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Is this whom i think it is??? Whats up with new id??

kamalfan wrote:

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Oct 26 18:26:59 2006. [Full View]

kamlfan wrote:

kamalaHasaR
eppidippA ippidiyellAm sindhikkireenga

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

anything more? the ultimate one is Guna's letter to abi
Yeah but that letter looked better as it was sung and Vaali would take sizeable credit for it.

My favourite is Saket's letter to Mythili

The language in it would reflect Saket's background and time period. The letter tables not only his love for Mythili and commitment to the cause but how (due to the promise to Abhyankar) he is even losing his aunt. And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later

ப்ரிய மைதிலி,

கல்யாணம் ஆயிரம் காலத்துப் பயிர் என்றொரு வசனமுண்டு. பயிர் என்றாலே என்றேனும் அறுவடையும் உண்டு.

மைதிலி நீ நல்லவ, அழகானவ. நீ எனக்கு வாய்த்தது நான் செய்த புண்ணியம் என்றும், நான் உனக்கு வாய்த்தது நீ என்றோ செய்த பாவம் என்றும் கொள்வோம்.

என் செயலின் காரணம் கூடிய விரைவில் உனக்குப் புரியும். பாரத மாதாவுக்கு நான் செய்யப் போகும் சேவைக்கு சொந்த
பந்தஙள் இடையூறு ஆகலாம்.

உனது கருவில் வளரும் குழந்தை மேல், எனது துர்குணங்களின் நிழல் விழாமல் உன் குணப்பிரகாஷம் காப்பாற்றட்டும்.

என் தாயை நான் பார்ததில்லை வசந்தா அக்கா தான் எனக்குத் தாய், இப்போது நீயும்.

மாமா மாமி அனைவரின் சாபமும் எனக்கு உண்டென அறிவேன். அவற்றிலிருந்து மீளும் அறுகதையும் எண்ணமும் எனக்கு இல்லை.

அன்பிலா
சாகேத்ராம்
From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 1:07:21 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Is this whom i think it is??? Whats up with new id??

ellam andha Alwarpet_Andavan kirubai....

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 1:10:18 2006.

ப்ரிய மைதிலி,

கல்யாணம் ஆயிரம் காலத்துப் பயிர் என்றொரு வசனமுண்டு. பயிர் என்றாலே என்றேனும் அறுவடையும் உண்டு.

மைதிலி நீ நல்லவ, அழகானவ. நீ எனக்கு வாய்த்தது நான் செய்த புண்ணியம் என்றும், நான் உனக்கு வாய்த்தது நீ என்றோ செய்த பாவம் என்றும் கொள்வோம்.

என் செயலின் காரணம் கூடிய விரைவில் உனக்குப் புரியும். பாரத மாதாவுக்கு நான் செய்யப் போகும் சேவைக்கு சொந்த
பந்தஙள் இடையூறு ஆகலாம்.

உனது கருவில் வளரும் குழந்தை மேல், எனது துர்குணங்களின் நிழல் விழாமல் உன் குணப்பிரகாஷம் காப்பாற்றட்டும்.

என் தாயை நான் பார்ததில்லை வசந்தா அக்கா தான் எனக்குத் தாய், இப்போது நீயும்.

மாமா மாமி அனைவரின் சாபமும் எனக்கு உண்டென அறிவேன். அவற்றிலிருந்து மீளும் அறுகதையும் எண்ணமும் எனக்கு இல்லை.

அன்பிலா
சாகேத்ராம்

And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later Smile

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Konjam velavariya sollungo!

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 1:23:40 2006. [Full View]

10 more days to go for our national holiday,
World Actor's Day
Aandavar Jayanthi
From: joe on Fri Oct 27 1:55:10 2006. [Full View]

Salaingai Oli -Thakida Thathumi

http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/10/blog-post_24.html
From: sathyaram30 on Fri Oct 27 2:14:35 2006. [Full View]

There is no doubt that Hey Ram was a great movie and well written one. It is a disgrace that it did not fetch the best movie award for lot of fields..

Anyhow I feel the following was also a great piece of dialogue:

Kamal : Go back from where you came
Sharukh : Even your Ramchandra moorthy came through Khyber pass
Kamal : You dont talk about our Ram
Sharukh ; Ok, I will talk about my Ram. What happened to you Saketh Ram?
From: Kamalkumar on Fri Oct 27 9:20:53 2006. [Full View]

http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com/2006/10/27/more-dasavatharam-more-mallika

From: Roshan on Fri Oct 27 13:47:44 2006.

eppidippA ippidiyellAm sindhikkireenga

kamlfan wrote:

kamalaHasaR

ithaiyE thaan naanun nenechEn...

I showed this to my family members and they were also surprised with such creativity.

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My favourite is Saket's letter to Mythili

The language in it would reflect Saket's background and time period. The letter tables not only his love for Mythili and commitment to the cause but how (due to the promise to Abhyankar) he is even losing his aunt. And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later Smile

eppadippA ippadiyellaam gnaapagam vechirukeenga

Really amazing PR. I envy you

From: Ulaganayagan on Fri Oct 27 13:53:31 2006. [Full View]

kamalfan wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Is this whom i think it is??? Whats up with new id??

ellam andha Alwarpet_Andavan kirubai....

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 14:29:56 2006.

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 15:14:58 2006.

Yaaru pa ivanga? http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com/ Thumbs Up!

http://www.mybindi.com/arts-entertainment/whatson/tiff-interview_kamalhassan.cfm
[Supposedly done on the sidelines of the Toronto film fetival]

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I did a shot of me weaving across the riot after all this. I did not have to act. I was in that state. People settled abroad, especially in Britain and America, they think that it is very boring, very old-fashioned, to harp back to Hindu-Muslim riots. But it has not gone away. They have to face it. Yes, they live a happy life. Sit in a café like this, but India does not. It is still happening there. We have pose and answer the question. It might be a miniscule question that goes unheard, but these questions have to be asked again and again and again

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There is so much of talk about Gandhi, anti-Gandhi… If at all I have any person as a hero, its Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi. I deliberately do not say Mahatma. That is the only photograph that I have in my office

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It is not a film to do. I have lost a whole financial year making this film. But I am happy doing this once in while. Hey! Ram flopped, but I don't care. It was an arbitrary, tyrannical decision and the support that I have got has made it worth it. I want to do with cinema what Gandhi did politically

Potrippaadadi ponne!
Aandavar kaaladi manne!
Adanga Thamizhan Aandava unakku nigar nee dhaan Not Worthy

From: nilavupriyan on Fri Oct 27 14:32:52 2006. [Full View]

great

SRK on Boologa Budhar DR.Kamal Haasar

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I walk down the road and people want to kiss me. I’d never do all that to anyone. Not Mr. Bachchan or Mr. Rajnikant. The exception is Kamal. I asked him if I could touch him when I first met him. He has an amazing sense of using space. When he plays an old man his gait and the way he stands is enough to convey his age. He doesn’t need make-up. I find him greater than Dustin Hoffman and De Niro put together, I know Kamal can make you cry with a look in his eyes. I know his pauses. He has an amazing sense of timing that he knows the audience likes. He’s a technician par excellence. That kind of knowledge and control every actor should strive to get.

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Oct 27 16:55:26 2006. [Full View]

kamalfan wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later
Konjam velavariya sollungo!

In the letter Saket says: பாரத மாதாவுக்கு நான் செய்யப் போகும் சேவைக்கு சொந்த பந்தஙள் இடையூறு ஆகலாம்.

Later he is surprisedly met by his Father-in-law Uppili Iyengar and Subash Goel on the day when there is an attempt on Gandhi's life. You must see the complete surprise on Saket nee Bhairav's face.

Uppili thinks by service to Mother India, Saket meant serving Gandhi and offers to introduce him to Gandhi through Goel. He, and his wife, are shown to be strong supporters of Gandhi (his tone when speaking to Gandhi later is of a humble acolyte unlike his daughter who claims on the plane to be objective in her admiration of Gandhi).

So much so that in a line of black humour he takes Saket into company when he wonders about the foiled atempt that day: "மஹாத்மாவைக் கொல்லணும்னு ஒரு க்ராதகனுக்குத் தோணிருக்கு".

This is important because (with the death of Abhyankar and Amjad) no-one except Saket knew about his intention to murder Gandhi.
It was a personal guilt that he took with himself. Somewhere down the line, we presume he shared it with Mythili and it went down to Saket (Jr) who tells us the story. But one can believe the Saket lived with a 'clean' reputation most of his life and the secret was a closely guarded one. Even the doctor is shown as Saket (Jr)'s friend making us confident that the story is not told to all and sundry.

Isn't it worse to be hailed a saintly Gandhian with an impeccable soul when you were anything but. The burden is comparable to the burden of Gandhi himself having to live with the Mahatma tag.

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 16:58:44 2006.

kamalfan wrote:

And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later

Konjam velavariya sollungo!

In the letter Saket says: பாரத மாதாவுக்கு நான் செய்யப் போகும் சேவைக்கு சொந்த பந்தஙள் இடையூறு ஆகலாம்.

Later he is surprisedly met by his Father-in-law Uppili Iyengar and Subash Goel on the day when there is an attempt on Gandhi's life. You must see the complete surprise on Saket nee Bhairav's face.

Uppili thinks by service to Mother India, Saket meant serving Gandhi and offers to introduce him to Gandhi through Goel. He, and his wife, are shown to be strong supporters of Gandhi (his tone when speaking to Gandhi later is of a humble acolyte unlike his daughter who claims on the plane to be objective in her admiration of Gandhi).

Of course of course

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Oct 27 17:06:00 2006. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

eppadippA ippadiyellaam gnaapagam vechirukeenga . Really amazing PR. I envy you
Thank You. No effort it just clings on. These are examples of beautiful writing.
btw this is a "song" in the casette. I listened to it so many times that the tape is near dead now.

The letter is read along with the Sanyaasa Manthram (remember in the movie the letter and renunciation are shown together). Even the Sanyaasa Manthram: என்ன ஸ்பஷ்டமான உச்சரிப்பு - next only to M.S. I used to bug some of my friends who learnt Sanskrit for a translation (couldn't find it on the net or the source of the Manthram). But my friends only knew the rote Sanskrit: ramo-ramaha etc

To brag a bit, now I even know the Sanyasa manthram..... for future reference, one never knows

From: kamalfan on Fri Oct 27 17:16:56 2006.

eppadippA ippadiyellaam gnaapagam vechirukeenga . Really amazing PR. I envy you

Thank You. No effort it just clings on. These are examples of beautiful writing.
btw this is a "song" in the casette. I listened to it so many times that the tape is near dead now.

