Why is Vikramprabhu Unique ?

The first look of the film Ivan Veramaathiri, which has Vikram Prabhu’s face covered with a mask, has created a buzz in Kollywood circles. The title itself gives very little about Vikram’s character in the film. When we asked the director of the film, Saravanan, about the title, he says, “Vikram Prabhu’s character in this film is really different from other lead roles played by actors so far in Kollywood. That’s why I chose this particular title (Ivan Veramathiri). My lead protagonist will react to situations to which we normally don’t respond much – that’s why he is unique.”
The film also has Surabhi and Ganesh Venkatraman in the leads. The director, whose last film was Engaeyum Eppothum, adds, “We are planning to release the audio later this month and hoping for a November release.”

Siima Awards 2013 Winners List

SIIMA, the South Indian International Movie Awards took place recently on 12th and 13th of September in Sharjah, UAE. All the stars, directors, musicians, producers and many others from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film industries graced the event.

Kollywood stars are excited to meet their friends at the SIIMA event in Sharjah and enjoyed the evening with songs, dances, delights and performances by the co-stars.

KT congratulates all the winners of SIIMA and here we present the list of SIIMA winner for Tamil movies.

Best Hero: Dhanush [3]

Best Heroine: Kajal Agarwal [Thuppakki]

Best Director: Balaji Sakthivel [VazhakkuEn18/9]

Best Actor in a Negative Role: Vidyut Jamwal [Thuppaki]

Best Cinematographer: Sukumar [Kumki]

Best Dance Choreographer: Gayathri Raghuram [Nila Nila from Aravaan]

Best Fight Choreographer: Kecha [Thuppakki]

Best Lyricist: Dhanush Kannazhaga from [3]

Best Playback Singer (Male): Dhanush[Why this Kolaveri from 3]

Best Playback Singer (female): Saindhavi [Uyinn Uyire from Thaandavam]

Best Music Director: Harris Jayaraj [Thuppakki]

Best Debutant Actor: Vikram Prabhu [Kumki]

Best Debutant Actress: Lakshmi Menon [Sundarapandian]

Best Debutant Director: Karthik Subburaj [Pizza]

Best Debutant Producer: CV Kumar’s Thirukumaran Entertainments [Attakathi]

GEN NEXT AWARDS:-

Sensational Music Director: Anirudh

Sensational Debut of the Year: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Sensation Innovative Marketing: 3

Stylish Actress of South Indian Cinema: Sruthi Haasan

Pride of South Indian Cinema: Asin

Romantic Star of South Indian Cinema: Diganth

Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema: Kajal Agrawal

Rising Star of South Indian Cinema (female): Nitya Menon

Rising Star of South Indian Cinema (male): Navin Pauly

‘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."