'Vedi' audio this September 1!

'Vedi' that is directed by Prabhu Deva has Vishal and Sameera or should we say, Sexy Sam, essaying lead roles. The film has its tunes composed by Vijay Antony, and the audio launch will be held on September 1!

The talkie portions of the film are wrapped up and the song shoot is going on at a speedy pace too. Two songs will be canned in unseen and exotic locales of South Africa.

The film is the remake of Telugu super hit, 'Souryam' that featured Gopichand and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles. Those close to the 'Vedi' unit vouch that Vishal and Sameera share an amazing on-screen chemistry and that the songs and action sequences from the film will sure set a rage among the young.

We must say, 'Velayudham', another Vijay Antony's musical offering, is also seeing the audio launch by the end of August. Looks like Vijay Antony is all set to rule the roost this season!


Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69840.html

Vishal, the good Samaritan

He is tall, dark and handsome too. His last release has taken is performance in K'town up by many notches. We are discussing 'Walter Vanangamudi' of Bala's 'Avan Ivan' better known to us all as Vishal!

The actor has carved a niche for himself in the slot of excellent artists with his above-mentioned role in director Bala's film.

The actor who is at the moment shooting for Prabhu Deva's upcoming 'Vedi' alongside Sameera Reddy recently came across a news item when his heart went out to the people involved. It was about a woman who had robbed a lady at an ATM at gun point (the only difference, the gun was a toy), claiming that she had robbed to feed her two children who had been foodless for two days.

Vishal reading this story in a popular daily is believed to have contacted his co-star Sameera to help him find out about the whereabouts of this woman who was in police custody in Kolkata.

Sameera seems to have zeroed in on the news provider who has in turn contacted the actor. All the actor now wants to know is if the woman's reason to rob was genuine for if she was faking. If the reason is genuine then Vishal wants to help her children and support them financially.

A man with a heart of gold truly, Vishal is!

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69440.html

Vishal ready with a 'Vedi' for Diwali...

Post 'Avan Ivan' the actor in Vishal has been truly recognized by one and all, and expectations on his next ventures are shooting up sky high. As earlier reported, Vishal is teaming up with Sameera Reddy under Prabhu Deva's direction for a diwali release that was tentatively titled 'Prabhakaran'.

This film is a remake of Tollywood super hit, 'Souryam' and is gearing up for a Diwali release, and the latest buzz is that the movie has seen a title change to 'Vedi'! Sounds like a perfect diwali release, doesn't it?

This film sees Vishal and Poonam Kaur as siblings, and it must be noted that Poonam donned the original role as well, whereas Sameera plays Vishal's love interest. The original lead roles were reprised by Gopichand and Anushka Shetty.

It is also said that through 'Vedi' Sameera will try her hands at comedy for the first time ever and there's a hot item number with Sophie Choudry. All set for some 'Vedi' this festival of lights?

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68858.html

'Vettai' goes trilingual

Linguswamy is planning real big for his forthcoming venture 'Vettai'. The director, who is also producing the Arya-Madhavan starrer, has decided to release the movie simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi as well!

"Vettai is my best commercial film ever, as it brings together best talents in the industry. I am joining hands with Nirav Shah after Sandakozhi and with Yuvan Shankar Raja after Paiyaa," he says.

Heaping praises on the lead actors, the director-producer says, "Madhavan and Arya are giving their best to each and every scene. Not far behind are Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul. The beautiful ladies are adding immense value to the film."

"Vettai is a story of two brothers (Madhavan - Arya) and two sisters (Sameera Reddy - Amala Paul). It is an action-packed entertainer with equal importance for family values and romance. Brinda Sarathy has penned dialogues," Linguswamy signs off.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68196.html

Vettai Image :)

Here is an image from the upcoming movie Vettai directed by N.Linguswamy, which stars Madhavan,Arya,Sameera Reddy,and Amala Paul in the lead roles :)

The Main Cast:

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/new-images/photo-galleries-q1-09/tamil-photo-gallery/vettai-01/vettai-01-vettai-01.html

Vettai goes on floors

The shooting of director Lingusamy's Vettai, starring Arya, Madhavan, Amala Paul and Sameera Reddy in the lead roles, went on floors today. According to the director, Vettai will be a multi-starrer action-packed family entertainer that will have all the commercial ingredients one would associate with a Lingusamy film. "Wish me luck folks. Just started on my tamil film Vettai with my buddy Arya who is making me work out with him every day," Madhavan tweeted.

