Viswasam
Ajith's mass poster of 'Yennai Arindhaal'.
The much awaited title
'Yennai Arindhaal' of Ajith's next flick directed by Gautham Menon was revealed
a few days back. After couple of interesting first look posters, the makers
have released a mass poster with Ajith sweat shirt with hod holding a small
knife with an intense look.
The latest poster seems
to struck an amazing response among the fans. The film starring Ajith, Anushka
and Trisha in the lead has music composed by Harris Jayaraj with Dan Macarthur
handling the cinematography
'Thala 55': Ajith Starrer is Biggest Film in Gautham Menon's Career
Ajith's
"Thala 55" is one of the most-awaited Tamil films as the actor has
teamed up with director Gautham Menon for the first time. In an exclusive
interview Gautham Menon Talking about Ajith's role, Gautham told the daily that
Thala appears as a "sophisticated" character in the film. Touted to
be an action thriller, it will have all the commercial elements including
action, romance and a family angle.
Gautham
has revealed that "Thala 55," made with a budget of around 50
crore, is the biggest film in his career so far. The director stated that he
would dub the film as "Distinguished Gentleman", if he had to name it
in English.
Anushka
Shetty, Trisha Krishnan, Arun Vijay, Vivek, Rajasimman of "Kuttipuli"
fame and Thalaivasal Vijay are also part of the film's cast. Harris Jayaraj is
composing the songs, while AM Ratnam is producing the project.
Ajith's Thala 55 to release on Pongal
Thala Ajith's next flick directed by Gautham Menon has been progressing at a rapid pace. The film starring Ajith, Anushka and Trisha in the lead was expected to hit the screens in November. But the latest buzz suggests that the film may hit the screens for Pongal in January 2015. Harris Jayaraj is scoring the music for the film and Dan Macarthur is handling the cinematography.
The yet to be titled movie 'Thala 55' is a cop flick produced by AM Rathnam. Meanwhile, music director Harris Jayaraj is prepping his new studio and 'Thala55' will be the first movie he will be composing for at the new state of the art premises. Ajith is playing a dad to a little girl in the film with Trisha being his wife. While the star actor shoot with a black hair for these portions, Ajith would be back to his natural grey haired look when he starts shooting again with Anushka.
Ajith-Vijay fans' special plans ahead of release
Celebrations are on at
the theatres much before Pongal as Ajith and Vijay fans gear up for the release
of Veeram and Jilla. Nearly after six years, the films of these two stars are
clashing at the box office and, as a popular Tamil film phrase goes, it's the
season for 'Thala Thalapathy'. And their fans seem to be joining hands in
celebration — while we hear that the Ajith fan clubs across the city are
planning a special mention about Vijay's Jilla in their banners,
Ilayathalapathy's fan club members are likely to wish Veeram too in their
promotional banners.
Sachin Mani, one of the
heads of the Ajith's fan club association in the city, says, "We don't
want to give room for any clash between the fans at the theatres. So, we are
designing some of our Veeram banners wishing Vijay's Jilla as well. The banners
will have pictures of both Vijay and Ajith, and will wish both the films
success. It will say 'Vijayin Jillavum vetri pera vaazhthugirom'. We are sure that
our Thala will like this initiative of ours."
So, what's happening in
the Jilla camp? "Some of the banners promoting Jilla will have a tagline
wishing Ajith's Veeram as well," says Vijay Elango, who is part of
Ilayathalapathy's fan cub in the city. Apart from this, the regular
celebrations that are part of a big film release, including giant cutouts,
garlands, will take place this season too.
Thala Ajith’s ‘V’ connection continues with Veeram
Thala Ajith was Vinayak
in Mankatha and he will be Vinayakam, yet again, in his next release Veeram.
"The name of the character (Vinayakam) was part of the original script
itself and we stuck to it," said director 'Siruthai' Siva, at a press meet
recently, "When I went to Ajith sir's house to narrate the entire story,
he was in a rugged look and we decided to have the same tone for the film too.
It was a different experience for Ajith as he is doing a rural film after a
while."
The letter 'V' has always been lucky for the star. While Veeram starts with the letter, the name of Ajith's character in the film starts with the same alphabet as well. His previous hits in Kollywood — Vaali, Varalaaru and Villain - all start with the same alphabet too.
Ajith Wanted to Do a Rural Pot-boiler: 'Veeram' Director
Ajith Kumar-starrer
Tamil rural actioner "Veeram" is coming out Jan 10 on the occasion of
Pongal, and its director Siva said that it was the actor who wanted him to come
up with a rural commercial entertainer.
Ajith essayed suave
urban roles in his last three outings - "Mankatha", "Billa
2" and "Arrambam".
"It was Ajith who
wanted me to do a rural commercial entertainer for him and not the other way
around. I never forced him to work in a rural pot-boiler. We worked hard for
110 days and we are extremely happy with the final product," Siva told reporters
here at a promotional event of the film.
"It has been a
long time since we saw Ajith in a complete rural avatar. I'm sure this will be
one of the biggest highlight of the film. His transformation from an urban
character to rural one is commendable and it will be evident in 'Veeram',"
he added.
Also starring Tamannah
Bhatia, Nassar, Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna, Pradeep Rawat and Vidyullekha Raman,
the film is produced by Bharathi Reddy.
Ajith's 'Veeram' Trailer to Release on New Year's Day
The trailer of the
actor's upcoming film "Veeram" is all set to release on Wednesday (1
January). "Veeram" trailer will be aired on Tamil channel Sun TV at
10 am, and the video will also be simultaneously released on the internet. According
to a Behindwoods report, the film's trailer will reportedly last two minutes
and seven seconds.
Fans are eagerly
waiting to see Thala (Ajith is fondly referred to by this name) on the big
screen. The success of Ajith's 2013-release "Arrambam" has soared the
expectations on "Veeram." The film is all set to hit the screens on
10 January 2014.
Earlier, the makers of
"Veeram" had released two teasers which received massive response
from fans. The trailer is also expected to take the internet by storm,
considering Ajith has a huge fan following worldwide.
So far,
"Veeram" promotions have remained low key, with the film's audio
track hitting the stores directly, unlike the trend of having big launch
functions. However, the promotional activities of the film are set to
kick-start from the New Year.
The Ajith starrer,
deemed as a commercial entertainer, has completed the censor formalities and
has received a clean "U" chit from the censor board. The film is
eligible for entertainment tax exemption and its run time is reportedly 2 hours
and 30 minutes.
Directed by
"Siruthai Siva", "Veeram" revolved around Ajith and his
four brothers played by Bala, Vidarth, Munish and Suhail. For the first time,
Tamannah plays the female lead opposite Ajith, whereas other cast members
include Pradeep Rawat, Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna and Abhinaya.
The film's album, which has five tracks, is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Cinematography is done by Vetri, whereas editing is handled by Kasi Viswanathan. It is produced by Vijaya Productions banner.
Ajith to celebrate daughter's birthday on cruise
After wrapping up work
on his Veeram, Ajith has taken off to Australia with his family — wife Shalini,
daughter Anoushka, Shamili and Richard. We hear that he will also go on a
cruise in the island continent and ring in his daughter's birthday on the
cruise.
A source close to the
actor tells us, "Ajith saw the final version of his film before he left a
few days ago. He personally met the producer and the director, and thanked them
for the opportunity, and also called up all the technicicans to wish them.
After Christmas, he took off to Australia, and joined a cruise, that will go
from Sydney to Wellington. It's a family vacation of sorts, with Shalini's
siblings, Shamili and Richard, also joining them. They will be celebrating the
New Year and Anoushka's birthday on the cruise, and return on January 9, a day
before the film's release."
Ajith's Veeram Now Eligible For 30% Tax Exemption
Ajith Kumar's
much-hyped Veeram seems to have passed its last hurdle as the Tamil flick has
passed in the censor tests. The flick has been given clean 'U' certificate from
Regional Censor Board.
The members from the Regional Censor Board saw
Veeram on Tuesday (December 24) and they were happy with the outcomes except
some minors cuts. Hence, they gave 'U' certificate for the Tamil film. With
this development, it is now eligible for 30% Tax exemption from the state
government.
Now, Veeram is all set
to release on January 10 for Pongal and its run time is two hours, forty one
minutes and fifteen seconds. Meanwhile, the makers of the film have started the
promotions of the film. The distribution rights of the Karnataka region has
been sold to a leading Kannada producer K Manju.
Veeram is an action-thriller directed by Siruthai Siva. Ajith Kumar and Tamanna Bhatia is playing the lead roles in the film. Santhanam, Vidharth, Bala, Munish, Suhail, Pradeep Rawat, Nassar and others are in the cast.
Ajith's Veeram cleared with 'U'
Devi Sri Prasad has scored the music and the audio was launched recently. With the success of Arrambam recently, the fans would be hoping for another successful hit film from their star. With Vijay's Jilla also planned for a Pongal release, looks like both the fans are going to have an awesome festival treat early next year.
K.V.Anand to work with Ajith?
Much to the surprise
and delight of fans news about Ajith's forthcoming films is coming one after
another. While his next release would be the Siva Directed Veeram, slated to
release on Pongal 2014, the star is all set to start working in the film that would
mark the union of Ajith and famed director Gautham Vasudev Menon. The untitled
flick is scheduled to kick start in February 2014.
Now the news on Ajith's
union with another noted Director has started surfacing. And the name is K.V.Anand the Director of super hit films
like Ayan, Ko and Maatran.
The Cinematographer
turned Director is currently wielding the megaphone for the Dhanush starrer
Anegan. After finishing this film he is expected to approach Ajith with a
Script. The script is reported to be the one that Anand had narrated to Super
Star Rajnikanth who could not accommodate it since he has some other plans
after finishing his upcoming film Kochadaiiyaan.
It is worth remembering that Ajith was the initial choice for K.V.Anand's 2011 super hit film KO which went to Jiva later on.
‘Arrambam’ Box Office: Ajith Starrer Successfully Enters 50th Day
Ajith's
"Arrambam" is successful entering into its 50th day today (19
December).
Stylish action thriller
"Arrambam" released on 31 October as a special Diwali treat for Ajith
fans. The film received fantastic response on its release and still continues
to be screened in some theatres including multiplexes in Chennai like Sathyam,
Escape and PVR.
The Ajith starrer
successfully completed seven weeks in theatres and has entered into its eighth
week. "Arrambam" along with other Diwali release - "Pandiya
Nadu" - has managed to hold well at the box office. The Vishal starrer,
which released on 2 November, will be completing 50 days on 21 December.
"Arrambam" is
still being screened not just in India, but also in key overseas markets.
According to reports, the film has entered the 50th day in Malaysia and Sri
Lanka as well.
Directed by Vishnu
Vardhan, "Arrambam" is about a former member of the anti-terrorist
squad, who is on a mission to expose the scam involved in making faulty bullet
proof jackets. The film has Ajith, Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee Pannu in
pivotal roles.
Ajith's performance and
his daredevil stunt sequences had a grand reception from the audience. The film
took the biggest opening in Ajith's career and continued to perform well.
According to reports, "Arrambam" has grossed over 100 crore at the
worldwide box office. Despite several new releases in the last one month, the
Vishnu Vardhan directorial has managed to attract audiences.
The Telugu dubbed
version of "Arrambam", which was released on 6 December, has also
received a good feedback. The Telugu
version titled "Aata Arrambam" has done average business at the
Andhra Pradesh box office. The film managed to perform better than a few Telugu
releases in the state.
