுக்கு கொண்டாட்டம் என்பது போல விஜயின் பிரகாசிப்பு இல்லாத இந்த மூன்று ஆண்டுகளில் விஜய்க்கு கிழ் இருந்தவர்கள் மேலே வந்துவிட்டார்கள்.அப்படி வந்தவர்களில் ஒருவர்தான் சூர்யா.
ஆரம்பத்தில் விஜய்க்கு போட்டியாக இருந்தவர் அஜித்.அவரும் விஜயும் ஆரம்பத்தில் வெற்றிகளை குவித்து ஒருவருக்கொருவர் சளைக்காமல் இருந்தனர்.எனினும் விஜய் ஒரு படி மேல் ஏறி வசூலில் பாக்ஸ்ஆபிஸை நிரப்பினார்.தற்போது விஜய்க்கு போட்டியாக அஜித்துடன் சூர்யாவும் இணைந்து கொண்டார.ஆரம்பத்தில் மொக்கை படங்களை தந்த சூர்யா பின்னர் கஜினி,காக்க காக்க என நல்ல படங்களை தந்தார்.தற்போது மூன்று ஆண்டுகளாக வெற்றியை தந்த இவர் சமீபமாக ரத்த சரித்திரம் என்னும் குப்பையை தந்தார்.
இவை எல்லாம் இருக்கட்டும் நாம் இனி விசயத்திக்கு வருவோம்.

விஜய்க்கு மார்க்கெட் போய்விட்டது என கூறுவோர் முன்வைக்கும் காரணங்கள் என்ன :-

விஜயின் இறுதி ஆறு படங்களும் தோல்வியடைந்துள்ளது இதனால் திரையரங்க உரிமையாளர்களுக்கு நஷ்டம் ஏற்பட்டுள்ளதாம்.இது மட்டுமே அவர்கள் முன்வைக்கும் காரணம்.
விஜயின் இறுதியாக வந்த ஆறு படங்களும் தோல்வி என்பவர்களுக்கு சரியான கணக்கு தெரியவில்லை போல் தோன்றுகிறது.விஜய் இறுதியாக நடித்த ஆறு படங்களாவன சுறா , வேட்டைகாரன் ,வில்லு , குருவி, அழகியதமிழ்மகன் , போக்கிரி என்பனவாகும்.போக்கிரி திரைப்படம் மெகா கிட் படம் என எல்லோரும் அறிந்த விடயம் ஆகும்.225 நாள் ஓடி வசூலில் சாதனை படைத்தது.

அழகியதமிழ்மகன் தோல்வியை தழுவினாலும் அதன் பின் வந்த குருவி 150 நாள் சென்னையில் ஓடி வெற்றி விழா கொண்டாடியது . அத் திரைப்படம் கில்லி மெகாகிட் படமான குழுவினரின் கூட்டணியில் உருவானது. கில்லியின் வசூலினை இப்படம் தாண்டாத காரணத்தால் 150 நாள் ஓடியும் இப்படத்தை சிலர் தோல்வி படம் என்றே கூறுகின்றனர்.போக்கிரி மெகாகிட் படமான குழுவினரின் கூட்டணியில் உருவானது வில்லு .இத்திரைப்படம் போக்கிரியினை போல் வசூலில் சாதனை படைக்கவில்லை.அதன் பின் வந்த வேட்டைக்காரன் திரைப்படம் வசூலில் கிட்டானது.விஜயின் இறுதி 6 படங்கள் தோல்வி என்று சொல்பவர்களை என்ன என்று சொல்வது

