Premji mass number

The Settai team recently filmed for a song at a huge set erected near the airport. The song which is a mass number has been written and sung by Gaana Bala who sang ‘Ninaikuthey’ from Pizza. Premgi has gone retro for the song and newcomer Nakshatra has acted opposite Premgi.

Director Kannan says the original song in Delhi Belly was “vulgar” but this song will be a one that can be viewed by the family audience.

Vishwaroopam, Alex Pandian, KLTA

As the countdown for welcoming New Year has come down to 3 days, Kollywood movie goers are eager about the 2013 Pongal releases. KT is here with the list of Pongal 2013 Tamil releases, namely Kamal’s Vishwaroopam, Karthi’s Alex Pandian and Santhanam’s KLTA are finalized.

Seeing that Kamal Haasan is keen on screening his magnum opus Vishwaroopam on January 11th, KE Gnanavelraja of Studio Green planned to release Karthi, Anushka, Santhanam, Nikhita Thukral and Sanusha’s Alex Pandian on 12th January, followed by Santhanam’s maiden production Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya starring Powerstar Sreenivasan, Sethu and Vishakha Singh.

Theaters started booking Vishwaroopam, Alex Pandian and KLTA, while other films like Vishal’s Samar and Madha Gaja Raja are in league. It is also expected that if any fourth film is planned for 2013 Pongal release, it will get very less screens.

Stick to the space for more details on Pongal 2013 releases.......

Samar in financial crisis

2012 seems to be unlucky for Vishal and Trisha, as both the stars didn’t enjoy single Tamil release during the year, while their Samar is in postponing spree, due to deep financial crisis.

Buzz making vibes in Kollywood tinsel town that Samar is facing one more case in the court filed by equipment dealers, Anand Cine Services for payment of Rs.1.20cr. While theater owners wanted Samar to clear all the financial problems before the screens are booked, reasoning this Samar might also get postponed once again to dates post Pongal 2013.

Directed by Thiru, Samar music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and the soundtracks are highly entertaining the music lovers. Sunaina is also playing one of the lead roles in Samar under Jaya Balaji Real Media banner.

Karthi’s All in All Azhaguraja Kick-starts in Jan

Karthi, who is busy with his Venkat Prabhu directing Biriyani, is gearing up to start his ‘All in All Azhaguraja’ from the end of January 2013.

As KT reported viewers earlier, Kajal Agarwal is roped in to pair up with Karthi in ‘All in All Azhaguraja’ once again after Naan Mahan Alla. M. Rajesh will be wielding the megaphone for All in All Azhaguraja that is expected to be a rom-com.

Studio Greens will be producing All in All Azhaguraja with the musical scores of S.S. Thaman

Actor recommends Raatinam Swathi

Raatinam’s lead pair Laguparan- Swathi are being talked about in the industry for reasons beyond work. Swathi, who has been signed up for ‘Oruvar meedhu iruvar saindhu’ has apparently recommended Laguparan for the male lead. The makers, who till then did not know think of Laguparan have now finalised himas the male lead. A grateful Laguparan wants to repay this gesture back to Swathi nad has been recommending her name to people who offer him the lead role. But directors are sceptical that she is not a glamorous actress. Nevertheless, Laguparan still stickts to stands and tries convincing them that she has great acting skills, which is of utmost importance. Uninterested directors are now thinking twice before they approach him with a role. Sources say that this has affected his career as directors do not approach him fearing recommendation for the actress.

2 Tamil Films in 1st SAFF in Paris

Tamil films are gearing up to make it big internationally. 2012 has seen the screening of many Tamil movies in Film Festivals and latest we hear is Vazhakku Enn 18/9 and Pizza are chosen to be screened in 1st South Asian Film Festival taking place in Paris.

The 1st SAFF happening in Paris will screen movies from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Organizers have planned to monitor films from five different countries, as they want to show that South Asian Film Festival is not only for Bollywood movies.

