Vijay-Malavika in Race Club!

Cinesouth.com

Is 'Azhagiya Thamizhmagan' a success or flop? Film people and lay people are debating over the above question. Vijay himself does not seem to be unduly bothered. As usual, he remains Mr. Cool.

Vijay's shooting for 'Kuruvi' is going on at a brisk pace. Recently the shooting took place at Chennai's Race Club.

It was a duet featuring Vijay and a scantily clad Malavika. Though she is acting in 'Kattuviriyan, ' she did not hesitate to dance with Vijay for just this kuthu song in 'Kuruvi.' This song was picturised by director Dharani at the Race Club.

Whatever songs she dances for, her all time hit still remains "vaala meen...." Malavika feels this song in 'Kuruvi' may change that.

Can we dare disagree with Malavika!

ATM dishes out something different

Daily Mirror

Movie : Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Director : Barathan
Producer: Swagachitra
Appachan
Music: A R Rahman
Cast: Vijay, Shriya, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde, Geeta

Ilayathalapathy Vijay has delivered something different from his usual formula films. The most refreshing thing about Azhagiya Tamil Magan, is that it combines mainstream Tamil film aesthetics with all Vijay image props. What sails the film through is its sense of humour. The gags are funny and so are the one-liners, and debutant writer – director Barathan makes it work due to smart packaging.

ATM may not be palatable to everyone, but for those who suck up this brand of humour with a straw, it’s plenty tickling. Leave your logical mind at home, crank up that sense of humour, and it’s a roller coaster ride of pure unadulterated masala. However, the director is not bothered about the story as it is wafer thin, and in the climax he just cannot fathom how to end the film.

The highlight here is that there are two Vijay’s- a good guy and the bad guy. Barathan has tried out a new format, where both the hero and the villain entertain the audiences with howlarious moments, that brings the house down. Vijay makes it work and believable as he melds effortlessly from casual sang froid to utter seriousness.

Guru (Vijay) a business management student is an ace sprinter, who lives with his friends (Santhanam and Sathyan) in a house owned by former sex- bomb Shakeela (Shakeela in a cameo as herself!) in a colony.

He is a good guy and a favourite with his friends and neighbours, and is close to his father and mother (Geeta) who lives in a village near Madurai. One day he meets Abhinaya (Shreya), a rich girl and daughter of a tycoon (Ashish Vidyarti) who slowly falls in love with him due to his good nature. After some running around, both the parents agree for their marriage.

Suddenly Guru starts seeing things that are going to happen in the immediate future! The doctors say he has Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP), and he has two bitter experiences regarding it. Just before Guru and Abhi are to be engaged, Guru gets a very disturbing ESP, of him killing Abhinaya! A shattered Guru distances himself from Abhi and goes away to Mumbai.

Meanwhile, Prasad (Vijay),a spitting image of Guru, a financier and loan shark comes to Chennai and accidentally bumps into Abhi who mistakes him for Guru! Prasad, a mercenary makes merry with Abhi and soon gets engaged to her. Meanwhile Guru sensing trouble, comes back to Chennai to save his lady love, which leads to the final twist in the climax.

The hilarious bickering and bonding between Shriya and Vijay, the scene where they first meet in the temple, stays with you. The bad guy Prasad reciting Tamil poem in college function to felicitate Guru is hilarious. Shriya has a meaty role and has as much footage as the hero and her character is the crux around which ATM revolves. She is pure eye candy and emotes sufficiently well, especially in the crucial climax scene. Santhanam as hero’s side kick is a revelation and raises the comedy bar to a new level. Ashish Vidyarti, Geeta and Ganja Karuppu has small roles.

At the centre of all this mirth is the magical Vijay in a dual role. His terrific comic timing, his ability to mock and lampoon makes his performance absolutely knockout.

In the negative character Prasad’s role he is the veritable scene stealer. He has dubbed impressively modulating his voice for both the characters, and the way he dances in the introductory title song is amazing. No two ways about it, Vijay is the heart and soul of ATM!

Count among the high points- A.R Rahman’s chic score, with the opening song Ella Puzhal…. rendered by him being the pick of the lot, the remix Ponmagal Vanthal… is an energetic song done beautifully in a studio set.

