Monday, August 26, 2013

Trisha’s Tattoo comedy in discussion

With no work in hand, it looks like our dusky seductress is actually making lot of fun around. Her jokes are simply throwing people into huge laughs, though she expected something else from it.

Seductress from Chennai, 30 year old Trisha is not a happening heroine anymore. after more than a decade of successful career in Tollywood and Kollywood with many big-projects in her kitty, this heroine is on the verge of retirement now. To turn attention, Trisha is now revealing the purpose of that tattoo on her chest, 13 years after its etching. Trisha says that when producers are actually are asking her for a skin show, she was advised to get that tattoo done as a beauty spot. To make producers refrain from asking for exposing as they will get caught in the magic of that fish tattoo, she resorted to the act.

Cine observers are laughing with these talks of Trisha. Because, to show that tattoo itself, the dusky beauty has to sexpose a lot. Even after that tattoo is etched, Trisha never stopped going wild with her cleavage, navel and thunder thigh displays. So, is it not comedy to say Tattoo is to avoid exposing?

Sid-Sam’s cosy moment!

The alleged love affair of Siddharth and Samantha  has once again come under spotlight with the couple gracing the wedding of Producer Chakravarthy Ramachandra (Love Failure fame) together on Friday in Hyderabad. Mr Chakravarthy is a close buddy of Sid and also worked as his manager for a period of time.

Sources say, Both Siddharth and Samantha were very much comfortable in each other’s company and they were seen whispering at lot throughout the evening. The Jabardasth stars were seen laughing madly during the conversations and the onlookers can’t stop starring at them for the kind of chemistry they share even off the screens.

We knew that the two promising actors have always refused to admit the fact that they were seeing each other due to professional reasons, but the people who were fortunate to see them together can’t stop talking about their cosy moments to spread the talk – ‘more than just friends’. Time for the love birds to either confess about their relationship or stay away from public appearances.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Kajal Agarwal’s chapter is Closed?

There was a time when Kajal Agarwal was the hot property in Tollywood and she had literally half a dozen films on hand. After pairing up with Ram Charan in ‘Magadheera’ the stars of Kajal Agarwal changed and she became the most in-demand girl. But now it appears that Kajal is almost on the verge of packup.

Apparently, sources say Kajal has just got a role in the new film ‘Yevadu’ starring Ram Charan but this one is also just a cameo.

Apart from that, she has got two films in Tamil one with Vijay and the other with Karthi.

Buzz is that even if one film flops then it will be difficult for Kajal to sustain in that industry as well.

That way, Kajal’s situation seems rather dicey as per sources. Some are already declaring that Kajal’s career has come to the climax stages and that is why she is busy uploading her old advertisements on her Facebook profile. We have to wait and see if this saucy seductress will bounce back or not.

Heroine and Daughter to Act as Sisters

The age gap between a mother and her daughter will be wide but there are times when looks wise the mother can have enough material in her. And this tends to give others the picture that she looks more like a sister to her daughter. And right now, something like that is happening in the cine circuit due to one lady.

She is none other than Sridevi and reports say if things work out, she might be seen in a film wherein she would be doing the role of elder sister to her daughter Jhanvi Kapoor .

Apparently, sources from Mumbai reveal plans are being prepared for Jhanvi Kapoor’s debut flick and the makers are considering Sridevi for the role of Jhanvi Kapoor’s elder sister.

Even the script is being prepared in that angle. Buzz is that a series of discussions are happening in Bollywood regarding this project.

Of course, some are debating on how the audience will accept this pair, there are those who strongly believe that Sridevi has enough charisma to pull this one off. Let us see what happens.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Vikram’s next with Gautham Menon?

Tamil actor Vikram, busy shooting for director Shankar’s “Ai”, may join hands for the first time with filmmaker Gautham Menon.

“Gautham recently narrated a story to Vikram, and the actor loved it. He even expressed his interest to work with him as soon as he completes ‘Ai’, which is nearing completion,” a source from the industry told IANS.

A source close to Vikram said that Vikram had a discussion with Gautham recently.

“But we are not sure if their discussion ended in signing a movie deal. He hasn’t shared any information on the same with us,” added the source.

Vikram has spent more than a year on “Ai”, which is 90 percent complete and is slated to release soon.

Yami Gautam Becomes Fitness Freak

Actress Yami Gautam is a fitness enthusiast and is said to be undertaking a gruelling workout regime.

She is a regular with Hot Yoga, an exercise performed under hot and humid conditions. But she has lately taken on TRX as a new workout regime to stay fit, said a statement.

TRX uses a system of ropes, straps, bands, or slings to allow users to perform resistance exercises using their own body weight. It’s also very rigorous and requires a lot of core strength.