What Are Your Expectations From Ajith's Veeram Audio?
The count down for
Ajith Kumar's much-awaited Veeram audio has begun. The music will officially
hit the stores this Friday (December 20) and the fans of the Thala are keenly
waiting to hear the songs composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Devi Sri Prasad has
composed music for Ajith Kumar's movie for the first time. People are curiously
looking forward to see what the successful music director will have to offer.
The early indication clearly says that the mass album is in the store for music
lovers.
Veeram has five songs.
Devi Sri Prasad assigned Viveka to pen all the songs for the film. Sagar,
Shreya Ghoshal, Adnan Sami, Priyadarshini, Pushpavanam Kuppusamy, Magizhini
Manimaaran, Anand, Koushik, Deepak and Jagadish have sung tracks for the album.
The music director himself has crooned 'Nallavannu solvaanga' track from the
flick.
Devi Sri Prasad has kept the songs of Veeram short and simple to attract mass audience. It has to be noted that all the songs are less than five minutes. According to the film unit, there is a variety in the album. Talking about the album, Devi Sri Prasad has said that he is all excited about the music.
Ajith Kumar In Mammootty's The Gangster!
Tamil movie Jilla
became the talk of the town after they announced that Mohanlal is a part of the
movie along with Illayathalapathy Vijay. Now, something more is happening in
Mollywood. It has been rumoured that Tamil star Thala Ajith is going to be part
of the Mammootty starred movie The Gangster.
The Gangster is the
upcoming flick directed by Aashiq Abu. Mammootty plays the role of an
underworld don in this movie. Ajith is rumoured to play the role of a supporting
cast in The Gangster. The movie is scripted by Ahmed Siddique. The shooting
will kick-start from December 20. Mammootty gets four different looks in this
movie and the photoshoot of the first two looks are already done.
The Gangster will be the second movie of Mammootty and Ajith together. They were earlier seen together in the Rajeev Menon directed Tamil movie Kandu Kondein Kandu Kondein. The Gangster will mark the debut of Thala Ajith in Mollywood. Vishnu Sharma, the youngest cameraman of India, will be handling the camera for this Mammootty movie.
Another news about the movie is that, the female lead in the movie will be essayed by Nyla Usha. It was rumoured to be Rima Kallingal earlier. This will be Nyla's second movie with Mammootty. She has also signed another project opposite Mohanlal. Punyalan Agarbattis was her last release.
Ajith's 'Veeram' Audio Launch a Day Ahead of Vijay's 'Jilla' Music Release
Directed by Siva,
"Veeram" is touted to be a commercial entertainer set in a rural
backdrop. The film's story revolves around Ajith and his four brothers played
by Bala, Vidarth, Munish and Suhail. Actress Tammannah plays the female lead,
whereas other cast members include Santhanam, Nassar, Devadarshini and
Vidhyulekha Raman.
"Jilla" too
is reportedly set in rural backdrop. Directed by RT Nesan, "Jilla"
has Kajal Aggarwal, Mohanlal and Poornima Bhagyaraj in pivotal roles.
Both the films are
likely to hit screens on 10 January 2014 to cash in on the Pongal festival
holidays. The shooting of the films have been wrapped up and the
post-production work has already begun. The Ajith and Vijay starrers are
expected to get clearance from censor board very soon.
Expectations are high
for the both the films as Ajith and Vijay enjoy a huge fan following worldwide.
Both the actors had one release this year - "Arrambam" and
"Thalaivaa." While "Arrambam" turned out to be a
blockbuster, "Thalaivaa" also fared decently well at the box office.
The success of these films has raised the expectations for "Veeram"
and "Jilla."
With just about a month left for Pongal, fans need to wait a little longer to find out whether these two films impress the audience.
Ajith's turns 'Motta Boss'
Thala Ajith and his
'Veeram' director Siva have tonsured their heads at the famous Tirumala temple
in Tirupati. With 'Veeram' set to hit the screen for Pongal early next year,
the star and the director seemed to have offered their hair, praying for the
success of their movie.
It is said that both,
tonsured their head as a sign of thanksgiving to the Lord, for the successful
completion of Veeram. While, stars have tonsured their heads for movies, Ajith
has done it just to offer his prayers to the almighty. Actor Vikram had shaven
of his hair for director Shankar's 'Ai' and so did Bharath for '555'. Our very
own superstar Rajinikanth had also done it for 'Sivaji'.
With Ajith, set to
joing hands with Gautham Menon soon, one wonder what be the star's new
hairstyle for the film.
Ajith dances and fights in Veeram's introduction song
In Kollywood,
introduction songs of hero have always been loved and cheered by the audience.
Keeping this in mind, director Siva has filmed the intro song of Ajith in
Veeram in an interesting way. We hear that the song will feature the actor and
his onscreen brothers doing heavy movements, along with action stunts!
"We wanted to film the intro song of Ajith in a special way. So, we decided to incorporate both action stunts and dance movements in it. Choreographer Prem Rakshit and stunt director Selvam put their heads together and came up with very interesting and challenging steps for this song. I think this is probably the first time that both a dance master and a stunt master are working on a song. We have filmed this one on Ajith and his brothers (played by Vitharth, Bala, Munish and Suhail Chandhok), and this number will introduce the characters they play to the audience," says Siva, quickly adding, "This number won't be like the background songs that play during action sequences in other films."
Simbu Will Not be Part of Ajith-Gautham Menon Film
Rumours were doing the
rounds that Simbu will be part of the new Ajith-Gautham Menon film that is set
to go on floors in February 2014.
It is well known that
Simbu is a hardcore fan of Thala Ajith, so it would have been interesting to
see the actors coming together for a film. However, sources close to the
director and Ajith have termed the reports as baseless rumours. "It is
true that Gautam Menon and Ajith are coming together for AM Ratnam's project.
But Simbu is not a part of the project. All the news on this regard are
baseless rumours and the audience are requested not to give into them."
Gautham had earlier
announced that he will join hands with Suriya for "Dhruva
Natchathriam" this year. But the "Singam 2" actor opted out of
the film, citing that he did not get the complete script despite waiting for a
year. Following Suriya's exit from the project, Gautham moved on and started a
new film with Simbu. The film's shooting is progressing at a brisk pace and is
expected to be completed soon. Television actress Pallavi Shubash plays the
female lead, while the music is composed by AR Rahman.
On the other hand,
Ajith is awaiting the release of his upcoming project "Veeram." The
commercial entertainer, directed by "Siruthai" Siva, will hit the
screens in January 2014. The actor's film with Gautham will go on floors on 15
February. Pallavi is again likely to be roped in as the heroine in this
untitled flick, touted to be a big-budget entertainer. However, details about
other cast members are yet to be revealed.This is the first time that the actor
and director are teaming up for a film. Although they had tried to work in the
past, things did not materialise.
Arrambam’s Telugu version well-received
Thala Ajith's recent
release Arrambam, directed by Vishnuvardhan was a success in the Box Office.
The Telugu version of the film, Aata Arrambam was released on December 6 and we
hear that the film is being well-received in Andhra Pradesh.
Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu and Nayanthara, who are already big names in Tollywood have only upped the ante. Ajith's performance in the film seems to have come in for a lot of praise. If the film continues to run in theaters, courtesy the word-of-mouth, then it will turn out to be a hit in Andhra Pradesh, too.
Watch Rustic Ajith in Veeram
Veeram story is set
against the rural backdrop and is a Ottanchathiram-based movie. The storyline
revolves around five brothers played by Ajith Kumar, Vidarth, Bala, Munish and
Suhail. Produced by Vijaya Productions, Tamanna Bhatia plays the female lead opposite
Ajith in Veeram.
Veeram is touted to be
one of the biggest releases for Thala Ajith. The crew has reportedly booked 350
screens for Veeram. The Pongal treat for Ajith’s fans is currently undergoing
post-production works and getting ready for censor certification.
Ajith-Tamanna duet
accompanied by 500 dancers, two songs shot in Switzerland and a much-talked
about high energy train stunt sequence shot on Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border are
said to be the highlights of the Ajith-starrer.
The recently released
teaser of Veeram showing off Ajith in white dhoti and shirt in his trademark
‘salt and pepper look’ and uttering ‘enna naan solradhu’ has sent his fans in a tizzy.
The film’s music composed by Devi Sri Prasad is expected to be released sometime this month and the film will hit the theatres on January 10, 2014
'Aata Arrambam' Box Office Collection: Ajith Starrer Gets Average Opening in Andhra Pradesh.
Ajith's
recently-released Telugu film "Aata Arrambam" (aka "Aata
Arambham") has taken an average opening at the Andhra Pradesh box office.
The action entertainer,
which released on 6 December, received mixed reviews (but mostly positive) from
critics. The film managed to take an average opening despite new Telugu
releases. According to Andhraboxoffice, the Ajith starrer is estimated to have
earned around 70 lakh share on its opening day in AP.
The film has reportedly
performed in the same range on Saturday (7 December). However, details about
the film's Saturday collections are yet to be available. "Aata
"Arrambam" is expected to post a decent total in its first weekend.
Directed by Vishnu
Vardhan of "Panja" fame, the stylish action entertainer stars Ajith,
Arya, Nayanthara, Taapsee Pannu, Kishore, Atul Kulkarni, Mahesh Manjrekar and
Krishna in pivotal roles. Actor Rana Daggubatti appears in a cameo in the film.
"Aata
Arrambam" is the Telugu dubbed version of Tamil film "Arrambam."
The Tamil version was released more than a month ago in other states including
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala as well as overseas markets. The film turned
out to be a huge hit and was declared blockbuster. "Arrambam" is one
of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2013. However, the Telugu version might
not perform as good as the Tamil version. Still, "Aata Arrambam"
could collect decent revenues at AP box office.
Ajith has a huge fan following across south Indian states. Although the actor's Tamil films have performed well, their Telugu dubbed versions have failed to set the cash registers ringing. "Aata Arrambam" is expected to break that jinx and perform well.
'Veeram' new teaser
A new teaser of Ajith
starrer 'Veeram' directed by Siruthai Siva has been released for the fans. The
32 -second teaser is pure mass, and Ajith wearing veshti and white shirt has
reached across to the masses. The song in the background by Devi Sri Prasad and
mass appearance of Ajith and ending punchline - "Enna Naan Solrathu"
is electrifying.
Ajith walks in with his pride of four brothers in the beginning of the teaser. The mass teaser has created a huge buzz around the film. The film starring Ajith and Tamannaah in the lead is set to hit the screens for Pongal next year on January 10th. Devi Sri Prasad has scored the music for the film produced by Vijaya Productions. The movie also has Vidharth, Santhanam, Pradeep Rawat, Ramesh Khanna, Appukutty and Abhinaya.
Ajith's Veeram Gets 350 Screens
Ajith Kumar's Veeram is
getting ready to release worldwide on January 10. The preparations for the
film's release is happening at a brisk pace and the production team has already
booked 350 screens for its release.
A source close to the
development has said that the movie bosses wanted to release Veeram in 500
screens, but due to other releases, the Ajith's flick has only 350 theatres.
Efforts are being made to get more number of screens, and the screen count is
expected to reach 375 before the release.It is also said that due to Vijay's
Jilla, which is also releasing for Pongal, Ajith's Veeram isn't getting the
required number of screens.