Nee Marliyn Monroe… an item number picturised on Vijay and Namitha in Phuket islands (has been butchered by the censors!) However the song that is going to be popular with the masses is the folk number Maduraikke Poggathadi, again picturised to give the Tamil nativity feel. Cinematographer Balasubramanian has been able to create breathtaking images along with stunning DI work.

The one-man entertainment troupe Vijay will make your day!

Azhagiya Tamil Magan is now showing at Cine City (Maradana), Roxy (Wellawatte), Nelson (Trincomalee), Dinusha (Nawalapitiya), Vijitha (Hatton) and Vasanthi (Vavuniya)

Vijay and Dhanush rock the tube

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
November 19, 2007

Remixes are in, and has carved a niche for itself. Filmmakers are now consciously trying to introduce remixes of old classics as item numbers in their movies and even make sure the videos are catchy enough. The recently released Polladhavan bears testimony to that fact with the `Engayum Epothum…' from Ninaithaale Innukum number, remixed by rapper Yogi B who also featured in the video, creating waves in the audio market. Since Deepavali, its videos are being aired in all TV channels and this has added to the buzz around the movie that is already on its way to become a smash hit.

Azhagiya Tamil Magan the most-expected Deepavali release also has a remix number, from the famous Sivaji classic `Pon Magal Vanthaal…' set to tune by none other than the maestro, A R Rahman, himself. This chart buster is now being aired on TV as a teaser, which has generated enough buzz among the audience, with its glitzy sets and visual effects. Producers now have found another way of wooing the audiences to theaters.

Namitha drubbed by her friends for ATM

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
November 19, 2007

Namitha's performance in Azhagiya Tamil Magan came in for a lot of expectation from all quarters, as it was her first film with a young hero and that too someone ruling the roost at present. Though hers was just meant to be a cameo, those who saw the film felt she was not utilized to the maximum.

A few close friends called her up to advice against taking up such roles in future and tell her that the decision to act in ATM was a grave mistake. They felt she had been exploited for her glamour and nothing else.

Namitha begs to differ and thinks that it was a great opportunity to work with such a talented team of technicians and the strength of the role wasn't in her mind when she agreed to do the film. She even went on to say that the mileage she has received for this role has been impressive and has nothing to regret. Talk about having your head on your shoulders!

`ATM is a different film`: Vijay

By Moviebuzz

In his first ever interview after the release of Azhagiya Tamil Magan(ATM), Ilayathalapathy Vijay, the man of the masses spoke exclusively to Sify.com Your fans seem to be disappointed by ATM! Please comment? Right from the beginning, I had told everyone that ATM is a totally different kind of film for me. I agree that there was definitely a mixed response to it in the first three days of its release, but now after watching the film two or three times, they have started appreciating the subject, now there is definitely a positive talk. Are you happy with the film? Like I told you earlier ATM is a different film, and as an actor I have to do something different from the ordinary. It’s not a question of me being happy; actually my producer ‘Swargachitra’ Appachan and distributors who brought the film are very happy. As reported in Sify.com’s CBO, which I consider an authentic barometer of box-office collections, ATM tops the list among Diwali releases. What more can I ask for? CBO- Diwali weekend (Nov 8 to 11) But why did you deviate from your usual formula? Who said that? There are songs, fights, dance, romance, sentiments, comedy, the formula mix is there. You know that all my films are made within the commercial format necessary to make it work with the mass audiences. Perhaps I may have deviated a bit as this time there is no hero versus a clichéd villain or a athiradi fight in the climax. It was a deliberate attempt by the director Bharathan with my consent to give the film a different ending. How did you accept this film? When Bharathan narrated the one-line story and the hero having Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP), I got hooked. Also please note that the main actor as hero and villain is a proven subject, which has worked big time in our cinema Read review: Azhagiya Tamil Magan So you knew that ATM was a different film for you? Certainly. My fans and friends have always told me to try out something different but no such subject came my way. After hearing Bharathan’s story, I was impressed and knew that this was my chance to try and give them something new. The rest fell into place as Rahman’s songs, Balasubramaniam’s camera and the total packaging has worked for the film. Don’t you feel that all this high hopes and expectations on ATM were due to the terrific performance of Pokkiri, your last release at the box-office? (Smiles) Absolutely correct! Pokkiri is a blockbuster hit. Many of my fans tell me that it was a super entertainer which had all ingredients in the right mix, and it turned out to be one of my biggest hits. And so the expectation from ATM which was a totally different kind of Vijay film rose to an all time high. How is ATM doing worldwide? It is going steady all over the Tamilnadu, Kerala and overseas. Let me make it clear once again that ATM is definitely profitable for the producer and distributors. How is Kuruvi shaping out? It’s too early to make any comments. Will keep you posted.

