Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Sivakasi - Movie Review 1

Copyright: Behindwoods.com

Director – Perarasu
Starring – Vijay, Asin
Producer – A M Ratnam

This Diwali, Sivakasi is said to be in the lead as per the analysis. It is said that 147 theatres in Tamil Nadu and 80 theatres in Kerela has been booked for the movie Sivakasi. Asin Vijay combination is no doubt the pulse of the youth and is proved with the release today. The applaud in the theatres are remarkable and for certain actions and style of Vijay There was a constant word repeat and once more.

Vijay's style in the movie had made the audience exhilarating and this will lead to an unbendable competition with other release of today. The second film by Perarasu with Vijay has given an astounding effect as it is the mother's sentiment that fascinated the audience and Geetha's role as Vijay's mother had brought out the beauty of mother's eagerness, enthusiasm, and the passion of a mother for the son, that had captured the lady's mind and it could be felt as they left the theatre.

Vijay lives in a village in Sivakasi .He comes to Chennai and seeks a job and he works in a welding shop. The routine life is portrayed for a while. He comes across Asin (hema) and he falls in love with her. Asin's father runs a jewelry shop and hearing this he becomes infuriated and the problems that had occurred should be eye witnessed and observed through the movie. First half of the story is very interesting with humorous dialogue, fun, jokes between Asin and Vijay, and it extends to Vijay apologizing with her.

The film is a challenge for Asin and she has superbly performed to the focus of the audience. Prakash Raj is the villain and a brother to Vijay The dialogue between Vijay and Prakash Raj and the stunt actions are the high point of the movie .The second half of the story is how the mother gets protection from the son .The stunt sequences ends up into a climax where Vijay and Asin joins hand and brings happiness and joy to both of them.

The movie is worth seeing as it includes sentiment and entertainment. It is a action paired entertainer and worth considering. Director Perarasu has moulded Vijay in such a way the smack will give him a remarkable victory and the producer has shaped the movie unquestionably well, it is definitely going to be the strike of the day.The song Deepavali Deepavali is a mixture of western and folk in a right manner and the rhythm of the guitar adds beauty to the song which will be ever remembered by the audience. The dance by Asin and Vijay for this song with yellow dress adds serenity and charm to the movie.

All the songs penned by Perarasu and set to music by Srikanth Deva has a different significance to the movie .The song Kodambakkam area a dapankuthu song and Nayanthara's dance has captured the young youth whose whistling for once again was vibrating the theatre But the lyrics and orchestration for the song Ada Enatha..and Enn Thevaithukey did not motivate the audience at all.

The camera by Sekhar V.joseph and art direction by G.K. has worked out marvelously for certain centres. But still more focus could have been give to the satisfaction of some of the audience Not much of Technical facet as the film does not demand much .But on the whole the movie is a family oriented one and is worth seeing. The whole credit goes to Perarasu and A.M Rathnam for bringing out a movie of specialty and will be a big gust. Let us wait and see for the DEEPAVALI FEAST OF THIS MOVIE.

Monday, October 31, 2005

Vijay overtakes Vikram - Pre-release situation

Pushing Siyan to the back, Vijay is in the forefront by 3 crores.

Dakara dakara songs, super fights and emotional scenes will make it difficult for 'Sivakasi' to be dragged to the shore, whispered the Kodambakkam gossip vine. But the film has quietly created a record.

'Thavamai Thavamirundhu' and 'June R' that were slated for a Deepavali release got out of the race due to several reasons. The films currently in the race are 'Sivakasi,' 'Majaa,' 'Adhu Oru
Kanaakaalam' and 'Perusu.'

'Adhu Oru Kanaakaalam' had no takers so the producer is himself distributing in some areas. Dhanush has bought the rights for 3 districts. Produced for 4 crores, only after the release can one see if the film will do well or flop miserably.

Vikram's 'Majaa' was produced for 6 ½ crores and sold for 13 crores. This includes Andhra, Kerala, overseas market as well as audio rights. So, when the film is released, the producer Rockline
Venkatesh will be richer by 6 ½ crores.

'Sivakasi' gets first place in the Deepavali sales. Produced at a cost of 7 crores, the film has been sold for 16 crores. This is 3 crores more than 'Majaa.' Whether the film runs or not, producer A M
Rathnam reaps a 9 crores profit.

The Sivakasi fireworks is ample proof that Vijay is fast becoming a junior superstar!

Cinesouth.com

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Vijay's secret formula

IndiaGlitz
[Tuesday, October 25, 2005]

Vijay is a reliable customer in Kollywood for he assures a commercial success in every film of his.

Producers queue behind him for he has the mass appeal to attract audience to theatres.

Asked the secret behind his success, Vijay says ‘I evince interest not just in acting, but also in different departments like editing, dubbing and music in every film of mine. But I will never interfere in other’s job. This has brought good rewards to my film'.

'I am extremely happy that all my producers are making profits. The credit should go not just to me, but also to the whole team including my co-artistes and the directors'.

Vijay, who has completed almost a decade in filmdom, is an admirer of young actors like Surya, Dhanush, Simbu, Bharath and Arya.

He says, 'lots of talented youngsters have come to industry, which is a welcome sign'.

Though Vijay has played several roles, he is yet to play a police officer. His long cherished desire is to fulfill with Puli.

He says, 'after my home production Adhi, I play an honest police officer in Puli'

Vijay off to Sivakasi to frolic with his fans

Behindwoods.com
October 25, 2005

This Deepavali will surely be a cracker. Vijay's much awaited film promises plenty of fireworks. The trailers show a veritable feast of action, romance and comedy. Vijay left for Sivakasi to spend some time with his fans. Standard Fireworks which is a noted brand in crackers has partly sponsored the film.
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As part of his promotional campaign for the film, Vijay drove through Sivakasi in an open jeep and the simple village folk were overjoyed to see their screen idol. He expressed happiness at the affection shown to him and requested them to make the film a big success.

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.

Monday, October 24, 2005

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.

Saturday, October 22, 2005

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!

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

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’.

Friday, October 14, 2005

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.
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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.

Saturday, October 08, 2005

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.
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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.

Saturday, September 24, 2005

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

Friday, September 23, 2005

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.
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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.

Thursday, September 22, 2005

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.
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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.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

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.