tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15843656343319917982024-03-12T21:48:20.881-07:00KOLLYWOOD FILM ACTOR VIJAYrajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-52244704778275772852009-02-28T18:45:00.001-08:002009-02-28T18:46:13.000-08:00Coke signs up Vijay as brand ambassador<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGzXSEA1kOlTCFVVs5q-YNUeWQtOaNTu8sZCt7xm83kyycsng5FLKHSesat-e_rvMDyRFGCQT56I2ond7weOyif_gYigIfG4l3k-t1UUwxKZt2GHMo5ZTRqLyWoNDhBK8QEBbpryEYDU/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGzXSEA1kOlTCFVVs5q-YNUeWQtOaNTu8sZCt7xm83kyycsng5FLKHSesat-e_rvMDyRFGCQT56I2ond7weOyif_gYigIfG4l3k-t1UUwxKZt2GHMo5ZTRqLyWoNDhBK8QEBbpryEYDU/s400/9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308045096224023746" /></a>Well, amongst Kollywood stars it’s Ilayathalapathy Vijay who’s been constantly roped in for more brand ambassadorships. Coco-Cola had earlier roped in Vijay as its brand ambassador during the year 2000-03.<br /><br />Later, as the brand manufacturers felt that the product can peak in markets without any celebrities. Now as Vijay’s popularity is gone ahead amongst young guys especially in rural areas, the product managers have approached him for the ambassadorship deal.<br /> <br />One of the sources revealed that Vijay would start filming for the commercial ad of Coco-Cola’s latest theme of ‘Open Happiness’. Also added that the commercial will be aired within next couple of weeks on all media channels… Earlier, during last year Vijay was offered the brand ambassadorship for ‘Chennai Super Kings’ in T-20 Tournament. One of the leading trade analysts of Tamil Film’s box office collection had recently stated that though Vijay’s recent films hadn’t done extremely well at box office, producers are on their heels of increasing his remuneration.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-64025392807308641812009-02-28T18:12:00.000-08:002009-02-28T18:38:01.906-08:00‘Kuruvi’ fight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3vgpIPpCogIOUw1hzksOTN4MDttttpsbO12p2hR1P8lfx2NH68v4aMGASpWbktj7ZYzT77XUTnq9QY6GmpYWUcG1uAE_R4F3-YyvcZmo15mpg7bEe4eSl4yq24JnLOVzur95uOzRFmU/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3vgpIPpCogIOUw1hzksOTN4MDttttpsbO12p2hR1P8lfx2NH68v4aMGASpWbktj7ZYzT77XUTnq9QY6GmpYWUcG1uAE_R4F3-YyvcZmo15mpg7bEe4eSl4yq24JnLOVzur95uOzRFmU/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308042902909619954" /></a>The name is ‘Kuruvi’ but the film is getting developed more like an eagle.<br /><br />‘Kuruvi’ is an important film for Vijay. He should regain the name he lost with ‘Azhagiya Thamizh Magan.’ ‘Kuruvi’ is important for Dharani also as he has to best ‘Gilli’ victory and forget ‘Bangaram’ flop.<br /><br />Recently, Vijay did a impressive fight scene for ‘Kuruvi.’ For this, a bar resembling one in a five star hotel in Malaysia was put up at AVM Studios.<br /><br />Vijay comes here daily to dance at the disco and the scene shows him fighting there with the villain’s henchmen. The fight scenes in ‘Gilli’ were the talk of the town for months. Vijay wants the same of ‘Kuruvi’ fights, so he has taken risks to come up with super fight scenes.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-88045783649956420302009-02-28T18:04:00.000-08:002009-02-28T18:07:57.240-08:00Villu Press MeetThe director of Vijay’s latest flick Prabhu Deva exudes confidence that ‘Villu’ will be a wonderful entertainer but at the same time admits to butterflies in his stomach.<br /><br />‘This will be more like an MGR film that sends out positive vibes’ says Prabhu Deva and adds that the format would be that of a James Bond film with fight sequences in air, water and on land. So Mr. Prabhu Deva …. does Vijay replace Daniel Craig in Villu?<br /><br />We’ll know the answer on the 12th of this month as ‘Villu’ releases ahead of Pongal to cash in on the hype that surrounds the film. Dusky damsel Nayantara is part of the project and Prabhu Deva has wonderful things to say about her hard work and commitment.<br /><br />‘Despite being a big star she has been totally involved in the project and we are all happy with her performance. Her comedy scenes with Vadivelu in the first half will be a laugh riot for about 50 minutes. Vijay is also part of these sequences. The way Vadivelu gets sandwiched between them will be more like a Tom and Jerry show and I am sure that’ll be loved by children’ said Prabhu Deva.<br /><br />It is very difficult to make a mass entertainer’, admits Prabhu Deva. ‘We have to make an action film and to deliver something that everybody knows is tough. I am happy with the entertainment value that ‘Villu’ has’ said the ace dancer turned director.<br /><br />Prabhu Deva said he had never declared that Vijay plays a double role but maintains that he’d like to keep that in ’suspense’. When asked if he appears in any song sequence he said ’suspense’.<br /><br />When questioned what his future projects would be, Prabhu Deva’s demeanor changed like that of a little boy deprived of ice cream and said ‘I can think only after Villu releases’.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-70527274198988592242009-02-28T18:03:00.001-08:002009-02-28T18:03:47.170-08:00Villu censoredIlayathalapathy Vijay’s Villu, has been censored on Saturday (January 3). The film has been cleared by the Regional Censor Board in Chennai with an UA certificate.<br /><br />Villu produced by Ayngaran International and directed by Prabhudeva, is said to be a great action adventure, and will be a treat to Vijay fans.<br /><br />The movie which has Vijay-Nayanthara-Prakash Raj- Vadivelu, has hit music by Devi Sri Prasad.