Trisha debuts as Prithvi's heroine

South Indian star Trisha, who has thousands of fans in the state will finally debut into Malayalam. She is reported to have agreed to the director Deepan's new film with Prithviraj as her debut vehicle in Mollywood. Titled as 'Hero', the movie will also have many more highlights, the prominent one being Tamil actor Sreekanth coming up as the antihero. Few will remember that it was the other way, in 'Kanakanden', through which Prithviraj debuted into Tamil. The movie had Sreekanth as the hero while Prithvi was playing the antihero role.

'Hero' will be scripted by Vinod Guruvayoor, while Bharani K Dharan will crank the camera. Gopi sundar is the music director to lyrics set by Shibu Chakarvarthy and Anil Panachooran.

'Hero' will also feature Thalaivasal Vijay, Nedumudi Venu, Arun, Anil Murali, Guines Pakru and Kottayam Nazeer in other important roles. Watch out this space for the latest updates of the movie

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69407.html

Srikanth's metamorphosis in 'Ethiri En 3'

From what director Ram has to say about his 'Ethiri En 3,' the film is not for the weak hearted. The film sees Srikanth in a rugged role with Poonam Bhajwa as his female lead. The film is believed to be of an action thriller genre, so what is Srikanth doing in this film with his good boyish looks and attitude?

The director reveals that it was Srikanth who helped him with various aspects with pulling off the film in the first place. Ram is also confident that Srikanth will get a commendable response for his portrayal in this film. At some places the director has unearthed some unknown facts to the outside world that happens behind bars, a few of which are thoroughly gruesome.

Poonam plays an investigative scribe in this film. Post 'Ko' many film makers are taking off with stories which involve journos, and with what is happening around in real world the decision seems apt.

Dharan is the music director and there are some peppy songs and some romantic numbers in the film. Most of the filming will be carried out in and around Chennai and the team will go overseas just to shoot a couple of song sequences suggest sources close to the film's unit.

We will get back with more interesting aspects on this soon!

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68229.html

Nanban nearing completion

Shooting for Nanban is going on at breakneck pace at Sun Studios, Chennai. Currently Vijay and Srikanth's scenes are being filmed. Word is that Nanban will be wrapped up by August 5th and post-production will get underway.

Shankar being quite the perfectionist is working very hard to ensure that there are no glitches. Insiders are claiming that the ensemble cast which Shankar and the producers took so much time to finalize have gelled perfectly and the results will be evident on the big screen. If all goes according to plan, Nanban will be a Diwali release.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-02/nanban-vijay-10-06-11.html

Srikanth’s career is on the upward swing

Srikanth who is currently shooting for Shankar’s Nanban has landed on a promising project. It is innovatively titled, Ethiri En 3. The director is debutant, Ramkumar. The actor is very excited about his role in the film which he is positive will win him a lot of critical as well as popular acclaim.

The film is going to be a commercial one but without the same old ingredients. The subject matter will be shot with a fresh approach that will definitely be much appreciated. Srikanth says he has been waiting for a script like this throughout his career and is pleased to be a part of this project.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-11-03/srikanth-nanben-17-03-11.html

New addition in Shankar's Nanban!

Tamil remake of the blockbuster Three Idiots, directed by Shankar and titled Nanban, is already on he floors now what with the first schedule of the shooting just wrapped up in Ooty. Meanwhile, Shankar seems to be adding up to the cast list. Last heard, Raghava Lawrence will be a part of Nanban in a role that was earlier offered to Prasanna. Prasanna could not honor the offer as he is busy with his other commitments.

Originally adapted in Hindi from Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel, Five Point Someone, Nanban has Vijay, S J Suryaah, Jiiva and Srikanth playing prominent roles with Ileyana and Anuya playing the female leads.

Source: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-02/shankar-nanban-12-02-11.html

Who plays what in 3 Idiots remake?

Everyone is eager to know about who plays what role in the Tamil remake of 3 Idiots which has been named 'Nanban'. According to sources, Vijay will play the main lead, which, of course, goes without saying. Jiiva will essay the role of Sharman Joshi and is super excited about it. The role played by Madhavan will be done by Srikanth.

The powerful role of Boman Irani has gone to Sathyaraj while Sathyan will be stepping into Omi Vaidhya’s shoes. Director-actor SJ Suryah will make a cameo in Nanban and play Javed Jefri’s character. Ileana is the leading lady and Anuya play her sister in the film.

Source:http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-01/3-idiots-nanban-02-02-11.html

Official: ‘3 Idiots’ is ‘Nanban’. Vijay is Aamir Khan

Putting all assumptions, premonitions and the ifs and buts over the Tamil remake of ‘3 Idiots’ the producers of the film Gemini Film Circuit has released a statement confirming their mega venture is titled ‘Nanban’, it will be directed by Shankar and star Vijay, Jeeva and Srikanth in Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi roles respectively.

The jumbo endeavor will have popular Tollywood heroine Ileana playing Kareena Kappor in Tamil. Other pivotal roles are played by Sathyaraj and Sathyan. Director SJ Suryah, Actress Anuya and Ajay Rathinam will make special appearances.

Scenes involving Jeeva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj, Sathyan and SJ Suryah are being shot in Ooty for the next ten days. Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay will join the team from February 25 for his portions.

Other important credits in the technical side are: Cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, Music by Harris Jayaraj, Lyrics by Na Muthukumar, Art by Muthuraj, Editing by Anthony, Dialogues by Shankar and Madan Karky.

