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The sizzling stars of 2007 In 2006, it was a tough competition among Jyothika, Trisha, Nayantara, and Asin. Though they had competition from the likes of Sneha, Namitha, Reema Sen, Sandhya, and Bhavana, the real fight for the top slot was between these four. Shriya Saran Come 2007, and you have a dazzling star in Shriya Saran marching towards the top. Though she made a memorable mark in 'Mazhai' (2005) and gave a hit in 'Thiruvilayadal Arambam' (2006), her amazing performance (looks?) in 'Sivaji' in 2007 propelled her among the top actors. The curvaceous girl followed it up with her enticing looks and sensual dancing in Vijay's 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan'. Asin Asin, the sensational 'Ghajini' girl, recreated the magic in 'Pokkiri' but her 'Aazhwar' failed to impress. Though she has regained her charm in 'Vel' up to some extent, she can hardly be termed as the top star of 2007, though she has maintained her position among the top. Her achievement, however, came in the form of the offer from Bollywood to play the lead role in Hindi Ghajini opposite Aamir Khan. With her most anticipated film Dasavatharam is yet to come, the girl is very much on the race Nayantara Nayantara, who was pushed to the back seat during most part of the year, made everyone sit up and watch with her stunning looks and stylish performance in Billa. Now she is awaiting two major films (Yaradi Nee Mohini and Sathyam) and looking strong to become the top star of next year. Trisha Trisha had a very good year in 2006 but 2007 did not bring her good fortunes in Tamil. Her only release 'Kireedam' did not click. Though she is quite busy with Telugu films, she has hardly made any impact in Tamil. However, she has maintained her position as a top star and bagged some prestigious projects like 'Abhiyum Naanum' and 'Kuruvi'. With her most awaited film 'Bheemaa' is ready to hit the halls in January the smiling beauty is all set to regain her position in Kollywood. Among others, Namitha continues to titillate with her daring approach and cool attitude. Sneha did not have any memorable film while Sandhya and Bhavana failed to come out with any major hits to their credits. Reema Sen was hardly in the scene. Though there is no clear winner in 2007, the sensuous Shriya edges ahead with sexy Nayantara following closely. 2008 will see tough competition between Trisha, Asin, Shriya, and Nayantara to become the top star of the year. You cannot write off Sneha, Sandhya, and Bhavana, who could make amends in this list with their projects coming up next year.
Vijay 62 directed by Selvaraghavan produced by Sivaji Productions
Vijay’s ‘Bairavaa’ directed by Bharathan and costarring Keerthy Suresh is fast nearing completion and Vijaya Productions are firming up Pongal 2017 to release the mega film. It is now more or less confirmed that Atlee will be reuniting with the Ilayathalapathy after the blockbuster ‘Theri’ for ‘Vijay 61’ written by Vijayendra Prasad and produced by Sri Thenaandal Films. Now the news is surfacing that ‘Vijay 62’ will be produced by the prestigious Sivaji Productions banner and the director would be Selvaraghavan who has narrated a killer script to Vijay who is said to be mighty impressed. Sources reveal that official confirmation will come sooner than later.
Vijay 62 directed by Selvaraghavan produced by Sivaji Productions
We were the first to report that ‘Vijay 62’ will be directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by the legendary Sivaji Productions banner. Read : Ilayathalapathy confirms producer & director for 'Vijay 62'?We have information from highly reliable sources that Vijay was invited to Sivaji’s house by Prabhu for this year’s Vinayakar Chathurthi celebrations and the Ilayathalapathy obliged by making his appearance. After paying salutations to the Nadigar Thilagam portrait it is reported that Vijay joined the legend’s family for lunch where Selvaraghavan was also present. Prabhu then arranged a private room for Selva to narrate his script to Vijay who was very impressed with it and requested some minor changes. Director Kasthuri Raja has also confirmed that the Selva-Vijay meeting happened at Annai Illam. Our sources signed off by saying that it will be a completely different film for both the Ilayathalapathy and the maverick director.
