Vijay's Deepavali celebrations

Courtesy: Cinesouth.com

If anyone had visited Sivakasi yesterday, they would have wondered why Deepavali was being celebrated a week in advance! With firework displays and strings of decoration, our 'Sivakasi' hero made it a celebratory spectacle.Those who have labeled him as a 'mouna saamiyar' or a loner, would have seen a different Vijay yesterday.

Even as his flight landed in Madurai at 8.20am, the firework display could be seen in the skies. Swimming his way through the throng of fans with his father S A Chandrasekhar, he first went to Thirumangalam. He gifted 2 sewing machines and then proceeded to Virudhunagar. He had tea at a fan's stall and gave Rs.2000 as Deepavali gift. After being welcomed by traditional greeting like 'parivattam' and 'aarathi' much to his delight, he made a surprise visit to Vinayaka and Sony Fireworks factories and enquired about the process of making fireworks. The only thing the girls there wanted was to touch Vijay!

The people who were given most importance were the hearing impaired and disabled students of CSI School. Vijay was very happy to see the Annamalai Unnamalai Nagaratchi Palli playground in Sivakasi. Like he did in 'Gilli,' he played kabbadi there for a while.During the entertainment, he went on stage and played the thappattam to the delight of everyone.

To sum up, Vijay started the Deepavali celebrations from yesterday itself at Sivakasi.What's all this in aid of?"Because the title of my film is 'Sivakasi,' I wanted to celebrate Deepavali in Sivakasi," was the cool explanation by Ilaya Dalapathi.

Sivakasi - Preview

Movie Sivakasi Director Perarasu Producer A.M.Ratnam Music Srikanth Deva Cast Vijay, Asin, Prakash Raj

By Moviebuzz

Vijay films are all formula mass masala entertainers with the hero being in a larger-than-life role- punch line dialogues, action, sentiments, introductory song, item number and duets shot in exotic foreign locations. Sivakasi is also an action-packed entertainer releasing for Diwali, produced by A M Ratnam of Sri Surya Movies This time Vijay is paired with Asin the hottest heroine of Tamil cinema and Prakash Raj plays the bad man once again. If it was sister sentiments that worked in Tirupachi, it is mother's sentiments that will appeal to the masses in Sivakasi. Geeta, the yesteryear heroine plays Vijay's mother. Vijay plays an electric welder from Sivakasi who comes to Chennai city and he lives in Ranganthan Street, T Nagar. Asin plays Hema,a college student who falls in love with Sivakasi. Nayantara does an item number as she plays herself. G K is the art director and Srikanth Deva scores the music for the movie. Says Vijay: "I trust director Perarasu who gave me a super hit with Tirupachi. He brims with confidence and the film has shaped well and will be a blast for my fans this Diwali". Perarasu has also written lyrics for all the songs and the camera is by Sekhar.V.Joseph.

Tamil Movie Preview : Sivakasi

Courtesy: Behindwoods.com

PREVIEW
• The successful duo of Vijay and director Perarasu is again back with a big bash through the movie Sivakasi. The movie is all set to release for Deepvali.

• For, the first time Vijay has been paired with the elegant girl from Kerala, Asin and Prakash Raj appearsin the role of villain.

• The movie is produced by A.M.Ratnam under the banner Sri Surya Movie in a flamboyant manner and this is the second directorial venture for Perarasu. The movie has overshot the expected budget.

• The director himself has penned all the lyrics of the movie and the music is scored by the budding music director Srikanth Deva. The songs have already received a great welcome among the audience.

• The director says that Vijay and Prakash Raj play the role of brothers of each other and the combat between them is the crux of the story.

• Ilaya Dhalapathy Vijay states that the movie is assured for a hit. He also added that he could realize the potentials of the director in Thirupachi itself. So, he readily accepted to do another movie with him.

• The highlight of the movie would be he set designed by the art director G.K. He has made a replication of T.Nagar in a fantastic manner.

• According to the script the hero is an electric welder who hails from Sivakasi and he moves to Chennai in search of his future. The accomplishments of the movie were confined in and around Ranganathan Street. So, the set has been designed in such a manner.

• So, get set to hear the cracker sound on deepavali!

Shoba's Samarpanam Album Launch

IndiaGlitz
[Wednesday, October 19, 2005]

Actor Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar, who has sung for several movies, on Monday released a classical music album.

Shobha said, 'thanks to the encouragement given by my husband S A Chandrasekhar and my son Vijay, I took interest in classical music which has culminated in the release of the album’.

SIVAKASI DEEPAVALI SIZZLER - Malay Mail Malaysia

DAY: FRIDAY
DATE: 14th OCT 2005
COPY RIGHT: MALAY MAIL
Courtesy: Steve Purushothaman(Yahoo Fans club)

Sivakasi starring vijay, is the first high-profile film confirmed for a Deepavali (Nov 1) release. Early word has it that the movie's a stunner and Vijay's most impressed with Perarasu's final product. The actor is confident the film will be hit as it has all the ingredients of Vijay vehicle - action, romance, catchy songs and infectious music, and comedy. It's a formula which has worked wonder for Vijay's earlier hit films like Thirumalai, Ghilli, Madurai and Thirupachi.