விஜய்க்கு மார்க்கெட் சரியவில்லை என நிருபிக்கும் ஆதாரங்கள்:-

சமீபத்தில் நடிகர் விஜய்க்கு கேரளாவில் சிலை வைத்துள்ளனர் அம்மாநில ரசிகர்கள்.தமிழகத்துக்கு அடுத்து விஜய்க்கு அதிக ரசிகர்கள் இருப்பது கேரளாவில்தான். இவரது கில்லி, போக்கிரி போன்ற படங்கள் கேரளத்தில் 100 நாட்கள் ஓடின. வேட்டைக்காரன் போன்ற படங்களும் ஓரளவு நன்றாகவே ஓடின கேரளாவில்.விஜய் படங்கள் ரிலீஸ் ஆகும்போது, கட் அவுட், தோரணம், பேனர், பாலாபிஷேகம் என அமர்க்களப்படுத்துகிறார்கள் அங்கும்.இப்போது தமிழ் ரசிகர்களுக்கு ஒருபடி மேலே போய் விஜய்க்கு ஒரு பெரிய சிலையே வைத்துள்ளனர் கேரளாவில்.இந்த சிலை கை கால்கலை அசைக்கும் அளவுக்கு அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. விஜய் பாட்டுக்கு இந்த விஜய் சிலை கை கால்களை ஆட்டி நடனமெல்லாம் ஆடுமாம்

அடுத்து விஜயின் கால்ஷீட் கிடைத்து விட்டால் அவருக்கு லாட்டரி சீட் அடித்த மாதிரிதான் என்கிறார்கள் ஃபாக்ஸ் ஆபீஸ் இடைநிலைத் தரகர்கள். காரணம் விஜயின் படம் தோல்வி அடைந்தாலுமே கூட செகண்ட் ரிலீஸ் எனப்படும் இரண்டாம் கட்ட வெளியீட்டில் விஜயின் பழைய படங்கள் இப்போது இரண்டு வாரம் ஓடி பணம் சம்பாதித்து விடுவதுதான் என்கிறார்கள். இரண்டாம் கட்ட வெளியீட்டில் இன்று எம்.ஜியார், ரஜினி படங்களை வெள்ளிகிழமை போட்டால் அடுத்து வரும் வியாழன்வரை ஒருவாரம் குறையாமல் வசூல் எடுக்கலாம்.இப்பொது மூன்றாவதாக விஜய் படங்களுக்கு மட்டும்தான் இந்த மவுசாம். தவிர திருட்டு வீசிடி சந்தையில் ரஜினியை விடவும் விஜய்க்குத்தான் பிஸ்னஸ் என்கிறார்கள் பர்மா பஜார் பைரேட்டர்கள். படுதோல்வி அடைந்த சுறா, தமிழ்நாடு, பாண்டிச்செரி, ஏனாம், மங்களூர், மும்பை ஆகிய பைரசி சந்தையில் 4 கோடி கொட்டி கொடுத்திருக்கிறது என்று ரேண்டம் சர்வே எடுத்திருகிறார்கள் சென்னை லயோலா கல்லூரியின் புள்ளியியல் துறை மாணவர்கள். அந்த அளவுக்கு விஜய் மார்கெட் வலிமையாக உள்ளது.

அண்மையில் பிரபல ஜோஸ்ஆலுக்காஸ் நிறுவனம் தமது வர்த்தக தூதுவர் ஆக விஜயினை தெரிவு செய்துள்ளனர்.இவ்வாறு தெரிவு செய்தமைக்கு காரணம் என தெரியுமா.தமிழ் நாட்டில் சந்து பொந்தெல்லாம் ரீச்சாகும் ,மக்களை விரைவில் கவரும் நடிகர் நம்ம தளபதிதனாம்.

இந்தவருடம் சிறந்த அபிமான நடிகர் விருதை இசையருவி இளையதளபதி விஜய்க்கு வழங்கியது.அத்துடன் விஜய் டிவியின் வாக்கெடுப்பில் சிறந்த அபிமான நடிகராக விஜய் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டார்

தொடர்ச்சியாக பல படங்களை பாக்கெட்டில் வைத்திருக்கும் நடிகர் நம்ம விஜய்தான்.காவலன்(Mega hit),வேலாயுதம்,Nanban,Gowtham Menon, A.r.Murugadoss,Mani Rathnam,விக்ரம்.கே.குமாரின் படம்,அமீரின் கண்ணபிரான்,பகலவன் என அடுக்கி கொண்டே போகிறார் விஜய்.

