Kuruvi celebrates its success

Kuruvi has completed 150 successful days and is celebrating the occasion today in a grand manner. Producer Udhayanidhi Stalin is holding a celebration function at Hotel Park Sheraton today.

Veteran film director K. Balachander and Film Producers Association President Mr. Ramanarayanan will preside over this grand function.

Kuruvi, produced by CM Dr. Karunanidhi's grandson Udhayanidhi Stalin,turned out to be a wonderful entertainer of recent times. Starring the hit pair of Vijay-Trisha and comedian Vivek, the film won the hearts and support of cinema goers.

Rajnikanth loses to Vijay!

Rajnikanth, presently the highest paid actor in India, came a poor fourth in a state-wide opinion poll conducted by students of a private educational institution.

The poll was conducted by Loyola College students and late thespians M.G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganeshan came first and second.

Vijay, relatively less known than Rajnikanth, has ranked third in the poll by getting 16.4 percent votes, while Rajnikanth got 16.2.

Last year, Rajnikanth had topped the list followed by Vijaykanth.

The pollsters attributed the matinee idol's fall from the top position to his latest flop 'Kuselan'. The star is presently abroad shooting for Shankar's 'Robot'.

Actor-turned- politician Vijaykanth came fifth by getting 10.7 percent of the votes.

Amongst actresses, National Award winning B. Saroja Devi topped the favourite list, while J. Jayalalitha, AIADMK leaer, former chief minister and current leader of opposition, was ranked number two.

The third and fourth positions amongst former femme fatales were taken by the faded out K.R. Vijaya and recent retiree Jyothika Surya.

Controversial actress and television host Khushboo Sundar came fifth.

None of the current female heartthrobs including Trisha, Shreya Saran and Nayanthara came anywhere close to their seniors

http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1671060

“Aamir Khan is a big fan of Vijay’s dance”-Murugadoss

From Murugadoss's interview to Behindwoods:

Did you happen to meet any of your Tamil crewmembers while on the Gajini shoot?

I met Vijay accidently in a lift at Ramoji Rao Studios. After initial pleasantries he asked me if he could visit the Gajini sets. I was shocked and invited him personally to the sets and introduced him to Aamir. To my surprise, Aamir immediately recognized him and said that he is a fan of Vijay and his dance. He also recollected how he and his wife would be glued to his songs on TV while in Chennai. Aamir also met Manobala during that occasion and remembered him from Gajini. Those ten days are unforgettable in my life. I also met Thotta Dharani in one of the Telugu film sets. It was like visiting a close relative’s house. The hospitality was simply remarkable.

You once said only Vijayakanth could carry off the Ramana character.

Although I don’t keep actors in mind while framing stories, I do think Ramana’s character is etched out for Vijayakanth. I did not in the wildest of my dreams think of working with Aamir while creating Gajini. Same way Dheena was supposed to have Vijay and turned out to be an Ajith film. Gajini was made for Ajith and Surya ended up starring in it. This ideology works for my Telugu movies too. It’s funny; sometimes I have Kunjaramma in mind while creating a story. That’s how things work with me.

Ajith nears his half-century

IndiaGlitz
[Friday, October 03, 2008]

Close on the heels of actor Vijay nearing his 50th film, actor Ajith too has joined him in the race. 'Aegan' starring Ajith, is his 48th film (directed by choreographer Raju Sundaram) which is ready for release on Deepaavali. His next would be directed by Gautham Menon for Sivaji Productions. All eyes are now focussed on who would direct Ajith for his 50th film.

Interestingly Vijay's 48th film is 'Villu' and is directed by Prabhudeva. His next would be 'Vettaikaran' followed by his 50th film to be produced by his father S A Chandrasekharan. The director is still to be finalised.

The fact that two popular heroes of Tamil cinema nearing their 50th film is a moment to cherish for their fans.

Guys while reading this news a fantastic idea came to my mind. How about VJ & Ajith in a multistarrer, their 50th film ?

Vijay’s memorable Gandhi Jayanthi

The 140th Gandhi Jayanthi celebration at the Raj Bhavan was a memorable event with His Excellency Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurating the paintings of the Chennai-based painter A.P. Sreedhar. There were 18 paintings in all and each one of it had an apt title.