Sivakasi DTS mixing is on at Kalasa Studio

Behindwoods.com
October 14, 2005

The greatest expectation this festive season will be Vijay’s Sivakasi for Deepavali. While most of the post-production schedule is over, only dts mixing is left to be completed. A.M. Ratnam normally prefers the Media Artists studio in Royapettah, Chennai which belongs to director Priyadarshan.

This time however, the dts mixing will be done at Kalasa studio in Vadapalani. Kalasa is also the favorite of the current rage, Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Vijay scuttles Simbu's participation in Puli discussion

Behindwoods.com
October 8, 2005

Simbu and director S.J. Surya are good friends. Simbu will be working under Surya in A/C. But, he participates in several discussion sessions with S.J. Surya for the latter’s films. He had come in during some sittings for Puli’s story discussion. Puli has Vijay in the lead. It is reported that Vijay has requested S.J. Surya that Simbu should not come in for Puli.

The reason? Puli and A/C are being made and released simultaneously. Therefore, each should be different and there should be no influence of each on other. Or is it a case of professional rivalry? Um..um..um..no prizes for guessing.

Will Madhesh romp in Vijay for his next project?

Behindwoods.com
September 24, 2005

Madhesh was the producer and director of Madura with Vijay in the lead. The success of the film made both of them happy. Madhesh stayed away from production, preparing his next script. Now, the novel script is ready and Madhesh has planned to produce the film on a vast budget. He is interested in having a star with a large fan following as the lead actor.

Putting two and two together, we have the scoop that Vijay could play the hero again. Watch this space for more developments.

Vijay and Trisha join pairs

Behindwoods.com
September 22, 2005

The union of Vijay and Trisha back again for the second time is the movie Aadhi. A total of 65 scenes have been fixed in this movie, which is to be directed by the Thirumalai director Ramana.

The shooting of this movie has completed duration of 20 days and so far 27 scenes have been completed, according to Ramana.

As a result this movie has grown very rapidly. Both Vijay and S.A. Chandrasekar are amazed at the speed rate of director Ramana. On account of this director Ramana is over joyous.

Vijay is a home bird after 6 P.M

Behindwoods.com
September 22, 2005

Trisha and Vijay are the lead pair in Aadhi. One song was shot in Prasad Studios in Chennai recently. Another song was shot from 9 a.m. today till 6 in the evening.

In case of shooting in Chennai, Vijay packs up sharp at six and leaves for home. He only likes to spend quiet moments with his family.

Sathyaraj's pat for Vijay

IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, July 12, 2005]

Vijay is a popular star among the public. But his\n popularity seems to be growing among his peers too.

Recently we had Vikram speak highly of him. Even Rajnikanth had a good word for him.

Now it is the turn of Sathyaraj to praise Vijay.

Sathyaraj, who is currently shooting for his movie Vel Vel in Pollachi, said "I am a fan of actor Vijay, who perhaps has the highest fan following after Rajnikanth.

I think he would soon succeed Rajnikanth as the next Super Star", he prophesied.

Vijay's tops ' fellow actors praise

Cinesouth - 25.06.2005

That's praise indeed from the competition.

Surya who made his debut in Vijay's film 'Nerukku Ner' also acted with Vijay in another hit film 'Friends.' Surya has come a long way since then, changing his getup and is fast making a big name for himself. He looks at Vijay in wonder.

'It is quite difficult to deliver hot films, without much change in the getup. Look at Vijay's dance. One will never tire of seeing the style and the steps,' said Surya with genuine respect.? Another thing that never fails to maze Surya, are the fight scenes in Vijay's films.

Similarly, Vikram says, 'I admire him from afar.' It is to be noted that Vikram and Vijay are good friends.

Among Tamil film heroes, Madhavan stands out by being different. He's not afraid to call a spade a spade. He's allergic to dance! 'Unlike Ajith, Vijay, Vikram and SDurya, nobody expects much from me in Tamilnadu. At the same time, if I could shake a leg like Vijay, I can cause quite a stir!'

Like the fans, fellow actors also find Vijay's dance attractive. Though Vijay is greatly admired today for his dance prowess, in the early days of his career, he was made fun of for his lack of dancing ability. Taking up the challenge and undergoing rigorous training, he's now the uncrowned king of dance.

Hard work never goes to waste. Vijay is a supreme example of that.

