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.

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.”

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..

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

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.

Don(Dada) Type Of Role For Vijay In Murugadoss Film

In the AR Murugadoss film, Vijay is playing a Mumbai dada, reports some sources in Kollywood. Though this fact has not been confirmed either by AR Murugadoss or Vijay, the news has started to make rounds.

The film has not been titled yet and AR Murugadoss is expected to announce the title any time now. However, the speculations on Vijay’s role in this film have started to make rounds. As per some reports in Kollywood, Vijay’s role in the movie will be similar to that of Kamal Haasan’s in Nayagan.

Yet another news that we hear on this project is that the film will begin in Tiruchendur and it will show Vijay’s transition as dada in Mumbai.

Kajal AGarwal Is Heroine For Vijay - ARM movie.

Kajal can barely believe it. It can’t get bigger than this for the Punjabi lass! Yes, we’re talking about Kajal Agarwal, who’s got a prize catch —- Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay's next film directed by A.R. Murugadoss.

Though several names including Priyanka Chopra and Priya Anand were tossed around, the opportunity to romance Vijay on-screen has fallen into Kajal’s lap.

Sources say that the leggy lass, who’s on a high after her Bollywood debut hit Singham with Ajay Devgan, was on cloud nine after signing the film on Tuesday with mass hero Vijay.

She is the only lucky girl to sizzle with two K’town biggies simultaneously — Suriya in Maatran and Vijay in this untitled flick. Her Tollywood career is also looking up with two films — one with Mahesh Babu and another with her Magadheera costar Ram Charan Teja.

A source reveals that the movie, which is produced by Vijay’s dad S.A. Chandrashekar, is set in Mumbai and will be shot extensively in the business capital.

Reportedly it will go on the floors from December 1. Santhosh Sivan will handle the camera and Harris Jayaraj is expected to score the tracks.

SOURCE : DECCAN CHRONICLE ( http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kajal-bags-vijay%E2%80%99s-film-917 )

Nanban Audio Release - 10th December 2011

It’s a great year for Vijay and Harris Jayaraj as they have been streaking success in their own respective arenas. Well they’re coming together for the first time in Shankar’s ‘Nanban’. Harris Jayaraj has managed to churn out chartbusters one after the other.

Harris Jayaraj is now working on the final mix of the album and the master copy will be ready somewhere by next couple of weeks. As the producers are planning to release the film on January 14 for Pongal. Sources says that the music is likely to hit audio stores by 10th of December as they need at least a month gap between the audio and theatrical release.

Nanban Audio Release 10th December 2011

It’s a great year for Vijay and Harris Jayaraj as they have been streaking success in their own respective arenas. Well they’re coming together for the first time in Shankar’s ‘Nanban’. Harris Jayaraj has managed to churn out chartbusters one after the other.

Harris Jayaraj is now working on the final mix of the album and the master copy will be ready somewhere by next couple of weeks. As the producers are planning to release the film on January 14 for Pongal. Sources says that the music is likely to hit audio stores by 10th of December as they need at least a month gap between the audio and theatrical release.

Nanban songs to be unveiled soon

Director Shankar is reportedly very pleased with the way Nanban is shaping up and he's thrilled with Harris Jeyaraj's compositions for the film. There is anticipation that the songs will turn out to be chartbusters, especially considering that the original, 3 Idiots, had hit numbers. According to sources, Harris has been paid a whopping sum for this project and one hears that the song Aska is actor Vijay's favourite in the film. Recently Harris tweeted that the film's music would be unveiled soon.

Apparently Shankar has shot the songs in a manner that is much different from the way they have been picturised in 3 Idiots. One hears that the final mixing of the audio is in progress now and the audio will be released some time in December.

Info About Vijay - A.R.Murugadoss Movie Shooting

The Ghajini filmmaker has chosen Thiruchendur, one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, as the backdrop for the film's commencement

Unfazed by the mixed response he has been getting for his recent movie 7 Aum Arivu, A.R Murugadoss has quickly moved on to his next, another biggie. This one stars Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay . The untitled flick, produced by Vijay's dad S.A Chandrashekar, will go on the floors by the middle of next month. The Ghajini filmmaker has chosen tives Thiruchendur, one of the six abodes obje of Lord Muruga, as the backdrop for the the film's commencement, with the w Velayudham star very much a part of f the scenario.

Sources said that the story demand ed a venue like Thiruchendur temple, which is situated at the seaside. From there the action is said to travel to Mumbai, where most of the script unfolds.

A high action drama, the makers are yet to finalise the female lead, although Bollywood hottie Priyanka Chopra is said to be the front-runner, with others also in contention. Unconfirmed sources inform us that it is a two-heroine subject and Murugadoss is keen to rope in Priya Anand of Nootri Enbadhu fame as one of the heroines.

Nanban a Grand Audio Launch?

