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The Daily News Saturday, June 09, 2012

  • Vishwaroopam Trailer looks stunning! Superb cuts and perfect timing! Can't wait to watch the film! Ulaganayagan rocks as usual!

    Editor Suresh

    Vishwaroopam Trailer looks stunning! Superb cuts and perfect timing! Can't wait to watch the film! Ulaganayagan rocks as usual!

  • I am doing Puthagam, directed by Vijay Adiraj. Fifty percent of it has been shot. I play a TV reporter and you will see a very different side of me there.

    Rakul Preeth Singh

    I am doing Puthagam, directed by Vijay Adiraj. Fifty percent of it has been shot. I play a TV reporter and you will see a very different side of me there.

  • Srikanth is playing an IT professional in Ethiri Enn 3, touted to be a crime thriller. He has also undergone training in Kung Fu for a couple of weeks for his role.

    Srikanth

    Srikanth is playing an IT professional in Ethiri Enn 3, touted to be a crime thriller. He has also undergone training in Kung Fu for a couple of weeks for his role.

  • Won the IIFA for best Sound Design along with Amrit Pritam for RA.One.

    Resul Pookutty

    Won the IIFA for best Sound Design along with Amrit Pritam for RA.One.

  • Recorded a breezy romantic song, my second in Thuppaakki, this week. Big thanks to Harris Jayaraj and A.R. Murugadoss for giving me this track.

    Madhan Karky

    Recorded a breezy romantic song, my second in Thuppaakki, this week. Big thanks to Harris Jayaraj and A.R. Murugadoss for giving me this track.


Kadal's Heroine?

Kadal's Heroine?

Mani Ratnam started shooting for his upcoming film 'Kadal' roping in Karthik's son Gautham and Samantha as the lead. The film is touted to be an intense love story with the backdrop of the sea. In a sudden twist of events, Samantha had walked out of the film citing date issues. Buzz is the director has now considered casting Radha's younger daughther and Karthika's sister Thulasi as a replacement for Samantha.

Earlier it was Thulasi who was zeroed in for the role but the ace director had brought in Samantha on board. The film will now turn a launchpad for Karthik's son Gautham and Radha's daughter 'Thulasi'. Interestingly Karthik and Radha made thier debut together in Alaigal Oyivadillai way back in 1981. 

Reasons behind Samantha's walk out

Samantha's decision to walk out of Mani Ratnam's film has created a lot of buzz in the industry. Lot of speculations seem to be spinning around her exit. Finally the actor has clarified her stand by tweeting, "Been pretty sick for a while now. Can't wait to get better. Unfortunately because of this I had to opt out of Mani sirs film. My loss. I had to do so as I have messed up with my dates because of falling sick.  Also my other films are 60% complete while I have not yet shot for Mani sirs film, so I guess this had to happen."

Kamal unfolds the plot

Kamal unfolds the plot

The recently released trailer of Vishwaroopam has wowed the audience and the expectations of the film has risen sky high. Kamal has finally thrown some light on the plot of his most ambitious project Vishwaroopam which had been kept under tight wraps till date. The actor who was happy to present his film on a global event IIFA has revealed a thin storyline of the movie.

Vishwanath is a Kathak exponent and Nirupama who is pursuing her Ph.D  are a happy couple who had been married for three years. Trouble starts when Nirupama decides to end her marriage. She has to find a strong reason to break the marriage which has been going smoothly. Nirupama hires a detective to spy her husband to get some concrete proof against him. What follows is an interesting twists and twirl of unexpected events.

"The story is really surprising and exciting. It gets you right into the movie and keeps you off balance with changes and shifts you can't anticipate" says the actor. He also added that, "Vishwaroopam is something that has been in my mind for nearly seven years. I hope it stays in my audiences' mind for at least half that time".

Karthika and Reema to exit?

Vikram Prabhu having opted out of Vijay's production venture 'Sattam Oru Irutarrai' is a known news. With the makers trying to find a replacement for Vikram, the film seemed to be facing another hurdle. If sources are to be believed, Karthika who is quite selective about her roles and films is also rethinking about continuing the film. The makers decision to rope in a new face seems to be the reason to opt out. Reema Sen who appears in a promising role is also buzzed to walk out citing similar reasons. The film is directed by Sneha under the supervision of S.A. Chandrasekar.

Prakash Raj turns baddie for 'Saamy'

K.S. Ravikumar is all set to begin his Bollywood project which is the remake of Blockbuster 'Saamy' starring Vikram and Trisha. The director has reworked on the script to suit the North Indian audience though he has retained the essence of the film. Sanjay Dutt is buzzed to play the lead. The female lead is yet to be finalised and the talks are on with few actress. The film may have more than one villain and Prakash Raj has been approached to play a strong role. The actor is likely to join the board soon. 

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