Personality this week : Ilaya Dalapathi - Vijay

As if to do justice to the title of the young Turk, Vijay has become the commanding force of the Tamil industry with popularity and business support next only to the superstar Rajinikanth. But, the success and the adulation did not happen overnight. His journey has met with several obstacles and failures. His determination and self-confidence have brought him the laurels.Vijay comes from a family which has strong experience in the film industry. Father, S. A. Chandrasekaran is a popular director and mother Shoba is an accomplished playback singer. Vijay has a soft corner for anyone who answers to the name Vidya for it is the name of his sister who died when she was just two. He made his debut as a child artiste in the film, Vetri. His first film as hero was Nalaiya theerpu. He has acted in 48 films so far. Films like Rasigan, Senthurappandi and Deva made him the badshah of B and C centres while Kadhalukku mariyadhai, Poove unakkaga, Once more, Gilli, etc. made his appeal sore among the urban audience. He is the youngest actor to have won the MGR award from the Tamil Nadu Government and Kalaimamani title. His inspiration are MGR’s Nadodi mannan, Rajini’s Annamalai and Vijayakanth’s Sattam oru iruttarai and Vanathaippola. Vijay is talented in all aspects of acting like dance, action and emoting. He has worked with perseverance to hone his skills and prove his detractors wrong. At 31, he is the youngest star to have completed 48 films and already there is competition about who would produce his 50th film. Vijay has excellent rapport with his peers Ajith, Prasanth and Surya. A shy and intensely private person, Vijay has steered clear of any controversy. He is happily married to London-born Sangeetha. They have a son, Jason Sanjay and a just-born daughter. A total family man, he prefers spending his free time with his wife and kids and can only be rarely seen in filmi gatherings. He is an accomplished sportsperson who can play basketball, football, cricket and volleyball. He plumps for idli and dosa with coriander chutney and hogs on seafood, chicken, tandoori and Chinese dishes. There were several pinpricks about his appearance and doubts about his talent. He has steadily strode to thrash them out and today is a leading star with mass appeal. Behind the smile is the sweat of perseverance.

Profile : Vijay

Name : Vijay ( Joseph Vijay) Pet name : Ilayathalapthy, Vasool chakravarthy Date of birth : 22-June1974 Family : Father-S.A.Chandrasekharan, Shobha Chandrasekharan, wife- Sangeetha, Son- Sanjay.

Address : S.A.C.Vijay , 64, Kaveri Street, Saligramam, Chennai 600 093. Debut Film : Naalaiya Theerppu (tamil) Tamil Movies Released: Nalaya Theerpu, Dec 4th, 1992 Senthoorapandi, Dec, 1993 Rasigan, 1994 Deva , Feb, 1994 Rajavin Parvailae, 1995 Vishnu, 1995 Chandralekha, 1995 Coimbatore Mapple, Jan 14th, 1996 Poove Unakkagha, Feb 15th, 1996 Vasantha Vasal, 1996 Manbumigu Manavan, 1996 Kalamelam Kathiruppen,Jan 14th,1997 Love Today, May 1997 Once More, Jun 4th, 1997 Neeruku Ner, Sep 5th, 1997 Kadalukku Mariyadhai, Dec 19th, 1997 Ninaithen Vandai, Apr 10th, 1998 Priyamudan, Jun 12th, 1998 Nilaave Vaa, Augt 14th, 1998 Thulladhamanamum Thullum, Jan 29th, 1999 Endrendrum Kaadhal, Mar 05th, 1999 Nenjinile, Jun 25th, 1999 Minsara Kanna, Sep 09th, 1999 Selvaa , Dec, 1996 Kanukkul Nilavu, Jan 14th, 2000 Kushi, May 19, 2000 Priyamanavale, Nov 26th, 2000 Friends, Jan 14th, 2001 Badri, Apr 16th, 2001 Shahjahan, Nov 14th, 2001 Tamizhan, Apr 14th, 2002 Youth, July 19th, 2002 Bhagavathi, Nov 04th, 2002 Vaseegara, Jan 15th, 2003 Pudhiya Geethai, 2003 Thirumalai, Oct 24th, 2003 Udhaya, Mar 28th, 2004 Ghillli, Aprl 17th, 2004 Madurey, Aug 27th, 2004 Thirupachi, Jan 14th, 2005 Sachin, April 14th, 2005 Official website :www.ilayathalapathyvijay.com

Rajni praises Vijay !

By Moviebuzz Thursday, 02 June , 2005, 10:49

The 200th day function of Vijay's Ghilli was celebrated in a great style at the Taj Connemera in Chennai on Wednesday evening. And the surprise guest at the function turned out to be none other than the real superstar,Rajnikanth.

Rajni said that he wanted initially to speak only at the 100th day function of Chandramukhi, but was tempted to speak after seeing the team work associated with Ghilli.

Said Rajnikanth "When Chandramukhi clashed with Sachein, everyone was talking about fireworks between the two stars. But Vijay was humble enough to say that he was my fan and was never a competitor. If Vijay is my fan I am his admirer".

Rajini also praised Vijay's ability to do comedy and made it clear that "the success of a film largely depends on its story and if the subject is good, then the film is a sure winner".

He also praised director Dharani for choosing the right subject as he added: "Ghilli is nothing more than the story of Ramayana told in a different manner that worked".

All the artists of Ghilli like -Vijay, Trisha, Prakash Raj, director Dharani, music director Vidyasagar and producer A.M Rathnam were present. The guest list included Vikram, S.J Suryah, Arun Pandian, Asin, Nila, directors Bhagyaraj and S.A Chandrasekar.