In the meantime, the
post-production works of Veeram are being completed. Director Siruthai Siva is
working hard to wrap up the movie and to send the film for censor at the
earliest. The movie bosses want to start the film promotions once the movie is
completed.
Veeram is an
action-sentimental movie, which tells the story of five brothers played by
Ajith Kumar, Vidarth, Bala, Munish and Suhail. The movie also has Santhanam,
Nassar, Ramesh Khanna, Devadarshini, Pradeep Rawat and Vidyulekha Raman in
pivotal roles. Tamanna Bhatia has played the female lead in the movie produced
by Vijaya Productions.
Taapsee's Clarification On Ajith-Rajinikanth Comment
Taapsee Pannu almost
created a controversy with her recent interview to a leading daily. The actress
had reportedly claimed that she was a bigger fan of Ajith Kumar than
Rajinikanth. The statement did not go well with the superstar's fans. However,
the pretty actress has denied making such comment and says that she was
misquoted. Soon after Taapsee realised that her statement was not received well
by Rajini fans, she took Twitter to clarify that she didn't make such
statement. The Punjabi kudi said that she likes more of Ajith than Thala and
not Thalaivar (Rajinikanth). "Misquoted. In my times interview I mentioned
I am more of an AJITH fan than THALA fan. Didn't compare him with rajni sir at
all."
Taapsee added, "Basically meaning m a fan of his off screen persona more than on screen, to MAKE IT SIMPLE." In the interview, the actress had heaped praises on Ajith Kumar and talked about the actor's humble nature. The controversial read, "I am more of an Ajith fan than a Thalaivar (Rajinikanth) fan." However, Taapsee Pannu has kept herself busy with her second Bollywood assignment. The actress is working in Running Shaadi.com. Raghava Lawrence's Muni 3: Ganga is her forthcoming Tamil film.
AR Rahman To Collaborate With Gautham Menon For Ajith's Film
Music in Gautham Menon's movies has always won the hearts of audience. Now for his next movie with Ajith Kumar, the director has roped in a world famous musician. Yes, you have guessed it right. Oscar-award winner AR Rahman will be composing music for the director's forthcoming flick. According to sources, AR Rahman will be collaborating with Gautham Menon again for the director's upcoming Tamil movie with Ajith Kumar. Though the news is not official, sources say that the filmmaker has approached the Oscar-award winner to compose the music, and the deal has been done.
According to sources,
AR Rahman will be collaborating with Gautham Menon again for the director's
upcoming Tamil movie with Ajith Kumar. Though the news is not official, sources
say that the filmmaker has approached the Oscar-award winner to compose the
music, and the deal has been done.
Gautham Menon doesn't
want to leave any opportunity to make his first-ever movie with Ajith Kumar a
biggie. Hence, he approached AR Rahman. They had earlier worked in
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, its Telugu version Ye Maaya Chesave and the Hindi
version Ek Deewana Tha.
AR Rahman had earlier
scored music for Ajith Kumar's movies like Pavithra, Kandukonden Kandukonden
and Varalaru. We have to note that it will be Rahman's fourth film with both
the Thala and Menon. Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar is busy with his next release
Veeram. On the other end, Gautham Menon has started his next movie with
Silambarasan.
Ajith Kumar and Gautham Menon movie will kick-start in February 2014. Pallavi plays the female lead role in the movie.
Tamanna’s look in Ajith’s Veeram revealed
The makers of Veeram
has revealed the looks of Tamanna in Veeram recently.
After the success of
Paiyaa, Tamanna Bhatia was roped with a lot of offers from Telugu film
industry. Also, she had got some opportunities to work in Bollywood. So, she was
not seen in Tamil films for nearly two years even though she did a cameo role
in Jeeva starrer Ko in 2011.
Tamanna Bhatia got the
opportunity of working with Ajith Kumar in Veeram. Without any hesitation, the
actress accepted the offer and signed the flick amid being busy in other
industries.As it is a comeback
movie of Tamanna Bhatia to Tamil films, the makers of the movie guarded her
looks and they did not reveal about her role in Veeram. Now, as the movie is
getting ready for its release, they have released her pictures of the
forthcoming flick.
The actress looks
beautiful in the stills. In the last three movies of Ajith Kumar, the actor did
not romance with the heroines of the movies. But in Veeram, Ajith has danced a
folk as well as a romantic number with co-star Tamanna Bhatia.
The film’s director
Siva said Ajith will be seen in a mass-appealing avatar in Veeram. Ajith’s last
three releases were action flicks – Mankatha, Billa 2 and Arrambam. He played a
suave urban character in all these films. Unlike the other films, Ajith will be
completely seen as a dhoti-clad character and claim a rural look throughout the
film.He further said Ajith
will dance to romantic numbers with Tamannaah, romance her on screen and also
match steps to a fast-paced folk number.
Veeram scheduled to
release January 10, 2014, also features Avinash, Vidharth, Suhail Chandhok,
Pradeep Rawat, Vidyullekha Raman and Manochitra in important roles.
Venkat Prabhu Planning For Mankatha 2?
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Is Venkat Prabhu
planning a sequel to blockbuster Mankatha? This is the one question discussed
by the director's followers and Ajith Kumar's fans over the weekend. The
rumours grew stronger after the release of Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham in which
the filmmaker has played a guest role.
In Naveena Saraswathi
Sabatham, Venkat Prabhu has given a hint about Mankatha 2 plans. The audience,
who have seen the Tamil flick, have started raising debate over the flick. Nonetheless,
the director has not spilled beans on the same and has said that his present
concern is Biriyani starring Karthi.
According to Venkat
Prabhu, he has not given a thought about it and he could only think about his
next movie once his Biriyani hits the screens. Presently, he is concentrating
on Karthi's movie. However, the director likes to work with Ajith Kumar again.
Theatre Owners Prefer Veeram-Jilla
This development has
paved way for mother of all battles, as Ajith Kumar and Vijay’s movies will
clash at the Box Office. Veeram and Jilla will now hit the screens for Pongal
and these films will equally share the cine screens in the state. This has come
as a big relief for the both the films because the Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan
would have played a spoilsport.
This made theatre owners to take a call on the issue and come to a conclusion that they support Veeram and Jilla.
Ajith's Veeram Shoot Completed
Ajith Kumar's
forthcoming movie Veeram shooting has come to an end. With this development,
the movie has moved a step further towards its release for Pongal.
Veeram shooting has been completed at a rapid
pace. The makers of the movie shot the flick as per their plans and this helped
the film to wrap up on time. It was also said that the team did not mess up
with dates due to Ajith Kumar's impending leg surgery.
The film is an action
thriller directed by Siva, who had earlier made Siruthai with Karthi. It is
said to be a masala entertainer with all the ingredients of success - love,
romance, action and comedy. The forthcoming movie is produced by Bharathi Reddy
under the banner Vijaya Productions.
Meanwhile, the movie
bosses are planning about the audio release of Veeram. Sources say that the
music would hit the stores on December 18. Devi Sri Prasad has composed the
music for the flick.
Veeram, which features
Tamanna Bhatia in the female lead role, will hit the screens for Pongal.
According to reports, the movie bosses have decided to release the film on
January 10. It will be clashing with Vijay's Jilla.
Ajith defies death!
Ajith is someone who doesn't mind taking risks for his films. Be it performing daring stunts on moving vehicles, trying out the salt-and-pepper look, or playing the hero with a baddie image, he has always been sporting. And many are aware of the injuries he has sustained and the surgeries he has undergone while shooting for stunt scenes in his films. But looks like this hasn't stopped the actor from performing intense action sequences for his film; especially the ones that involve him hanging!
Even in his latest Veeram, we hear Ajith fought the baddies atop a moving train. A source reveals, "This sequence was shot in Orissa, and has Ajith fighting inside a train, and on top of it! There's a particular sequence in which he is pushed out of a moving train; he hangs from a bar as the train crosses a bridge. This is one of the several scenes that have been shot using helicams."
Mankatha
This sequence in which Ajith does a wheelie with Mahath in the pillion, leaps on to a moving van from his superbike and hangs from under the van, received the loudest claps in the theatres. The fact that the actor is a biker in real life seems to have helped him perfect this scene.
Billa II
Move over bikes and vans, the makers have chosen a chopper for Ajith this time. With two drool-worthy actors, Ajith and Vidyut, fighting it out in a flying helicopter and namma Thala hanging for his dear life, quite literally, had us on the edge of our seats.
Arrambam
There's a lot of action in Ajith's latest film. But we dig this scene in which the actor forces the door of the police van open and jumps out in full speed, stunning every cop, the crew, and us.
Ajith makes the first move
While Ajith's Veeram has been confirmed for a Pongal release on January 10., the film has already started to make business with Rama Narayanan's 'Thenandal Films' acquiring NSC and Chennai area distribution rights of 'Veeram' for a whopping amount. The shoot of the film is almost over and post-production work has started in full swing.
Veeram starring Ajith and Tamanna in the lead roles is directed by Siruthai Siva. The shooting of the film is progressing at a brisk pace and is expected to be wrapped soon. The producers want the first copy ready by December end, so that censor can take place in the first week of the New Year.
Produced by Vijaya Productions, Veeram also includes Santhanam, Ramesh Khanna, Vidharth, Bala, Munish, Devadarshini, Vidyullekha Raman, Suhail Chandhok and Pradeep Rawat in key roles. With Vijay's Jilla also touted to hit the screens for Pongal, it is more or less confirmed that it will be a Vijay (Jilla) versus Ajith (Veeram) clash for Pongal of 2014.
Ajith Raises The Bar Again
It was an helicopter scene in Billa and a car chasing scene in Arrambam that showed Ajith Kumar's desire to perform action sequences on his own without using body double. Now, he seems to have raised the bar as in his latest movie Veeram, he has done a stunt sequence on a train.
Director Siruthai Siva has spilled the beans over the action sequence in forthcoming Arrambam. The filmmaker himself was tensed when Ajith Kumar performed the stunt sequence. Even though he knew that Thala was pushing his limits, the director couldn't stop because the actor was eager on doing the action scene on his own.
It was a two-minute scene where Ajith Kumar was flirting with danger. Ajith Kumar also told Siva not to change his concept of filming the scene just because he was performing. Siruthai Siva says that such scenes would give shivers to action directors too, but the Mankatha actor confidently performed it.
On the other end, Ajith Kumar, who injured his right leg during the shooting of his last release Arrambam, will be undergoing a surgery soon.
Veeram also features Tamanna Bhatia, Santhanam and others in the cast. It will hit the screens in January and the audio of the flick will hit the stores in December.
Kochadaiiyaan Out Of Pongal Race, Veeram-Jilla To Clash?
Kochadaiiyaan's release news left the traders unsettled last week. It made the traders to imagine the chaotic situation in Kollywood for Pongal with the Rajinikanth's movie competing with other biggies like Ajith Kumar's Veeram and Vijay's Jilla.
The producers of Veeram and Jilla, which had been billed as the Pongal treat a long ago, were unhappy with the latest development as they wanted good number of screens for their movies. The sudden entry of Rajini's movie was not welcomed by them.
But without showing any sign of fear over Kochadaiiyaan release, they decided to reconfirm their releases for Pongal by giving ads on papers. As traders and audience started anticipating the clash, here comes a surprising news again.
