Showing posts with label vijay. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 4, 2008

kuruvi movie review

Starring: Vijay, Trisha, Suman, Vivek, Manivannan, Malavika, Ashish Vidyarthi

Direction: 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

Enna vechu comedy keymedy panliey

It was nothing like shooting trained models or film stars for Rajiv Menon this time around. The ace film/ad maker recently framed the likes of Dhoni for the promotional video of Chennai Kings of IPL T20. Rajiv recently opened up on his association with Dhoni in an interview to a tabloid.

Evidently awed by the cricketer’s penchant for acting, Rajiv declared that he is impressed with Dhoni’s histrionic skills. “People know him only as a cricketer so far, but this video will showcase his skills in acting too,” declared Rajiv. This comes as no surprise given the fact that Dhoni has more modeling assignments than any other aspiring or even established models in the field.

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.

dasavatharam mania has started


The audio release of Kamal Hassan’s Dasavatharam this evening in Chennai is probably the biggest Kollywood pre-release extravaganza that anyone will ever witness. Among the many luminaries who will be present, the star is undoubtedly Jackie Chan who arrived last night in the city at around 10 pm, and checked in at the Taj Coramandel. Awaiting him at the Chennai airport were throngs of fans to get a glimpse of this international star. Chan looked visibly impressed and happy at the crowd turn out. This afternoon he will meet the press.

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.

dhasavadharam Creates records

Count down has begun for all of Kamal’s fans. Yes... Dasavatharam will hit the screens in June and there is a stiff competition among the buyers to lap up this film. Official information revealed that Mayajaal complex near Chennai will be having 45 shows of Dasavatharam alone in weekends and 40 shows during the week days and if sources are to be believed, this will be the first of its kind in Kollywood.

Meanwhile, the frenzy associated with the audio release of the film is reaching an all time high with new information flowing in every day. Audio will be released in a grand gala event on the 25th of April at Nehru Indoor stadium and the MC of the function will be actress Shobana. Hollywood star Jackie Chan will release the audio which will be received by Amitabh Bachchan. Honorable chief minister of Tamil Nadu Karunanidhi will be the chief guest of the function. Arrangements are done so as to let 5000 people watch the function which will include the trailer along with the making of the film. Jackie Chan will arrive on the 24th and all the important guests will be accommodated at a five star hotel in the city. The event will be attended by luminaries of Indian tinsel town like Jaya Pradha, Hema Malini, Mallika Sherawat, Mammootty, Vijay and Asin in addition to many of the top brass of Kollywood. Behindwoods wishes the function all the success.

Jothika joins surya for his next film finally

It is well known that Sivakumar and family have adopted two schools, of which one is in Kancheepuram, under the education trust created by the family. This trust is also engaged in promoting several educational activities. And when the Education Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thennarasu, put forth a suggestion to the actor to produce a documentary film to encourage school children go to school, the actor was only too willing to do it.

Moreover, the actor’s son, a popular film star in his own right – Surya – along with other well-known actors Vijay and Madhavan have been signed up for the film. Earlier, director K.V. Anand was reported to wield the megaphone but now the mantle has shifted to V. Priya. However, Anand has been retained as the cinematographer.Another important person to join this galaxy of stars is Jyothika. It is worth mentioning here that this star couple – Surya and Jyothika – had earlier acted in a documentary on autism.

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