Vijay’s “experimental” dance with Nayan

Behindwoods.com
June 28, 2008

Vijay’s Villu is shaping up very well with a good number of scenes being canned in Palani and Karaikudi. Director Prabhu Deva also has plans to shoot the song sequences in Italy apart from a few scenes. Fans are aware that Prabhu Deva has had a penchant for songs and dance even when he was an actor himself.

Most of the films in which he played the hero had some great songs with unmatched dance performances. He stuck to this trend even after donning the director’s mantle. In Villu, Prabhu Deva intends to film an “experimental” dance with Vijay and Nayanthara. This “experimental” dance will also be filmed in Italy.

த்ரிஷாவிடமிருந்து நயனுக்குத் தாவிய விஜய்!

நிஜத்தில் எப்படியோ... சினிமாவில் அடிக்கடி ஜோடியை மாற்றிக் கொண்டே இருந்தால்தான் பரபரப்பும் சுவாரஸ்யமும் இருந்து கொண்டே இருக்கும் போலிருக்கிறது.

முன்பு 1970ஆம் ஆண்டு அன்றைய சூப்பர்ஸ்டார் எம்ஜிஆர் நடித்து வெளியான படங்கள் 8. அனைத்துப் படங்களிலும் எம்ஜிஆரின் ஜோடி ஜெயலலிதாதான். இந்த எட்டுப் படங்களுமே வெற்றிப் படங்கள் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

இன்றைக்கு அப்படியெல்லாம் ஒரே ஜோடியுடன் எந்த ஹீரோ நடித்தாலும் ஒப்புக் கொள்வதில்லை ரசிகர்கள். முன்னணி நடிகரான விஜய்யும்கூட அதற்கு விதிவிலக்கல்ல...

கில்லி படம் வெளி வந்ததும் தமிழ் சினிமாவின் அசத்தல் ஜோடி விஜய் - த்ரிஷாதான் என்றார்கள். ஏற்கெனவே இந்த இருவரும் திருப்பாச்சியில் ஜோடி போட்டு, அந்தப் படமும் வெற்றி விழா கண்டிருந்தது.

விஜய்யையும் த்ரிஷாவையும் சேர்த்து ஒரு படத்தில் புக் செய்வது தயாரிப்பாளரின் அதிர்ஷ்டம் என்று பேசப்பட்டது.

அந்த நேரத்தில்தான் விஜய்யுடன் ஜோடி சேர்ந்தார் அசின், சிவகாசியில். படம் சூப்பர் டூப்பர் கலெக்ஷன். அடுத்த படத்திலேயே மீண்டும் விஜய்யுடன் ஜோடி சேர்ந்தார் த்ரிஷா, ஆதியில். விஜய்யின் மோசமான பட வரிசையில் அந்தப் படம் இடம் பிடித்துக் கொள்ள, அடுத்த படமான போக்கிரியில் மீண்டும் அசின். இருநூறு நாள் படமாக அமைந்தது போக்கிரி.

அழகிய தமிழ் மகனில் ஸ்ரேயா-நமீதாவுடன் விஜய் நடித்தது எடுபடவில்லை. மீண்டும் தனக்கு ராசியான நடிகை எனப்பட்ட த்ரிஷாவுடன் குருவியில் இணைந்தார். ஆரம்பத்தில் இப் படத்தில் விஜய்க்கு ஜோடி யார் என்பதில் பெரிய மியூசிக்கல் சேர் போட்டியே நடந்தது.

முதலில் ஸ்ரேயா, அடுத்து வித்யா பாலன் என பேசப்பட்டு இறுதியில் நயன்தாரா என முடிவானது. ஆனால் என்ன மாயமோ அடுத்த சில தினங்களிலேயே அந்த இடத்தைப் பிடித்துவிட்டார் த்ரிஷா.

ஆனால் த்ரிஷாவின் நட்பு அலுத்துவிட்டதோ என்னமோ... சென்னை சூப்பர் கிங்ஸ் அணிக்கு பிராண்ட் அம்பாஸிடராகத் தன்னுடன் நயன்தாராவை நியமிக்குமாறு விஜய்தான் சிபாரிசு செய்தாராம்.

இடையில் ஏவிஎம் குருநாத் செய்த குழப்பம், அதிலிருந்து நயனை பாதியிலேயே கழட்டிவிட வைத்தது. அந்த இடத்தைப் பிடிக்க த்ரிஷா பலமாக முயற்சி செய்தும், விஜய் விரும்பாததால் அந்த இடம் காலியாகவே விடப்பட்டது நினைவிருக்கலாம்.

இப்போது வில்லு படத்தில் முதல்முறையாக விஜய்யுடன் ஜோடி சேர்கிறார் நயன்தாரா. இந்தப் படம் ஆரம்பிக்கப்படுவதற்கு முன்பே தனக்கு ஜோடி நயன்தாராதான் என்பதைத் தெளிவாகச் சொல்லிவிட்டாராம் விஜய்.

விஜய்யின் இந்த மனநிலையைப் புரிந்து கொண்ட நயன்தாராவும், அந்த இடத்தைக் கெட்டியாகப் பிடித்துக் கொண்டுள்ளார். சமீபத்தில் விஜய் தன் ரசிகர் மன்றத்துக்காக தனிக்கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்தியபோது கொள்கைப் பரப்புச் செயலாளர் மாதிரி கூடவே நின்று போஸ் கொடுத்து விஜய் ரசிகர்களின் அன்பை அள்ளிக் கொண்டார் நயன்தாரா.

விஜய்யுடன் நெருக்கமாக இருந்த த்ரிஷாவோ, அவரது விருப்ப நாயகி ஆசினோ இந்த நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு வரவில்லை என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

விசாரித்தால், விஜய் ஒரு தெளிவான ஹீரோ... யாருக்கு கமர்ஷியல் மார்க்கெட் உள்ளதோ அவர்களை தன் படத்தில் பயன்படுத்திக் கொள்ள வேண்டும் என்பதில் தெளிவாக இருப்பார். அந்த வகையில்தான் இப்போது தொடர்ந்து வெற்றிப் படங்களில் நாயகியாகத் திகழும் நயன்தாராவைச் சேர்த்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

மற்றபடி விஜய்யின் கொடி அறிமுக நிகழ்ச்சியில் கலந்து கொண்டது நயன்தாராவின் தனிப்பட்ட விருப்பம் என்றார் விஜய்யின் ரசிகர் மன்ற முக்கிய நிர்வாகி ஒருவர்.

என்னமோ நடக்குது...

Vijay's Italian rendezvous

IndiaGlitz
[Thursday, June 26, 2008]

'Ilaya Thalapathy' Vijay is busy shooting for ‘Villu’. The movie, directed by Prabhudeva and produced by Ayngaran Films International, kicked off in Karaikudi recently.

A number of scenes featuring Vijay and Nayantara were shot in Karaikudi. And now the buzz is that the crew would shoot a major portion of the film in Italy. The script involves a foreign country in the second half and so the crew will be heading for Italy this July.

Sources close to Prabhu Deva reveal that he has also planned to shoot two song sequences in exotic Italy.

It sure would be interesting to see Vijay chasing and hunting down the baddies in this European country. Nayantara sizzled with her attitude and attractive modern costumes in ‘Billa’ and the movie was set in Malaysia. So, foreign destinations suit her big time and with Nayantara on song now, one can expect Prabhu Deva to exploit her talents.

Vijay and Nayantara on the prowl in Italy….sounds interesting.

Vijay Releases 'Muniyandi….' Audio

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 24, 2008

Muniyandi, Vilangiyal Moondram Aandu, is an interesting title of the second celluloid venture of Thirumurugan who gave an enjoyable family based clean film Emmagan some time back. The director has teamed up with Bharath and Vadivelu once again in this film. Newcomer Poorna plays the love interest of Bharath in MVM.

