Gautham Menon spills the beans on VTV 2

We had earlier reported to you that 'Vinnathandi Varuvaya' will see a sequel that will be titled 'Vinnaithandi Varuvein' and will feature Silambarasan as Karthik again, and will go on floors by December 2012.

The media was abuzz with reports on this, especially due to fans who were overwhelmed with this news. When a media house, published that the movie will go on floors this November 2011, Gautham wrote to the press saying he will be working on a project with Simbu but nothing has been confirmed so far, do note, he hasn't denied it either.

Gautham said, "VTV 2 is not confirmed. Reports about the film starting in November 2011 are not true. I am talking to Simbu for a project in June 2012. The script, the cast and crew have not been finalized. VTV 2 was an idea we spoke about but I haven't decided as yet if that's what we will be filming. Amy Jackson is not on board the project as yet. Simbu and I, we are in conversation about a film and nothing else is confirmed about it. It will be a pleasure to work with Simbu once everything is confirmed."

However, our reliable sources claim that VTV 2 will go on floor in November / December 2012 and will have Amy Jackson paired opposite Simbu, or, the Hollywood heroine who is being considered as the second female lead in Simbu's 'Vettai Mannan' will play lead in Simbu's 'Vinnaithandi Varuvein.'

While Simbu is currently busy with 'Podaa Podi,' 'Vettai Mannan' and 'Osthi,' Gautham is held up with his Hindi version of 'VTV' that has Amy Jackson playing the lead.

But looks like one thing's for sure, we're might get to see Simbu and Gautham pair up by 2012 end, whether it's a sequel to VTV or a whole-new-subject, we'll have to wait to know...

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68192.html

A sequel to VTV - STR and Gautham team up again!

Great news for all those who love to see romantic flicks; the team that gave us the sweet and lyrical Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is coming together once again. And, the best part is that they are going to give us a sequel to VTV, one of the most lovable romantic musicals to come out in recent years. Its going to be Silambarasan and Gautham Menon joining hands one again with the core team that gave us VTV being retained. We are not yet sure how much of the team is being retained, but knowing the part that Rahman’s music played in taking VTV straight into our hearts, it is difficult to imagine a sequel to the superhit without the wizard’s compositions.

VTV came at a time when Silambarasan’s career was being perceived to be moving on an action/mass hero track. But, choosing to go subtly and delightfully romantic, in the classy way of Gautham Menon, Silambarsan broke all perceptions and images that had been associated with him. Yes, this actor had different dimensions and he had chosen the right time and team to exhibit that. The character of Karthik will be remembered even a decade from now as the one that put Silambarasan on the course that he was destined for. And, it is not surprising that he is eager to be Karthik once again. And, if we talk about Karthik, how can we forget Jessie. We are not yet sure whether Jessie will be a part of the sequel, but Jessie will be close to the hearts of movie lovers as the character which presented Trisha in her most classy persona as yet. And, can we overlook Ganesh? Gautham Menon’s casting masterstroke that was the most endearing character in the movie after Karthik and Jessie.

Yes, we know that you want to see them all again, but we are not sure how much of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya will be carried over to Vinnaithaandi Varuven – yes, that is the provisional title as of now. But, it is not going to be all like VTV-1. If that was a smooth, mellow and sweet love story that left you with a lump in your throat towards the end, the new one will have more color, more vigor and more energy. The energized version of VTV!

So, are Gautham Menon and Silambarsan getting to work on it immediately? No, Silambarasan is still busy with Vettaimannan and Gautham Menon is working on the Hindi version of VTV-1 and is also in talks with Jiiva for a Tamil film. So, VTV-2 will take off only after Vettaimannan and the Hindi VTV are done and a final decision is taken on the project with Jiiva.

Its Gautham Menon back to what he does best, romance. After the change of track in Nadunissi Naaygal, he is getting back to the endearing romantic ways that have made his films favorites with lots of viewers around the world; so get ready to fall in love all over again – hosanna.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/gautham-menon-str-22-06-11.html

Sequel for "Punjabi House".

Are our script writers and directors running out of ideas? Going by the way sequels are being planned in the industry it definitely seems to be the case. 
The latest news is that a sequel to the hit film 'Punjabi House' is being planned. Its rumoured that Rafi and Mecartin who had scripted the original film have come up with a couple of very interesting ideas, one of which would be accepted by Dileep. 'Punjabi House'was released in 1998 and was a runaway hit. 
While a sequel to the hit film is being planned, the one person who would be dearly missed would be Cochin Haneefa who played a key role in the film.


Source: http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Sequel%20for%20Punjabi%20House.-2721-1