Gemini Film Circuit is an acclaimed production house with blockbusters like Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vasoolraja MBBS’ and Dhanush’s ‘Kutty’ in its kitty.  It also successfully distributed Rajinikanth's ‘Endhiran’ in Tamil Nadu, North India and Overseas and also Kamal Haasan’s ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Overseas.

So get ready to welcome the ‘3 Idiots’… sorry… 3 FRIENDS.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63518.html

Srikant, Kajal to share screen with Pawan Kalyan

A real hero is the one who doesn’t crumble with a defeat and tries his best to resurrect and prove himself. Power Star Pawan Kalyan appears to have been following the same principle.

Though ‘Puli’ was proved a disaster, he did not cave-in and started accepting films one after the other and is planning to release at least three films this year.

Besides, he ventured into production too and launched his own banner Pawan Kalyan Creative Works. He is planning to remake recent Bollywood hit film ‘Dabang’ into Telugu as ‘Gabbar Singh’ under the direction of Harish Shankar of ‘Mirapakay’-fame.

While Pawan Kalyan is going to portray the role played by Salman Khan, while Srikanth was selected to play the role of Arbaaz Khan. Kajal, who gained the stardom with Mega Power Star Ram Charan, was selected to share the screen with Power Star donning the character played Sonakshi Sinha.

Yuvan Shankar Raja is scoring the music.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63453.html

Pudhiya Thalapathy Trailer

Pudhiya Thalapathy is the dubbed version of the Telugu film: Mahatma starring Srikanth and Bhavana. It was also Srikanth's 100th film.

Is Vijay out of Shankar’s 3 Idiots?

Kollywood woke up today to a rude shock of a news claiming that Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay has walked out of ‘3-Idiots’ remake.

The casting was the only big issue when the project was planned and when almost all were done and the shooting was to begin on Monday a bombshell is dropped.

Sources say the contentious issues were a few. One is that Vijay did not approve some costumes recommended by the director for the character. The more serious one is that Shankar wanted Vijay to sport a particular hairstyle and the actor refused to do so stating that the continuity of ‘Velayudham’ will be affected if he goes for a new hair style. The shooting of ‘Velayudham’ is still going on.

Now that things have gone beyond redemption Shankar and Vijay may part as friends and wait for another right opportunity in the future to work together.

We are waiting for an official communication from Gemini Film Circuit which is producing the movie in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. Mahesh Babu is doing the main role in Telugu.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62081.html

New heroine in '3 Idiots' remake

Even as the launch of '3 Idiots' remake announced for December 5 after crossing many intended and unintended snags, we hear there a the are still changes being made in the making of Tamil and Telugu versions.
 
Sources say that director Shankar is making lavish changes to the original script to make the film look new to south Indian audiences. Shankar is believed to have said that the Hindi original was seen and widely liked by over a quarter of Tamil, Telugu audience and so to present the same film again one should make crucial changes to the original so that the audience see that as a new film independent of the Hindi original.
 
Accordingly a major change perceived to be made by Shankar is the introduction of a second heroine. Kareena Kapoor was the only heroine in Hindi and Ileana will be doing that in the remakes. Now the news of a second heroine has generated some more interest in the film. Who will be the new girl and who will she romance with? Srikanth or Jeeva. Shankar's office is said to be busy with screen tests.
 
And more, as for the title, the tentative titles being considered are '3 Rascals' in Telugu and 'Moovar' in Tamil. 


Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61817.html

Srikanth smiles bright

Srikanth is happy that 'Drohi' has brought him back to limelight. "It was a challenging role for me. People have seen me a suave urban hero in my earlier films," he says.

The actor adds: "Hence to get under the skin of the character (a Royapuram youth), I struggled a lot. I had to reduce over 10 kilograms and tan myself. All credits should go to director Sudha Prasad who managed to get the best out of me and my colleague Vishnu".

On his experiences shooting for the movie, he says, "I would go to Royapuram early in the morning and watch people at very close quarters. All became friends with me there. Also we did enough rehearsals, that came handy when we shot".

Produced by Mano Akkineni, 'Drohi' is about two youngsters (Srikanth and Vishnu) who are brought up in Royapuram slums. What happens when the two friends become enemies is what the movie is all about.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60012.html

Drohi Trailer

Here is the trailer of the upcoming Tamil movie Drohi:

'Dhrohi' on Sep. 10

The September month is going to be a hyper active month as many of the curious films getting released to avoid competing with Endhiran October. One long awaited movie releasing in September is Indira Innovations 'Dhrohi'.

The gangster saga stars Srikanth and Vishnu in stellar characters. The female quotient is also high as three heroines are lighting up the film. Puja, Poorna and Poonam Bajawa. More so the film is directed by K. Sudha Prasad and produced by Mano Akkineni.

With this, September will also become a memorable month for 'Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu' Vishnu as two of his films are hitting theatres in the first two weeks. Great going Vishnu.

Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/59677.html

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Srikanth up against a politician

Srikanth is up against a senior Congress leader Venkat Swami over a land related issue. Srikanth has complained that the politician trying to grab 3.2 acre land that belongs to his sister in law Meghna. Her neighboring land is owned by the ex-MP Venkata Swami.

According to news Meghana has the land in Donthaanpalle village of Shankarpally Mandal. She had built a farm house in her land. It is alleged that the politician who owns the adjacent land is trying to encroach upon Megna’s land.

Srikanth is in rage and accuses the politician is trying to grab his family land by force. He said yester day a group of thugs have entered his land the plated the flags of Congress and TRS partied and have waned the workers in Meghna’s farm not to remove them.

The issue is boiling and waiting for answers.

Source: http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/59562.html