The audio launch of the film was recently held at a new star hotel at Old Mahabalipuram Road which was attended by Ilaya Thalapathy along with the crew associated with the film. Music has been scored by Vidya Sagar while lyrics are penned by Vairamuthu.

While speaking on the occasion, Vijay said that he is very fond of actress Asin and now that she is concentrating more in Hindi films, she is being missed by everyone including him. But while looking at Poorna, Vijay said that she has a striking resemblance to Asin and he also wished the young actress that she should prove herself just like Asin. Poorna, the debutant was undoubtedly pleased to receive such an appreciation from a star like Vijay.

Vijay Releases 'Muniyandi….' Audio
[Tuesday, June 24, 2008]

Innovative audio launch functions seem to be the order of the day in Tamil Cinema. Bharath starrer ‘Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramaandu’ had its audio launch near Chennai on Monday.

Unlike usual audio release functions, the event witnessed the director, the music composer and the lyricist describing the hard work put behind composing every song and even briefed the media about the situation of the songs in the film.

Director Thirumurugan, music composer Vidyasagar and lyricist Vairamuthu hogged the limelight talking about the intricacies that went into making the songs.

Actor Vijay released the first copy of the audio and expressed his hope that the movie would go on to become a hit.

Vairamuthu made many valid points on contemporary Tamil film music. He said, 'the kuthu songs (fast beats) have overshadowed melodious songs and the hard work of lyricists is lost with heavy music'.

He also urged music-lovers to give due recognition to the lyricists. Vidyasagar expressed his hope that the album would top the charts.

Producer Dathao Duraisinghavelu, actor Prabhu and Thirumurugan also spoke on the occasion.

Jointly produced by Ayngaran, the audio launch witnessed the presence of actor Bharath, actress Poorna and Karuna of Ayngaran among others

இன்னொரு அசின்!- முனியாண்டி ஹீரோயினை பாராட்டிய விஜய்

ஒரு அசின் போனாலும், இன்னொரு அசின் கிடைத்திருக்கிறார் என்று ஒரு புதுமுக நடிகையை பாராட்டினால் எப்படியிருக்கும்? அதுவும் அடுத்த சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் என்று நம்பப்படும் விஜய் வாயாலேயே அந்த வார்த்தைகள் வந்தால்? திக்குமுக்காடி போனார் பூரணா.

'முனியாண்டி விலங்கியல் மூன்றாம் ஆண்டு' படத்தின் ஆடியோ வெளியீட்டு விழாவில் கலந்து கொண்டார் நடிகர் விஜய். நான்கு பாடல்களை திரையிட்டார்கள். அவற்றை பார்த்துவிட்டு அசந்து போன விஜய், படத்தின் நாயகி பூரணாவின் நடிப்பை வியந்து பாராட்டினார். அப்போது, 'அசின் ஹிந்தி படங்களில் நடிப்பதற்காக மும்பையிலேயே செட்டில் ஆயிட்டதா சொல்றாங்க. அவங்க போனாலும், அவங்க இடத்தில் நடிக்க இன்னொரு அசின் கிடைத்திருக்கிறார்' என்று பூரணாவை பாராட்ட, சந்தோஷத்தில் முகம் சிவந்தார் பூரணா!

'எனக்கு மெலடியை விட குத்துப்பாட்டுதான் ரொம்ப பிடிக்கும். இந்த படத்தில் வந்த குத்துப்பாடல்கள் சூப்பர்' என்றார் விஜய். முன்னதாக பேசிய கவிப்பேரரசு வைரமுத்து, 'ஒருபடத்தில் பத்து பாடல்கள் இருந்தாலும், அத்தனையும் குத்துப் பாடல்களாக இருக்க வேண்டும் என்ற நிலை வந்துவிட்டது. இது மாற வேண்டும். குத்துப்பாடல்கள் அவசியம்தான். ஆனால் இலை முழுக்க ஊறுகாயை வைத்தால் சாப்பிட முடியுமா?' என்றார். சற்று தாமதமாக வந்த விஜய், வைரமுத்துவின் பேச்சை கேட்க முடியாமல் போனதால் குத்துப்பாடல்களுக்கு ஆதரவாக பேச வேண்டிய சூழ்நிலை தானாகவே அமைந்து விட்டது.

ஒவ்வொரு பாடல்களையும் திரையிடுவதற்கு முன், அப்பாடலின் சூழ்நிலை, எழுதப்பட்ட வரிகள், இசையமைத்த விதம் ஆகியவை பற்றி சம்பந்தப்பட்ட கலைஞர்கள் விளக்கிய பின் பாடல்களை திரையிட்டார்கள். படத்தை டத்தோ ரெனா.துரைசிங்கம் தயாரித்திருக்கிறார். இவரை மேடையில் அறிமுகம் செய்யும்போது, ஜாக்கிசானிடம் இருந்து ஒரு தீவை விலைக்கு வாங்கி அங்கே இரண்டாயிரம் அறைகள் கொண்ட மிகப்பெரிய ஓட்டல் கட்டியிருக்கிறார் என்றார்கள்.

இவரது பிரமாண்டமான 'வரவு'க்கு கோலிவுட் ரத்தினக் கம்பளமே விரிக்கலாம்!

-ஆர்.எஸ்.அந்தணன்

The title Vijay gave - overjoyed new heroine

Cinesouth.com
- 24.06.2008

Dutto Rena is the owner of a star hotel with 3000 rooms built on one thousand acres in Malaysia. 'Muniyandi vilangiyal moondramandu' is the film produced jointly by Duraisingam Pillai and K.Karunamurthy

This film that brings Thirumugan-Bharath together after 'M.Mahan'has a new face Poorna as Bharath's pair. Vadivelu is also acting in an interesting role. For Vairamuthu's lyrics, Vidyasagar has composed music.

The audio release function took place yesterday at Asiana Hotel in Solinganallur near Chennai. The songs were released by Vijay and received by Prabhu.

In the days when even the lyricists were not allowed on the stage, this function was different as the lyricist himself invited the singers to the stage and explained the process of creating the songs.

When Vijay spoke he gave the title of 'Chinna Asin' to Poorna who was overjoyed and thanked Vijay.

It is learnt that Muniyandi is the name of director Thirumurugan's father. He said the title of the film is made after his name who died recently.

No intention of starting a party - Vijay

Cinesouth
- 23.06.2008

To the people of Tamilnadu who are used to the talk of actresses saying 'we are just good friends' and actors saying 'I have no desire to join politics, but anything may happen tomorrow', Vijay made a statement.

To the question the press has been asking for some time if he had any intention to join politics, Vijay's statement yesterday give two types of answers.

Yesterday was Vijay's birthday. The place he celebrated it with friends and fans was University Centenary Hall that belongs to the Government.

Those who expressed best wishes with a bouquet included producers Thanu, R.B.Chowdhary, A.M.Ratnam, London Karunakaran, actors Sathyaraj, Prabhuvdeva, Raghava Lawrance, Sriman, Dhamu and actress Nayantara.

As an additional excitement, Vijay introduced the flag for his welfare association. The white flag with a circle in blue had in it Vijay's image with raised index finger. It had the words 'Uzhaithidu, uyarndhidu and 'Unnal mudiyum' inscribed in it.

Speaking on the occasion Sathyaraj said that after M.G.R.'s films he was attracted only by Vijay's films and that after the songs of M.G.R.'s films,the songs in Vijay's films had social messages which moved the media persons.

Vijay's father and the Honorary Leader of Vijay Fan Club, S.A.C. gave an impression in his speech that Vijay's entry into politics is a certainty.

