Vijay in Trivandrum

Tamil Superstar Vijay sets his sights on Malayalam cinema
21st Mar 2007 14.39 IST
By P. Sreekumaran

The Number 2 in Tamil cinema, Vijay has signaled his intent to expand his `empire' beyond Kollywood. The `Ilaya Dalapathi' (Crown Prince) as he is popularly known, wants to act in Malayalam film, too.

The handsome actor expressed his desire to foray into Mollywood as well at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram the other day.

The function had been got up to celebrate the spectacular success his latest movie Pokkiri has been enjoying in Kerala. The grapevine has it that `Pokkiri' has completed 80 days in a theatre in the Kerala capital.

Needless to say, the film has become a smashing hit in Kollywood, putting Vijay right back into the top. So, the Mammoottys, Mohanlals and Suresh Gopis had better watch out! Vijay is eyeing their territory.

Link: http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/downsouth/malayalam/20070321-0.html

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Malayalam is 'really tough', says Tamil star Vijay

Updated: 03-21-2007 Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) Tamil cinema's action hero Vijay says he can't act in a Malayalam film because he is unfamiliar with the 'really tough' language. 'I have been offered roles, but you know Malayalam is really tough so I have not gone ahead with the offers,' Vijay told reporters here. He was in the city to celebrate the 75th day celebrations of his latest Tamil blockbuster 'Pokkiri', his 46th film. Though Vijay has never worked in a Malayalam film, the actor is hugely popular in Kerala and even has a fans association here. Asked why, he shot back: 'It is for you to find out.' He was careful not to talk about politics. 'I am not interested in politics...' Vijay said when asked who would make the better chief minister - J. Jayalalitha or M. Karunanidhi. The star said he had no problems in acting with rival Ajith: 'The problem is a script and if it is there, why not?' Link: http://www.andhracafe.com/index.php?m=show&id=20437 Copyright: AndhraCafe.com ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...... Vijay wows his fans in the city Special Correspondent 75th day celebrations of his film STARS MEET: Actors Vijay and Suresh Gopi during the 75th day celebrations of the film `Pokkiri' in the city on Tuesday. — Photo: S. Mahinsha Thiruvananthapuram: Tamil actor Vijay arrived in the city on Tuesday to a tumultuous welcome by his fans. Vijay's visit was in connection with the 75th day celebrations of his box office hit `Pokkiri.' Malayalam actors Suresh Gopi and Kunchakko Boban and MLA V. Sivankutty were present at a function organised at the SL Theatre complex. Well before the function, the roads leading to the theatre were jammed with Vijay's admirers. A heavy police posse was posted to control the crowd which milled around the theatre. The actor found it difficult to reach the venue and had to be escorted through the cheering crowd by the police. The traffic police had a tough time regulating and diverting the movement of vehicles. Vijay presented a shield to the theatre for screening `Pokkiri' for 75 days. The function was organised by the film distribution company Thameens Release. Later in the day, Vijay visited the Mahila Samajam Orphanage at Poojappura where he interacted with the children. The actor served food to them and also sat down to have lunch with them. He presented a cash award to a Class XII student for outstanding performance in examinations. Link: http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/21/stories/2007032123210500.htm Copyright: TheHindu.com ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...

Vijay lands in Thiruvananthapuram

Actor Vijay was in Thiruvanthapuram on Tuesday, to celebrate the stunning success of his latest film Pokkiri.

He attended the celebration in the Athulya theatre complex in the capital city where the film is entering its continuous regular show of eightieth day.

Thousands of fans came over to attend the function, in which Vijay shared his likeness for the Kerala culture and people.

Later in the day the star actor also visited the Shantigiri Ashram in the outskirts of the capital city.

Link: http://www.keralaonline.com/news/news.php?news=1959

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Yesterday in a grand function in Kerala, Vijay's Pokirri entered 75th day in non-Tamil soil. This is a grand victory for Tamil cinema, because Tamil films carries very good story line and viewed as a good entertainer in other languages.

At the same time Vijay's Pokirri, had gained lot of good reputation in kerala, not only Tamil people in Kerala keen in watching the Tamil films, even Malayalies are very eager to watch Tamil films without much hesitation.

In Film industry both Kerala & Tamil Nadu shares special bonding in making of films, many actress in Tamil, leading the race are belong to Malayalam is the fact.

Sify.com:

It was a unique meet, at Tiruvananthapuram SL theatre complex, on March 20. Our Ilayathalapathy Vijay flew down from Chennai to celebrate the 75th day run of his Pokkiri at the theatre complex. Malayalam action hero Suresh Gopi ,gave away the memento to Vijay.

The film is the highest collecting Tamil film and has also created new records. Suresh Gopi said: - “My son is a big fan of Vijay, he is really a superstar`. There was a huge crowd outside the theatre as people waited hours to just have a glimpse of Vijay

Vijay was all smiles throughout the function. The theatre where the function was held is situated near Thampanoor area, in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. Due to the large crowds, traffic on the main road went totally out of control, as the masses surged to the venue. Police had to use mild force to control the crowds.