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிக்கு பிறகு ஓபனிங் மாஸ் உள்ள ஒரே நடிகர் நம்ம விஜய் என கூறுதல் மிகையாகாது.
இளையதளபதி விஜய்க்காக பல பேஸ் புக் பக்கங்கள் உள்ளன,எந்த ஒரு நடிகருக்கும் இல்லாத அளவுக்கு பல வலைத்தளங்களும்,ப்ளாக்குகளும் உள்ளன.உண்மையில் நீங்கள் தோல்வி என கருதும் சுறாவுக்கு பின்னர்தான் இவற்றின் எண்ணிக்கை உயர்ந்துள்ளது.பாருங்கள் உலகம் முழுக்க கோடிக்கணக்கான ரசிகர்கள் என்னும் மாபெரும் சக்தியை உடைய நம்ம தளபதியின் மார்க்கெட் சரிந்துவிட்டது என கூறலாமா??

VIJAY'S NEW GETUP IN NANBAN

A makeover for Vijay?

Yes, you read it right. Although Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay is famous for rarely donning new looks or trying out different styles, it is said that the actor considered trying out a new avatar for his look in Shankar's multi-starrer, 'Nanban'.

However, he was unable to proceed with this new hairstyle due to his commitment to Jayam Raja's 'Velayudham' that is all geared up for an August release. This film is a commercial action-masala entertainer and sees Vijay opposite Hansika Motwani, with Genelia playing a television reporter. It showcases how a commoner is forced to don the role of a superhero to save humanity and his own family.

This look is said to have been a cool and funky one and the trial seemed to have impressed the whole crew, but Ilaya Thalapathi couldn't continue with it. However, we must note that Jiiva sports a whole-new-look for 'Nanban', with long kurta pajamas, hands filled with finger rings to each please a God and what not.

Who can ever forget the kind of changes Shankar brings in the look of each star for his films? What if Vijay couldn't sport a makeover through his hair style, through his wardrobe makeover, right from a backpack to some handsome young t-shirts, we can already see a young avatar of Ilaya Thalapathi from the pictures of 'Nanban', true to his role as a college student in this film.

Aascar Films To Distribute Velayudham Directly?

Aascar Films V Ravichandran, the producer of Vijay's Velayudham has decided to release it directly.

The entire shoot of the film is over, except for a song which will be shot in a foreign location.

The budget of Velayudham which was initially said to be Rs 35 Crore has gone haywire. Now the film when it reaches the theatres will cost Rs 45 Crore due to various factors like more number of shooting days, production delays and increased special effects and graphics cost.

The film has been sold only Indian domestic only Kerala and Karnataka.

No distributor in TN is willing to touch it due to high cost. There are no big buyers in Tamil cinema after the recent political change of guard. 

The best way out for Aascar films is to release directly to the theatres , on MG or deposit basis. Aascar Ravi has done it successfully when he made biggies like Dasavatharam and Anniyan.

If all goes well, Vijay fans can look forward to Velayudham release in the last week of August.

‎'Veluyudham' overshoots budget

Vijay's upcoming film directed by Jayam Raja is in the post-production stages and is gearing up for a music release and finally the grand release of the film that is scheduled to take place in August. The film has a host of stars with Vijay donning a superhero's cap for the first time in his film career. While Hansika Motwani will play Vijay's love interest in this film, Genelia plays a television reporter and Saranya Mohan plays Vijay's sister.

A lot has been revealed and discussed about this upcoming Vijay film much ahead of its release which has steeped the interests of fans and music lovers across the state alike. The film has all the ingredients of a Vijay film all inclusive of the "kuthu" songs, romance, stunts, as well as a lavish dose of comedy (mind you with Santhanam on board) which is sure to have the audience in splits.

Sources close to the film's team revealed that the film has hair-raising stunts, what with technicians from overseas being roped in for stunt choreography.

'Velayudham' is being made under the Aascar Ravi Chandran banner. The film which was initially decided to be made with a budget of around 35 crores has now overshot the budget and has hit a high 45 crores, what with a lot of money spent on CG and songs. We hope audience too get their penny's worth seeing the film.

The film's producer is now in talks with theatre owners directly instead of finding distributors to distribute the film in the state. 'Velayudham,' apart from seeing a wide release in Tamil Nadu will also release in Kerala in nearly 90 theatres with "Ilaya Thalapathi" having quite a lot of fans in god's own country too!

