Aegan coming on October 25

Ayngaran International has suddenly decided to postpone Aegan’s release by one day. Earlier, the tentative release dates lay between 24th and 27. But now, October 25, is the date that has been announced.

Insiders say Aegan will definitely go on to become a blockbuster. But, it does not take an insider to know about an Ajith starrer’s grandeur and magnificence. Post-Billa, Ajith mania is on a high; every filmmaker who signs him up will reap the profits,e taking care not to tarnish the image Ajith garnered through his performance in Billa.

Raju Sundaram and cinematographer Arjunan have done a commendable job in Aegan, all the while keeping Ajith’s image in mind. Though this is ace dance choreographer-actor Raju Sundaram's first film as director, he has done a commendable job.

Just like his brother Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram too has an excellent sense of humour and a quirky perspective, and he has used these to his advantage in Aegan. Cinematographer Arjunan has worked wonders with his camera. Aegan should surely surpass its original Main Hoon Naa in sheen and glory.

And Nayantara, who sizzled in Billa in Ajith’s arms, has only grown more beautiful now and looks amazing in Aegan. The chemistry between them will surely scorch the screens.

Aegan will rock!

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Aegan releasing BIG in USA

Ajith's fame seems to rise higher and higher with every film he does. Ever since he reprised the role of the demigod don in Billa's remake, his status has been elevated to new heights. After his tremendous performance in Billa, he is all ready to astound filmgoers all over the world, especially more Americans and NRIs of America.

Reason: For the first time, an Ajith starrer is releasing with more than 12 prints in the USA. Bharat Creations, who have also acquired the rights of Vaaranam Aayiram's distribution in USA, will distribute Aegan throughout the US. Slowly, the "movie worship culture" widely prevalent in India is being taken to USA where it is catching up fast. We witnessed how Kuselan was welcomed in the US with festoons, huge cut-outs of Rajinikanth and festivity.

Now, Ajith's fans in the US are going to celebrate Aegan's release during Diwali with great enthusiasm and style. It is a double bonanza for Indian film lovers of America. With these two great occasions to celebrate, they are in euphoric frenzy!

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Prabhu in Mani Ratnam's bilingual?

Actor Prabhu, the dimple-cheeked hero of Kollywood, is rumoured to act in the Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Ravana featuring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It was already rumoured that actor Karthik would also have a role in this film.

So it looks like Mani Ratnam is trying to make his favourite heroes team up again in his grand film based on Ramayana; earlier they had acted together in Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram.

Prabhu has become a very successful character artist after an awe-inspiring career as a film hero. But playing guest roles is nothing new to this actor and his guest roles have all been powerful and long-remembered - he stole the thunder from other actors in Priyanka with his cameo and left an indelible impression on the audience through his guest role in Anjali (again directed by Mani Ratnam).

With his grace and charm, he has turned into an actor who can carry an entire film on his broad shoulders.

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Kerala Forest Department says 'No'to Mani Ratnam

After he has already completed 5 days of filming there for Ravana, the Kerala Forest Department has stopped Mani Ratnam from filming his latest bilingual in the jungles of Malayathur as it is comes under its protected and reserve areas.

Mani Ratnam is holding talks with the forest department officials to continue with his filming, trying to assure them that his unit will not damage the area or upset its ecological balance. But the Forest Department is concerned some of the conditions set by it have already been broken and the filming is planned to be held for 20 days more.

Mani Ratnam has decided to shoot his bilingual in the forests of Sri Lanka if there is no progress in his talks with the officials. But with the protests from Tamil film industry against the genocide in Sri Lanka, it would be highly inappropriate to hold his filming there right away.

Still, Mani Ratnam is positive that he will find a solution to this problem pretty soon. Mani Ratnam is making this film in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously. Vikram will play the villain while Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai is the lead pair in Hindi; Vikram will play the lead opposite Aishwarya in Tamil. The film is based on the grand epic Ramayana.