Along with Balaji Sakthivel’s Vazhakku Enn 18/9 produced by Lingusamy’s Thirupathi Brothers banner and debutant Karthik Sunnaraj directed Pizza starring Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan, other films namely Gurvinder Singh’s Anhey Ghore Da Daan, Ajay Bahl’s B A Pass, Bangladeshi film Udhao by Amit Ashraf and Nepali film Loot by Nischal Basnet are the other contenders.

Onir’s My Brother Nikhil, AR Murugadoss-Suriya’s 7am Arivu – The 7th sense and Abhinay Deo’s Delhi Belly are the 3 other Indian films to be screened under special sections during 1st SAFF in Paris, taking place from 16th to 20th January 2013.

Samantha falls in love

Gorgeous actress Samantha falls in love. The actress has revealed the news in a recent interview to Times of India.

However, Samantha doesn’t want to reveal his name at this point of time but the actress says she is quite happy in her relationship and in a very happy space right now. “We are going very strong and I am very happy. I hope it is extremely permanent,” adds Samantha.

The actress has also informed that she is not going to get married any time sooner and she is enjoying her independence currently.

Samantha has a bunch of films in Telugu and Tamil in 2013 and will soon pair up with Suriya and the film will be directed by N. Lingusamy while enjoying the success of Gautham Menon’s Neethane En Ponvasantham with Jeeva.

Dhanush Raanjhnaa release on June 28

Dhanush has announced the release date of his Bollywood debut film ‘Raanjhnaa’ that is to hit the screens on 28 June 2013.

Sonam Kapoor is playing Dhanush’s lady love in Raanjhnaa being directed by Anand L Roi. Wishing his fans on Christmas Dhanush tweeted, “Merry Christmas guys. Mariyaan is done. only 10 days patch work left. Raanjhanaa release date is officially decided on June 28th.”

Dhanush, who has a single release 3 during 2012, is busy shooting for his upcoming movies Mariyaan and Raanjhnaa back to back and also started his maiden production house ‘Wunderbar Films’. Taking the opportunity Dhanush also thanked his fans for making Anirudh Ravichander composed Ethir Neechal audio a grand success.

Presently, Dhanush is busy with the last leg of Raanjhnaa and the actor is sizzling with Sonam Kapoor for title track composed by AR Rahman in 7 degrees cold Varanasi.

Kadal trailer from Jan 1?

There is buzz making vibes in Kollywood tinsel town that the firstlook trailer of Mani Ratnam’s Kadal, the eagerly awaited movie is likely to be released on January 1, 2013.

Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies banner producing Kadal music album was released recently and the soundtracks composed by AR Rahman are highly entertaining the music lovers. After the successful release of Kadal audio album, filmmakers are now planning to unveil the teaser trailer on 1st January 2013, followed by film release on February 1.

Kadal marks the debut of star kids Gautham Karthik and Thulasi Nair and the upcoming stars are excited and fingers crossed about their cinema career in Tamil film industry. Meanwhile, Thulasi Nair is busy with her second movie Yaan being directed by Ravi K Chandran with Jeeva in the 

Alex Pandian Musical night on Dec 30

Here is good news for Karthi fans. Makers of Alex Pandian are planning to arrange a musical night on the on 30th December at YMCA grounds in Chennai.

As KT reported viewers earlier, Devi Sri Prasad [DSP] has composed the music notes for Karthi, Anushka, Santhanam, Nikhitha Thukral and Sanusha starring Suraaj directing Alex Pandian. The heart-melting composer will be performing all the songs from Studio Greens presenting Alex Pandian music album and few of Suriya’s soundtracks live on stage for Suriya-Karthi fans on December 30.

Alex Pandian Musical Night seems to be an idea to promote Alex Pandian movie, which makes the way for big ticketing Vendhar movies producing Alex Pandian. Suriya and Karthi are the main highlights of the event as the brothers will be present at the Alex Pandian Musical Night along with the whole cast and crew of the film.

