Rajnikanth Voted as Best, but behind Vijay!

It was really surprising to note that superstar of Tamil cinema has been voted behind Vijay to capture the 4th spot. Last year, in the same poll, he topped the list with Vijayakanth taking the 2nd place.

The poll was conducted by Loyola College students and Late Chief Minister Shri M.G. Ramachandran topped the list followed by Chevaliar Sivajiganeshan. Third was Vijay with 16.4% vote followed by superstar Rajnikanth with 16.2% vote.

Maybe, his recent back stepping on Water issue and then the flop of Kuselan would have pulled him down. But, everyone knows including Vijay that he cannot be matched with Rajnikanth, the superstar. He is nowhere close to him and can never be compared. Though it has happened, it is unfortunate!

Fifth place went to Vijayakanth with little over 10% votes.

As far as female artists are concerned, Saroja Devi came first followed by AIADMK Supremo Puratchi Thalaivi Doctor J Jayalalitha and then KR Vijaya and others.

The recent chicks Trisha, Nayanthara, Shriya Charan, are even Jyothika, Simaran or Kushboo were way below compared to Saroja Devi, Jayalalitha and KR Vijaya. The new artists have a long way to go and at the moment, it is nowhere possible that they would achieve this!

Congratulations to Vijay, but be careful that it is not going to be too long before our man takes over you! All the best!

Trisha in Kamal's Marmayogi!

Trisha is playing opposite Kamalhasan in his movie Marmayogi. With this recent hit Dasavatharam, Kamal is fully charged to make another movie, Marmayogi.

He has roped-in Trisha as the lady pair for him. She has not acted with the top two stars of Tamil cinema--Rajnikanth and Kamalhasan.

This is the first ever time she is acting with the top heroes of Tamil cinema. With Kamalhasan being perfectionist and hard worker, it will be tough tasks for Trisha to pair with him.


The experience of Kamal Hasan is not even equal to the age of Trisha. Though she has acted with the next generation leaders--Vijay (in Gilli, Kuruvi) and with Ajith (in Kireedom, Ji). She has acted with Vikram (in Sami), Shyam (in Lesa Lesa), Simbhu (Alai), Jayam Ravi (in Something Something).

Can all this experience help her in acting with Kamal--Ulaga Nayagan--Universal Hero?

Kuruvi - Review

Language: Tamil
Movie: Kurivi
Director: Dharani
Producer: Red Giant Movies - Udhayanidhi Stalin
Music: Vidyasagar
Photography: Gopinath
Cast: Vijay, Trisha, Vivek, Manivannan, Suman, Ashish Vidyarthi

Rating: *

The movie is not worth watching! Sure that in the next one or two years, it will be out in the TV, for the first time in the world.

The crew which made Gilly, has created this movie Kuruvi. The expectation was so high that this crew will give another hit, has in fact disappointed the fans and movie goers. Dharani, Vijay, Trisha, Vidyasagar, etc. were not able to make it a success. The one key person missing is "chellam" Prakashraj.

I think it will be a disappointment for Vijay's fan as the expectation was so high after he was almost set to be the next super star. This kind of movie will definitely remove that option.

The story is about the son saving the father from the villians--same old story which we have seen in so many films. This movie should have the best screen play and songs placed in the right place to keep the audience guessing the next move and keep them in the corner of the seat. But, the director has failed to do that.

The opening scene of Vijay, winning a car race is no where believable. The current audience understand that this is not digestable. Why is doing this when he knows that he cannot even win a cycle race? The ATM had him winning the cycle race, which is sort of oaky, but sure that he cannot do that in real life.

After that win, the usual opening songs with some message. The "Darna, Darna ..." song with Malavika--an item number, because she was not seen in the movie after that.

With the villians Suman playing the role of Cocha, a Malaysian tycoon, forcing Manivannan and other labourers to excavate the diamonds against the ban of the government, he refuses; Ashish Vidyarthi playing the role of Konda Reddy, a MLA has a joint venture with Suman. When Manivanan refuses to do the job, he has been punished and treated as slave by the villians. He challenges that his son would come and save him and take revenge.

Vijay playing the role of Vel, faces a problem when a stranger claims for his house for the bounced cheque given by his father. He finds that the cheque was not issued by Cocha to Vetrivel Industries. He flies as a carrier (Kuruvi) to Malaysia.

On the other hand, Trisha, who is a sibling of Suman, unwiling to marry the groom fixed, falls in love with hero Vijay.

Rest of the story is about Vijay saves his father and fellow labourers with his tactics and whether he joins hands with Trisha.

What a poor story and screen play???

