‘Aayiram Vilakku’ audio on Aug 9

The audio launch of HMI Pictures ‘Aayiram Vilakku’ is happening on Monday 9th August at Sathyam Cinemas.

The function will be presided by Rama Narayanan, VC Guhanathan, Hansraj Saxena, Kalaipuli S. Thanu, K. Bhagyaraj, Abirami Ramanathan, Sivasakthi Pandian, Editor Mohan and R, Madhesh

The songs will be released by Prabhu Deva and ‘Jayam’ Ravi and received by Sasi Kumar, Venkar Prabhu will receive them. Special invitees at the function will be Salem A. Chandrasekaran, Mysskin, ‘Jayam’ Raja and Pandiraj

Srikanth Deva has scored the music for the songs written by Vairamuthu. The film has seven songs and they are these. “Madura Madura” sung by Naveen & Velmurugan, “Porale” sung by Karthik, “Andipatti” sung by Karthik, “Jigarthanda” sung by Karthik and Rita, “Enna Thavam” sung by KJ Yesudas, “Uthama Puthirane” sung by KJ Yesudas and “Rathiye” sung by Harish Radavendra and Chinmayi

‘Aayiram Vilakku’ is the second film directed by SP Hosimin after ‘February 14’. It is a mafia epic overshadowed by love. Set in the back drop of Madurai soil the film stars Sathyaraj, Santhanu Bhagyaraj, Sana Khan, Suman, Delhi Ganesh, Thalaivasal Vijay, ‘Ganja’ Karuppu and others.

Andrea joins dance classes

Actress Andrea is busy shaking her legs day and night. Know what? The actress has joined a dance class to develop the skills. Making her debut with ‘Pacchaikili Muthucharam’, Andrea never had an opportunity to dance. Even in the most overpowering song of ‘Oh Eesa’ of ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’, it was Reema Sen, who had more footage to dance. However, Andrea hasn’t given up the hope and is now vigorously gaining those skills.

The actress is now shooting for her upcoming film ‘Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam’, in which she shares the screen space with Dhanush. The film is directed by Selvaraghavan and is produced by his father Kasthoori Raja under the banner of RK Productions.

The rumors about her affairs with Selvaraghavan have slightly got trivialized on its course and maybe, soon after the release, things may catch up again.

Kamal is a villain

This is not about the ‘Ulaga Nayagan’. But a newcomer, who is playing the baddie in ‘Aayiram Vilakku,’ a suspense movie starring young actor Santhanu Bhagyaraj and veteran Sathyaraj in lead roles.

The film is directed by Hosimin of ‘February 14’ fame. “We roped in Suman to cross swords with Sathyaraj. We came across Kamal when we were searching for a right man to fight with Santhanu in this movie,” he says.

Saying Kamal is however not a new face, Hosimin adds: “He is the hero of the Telugu film ‘Aavakai Biriyani’ and a known face in Andhra Pradesh. We are launching him in Tamil film industry.”

“Kamal’s character in ‘Aayiram Vilakku’ will be talked about,” the director says and adds: “Sana Khan of ‘Silambattam’ fame is playing the heroine in this film, which is loaded with non-stop action and thrill.”

Santhanu, the Madurai man

It was Santhanu Bhagyaraj who was initially approached by Sasikumar to play Paraman in ‘Subramanaipuram’. Since the actor was unable to be a part of the film due to ‘unavoidable circumstances’, the director himself donned the greasepaint and played the role of a Madurai-based youth.

Almost after two years, Santhanu got a similar opportunity, and he was not ready to say no this time. We are talking about ‘Aayiram Vilakku’, in which the son of veteran director Bhagyaraj, is playing a Madurai youngster.

“Thanks to director Hosimin, I am playing Gopal, a local from Madurai. I did a lot of homework for this film. I went to Madurai and spoke to a lot of people there and learnt their slang. Even for dubbing, one of the director’s friends, who is from Madurai, accompanied me,” Santhanu says.

On acting with a veteran like Sathyaraj, he says, “Though I know him as my dad’s friend and my friend Sibi’s dad, this is the first time for me to stand in front of the camera with him. Despite being a seasoned actor, he asked me to treat him like a newcomer once the camera was switched on.”

A Pilot, Now an actor

Many professionals have quit their careers for the sake of their acting interests. Here is a person, who has flying as a pilot in Emirates Airlines and has now resigned his job for his insatiable passion for acting.

Michael Eshwar is his name and he made his debut with ‘Virundhali’. It seems that the film’s producer met him while flying through the same and signed him for his project. But Michael Eshwar says that he was earlier encouraged by producer Henry, who is now producing Mammooty-Arjun starrer ‘Vande Mataram’.

The actor says that he is so passionate about acting and will constantly look out for better scripts before signing them. In spite of the film ‘Virundhali’ not doing well at box office, the actor has won some good reviews for his performance. He has now completed shooting for the Hollywood MovieDam 999.

Before getting into films, Michael has been a part of various commercial advertisements including AIRCEL and is now for his stunning physique.

‘As an actor, a person must maintain a good physique’ tots up Michael Eshwar…

All The Best Buddy!!!

Endhiran gets record price for Andhra and Karnataka

Sun Pictures continues to set new bench marks in movie marketing with Endhiran as the movie is crossing borders hitherto not touched by any. The costliest movie ever made in India at a cost of `190 crores is breaking all records.

Reliable sources say Endhiran has been sold for`9.75 crores for Karnataka and a massive `33 crores for Andhra. Only a few days ago we heard the Telugu version ‘Yantram’ is expected to get `30 crores for the Andhra and many were in line to snap the rights. 

But now the movie has been sold at a much higher price and that tells the Midas Touch of Maran has only few challengers. 

The magnum opus is set to release by the end of September in all its three versions – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

'Vamsam' opens big

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, along with his family members and Cabinet colleagues, watched 'Vamsam' at a special show in Chennai on Thursday.

After watching the film, he showered praises on his grandson Arulnidhi, who makes his debut with the movie, and director Pandiraj, for their efforts to come out with a meaningful and quality product.

“I am happy to receive appreciations from my grandfather who is one of the seniors of the film industry. I am hopeful that the film would be received well by the masses," says the young actor.

He adds: “I am glad I was not an actor in the ‘Manohara’ days. My grandfather's dialogues were razor-sharp and actors had to sweat it out to deliver them to perfection. He brought about many changes in the society through his works”.

'Vamsam', produced by Arulnidhi's father M K Thamizharasu, has hit screens today. It has Sunaina as heroine while A R Rahman's former associate Taj Noor has scored the music.