The letter is read along with the Sanyaasa Manthram (remember in the movie the letter and renunciation are shown together). Even the Sanyaasa Manthram: என்ன ஸ்பஷ்டமான உச்சரிப்பு - next only to M.S. I used to bug some of my friends who learnt Sanskrit for a translation (couldn't find it on the net or the source of the Manthram). But my friends only knew the rote Sanskrit: ramo-ramaha etc Smile

To brag a bit, now I even know the Sanyasa manthram..... for future reference, one never knows Smile

I used to pitch for Aandavar and Kamalism to my mom by by 'showing' this, among others like his carnatic knowledge etc...

[successfully converted her now

]

From: Roshan on Sat Oct 28 1:06:53 2006.

eppadippA ippadiyellaam gnaapagam vechirukeenga . Really amazing PR. I envy you

To brag a bit, now I even know the Sanyasa manthram..... for future reference, one never knows Smile

Thanks PR for the explanation - this and the previous one. Now after reading it I feel like seeing the movie again

From: Roshan on Sat Oct 28 1:12:03 2006. [Full View]

kamalfan wrote:

[successfully converted her now ]

Naan intha maathiri niRaiya pEra convert paNNiyirukkEn, including some of my European colleagues

From: nilavupriyan on Sat Oct 28 1:37:12 2006.

eppadippA ippadiyellaam gnaapagam vechirukeenga . Really amazing PR. I envy you

To brag a bit, now I even know the Sanyasa manthram..... for future reference, one never knows Smile

From: joe on Sat Oct 28 2:05:11 2006. [Full View]

Salaingai Oli -Kaaviri mangai Vanthalamma
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/10/blog-post_115133164359377624.html
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Oct 28 4:27:30 2006. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

kamlfan wrote:

kamalaHasaR
eppidippA ippidiyellAm sindhikkireenga

sirikka mattume vaippavan Chinnavan - aanaal
sinthikkavum vaippavan Siranthavan - Avan thaan
Sakala Kalaa Vallavan - nam ninaivil
Saavee Illaathavan

From: Aandavan on Sat Oct 28 4:34:48 2006.

eppidippA ippidiyellAm sindhikkireenga

kamlfan wrote:

kamalaHasaR

sirikka mattume vaippavan Chinnavan - aanaal
sinthikkavum seibavan Siranthavan - Avan thaan
Sakala Kalaa Vallavan - nam ninaivil
Saavee Illaathavan

oh my kamal.. what a kavidhai

did u write this

From: villan007 on Sat Oct 28 4:39:33 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

oh my kamal.. what a kavidhai did u write this
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Oct 28 5:13:44 2006. [Full View]

i wrote that to tell that kamal makes lot of his fans to think.......think about good things, even tho kamal dont say that he is a guide or philosopher, we fans take him that way

He is a good person, like a Bell which calls everyone to church
He is a Light House which shows path\truth to the (thoughtwise)lost ones

I dont say he is a Mahaa Aathma, but he is a good Aathma

nowadays even good aathmaas are rarest to find....
From: sathyaram30 on Sat Oct 28 6:53:45 2006. [Full View]

Guys

I saw the concerned scene in Hey Ram again today. Without any doubt it is a great scene and no director of substance today can take such a scene well fitting with that period, the language, the lighting....

kamal is as goood as a director as anyone else... people miss it. novices like Simbu today claim they are great directors
From: raaja_rasigan on Sat Oct 28 7:47:27 2006. [Full View]

sathyaram30 wrote:

kamal is as goood as a director as anyone else... people miss it.

He puts a lot of effort in each scene.

I liked the flshback narration by kamal & pasupathi in virumaandi.

From: great on Sat Oct 28 8:37:42 2006.

My favourite is Saket's letter to Mythili
The language in it would reflect Saket's background and time period. The letter tables not only his love for Mythili and commitment to the cause but how (due to the promise to Abhyankar) he is even losing his aunt. And lastly it is open ended enough for his father-in-law to misinterpret it later Smile

not to forget IR BGM

One more letter that comes to my mind is from Anbe Sivam , Kamal Hassan to Maddy in tha climax sequence.

From: Roshan on Sat Oct 28 9:09:03 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

One more letter that comes to my mind is from Anbe Sivam , Kamal Hassan to Maddy in tha climax sequence.

Oh I believe PR could recall that as well and produce it here
Lovely letter that is. Kamal's voice modulation is AhA arumai
From: hub rap on Sat Oct 28 12:11:03 2006. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

The burden is comparable to the burden of Gandhi himself having to live with the Mahatma tag.

Sorry PR... i dont get this.
From: Kamalkumar on Sat Oct 28 12:16:12 2006. [Full View]

When Munnabhai returned for a second instalment, I was dreading the day it would be re-made in Tamil. I had felt that Kamal was disinterested in the original version (Vasool Raja MBBS) and did it only for friendship and money. Now, the news is out. Though the same producers have bought the re-make rights for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, Kamal will not be featuring in it (hopefully). The anti-climactic situation is that Rajni may star in it. Howzzat — Kamal in Part I and Rajni in Part II?

Another interesting aside is that Kamal is said to be planning his next movie with Saran, who directed Vasool Raja.

Article from http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com
From: nilavupriyan on Sat Oct 28 12:23:40 2006. [Full View]

hub rap wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

The burden is comparable to the burden of Gandhi himself having to live with the Mahatma tag.

Sorry PR... i dont get this.

Gandhi believed he is not mahathma!...but people thought he is mahathma....so its a burden for him!

saketh know he tried to kill gandhi in his life...but people think he is a pure gandhian...its really a burden for him!may be called as guilt

is that what u mean pr?
From: hub rap on Sat Oct 28 13:51:40 2006. [Full View]

hmm... the answer was superficial though, that is what my question deserves Let me put it this way. any specific reason for why Gandhi thought he isn't a/the Mahatma?
From: nilavupriyan on Sat Oct 28 23:41:08 2006. [Full View]

hub rap wrote:

hmm... the answer was superficial though, that is what my question deserves Let me put it this way. any specific reason for why Gandhi thought he isn't a/the Mahatma?

how can such a practical man think himself as a mahathma...he had his own negatives too and he is well aware of that...the main thing abt gandhi is he never thought abt himself as a mahathma or a great man even...he had written abt many situations in his life where he had been acted as a very ordinary selfish man ... that too certain things which no man will tell in his biography!

then one more thing ...how can u expect gandhi to think abt himself as a mahathma....thats why he is mahathma
From: raaja_rasigan on Sun Oct 29 2:04:16 2006. [Full View]

nilavupriyan wrote:

then one more thing ...how can u expect gandhi to think abt himself as a mahathma....thats why he is mahathma

aaha aaha....
From: great on Sun Oct 29 3:23:13 2006. [Full View]

What happened to Kamalfan. His avtaar is missing

From: bingleguy on Sun Oct 29 3:31:25 2006.

hmm... the answer was superficial though, that is what my question deserves Smile

hub rap wrote:

Let me put it this way. any specific reason for why Gandhi thought he isn't a/the Mahatma?

how can such a practical man think himself as a mahathma...he had his own negatives too and he is well aware of that...the main thing abt gandhi is he never thought abt himself as a mahathma or a great man even...he had written abt many situations in his life where he had been acted as a very ordinary selfish man ... that too certain things which no man will tell in his biography!

then one more thing ...how can u expect gandhi to think abt himself as a mahathma....thats why he is mahathma

U deny it by saying u are

enakku Kamal Hey Ram la sonnadhu nyaabagam varudhu ....

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Oct 29 14:59:56 2006. [Full View]

bingelguy wrote:

U deny it by saying u are Smile enakku Kamal Hey Ram la sonnadhu nyaabagam varudhu .... Smile

Gandhi: Yesterday I slipped in my bathroom. If I had died there the whole world would have known I am not a Mahatma
Uppili: But bapuji you are a Mahatma ?
Gandhi: What Mr.Saket Ram do you too think I am a Mahatma ?
Saket: If I were to say so Sir, you would deny it. So I will deny you another denial
Gandhi : Mr. Uppili I am already liking your son-in-law
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Oct 30 0:57:12 2006. [Full View]

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From: cancer on Mon Oct 30 2:03:17 2006.

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மட்டும் வாழ்த்துவது சரியல்ல. எனவே,

வயதை தொலைத்து, வசீகரத்தில் நிலைத்து நிற்கும் உங்கள் உடலில்,
தங்களின் ஆன்மா நீண்ட நாட்கள் தங்கியிருக்க வாழ்த்துக்கள்

Is it unicode? I couldn't read it. Sad

Sakala...

From: cancer on Mon Oct 30 2:04:33 2006. [Full View]

and Sakala.... sign...

லோக்கலா சொன்னா, அடுத்த வருஷம் அவன் காலி
எங்க பாஷையில சொல்லணும்னா "கூடிய விரைவில் ஜெயிச்சிருவோம்"
From: joe on Mon Oct 30 2:07:42 2006. [Full View]

நன்றி cancer

சகல! அருமையா எழுதியிருக்கையா ! கமல் ரசிகனா கொக்கா
From: Rajkumar_mj on Mon Oct 30 2:39:39 2006. [Full View]

Subhash k Jha spoke about his association with the Actors in last friday Indiatimes bangalore edition,

GLAM & GLORY

Scorpios reign now...

Subhash K Jha

My association with cinema’s Scorpios has always been stormy. In many cases I’ve fallen out with them after sharing terrific vibes. Sushmita was an integral part of my life for a brief while. Then something gave way. When my father died her ‘sister’ sent me a condolence SMS. Now for Diwali her secretary sent me greetings. Happy Diwali to you too, Sushmita.
Tabu is a screen goddess But she thinks I am a ‘snake’. What happened? No clue! We did one interview where Tabu claims I revealed she was going to shave her head for Deepa Mehta’s Water. How did that make a difference?
Shah Rukh Khan,a Scorpio, is also upset with me. I’m not very sure for what reason . But he did tell me that sometimes, two good human beings don’t get along.
Kamal Haasan and I were the best of friends. We shared his bad times, of which he had no dearth. Until recently. I don’t know what went wrong. In this one instance I’d like to think it’s my fault. I didn’t stand by my dear friend when he needed me the most. I was chicken, I guess.
Only Aishwarya Rai remains a friend. I must say she’s a very atypical Scorpio. Balanced, non-controversial and genial, she never bitches about anyone, never hits back. Yes, the one Scorpio trait that she has is, she’s ruthlessly ambitious. The most typical Scorpio Raveena Tandon one of my dearest pals, is my rakhisister who calls only to grumble and abuse because I don’t call that often any longer. Even today, Raveena remains the same — untouched, outspoken, tomboyish, emotional and warm.
From: imsai on Mon Oct 30 3:04:20 2006. [Full View]

[tscii]I would love to direct Kamal – director Mishkin
- 28.10.2006

Among the young directors of today, one who gives hope is Mishkin. He has a couple of favorite actors. One is Kamal and the other is Amitabh Bachchan.

