Yohan: Secret Agent or Law Enforcer ?

There are a lot of speculations regarding Vijay's role in Gautham Menon's film.

Vijay and Gautham have been playing with their cards close to the chest and are unwilling to reveal any details though official word on the project is expected soon, if only to put a rest to the rumors.

"Vijay will play a law enforcement official or a sexy secret agent like James Bond in 'Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru'. He is very pleased with Gowtham's script and is very enthusiastic about his role," reported sources associated with the project.

Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru is going to be a stylish action flick like Gautham Menon's Kaakha Kaakha and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu.

7am Arivu looks better than Ghajini: A. R. Murgadoss

The first look of Suriya's 7am Arivu is out and features the actor as a Buddhist monk, which is one of the roles he plays in the film.

Though the shooting has been on for more than a year now, the movie - which is directed by A R Murugadoss and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin - has been kept under tight wraps, with not even a single still released to the media.

"It was a strategy by the makers to keep all visual material away from the media as they did not want anything revealed about the subject," said a source, adding, "And now, gauging by the response the poster has got, it seems to have paid off."

The source added, "This look as a Buddhist monk is sported by Suriya only in the first 20 minutes of the film. He looks completely different after that. The material, in which he will be seen with the leading lady of the film Shruti Haasan, will be released later, perhaps sometime close to the audio launch of the film."

When director A R Murugadoss was contacted, he said, "We wanted to ensure that 7am Arivu looked much better than Ghajini, our previous film together, and so we worked hard on the look for the film."

Next up for the director is a film with Vijay, which he says will commence in October once 7am Arivu hits screens.

Gautham Menon to direct Vijay

Vijay is all set to do a film with Gautham Menon, the maker of memorable movies like Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram, and VTV. The star is currently busy with Nanban.

Velayudham is also being readied for release. When he heard Gautham Menon's script he was floored and immediately agreed to be a part of the project once he wraps up work on pending projects.

Gautham Menon felt that the role was tailor - made for someone of Vijay's talents and he was delighted when he accepted. The ace director will be going ahead with his next project with Jiiva which is slated to commence in August. And when that is done he will begin filming Vijay's film.

Gautham has wanted to work with Vijay for the longest time but due to various reasons nothing materialized. But this time around everything worked out perfectly and it will be very exciting to see what this dynamic duo will be serving up for Tamil cinema fans.

Sonam foraying down south?

Double Cheers for Vijay fans, if what we heard from the closer sources is believed to be true. It is time for Vijay to rock as he’ll be joining hands with filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss.

The film that is likely to be produced by Aascar Ravichandran and Vijay’s father’s S.A. Chandrasekhar on first copy basis with to release the film worldwide.

Soon after Fox Star Studios signed up A.R. Murugadoss as the creative producer, Murugadoss mentioned that more movies would be made under this collaboration and if things work out well, he might wield the megaphone for a film.

Murgadoss, who has been keeping busy with the post production work of his Suriya starrer 7am Arivu has met Vijay recently and narrated a oneliner that floored Vijay to have given his nod to the director.

Hold your breath now, the director is in plans to cast Bollywood beauty Sonam Kapoor opposite Vijay in this film. However the official announcement on this is yet to be made.

It was recently learnt that Sonam already had plans to star in South Indian films as well ever since her arch nemesis Sonakshi signed up Kamal Hassan's Viswaroopam who would not just be romancing the actress but also be directing her for the film.

The official announcement on this vijay-Murgadoss project would be made once the duo finalizes the script and other crewmembers.

Suriya gets into Vijay's path?

Suriya is well known for his helping deeds towards students to pursue their dreams and goals through his trust 'Agaram Foundation'.

During a recent event, the star has said that he intends to start a Makkal Iyakkam very soon for the welfare of the people.

This disclosure by Suriya has surprised many because Vijay had already began lending a helping hand to many in need and then started a Makkal Iyakkam. This Iyakkam is now on the verge of becoming a political outfit.

Is Suriya trying to follow Vijay’s path?

Well, we don’t have a precise answer to that, but the star does not have any political affiliations till now.

Salman & Vijay together..

Bollywood star Salman Khan will arrive to Chennai in a chartered flight this evening to grace the audio release function of Markandeyan.

Salman will release the first copy of the CD and Vijay will receive it from him. This film is directed by FEFSI Vijayan and stars his son Sabarish in the lead role.

According to Vijayan, having worked with Salman in several Hindi films including Dabangg, he enjoys a good rapport with the star. And when he requested him to grace the occasion and shower his blessings on Sabarish, who is making his acting debut with Markandeyan, Salman gladly agreed.

Salman will return to Mumbai on the very same day after the function is wrapped up.

"Nanban" almost complete

Shooting for Nanban is going on at breakneck pace at Sun Studios, Chennai. Currently Vijay and Srikanth's scenes are being filmed. Word is that Nanban will be wrapped up by August 5th and post-production will get underway.

