Showing posts with label illayathalabathy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label illayathalabathy. Show all posts
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, May 4, 2008
kuruvi movie review
Starring: Vijay, Trisha, Suman, Vivek, Manivannan, Malavika, Ashish VidyarthiDirection: Dharani
Music: Vidyasagar
Production: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Director Dharani's earlier project Ghilli with Vijay and Trisha was a blockbuster victory that had set some kind of fast paced mood, tempo and expectations about this duo in the minds of their fans. They entered the theatre this evening eagerly to catch this maiden production venture of Udhaynidhi Stalin's Red Giants Movies - produced Kuruvi. The secrecy shrouding the story of the film had also helped in escalating its anticipations to a barometric high.
Scaling high-rise buildings, bowing down to bullets elegantly, Kuruvi opens with Vijay in his best nonchalant style, sending his fans into raptures. If the same care and hard work that had gone into rendering a weighty build up for Vijay had also been employed in the story department, it would have been a Ghilli-like encore for this team. As it happens, Kuruvi flies short of Ghilli.
Vijay having to free his father and his colleagues who have been trapped as slaves under villains Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman forms the crux of Kuruvi. The director has attempted to ride on the twin horses of action and comedy, moving the film at a very rapid pace, while simultaneously depicting Vijay at his humorous best. However, his objective seems to be too elusive and the film sags at various levels.
Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman (Sivaji fame) are compatriots in the quarry business who have given out a contract to Vijay's dad,

Manivannan, in Cudappa, Andhra Pradesh. Diamonds that are otherwise only found in Africa are said to be located in this area, but the government issues a ban to excavate the place owing to the risk of earthquakes. But the baddies force Manivannan to go against the law and make him and his group bonded laborers. Manivannan challenges the villains that his son would avenge him once he learns of this. But Vijay, who is in Chennai, thinks that his dad has gone under cover due to debts and is hopeful of his return one day. Meanwhile, a cheque for 50 lakhs that Manivannan had issued as collateral towards the house, bounces-forcing Vijay to vacate their house. Vijay asks the landlords a week's time to pay back the money and sets out on a mission to Malaysia to find the person whose signature is on the cheque.
He travels to Malaysia as a kuruvi- one who is used as a runner to carry and bring back goods. There he runs into Suman's residence. A scuffle with him results in Vijay stealing Suman's diamond in a Zorro-like costume which leaves Trisha,-Suman's sister, in a mesmerizing trance. She promptly falls in love. Along with her brother, she lands in Chennai in search of Vijay. Each of them search, but with different objectives. How the lead stars reach their respective goals forms the rest of the story.
Producer Udhaynidhi has spent generously which is perceptible in the lavish sets, colorful junior artists, graphics etc. Dharani's favorite music composer Vidyasagar's tunes are already a hit and the melodious 'then then' number is a revelation, both visually and acoustically. Trisha is at her glamorous best. Ashish Vidyarthi and Suman
do not have meaty enough roles to prove their mettle. Camera work and editing is slick. Vivek, who accompanies Vijay, provides occasional comic relief.
If you go to see Kuruvi with lowered expectations, you may end up liking it. But those who are looking for big build-up sequences and large Ghilli-like payoffs - stay away.
Verdict : Kuruvi- a moderate flight
Friday, April 25, 2008
Vijay Meets sharukh one on one
Nope, it isn’t the box office performance we intend here. While the ticket counters are enjoying a forced vacation of sorts, IPL matches are dictating terms with skyrocketing TRP rates on television. And brand ambassadors Vijay and Shahrukh Khan couldn’t ask for more with the teams they endorse reaping success after success.While Vijay endorses the ,Chennai Super Kings Shahrukh owns and endorses the Knight Riders (Kolkatta) team. Of the matches held so far,Chennai Super Kings won the matches played against Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. Shahrukh’s Knight Riders brought home the matches against Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers.