The paintings exhibited released Gandhiji's conviction, defiance, affection, determination and perseverance among others. Speaking at the event, the Governor recalled his interactions with
Mahatma Gandhi.

All the paintings had a commentary to it which makes the exhibition even more interesting. Noted actor Vijay, along his father and director S.A.Chandrasekar visited that exhibition and was in awe with Sreedhar's work.

Link: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-01/vijay-03-10-08.html

Actor Vijay attends Art Exhibition IndiaGlitz [Friday, October 03, 2008]

‘Icon of Ahimsa,’ an art exhibition on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, by A.P. Shreethar, was inaugurated by Governor Surjit Singh Barnala at the Raj Bhavan, Guindy yesterday on October 2nd . His collection of paintings depicting the importance of ahimsa was launched by Governor and Actor Vijay received them. Actor Vijay’s next film 'Villu' is 70% complete and is expected to be a Pongal feast.

Kuruvi' and its 150 day flight

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, October 01, 2008]

The successful completion of 150-days of Kuruvi will be celebrated by producer Udhayanidhi Stalin and his team in Chennai on the 4th of October at Hotel Park Sheraton. The event would be presided over by veteran director K Balachander and Tamil Film Producers' Council president Rama Narayanan would take part in the celebrations. 'Kuruvi' starring Vijay, Trisha and Suman, was directed by Darani and had musical score by Vidyasagar. The maiden production venture of Udhayanidhi Stalin, grandson of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Kuruvi had completed a 150-day run on Wednesday.

Vijay and Nayantara in Villu

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 'S oldier'.

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 TO JOIN IN CM RACE?

இப்போதெல்லாம் சினிமாவில் நடிக்க வரும்போதே முதல்வர் நாற்காலிக் கனவுடன்தான் வருகிறார்கள் நடிகர்கள் என முன்பு ஒருமுறை டாக்டர் ராமதாஸ் கமெண்ட் அடித்திருந்தார்.

நேற்றைய மாலைப் பத்திரிகைகளைப் பார்த்தவர்கள் அனைவரும் ராமதாஸின் கூற்றை ஒப்புக் கொள்ளும் நிலைக்கு வந்துவிட்டிருப்பார்கள்.

பிரபலமான அந்த மாலை நாளிதழில் பெரிய அளவுகளில் பல வண்ண விளம்பரங்கள் இடம் பெற்றிருந்தன. இவை அனைத்துமே இரு நடிகர்களுக்காக வழங்கப்பட்டிருந்தன.

ஒருவர் நடிகராகவும் அரசியல்வாதியாகவும் டபுள் ரோல் செய்து கொண்டிருக்கும் விஜய்காந்த். மற்றொருவர் மாவட்டம் தோறும் இப்போதே ரசிகர் மன்ற தலைமை அலுவலகம் கட்டிக் கொண்டிருக்கிற விஜய்.

இந்த இரண்டு விளம்பரங்களுமே கட்சிக்காரர்கள் மற்றும் ரசிகர்களின் பெயர்களில் கொடுக்கப்பட்டிருந்தன.

அந்த மாலை நாளிதழில் கால்பக்க வண்ண விளம்பரம் தர பல ஆயிரம் ரூபாய் கட்டணம் செலுத்த வேண்டும். அதுவும் முன் கூட்டியே செலுத்த வேண்டும்.

விஜய்காந்தாவது அரசியலில் இருக்கிறார், ஏதோ ஒரு நம்பிக்கையில் அவரது கட்சி நிர்வாகிகள் அவ்வளவு பணம் செலழித்து விளம்பரம் கொடுத்திருக்கிறார்கள் என்று எடுத்துக் கொள்வோம்.

ஆனால் விஜய்-

இன்னும் 50 படங்களைக் கூட தாண்டவில்லை. ஆனால் இப்போதே அவருக்கும் தனிக்கட்சி, தனிக் கொடி, எதிர்கால முதல்வர் கனவுகள். (அது சரி... முதல்வராக முழுமையான நடிகராக இருந்தே ஆக வேண்டிய கட்டாயமிருக்கிறதா என்ன!?)