Rohini protests at midnight

Rohini was spotted at midnight on the sands of Marina with a host of college students. They were protesting against the Delhi gang rape incident. A section of the protestors walked in procession from Sathyam theatre to Gandhi statue. Protestors were shouting slogans to bring in effective laws to reduce such incidents. They said that they were protesting at midnight because only when a woman can walk on the streets of India at midnight without being disturbed, only then will India attain complete freedom. Protestors shouted slogans that the bill proposed by the Parliament be brought into force immediately and sex education be taught in schools

Rajinikanth very humble, passionate: Deepika Padukone

Actress Deepika Padukone considers herself lucky for getting a chance to work with Superstar Rajinikanth in ‘Kochadaiyaan’ and she says, she hasn’t seen more humble and passionate person than Rajinikanth.

“I’ve finished shooting with Rajnikanth. Different people praise him in different ways. But I feel one will truly realize what he is, only if you meet him. He is extremely humble and passionate about his work. I’ve never seen a person as passionate as him about work,” Deepika said.

“I definitely consider myself lucky to get an opportunity to work with him,” she added. ‘Kochadaiyaan’, a Tamil period film directed by Rajini’s younger daughter Soundarya R Ashwin is currently in its post production.

As of now Deepika says she has no new southern project on mind at least for the next six months, but she believes “actresses have enough scope to prove themselves down south”. The actress says her journey in showbiz has been great so far.

“Sometimes I feel it was like a dream come true but I have really worked hard to be where I am today. I am happy with the kind of films that are lined up for me,” concluded Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut with Sharukh Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ in 2007.

Tamanna being paid Rs.1.5cr for Ajith-Siva’s film

Tamanna, who was last seen in Dhanush’s Venghai, has now signed Ajith’s next in the direction of Siruthai Siva, which is no more a news. Now we hear that makers of this Ajith starrer are keen on signing in Tamanna and have reportedly offered Rs.1.5cr to her.
Tamanna, who has done only few films namely Kedi, Ayan, Paiyaa, Padikathavan and Siruthai in Kollywood becomes one of the top paid actresses in South with this Ajith starrer that will be wielded by her Siruthai director Siva.
Presently, Tamanna is busy with Vettai remake titled Bhale Thammudu in Tollywood and her Bollywood come back movie Himmatwala with Ajay Devgan.

Kollywood is safer – Anushka

That Anushka is the reigning queen of Telugu industry, is no news! But Anushka prefers Kollywood over Tollywood! While entering films, Anushka planned to do only Tamil films. As her debut film ‘Rendu’ failed to work, Kollywood did not look back at the actress. So, she made a move to Tollywood and rose up to fame with glamorous roles. When ARundhathi was dubbed into Tamil, the Tamil directors started taking note of her and from then on, Anushka has had a good run here. But Tollywood is not ready to give up o the actress and they have been calling her constantly for their movies. Apparently, Anushka prefers to stay in Kollywood as she belives it is a safer place to work. Sources say that she has told a few close friends that in Telugu, the heroes are intitially well behaved but later on, they prove to be dangerous. She is also said to have told her friends that in Tamil, one can trust the people and work in any isolated location.

Ram Charan’s Naayak in Tamil too

Ram Charan Teja, the star who has won the hearts of Kollywood audiences with his Maaveeran is all set to release his upcoming movie Naayak in Tamil simultaneously with the Telugu version on January 9.
Kajal Agarwal and Amala Paul are playing the female leads for Ram Charan in Naayak that will enjoy a special number sizzled by Charmi. Naayak enjoys the compositions tuned by SS Thaman, while Chota K Naidu has handled the camera among the technical crew.
Directed by VV Vinayak, Naayak Tamil distribution rights are bagged by Abhirami Movies in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Meanwhile, Ram Charan and Genelia starred Telugu movie Orange is gearing up to woo Tamil audiences from December 28.