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Mallika Sherawat as Silk Smitha

A biopic will be made on the legendary Kollywood glamour actress Silk Smitha, without whom a film was considered incomplete in the 80s. Ekta Kapoor, queen of television soaps and daughter of yesteryear Bollywood actor Jeetendra, is making this biopic in Hindi. When the astute producer decided to make a film on this actress whose personal life was rife with many depressing incidents eventually leading to her suicide in 1996, she had already decided Mallika Sherawat would play her on the screen.

Well, who can match Smitha's oomph factor other than Mallika! Except for the heroine, crew members and other details have not yet been decided. There is no word yet on whether this biopic will be made in Tamil as well, as Smitha worked extensively in the Tamil film industry. Smitha, who debuted in Vandi Chakram as 'Silk' and took the Southern film industry by surprise by her glamour, went on to act in 200 odd films in various southern languages.

She grabbed Bollywood's attention after Moondram Pirai (starring her with Kamal Haasan and Sridevi) was made in Hindi as Sadma. After that, she acted in a few Bollywood flicks too. Considered an epitome of Indian glamour as seen only in sculptures of olden days, Smitha ruled almost every male's heart in the South. But sadly, the beautiful actress failed to control her own life.

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Jeevan-Poonam Bajwa to pair up

The tall and well-built Jeevan will soon play the lead in Saravedi, a film to be directed by John Mahendran, son of the famous director Mahendran and director of Vijay starrer Sachin. It appears that Poonam Bajwa, who plays the lead in Thenavettu and Seval, will be the heroine.

Talks are going on with her in this regard and proceeding towards a positive result. At present, Jeevan is acting in Krishnaleelai, a film in which he has pulled off a lot of stunts on his own. The actor has been making steady strides in the industry since Kakka Kakka and is on the verge of joining the elite group of heroes of Kollywood.

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Ramarajan returns

The words "Ramarajan is back" will delight every fan of the cult classic Karagattakkaran and anyone who enjoys films shot in rustic backdrops reflecting rural sentiments and lifestyle. With several such films, Ramarajan became the quintessential "villager on the silver screen". He became a living legend in small towns and villages of Tamil Nadu and within a short span, he was Kollywood's Midas.

Now, this great actor is back but with a difference. It had already been announced that he will act in Medhai in the lead role. Now, further details of the film have been announced with its shooting about to start soon. This time too, Ramarajan will take on the baddies, romance his heroine, join his sidekick and make merry; but he will do all this in a city. Medhai is a commercial entertainer whose story takes place in a city and the film has an abundance of comedy, romance, sentiments and all other masala elements needed for making a grand entertainer.

Though out of a rural backdrop, the 'Ramarajan effect' will be unaltered as he has a reliable partner in Vadivelu, and they both are going to rock in Medhai! Medhai will be directed by N.T.G. Saravanan, who had worked as an assistant to the "commercial cinema expert" Hari.

Story, screenplay and dialogues too have been written by this brilliant student, who would like to emulate his teacher Hari and produce commercial hits. The support cast comprises Charlie, Mahadevan, Ajay, Aryan, Harirajan, Hasini, Sona Nayar and K. Nataraj. Talks are on with several new faces and experienced actresses for the female lead role and soon, we will know who bags the role.

A confident Ramarajan says, "It gives me immense pleasure to come back to films, which I love as much as I love my life. Medhai is for my fans and it will have all that they expect from me. This film shall serve as my comeback vehicle. Music of this film, which is scored by Dhina, is excellent. And with Vadivelu's comedy track, the film will be more attractive. My fans will enjoy Medhai."

J. Sreedhar is the cinematographer, music is by Dhina and lyrics are by Gangai Amaran, Yugabharathy, Muthuvijayan, Parinaman and Muthulingam. The film is being produced under the banner of Kalaimagal Koodam. It would be a delight to watch Ramarajan back in action again. Will Medhai give us something like the memorable "vazahippazham joke" again? We will have to wait and see.

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