Where Mr. Handsome scores - The Hindu's Review of ATM

sprightly steps From Azhagiya Tamizh Magan

Azhagiya Tamizh Magan
Genre Romance
Director Bharathan
Cast Vijay, Shriya, Namita
Storyline The hero is caught napping and his look-alike usurps his place in his lover’s heart Bottomline Surely Bharathan could have thought of a better climax!

Mind blowing footwork, well-maintained physique, interesting histrionics and uninhibited romantic interludes — Vijay lives up to the title throughout his latest offering, Swargachitra’s Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (U). At his handsome best, it’s a new avatar that the hero sports in ATM, which is a little like Uthama Puthiran modernised manifold. If after all this, the climax is a dampener you can’t blame the hero for it, can you?

Without even an iota of change in appearance, Vijay actually manages to show differences between the roles he plays as Guru and Prasad. The eyes of the villainous Vijay spew venom, and his voice modulation and manner of speaking are distinct. But as always, heroine Abhi (Shriya) is unable to spot the fake. In fact, a few other characters are inane too. Neither his friends nor his would-be pa-in-law (Ashish Vidyarthi) can distinguish between Guru and Prasad!

Who is this Prem Rakshit? The ace choreographer has done a splendid job for the song ‘Ella Pugazhum …’ The excellent execution of the dance master’s steps speaks volumes for Vijay’s skill as a dancer. The suppleness of his body is simply stunning! Together with the vibrant voice of A. R. Rahman and the lyrical lure of Vaali, the sequence is an awesome aspect of ATM. The ‘Sahana …’ (Sivaji) song-like music in the romantic moments involving Shriya, and the different arrangement (re-recording) in fight sequences are Rahman’s high points in ATM.

Guru (Vijay), an ace sprinter, and Abhi (Shriya) are lovers. Everything is hunky dory till Guru realises he has the power to foresee tragic events. The Extra Sensory Perception syndrome agonises him. And when he sees himself thrusting a knife into his beloved’s chest in the near future, he’s too scared to stay near her and moves to Mumbai. But danger lurks in the guise of Guru’s look alike, Prasad…

The svelte Shriya emotes well. Namita’s inclusion in the cast is obvious, but she vamooses midway and surfaces only at the end with a bulging tummy. She’s expecting! And instead of being livid with Prasad for her plight, she coyly tells him that it is his twins she’s bearing! You feel sorry for Vidyarthi. What is he supposed to be doing in ATM? But at least he’s not a caricature like Sayaji Shinde is made out to be! Sad that the man who played Subramanya Bharati is reduced to such clichéd roles.

Bright colour schemes dominate Maniraj’s sets. Vijay’s costume (Nalini Sriram, Rajendran) spell class. ‘Fefsi’ Vijayan’s action choreography is noteworthy and Balasubramaniam’s canning of these sequences warrants mention. Bharathan’s racy screenplay and peppy dialogue and Antony’s crisp editing help ATM speed ahead. But Bharathan gets stuck towards the end and beats a hasty retreat to take an anti-climactic course that’s thoroughly contrived.

MALATHI RANGARAJAN

Malaysia Box Office Report

November 8–11, 2007
(US $1 = 3.3286 Malaysian Ringgit)