<br /><br />The film which was slated for release on Pongal day (Jan14), may be preponed to January 9, to get the benefit of a big solo opening. Nothing has been confirmed as of now, and by Tuesday a clearer picture may emerge.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-35992081075646937342009-02-28T17:57:00.000-08:002009-02-28T17:59:09.819-08:00Azhagan Thamizhmani makes a comeback<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTlu6czV511zrnSjC5buaBfoIvN5dxj1qhXUoOM3nYkaRVmLd-GQqFtYZB7OV7xu6-lC4kmxIUsOcqkbRKO_Eq5nFHq_rurgJuQBOPjDc798fvEjiWOmRasyJuiceEbsi205uaNMcN-U/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 349px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTlu6czV511zrnSjC5buaBfoIvN5dxj1qhXUoOM3nYkaRVmLd-GQqFtYZB7OV7xu6-lC4kmxIUsOcqkbRKO_Eq5nFHq_rurgJuQBOPjDc798fvEjiWOmRasyJuiceEbsi205uaNMcN-U/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308032941497170546" /></a><br />Popular producer of films like 'Malayoor Mamattiyan', 'Anbulla Rajinikanth', 'Solai Kuyil' and 'Dharmapathini', Azhagan Thamizhmani is making a comeback into the industry with his latest production venture titled 'Oththaiku Oththa' which is to be directed by Sanjairam. Ajay Krishna, son of Azhagan Thamizhmani debuts as a hero with this film.<br /><br />In the latest critically acclaimed Bala's 'Naan Kadavul', Thamizhmani played in the role of Arya's father which got accolades for his performance. In the demeanor of a derelict father, Thamizhmani did a wonderful job of bringing the emotions live on-screen. Offers to act have started coming his way but he's determined to be in the production work.<br /><br />He is producing the remake of "Chinnodu", a super hit yesteryear Telugu movie, the director for which is Kanmani. He is also acting in a movie named 'Yaadhumagi' as the heroine's (played by Sunaina) father, as he liked the script and decided to be part of it.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-51391271026322682592009-02-27T20:55:00.000-08:002009-02-27T20:57:00.502-08:00Vijay or Ajith in the MGR remake!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D6UlfGcy4Ov1vxqZG-IBT-KjbiyY_UXFrMFratTvCqBU83nbQoynn_hpg1ikjYjhMNnMWiGjzLkAJF4kiGijxcA1YIbRnPiec6EZxYmyQczIOCXUrz2en2tz2Relk3a4e-D52o4BmdA/s1600-h/vijay-21-02-09.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D6UlfGcy4Ov1vxqZG-IBT-KjbiyY_UXFrMFratTvCqBU83nbQoynn_hpg1ikjYjhMNnMWiGjzLkAJF4kiGijxcA1YIbRnPiec6EZxYmyQczIOCXUrz2en2tz2Relk3a4e-D52o4BmdA/s400/vijay-21-02-09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307707726849516258" /></a>The late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.G. Ramachandran starrer Enga Veetu Pillai, created a record of sorts at the box office during his times. The film was produced by Nagi Reddy. MGR starred in a dual role in Enga Veetu Pillai, which had Saroja Devi and Ratna as his lead pairs.<br /><br />After all these years, Nagi Reddy’s son, producer Venkatram Reddy intends to remake the film. He said that talks are on with Vijay and Ajith and the final decision on the hero will be made soon. <br /><br />Nagi Reddy, the producer of Thamirabarani and Padikathavan, also plans to remake another MGR starrer Nam Naadu.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-5890723568994582532009-02-27T20:49:00.001-08:002009-02-27T20:50:51.195-08:00Vijay family visits Vettaikaran<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamEpFZjd2KBkDbPev5rQpolpHiDlIzeoBoCg9T-kzvZFEsMpdS4jswTRUxQw2zpDHcQlVFoYWH19518lzvrlVFNO0gSXty8UnhUdYvRaMZLLuXSHUHOeuEmVHGEm4fsSQfAeWAU-CPhc/s1600-h/vettaikaran-23-02-09.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamEpFZjd2KBkDbPev5rQpolpHiDlIzeoBoCg9T-kzvZFEsMpdS4jswTRUxQw2zpDHcQlVFoYWH19518lzvrlVFNO0gSXty8UnhUdYvRaMZLLuXSHUHOeuEmVHGEm4fsSQfAeWAU-CPhc/s400/vettaikaran-23-02-09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307705944043961010" /></a>AVM's "Vettaikaran" inauguration Pooja was held at the AVM film studios’ Vinayagar temple by the producers AVM Balasubramaniam and his son Gurunath Meiyappan in the presence of the movie's hero Vijay, his wife Sangeetha and dad S A Chandrasekar. Music director Vijay Antony, Director S Babu sivan, Dharani and cameraman Gopinath were also present. Expectations are high when it is from the house of AVM and that too starring Vijayrajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-49625556256814176992009-02-18T23:54:00.000-08:002009-02-18T23:57:37.214-08:00I am directing Vijay’: Raja<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGj83Hi1y2PxgVKzFHkChTx-S-Lgd_vvS7jqRfKFNjz29mQOXojUG1QCawjtalzLeAWX525oiYFf6vySLXZS6izvORbILTl-lgPz185mb_w5HZw7MVXlhzEpZ2sMGm6Fb4LrnvVBt7Fw/s1600-h/raja120.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGj83Hi1y2PxgVKzFHkChTx-S-Lgd_vvS7jqRfKFNjz29mQOXojUG1QCawjtalzLeAWX525oiYFf6vySLXZS6izvORbILTl-lgPz185mb_w5HZw7MVXlhzEpZ2sMGm6Fb4LrnvVBt7Fw/s400/raja120.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304413996751857522" /></a>Confirming reports that he is directing the Ilaya Thalapathy is director Jayam Raja. "It's true that I narrated two scripts to him which he liked. He will be directed by me but I'm not sure if that will be his 50th film or not," opens up director Jayam Raja. Spculations are still on that it will be Vijay's film following Vettaikaaran- which is his 49th flick. His 50th film was said to be produced by his father SA Chandrasekaran, though it is yet to be confirmed. Will Jayam Raja, the man with a magical hand with four consecutive successes, continue his streak of success with Vijay as well? We will only have to wait and watch.