Among the young directors of today who are well aware of world cinema, Mishkin is one. His office is decorated with shelves full of books ranging from books of Sathyajit Ray to Russian writer Dostoevsky. He is especially a fan of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.

It is now the fashion to re-make old films like ‘Don’ and ‘Sholay.’ ‘Don’ has already been released. If asked to choose an old film to re-make, which film would he choose?

Without hesitation, Mishkin replied that it would be Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Seven Samurai’ that is about the samurai warriors of Japan. Villagers, who come to know about a plan by thieves to loot their property, appoint seven samurais well versed in war, for their protection. The story is about how the samurais with the help of the villagers, repulse the attack by the looters.

However long it takes, Mishkin’s aim is to direct a film like this. Who are the actors he would most like to work with? Kamal Hassan and Amitabh Bachchan.

We wish him all the best that his dreams come true!

www.cinesouth.com

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 30 10:28:13 2006.

how to make sakala...font readable in my office system

Is it unicode? I couldn't read it. Sad

Sakala...

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Oct 30 10:54:30 2006. [Full View]

raja rasigan,

how to view \ post in tamil

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=13422#13422
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Oct 30 10:58:42 2006. [Full View]

--
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 30 11:10:52 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

raja rasigan,

how to view \ post in tamil

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=13422#13422

when i installed the font, i could read ur posts, but not the other posts of joe, cancer etc. so i deleted that font.

Any other method to view both the fonts.
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 30 11:45:03 2006. [Full View]

saka.. vallavare..... unga signature - super punch....

but ellaam mudiyappora nerathula solramaadhiri irukkudhe
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Oct 30 11:49:18 2006. [Full View]

raja rasigare, i dont hav any idea of how to read other fonts, may be try installing murasu anjal, it installs few commin tamil fonts

nanri for punch paaraattu, but ethu mudiyappoguthunnu solreenga? puriyalayee
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 30 12:44:55 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

nanri for punch paaraattu, but ethu mudiyappoguthunnu solreenga? puriyalayee

unga punch enna...

adutha varusam avan gaali....

yaarai solreengannu oru yugathula theriyudhu....

30 varusam mudinchaachu.......
aduthaduthu rendu generation vandhaachu...
ini gaali panni enna aaga pogudhu..... adhaan....

innum puriyalainna PM (private messagedhaan)
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Oct 30 13:01:19 2006. [Full View]

gaali panna oru [alpa]santhosham than ...evlo naal aanaalum both are great and both are competitive. ithu enna chinnapullathanamaa irukku

kalaignarukku vasaachchunnu JJvda mothlai avar vittuduvaara, athu maathirithaan ithuvum
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Oct 30 20:19:09 2006. [Full View]

I was watching Kollywood court in Jaya TV yesterday..Saran and Arya were in the show,talking about Vattaram...Saran confirmed that his next project would be with Kamal and that he'd be be producing and directing it...I know that the news has been doing the rounds for a long time,but i guess thats the first time Saran himself confirmed it..So there we go ...I am really surprised that Kamal is gonna do another masala movie..He's suddenly into hardcore box office mode for some reason..
From: kb on Mon Oct 30 20:26:31 2006. [Full View]

do u think marudhanayagam is the reason behind

i wish it comes out quickly.. sure to be a gladiator.. and first one to win oscar
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Oct 30 20:37:30 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

do u think marudhanayagam is the reason behind

i wish it comes out quickly.. sure to be a gladiator.. and first one to win oscar

yeah thats a thought...The only reason why he might be acting in outside productions(3 in a row) could be cuz he wants to make enough money to complete(or atleast restart) his dream project..
From: leosimha on Tue Oct 31 0:35:19 2006. [Full View]

[tscii]
A fan’s salute to one of the greatest actors in India.

One of our regular visitors, Sathya Priyan has written an article on the movies of Kamalhaasan that had an ever lasting impact on him. Please do not even think of missing it. It’s one of the very well written articles on Tamil cinema.

If you want to share such articles with six lakhs more visitors through out the world, then email us at behindw@behindwoods.com.

Anything for the fans!

Best regards,
Editor,
Behindwoods.com

Sathya’s email reads as below:

Dear Editor,

I have been a regular reader of Behindwoods.com. As a Tamil film fanatic, I appreciate the entire Behindwoods team for bringing kollywood closer to the people who reside miles away from India.

I am a die hard fan of Mr. Kamalhaasan. On the eve of his birthday, as a token of appreciation for his great work, I have written an article about my favorite movies of his

Kamal
I would be grateful to the Behindwoods team if you can review and publish it. I believe it could be my birthday gift for this great man.

Regards,
Sathya Priyan.
http://sathyapriyan.blogspot.com/2006/10/blog-post_16.html

Source - http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/30-10-06-kamal.html

Please read the whole article in Tamil by SathyaPriyan who has glorified Kamal for is different films......
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 11:55:38 2006. [Full View]

its aandavar who is 1st to show a laptop in a movie, name it

its aandavar to use graphics - name the film

its aandavar to have a software programmer as a character in his film - name it

aandavar says the following dialog - petrol bunkla mobile on pannakudathu enna athula microcrocessor irukkum sparkla theeppidichikkum - tell the movie
From: great on Tue Oct 31 11:57:24 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

its aandavar who is 1st to show a laptop in a movie, name it

MMKR
From: villan007 on Tue Oct 31 11:57:55 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

its aandavar who is 1st to show a laptop in a movie, name it

MMKR...

apple laptop-a operate pannuvar
From: villan007 on Tue Oct 31 11:59:47 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

its aandavar to have a software programmer as a character in his film - name it
e

vikram ?
From: great on Tue Oct 31 12:01:16 2006. [Full View]

villan007 wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

its aandavar to have a software programmer as a character in his film - name it
e

vikram ?

yes
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 12:01:41 2006. [Full View]

villa, nalla sonneenga, ur both ans are correct

vikramla, thalaivarukku oru wife, appuram onsite povar, software kuttiyau koottikkittu,client place la oinnoru kutti ya correct panniduvaaru......orey leelai thaan

From: Aandavan on Tue Oct 31 12:03:00 2006.

its aandavar who is 1st to show a laptop in a movie, name it

its aandavar to use graphics - name the film

its aandavar to have a software programmer as a character in his film - name it

aandavar says the following dialog - petrol bunkla mobile on pannakudathu enna athula microcrocessor irukkum sparkla theeppidichikkum - tell the movie

anbe sivam.. i think that grpahics movie is also vikram

From: villan007 on Tue Oct 31 12:03:26 2006. [Full View]

and for the graphics ques....

is it apoorva sagOtharargaL ?
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 12:04:19 2006. [Full View]

yes

From: Aandavan on Tue Oct 31 12:05:11 2006.

villa, nalla sonneenga, ur both ans are correct

vikramla, thalaivarukku oru wife, appuram onsite povar, software kuttiyau koottikkittu,client place la oinnoru kutti ya correct panniduvaaru......orey leelai thaan

yes yes... i think aandavar's character in vikram is great... i really like that character.... sema veriyaa irukkum

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 12:06:14 2006. [Full View]

naamellam kamalukku munnal biskooththu

appove laptop, onsite, software programmer, animation, ellaam paarthavaru

avaru software fieldla enter aagalai, polachchaaru bill gates!!!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 12:11:33 2006. [Full View]

IN WHICH FILM THALA ACTED AS A DIRECTOR?
THE FILM IS DIRECTED BY THALA'S CLOSE FRIEND R.C SAKTHI.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Oct 31 12:12:06 2006. [Full View]

In punnagai mannan..Chaplin chellapa points out 2 unique things to identify him. What are they?
From: Aandavan on Tue Oct 31 12:57:28 2006. [Full View]

sakala, ellam namma orkut sakarakka irukke? .. please ask something different.. question paper leak out aayiduchu
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Oct 31 14:39:01 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

IN WHICH FILM THALA ACTED AS A DIRECTOR?
THE FILM IS DIRECTED BY THALA'S CLOSE FRIEND R.C SAKTHI.

Don't know this but Kamal is director of a documentary film in AvaL appadithAn (dir Rudrayya)
From: Amarshiva on Tue Oct 31 17:40:45 2006. [Full View]

Guess Our Kamalji has acted as director in manakanakku( YG's film) as director.

Advanced Happy b'day wishes to our real GODFATHER(NAYAKAN) OF INDIAN MOVIES.

Kaduvalai kandavanumillai...kalai kadavul kamal- i venravanumillai.
From: MADDY on Tue Oct 31 18:31:29 2006. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

Kaduvalai kandavanumillai...kalai kadavul kamal- i venravanumillai.

From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Nov 1 3:06:25 2006.

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Nov 1 3:41:28 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Nov 1 3:48:34 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

o i c....
but still today i like the movie...
nicely answered to the ?....

sokkalaal bedi kudichittu irundhavan ellaam innaikki madha guru

From: Aandavan on Wed Nov 1 5:02:00 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

i dont know abt this.. but, it is the first tamil movie to have a budget more than 1 crore... its opening is one of the best ever.....

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 1 9:13:11 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

Vikram shooting of the climax and the song Vikram..Vikram took place where I was staying.

From: Aandavan on Wed Nov 1 13:46:12 2006. [Full View]

http://www.universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/fans/FansUploads/ShowFansUploads.aspx?FansUploads=Birthday%20poster-%201

Punniya naal, maha avatharam purintha aandavar kamalin piranthanaalai otti, paradise unit bakthargalin irandaam suvar otti enappadum poster.....
From: joe on Wed Nov 1 22:19:18 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

maha avatharam purintha aandavar kamalin piranthanaalai otti, :

Ithellam Romba over-ppa Vitta kovil kattiruveenga polirukkee
From: Kamalkumar on Thu Nov 2 7:28:31 2006. [Full View]

http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Kamal_Haasan-108243-1.html
From: Kamalkumar on Thu Nov 2 7:29:04 2006. [Full View]

http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Kamal_Haasan-108243-1.html

From: breadpuli on Thu Nov 2 8:03:54 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

Vikram was a big hit in Kerala.
In an interview Kamal had told he could just recover the production cost just because it collected well in Kerala.
But I think if we add Kamal's salary to the production cost, it would still be a flop.

From: great on Thu Nov 2 9:43:44 2006. [Full View]

Kamal commends Saran!
- 02.11.2006
Kamal is an actor who is not afflicted by the syndrome of having to necessarily see films immediately on their release. He makes an exception of only those films of his close friends and directors. One such is director Saran's 'Vattaram.' After completing 'Dasavataram,' Kamal is to act in a film produced by Saran's Gemini Production and directed by Saran. So, a special screening of 'Vattaram' was arranged for Kamal.