Kumki in Hindi

Prabhu Solomon’s Vikram Prabhu and Lakshmi Menon starrer Kumki has attained jumbo success in the box office. Lingusamy of Tirupathi Brother’s who produced the film has announced that the film’s collection has crossed 20 crores. Kumki was released in Telugu on Dec 21 and positive reports are pouring in from there too.
Recently the team celebrated the success of the film in a star hotel and families of both the hero and heroine along with the crew members participated in it. Lingusamy gifted each of the Kumki team members with two sovereign gold chain.
Now we hear that Bollywood producers have offered a huge sum to get the Hindi remake rights of the film. But Lingusamy has other plans and he wants to remake it in Hindi under Prabhu Solomon’s direction.

Kamal announces short film contest

Kamal announces short film contest
Kamal Haasan who is set to release his Vishwaroopam through DTH has announced a short film contest on the topic of DTH. The films should be of one minute duration and the entries should reach him by Dec 31.
Kamal’s announcement to have a DTH premiere for his film has created quite a controversy in the film industry and theatre owners and distributors have decided not to release the film in theatres.

Bharathi Raja to follow Kamal footsteps

Bharathi Raja to follow Kamal footsteps
Director Bharathi Raja is gearing up for the audio launch of his Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum in Madurai. Cinemalead has earlier reported that he is planning to bring Rajini, Kamal and Sridevi for the event.
Recently in a media interaction the director has said that he will also try to release his film in DTH. While welcoming the move by Kamal Haasan to have a DTH premiere for his Vishwaroopam, he said that one should always welcome new technologies with open hands. He added that in future he will try to release his films using the DTH technology.

Bala Paradesi release after Pongal

Ace director Bala’s undershoot movie Paradesi that was supposed to hit the screens in December was later planned to be released for Pongal. But the latest update says that the film will be released post pongal.
The reason behind the delay is not known. Paradesi casts Atharva Murali, Vedhika, Dhansika in the lead roles. Bala is also producing the movie besides directing the film under his B Studios banner. The story of Paradesi is set in the pre-independence era and it revolves around the tea estate workers lives. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the musical scores of the movie.
Cinematography is by Chezhiyan and editing by Kishore Te. The film is set for a simultaneous release in Tamil and Telugu.

Vijay Shankar Katrinakaif a New Combination

Recent talk in Kollywood says that Shanakr’s next project after I will be with Vijay and popular bollywood actress Katrina will play the female lead. But sources close to Vijay and Shankar says it is true that Vijay asked Shankar on doing a possible project in shankar’s style after Nanban and Shankar accepted his proposal but everything will be confirmed only after Shankar and Vijay complete their respective projects. The rumour of Katrina Kaif appeared because Vijay recently expressed his desire of working with Katrina Kaif in a media interaction.

Simbhu fighting for Vaalu climax

Actor Silambarasan is currently busy with the climax schedule of Vaalu where the action scenes are being canned. Vijay Chandar is wielding the megaphone for the movie.
The entire shooting will be wrapped up with this schedule and Simbhu is planning to take rest after the climax wrap up. “vaalu climax fight shoot … Feeling too tired, need some energy now!,” Simbu tweeted.
Vaalu is an out and out comedy entertainer in which Hansika is playing the leading lady and Santhanam and VTV Ganesh doing supporting roles. A debutant Vijay Chander is directing the film NIC Arts is producing it. Major part of the movie was shot in Chennai.

Billa2, Nanban, Thuppakki top searched in Google

According to Google Zeitgeist Data 2012, Tamil films “Thuppakki”, “Billa 2″ and “Nanban” have been featured amongst the top rising keywords in the state specific search.
“This year’s state specific searches show a growing interest by the residents of Tamil Nadu in the movies released throughout the year. ‘Thuppaki’, ‘Billa 2′ and ‘Nanban’ featured amongst the top rising keywords,” a Google release said.
The release stated that Keyword ‘cinema’ was more widely searched in smaller states. The highest search volumes were driven out of the southern cities – Coimbatore, Chennai and Vijayawada.
While the overall India search trends have shown an increasing user inclination towards utilitarian services and the visual web, in Tamil Nadu, movies have emerged as the fastest rising category vis-a-vis searches in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.

