Leelai Movie Latest stills

Aascar Films is back with a film titled Leelai featuring new comers Shiv and Mansi in the lead.Tamil audience can sit up and watch some office romance as it is a love story that blossoms between two IT employees, working in HCL. A debutant young director Andrew Loius (an assistant of director S.J.Suryah) is being introduced with music by S Sathish Chakravarthy, a form assistant to AR Rahman.Mansi is a model for HDFC and Sony Ericcson and Shiv Pandit the hero is also a model turned IPL cricket compere.Velraj is the cameraman and VT Vijayan is the editor.

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Rajinikanth’s voluntary organization to serve the poors

Actor Rajinikanth’s return from USA after completing the shooting for a couple of songs for ‘Endhiran’, to Chennai on Saturday night has sparked a lot of speculations.‘Endhiran’, directed by Shankar and produced by Ayngaran Internationals, features Aishwarya Rai in the lead role. A couple of songs were shot in Peru and USA, set to tunes by A R Rahman.Rajinikanth fans had struck colorful posters all over Chennai city welcoming back Rajinikanth. Meanwhile, a recent survey by a private college said Rajinikanth’s popularity is decreasing in Tamilnadu.

Speculations are rife that Rajinikanth would hold meeting with officer-bearers of his fans association to chalk out a future strategy. The fans are hoping for Rajinikanth’s foray to politics. Meanwhile, a section of Rajinikanth’s associates are confident that he would start a voluntary organization to serve the poor and the needy.

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Ileana loves to cook than acting

Tollywood sexy girl Ileana who impressed us with her acting skills is now showcasing a so far unknown facet of her personality - cooking. The hotshot actress of Raakhi and Pokiri fame claims to be an absolute foodie, who loves to savour all kinds of food including Chinese and Indian cuisine, but Hyderabadi remains her favourite. Unlike other actresses, Ileana is not calorie-conscious and indulges in sumptuous food and high-calorie desserts. And is quite skilled at dishing out desserts too! Ileana’s mother tells that she bakes delicious cakes for her younger siblings when she’s away.

As Ileana tells us herself, “My younger sister likes my preparations and very recently she appreciated my pancake. I hope she has no complaints (laughs)”. She says, “I strongly believe that the taste of any dish depends on the distinctive touch of the person who makes it. I can vouch that the same dish prepared by two different individuals can taste as different as chalk and cheese.”

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Krish denies marriage rumours

Krish and his ’secret marriage’ to actress Sangeetha that has been printed in many newspapers. The talented singer has vehemently denied the news. He said that he had not gotten married secretly and had no reason to do so. It was up to his parents to decide about his marriage. He was deeply hurt by the news and hoped to convey to all his fans that he is not one who would resort to such acts.

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Vikram with sexy Mumaith Khan

Vikram-starrer Kanthaswamy is taking a long time to complete and yet it always pops up in the news for different reasons. A while ago, a song sequence shot in Mexico has attracted a lot of interest in the film. In this song based on the famous bullfights of Mexico, both Vikram and Shriya were dressed as matadors.

Now, the makers of Kanthaswamy have decided to cash in on the item number frenzy in Indian films by roping in hot and sexy Mumaith Khan for a song. Moreover, it will also be a remix of an old hit (comedy actor Chandrababu’s ‘Pambarak Kannale Kadhal...’). Mumaith will shake a leg with Vikram in the song.

Kanthaswamy is directed by Susi Ganesan, who had earlier directed films like Virumbugiren, Thiruttu Payale and Five Star.

The film already has the very hot Shriya as heroine. With Mumaith also appearing in an item number song, there is no doubt that the screen will be scorched by these two beauties. With so much to expect from the film, it is no wonder audiences are eagerly waiting for it to release.

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'Kadhalil Vizhunthen' very good opening in Madurai

All drama has come to end and its curtains up for ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’ in Madurai. The movie, produced by Atlantic Cinema in association with Sun pictures hit the screens all across Tamilnadu except madurai due to some political reasons.