Shankar being quite the perfectionist is working very hard to ensure that there are no glitches. Insiders are claiming that the ensemble cast which Shankar and the producers took so much time to finalize have gelled perfectly and the results will be evident on the big screen. If all goes according to plan, Nanban will be a Diwali release.

Vijay's confusion..

It’s a well-known fact that Vijay is close on the heels of completing his 52nd movie Velayudham which is directed by Jeyam Raja. Though it may take few more months for the actor to wrap up Shankar’s Nanban, he had already okayed Seeman’s script that is tentatively titled as Pagalavan with the plans of commencing the project later.

But the latest report is that director Perarasu, who had earlier churned out blockbuster movies like Thirupachi and Sivakasi, has approached Vijay. It is worth mentioning that both of them were supposed to work together again, but didn't happen due to the prior commitments of Vijay.

Closer sources reveal that Vijay is very much impressed with Perarasu's storyline and is keen on working with him again. However, the star seems to be confused over deciding his next project between Seeman and Perasu.

Nervous Idiot..

Ileana is gung ho about Nanban with Vijay, directed by Shankar. She bubbles over with enthusiasm while discussing the project.

Apparently 'Nanban' is not a scene - by - scene lift from the original Three Idiots but a remake that takes Tamil sensibilities into account .

Ileana's character has also been tweaked a little and she credits her director Shankar for developing the character as well as her look in the film.

About working with Vijay she says "I was a little nervous but everyone made me feel comfortable and helped me out with the language barrier. Vijay is a very composed person and is very friendly. He shares a great rapport with Jiiva, and Srikanth and the three enliven the sets considerably. As for me, I am the fourth idiot on the set", she adds with a laugh.

Producer threatened to Death..

Romesh Babu, the producer of the Vijay starrer Kavalan, has complained to the police that producer Shakthi Chidambaram threatened to kill him if he did not give a written statement that he is willing to forego 2.75 crores which a private television channel owes him. Romesh Babu said that he had sold the satellite rights of Kavalan to a private television channel for 5.5 crores of which he had received 2.75 crores. The channel refused to pay the balance for the past four months despite repeated requests.

Now, producer Shakthi Chidambaram has intervened in this issue and has threatened Romesh Babu with dire consequences if he does not forego the remaining amount. A complaint has been registered against Shakthi Chidambaram on this issue.

Velayudham's Climax ..

Genelia has said that she is back to the sets of Velayudham for the shooting the film's climax scene. The actress has said that director Jayam Raja has planned an elaborate climax and is filming it with the lead stars.

Vijay, Genelia, Hansika and others are shooting together and this shooting is expected to go on for a week or so before Raja wraps it up completely.

Soon after Velayudham shooting is over, Vijay will move over to Nanban shooting which is currently going on in Europe.

With the shooting of Velayudham reaching its final stages, the audio launch and film release dates are expected to be announced very soon.

Ileana is burning up . .

Actress Ileana has had her share of trouble recently as those in power at the tinsel town are considering slapping a ban on her for alleged unprofessional conduct.

In the meantime she has been shooting at a breakneck pace for Shankar’s Nanban with Vijay in Andaman and Amsterdam.

While in The Netherlands, Ileana was taken ill with high fever. She was rushed back to India and admitted to a hospital in her hometown, Goa.

The doctors have prescribed a treatment program for her that includes strict bed rest for 10 days. Hope she recovers soon.

Alaipayuthey again . .

The news about Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ shelved has disappointed the fans of Vijay and Mahesh Babu. However, Mani Ratnam’s team members are reportedly happy that he didn’t involve in the project that is profitably not viable.

The latest we hear from the closer sources is Mani Ratnam is glimpsing through three different scripts that he had crafted before the completion of ‘Raavanan’. It looks like his next preference is a breezy rom-com starring newcomers in lead roles. The inside reports mention that audition for new faces is going on at initial levels. However, the technical team will have P.C. Sriram and A.R. Rahman, who are considered as the lucky factors of Mani Ratnam’s films.

Excited !

Handsome actor Srikanth despite his good looks and talent has failed to make it big in the Tamil film industry. But the actor is now being directed by hit-maker Shankar in the film Nanban which also stars Vijay, Jiiva, Ileana and Satyaraj. The actor has signed his next film and it has been titled Ethiri En.3.

Srikanth is excited about this movie and says that the script is very novel and that he is happy to have signed the dotted line. Ethiri En.3 is scripted and is to be directed by debutant Ram Kumar and is produced by Sixth sense production house. The film is touted to be a crime thriller and will start rolling from the 11th of May. We hope this movie gives Srikanth the much deserved break!

Birthday Surprise !

The producer and director of Vijay’s Velayudham, Aascar Ravichandran and Jayam Raja respectively are keen to release the film as a birthday surprise on Vijay's birthday that falls on June 22nd.