Kamal was obviously pleased by what he saw, for he congratulated director Saran as well as hero Arya, especially the action scenes. He also gave advice not to take unnecessary risks. Arya is so pleased he's sharing this information with everyone he meets.

We asked Saran how 'Vattaram' is faring. Now that all the attention for films of big heroes has slowed ebbed, the true results for Vattaram's success can be gauged slowly. He is happy that the film is doing well in A, B and C centres.
Since Saran is the producer also for this film, his happiness is double fold!

From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 2 11:29:35 2006.

naamellam kamalukku munnal biskooththu

appove laptop, onsite, software programmer, animation, ellaam paarthavaru

avaru software fieldla enter aagalai, polachchaaru bill gates!!!

From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 2 11:33:59 2006. [Full View]

guess this :

manorama : Valluvar enna sollerukarru

Kamal : en kittey avaru onnumae sollaleeyae akka.....
From: nilavupriyan on Thu Nov 2 11:38:32 2006. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

guess this :

manorama : Valluvar enna sollerukarru

Kamal : en kittey avaru onnumae sollaleeyae akka.....

pp raja...dondodododododododododoiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 2 11:40:44 2006.

yes

pp raja...dondodododododododododoiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

guess this :

manorama : Valluvar enna sollerukarru Cool

Kamal : en kittey avaru onnumae sollaleeyae akka..... Rolling Eyes

From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 2 11:42:42 2006. [Full View]

in which kamal movie is this song

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

i may be wrong with the lyrics.....
From: Roshan on Thu Nov 2 13:11:02 2006. [Full View]

Kamalkumar wrote:

http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Kamal_Haasan-108243-1.html

That was one good write up. Very well articulated. Thanks Kamal Kumar

From: bingleguy on Thu Nov 2 16:43:36 2006.

breadpuli wrote:

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram is a flop movie. It is Kamal's own production.He had a loss.

Vikram was a big hit in Kerala.
In an interview Kamal had told he could just recover the production cost just because it collected well in Kerala.

But I think if we add Kamal's salary to the production cost, it would still be a flop.

Ya Vikram did not do well .... was considered to be a flop !

But Kamal had a good theory and approach for that movie ... the concept of rocket and use of computers and much more ....

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 2 17:37:46 2006. [Full View]

Vikram was full of attitude right from the first scene in the market where he makes Chinni jayanth squirm.

After the questioned guy jumps out of the window and kills himself the whole boardroom is pensive.
Someone says,"IdhulErndhu enna theriyudhu"
"PathAvathu maadila vachu visaarikkak koodaadhunnu". Uber cool. He is chewing gum even when he is 'on' the rocket messing with the codes in the climax.
From: Surya on Thu Nov 2 22:24:50 2006. [Full View]

Transgender Person Fumes Over Kamal

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-06-01/02-11-06-kamal.html
[b]
From: joe on Thu Nov 2 22:32:10 2006. [Full View]

Surya,
FYI,Living Smile's blog http://livingsmile.blogspot.com
From: Surya on Thu Nov 2 22:34:46 2006. [Full View]
From: Surya on Thu Nov 2 22:37:09 2006. [Full View]

Just had a quick Skim through that blog... WOW! Espicially the post about the 8 year old kid! Gonna read the whole thing in a bit...
From: joe on Thu Nov 2 22:40:46 2006. [Full View]

Surya wrote:

Appadi Treatment Kuduthe Ippadi....anywayz...forget it, I've edited it.

Surya,
It is not their mistake being Transgender .Will you give same treatment if he/she is your brother or sister.

Anyway,This is LivingSmile's post on this matter

http://livingsmile.blogspot.com/2006/09/are-you-*******-director-gautham.html

Very Harsh indeed!

From: Surya on Thu Nov 2 22:47:33 2006.

Appadi Treatment Kuduthe Ippadi....anywayz...forget it, I've edited it. Smile

Surya,
It is not their mistake being Transgender .Will you give same treatment if he/she is your brother or sister.

Anyway,This is LivingSmile's post on this matter

http://livingsmile.blogspot.com/2006/09/are-you-*******-director-gautham.html

Very Harsh indeed! Embarassed

Actually, that post wasn't againt the "aravani" that went out to homosexuals which is what shim got angry about. My view on them would cause too big of a digression.

Yes! REALLY HARSH!!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Nov 3 0:26:43 2006. [Full View]

very sad, kamal and gautam must personally & pblicly apologize to the transgender people,

at the same time youth, young boy, senior citizen, middle aged decent famliy man, ivargal elloorum thavaru seivathaaga anthantha padaththil kaattappadugirathu. ippadi irukkumpothu, thirunangaigal mattum thavaru seyyaathavargalaaga, nallavargalaaga kaattappadavendia avasiyam enna?

that blogger could have used words a bit mild, and the comparision for gautam's next film..........horrible. you could have avoided it vidya....afterall kamal is the one who adores and mingles with slum epople, and supports the prostitute people ect.

Vidya, you should re-think

From: joe on Fri Nov 3 0:50:27 2006.

very sad, kamal and gautam must personally & pblicly apologize to the transgender people,

at the same time youth, young boy, senior citizen, middle aged decent famliy man, ivargal elloorum thavaru seivathaaga anthantha padaththil kaattappadugirathu. ippadi irukkumpothu, thirunangaigal mattum thavaru seyyaathavargalaaga, nallavargalaaga kaattappadavendia avasiyam enna?

that blogger could have used words a bit mild, and the comparision for gautam's next film..........horrible. you could have avoided it vidya....afterall kamal is the one who adores and mingles with slum epople, and supports the prostitute people ect.

Vidya, you should re-think

Agree with you sakala

From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 3 8:44:13 2006. [Full View]

well, she abused gautham very badly... what nonsense is this? ... even men and women are shown to be indulging in criminal activites in movies.... can they file a case for that? its utter stupidity...
From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 3 9:49:17 2006. [Full View]

any takers?

ajithfederer wrote:

in which kamal movie is this song

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

i may be wrong with the lyrics.....

From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 3 9:52:22 2006.

any takers? Rolling Eyes

From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 3 9:53:02 2006.

in which kamal movie is this song Cool

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

Smile

i may be wrong with the lyrics..... Embarassed

is it per sollum pillai

hard core masala movie Razz

any takers? Rolling Eyes

From: Ulaganayagan on Fri Nov 3 11:28:55 2006.

in which kamal movie is this song Cool

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

Smile

i may be wrong with the lyrics..... Embarassed

is it per sollum pillai Question

As already mentioned,VV shows 2 doctors as psychos,does that mean doctors can a file a defamatory suit?? Ippadi ellam personal-a eduthukitta enda padamum paakka mudiyathu..VRMBBS title-kku sila doctors opppose panna kadhai maathiri thaan iduvum,a mere publicity stunt...

From: Nerd on Fri Nov 3 11:33:51 2006. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

in which kamal movie is this song

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

i may be wrong with the lyrics.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koqeSXJtvvo

omg

From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 3 11:38:22 2006.

ffunny song Laughing

Nerd wrote:

From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Nov 4 21:50:31 2006.

in which kamal movie is this song Cool

solla solla enna perumai

enna selvam enna arumai

edutathum.......kodutathum

Smile

i may be wrong with the lyrics..... Embarassed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koqeSXJtvvo

omg Shocked

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Nov 3 13:07:37 2006. [Full View]

adra sakkai adra sakkai, aandavar ippadiyellaam kooda aadi irukkaarne theriyaatha generation naanga,

solla solla kamal perumai

kamal selvam kamal arumai

(thalaivar)edutathum.......(thalaivar)kodutathum

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooper machi
From: ArulprakasH on Sat Nov 4 2:26:14 2006. [Full View]

A fan’s salute to one of the greatest actors in India.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/30-10-06-kamal.html

A good one
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Nov 4 19:46:56 2006. [Full View]

Watching films written by Kamal is a unique experience.After growing up watching the film one would discover an aesthetic element, an angle of storytelling that was completely hidden till one sudden viewing. Then on it is impossible to not see the movie without feeling that pattern.

In fact it could be so weak that one may not find anyone else who would agree with the interpretation.This happens to me on a regular basis with Kamal films. I can never be sure that the way I enjoyed it this time would be the same as it was last time or the next.

The things with Kamalwritten films is they are highly deliberate. A line of dialogue, a frame of screenspace exists because it was meant to exist that way. Which is what propels you to wrestle with questions about why someone said/did something on screen. And it is most often rewarding.

I have lost count of the number of times I have seen ThEvar Magan. Last week I saw it yet again. And there is something I felt which I felt like sharing in this thread.

All is well on the surface till Sakthi gets Esakki to break the lock of the temple. A temple that is everybody's and nobody's like the sky. But the heavenly quest ends in the gruseome disaster that sparks things off. Ramu and co respond to setting fire to the opponent's huts. The opponents reply by blowing up the reservoir and letting the water flood in and kill. When Sakthi gets the better of that challenge (with a highly visual image of being soaked in the wet earth) Mayan is disturbed. The lawyer's cunning idea is to get back through land. The scene ends with the lawyer's wink and Mayan's smile cutting to a shot that is on a hole in the reddish brown earth where the fence is being planted. The plan sees the end of Periya ThEvar.

The last faceoff does not end in a granary- as it could have very easily have been. But the fight is broken into two and a chase is inserted - even at the great risk of losing tempo which is why I feel very strongly about that the whole thing is highly deliberate. The chase takes Sakthi and Mayan into excessively windy open fields. The final encounter happens with veshtis fluttering wildly and Sakthi uses a minor God's weapon (which one may think of as the culmination of the cycle mishaps that began at a temple).

Note the wind may seem like a really weak link here. But there is more than one shot of it which makes my case slighly stronger.

1) When Esakki and Kanakku lead a gang to attack Chinna ThEvar's house, they rise from below in a frame. The crop in the foreground is seen to sway to wildly in the wind.

2) Similarly when someone passes the news of Mayan's hideout to his mother, the atmosphere is very windy in the backyard.

This whole attempt to see the story in the backdrop of an elements may seem nebulous but I put the reason why I put it forward is because of this:

In the discussion in Chinna ThEvars house, Chinna thEvar asks what is the course of action. The possibility giving them a taste of their own medicine by burning their huts in reply,is ruled out. The henchman appears silly by replying :" adhu mudiyaadhungayya, mazhai peyyudhulla, amaththippudum" to which Mayan replies with "neruppukku badhil thaNNi dhaanE".

On the surface this looks as if a gem of an idea germinating from the henchman's stupid remark. But I argue that it is more than that. It was a broad hint of how the elements are pitted against each other in the rest of the film.

Elements have always enjoyed a supernatural status. But in the film they are cast as spectators and sometimes as part of man's weapons against his fellows. This helps connect ThEvar Magan to Kamal's pet themes of atheism (or atleast the impossibility of celestial relief) which puts the onus squirely on individuals.

