Tamannaah performance is Very poor

Milky white beauty Tamannaah, who is said to be the the most happening heroine of kollywood with hand full of projects and also with many hits in her short span of career, has been facing controversial statements from one of the well known kollywood director Solai Raja.

In a recent press meet held in Chennai, the director stated “When compare to stars like Asin, Nayanatara and Trisha, Tamannaah’s performance is average, to be frank very poor. She is nowhere near to these three top stars. She is getting plenty of offers only because these three top stars are now concentrating other than Kollywood. That’s why Tamannaah is getting offers. Otherwise, she needs to find some other place for her work.”

I don’t think Tamannaah is as beautiful as the three stars. Moreover, her body language is also very poor. I have no enmity with that girl Tamannaah, but when she is compared with these three stars she ranks very poor in all aspects. She may be a leading star and have number of films in hand, but it doesn’t mean that her performance, beauty and body language is very good. Still she needs to upgrade herself. This is my personal opinion about her and I knew that my opinion doesn’t affect her career anyway.”

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Vijay Awards 2010 Results

‘Pasanga’ bagged the most number of awards at the fourth UniverCell Vijay Awards 2010function at a star-studded function which was held yesterday.

Pasanga won five awards in different categories, providing a jubilant moment for the entire team that went on stage to receive the ‘Best Crew’ award. Child artists Kishore and Sriram enacted an action scene from the movie to a resounding applause from the full house at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. They received the ‘Best Child Artiste’ award for their performance in the film.

While director Pandiraj won the ‘Best Find of the Year’ for ‘Pasanga,’ actor Vimal got the ‘Best Newcomer’(male) award from Member of Parliament Kanimozhi. Jayaprakash was declared the ‘Best Supporting Actor’(male) for the same movie.

The speech and hearing impaired actor Abinaya received a standing ovation for her performance in ‘Nadodigal.’ She bagged the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ (female) award.

Favourite category awards chosen by Vijay TV viewers were presented under five categories. Actors Vijay and Anushka won the Favourite Hero and Favourite Heroine awards for their performance in ‘Vettaikaran.’ ‘Ayan‘ starred by Surya was chosen as Favourite Film and the Favourite Song of the Year 2010 went to ‘Oru Chinnathamarai.’ Director Samuthrakani received the Favourite Director Award. Among the 27 categories chosen by jury members, actors Prakashraj and Pooja won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards for films ‘Kancheevaram‘ and ‘Naan Kadavul’ respectively.

Bala bagged the Best Director award for ‘Naan Kadavul‘. ‘Nadodigal‘ was chosen as the best film of 2010. Receiving the Best Music Director award, Harris Jayaraj said he was elated to win the Vijay Award for the fourth time since its inception.

Actor Surya was chosen as the best entertainer of the year. While Santhanam was chosen as Best Comedian for Siva Manasula Sakthi, Rajendran got Best Villain award for ‘Naan Kadavul.’

UniverCell Vijay Awards 2010 Results:

Best Movie – Nadodigal
Best Actor – Prakash Raj (Kaanjevaram)
Best Actor Female – Pooja(Naan kadavul)
Best Director – Bala(Naan kadavul)
Best Entertainer – Surya (for Ayan & Aadhavan)
Sivaji Ganesan award- Superstar Rajinikanth
Best Supporting actress – Abinaya(Nadodigal)
Best Newcomer Male – Vimal(Pasanga)
Best Newcomer Female – Ananya(Nadodigal)
Best Comedian – Santhanam(SMS)
Best Music Director – HARRIS JAYARAJ(Aadhavan)
Best Story Screenplay – Arivazhagan (Eeram)
Best Cinematographer – Manoj Prahamasa (EerAM)
Best Art Director – Pokisham
Best Editing – Yavarum Nalam
Best Choreographer -SHOBI(Aathichudi)
Best Lyricist- N.A.Muthukumar(Oru kal oru kannadi)
Best Female Singer – Chinmaye(Varayo varayo)
Best Male Singer – Karthik(Hasili Fisile)
Best Welfare Provider – Surya (Agaram foundation)

Public Voting Categories
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Favourite Song of the Year – Chinna thamarai (Vettaikaran)
Favourite Heroine – Anushka(Vettaikaran)
Favourite Hero – Vijay
Favourite Movie – Nadodigal
Favourite Music Director – Vijay antony (Vettaikaran)
Favourite Director- Samuthirakani(Nadodigal)
Favourite Villan – (Naan Kadavul Villan)Best costume Designer – Anu Vardhan (Sarvam)

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Vijay TV awards ceremony

The fourth Annual UniverCell Vijay Awards powered by Rin was conducted in Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday (May 29) evening.

It was a star studded affair. Hot and happening stars like Kamal Hassan, Suriya, Vijay, Anushka, Reema Sen, Prakash Raj were among the dignitaries.

Of the 131 films released in 2009, and winners from 32 different categories were announced in the evening's awards ceremony.

The best actor of the year 2009 was given to Prakash Raj for Kanchivaram while Pooja was awarded the best actress award for her outstanding performance in Naan Kadavul. Nadodigal bagged the Best Film Award.

