Selva makes marriage announcement

Hours after IndiaGlitz carried a report on the new girl in Selvaraghavan’s life, came out the director with a statement confirming his love affair with Gitanjali. He said that both would enter wedlock in June this year.

In his letter to the media, Selva said, “I take great pleasure in thanking my friends in the media for the tremendous support given to me since my days of Thulluvatho Illamai. You have guided, encouraged and motivated me to come out with my best. Your support and patronage till my latest Ayirathil Oruvan has been phenomenal.”

He added: “Today, I wish to share a couple of developments in my personal and professional front. I am currently directing a movie titled Irandam Ulagam starring Dhanush and Andrea. Nearly 70 per cent of the movie is complete.”

”Also I take this opportunity to share some good news. That is of my marriage to Ms Gitanjali Raman, daughter of Advocate General Mr P S Raman. Our engagement will take place in February and the wedding in June. Once the dates are finalised, I will personally call on my friends in the media and share the joy.”

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Mysskin becomes poet

Many of us know Mysskin is a book worm and that he would ask all his assistants to read books to update themselves with literature and other things. And now, the director has taken a new avatar, that of a writer.

Titled ‘Nathai Pona Paadhaiyil’, the book is compilation of Haiku poems from America and Japan translated by the director in a single night. The book is already a hit among those close to Mysskin.

“It all started when I was discussing literature with my friends. It was raining outside and we translated poems which we enjoyed. I am happy to see them in the form of a book,” Mysskin says.

Currently busy with the release of ‘Yuddham Sei’, produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram starring Cheran in the lead role, Mysskin will soon wield the megaphone for a Hindi film which will have John Abraham in the lead.

Not intended to hurt anyone: ‘Siruthai’ producer

Reacting to agitation staged by a caste group protesting the name of one of the characters played by Karthi in ‘Siruthai’, producer of the film Gnanavelraja has said the film was made with the sole intention to entertain everyone and not to hurt anyone.

In a statement, Gnanavelraja, who runs Sudio Green, said, “the film is an adopted version of movies which are already huge hits in Telugu and Kannada. All the characters in it are purely fictional.”

“All that we wanted is to make a quality entertainer which would be enjoyed by everyone this Pongal season. And director Siva has lived up to our expectations by making the movie a full-length entertainer.”

“At this juncture, we came to know that members owing allegiance to a caste group attempted to stage a protest in front of Karthi’s house. We would wish to clarify that our film was not made to hurt the sentiments of anyone.”

On Wednesday, over 100 persons staged a demonstration in front of the actor’s house at T Nagar in Chennai opposing the film. They were against Karthi playing the role of a ruffian in his forthcoming release Siruthai as ‘Rocket Raja’. They alleged that it was the name of a leader belonging to a caste outfit and was an attempt to defame him.

Mansoor Alikhan starts next

Titles of almost all Mansoor Alikhan starrers would garner attention. On the lines of ‘Rajathai Raja Rajamarthanda….’ and ‘Ennaipar Yogam Varum’, the actor has started his next, titled ‘Kadan Vangi Kalyanam’.

The film, which is touted to be a hilarious entertainer, will be directed by Balu Anand, who is famous for ‘Annanagar Mudhal Theru’. Balu Anand is also a popular actor, it is to be noted.

Says Mansoor, “The film will be made in the backdrop of Coimbatore and the areas surrounding the textile city. Hence all the characters will speak Kongu Tamil. It will be a treat to the audience.”

On his part, Balu Anand says, “There is a popular saying in Tamil on the difficulties of conducting a marriage successfully. Our film will focus on the troubles faced by a family for performing a wedding.”

Mansoor Alikhan starts next

Titles of almost all Mansoor Alikhan starrers would garner attention. On the lines of ‘Rajathai Raja Rajamarthanda….’ and ‘Ennaipar Yogam Varum’, the actor has started his next, titled ‘Kadan Vangi Kalyanam’.

The film, which is touted to be a hilarious entertainer, will be directed by Balu Anand, who is famous for ‘Annanagar Mudhal Theru’. Balu Anand is also a popular actor, it is to be noted.

Says Mansoor, “The film will be made in the backdrop of Coimbatore and the areas surrounding the textile city. Hence all the characters will speak Kongu Tamil. It will be a treat to the audience.”

On his part, Balu Anand says, “There is a popular saying in Tamil on the difficulties of conducting a marriage successfully. Our film will focus on the troubles faced by a family for performing a wedding.”

‘Kadhalil Vizhundhen’ man is back

Prasad, who hogged the limelight by directing Sun Pictures’ maiden venture ‘Kadhalil Vizhundhen’, is in the spotlight again. He is now busy wielding the megaphone for a film titled ‘Eppadi Manasukkul Vandhai’.

Though the film went to floors some time back, it hit a roadblock due to some ‘unavoidable reasons’. However, according to the director, all decks have been cleared now and shooting is on in a full swing.

“Quite like Kadhalil Vizhundhen, Eppadi Manasukkul Vandhai too is a love story. It speaks about the beautiful relationship between a middle class boy and a rich girl, who is the daughter of a textile owner,” Prasad says.

“Newcomes Vishwa and Tanvi Vyas (former Femina Miss India) are playing the lead roles. Music is by Daniel, a former associate to Harris Jayaraj. We are doing a song Oorakkali… in ths movie which would create waves like Nakka mukka…”

'Kavalan' in 350 theatres

Vijay would have never dreamt of the obstacles he had faced before getting his 'Kavalan' out to the theatres. The good news is that Vijay has cleared all of them with great conviction and releasing 'Kavalan' in 350 theatres. Technology has come to his aid largely as almost 99 percent of the theatres screening 'Kavalan' are equipped with QUBE system. This is said to have rudely shocked the forces which were working against the release of the film.

Sources say Vijay was ready to make any kind of sacrifice to release 'Kavalan' as scheduled and he has succeeded in a big way. Of all the big releases on Pongal, 'Kavalan' has got the maximum number of screens, there by proving a point.

After 'Kavalan', Karthi's 'Siruthai' is being screened in around 300 theatres and then comes 'Aadukalam'. The Dhanush film is promoted as an arty commercial film and it has got approximately 200 screens. Pa. Vijay's much hyped 'Ilaignan' will grace around 100 theatres.

Now that all the films are releasing as scheduled, begin your Pongal celebrations starting with your favourite film.