Now that director Shankar has confirmed on his blog that the shoot of his forthcoming film 'Nanban' is 100 per cent complete and the Vijay-Jiiva-Srikanth starrer would make it to cinema halls for Pongal, a guessing game is on as to when would be the film's audio will release.

When we probed, inside sources expressed that a mega music launch function is being planned in Chennai by the last week of November. "It will be a grand show in which top guns of Tamil cinema will mark their presence. Cultural programs will also be there," they said.

"Harris Jayaraj, who had earlier worked with Shankar in 'Anniyan', has come out with beautiful songs. All the songs in the film have the quality to emerge chartbusters, as they are composed in such a way that it would strike an instant chord among the youngsters," they added.

Produced by Gemini Film Circuit, 'Nanban', a remake of Hindi hit '3 Idiots', is currently in its post production stage. Shankar, known for crafting his films with the precision of a goldsmith, is said to be working overtime for 'Nanban', for this is his first remake project.

Vijay's interview to Times of India

• Velayudham has been liked by the audience and critics. How do you feel?
I am very happy. After one year of hard work put in by the whole team, it’s nice to reap the rewards. I was keen on working with Jayam Raja and I am glad this worked out well for us.
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• Were you confident the movie would click?
When you are making certain movies, you know almost instinctively that it will work. When this movie was 60 per cent complete, I told director Raja that I had seen the rushes and I am confident that the movie will turn out well. The highlight of this film is the story. My father always says that for a movie to be a commercial success, the base of the film has to be strong. I also don’t believe in talking too much about my film before it releases — I would like the audience to go with an open mind, without any expectations and really enjoy it. And I think they did.

• So it’s a remake of Azaad?
It’s been inspired by Azaad. I first saw that film years ago and I thought I should do a film like that at some point. When I met director Raja and we got chatting, this movie came to mind. And then we realized the remake rights were actually with my father!

• There was talk that you had trouble getting adequate screens to release Velayudham :
I don’t want to waste time talking about such things. The movie is a success and that’s all that matters.

• How is Nanban coming along?
If Velayudham has been a success, Nanban will create euphoria of a different kind. Everyone would have seen 3 idiots. Even if you have seen the Hindi version, the Tamil film will be fresh. Director Shankar has tailor-made it for the Tamil audience.

• Director Shankar?
Working with director Shankar has been an amazing experience. I was supposed to do Mudhalvan with him but it didn’t work out unfortunately. His knack of bringing out a performance from an actor was novel to me. He appreciates the little nuances in an actor. And, he’s a wonderful human being as well.

• Are remakes a good trend?
I personally believe it’s a healthy trend. We are taking something that has already worked and adapting it to our sensibilities. When the remake of 3 idiots came along, I definitely wanted to do it.

• You have seen a few ups and downs in the last few years :
Sura was one film which affected me terribly (laughs), but it was my mistake. I did the film with full faith, but unfortunately it didn’t work. Kaavalan was cute and it did well.

• Would you want to do try something offbeat?
I would like to try different things within the framework of commercial cinema which I have been successful at.

• And what keeps you busy at home?
Right now, I am between films so I am spending a lot of time with my family.

Velayudham Vs 7am Arivu – Box Office Collection

Chennai, Nov 4 : Both 7am Arivu and Velayutham had a grand opening and have been grossing big box-office collections.

Tamil cinemas were on a roll this Diwali with tough competition between Suriya and Vijay’s films 7am Arivu and Velayudham respectively. But the box office report easily points out to which film made it and which tanked. Suriya’s 7am Arivu stood out as a clear winner according to the opening week sales.

According to box office reports, 7am Arivu earned about Rs. 37 crore, whereas Velayudham managed to collect Rs. 31 crore in the first week. Till date ‘7am Arivu’ has collected Rs. 40.5 Crores and ‘Velayutham’ Rs. 40 Crores at box-office. The competition is still neck and neck and looks like this competition will end in a draw.

Shahrukh Khan’s Ra.One dubbed in Tamil has also been rated at No 3 at the Tamil box office. In about three days, Ra.One managed to collect about Rs. 6 crore.

‘7am Arivu’ was made with a whopping budget of Rs. 84 Crores and ‘Velayutham’, Rs. 45 Crores. Both the films are still running to packed halls and making big collections.

It is said that the state government’s permission to increase the screenings during the 5-day weekend have helped the producers of both the films to large extent. The collections of 7am Arivu are expected to slow down, as the theatre owners are now planning to reduce the number of screenings thereby increasing Velayudham.

The entire dynamics will change after that. Let us wait and watch what the collections for the second week would turn out to be!

Courtesy :- http://truthdive.com/2011/11/04/7am-arivu-vs-velayutham-%E2%80%93-box-office-collection.html

Velayudham Beats 7am arivu...

