Namitha's the new action girl

We have seen her oozing with sex appeal. Namitha is famous for her glam roles and sexy image. Her performance in 'Billa' generated quite a bit of heat.

Now Namitha will be seen in a different avatar. The hot babe will show her mettle for doing stunts in her upcoming film 'Desadrohi'. She says that she enjoys doing action sequences and also knows that Vijayshanthi has already been a successful action heroine.

The lady has decided to do all the stunts by herself without using a body double. Interestingly, Namitha is said to have cut down on her weight drastically and reports say that she has come down by almost seven kilos of weight.

Get ready for a slender and strong Namitha folks. ....

Namitha's glams up for Indra Vizha

‘Indra Vizha’ stars Sreekanth, Namitha and Hema Malini has been in the news for its supposedly very high glam content. The recently released stills of the movie shows sirens Namitha and newbie Hema Malini competing with each other on the glamour front.

K Rajeswar directs the film being produced by Ashok K Kothvani. The film is about how the smooth love life of Santhosh (Sreekanth) and Savithri (Hemamalini) undergoes a violent change when the beautiful wife (Kamini, played by Namitha) of Santosh’s boss makes an unexpected entry.

Yadish sets to music the lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. ....

Namitha's revenge against Nila

‘Jaganmohini’ has been really creating whole lot of sensation across the town for a gala remake of fantastic graphical visuals. With Murali Cine Arts producing the film, N.K. Viswanathan has himself handled cinematography and directed the film. The film is about polished version of yesteryear film with the same title. The film is about a prince falling in love with an ordinary woman from fisherman community.

As King gets to know about their affair, they kill the woman and fix his son’s marriage with another princess. The ghostly figure takes the image of Jaganmohini and starts dwindling the lives of Prince and stops the marriage. Ilayaraja scores music while Pugazhmani has penned story and dialogues. Madan Bob, Vadivelu, Alex Jyothi Lakshmi, Narasimha Raju performs prominent characters in this film. Producers are planning to release the film in mid of June. ....

Namitha's hot fave for poll canvassing

‘They are calling me for election canvassing’ says Namitha

Namitha has captivated her fans with her glamour and sensuous looks. She has acted numerous films like Engal Anna, Hey, Chanakkya, Vyaapari, Nan Avan Illai, Billa, Sandai, Perumal, Thee and 1977. She is also busy in Telugu film Industry. She is also being frequently invited to inaugurate textile and jewellery shops because she is a crowd puller. Because of her popularity, political leaders are trying to rope her in for election canvassing. She has been invited by Congress party. Simran had also earlier campaigned for AIDMK party. It is also learnt that a huge amount of money is being offered to Namitha for this.

When asked about Namitha about this she said,” There are rumors that the political parties are calling me to canvass for elections. That is true. Congress part has approached me with this regard. But I have refused. My whole concentration will be on cinema. I have no time to indulge in politics.” ....

Sundar C goes nude in a double role film

SHREE Movie Makers is ready with their next venture, Thee, a movie produced and directed by G Kichcha, starring Sundar C, Namitha and Ragini.

Speaking to the press about this movie, the cast and crew revealed some interesting facts about the film which are sure to bring in the audiences, according to them.

To begin with, the opening scene includes a nude shot of the hero in a crowded part of the city. “This scene will be a big plus for the film,” feels director Kichcha.

“The scene is necessary because the film is about a man who comes with nothing to the city. In two months however, he makes it big as a politician. The scene reveals the extent of how fast he has grown with literally nothing, not even clothes to his credit”, adds Sundar.

Ragini, plays his homemaker wife, with two kids, while Namitha plays a politician with a cinematic background. The surprise element is the dual role played by Sundar.

“I am quite excited since I get to play the roles of a cop and a politician, each with a different get up,” he said with a grin. Shrikant Deva has done the music with a gaana paatu thrown in, sung by his father. Thalaivasal Vijay plays a cop as well.

Sundar stresses that he is here to do commercial cinema and is not an actor in a serious mode. However, this film has a message for viewers.

Realising ones responsibilities and without just blaming cops and the system, seems to be the underlying message.

Did Sundar interfere in the direction department on the sets? “Not at all,” avers the director. “But I do give suggestions since cinema is all about team work. However if something is really going against the grain, then I will put my foot down,” adds Sundar who is confident this movie will do well at the box office, since it’s a remake of the Telugu hit, Operation Duryodhana.

Thee is a movie for the masses, with plenty of fights and action, comedy, songs and romance. Will it prove to be yet another hit for this filmi Midas? Only time will tell. ....

