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Last week we had reported about young music director Prakash Nikki of 'Rowthiram' and 'Kalam' fame, turning as a producer of a Tamil film that will be directed by debutant Vijay Sri G. Now we have learnt that the film will have a don character and a highly interesting and the most unexpected choice of an actor has been zeroed in for the don character. Veteran actor Charu Haasan, the elder brother of Kamal Haasan will be making a comeback in Kollywood playing the role of a don in this yet to be titled film. The eldest of Haasan brothers who is 86 now, will be seen as a local don in this film. The character is a Chennai based don and hence he will be seen in a localised role shedding off his sophisticated on-screen and off-screen image. The octogenarian actor's character will be an important one in the film, which brings about a change in the flow of the story. He will be shooting for five to six days for the film. The shooting has already begun. The film will have a maximum of 12 characters including the lead characters who will be newcomers. Now actor in the film will sport makeup as the film's tagline is 'No Makeup No Drugs'. Prakash Nikki will be doing the musical score for the film apart from producing it along with Swaroop Cinema banner. Raja who has worked as the associate cameraman in the films 'Soodhu Kavvum' and 'Thegidi' is handling the cinematography of the film.
Mani Ratnam's Next: Karthi Begins To Fly For His Pilot Avatar!
Actor Karthi, who plays a pilot in film-maker Mani Ratnam's yet-untitled Tamil romantic drama, is currently undergoing a crash course in flying. "Karthi is learning the basics of flying, which includes even simple things like how to be seated while in the pilot's seat. It will be a 2-3 weeks crash course and upon completion, the makers will finally take the film on the floors," a source from the film's unit told IANS. Karthi plays an NRI in the film. He falls in love with a doctor, which will be played by Aditi Rao Hydari, while on a trip to India. Although the project was originally supposed to star Sai Pallavi as its female lead; she was recently replaced by Aditi, who will be making her Tamil comeback. The actress, predominantly seen in Hindi cinema, made her Tamil debut way back in 2007, when she played an important role in Sringaram. The regular shooting of the project is supposed to start from June, and the team is targeting a year end release. Produced by Ratnam's Madras Talkies, the film will have its music composed by 'Isaipuyal' AR Rahman and cinematography will be spearheaded by Ravi Varman. Meanwhile, Karthi is also busy wrapping up work on his upcoming horror film, Kaashmora. Being directed by Gokul of Rowthiram and Idharkuthaney Aasaipattai Balakumara fame, the film also stars Nayantara, Dri Divya, Manisha Yadav and Vivekh in important roles. Interestingly, Vivekh will be seen playing Karthi's father in the movie, which will have its music composed by Santhosh Narayanan. For the 3D scan technology used in the film, Karthi's face was scanned at a studio here in Chennai. It is said that Kaashmora is the first Tamil film to have implemented the technology in India. For movies like Maattrraan and Kochadaiiyaan, the same technology was executed at studios in the United States.
Sri Divya to do what Karthika did!
Actress Sri Divya has her share of hits in Tamil cinema and is well known for her girl next door roles. The actress is now gearing up to join the shoots of her next Tamil film with Karthi in the lead. Makers of Karthi's Kashmora are all set to resume shooting in this week. Sri Divya will be seen playing a news reporter role in Kashmora, similar to that Karthika did in KV Anand's Ko. Nayantara, who has just wrapped Vignesh Shivan's Naanum Rowdy Thaan is also expected to join the Kashmora sets during this schedule. Gokul of IAB and Rowthiram fame is directing Kashmora under Dream Warrior Pictures banner. Music: Santhosh Narayanan, Cinematography: Om Prakash, Editor: Praveen KL.
Puneet Rajkumar after Ajith for Arun Vijay
Viewers might be thinking of a connection between Ajith, Puneet Rajkumar and Arun Vijay. It is known that Arun Vijay has played antagonist role for the first time in his career in Thala Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal. Now, the Thadaiyaara Thakka hero has signed his second film as a baddie. Arun Vijay is making his Kannada debut with an upcoming Puneet Rajkumar starrer. This untitled film is the Kannada remake of superhit Tamil movie Ivan Vera Mathiri. Puneeth will essay the role played by Vikram Prabhu, while Arun Vijay replaces Vamsi Krishna in the movie. Saravanan, who directed the IVM original will wield the megaphone for this remake venture. N Shanmugasundaram of Rowthiram will crank camera and Silva choreograph stunts. Meanwhile, Arun Vijay is awaiting the release of his Karthika starred Vaa.
IAB’s trailer & single releasing soon
After acquiring cult status in K-town with Pizza and Soodhu Kavvum, later this week Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up to release the teaser and single track of his upcoming film Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (IAB). Gokul of Rowthiram fame is wielding the megaphone for this full length comedy laced with humour. Vijay Sethupathy as Sumar Moonji Kumar is pairing opposite Nandita of Attakathi fame. Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara casts Pasupathy, Ashwin of Mankatha fame, Parotta Suri and Subramaniapuram Swathi in key roles and film’s crew includes music director NKPK fame Siddharth Vipin.