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Vikraman has been elected as the new president of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association (TANTIS) after he defeated fellow director Visu by a thumping majority of 155 votes in the election that concluded Sunday. "Vikraman, who will take charge of the position soon, had a share of 717 votes over Visu's 562," a member of TANTIS said. Founded in 1970 by 20 assistant directors TANTIS held its first election in 1975. Vikraman takes the place of veteran Tamil director P Bharathiraja, who quit recently following an altercation within the association. Vikraman is known for helming films such as "Vanathaippola", and "Suryavamsam".
Sarath Kumar in dual role!
Sarath Kumar has always tasted success doing dual roles. His earlier films like 'Suryavamsam', 'Nattamai' and 'Natpukaga' featured Sarath Kumar in double roles and they went on to become hits. The actor is currently shooting for a film titled '1977'. Directed by Dinesh Kumar, the film has Sarath Kumar cast in double roles. He plays father and son in this action-packed film. In a nutshell, the movie is about a son who strives hard to rewrite the history of his father, which has been recorded wrong by a section of people. Prominent Tollywood actress Jayasudha plays a prominent role in the movie. Sarath Kumar says, 'It is a James kind of story. Everything is different. Stunts would be the major highlight of the movie. Pans are on to release '1977' in April, 2008'.
Vikraman back in action
Director Vikraman, who churned out hit films like Pudhu Vasantham, Poove Unakkaga and Suryavamsam, after a short break, may again join hands with Super Good Films to direct a film in which Jeeva, son of R B Choudhary would play the lead role. Buzz is that shooting would start once Jeeva complete Rameswaram and Thenavattu. It would be a perfect mix of love and family drama, which would give Jeeva a place among women audience.