Siddique to direct Vijay's 50th film

November 10th, 2008
(www.kollywoodtoday.com)

Vijay's 50th film will be directed by Siddique. He has earlier directed Vijay in Friends. This film will be produced by his father S A Chandrasekaran. Currently Vijay is acting in Villu. After this he will act in the film Vetaikaran to be produced by A V M Balasubramanian. Vijay will also act in a triple role which is to be directed by Gowtham Menon.

When asked him how he deals with stress, he says, "I spend time with family and friends. But like I said, with friends the topic is always cinema. I also watch all movies irrespective of their performance at the box office- oduna padam, odaadhga padam, everything. I love Mission Impossible so much that I watched it every opportunity I got. It's one of my favourite film till date. The theme song is still the ring tone of my mobile."

Siddique – the man behind Vijay's 50th film

Vijay's 50th film would be directed by Malayalam filmmaker Siddique, who had earlier worked with the actor in for the film 'Friends.'

According to sources, the movie would be produced by Vijay's father S.A. Chandrasekaran.

Vijay, who listened to the storyline, gave his consent immediately to act in the film, it is learnt.

Vijay is currently acting in the film 'Villu' which is directed by Prabhu Deva. He'll then be seen in a film titled 'Vettaikaran' followed by his 50th film which will be directed by Siddique.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/42892.html

Vijay- Aimed perfectly

Ayngaran
News Date: 8th Nov, 08

Villu (bow) featuring Vijay and Nayanthara and directed by Prabhu Deva is shaping up very well. For Vijay fans it will be a boon to watch this star sway after a last pongal release “Kuruvi”.

Song sequences were shot in Bangkok, Malaysia and Switzerland. With the best choreographer beside, hero Vijay who sparkles in every move is confident to set the screen on fire. Vijay fans are excited about Villu being their Pongal delight.

Ilaya Thalapthi Guarantees that 2009 Pongal is “Villu Pongal and also Vijay’s Pongal”

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=180

Ilayathalapathy's political moves

Moviebuzz | Sunday, 09 November , 2008, 13:28

Is Ilayathalapathy Vijay having political dreams of floating his own political party? After superstar Rajinikanth's interaction with his fans turned out to be a success, Vijay and his advisers are thinking about dabbling in politics by using his strong fan base. At the fast organized by Nadigar Sangam in support of the Sri LankanTamils who are facing genocide, Vijay in his speech urged his fans to send telegrams to the Indian Prime Minister to intervene. According to sources in the telegraph department it was a huge success as nearly 50,000 telegrams were sent from Tamilnadu to the PM's office. Now to up the ante on the Sri Lankan issue the star and his fans are conducting a one-day fast and protest at the Chepauk Guest House in Government Estate in Chennai on November 16. On Vijay's birthday last June his fans launched the party flag. It seems like his father, producer and director S A Chandrasekhar, is grooming his son for the most important job in the state.

Vijay fans protest

November 08, 2008

Voices in support of the alleged genocide in Sri Lanka against the ethnic Tamil minority are growing day by day in the film fraternity. After the protests and procession by directors in Rameswaram, one-day fast by Nadigar Sangam members, human chain by all parties, fast by
FEFSI members, and the fast organized by fans of popular actors, fan clubs of actor Vijay have seem to decide to conduct a similar exercise on November 16, 2008.

The one-day fast and protest will be held near the Chepauk Guest House in Chennai on November 16th as per an official release. The fan club members earlier met the Chennai Police Commissioner Sekhar to submit a petition requesting for permission and as per latest news,
police officials have given a go ahead.

Behindwoods.com

What's cooking for Pongal?

After a disastrous Diwali, Kollywood is now looking forward to Pongal 2009 with a lot of hope and anticipation.

The number of movies will be less, though prior to it everybody will claim that they will come out for Pongal.