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-45534782005338235672009-02-18T23:24:00.000-08:002009-02-18T23:39:04.124-08:00Vijay’s fan site closes down<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDbVpzZ1UDTKLklUm77m1rlMijzSQHs3X9JC_oHeWApjANWCSQOcaMUzgoiekoyKW12BeKDKgMdD421CWRmy4yHmXJcWj6pCeJ0_o9iITW7JeuWmwNXaHLbXLQPeAIcot_ryjlGqn6n4/s1600-h/vijayfan200.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDbVpzZ1UDTKLklUm77m1rlMijzSQHs3X9JC_oHeWApjANWCSQOcaMUzgoiekoyKW12BeKDKgMdD421CWRmy4yHmXJcWj6pCeJ0_o9iITW7JeuWmwNXaHLbXLQPeAIcot_ryjlGqn6n4/s400/vijayfan200.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304409712130174594" /></a><br />The active fan website of Ilayathalapathy Vijay has announced that they are closing down. It was a very active website run by a group of student who were ardent fans of the actor. They cited the reason that they were not given any content promotional material or exclusive pictures for the site. The spokesperson also added that they decided to shut down the website following lack of support from the actor's office. The statement said: “We started off a site that would run based on the support that it got from them, which we have almost stopped receiving off late. We are also very much hurt at the ways by which people try to take credit for whatever work that we have done for this site. We will still remain diehard fans of Vijay but we will only continue watching and enjoying his films”.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-64561997208480921022009-02-17T08:26:00.000-08:002009-02-17T08:46:33.411-08:00Vijay and Trisha Kuruvi photo gallery Latest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Ox2wf473PznYYQ9FR-ossLwMsRTikX_jl3GiCpkMx60JqpDDxR5SzJlIXhzpmJH4l4TbztFUTCfEpCqlPr-m0TgQ8NE2kVCbV1C6S3Hh6gx_04VFMKJP15VMXOxz4_H5XSTOr2zuX6s/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Ox2wf473PznYYQ9FR-ossLwMsRTikX_jl3GiCpkMx60JqpDDxR5SzJlIXhzpmJH4l4TbztFUTCfEpCqlPr-m0TgQ8NE2kVCbV1C6S3Hh6gx_04VFMKJP15VMXOxz4_H5XSTOr2zuX6s/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303808260105673442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVt47SDfs8jPShyTiEwhT-uNyXJCuXAjrzKwNaCr7lPb98iitgCTRgWO4DiGNP2xskk7X_fNLmiyKcYhWCzuXv6g8OszUbRcNmJatreHsTMNqb1wM81dmjVTLI3mJjI9Ns7SOUSUNvc4/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE8V4K-gIfhUKkL66pi1IBkXto0TjLR3DE8N26Oi-OH6_ALefk4MY2_Y-RdOWiDFgCabbI6hFnrKgcwMlGGj068hAlhpZfaDc26G9g5FSr2ji92sitvbtV1SPZjjxo7WsWQaldaenZnE/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303807965716726546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13RLs9STHv7E48aNmtwUJsgKDO6rDNwdvc0QP5SeNmfw69I-CSe63WjY_-fyHLSjUUApz2rxZ7SaKh86Bjp7oq5GMp8uXau9ggmgcEkjF87aMnxF7MvtlkUJeGeYGiLPj7YVkJD-Bnz4/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13RLs9STHv7E48aNmtwUJsgKDO6rDNwdvc0QP5SeNmfw69I-CSe63WjY_-fyHLSjUUApz2rxZ7SaKh86Bjp7oq5GMp8uXau9ggmgcEkjF87aMnxF7MvtlkUJeGeYGiLPj7YVkJD-Bnz4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303807947433353234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrqmQiwIctbCQFh19go1XoQUu9dZbRxtWukZT6_51uz3hH5UMpZdm_tD0c-8dpzWn6D6uWUeK01iBYISrmB4Oqxi3X_ry_JQD15zWd-KTdHpHfVpMbrvVpCXLebIKFEjFsIJzVFXHELE/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrqmQiwIctbCQFh19go1XoQUu9dZbRxtWukZT6_51uz3hH5UMpZdm_tD0c-8dpzWn6D6uWUeK01iBYISrmB4Oqxi3X_ry_JQD15zWd-KTdHpHfVpMbrvVpCXLebIKFEjFsIJzVFXHELE/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303807943889184786" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kuruvi Cast: Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Suman(Villan), Vivek, Malavika<br />Direction: Dharani<br />Music: Vidyasagar<br />Production: Udhayanidhi Stalinrajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-50645556629544492242009-02-17T08:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T08:26:22.971-08:00Vijay's Negligence; Fans Shutdown Website<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr77Jaqe11UddeqP0c-r_rx-jcci6QaHnKK0_J7S5N7PshETO_e071hKWX44c-56Qk75xxxKbihTkG-q1BJ_X9CZTzAKn6x8_TQvANbCZu3yMo0Ttc46yIsjJobVwWfTn770TuU5OhpLE/s1600-h/11-vijay-070208.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr77Jaqe11UddeqP0c-r_rx-jcci6QaHnKK0_J7S5N7PshETO_e071hKWX44c-56Qk75xxxKbihTkG-q1BJ_X9CZTzAKn6x8_TQvANbCZu3yMo0Ttc46yIsjJobVwWfTn770TuU5OhpLE/s400/11-vijay-070208.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303803324768670962" /></a><br />Vijay fans shut down their website due to the actor's 'negligence'!<br /><br />This is really a bad news<br />for Vijay, one of the top-notch Tamil actors who has been trying to capture Rajini's superstar legacy.<br /><br />A group of young fans who maintained his official fans' website has suddenly closed the website and announced that it was because of the actor's negligence and internal politics played by his close circle.<br /><br />The actor's official site 'vijaynet.com' was maintained by a group of youngsters. They have been running this site officially with the actor's support. However of late, they have not been getting any financial support from the actor and not even the necessary materials including photos or articles from the actor's side. Finally, they have shutdown the website with a strong note which does not just disappoint us, but the actor and his father S.A. Chandrasekhar who has been grouping crowd for supporting his son as well…<br /><br />Here goes the exact statement mentioned by them:<br /><br />Dear Fans,<br /><br />We have to mention this with huge disappointment that we are closing down Vijay Fans Network (VFN). We are extremely disappointed at taking this step but we are forced to do it because we have not been getting the required material support (official and exclusive news, exclusive stills, etc) from the officials or the actor himself.