The buzz says that Kochadaiiyaan has backed out of the Pongal race. Reading the situation, the makers of the Rajinikanth film have now decided to postpone the release of the forthcoming mega-budget movie. Indeed, it has now cleared the way for the clash of Veeram and Jilla at Tamil Box Office for pongal.
Sources say that the makers of Kochadaiiyaan wanted to avoid the clash of three big movies. They know that it will not help any movie even though the Rajinikanth's movie would get maximum screens for its release. Hence, the release date of the Tamil flick has been pushed.
Director's Fear, Ajith's Dare
Most often, directors conceive a concept which they convince the actor to take up and perform. But it is very rare to find an actor who is understanding of the director's requirements and volunteers to perform; and that too, when the director himself is wary of. We are talking about director Siva's Ajith starrer upcoming 'Veeram'. As reported earlier, the train fight sequence is a head turner in the movie, and is highly risky. Shot in Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border, the film involved very high levels of risk and the Siva claims that this was the only scene in his entire career, which he hesitated to shoot, owing to the lack of precautions, given the location of shoot.
Speaking on the episode, Siva says "It is one of the most daring stunts I have ever shot. It was so risky that I was not prepared to go for the shoot. But Ajith insisted that he will take the scene forward perform the stunt. He is certainly one of the most daring and dedicated actors. But he seldom believes in heroism and follows the script and goes to any extent that it demands."
Ajith in a romantic mood
The last two releases of Ajith may not have had much of romance it, courtesy the star's bad boy role, but it looks like Veeram will come as a whiff of fresh air for his fans. The last time the actor actually shook a leg was for Mankatha in which he had a few duet numbers with Trisha.
In Veeram, the actor has a duet with Tamannaah and if a recent poster is to go by, the song was shot in Switzerland. So, it looks like Ajith's fans might have a reason to look forward to this Pongal, to see their Thala in a romantic mood.
'Arrambam' Box Office Collection: Ajith Starrer Successfully Enters 25th Day
Ajith's "Arrambam" has successfully entered into its 25th day at the box office. The action-packed entertainer is still running in many theatres.
Directed by Vishnu Vardhan of "Billa" fame, "Arrambam" is about the story of a man who is on a mission to expose a scam regarding faulty bullet proof jackets that are provided to security forces. The film, which released on 31 October, opened to a fantastic response from audience.
The Ajith starrer has been declared a blockbuster with the film grossing approximately 78-80 crore in three weeks at the worldwide box office, reported Andhraboxoffice. Despite new releases, "Arrambam" has managed to sustain its business and mint decent collections. The film has performed well in other states, including Kerala and Karnataka. It is all set to enthrall the Telugu audience in December.
The Telugu dubbed version of the film titled "Aata Arrambam" was expected to release simultaneously with the Tamil version. However, the films' release was delayed and it will hit screens on 6 December.
The film's music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, a regular fixture in all of Vishnu's films including Telugu film "Panjaa," starring Pawan Kalyan and Sarah-Jane Dias.
"Arrambam" boasts of a big star cast including Arya, Nayanthara, Taapsee Pannu, Mahesh Manjrekar and Atul Kulkarni. Telugu actor Rana Daggubati has played a cameo in the film.
Ajith’s Arrambam is Aata Arambham in Telugu, releases on December 6
The dubbed Telugu version of Ajith’s super hit Deepavali flick Arrambam has been titled Aata Arambham and the release date of the movie has been confirmed recently as December 6.
Ajith and Nayanatara starrer Tamil film ‘Arrambam’ has been declared an industry hit as it has smashed most of the box office records. The movie also stars Arya, Rana and Tapsee playing essential roles. Music for Arrambam is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, whereas cinematography is handled by Om Prakash.
Arrambam is directed by Vishnuvardhan and Ajith-Vishnuvardhan combination has worked well in this film like the magic created in their earlier film ‘Billa’.
This action entertainer had all commercial ingredients to impress the audiences. Released in theatres on October 31, Arrambam has received an overwhelming response at the domestic box office as well as in the overseas circuits.
Dr. G Srinu Babu, who has produced ‘Chandi’ is dubbing Arrambam in Telugu on his Omix Creations banner and has titled as ‘Aata Arambham’.
The young producer said the audio launch of the movie will be on 24th November and the movie will be released on 6th December. He added the film’s cast is a fantastic line-up and it is a huge commercial entertainer, assuring that Aata Arambham will also be received well by the Telugu audiences much the same way as the Tamil film was done.
Screening Ajith’s Aata Arambham seems to have many advantages. Ajith has a huge fan following in Andhra Pradesh. The Telugu version of his films Billa and Mankatha were big hits in the state. The film’s female leads Nayanthara and Taapsee Pannu also have a huge fan following in the state. The list does not end there. The director of the film Vishnuvardhan and the composer of the film Yuvan Shankar Raja too have given big hits in Andhra Pradesh.
Veeram Audio Set To Release In Dec
The makers of Veeram are working overtime to deliver the product before the audience for Pongal. As the shooting of the flick will come to an end this weekend, they have planned to start the post-production work next week itself.
The Veeram team is also looking out for a right date to release the audio of the flick. It is said that the music will be out in the first week of December, but the exact date is not revealed yet. However, it is also not clear whether the music will be released through a grand function or it will directly hit the stores just like Ajith Kumar's last movie Arrambam.
Veeram will be clashing with Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan and Vijay's Jilla coming Pongal. The movie is expected to release in the second week of January. The exact date is not revealed yet.
The forthcoming Tamil movie is directed by Siruthai Siva. Veeram has Tamanna Bhatia in the female lead role with Avinash, Santhanam, Pradeep Rawat, Vidharth and many others in the supporting cast. While Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music, Vetri has handled the camera.
Avinash To Lock Horns With Ajith Kumar In Veeram
Kannada actor Avinash, who is well known to Tamil audience with his movies like Chandramukhi, Siruthai, Siddhu 2, Kuppi, Poi and others, is all set to make his appearance in Kollywood's forthcoming movie Veeram. It is reported that the actor will be seen in an antagonist role in the movie, which features ultimate star Ajith Kumar in the lead role.
Speaking to a leading daily actor Avinash said, "I play a character, who has become vengeful due to poverty, and is willing to do anything wrong for his own benefit." He also said the role is very interesting and challenging. Veeram directed by Siva of Siruthai fame is slated to release for Pongal festival in January 2014. Avinash has also worked with director Siva in Siruthai, which was released in 2011. It is said that Avinash will play a strong and powerful villain along with Nassar and others.
The crew released the teaser of the movie recently. They have also revealed that Veeram is an out and out action entertainer. Apart from Ajith Kumar, it also features Tamanna Bhatia, Santhanam, Suza Kumar, Vidharth, Pradeep Rawat, Ramesh Khanna Appukutty, Bala, Munish, Abhinaya and others in the lead cast.
Aamir Khan Should Pave Way For Ajith Kumar In Dhoom 4
Bollywood star Aamir Khan's stylish movie Dhoom 3 is heading towards a massive release worldwide in December. With the third instalment from the Dhoom franchise getting ready to hit the screens, speculations and talks have already begun on its next movie in the series. Well, the buzz in the Tollywood has put Ajith Kumar to step into the shoes of Aamir Khan in Dhoom 4.
Kollywood, like every other industry, is awaiting the release of Dhoom 3, has started a debate on Dhoom 4. Many in the industry have started discussing about the next instalment even before the Aamir Khan's latest film hit the screens. The industry believes that Tamil star Ajith Kumar could be the ideal candidate to carry forward the Dhoom franchise.
There are many reasons for them to suggest Ajith Kumar's name. The actor is a passionate biker and avid car racer. Thala has participated in Formula One and also he has a pilot license. All these factors make him a favourite name for the Dhoom 4, which is about style, race and action.
Not to forget, the lead star will be projected in grey shades in Dhoom franchise and Ajith Kumar has delivered a couple of hits in negative role.
Shahrukh Khan loves Ajith's Arrambam
Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan who is currently shooting for his upcoming flick 'Happy New Year' caught up with director Vishnuvardhan who was the associate of Santosh Sivan while Shahrukh was doing 'Ashoka' in 2001 which also had Ajith doing a small role in the film. The Bollywood star spent some time with the director remebering the 'Asoka' days and also mentioned that he had loved the trailer of Ajith starrer 'Arrambam' though he hasnt watched the film yet.
Director Vishnuvardhan tweeted after meeting the star "Met up with SRK, loved catching up and remembering 'Asoka' days. He loved the 'Arrambam' trailer. Cheers guys."
While a lot of ' Arrambam' was shot in Mumbai, the director was often seen in Mumbai. With the movie released and running successfully in the theatres, one wonders why Vishnuvardhan is still visiting Mumbai often. Is the director's next a bollywood flick with a top star?
Ajith-Gautham Menon's Film to Commence on 15 February
Director Gautham Vasudev Menon has confirmed that his new film with Ajith is all set to go on floors on 15 February. Gautham is currently working with Silambarasan (aka STR) for an untitled flick that is expected to get wrapped up in three months. He will commence his project with Ajith in February.
Confirming the news, Gautham tweeted, "Very happy to be back at shoot after almost a year of waiting. STR now (day and night) and looking forward to AJITH sir from february 15th."
Last month, it was confirmed that Ajith and Gautham will team up for a film in 2014. The director has now finally come out with a fixed date (15 November) to begin the film.
Ajith is currently busy with his upcoming film "Veeram", which is confirmed for a Pongal release. A small portion of the film is yet to be shot, but post-production work has already begun in full swing. The film will release in January, following which Ajith will commence shooting for the yet-to-be-titled flick with Gautham.
This is the first time that the actor-director duo is teaming up for a film. They had planned to work together a few years ago, but their plans did not materialise.Gautham was supposed to do a film with Suriya this year. The duo had announced the project, but it did not take off as Suriya opted out of the film saying he did not get the complete script of the subject despite waiting for over a year. The actor had signed up for two films - one with Lingusamy and the other with Gautham. Since he walked out of Gautham's film, he now has only Lingu's project in hand.
Ajith's 'Veeram' Officially Confirmed for Pongal Release, Set to Clash with 'Jilla' and 'Kochadaiiyaan'
The makers of Ajith's "Veeram" have confirmed that the film will hit screens during the Pongal festival. However, an exact release date has not yet been revealed. It is likely to release on 10th October, a few days ahead of the harvest festival.
Vijaya Productions, producers of the film, have assured that the Ajith starrer will be a real treat for fans. Ajith will don a rusty look in the film, which audiences haven't seen in the past few years. "Thala" (Ajith is fondly referred by this name) has been doing stylish roles since "Billa" released in 2007. His traditional attire combined with his trademark salt and pepper hair gives him the typical mass hero look in "Veeram".
Ajith is reportedly playing a lively character in "Veeram" that is sure to impress his fans. The film's shooting is expected to be completed in a few days. The makers have already begun the post-production work, in order to release the film on the scheduled date.
Directed by "Siruthai" Siva, "Veeram" has an ensemble star cast including Tamannah, Santhanam, Bala, Vidharth, Munish, Suhail, Ramesh Khanna, Appukutty, Nadodigal Abhinaya, Devadharshini, Vidhyulekha Raman and Pradeep Rawat among others. The film's technical crew includes Vetry (Cinematographer), Milan (Art director), Kasi Viswanathan (Editor), Selva (Stunt master), Dinesh (Choreographer) and Devi Sri Prasad (Music).
