Actor Kamal Hassan has launched a new TV serial Abhirami in which Gouthami makes her re entry! Produced by Abhirami Ramanathan under his banner Abhirami Mega Mall, Kutti Padmini plays the role of creative head in this serial. The grand inauguration of the serial was done Monday morning at a function held at the Abhirami Mega Mall. Kamal Hassan switched on the camera while Rama Narayan, president of the powerful producers council gave the first clap.
Present on the occasion were dignitaries Amirtham of Kalaingar TV, Khushboo, Kasturi Raja, Kutty Padmini, Kalpana, VC Guhanathan, TV actor Srinivasan, KRG, Kalaipuli Thanu and Kalaipuli Sekar amongst others. Abirami Ramanathan announced his future projects in small screen and explained why he had made the inaugural function in cinema puja style. "Earlier we had made serials like Devathai, Maayavi Mareechan and a few others but now we have decided to go into serials in a big way since the reach is enormous.”
Gauthami was happy about this re entry and says, "Many people have been asking me when I am not returning to acting and this is my step in that direction. More details of my role will be announced later." Kamal says that small screen is the best medium to promote cinema. The actor urged to implement the copy right plan in small screen too.
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Showing posts with label Kamal Haasan. Show all posts
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ravikumar to direct Kamal's next project?
K S Ravikumar, popularly called the commercial king of Kollywood, is to direct Kamal Hassan's project again, is the new buzz in Kollywood. The director is currently busy with the release of his Jaggubhai in which Sarathkumar- Shriya Saran play the lead roles.
Ravikumar says, "Jaggubhai has come out well and the trade is very happy with the final cut. It is a clean family entertainer. Originally the story was written for superstar Rajinikanth." Now our sources confirm that the director is holding talks with Kamal Hassan to direct Kamal's next venture after the release of Jaggubhai.
Ravikumar says, "Jaggubhai has come out well and the trade is very happy with the final cut. It is a clean family entertainer. Originally the story was written for superstar Rajinikanth." Now our sources confirm that the director is holding talks with Kamal Hassan to direct Kamal's next venture after the release of Jaggubhai.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
T4 a Tamil film by woman debutant director
Quite different from the action and thriller genre common to Kollywood comes a Tamil film by a woman debutant director which tells the story of two conflicting fun-loving characters, who discover each other while ‘unravelling a mystery.’
“Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru (T4) is a small and cute comedy film that will appeal to all sections,” said J S Nandhini, who earlier assisted Priya V. in Kanda Naal Mudhal. Besides direction, Nandhini has also done the story, screenplay and dialogue. It was always her dream to become a film director and it came true when her script and a few trailers she shot were approved by the producers; Real Image and Sathyam cinemas.
“I struggled for this opportunity. It came as a great relief and it was a long awaited chance,’ she told media. Upcoming actor Ajmal and new face Rupa are playing the main roles. She wanted fresh faces since the story is about two perky youngsters, the comic situations they get into and how their relationship develops as they travel together to unravel ‘a mystery’.
Nandhini had doubts about Ajmal as he had already acted in a mature role as a ‘30-something with moustache’ in Anjaathey. She wanted a youngster to play the role of Arjun, ‘a playful, wacky guy.’ “But when I saw him, I realised he was the right person to fit into the role of Arjun,” she said. “Rupa, on the other hand, is a newcomer. I selected her after conducting 25-30 auditions. One good thing about her was that she was able to mimic my expressions. Both Ajmal and Rupa blended into the roles of Arjun and Archana,” Nandhini said. Asked if it is tough being a ‘woman director’, she laughed. “Listen, people do not have many expectations (if you are one). They expect you to make mistakes. But then, when you come up with good work, they will be impressed.”
On a serious note, Nandhini said she did not have problems once she wore the director’s hat. People co-operated with her. ‘Maybe it could have been different ten years ago. But now people have an open mind...”
Actor and director Mouli is also enacting a role in the movie, shot in digital format. The work on the movie, which was shot in Chennai, Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and Puducherry, started in 2007. “We went on fine tuning the film and it is slated for release on September 25,” she said. The film’s audio launch was done by Kamal Haasan in August.
Ajmal said he enjoyed working in the movie. Till now he was doing serious roles. “This is the first time I am doing a comedy and I really enjoyed each and every minute.’
“Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru (T4) is a small and cute comedy film that will appeal to all sections,” said J S Nandhini, who earlier assisted Priya V. in Kanda Naal Mudhal. Besides direction, Nandhini has also done the story, screenplay and dialogue. It was always her dream to become a film director and it came true when her script and a few trailers she shot were approved by the producers; Real Image and Sathyam cinemas.