Karthi does Gangnam style in Bad Boys song

Karthi starrer Alex Pandian is gearing up for a grand release for Pongal and meanwhile the promotional activities are on full swing by the makers Studio Green.
While the theatrical release has been released a month ago, now the makers have released ‘Bad Boys..’ full song on Sun Music in which Karthi has done the Gangnam style moves. The song is expected to be a mass hit.
Alex Pandian is commercial mass entertainer casting Anushka as Karthi’s lady love while Santhanam is doing a full-fledged comedy role. Suraj has wielded the megaphone for the movie. Devi Sri Prasad has provided the tunes for the film.
Let’s wait for Pongal 2013 for the release of Alex Pandian film

Lingusamy, Suriya film shoot to begin

Lingusamy is all set to wield the megaphone for a film with Suriya in the lead role and the movie will hit the floors shortly. Sources are at buzz that the film will be a full-fledged action entertainer.
It is known that hot and happening actress Samantha has been zeroed in for the female lead role in the movie and this will be her first film alongside Suriya. The expectations are quite high on the movie to be made lavishly with a high budget. Prakash Raj is roped in for important role. Yuvan Shankar Raja is the music composer.
Meanwhile, Suriya is busy with the shooting schedules of his Singham 2.

Rajini's Fight Taken Up By Fans

Superstar Rajinikanth and his fan following is hard to describe because it has no limits. And whatever he says is like a command from god to them. Recently Rajini celebrated his birthday and addressing his fans at the YMCA ground in Chennai he came up with a message which has become a movement.

Rajini revealed how when he was a bus conductor he used to drink and was a chain smoker. He also added that his kidney and lungs got affected by that but after quitting them he has felt a lot better. To end with, Rajini urged all his fans to quit smoking and fight against it.

These words came like direct instructions from the superstar and the fans have reportedly taken it upon their shoulders to carry on an anti-smoking campaign and movement. As part of that, they also set fire to many cigarettes. Let us see how strong this movement will shape into.

Neethane En Ponvasantham Movie Preview

Gautham Menon, the master of romance is back with “Neethaney En Ponvasantham” starring Jiiva and Samantha. The film marks the joining together of maestro Illaiyarja with Gautham for the first time. The songs which were released in a glittering function some months ago are still topping the charts.
The songs and trailer have raised the expectation level to great heights and the team has been coming up with innovative promotions. The film is an urban love story between Samanthan and Jiiva. Gautham has earlier revealed that Neethaney En Ponvasantham will be depicting the love story of the lead pair in three different stages ie., school life, college and after college days.

In Gautham’s Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya, Trisha’s Jessi character got a tremendous response from public and Gautham expects same from the audience for Nithya since she is more clever and clear unlike Jessi.
Jiiva is pinning his hopes on this film Neethaney En Ponvasantham will give him a different uber stylish image along with commercial success.The film will release on December 14 in a record number of screens for a Jiiva film. Watch out this space for review…
Level of expectations : 55%

Shankar talks hard to Powerstar

It is no news that Powerstar Srinivasan has bagged a role in Shankar’s I. He will act in a few scenes joining hands with Santhanam. But what has caught the ears of the rumour buggs is that director Shankar has laid down strict rules for Powerstar. Apparently, Shankar who is well aware of Powerstar’s ‘blowing the trumpet’ behaviour has ordered him not to speak a word about the film ‘I’ or his character in the film and if some tidbits are known to have been revelead, Shankar has warned Powerstar that his scenes will be removed from the film.

Ram Charan's Mega Branding In TN

Ram Charan is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with ‘Zanjeer’ and that is known for all.

The 27 year old actor has seen big flop with “Orange” . Directed by Bhaskar the movie was a dud at the box office but was very much applauded by a few for the subject and content in the movie. The movie is being dubbed in Tamil and any guesses what’s the title of it? It’s just “Ram Charan”

Yes! The name of the character being played by him is Ram. RCT who got introduced to Kollywood with dubbed version of Magadheera is now hitting back with “Ram Charan”.