As of now, the sure bets seems to be Ayngaran International's prestigious Vijay-Nayanthara starrer Villu. AVM's Surya- Tamannaah action entertainer Ayan and Dhanush- Tamannaah action comedy Padikathavan.

One of the Kavithalaaya films either Arjun's Thiruvannamalai or Jeevan's Krishnaleelai is likely to make it. The buzz is that Aascar Films Siddharth- Tamannaah love story Ananda Thandavam is also slated for Pongal

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14791585

Fans send 30,000 telegrams

Chennai Nov. 4: When actor Vijay asked his fans to send one crore telegrams to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging his intervention for a ceasefire in Sri Lanka during the November 1 hunger strike by actors here, his fans took him seriously. An unprecedented telegram traffic of 30,000 to Delhi on the Lankan issue was reported from Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Tiruttani in the last two days. That is a much better response to what similar appeals by chief minister M. Karunanidhi and AIADMK leader J. Jayalalithaa had evoked.

Karunanidhi's appeal to his cadres to send telegrams for the same cause saw a mere 1,200 telegrams being sent from these centres in two days. When the AIADMK supremo asked her party workers to send telegrams urging Mr Karunanidhi to quit over his `somersault' on Lankan issue, the figures were slightly better at 5,000 telegrams sent in two days according to reliable sources in the telegraph department.

"Since Sun News telecast the fast of actors live, many fans across the state had a chance to listen to Vijay Sir who urged them to send one crore telegrams to the Prime Minister for pressuring Sri Lanka for a ceasefire. That may be the reason for the spurt in telegram traffic," reasoned Mr Thennilavan, one of the public relations officers of the actor. The state's post and telegraph department is not complaining though as the increased telegraphic traffic has generated additional revenue in a sector that was finding few takers with the advent of mobiles and email. "The everyday telegram traffic has increased two times in the last month," admitted Mr Mahendra Kumar, GM, BSNL Circle office here.

Source: Deccan Chronicle

Rajni, Kamal, Ajith and Vijay fans come together

November 06, 2008

Following the protests of actors and directors held at Rameshwaram and subsequently in Chennai on November 1, 2008, fans of actors are observing fast today to show their solidarity towards the Sri Lankan Ethnic Tamil issue.

According to reports, fans of Rajinikanth, Kamal, Ajith, Vijay, Cheran, Seeman, and Ameer have gone on a one day fast starting this morning all over Tamil Nadu in prominent places in an effort to attract attention of the Sri Lankan Government against the genocide of ethnic Tamils.

FEFSI has observed a similar fast in Chennai yesterday with Vishal and Vijay marking their attendance among many other celebrities. The association of TV artistes is also planning a protest on November 9, 2008.

AVM studio jiggles to Prabhu Deva’s Steps

News Date: 4th Nov, 08

It was a month ago that Vijay and Nayanthara starrer “Villu” crew filmed a song at Prasad studio. Now the team has gathered again to shoot another song with huge dazzling sets erected at AVM studios. Director Prabhu Deva being a skillful choreographer takes special care to bring out each step bold and beautiful.

Vijay who is naturally a swift dancer is quick to learn steps and reproduce the same with much ease. A successful combination song number “Pokkiri Pongal” that screens Vijay and Prabhu Deva from Pokkiri is still a craze among fans.

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=171

Common love of Ajith and Vijay

November 4th, 2008

The actors on their contrastive style of performance, having equivalent style of mass appeals across the far-flung corners of the World; Vijay and Ajith is what we are getting on with. Both of them had been so close over the times and in the midst got separated due to some misunderstandings and back again to the good terms. Well, this isn't something we wanted to get on with…

Here goes there common love of interest and it's none other than their passion for bikes..

Ajith Kumar keeps it a point of going for high speed biking in the night times since there wouldn't be any interruption for him. Similarly, Vijay loves riding bike very often during his leisure times, but he gets despaired since his father doesn't allow him to do. Even today, he comes along with his friend on bike for the first day first show of films to the theatres where his films get released.

