Avan Ivan which was supposed to be director Bala's quickest project in terms of time is expected to be delayed, according to sources. It is learnt that the story of Avan Ivan has been modified as the film has progressed. Though it was earlier known that Arya and Vishal would play lead roles, there is a speculation that the story involves a small child who plays the key role in the movie.
So if you think that Arya and Vishal have been given a raw deal, read this. It is rumored that Vishal plays a transgender in the movie. Let’s wait for the movie to release and see who the real hero of the movie is.
Behindwoods
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
CHEMISTRY BETWEEN ARYA AND SHRIYA
Arya and Shriya have shaped themselves very well to bring out the right chemistry in Chikku Bhukku, says its director Manigandan. Preethika, sister of Amrita Rao also makes her debut with this film. All the three actors have rehearsed well before the shots to ensure that their performance comes out the best.
Music by the Colonial Cousin Hariharan and Leslie has turned out to be experimental, says the press note. The music directors have introduced two rappers and singers in this film. Vaali has penned the lyrics for all the songs in Chikku Bhukku.
The director of photography is R.B. Gurudev. According to the press release, “Guru’s senses of colors are always sharp; he colors a frame depending on the mood and the phase of the scene in the draft
Behindwoods
Music by the Colonial Cousin Hariharan and Leslie has turned out to be experimental, says the press note. The music directors have introduced two rappers and singers in this film. Vaali has penned the lyrics for all the songs in Chikku Bhukku.
The director of photography is R.B. Gurudev. According to the press release, “Guru’s senses of colors are always sharp; he colors a frame depending on the mood and the phase of the scene in the draft
Behindwoods
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Arya's New Avatar
National award winning director Bala's newest presentation Avan Ivan, a comic caper, which has Arya and Vishal in lead roles, would be Bala's quickest wrap-up thus far. Fans, who are used to seeing bold characters displayed by Bala in each of his movies, the latest being Arya in Naan Kadavul, are expecting something new this time as well. The Avan Ivan team has been keeping mum in this regard.
However, rumours are rife that Arya has tonsured his head for the movie and is to sport a new get-up in Avan Ivan. Even in recent audio releases, premiere shows and on television, Arya is always seen wearing a cap to hide his new get-up. So if rumours are right we can see Arya in a "bald" new avatar soon on silver screen.
Behindwoods
However, rumours are rife that Arya has tonsured his head for the movie and is to sport a new get-up in Avan Ivan. Even in recent audio releases, premiere shows and on television, Arya is always seen wearing a cap to hide his new get-up. So if rumours are right we can see Arya in a "bald" new avatar soon on silver screen.
Behindwoods
Friday, July 9, 2010
‘Chikku Bhukku’ all set. Audio in July
Mediaone Global Entertainment Limited film ‘Chikku Bhukku’ by Majestic Multimedia Limited is all set to rock. The celebration will begin with the audio launch in July. This is the banner that gave the recent blockbuster ‘Dhaam Dhoom’ and so expectations are high.
The film stars Arya and Shriya Saran in lead roles with Bollywood star Amrita Rao’s younger sister Preetika debuting in a very important role. K. Manikandan, who impressed us with completing ‘Dhaam Dhoom’ in style after the untimely demise of Jeeva has directed this slick flick.
‘Chikku Bhukku’ is ready for release and will have a simultaneous release in Tamil and Telugu because of the popularity of the lead stars in Andhra also. Arya is a popular face after ‘Varudu’ in Telugu and Shriya is already a brand in Tollywood. Most of the technical crew worked in this film are from the Jeeva team. Music by Colonial Cousins Hariharan and Leslie Lewis.
‘Chikku Bhukku’ is a romantic travel diary, which travels from London and reaches Karaikudi at the end. So the spectacular locations from trendy London to the scenic Mysore and Coonoor to the traditional houses of Karaikudi, the film is going to be a treat for eyes as well.
Indiaglitz
Comedy is tough: Arya
Having played serious roles in films like ‘Arindhum Ariyamalum’, ‘Pattiyal’, ‘Naan Kadavul’ and ‘Madrasapattinam’, Arya finds it difficult to work in ‘Boss Engira Baskaran’, a full-length comedy movie by Rajesh of ‘Siva Manasula Sakthi’ fame.
The actor, who has acquired the release rights of the film from its producer K S Srinivasan, says, “Attempting humour in front of the camera is a gift and not everyone could do it with ease. It’s doubly so for a person like me.”
