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Back-to-back success in Ram, Dishoom and E has made Jeeva more cautious. In a bid to continue his good run in the industry, the young actor has decided to do one movie at a time and concentrate more on his roles. Shooting for Tamizh MA in Chennai, Jeeva says, 'I am thrilled at the audience response for my recent films. I want to do more quality movies and sustain my place in the industry.' Jeeva's Pori (directed by Subramaniam Siva) is completed and would be released soon. Currently he is shooting for Tamizh MA. By the middle of this year, Jeeva would start working for Thenavattu followed by Rameshwaram for director Selvam. 'I play a mature role in Tamizh MA and have taken sincere efforts to look different,' Jeeva says and adds, 'I hope the audiences continue to give me their support.'
Eager to know audiences' reaction on 'Visaaranai': M. Chandrakumar
Auto-rickshaw driver turned writer M. Chandrakumar, on whose book "Lock Up" the forthcoming Tamil thriller "Visaaranai" is based, is eager to know how the general public will react to the film that is inspired from events from his life. The film, which had its world premiere at Venice International Film Festival last year, chronicles the harrowing experience of Chandrakumar in a lock up. "The international audiences were moved by the film. I was equally moved by their reaction. However, I'm more interested to know how audiences here will react when the film releases this week in cinemas," Chandrakumar, who is also known as Auto Chandran, told. Last year, the film was screened at Mumbai International Film Festival, leaving audiences in awe. "The events have been recreated very sensitively. So much so that, it will trigger dialogue and discourse on basic human rights," he said. In 1983, in Guntur, Chandran along with his three friends was detained by police and was mercilessly beaten black and blue for 13 days for a crime he never committed. Decades later, at the behest of his close friend, he penned down the agony and pain he suffered in the hands of the police as Tamil novel "Lock Up". "I was in my 20s when the incident happened. I'd fled from my house in Coimbatore, and before doing several odd jobs, I finally landed in Guntur where my fate changed forever. We were booked on a case of doubt," he said. When National Award winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran read the novel, he decided to make it as a film. "The film was shot at the same place where we were held captive. It was a 10X10 ft room without any source of air and light," recalled Chandran, who said Vetrimaaran had done full justice to his story. The film, which is jointly produced by actor Dhanush and Vetrimaaran, features Dinesh, Murugadoss, Samuthirakani, Kishore, Anandi and Ajay Ghosh. Chandran hasn't met the three others who were locked up with him since they were released. He doesn't even know if they're alive. "We parted ways fearing we may be arrested again. I hope when the film releases, they watch it and know it's our story. I wish I could meet them again," he said.
Suryah eagerly expecting two releases
Actor-director S J Suryah is expecting the release of his Thirumagan. This film stars Meera Jasmine opposite him, and is directed by debutant Rathnakumar with Kalaipuli S Thanu producing the venture. His Vyapari is also all ready to hit the screens. The movie has three glamdolls - Tamanna, Malavika and Namitha opposite him. Suryah is hopeful of establishing his career as an actor strongly this year. The actor-director has tried his hands at crooning a song in Vyapari. He has sung a duet in the company of playback singer Kalyani, set to tunes by Deva, with lyrics penned by Vaali.
Swarnamalya eagerly awaits Mozhi
Mozhi is set for release in a couple of days. Among those looking up to it with bated breath is Swarnmalya too. A bubbly TV compere, Swarnamalya was quickly taken by movie makers who found her enthusiasm infectious. She played an important role in Manirathnam's Alai Payuthe. However, she quit it all and after quite a while now, she got Mozhi, which she grabbed with both hands. This should prove a turning point for her as Radha Mohan has the nous for shaping up a character. Going by the promos, she seems to have a vital presence in the film, as her face figures prominently alongside that of the lead performers Prithviraj, Jyothika and Prakash Raj. Elsewhere too, Swarnamalya is keeping her TV shows and classical dances going. Looks like this gamine-charmed performer is getting on to the big stage.
Perarasu eager to strike it rich
' 'Thiruvannamalai' will be a commercial entertainer with punch dialogues and mass masala elements', says Perarasu. Speaking about the project, Perarasu says, 'Every man has got problems and for many they are their own makings.'Thiruvannamalai' is the story of a confident youth, who fights against evils in society and emerges triumphant'. For the first time, Perarasu is handling law and order problems, rowdy activities and evils of politics all together. Says Perarasu, 'Since the title is 'Thiruvannamalai', there are loads of spiritualism in the script as well'. 'The story is tailor-made for Arjun. It is not a just an action film but a new attempt too. I thank my producers Kavithalaya for their support'. Arjun plays a cable TV operator, while newcomer Sania Vakil plays an advocate and Karunaas plays a prominent character in the film. Perarasu has penned lyrics for a song set to tune by Srikanth Deva. He has also sung a number called 'Veera Nadai......'.
Vikram eager to work with Vijay again
Vikram who got impressed with Director AL Vijay has announced that he would soon be doing a different film once again with him. This seems like the director has thoroughly impressed with his work. Chiyaan says “Soon I am going to work with Vijay but this time it would be a different genre film and will have no comparison with Deiva Thirumagan”. Vikram is quite eager to work with him and is showing immense interest. Director Vijay has proved his mettle with his maiden project Kireedam and later with Arya-starrer Madarasapattinam. He is one of the best directors in Tamil who tries to handle different and unique themes for each and every film. So, let’s wait for a different film yet again from Vikram and Vijay.