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TW LW Movie Weekend Gross Change Screens Change / Avg. Gross-to-Date Week 1 N Azhagiya Tamizh Magan $460,334 - 39 - $11,803 $460,334 1 2 N Vel $324,060 - 28 - $11,574 $324,060 1 3 N Bee Movie $288,394 - 43 - $6,707 $342,162 1 4 1 30 Days of Night $255,334 -30.6% 53 - $4,818 $877,426 2 5 - Stardust $95,807 -8.7% 20 - $4,790 $274,178 2 6 - 9 September $84,053 - 46 - $1,827 $330,206 2 7 N Balls of Fury $75,530 - 16 - $4,721 $75,530 1 8 N Lions for Lambs $47,665 - 20 - $2,383 $47,665 1 9 - Bullet & Brain $38,185 -30.0% 20 - $1,909 $120,242 2 10 - Shrooms $31,557 +46.0% 17 +5 $1,856 $83,807 2 11 N Om Shanti Om $23,869 - 8 - $2,984 $23,869 1 12 - Shoot 'Em Up $16,697 -58.3% 15 -10 $1,113 $185,724 3 13 - Chaiya $16,188 -46.1% 15 -2 $1,079 $147,255 3 14 - Cheut ai kup gei (The Exodus) $9,930 -18.2% 10 - $993 $28,469 2 15 N Hantu $9,813 - 4 - $2,453 $9,813 1 16 N Saawariya $9,549 - 5 - $1,910 $9,549 1 17 N Machakaran $8,818 - 5 - $1,764 $8,818 1 18 - 1408 $8,375 -65.1% 12 -8 $698 $123,977 3 19 - Kuntilanak 2 $6,394 -67.2% 12 -16 $533 $103,565 3 - - Penny Dreadful (2006) $5,563 - 15 - $371 $5,563 - - - Lantai 13 (13th Floor) $4,615 - 12 - $385 $18,762 2 - - 1957 Hati Malaya $3,377 -70.0% 15 -16 $225 $60,038 3 - - Otai $2,960 -91.8% 4 -11 $740 $1,102,592 5 - - The Bourne Ultimatum $2,411 -64.2% 6 -8 $402 $581,783 5 - - The Last Legion $1,615 -82.6% 2 -17 $808 $160,506 4 - - Tie saam gok (Triangle) $1,271 -84.1% 2 -24 $636 $147,677 4 - N Efter brylluppet (After the Wedding) $1,171 - 3 - $390 $1,171 1 - - Si jie (Lust, Caution) $993 +64.1% 2 -2 $497 $138,371 7 - - Baohulu de mimi (The Secret of the Magic Gourd) $788 -58.0% 2 -5 $394 $143,927 5 - - Mendadak dangdut $162 - 5 - $32 $1,115 2 - N Azur et Asmar $139 - 1 - $139 $139 1 - - Apartment 1303 $27 -99.5% 1 -10 $27 $114,990 4

ATM REVIEW BY AYNGARAN

Cast: Vijay , Shreya

Director: Bharhathan
Music: A.R.Rahman
Production: Swargachitra Productions

Vijay has reached a new milestone in his career by acting in dual roles in this diwali release “Azhagiya Tamizh Magan” the story is penned down by S.K Jeeva and directed by debutant director Bharathan. Music is scored by A.R rahman.Balasubramanian has handled the camera and Anthony is the editor.

Gurumoorthy (Vijay), is a student who is an athlete. He leads a fun filled life with his friends. Guru meets Abhi (Shriya) who is one among the richest man’s daughter and its love at first sight, Abhi also falls in love with him, realizing guru’s soft natured character ,duo start seeing each other, their love leads to wedding with their parent’s permission.

The actual plot begins when guru starts envisaging dangerous incidents in his mind, such incidents starts coming true, in one such situation he sees himself killing Abhi .so to avoid such a hazardous situation guru exiles himself to Mumbai. There he notices someone who replicates his physical appearance exactly and he is involved in a street brawl. Now he realizes that he is the one who tries to kill Abhi.when he tries to cross the road to meet him, he is bumped off by a vehicle that puts him in coma. Meanwhile the one he saw in Mumbai is called Prasad; Prasad is on his way to Chennai. Fate brings him to Abhi and he acts as guru hiding his true identity. For beauty and money Prasad starts to enjoy his new identity when things seem to go well for him, guru returns to save Abhi. From this point it’s all about how well he succeeds in saving his lady love and himself from the situation.

The cast includes Vijay and shriya in the lead, Namitha, Geetha, Aashish Vidyathi, Shayaji Shinde, Santhanam and other.

Vijay has performed well in a dual role, especially the Character of Prasad, Which has lot of negative shades and then Gurumoorthy who is a hero image, Shriya has oozed out good performance and glamour ,Namitha has shook her legs for a sensuous song number and also comes for one scene ,Santhanam tries comedy which is energetic.

A.R Rahman’s music is the biggest highlight in the movie, whether it is a folk song or a duet, Rahman has handled it very well. The Remix of “Pon Magal Vandhal” is simply superb. The movie is a good entertainer and an awesome Deepavali treat.