He said very diplomatically "I showed Vijay the road to become an actor. All the credit for his success belongs to him. Similarly another road is shown today (indicating the new flag). No one can say what tomorrow will be like. People who worked for the society are leaders today. Those who work for the people may become leaders tomorrow. And Vijay is doing that work today".

But Vijay's speech was in another direction.

When he said "the flag was introduced only at the request of the fans and there is no politics or party to it. Politics is no ordinary thing. Leaders of many parties are my fans and I see no reason to start a party. Starting a party may make me loose opportunities as an actor", there was a chemical change in the face of S.A.Chandrasekaran.

Vijay on his entry into politics
By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 23, 2008

Vijay celebrated his birthday in style on Sunday, June 22, 2008, by releasing a flag for his fans’ association. The function was held at the Centenary Hall in the University of Madras campus where the star also cut a birthday cake as a part of the celebrations.

Speaking at the well-attended function, Vijay said that the flag for his fans association does not mean that he is nursing ambitions to enter into politics. He also insisted that one need not be a politician to do good to the society.

The white color flag had a blue circle in the middle with Vijay’s photo imprinted on it. The words on the flag were: Uzhathidu, Uyarndhidu, Unnal Mudiyum.

Noted personalities that attended the function were: directors Dharani, Prabhu Deva and Ramana; producers R.B. Choudhury, A.M. Ratnam, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu and Karunamoorthy; actors Sathyaraj, Lawrence, Nayathara and cameraman Ravi Varman. Vijay father, director S.A. Chandrasekar was also present at the function.

Vijay treats his fans on his birthday!

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 18, 2008

Vijay's fans are in for treat on his birthday that falls on June 22nd. The actor has decided to gift his fans with a flag for their social welfare organization. It is well known that Rajini's fans have a flag for their association. Vijayakanth had a flag for his fans association even before he floated the political party.

Disclosing more details about it, Vijay's father, director S.A. Chandrasekar, said that a function will be held at the Centenary Hall in the University of Madras to release the flag. He also said that only five members from each organization will be allowed inside the function venue due to space constraints.

Vijay's Unveils Fan Club Flag

Indiaglitz
[Monday, June 23, 2008]

It was the time of their lives for most Vijay fans who had gathered to celebrate their icon's birthday at the University Centenary Auditorium in Chennai on Sunday. Their favorite hero launched a flag for his fans association.

The flag had his image and the words Unnal Mudiyum meaning 'You Can'.

Fans from various parts of Tamilnadu along with their Chennai counterparts had come over for the occasion. They shouted slogans cheering Vijay who made a dashing entry to the podium.

Speaking after launching the flag, Vijay asserted very clearly, 'don't think that I am launching a party or entering politics with this flag. A friend of mine wanted me to have a flag and so I launched it. It is not necessary to be in politics to do good things for the people.'

He urged his fans to stand united and contribute their best for the betterment for the society.

Vijay also cut a cake on the occasion and exchanged pleasantries with his fans.

Others present include Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekhar, Nayantara, Dharani, Sathyaraj, Sriman, Dhamu, R B Chowdry, A M Rathnam, Kalipuli Thanu and Prabhudeva.

Vijay unveils his fan club flag


ENCOURAGING GOOD DEEDS: Vijay handing over the fan club flag to his fans in Chennai on Sunday.

CHENNAI: Confetti rained, balloons floated down, fans whistled, screamed and waved and the flag of actor Vijay’s fan clubs fluttered in the air.

On Sunday, the actor celebrated his birthday, along with his fans, at the Madras University Centenary Auditorium by unveiling the flag—his image in a blue circle on a white background, and the phrases ‘uzhaithidu’ (work hard), ‘uyarndhidu’ (succeed) and ‘unnaal mudiyum’ (you can do it) emblazoned on it.

“With this flag, I am not launching a party or entering politics. A friend of mine from Erode wanted me to have a flag and start a party. I refused to start a party, and so I launched the flag. It is not necessary to be in politics to do good things for the people. All you need is good intensions.”

Actor Vijay’s father director S.A. Chandrasekar said the flag was launched to encourage the fan clubs to keep up their good deeds.

“You cannot build a fan following with money; what you need is a good heart that knows to give. And Vijay’s fans do not have to be told to do good deeds. The flag will show the right path these youngsters must tread.”

Actors Sathyaraj, Nayanthara, Sriman and Dhamu, directors Dharani, Ramana and Prabhudeva, producers R.B. Chowdary, A.M. Rathnam and Kalaipuli Thanu, choreographer Lawrence, cameraman Ravi Varman and FEFSI Vijayan were present.

Police and private security personnel had a tough time controlling the crowd.

Vijay's fan club flag flies high!

MANIGANDAN KR

Putting to rest speculations about his entry into politics, actor Vijay on Sunday unveiled the flag of his fan club at a grand function organised to celebrate his birthday.

The star, who spoke on the occasion, said that he decided to opt for a flag after a friend in Erode requested him to start a party, have a flag and enter politics. "I told him that it isn't easy to start a party. Moreover, my fans are there in all parties. I want to remain neutral."

"However, I told him that I will have a flag for my Narpani Mandram. It's not that you have to be in a political party to do good deeds. My fans are already doing a lot of good deeds and they will continue to do so," he said to thunderous applause at the University auditorium.

The flag, which has a blue sphere on a white background with Vijay's picture, also has the words uzhaithidu (work) and uyarnthidu ( succeed) on it. It was unfurled by the star along with his father and certain members of the fan clubs, including the state head of the fan clubs Jeyaseelan and state secretary Ravirajan.

Several stars from the tinsel world were present on the occasion. Prominent among those present were actors Sathyaraj, Prabhu Deva, Sreeman, Lawrence Raghavendra, and Damu, actress Nayanthara, directors Dharani, and Ramanna and producers R B Choudary and A M Rathnam.

A section of the audience at the function

Speaking on the occasion, Sathyaraj said that actor Vijay had met him once in Pollachi 12 years back. " I was then shooting for the movie Amaidhi Padai and he was acting in the movie Senthoora Pandi. I was celebrating my birthday at the Sakthi hotel and he attended the function too. He was silent then. Now, his popularity has risen and he has scores of fans but still, he continues to remain calm and composed as ever. I'm proud to call him my younger brother," he said.

Director Dharani said, "Everybody needs an identity. The world has to know how we worked and succeeded and that is why we have the flag. Everytime, people look at it they should get inspired."

Actor Vijay holds out his fan club flag for the audience. Actress Nayanthara and Fan Club Secretary Ravirajan look on

Security personnel at the auditorium had a tough time controlling the crowds as excited fans danced to songs and cheered their favourite stars.

Occasionally, Vijay's father S A Chandrashekaran had to appeal to fans to remain calm and maintain order.

Vijay’ birthday celebrations and flag launch

Prasanna Singh [June 23, 2008, 1:55:17 PM]

Actor Vijay’s birthday, celebrated in a grand manner, served as the occasion for the launch of a flag for his fan clubs.

Vijay donated 35 gold rings to newborns who were born on his birthday in Chennai Egmore Maternity Hospital and also conducted a blood donation camp.

The function held to celebrate his birthday was full of fun and frolic, and music numbers from Vijay’s super hit films were played. The fans were enthralled when Ilayathalapathy appeared on stage. Apart from Vijay, Nayantara was the cynosure at the function. Sathyaraj and Lawrence too were present.

Then Vijay launched the flag for his fan clubs. The flag will charge up any Vijay fan with loads and loads of energy as the flag depicts actor Vijay pointing his index finger with a slogan below his photograph which says “Unnal Mudiyum” (You can). The photograph is flanked on both sides by words Uzhaithidu (work hard) and Uyarnthidu (rise and shine).