Elaborating, he says, “When Rajesh enacts a scene, it would sound simple. But the real challenge is performing it before the camera with all seriousness. For a fun loving guy like me, acting in comedy scenes without laughing is a lot of hard work.”
On ‘Madrasapattinam’, which is hitting screens today, he says, “I play Ilamparithi, a young dhobi who falls in love with the daughter of Governor of the Madras province. A twist comes to their affair when India gets independence on 15 August 1947. The film has been beautifully made by Vijay and I am eagerly waiting for its result.”
Indiaglitz
Madrasapattinam Press Show
AGS Entertainments 'Madrasapattinam' released today to packed houses. The expectations were high and the film is said to have met them all. A preview of ‘Madrasapattinam’ happened yesterday and the special audience who watched the movie was taken to the pre-independence era.
In this video the producer Kalpathi and the leading lady Amy Jackson tell their experiences while making this period drama.
www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/22728.html
In this video the producer Kalpathi and the leading lady Amy Jackson tell their experiences while making this period drama.
www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/22728.html
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
MADRASAPATTINAM PREVIEW
This weekend, we hark back to the days of pre-independence as director Vijay transports us to the Madras Presidency in all its regal splendor and vintage architecture to narrate the love story of an elite British lady and an Indian dhobi. Madarasapattinam will be a complete mainstream pre-independence period flick in Tamil after a long time.
We have had quite a few authentic period flicks in the past couple of years and almost all of them have struck it off well with audiences. In 2006, Imsai Arasan managed to create ripples in Kollywood with its success and then there was Subramaniapuram in 2008 which took us to Madurai of the 1980s. Recently, Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam took us back to an unspecified period in time and created a totally new world. There have also been flashes of period tales in otherwise real time films; like the spellbinding initial portions of Dasavatharam. The challenge that Madarasapattinam will face is to live up to the standards in period recreation that have been set by many of its predecessors.
Much of that responsibility lies with the director Vijay, art director Selvakumar and cinematographer Nirav Shah. There have been reports from shooting locations about huge sets resembling Vannarapettai and Old Mount Road that were erected. One also wonders whether the Madras Central; one of the oldest and most distinguished landmarks of Madras will be shown in its old glory. All these factors will definitely make Madarasapattinam a visual treat for all those who have known only Chennai, not Madras. It might also be a very nostalgic experience for old timers who want to revisit their beloved Madras.
But, let us not get carried away with these technical aspects. The most important part of any movie has to be its story. And, for those who thought that any film set in the pre-independence era has to be about the freedom struggle; Madarasapattinam might come as a surprise. This is basically a love story. But, inevitably, with every film set before 1947, Madarasapattinam will have the freedom struggle as the backdrop. The amount of focus that will be given to the freedom struggle is not known and we also don’t know whether any prominent figures from the struggle are depicted in the movie. The storyline is basically this- an elite British lady visits colonized India and comes to the Madras presidency. There she gets acquainted to an ordinary dhobi who also happens to be a wrestler. Slowly, she falls in love with this simple Indian. But, it is about that same time that the freedom struggle hits its peak and the end of British rule seems to be nearing. The British will soon have to leave the country and so will the young lady. What happens to the love story?
Love stories set in the freedom struggle backdrop have been made in Bollywood before.1942 A Love Story and 1947 Earth are good examples.
For Arya, this might be the biggest ticket to the major league. He proved his credentials as a committed performer with Naan Kadavul. Now, he is on the verge of real big stardom if Madarasapattinam, the biggest movie so far in his career, is able to satisfy audiences. It will not only be a boost to his career, it will also be a tonic to Tamil cinema to go in for more adventurous subjects. Amy Jackson plays the British lady. The film also consists of Nasser, M.S.Bhaskar and the Late VMC Haneefa in what is his last Tamil movie.
Director Vijay looks to stamp his class as a film maker after delivering two quality products in Kreedom and Poi Solla Porom. G.V Prakash too gets a huge opportunity and has delivered the right goods. The ‘Vaama Duraiyamma’ song is already popular. Meanwhile, one of the biggest factors in such a mammoth task of recreating old Madras is the producer. AGS Entertainment must be congratulated for taking up one unconventional project after another; their previous release was Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam.
With a subject that will attract almost anyone, promises of transporting us to the Madras of yore and some great visuals, Madarasapattinam has the potential to make it big. Will it? Let’s wait for Friday.
