Pokkiri follows the footsteps of Rajini??

Vijay's next big release Pokkiri's shoot is underway with a notable list of star cast. Asin stars opposite Vijay.

News here is that Prabhudeva the director and Vijay, after seeing the rushes, realized that the movie – unintentionally, we assume – looked like the remake of the Rajinikanth starrer Pandiyan directed by S.P.Muthuraman, which also was a launch pad for Karthik Raja rendering music for a song.

Pokkiri's plot has close resemblance with Pandiyan and we sincerely hope that the Prabhudeva has not got any inspiration from that movie. Vijay seems not to be happy with the outcome of the movie hitherto and has decided upon changing some parts of the story line and reshoot some sequences that have been canned earlier.

Pokkiri has generated huge interest among the movie going public and is hailed to be Vijay's next big release. Another interesting feature of the movie is that it is debut venture of Prabhudeva in Tamil.

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No Bommarillu. Next film is with Selvaraghavan

Source : Ilayathalapathy Vijay Fans Journal - Sep 2006


Here is the interview given by Selvaraghavan...


My next venture in tamil is with the biggest star ilayathalapathy vijay & the producer of the film will be either A.M.Rathnam / Oscar Movies Ravichandran / Kalaipuli S.Dhanu.

I have created an entirely different script for Vijay. It will be totally new and challenging to Vijay, different from his other films. Not only TamilNadu... the whole India will turn and see that film. I have created such an amazing script.

There will be too much expectations for our combo (Vijay - Selva). So, I have done a very big research on the taste of his audience and I am damm sure that I'll satisfy them.

The story is getting developed very fast. Most probably, we will release the news abt the film after the release of Pokkiri. I am going to work too hard for this film greater than what I have ever did. There will be his typical stunts & punch dialogues.

It will not be good if I tell something about the story now. So, it should be a suspense. Within few months, I'll get married. After that, I will concentrate fully in this project. There are so many fans for Vijay. So, I am very sure that this movie will satisfy them a lot.

Also, since vijay is a busy artiste in the film industry, I have decided to complete the film as early as possible.

Is Asin my lucky pair? – Vijay

Courtesy: Cinesouth
- 31.08.2006

There are always rumors that Vijay is a bit more superstitious than others when it comes to selecting his heroines. For some time now, Trisha was his favorite heroine. But according to rumors, he was hesitant about signing her up for his new film `Pokiri' because his previous film with her didn't do well.

Asin is now the heroine.

So, who's his lucky heroine, Asin or Trisha?

Vijay said, "I'm really not the one to answer to this question. Both Asin and Trisha had acted with me in superhit films. When I started looking for a heroine for my new film `Pokiri', my mother and Sangeetha (his wife) had suggested Trisha's name. They added that if she doesn't have callsheets, I should consider Asin's name. My mother and wife felt that I share an excellent onscreen rapport with both these actresses.

"They didn't want me to work with North-Indian actresses. New actresses who come from Kerala are very brilliant. They know that you can't hold on in the industry for long if you rely solely on glamour. "

"Both Asin and Trisha know how to strike a balance between glamour and acting. Both are very talented."

Vijay and Ajith - Healthy Competition

Currently Ajith is shooting for Aazhwar and the movie is expected to release by 2007 April. He has plans of doing a movie with debutant director Vijay Anand (An associate of film maker Priyadharshan) after completing Aazhwar. Aazhwar is planned to release on the day of Rajini's Sivaji.

Ajith's long time dream of getting the superstar title is not yet acheived. Now he is trying to compete with Rajinikanth. Already our Illaya Thalapathi Vijay is trying to grab the title. Competition is hot in the market now. We cinegoers have to hold our arse till next year to know the winner.

Ref : http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/31-08-06c.asp

Asin's new strategy – only for Vijay movies

People make promises and decrees for different occasions and for different purposes. But our very own Asin has recently taken a resolution for a totally different cause. Before you jump to conclusions, let us spill the beans.

Asin has decided to be totally tight lipped when it comes to discussing her impending movies with Ilaya Thapalthy Vijay. She feels that media is too sharp in posing their questions craftily so as to obtain the entire story of the film from her. This is proving to be counter productive for the movie as such.

When the storyline and details of the movie are out in the press, there is no surprise factor or element in it. As long as the surprise feature is sustained in the movie, it is sure to kindle the necessary response from the audience thereby making the film a success.

Asin having realized the power of the media has decided to restrain herself from giving interviews. This resolution holds good only for the movies that she would be starring with Vijay. So what about other films and projects that she is committed to? Asin only should make things clear for us.

Win-win for Vijay: Onus on Prakash Raj

Telugu film Bommarillu was a super hit. When the hero of the movie Siddharth staged a special show of Bommarillu for Trisha and Vijay, the latter was very impressed.

He instantly showed interest to buy the rights of the movie as we all know Ilaya Thalapathy's interest for Telugu movies and sources almost confirmed that Vijay had bought the rights of the movie. But the deal did not come through for reasons unknown.