கட்சி தொடங்கினால் இழப்பு - விஜய்!

திங்கள், 23 ஜூன் 2008( 19:36 IST )

சென்னை பல்கலைக்கழக நூற்றாண்டு விழா அரங்கு. எள் போட்டால் எண்ணெய்யாக ஒழுகும். அந்தளவு ரசிகர் கூட்டம். மேடையில் சத்யராஜ், ஸ்ரீமன், தரணி, ரமணா, நயன்தாரா, எஸ். தாணு, சேகரன், பெப்ஸி விஜயன்...

கொஞ்சம் ஆர்ப்பாட்டமாகவே கொண்டாடினார் விஜய் தனது 35வது பிறந்தநாளை. விழாவின் மு‌க்கிய அம்சம் விஜய் அறிமுகப்படுத்திய மன்றக்கொடி. வெள்ளைக் கொடியின் நடுவில் நீல வட்டம். அதில் சுட்டுவிரலை நீட்டியபடி விஜய் படம். கீழே வட்டத்தினுள், உன்னால் முடியும் என்ற வாசகம். கொடியில் மேல் பகுதியின் இடது ஓரம் 'உழைத்திடு', வலது ஓரம் 'உயர்ந்திடு' வாசகங்கள்.

ஈரோடு மன்ற விழாவில் கலந்துகொண்ட போது, ரசிகர் ஒருவர் அரசியல் கட்சி தொடங்கி, தனிக்கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்தச் சொன்னதாகவும், அதனால்தான் மன்றத்திற்கென்று தனிக்கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்தியதாகவும் கூறினார் விஜய். அப்படியால் அரசியல் கட்சி?

அனைத்துக் கட்சியிலும் எனக்கு ரசிகர்கள் இருக்கிறார்கள். நான் கட்சி ஆரம்பித்தால் அது எனக்கு இழப்பாகவே இருக்கும் என்றார் உழாராக.

அரசியல் ஆர்வம் இல்லை. தனிக்கட்சி எப்போதும் இல்லை என்று விஜய் கூறினாலும், மன்றக்கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்தியதை, தனிக்கட்சி விருந்துக்கு முன் கொடுக்கப்பட்ட வெல்கம் டிரிங்காக கருதி கொண்டாடி தீர்த்தது ரசிகர் குழாம்.

Ravivarman on Villu

K.V. Anand became an overnight celebrity after Sivaji, and this time it is the Dasavatharam cameraman’s turn, Ravi Varman. His directorial debut, with its intriguing title, Moscowin Cauvery, will soon grace theatres. Meanwhile, he’s (quite rightly) basking in the technical triumph and glory of Kamal’s dazzling epic. Behindwoods got him talking on what working with the actor meant to him, and many other things on his mind, such as how fascinating a Vijay-Prabu Deva combo could be.
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Your association with Prabhu Deva?

I’m a huge fan of Prabhu Deva and think his dance movements are graceful and amusing to all part of the audiences. I missed working for Pokkiri and it is my pleasure to be with him in his new venture. Vijay again is somebody I adore. He is a formulaic actor like MGR. It is an interesting combo.

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Full Interview

Happy Birthday Vijay!

Padma Iyer [June 22, 2008, 9:10:55 AM]

Ilayathalapathy Vijay celebrates his birthday today.

With a huge fan following, Vijay is one of the biggest stars in Kollywood today. Having debuted as a child actor in his father producer-director S.A. Chandrashekar's films, Vijay moved on to lead roles. From romantic hero to action hero, Vijay has created a niche for himself in the Tamil film industry. So popular is the actor today that Abhishek Bachchan is dancing to his hit song 'Apadi Podu' in a TV ad for a popular mobile brand!

Vijay's biggest hits include Kadhalakku Mariyadai, Friends, Priyamanavale, Kushi, Ghilli, Thirupachi, Sivakasi and the biggest blockbuster of his career Pokkiri. His last release Kuruvi has also done decently well.

Vijay was chosen as the brand ambassador for the IPL team Chennai Super Kings. The actor was present for most of the matches of CSK, cheering the team and dancing to the drums of Sivamani celebrating every big hit and victory of the team. Vijay is now geared up for his next venture Villu with Prabhudeva, the man who gave him Pokkiri.

Last year on his birthday the actor visited the Egmore Government hospital and gave gold rings to the children born on his birthday. He also participated in a blood donation and eye camp. The actor has always wanted his fans to celebrate his birthday through social causes.

This year his birthday will be celebrated at Madras University Hall.

Galatta.com wishes the actor a wonderful birthday and a long and prosperous life.

Is Vijay turning to politics?

Cinesouth.com
- 21.06.2008

Tomorrow is Vijay's birthday. His fans are planning to celebrate it in a grand manner.

Vijay has been celebrating his birthday by meeting his fans, involving in welfare activities and visiting orphanages. This birthday again will not be short of similar activities and the fans are happy for an additional reason.

It is a practice in Tamilnadu to celebrate Vijay's film releases by stringing together colourful flags with Vijay's photographs and displaying them throughout Tamilnadu.

On his birthday tomorrow Vijay will be unveiling a new flag. His fans are happy taking this as an indication of Vijay entering politics.

He will be discussing with the office bearers of the assosciations from across Tamilnadu.

Though Vijay may not announce his intention to enter politics, his fans are happy in anticipation.

Happy B'day Vijay!!!!

IndiaGlitz
[Saturday, June 21, 2008]

Vijay's decision proves wise

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 21, 2008

After haggling over for a title for their film, Vijay and director Prabhu Deva finally decided to name their film Vil. But when sources pointed out that the title has already been taken up S.J. Suryah, the clever duo modified it to Villu, in spite S.J. Suryah's assurance that Vil has been shelved due to unforeseen circumstances.

Well, the decision to be in the safer side seems to have paid off now, as S.J. Suryah has decided to recommence the film. In fact, Vil's teaser trailer, which was done by director Prabhakaran, was so good that S.J. Suryah now thinks it would be wise to resume the film. Talks are on with the producers in this regard.

Vijay: The quintessential entertainer- Happy Birthday

Behindwoods
June 21, 2008

Some people are just blessed with that presence! A presence that can make everything else seem small and insignificant. They do not need big weighty dialogues, lavish songs or heavy duty stunts, they capture your attention by just being there, everything else just adds to the effect. Some call this charisma, others refer to it as magnetism or aura - all these mean the same when Vijay is on screen. The man of the masses of Tamil cinema, he lives our dreams and fantasies on screen like no other actor of his generation has done over the past decade. Starting off as the timid young lad in the early 90s, to being the romantic hero, the action star and steadily building his place in our minds and hearts to become the Ilaiya Thalapathi. Behindwoods joins thousands of Vijay fans all over Tamil Nadu in wishing him a very happy birthday.

Unlike popular perception, being a mass hero is not something very easy. As a peoples' star there is a certain pattern or formula that is expected every time he appears on screen and he has to live up to it and yet give something different each time he does a movie. In short, he has a tough job of finding unpredictability in predictability. When fans watch a Vijay movie there is a feeling of comfortable familiarity that they enjoy, the knowledge that they will be entertained, that their hero will emerge on top in the end and that no matter what, they can go back home, happy having had a great time inside the theaters. Vijay has to provide all this, keep his fans happy and yet try to find something new. There has been the criticism that most of his movies follow the same formula (which some call clichéd), which is harsh because of its narrow perspective. Many say that he is far too predictable to be enjoyed but then those who feel that Vijay is getting repetitive must check out his figures at the box office. There are few (one or maybe two) contemporaries that can guarantee the kind of openings that he can generate, the euphoria that he can create, the celebrations that he can trigger in the galleries every time he dances or fights- if Vijay was repetitive as the critics had thought, then all this would never have been possible.