Arya from 6 July
It's official. Madhavan starrer Arya will finally hit the screens on 6 July. After all the delays, director Manoj Kumar, who turned producer with the movie Arya is completed and ready for a release. Manoj Kumar says, 'We have overcome all the problems to complete the movie. The film has come out really well. Plans are on to release the movie simultaneously in Telugu too on 6 July'. Arya features Madhavan, Bhavana, Prakash Raj and Vadivelu in prominent roles. Manoj Kumar says, 'I will be commencing my next venture titled Fuse Kattai Rangaswamy. The movie would feature Prakash Raj and Kushboo besides newcomers Venu and Ezhil as the heroes and Pinky as the heroine'.
'6.2' is the next venture of 'Maa Pasalapudi Sitraalu'
Producers S Kishan Naik and Sriram Reddy who had produced 'February 14' on the banner of 'Maa Pasalapudi Sitraalu' as their debut film are now dubbing a Tamil hit film '6.2' on the same banner. While Vikram of 'Aparichudu'-fame played the hero, Sunita Varma of 'Utsaham'-fame played the heroine. Dubbing and recording works were complete and presently the film is in DTS mixing works. The audio would be launched soon through 'Madhura Entertainemnt' and the film would be released in the second half of June. D Imaan scored music for the film and there are five songs. Dialogues are by Venu, lyrics are by Rudrakshala, editing is by Suresh Urs and camera is by Suresh Devan. V Senthil Kumar had directed the film.
Nepal quake death toll at 6,260 as rescue effort, recovery continues
Nepal – Fresh croissants emerged from a popular bakery and were quickly snapped up. Farmers delivered fresh produce and lines disappeared at gasoline stations. Slowly, life edged back toward a semblance of normal in Nepal's quake-hit capital Friday as residents packed up tents and moved indoors. As rescue workers continued to comb the rubble in Kathmandu for survivors, the government said it was giving the equivalent of $1,000 to families of each victim killed in Saturday's earthquake, and another $400 for funeral costs, according to state-run Nepal Radio. The death toll from the mammoth quake climbed to 6,260, police said, including those who died in an avalanche on Mount Everest, plus more than 60 elsewhere in the region. The city got a lift Thursday when two survivors, including a 15-year-old boy, were rescued after being buried in debris for five days. Although poorer sections of the city remained strewn with collapsed buildings, there were visibly fewer tents standing in a central part of Kathmandu that had been packed with people in the first few days after the magnitude-7.8 quake hit amid repeated aftershocks. Krishna Maharjan, a farmer on the outskirts, brought green onions and cauliflower on his bicycle into the city. "We are trying to get as much fresh food to the people as possible," he said. "I feel it is our small contribution. But that's what we can do and every little bit helps." More than 130,000 houses were reportedly destroyed, according to the U.N. humanitarian office. Its chief, Valerie Amos, landed in Nepal for a three-day visit to meet victims and local leaders. Amos told reporters there were "immense logistical challenges" for aid workers trying to get aid to isolated, mountainside villages where helicopters can't land and roads have often been destroyed. "Of course we are worried that it is taking so long to get to people who desperately need aid. Some of those villages are virtually flattened. But it's very, very hard to see how we're going to get to them," said Amos, who saw some of those places by air on Friday. In the past 48 hours, the U.N. Children's Fund, or UNICEF, has delivered nearly 30 metric tons of supplies, including tents, water purification tablets, and first aid and hygiene kits. Nepal appealed to international donors on Friday to send more tents and tarpaulins, along with grain, salt and sugar. "We have received things like tuna fish and mayonnaise. What good are those things for us? We need grains, salt and sugar," Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said. Information Minister Minedra Risal said Nepal immediately needs 400,000 tents but so far has only been able to provide 29,000 to people in need. A European Union official said about 1,000 people from Europe are still unaccounted for and had not reached out to their embassies since the earthquake struck. EU Ambassador to Nepal Rensje Teerink told reporters Friday that "of course doesn't mean they are dead. It just means they haven't reported back." Most of the people came as tourists and trekkers, and many do not register with their embassies. A group of Nepal's Gurkhas serving the British army have rushed back home to help their quake-hit countrymen get clean drinking water. The soldiers from the Queen's Gurkha Engineers Unit on Thursday set up a portable water purification unit on the Kathmandu grounds of the old royal palace. "I am just glad I could serve my countrymen when they really needed something so necessary like clean drinking water," said Cpl. Bhesh Gurung, 34. "I have been away for 13 years serving in a foreign land and finally I can do something for my motherland."