Yami has been busy training in TRX and she ensures that she doesn’t miss a single day of working out. She feels it provides a complete workout and it is more effective than traditional weight training.

The “Vicky Donor” actress is also geared for her second Bollywood release “Aman Ki Asha”, where she is paired opposite Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar. She is also excited about Prabhudheva’s next opposite Ajay Devgn.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

The Line That Impressed Vikram

It took Gautham Vasudev Menon, just one line to impress actor Vikram and get to nod him for their next project together. Vikram is currently shooting the remaining quarter of Shankar’s ‘Ai’ and was earlier spoken by Silver Line Film Factory for ‘Karikalan’. If rumours are to be believed, Vikram is kicked about signing the dotted line with Gautam Menon for this project, which is also rolled out by Silver Line Film Factory; meanwhile, ‘Karikalan’ is to be stalled until this one is complete.

So what is it that got Vikram to be so geared up about this project? We hear from sources close to the biggies that all it took Gautam was one line to impress Chiyan to essay the lead role in this movie. Sources say that Gautam had explained the fresh yet powerful story in just one ineffective line, which has gotten Vikram to agree to the deal. Vikram is not someone who would act in every story; each of his new film is a brand new story line at a greater height of creativity, than the previous. So what do you think the new story will be like?

Thalaivaa August 20 Release in Tamil Nadu: Official

Ilayathalapathy Vijay can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Surmounting many barriers and difficulties, his 70-Crore mega project Thalaivaa, will finally release in his own home state Tamil Nadu on Tuesday (August 20), announced Vendhar Movies.

The film has been given a nod to release, after the film makers have agreed to remove the tag line ‘Time to Lead”.

Vendhar Movies, the film’s distributors in the state, tweeted on their page, “Thalaivaa finally releasing on Tuesday”.

The advance bookings are expected to begin tomorrow and all the major multiplexes may be expected to allot Thalaivaa their best screens.

Yet there is no clarity on how the film secured green signal for being released from the theatre owners. There is no information yet on what deal the film makers did in the background to secure the release.

‘Thalaivaa’, which was scheduled to release on August 9, was stalled in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, following a student group issued bomb threats to theatre owners and the police were non-commital on providing security to theatres.

Vijay’s clarification that it’s not a political film didn’t help in anyway and the film remained stalled, even after a week of it’s release world wide,.

Later Chandra Prakash Jain, producer of the film requested the intervention of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha to help the film’s release in TN and Pudhucherry. He and the film crew sought an appointment with the CM, but the appointment was never granted.

Frustrated over the long delay in the release, the entire cast and crew of the film decided to go on a hunger strike. However the Chennai police commissioner denied the permission for it.

Meanwhile, producer J Anbazhagan(DMK) of Anbu Pictures had earlier on Friday, made an offer to help releasing the film in 300 theatres across the state at his own risks.

Against this backdrop, Vendhar Movies on Saturday night, tweeted that the film would finally hit the screens on Tuesday.

Inspite of the release, the non-availability of theatres will surely going to be another hitch for Thalaivaa, with the couple of last minute releases, 555 and Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer, doing pretty well in all theaters, and upcoming Desingu Raja capturing around 300 theatres.

More over, it would be tough for the Thalaivaa team to look forward to a blockbuster experience, with a mid week release date and a dragging second half.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Thalaivaa review

Tamil film, “Thalaivaa”, one of the most-anticipated films of 2013, has been released worldwide except at home – Tamil Nadu. The family entertainer is directed by A L Vijay of “Deiva Thirumagal” fame.

The film features Vijay and Amala Paul in the lead roles, while Ragini Nandwani, Rajiv Pillai, Santhanam and Sathyaraj play supporting roles. “Thalaivaa” tells the story of a man who turns into a leader.

Upon watching the film this perspective is not hard to understand as his latest, reveals a Vijay different from what we’ve ever seen before. Helmed as a more serious action flick, reminiscent of Godfather tones in its trailers, Thalaiva took on the bold task of marrying commercial action with a grittier look at how those without means seek justice for a myriad of social issues.

Story:
A common man with common dreams went on to become the leader… This is the story of Vijay’s controversy-coated Thalaivaa.

The film begins in 1988 when South Indian community in Mumbai is attacked, there emerges a leader Anna (Sathyaraj) and in the midst of fighting for the people Anna hands over his son to his friend (Nazar), who migrates to Australia.

Cut back to the present era: Anna’s son, Vishwa (Vijay) is now a professional dancer in Australia, there he meets Amala Paul and falls in love. Vishwa along with his ladylove and father-in-law (Suresh) travels to Mumbai to meet his father and fix the marriage. But Vishwa gets the shock of his life and he realizes that his father is in trouble. He now decides to fulfill his duties as a doting son and goes to an extend to sacrifice his love. The rest of the story is all about the transition of an innocent young man (Vishwa) to a leader (Vishwa Bhai). He is now ready to take on his dad’s enemies.

