Finally Prakash Raj has come to the rescue of his friend and director Radha Mohan. Yes.. he will produce his next directorial venture titled Payanangal. According to the sources, the film is a Tamil and Telugu bilingual thriller, loosely based on the book Buy Flight into Fear written by Devi Saran, who was the captain of the ill fated Indian Airlines flight IC 814 involved in the 1999 Kandhar hijack.
Nagarjuna will play the role of the pilot while Prakash Raj is going to do the role of Union Home Secreatary. The script has been changed to suit local nativity with the flight taking off from Chennai instead of Kathmandu, and some local flavour added.
Showing posts with label Prakash Raj. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prakash Raj. Show all posts
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Nayantara goes Mumbai for Prabu Deva
Prabhu Deva’s ‘Wanted’ is grabbing grave reviews and much appreciation. This Salman Khan-Ayesha Takia starrer movie is Prabhu Deva’s first Hindi venture as a director. And so his lady love, Nayantara, seemed to have gone a flight ahead to support her man.
Sources had it that the actress had flown to Mumbai on Friday morning, to see Wanted’s first-day-first-show. Before that, Nayantara was said to be shooting in Kolkota for Telugu movie ‘Adurs’ with NTR.
Once in Mumbai, Nayantara straight away from airport, headed to watch the movie. It is said that Nayantara didn’t see the movie in any preview theatres; instead saw it in one of the local multiplex to get the feel of public’s reaction directly. ‘Wanted’ really impressed our lady and she specially liked its punch dialogues and Prakash Raj in villain’s role. Well-versed in Hindi, Nayantara is heard to be an ardent fan of Salman Khan.
Birdies say that Nayantara had believed that the movie will be a superhit and so had congratulated Prabhu Deva. She even said to the producer Boney Kapoor that ‘Wanted’ will surpass the success of ‘Pokkiri’, its Tamil version.
However, Nayantara declined Prabu Deva’s invite for Boney Kapoor’s Eid party and rushed to airport in the evening. It seems she had to be in Hyderabad for a shooting on Saturday morning. Psst, birdies revealed that Prabhu Deva had accompanied her to the airport to see her off.
‘Wanted’ is reported to be going well in the markets and expected to be as hit as ‘Ghajni’ in Hindi. And one wonders whether this lady luck has favoured for its success… Hmm, can’t say.
Sources had it that the actress had flown to Mumbai on Friday morning, to see Wanted’s first-day-first-show. Before that, Nayantara was said to be shooting in Kolkota for Telugu movie ‘Adurs’ with NTR.
Once in Mumbai, Nayantara straight away from airport, headed to watch the movie. It is said that Nayantara didn’t see the movie in any preview theatres; instead saw it in one of the local multiplex to get the feel of public’s reaction directly. ‘Wanted’ really impressed our lady and she specially liked its punch dialogues and Prakash Raj in villain’s role. Well-versed in Hindi, Nayantara is heard to be an ardent fan of Salman Khan.
Birdies say that Nayantara had believed that the movie will be a superhit and so had congratulated Prabhu Deva. She even said to the producer Boney Kapoor that ‘Wanted’ will surpass the success of ‘Pokkiri’, its Tamil version.
However, Nayantara declined Prabu Deva’s invite for Boney Kapoor’s Eid party and rushed to airport in the evening. It seems she had to be in Hyderabad for a shooting on Saturday morning. Psst, birdies revealed that Prabhu Deva had accompanied her to the airport to see her off.
‘Wanted’ is reported to be going well in the markets and expected to be as hit as ‘Ghajni’ in Hindi. And one wonders whether this lady luck has favoured for its success… Hmm, can’t say.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I blasted Priyadarshan: Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj, the 'Chellam' of Tamil cinema, is on cloud nine. The actor, who won a National Award for his role of Vengadam, a humble silk weaver in Priyadarshan's 'Kanchivaram', has swept aside the likes of Shah Rukh and Aamir Khans in the race.
"When Priyadarshan narrated the story, I was shaken and stirred. My hands were shivering, I was in tears and I simply walked out. After a cup of coffee, I was able to call him and blasted him for keeping the story to himself for 12 years," he says.
Interestingly, the actor did not take any money for the film. "It was a painful role. It was mind blowing professionally as well as personally. I had to unlearn all that I had to learnt as an actor," he says.
On winning the National Award, he says, "all credit should go to Priyadarshan and his team. He was hitherto called as commercial filmmaker. Had he wanted, he could have gone ahead and done some commercial ventures and made enough money. But he had the guts and conviction to do meaningful movie. I dedicate this award to Priyan, our art-director Sabu Cyril and cinematographer Thiru".