Expectations for "Veeram" are sky high thanks to Ajith's star power and the film's mass teaser . His recently-released film "Arrambam" has been doing fantastic business at the box office. The film gave Ajith his best ever opening. This has raised the expectations for "Veeram". It remains to be seen if the Siva directorial will turn to be another hit in Ajith's career.
The action entertainer will not have a solo release and is likely to face strong competition from other biggies. Vijay's "Jilla" is expected to release during the Pongal festival period. A few days ago, "Kochadaiiyaan" co-producer confirmed that the Rajinikanth starrer is gearing up for a 10 January release. With three big releases, there will be a huge battle for screens. But it will be a real treat for cinema lovers to see their favourite stars taking on each other at the box office.
Ajith Sports Rustic Look In Veeram
Happy days for Ajith Kumar fans seems to be continuing as his next movie will appear before them in a gap of just 50 days! It means the celebration that started with Arrambam will follow for two more months. Well, his next movie will hit the screens for Pongal and it has officially been confirmed by the movie bosses of Veeram.
To clear the rumours over the release of Veeram, the movie bosses released an ad in which they have announced the release date. Interestingly, Ajith Kumar's new look is disclosed in the poster. Thala will be seen in rustic look in the forthcoming Tamil movie. His slightly scruffy beard (like Hollywood actor George Clooney's beard) has been appreciated by his fans.
The production house press release claims that Ajith Kumar has played a very lively character, which would capture the imagination of his fans. The shooting of the movie will be concluded in the next few days.
Veeram is jointly produced by Venkatrama Reddy and Bharathi Reddy under the banner Vijaya Productions. Bhoopathi Raja has penned the story and Bharathan has written the dialogues for the Siva directorial flick.
Tamanna Bhatia has played the female lead role and Santhanam, Vidharth, Bala and others are in the cast. Vetri is the cinematographer, Milan is the art director, Kasi Vishwanathan is the editor, Selva is the stunt master and Dinesh has choreographed the songs.
I want to age gracefully like Ajith: Akshara
Looks like Akshara, who played a key role in Ajith's recent release, has her eyes set on Kollywood. The actress says she wants to work in as many films as possible. "I don't want to restrict myself to a particular language or an industry. I would like to work in all the film industries in the country. Not just a few films, I can say I want to rule the film industry," smiles Akshara.
Quiz her if she has signed on her next project in Kollywood and she says, "I am yet to sign on the dotted line and I will make an official announcement about it very soon. I have been receiving several offers for character roles, but I want to act only in lead roles from now."
This Bangalore-based girl started her career as a rampwalk model. She says films have always been her dream. She says, "Modelling was just the first step to accomplish my dream to becoming an actress."
On working with Ajith in her debut Tamil film, she says, "I spent three days with Ajith in a boat for the action sequence in the film. I find him most desirable. I wish I could age gracefully like Ajith."
Ajith, Vijay race together
Ajith starrer 'Veeram' directed by Siruthai Siva is in the final stages of its shoot. The teaser of the film was released recently for the fans and has been getting awamzing response. The team is currently shooting in Hyderabad and the shooting will be wrapped in six days. Meanwhile Vijay's Jilla is also being wrapped up and the two are in a race to complete the film at the earliest.
Both Ajith's Veeram and Vijay's Jilla have been planned for a Pongal release and looks like both the fans are going to have an awesome festival treat early next year.
Veeram starring Ajith and Tamannaah in the lead is set to hit the screens for Pongal next year. Devi Sri Prasad has scored the music for the film produced by Vijaya Productions. Produced by RB Choudary under the banner Super Good Films, Nesan directed Jilla, stars Vijay, Mohanlal and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead with Mahat playing an important role.
Sun TV acquires satellite rights of Veeram and Jilla.
The Reports says that Sun TV has acquired the satellite television broadcasting rights of the upcoming films of top heroes including Ajith, Vijay and Suriya.
Sun TV has been showing great interest in acquiring satellite television broadcasting rights of new films.
The channel has now acquired the satellite rights of Veeram and Jilla, Ajith and Vijay's Pongal releases (in that order) and Suriya's upcoming untitled venture directed by Lingusamy for an undisclosed price running into several crores.
Ajith's Arrambam to join 100 crore club
Director Vishnuvardhan is a happy man after the success of Ajith starrer Arrambam at the box office. The film starring Ajith, Nayanthara, Arya, Taapsee and Rana in important roles seems have been appreciated by the fans and also by none other than Thala Ajith himself.
Vishnuvardhan expressed his happiness in his social media page tweeting "Thank you all for your great support and love on Arrambam. I keep reading all the tweets and go to bed with a smile. Thala always believed in me. That's a lot of pressure to stand up to. Thanks to the whole cast and crew for making it a blockbuster."
The film enters its third week today and is firmly holding fort across many screens in the state. Ajith is also set to join the 100 crores club for worldwide collections.
I'm An Ardent Fan Of Ajith: Arrambam Actress Akshara
I'm An Ardent Fan Of Ajith: Arrambam Actress Akshara
How does it feel to be somebody who asks Ajith Kumar to remove his glasses and subsequently invite the wrath of his fans across the world? The dusky Akshara Gowda has revealed how she felt when they shot the scene in recently-released movie Arrambam.
Akshara Gowda has shared her experience of working with her favourite star Ajith Kumar. She has also said that the actor's mass power scared her to some extent. She claims, "I'm an ardent fan of Ajith Kumar sir and have always wanted to act with him. Thanks to the heavens, it happened very early in my career. I realised the mass power of the Thala sir when I saw the film with the audience, my god it was scary too!"
The actress says that Ajith Kumar is down-to-earth and she cherishes Arrambam experience all her life. "All said and done, Ajith Kumar sir is a fine human being and I will cherish the moments of Arrambam all through my life," Akshara claims.
Talking about herself, Akshara Gowda revealed that she is a classical dancer, who was very interested in sports. She said, "I'm a classical dancer and very early in my life I developed an interest for modelling and acting."
Rajinikanth-Kamal clash against Ajith-Vijay
Rajinikanth-Kamal clash against Ajith-Vijay
While Thala Ajith's 'Veeram' and Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Jilla' have been confirmed to lock horns at the during Pongal 2014, looks like Kamal Haasan's magnum opus 'Vishwaroopam 2' and Rajinikanth long awaited 'Kochadaiiyaan' will clash with the junior stars.
Both Kamal and Rajinikanth's film were supposed to hit the screen in November and December this year respectively, but have now been pushed to 2014. Both the legendary actor would like to cache in on the festive season of Pongal and take on Ajith and Vijay, or perhaps opt to give them a breather and clash against each other with a Republic Day release.
Box Office Collection: Ajith's 'Arrambam' Beats 'Thuppakki', 'Singam 2' and 'Thalaivaa' in US
Ajith's "Arrambam" is doing fantastic business in overseas markets.
The action-packed entertainer has turned out to be the fifth highest grosser of all Tamil films in the US. According to Behindwoods, "Arrambam" grossed $369,150, approximately 2.3 crore (as of 9th November), at the US box office.
The film has surpassed the collections of Vijay's "Thuppakki" and "Thalaivaa" and Suriya's "Singam 2". Only four films including "Endhiran" (Robot - $1.6 Million ), "Vishwaroopam" ( $1 Million), "Sivaji" ($600,000) and "Dasavatharam" ($500,000) are ahead of "Arrambam" in collections.
The Ajith starrer has been received well in other overseas markets including UK, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Particularly in Malaysia, "Arrambam" has done great business as against new releases in Tamil and other languages. The country is one of the key markets for Tamil films and most of the films that have big stars perform well at the box office.
"Arrambam" has collected $788,469 (close to 5 crore) in its opening weekend (October 31 to November 3) at the Malaysian box office. The film opened at the second spot next to "Thor: The Dark World" in the country.
Karthi's "All in All Azhaguraja" was in the third spot, while Hrithik Roshan's "Krrish 3" was in the ninth position. "Arrambam" has reportedly continued to stay in the top 5 list of films at the Malaysian box office in its second weekend as well. However, details about the film's second weekend collections are yet to be available.
The film is also performing well in Tamil Nadu and other Indian states. "Arrambam" rules the Chennai box office reportedly earning around 8 crore. The business of "Arrambam" is steady in Karnataka, while other Tamil releases have failed to create an impact.
The film's overall collections are pegged at over 53 crore. With the increase in the film's screen count, the mass entertainer is likely to cross the 100 crore mark soon.
Ajith is next only to Rajini and Kamal
Ajith's Arrambam has turned out to be a box-office success not just in Tamil Nadu but also in overseas markets. In the USA, Arrambam is now the 5th biggest grosser among all Tamil films, just behind landmark films such as Enthiran (1.6 Million USD), Vishwaroopam (1 Million USD), Sivaji (600,000 USD) and Dasavatharam (500,000 USD).
As on Saturday, 9th November, Arrambam has grossed 369,150 USD (2.3 crores approx) from reported screens. Arrambam's US gross is higher than other recent biggies such as Thuppakki (364,000 USD), Thalaivaa (260,000 USD) and Singam 2.
In other overseas markets such as UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Australia, Arrambam has met with a similar grand welcome from the audiences.
'Arrambam' Box Office Collection: Ajith Starrer May Touch 100-Crore Mark Soon
Tamil film, "Arrambam" has earned big in the first week, raking in 53.9 crore worldwide and it is still doing strong at the box office. With no new releases last Friday, it is expected to do good business in the second week and touch 100-crore mark in a week's time.
"Arrambam", directed by Vishnuvardhan and featuring Ajith, Nayantara, Arya and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles, was released on Diwali in more than 500 screens in Tamil Nadu.
Opened to positive reviews, "Arrambam" became Ajith's best opening film till date. According to senior film journalist Sreedhar Pillai, the film collected 8.75 crore from Tamil Nadu and 1.55 crore from rest of the country, taking the first day earning to 10.30 crore.
The action-packed entertainer continued to do well at the box office despite release of two films - "All in All Azhaguraja" and "Pandiya Nadu" - a couple of days later. It collected 36.6 from domestic box office and 17.3 from overseas in the first week, taking the total to 53.9 crore,
According to Andhra Box Office with "Arrambam" turning a big hit, all eyes will be on Ajith's next film, "Veeram" where he acts with Tamannah. Directed by Siva and produced by Vijaya Productions, the film is scheduled for release on January 2014.
Arrambam Fever To Pave Way For Veeram
Ajith kumar’s Arrambam fever Gripped the tamil cine goers for a week. Now, it appears like it will be shifted to his next movie Veeram.Well, the teaser of his next movie released on November 7.
Veeram is directed by Siva and produced by Vijaya Productions. Tamanna Bhatia is romancing Ajith Kumar for the first time with this flick. Santhanam, Vidharth, Pradeep Rawat, Ramesh Khanna, Appukutty, Bala, Munish, Abhinaya and others are in the cast.
Salman Khan-Akshay Kumar Eye Arrambam Remake Rights!
The battle for the remake rights of a South movie seems to have begun again. Bollywood A-list stars, who never lost opportunities to remake successful South Indian movies in Bollywood, are in the race to bag the remake rights of a successfully-running Tamil movie. Any guess on the film name? Well, it is none other than Ajith Kumar starrer Arrambam and it is Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, who wish to have the remake rights of the Kollywood flick.