PRANEETHA OPPOSITE VIJAY FOR MURUGADOSS FILM?

Luck seems to be working overtime for Pranitha, the 'Udhayan' heroine. For the actress from Karnataka is showing signs of occupying a place in the A-list heroines of Tamil cinema, with a couple of promising projects blinking at her.

We already have sources claiming that she will be the female lead of 'Saguni', the forthcoming film of hot and happening hero Karthi Sivakumar. Now we learn that might get to play the heroine of Vijay as well.

"Pranitha is one of the few names considered to play Vijay's love interest in a movie to be directed by A R Murugadoss. Chances are high for her to sign the project," say sources close to the development.

Already a popular face in Sandalwood, the actress stepped in to Tamil cinema with the recently-released 'Udhayan', an Arulnidhi-starrer. "I am ready to take up challenging offers from Kollywood," she said earlier. And her dream is coming true now, we must say.

Velayudham Shooting completed

The much-awaited 'Velayudham' starring Vijay,
Genelia D' Souza and Hanshika Motwani is
complete. Produced by 'Aascar' Ravichandran
and directed by 'Jayam' M Raja, the movie has
been shot in a grand manner.


Plans are on to release it in August and 'Aascar'
Ravichandran is planning a big way to reach the
audience.

According to director Raja, 'Velayudham would
be a movie to reckon with for Vijay fans. It has
everything associated in it for a mass movie.
Vijay's action, humour and romance will enthrall
his fans'.

Meanwhile, sources say the film has emerged a
hot property and distributors and exhibitors have
been evincing keen interest and waiting to see the
trailers. Vijay Antony's music has come good
and it would be launched in a gala affair, it is said.
Says Genelia, one of the heroines, 'to share the
screen with Vijay after Sachien is a boon for me.
He is a big actor but still very humble. I play a
journalist and all has come good'.

Vijay Becomes Gautham Menon's 'Thuppariyum Anand' Now???

Nearly before a year, Gautham Vasudev Menon was supposed to wield megaphone Ajith Kumar’s 49th film under the banner of Sivaji Productions. But it didn’t take off merely because the filmmaker delayed with his script works. Apparently they parted ways that lead to many rumors that Suriya will be the next option.

But now Gautham Menon seems to have zeroed down on Vijay and it looks like he will play the role of detective officer unraveling murder mystery in the backdrops of London. It is evident that Gautham Menon was smug-bitten by the latest version of Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr in lead role.

A R Rahman will score music and Manoj Paramahamsa along with art director has already finalized the locations in Chennai and London.

VIJAY IN DEMAND

After Shankar, Mani and Murugadoss, it’s Gautham’s turn to sign on the Ilayathalapathy

The Ilayathalapathy seems to be the hottest actor in Kollywood at the moment, with every director worth his salt wanting to work with him. The latest filmmaker to join the list is Gautham Menon, who is reportedly touted to work on a project with him once he’s done with his current assignments. 


“Yes, the Gautham-Vijay project is likely to happen after they finish their ongoing projects,” says a source, “If it does, then it’s a casting coup of sorts in Kollywood and is an indication that Vijay has indeed broken away from his routine mass masala type of flicks that failed at the BO last year.” Sample this: the actor, whose Raja-directed Velayudham is yet to hit the screens, is currently working with Shankar on the Tamil remake of 3 idiots and is then said to be starting work on a project with A R Murugadoss. 


And then there’s Mani Ratnam hovering as well! It’s a well-known fact that Vijay was supposed to work with the ace filmmaker in his Ponniyin Selvan, which got shelved. We understand that the actor had verbally agreed to do a film with Mani in the near future. 


Apart from this, there’s the Seeman-directed tentatively-titled Pagalavan about which there has been no news for a while.
The Ilayathapathy seems to have understood the importance of working with established directors in the industry. While his previous flicks that didn’t do well at the box office (Vettaikaran, Sura for instance) were with relatively new directors, all the films that are on the horizon currently are with some of the biggest filmmakers in the industry. 


When CT contacted Gautham Menon, who is currently busy with two films, about the Vijay film, he said, “I cannot reveal anything right now.”