Saying that the award has encouraged him to do more realistic movies, Prakash adds: "It is what my production house 'Duet Movies' is striving for. The joy of doing such films is great. I want my contemporaries in the industry to experience it".
"When Priyadarshan narrated the story, I was shaken and stirred. My hands were shivering, I was in tears and I simply walked out. After a cup of coffee, I was able to call him and blasted him for keeping the story to himself for 12 years," he says.
Interestingly, the actor did not take any money for the film. "It was a painful role. It was mind blowing professionally as well as personally. I had to unlearn all that I had to learnt as an actor," he says.
On winning the National Award, he says, "all credit should go to Priyadarshan and his team. He was hitherto called as commercial filmmaker. Had he wanted, he could have gone ahead and done some commercial ventures and made enough money. But he had the guts and conviction to do meaningful movie. I dedicate this award to Priyan, our art-director Sabu Cyril and cinematographer Thiru".
Saying that the award has encouraged him to do more realistic movies, Prakash adds: "It is what my production house 'Duet Movies' is striving for. The joy of doing such films is great. I want my contemporaries in the industry to experience it".
Prakash Raj’s Fights Without Dupe
Prakash Raj has set a standard for character and villain roles. He is known for hard working and meticulous job. He also never minds taking peril into his lap to act in any risky shot.
Vishal, the lead role in Pista said that Prakash Raj acted in climax action episodes without any dupe. Although many denied him not to take the risk, Prakash Raj left deaf ear and performed successfully.
The dare devil attitude of Prakash Raj is known for entire unit members with those shots, said Vishal. The film is directed by Sabha Ayyappan while the producer is Vikram Krishna.
The music for the film has been composed by Mani Sharma.
Vishal, the lead role in Pista said that Prakash Raj acted in climax action episodes without any dupe. Although many denied him not to take the risk, Prakash Raj left deaf ear and performed successfully.
The dare devil attitude of Prakash Raj is known for entire unit members with those shots, said Vishal. The film is directed by Sabha Ayyappan while the producer is Vikram Krishna.
The music for the film has been composed by Mani Sharma.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Award a recognition for passion behind film: Prakash Raj
Actor Prakash Raaj, who won the National Award in the Best Actor category for his role in Priyadarshan's Tamil film Kanchivaram, said that the honour is a "recognition for passion" that went behind the movie.
"I am very elated. More elated for the fact that Kanchivaram is a Tamil film and it is a recognition for not only the film but the entire passion behind it," Raaj, who played a Left-leaning, debt-ridden weaver in the period drama, told PTI over phone from Karnataka.
An actor-producer known to essay his characters with ease, Raj said, "I am very very happy," on being adjudged the Best Actor for his role in the film, which also bagged the Best Film trophy at the 55th National Awards announced today.
A pupil from the school of noted Tamil film maker K Balachander, who also introduced Tamil film icons Rajnikant and Kamal Hassan, Raj made his debut as villain in the former's Duet and later acted in several of Balchander's films.
Having won the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Maniratnam-directed Iruvar (1998) which was believed to be a celluloid remake centered around the political stalwarts of Tamil Nadu -- AIADMK founder MGR and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Raaj has also acted along with Kamal Hassan in "Vasool Raja MBBS", a remake of Hindi film "Munnabhai MBBS". He played the arrogant Doctor's role played by Boman Irani in the Hindi version. He recently ventured into production with critically-accalaimed movies including "Mozhi", a tale of a deaf and mute girl and her tribulations.
"I am very elated. More elated for the fact that Kanchivaram is a Tamil film and it is a recognition for not only the film but the entire passion behind it," Raaj, who played a Left-leaning, debt-ridden weaver in the period drama, told PTI over phone from Karnataka.
An actor-producer known to essay his characters with ease, Raj said, "I am very very happy," on being adjudged the Best Actor for his role in the film, which also bagged the Best Film trophy at the 55th National Awards announced today.
A pupil from the school of noted Tamil film maker K Balachander, who also introduced Tamil film icons Rajnikant and Kamal Hassan, Raj made his debut as villain in the former's Duet and later acted in several of Balchander's films.
Having won the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Maniratnam-directed Iruvar (1998) which was believed to be a celluloid remake centered around the political stalwarts of Tamil Nadu -- AIADMK founder MGR and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.
Raaj has also acted along with Kamal Hassan in "Vasool Raja MBBS", a remake of Hindi film "Munnabhai MBBS". He played the arrogant Doctor's role played by Boman Irani in the Hindi version. He recently ventured into production with critically-accalaimed movies including "Mozhi", a tale of a deaf and mute girl and her tribulations.
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