After a series of verbal voleys and denials, the movie finally managed to hit the screens in Madurai in over half-a-dozen theatres. Starring Nakul and Sunaina and directed by Prasad, the movie is running successfully in Tamilnadu thanks to Vijay Anthony’s peppy number Nakka Mukka.

At Madurai, fans jumped in joy in theatres and danced with glee for Nakku Mukka song. Thanking the unanimous support lent by the fans, Prasad says, “It is a huge success for us. The movie has opened big against all odds in Madurai.”

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Genelia-"Riteish and me are good friends"

Genelia D’Souza, the ‘Santosh Subramaniyam’ girl who is making it big in Tollywood and Bollywood alike, has denied reports of any relationship with Riteish Deshmukh. She teamed up with the actor for her first Hindi film ’Tujhe Meri Kasam’.

’I’m very much single. Riteish is my friend. But that’s it. I’ve no idea where these rumours emerge from. We’re both very busy. When we occasionally meet up, we’re normal with each other,’ says the actress about the gossip on their relationship.

Stating that she was never that keen on an acting career, Genelia says, “But when I saw how I was appreciated down south, I fell in love with the industry. I’ve been lucky. I didn’t plan anything. So far it’s been an awesome journey.”

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Bhumika wants to do something more Exciting

It is heard that Bhumika, tired of playing the stereotyped heroine, wants to do something more exciting; playing a villain sounds very exciting to her. Though this beautiful lady is way too delicate and docile-looking for a negative role, there is absolutely no doubt a talented actress like her can surely pull it off.

The talented actress is said to be requesting every director and producer approaching her for a negative role. Though surprised, all of them have agreed to consider her strange demand and give her a call when they have such a role for her.

At present, Bhumika is playing the lead in Maa, which pairs her up with Srikanth; earlier, cinemagoers were enthralled by their onscreen chemistry in Roja Koottam, which did very well at the box office.

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Sakkarakatti-Review

Star-casts: Shanthanu, Vedhika, Ishita and many others

Production: Kalaipuli S Thanu

Story, Screenplay, Dialogues and Direction: Kalaa prabhu

Music: A.R.Rahman Doubts raised in our minds when Kalaprabhu promoted the film conveying the copy - A Musical Treat by Rahman. It all started off with ideas that the film doesn’t have any rigid story. Well, with Bhagyaraj assuring all of us that he was more enchanted by the story when Kalaprabhu narrated it. Well, the film made be debutant director Kalaprabhu is somewhat good. Compare it with the films (B and C grade Movies) made by other experienced directors who make lots of flaws even after gaining long experience. Without working with any directors, Kalaprabhu has made a direct approach and hats off to him for a good effort.

What is the story actually? What are the actors doing there? These are questions that audiences keep yelling across the theatres all through film. Does Kalaprabhu assume himself to be Karan Johar and Shanthanu as Shah Rukh Khan? What was in their mind while making the story and for God’s sake we would plead the young directors not just make films like this. Many aspiring young filmmakers are there unable to make good films and producer of this film should have picked them up and made good film.

Shanthanu looks cute and best in his performance, but looks like he is imitating any one or the other actors all throughout. ‘Oouch’, ‘We study in the same class and blabbering stuffs to the heroines and speaking English in the foreign slang. All that he depicts of himself is that they are so artificial and decelerating his growth. Or else, the young debutant is so professional in his approach of rendering a naturalistic acting.

Ishita giggles out and breaking out with emotions: this is all she does in the film and Vedhika has been used for what they say in Tamil ‘Uppukku Choppu’ in children’s games. It’s hell losing out of control. And the most pathetic part is that many actors appear and suddenly disappear for the rest of film.