Vijay starrer Velayudham has beaten Surya's prestigious 7aam Arivu at the Tamil Box Office (BO) in its first week. M.Rajah directorial movie has successfully managed to rock at the BO.

Trade reports say that Velayudham has managed to collect Rs.52.2 crore plus, whereas 7aam Arivu raked in Rs. 50.2 crore in the first week. Surya's movie had edge over Vijay starrer film because it hit the screens with 1200 prints worldwide. On the other end, Jayam Raja's movie, which was approximately released in 820 theatres, started attracting audience after getting thumbs up from the fans and good word-of-mouth from the viewers.

It is said that the state government's permission to increase the screenings during the 5-day weekend have helped the producers of both the films to large extent.

However, the collections of 7aam Arivu are expected to slow down, as the theatre owners are now planning to reduce the number of screenings thereby increasing Velayudham.

Velayudham Collection Details So Far In Kerala

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Velayutham directed by Raja has been running successfully worldwide..


The mass entertainer, also stars Hansika and Genelia in lead, and the songs and action sequences in the film have been the talk of the town....Vijay Antony has scored the music..


The film's Record Breaking collections In Kerala - 5.63cr in 5 days, 1st day - 1.62cr thu & fri 1.30cr Sat & sun 2.71cr.

Vijay As a James Bond In YOHAN

Gautham Menon is busy completing the shooting of Nee Thanae En Ponvasantham starring Jeeva and Samantha. Soon he would start Yohan Athiyayam Ondru.


Throwing light on the movie, he says, ‘it is an interational film with a international theme. Vijay and I were planning to come together for a long time and it eventually worked out now’.


It would be a different film and Vijay plays an international agent. So impressed with the storyline that Rahman immediately composed tunes for the movie, he adds.


Asked about the title, he says, ‘ we titled it as Yohan Athiyayam Ondru for we have plans to start a sequel sometime later for it’.

Grand Opening For Velayudham...

The bumper opening for Velayudham has brought smiles in Vijay's face. The actor is elated and bubbling with enthusiasm.

Addressing media persons in Chennai on Friday, the actor said, 'I choose this occasion to thank my friends, fans and well-wishers who made this movie a bighit'.

Director M Raja and producer Aascar V Ravichandran deserve special mention. They have given life and Velayudham is sparkling thanks to them, he added.

The fact that more prints are now being ordered for the movie is a pointer to its success, he added.

On his part, director Raja, said 'doing a commercial film is no easy task. It has to have all mass elements at right mix. Velayudham is perfect entertainer and Vijay hogged all limelight and made my job easier'.

More Demand for Velayudham

In spite of other big releases, producer Aascar Ravichandran managed to get bigger and more screens across Tamil Nadu and other areas for his Diwali release ‘Velayutham’. Released on October 25, the film has lived up to the expectations of not just Vijay fans, but has attracted the family audiences.

With a longer weekend still going on, the theatre owners and exhibitors have demanded for additional prints of the film. Across the states of Kerala and Karnataka, the fans circle for Vijay has increased than the usual limits. The repeat audiences in Kerala are rushing into the theatres to watch it again and again.

Well, it’s worth mentioning that Kerala audiences have welcomed even his films like ‘Sura’ and ‘Velayutham’ has become a huge hit over there.

Ilayathalapathy Vijay has thanked his fans for extending their support and making the film successful.

The king of openings

The Velayudham star opens up on his plans for the `D' day

Though bookings for Vijay's Diwali r e l e a s e Velayudham started only on Sunday, tickets are sold out for the next five days -till the weekend; the Ilaya Thalapathy once again proving that he is the undisputed `King of Openings'! For the actor, Diwali means `watching plenty of films'. Vijay, in a freewheeling interview to DC says, “I will burst a lot of crackers with my son and go watch all the films released on Diwali day with my family. Right from childhood, that has been the practice in my household.

Earlier, there used to be seven to eight Diwali releases. My day would start with watching the noon show and then moving on to the next theater for the matinee show and then, to the evening show -it just went on! However, this time around, only three films -Velayudham, 7 Aum Arivu and Ra One are releasing, and I will watch all the flicks.“

Talking about Velayudham, he says that it is the culmination of his style and Jayam Raja's distinctive formula, produced by Aascar Ravichandran at a mammoth budget.

On teaming up with new-age directors Shankar, Murugadoss and Gautham Menon, he opined, “Honestly speaking, I got the opportunity only now! Earlier, I was just accepting scripts that came my way!“ He was quick to add, “Having completed Nanban, I felt that I missed working with Shankar all these days.“ Suriya started his career much later -alongside Vijay in Nerukku Ner. How does he feel about growing to a level that both their films are clashing on Diwali day? He gives his inimitable smile and says, “I wish the 7 Aum Arivu team all the very best as well as a big congrats to my team.“