What do u say ?
From: Surya on Sat Nov 4 20:07:10 2006. [Full View]

That is a VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT Connection....The Points do make sense...but I still am Spectical about this, becuase it seems a bit fatfetched that kamal thought about this and put it out, a little vague...the wind might just be a Movie Tecnique to show a Powerful Scene. Pancha Bhoodhangal is always a tecnique to show powerful scenes which are meant to create an impact in the audience. Now is this the impact...hmm..Maybe, a little vague though.

I think that if Kamal had thought this out, he would've have mentioned this in one of his interviews.

Hell of a Link though Prabhu! It might be a coincidnece IMO, but I'm gonna go watch Devar Magan Tonight to witness the turn of events through your interpretation! Thanks!

That is a VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT Connection....The Points do make sense...but I still am Spectical about this, becuase it seems a bit fatfetched that kamal thought about this and put it out, a little vague...the wind might just be a Movie Tecnique to show a Powerful Scene. Pancha Bhoodhangal is always a tecnique to show powerful scenes which are meant to create an impact in the audience. Now is this the impact...hmm..Maybe, a little vague though.

I think that if Kamal had thought this out, he would've have mentioned this in one of his interviews. Smile

Thats exactly what i was thinking as well..IF Kamal had deliberately induced such a link into the movie he may have mentioned it in some interview or the other..But again,I dont think he ever explained why he kept the shots of his wife's body changing into a gun in Hey Ram!/why he kept the scene where he stares into a a storm showing his well toned physique (again in Hey Ram!)..In fact there have been so many interpretations to some scenes in Hey Ram,and I dont think Kamal has given his reasons for them yet in any interview/write up..
So,Its quite possible that Kamal and/or the director may have actually planned out those sequences along the lines of Prabhu interpretaions..

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 5 0:08:51 2006. [Full View]

Wish A Happy Birthday to our living legend...
http://www.behindcinemas.com/wishes/wi-act-form.aspx
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 3:00:55 2006. [Full View]

PR,
very nice interpretation...in Virumaandi, when is Appaththa dies, somewhere he says something about panchaboothangal, "if you dont respect them in deu way, there will be a drought" "pancha boothangalai mathikkalainna panjam vanthudum".......something lkie that, i couldnt recall......well, with kamal penned movies, we can sit and do PhD
From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 5 4:23:53 2006. [Full View]

http://passionforcinema.com/master-of-the-arts-iii-the-crazy-kamal-connection/

"An Urban Legend - During the shoot one day the camera that was used for shooting Kamal in slo-mo gave some unexpected trouble. Singeetham was not happy. Kamal called Singeetham aside and said "I think I have a workaround, just go and ask for the take using the regular speed" and so did the director. The director shouted "action", camera was rolling in speed, and Kamal then did a slo-mo move - a perfect slow motion run while the camera was running at 24fps. The crew were ecstatic - the hero really saved the day! Rest of the scenes were shot using the speed cam when the glitch got fixed. Singeetham later dared his friends, while previews, to find out the shot in which Kamal did his "move". Of course, no one could."

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 4:31:14 2006.

quite a long intereviev - Dated on August 14, 2006

Kamal Hassan : The Maestro speaks

http://www.desitrain.com/2006/08/14/kamal-hassan-the-maestro-speaks/

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The maestro speaks… and wow!!!

Kamal Hassan talks about making films on his own terms to Subhash K Jha @ Mumbai Mirror

Why have you been maintaining such a low profile?

I’m 50 now. I have suddenly realised how much time I’ve wasted. I should’ve planned my dream Maridunayagam more carefully. I need 40 more years as a filmmaker. Although it may seem so, I’m not a workaholic. I took one entire year (1990) off thinking I could afford it. I’m one of the few filmmakers in Chennai who takes every Sunday off.

You’ve been around for 30-odd years as a leading man. What changes do you notice in the film industry?

I’m still trying to execute those dreams that I had at 19. I agree that the Tamil industry is quite stagnant. But as long as I live to tell the story, I guess I’m going to do so.

Aren’t your films very expensive?

All the films I do for external productions are within the budget. When I did Hey Ram on my own, it cost as much as Shankar’s Hindustani, although it was a bi-lingual. When it comes to my films, the forthcoming film has to be better than the earlier ones.

Are your dreams getting bigger?

No. I don’t believe in daydreaming. But Maridunayagam remains one of my dreams. Now, I can get most of the finance in India, but only if my next few films do well. Luckily, portions where I’m supposed to look younger have all been shot so that my growing older in person would become a part of the narrative.

Is it becoming difficult for you to make films on your own terms?

It’s always difficult, whether on my own or on others’ terms. But I’ve no complaints. I’m a pampered technocrat. Filmmaking is not an isolated endeavour; it’s like fighting a war. You can lose any time. Your soldiers might fail you. Your courage might fail you.

Singing is an abiding passion for you, isn’t it?

I’ve sung about 50 songs for my films and majority of them are in Tamil. My father wanted me to become a singer, a classical vocalist. I learnt classical singing but not to the level he wanted. Due to my other pursuits, I couldn’t take up singing seriously. Now, my daughter Shruti is learning Hindustani classical music.

What do you feel about another Kamal Hassan coming up in the industry?

They’re already there, though they aren’t my direct offsprings. My replacement is probably smiling at me and calling me passe. I only hope I can groom him without jealousy (laughs). I remember commenting on my seniors’s performances. We’d look at MGR and Sivaji Ganesan films and wonder why they did some of the films that they did. Of course, we became eager chelas once we entered the industry.

Where are the replacements for you and Rajnikant?

Earlier, people used to say that no one could replace Sivaji Ganesan, and he would modestly say that his replacement would arrive. It took a long time for Sivaji saab to see a spark in me —he took me seriously as an actor after 17 years. I’m being realistic when I say a replacement will come. There are so many gifted new boys. And I’m eager to encourage them.

What do you enjoy the most—acting, producing, screenwriting or directing?

That depends on which of these capacities are required for, at any given time. I was a reluctant actor who was cajoled into acting. Now I enjoy it too much to give it up. There’s so much applause you get. But if my visiting card read ‘Kamal Hassan, Actor’ I’d be slightly perturbed.

When your ex- wife Sarika had a near-fatal fall you subconsciously recorded the incident for future reference?

That’s a common trait among actors. Though I can detach myself from tragedy, no one is immune to tears and fears. As an actor I’ve recorded a number of tragedies for reference. But this was one crisis where I kept the actor completely at bay. However, the child within me remained curious about the fall and wanted to know the technical details. That didn’t in any way, diminish my affection for my wife. But the truth is, I was seeing a bizarre screenplay in my mind. I went from shock to gloom within no time.

So you realised that audiences’ tastes couldn’t be trusted?

No, the same audience that accepted me in this film also wanted to know when I would do more films like Moondaram Pirai, Thevar Magan and Appu Raja.

What about your Hindi films after Ek Duuje Ke Liye?

Some were obvious failures. But they didn’t affect me. I did them out of friendship. My failure in Hindi cinema was more conspicuous because those Hindi films took longer to finish. If they were completed on schedule I would have done 50 films during the same time. I chose to stay away from Hindi films because I’ve a short life and there’s lots of work to be done. Some of my best friends took forever to make their films. Ramesh Sippy took two years to make Saagar.

You have a formidable acting reputation to back up your films in Mumbai.

I’m just a musafir (traveller) in Mumbai. I drop in once in a while and shake up the statusquo as I come and go. I’m not present in the market to generate faith in my standing. So when I do come with a film they say, “Ah phir aa gaya?!” But in Tamil Nadu it’s another story. Alabandhan is being looked upon as a huge event.

Is there a Dravidian prejudice in Mumbai, because Madhavan too is facing the same kind of stumbling block.

But Madhavan is facing a stumbling block in Chennai as well. If in Mumbai he’s seen as a Madrasi boy, then in Chennai he’s the Bombay guy. It’s unfortunate to enounter so many parochial attitudes. To a large extent, Tamil cinema is free of those biases.

Many of your fans feel that Mani Ratnam’s Nayakan is your best film till date.

It’s an important film. But even Mani Ratnam would say his best is still to come. Now when we’re thinking of working together again we’re scared whether we’d get an equally powerful script.

Was Nayakan designed as a desi Godfather?
Yes, both Mani Ratnam and I are great fans of Mario Puzo and Francis Coppola. All the same, we wanted to get away from the Hollywood stereotype and remake Nayakan into our environmnt.

Were you offered the Hindi remake of Nayakan?

No. Feroz Khan wanted to do it. That’s why he bought the rights. As for my opinion of the Hindi version, Mani Ratnam and I share the same opinion—they missed the point.

What do you think about the frenzied fusion of cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu?

It started with the DMK who wanted a propaganda tool. When C N Annadurai started the DMK party, it was not a contesting party. Annadurai was also a screenwriter. When he died, Karunanidhi was unanimously chosen as his undisputed successor. After 1967, Tamil Nadu hasn’t seen a single non-cinema Chief Minister. Even NT Rama Rao in Andhra Pradesh saw the close link between cinema and politics through MGR. NTR played almost every role in Telugu cinema that MGR played in Tamil and also had a religious aura to his personality.

Why have you and your guru Sivaji Ganesan shied away from politics?

I have. He hasn’t. He won several elections and even started his own party. He lost his focus on cinema for a while. How could I advise him against it? How can you tell the headmaster to run the school? We disciples humbly murmured our disapproval.

What do you think about Rajnikant as an actor?

When we were still in our 20s I had asked him why he was so stylised on screen. He said that’s the secret of his future success. I assured him that my style would also be a winner. He turned around to say, ‘Fair enough. You do your thing and I’ll do my own.’ Rajni is a phenomenon too. Both of us were young actors who started from scratch. We didn’t have fathers to make movies for us. But we had the same godfather K Balachander. It’s quite strange, but our paths as actors were always intertwined. We made our way up together.

Are you keen on doing a film with Rajnikant?

It depends. He said if we do a film together he wouldn’t direct it. It has to be either me or someone else. It would be interesting to do a film with him. At the Thenali silver jubilee function Rajni recalled an incident when he was riding pillion on my bike. When the bike skidded Rajni asked if I knew how to ride a bike! I assured him that even if I fell, I wouldn’t let him fall. I was so touched when Rajni said at the function, ‘That’s what happened in our careers. He never let me fall. In 1983, when I wanted to leave everything behind it was Kamal who cajoled me back to the material world.’ I guess we’ll do a film together. We’re worried about the expectations.

You’re accused of becoming increasingly self-indulgent in your films.

I was self-indulgent earlier. I am an actor who can do Bharat Natyam and Kuchipudi, skid on a motorbike and select films from different languages for a remake. Is that being self-indulgent? I don’t think so.

