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Sneha counts Jagapathi Babu as one of her friends. A few months back when she was head-deep in controversies in her home State Tamil Nadu, it was Jagapathi Babu who she had sought the help to bail her out. Naturally, the two are good friends and enjoy good vibes. And naturally, they are being cast again for a film. Jagapathi is going through a rough patch in his career. After Pandhem, a couple years ago, he has not had any big hits. So he needs one to stabilize his tottering career. So when writer Madan is making his debut as a director, Jagapathi quickly signed on the movie. There was some indecision on who play the heroine's role. After some discussion, the unanimous choice was Sneha. The two friends now get to act together again. Madan had previoulsy caught the eye with Aa Naluguru. The new film has been named Pellaina Kottallo.
'Friends Colony' to inspire youth
DTS mixing works are in progress for 'Friends Colony' directed by Achana Srinivas, presented by Bellamkonda Sivakumari and produced by U Venkat Rao on the banner Sai Vamsy Creations with Anil and Poonam Singar in the lead, with Posani Krishnamurali in a key role. Producer says, 'We would like to give a message to the youth through our film that there is nothing impossible for the youth. Bombay Bhole scored fantastic music and the audio which was released into the market is getting a positive response. Especially the song rendered by Keeravani, 'Manchukanna Tellanaina Sneham Raa'' is getting very good response. We are planning to release the film as soon as possible.'
Friends Make a Movie, 'Chennai 600028'
Venkat Prabhu, son of Gangai Amaran, has donned the hat of director for a new movie titled 'Chennai 600028'. Speaking about the film, 'The story is confined to the happenings in Mandaveli and R A Puram. A resident of those areas since my childhood inspired me to settle for that title. It got the endorsement of S P Charan and J K Saravana, two of my good friends, who took an instant liking for the script.' Interestingly, Venkat Prabhu introduces a host of new faces in the movie. The movie produced by Capital Film Works, S P Charan and Tantra Films (Singapore), J K Saravana, has a huge star cast of 11 Heroes and 2 Heroines - Director Agathiyan's daughter Vijayalakshmi and Mumbai Model Christine Zedek. For the first time in the Indian film history, the movie has no individual or dual lead characters. Instead, the uniquely scripted film has all the cast in the movie playing prominent roles. Dwelling more, Venkat Prabhu, says, 'It is a movie which has a strong screenplay and laced with fun all through. A value for your money indeed'. The artistes in the movie were selected after auditions and several screening tests, he said and added, they were given a month's training before commencing the shooting. Two songs were shot in Bangkok in exotic locations including Beaches, Islands and Rain Forests.
Friendship between Dhanush and Bhoopathy
Dhanush and director Bhoopathy Pandian share a deep and unique friendship. So much so that the friendship is unlikely to be affected despite a tussle between the director and Dhanush's father Kasthoori Raja. Here is a small flashback to give you an idea of what had caused the trouble. Kasthoori Raja has recently sold the Telugu remake rights of Dhanush starrer 'Thiruvilaiyadal Arambam', directed by Bhoopathy. It is said that he hasn't given any share to the director by selling the remake rights. Bhoopathy worked in the film on mutual faith without entering into any agreement. Now the director has filled a complaint against Dhanush's father Kasthoori Raja in the producers' council. He has sought the council to enable him to get his share (40 percent). Now the council is conducting a trial with both the parties. The case, Bhoopathy says, will not affect his friendship with Dhanush. 'It will continue irrespective of the result of my complaint', says the director. Dhanush, it is said, wants to act again in Bhoopathy's movie. It was Bhoopathy who gave him hits like 'Thiruvilaiyadal Arambam' and 'Devathaiyai Kanden'. Bhoopathy too is willing to make another film with Dhanush. The two friends have admirably chosen to look beyond the tussle over the financial issues.
'Best friends' at 'Sakkarakatti' audio launch on July 11
A. R. Rahman's soothing tunes for the film 'Sakkarakatti' will be launched at a function organized by the producers of the film on the 11th of July. The chief guests of the event would be 'best friends' K. Balachander and Bharathirajaa. The tag 'best friends' is owing to the fact that K. Balachander called Bharathirajaa as his good friend during the 'Kuselan' audio launch. The Tamil film industry is abuzz with excitement with the fact that extensive graphics are being created for the movie's song sequences, and the detailed work is literally running close to a year. Reports also suggest that a crore of rupees have been spent for picturizing just one song. The intensity and effectiveness of the songs composed by A. R. Rahman is said to be the reason behind the filmmakers' going through such an effort. Another interesting piece of information is that A. R. Rahman has hummed for a song titled 'Maruthanni' which has been rendered by Madhushree. It can be recalled that all the songs that have the musician's humming have gone on to be huge chart toppers like 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' in 'Roja' and 'Sanda Kozhi' in 'Aayutha Ezhuthu'. 'Sakkarakatti' has Santhanu, son of writer, director, actor K. Bhagyaraj as hero and yet another film personality's (Kalaipuli Dhanu) son Kalaprabhu as the director. Ishita and Vedhika play the leading ladies and the film is produced by Kalaipuli Dhanu.
Bollywood friends visit Hrithik post-surgery
Shah Rukh Khan and filmmakers Ashutosh Gowariker and Madhur Bhandarkar paid a visit to actor Hrithik Roshan at the Hinduja Hospital here. The "Krrish" star, recovering post a brain surgery, is likely to be discharged "in a day or two". "Hrithik is doing absolutely fine, and he will be discharged in a day or two," a source said. Hrithik underwent a successful brain surgery for removal of a clot, which is said to have been caused by a head injury he suffered during the shoot of "Bang Bang" in Phuket, his father and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan had earlier revealed. The 39-year-old, who was diagonised with chronic subdural haematoma, was admitted to the hospital July 6 evening, and he was operated upon the following day. Post his 50-minute neuro-surgery, Shah Rukh's wife Gauri, who is also a close friend of Hrithik's wife Sussanne Roshan, visited the actor. Also, filmmaker Karan Johar and director Karan Malhotra were among the first few celebrity visitors. On Monday, Shah Rukh, who returned after attending the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards and weekend in Macau, went to look up the health of his “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” co-star Tuesday, said a source. Actor Kunal Kapoor as well as filmmakers Ashutosh Gowariker and Madhur Bhandarkar too joined Hrithik's celebrity visitors in the hospital.