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Singam Movie Wallpapers, Singam Gallery

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Jyothika angry with Hubby Suriya

If there is one thing a man can’t handle about his wife then it is the after effects of her wrath. Right now, one of our noted stars seem to be in the line of fire. He is none other than the hot star Suriya and as expected, he has been getting some stiff stick from his darling wife Jyothika.

It is heard that Jyothika shouted on Suriya for appreciating the beauty of Anushka in front of her. The impact was so strong that she didn’t talk to Suriya for two days. Well, it took some persuasion and apologies to get her back on track for Suriya, as per friends of the couple.

They also add that Jyothika is said to be possessive about her hubby and with someone as tempting as Anushka around, the insecurity feeling was quite natural. Suriya and Anushka paired up for the film ‘Yamudu’ and recently, the stills of the film were released in Telugu as well.

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Triple offer from Vijay

Vijay is at an important cross road now. With controversies and criticisms mounting Ilaya Thalapathi has finally decided to put everything to rest and make every body happy.

As the first step Vijay has decided to release three films this year to make the theatre owners happy.

Siddique's ‘Kaavalkaran’ is 60% complete and is generating good trade talk so far. ‘Jayam’ Raja is also ready for ‘Velayudham’ and there will be an official announcement next week.

Also there is news about Vijay giving his consent to do the remake of ‘3-Idiots’ in Tamil. It’s likely that Vijay will announce this at the launch function of ‘Velayudham’.

With these sudden developments the theatre owners are convinced and are ready for Vijay films again.

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Vijay's Velayudham More updates

Illayathalapathy Vijay is currently busy with his 51st film Kaavalkaran (remake of Malayalam hit Bodyguard) directed by Siddique. The film also marks the re-entry of Asin in South Indian cinema after a gap.

Vijay will team up with Jayam Raja after completing Kaavalkaran for a film tentatively titled Velayudham with Devi Sri Prasad expected to compose the music; it will be produced by Aascar Ravichandran. There are reports that bubbly Genelia will play one of the leading ladies in the film. Interesting this will be Genelia’s second film opposite Vijay after Sachin. The producers are reportedly planning a grand movie launch at Nehru Stadium in June.

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'Singam' Team Meets The Press

‘Singam’ team met the press. The team comprising of director Hari, hero Suriya, music director Devi Sri Prasad along with Sun Movies Hansraj Saxena.

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Tamannah enters Mollywood

In spite of receiving a lot of offers from neighbouring Malayalam film industry, Tamannah Bhatia didn’t have space in her diary to allot dates for any of the movies. But now she’s got one irresistible offer of working with super star Mohanlal.

Tamannah will work with Mohanlal for a movie with director Anil and produced by Thomas Sebastian. Though other members of the crew haven’t been decided yet, Jayanan Vincent is said to be the cinematographer.

Tamannah has her share of blockbusters in Telugu and Tamil. Her ‘Happy Days’ is a blockbuster in Telugu and now her ‘Paiyaa’ in Tamil is a blockbuster with the cash registers simply counting in. With the entry in to Mollywood, Sandalwood is one venue that is left in the south and soon it will be conquered by Tamannah. Best wishes to her from blogzoneindia!

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It's my responsibility: Suriya

"My market value has increased after ‘Ayan’ and it is my responsibility to give good films. ‘Singam’ is one such movie that would satisfy all sections of the audience," says Suriya.

The actor, who is eagerly expecting the film's release this weekend, says, "Singam is my silver jubilee film. It is a commercial cocktail, meant for family viewing. It has action, sentiment and good comedy, thanks to director Hari."

"In 13 years of my career so far, I have seen many ups and downs," the actor says and adds: "This is my third film with Hari (after Aaru and Vel) and my second with Sun Pictures (after Ayan)."

"When we decided to do a cop story, we were conscious that it should not have any traces of ‘Kaakha Kaakha’ or ‘Samy’. In a way, ‘Singam’ is about a kind-hearted khaki man who loves his culture, tradition and people around him. But a series of events forces him to take a violent path."

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Who’s that Vijay girl?

The works for Vijay's new film ‘Velayudham’ directed by ‘Jayam’ Raja is silently progressing even as Vijay is busy with ‘Kaavalkaran’. A grand launching ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is also being worked out by Aascar Ravichandran of Aascar films.

Meanwhile the gripping buzz at the moment is the choice of heroines. Sources close to the film say ‘Velayudham’ will have two heroines and there are three girls under discussion. Genelia who earlier did ‘Sachin' with Vijay, Hansika Motwani who has become a hot heroine even before the release her first Tamil film ‘Mappillai’ opposite Dhanush and Kajal Agarwal who is high on the priority list after ‘Mahadheera’.

‘Jayam’ Raja is likely to announce the final cast as early as this month end.

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Vijay Velayudham Movie Cast

Vijay’s 52nd movie has been titled as Velayudham and it is being directed by Jeyam Raja. Now details about the cast and crew of the movie has out finally. Velayudham is being produced by Ravichandran who has earlier produced Kamal Haasan’s “Dasavatharam’ and Surya starrer “Vaaranam Aayiram’.