Yes, there have been the failures and pitfalls but Vijay has always got up, dusted himself and moved forward. As the saying goes, failure is not when you fall, it is when you refuse to get up. But then, when you have to match the expectations of the countless fans waiting eagerly for your movie things are bound to go wrong once in a while. Look at it in this way and you will find that Vijay's consistency in satisfying his fans is something you have to tip your hat to. Vijay the actor's formula is simple, to get into the character and Vijay the star's formula is simple, keep your fans happy and when these two are put together, the result is a no holds barred entertainer.

The Vijay brand of entertainment may not be everyone's cup of tea (or so some may like to pretend) but how many times have we caught ourselves enjoying those swift and elegant dance moves, those powerful dialogues and the stylish bashing of the baddies. There can be a debate over whether Vijay is a cinematic genius or a versatile actor, but there are no two opinions on his stardom, unchallenged and undisputed. Mass hero, Ilaiya Thalapathi Vijay- many happy returns of the day.

This time, too, Ilaiya Thalapathi's fans have come out with big plans for their hero's birthday and it really does look big this time. For the first time since its inception the Vijay lead Narppani Iyakkam will have an official flag, don't read too deeply into it, it is just an identity. The crowds expected to turn out at the venue, the Centenary Hall of Madras University, are so big that only five members from each registered Vijay Fan's Association will be permitted into the venue (that speaks loads about the man's pull). Meanwhile, Vijay the perfect professional was shooting in Pazhani for Villu. The schedule wrapped up just a day prior to the celebrations and he is slated to join them on the big day. That shows why he is such a big star, no amount of adulation has changed his approach to cinema, and he simply continues working.

Vijay's big B'day plans

By Moviebuzz | Saturday, 21 June , 2008, 10:40

Ilayathalapathy Vijay plans to celebrate his 35th birthday in style on Sunday, June 22.

After visiting his favourite orphanages and also donating materials to the poor and needy, he will be officially launching his fan flag.

Vijay becomes the fourth Tamil actor in recent times after Rajinikanth, Vijaykanth and Sarath Kumar to have his own flag for his fan club- Akhila India Vijay Rasigar Narpani Mandiram (AIVRNM).

If Rajini's flag had light blue, white and red with the superstar's image imprinted in a star in it, Vijay's is also said to be similar with his face embossed on it. It also clearly proves that the star nurses political ambitions.

The big bash is taking place at the University of Madras, Centenary Hall at 4.30 PM and entry is by invitation only. Vijay after unveiling his party flag, will announce other welfare activities that his fan club will undertake.

அரசியலுக்கு வருகிறாரா விஜய்?
- 21.06.2008

நாளை விஜய்க்கு பிறந்தநாள். அதனை பிரமாண்டமாகக் கொண்டாட தயாராகி வருகின்றனர் ரசிகர்கள்.

பிறந்த நாளில் ரசிகர்களை சந்திப்பது, நற்பணிகள் செய்வது, அனாதை இல்லங்களுக்கு செல்வது என அந்த நாளை பரபரப்பாக கொண்டாடுகிறவர் விஜய். இந்த முறையும் கொண்டாட்டத்திற்கு குறைவிருக்காது என்பதுடன் கூடுதல் குஷியுடன் இருக்கிறார்கள் ரசிகர்கள்.

விஜய் படம் வெளியாகும்போது அவரது படத்தைப் போட்டு விதவிதமான கொடிகளில் தோரணம் அமைப்பதை தமிழ்நாடு முழுக்க காணலாம். ஆனால், மன்றத்துக்கென தனிக்கொடி இதுவரை இல்லை.

நாளை தனது பிறந்தநாளை முன்னிட்டு தனிக்கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறாராம் விஜய். தளபதி அரசியலில் நுழைவதற்கான அச்சாரம் இது என அவரது ரசிகர்கள் குதூகலிக்கிறார்கள்.

பிறந்த நாளை முன்னிட்டு தனது ஷோபா திருமண மண்டத்தில் தமிழகம் முழுக்க உள்ள மன்ற நிர்வாகிகளுடன் ஆலோசனை நடத்துகிறார் விஜய்.

அரசியல் பிரவேசம் குறித்து விஜய் எதுவும் சொல்லப்போவதில்லை என்றாலும் எதிர்பார்ப்புடன் இருக்கிறார்கள் ரசிகர்கள்.

Is Vijay aiming right with 'Villu'?

IndiaGlitz
[Saturday, June 21, 2008]

Touted as the next superstar of Tamil cinema, Vijay is reportedly keen on getting everything right with ‘Villu’. An average showing with ‘Azhagiya Tamil Magan’ and ‘Kuruvi’ has not helped Vijay's journey to the numero uno position for the future. Despite being on the top amongst young heroes, the actor has to come up with a string of successes to consolidate his position.

Vijay's magnetic appeal in the B and C centers has seen to it that even his average movies somehow scrape through at the box office. But this is a trend that might not continue for long especially with the influx of talented young filmmakers experimenting new styles of storytelling in Tamil cinema. These innovative approaches have been recognized and appreciated by audiences. The surge of quality filmmaking is bound to tighten the noose around run-of-the-mill stories.

After the stupendous success of 'Pokkiri', the remake of a Telugu film by the same name, Vijay has teamed up with Prabhu Deva once again, to reproduce the success. Sources say ‘Villu’ is expected to have the usual dose of fights, dance, sentiment-filled sequences and loads of dialogues that 'glorify' Vijay. These are facets that are loved by the 'typical' Vijay fan. No matter how well these elements reach out, the story and narration hold the key to the long run. This is where Prabhu Deva and Vijay have to be extra careful.

There is a talk doing the rounds as to what the story of ‘Villu’ is going to be like. It goes like this….

A group of baddies kill an honest, hardworking man. The man's wife and son are somehow spared. The son (Vijay) grows up under the impression that his father had perished in an accident. But then, as the story goes, Vijay learns of the malicious plot that got his father murdered. An angry Vijay hatches a plan to bring the murderers to justice and in the process falls in love with the daughter of a baddie, played by Nayantara. Inevitably it is justice and love ahead of Dad and so she toes the lines of Vijay's plans dutifully only to succeed.

Even a die hard Vijay fan would be hoping against hope that this is just a rumor and the actual story is in fact a new gripping tale. If this rumor turns out to be true, one gets the feeling Vijay will have to get back to square one, rethink his strategies and start all over again in order to get things right.

Only time will tell us the truth. So, let's hold our horses and wait for the story to unfold. Keep an eye on IndiaGlitz for updates.

விஜய் - அரசியலை நோக்கி...

சனி, 21 ஜூன் 2008( 20:48 IST )

நாளை விஜய்க்கு பிறந்தநாள். வழக்கமான ஆர்ப்பாட்டங்களுடன் தனது மன்ற நிர்வாகிகளை ஷோபா திருமண மண்டபத்தில் சந்திக்கிறார் விஜய். இந்த சந்திப்பின்போது, தனது மன்றத்து கொடியை அறிமுகப்படுத்த இருக்கிறாராம் இளைய தளபதி.

கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்த இருப்பதை ஏதோ கட்சி ஆரம்பிப்பது போல் கொண்டாட இருக்கிறது ரசிகர்கள் குழாம். முதலில் கொடி, அடுத்தது கட்சி... இதுதானே அரசியலில் நுழைந்த நடிகர்களின் ·பார்முலா என ஆர்ப்பரிக்கிறார்கள்.

நாளை கொடி அறிமுகப்படுத்தும்போது, அரசியல் ஆசையோ, நோக்கமோ தனக்கில்லை என்பார் விஜய். ஆனால், எதிர்காலத்தில் என்ன நடக்கும் என்பதை யார் அறிவார்?