Well, it’s not just the movie but it’s his name getting branded in south India. Although he is very well recognized in Andhra Pradesh but he has chosen a path to get attention across with a Bollywood project but now he gets more attention from South India by branding his name.

The actor who was delighted to hear this news hopes this movie does well like Maaveeran. He also expressed that if everything goes well he may do a straight Tamil film with a noted director down the lane. Directors in Chennai are you listening?

Kadal’ audio creates history!

Mani Ratnam’s AR Rahman composed music of Kadal has become a runaway chartbuster.

Seeing the phenomenal advancebooking for the album, Sony Music has advanced its audio launch by two days! It is for the first time in Indian market the audio release of a film album has been advanced.

Kadal audio was planned with ads saying it will hit the music storesand could be downloaded from December 17.

A Sony Music spokesperson said : “There was a terrific buzz and unbelievable advance booking orders for Kadal album, so we decided to advance its release by two days and get a huge opening during the weekend.”

Kadal music is phenomenal by any yardstick with ‘Elay Keechan..’ and ‘Nenjukkulle..’ rocking the charts. The critics have been raving about the music, easily ARR’s best in recent times

Rajinikanth To Make Sound

Whenever a film of superstar Rajnikanth is on the anvil, the box office prepares itself for a tsunami and right from the time the film hits the floors every development creates a stir. Now, all eyes are on Rajini’s new film ‘Kochadaiyaan’ which is coming as ‘Vikrama Simha’ in Telugu.
 
According to sources from Chennai it is heard that the first sound of the film would be heard when the lyrics of the film’s soundtrack would be released next week. This is for the Tamil version and the lyrics are penned by the famous lyricist Vairamuthu. The music for the film is by A R Rahman.
 
‘Kochadaiyaan’ is the first Indian film to use performance capture with 3D and the expectations are very high on this one. This marks the debut of the beautiful Soundarya Ashwin, daughter of Rajinikanth, as the director. For now, all eyes are on the lyrics and many are also waiting to see how the Telugu lines will be penned.

‘Kumki was a wonderful experience’

This Friday is a historic moment. Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan's grandson, Vikram Prabhu, Prabhu's son, makes his on-screen debut in Kumki. This movie is presented by Thirrupathi Brothers' N Lingusamy and produced by N Subash Chandra Bose. It is released by Studio Green K E Gnanavelraja. In the Prabusolomon-directed Kumki, Vikram shares screenspace with Lakshmi Menon and Manikkam, the elephant.

How has his debut flick shaped up? Vikram says, "Kumki has been a wonderful experience to me. We have shot in spectacular locations for the film. Shooting for the flick was physically tiring. I lived a different lifestyle during the making of the film. I had to run barefoot in the forests, tame an elephant and trek gigantic mountains during the shoot. When I saw the outcome, I was so happy. This is the magic of cinema and I understood it in my very first film itself."

On playing the role of a mahout and forging a special relationship with the elephant, he says, "The character taught me a lot of patience, which is the most important aspect of a mahout. I miss Manikkam now. He was incredible."
So, is Vikram feeling the pressure of this momentous occasion? The actor says, "The pressure is very much on. All these days I was excited about the release. My fingers are crossed for a good response for my debut film. I have an added responsibility as I have come from a renowned film family. There are high expectations riding on me. I hope I do not disappoint my grandfather's and my dad's fans."

Ask him how his family background helped him bag Kumki and he says, "My family tag helped me for the first step in films. But I know only my hard work and talent will take me further from here."

Vikram recently met Rajinikanth at his residence. He says, "Rajini sir has always been very supportive. I met him on his birthday and got his blessings for my debut film. He wished me wholeheartedly for Kumki's success."