Kuruvi drenched

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
November 14, 2007

Only recently we reported that work on Dharani’s Vijay-Trisha- starrer Kuruvi is going on in full throttle. Huge sets have been erected at the MGR film city for this movie and the scale of the sets indicates that it is not just for some song sequence but also for a major portion of the movie. In between, they shot some scenes at the Irungaatukottai racetrack where Vijay set the tarmac ablaze.

The team had even erected another set nearby in Sriperumbudur for shooting a song sequence, which features some models from Bangalore and Mumbai. Sadly, rain seems to have played spoilsport, which held up the shooting for two days – by the time the call sheet of the models ended. Even more disappointing is the fact that the modeling agency had been paid full in advance and with the shooting stalled due to rain, well beyond the allocated dates, it has resulted in loss of valuable time. But this has not perturbed the producers who are ready to go to any lengths to see the film materialize.

போக்கிரிக்கு விருது

விஜய்யின் சூப்பர் ஹிட் படமான போக்கிரிக்கு மலையாளத்து மாத்ருபூமி இதழ் வழங்கும் சிறந்த திரைப்படத்திற்கான விருது கிடைத்துள்ளது.

மாத்ருபூமி இதழும், பி.எஸ்.எஸ். லிமிட்டெட் நிறுவனமும் இணைந்து வழங்கும் திரைப்பட விருதுகள் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. 2007ம் ஆண்டுக்கான விருதுகளில் விஜய்யின் போக்கிரியும் இடம் பிடித்துள்ளது.

தமிழில் போக்கிரி படம் சிறந்த படமாக தேர்வாகியுள்ளது. அப்படத்தை இயக்கிய பிரபுதேவா சிறந்த இயக்குநராக தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளார். ஈ படத்தில் சிறப்பாக நடித்த நயனதாரா சிறந்த நடிகையாக தேர்வு பெற்றுள்ளார்.

போக்கிரி படத்திற்கு ரூ. 1 லட்சம் பரிசும், மற்ற விருதுகளுக்கு ரூ. 50 ஆயிரம் ரொக்கப் பரிசும் வழங்கப்படவுள்ளது.

மாத்ருபூமி குழும நிர்வாக ஆசிரியர் பி.வி.சந்திரன் இந்த விருதுகள் குறித்து அறிவித்தார்.

கொச்சியில் வருகிற 18ம் தேதி நடைபெறும் விழாவின்போது விருதுகள் வழங்கப்படும்.

விஜய் படம் ஒன்றிற்கு கேரளாவில் விருது கிடைத்திருப்பது இதுவே முதல் முறை என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

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Who lit the torch for Diwali?

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, November 14, 2007]

The dust has finally settled down. The big hype surrounding the release of Deepavali movies too has come to close.

A total of half-a-dozen movie has hit the screens on Deepavali day creating great hype and expectations among the audience. Vijay's 'Azhagiya Thamizh Magan', Suriya's 'Vel', Sathyaraj's 'Kannamoochi Yaenada', 'Polladhavan' starring Dhanush, Jeevan starrer 'Machaakkaran' and 'Agra', a movie featuring newcomers.

It was celebration time at various cinema halls and multiplexes last week when these films hit the screens. Fans celebrated in joy the movies hitting the screens.

Let's check out the response and box office results of these movies.

'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' Vijay's 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' has witnessed a bumper opening. Almost all the shows in Chennai city have been running to packed houses. Vijay dons a dual role. However his role with negative shades has not gone down well with his fans. The movie features Shreya, Namitha and Ashish Vidyarthi in the cast. Rahman's music has failed to strike the right chord.