According to a daily, Akshay Kumar is impressed by Arrambam. He has liked the content and has expressed his wish to remake it in Hindi. Reportedly, he congratulated the makers of the Tamil film and told them that he wants to take it to the Bollywood. The talks are in the early stages and nothing has been finalised yet. It has to be noted that neither the Bollywood star nor the producer has confirmed the news yet.
On the other end, Salman Khan has also heard about the success of Arrambam. The actor saw the movie and like Akshay Kumar, Sallu expressed his wish to remake it in Bollywood. His people are reportedly are in talks with the Arrambam producer.
Ajith's 'Veeram' Teaser Released
Arrambam Box Office: Records Ready To Be Broken
Records are meant to be broken and who else will know this better than Ajith Kumar in Tamil film industry? Having given the biggest opening for his latest movie Arrambam, Thala seems to be ready to break old records and register new figures at the Kollywood Box Office. The actor's new movie has got an earth-shattering response and now it is game for creating history.
Indeed, it appears it is a new beginning, true to the meaning of the movie title, Arrambam, for Ajith Kumar. As we all know, the Tamil movie has got the biggest opening of 2013. Now, the actor's latest movie has reached a new milestone. The latest trade reports say that it has reached the half-century mark.
A leading daily reports said that Arrambam has grossed fifty crores at the Box Office. The lion's share for the movie has come from Chennai. From the other parts of Tamil Nadu, the Kollywood movie has raked in Rs 30 crores. The remaining collection is from the overseas Box Office in six days. After getting massive opening, the movie has managed to maintain the same momentum.
'Arrambam' Box Office Collection (Overseas): Ajith Starrer Earns Over 1.6 crore in First Weekend
Ajith's "Arrambam" is performing extremely well not just in India but also in key overseas markets including US, UK and Australia.
The film, which hit the screens on 31 October, opened to rave reviews from critics and the audiences alike. The Ajith starrer seems to be the first choice of the public among other Diwali releases. The actor has once again proved that he is the undisputable king of box office with "Arrambam" raking in good collections. The film has given Ajith his best ever opening in India and is all set to be another hit in the actor's career.
The Vishnuvardhan directorial has done excellent business in overseas markets as well. According to film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh, "Arrambam" has minted around 1.34 crore from 37 screens during the opening weekend at the UK box office. The film's gross collections from Australia are pegged at 33.05 lakh (7 screens). Details about its collections from US markets are still awaited.
Tamil film Arrambam is excellent. Opening weekend: UK £ 135,223 [Rs 1.34 cr]... Australia A$ 55,953 [Rs 33.05 lacs]... USA total to be updated.
"Arrambam" has grossed better collections than Suriya's "Singam 2" which fetched £109,483 in its first week at the UK box office. The stylish, action-packed entertainer has surpassed "Singam 2" collections in its first weekend earning £135,223. The film is expected to continue its good run at the box office for a few more weeks until new Tamil films hit screens.
With two hit films ("Billa" and "Arrambam") to their credit, Ajith and Vishnu have proved to be a lucky pair. It remains to be seen if the duo will team up again for a third film. However, it might not happen in the near future as Ajith is currently busy with his other film commitments. The actor's upcoming film "Veeram" is gearing up for a release in January 2014.
He has also committed to work in Gautham Menon's project, which is expected to go on floors in February next year.
Veeram teaser releasing soon
Box Office Report: Arrambam Affects Krrish 3 Collections At TN Box Office
Reports say that Hrithik Roshan has a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu. Like the Khans (Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman Khan), his movies have been doing well in the state. But for his latest movie Krrish 3, the distributor could not get much screens. Shibu Thameens tried his best to get maximum number of screens, but managed to get only 60 screens in the state.
It is mainly because of Tamil flick Arrambam. Adding to that, other Tamil Diwali releases like All in All Azhagu Raja and Pandiya Nadu, which are releasing today, played the spoilsport for Krrish 3. Multiplexes in Chennai dedicated major number of screens to the Ajith Kumar's movie on Friday (November 1). And they gave on limited screens to Krrish 3.
Arrambam (Aarambam) First Day Collections At Box Office
Ajith Kumar has proved once again that he is the King of Tamil Box Office. His latest movie Arrambam was released on Thursday (October 31) and it has made stunning collections on the opening day. Trader had expected the movie to do wonders at ticket counters with its advance booking taking a massive response by the Thala fans.
The credit for making the movie such a hit on the first day will undoubtedly go to Ajith Kumar's fans. Not only they thronged into theatres on the first day, but also ensured to publicise the film at every other platforms. Their craze has turned out to be a huge blessing for Arrambam as the film has got a thunderous opening at the Tamil Box Office.
The response for Arrambam has brought smiles on the faces of the makers of Arrambam. As per the trade sources, the Tamil movie now stands next to Rajinikanth's Endhiran when it comes to the first day collections at the Tamil Box Office. A trader says, The Ajith Kumar starrer flick has made approximately Rs 8.75 crores on the release day.
Arrambam's amazing opening!
Ajith starrer Arrambam directed by Vishnuvardhan has taken a massive opening as expected with a huge number of theatres such as Jyothi, Ambattur Murugan, Devi Karumari, Chrompet Vetri, Ambattur Rakki, AGS Villavakkam, and AGS OMR in and around Chennai screening the film right from 6 am to 9 am as special shows. The film which also stars Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee in the lead has been getting mixed response among the audience.
All the shows are running to packed houses and the film is having an amazing opening like never before. With Diwali releases All in All Azhaguraja and Pandiya Nadu set to hit the screens on November 2, Arrambam has gained more screens until these two films hit the screens.
Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film produced by Sri Sathya Sai Movies also has Rana Daggubati in key role with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.Arrambam – Fans Review
What Ajith Kumar's fans have been waiting for all these months is finally before them. Arrambam the movie, which has been desperately waited for its release by the Thala's followers has hit the screens today (October 31) in India and on Wednesday (October 30) in foreign countries.
Arrambam has got a flying start at the Box Office with advance booking getting massive response from the audience. The movie has opened up to packed houses in the majority of theatres in Chennai and abroad.
It is said to be a revenge story. Reports say that Ajith Kumar, whose character name is Ashok, will be seen in the role of a cop along with his friend played by Telugu actor Rana Daggubati. The title track 'Adadada arrambame' comes as an introduction song. Mahesh Manjrekar plays the role of a minister, who is into illegal activity.
Ashok convinces good-guy superhacker to join him in his mission. Tapasee Pannu plays the role of Arya's girlfriend, whereas Nayantara is the love interest of Ajith Kumar. How all these characters get connected to each other form the crux of Arrambam story.
Ajith's Arrambam Fever Grips Tamil Nadu
Ajith Kumar's cutouts, his colourful posters and photos of his Family members with good luck wishes will be seen at almost every theatre where his latest movie Arrambam is releasing. It clearly shows the star power of the Thala and it is an indicator of how the movie will be welcomed by his fans. With less than 24 hours for its release, there is a festive atmosphere in Tamil Nadu among cine-goers.
Arrambam is hitting the screens worldwide tomorrow (October 31) and it is having premiere in some foreign countries today (October 30). The whole industry and the fans of Ajith Kumar are desperately waiting for the release of the Tamil film. The advance booking, which was started in Chennai and its suburbs a few days ago, has got fantastic response from viewers as the tickets for first next three days have almost been sold out.
Theatre owners are finding it difficult to meet the demand in spite of dedicating all the screens for Arrambam. Many multiplexes have dedicated all the screens for the Ajith Kumar's flick for the first two days in Chennai, Even in Coimbatore.
Ajith to rock in Arrambam in few hours
In less than 24 hours from now, Ajith's much expected Arrambam will have a gigantic release across Tamil Nadu. Thala Ajith's fans would be celebrating Diwali a couple days earlier this year with the star's film release tomorrow (31st October). Bookings for the first three days are already full and Ajith fans are waiting to watch the action-entertainer starring Ajith, Nayanthara, Arya and Taapsee.
Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film produced by Sri Sathya Sai Movies also has Rana Daggubati in key role with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. With some cinema halls having planned to start shows as soon as 5 am tomorrow morning, looks like it is going to be a festival.
Ajith's Arrambam Advance Ticket Booking Gets Massive Response
The advance ticket booking for Ajith Kumar's Arrambam was kick-started on October 26. Some of the main theatres in Chennai has started it and the response has been massive, say traders. The fans of Thala have clearly shown the desperation to watch their favourite star's forthcoming Tamil movie, which will hit the screens in India on October 31.
Mayajaal, AGS, Woodland Complex, Abhirami Mega Mall, Devi Complex, Udhayam Complex and many others have started the advance booking. The response has been very impressive and the movie bosses are happy with the kind of positive words revolving around Arrambam. There are many special shows being planned on the release day.
A trader says, "The advance booking has got amazing response. This was expected by the theatre owners. As a result, they started the booking as early as on October 26, five days before the release. As of now, theatre owners are dedicating major screens for Arrambam on the release and following day. Those numbers will come down on November 2, as two other new movies are hitting the screens."
"To cash in on the occasion, theatre owners are ready to increase the number of screens further at the last minute."
Arrambam Promo Song
Vijay and Ajith Kumar may be referred as rivals in the industry and a section of their fans may get into fights over silly issues, but true hardcore fans of the duo have always maintained respect towards each other. Here, we are bringing you a classic example of it. Well, Illayathalapathy's followers have supported and wished good luck for Thala's forthcoming movie Arrambam.
In an exciting development, Vijay's fans in Madurai have lent their support for Arrambam. They have expressed happiness over the release and wished Ajith Kumar to deliver a massive hit with the forthcoming Tamil movie. A banner on the same is seen in the city where the photo of Illayathalapathy tying a watch to Thala (The picture taken during the shooting of Mankatha-Velayudham) has driven the people's attention.
Gautham Menon signs Ajith for his next film
Southern filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, who recently had to shelve Tamil thriller "Dhruva Natchathiram" with Suriya Sivakumar, has signed a mega budget yet-untitled project in the same language with Ajith Kumar.
"Ajith has signed Gautham's film, which is a high-budget project. The film will be produced by Sri Satya Sai Movies and will go on floors from Feb 2014. Other details about the cast and crew are yet to be finalised," said a statement from the production house.
Gautham had recently started shooting for "Dhruva Natchathiram", but it had to be called off following some differences with Suriya.
Aarambam online ticket booking
Diwali is nearing and fans have to wait few days to see Ajith, the king of opening on the silver screen after and year and three months, in Arrambam. This Vishnuvardhan directed venture is making news in every passing day after the release of its album and trailer. The team is said to be burning the midnight oil, working out on a unique promotional strategy to be followed in the promotions that is going to be aired in Television and FM channels.
Latest news from the makers is that Arrambam's Climax will be the highlight of the film and the makers are sure that it will leave the audience dumbstruck in awe. Shot at Kulumanali, the Climax reportedly includes Ajith as well as Aarya who adds the multi-starrer value to this film. Vishnuvardhan seems to have shot the climaz bringing out the best from his technical team that includes Cinematographer Om Prakash and Music Director Yuvan Shankar Raja in order to please Ajith fans and Action lovers. Slated to release on October 31st, two days before the Diwali day,
Arrambam can be expected to see one of the best first day opening in Ajith's career, trade sources say. Stay tuned for more updates on one of the most expected movies of 2013. ing career on the eve of the entry of the 'little princess' in his family and life.
Arrambam Movie Releasing Theatres List Arrambam can be expected to see one of the best first day opening in Ajith's career, trade sources say. Stay tuned for more updates on one of the most expected movies of 2013. ing career on the eve of the entry of the 'little princess' in his family and life.