<br /><br />We started off a site that would run based on the support it gets from the officials and from the actor which we have almost stopped receiving recently. We are also very much hurt at the ways by which people try to take credit for whatever work that we have done for this site. We as a network of students have built this fans network without any financial support from anyone (and we are willing to continue without any financial support) but we are not willing in any way to give a part of the credit that we deserve for our work. There are some people out there who do not want Vijay to progress forward and we feel that we are not fit enough to fight out a battle with them.<br /><br />We tried to salvage this site as much as possible but it has now gone beyond our control that we want to give it up once and for all. We have our own lives to take care of and we are now planning to move ahead with our lives. We will still remain diehard fans of Vijay but we will only continue watching his films instead of trying to promote his films worldwide and celebrate or glorify his achievements.<br /><br />We would like to thank all the fans who have supported us throughout the time when we were running this site. We will still cherish those moments when our site was its peak. We wish Vijay all the very best in his future.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-16844945199093869682008-11-25T21:43:00.000-08:002008-11-25T21:45:03.843-08:00Vijay joins fans in protest over Lankan problem<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWs5nYYlmxBuqJgghyOxhW954fNbinGE2F_2Pnrb92XfLMIe45_U9dir-J71F0293IjLvjRxFyxtUvazaYBgsJZRENLvrieNtLJt9xUqNotElz2U0uu5Z76NI0INzevs8P5rtq8NDmwfE/s1600-h/9733B4BD73D1126EAF635E4B7A4BBB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWs5nYYlmxBuqJgghyOxhW954fNbinGE2F_2Pnrb92XfLMIe45_U9dir-J71F0293IjLvjRxFyxtUvazaYBgsJZRENLvrieNtLJt9xUqNotElz2U0uu5Z76NI0INzevs8P5rtq8NDmwfE/s400/9733B4BD73D1126EAF635E4B7A4BBB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272838053742301714" /></a>Vijay,his wife Sangeetha and his parents joined a massive crowd of fans at Chepauk to show their solidarity with the Sri Lankan Tamils. Earlier, Vijay’s fans had decided to hold a protest on behalf of their matinee idol. Also, upon Vijay’s request, they had sent thousands of telegrams to the Prime Minister urging him to pressurise the Sri Lankan government to find an amicable solution to the crisis. Hunger strikes were held by Vijay’s fan club members throughout Tamil Nadu.<br /> <br />Vijay and his family joined his fans in the hunger strike. Directors Perarasu and Selvabharathy; actors Mansoor Ali Khan, Jayam Ravi, Vikranth and Sriman were also present at the venue. It was a silent protest with no inflammatory speeches.<br /> <br />Vijay thanked all his fans for their support and appreciated their care for their fellow human beings. Vijay also surprised everyone by speaking a few lines in Sinhalese.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-44525735572227170812008-11-25T21:41:00.000-08:002008-11-25T21:43:02.922-08:00Vijay and his fans' silent protest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1oO4z0qYtb1t7YmFgBODKMToMEW2B8_ooSSH8AImK1gmvtkEiTy1a23i7HVexLMv2Rig1W-KQ4bU1CPcsFdw9Q_JGK4TRIw9u4CpwzqfudKe-jo7BOul5BYv5iNnqRDmXnzt_HL_uEAM/s1600-h/1117200833947PMVijay2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1oO4z0qYtb1t7YmFgBODKMToMEW2B8_ooSSH8AImK1gmvtkEiTy1a23i7HVexLMv2Rig1W-KQ4bU1CPcsFdw9Q_JGK4TRIw9u4CpwzqfudKe-jo7BOul5BYv5iNnqRDmXnzt_HL_uEAM/s400/1117200833947PMVijay2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272837575762156898" /></a>Vijay and his wife Sangeetha and and his parents (S.A. Chandrasekar and Shoba) joined a massive crowd of fans at Chepauk to show their solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and also to protest against the ongoing Lankan civil war. You may remember that Vijay’s fans had decided to hold a protest of their own on behalf of their matinee idol. Also, upon Vijay’s request, they sent thousands of telegrams to the Indian Prime Minister urging him to pressurize the Sri Lankan government to find an amicable solution to the crisis. Overwhelmed by all this, the star declared that he would also join them in their hunger strike on November 16th.<br /><br />Not just in Chennai, hunger strikes were also held by Vijay’s fan club members throughout Tamil Nadu.<br /><br />Vijay arrived at about 10:00 a.m. with his wife and parents and joined his fans in the hunger strike. Directors Perarasu and Selvabharathy, and actors Mansoor Ali Khan, Jayam Ravi, Vikranth and Sriman and were also present at the venue. They all appreciated Vijay and his fans for their support for Tamils. It was a silent protest with no ferocious or instigating speeches by the fans or the actors.<br /><br />Vijay thanked all his fans for their support and appreciated their care for their fellow human beings. He added that he is very lucky and happy to have fans who are so humane. Vijay also surprised everyone by speaking a few lines in Sinhalese.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-20470033485216321202008-11-25T21:37:00.000-08:002008-11-25T21:40:40.751-08:00Lankan-Tamils Issue: Actor Vijay Observes Fast With His Fans<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwVaN6Tv46lkz0v-JfhWTpxizXYZa3pNuM6jSEOw8XBGD3F87qySVV1-hNU5paWArkYVJmJ8f-T2H9Mk7eKL3zp7PIgCEAzsLaDeTIer2jlAE5fEGkEh7dBi2T4HuWfzMTCdP69hHZrA/s1600-h/vijay.