So, any guys and missies getting frequently putting your hands for drops; don't get surprised if you have these stars giving your lifts.

Lawrence targets Vijay and Ajith?

Choreographer-turned-actor-turned-director Lawrence caught the attention of the film fraternity with his speech at the fast organized to condemn the killing of Sri Lankan Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Lawrence appealed to the fans of Rajini, Vijay and Ajith to stop doing the traditional Palabishekam on their favorite stars while their film is being released.

The actor rued that the milk used for the purpose just goes down the drain and is not useful even to the cats. Now, that thought received accolades from all quarters. The star also handed over a cheque on behalf of himself and his orphanage.

Lawrence's talk is sure to strike the right chords among those concerned. However, when the star was questioned whether this is just another gimmick to catch the attention of the biggies or was he particularly targeting Rajini, Vijay and Ajith, he said that he merely put forth his ideas and there was nothing more to it.

Kuruvi or Aegan - Don't lose your life

Behindwoods Team,

We all know that Behindwoods is one of the leading movie portal websites, and I feel it play an important role in determining public perspective. You have the great potential to make a huge impact on today's youngsters. Please pass this across to our youngsters.

Lots of youngsters in Tamilnadu are really good at heart, and are sentimentally and emotionally affected by cinema. I feel movies are meant more for entertainment, and that we need to watch it for our relaxation, whenever we are free from studies or work. It would be beautif ul if every youngster is equally passionate about family, friends and our country's growth. I was very moved to learn from Behindwoods that one of Ajith’s fans wept because Aegan was a disappointment. Another Behindwood’s visitor wrote to ponder –quite accurately – how Kuruvi, a flop – could celebrated 150 days.

Whether Vijay, Ajith or Rajini, they are all very talented actors, which is why they are popular. They are also good human beings, which is why they do so many charitable things for society. Stars have been urging fans to also focus on studies and career, and not be too obsessed with cinema. My feeling is that fans should enjoy watching a movie if it is a hit, and if it is not, just let it go rather than become caught up with why it flopped, and how this might damage the star.

Once I too was crazy about movies and stars. But I was jobless then and didn’t even have money for food. I was searching for something in my life, and it was not to be found in cinema. It’s only because of my parents and friends I was able to survive. I understood it late and then I started concentrating on my career. Now I am well settled, and don’t want this aimless drifting and preoccupation with stars to affect the lives of other youngsters. I watch movies now, but strictly for their entertainment value.

Please friends, love your dear actors but don’t become crazy over them. Even your stars don’t wish that for you.

Yours truly,
Rajesh,
rajeshiyerkerala@gmail.com

EXCLUSIVE STORY OF VILLU - AYNGARAN

Villu is an action cum comedy suspense movie directed by Prabhu Deva starring “Ilaya Thalapathi” Vijay, Nayanthara and Vadivelu.

One fine day a young man wakes up finding a note that instructs him to travel abroad on a mission. A mission of vengeance! A mission to commit murder! He travels to the predestined destination and yes he does execute the targets taking them one by one astutely without a clue to quench his vengeance and bitterness.

To make his mission more complicated he is swept off by the sweet poison of love. Well Of course this guy has got a soft corner too. But there is a catch in his unexpected romance where he must choose whether to be Tom or Jerry. Who is this powerful daredevil? Why does he commit these brutal murders? Who or what are the driving force behind his cruel killings? Watch the truth unravel in January 2009 only on silver screen.

Ajith, Vijay and Kamal raise voices

November 01, 2008

The all day fast on behalf of Sri Lankan Tamils by Tamil actors is in full swing as we report this. Several noted actors and stars turned up in black to signify their presence in the protest. Rajini arrived but did not have a badge pinned on him; someone quickly found one and pinned it on him. As we upload this new s, Rajini is still waiting to speak.

Radha Ravi extolled the stars for turning up in full even though many were not even in Tamil Nadu, busy with shooting schedules. He said Trisha, Nayanthara, Vikram and many others had to come a long way to attend the fast.