Sathyam Cinemas
Escape Cinemas
Inox Theatres
Devi Cineplex
Devi Kala
Prarthana Drive Inn
Abhirami
Sangam Cinemas
PVR Cinemas
Saidai Raj Theatre
Abirami Mega Mall
Sri Brindha
AVM Rajeswari A/c dts
Varadharaja Theatre
Woodlands Theatre
IDream Cinemas
Devi Karumari Multiplex
Udhayam Complex
Parangimalai Jothi Theatre
Bharat Maharani
S2 Perambur
S2 Thiyagara
Kamala Cinemas
MM Theatre
Krishnaveni Theatre
Villivakkam AGS
Fame National
Mayajal
Ambathur Rakki & Murugan
Koyembedu Rohini
Tambaram National
Thiruvanmiyur Jeyanthi
Kanchipuram Aruna & Babu
Thiruvallur Lakshmi Ac Dts
Kolathur Sri Ganga Complex Ac Dts
Chrompet Vetri & Rakesh
Red Hills Sri Lakshmi
Madhuranthagam RK Theatre
Thiruthani Durga Theatre Ac/Dts
Thiruthani Golden Cinemas
Ponneri Gowri Theatre
Moolakkadai Sri Pandiyan
Aaradhana Drive Inn
A New Arrambam For Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is back with his next release Arrambam. After more than a year, Thala is having a release in the form of the flick directed by Vishnuvardhan. The latest film will release on October 31 as a Diwali treat for the Tamil audience. The industry has pinned high hopes on the movie and are expecting it to create fresh records at the Kollywood Box Office.
The actor's last movie Billa 2 was a disaster at Box Office. It was a sequel to his earlier hit movie Billa, which was directed by Vishnuvardhan. The director was supposed to helm the project, but opted out due to other commitments. Then, it fell in the lap of Chakri Toleti. The Tamil movie did not live up to audience expectations and the collections were lukewarm at the Tamil Box Office.
Arrambam Cinematographer Opens Up On Ajith's Accident
Praising the dedication, professionalism and motivation of the Thala. Om Prakash quotes "With a keen eye for detail and amazing camera sense, the Ajith got into the thick of things during the shoot and didn't forego any opportunity to give positive feedback to me - a huge motivation for me and something that made me push myself to the limit."
Surya Out, Ajith Kumar In For Gautham Menon's Next?
Surya, who has been a good friend of director Gautham Menon, is out of the director's next movie. And it appears like the filmmaker, who had a spat with Ajith Kumar earlier, is now approached for his forthcoming movie.
In what could be a surprising move, Gautham Menon has approached Ajith Kumar for his next movie. The director has decided to put behind the disappointing chapter of Surya's project and has now met Thala for his forthcoming flick.
Sources say that there are strong chances of Ajith Kumar and Gautham Menon joining hands again. The actor's manager has confirmed their meeting, but claimed that it could be too early to talk about the development.
It is not sure whether Gautham Menon has approached Ajith Kumar to star in Dhruva Natchathiram, which was offered to Surya. While some say that it is the same script, others believe that the director approached him with a brand new script.
The moment after the news was out, Ajith Kumar fans were thrilled and expressed their happiness over the development on social networking sites. They also started debating about the project even though they knew that it is too early to talk about the proposed film.
Ajith Kumar Watches Arrambam, Praises Arya!
Ajith Kumar Watches Arrambam, Praises Arya!
The special screening of the mega-budget film of the year Arrambam was organised for the censor officials on Friday (October 18). They certified the movie with 'U'. It was said, they were lavish in praising the basic content of the film too. As Ajith Kumar will not be available in Chennai during the release of the film on 31st (He will be in Hyderabad from 20 October to 5th November for the shooting of Veeram), the producers Shree Sathya Sai films represented by A Raghuram, screened a special show for the Thala and his family.
After the conclusion of the film, Ajith Kumar praised the director Vishnuvardhan and thanked him for giving him a big film like this. The actor was lavish with his praise and then called up his co-star of the film Arrambam and praised him to no ends for his superb performance.
"Your combination with Taapsee Pannu was amazing. The vibration of youth is written all over your performance. You will win over the hearts of all the audience. I am sure this film will take you to great heights. Be assured of a great year ahead as you have been tasting success consequently," the star known for his penchant in inspiring youngsters told Arya.
Ajith turns villain again?
While Vishnuvardhan directed 'Arrambam' starring Ajith, Nayanthara, Arya and Taapsee is gearing for a Diwali release, the director seems to have revealed an interesting aspect of the film. The fans are in for surprise treat as their star Thala Ajith would have two faces in the film.
Ajith has two faces in the film. While one definitely is a gray side, the director seems to be tight lipped about the other face and has said that he cannot reveal if he plays the villain or not. Remember Ajith had done a similar thing in his landmark 50th film, 'Mankatha' directed by Venkat Prabhu.
Produced by AM Rathnam's Sri Surya Movies, in association with A Raghuram's Sri Satya Sai Movies, ' Arrambam' has Ajith, Nayanthara, Arya and Taapsee in the lead with handsome hunk Rana Daggubati playing an important role.
Ajith's Arrambam cleared with 'U'
Vishnuvardhan directed 'Arrambam' starring Ajith, Nayanthara, Arya and Taapsee has been cleared with a clean 'U certificate by the Censor Board. The much awaited Ajith flick is gearing for a Diwali release and will hit the screens on October 31st. The film has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and cinematography by Om Prakash.
Arrambam is touted to be a complete family entertainer and hence a U certificate is very much on cards. The team has shot some high energy action sequences in Dubai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Mahabaleshwar, Jaisalmer, Leh and Ladakhs.
Arrambam is the second combination of Ajith, Nayantara and director Vishnuvardhan. The combination of trio was last seen in 2007 film titled Billa. Studio Green's Karthi starrer 'All in All Alaghu Raja' is also set to hit the screens for Diwali. Meanwhile Ajith is currently shooting for Tamil rural action-drama 'Veeram', and it is likely to release during Pongal next year.
I was impressed by Ajith's work, Says fitness master Shiva!
It is known that ajith has shaped up his muscles for his upcoming releases Aarambam and Veeram. Shiva who is fitness adviser for ajith said that he was stunned by ajith's hard work. Despite injury in his knee, Ajith has never failed to workout 6-8 hours for a day to build his muscles said by impressed Shiva.
The first list of Arrambam
The first list of Arrambam
There has been rumours around the industry lately that Vishnuvardhan’s Arrambam might not get enough theaters as planned, with Rajesh’s All in All Azhaguraja also coming out on the same day. Shattering the speculations, team Arrambam revealed the first list of theateres they have already blocked.
Sathyam, Escape, Udhayam, PVR, Inox, Abirami, Sangam, Woodlands, S2 Perambur, AV Rajeshwari, Barath and iDreams have apparently signed up to screen the films. Other popular screens like Kasi, Kamala, Devi, Albert and many others too are expected to provide enough slots for the film. It is also said that the multiplexes like Mayajaal, AGS, Fame and others would allocate maximum number of shows possible for Arrambam. However, the final list of theaters can be expected a week or two before the release.
Arrambam: Vendhar Movies Acquires Key Distribution Rights
With makers of Arrambam announcing the release date of the movie, the competition to buy the distribution rights of the movie for various regions has begun in full swing. First among them is that Salem and Trichy rights have been sold to Vendhar Movies.
Trade reports say that Vendhar Movies has pulled off the Arrambam deal for a good price. There was negotiations based on the business made by other stars in Salem and Trichy regions. The collections of Ajith Kumar's last movies were also taken into the consideration before fixing the price.
Vendhar Movies has tasted success in the present year by distributing Ethir Neechal and Thalaivaa. The latest deal has left both parties happy and there is a win-win situation between them, says a source. Already, the distribution rights of the Karnataka region has been acquired by Sri Lakshmi Narayana Enterprises.
Arrambam will hit the screens for Diwali. It is reported that the upcoming Kollywood flick will be released on October 31. But the official announcement is yet to be made.
The Tamil movie stars Ajith Kumar, Nayantara, Arya and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. Mahesh Manjrekar, Suman Ranganathan and Kishore are in the supporting cast. Arrambam is directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by A Raghuram.
Ajith's rides bike from Pune to Chennai
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Thala Ajith was on a road trip again and this time, he rode his bike from Pune to Chennai! He seems to be continuing his road safety campaign and this time around, the actor, it seems, wanted to explore the traffic culture in the country via his bike trip.
A source close to the actor says, "After wrapping up a small patch work for Arrambam, Ajith drove his bike from Mumbai to Pune, to shoot for Veeram. After completing his 20-day schedule for the film, he decided to ride back from Pune to Chennai in his bike. With the help of a road map, he rode more than 1300 km for about 19 hours in his bike with all the necessary safety gear. This road trip is to continue the road safety campaign and also to get to know more about the traffic culture in India. He has always wanted to discover that."
It looks like the star had a great time during his biking expedition — which was evident by the fact that he stopped for lunch and dinner at a couple of highway dhabas, experiencing the local cuisine as well. The source adds, "He felt that the road trip was like meditation. It gave him a lot of time to contemplate his other future plans too. He enjoyed eating out at the roadside shops and has been telling his friends about how rejuvenating this recent trip was."
Ayngaran grabs 'Arrambam'
Ajith Kumar-starrer 'Aarambam' has already made a lot of noise and is shaping as one of the bigger releases for the forthcoming Deepavali festival. The film directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by AM Rathnam, has been snapped up by Ayngaran International and Vendhar Movies for the distribution rights, it seems.
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'Arrambam' is set for a 31 October release. If sources are to be believed, Ayngaran will distribute it in the North Arcot, South Arcot and Chengalpet area (NSC) while Vendhar Movies will release the film in Tiruchi and Salem and Cosmo Films will handle the Coimbatore area. Also, as far as Chennai is concerned, the film might be released by the producers Sri Sathya Sai Films. But, nothing is finalised as yet. 'Arrambam' stars Arya, Nayantara, Tapsi, Atul Kulkarni, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rana Daggubatti, Suman Ranganathan and others apart from Ajith. Music is by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Ajith’s next to be announced soon
Even as Ajith's film with Vishnuvardhan is gearing up to hit screens, speculations about his next film have started doing rounds. And the latest buzz is that Yaavarum Nalam director Vikram Kumar has narrated a script to the actor.
A source close to Ajith says, "Vikram and Ajith have not had any discussion about the script yet, but he has huge respect for Vikram and his style of filmmaking. He has been getting several offers, but promotion of Arrambam and shooting for Siva's Veeram have kept him occupied. However, announcement regarding his next is most likely to be made before Vishnu's film hits screen."
Meanwhile, makers of his film with Vishnuvardhan have installed life-size standees of Ajith at malls and theatres to promote the film.
"This is the first time that the actor will have standees displayed at malls," the source adds.
Ajith To Join Hands With Vikram
Ajith Kumar's Next With Vikram The moment we read the headline, we assume that the Thala would joining hands with Chiyaan Vikram. Well, it is not. The actor will be teaming up with director Vikram Kumar of Yaavarum Nalam fame. The movie will be reportedly produced by AM Rathnam, who has funded Ajith's forthcoming Arrambam.
