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Close on the heels of coming out with 'Kireedam' starring Ajith, the Adlabs will produce their next starring Madhavan. Titled 'Yavarum Nalam', the movie features Esha Deol, daughter of yesteryear heroine Hemamalini opposite Madhavan. Shankar ' Ehsaan-Loy has been assigned to score music for the movie. The trio had earlier scored music for Kamal Haasan's 'Aalavandhan' and a series of hit films in Hindi including 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'. Vikram, who directed Silambarasan's 'Alai' before has been entrusted with the job of wielding the megaphone. The shooting would commence once Madhavan is back from abroad after promoting his maiden production venture 'Evano Oruvan'.
Naam Tamizhar won't allow release of 'Madras Cafe' in TN
After attending the special screening of John Abraham-starrer "Madras Cafe", members of Tamil activist group Naam Tamizhar vowed not the allow the film's release in Tamil Nadu contending it portrays LTTE cadres as terrorists. The private screening was attended by Tamil filmmaker and group chief Seeman and director R.K Selvamani along with many others. "The film tries to portray late Prabhakaran, LTTE chief, as a terrorist. We don't appreciate it and request the distributors to not screen the film in the state. The sentiment of the film is anti-Tamil and we don't agree with it," Seeman said. "We wouldn't be bothered if our Sri Lankan brothers were not portrayed in a bad light. Prabhakaran sacrificed his life fighting for Sri Lankan Tamils. How can a film possibly portray him as a terrorist?" he asked. "Madras Cafe" earned the wrath of pro-Tamil groups when its trailer was released in July. However, speaking at an event recently here, John said: "My film doesn't take any sides. It doesn't portray anybody as terrorists." Directed by Shoojit Sircar, "Madras Cafe" is slated to release Aug 23 worldwide. The film was even dubbed in Tamil to be exclusively released in Tamil Nadu. The film, which also features Nargis Fakhri, Rashi Khanna and Leena Maria, deals with terrorism and civil war and was reportedly shot in Sri Lanka and India.
Nalan Kumarasamy turns actor! To play a Veterinary Doctor in Sibiraj's next
Renowned film maker Nalan Kumarasamy, who is well known for directing films like Pizza, Soodhu Kavvum, is now trying his luck in acting.Nalan will be playing as a Fish doctor in an upcoming film which feature Sibiraj and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead role. “Director Nalan has done a cameo in our film. He plays a veterinary doctor. To be specific, he plays a fish doctor. He shot for a day for his part in the film.” says director Mani Seiyon who is currently busy helming the project.
Ramya's Shiva Nagam faces trouble in Tamil Nadu
Director Kodi Ramakrishnan, who gave us the enthralling Arundhati, is back with yet another fantasy thriller, Shiva Nagam, which is all set to hit the screens this Friday. The latest is that the film is facing few roadblocks in Tamilnadu due to the ongoing Cauvery spat. It is to be noted that Tamil films are facing an unofficial ban in Karnataka for almost a month now. Starring politician-actor Ramya in the lead, the film is originally made in Kannada. Interestingly, the 1970s film of the same name starred Vishnuvardhan and is considered as one of his landmark work. The VFX part of the film is handled by the creators of Naan Ee and Baahubali. The Tamil version is released jointly by Sri Thenandal Films and Pen Movies.
Vaiko seeks ban on 'Madras Cafe' after Naam Tamizhar
After Naam Tamizhar, Vaiko's MDMK has sought a ban on John Abraham-starrer political-thriller "Madras Cafe", alleging that it portrays LTTE in a bad light. "I request the centre to ban the film. The film should not be allowed to release and if screened, human rights organisations should protest against it in cities like Mumbai," Vaiko said in a statement. "I also urge the Tamil Nadu government to ban the film in the state," he added. "Madras Cafe", directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a fictional story based on real events that took place during Sri Lankan civil war. When the film's trailer was released in July, the Tamil activist group Naam Tamizhar lead by filmmaker Seeman sought a ban on the film on the grounds of portraying LTTE cadres as terrorist. On Sunday, a special screening of the dubbed version of "Madras Cafe" was organized for the group, but they are sticking to their guns. Seeman said: "The film tries to portray late LTTE chief Prabhakaran as a terrorist. We don't appreciate it and request the distributors not to screen the film in the state. The sentiment of the film is anti-Tamil and we don't agree with it". The film also features Nargis Fakhri, Rashi Khanna and Leena Maria is ready for Friday release.
Don't like to repeat genres: Nalan Kumarasamy
Filmmaker Nalan Kumarasamy, who awaits the release of Tamil romantic-comedy "Kadhalum Kadhandu Pogum", says he doesn't enjoy making films in the same genre and prefers to explore other genres too. In 2013, Nalan made a smashing debut with Tamil dark comedy "Soodhu Kavvum". "Even this project was started as a dark comedy too. However, by the time we wrapped up the pre-production work, so many films in the same genre had released. I usually don't like to repeat genres and hence decided to make this as a romantic-comedy instead," Kumarasamy told. "Since we had to shift the genre, we had to work on the project from scratch, owing to the long gap between my first and second film," he said. The film, an official remake of South Korean romantic-drama "My Dear Desperado", stars Vijay Sethupathi and Madonna Sebastian in lead roles. "It's a story about two people who are poles apart coming together. By the time they fall in love, the film ends, making it different from others films in the same genre. There are cliched events but those are narrated with twists and turns," he said. This is the second time in a row Nalan has teamed up with Vijay Sethupathi. "Whoever heard the script felt Vijay would suit the role well and hence we joined hands again. He's someone who can deliver what a director wants in the most casual manner. However, in 'Kadhalum Kadhandu Pogum', he's given a very different performance and audiences are going to love it," he added. The film releases worldwide on February 12.