Namitha-starrer Jaganmohini to be different

THE Namitha-starrer, Jaganmohini, promises to be different- and how! Despite being the adaptation of a 1978-Jayamalini hit, several changes have been made in the storyline.

Most importantly, Namitha will not be the stereotype, revenge seeking ghost in the movie. Instead, she plays a girl, who, even after her death, comes back as a ghost and a sweet one at that!

In the movie, Namitha plays the role of a girl who enamours a prince by her beauty. But she dies, with the prince getting settled with another girl, played by Nila. How and why Namitha comes back to earth forms the crux. In the remake, Jothilakshmi plays Namitha’s mother.

“We did approach Jayamalini, the heroine of the original Jayamalini version, to play her mother but she refused the offer. However, Jothilakshmi has agreed to be Namitha’s mum,” the director added. With about 40 percent of the movie completed, it is slated for a December release.

And again, it won’t be the famous long, white robes for the ghost- Nams will be as sexy as ever, not giving up those skin huggers we’ve seen her in so long for being a ghost.

The director, NK Viswanathan, says, “Though Namitha was initially hesitant about doing the role, she enquired about her character’s portrayal, and how she would be looking as a ghost. When explained, she was completely awed and immediately agreed to do the job.”

Namitha’s introduction scene as a ghost will see her rising from the ocean. The scene will be shot at the Andamans next month, and in a new venture, it will be shot under water completely, facilitated by special equipment flown in from Mumbai.

All technicians who will shoot the scene will also be undergoing a week’s training for the same. For Namitha, it will be a very challenging session to shoot.

Though she will have an oxygen mask when under water, she will have to get rid of it when the shoot happens. Fighting breathlessness is sure a new test for Nams who has left her fans breathless with her glamour all along. ....

“Namitha has made it in life”

The sexy actress Namitha has always an ardent fan following.

However, now it looks like the glam girls who sets pulses racing even has some admirers among the film frat. Sarath Kumar, the co-star of her film 1977, is all praise for the hot babe of the southern silver screen. “Namitha has made it in life,” declared the supreme star. “She gets plenty of applause from the audience whenever she is on stage. I have seen this happen in the Filmfare awards. I’m very happy for her.” Let’s wait and see if these warm vibes from the co-star translate into some hot chemistry in their movie. ....

Modern 'Jaganmohini'

JAYAMALINI’S 'Jaganmohini, the Vitalacharya’s'1978 classic is going to be relived on the celluloid. Inspired by the classic, a film with the same title was launched at Ramanaidu Cine village, Nanakramguda in the city on Monday.

Raja, dressed up as a prince, voluptuous Namita in her red outfit and Meera Chopra posed for the shutterbugs in the backdrop of a set reflecting the royal splendour.

Raja dons the role of Narasimha Raju while Namita will play the role essayed by Jayamalini. Interestingly the film’s director NK Viswanathan is planning to rope in Jayamalini and Narasimha Raju as Namita’s mother and Raja’s father respectively.

Namita appears as a girl who collects pearls. While Meera Chopra plays princess of another kingdom and Raja’s love interest. ‘‘Though the film borrows the concept, it will have a dash of latest technology and glamour,’’ said H Murali, who is producing the film under Murali Cine Arts banner in Telugu and Tamil.

Dasari Narayana Rao sounded clap board for the film. Ramanaidu switched on the camera while Tammareddy Bharadwaja directed the first shot.

Ilayaraja is set to score the film’s music. The film is scheduled to be released in December. ....

Namitha's underwater expertise

Many years ago, a movie named 'Jaganmohini' rocked Tamilnadu resulting in box office collections setting new records. The film was produced and directed by Vittalachariya. And now Murali Cine Arts is trying to recreate the same magic by remaking the film and the same title has been retained.

The story of the film is set about 300 years ago and actress Namitha would play a girl who specializes in pearl hunting. So, most of her scenes in the film would be in and around water. Something her fans would simply love.

The film also features Nila as the princess of another country and a popular Telugu hero Raja plays the protagonist. Interestingly, the hero of the earlier 'Jaganmohini', Narasimharaj plays the hero's father.

Plans are on to shoot underwater scenes near the Andamans and hi-tech cinematic technology is expected to be used. The crew has also planned innovative lighting techniques underwater. Something to look forward to.

The film has cinematography and direction by N. K. Vishwanathan and has music by Ilayaraja.

Meanwhile, what else is Namitha up to besides getting wet in 'Jaganmohini'? She has reportedly asked for an exorbitant salary when the producers of 'Karthigai' approached her to replace Malavika. As reported already Malavika and the makers of the film had a tussle that let to Malavika being shown the door.

Sources reveal that the salary asked by Namitha was so high it sent panic waves among the producers. ....