Payanam and Gaganam Pics

Bilinguals are always interesting but when a bilingual film with no songs, no heroine to speak of, has both Prakashraaj and Nagarjuna in and is directed by Radhamohan, the same director that made Azhagiya Theeye, Mozhi and Abhiyum Naanum, the interest goes up at least 10 notches. Here are some pics direct from Prakashraaj himself that he has released through his Twitter account. 

Payanam/Gaganam trailer will be released on this Friday 14th January while the movie is set for release on February 4th.

Written by: Githa Vanan

Gaganam pic from Andhra Cafe :)

Silambarasan rushed to a hospital

Silambarasan was actively involved in the shooting of Vaanam when he encountered an unfortunate accident. Director Krish was filming a scene in which Silambarasan was required to drive a bike at high speed. The actor lost control of the vehicle and fell down and hurt himself.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctor examined him and declared that he suffered minor injuries in the hand and feet.

 Silambarasan has been advised complete rest for the next one week. Vaanam also stars Bharath, Anushka, Sneha Ullal, Sonia Agarwal and Prakash Raj.

Source: http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-03/silambarasan-vettai-mannan-21-12-10.html

‘Chutti Chathan-3D’ from Dec. 24

The first Indian 3D movie 'My Dear Kuttichathan' which enthralled the filmgoers in the 80s is returning as 'Chutti Chathan' in digital 3D version.

The family entertainer is releasing on December 24 to make the most out of Christmas season. The new version also features Prakash Raj and Santhanam in added footages.

‘Chutti Chathan’ has 40 different magic sequences in its 100 minutes run. Unlike 'My Dear Kuttichathan' which was available in 3D only in the cities, this new 'Chutti Chathan' can be viewed in 3D even in the villages. Navodaya has made the advanced technical provisions for that.

Get ready for the family treat.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62276.html

Anwar producer lashes out at Amal Neerad

Raj Zacharia, producer of Prithviraj's latest filmAnwar, lashed out at his director Amal Neerad for allegedly demanding an extra ten lakhs in connection with the release of the film's dubbed Tamil version."

The film has already caused a loss of one and a half crores. Realizing this, both Prithviraj and Prakashraj have dubbed for the Tamil version without demanding any remuneration. But Amal Neerad demanded an extra ten lakhs as his remuneration to allow the print to be released from Gemini Labs," Raj said.


"Amal Neerad agreed to complete Anwar in 52 days with a budget of three crores. However, the film was completed in 78 eight days with a budget of five and a half crores. Amal used to take the first shot at 11 a.m. and wrap up the shooting by 6 p.m." Raj also said that he is planning to file a complaint against Amal Neerad at the South Indian Producers' Association. Amal Neerad is yet to respond to the allegations.


Source: http://malayalam.galatta.com/entertainment/malayalam/livewire/id/Anwar_producer_lashes_out_at_Amal_Neerad_44618.html

Praksh Raj in ‘Singam’ Hindi

Prakash Raj may have to play his cards close to his chest when it comes to personal life. But on professional front the versatile actor is much loved, not just in the southern woods but also in Bollywood.

Prakash Raj’s first Bollywood stint as the menacing villain to Salman Khan in ‘Wanted’ was very well received. That was the remake of Tamil ‘Pokkiri and Prabhu Deva was particular the Prakash do the Hindi version also.

Now we hear Prakash Raj will do the same role he did in ‘Singam’ in its Hindi version also. Suriya’s big hit ‘Singam’ is being remade in Hindi by Reliance Big Pictures with Ajay Devgan essaying the title role. It will be directed by Rohit Shetty.

And the heroine hunt for the Hindi film is also moving southwards. Sources say Anushka and Asin are in the race and the unit is waiting for a final word from its hero Ajay Devgan.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61831.html

‘Mirapakai’ to hit screen on Dec 30

Shooting of ‘Mirapakai’ directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Ramesh Puppala on the banner of Yellow Flowers, with Crazy Star Raviteja, Richa Gangopadhyay and Deeksha Seth in the lead is almost complete.