The director is currently busy with the Telugu movie titled Manam. Vikram Kumar has a horror story in his hand. Well, sources say that Ajith Kumar has not given a green signal yet. It is still in the early stages.
Ajith's plan for 2014!
Ajith's plan for 2014!
With Vishnuvardhan's 'Arrambam' shooting wrapped and Siruthai Siva’s flick announced Veeram to hit the screens for Pongal 2014, Thala Ajith would soon be wrapping up the shoot for Siva's Veeram film. While the fans would be eager to know about Ajith's future projects, the star actor has decided to take a break. Owing to his leg and back injuries, Ajith has decided to take a break for the next one year. The star is currently undergoing physiotherapy for his injuries and will undergo a surgery probably in mid October this year. He will have to recuperate for at least four months after that. Any new project will be decided upon only after that. Since his health has taken a toll due to his heavy work, the star has decided to take a much needed break.
In Arrambam, Ajith's character is very stylish, on the lines of Billa and Mankatha
How would you describe your roles in Arrambam and Veeram?
The best part of both films is the diversity of roles. In Arrambam, my character is very stylish, on the lines of Billa and Mankatha. I play a mean guy —imagine a politically incorrect character. As with all A. M. Rathnam films, there will be a strong social message. Some of the issues dealt with are universal in nature.
As for Veeram, I play a rustic character, attired in a dhoti most of the time. I have enjoyed doing this action-oriented role; I think the last time I did such a role was in Attagasam.
What is the one thing that you look for in a role?
I consider myself a professional actor, paid to do the job — to enact the role as conceived by the director. Fortunately, in most of the films I have done so far, the scripts carried roles that suited me. I have progressed from youthful, romantic roles to action and now more mature ones. I do believe in the bound script but it doesn’t always happen. Sometimes you have to trust a director’s capability. I look for compatibility with the producer as well as the director. At the end of the day, we are all here to give our best and for me, there should be job satisfaction.
Are you a director’s actor?How much do you contribute to a film or a role?
I am driven by the director’s vision. As an actor, I do offer suggestions. I think if we use our talent to improvise within the area of acting, without infringing on the director’s creativity, it proves beneficial to the film. When there are no egos to tackle on the set, it makes life wonderful.
What has given you satisfaction — playing a romantic hero, an action hero or an actor with negative shades?
I have done my share of romantic films in my youth. I have grown older and insist that I will only play roles that suit my present looks, salt and pepper hair included. Luckily, Mankatha and Billa 2 came along. Now, in Arrambam and Veeram, the trend continues. Remember, doing characters with a slight negative shade does not take away the romance and fight out of you! I try to do roles I am comfortable with. Work is a motivation for me, irrespective of the character I play.
Health and fitness issues have plagued you in recent times. Despite the risks involved, why do you prefer to do most of the stunts yourself?
Accidents and injuries are part of this profession — call them occupational hazards. Thankfully, I have had good doctors who have helped me recover fast. Health and fitness are issues for anyone in any vocation. As for stunts, to an extent, we have to do them ourselves to lend them authenticity. Of course, there are professional stuntmen who are paid to do sequences and we as actors have always respected them. Many a time, they have come to our rescue too. Today’s audiences are very discerning and can spot a badly done stunt scene with doubles. So we have to give them their money’s worth when they come to watch our films.
Your love for speed and safe driving skills is a curious combination.
I have been both a bike and car racer since I was 18. I love speed but with caution. Having raced in India and abroad under internationally renowned drivers, I have learnt the art and the need to adopt safe driving practices. Today, when I ride my superbikes even on the road, I ensure I wear a helmet, gloves, boots and, on long drives, an overall. I plan to launch a website that will be updated with lots of advice, guidance and videos taken during my road trips on my two superbikes – BMW and Aprilia.
Issues related to society, environment… which is closest to your heart?
I believe if you are an honest taxpayer, that itself is a huge contribution to society. It’s the responsibility of the various government departments to use the taxpayers’ money for the benefit of society and the environment. I do my best for my family and personal staff. We co-exist — as much as they depend on me for their livelihood, my family and I depend on them too. I would not like to publicise my philanthropic activities.
Besides acting, you’re passionate about flying, aero-modelling and photography.
Due to several reasons, I couldn’t acquire a private pilot licence. I did the next best thing — aero-modelling. I have a collection of model aircraft which I fly from a private airstrip near Chennai. Post Arrambam and Veeram, I plan to undergo a long-pending surgery to repair a torn ligament in my leg. After this, I will go abroad on a six-month vacation to not just recuperate but also to indulge in aero-modelling at one of the leading centres. Photography is a passion and I think I have an eye for the unusual. I do not do this for any commercial reason, though.
Arrambam might come earlier than Deepavali!
Sources in the trade have hinted to Behindwoods that Ajith’s highly anticipated Arrambam is likely to hit screens on October 31st, a few days ahead of Deepavali. What needs to be noted is that the film comes out on a Thursday, which is supposedly a lucky day for producer A.M.Ratnam and key events of the film such as the audio release and trailer have taken place on a Thursday. Ajith’s blockbuster Mankatha was released on August 31st and fans will be hoping that this time around too the 31st date will prove to be lucky once again.
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Arrambam in huge demand
The distribution rights of Thala Ajith's next Arrambam is in huge demand. The latest we hear is that the film has been negotiated for around 14 crore in the NSC areas (North Arcot, South Arcot and Chengalpet). This circuit comprises many screens and it's only lucrative for the distributors to cash in on the area. Some of the biggies in the industry are vying for the rights of the film.
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The buzz is that at least 25 screens may screen the Ajith-starrer across 18 important towns in the South Arcot circuit. The film has Ajith, Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee Pannu in the lead and is directed by Vishnuvardhan.
Charity Begins At Home For Ajith Kumar
Tamil big stars are known for donating graciously for public. Top among them is superstar Rajinikanth. llayathalapathy Vijay has a habit of doing his bit on his birthday and after completing his new movies. Now, we have yet another star, who has done a charity. It is none other than Ajith Kumar, who is getting ready for the release of Arrambam.
Tamil big stars are known for donating graciously for public. Top among them is superstar Rajinikanth. llayathalapathy Vijay has a habit of doing his bit on his birthday and after completing his new movies. Now, we have yet another star, who has done a charity. It is none other than Ajith Kumar, who is getting ready for the release of Arrambam.
Ajith Kumar's charity will be remembered by many, as for the actor, charity begins at home. Well, the actor has decided to gift houses to his domestic help. Thala has purchased a piece of land in OMR and the foundation stone was laid recently. The actor was missing at the pooja as he was out of station.
His wife Shalini Ajith Kumar was present at the pooja of the construction. Sources say that 10 of his personal help will be the beneficiaries including the cook and the gardener. The underlining part of the story is that the actor has registered the land in their respective names. However, the construction works of the houses will kick start soon. The workers are very happy as they will be the proud owners of their homes.
Simbu excited being Ajith's fan
Ajith's Arrambam new trailer released on the same night as the audio, has become a sensational hit among his fans. Actor Simbu is known for his fondness towards Thala Ajith and is among the star fans of the handsome actor. Expressing his excitement seeing the trailer Simbu tweeted "Even though being a star myself, the excitment of being a fan is so much of happiness Feels normal, common and much more connected."
The trailer proves that Ajith has not only style but terrific screen presence. Vishnuvardhan has packaged it well, helped by Sreekar Prasad's slick editing. Responding to the fans wishes, he tweeted "Hey guys. Am glad you liked the trailer. For info the credits goes to the team and especially my editor Sreekar Prasad."
Arrambam trailer has enough punchline one-liners from Ajith that has made the fans happy. The close to two minute trailer shows glimpses of each character and is very slick and stylish indicating that the film is going to be an action packed entertainer.
Ajith Kumar, who is seen in white shirt and dhoti in his upcoming flick Veeram, is all set to shake his leg for desi vesthi dance.
Ajith Kumar, who is seen in white shirt and dhoti in his upcoming flick Veeram, is all set to shake his leg for desi vesthi dance.
Recently, Tamil film industry saw Shahrukh's 'Lungi dance' in Chennai Express, which was a tribute to superstar Rajini. Now, its time for Ajith to do Vesthi dance and impress the native audience.
There was a huge buzz in Kollywood about Veeram's first look, where Ajith is sen in white shirt and dhoti. Thala's fans were hugely impressed with his rural attire.
Sources said that Ajith fans still have more reasons to celebrate as Thala's mass dance will be the key highlight in Veeram, which will be feature him in rural attire.
Music is scored by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), who compose high energy tracks. Ajith fans are waiting to see Thala's vesthi dance moves in dhoti clad look, to the compelling beats of DSP. The crew is sure that the mass dance moves will definitely make Ajith fans to go gaga over this look.
After Attagasam, Ajith is back in rural attire in Veeram. The flick has Tammana Bhatia, Suza Kumar, Bala, Pradeep, Appukutty And Abhinaya in the lead cast. The flick is directed by Siruthai Siva and scheduled to release in January 2014.
Ajith New Movie is titled Veeram
Ajith kumar’s 54th film produced by Vijaya productions and directed by Siva has been titled ‘Veeram’ . ‘V’ is an lucky alphabet for Ajith kumar , his earlier films in ‘V’ were Vaali, Varalaaru, and Villain.
It is a mighty co incidence that the production company’s name also starts with ‘V’ The important action sequence of the film in a train is being shot in Raigada a border town of Odhisha and we are confident that ‘ Veeram’ will be a treat to Ajith kumar’s fans on the pongal day.
Ajith's Arrambam Audio Sells Like Hot Cake
Ajith Kumar's Arrambam songs have topped the chartbusters. The album, which was directly released to stores on September 19, has become one of the biggest hits of the year. A couple song from the album has taken the audience by storm. As a result, the album is selling like hot cakes.
The albums is running on top in Itunes chart too. General Manger of Sony South Music Ashok Parwani has expressed his happiness over the success. He has said that the audience response have beaten their expectations and he is thrilled about the same.
With this development, Yuvan Shankar Raja has given yet another hit for Sony Music in the year after Venkat Prabhu directorial Biriyani. Meanwhile, the sales have been massive all across the state and there is a scarcity of the albums in major places as Arrambam has got overwhelming response in weekend.
The audio company reportedly faced difficulties on the second day after the release to meet the demand. And other than big cities, the CDs were not available on the morning of September 19, as the CDs were in huge demand in Chennai.
Within a day, the printed CDs in Chennai were sold and the company was forced to print the albums in a short time.
Ajith Kumar fans will be finally relived to hear this piece of news. Well, the actor's much-hyped next flick Arrambam is finally ready for the release. The Tamil movie will light the screens this Diwali. The latest promotional materials confirm that Arrambam will release this Diwali. The movie is presently in post-production stage and the team is working hard to deliver the product on time.
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Talking about the music, executive producer AM Rathnam had praised music director Yuvan shankar Raja recently and claimed that the music of Yuvan would be a great musical treat to the fans.
The Tamil movie is an action-thriller directed by Vishnuvardhan, who had earlier directed Ajith Kumar in Blockbuster Billa. The teaser of the film has received massive response from the audience.
Arrambam stars Ajith Kumar, Nayantara, Taapsee Pannu and Arya in the lead roles. Mahesh Manjrekar, Atul Kulkarni, Suman Ranganathan, Kishore, Akshara Gowda and others are in the cast. It has Om Prakash's cinematography and Sreekar Prasad's editing. It is distributed by Sun Pictures
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