MOST WANTED THE BIG LEAGUE 

• MANI RATNAM 

• SHANKAR 

• GAUTHAM MENON 

• A R MURUGADOSS 

• SEEMAN 


CURRENT PROJECTS 

• VELAYUDHAM 

• NANBAN

Gautham Menon's new hero is Vijay!

Vijay is all set to do a film with Gautham Menon, the maker of memorable movies like Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram, and VTV. The star is currently busy with Nanban. Velayudham is also being readied for release. When he heard Gautham Menon's script he was  floored and immediately agreed to be a part of the project once he wraps up work on pending projects.

Gautham Menon felt that the role was tailor - made for someone of Vijay's talents and he was delighted when he accepted. The ace director will be going ahead with his next project with Jiiva which is slated to commence in August. And when that is done he will begin filming Vijay's film.

Gautham has wanted to work with Vijay for the longest time but due to various reasons nothing materialized. But this time around everything worked out perfectly and it will be very exciting to see what this dynamic duo will be serving up for Tamil cinema fans.

Nanban Releases for Christmas or Pongal?

The shooting of Nanban is going forward at jet-speed as the producers are sticking to the special occasions of Christmas or Pongal to release the film. Unlike his previous films, Shankar is not willing to take any breaks between the schedules as the dialogues and script works were completed during pre-production phase itself.

Another reason behind the fast-process of shooting is because actors Vijay, Jiiva, and Ileana cannot afford to give long call sheet due to their other commitments. Soon after finishing this film, Vijay will start shooting for AR Murugadoss’s project while Jiiva and Ileana have multiple projects in hand.

It is worth mentioning the film will have 109 scenes amongst which most of them are new and different from 3 Idiots.

According to the sources, the entire film, including post production works, is likely to wrapped up by end of November.

Vijay at '3 Idiots' Climax Location For Velayudham Shooting

Although Ladakh was far-famed for its celestial splendor, it became the favorite holiday destination after the release of Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’. The beautiful backdrop of steam and snow caps wowed the spectators and soon many films were shot there including Selvaraghavan’s untitled film that was shelved halfway (Vikram and Swathi).

Now Ilayathalapathy Vijay has opted to shoot a song sequence for his upcoming film ‘Velayudham’ with the same backdrops.

With talkie portions of the film already completed, the makers are busy now shooting the songs. It is worth mentioning that the climax of ‘Nanban’ has been shot at Andaman Islands.

GENELIA'S LATEST TALK ABOUT VELAYUDHAM

When asked Genelia that why she is not frequently seen in Tamil films, she said, “It is not like that. After completing Utthamaputhiran, the shooting of Velayudham commenced. The shooting of this film is going on.

About Velayudham, I liked the story very much when Jayam Raja narrated the story to me. At the same time I doubted that whether it would be possible for me to do the TV journalist role given to me. But Raja sir encouraged me by saying that this role is tailor made for me and I can do it. The role is very powerful. My role is equivalent to the role of the hero Vijay. I am not boasting. You can understand this once you see the film.

Hansika is another heroine of this film. She happens to be my good friend. She is now one of the top heroines in Tamil industry. She is acting in her role and I am acting in my role. There is no sequence in this film where we both clash. I have donned the role of a city girl while she has donned the role of a village girl. As far as Velayudham is concerned, we both have enough scope for acting. Regarding my experience about pairing with Vijay, I should say that he is a calm person. This is my second film with him. Vijay has not changed a bit. He is like the same person when I acted with him in Sachin. It is a good experience acting with him. His wife Sangeetha and his son Sanjay are very friendly with me. I am very happy because of this.”

Vijay With Gautham Menon And AR Rahman

It looks like Vijay's career is shaping up on its best now. Having made some blunders in the past, the actor has now decided to work with promising filmmakers. Following Shankar's 'Nanban', the actor will join hands with A.R. Murugadoss for a project that will be produced by Vijay's home banner in collaboration with Fox Star Studios.


The latest we hear is that the actor has discussed some projects with Gautham Vasudev Menon earlier in time and is now ready to work with him. Incisively, if what he heard from the closer sources is believed to be true , then the film will be produced by Gautham Menon’s home banner Photon Kathaas Factory, which will have his most-loved technicians A.R. Rahman, Manoj Paramahamsa, Thamarai and Anthony in the crew. 