அழகிய தமிழ் மகன் - Tamil Cinema Review

ஏறத்தாழ 5000 அடி படம். மராத்தான் ரேசில் ஓடிய களைப்பை ஏற்படுத்த வேண்டிய ஃபுட்டேஜ். ஆனாலும் விஜய் ஏறியிருக்கும் இந்த இரட்டை குதிரை சவாரி 'பலே வெள்ளையத்தேவா' ரகம்! மகளின் காதலுக்கு 'ஊஹ§ம்' சொல்வாரென்று எதிர்பார்த்தால் 'ம்' சொல்கிறார் ஸ்ரேவின் அப்பா ஆசிஷ்வித்யார்த்தி. வில்லன் இல்லாத காதலில் சுவாரஸ்யம் ஏது? வில்லனாக வருகிறார் இன்னொரு விஜய். இருவருக்கும் நடக்கிற எசகுபிசகான யுத்தத்தின் முடிவு என்ன? இதில் ஈ.எஸ்.பி என்ற புதிய சமாச்சாரத்தையும் கலந்து அழகிய திரை மகனை தந்திருக்கிறார் புதுமுக இயக்குனர் பரதன். திடீரென்று கைகள் உதற, எதிர்கால பயங்கரங்களை உணருகிறார் விஜய். அவர் உணர்வது போலவே அடுத்தடுத்த பயங்கரங்களும் நிகழ்கிறது. ஒரு சந்தர்பத்தில் தான் நேசிக்கிற காதலியை தானே கொல்வது போலவும் உணருகிறார். அருகில் இருந்தால்தானே அந்த கொலை நிகழும்? மும்பைக்கு பறக்கிறார். அங்கே...? இன்னொரு விஜய்! அதிர்ச்சிக்குள்ளாகும் அவர் சுதாரிப்பதற்குள் ஒரு விபத்து. மீண்டும் அவர் கண்விழிக்கும் ஒரு மாதத்திற்குள் என்னென்னவோ நடந்துவிடுகிறது. பதறியடித்துக் கொண்டு சென்னைக்கு திரும்பும் விஜய், வில்லன் விஜயோடு மோதும்போதுதான் கனவில் உணர்ந்த அந்த சம்பவம் நடந்தேறுகிறது. அட தேவுடா..! பிழைத்தாரா ஸ்ரே? இருக்கையின் நுனிக்கு தள்ளி சுபம் போடுகிறார்கள். கள் குடித்த காளை மாதிரி, ச்சும்மா தூள் கிளப்பியிருக்கிறார் வில்லன் விஜய். சிகரெட்டை எடுக்கிற ஸ்டைலும், அதை பற்ற வைக்கிற அழகும், 'என்னென்னவோ செய்றோம், இதை செய்ய மாட்டோமா?' என்ற பஞ்ச் டயலாக்கும், விஜய் வருகிற போதெல்லாம் திமிலோகப்படுகிறது தியேட்டர். போகிற போக்கில் ஒரு காதல் குழியை வெட்டி, அதில் நமீதா என்ற புள்ளி மானையும் தள்ளிவிட்டு போகிற அலட்சியம் இருக்கிறதே, ஒயிலாட்டம், சிலம்பாட்டம் மாதிரி இது விஜயாட்டம்! மற்றொரு விஜய்க்கு, காதலியையும், தன் காதலையும் காப்பாற்றியாக வேண்டிய கட்டாயம். எந்த காயை நகர்த்தினாலும், அங்கே ஒரு 'செக்' வைக்கிறார் வில்லன் விஜய். எப்படிப்பா இதெல்லாம் என்று யோசிக்கிற நேரத்தில், விஜயின் டைரியை படித்துவிட்டுதான் அதெல்லாம் என்று முடிச்சை அவிழ்க்கிறார் இயக்குனர். இரண்டு விஜய்களில் யார் உண்மையான காதலர் என்பதை ஸ்ரேயா அடையாளம் கண்டு கொள்கிறபோது பதற்றம் தொற்றிக் கொள்கிறது கதையில்! ஸ்ரேயாவுக்கு டூயட் ஆட மட்டுமல்ல. நடிக்கவும் சிறிது வாய்ப்பளித்திருக்கிறார்கள். வாழ்க! தணிகலபரணியை மடக்குகிற ஸ்ரேயா, கீதாவின் முன், குத்துவிளக்காக பளபளப்பது அழகு! ஒரு பாடலுக்கு விஜய்க்கு கம்பெனி கொடுத்து, கடைசியில் வயிற்றை தள்ளி கொண்டு வந்து நிற்கிறார் நமீதா. சில காட்சிகளே வந்தாலும் கஞ்சா கருப்புவின் காமெடி 'போதை'தான்! படம் முழுக்க 'ஒளி'வீசுவது கேமிராமேன் பாலசுப்ரமணியெம்தான்! இரண்டு விஜய்களையும் மோத விடுகிறபோது வித்தை காட்டுகிற கேமிரா, சண்டை காட்சிகளின் பயங்கரங்களை அப்படியே உள்வாங்கியிருக்கிறது. ரஹ்மானின் இசையில் 'பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்' ரீமிக்சும், 'மதுரைக்கு போகாதடி' பாடலும் மனசை விட்டு அகல சில மாதங்கள் பிடிக்கும். ஒரு விஜய் இருந்தாலே உரியடி திருவிழா! இங்கே இரண்டு விஜய்..! கேட்கவேண்டுமா? கிடாவெட்டி பொங்கலே வைத்திருக்கிறார்கள்! -ஆர்.எஸ்.அந்தணன்