Anil Kapoor has done a large number of your Tamil films in Hindi.

Somewhere he must admire the way I conduct my career. Maybe he wanted to use some of my career tricks. But no re-make can be the same as the original. Even Moondram Pirai and Sadma aren’t the same though they were done with the same cast and crew. Just as Shakespeare’s Othello is played by so many actors why can’t two actors in India interpret the same character in two languages? I was offered the chance to do the Hindi remake of my Swathi Muthyam (which Anil Kapoor eventually did as Eeshwar) by Raj Kapoor. If I had taken the offer I’d have belonged to one of the most illustrious film families in India, just as I belong to Sivaji Saab’s family.

Where do you think our cinema stands globally?

It’s time for our films to move ahead of V Shantaram’s musical milieu. I may not succeed playing a vigilante. It’s not enough for a Mani Ratnam or a Kamal Hassan to change the status quo. We need more celluloid reformists. It happened in Karnataka through a government-sponsored scheme. Suddenly, I was very proud of a neighbouring state. I’d run to Karnataka just to be part of the cinematic revolution at a time when Tamil Nadu was making crappy commercial films. Just being in B V Karanth’s house was comforting. I feel the same movement can start in any part of the country. Why should we depend on Mumbai for it? I think our cinema has never grown up since Shantaramji’s days. But I’m trying.

Why this aversion to songs and music?

I’ve this Guru Dutt-like background. I used to be a dance composer. In four years, I must have choreographed about a hundred songs. As an actor I’ve done about 500 songs. To me songs make commercial sense, in the same way that whores make sense to someone in the prostitution business. As an actor, songs often seem stupid. I played a psychopath in the Tamil film Red Rose. Everyone expected me to go on stage and sing a pop number with girls. I told my director that a serial killer doesn’t sing. In our films everyone from a dentist to a follower of Vinobha Bhave sings and dances. I’m fed up of bringing music into every aspect of life on screen. We don’t need to mix genres. At the moment we’re cooking up a strange gypsy dish made up of leftovers and disposable food.

Do you feel music is a huge impediment to our cinema’s progress?

Yes. My greatest disappointment was when my hero Shyam Benegal succumbed to the song trap in Zubeidaa. See how the film industry is coercing some of our greatest filmmakers. When I first saw his work. I remember meeting him after Ankur and I asked him the name of his next film. He said, ‘We don’t have to name the film now since we don’t have to sell our songs.” I admired him for that. Now I can understand his desire to be market-friendly. We all have to change. He’s still my hero.

Your fans want your talent to be recognised in the West.

They should stop dreaming of an Oscar for me. Oscar isn’t the ultimate reward for an Indian actor. Hollywood doesn’t allow us to participate on an equal level; we can participate only as foreigners. It cannot be a world endorsement of cinematic excellence. It doesn’t even endorse American cinema fully. My dream project is to create a film festival like Cannes in Chennai where the top prize would be one million dollars. Then we’ll have Hollywood participating without reservation.

Do you think our cinema is finally being noticed abroad?

We need to take our cinema forward and free it from bigotry. I’m bored with what we’re doing. I’ve my own sensibilities as a filmmaker. I want to apply these to international standards. Hollywood comprises multi-cultural talent. Likewise, we need to wear our cultural badge and still look cosmopolitan.

There’s a lot of speculation about your personal life.

A broken marriage isn’t a crime. In Tamil Nadu, the press seems to respect my feelings. I’m a child of the Tamil industry. I’ve gone through grief. I repeat, give me my privacy. It’s my fundamental right.

Your problems have made you compassionate.

I always believe there’s no such thing as luck for those who deserve it. You’ve to work hard for it. I paid the price for wanting to be a director. I lost money but I gained critical fame. Now I wonder if the bargain was worth it. As a struggler, I dreamt of owning several cars, living in an air-conditioned home etc. I was paid Rs 15,000 per film and I was doing 10 films at the time. I wanted to cross the Rs 100,000 bracket and act in only one film at a time. Today I’ve many luxuries and liabilities including alimony. But my dream of making films hasn’t died.

From: nilavupriyan on Sun Nov 5 4:32:58 2006.

http://passionforcinema.com/master-of-the-arts-iii-the-crazy-kamal-connection/

"An Urban Legend - During the shoot one day the camera that was used for shooting Kamal in slo-mo gave some unexpected trouble. Singeetham was not happy. Kamal called Singeetham aside and said "I think I have a workaround, just go and ask for the take using the regular speed" and so did the director. The director shouted "action", camera was rolling in speed, and Kamal then did a slo-mo move - a perfect slow motion run while the camera was running at 24fps. The crew were ecstatic - the hero really saved the day! Rest of the scenes were shot using the speed cam when the glitch got fixed. Singeetham later dared his friends, while previews, to find out the shot in which Kamal did his "move". Of course, no one could."

Thumbs Up!

which scene was that?

From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 6:16:18 2006.

Why this aversion to songs and music?

To me songs make commercial sense, in the same way that whores make sense to someone in the prostitution business.

Do you feel music is a huge impediment to our cinema’s progress?

Yes. My greatest disappointment was when my hero Shyam Benegal succumbed to the song trap in Zubeidaa.

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y does he always have to poke a comment at ARR's films???? ippadi ellam sollittu, then u kamal fans want me to respect him???? how mannn???? for me ARR is god, even a small comment against him/his works is intolerable for me........he should learn to ignore ARRahman......

shee, and look at the comparison to songs and prostitution......vomit......

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 6:41:22 2006. [Full View]

he did not mention any composer, and he respects Raja not for his songs or so, mainly for the vareity and BGM, do u deny?

if IR scored the music for that film, still he will comment....
thatswhy he dared 3 films, KP\Pushpak & kadamai kanniyam kattuppaadu, without songs
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 6:58:42 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

if IR scored the music for that film, still he will comment....thatswhy he dared 3 films, KP\Pushpak & kadamai kanniyam kattuppaadu, without songs

then y did he take a ARR film for commenting???? he cud have quoted any IR movie or HJ movie..............i very well know wat kinda hypocrite kamal is........

sakala, part of the problem is that only- Kamal being a IR fan.......and like any normal IR fan , he talks like this......
From: joe on Sun Nov 5 7:05:17 2006. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

for me ARR is god, even a small comment against him/his works is intolerable for me..
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 7:11:17 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

MADDY wrote:

for me ARR is god, even a small comment against him/his works is intolerable for me..

"Maranamaai Irunthaalum Kamalidam Charanam" - Aandavan's signature........

idhukku shock illaya??? joe, y this stepmotherly laugh on me only???

From: joe on Sun Nov 5 7:14:20 2006.

for me ARR is god, even a small comment against him/his works is intolerable for me..

"Maranamaai Irunthaalum Kamalidam Charanam" - Aandavan's signature........

idhukku shock illaya??? joe, y this stepmotherly laugh on me only???

Athukellam shock ahi yerkanave antha pakthargalidam solli vitteen ..aanaal ungkaL intha pakthi ippothaiya shock

From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 5 7:16:52 2006.

if IR scored the music for that film, still he will comment....thatswhy he dared 3 films, KP\Pushpak & kadamai kanniyam kattuppaadu, without songs

then y did he take a ARR film for commenting???? he cud have quoted any IR movie or HJ movie..............i very well know wat kinda hypocrite kamal is........

sakala, part of the problem is that only- Kamal being a IR fan.......and like any normal IR fan , he talks like this......

was he shocked at padayappa having songs

here the stress is on shyam benegal.. he is disappointed with shyam benegal... its immaterial that zubeidaa had ARR's music..

what nonsense do u mean by saying ARR's films

what has he done

can u name a movie which became a hit only due to ARR, to classify it as a ARR movie????

From: joe on Sun Nov 5 7:19:14 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

here the stress is on shyam benegal.. he is disappointed with shyam benegal... its immaterial that zubeidaa had ARR's music..

Maddy Romba unarchivasapattutaru
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 7:23:14 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Athukellam shock ahi yerkanave antha pakthargalidam solli vitteen ..aanaal ungkaL intha pakthi ippothaiya shock

oh ok .......actually yes, its a bit weird that ppl. call ARR god and all.......even he doesent like that......it is sometimes embarrasing with this kinda of fanatism....
From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 5 7:29:31 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Athukellam shock ahi yerkanave antha pakthargalidam solli vitteen ..aanaal ungkaL intha pakthi ippothaiya shock
joe sir always gets shocked by us
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 7:33:11 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan, when u r talking abt Zubeidaa's songs its obviously ARR........how it can be immaterial???

moreover, wat is this theory??- hit movies due to ARR only are his mvoies????? then that means V V is also not a kamal movie bcos, gautam has a huge part in its success......i simply dont get ur logic.....

From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 5 7:40:38 2006.

Aandavan, when u r talking abt Zubeidaa's songs its obviously ARR........how it can be immaterial???

moreover, wat is this theory??- hit movies due to ARR only are his mvoies????? then that means V V is also not a kamal movie bcos, gautam has a huge part in its success......i simply dont get ur logic.....

********'s means that ******* played the most important part in the movie's making... in that sense VV is goutham's movie... i asked can u name such a movie for ARR

From: nilavupriyan on Sun Nov 5 8:35:18 2006.

shee, and look at the comparison to songs and prostitution......vomit......

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heyyy....its because of shyam benegal...he dint expect shyam benegal to succumb to the cine-market....thats it!

From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 8:42:55 2006. [Full View]

nilavupriyan wrote:

heyyy....its because of shyam benegal...he dint expect shyam benegal to syccymb to the cine-market....thats it!

y a ARR movie??? is my question.......y not a IR movie???? leave it guys....heart in heart everyone here knows the kamal-ARR equation.......

From: nilavupriyan on Sun Nov 5 8:47:28 2006.

heyyy....its because of shyam benegal...he dint expect shyam benegal to syccymb to the cine-market....thats it!

y a ARR movie??? is my question.......y not a IR movie???? leave it guys....heart in heart everyone here knows the kamal-ARR equation.......

not arr movie.....shyam benegal movie!

if adoor had commercial elementa in hus movies he would have said the same!

From: Roshan on Sun Nov 5 8:52:33 2006. [Full View]

ayyO pOthum niRuthungappA After reading that fantastic interview, I expected to see some worthy discussions and ended up disappointed with childish stuff like IR, ARR... Leave Maddy, at least Kamal fans could stop arguing and discuss some better stuff.
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 5 8:55:42 2006. [Full View]

ok fine nilavu...... .....so i presume that when Shyam Benagal makes a movie with IR, kamal wud definitely criticise that too....isnt it??? deal done.....take care guys.... yes i'm leaving Roshan

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 9:20:18 2006.