Vivek's jokes relaxes a little bit and makes you laugh, but he was seen in only few frames. He could have been used better.

Vijay's dance was the big plus point that you can say. He should develop in selecting the story, the fight scenes, and punch dialoges. I am sure the matured audience would not able to digest these things if they are over-done as done in this move. The dialoge in the movie "pechu thaan dee silent. Aana Adi… Sara Vedi..." is not required. Not sure to whom is he saying this.

The music was good, but not utilized. They were inserted in unnecessary places and you don't expect them at that point in time. May be, the director wanted the audience to take the break in-between scenes.

Didn't expect this from Dharani, who has directed successful films like Dhil, Dhool, Gilly. Vijay has to learn that the movie will well by just showing in the screen. He can be given the Super Star crown, but still he should make rest of the items work.

Bad luck Vijay, Dharani and co. All the best for the next movie!

Rating: *1/2 (1.5 stars)

Rajni Releases Bujjigado Audio

Superstar of Tamil Cinema Rajnikanth released the audio of Telugu movie Bujjigado - Made in Chennai.

The film stars Prabhas and Trisha play the lead roles where Prabhas play the role of a fan of Rajnikanth. The movie will be directed by Puri Jaganath.

This is the second public appearance of Rajni after the film industry fasting against Hogenakkal water issue.

Other than Rajni, Puri Jaganath, Prabhas and Trish, other film personalities were Sanjana, Priyamani and music director Sandeep Chowta.

Since the role of the hero is picturized as a fan of Rajni, he was called for the function.

Fasting by Tamil Film Industry - Pictures!

The entire Tamil Film indsutry today went on fasting for more than 9 hours including top actors such as Rajnikanth, Kamal Hasan, Vijayakanth, Sarathkumar, Sathyaraj, Vijay, Ajith, Vikram, Dhanush, Simbu, Nayanthara, Manorama, Trisha, Nameetha, Vaidvel, Radharavi, Vairamuthu, Surya, etc.

For further information and to understand more, click here.

Below are the pictures taken from the fasting scene:

Simran's Interview!

Below is an abstract of Simran's interview released in Telegucinema.com

With two films already released, let's see what the actress has to say about her comeback...

Q: You still look very glamorous! How do you manage it?

A: Thank you for your appreciation. Glamour or beauty comes from happiness. I am happy with motherhood. And I take life positively. My life is tension free.

Q: You had acted with top heroes like Chiranjeevi, Kamal, NBK, Nag, Venky etc. What made you accept a film opposite a comedian (John Apprao 40 plus).

A: The script was interesting and so I accepted it. I don't think too much about star value. For me, story is important. Nothing else matters.

Q: Did you miss the arc lights after your marriage!

A: No. It was my personal choice not to act in films until my son turns two. I wanted to enjoy a peaceful marital life, hence I stayed away from acting.

Q: How do you manage career and motherhood, as acting in films takes long hours from home?

A: I have planned it all. I made my comeback after a lot of thought. My son is my everything. And I know how to handle the pressures of my profession and my son's demands.

Q: Will you continue to play glam roles like you did earlier?

A: Why not? I am the glam queen, as the media reports (laughs). I don't mind playing glam roles. And I know where to draw the line.

Q: What are the differences you see in Tollywood compared to the time when you made debut a decade ago?

A: Young filmmakers are more disciplined and have better understanding of film making. Earlier, films were completely entertainment driven and nothing else. Today, they write scripts that accommodate comedian Krishna Baghavan and me in the lead role. Film making here has become more stylish.

Q: In retrospect, which of your films do you like the most?

A: It is a tough task. In Telugu, I think Narasinhanaidu, Nuvvu Vastavani and Kalisundam Raa are memorable movies. In Tamil, Vaali and Kannatthil Muthamittal are my personal favourites.

Q: Who do you think is the best among the current heroines?
A: Trisha, Nayanathara and Shriya are a doing great job.

Kuruvi Ready to Fly in May!

Vijay's next movie Kuruvi is ready to get released in May. This film is directed by Dharani and produced by Chief Minister Mr. M. Karunanidhi's grandson Udhayanidhi, will hit the silver screens in May. The team that created Gilli is back again in Kuruvi. Vidyasagar's music is guaranteed to meet the Vijay's fans expecations. Trisha is the heroine and pairing with Vijay one more time.

Director is confident that this film will not only exceed Vijay fans expectations but will become a super hit movie. He said, this is an action oriented file with adventure, romance and family sentiments.

This is what almost every director, actor and others claim, but we have to wait and watch when it becomes live. Let us hope that this team does not disappoint all the movie lovers!

Good luck guys!