இந்த நிச்சியமின்மையில்தான் ரசிகர்களின் கொண்டாட்டத்திற்கான காரணம் ஒட்டிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது.

Vijay goes the Vijayakanth way

IndiaGlitz
[Friday, June 20, 2008]

Vijayakanth launched a flag for his fans association even before he entered politics. Vijay is reportedly going Vijayakanth's way now.

As part of his birthday celebrations in Chennai on 22 June, Vijay will launch a flag for his fans association. Vijay, who is currently shooting in Karaikudi, will make a trip to Chennai to take part in his birthday celebrations.

A grand function is being organized in Chennai and the numero uno among young heroes Vijay will unveil the flag.

Does this mean the actor would also enter politics in the future? 'It's too early to say', said an avid Vijay fan.

'He is a mass hero and is admired everywhere. Obviously a flag for his fans association will bind his fans together', he said.

Nayanthara under the waterfall

By Moviebuzz | Friday, 20 June , 2008, 15:57

The unit of Villu is in Chalakudy in Kerala.

The buzz is that director Prabhudeva is shooting Nayanthara's introduction scene under the famous Athirapally waterfall.

This is a favourite location of film makers and is located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges.

Villu is progressing at jet speed as the unit has completed the shoot in three locations- Palani, Pollachi and Karaikudi in the last 20 days.

Prabhudeva is a fantastic visualizer and is taking a lot of care to see that every frame is perfect.

Ravi Varman is in charge of the camera, with music by Devi Sri Prasad. After the completion of the present schedule nearly 40 percent of the film will be over.

In July the unit will be going for a long schedule abroad to complete the rest of the film.

Vijay’s Villu storyline

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 19, 2008

Vijay’s Villu has geared up to be shot and the crew is very enthusiastic just like their hero and the director. After the box office hit of Pokkiri, India’s Michael Jackson and Ilaya Thalapathy has teamed up once again and their magic is sure to work on the audience. One more addition to this team is Kollywood’s hot property Nayanthara who is being paired up with Vijay for the first time. The film is touted to be a commercial one with all the necessary ingredients of an entertainer. Though no official story line was divulged, some of the guesses go as follows.

An honest officer gets killed by a team of desperadoes and his wife and son alone escape this dastardly act. The unsuspecting son grows up thinking that his dad had a natural death. However when he comes to know the truth from one of his dad’s friends, he is up in arms with the system and starts his mission of avenging his dad’s death. On this trail, he meets his love Nayan who happens to be the daughter of one of the baddies. Will he succeed in his mission and love forms the plot of the film.

Stories like these are bound to make its round till official announcement comes. Behindwoods will keep you posted on it.

Abhishek dances to Vijay's song

Prasanna Singh
[June 19, 2008, 12:15:49 PM]

Abhishek Bachchan who is the brand ambassador of Motorola will "dance away everyone's heart" in a new Motorola ad pretty soon. The new ad film features Abhishek Bachchan dancing to the famous Kollywood song `Appadi podu podu' from Vijay's blockbuster Ghilli. He will sure win everyone's attention with his style and hilarious movements in this song.

While launching the new mobile in Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan performed this dance on stage. But that was just a curtain raiser. For the real event, we will have to wait until the ad hits the small screens.

After the event, when Abhishek Bachchan was answering the reporters' queries, he got a phone call on his mobile phone. Any guess as to what was his ringtone?! Yes! You are right! His phone began singing `Appadi podu podu'. It looks like now it is the turn of North to go crazy after `Appadi podu podu'!

Abhishek's face lit up when he saw the phone's display and while answering the call. He excused himself and answered the call and got back to the reporters and said "Well, you know who is waiting for me. So if you could please hurry up, I will get back to my family". And everyone obliged. Abhishek signed off with a big smile on his face.

Vijay in Karaikudi

Cinesouth.com
- 18.06.2008

Prabhudeva is filming Vijay's 'Villu' at rocket speed.

Prabhudeva started shooting for the film 'Villu' that brings Vijay and Nayantara for the first time even Without an inauguration function but with only a small pooja. Shooting was done for the scenes involving Vijay and Nayantara in Pollachi region.

Later Prabhudeva shot some scenes in Pazhani. As filming is taking at a rapid pace the film unit including Prabhudeva and Vijay watched 'Dasavataram' in Pazhani itself.

After that they shot the fight sequences between Vijay and the villain. For that they have gone to Karaikudi. Cinematographer Ravivarman is shooting the scenes.

News is out that 'Villu' is the re-make of the Hindi film 'Soldier'. Both Vijay and Prabhudeva have nothing to say about that. They have put heavy restrictions to prevent the stills of 'Villu' to be taken out.

Are they very cautious in not creating over expectations?

Vijay - Nayantara in Pazhani

Cinesouth.com
- 16.06.2008

'Villu' the first ever film to unite Vijay and Nayantara is progressing at a rapid pace. There is a talk that this is a remake of the Hindi film 'Soldier'. Only director Prabhudeva or Vijay had to confirm it? They are mum. And even without an inauguration function they have taken up shooting.

There was a day's shooting in Chennai before that. Prabhudeva shot Vijay dancing among dancing girls. But Nayantara was missing.

Some scenes for 'Villu' are planned to be shot in Pazhani. For that both Nayantara and Vijay would be staying in Pazhani for about 10 days. The first schedule was shot in Pollachi region. Going by Prabhudeva's speed, the unit people say that the film may be released before Deepavali.

Vijay, Nayan in Palani

Times of India
15 Jun 2008, 0008 hrs IST

Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Villu is progressing at a brisk pace in Palani, Pollachi and surrounding areas.

The film, directed by Prabhu Deva, is a musical action thriller that moves from a village in Tamil Nadu to across continents. Nayanthara is being featured opposite Vijay for the first time as his heroine.

Earlier, Nayan had done an item number, a popular song sung by Vijay's mom Shobha Chandrasekhar Kodambakkam area... in the super hit Vijay starrer Sivakasi. Prabhu Deva and Vijay are coming together after the success of Pokkiri.

The director is a fast worker, and the movie has camera by Ravi Varman. Ravi is happy that there is a lot of vibrancy in the way Prabhu visualises his shots. Vijay and Nayanthara make a lovely pair and after the 10-day shoot in Palani, the unit will be flying off to an exotic location abroad.

Vijay, who is impressed by the speed and professionalism of the director, is all praise for Prabhu Deva. On the other hand, Prabhu says Vijay is simply electrifying and is so involved with the proceedings. Seems like the duo is all set to rock again!

பந்தயத்தில் நடிகர் விஜய்!

சனி, 14 ஜூன் 2008( 17:32 IST )

எஸ்.ஏ. சந்திரசேகரன் படம் எடுக்கும் விதம் குறித்து இருவேறு கருத்துக்கள் இருக்கலாம். அவரின் வியாபார யுக்தி குறித்து ஒரே கருத்துதான்... மனிதர் பிஸினசில் புலி!

சுக்ரன் என்ற படத்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சி. எடுத்தார். ரவிகிருஷ்ணா ஹீரோ. மார்க்கெட் வேல்யூ இல்லாத சுக்ரனில் விஜயை கெஸ்ட் ரோலில் நடிக்க வைத்து சுக்ரனின் விற்பனையை கண்டபடி உயர்த்தினார்.

இந்தமுறை எஸ்.ஏ.சி. தனது பந்தயம் படத்தில் விஜயை நடிக்க வைக்கப் போவதில்லை. படத்தின் நாயகன் நிதின் சத்யா பந்தயத்தில் விஜயின் ரசிகராக வருகிறார். அப்புறமென்ன... படம் நெடுக விஜய் படத்தையும் பாட்டையும் போட்டு பட்டையை கிளப்பப் போகிறார்.