When your ex- wife Sarika had a near-fatal fall you subconsciously recorded the incident for future reference?

That’s a common trait among actors. Though I can detach myself from tragedy, no one is immune to tears and fears. As an actor I’ve recorded a number of tragedies for reference. But this was one crisis where I kept the actor completely at bay. However, the child within me remained curious about the fall and wanted to know the technical details. That didn’t in any way, diminish my affection for my wife. But the truth is, I was seeing a bizarre screenplay in my mind. I went from shock to gloom within no time.

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what does this whole stuff mean ?

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 5 9:39:21 2006.

The question is if Kamal looks at personal challenges/tragedies like any other human being,or if he looks at even those with a artistic view,so that he could use it as a reference when needed in future works..So in this case of Sarika's fall,Kamal says he was interested in knowing what actually happened(technially,as he puts it) but at the same time,not.compromising on his care for her..

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what does this whole stuff mean ? Confused

From: Roshan on Sun Nov 5 9:50:23 2006. [Full View]

Then when he learnt the "technical" aspects of it, his state of feeling had shifted from (initial) shock to depression and melancholy(gloom he says). May be the fall would have been quite a serious and painful one.

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 5 9:50:30 2006.

Are your dreams getting bigger?

No. I don’t believe in daydreaming. But Maridunayagam remains one of my dreams. Now, I can get most of the finance in India, but only if my next few films do well. Luckily, portions where I’m supposed to look younger have all been shot so that my growing older in person would become a part of the narrative.

This was the one of the interesting points...Kamal clearly states that he hopes to get finance only if his next few films do well..There lies the reason for his inclination to do movies for other productions companies and for doing only commercially viable movies(post Hey Ram!)[/b]

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 5 9:57:42 2006. [Full View]

Maddy..Kamal is a classical singer..He learnt his music from none other than Balamuralikrishna..He has great passion for the the art of music and he has not degraded it..He only says that movie songs make only commercial sense but not artistic sense..
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 5 9:59:33 2006. [Full View]

ayyO maRupadiyum aarambichutaanga
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 10:01:59 2006. [Full View]

kamal seem to have a perfect cvison and plan of his future....

1. For Maruthanayagam, He proiritized andshot only the portion where he needed to look young

2. He pre-states that the to-be next kamal would make fun of his tattics principles, ect, in a way he safely says that - Incase if someone really comes and excels, he can point his, this guess - Avai adakkam

3. He has a idea how the world will see him, or how he likes to be, after 20 years, once he said that he may become like late S.S.Vasan,

4. Chances are more, in future that Filming can go fully digital so he tried that earlier, before anyone
From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 5 10:02:43 2006. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

ayyO maRupadiyum aarambichutaanga

Hullo,No tension..Just that one clarification..
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 5 10:05:47 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Roshan wrote:

ayyO maRupadiyum aarambichutaanga

Hullo,No tension..Just that one clarification..

ok ok.. athOda vitturunga
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 5 11:13:35 2006. [Full View]

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=WallPapers1

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=WallPapers2

From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 5 11:32:51 2006.

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=WallPapers1

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=WallPapers2

TO sandiyar , jeeva, santhosh, rajkumar and senthilkumar.. for our UHK special birthday wallpapers...

From: leosimha on Sun Nov 5 13:45:51 2006. [Full View]

many many happy returns of the day to Kamal Hassan...on Nov 7th...my advance wishes..

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Nov 5 16:26:45 2006.

I think that if Kamal had thought this out, he would've have mentioned this in one of his interviews. Smile

No. I am also a avid watcher of Kamal's interviews. There are so many subtleties that scream out in Mahanadhi and Hey Ram that Kamal has never talked about. There are tonnes. Let me quote just one from my favourite Mahanadhi.

Krishna is roughed up by the jailer's guards, his remission is cut and Panchapakesan is released. An injured Krishna is in his cell and Panchapakesan comes to take leave advising him to be patient. Muthusamy thanks him for not lying under duress and recommends the same patience, albeit with a certain helplessness in his voice (not the self-righteousness of Panchapakesan). Then he hands Krishna a copy of Bharathiar kavithaigaL (a daft present to give when u r recommending patience !). In the whole scene Krishna is only groaning in pain, no words from him. Noone's face is seen, only outlines and silhouttes and the book is shining with reflecteed light (great work by the debutant cinematographer M.S.Prabhu).

The next shot is one of veenai lying in the dust (puzhuthiyil veenai - a direct reference to Bharati's immortal lines). The ostensible reason is Kaveri,Barani and the gradmother are being kicked out the house and it is their stuff on the road. But there has been virtually no indication whatsoever that anyone in the house plays the veena. Neither visually nor in dialogue. Which makes it absolutely clear that the shot of the veenai was consciously inserted to continue the tribute to Bharati.

I don't think Kamal has ever mentioned this in any of his interviews. It is actually not becoming of a poet to go about explaining himself. But sometimes his enthusiasm gets the better of him and he elaborates on his symbols (this often happens when he is chatting with people like Madan). But as a rule Kamal maintains an artistic reticence about why he did what he did. He would only gloss over it.

I am not saying that my argument is necessarily correct regarding the elements in thEvar Magan. That may just be my opinion. But I disagree with your conclusion that it is not the case, just because Kamal has not mentioned it.

PR,
very nice interpretation...in Virumaandi, when is Appaththa dies, somewhere he says something about panchaboothangal, "if you dont respect them in deu way, there will be a drought" "pancha boothangalai mathikkalainna panjam vanthudum".......something lkie that, i couldnt recall......well, with kamal penned movies, we can sit and do PhD

Enga appatha anju saami kumbuda sollikkuduthucchu.....
And he would have inserted a ribald joke showing the sign of cigarette when saying neruppu and pretending to fart when saying kaathu.

The well in Virumaandi would itself make a good thesis

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Nov 5 18:43:16 2006.

Let me quote an anecdote. Apparently during Punnagai Mannan shoot there was one scne where Chaplin Chellappa was dancing from a high spot. Kamal slipped and fell and KB was really scared it may be bad when running to where he had fallen. Apparently Kamal's first reaction was: "cha camera runningle irundhurundhaa evvaLavu nalla shottA vandhurukkum sir !".

It is the scary artistic instinct that sees all life as but material for cinema. Sometimes it can be monstrous as it makes the artist devoid of feeling and enjoying the aesthetic appeal of even personal tragedies.

That is what the interviewer's question refers to. Kamal, in his reply, admits that it is true that he does consciously take mental note of personal tragedies for future refernce in his works, but this time his concern was greater than his curiosity.

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From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 1:39:37 2006. [Full View]

The gift Kamal gave to Mallika Sherawat
Kamal has recently joined the wonder list of Mallika.

Mallika has acted in ‘Dasavataram.’ Even after returning to Bollywood, she could not get over Kamal. She has been eloquent in her praise for Kamal every time she opens her mouth.
Kamal’s punctuality attracted her the most. “Kamalji arrives half an hour before shooting, when ever it is scheduled. It was impossible for me to arrive even 5 minutes before him,” Mallika says with wide eyes.
She claims that acting with Kamal is an unforgettable experience in life. Kamal had gifted her with the DVD of the film ‘The Holy Grail.’ “The film that Kamalji gave is very interesting. It is full of comedy,” said Mallika. She had shown a high degree of glamour in ‘Dasavataram’ equal to those of her Bollywood films.

They are yet to shoot some scenes involving Kamal and Sherawat. Most likely they will be shot in America. K S Ravikumar is eager to release the film on the same day of ‘Sivaji’s release.
Hasn’t K S Ravikumar got out of his anger towards Jakkubai?

http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/04112006-2.shtml?1
From: RajaRam on Mon Nov 6 2:11:21 2006. [Full View]

Advance birthday congratulation to our KAMALJI.
From: leosimha on Mon Nov 6 2:18:10 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

Hasn’t K S Ravikumar got out of his anger towards Jakkubai?

http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/04112006-2.shtml?1

so is KSR challenging Rajini's Sivaji with his Dasavathaaram....then I expect KSR to give his best shot and extract the maximum out of Kamal....Kamal all the best of lucks and wishes to you....I know you will excel and you are bound to....

But I don't understand this Jakkubai....why should KSR be angry towards Jakkubai....
From: leosimha on Mon Nov 6 4:35:35 2006. [Full View]

HOT NEWS!!!

Ajith, Vijay and Kamal in a Single Movie
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 4:47:11 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

HOT NEWS!!!

Ajith, Vijay and Kamal in a Single Movie
please dont post the same nonsense in all threads..
From: joe on Mon Nov 6 5:18:55 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

Aandavaa...
Nee Naathiganaaga irunthaluum,
Un pirappaal naangal Aathigargalaaga maari vittom.....

தம்பி! உங்க அலும்புக்கு ஒரு அளவே இல்லையா!

From: Unicorn on Mon Nov 6 5:21:03 2006.

Aandavaa...
Nee Naathiganaaga irunthaluum,
Un pirappaal naangal Aathigargalaaga maari vittom.....

தம்பி! உங்க அலும்புக்கு ஒரு அளவே இல்லையா! Laughing

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 5:26:19 2006.

Aandavaa...
Nee Naathiganaaga irunthaluum,
Un pirappaal naangal Aathigargalaaga maari vittom.....

தம்பி! உங்க அலும்புக்கு ஒரு அளவே இல்லையா! Laughing

alave illa

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 5:33:40 2006. [Full View]

Aandavar Avatharitha naalai minnuttu, sirrappu kavidhaigal

EEDILLADADU UNGAL KAVITHUVAM!

RASIGARGAL MANADIL ENRUM NEENGAL THANITHIVAM!

TAMIL PAAL NEEGAL POONDA PATRO MAGATHUVAM!

NARPANI PURINDU SAMOOGATHIL PURIVOM SAMATHUVAM!

NAM VAZHVIRKU PIN NAM UDAL SELLUMIDAM MARUTHUVAM!
By, Gopal Josh.

KAMAL RASIGARGALE,

SAATHIGALAI THURRAPPOM,

MADANGALAI MARAPPOM,

NOV-7 ANDRU ALWARPETTAIKKU PARAPPOM.

By ,Jeeva
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 5:34:32 2006. [Full View]
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 5:48:21 2006. [Full View]

http://www.orkut.com/CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=53690

our great orkut community now has more than 20,000 members....

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 7:31:08 2006.

i heard that vikram is a flop... any kamal rasigargale ans plz..
100 naal alladhu ethanai naatkal endru sollavum.... producerkku nastamillai pondra iththu pona dialogugal vendaam plz...

vaayyaa vikram... agniputhrana kootittu poga vandhiya Very Happy

Vikram, its the first tamil movie to cross the budget of 1 crore.... You read about the box office report in sify and they keep using words like 'phenomenal', 'extra-ordinary', 'unprecedented' etc to describe a movie's opening at the BO... well Vikram was all of them combined...

it took a monster opening and was able to sustain it for 2 to 3 weeks after which it faltered under its own expectations ...

the box office result of Vikram was it did not flop... it collected tons of money for all concerned but did not meet up to the expectations of the public...

of course, thalaivar sold the movie at high rates all over South India and made tons of money

did you know that the story was serialized in kumudam even as the movie was being filmed... so everyone knew the whole story before hand..