“I struggled for this opportunity. It came as a great relief and it was a long awaited chance,’ she told media. Upcoming actor Ajmal and new face Rupa are playing the main roles. She wanted fresh faces since the story is about two perky youngsters, the comic situations they get into and how their relationship develops as they travel together to unravel ‘a mystery’.
Nandhini had doubts about Ajmal as he had already acted in a mature role as a ‘30-something with moustache’ in Anjaathey. She wanted a youngster to play the role of Arjun, ‘a playful, wacky guy.’ “But when I saw him, I realised he was the right person to fit into the role of Arjun,” she said. “Rupa, on the other hand, is a newcomer. I selected her after conducting 25-30 auditions. One good thing about her was that she was able to mimic my expressions. Both Ajmal and Rupa blended into the roles of Arjun and Archana,” Nandhini said. Asked if it is tough being a ‘woman director’, she laughed. “Listen, people do not have many expectations (if you are one). They expect you to make mistakes. But then, when you come up with good work, they will be impressed.”
On a serious note, Nandhini said she did not have problems once she wore the director’s hat. People co-operated with her. ‘Maybe it could have been different ten years ago. But now people have an open mind...”
Actor and director Mouli is also enacting a role in the movie, shot in digital format. The work on the movie, which was shot in Chennai, Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and Puducherry, started in 2007. “We went on fine tuning the film and it is slated for release on September 25,” she said. The film’s audio launch was done by Kamal Haasan in August.
Ajmal said he enjoyed working in the movie. Till now he was doing serious roles. “This is the first time I am doing a comedy and I really enjoyed each and every minute.’
Monday, May 4, 2009
'Universal Hero' and Padma Shri Kamal Haasan praises Isaignani
'Universal Hero' and Padma Shri Kamal Haasan was present at the audio release of Azhagar Malai at his Alwarpet office. Azhagar Malai has music by 'Isaignani' Ilayaraja and is produced by Karumari Kandasami and Sangili Murugan.
Speaking at the function, Kamal said a maestro like Ilayaraja is born only once in several hundred years! He also went on to praise the legend for his contribution to Indian music and especially Tamil cinema. Kamal Haasan has always remained a staunch Ilayaraja loyalist even in this age of electronic synthesizers and techno music.
He went on to add that Ilayaraja adheres to music in its purest form that can never fade out!
The much-awaited audio CD release happened towards the end the function. The film is shot in Madurai and interestingly, Ilayaraja also appears in a few scenes for a song which has been pictured around the place where he grew up. Also, several locations like Ramana Ashram at Thiruvannamalai and his mother's memorial at Pannaipuram are shown.
Ilayaraja and producer Sangili Murugan are coming together after a very long time. Azhagar Malai stars R.K., Banu, Napoleon, Lal, Manivannan, Suganya, Saravanan and Sona.
Director S.P. Rajkumar and producer Lakshmana Moorthy were also present at the event.
Speaking at the function, Kamal said a maestro like Ilayaraja is born only once in several hundred years! He also went on to praise the legend for his contribution to Indian music and especially Tamil cinema. Kamal Haasan has always remained a staunch Ilayaraja loyalist even in this age of electronic synthesizers and techno music.
He went on to add that Ilayaraja adheres to music in its purest form that can never fade out!
The much-awaited audio CD release happened towards the end the function. The film is shot in Madurai and interestingly, Ilayaraja also appears in a few scenes for a song which has been pictured around the place where he grew up. Also, several locations like Ramana Ashram at Thiruvannamalai and his mother's memorial at Pannaipuram are shown.
Ilayaraja and producer Sangili Murugan are coming together after a very long time. Azhagar Malai stars R.K., Banu, Napoleon, Lal, Manivannan, Suganya, Saravanan and Sona.
Director S.P. Rajkumar and producer Lakshmana Moorthy were also present at the event.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Happy Birthday Rajinikanth
His is typically the story that adorns the adage- From rags to riches. Rajinikanth, then known as Sivaji Rao began his service as a ticket collector in a local shuttle in Bangalore. But it is easy to envision the fact that though he handled a nondescript job, young Sivaji must have cast his innate charisma on a majority of the commuters in his bus line.