When the present trend of remakes being successful especially after `Something Something', things have started to look up especially in the case of Bommarillu.


Talks have revived once again. There was tough competition among the producers to remake this movie in Tamil. But the latest report says that the movie has been sold to Prakash Raj by the original Telugu producer `Dil' Raju. Why Prakash? One may ask. But the reason is crystal clear. Prakash featured in the original and it is only fair that he gets a chance to remake it. But Dil Raju is also the co-producer of this movie.


During the making of Sivakasi, Vijay had promised to star in a movie for Prakash Raj under the banner of Duet films. Now with Prakash Raj succeeding in buying the rights for the film and the interest that Vijay had shown in the film earlier and the promise that Vijay had made to Prakash Raj would very naturally result in Prakash roping in Vijay for the Tamil version of Bommarillu. Now the hunt for heroine who would match Genelia's (original heroine in Telugu version) charm will be on…

'Kaadhalil Vizhundhen' function

- 28.08.2006

Nakulan, who looked like a sumo wrestler in 'Boys' has evolved into a well built super guy. He has transformed for his role in 'Kaadhalil Vizhundhen' produced by Atlantic Cinemas.

He worked out like crazy and lost about 25 kgs. We did not believe our eyes when we saw the invitation and were even more amazed when we saw the transformation in person.

The film was inaugurated yesterday at Vijaya Gardens. Minister Velu, minister Arcot Veerasamy, actors Vijay, Jayam Ravi, Bhagyaraj and others thought Nakulan looked like a Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee and this pleased him no end as could be seen by the smile on his face.

Director B V Prasad is to be commended for Nakulan's new appearance. He has assisted directors V Sekhar, Azhagamperumal and Vijay Milton. In 'Kaadhalil Vizhundhen,' he makes his debut as director.

The director is positive that the film's story and plot is novel and hitherto not seen in Indian films and this will make it surely something to watch out for. Nakulan's heroine is new face Sunaina. The technicians connected with the film are also well versed, like Vijay Antony for music and Vijay Milton on the camera.

The hero Nakulan is Devayani's younger brother. Wonder why she was not present at the pooja to wish her brother well.

Courtesy: Cinesouth.com

Pokkiri name to be changed?

Vijay's father S A Chandrashekar is not too happy with the title `Pokkiri', says industry sources. He seemed to have commented about the negative shade of the title and plans to change it soon. So in all probability the title of Pokkiri may be changed soon.

Meanwhile, unmindful of all the excitement that is hovering around the film, Vijay was said to be having a blast with the Mumbai import Mumaith Khan at the AVM studios for the shoot of the film. Both of them were shooting for a dance number in the film. Incidentally Mumaith Khan also waltzed in the Telugu version of Pokkiri and the audience just went crazy over her gyrations. Such was the frenzy that was generated by Mumaith in the Telugu film.

Needless to say, our Tamil audience wants to have an encore of the same here. When Telugu audience had the pleasure of enjoying the sleazy number of Mumaith, why should Tamilians be left behind? So that explains Mumaith's passionate dance number with Ilaya Thalapathy at the AVM.

Now it is left for the audience to decide if Mumaith would take over the place of `item number girl' in Kollywood or not.

'Bommarillu' remake rights sold!

The remake rights of the Siddharth-Genelia starrer 'Bommarillu' was sold at a phenomenal price in Tamil.

It was love at first sight for Tamil actor Vijay. He had watched the film during a special screening that Siddharth held for his select friends in Chennai. Swargachitra Appachan, a reputed film maker in Malayalam, had bought the remake rights. The Tamil version is going to star Vijay in the lead.

You might remember Swargachitra Appachan from the 'Bangaram' fiasco. The producer had bought the remake rights of director Dharani's first Telugu film for an astronomical price only to discover 48 hours later that the film had crashed miserably at the box office.

Vijay had assured the producer that he would surely do a film for the producer. He is now starring in the Tamil version of 'Pokiri'. This one is for another producer, though.

The Tamil version of 'Bommarillu' will be his next film.

Vijay dances with Mumbai beauty – latest `Pokkiri' news!

Cinesouth - 25.08.2006

In every film, Vijay does a kuthu song and the same applies for `Pokkiri' too.

Prabhudeva is still not taking chances with the Tamil version. He has made some changes to go with Vijay and the Tamil public. An important change is Mumayat Khan! It's not a male like Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan, but a female Khan.

She did a sizzling number with Mahesh Babu in the Telugu `Pokkiri' and set Andhra afire. Thanks to Prabhudeva's efforts, she will sizzle in the Tamil version too with Vijay. Vijay is well aware of the intricacies of a kuthu number and the Nadana Puyal has made him dance with the Mumbai glamour Puyal…!

The `Pokkiri' unit is convinced that this will be the song of 2007 that will have youngsters tapping and swinging to its beat.

Vijay's new pic after 'Pokkiri'!