Kamal defends DTH move for Viswaroopam

Kamal Haasan is not going back on his decision to release his new film Viswaroopam on the DTH platform. On Sunday, the actor-filmmaker defended his move to introduce the film in pay-per-view mode on direct-to-home (DTH) networks on the day of its theatrical release. He said, the move needed understanding rather than spot judgements and associated anxieties. In an audiocast on social network SoundCloud, the actor said the digital screener should be seen as opening new vistas for legitimate revenues for cinema at a time when video piracy was wrecking the industry. The screener would be a one-time affair priced at Rs. 1,000. “This is targeted at a niche segment that wants to be entertained in the comfort of their homes. It is purely for the excitement of watching it on the first day. The cinema hall experience is still something else,” he said. The national award-winning actor also allayed fears about the technology. “The encoded movie content will not be stored in DTH set-top boxes once viewed,” he said. The decision to release the movie on DTH has set the industry abuzz over the past week. Though the move has received largely positive responses from online forums, there have been talks that producers and exhibitors have been unhappy. The Tamil Film Producers Association has called for an urgent meeting in Chennai on Monday to discuss and debate Mr. Haasan’s decision. In his statement, the actor indicated he was unlikely to budge. “We are talking about catering to a niche segment. The majority is still going to enjoy the movie in cinema halls. We have recorded the sound in world-class technology (auro sound). That was done to get people to cinema halls. Running scared of DTH is like the majority of 99 per cent getting scared of the 1 per cent,” he said. He also said, for good cinema to thrive, filmmakers must be allowed to explore all legitimate avenues for legally generating revenues. Saying no to the move would be paving further way for video pirates to thrive. The update on SoundCloud was put up by the actor’s e-zine Maiam on his official Facebook page on Sunday evening. It went viral within minutes of uploading, garnering more than 5,000 views in less than two hours.

Sivaji 3D' Review: Rajinikanth's film raises the standard of Tamil cinema

Watching superstar Rajinikanth sizzle on screen despite how cliched it appears, as some may call it, is an experience worth a million smiles and the thumping of as many hearts.
Now, watching him recreate the magic in 3D, closer to hands-reach, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Released five years after its original release in 2007, 'Sivaji 3D', with shorter running time, cut down by half an hour, is highly entertaining and three times visually enthralling.
Rajinikanth plays a US-returned software systems architect in the film, named Sivaji, with the sole purpose to give something back to the society. He aspires to build a non-charitable trust through which he wants to set up schools and hospitals for the underprivileged.
However, he's faced with illegitimate and corrupt government officials demanding bribe at every juncture. To add to the woes, he earns the wrath of a local, well-reputed businessman Adiseshan, played by Suman, who becomes his biggest obstacle.
The rest of the story is about one man's fight against corruption to create an equitable society in true 'Rajini' style.
The impeccable conversion from 2D to 3D is truly amazing and at par with Hollywood standards. All those who've always cribbed about the poorly executed Indian 3D films should not miss 'Sivaji 3D' at any cost. Had it not been for the successful collaboration between AVM productions, Prasad EFX and Real Image, this visual wonder wouldn't have been possible.
The opening song 'Balleilakka', featuring Nayanthara, is a treat to watch and so are scenes involving Shriya, who appears prettier than she was originally. It doesn't matter if you're a Rajini fan or not, you're sure to leave the theatre with sore throat from screaming.
Tharani's sets come alive in 3D, while KV Anand's cinematography, originally done using 4k scan, a very high video format resolution, has certainly helped the film look superior in the converted version.
And to top it all, you have moments of Rajinism that you can guiltlessly celebrate with everybody. Be it his trademark walk or the dialogues that he mouths with ease and style or even scenes where he pounds baddies to pulp with one punch may appear cliched, yet entertaining.
And all this happens just few inches away from your eyes and probably with a wave of the hand; you might probably touch the superstar.
Finally, to watch the film in Dolby Atmos, an object-based audio platform, will truly give the audiences a life-like, sensory experience. With 'Sivaji 3D', the Tamil film industry is sure to garner a lot of attention from the rest of the world.

But the biggest question that needs answering is will 'Sivaji 3D' pave the way to the re-conversion of many successful films into 3D? If yes, how many will succeed in the process?