Apparently, when he was unearthed by the legendary K.Balachander and rechristened as Rajinikanth, it was the same magnetism that made an impression in the experienced director’s mind. Moonru Mugam was Rajni’s debut. Incidentally, an action-entertainer, the film took Rajini to great heights. Most of Rajni’s initial films happened to be double-hero starrers. He paired up with Kamal Haasan in Aval Oru Thodargadhai, Moonru Mudichu, Aboorva Raagangal.
However, since the actor played his part to perfection, his remarkable style and heroism began to attract the masses. His stunts, his body language, his dialogue delivery, even his romantics captured all kinds of viewers. Audiences cheered and screamed in delight whenever their favourite actor appeared on screen. And, all the appreciation raised his star-status. From ‘Style Mannan’, he became the invincible Superstar. As a matter of fact, till date, no performer has achieved such an iconic status in the industry. Such was the audiences’ fondness for the actor and his rise was truly spectacular. All Rajni films ran to packed houses, his film releases were celebrated as major events, his cut-outs were showered with milk and honey and adorned with a hefty garland strings comprising lovely and exotic flowers.
At the centre of all the fanfare and celebration stood Rajni the modest individual. Though he acknowledged the popularity and his fans’ adoration and chose scripts and designed his characters to primarily suit their tastes and expectations, the Superstar never altered his personality. An absolute professional at heart and spirit, he continued to remain as the same simpleton Sivaji. He remained approachable for his fans and prodded them to think for their own good yet continued to guide them in his own way. Disciplining and prompting them to progress in the right direction and never letting them falter, Rajni continues to be their mentor and godfather.
Following the magnum opus Sivaji directed by Shankar, Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Parayumbol scripted by his dear friend Srinivasan was Rajini’s most recent release. Needless to say, the responses to both the films prove the fact that still he is the ‘reigning raja’ of Kollywood. Even actors who are stars in other industries hold great appeal and reverence for Rajini. In fact, his powerful appeal and strong impressions go beyond just movies. His comments and statements in specific contexts have knocked rulers off their thrones, influenced leaders’ perspectives and toppled governments in the state.
Rajni’s family has always been one far removed from all the glitz and glamour. Rajni’s elder daughter Aishwarya is married to Dhanush, another hero in Kollywood; the couple have a one-year-old son named Yatra. His second girl Soundarya is into graphics and designing. She has set up her own company Ocher Studios in Chennai. Soundarya’s very first project is an animation movie Sultan which will feature the Superstar in the animates form. While Soundarya worked on the framework of Sultan’s hero, the Superstar participated in the shoot and performed taking his daughter’s directions.
Endhiran, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is Rajni’s next. So many news and rumours about the movie and Rajni’s role fill the industry grapevine. Yet, when it releases, it will be another magnificent production in Rajni-Shankar combo. And at times like these, it feels so good just to discern the fact that the next Superstar movie will be here in a year to entertain and fascinate his diehard audiences and fans as it has for years till now.
Long live Rajni! Happy Birthday Thalaiva!
Apparently, when he was unearthed by the legendary K.Balachander and rechristened as Rajinikanth, it was the same magnetism that made an impression in the experienced director’s mind. Moonru Mugam was Rajni’s debut. Incidentally, an action-entertainer, the film took Rajini to great heights. Most of Rajni’s initial films happened to be double-hero starrers. He paired up with Kamal Haasan in Aval Oru Thodargadhai, Moonru Mudichu, Aboorva Raagangal.
However, since the actor played his part to perfection, his remarkable style and heroism began to attract the masses. His stunts, his body language, his dialogue delivery, even his romantics captured all kinds of viewers. Audiences cheered and screamed in delight whenever their favourite actor appeared on screen. And, all the appreciation raised his star-status. From ‘Style Mannan’, he became the invincible Superstar. As a matter of fact, till date, no performer has achieved such an iconic status in the industry. Such was the audiences’ fondness for the actor and his rise was truly spectacular. All Rajni films ran to packed houses, his film releases were celebrated as major events, his cut-outs were showered with milk and honey and adorned with a hefty garland strings comprising lovely and exotic flowers.
At the centre of all the fanfare and celebration stood Rajni the modest individual. Though he acknowledged the popularity and his fans’ adoration and chose scripts and designed his characters to primarily suit their tastes and expectations, the Superstar never altered his personality. An absolute professional at heart and spirit, he continued to remain as the same simpleton Sivaji. He remained approachable for his fans and prodded them to think for their own good yet continued to guide them in his own way. Disciplining and prompting them to progress in the right direction and never letting them falter, Rajni continues to be their mentor and godfather.
