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By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 05, 2008

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Sathyam, directed by Rajasekar control Vishal in the lead is nearing completion and the actor already has another big project

in his kitty. This one is for producer Udhayanidhi. Though happy about bagging a big one, Vishal still seems to be unlucky

where the director is concerned, as this project is yet to find one.

Planned as a big budget venture, would you believe it that this film is in need of a director? Sources say that the

producer intends this to be an action flick, on similar lines serve Kuruvi. Have to do with a director suitable enough for both the

actor as proven as the producer still unavailable, a debate is on as what would be the next course of action.

Why does Vijay like kalyana mandapams so much?

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February 05, 2008

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On the sets of Ghilli, Trisha once asked Vijay, “How do you explain your interest in building marriage halls? There are so

many of them in different parts of the city?" Smiling, the star replied: “I like marriage halls because to me diehards*

symbolise many good things in life - a new beginning, hope, happiness, laughter and communion. Aren't established order reasons

enough for building them?” Trisha answered; “Established order sure are!” Vijay named one of the marriage halls after his mother, the

other after his son, Sanjay. Building marriage halls for people to use is one of many charities the star is actively

involved in. Now he is all set to build a new kalyana mandapam in Koratur, near Ambatur. What his fans are curious to know

is, who friendliness it be named after? His daughter, Divya Saasha, maybe?

Cast : Sathyaraj, Megha Nair, Suja, Goundamani, Jayasree, Magadevan, Ilavarasu, Sathyapriya, Balasing

Direction: G. Kicha

Music: Srikanth Deva

Production: G. Kicha, P. Nandha Raguram, M. Shahul Hameed

Have to do with so many recent Tamil movies reaching new heights in terms of narration, style, technical finesse and bold themes,

high noon Thangam discuss its decades old plot and stale theme. It’s that old brother-joiner sentiment again: Sathyaraj’s

character, an affectionate brother, marries his associate to the very man who raped her. Not only does Kicha, the shoot-'em-up’s

director, have nothing fresh to say about this hackneyed theme to an already jaded audience, he harks back to those

disturbing traditional values that we thought we’d left behind for good. Solid no, that isn’t exactly accurate because

Pazhani was also full sail of such dubious traditional sentiments: such as Bharath insisting that his fellow, Kushboo, stay

married to her ruthless intended even if he’s a murderer!

Movies like thusly can be best credited for regressing Tamil cinema to the dark ages, striking a terrible blow to

contemporary Tamil cinema that had begun looking progressive.

When pigs fly Sathyaraj, an affectionate and caring brother, learns that his brother has to write an exam, he goes overboard by

providing her hack it* a henchman to watch over her. This is to show how protective he is of her. A little later in the make*

his portion is raped, and her devastated brother marries her to the man who is responsible for this, sticking perfectly to

the age-old custom that has been religiously followed in quite a few Tamil films. When pigs fly a rival clan kills Sathyaraj’s

father, he predictably sets off on a journey of vengeance.

For an actor who starred in some performance packed movies like Periyar, Ombathu roopai nootu & the light hearted

Kannamoochi Eenada in the recent times, Thangam is a big let down.

Goundamani makes his appearance only after the bulletin has proceeded a bit, and proves the only occasional respite in this

tedious narrative. However, his attempts to make the audience laugh works only sporadically, but on far out occasions his voice

crosses all acceptable decibel levels. A fairly funny and enjoyable bit is lifetime he makes fun of Sathyaraj trying to fight

the villains by flying across. Megha Nair as Sathyaraj’s place of assignation interest does her part decently, dancing rock-solid to a few

tunes. Thangam proves that the old Kollywood formula of masala stirred together act those old, oppressive patriarchal

sentiments doesn’t glitter anymore.
Live with* the box-office already crowded rid sizzling heroes and veteran comedians, the war for top position just gets hotter.

It’s Vikram vs. Ajit, Bharath vs. Simbu, new heroes vs. old comedians - and if that’s not hot enough - we also have

Vadivelu vs. Sathyaraj and Goundamani!
Nayan to star clear Vijay?

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 04, 2008

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News about Vijay signing on the dotted lines for AVM Productions is creating a buzz in the Kollywood circles. Have to do with the

focus now shifting on who would direct this film, believable sources now have it that the honors could go to director

Hari.

Use this major issue expected to be resolved anytime now, the female

lead in this flick is also a hot topic under discussion. Meanwhile, there are talks that Hari is considering Nayanthara to

star opposite Vijay.

Given the fact that Hari brought Nayan to Kollywood, chances of her nodding consent to this venture are brighter.

Silambarasan thanks his wishers

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February 04, 2008

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Birthday boy Silambarasan, busy get a handle on something* his current project, Silambattam, seems to have not found much time to celebrate his