Vikram’s decision to work with two directors, Anand Shankar and Thiru, simultaneously was a big news that came from the star’s camp few days back. We also reported that Nayanthara and Nithya Menen will be playing the female leads in Anand Shankar’s project while the heroine for Thiru’s project is still in talks. Wide talks in K-town suggest that Kajal Aggarwal will pair up with Vikram for director Thiru's film. It should be remembered that Kajal was one of the names that was speculated to play the lead for Anand Shankar’s project before Nayanthara and Nithya Menen were roped in. Official announcements are due though. Kajal is also one of the front runners for the Vijay - Bharathan project as reported earlier.
The role of Mareechan, the golden deer, from the Hindu epic Ramayana, in the kidnapping of Seetha by Ravana will be known to people. Now it looks like, Mareechan will be the title of Vikram starrer Anand Shankar directorial. Sources state that this was the decided title even earlier when the project had a different producer and will remain the same now with Shibu Thameens taking over the reins of its funding. It can be recalled that Mareechan/Mareesan was one of the many titles that were contemplated for Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s recent starrer Puli. Vikram’s Mareechan will have Nayanthara and Nithya Menen as his on screen partners.
Coming weekend is the Christmas weekend and the last one for the year 2015. Weekends may mean anything to anybody, but for movie buffs it is all about the new releases. Here is the list of films releasing in Chennai on 24th December. 1. Pasanga 2 2. Bhooloham 3. Vellaiya Irukaraven Poi Solla Mattan 4. Star Wars (25th December, might have special screenings on 24th) Hope these films help us end the year on a memorable note. It must be noted that Suseenthiran’s production venture Vil Ambu and Vemal’s Anjala back out of this 24th race.
Actress Simran the leading star of the 1990s has made a comeback playing notable supporting roles. Her performance as a liberal and friendly aunt in 'Trisha Illana Nayanthara' received appreciation of fans and critics. Now Simran has acted in a horror film 'Karaiyoram' directed by Jagadishkumar. The film stars Simran. Nikisha Patel, Ineya, Manobala. M.S.Basker. Singampuli and others. From the posters, it looks like Simran plays an investigating officer in the film. The film will be released on January 1, 2016, and with that this will be the first Tamil film to hit the screens in 2016. 'Karaiyoram' will be released in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.
Veteran actor and Nadigar Sangam President Nasser’s son Luthfudeen Basha debuted as an actor, playing a supporting role in director Vijay’s ‘Saivam’. He has also acted in Vijay’s next film ‘Idhu Enna Mayam’ again in a supporting character. Now this young talent is going to be elevated as the lead hero. If sources are to be believed Luthfudeen will be playing the lead role in a yet to be titled film to be directed by Dhanapal Padmanabhan after ‘Krishnaveni Panjalai’ which released in 2012. The film will reportedly have three heroines- Aishwarya Rajesh, Saloni Luthera of ‘Sarabham’ fame and the team is on the lookout for another heroine. The supporting cast will include Sathish and Karunakaran the two most sought after young actors for comedy and supporting roles these days. The film has been planned to be shot entirely in Singapore. Nasser, in his illustrious career has acted as the lead hero in a few films including the critically acclaimed ‘Avatharam’ and ‘Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana’. Luthfudheen will be the second person to emerge as the hero from this gifted actor’s family.