விஜய்யின் விளம்பர டிசைன்களில் இரு தலைவர்கள் படங்கள் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளன. ஒன்று அமரர் எம்ஜிஆர். மற்றொரு 'பெரும் தலைவர்' விஜய்யின் தந்தை எஸ்ஏ சந்திரசேகர்! கூடவே இப்படி வாசகங்கள்... நேற்று எம்ஜிஆர், இன்று எஸ்ஏசி!

நாளை விஜய்யாம்!

சரி, இந்த விளம்பரங்கள் எதற்காக கொடுக்கப்பட்டன தெரியுமா?

லயோலா கல்லூரி கருத்துக் கணிப்பில் விஜய்காந்தைவிட 4.02 சதவிகிதம் அதிக ஆதரவையும், ரஜினியைவிட 0.02 சதவிகிதம் கூடுதல் வாக்குகளையும் விஜய் பெற்றதை பாராட்டித்தான் இத்தனை ஆர்ப்பாட்டமான விளம்பரங்களும் தரப்பட்டுள்ளனவாம்.

இருப்பது ஒரு முதல்வர் நாற்காலி... ஏற்கெனவே விஜய்காந்த் ஸ்டாலின், அழகிரி, தயாநிதி மாறன், ஜெயலலிதா, வைகோ, இப்போதைய முதல்வர் கருணாநிதி என (அடடா... ஜே.கே.ரித்தீஷை விட்டுட்டோமே!) இத்தனைப் பேர் அந்த நாற்காலியை நோக்கித்தான் ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள். இவர்களுடன் இப்போது விஜய்யும்!

LINK: http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/heroes/2008/09/29-vijay-to-join-in-cm-race.html

SA Chandrasekhar - A proud father

IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, September 30, 2008] Veteran director SA Chandrasekhar is happy with his son and popular actor Vijay who is close on completing a noteworthy number of 50 films in the industry. Happy at the way his son's career has shaped up in the industry, he is planning to produce Vijay's 50th film. “It will be a milestone for Vijay. Our production house (VV Creations) will be happy to be associated with the film, but nothing has been finalized as of now,” preens the proud dad. Speaking about Vijay's decision to use his fan clubs as a platform to carry out social activities, he says 'there is nothing wrong in it'. “They are not fan clubs. Vijay has renamed them as welfare associations. He believes that fan clubs are not just for boosting the popularity of the hero. He wants them to be socially responsible and do their part even if it is tad less for the welfare of the people. I am really proud of him,” he says.

`Kuruvi' flies high

IndiaGlitz
[Monday, September 29, 2008]

Vijay starrer `Kuruvi' has managed a 150-day run across theatres in Tamilnadu. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin and directed by Dharani, the movie featuring Vijay, Trisha and Suman in the lead roles, witnessed mixed reviews at the box office.

However, thanks to the racy script and Vijay's popularity among the masses, the movie opened big and gradually settled down to do a decent business at the box office.

The cast and crew thanked the film-buffs for helping the movie complete a 150-day run. According to director Dharani, "I thank the producer Udhayanidhi Stalin, actor Vijay and the rest of my crew for the successes".

Post `Gilli', Vijay-Dharani-Trisha and music composer Vidyasagar tag teamed for 'Kuruvi'. Fortunately, they succeeded in their attempt.

Vijay beats Rajnikanth

September 27, 2008

The opinion poll conducted by the students of Loyola College to determine the most popular film actor in Tamil Nadu came out a surprise for many. The superstar of Kollywood, Rajnikanth and one of the h ighest paid actors in India took the fourth position.

The all time favorite and number one position was bagged by the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and actor M.G. Ramachandran popularly known as MGR. the second spot went to thespian Sivaji Ganesan. Interestingly, the third place was bagged by Vijay pushing behind Rajni to the fourth position. Looks like Rajni position deteriorated this year as he had topped the list last year.

The most popular among the actresses was Saroja Devi followed by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha. K.R. Vijaya and Jyothika bagged the third and fourth position respectively. Kushboo, the favorite among the actress, took the fifth position.

ரஜினியை முந்திய விஜய்!

[ Friday, 26 September 2008, 06:52.26 AM GMT +05:30 ]

சென்னை லயோலா கல்லூரி எடுத்துள்ள கருத்துக் கணிப்பில் மக்கள் மனம் கவர்ந்த நடிகர்கள் வரிசையில் எம்.ஜி.ஆரும், சிவாஜி கணேசனும் முதல் இரு இடங்களில் உள்ளனர்.