A.R.Rahman is the only convincing factor for the audiences and the computer generated works in all the songs again is great visual treat. The traits of Van Helsing be used for a romantic song ‘Chinnamma Chilakamma’ is pleasing to the kids as well the youngsters. Cinematography and Art Direction have been excellently rendered and they enhance the richness of the visual quality. Especially, the songs have picturized very well and color schemes used by Art Director right throughout the film goes well with the situations and ambiance.

It’s ‘Taxi Taxi’ that will keep audiences cool enjoying moment for few minutes with professional dancers and visual presentation looking perfect. It would have been nice if the song was shot more energetic.

As a whole, Sakkarakatti being the team work of youngsters are really a sort of new venture in Tamil Cinema. If they keep working on more and more efficiently, they would be the best professionals in the Tamil film industry. The film has nothing to get stressed as there are no bloodsheds and violence. It’s a grand fiesta for youngsters as they come, sit back, and watch it..

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Suriya in Vaaranam Aayiram

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Kamal Hassan's Marmayogi under high security

Kamal Hassan has the started his basic work of his forthcoming magnum opus, Marmayogi in Chennai. Though the actor is planning for a grand launch function in Mumbai, he has started the photo shoot and artist selection in Chennai, for the past one week.

The photo shoot took place in AVM Studios and Trisha, Shreya and Hemamalini are reported to have taken part in the shoot along with Kamal.The shoot took place under heavy security cover, and no mobiles were allowed inside the studio floor. Only people involved in the photo shoot was allowed inside and that too after frisking. According to sources, Kamal is using the Red Camera for the film and a renowned foreign cameraman is likely to shoot the film.

As usual Kamal gives more importance to his makeup crew. This time also he has appointed make up experts.According to the sources, two more photo shoots will be held in AVM and outdoor at the end of this week

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Leelai - A beautiful love story between two IT employees, working in HCL

Aascar Films is back with a film titled Leelai featuring new comers Shiv and Mansi in the lead.Tamil audience can sit up and watch some office romance as it is a love story that blossoms between two IT employees, working in HCL. A debutant young director Andrew Loius (an assistant of director S.J.Suryah) is being introduced with music by S Sathish Chakravarthy, a form assistant to AR Rahman.A debutant young director Andrew Loius (an assistant of director S.J.Suryah) is being introduced with music by S Sathish Chakravarthy, a form assistant to AR Rahman. Mansi is a model for HDFC and Sony Ericcson and Shiv Pandit the hero is also a model turned IPL cricket compere.Velraj is the cameraman and VT Vijayan is the editor.

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Vijay pushing behind Rajni

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 highest 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

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Ajith in his spiritual path

Ultimate Star Ajith has turned more spiritual now these days that he visited and offered prayers at Shirdi Sai Baba temple last week and Chottranikarai Bhagavathy Amman temple yesterday on September 26, soon after he finished dubbing for 'Aegan' in Chennai.  

Before acting in the remake film 'Billa', he personally met and received greetings from Super Star where he was delighted with a feast and was presented a book 'Living Masters of Himalayas'. Ajith simply got immersed and overwhelmed while reading it. Rajnikanth's involvement in spirituality and his visit to temples before the release of his films are well-known. Even during the release of 'Sivaji-The Boss', Rajnikanth made a visit to Temple in Tirupati and sought the blessings.  
 
It seems that Ajith, has started following the footsteps of Super Star in his spiritual path. Ajith too has plans to go Tirupati Lord Venkateshwara temple and to the famous Kollur Thai Mookambikai Temple whilst his aegan will release at the October end.

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Mandira Bedi wants to work with Suriya

Mandira Bedi, who was in Chennai recently, said that she wanted to share the screen space with Suirya. "I would like to act with Suriya. I watched the film 'Khaakka Khaakka' and just loved it," she said.

On not acting in Tamil films after her cameo in 'Manmadhan', the first lady of Indian cricket said, 'I have got many offers. However, I want to do films that excite me and not every movie that comes my way.'

A victim of controversies, Mandira says, "They have now become a part of my life. When I am in distress, I simply keep away from the media."