The film has music from Thaman and the songs were being choreographed in exotic locales of Switzerland now.

The film was also shot in several abroad schedules like Bangkok, Europe besides in Delhi and Agra in India. Post-production works are also simultaneously in progress.

The producer says, ‘We are making efforts to release the film on December 30.’ Prakash Raj, MS Narayana, Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nagababu and othes are in the cast.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61545.html

Get ready for 'Payanam'

Producer Prakash Raj and director Radha Mohan have confirmed that their venture 'Payanam', which is an edge of the seat thriller based on a flight hijack incident, will hit the screens December.

At the same time, they rubbish reports which claim that the film is a true story based on the hijack of Flight IC 814. "Our movie certainly does not narrate any real incident," they say.

"The film is certainly not based on one particular hijacking episode. We researched various hijacks that have occurred over the years. I wanted to bring to the front the fact that terror can strike anywhere," Radha Mohan says.

On his part, Prakash Raj says, "Thanks to Radha Mohan and other members of the cast and crew, the movie has come out well. It will be yet another different attempt in our combination. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for Payanam."

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61553.html

Mozhi as Matarani Mounamidi in Telugu

Talented director Radha Mohan's much acclaimed Prithviraj-Jyotika-Prakashraj starrer Mozhi(Tamil), for which Jyotika bagged the State Award for the best actress from the Tamil Nadu government, is being dubbed in Telugu as Matarani Mounamidi. The Telugu version will be presented by Atchyutha Kanta Rao. Music, composed by Vidyasagar, was released recently.

The film revolves around two fun-loving friends Karthik (Prithviraj) and Viji (Prakashraj), working as keyboard players under a leading music composer in the film industry. They come to live in an apartment where they meet a handful of interesting people including flat secretary Ananthakrishnan (Brahmanandam) and Preethi (Neelima Rani) who is head over heels in love with Karthik.

One day, Karthik meets Archana (Jyotika) on the road and gets impressed by her guts and attitude. Later, he learns that Archana is deaf-mute and living in the same apartment. Karthik falls in love with her and to woo her, he learns sign language from Sheila, Archana's close friend. But things go in an unexpected direction when Karthik proposes to her.

Source: http://telugu.galatta.com/entertainment/telugu/livewire/id/Mozhi_as_Matarani_Mounamidi_in_Telugu_43810.html

Vaanam Images! :D

Court stays 'Electra'

The release and distribution of the new movie by Shyamaprasad, 'Electra' had been stayed by the Ernakulam Principal Munsiff Court.

The court has acted according to a petition made by the distributor Martin Sebastian, who had alleged that the producer of the movie is trying to release the movie against the earlier agreement reached by them.

'Electra' produced by Vindhyan under the banner of Rasika Entertainment features Nayantara along with Manisha Koirala and Prakash Raj.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/60192.html

Pony Verma speaks out

“I love Prakash Raj. And I love his children too,” says Pony Verma, the new woman in Prakash Raj’s life. The Bollywood choreographer, who married the actor-producer a few days ago, is happy about the way her life is changed.

“When I met Prakash Raj, he was out of his first marriage. I too was single then. What started as friendship slowly matured into love. I know his children very well and I love them a lot,” she says.

It is to be noted that Pooja and Meghna, the two daughters of Prakash Raj, attended the wedding reception of their father with Pony Verma and posed together with the couple for photographs too.

“Ours is a healthy relationship. And I want it to continue forever,” Pony says. Prakashraj was previously married to actress Lalithakumari but they got divorced due to difference of opinions. He tied the knot to Pony on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/59673.html

Prakashraj hopes for the best

Prakashraj is optimstic a lot about his production venture 'Inidhu Inidhu', which is released by Kalpathi S Aghoram of AGS Entertainments all over Tamil Nadu today.

"I am confident about the film because of the confidence I have in the Tamil audience. They have always welcomed novel and decent attempts," the actor-producer says.

"Inidhu Inidhu, directed by K V Guhan, is a positive story on the youngsters," he says and adds: "It traces the lives of eight youngsters in a college through their four-year course."