Vettai will be made on a big budget by producers Dhayanidhi Alagiri and Vivek Ratnavel. The technical team includes Yuvan Shankar Raja (music), Nirav Shah (camera) and Anthony (editing).

Source: http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Vettai_goes_on_floors_47948.html

He tried to drown Sameera

No one would have faith in their directors like Sameera Reddy did. Apparently, when Director Gautham Menon offered her Nadunisi Naigal, the leggy lass accepted it without asking for any other details. “Later when I heard that Veera will be playing the main role I thought it was a big joke. But all credit to Veera, I think he has come a long way and he worked very hard to prove himself,” says Sam.

Veera has been Gautham’s assistant director since Vaaranam Aayiram and so Sameera has known him for long and they are immensely comfortable with each other. Veera is also all praises for Sameera and observes that her role in NN is tough and demanding which is generally scripted for heroes and that the actress did full justice to it. They also let it slip that there is a scene in the film where Veera, who plays a psycho, drags Sameera by the hair and tries to drown her in a tub of water. Now, that sends a chill down our spine. We cannot wait for the Nadunisi Naigal to be unleashed.             


Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-01/nadunisi-naigal-gautham-menon-04-02-11.html

Nadunisi Naaygal Promo Poster

Nadunisi Naaygal is an upcoming Tamil movie starring Veera and Sameera Reddy in lead roles. Its directed by Gautham Menon! :) Poster gotten from Tamil Film Update

Gautham Menon’s ‘Erra Gulabeelu’ in Feb

It was earlier announced that ‘Erra Gulabeelu’ directed by Gautham Menon and produced by Ashok Vallabhaneni on the banner of Mana Desam would be released on January 26.

However, the release date was put off to the first week of February. Presently the DTS mixing work is in progress.

The producer says, ‘Our film is a psychological thriller and our director is bringing it out with a novel concept. It is a typical love story with a pinch of suspense. Sameera Reddy, Karthik and Veera are playing the lead roles in our film while Samanta will have a guest appearance. We are confident that the film would attract all classes of audiences.’

Music is by Ranganath Rave, camera is cranked by Manoj Paramahamsa, editing is by Antony, art is by Rajivan while action is by Siva, while story, screenplay and direction are by Gautham Vasudeva Menon.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63302.html

Nadunisi Naigal – Tollywood’s Sigappu Rojakkal?

Director Gautham Menon has announced that Nadunisi Naigal, which is slated for release on January 26th, 2011, will be released in Telugu under the title Erra Gulabeelu. The Telugu title literally means Sigappu Rojakkal and this led to the guesswork that the film is inspired by the yesteryear hit of the same name in which Kamal Haasan and Sri Devi played the lead roles. 
 
Gautham organized a press meet in Hyderabad recently to announce the Telugu version of NN and this meet was attended by Sameera Reddy, Veera Bahu, Gautham Menon, Telugu actor Srikanth, and filmmaker Rama Naidu. NN is directed by Gautham Menon and stars debutant Veera and Sameera Reddy.
 
The trailer of this film is expected to be released during the audio launch of Veppam, a production venture of Gautham.


Source: http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-05/nadunisi-naygal-sameera-reddy-30-12-10.html

Prabhu Deva’s condition…

Prabhu Deva’s next film with Vishal in the lead will have Vivek playing the comedian. As per the script, Vivek plays the role of a gym master, we are told. According to sources in Kollywood, the director suggested that Vivek sport a six-pack to fit into the role.

Following this the comedian is working overtime to make sure he is ready with a six pack right in time for the shooting.

Prabhu Deva has not yet titled this film, which has Vishal and Sameera Reddy playing the lead pair.

Source: http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-04/prabhu-deva--vivek-27-12-10.html

Great escape for Sameera

Sameera Reddy, who for the first time visited Patna last weekend, perhaps had one of the worst experiences of her life when she was almost caught in the mob fury that broke out during a show on Sunday.

If sources are to be believed, close to two lakh people had reportedly gathered at the Gandhi Maidan, the venue of the event. The actress and her troupe were waiting backstage when she came to know of commotion in the crowd.

Says Sameera, who has just come out of the shock, “We were unable to understand what went wrong all of a sudden. They were on a complete rampage- breaking chairs, pelting stones and setting the barricades on fire.”

