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Actor Arun Vijay and director Arivazhagan are currently busy with rigorous shooting schedules for their film 'Kuttram 23'. This is the 23rd film of Arun Vijay as an actor and his first as a Producer.

While the shooting has been going on for the past few months and the shoot has reached its final schedule. Only now comes the announcement on the film's heroine.

It has been confirmed that Mahima Nambiar of 'Sattai' fame is the female lead of 'Kuttram 23'. The young actress who has been often cast in rural belle roles will be seen as a modern city girl for the first time in this film. Her character name is Thendral.

'Kuttram 23' is a medical thriller produced by Arun's home banner In Cinemas Entertainment in association with Inder Kumar of Redhan The Cinema People banner.

 

Actor Sasikumar is presently busy shooting for 'Kidaari' directed by Prasath Murugesan. Nikila who made her acting debut with Sasikumar's latest release 'Vetrivel' has plays the female lead in this film. Actor Darbuka Siva of 'Rajathandhiram' fame makes his debut as a music director with this film.

Sasikumar who announced the the first schedule has been completed in the mid of May has today announced that the shooting has reached the final stage. He has credited the cooperation of his team members for such a phenomenally speedy progress.

'Kidaari' is being produced by Sasikumar under his Company Productions banner.

 

The names of the heroines do matter to connect them to the audience. Be it Divya of Mouna Ragam, Aradhana of Vettaiyadu Vilaiyaadu, Maya of Kaaka Kaakka, and Shakthi of Alai Payuthey all these character names have been carved in the memories of the audience for ever. Arivazhagan tipped to one of the prodigious talented directors of South has roped Mahima Nambiar, the pretty actress in his next film Kuttram 23. She plays the female lead named 'Thendral' in Kuttram 23, a medical crime thriller produced by Inder Kumar of Redhan the Cinema People in association with Aarathi Arun of In Cinemas Entertainment (P) ltd.

The beautiful actress is very much excited to be a part of the film and she believes that ‘Kuttram 23’ would take her to the next level in Tamil Film Industry. “One fine day, I received a call from Arivazhagan sir’s office for doing the female lead in Kuttram 23. I was called in the morning for audition and got finalized in the evening. Initially I was very much nervous for pairing opposite Arun Vijay sir, since he hails from a strong cinema background. But he is very cordial and caring in nature which made me feel more comfortable. After watching YA movie, I became a huge fan of him and I was very much impressed by his emotional acting, extraordinary footwork and daring stunt sequences in Thadaiyara Thaaka” says Mahima.

Mahima who was seen in rural characters in the past films, will be portrayed as a city girl in Kuttram 23. “Arivazhagan Sir, has a phenomenal style of showing his heroines in a most delightful manner, enhancing their talents and looks to a larger extent. In that case I am very much lucky enough to prove my talents, as well as my looks. Named as Thendral, I am very much attracted to the soul of my character," she adds.

 

Having made a splash with Telugu film Nenu Sailaja earlier this year, actress Keerthy Suresh has become the most sought after southern heroine, with offers pouring in from all the southern industries. Currently shooting for Vijay 60, Keerthy has been approached by several Telugu filmmakers and producers.

The young actress, however, is not very keen on signing multiple projects and is said to only work on one project at a time. Hence, she wants to complete working on Vijay 60 and then think about what her next project will be. While there are rumours that she has signed another project, she's yet to confirm the news.

In such high demand, it must be interesting to see what kind of projects Keerthy will look forward to sign.

 

Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films ‘Amma Kanakku’ starring Amala Paul, Revathi and Samuthirakani is releasing worldwide on the 17th of June. The film is the Tamil remake of ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari who is also helming this one.

‘Amma Kanakku’ has music by Isaigniani Illayaraja and cinematography by Gavemic U Ary with Anand L Rai as the co-producer. The film is a quickie having started shooting in January and hitting the screens within six months.

 

Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran Review - A running gag, few laughs and fillers

Bharath Vijayakumar



Plot: Largely insignificant and merely a filler.



Cast:



Soori is very much the reason for the film to come out largely unscathed. After a few rusty outings looks like the comedian has found form – Marudhu, Idhu Namma Aalu and now this. Vishnu Vishal is happy to play second fiddle. Robo Shankar does well at a few places (particularly that climax stretch centered around him). Ravi Maria repeats his hyperactively foolish persona from his previous outings with Ezhil. Despite a very routine and mundane role it must be said that Nikki Galrani does keep emoting well.



Direction:



Ezhil clearly knows his priorities. The film has its share of laugh worthy moments. But why a length of 138 minutes with those tiring songs? The film almost entirely runs on a single gag involving Soori credited as ‘Pushpa Purushan’. No offence but this could have easily been made the title of the film. Ezhil’s recent films has calibrated our expectations and as such Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran does not disappoint. If naming henchmen as Abhishek and Pradeep sounds fun to you this could very well be your kind of film.



Bottomline



You pretty much know what Ezhil is up to these days with films like Manam Kothi Paravai, Desingu Raja and Vellakara Durai. Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran sincerely toes this line and does pass muster.



Verdict: 2.5/5