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 123px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQwVaN6Tv46lkz0v-JfhWTpxizXYZa3pNuM6jSEOw8XBGD3F87qySVV1-hNU5paWArkYVJmJ8f-T2H9Mk7eKL3zp7PIgCEAzsLaDeTIer2jlAE5fEGkEh7dBi2T4HuWfzMTCdP69hHZrA/s400/vijay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272836922677651218" /></a>In order to show their unity with Sri Lankan Tamils and also to protest against the unending Lankan civil war, an eight-hour fast was observed by top South Indian actor Vijay and his fan organizations on Sunday.<br /><br />However, it was a silent protest with no inflammatory speeches.<br /><br />Veteran director and Vijay’s father S A Chandrasekar inaugurated the agitation.<br /><br />While speaking with the media people, Vijay said, “My fans have organized fast at 37 places across the State on Sunday. It is my effort to show my support for the ailing Tamils. I am happy and consider myself privileged to be part of the protest.”<br /><br />The actor also said, “We can't go to Sri Lanka and fight for the cause. This is an attempt to show our support for them.” He hopes that there would soon be a ceasefire in the island nation.<br /><br />Earlier last month also, Vijay joined a fast organized by the South Indian Film Artistes Association in the city over the same issue.<br /><br />Among others, who were present at the occasion were film directors Perarasu, Selvabharathy and actor Mansoor Ali Khan.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-57320464279124730592008-11-23T01:38:00.001-08:002008-11-23T01:39:07.006-08:00Ranjitha in the role of Vijay's mother<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXnf-sOC66MsOsVdClWl0n-jZ0fa2-CvmLmRh4H2HtgQVju2A6GmVW-F_mD4PL04DLiYNV87Nn217pCgFN_y6SHoW43O0usGtPEJE01pACR1iuonMranrSOREhIYwOYUOla7TMQwMcMw/s1600-h/ranjitha-181108.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXnf-sOC66MsOsVdClWl0n-jZ0fa2-CvmLmRh4H2HtgQVju2A6GmVW-F_mD4PL04DLiYNV87Nn217pCgFN_y6SHoW43O0usGtPEJE01pACR1iuonMranrSOREhIYwOYUOla7TMQwMcMw/s400/ranjitha-181108.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271785144582538706" /></a>Ranjitha, the yesteryear heroine who was introduced by director Bharathiraja in Nadodi Thendral, is to play the role of Vijay's mother in the Prabhu Deva directed movie Villu.<br /><br />Ranjitha, who made her debut in the early nineties (the same time when Vijay also started his career) has played heroine in many successful films including Sathyaraj's Amaithipadai.<br /><br />After entering wedlock the actress switched over to small screens and acted in some serials including the successful one Roja. Now she is back to the big silver screen with a senior lady role.<br /><br />In Villu, Vijay plays dual roles and Nayantara plays his lady love. The film is scheduled for Pongal 2009.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-53326594890418093122008-11-23T01:35:00.000-08:002008-11-23T01:37:32.054-08:00'Villu' - Shaping up fast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6lpoaSfJ_E6-3gCI5CHHCfJyIeecg0m5a6sJ4rOfSJV17WO-c9pBgx-UAalfmM1WOdjDK2Wm3P3ts0gL2o-KVs8Q0a7QnQGUBMzPftfXEV4kOR_ieYkHDSUj_qQfHnf0JkkEEsT_gdo/s1600-h/villu121108_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6lpoaSfJ_E6-3gCI5CHHCfJyIeecg0m5a6sJ4rOfSJV17WO-c9pBgx-UAalfmM1WOdjDK2Wm3P3ts0gL2o-KVs8Q0a7QnQGUBMzPftfXEV4kOR_ieYkHDSUj_qQfHnf0JkkEEsT_gdo/s400/villu121108_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271784743244053282" /></a>Shooting for the Vijay starrer 'Villu' is reportedly going on at a brisk pace. Directed by Prabhu Deva, the movie features Nayantara as the heroine.<br /><br />The crew is currently in Tuticorin shooting some important sequences that include action scenes. Touted to be an action flick shot in a stylish manner by Prabhu Deva, the movie is produced in a grand manner by Ayngaran International and is expected for a release during Pongal.<br /><br />Buzz is that the songs have been shot in a catchy manner by Prabhu Deva as he did in his earlier venture 'Pokkiri' with Vijay.<br /><br />'Vijay fans can expect a thorough entertainer loaded with action and other commercial elements, said Prabhu Deva recently.<br /><br />'Villu' is Vijay's 48th film and his next 'Vettaikkaran' is expected to go to the floors very soon.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-9040842171844080292008-11-23T01:33:00.000-08:002008-11-23T01:34:42.135-08:00Vijay plays twin roles in 'Villu'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwLlg0k6tz7UUA3lkyTnhvwvI2OzR3fgT-wtqPN7EQgNIiusM3XX0X226g5txy8LMsYNWGbHgkDK2oXbycy7n9Xwirgzb5U3AATccFSZfjyLcl9Z7TSAh5ppjLcnER48XQysgM_DmhXc/s1600-h/villu201108_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwLlg0k6tz7UUA3lkyTnhvwvI2OzR3fgT-wtqPN7EQgNIiusM3XX0X226g5txy8LMsYNWGbHgkDK2oXbycy7n9Xwirgzb5U3AATccFSZfjyLcl9Z7TSAh5ppjLcnER48XQysgM_DmhXc/s400/villu201108_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271784014221966770" /></a>Both Vijay and Prabhu Deva are trying to recreate the magic of 'Pokkiri' with their current film 'Villu'. While 'Pokkiri' was the remake of a Telugu film starring Mahesh Babu, 'Villu' reportedly is inspired by the Hindi film 'Soldier' that starred Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta.<br /><br />Vijay will be seen playing a double role in the film (a father and son). The son who is the protagonist of the story would go all out to clear his dad's name from some malicious charges. While Nayantara would play the son's arm candy, yesteryear heroine Ranjitha has been roped in to play the wife of Vijay (Daddy).<br /><br />Going by Vijay's films of late, 'Villu' will also have the exact proportions of action, songs, sentiments and larger-than-life heroism that is bound to win at the end.