Cinesouth
25.08.2006

Vijay usually announces his next film when shooting for the current one. The habit missed during 'Aathi' is revived now with 'Pokkiri.'

'Bommarillu' featuring Siddarth, Genelia, Prakashraj and Sudeep is breaking records in Andhra. Directed by Bhaskar from Salem, the success of this film has everyone fighting for Tamil re-make rights.

In the competition between editor Mohan, AM Rathnam and K Bhagyaraj, the winner turns out to be Appachan. Even from 'Friends,' he gave Vijay advance and is waiting for his call sheet. Vijay consented to have him produce 'Puli,' but that film unfortunately got shelved.

Now it is reported that Vijay will be the star of the re-make of 'Bommarillu.' Vijay has been doing a string of action films and this film will show him in a different genre like 'Kaadhalukku Mariyadhai.' The reason is the story.

The hero is a young man who has an abundance of everything. His father decides what is good or bad for him. He chooses a girl for his son, who however falls in love with another girl. Now the guy faces many challenges to make the girl fall for him, to make his father accept their love, to make the girl's parents give their consent and finally to break the first betrothal.

These interesting knots have made the film a success. Prakashraj and Siddarth play father and son and Genelia is the girl Siddarth falls in love with.

Kollywood is convinced the Tamil version of 'Bommarillu' could well be Vijay's next film!

Inauguration of Sibi film 'Lee' - Vijay's wishes

For a long time, Sathyaraj has been plagued by who will produce and who will direct the film that will give Sibi a turning point in his career.

He finally decided to produce the film himself. The title of the film is 'Lee' and Sibi's heroine is Nila. Prabhu Solomon, who gave a different dimension to Karan in 'Kokki,' will direct 'Lee.'

Even though it's his home production, Sathyaraj is sparing no expenses. The fact that every invitation for the inaugural function weighs a kilo, is proof of it. Sibi's new appearance is sure to bring a change in his fortune.

The inauguration took place at Chennai's Green Park Hotel in Vadapalani at 10am this morning. Actors Vijay, Surya, Jayam Ravi, Sivakumar, Karan, Bhagyaraj, actresses Khushboo, Aparna and others were present to convey their best wishes. Sathyaraj made every VIP go on the dais and wish.

“I know Sibi for many years. He is very smart in studies. I am confident that after 'Lee,' his acting talent also will receive many accolades,” said Surya.

As Vijay spoke, he glanced at the posters put up in the hall. “Sibi's expressions on the posters are good. He looks all set with a difference. I have seen director Solomon's 'Kokki' and know how talented he is. I am sure this will be a successful combination.”

When Sathyraj expressed his gratitude at the end, he spoke about the film. In one line, the film is about a football hero. He said Prakashraj plays an important role in the film and Ram Gopal Varma's regular villain Zakir makes his debut in Tamil films.

Happy Wedding Anniversary to Vijay and Sangeetha!!!

Today on the 25th of August 2006, Vijay and Sangeetha are celebrating thier wedding anniversary. On behalf of all his fans, I wish the couple with all happiness in the world on this wonderful day and for many more years to come...

Long live the blessed couple!!!

Vijay at Hurricane Speed

Shooting for Vijay-Asin's Pokkiri going on at AVM Studio. Recently a song featuring Vijay and Mumait Khan by dance-master Srithar filmed. Mumait Khan who danced in the original version showed her talent in Tamil version too.

Since Prabhu Deva is also a dance-master, he makes Vijay to dance like "Puyal" (hurricane). People who comes to watch the shooting claps their hands watching Vijay's dance movements. Since Pokkiri can't be finished on Deepavali, it is surely going to come out for Pongal.

Translation: Steve, Yahoo Fans Club

Vijay grabs `Bommarilu'!

By Moviebuzz Thursday, 24 August , 2006, 07:47

In the biggest ever bidding war for the remake rights of that Telugusuperhit Bommarilu, has finally ended with our `Ilayathalapathy' Vijaygrabbing it for producer `Swargachitra' Appachan!

So the Bommarilu remake will be Vijay's next film after Pokiri. This brilliantly packaged love story by debutant director Bhaskar featuringSiddharth and Genelia is a huge hit worldwide. The music by Devi SriPrasad is also a chartbuster.

Every young hero in Kollywood was after Telugu producer `Dil' Raju topurchase the remake rights as nearly 20 screening of the film tookplace in Chennai. However, it was at a show held at the Four Frames Preview theatre by Siddharth for Trisha where Vijay, Vikram and Ravi Krishna first saw Bommarilu.

Vijay fell in love with the film and could not stop raving about itafter the show. He told Moviebuzz: "It is a cute film and thepresentation is brilliant. It's refreshing to see such feel-good films".

The buzz is that Bhaskar will be directing the Tamil version and itwill be a start-to-finish project. But who will plays the crucial roleof hero's strict father, played by Prakash Raj in the original? Itwill be hard to replace Genelia the innocent and live-wire Hasini ofBommarilu with a new girl in Tamil!