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Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Worth a watch

Romance can do wonders in a man’s life. It can make a man or it can even break a man. Debutant director Prasad has chronicled the life of a youth, who life takes a huge turn after he develops a romance in ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’. The film-maker has passed out in flying colors and deserves credit for going about his work in a professional manner. The end product, through gory and violent, leaves an impact with the audience. With a lesser known star cast, director Prasad has managed to weave a sequence of some interesting and catchy sequences. Though a predictable storyline, the neat performance from the star cast, racy background of Vijay Anthony and brisk cinematography by Vijay Milton keeps us glues to the seats. Due credit should be given to the lead pair Nakul and Sunaina. It is no easy task to take such a meaty role so early in their career. Both have got under the skin of their character to give their best. After Boys, the young actor has almost waited five years for his next. A worthy weight indeed for he has got to do a movie which one actor rarely comes across in Tamil cinema these days. He fits the role like T. His transformation from an innocent lovelorn youth to an angry young man desperate to save his romance deserves applause.

Sunaina with her girl-next-door look is adequate. It is indeed happy to see a heroine getting so much footage in a contemporary Tamil cinema. She manages to combine glamour with a strong performance. Sampath Raj, who impressed everyone withy films including ‘Chennai 28’ and ‘Saroja’, continues his good run. He plays a police officer on the run for the lover couple. Livingston’s cameo needs to mention. The movie has a host of stars, who have played their part well. Sabha (Nakul), a youth born and brought up in a Chennai slum, meets with an accident due to the negligence of Meera (Sunaina), a girl from a rich family. She ensures that Sabha is nursed back to his normal health. Her caring and amiable way, leaves an impact with Sabha. From hospital, he sets out on a mission to meet Meera and open his heart out. What starts as a friendship blossoms as love between them. However fate takes a cruel turn when Sabha returns from Ooty after playing a football match to meet his beloved. He is informed that Meera has breathed her last. A shattered Sabha rushes to hospital only to see her body taken to post-mortem. Not believing that she is dead, he urged doctors to help save her. However when everyone insists that she is dead, Sabha slips to his own world imagining that Meera is still alive. He flees from Chennai with Meera’s body imagining that she is still alive and both would lead a happy life far from the madding crowd. Anbu Selvan ( Sampath Raj), a police inspector goes on Sabha’s search. He runs behind Sabha only to end up in vain in every attempt of his. Meanwhile, Sabha starts to live his own world with the body of Meera. After blood, gore and score of murders, Sabha gives up his life eventually. Prasad seems to have been inspired by movies like ‘Guna’, ‘By2’, ‘7G Rainbow Colony’ and ‘Kadhal Kondein’. He has managed to draw a link between action and romance in the film, which works out well. The real scene stealer is however Vijay Anthony. The high octave and peppy number “Nakka Mukka” is the USP of the film. It comes twice ion the film and it is thoroughly entertaining. Produced by Umapathy in association with Sun Pictures. ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’ is a movie that dwells on romance. It is a feel-good movie with strong portrayals.

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Aishwarya Rai has been offered to play the part of Mumtaz Mahal at least five times, the latest being for a film produced by Ben Kingsley and featuring him in the lead.

But all the projects have fallen through.But now industry insiders tell us that a major production house - one that has worked with both Ash and Abhi - is seriously thinking of casting Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan as Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan respectively.

Says a source from the production house, “After seeing how effectively Abhishek has carried off his ‘period’ look in Drona, we seriously want to cast Aishwarya and Abhishek in a period film.”

Incidentally, there seems to be an indelible link between Abhishek Bachchan and the Taj Mahal.

No other present-day actor has shot so often at Agra. In the past five years, Abhishek has already shot five times at the Taj Mahal!

“That’s true,” says Abhishek, having just returned from his latest sojourn at the Taj Mahal for Rakeysh Mehra’s Dilli 6.

