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The National award winning director from Tamil cinema, Agathiyan is making a comeback after a brief exile. He will direct a film to be produced by Bluewater Movie Makers and it would star Vikranth. Music is by Premji of 'Chennai 600028' fame. The first phase of shooting starts on 26 October. The director has reportedly approached 'Ammuvagiya Naan' fame Bharathi to play the heroine. Agathiyan had carved a niche for himself directing films like 'Kadhal Kottai' and 'Gokulathil Seethai' unfortunately his recent films 'Ramakrishna' and 'Selvam' did not do good business. The director has expressed his confidence that he would make a strong comeback and the movie would set a new trend in the industry.
Agathiyan on the move
Director Agathiyan is back in action. The acclaimed director has the rare distinction of being the only director in Tamil cinema to win the National award for best director. After lying low in the recent past, the director has commenced his next directorial venture that features Vijay's brother Vikranth, 'Ammuvagiya Naan' fame Bharathi and Vikramadhitya in the lead roles. Remember the blockbuster of distinctive director Mahendran's Nenjathai Killadhae? The movie featured Mohan and Suhasini in lead roles with musical score by Ilayaraja. The movie went on to become a big hit. Now Agathiyan has chosen the title of the movie for his next directorial venture. Recently major portion of Nenjathai Kiladhae was shot in ECR Road near Chennai. Produced by Blue Waters Movie Makers, the movie has musical score by Premji Gangai Amaran, son of Gangai Amaran. Nizhalgal Ravi, Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Pragathy are also in the cast. D Sankar handles cinematography, while Yogamagi takes care of arts department. Harsha does editing and Ajayraj, choreography. Agathiyan is quite confident about his successful comeback. "The movie is youthful and romantic. It dwells on romance and the emotions and feeling of the lover couples. Shooting is on in a full swing. We will be shooting in Kochi, Thekkady and Kodaikanal".
Agathiyans V Day gift
'Nenjathai Killadhae' - the title of director Mahendran's yesteryear classic comes back with a different story. Director Agathiyan, known for his unique treatment of love on screen is back with his latest offering 'Nenjathai Killadhae', which has a powerful love story. It was Agathiyan, who redefined the way love stories were handled in Tamil films by his maiden venture 'Kaadhal Kottai'. Now he is ready with another movie that has another love story, treated in a different way. Like 'Kaadhal Kottai', which was hailed for its climax, 'Nenjathai Killadhae' too has a telling climax that could remain in the viewer's mind for a long time. The movie has Vikranth and Bharathi in the lead roles; Nizhalgal Ravi does an important role. The music is handled by Premji Gangai Amaran. The movie will be a treat for lovers on Valentine's Day.
Bharathiraja joins forces with Agathiyan
Bharathiraja is fully immersed in his Hindi movie 'Cinema' which features Nana Patekar in the lead role. The movie which is about the story of a film director also has Tamil actor Arjun in the role of a tough cop. Bharathiraja has plans to dub and release the movie in Tamil also. For the first time, this acclaimed director teams up with director Agathiyan, the National award winner from Kollywood, for the movie. Agathiyan, who shot to fame with movies like Kadhal Kottai and Gokulathil Seethai, will be penning the dialogues for the Tamil version. His films Selvam and Ramakrishna went down without a trace. Agathiyan, who was briefed the storyline by Bharathiraja was greatly impressed and has reportedly begun all works. He has temporarily shelved his plans to direct a movie.
Small screen beckons Agathiyan
Agathiyan belongs to the rare breed of directors in Tamil cinema. When action-packed flicks were the order of the day, he came out with movies which had engrossing scripts, with subtle emotions. The only recipient of the National Award for best director from Tamil so far, Agathiyan's Kadhal Kottai set a new trend in Tamil cinema. He followed it up with a poignant film, Gokulathil Seethai. Currently he is penning the dialogues for the Tamil version of Bharathiraja's Hindi movie 'Cinema' which stars Nana Patekar in the lead role. The Tamil version is titled Bommalaattam. Meanwhile, Agathiyan has forayed into the small screen. He has accepted to do a mega-serial for a newly-launched television channel. He says the serial would be different from the regular ones and would have a strong message. Agathiyan's mega-serial, to be telecast on weekdays, will be aired from the New Year.