தற்போதைய நடிகர்களில் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியை முந்தி முதலிடத்தை எட்டியுள்ளார் விஜய். லயோலா கருத்துக் கணிப்பில் மக்கள் மனம் கவர்ந்த நடிகராக மறைந்த மக்கள் திலகம் எம்.ஜி.ஆர். இருக்கிறார். அவருக்கு 21.3 சதவீதம் பேர் ஆதரவு தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களிலேயே தங்களைக் கவர்ந்த படம் நாடோடி மன்னன் என்றும் அவர்கள் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். 2வது இடத்தில் நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜிகணேசன் இருக்கிறார். அவருக்கு 18.9 சதவீதம் பேர் ஆதரவு தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். சிவாஜி படங்களிலேயே சூப்பர் படம் என அவர்கள் பாராட்டியுள்ளது பாசமலர். நடிகர் விஜய் 3வது இடத்தைப் பிடித்துள்ளார். அவருக்குக் கிடைத்துள்ள ஆதரவு 16.4 சதவீதம் ஆகும். அவரது படங்களிலேயே கில்லிதான் மக்களுக்கு அதிகம் பிடித்துள்ளதாம். சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிகாந்த்தை முதல் முறையாக முந்தியுள்ளார் விஜய் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. 4வது இடத்தில் இருக்கும் ரஜினிக்கு 16.2 சதவீதம் பேர் ஆதரவு தெரிவித்துள்ளனர். சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் படங்களிலேயே பாட்ஷாதான் மக்களுக்குப் பிடித்துள்ளதாம். 5வது இடத்தைப் பிடித்திருப்பவர் விஜயகாந்த். கேப்டனுக்கு கிடைத்துள்ள ஆதரவு 10.7 சதவீதம் ஆகும். கேப்டன் பிரபாகரன்தான் விஜயகாந்த் படங்களிலேயே சிறப்பானது என்பது மக்களின் தீர்ப்பு.

Vijay off to Bangkok to fight it out

Vijay, director Prabhu Deva and a couple of fighters left for Bangkok to shoot a exclusive action scene along with Chinese fighters for Ayngaran International's Villu. The crew left for Bangkok last week and the hero and heroine camped in Pukhet, an island famous for mega entertainment.

The film is almost completed, and is said to have come out well. These days Vijay keeps on praising Prabhu Deva and his commitment and dedication to his work. Three more songs of the film are being planned and it will be in some exotic foreign location.

The director also plans to shoot one song in Singapore.

Villu will be ready for release for Pongal 2009, on January 14, Vijay and Prabhu Deva's lucky day when their super hit Pokkiri released two years back.

Vijay repeats MGR film title

It has become a trend to use yesteryear hit movie titles like Dhanush's Pollaadhavan and Padikkaathavan, Karthik's Aayirathil Oruvan and now Vijay's Vettaikkaaran. This title is lifted from Vettaikkaaran, the 60s MGR hit.

This film, Vijay's 50th, will be directed by debutant Babu, a former associate of director Dharani. The female lead is touted to be Asin. Dharani and Vijay have teamed up earlier to give the superhit Ghilli and the recently-released Kuruvi. The Asin-Vijay pair has also been very successful at the box-office with hits like Sivakasi and Pokkiri.

Vijay, who is currently shooting for Prabhu Deva's Villu with Nayantara, has also appeared in a 20 minute cameo in his father S.A.Chandrasekar's film Pandhayam starring Nitin Sathya and Sindhu Tolaani. The music of the film was launched yesterday.

Villu Songs New Photo Stills - More

Ilayathalapathy Vijay and the unit of Prabhu Deva’s Villu, produced by Ayngaran International are leaving for Switzerland on Thursday night (July 31).

The unit will be in Switzerland for nearly a month as they will be canning two songs and some scenes. As per unconfirmed reports story wise the hero goes abroad in second half of the film to track down the killers of his father.

Ravi Varman is the cameraman of this action adventure film, while music is by Devi Sri Prasad. Earlier the unit wanted to shoot in France, but due to certain technical problems it had to be changed at the last minute.