<br /><br />The last time Vijay played a double role was for 'Azhagiya Tamizh Magan' which proved to be a damp squib at the box office. When 'Azhagiya Tamizh Magan' was released many reviewers felt that double roles are not meant for Vijay. Let's see if Vijay can prove them wrong with 'Villu'.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-75449131963060278362008-11-23T00:55:00.000-08:002008-11-23T00:56:08.151-08:00Vijay, fans observe fast over Sri Lankan Tamils issueChennai, Nov 16: Leading Tamil actor Vijay and his fans organisations on Sunday observed a eight-hour fast to express his solidarity for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils in Chennai.<br /><br />The eight-hour long agitation was inaugurated by Vijay's father and veteran director S A Chandrasekar.<br /><br />Talking to reporters, Vijay said similar fast was being organised by his fans in 37 places across the state. "It is my effort to show my support for the suffering Tamils in Sri Lanka. I am happy and consider myself privileged to be part of the agitation".<br /><br />Expressing confidence that the ceasefire would come soon in the island nation, Vijay said "we can't go to Sri Lanka and fight for the Tamils. This agitation is an attempt to show our strong support to them".<br /><br />Film directors Perarasu, Selvabharathy and actor Mansoor Ali Khan also took part in the fast.<br /><br />Vijay had also participated in the fast organised by the South Indian Film Artistes Association in the city last month over the same issue.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-69910780035547686662008-11-23T00:53:00.000-08:002008-11-23T00:54:46.238-08:00Rage among youth Tamil actor Vijay leads fast on Tamils issueVijy, who had earlier participated in the fast organised by the South Indian Artistes Association and later by the technicians of Tamil film industry, conducted the fast agitation today in deferernce to the wishes of his innumerable fans.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Speaking before launching the fast, Vijaya said reports coming in from Sri Lanka about the military offensive against the Tamils there were very disturbing. He demanded the Centre to take immediate steps to protect the Tamils.<br /><br /> <br /><br />As the Tamil areas were targetted in the military attack, the Indian government should prevail upon the Lankan government to declare a ceasefire immediately, the actor said.<br /><br /> <br /><br />While Vijay led the fast along with his fans and parents, his Director-father S A Chandrasekaran and write-mother Shoba near the Chepauk Guest house, his fans observed fast at various places in the state, including Tirunelveli, Tiruchirapalli, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Erode, Vellore and Dharmapuri Districts.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Though Vijay has been expressing his solidarity with the Lankan Tamils by participating in the agitations organised by the Tamil film industry, his fans wanted him to observe a fast separately to condemn the genocide against the Tamils.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The actor had recently unveiled a separate flag for his fan clubs in what was the first show of strengh of his fans.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Vijay, however, rejected a suggestion that the fast was a show of strength and a forerunner to his entry into state politics, to which the Tamil film industry has great affinity. Many leading personalities in Tamil cinema have been part of active politics of the state.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Those who participated in the fast, held placards, denouncing the attack on Tamils. They also displayed photographs of injured women and children in the attacks on Tamils in Lanka.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Meanwhile, a group of children in Erode also observed fast, demanding the Centre to ensure ceasefire in Lanka at Erode. In Virudhunagar, a section of Christians, after a mass prayer, observed fast for the cause of Lankan Tamils.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-68827130911521013932008-11-23T00:48:00.000-08:002008-11-23T00:52:21.376-08:00Vijay, fans observe fast to express solidarity for Sri Lankan Tamils<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy55wrrMUo4m1p-mKIDqtNT2ECAgotySmZ0IGPIh7E6GuJcbruoENRGje8sgUsoZZ4gT2jfQMdOu8Xq9U7pPGNs_vfMwjvZMn9GgMym258jEhXlQspo2P8qM-cVe31x3fAI8W3SiArwO8/s1600-h/Vijay-tamil-actor.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy55wrrMUo4m1p-mKIDqtNT2ECAgotySmZ0IGPIh7E6GuJcbruoENRGje8sgUsoZZ4gT2jfQMdOu8Xq9U7pPGNs_vfMwjvZMn9GgMym258jEhXlQspo2P8qM-cVe31x3fAI8W3SiArwO8/s400/Vijay-tamil-actor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271773099555682898" /></a>In a silent protest, sans inflammatory speeches, leading Tamil actor Vijay and his fans' organizations observed an eight-hour fast on Sunday, in order to express the actor's solidarity for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils in Chennai. Vijay had earlier participated in the fast organized by the South Indian Film Artistes Association in the city last month over the same issue.<br /><br />Joining the massive crowd of fans at Chepauk, were Vijay's parents - his father, veteran director S A Chandrasekar, inaugurated the agitation - and his wife Sangeetha. Other prominent celebrities present at the venue were - directors Perarasu and Selvabharathy; actors Mansoor Ali Khan, Jayam Ravi, Vikranth and Sriman.<br /><br />Vijay informed the reporters that similar fast were being organized by his fans in 37 places across the state. He said: "It is my effort to show my support for the suffering Tamils in Sri Lanka. I am happy and consider myself privileged to be part of the agitation."