The organisers told Sameera to leave the premises immediately. She was put in one of the managing committee’s small cars and was rushed out of the venue with a veil to keep her identity secret. The actress was so scared that she did not sleep that night.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62522.html

Vishal’s 15 kilos dilemma

Director Bala had changed Vishal for the better. The actor who believed in six-packs and macho image is convinced to look what his character would need.

For ‘Avan Ivan’ Bala wanted Vishal to add on 15 kilos and the actor did it. Bala is a perfectionist and so he got what he wanted.

Now that ‘Avan Ivan’ is in its final stages and Vishal will be moving on to his next project directed by Prabhu Deva, a different task awaits Vishal. He has to lose the 15 kilos gained for Bala’s film to start shooting for Prabhu Deva’s film.

Vishal is taking up the challenge and says he will do it. After all he is enjoying the wonderful moments with two big directors. Sameera Reddy is the heroine of the film directed by Prabhu Deva which will begin in the first week of December.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61868.html

Vaaranam Aayiram...

I love this movie a ton :) Its definitely a milestone in Surya's career and my Tamil movie watching career :) Its one of the best movies I have seen!

Its the life story of Surya(Surya) until his father Krishnan(Surya) dies. Surya narrates right when he gets the news of his father passing away, so the movie is Flashback. Journey of Happiness, Sadness, Madness, Tears, Excitement, Love,Action,EVERYTHING.

Every Single Scene in this movie is really a masterpiece......

Its just too hard to talk about this movie, there is so much to this masterpiece. I really don't think anyone else could have done better than Surya in both the characters of Surya and Krishnan. He did so many things to fit into the character of Surya A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Sameera was good in the role of Meghana, but for some reason her past roles from other movies irk me. If you have heard about her past movies or seen them you would understand. Sometimes, past movies off actors/actress haunt my
mind especially if they were not right. Simran was
awesome, though she sorta looked old even in the parts where she was supposed to look young. But then it was hard to see her in a mothers/ old role. Especially that makeup! ugh, but the role demanded it so I don't blame her. :) Divya was my fav, no doubt. She was soo cute next to Surya :D She acted well too as Priya, She dubbed for herself too, I didn't hear a flaw in her Tamil either :D She was great in the scene where she proposes to Surya at the bus stop :). One of my fav scenes was when Divya shy's away seeing Surya when she sings Annul Malae and he comes down stairs :D I thought it was shot in a cute manner. :) I think Sneha could been better, though I really liked Divya in the role of Priya. I say this because Sneha has more of a homely appeal, which Priya's character had.  My fav pair out of the three was Surya-Divya! They looked adorable :) :D

Gautham Menon is truly the master of love, the romantic scenes in any movie , not just VA are shot in an exotic and sweet manner. Gautham definitely Rocks! :) Some of the best scenes were: The train scene between Surya and Meghana, Meghana proposing to Surya, Priya shying away from Surya, Priya proposing to Surya, the song Annul Melae, The sequences between Surya and his father Krishnan. Did I miss any?? 

Harris Jayaraj, great music, no doubt at all :D Out of the seven tracks my favs were : Yethi Yethi, Annul Maelae,Ava Enna,Mudhinam Parthaney, and Adiye Kolluthey :) But Annul Malae tops the list from VA. :) I felt that the tunes were very westernized so I really liked Annul Malae,Yethi Yethi,and Ava Enna more.   I still do not understand why Gautham Menon and Harris Jayaraj have split. :( They were wonderful together...(not in the wrong context!)

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Hope its one of your favorite movies too! :D 

Gautham Menon latest

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon has confirmed that the shoot of his thriller ‘Nadunisi Naaigal’ is complete and it is in its post production stages. ‘Nadunisi Naaigal’ stars one of his assistants Veera and sexy Sameera Reddy in the lead roles. It will hit the screen probably around Diwali.

Gautham’s other two home productions in Tamil are progressing in style as expected. One is ‘Veppam’ directed by his associate Anjana and the other is ‘Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai’ directed by Suseenthiran.

Meanwhile Gautham is also moving ahead with the ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ Hindi remake. The project which a joint production between Gautham Menon and 20th Century Fox has already set he expectation meter rising.

A R Rahman who is much exited about the Hindi remake is making all new tunes for the Hindi version. Most of Gautham’s men like Anthony, Rajeevan, Nalini Sriram and Manoj Paramahamsa will work on the Bollywood project also.

On the lead cast Trisha is being retained and Prateik Babbar will essay Simbu’s role.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60326.html