FI R on Diwali Releases!

By Moviebuzz | Monday, 12 November , 2007, 09:53

It is early days, but the First Information Report (FIR) on Diwali films four days after its release, clearly indicate that it is going to be a lukewarm festival season. There are no super hits, and the public opinion on the Diwali releases is not very encouraging.

Added to that, super hit films (Ghilli, Godfather, Madurai, E, Dishum, Chennai-60028) on television and India-Pak ODI at Mohali on Diwali day and later Kanpur ODI on Sunday, ate into box-office collections of Tamil films.

And in Chennai city the demand for Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om was more than any other Diwali releases, though it was playing in four screens!

At the Box-Office in Tamilnadu- Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Vel are neck-to-neck throughout Tamilnadu, with ATM having an edge in urban areas (ticket prices are more) and the fantastic opening on Diwali day, while Vel is scoring heavily in B & C stations of Madurai, Salem and TK. But distributors unanimously feel that Vel is a safe bet in the long run.

Polladhavan which started slowly is picking up especially in urban areas, and is very good in Chennai city, Chengalpet and Coimbatore. It has potential to pick up big time, in the coming days. Kannanmoochi Yaenada is collecting only at Sathyam and Inox in Chennai and Mayajaal in NSC area, rest of the state it is a goner, while Machakaran collections are uniformly bad across the state.

Says Jayavel Murugan, leading distributor for Tamil movies in US : “Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Vel have opened in 20 cities across America. I had brought both the films at record prices and is comfortable with the turnout. Added to that ATM audio is a chartbuster in USA”.

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Mathrubhumi Film Awards 2007 announced

The Mathrubhumi- P.S.S. Film Awards 2007 have been announced.

Pokkiri has been judged as the best film and its director Prabhudeva as best director.

Nayantara has been selected as best actress for her performance in E and Vijay, the best actor for Pokkiri.

Awards for the best director and actors carry a cash award of Rs.50,000 each and the best film Rs.1 lakh.

The awards will be given on November 18th at Kochi.

ATM -Worldwide Box-Office report

By Behindwoods News Bureau.
November 13, 2007

This Deepavali was a treat not just for the Hindi film fans the world over but for fans of Tamil films as well. Shahrukh Khan, the King Khan, is the one who is smiling across the continents, as his film Om Shanti Om reaped success like never before. Om Shanti Om made it to the eleventh spot in the US box office raking in $1,764,131 over

the weekend at the rate of $15,474 per screen; further, it seized the seventh spot in the UK box office with collections totaling $1,084,316 and a per screen average of $20,852 and in Australia it has managed to secure ninth place with a total collection of $168,874 and a per screen average of $14,073.

Saawariya did have an impressive opening as well in all the above-mentioned three countries, in spite of the drubbing it received from critics. The movie grossed $ 542,192 in the US box office at the rate of $ 6,378 per screen securing the twenty-fourth spot; not bad at all for the movie touted to be a flop. It’s collections from the UK, where it secured the twelfth spot, is $336,437 with an average per screen collection of $7,009. Saawariya is placed at the sixteenth spot in the Aussie box office raking in $94,339 and $5,549 per screen.

What is even more surprising is that Tami films Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Vel have done exceptionally well at the UK box office collecting $199,693 and $43,191, respectively with an impressive per screen averages of $11,094 and $7,199 in theatres. This trend of Tamil movies doing well at the UK box office is prominent after Sivaji, which exposed Tamil cinema to the non-Tamil speaking Indian fraternity. Happy days are sure to begin here with biggies like Billa and Dasavatharam ready to hit the screens in the months to come.