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Actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin says his forthcoming Tamil comedy "Nanbendaa, which releases on Thursday, could be referred to as the sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" (Ok Ok). "'Nanbenda' could be called 'Ok Ok' part 2. Whatever is expected when Santhanam and I team up, you'll find all that in this movie. Santhanam plays my wingman in love. It's about the story of three childhood friends who fight, separate and reunite many years later," Udhay told. The movie features Udhay and comedian Santhanam as best friends. "Audiences loved the scenes featuring Santhanam and I in 'Ok Ok'. Our combination worked wonders for the film. We've milked the hit combination once again," he said. Ask Udhay why the combination didn't work in their last outing "Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal", and pat comes the reply: "The reason it didn't work as well as 'Ok Ok' was because we tossed in some family sentiment, which was not received well by everybody. The unanimous feedback was that people walked in to see something as funny as 'Ok Ok', but what we gave them was not even close". In Jagadish-directed "Nanbenda", Udhay is paired with Nayantara for the second time in a row. "I've known her since 'Aadhavan' days. When she heard the script, she felt the character was very close to her real self and hence agreed to be part of the project. By now, we've all become such a great team and it's so much fun working with her and others too," he added. Udhay, who has mostly relied on comedy and bromance, has tried some action too in the film. "I generally don't like action and prefer making light-hearted comedy entertainers. But I realized audiences expect me to do more than just comedy, especially after my second film. So we've done a small action sequence this time," he said. Unlike "Ok Ok", the actor won't be seen piggybacking on Santhanam here. "With 'Nanbenda', I've graduated to the next level and have equal screen space with Santhanam as my director felt that he dominated me in 'Ok Ok'. Scenes were specially written for me in this movie," said Udhay. The team shot three songs in exotic locations such as Bali, London and Ireland. Udhay is currently shooting for "Gethu" and will soon start working on "Idhayam Murali".
Udhayanidhi may next team up with director Rajesh
Actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is currently shooting for Tamil film "Geththu" here, is likely to team up with director M. Rajesh for another project in the language later this year. "As soon as I finish 'Geththu', I'll start working on a project called 'Idhayam Murali' with director Ahmed. Towards the end of the year, Rajesh and I may team up for the second time. But nothing has been finalized yet," Udhay told. Rajesh launched Udhay's acting career in 2012 sleeper hit "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi", while his project with Ahmed is expected to roll from May onwards. Udhay is looking forward to the release of Tamil comedy "Nanbenda", which will release in cinemas on April 2.
Udhayanidhi to do one by one!
Producer-actor Udhayanidhi Stalin is on roll. The renowned film maker who has signed back to back films is planning to do one after the other. Post his successful debut with OKOK in 2012 and Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal in 2014, Udhay had signed three films Nanbenda with Jagadish, Gethu with Thirukumaran and Idhayam Murali in Ahmed direction. Now, the happening star is all set to kick start his next movie with director thirukumaran from 22nd of February. Tentatively titled as Gethu, Muhurtham of this film held long back. Amy Jackson is the heroine, Karunakaran and Sukumar will provide comedy. Harris Jayaraj will render music. Udhayanidhi has also announced through his micro-blogging page that his Idhyama Murali with director Ahmed will start rolling in the month of April. Music by Anirudh Ravichander, DOP Madhi. Meanwhile, Udhay, Nayantara starred Nanbenda is slated for April 2nd release. Stay tuned...
Kathir to direct Vinay
'Unnale Unnale' fame Vinay, who is expecting his second film 'Jeyam Kondaan' this weekend has been roped in by Ayngaran International to act in a film which is to be directed by Kadhir. With several films to his credit including 'Idhayam', 'Kadhal Desam' and Kadhalar Dhinam, Kadhir will be back from a brief sabbatical with this Viinay starrer. It can be recalled that a couple of his films didn't fare well at the box office. Says Vinay, 'I am happy to be associating myself with such a big name like Ayngaran and that that too with an ace director. I am also acting in Selva's direction in a movie to be produced by Kavithalaya, another prestigious production house.'
Jeyam Kondaans audio release on June 7
Kamal Haasan is all set to release the audio for the film 'Jeyam Kondaan' which is the debut vehicle for director Kannan, a former assistant of Mani Ratnam. The audio release is to take place in Santham Theater on June 7. The movie stars model turned actor Vinay, the star of 'Unnale Unnale, and the lady to grace the screen with him would be Bhavana. Lekha Washington and Santhanam also play important roles. Music is by Vidyasagar and Ayngaran International holds the copyrights. Hariharan and Madhushree have lent their voices for the song Varainthu Vaitha Suriyane. Bhavana's introduction song Suttrivarum has been rendered by Sadna Sargam and Benny has sung Give it a Break. The other songs are Aththai Kooda Vaa by Sriram parthasarathy and Adaimalai by Karthick. There is another song titled Ullasa Ulagam which is a remix with a duration of 2 minutes and has been planned to feature as a montage. Balasubramaniyan has been assigned to handle the cinematography. The film has been designed as a youthful romantic entertainer and is produced by Sathya Jyothi's Selvi Thyagarajan, T.T.G. Thyaga Saravanan and T.Arjun Thyagarajan. Sathya Jyothi Films is known for clean family entertainers like 'Moondram Pirai', 'Pagal Nilavu', 'Kizhakku Vaasal', 'Idhayam' and 'Parthiban Kanavu'. 'Jeyam Kondaan' is also expected to be along these lines. Vinay is all excited about the film and says the story is the movie's strength. He sure hopes it will rock big time.