விஜய் ரசிகர்களை இழுக்க இந்த யுக்தி போதுமே!

Villu team at Dasavatharam

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 14, 2008

Dasavatharam’s phenomenal release had everyone vying to catch the first show. And the Villu team is no exception to it. Currently, the Villu team, including Vijay and director Prabhu Deva, are shooting in Palani.

After a hard day's shoot on Friday, 13th June, incidentally the release date of Dasavatharam, they decided the best way to relax would be to see Dasavatharam. And the entire team headed to the theatre nearby to watch the film.

When the unit was rounded up to know their reaction, it was evident from their expressions that they enjoyed Kamal's movie to the hilt.

The Villu to make it!

Publicity stills for the Vijay-starrer “Villu” is out. And fans can’t stop raving about their favourite hero. Shot by model-model coordinator-fashion photographer Karthik, the stills smack of style.

“I’m used to glamour photography. But this is the first time I’m doing publicity stills for a film. I was overwhelmed during the one-day shoot at AVM Studios. I was surrounded by big names in the industry. Prabhudeva, the film’s director, has a keen eye for detail.

Actor Vijay is so cool off-screen. But once the arc lights are switched on, he’s fire — focussed and intense. Nalini Sriram was the stylist. I was looking for some expressions, and Vijay came up with a dozen. The shoot went off well. It was a dream come true,” gushes Karthik, who flits between Chennai-Bangalore and Bangkok.

Nayantara joins in Villu shooting

Hot actress Nayantara put a full stop to all the negative rumours on her part in Vijay's movie Villu by attending the shooting yesterday. After completing her work in the movie Kuselan, she has joined the shooting of Villu in Pollachi and appeared in the romance scenes with Vijay.

Directed by Prabhu Deva, this film is the Deepawali release of Vijay. According to Prabhu, the hot pair of Vijay-Nayantara surely rocks the state for the day of crackers. Ravi Varman cranks camera and Devisri Prasad scores music for the film.

Actor Arun Pandiyan produced the film for Ayngaran International.

Nayan shoots with Vijay

By Moviebuzz | Thursday, 12 June , 2008, 10:31

Nayanthara has completed work on Kuselan and she has joined the shoot of Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Villu in Pollachi, where they shot some scenes for the film.

Later the unit has gone back to Palani which is the main location for the film. Prabhu Deva, the director is a fast worker, and the movie which has camera by Ravi Varman, is canning shots at a hectic pace.

Ravi is happy that there is a lot of vibrancy in the way Prabhu visualizes his shots. Vijay and Nayanthara make a lovely pair and after the 10-day shoot in Palani the unit will be flying off to an exotic location abroad.

Vijay is all praise for Prabhu Deva, for his speed and professionalism. On the other hand, Prabhu says Vijay is simply electrifying and is so involved with the proceedings. Mutual admiration club?

Nayantara joins in Villu shooting

By : Settu Shankar
Thursday, June 12 2008

Hot actress Nayantara put a full stop to all the negative rumours on her part in Vijay's movie Villu by attending the shooting yesterday. After completing her work in the movie Kuselan, she has joined the shooting of Villu in Pollachi and appeared in the romance scenes with Vijay.

Directed by Prabhu Deva, this film is the Deepawali release of Vijay. According to Prabhu, the hot pair of Vijay-Nayantara surely rocks the state for the day of crackers. Ravi Varman cranks camera and Devisri Prasad scores music for the film.

Actor Arun Pandiyan produced the film for Ayngaran International.

Vijay’s Villu ready for attack

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 09, 2008

After the lukewarm response received for Kuruvi, Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay is out on his next mission ‘Villu’ to be directed by Prabhu Deva. It has been reported that the team is charged up to make Villu a great hottie just like their previous project Pokkiri.

Nayanthara will be teaming up with Vijay as heroine for the first time though she did an item number earlier in Sivakasi. The unit will be leaving for Pazhani for a week long shooting which will involve Vijay, Nayan and Vadivelu.

After the completion of this part, the crew has plans to move overseas to New Zealand in the first week of July for a twenty day shoot where some important scenes are planned to be canned.

Vijay's Villu in trouble

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
June 07, 2008

Shooting of Moscowin Kaveri, an upcoming film being produced by Aascar Ravichandran and directed by cinematographer Ravi Varman is almost complete. This film has newcomers Rahul Ravindran and Yashoda in the lead roles. A complaint has been lodged by its producer Ravichandran against director Ravi Varman at the producer's council.

When the matter was probed, it was revealed that Ravi Varman has been chosen as the cinematographer for Vijay's new film Villu and he has already started working in the same. This seems to have irked Aascar who stated that Ravi Varman, before completing dubbing and other post production work in Moscowin Kaveri, has shifted base to Villu.

When the matter was brought to producer's council, Ravi Varman explained, "Only a day of shooting is pending in Moscowin Kaveri which I plan to complete after the first schedule of Villu which will go on for 2 weeks". Kollywood circles aver that in the event of Producer's council insisting that Ravi Varman should complete Moscowin Kaveri and then only move to Villu, the latter film may run in to some trouble.

'வில்லு' விஜய்-நயனதாரா!

விஜய் நடிக்கும் புதிய படத்தின் பெயர் வில்லு என மாற்றப்பட்டுள்ளது.

விஜய், பிரபுதேவா மீண்டும் இணைகின்றனர். இருவரும் முன்பு இணைந்து கொடுத்த படம் போக்கிரி. அப்படம் மாபெரும் வெற்றி பெற்றதைத் தொடர்ந்து இவர்களின் 2வது படத்திற்கு பெரும் எதிர்பார்ப்பு எழுந்துள்ளது.

இப்படத்தில் விஜய்யுடன் ஜோடி சேருகிறார் நயனதாரா. கோடம்பாக்கம் ஏரியா பாட்டுக்கு விஜய்யுடன் குத்தாட்டம் ஆடிய நயனதாரா, முதல் முறையாக விஜய்யுடன் தனி நாயகியாக நடிக்கவுள்ளார்.

இந்தப் படத்திற்கு முதலில் சிங்கம் என பெயரிட்டிருந்தனர். ஆனால் இப்பெயரை இயக்குநர் ஹரி ஏற்கனவே பதிவு செய்து வைத்திருந்ததால், அதை மாற்றி வில் என புதுப் பெயர் சூட்டினர்.

ஆனால் இதே பெயரில், எஸ்.ஜே.சூர்யாவின் இயக்கம் பிளஸ் நடிப்பில் ஒரு படம் உருவாகி வருகிறது. இதனால் விஜய் படப் பெயர் மாறுமா, மாறாதா என்ற குழப்பம் ஏற்பட்டது.

இந்த நிலையில் இன்று முதல் விஜய், பிரபுதேவாவின் புதுப் படத்தின் ஷூட்டிங் தொடங்கியது. படத்தின் பெயரை வில் என்பதற்குப் பதில் வில்லு என மாற்றி வைத்துள்ளனர்.

அய்ங்கரன் இன்டர்நேஷனல் நிறுவனம் இப்படத்தைத் தயாரிக்கிறது. தேவிஸ்ரீபிரசாத் இசையமைக்கிறார். ரவிவர்மன் கேமராவைக் கையாளுகிறார்.

நல்லா 'ஜில்லு'ன்னு எடுங்க!

Villu: Movie launch today

Galatta.com
Prasanna Singh [June 6, 2008, 12:55:06 PM]

The filming of Villu is starting today following a pooja. This film has stirred the curiosity of the public for Prabhu Deva and Vijay are teaming up again; last time when Prabhu Deva directed Vijay in Pokkiri, it turned out to be a great hit.

