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Director Priya, whose maiden directorial venture Kanda Naal Mudhal, won appreciation from the film buffs and had a decent run at the box office, is gearing up for her next venture. According to reports, Priya's next film would be produced by actor-director K Bhagyaraj. She has reportedly come up with a story which convinced Bhagyaraj. Search is on for a hero and once the cast is finalized, the movie will hit the floors. Priya, a one-time associate of director Manirathinam made her debut with Kanda Naal Mudhal, produced by actor Prakash Raj.
Priya Mani's hopes on her forthcoming release Paruthi Veeran
Priya Mani, introduced by Bharathiraja in Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, had acted in half-a-dozen films, the young actress is pinning all her hopes on her forthcoming release Paruthi Veeran. She says, 'I learnt the art of waiting patiently to strike the right chord in films. I carry with me the rich experience of working with Bharathiraja and Balu Mahendra (Adhu Oru Kanaa Kalam). Now with Paruthi Veeran, I am more confident to face the camera.' Is she moving towards offbeat films? No, says Priya Mani. 'It's quite rare for heroines to get meaty roles. Fortunately all my films so far projected me in a prominent role. Everyone expected me to climb greater heights after Adhu Oru Kanaa Kalam. But it did not do well. But I am confident that Paruthi Veeran would make amends for it'. Expecting an award for her performance in Paruthi Veeran, Priya Mani has dubbed on her own for the movie. The movie would be released for the Pongal festival.
Priya Raman comes to small screen
Priya Raman, a once popular heroine in Kollywood, will make her debut in small screen with a mega-serial to be telecast in a prominent Tamil channel beginning Monday. Priya Raman, who married actor Ranjith, had acted in a few tele-serials in Malayalam earlier. Girija, directed by Arundhavaraja would be aired in a popular television channel beginning 4 December starring Priya Raman in the title role. Says Priya Raman, 'After marriage, I decided to stay away from acting and involved myself in producing movies. But I got a few offers to act in Malayalam serials.' On doing a Tamil serial, she says, 'The prominent production house AVM approached me to do the role. Moreover, Arundhavaraja narrated a gripping storyline to me. I felt this could be a nice platform to re-launch myself in Tamil.' Girija is targeted at womenfolk. It would have all ingredients to attract them, says the director.
Priya Mani eagerly expecting Paruthi Veeran
Priya Mani, who has the looks and talent and has acted under top directors like Bharathiraja and Balu Mahendra, is eagerly awaiting the release of Paruthi Veeran. The girl, who is also no slouch in glamour stakes, had a very inertia-filled start to her career. For Paruthi Veeran that is set for Pongal release, the portents are good. Lady Luck has smiled on this damsel in Telugu too. Yes, Priya Mani has found a new niche in Telugu. One of her releases, named Pellaina Kothalo, has been declared a hit. More than that, her performance in the film has been noticed and appreciated. Now she is all set to do a high-stakes movie named Yamadonga with NTR there. So things have actually started to move in the right direction for Priya Mani. Now she has to translate that into viable success in Tamil.
Priya Mani makes her mark
Priya Mani has laid many hopes on Paruthi Veeran. Meanwhile, Priya has gone to Telugu in the interregnum and has managed to leave a mark. Priya, now, is a hot ticket in Telugu. Her last movie with Jagapati Babu is a classified hit. Now, there is a talk that she would do a movie with Pawan Kalyan, brother of Chiranjeevi. Finally, things are moving in the right direction for this beautiful and talented actor.
Priya Mani gets a pat from her mentors
Priya Mani started her career with a Bharathiraja film and proved her mettle in a Balu Mahendra movie. Thanks to director Ameer, the actor has managed to turn the arc lights on her with Paruthi Veeran. Priya Mani, the actor who is seven films old, is jumping with joy. She says, 'It was the greatest moment of my life when my mentors Bharathiraja and Balu Mahendra appreciated me after seeing Paruthi Veeran. Their words of appreciation is a big inspiration for me.' Priya Mani also chose to thank Paruthi Veeran's cinematographer Ramjhi, her hero Karthi and the director Ameer for getting the best out of her. On her experiences shooting for the film, Priya Mani said, 'Initially I was tense. But the whole crew made me feel comfortable. We shot the climax with great pain. Thankfully it has come out well and everybody appreciates it.'