<br /><br />At Vijay's request, his fans had also sent thousands of telegrams to the Prime Minister urging him to pressurize the Sri Lankan government to find an amicable solution to the crisis. Expressing confidence that the situation in the island nation would improve soon, Vijay said: "We can't go to Sri Lanka and fight for the Tamils. This agitation is an attempt to show our strong support to them."<br /><br />The actor surprised everyone by speaking a few lines in Sinhalese, as he thanked all his fans for their support and appreciated their care for their fellow human beings.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-31075448296977507462008-10-31T03:47:00.001-07:002008-10-31T03:47:54.365-07:00Kollywood divided on Seeman, Ameer arrestCHENNAI: Kollywood’s October 19 rally, expressing solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils, may have been a huge draw, but in the wake of the arrest of<br />directors Seeman and Ameer, the festive season just got a little dimmer for the industry.<br /><br />“It will be a sad Deepavali for us,” read a statement from director Bharatiraja on Sunday. According to a producer who attended a day-long meeting at the Producers’ Council on the eve of Deepavali, “Neither secessionism nor politics is our agenda.”<br /><br />While a section of the industry is worried over the fall-out of the speeches by Seeman and Ameer, the Nadigar Sangam has maintained a stoic silence, signalling a polarised situation yet again within Kollywood. When the announcement of the rally was made, it was presumed that all the stars would participate, but barring Vadivelu, the big stars stayed away from Rameswaram.<br /><br />“The logistics of organising a trip to Rameswaram at such short notice were huge,” said actor Sarath Kumar, who heads the AISMK (All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi).<br /><br />On condition of anonymity, Nadigar Sangam officials said that it was a conscious decision to avoid the Rameswaram show. “There were apprehensions that some of the speakers could turn out to be rabble-rousers, and get emotional” said a Nadigar Sangam official. “Walking the tightrope between politics and cinema, between one Kazhagam and another, calls for a lot of skill and all the stars were worried about being linked to either of the Kazhagams, and hence the decision to keep away,” said another actor.<br /><br />Industry observers point out that despite the close relationship between politics and cinema in Tamil Nadu “No one can ride two horses at the same time, then entry into politics would mean the end of one’s film career,” they added.<br /><br />Ananda Suresh, producer and member of South Indian Film Exporters Association, however, said that the rally was not aimed at gaining political mileage for anyone. “Tamil producers owe a moral debt to Sri Lankan Tamils. They have helped our films grow in the export market exponentially in the last few years,” he said. Ten years ago, the overseas rights of Tamil films fetched only about Rs 2 lakh. “Currently a Vijay or Ajith film fetches Rs 2 crore and more overseas, while a Rajnikanth film is sold for Rs 10 crore,” said Suresh. It is business, not politics, he added.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-91124838634343818142008-10-31T03:40:00.000-07:002008-10-31T03:45:42.971-07:00Interview with Actor VijayA string of failures put a question mark about his career. Yet, actor Vijay turned his fortunes around after the success of Thirumalai last year and the stupendous run of Ghilli (remake of Telugu blockbuster Okkadu).Two successive hits have given a new lease of life to the actor and he has now re-established himself in the Tamil film industry as a name to be reckoned with.<br /><br />Flush with success, Vijay has a few offers lined up and is awaiting the release of his next film Madurey, produced and directed by Madhesh.The actor who has been in the show biz industry for more than a decade now, says the success of Ghilli brings with it greater responsibility as fans would be expecting greater things from him now."I was confident that Ghilli would make it big. But the success entails more responsibility for me to keep continuing the good run", he adds.<br /><br />"My forthcoming movies Madurey and Thirupachi have different story lines with a mix of action and humor", Vijay says.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mvpc6iBIfvcTH_zAJtixUw7O1ifRMKRabzZ89c59cl-S3XUT9GDYisFdVg4GjzBhHt0oaeRuF-7h87H5f5tFjLCU9hTHBsBfBC3uqE9l20gg7dhQu9D7L1MKkmQsPyuaqqED9TxJjtg/s1600-h/gilli08062004_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mvpc6iBIfvcTH_zAJtixUw7O1ifRMKRabzZ89c59cl-S3XUT9GDYisFdVg4GjzBhHt0oaeRuF-7h87H5f5tFjLCU9hTHBsBfBC3uqE9l20gg7dhQu9D7L1MKkmQsPyuaqqED9TxJjtg/s400/gilli08062004_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263266769547615906" /></a>On Ghilli's big success.<br /><br />I was confident that Ghilli would make it big among the masses. The movie produced by A M Rathnam and directed by Dharani was a pulsating action film with a romantic base. Even the songs and stunts in the movie appealed to the masses. The success of Ghilli has made me more responsible now. I have to choose the right scripts and work in order to sustain the good run.<br />You evince keen interest on working in action-oriented movies.<br /><br />Today, in Tamil filmdom, action-packed movies are the order of the day. Hence, keeping in line with the trend, I am working on action films. Once the trend changes, I will think of doing different films. Thirumalai, Ghilli and the forthcoming release Madurey too have stunt sequences that would appeal to action-lovers.