Chennai Express movie review

Salman Khan did it. So, does Shahrukh Khan with his latest outing Chennai Express. To make up for the lull in his career, Shah Rukh joins hands with the 100 crore club-director Rohit Shetty for an over the top film which is based on quintessential south masala formula. The film is meant to be an Eid bonanza for Shahrukh Khan fans across the world.

Story:
Well, for starters, it’s the usual boy meets girl out of the blue and one thing leads to another. Only here, the meeting is reminiscent of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge and the boy is a 40-year-old Punjabi man Rahul. Yes, we do get the ‘Naam toh suna hoga’. En route to Rameshwaram to immerse his grandfather’s ashes on his grandmother’s request, he ends up meeting Meenamma alias Meena on the Chennai Express. Meena is on the run to avoid getting married to Thangabali (Dheer) from her neighbouring village. Meena’s father (Sathyaraj) happens to be a local don and she brings Rahul to him and insists they are in love. What follows is a madcap adventure for Rahul and how he manages to get Meena.



Performance:
Shah Rukh is his usual best. He tries his best to fit into the Rohit Shetty-style of comedy. But towards the end of the film, he gets into his DDLJ inspired role and he is a pleasure to watch. The film hardly has any Bollywood actors and Shah Rukh manages to pull the film along.

But it’s Deepika who dazzles in her role. She actually overshadows Shah Rukh with her cute, dimpled smiles and thick Tamil accent.

Satyaraj plays the bad father who towards the climax relents to his little girl’s wish. He puts in a decent performance.

Priyamani does an item song and she sizzles adequately.

Technical Team:
Music by Vishal Sekhar is good. They include an item number in the first half and it’s bound to woo the masses. A special mention has to be made of the picturisation of Titli and Kanyakumari songs. Though the first half stretches a bit, the editing is crisp in the second half.

Blending Shah Rukh-style romance and Rohit Shetty style comedy in one film is definitely tough. But director Rohit Shetty tries his best to make use of Shah Rukh trademark gaze and stretching arms to appease his fans. Of course, there are some glitches, but Shetty more than makes up for them by relying heavily on his lead pair.

Highlights:

Entertainment
Shah Rukh
Deepika
Music

Minus Points:

The screenplay is weak in the first half
The film has a lot of Tamil dialogues
Analysis:
If you are a regular watcher of Telugu and Tamil films, chances are that you may not find this over-the-top comedy to your liking. However, there are some comic scenes that are bound to evoke laughs. In fact, some of the popular scenes from Telugu and Tamil films have been copied directly, so there is a sense of déjà vu.

But Rohit Shetty surely knows the pulse of his audience. He deftly mixes action, comedy and sentiment in equal measures to keep his audience glued. Little wonder that he has made it to the 100 crore club.

While the opening scenes are gripping, the movie begins to falter towards the interval. Once the story shifts to Tamil Nadu, the story loses steam and there are many Tamil dialogues. In fact, you feel the need for subtitles. But Rohit Shetty manages to more than make up in the second half. He banks heavily on one-liners and his brand of buffonery to chug the train along.

The chart-topping Lungi dance comes with the title credits and is total paisa vasool.

Shah Rukh Khan, entertainment, music and Eid… Chennai Express has a lot going for it. Get on this Express, but be prepared for Rohit Shetty-brand entertainer!

Kajal Agarwal’s candid Holiday Confessions

Actress Kajal Agarwal who was off the hook from Tollywood for a while was actually out unwinding herself on a 20 day holiday with family.

Now she is back into business and got to share her thoughts.

The saucy seductress reportedly revealed she did a lot of shopping in US and in UK she got to watch Wimbledon matches and a show at the Royal Opera.

Though she is a Punjabi girl brought up in Mumbai Kajal is reportedly happy that she got to learn Tamil and Telugu languages and got a lot of respect from the people in south. She has already spent 8 years in south cinema. She also added that she is a fun girl on the sets but her pranks are harmless.

Kajal reportedly revealed she is happy with the way her sister Nisha Agarwal’s career is building up but maintained she doesn’t interfere in her plans since both are independent by nature and have the support of their parents.

In terms of her dream role, Kajal reportedly wants to do the role of Anarkali in ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ and otherwise she wants to do some action flicks.

As for her favorites, the big eyed girl reportedly stated safely that she worked with all top heroes and all of them are talented professionals.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Kajal Agarwal prefers Young Hero to Powerstar

Actress Kajal Agarwal has turned down Gabbar Singh 2 offer citing remuneration aspects as the reason. What will she do with her free call sheets now?