DEEPIKA PADUKONE TO PAIR OPPOSITE ILAYATHALAPATHY VIJAY

Deepika Padukone is very keen to start her account in Kollywood. She was on cloud nine when she bagged Rana opposite none other than Superstar Rajinikanth. 

To her bad luck, the Superstar was hospitalized on the first day of the film's shooting (April 29) and thereafter left for Singapore to get his health back in order. Technically, Deepika has barely shot for Rana, says a source, adding, She is eagerly awaiting news on Rajini sir's well-being so that she can resume shooting with him.'' 

Even as she waits for news on the Rana front, here comes another interesting bit of information. 

One hears that the long-legged beauty may romance Vijay in A R Murugadoss's next film that is likely to go on floors later this year. Our trade source in Kollywood insists that Deepika has shown a keen interest in the Murugadoss project. Earlier, it was being suggested that Sonam Kapoor is also one of the girls who has been shortlisted for this project. However, Sonam told CT that she had not received an offer. And at that point, Deepika was ruled out because her dates were committed to Rana. 

However, now that there have been some date changes on the Rana front, Deepika may be in a position to do a second Tamil film as well. Who better than Murugadoss to helm the project?

"NO ONE HAS SAID THAT TO ME EXCEPT VIJAY" SAYS HANSHIKA MOTWANI

Haniska Motwani has said that no one has praised her like Vijay had done. During the shooting of Velayudham, a song sequence was picturised on the lead pair recently. It was during this song sequence that Vijay noticed her facial expressions during the shoot.

The Ilayathalapathy had apparently told Hansika that he was watching her performance all through the dance and was noting her facial expressions. The star had also told her that the audiences would be glued to her facial expressions rather than his dance, while watching this particular song in the theaters. The actress is naturally happy to have received such a compliment for an actor who is known for his excellent dancing skills.

ILAYATHALAPATHY VIJAY OFFICIALLY SIGNED A.R.MURUGADOSS PROJECT

Ilayathalapathy from his 51st movie has changed his career path by experimenting on different genre and doing projects with established directors which never happened in his career.

And now ,its happy news for all,its now confirmed that Ilayathalapathy Vijay is joining hands with Director A.R.Murugadoss for his 54th venture . Ilayathalapathy initially heard a one liner and then now finalized this project after hearing the complete story which satisfied his expectations. 

It will be a home production.

News about other cast and crew involved in this project and an official statement is expected very soon. Check out this space for more exclusive information on this project

Velayudham climax shooting now in Kochi

Vijay completed the climax of hisVelayudham in a stadium in Kochi.

A huge crowd assembled at the stadium as spectators for this particular climax shoot.

According to director Raja: “It will be one of the highlights of the film. "Velayudhamis making brisk progress and has some daring action scenes.Two more songs remain to be shot, which will be done in a foreign and one Indian location.
The audio launch of the film which has music by Vijay Antony will take place soon."

GREAT RECOGNITION FOR KAAVALAN

                          
                                 kaavalan selected as one of the top 10 movies in 2011.

Vijay’s big Pongal release was Siddique’s Kavalan with Asin as his heroine. With this film, Vijay broke away from the masala films he was specializing in, and attempted something different. His experiment worked big time and even managed to silence his severest critics, winning universal acclaim for his sensitive performance. Kavalan faced more than its fair share of obstacles, but the film gamely smashed its way through them not unlike the way Vijay carelessly mows down the goonda armies of the villain in his films and went on to become a hit. Trade talk: The film made nearly 55 lakhs in the opening weekend itself at Chennai Box Office thanks to Vijay’s fans even though its release was crucially delayed by one day and managed to sustain its momentum all the way to the finish line. Public opinion: Vijay received a lot of appreciation for this role. In addition to this, viewers absolutely loved the twist in the tale.

வேலாயுதம் பற்றி ஹன்ஷிகா

'' 'வேலாயுதம்’ எப்படிப் போய்ட்டு இருக்கு?''

