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Reacting strongly to media reports that Rajinikanth may star in a biopic on Tipu Sultan, Hindu Munani leader Rama Gopalan has urged the superstar to desist from doing so. According to Gopalan, Tipu was 'anti-Tamil' and hence no Tamil actors including Rajinikanth should star in the film. Bengaluru-based entrepreneur-producer Ashok Kheny reportedly wants to make a biopic of Tipu Sultan with the 64-year-old southern superstar. In his statement, Gopalan said that the film will be an attempt to portray Tipu Sultan as a freedom fighter.
Hindi Cinema beckons Harris Jayaraj
The talented Harris Jayaraj was introduced to filmdom with the film 'Minnale'. Not only did the film go on to become a great hit, the songs and background score too was received very well. Harris Jayaraj had come to stay as a terrific music director in Tamil Cinema. 'Minnale' was remade in Hindi as 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil' while retaining the same tunes for the songs. Hindi audiences too loved the music. Though Harris Jayaraj handpicks just about two films a year he has proved his mettle as a wonderful composer. 'Gajini' starring Suriya and Asin went on to become a big hit and so did the songs of Harris Jayaraj. With his incredible songs Harris Jayaraj is becoming quite noticed among Bollywood filmmakers. Talks are going on to get Harris work in straight Hindi projects. Apart from Tamil the music director composed music for the Telugu film 'Sainikudu' and that too romped home successfully. The songs of 'Satyam' and 'Dhaam Dhoom' have become terrific favorites right now. The songs 'Anbe En Anbe' and Yaaro Manathile Yeano' are current rages among the youth. Despite all this success, the man is so very humble that whoever comes in contact with him would want him to scale greater heights.
Off to Hindi
Sivaji Productions, after the huge success in Chandramukhi, is planning a foray into Bollywood again. The film titled Delhi Heights with a contemporary theme will be directed by Anand Kumar and has Jimmy Sherghil and Neha Dhupia playing the lead roles. It may be recalled that Sivaji Productions had earlier produced Hindi movie Amar Prem. The film will be launched on 1 May, coinciding with thespian Sivaji Ganesan's birthday. Interestingly, director Bharathiraja is directing a Hindi movie featuring Nana Patekar, Manirathinam is also directing a Bollywood movie, while P Vasu is planning one. Now Sivaji Productions have begun an Hindi movie.
Kuppy - Cyanide for Hindi too
The popular Kannada film Cyanide which is based on the killers of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is getting ready for a release in Tamil. The Tamil version will be produced by Vishwas Sundar has been titled Kuppy. The movie dwells on the last days of the two prominent killers Sivarasan and Subha. Anni fame Malavika donned the role of Subha in the movie, while Nasser was cast in the role of Investigating Officer. Now the latest buzz doing rounds in Kollywood is that plans are on to remake the movie in Bollywood. A popular production house will produce the Hindi version and it looks likely that Amitabh Bachchan, Nana Patekar and Tabu would play the lead roles. The movie with a controversial theme was released in Karnataka with U certificate and completed a successful 150-day run recently.
Madhavan in the Hindi film Delhii Heights
Produced by Prabhu for the reputed banner Sivaji Productions, the Hindi film Delhii Heights has Jimmy Shergill, Neha Dhupia, Om Puri, Rohit Roy, Simone Singh, Vivek Shauq, Kamini Khanna and our very own Madhavan playing significant roles. This film is directed by Anand Kumar and has music by Rabbi Shergill. The talkie portion of the film is getting completed today. Madhavan, who is playing a guest role in the film, is only too happy to be part of this film under a renowned banner. It doesn't matter whether it is a lead role or a guest role, he opines. 'It doesn't matter how much I feature in a film. The significance of the role is all that matters. Hasn't Amitabh Bachchan, the Big B done guest roles as well? When someone of his stature does, why can't I?' he quips. Madhavan is all the more happy that his portions were shot in the lawns of the palatial house that the thespian Sivaji Ganesan lived in.
Shreya in the Hindi version of Ghajini?
Shreya is all set to go places. The successful actor from Tollywood is making waves in Tamil cinema now. She is Rajinikanth's lady love in Sivaji. Also, Shreya is cast opposite Vijay in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan. Her recent release Thiruvilayadal Arambam with Dhanush has opened big at the box office. The latest buzz doing rounds is that Shreya has been asked to act in the Hindi version of the Tamil blockbuster Ghajini. The movie would feature Aamir Khan in the lead role and would be directed by Murugadoss with Ravi K Chandran cranking the camera. Sources say that the director has evinced interest in casting Shreya for the role played by Asin in the original. Good going, Shreya!