Ajith, dressed in black, looked weary, and even bored. He sat with his head in his hands, often looking around vacantly. Kamal was like a rock, betraying nothing. Rajini was his easy self, smiling occasionally, even agreeing with some speakers visibly by nodding his head. Vijay looked partly interested, and sat very quietly, with his arms folded – which is typical for him in functions. Vikram was comfortable, and was seen in a cap.

Radha Ravi broke into a fiery speech a bout why holding a fast in Chennai is equally important and effective as one in Rameshwaram. He also chided the government for rapping the Tamil cinema fraternity for what had been said over the Sri Lankan issue. His argument was: do we actors and cinema people not know politics? Was not MGR an actor? Is not Karunanidhi a scriptwriter? In other words, he was saying that the cinema fraternity knows the complexity of the issue at hand and will not speak out irresponsibly or naively. He finished by inviting Ajith to address the gathering.

After being received with a tremendous applause, Ajith said a few strong words. He began with the ‘Udal mannukku, uyir Thamizhukku’ which seemed to have a great effect on everyone. He also said that not explicitly stating one’s thoughts did not mean that one does not care about a particular issue.

He was as concerned about the welfare of Tamils as anyone. He also had a go at a few publications that carried false reports about him and requested them to not mix cinema with other issues.

Right after Ajith, Vijay was welcomed with another rousing applause. Citing that the struggling Tamils of Sri Lanka had now been for years without the basic necessities of life and that the film fraternity was now showing their solidarity by observing this fast. He made a call to all his fans and people who cared about their struggling brothers to send petitions to the Prime Minister of India demanding a solution to the issue. He hoped that the number of petitions would not fall short of a crore.

Then, it was Kamal’s turn. He chose to differ from Radha Ravi’s thought that emotions should be kept in check while raising an issue. He said that if the issue was one that really hurt us deeply, then emotions would invariably flow. It is because of this that two fellow directors had to wear a crown of thorns and go jail. But now, they have returned to a reception of garlands. He also said that the response and protests to the struggles of Tamils must not be seen as a regional one and that he would raise his voice wherever people were in trouble.

Lankan Atrocities - Actor's Fast In Protest

Indiaglitz
[Saturday, November 01, 2008]

Tamil film actors came together today to protest against the atrocities meted out to Sri Lankan Tamils as a result of the ethnic war that is raging in the island nation. The protest was in the form of a fast organized by the Nadigar Sangam headed by actor – politician Sarath Kumar.

The complete who's who (actors) of the Tamil film industry was present. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Ajith, Vijay, Vikram, Suriya, Vadivelu, Vivek, Vishal, Bharath, Prasanna, S J Suryah, Karan, Karthi, Nayanthara, Trisha, Sneha, Ramya Krishnan, Thol Thirumavalavan, S A Chandrasekhar, S. Ve. Shekher, Abirami Ramanathan, 'Jayam' Ravi, Vignesh among others.

The Nadigar Sangam had very clearly asked its members not to indulge in emotional rhetoric as cases of sedition may be filed against them.

The Nadigar Sangam's fast comes as a comprehensive show of support to the displaced and suffering Tamil masses in the Island nation of Sri Lanka who have been bombed and slaughtered in a gory fashion in recent times.

Why Vilangiyal Poorna is chasing Vijay?

The babe who did Muniyaandi, Vilangiyal Moondraam Aandu is said to chasing Vijay, but always fails to catch him.

She is openly accepting about she chasing Vijay.

As the news reached this reporter, we indulged in investigation and found the truth and purpose behind her chase.

Vijay during the audio release function of Vilangiyal, said that Poorna looks like Asin and as he always has a special craze for Asin, he wished Poorna to take the place of Asin.

Understanding the meaning of Vijay's open statement, Poorna is chasing Vijay to prove that she is more than Asin in all means and thank him for indentifying her as next Asin for him!