Following the magnum opus Sivaji directed by Shankar, Kuselan, a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Parayumbol scripted by his dear friend Srinivasan was Rajini’s most recent release. Needless to say, the responses to both the films prove the fact that still he is the ‘reigning raja’ of Kollywood. Even actors who are stars in other industries hold great appeal and reverence for Rajini. In fact, his powerful appeal and strong impressions go beyond just movies. His comments and statements in specific contexts have knocked rulers off their thrones, influenced leaders’ perspectives and toppled governments in the state.
Rajni’s family has always been one far removed from all the glitz and glamour. Rajni’s elder daughter Aishwarya is married to Dhanush, another hero in Kollywood; the couple have a one-year-old son named Yatra. His second girl Soundarya is into graphics and designing. She has set up her own company Ocher Studios in Chennai. Soundarya’s very first project is an animation movie Sultan which will feature the Superstar in the animates form. While Soundarya worked on the framework of Sultan’s hero, the Superstar participated in the shoot and performed taking his daughter’s directions.
Endhiran, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is Rajni’s next. So many news and rumours about the movie and Rajni’s role fill the industry grapevine. Yet, when it releases, it will be another magnificent production in Rajni-Shankar combo. And at times like these, it feels so good just to discern the fact that the next Superstar movie will be here in a year to entertain and fascinate his diehard audiences and fans as it has for years till now.
Long live Rajni! Happy Birthday Thalaiva!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Lifetime achievement award for K. Balachander at IFFI 08
Eminent director K. Balachander, who added a new style to filmmaking, was bestowed with lifetime achievement award at IFFI 08
Eminent director K. Balachander, who added a new style to filmmaking, was bestowed with lifetime achievement award at IFFI 08. Do you know who handed over the award to him?! His own student Kamal Haasan, who is one the chief guests at IFFI 08! It was "the" picture-perfect moment. Imagine the surge of emotions they would have felt. There can be no more memorable and honourable moment for a mentor and his student than this!
K. Balachander entered Kollywood as a writer with great ambitions of becoming a successful director in the 60s. Soon, his talent saw him climb the ladder of fame and become a prominent personality in the film world. He is also responsible for discovering many of Kollywood's brightest stars, including Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, and honing their skills.
It was an evening that both this guru and sishya will cherish forever.
Eminent director K. Balachander, who added a new style to filmmaking, was bestowed with lifetime achievement award at IFFI 08. Do you know who handed over the award to him?! His own student Kamal Haasan, who is one the chief guests at IFFI 08! It was "the" picture-perfect moment. Imagine the surge of emotions they would have felt. There can be no more memorable and honourable moment for a mentor and his student than this!
K. Balachander entered Kollywood as a writer with great ambitions of becoming a successful director in the 60s. Soon, his talent saw him climb the ladder of fame and become a prominent personality in the film world. He is also responsible for discovering many of Kollywood's brightest stars, including Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, and honing their skills.
It was an evening that both this guru and sishya will cherish forever.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
2008: Super grossers from South!
The Kamal Haasan-starrer was the biggest hit of South Indian Celluloid, this year. Armed with 10 'Kamals' and released simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, 'Dasavatharam' broke B.O. records, and registered a record gross collection of Rs.21 crore for Week 1. It was placed seventh on the overseas box-office chart for the week ending June 13-15, becoming the first Tamil film to be on the International Top 10 List.
2008: Top 10 actors of South India
1. Kamal Haasan: 10 Ka Dum!!
The 'Ulaga Nayagan' did it again. Prosthetic excess or not, 'Dasavatharam' had a mighty outing at the B.O. Kamal Hassan played 10 characters, ranging from a persecuted Vaishnavite of the 13th century to the (ex) US president, George Bush. Some of the roles were poorly etched. The director of the film, KS Ravi Kumar, admitted later that it was the "10-role idea" that came first! We anoint Kamal Haasan South Cinema's Hero No.1 for 2008, for making an impossible movie mint money at the B.O!
The 'Ulaga Nayagan' did it again. Prosthetic excess or not, 'Dasavatharam' had a mighty outing at the B.O. Kamal Hassan played 10 characters, ranging from a persecuted Vaishnavite of the 13th century to the (ex) US president, George Bush. Some of the roles were poorly etched. The director of the film, KS Ravi Kumar, admitted later that it was the "10-role idea" that came first! We anoint Kamal Haasan South Cinema's Hero No.1 for 2008, for making an impossible movie mint money at the B.O!
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