'' 'வேலாயுதம்’ படத்தில் கிராமத்துப் பெண்ணா நடிக்கிறேன். பாவாடை - தாவணிதான். இது எனக்கு ரொம்பவும் பிடிச்ச காஸ்ட்யூம். நான் நடிச்சதுலயே வேலாயுதம்தான் பிரமாண்டமான படம்!''

'
'விஜய் என்ன சொல்றார்?''

''படத்தில் ஒரு பாட்டு ஷூட் பண்ணிட்டு இருந்தோம். அந்தப் பாட்டு ஷூட் முடிஞ்ச உடனே விஜய் சார் சொன்ன கமென்ட்டை மறக்கவே முடியாது. 'பாட்டு முழுக்க நான் என்னைக் கவனிக்கவே இல்லை. உங்களைத்தான் பார்த்துட்டே இருந்தேன். அந்த அளவுக்கு எக்ஸ்பிரஷன் கொடுக்குறீங்க. இந்தப் பாட்டில் ஆடியன்ஸ் எல்லாரும் உங்களைத்தான் பார்ப்பாங்க’னு சொன்னார். அவர் வாயால் பாராட்டு வாங்கினது பெரிய விஷயம்!''


''நீங்களும் விஜய்யும் லிப் டு லிப் கிஸ் அடிக்கிற மாதிரி ஸ்டில்ஸ் வர ஆரம்பிச்சிருக்கே?''

''சத்தியமாக படத்தில் லிப் கிஸ் ஸீனே இல்லை. நான் விஜய்க்கு முத்தம் கொடுக்கவும் இல்லை. அது ஒரு கேமரா ஜிமிக். பாடல் காட்சியில் அவர் முகத்துக்குப் பக்கத்தில் என் முகத்தைக் கொண்டுபோனேன். அப்போ எடுத்த போட்டோ அது. பார்க்கிறதுக்கு முத்தம் கொடுத்த மாதிரி தெரியுதா?''

VELAYUDHAM AUDIO LAUNCH SOON

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Velayudham' and thala Ajith's 'Mankatha' can rightfully be termed as two biggies Tamil cinema is eagerly awaiting to witness this August, and every news from these two fronts, is raising expectations among fans and audience.
 
'Velayudham' that stars Vijay, Hansika and Genelia is directed by 'Jayam' Raja. The team is currently traveling to Ladhak for a ten day shoot schedule. Ladhak and its naturally scenic beauty has always called for 'n' number of shoots from the film industry, within and outside our country.
 
Meanwhile, post-production work has started side-by-side, and is going at a brisk pace.
 
Also, Kollywood grapevine is abuzz that 'Velayudham' will see an audio launch by mid-July, we must remember that the movie was launched in mid-July as well, it went on floors by July 15, 2010 and the audio launch will be in mid-July this year!
 
'Velayudham' sees Vijay as a villager, who comes to the city to withdraw the money he has invested in a chit fund company, where shock awaits him as he understands that he has been cheated. Circumstances throw him into donning the role of superhero Velayudham, a character sketched by Genelia in the film. While Genelia plays a TV journalist, Hansika Motwani plays Vijay's love interest.
 
We'll get back to you shortly once the official date is out on the audio launch...

Vijay-Deepika Padukone Pair Together For A R Murugadoss film

It's almost official, that Vijay will start working with A R Murugadoss after completing work with 'Velayudham' and 'Nanban'. And to play heroine, the team seems to have approached Deepika Padukone, who is making her K-town debut through Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer, 'Rana'. However, we can't be sure if Deepika will give her nod for this flick as 'Rana' will soon go on floors keeping her busy.


"Both Vijay and Murugadoss wanted to work together for a longtime now and it is becoming reality now. The film will be in typical style of Murugadoss and at the same time will satisfy Vijay fans," say sources.


While the actor is currently busy shooting for 'Velayudham' and 'Nanban', the director is giving finishing touches to '7am Arivu', the Suriya-starrer. "The Vijay-Murugadoss combo will start their new venture by the end of this year," they add.


Buzz is that Muruagadoss has politely turned down an offer to direct Akshay Kumar for a Hindi film, for the sake of this Vijay-starrer. In the meantime, the director is also busy with his maiden production venture 'Engeyum Eppodhum'.