Surprisingly, Kajal Agarwal signed a film with budding Tamil actor Udayanidhi Stalin under debutant director Jagdish. No one could understand the logic behind walking out of a big star’s film and signing an upcoming hero’s movie. Was it the remuneration that lured Kajal Agarwal?

The other films in hand for Kajal Agarwal are Jilla with Vijay and All In All Azhagu Raja with Karthi. Shooting of these films is nearing completion and she will be joining the shoot of Udayanidhi Stalin‘s film in September this year.

Producer-turned-Hero Udayanidhi Stalin who is the son of former Home minister Stalin made his acting debut with the film OKOK starring Hansika Motwani. His second film ‘Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal‘ is with Nayantara and third film would be opposite Kajal Agarwal.

Really, what a way to begin the career? Some people are blessed with everything – money, power and good contacts.

Nayanatara is Boring

They paired up for Simha and Sri Ramarajyam. While Balakrishna played Lord Rama, Nayanatara played Sita in Sri Ramarajyam. The film got critical acclaim and success.

Nayanatara as Sita was much appreciated both by the audience and the critics.

But Balakrishna does not appear to be keen on repeating the magic.

Despite the producer and director of his latest film insisting that they would make a good pair, Balakrishna is said to be adamant about not wanting Nayanatara. He is said to be bored working with Nayanatara.

As the film needs to two leading ladies, Sonal Chauhan has been finalized for one role. The hunt is on for the other leading lady.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Singam director and Vijay may come together

Basking on the success of Singam franchise Hari director might have some news that will soon turn out to come in the media if proved true. The director was supposed to do a flick with Karthi post completion of Singam, but the news of movie getting shelved is the gossip talk across KollyWood, but the news that he has moved on with a new script designed for Vijay is trending.

It is known that Vijay was actually the original choice for Hari to play Duraisingam in Singam, however the casting did not take off due to prior commitments and the choice went to Surya.

Now Vijay is currently shooting for Jilla and also has AR Murugadoss project after this, so will have to wait and see where this will fit in. If all goes well we can expect some news from the makers, so Hari-Vijay both known to possess mass elements, what is your view on this?

Dusky Siren’s connect with ‘onscreen’ Silk Smitha

Not many of them have known about the fact that Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and South siren Priyamani are cousins. They share a good bonding and have been in regular touch since they began their career in the glamour field.

Using this family connect, Priyamani has requested Vidya Balan to grace the audio launch of her ambitious project ‘Chandi’ on August 12th and the Bollywood acclaimed actress has given her nod.

Director Samudra who is making a comeback with this film shared the news with media persons.

Another special attraction to the event is the presence of Prabhas. It may be mentioned that Krishnam Raju played the pivotal role of Priyamani‘s father in ‘Chandi’. So, the entire Rebel family is going to be attend the event.

The success of ‘Chandi’ is crucial for the career of Priyamani who learnt horse riding and archery for it. The theatrical trailer of the film is much better than her previous outings and gives a new dimension to her image. Will this film launch Priyamani as Jr Vijayashanti? Let’s see!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Priyanka Chopra treats Ram Charan as Huge Star

National media has been treating Ram Charan who is making Hindi debut with ‘Zanjeer’ just like any other newcomer who is testing his/her luck in Bollywood. However, Priyanka Chopra who is sharing screen space with the Telugu hero for the first time isn’t okay with it.

To a question on how was it working with Ram Charan who is not so much popular in the other parts of the country, Piggy Chops told that Charan is a huge star with a loyal fan base.

Asserting that she had great fun shooting for ‘Zanjeer’ and working with the Tollywood star, Priyanka reveals Ram Charan is very focused as an actor and down-to-earth as a person. She is thankful for Charan and Upasana for treating the unit so well when they were shooting in Hyderabad.

Director Apoorva Lakhia is very clear on what he wants from the actors and this factor helped everyone to perform better in a short period. The entire shoot for both the versions got wrapped up in just 71 days and out of which Priyanka who will be seen as the new version of Mala (played by Jaya Bachchan in the original) worked for 21 days to finish her portions.

Samantha in Manam

Have a look at Samantha‘s makeover for the Akkineni multi-starrer Manam in which she will be romancing Naga Chaitanya for the third time, after ‘Ye Maya Chesave‘ and ‘Autonagar Surya‘.

Right from her attire to hairstyle, everything has gone for a change. The movie buffs who have seen her mostly in sarees till date will welcome the transformation.

Samantha announced that its a memorable experience to work with the Akinneni family after wrapping up of second schedule on Wednesday. Wish her pairing with Chaitu clicks once again.

Everyone including the Akkinenis, cast & crew and the audience have been excited about Manam because its the first film on Telugu screen to feature three generation actors from the same family.

It’s an once-in-life time opportunity for all! So, people just can’t wait to watch it on Big Screen!!!