Akshay Kumar in Arrambam remake?

There was a buzz in the industry that Salman Khan was all set to be part of the remake of Veeram. The latest we hear is that Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is contemplating the Hindi remake of the Ajith-starrer Arrambam. Reports are that the actor has already bagged the remake rights of the film and the Vishnuvardhan, who directed the original, will also be at the helm of the remake. However, nothing has been confirmed. The original was a huge hit at the Box Office.

Ajith is the next Superstar: Simbu

The camaraderie shared between Simbu and Ajith is not new. But this time, Simbu has gone a step ahead by comparing Ajith with Superstar Rajinikanth. In a recent interview to an online portal, Simbu said, "I am big fan of Rajinikanth and used to watch all his films. But if there is someone else from the industry who has taken over his position, it has to be Ajith. Whether is it films or personal life - Ajith is truly a star," says Simbu, adding that he sees himself in Ajith.

Ajith-Gautham Menon Film to Kick-off by February End; Actor to Undergo Surgery in September

The new Ajith-Gautham Menon film is all set to go on floors by the end of February. After the stupendous success of "Veeram", Ajith fans are eagerly waiting to get updates about his upcoming project. The Ajith-Gautham project was announced prior to "Veeram" release, and  it was reported that the actor would begin the film from 15 February 2014.

However, it now seems the date has been pushed to February end. The buzz is that the film will kick-start on 27 February as Thursday appears to be a lucky day for AM Ratnam, the producer of the Ajith starrer.

This is the first time that Ajith is teaming up with Gautham. The untitled flick will have Anushka Shetty playing the female lead, with the actress expected to join the team on the first day itself. However, an official confirmation is still awaited on this. Details about other cast members are also yet to be revealed.

Expectations are high on the project as the Ajith-Gautham-Ratnam team is likely to come out with nothing short of a spectacular film. Ajith, who has sported a salt-and-pepper hairstyle in his recent releases, will reportedly shed that look. The buzz is that the actor will appear in a distinct look in the new film. Sources close to Ajith have confirmed that the actor will have a new look, and it will be guarded until the film hits the screens.

After completing the film, Ajith will undergo a surgery for injuries he sustained during the shoot of "Arrambam." The actor has been delaying the surgery to accommodate his film commitments. But he has reportedly decided to undergo the procedure in September this year, when the Gautham directorial is likely to be completed.

Salman Khan Stepping Into The Shoes Of Ajith In Veeram Remake?

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan seems have set his eyes on yet another South film. The actor is now interested to take a Tamil film to Bollywood. Well, it is none other than Ajith's Veeram, which has become one of the biggest hits of Pongal this year.

Recently, Salman Khan himself has said recently that he has no qualms in starring South remakes at a press meet of his Hindi movie Jai Ho. It appears like he had a reason to say that as he was approached to star in the remake of Ajith Kumar's Veeram.

Reports say that Pritish Nandy has acquired the rights of Veeram and he wants to cast Salman Khan in the lead role. It is said that Jacqueline Fernandez will be stepping into the shoes of Tamanna Bhatia in the Hindi version.

All three Pritish Nandy, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez had serious talks about the film. They were also spotted at Mehboob studios in Mumbai. Sources say that the Bollywood star and the actress were impressed by the storyline. They had also seen the Tamil film recently. The buzz says that they want to materialise the project soon and the scripting works will be started shortly.

Karthik Is The Baddie In Ajith-Gautham Menon's Movie

Gautham Menon's next movie with Ajith Kumar seems to have got bigger with the inclusion of a senior actor into the cast. Well, actor Karthik has been reportedly roped in to play the role of a baddie in the upcoming Tamil flick.

Reports say that Gautham Menon met Karthik Muthuraman recently and offered him the role of a baddie. The actor was impressed by the role and readily agreed to act in the film. It is said that Ajith Kumar suggested his name for the character.

Ajith Kumar and Karthik share a good friendship for a long time. The Thala had appeared in a cameo in the latter's film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen way back in 1998.

Later, they were also seen in the movie Anantha Poongatre directed by Raj Kapoor. As the duo gell well, Gautham Menon signed the senior actor to play the key role. Meanwhile, the stage is setting for the launch of the film. The untitled film is likely to take off on February 24.

Meanwhile, Gautham Menon is also busy with his Sattendru Maaruthu Vaanilai starring Simbu. The shooting of the film is progressing in a brisk pace. On the other end, Ajith Kumar is on a break after his recent hit movie Veeram.

Box Office Report: 'Veeram'

Check out the box office report of "Veeram" film released in January.

Veeram

Ajith's "Veeram" created a lot of buzz ever since the film went on floors.

The action packed entertainer was released on 10 January amid huge expectations from fans. "Veeram" received good reviews from critics and left the audience impressed as well.The film took a fantastic opening and reportedly grossed over 7 crore in Tamil Nadu on the first day of its release. "Veeram" has managed to sustain its business at the box office, despite facing strong competition from another other big release - "Jilla".

The Ajith starrer reportedly grossed over 70 crore in 10 days at the worldwide box office. With no big releases, "Veeram" continued its successful run in several theatres.The action entertainer has also performed exceptionally well in key overseas markets including US, UK, Australia and Malaysia.

Directed by "Siruthai" Siva, "Veeram" is about Ajith and his four brothers played by actors Bala, Vidarth, newbie Suhail and Munish. The film has Tamannaah, Nassar, Santhanam, Pradeep Rawat, Atul Kulkarni and Ramesh Khanna in supporting roles."Veeram" has turned out to be another hit in Ajith's career. With the film's success, Ajith has two back-to-back hits in a row including "Arrambam".

The actor is all set to commence shooting for his new film with Gautham Menon. This is the first time Ajith will be teaming up with Gautham, who has several critically-acclaimed and commercially successful films to his credit including "Kaakha Kaakha", "Vetaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu" and "Vinnai Thandi Varuvaaya" among others.

Anushka Shetty is reportedly playing the female lead in the film. Details about other cast and crew members are to yet to be revealed. It remains to be seen if Ajith will be able to score a hat-trick with this untitled flick at the box office.