Not so happy about the way youngsters are shown in some movies, Prakashraj says, "Today's youth are refined, well-informed, focussed and intelligent. And they work hard towards realising their goals."

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/59531.html

Mozhi

I just finished watching the Tamil film Mozhi, a second time after 2 years. Mozhi means language in Tamil. And yes, I saw it for Prithvi. :) Now,I have come to love the movie even more. Its a nice movie to watch, its breezy, not diyshum diyshum fightings like other films lol :D. Such a sweet film anyone can watch :).

Main Story: Karthick(Prithviraj) falls in love with Archana(Jyothika),when he sees her beating a guy,who beat his wife for wrong purposes. He comes to know she lives in the same apartment complex as him and his best friend Viji(Prakash Raj)(they both live together). Then one day when Archana's grandmother gets admitted in the hospital Karthick finds out that Archana is deaf and mute. From then on they become friends,and he learns sign language for her.But,one day he proposes to her and Archana rejects him saying that she can't marry him. But when her best friend Sheela(Swarnamalaya) asks her why she tells the truth that: if they have a baby together than it will be deaf and mute like her. What happens after this incident forms the whole story. :)

The movie is just excellent! Its is soooo funny!!! :D Hats of to Jyothika for pulling off such a hard and decent role. It was really cool how fast she did the sign language. Prithvi was awesome too, he was funny at times, serious at times,happy at times,and sad at times. He was everything and he has done the role with perfection. :D Prakash Raj is hilarious in the Comedy scenes, I laughed my guts out in all the comedy scenes! :D There is excellent chemistry between Prithvi and Prakash, they make a funny,but perfect duo. :D Though Jo was older than Prithvi they didn't look that bad by each other, they looked pretty cute :D. Swarnamalaya was just right for the role as Sheele.Her role is kind of like the one she played in Alaipayuthey as Shalini's sis, but I would say this one is better,because she had to do a lot of sign languages and emote very well too. Prakash and Swarnamalaya made a cute couple too, they were decent like Prithvi-Jo. :)

I would definitely say that the music is the highlight of the film after the performances. Since Prithvi and Prakash play music directors in the film, the music has to be really good,which it was. They are hummable and sweet. My favorite song in the film was Kannal Pesum Penne sung by S.P. Balasubramanium, but I also liked the others like: Katrin Mozhi(both versions),Sevanam Selaikati,and Pesa Madanthiye.The lyrics of Katrin Mozhi and Kannal Pesum are something to talk about, they have such wonderful meanings, they talk mostly about how language is not needed to love/or for love. Such touching lyrics,which I adored. :)

The whole movie is memorable to watch, anyone will love it :D Its kind of a sensative subject, but Radha Mohan, the director and writer of the movie, has crafted it perfectly! :)

Karthi Locks Horns with Prakash Raj!

Karthi's and Prakash Raj's movies are going to clash this weekend! :

This is going to one great weekend. With very few releases in the past weeks, Tamil audiences get ready to celebrate two movies this Friday. With a lot of hype, a huge production house, a successful director, hit songs and a debonair hero in its hold, Naan Mahaan Alla is sure to allure viewers with city-boy Karthi in its lead. And so will Inidhu Inidhu, with a bunch of youngsters making their debut. Remake of the super-hit Telugu film Happy Days, this movie will also try to charm audiences with youth and peppy music.

It is going to be a great clash between the two. It will be fascinating to witness the duel between an actor in a totally different avatar from his previous movies and a producer who hits the bull’s eye every time.

Source:http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-10-03/karthi-inidhu-inidhu-18-08-10.html

Prakash Raj Announces his Wedding!

Prakash Raj's Wedding:

Prakash Raj Announces his Wedding!:

Prakash Raj and Pony Varma will wed in Mumbai on August 24th. This will be a very private affair with only close family and friends attending. The actor will later throw a party to his friends and colleagues in the Kannada, Tamil and Telugu film industries.

According to Prakash, Pony is the daughter-in-law of the house and the wedding was never intended to be a secret affair.

Source:http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-10-03/prakash-raj-pony-varma-18-08-10.html