Abhishek reels out the number of films he has shot at the Taj Mahal, “The first time I shot at the Taj Mahal was for one of my earliest films Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, followed by Bunty Aur Babli. The following year, we shot Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom in Agra. And then last year during Aishwarya’s birthday I was shooting my cellphone advertisement in Agra. And now I was there for Rakeysh’s film. It’s quite uncanny.”

So much for Abhi’s tryst with the Taj Mahal. Now, if only his project where he plays Shah Jahan comes through, the romance will be quite complete!

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Suriya's Vaaranam Aayiram Movie Photo Gallery

Vaaranam Aayiram movie stars Suriya, Sameera, Divya and Simran and directed by Gautham Menon is expected to release soon. Bharat Creations, a leading distributor of Tamil and Telugu films in the United States of America has acquired the distribution rights for Varanam Ayiram film. Gautham Menon - Harris Jayaraj - Suriya team is all set to recreate the magic once again. Vaaranam Aayiram movie produced by Oscar films.

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Sun pictures Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Super Opening!

After bombarding the Sun TV viewers with the biggest ever blitz, curiosity around Sun Pictures Kadhalil Vizhunthen was at an all time high.

Added to that the Nakku Mukka.. song became an anthem, which has resulted in the film registering a 96 percent day one opening in Chennai city and its suburbs. The film carries mixed reports among the viewer.

To add controversy to it, and keep the hype pot boiling Sun News blared out that the film was "not allowed to be screened in Madurai area, due to the intervention of M.K Azhagiri".

By evening Azhagiri slapped a legal notice on the network. At the press show of the film, P.V Prasad the films director said: "Only the audiences have the right to decide if a film will run or not, no extra- constitutional authority can stop the film."

Says Hansraj Saxena, the COO of Sun Network: "The film has taken a super opening all over in 115 screens. The film is sure to be a super hit, as the opening is extraordinary. It has run into problem only in Madurai."

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Kamal Haasan with 4 famous heroines

Next to Kamal Haasan’s dream project ‘Dasavatham’, the magnum opus ‘Marmayogi’ has already made it to the news stirring expectations that it will be nothing short of incredible.Latest buzz is a new technique of spray makeup is being used in this film. An accolade is that this is first ever happening in the history of Indian Cinema. The latest news is about the heroines of this film.

Acquainted news is that Trisha has already been roped in to play the heroine. Shriya Saran has also rendered her consent to appear alongside Trisha in another lead role. Now it is learnt that there will be 4-heroines in this film. Along with the newbies, the yester year’s dream-girl Hemamalini and popular actress Shobana are proposed to share screen space along with the other two actresses.

Further, they will be cast in the sequences featuring 8th century incidents. Another scoop is some of the sequences is to be shot near Sivasamudram waterfall, in Mandya District of Karnataka, and few others at various exquisite locales.

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Trisha got Achievement Award

Kollywood Actress Trisha received the TAG Heuer Achievement Award by TAG Heuer in private party hosted in in Dublin pub at Kakatiya Sheraton, Hyderabad.TAG Heuer India brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra was also present at the award function and gave away the TAG Heuer Achievement Award and a expensive TAG Heuer to Trisha Krishnan.
 
Both Trisha and Priyanka Chopra are model turned actress.Former Miss Salem in 1999, Miss Chennai 1999 and Miss India Miss Beautiful Smile 2001, Trisha made her acting cameo role debut with the Tamil film Jodi (1999). Former Miss India World and later becoming Miss World 2000, Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut with the Tamil film Thamizhan (2001).

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Aishwarya Rai’s Triangle Love Movie

Mani Ratnam’s projects are always a well-guarded secret.In fact, those associated with the film are sworn to secrecy. Right from the star cast to the subject, everything about the film is kept under wraps, away from the prying eyes of the media.

There’s talk in the industry circles that Mani is making a costume drama, but that’s far from true.The truth is, the film is a love triangle and will star the GURU team of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with the top actor from South, Vikram. The shooting is expected to commence shortly.

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