Good news to Ajith fans!
Director Saran, who is currently working on Modhi Vilayadu starring Vinay and Kajal Agarwal, has been signed up to direct Ajith's next. Only recently there was a buzz in Kollywood that Sivaji Productions have been scouting for a director for their next venture with Ajith. The film has been titled Asal.
Saran and Ajith had earlier worked together in films like Kadhal Mannan and Amarkalam. The lead lady for Asal is yet to be finalized and the shooting is expected to commence from February 2009 onwards.
Saran and Ajith had earlier worked together in films like Kadhal Mannan and Amarkalam. The lead lady for Asal is yet to be finalized and the shooting is expected to commence from February 2009 onwards.
Nayan opts out of Payya?The recent buzz in Kollywood suggests that Nayanthara may not star in Lingusamy's Payya. The actress was reportedly paid a salary crossing over Rs. 1 crore to feature in this film opposite Karthi. Nayan, apparently, is upset over the delay in the commencement of this project. Payya was to have hit the floors a couple of months ago but was
postponed for various reasons including Karthi's non-availability as he was held up in Aayirathil
Moreover, sources close to the actress say that the producers started negotiating over her salary after agreeing to pay Rs. 1 crore. The perturbed actress stated that it is doubtful if she would star in the venture after all.
postponed for various reasons including Karthi's non-availability as he was held up in Aayirathil
Moreover, sources close to the actress say that the producers started negotiating over her salary after agreeing to pay Rs. 1 crore. The perturbed actress stated that it is doubtful if she would star in the venture after all.
AR Rahman in a state of shockAR Rahman left Chennai abruptly leaving behind all his assignment hanging in balance. The ace music director flew to New York to spend some time there and his return date remains uncertain. Sources in Kollywood indicate that Rahman was disturbed after his long time friend and sound engineer H. Sridhar's untimely demise.
Rahman has been finding it difficult to come to terms with Sridhar's death and his memories of working together at the recording studios seem to be haunting him. Rahman, apparently, wanted to stay off from his recording studio for a few days to get out of the shock. The music director was also not his usual self and has not been interacting with his colleagues
Rahman has been finding it difficult to come to terms with Sridhar's death and his memories of working together at the recording studios seem to be haunting him. Rahman, apparently, wanted to stay off from his recording studio for a few days to get out of the shock. The music director was also not his usual self and has not been interacting with his colleagues
Rajini, Kamal offer condolences to Prabhu DevaIt was a sad day for actor-director Prabhu Deva's family yesterday (4th December 2008). The 13-year-old son Vishal of Prabhu Deva breathed his last during the early hours. Vishal had been suffering from cancer for quite sometime and his health started deteriorating lately.
Those who visited the family to offer
their condolences include Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Vijay, Kushbhu, Nayanthara and Prakash Raj. Vishal's body was cremated at the Besant Nagar crematorium at around 3 pm yesterday.
Those who visited the family to offer
their condolences include Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith, Vijay, Kushbhu, Nayanthara and Prakash Raj. Vishal's body was cremated at the Besant Nagar crematorium at around 3 pm yesterday.
Rajini's favorite comedian? Comedian Karunas will feature in director Shankar's film for the first time! Yes, he has been offered a role in Endhiran. Earlier Shankar offered him Vivek's role in Sivaji but Karuna's could not take it up due to call sheet issues. Eventually the role was bagged by Vivek.
However, this time around everything
seems to have worked out well and Karunas has been signed up. It may be recalled that Karunas has already starred with Rajini in Baba.
However, this time around everything
seems to have worked out well and Karunas has been signed up. It may be recalled that Karunas has already starred with Rajini in Baba.