Genelia D’Souza and Kajal Aggarwal is said be Vijay’s heroine in the film Velayudham . Subramanium Swathi will play Vijay’s sister role. Harris Jayaraj will score music for the film.

Velayudham Movie Cast:

Cast: Vijay, Genelia D’Souza, Kajal Aggarwal, Swathi
Directed by: M. Raja
Produced by: Venu Ravichandran
Written by: M. Raja
Music by: Harris Jayaraj

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Genelia pair with Vijay in Velayudham

Genelia wasn’t lucky when she landed in Kollywood few years ago. Today she may not be counted in the ranks of Priyanka Chopra or Katrina Kaif in Bollywood but Genelia is still a charming favourite for many.

Recently her success in Bollywood was repeated in Kollywood also. Her last film in Tamil 'Santosh Subramaniam' was a super hit and her jinx in Kollywood was broken for ever.

Her second round in Kollywood is gaining momentum. After the success of ‘Santosh Subramaniam’ she bagged ‘Uthamaputhiran’ opposite Dhanush and now she has got an even bigger film.

‘Jayam’ Raja who gave Genelia her first hit in Tamil has signed her for his film with Vijay. Vijay's 52nd film which is tentatively titled 'Velayudham' will be her next big thing. ‘Jayam’ Raja was particular that Genelia play the role because of her bubbly attitude which the character also wants very much. This is Genelia’s second film opposite Vijay after ‘Sachin’

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Up in arms against Vijay

Vijay's recent not so impressive record at the box office has upset many and particularly the exhibitors who are last link in the chain of film making. Theatre owners in Tamil Nadu have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the status of screening Vijay films in future.

Theatre owners in Tamil Nadu charge that in the last five years Vijay has done seven films and they have suffered huge losses as they all failed to click. Out of Aadhi, Pokkiri, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan, Kuruvi, Villu, Vettaikkaran and Sura released in the last few years they say only ‘Pokkiri’ fetched them profits.

To compensate the losses they incurred by screening the above films the theatre owners are asking Vijay to do a film exclusively for the theatre owners. If not they will issue a red card to the actor and will not screen Vijay films in future.

To discuss the issue further theatre owners are holding an emergency meeting tomorrow May 22. This sudden development is closely watched by the industry.

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Vikram in Gautham's direction

Tamil cinema has never failed to present big surprises to the audience in regular intervals. One such project is currently in the pipeline, which would bring together Vikram and Gautham Vasudev Menon.

If sources are to be believed, it is a long time wish of both the actor and the director to work together, which is turning into a reality now. "However, it may take some time for the project to take off," they say.

Elaborating more on the film, sources add: "Currently, both Vikram and Gautham are busy with two projects each. While Vikram has a film directed by Selvaraghavan and the other with Boopathi Pandian, Gautham is at present busy making a quickie after which he would direct Ajith's 50th film."

"After the completion of these projects, they would join hands for the new film. We expect the project to go on floors by the beginning of 2011. As usual, Gautham would make the film on a first copy basis to a top producer."

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Vijay, 'Velayudham', Nehru Stadium

The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai has of late become a preferred destination of biggies in Kollywood to host film-related functions in the sprawling structure, which could house thousands at a time.

And now, Aascar Ravichandran, producer of Vijay's 52nd film tentatively titled 'Velayudham', is planning to hold the movie's launch function at the stadium, in the presence of big guns of the industry.

Remember Ravichandran conducted the audio launch function of Kamal Haasan's K S Ravikumar directed 'Dasavatharam' in the same place, and the event was attended by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and Jackie Chan among others.

It is said that the launch of the movie directed by 'Jayam' Raja would be held at the Nehru Stadium by June and those at Aascar are busy making arrangements for the grand event.

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Surya Singam To Release Worldwide on May 28

Sun pictures is all set to release Surya’s Singam wordlwide on May 28. Singam features Surya and Anushka in lead roles while prakash raj has done villain role.

“Singam’ is produced by K.E. Gnyanavel Rajan under the banner name of Studio Green Films and is directed by Hari, who earlier directed Surya in “Aaru’ and “Vel’.

Musical score by Devi Sri Prasad have already become sensational chartbusters across all audio stores and Sun Network has already started its publicity campaigns.

Singam being Surya’s 25th film, Surya’s fans are in great expectations of the movie, which is said to be a family entertainer with the right mix of action, fun, romance, sentiments and glamour.

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Is really ‘VTV’ and ‘Paiya’ worth running in theatres?

The newspaper ads have been carrying certain taglines of publicities that these films are still running house packed. Oops! it was really disappointing to witness the theatres empty for past three weeks. Devi Cinemas has three shows of ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya’ and yet there are hardly 20 audiences for every show.

Similarly, Lingusamy’s ‘Paiyaa’ was yet another terrific flop as the audiences yelled at the film right on the first day first show itself. Now, the producers are publicizing the film like a kind of those successful film leagues that had real worth.

Regrettably, as there are no movies to watch for this summer, the audiences are forced to watch these films.

Right time to Entertainment News

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