Almost 80 per cent of the film is completed and those who have seen the rushes are gushing about it saying that the action, dance, and music of this entertainer is simply astounding.

Genelia and Hansika play the lovely lasses on either arms of Vijay, a milkman reminiscing us of Superstar Rajnikanth in Annamalai. Genelia plays an intrepid reporter and Hansika does what she does best with the role that she has been offered.

With lovely lasses on either of his arms and miling more milk with astounding entertaining elements Velayudham is expected to hit screens on Vijay's birthdate to make good business to that of a good looking milkman he has turned out to be.

The superhero Vigilante slash the alter ego of the milkman on the script is a surprise for which the director along with his producers play with the cards close to their chest as this project is another remake of the Telugu hit Azad (2000) that had Nagarjuna, Shilpa Shetty and late Soundarya playing pivotal roles.

Furious Fans

A house owned by Vijay, which was rented out to Vijay Anthony, came under attack recently. Some miscreants hurled stones inside and caused damage to this house situated in Virugambakkam. It was suggested that certain political factions, who disapproved of Vijay’s entry into politics, may have been behind the attack. The police report however put it down to drunken misconduct on the part of a few individuals.

This has angered Vijay fans who felt that justice has not been served. They have decided to organize protests to express their anger. The Coimbatore branch of Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was the first to make their feelings known and have organized a demonstration in that area. Many fans have joined in and they are all screaming for vengeance against the men who did this to their hero. They are demanding that the perpetrators be arrested and punished immediately.

Priyanka for Prince Mahesh : Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam intends to make Ponniyin Selvan in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Since this film requires a huge star cast, Mani is planning to cast at least one popular face from each film industry, sources report. While for the Tamil version it will be Vijay, for Telugu it is Mahesh Babu.

Having offered the two important male lead roles to the most popular stars in the Tamil and Telugu film industry, sources say that the director feels that Priyanka Chopra would be the apt choice to appease the Bollywood audiences. She will play Mahesh Babu’s on screen pair in this film while Anushka will be Vijay’s.

Violent attack on Vijay’s house

Vijay’s house in Saligramam was attacked by unknown persons today. Incidentally, music director Vijay Anthony has been residing in this house as Vijay’s family had shifted base to Neelangarai some months ago. Window panes broke down in the attack and Vijay Anthony immediately complained about the attack to the police.

Though the reason for the attack is not immediately known, it is widely believed that Vijay’s political opponents are behind it. It may be noted here that Vijay incurred the wrath of the DMK party by declaring openly that he would enter into politics. However, the star did not enter politics as widely publicized but he supported the AIADMK which added fuel to the fire.

First Look of "Nanban" out

3 Idiots, the biggest hit in Indian cinema history is being remade in Tamil as Nanban. Director Shankar is remaking it with Vijay, Srikanth and Jeeva in the lead roles. There is huge buzz on this movie as it is the first ever remake film from Shankar’s table.

People are excited to see how Shankar handles this light hearted entertainer which has a strong message questioning our educational system. Also Vijay fans are thrilled that their matinee idol has chosen a down to earth role in Nanban.

The first look of Nanban is out and Shankar tried to make it look different from the Hindi posters. He has chosen vibrant colors and weird make ups to grab the attention. However, the tagline ‘All is Well’ is not replaced or rephrased. There are plans to remake it in Telugu too but it will take time as the suitable cast is not found at the moment.

Hansika excited about her K'Town entry

Hansika Motwani, who was in the news for quite a while despite not having had a single release in Tamil, is currently thrilled about opening her K’Town innings with Maapillai, which hit cinemas recently.

“I hope people like me in this film, I am keeping my fingers crossed,” said the gorgeous Hansika, who was recently in town for her upcoming flick Velayudham’s shooting with Vijay.

The Tollywood star seems to enjoy every moment that she’s shooting with Vijay. She said Velayudham was the first film in which she played a village belle, a role totally different from her prior performances. “I play a naïve and bubbly girl from a village. It’s an out-and-out mass masala commercial movie.”

She heaped praise on her costar. “Vijay is a sweet person and a wonderful costar. He is very helpful and we share a great chemistry on screen. His energy levels, especially in songs, are amazing!”

We told her we had heard that she’d done a steamy romantic number with Vijay. She shrugged. “It is part and parcel of cinema. There is a cute sizzling number, but it is not as hot as the rumours make it out to be,” she clarified.

Hansika said that Oscar Productions were treating her like a princess and with so much of positive vibes around she was able to perform better. Didn’t she feel threatened by the presence of another Bollywood heroine Genelia in Velayudham? She shook her head emphatically.

“Oh, no. I have a lot of faith in the script narrated by my director Raja. Moreover, I am playing the love interest of Vijay in Velayudham,” she announced with a triumphant glint in her eyes. The message was clear!