Behindwoods
We have had quite a few authentic period flicks in the past couple of years and almost all of them have struck it off well with audiences. In 2006, Imsai Arasan managed to create ripples in Kollywood with its success and then there was Subramaniapuram in 2008 which took us to Madurai of the 1980s. Recently, Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam took us back to an unspecified period in time and created a totally new world. There have also been flashes of period tales in otherwise real time films; like the spellbinding initial portions of Dasavatharam. The challenge that Madarasapattinam will face is to live up to the standards in period recreation that have been set by many of its predecessors.
Much of that responsibility lies with the director Vijay, art director Selvakumar and cinematographer Nirav Shah. There have been reports from shooting locations about huge sets resembling Vannarapettai and Old Mount Road that were erected. One also wonders whether the Madras Central; one of the oldest and most distinguished landmarks of Madras will be shown in its old glory. All these factors will definitely make Madarasapattinam a visual treat for all those who have known only Chennai, not Madras. It might also be a very nostalgic experience for old timers who want to revisit their beloved Madras.
But, let us not get carried away with these technical aspects. The most important part of any movie has to be its story. And, for those who thought that any film set in the pre-independence era has to be about the freedom struggle; Madarasapattinam might come as a surprise. This is basically a love story. But, inevitably, with every film set before 1947, Madarasapattinam will have the freedom struggle as the backdrop. The amount of focus that will be given to the freedom struggle is not known and we also don’t know whether any prominent figures from the struggle are depicted in the movie. The storyline is basically this- an elite British lady visits colonized India and comes to the Madras presidency. There she gets acquainted to an ordinary dhobi who also happens to be a wrestler. Slowly, she falls in love with this simple Indian. But, it is about that same time that the freedom struggle hits its peak and the end of British rule seems to be nearing. The British will soon have to leave the country and so will the young lady. What happens to the love story?
Love stories set in the freedom struggle backdrop have been made in Bollywood before.1942 A Love Story and 1947 Earth are good examples.
For Arya, this might be the biggest ticket to the major league. He proved his credentials as a committed performer with Naan Kadavul. Now, he is on the verge of real big stardom if Madarasapattinam, the biggest movie so far in his career, is able to satisfy audiences. It will not only be a boost to his career, it will also be a tonic to Tamil cinema to go in for more adventurous subjects. Amy Jackson plays the British lady. The film also consists of Nasser, M.S.Bhaskar and the Late VMC Haneefa in what is his last Tamil movie.
Director Vijay looks to stamp his class as a film maker after delivering two quality products in Kreedom and Poi Solla Porom. G.V Prakash too gets a huge opportunity and has delivered the right goods. The ‘Vaama Duraiyamma’ song is already popular. Meanwhile, one of the biggest factors in such a mammoth task of recreating old Madras is the producer. AGS Entertainment must be congratulated for taking up one unconventional project after another; their previous release was Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam.
With a subject that will attract almost anyone, promises of transporting us to the Madras of yore and some great visuals, Madarasapattinam has the potential to make it big. Will it? Let’s wait for Friday.
Behindwoods
Monday, July 5, 2010
Madrasapattinam official site launched
AGS Entertainment Pvt Ltd‘s latest flick ‘Madrasapattinam’ is going to be the next big movie this year. It is a period film set in the 1940’s of colonial India. The film has garnered enough hype owing to the newness of the content and the impressive cast and crew.
The film’s cast boasts of Arya, Amy Jackson, Nasser, M S Baskar, Bala Singh & others. Nirav Shah who mesmerized you in Ajith’s ‘Billa’ has handled the camera for this period film also. Art director V.Selva Kumar and Director Vijay have done the best research possible to recreate the pre-independence era with utmost authenticity.
IndiaGlitz is a proud partner in the success of ‘Madrasapattinam’. Check out the official website of ‘Madrasapattinam’ to know the inside stories and the breath taking visuals of the film to prepare yourself to watch the movie from July 9 at your favorite theatres.
Visit http://www.madrasapattinam.com and get transported to the British era in India. Arya will be there to receive you.
The film’s cast boasts of Arya, Amy Jackson, Nasser, M S Baskar, Bala Singh & others. Nirav Shah who mesmerized you in Ajith’s ‘Billa’ has handled the camera for this period film also. Art director V.Selva Kumar and Director Vijay have done the best research possible to recreate the pre-independence era with utmost authenticity.
IndiaGlitz is a proud partner in the success of ‘Madrasapattinam’. Check out the official website of ‘Madrasapattinam’ to know the inside stories and the breath taking visuals of the film to prepare yourself to watch the movie from July 9 at your favorite theatres.
Visit http://www.madrasapattinam.com and get transported to the British era in India. Arya will be there to receive you.
Friday, July 2, 2010
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