As the year comes to an end, we take a look at the leading ladies who rocked the Kollywood box office with their sizzling beauty and talent. It can be safely said that the year 2015 saw the rise of the heroine as a solo force as stars like Anushka and Nayanthara enjoyed great returns at the box office for their heroine oriented films Taapsee Pannu The 'Aadukalam' girl had much to cheer as her 'Kanchana 2' opposite Raghava Lawrence attained blockbuster status and the Aishwarya R Dhanush directed 'Vai Raja Vai' also managed a good show at the box office. Anandhi The 'Kayal' actress' Chandi Veeran' failed to make an impression, but her adult comedy with G.V.Prakash Kumar went on to become a super hit, though she was also embroiled in a controversy over the content of the film with director Adik Ravichandran. Kajal Agarwal A mixed year for Kajal as she had one hit 'Maari' and a underwritten role in the forgettable 'Paayum Puli' Samantha The talented beauty faced a huge disappointment as her much hyped '10 Endradhukulla' in which she did dual roles failed miserably at the box office but she made up for it by turning in a great performance as Dhanush's middle class wife in 'Thangamagan' Aishwarya Rajesh A great year for young Aishwarya Rajesh who has been an integral of the internationally acclaimed 'Kaaka Muttai'. Though the point of focus in the film is the two child artistes, the talented Aishwarya shines as the slum mother and she is one girl to look out for in the coming years. Nandita Shwetha A chance to play a cameo as Vijay's pair in 'Puli' must have been personally elating for Nandita who had a good outing in the central character of a talentless actress in the delightful 'Uppu Karuvadu'. Tamannaah The cute actress missing from Tamil screens for some time had a major comeback with her rebel warrior role in 'Baahubali' and followed it with the average 'Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'. Lakshmi Menon Lakshmi Menon has an uncanny knack of starring in hit films and 2015 is no different for the college goer who had a hit opposite Karthi in 'Komban' and also playing an all important role as Ajith's sister in the Diwali blockbuster 'Vedalam'. Sri Divya A very good year for the breezy Sri Divya who started the year with the super hit 'Kaaki Sattai' with Sivakarthikeyan and her just released 'Eeti' opposite Atharvaa has become a critical and commercial hit. Nithya Menen The talented Nithya Menen starred in two of the biggest hits of the year, Maniratnam's 'OK Kanmani' and Raghava Lawrence's 'Kanchana 2' and her performances in both the landmark films was well received making it a great year for her. Amy Jackson The sizzling young British beauty played the lead heroine opposite Vikram in Shankar's two hundred crore plus grosser 'I' in the beginning of the year and at the fag end her performance opposite Dhanush in 'Thangamagan' has been well received. The most cherished Christmas gift for Amy would surely be the chance she got to act with Superstar Rajinikanth in '2.0'. Shruti Haasan The multifaceted, multilingual young actress films were all with superstars 'Selvanthan' with (dubbed version of 'Srimanthudu'), 'Puli' with Vijay and the blockbuster 'Vedalam' with Ajith. Hansika For this bubbly actress the year started with the ensemble comedy 'Aambala', starred opposite Vijay in 'Puli' and had her long pending 'Vaalu' with Simbu see the light of the day. Her most memorable film would be the sleeper hit 'Romeo Juliet' with Jayam Ravi. Anushka The hardworking Anushka has the capacity to draw in crowds single handed as proved by the opening 'Rudhramadevi' and 'Inji Iduppazhagi' enjoyed. She featured in the super hit 'Yennai Arindhaal' and the biggest blockbuster in Indian cinema 'Baahubali' albeit in a small role. Trisha One of South India's most sought after heroines Trisha had a much appreciated role opposite Ajith in 'Yennai Arindhaal' and followed it with the average hit 'Sakalakala Vallavan' before signing off the year with the critically acclaimed role in Kamal Haasan's 'Thoongavanam'. Nayanthara The year 2015 has been the most productive for Nayanthara who is come to be addressed as the Lady Superstar after back to back hits 'Thani Oruvan', 'Maya', 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'. Her popularity has soared to such heights that she has been paid an astronomical fee to appear opposite Vikram in 'Marma Manithan'.
Earlier this week Indiaglitz had reported that Tamannah will be pairing up with Vijay Sethupathi for the first time in 'Dharamadurai' directed by Seenu Ramasamy. The film will have two other heroines Aishwarya Rajesh and Shrushti Dange. Now we have learnt that top heroine Nayanthara who played Vijay Sethupathi's heroine in the recent super hit 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' will be joining with the actor again for 'Dharamadurai' and this time she will dance for an item number. The song that will feature Vijay Sethupathi and Nayan is expected to be shot next week 'Dharmadurai' is being produced by RK Suresh of Studio 9 banner. The film will have musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Vairamuthu has penned the lyrics for all the songs. The film will be an action entertainer set in Madurai and its suburbs and the film will reportedly involve a few Jallikattu scenes as well.
It seems to be the season of heroines featuring in prominent roles in horror films like the recent ‘Maya’ starring Nayanthara , upcoming Trisha starrer ‘Nayaki’ and Rai Lakshmi’s ‘Sowcarpettai’. The dimpled Shrusti Dange shot to fame after featuring in Illayaraja’s haunting melody ‘Putham Puthu Kaalai’ has signed on for a ghost film titled ‘Oru Nodiyil’ directed by Chowdhary in which she plays the central character.