<br />You have developed a liking to work in Telugu remakes...<br /><br />Yes, all my film which were remakes from Telugu have done well here. I don't thing it is wrong. Even now, I have zeroed in on a couple of recent Telugu hits. I might venture to do one of them.<br /><br />On your forthcoming films<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBWL4sqVlgxqKRrcD4zOOnkO-hfb4BX8IgmqRor5Wo3A_33A-xMMoZIzg-MThB7RYLnsgUDeoj540r206Q1zpx7GKKwopoj86XxITdU9ACHiFymH2EmWNn6ZjVsd1a4KigH6Z6nPiDKg/s1600-h/madura08062004_1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizBWL4sqVlgxqKRrcD4zOOnkO-hfb4BX8IgmqRor5Wo3A_33A-xMMoZIzg-MThB7RYLnsgUDeoj540r206Q1zpx7GKKwopoj86XxITdU9ACHiFymH2EmWNn6ZjVsd1a4KigH6Z6nPiDKg/s400/madura08062004_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263267002606029538" /></a><br /><br />Madurey will be released in the third week of August. Sonia Agrawal and Rakshitha are the leading ladies in the film. Produced and directed by Madhesh,Madurey is a story that revolves around a happy-go-lucky-youngster (which I portray). The movie has come out very well. Ever since Madhesh narrated the script to me, I was impressed with the story line that I gave the go-ahead to the project. I am confident that Madurey will appeal to people of all age-groups. I am also acting in a movie titled Tirupachi, produced by R B Choudhary and directed by Perarasu.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-75293211695205299862008-10-29T23:05:00.000-07:002008-10-29T23:06:36.963-07:00I want to act with Vijay: Tamanna<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUgYAmdDbyFm1Lzl6xOHZixyoomCj67T0pOcq7VfrRE4NWKTENgiuzN46jh0P9w0d2-DI1gDpYfVhUkUnunHtVxeShPhhFpVhjBx9AzCpGjfUEfZ2gy-ambSBFrSdSik9IMzCoMLd6Co/s1600-h/tamanna251008_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUgYAmdDbyFm1Lzl6xOHZixyoomCj67T0pOcq7VfrRE4NWKTENgiuzN46jh0P9w0d2-DI1gDpYfVhUkUnunHtVxeShPhhFpVhjBx9AzCpGjfUEfZ2gy-ambSBFrSdSik9IMzCoMLd6Co/s400/tamanna251008_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262824348756902226" /></a>Happy at her career graph soaring high in Kollywood and Tollywood, Tamanna hopes to sustain the good run in filmdom.<br /><br />An actress, who is happy with back-to-back success in 'Happy Days' and 'Kallori', is shooting for half-a-dozen movies in varied languages. An elated Tammana says, 'I am happy where I stand today. I am bothered about quality rather than quantity.'<br /><br />'I want to do a film with Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon and Shankar, an one with Vijay too', she says.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-56259358445867997482008-10-29T23:04:00.001-07:002008-10-29T23:05:03.163-07:00Vijay's aspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpoKXO_6Wpuw9u6zRNFAy6ciKGylrbDI6L05vrFOy5fmyVET4QM2iew-4GrhNP5iRUrqN2x-AZ2g9FlKq7oakysHkiLoW2x809IuPUirrVYw4y_pv9lVyIk0Jcr4bY1pJ_YwzwOEC2uI/s1600-h/vijay231008_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpoKXO_6Wpuw9u6zRNFAy6ciKGylrbDI6L05vrFOy5fmyVET4QM2iew-4GrhNP5iRUrqN2x-AZ2g9FlKq7oakysHkiLoW2x809IuPUirrVYw4y_pv9lVyIk0Jcr4bY1pJ_YwzwOEC2uI/s400/vijay231008_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262823942885645474" /></a>Vijay has established himself as a mass commercial hero, who entertains the big crowds. Known for his racy entertainers which combine humor, action and romance at the right mix, he has huge fan-following which throng theatres whenever his movie gets released.<br /><br />The actor is now playing a prominent role in 'Villu', directed by choreographer-director Prabhu Deva. It is a touted to be a commercial entertainer, which would be racy and entertaining all through. The duo has earlier teamed up and made the commercial coup 'Pokkiri'.<br /><br />Vijay, who is all set to complete half-century films in Kollywood, is keen to act in a movie to be directed by Mani Rathinam. Speaking at a function recently, he openly expressed his desire to be a part of Mani Rathinam's movie.<br /><br />It may be recalled that Vijay had acted in 'Nerukku Ner', a movie produced by Mani Rathinam's Madras Talkies and directed by Vasanth a decade ago.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584365634331991798.post-28844524905977804562008-10-29T23:02:00.000-07:002008-10-29T23:03:38.626-07:00'Villu' takes Diwali break<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7calZJo4lq9umpJkl3pO1ITW2gsC8FLGKX51K3FgxV3o0XD0pm6Fbkjr8GjfpALpOVNVNcNXWmi-5uK0NLVKTQAwa-3EAP_qeQZfswXtbf0bGLjFwAPSqN1oKAmyzeU5Pkg3EN5hOEAk/s1600-h/villu251008_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7calZJo4lq9umpJkl3pO1ITW2gsC8FLGKX51K3FgxV3o0XD0pm6Fbkjr8GjfpALpOVNVNcNXWmi-5uK0NLVKTQAwa-3EAP_qeQZfswXtbf0bGLjFwAPSqN1oKAmyzeU5Pkg3EN5hOEAk/s400/villu251008_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262823591139221490" /></a>Vijay starrer 'Villu' is fast nearing completion. The movie being directed by Prabhu Deva features Nayantara in the lead role.<br /><br />A major portion of the movie has been shot. Buzz is that Prabhu Deva recently cranked a song sequence in Bangkok. A slew of visitors thronged the place to watch the shoot. Several of them exchanged pleasantries with Vijay and took photographs with him.<br /><br />'Villu', a racy entertainer, brings together Prabhu Deva and Nayantara again. After creating success in 'Pokkiri', Prabhu Deva is confident of repeating the magic again.<br /><br />Produced by Ayngaran Intertaional, Vijay has tried out a new style in the movie, which Prabhu Deva hopes would become popular among his fans.rajhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05815301499168705710noreply@blogger.com0