In the midst of all this live wire action, King Khan’s ‘Paanchvi Paas’ reality show is also debuting on Star Plus tonight @ 8.00.
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dhoni,
illayathalabathy,
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super kings,
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Its not nayan its trisha with vijay again
Nayanthara’s exit as the brand ambassador of the Chennai Super King’s team could have come as a shock to many. But the lady has now come out with her version to justify her absence during the first match. Blaming her ill health as the cause of absence, Nayan said that as per the agreement between her and the IPL she was required to participate in at least three matches but not necessarily the inaugural match. “With many matches still pending it was not right on the part of the organizers to expel me,” Nayanthara rued. She also explicitly made it clear that she was willing to stick to her commitments in future.Meanwhile, the distraught organizers are said to have approached Trisha in this regard. Will Trisha accept the mantle? Well, there are many more matches to come…
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Vijay and dhoni :A fan to each other
Vijay and Dhoni have found a fan in each other! Before Vijay was to meet the star cricketer, he thought, "I was feeling like - I am going to meet a big cricket captain - but he was so down-to-earth. He said, ‘Hey I know you, I've seen you on TV’, and he made me feel so very comfortable." Dhoni responded by saying, "He's a great guy, I've met him just once during the launch function. It'll be interesting to know him better and of course the film industry here too – that'll be a relaxing time.”The Chennai Superkings take on Mumbai Indians today. As IPL Chennai’s brand ambassador Vijay is confident of a spectacular turn out. "Definitely all my fans will come – they are all cricket lovers too so they'll definitely come and cheer the team. Besides my support, the team will also have my fans' support. "I saw the Mohali match. We've taken 250 runs which no other team's got so far – ours is a strong team that can win under any circumstances – my mind's totally in tomorrow's match," he said at a press conference yesterday.
With two stars, one from cinema and one from cricket, to cheer the team and lead the team, respectively, today’s match will be special treat for fans of Dhoni and Vijay.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Namitha launches a complaint
Azhagana Ponnu was a project which was accepted by Namitha for 17 lakhs in 2006. Subsequent to this, shooting began and went on for 5 days after which the director of the film was changed to Thirunavukkarasu from Kamaraj. When Namitha was reluctant to work with Thiru, the producer gave an option of working under him for a few bdays and if she was not satisfied, she can quit the project. Honoring her commitment, Namitha was present for the 2nd schedule of the film at Kodaikanal whereas the director was reported to have come to the sets very late. This was followed by heated discussion between the heroine and director which led to the shooting coming to a halt. After this, Namitha got busier with bigger projects like Billa and Azhagiya Tamil Magan..Now Namitha has filed a complaint against director Thiru at the South Indian Artist’s Association that she is being harassed by him. Meanwhile there was also a complaint that was lodged by the producer and director of Azhagana Ponnu at the Producer’s Council that Namitha after accepting 17 lakhs is now refusing to give call sheets for their film and further on threatening them with goondas. Now this case will be coming for hearing tomorrow at the producer’s council where both the actress and the director will be present for enquiry.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
is Ajith protected

Aegan, the current project of Ajithkumar being directed by dance master Raju Sundaram is getting canned at a steady pace. After completing shooting at overseas locations, the unit is currently stationed at Vizag and is quickly wrapping up the schedule there. Director has chosen Vizag so as to avoid the crowd that generally throngs around the lead stars here. However he has been proved wrong and the shooting spot at Vizag is being continuously visited by fans of both Ajith and Nayanthara who are very popular.
Fans are very eager to take pictures with their favorite stars and talk to them and spend time with them. As a result shooting gets interrupted. Having found it an uphill task to protect the lead stars from the fans, director has opted for a private security that will be in charge of the star’s protection and ensure that the shooting proceeds smoothly.
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ajithkumar,
Arun vijay,
bikini,
billa,
illayathalabathy,
nayantara,
raju sundaram,
sharath kumar
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