Villu is a remake of the Hindi blockbuster Soldier, which starred Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta. And it looks like Bollywood and Kollywood have entered into some kind of exchange program. While Soldier is being remade in Tamil as Villu, Pokkiri is being remade in Hindi as Wanted: Dead or Alive with Salman Khan in the lead. Well, it looks like apart from cricket, cinema also unites India.

Soldier had a storyline and elements of cinema that were perfect enough to make a Vijay movie. With Prabhu Deva and Vijay teaming up again, it will be presented in a very interesting manner like last time. The original film's story is about a young man who avenges the gruesome death of an army officer who falls prey to a conspiracy. It also showcased the relationship between a mother and her son and was built around the sentiments involved in that relationship.

Villu is being produced under the banner of Ayngaran International Films Pvt. Ltd. by K. Karunamurthy and C. Arunpandian. Nayantara will be the female lead.

Music is by Devi Sri Prasad. It is not only the director and hero of Pokkiri teaming up again, but FEFSI Vijayan, the ace stunt choreographer of Pokkiri is also teaming up with them. Ravivarman takes care of the cinematography of Villu and Kola Bhaskar takes care of the editing work.

And it looks like June 6, 2008 is an auspicious day for a lot of movies. There are about seven movies launching today. Stay on Galatta and know more about them.

About Villu from Ayngaran

Villu Starring Vijay along with Nayathara directed by Prabhu deva and produced by Ayngaran International has commenced shooting in Pazhani on June 6th the shooting will continue till 26th of June, in and around kerala.The film is a racy Entertaintaner with the best commercial aspects needed for a Vijay film.

Name games and Vijay rules

IndiaGlitz
[Friday, June 06, 2008]

Vijay's next venture 'Vil' has kicked off in Palani and the actor is very keen to get things in order right from the outset. Both Vijay and Prabhu Deva, the director of the film, are very keen to cast Vadivelu in a meaty role. It can be recalled that Vadivelu came up with rib tickling stuff in 'Pokiri' that was appreciated by the masses.

Initially the project was named 'Singam', but then director Hari had copyrighted the name for the movie he's planning to make with Suriya. So the Vijay-Prabhu Deva duo decided on 'Vil'. It was only after that they came to know director S. J. Suryah had the same title for a Telugu film he was making with Pawan Kalyan.

Vijay reportedly convinced S. J. Suryah and had him change the title of the Telugu film title. S. J. Suryah has now decided on the name 'Puli' for his film.

With the name game settled now, the unit is concentrating hard to get the movie in a slick format. Grapevine has it that 'Vil' is the remake of a Hindi film by name 'Soldier'. Asin plays Vijay's leading lady once again.

The movie has cinematography by Ravi Varma, music by Devi Sri Prasad and stunts by Fefsi Vijayan.

முதலிடத்தில் குருவி!

வெள்ளி, 6 ஜூன் 2008( 19:49 IST )

ஸ்டார் பவர் என்ன என்பதை பாக்ஸ் ஆஃபிஸில் நிரூபித்திருக்கிறது குருவி. கதை சரியில்லை, திரைக்கதை சரியில்லை மொத்தத்தில் படமே சரியில்லை என்ற விமர்சனங்களைக் கடந்து, இன்றும் சென்னை பாக்ஸ் ஆ·பிஸில் முதலிடத்தில் குருவி! காரணம் விஜய்... விஜய்... விஜய்...!

கடந்தவார இறுதி வரை இரண்டரை கோடிக்கும் அதிகமாக வசூலித்து முதலிடத்தில் உள்ளது குருவி. வார இறுதி வசூலில் குருவிக்கு அடுத்த இடத்தில் சந்தோஷ் சுப்ரமணியம். அடுத்து பாண்டி. நான்காவது, யாரடி நீ மோகினி!

யாரடி நீ மோகினி, சந்தோஷ் சுப்ரமணியம் படங்களின் மொத்த வசூலை இந்த வாரத்தில் குருவி முந்துவதற்கு வாய்ப்புள்ளது. அதேநேரம், குருவி பட்ஜெட்டுடன் ஒப்பிடும்போது, இந்த கலெக்சன் ஆவரேஜ்தான் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

விஜய் 'வில்லு'வின் ் வில்லன்கள்

வெள்ளி, 6 ஜூன் 2008( 13:57 IST )

விஜயின் புதிய படத்தின் பெயர் வில்லு என்பது ஏறக்குறைய முடிவாகிவிட்டது. ஐங்கரன் இண்டர்நேஷனல்ஸில் வில்லு, ஜூன் 6 ஆம் தேதியுடன் தனது பயணத்தை தொடங்குகிறதாம்.

விஜயின் ஜோடி நயன்தாரா என்பது ஒளிப்பதிவு ரவிவர்மன், இசை தேவிஸ்ரீ பிரசாத் என்பதும் ஏற்கனவே முடிவான விஷயம்.

'வில்லு'வில் இரண்டு வில்லாதி வில்லன்கள் இருக்கிறார்கள். ஒருவர் பிரகாஷ்ராஜ். இன்னொருவர் பிஜுமேனன். ஏற்கனவே தமிழ்ப் படங்களில் பிஜுமேனன் நடித்திருந்தாலும் அரசாங்கம் படத்திற்குப் பிறகு தமிழில் அதிக வாய்ப்புகள் வருகிறதாம். முதல் வாய்ப்பு வில்லு!

போக்கிரியைத் தொடர்ந்து வில்லுவையும் வெற்றிபெற வைப்பார் பிரபுதேவா என்ற நம்பிக்கை விஜய்க்கு. நமக்கும் அதே நம்பிக்கைதான்!

Vijay’s next film titled Vil

When Vijay films are announced, his fans are curious about the title, which they feel should be catchy. Prabhu Deva and Vijay, the winning team of Pokkiri, are back with their new film titled Vil (bow) produced by Ayngaran International.
There were media reports that Singam was the title though Vijay and Prabhu had denied it. Vil is a very catchy title and an action adventure film that will start rolling in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu and later travel to an exotic foreign location.

Prabhu Deva wants to make it a racy entertainer. With all the essential ingredients associated with a Vijay film in place, the buzz is that it is a remake of Soldier which starred Bobby Deol andPriety Zinta.

The film also has Nayanthara who will be paired with Vijay for the first time along with Vadivel, Prakash Raj and Biju Menon. Ravi Varman is the cameraman and music is by Devi Sri Prasad.

Vijay and Prabhu Deva together again

IndiaGlitz
[Wednesday, June 04, 2008]

After ‘Kuruvi’, its time for ‘Vill’. Prabhu Deva will be wielding the megaphone for this Vijay starrer. The duo teamed up for the first time in the film, ‘Pokkiri’, which went on to be huge money grosser.

Initially, the project was christened ‘Singam’ meaning Lion. But then, director Hari had already registered the title. After hunting for a suitable title for quite some time, ‘Vill’ was decided upon.

Nayanthara will pair up with the highly successful Vijay and the movie would be produced by Ayngaran International and filming is slated to begin on the 7th of this month.

‘Kuruvi’ flies high in UK

IndiaGlitz
[Tuesday, June 03, 2008]

Vijay starrer ‘Kuruvi’ is doing a successful business in UK box office. The blockbuster featuring Vijay, Trisha and Suman opened to bumper houses in Chennai.

Similarly at UK, the movie directed by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, ‘Kuruvi’ is doing a decent business.

Four weeks after its release, ‘Kuruvi’ has managed to collect over Rs one crore in UK. It is still running in a couple of screens drawing good audience.

The ‘Gilli’ team comprising Vijay, Trisha, Vidyasagar and Dharani teamed up together again for ‘Kuruvi’.