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 7:32:16 2006. [Full View]

vikram is considered as a flop by some people , b'cos it didnt have the lengthy run like 150 days or more like other movies at that time...
From: hub rap on Mon Nov 6 15:26:35 2006. [Full View]

Surya wrote:

I think that if Kamal had thought this out, he would've have mentioned this in one of his interviews. Smile

kamal didnt mention about it doesnt mean that it wasnt intentional. valid point.

in a lighter vein, the only reason i can think for why kamal had not mentioned about this in his interviews is, he has not yet read that post. i smell trouble. in fact, i smelled it even before typing this. couldnt resist still.
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 6 15:47:25 2006. [Full View]

punnakai mannan

kalai gnaani

super actor

alwarpettai andava

ulaga nayakaney

padma shree

paramakudi paramaathmaa

DR.KAMAL HAASAR

"En iniya manamarntha pirantha naal nal valthukal"
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 6 15:59:40 2006. [Full View]

Happy Birthday to my KING OF WORLD CINEMA-DR.KAMAL HAASAN.
From: imsai on Mon Nov 6 16:03:52 2006. [Full View]

thamizh cinemavin mudi suuda mannan Kamal-u iniya piRantha naaL vaazthukkaL.
From: Nerd on Mon Nov 6 16:05:17 2006. [Full View]

Happy birthday kamal !!

Expecting more movies in the lines of mahaanadhi/dhEvar magan/hey raam
From: ajithfederer on Mon Nov 6 16:14:57 2006. [Full View]

Wishing Many more happy returns of the day to the best actor on the planet...........

Long live Kamal
From: kb on Mon Nov 6 16:58:19 2006. [Full View]

iniya pirandhanaal nal vaazhtukkal.. universal hero kamal
From: Amarshiva on Mon Nov 6 18:22:21 2006. [Full View]

Dear all Kamalians,

En enia thalavarukku..happy b'day wishes "..

Sathigal illayadi pappa- Barathi-in Sol..

Shruthi- I palliyil serkupothu Sathiyeh thevaiyillai enru serthar Azwarpet andavar...----Ethu Kalayulaga Brahmmavin-- Seyal...

So... Sathiyam enbathu Sol alla Seyal....

Vaazka kamal!!! Valarga Kalai!!!! ..... "VV"
From: kb on Mon Nov 6 18:55:26 2006. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

Shruthi- I palliyil serkupothu Sathiyeh thevaiyillai enru serthar Azwarpet andavar...----Ethu Kalayulaga Brahmmavin-- Seyal...

anglo indian school la athellam ketpaangala enna
From: Kumar on Mon Nov 6 20:28:59 2006. [Full View]

Birthday greetings to Dr Kamal.
From: villan007 on Mon Nov 6 22:26:28 2006. [Full View]

Nadipulaga chakravarthyE... Vaazhtha vayadhillai..vaNangugirEn..
From: swathy on Mon Nov 6 22:45:25 2006. [Full View]

Pirandha naal vazhthukkal Kamalji
From: breadpuli on Mon Nov 6 23:52:46 2006. [Full View]

Dear Kamal, Happy Birthday

Anpu Kamal, Pirantha Naal Vazhthukkal

Priyappetta Kamal, Janmadinasamsakal
From: Rajkumar_mj on Tue Nov 7 0:21:10 2006. [Full View]

Many more happy returns of the day Kamalji
From: Aandavan on Tue Nov 7 0:22:31 2006. [Full View]

please dont insult him the unmai thamilar by using kamalji....
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Nov 7 0:33:42 2006. [Full View]

Happy B-day Kamal!!

http://sify.com/entertainment/movies/specials/kamalspl/
From: joe on Tue Nov 7 0:52:36 2006. [Full View]

கலையை சுவாசித்து ,தமிழ் திரையுலகின் நிலை உயர்த்த நித்தம் உழைக்கின்ற ,எங்கள் இளைய நடிகர் திலகம் கலைஞானி ! நீ பல்லாண்டு வாழ்க !உன்னால் கலையுலகம் செழிக்க !
From: kb on Tue Nov 7 0:55:00 2006. [Full View]

ilayanadigar thilagam

saththiyama unga post padichi.. enaku mei silurthuchi
From: joe on Tue Nov 7 1:48:11 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

ilayanadigar thilagam

saththiyama unga post padichi.. enaku mei silurthuchi

எங்கள் நடிகர் திலகத்தின் வாரிசு-ன்னா சும்மாவா!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Nov 7 2:08:34 2006. [Full View]

sivajikku pirantha varisu illai aanaalum
avarin SIRANTHA vaarisu - Kamal

B'day wishes for
Pillar of Tami Cinema &
Icon of Indian Cinema
From: Cinefan on Tue Nov 7 2:11:12 2006. [Full View]

Best Birthday Wishes to the one&only Kamal hasan.

May you live a long life&see all your dreams come true.
From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 2:29:38 2006. [Full View]

Wish you a very happy birthday Kamal - The GREAT.....

See another Kamal fan, how he has wished Kamal in his own words...

http://mkarthik.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_116287612883047040.html

go to the above link and post in your comments...
From: chevy on Tue Nov 7 2:30:17 2006. [Full View]

happy birth day kamal sir and singer karthik
From: cancer on Tue Nov 7 2:38:44 2006. [Full View]

Pirantha Naal Vaazhthukkal Engalathu Anbu Kamalahasanukku,

Neengal Pallanndu Pallandu Vaazhnthu Kalai Sevai Puriya, Intha Rasigan Intha Iniya Naalil Kadavuladiam Vendi KOlkiren
From: Roshan on Tue Nov 7 2:40:51 2006. [Full View]

எமது மதிப்பிற்கும், மரியாதைக்கும் உரிய கலை ஞானி, பத்மஸ்ரீ, டாக்டர் கமல் ஹாஸன் அவர்களுக்கு, மனம் கனிந்த, உளம் நிறைந்த பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

Wishing the face of Thamizh Cinema - The Messiah of New Wave Indian Cinema a very warm Birth Day. May the force be with you Sir !!
From: imsai on Tue Nov 7 3:13:03 2006. [Full View]

Bon voyage!

By Moviebuzz | Tuesday, 07 November , 2006, 12:27

Kamal Hassan, director K.S. Ravi Kumar and the entire 52-strong >Dashaavtar unit is flying to Los Angeles on Sunday November 12, from Chennai.
In US, the Dashaavtar shoot will take place in LA and surrounding areas. Later a song will be picturised in New York. The unit will be in US for the next five weeks (35 Days).

So far, 35 percent of the film has been completed, and with the US shoot nearly 70 percent of it will be over. Some interesting scenes between Kamal, Asin and Mallika Sherawat will also be shot during the LA schedule.

Himesh Reshamaiah has already recorded three of the six songs in the film. Himesh had come down to Chennai and had a session with Kamal and Ravi Kumar before finalizing the songs.
From: cancer on Tue Nov 7 3:25:31 2006. [Full View]

Kamal Turns 53, i cant believe this...

he looks like 45 ...

Real Role model for us....
From: Roshan on Tue Nov 7 3:57:22 2006. [Full View]

cancer wrote:

Kamal Turns 53, i cant believe this...

he looks like 45 ...

Real Role model for us....

He looks much younger than 45 I think. I showed some of VV stills to a Spanish colleague of mine - who never knew Kamal before and asked him to guess how old he could be. He took a deep look at the stills and said "37" !! Then when I told him that he is 52 - he said it's unbelievable and wanted to know more about Kamal

From: cancer on Tue Nov 7 4:16:22 2006.

He looks much younger than 45 I think. I showed some of VV stills to a Spanish colleague of mine - who never knew Kamal before and asked him to guess how old he could be. He took a deep look at the stills and said "37" !! Very Happy

Kamal Turns 53, Shocked

i cant believe this... Razz

he looks like 45 ... Cool

Real Role model for us.... Clap

Then when I told him that he is 52 - he said it's unbelievable and wanted to know more about Kamal Very Happy

wow.. thats great to hear..

From: Movie Cop on Tue Nov 7 4:25:20 2006. [Full View]

Wishing many, many more happy returns of the day to the "University of Acting", "Sakalakala Vallavan", "Universal Hero", "Kalai Gnani" - Dr. Padmashree KAMAL HAASAN.
From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 4:26:47 2006. [Full View]

Kamal is one dedicated actor who takes care of his fitness very seriously but I feel he can still be slimmer than now....which will do wonders for him...
From: rajesh_genial on Tue Nov 7 4:30:14 2006. [Full View]

wishing many more happy returns of the day to KALAIGNANI KAMALHAASAR

From: joe on Tue Nov 7 4:40:33 2006.

Then when I told him that he is 52 - he said it's unbelievable and wanted to know more about Kamal Very Happy

Kamal Turns 53, Shocked

i cant believe this... Razz

he looks like 45 ... Cool

Real Role model for us.... Clap

வயதைத் தொலைத்தது யாரு? ..............நம்மவர் தான்

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Nov 7 4:58:20 2006. [Full View]

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/kamal-hassan-turns-52/25604-8.html

http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/25604/kamala-hasan-turns-52--wish-him.html

nice video with shoots in VV, in a shot, he rides bike, wth the shooting camera placed at the handle-bar ----> A Self Shooter?
From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 4:58:20 2006. [Full View]

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value and that is Kamal

If elegance, panache, perfection, and inimitability have to be composed in a single word, the first choice would be Kamal. The legend that rules the Indian cinema for four decades has turned another year older today. It is Kamal’s birthday and time for every movie fan to take a look back at his breathtaking career which everyone in the tinsel town would yearn for.

The multi-faceted, multi-linguistic, and multi-tasking Kamal started his journey as a child artiste with Kalathur Kannamma and his famous song ‘Ammavum Neeye’ in the movie has become immortal. Kamal is one actor – the only - in the industry to experiment time and again and enlighten the industry with his evolution as an actor and the latest technical know-how in movie making.
Dr.Kamal

He is every budding actor’s godfather and actors sans his influence are almost not available in the industry. His display case is spilling over with the numerous awards and Kamal has to turn down the Filmfare awards nobly to pave way for others to be able to get hold of the same. This happened with other awards as well, which exemplifies that he is bored with the amazing number of awards he has received for his prowess.

There seems to be nothing that can’t be accomplished by Kamal onscreen. His numerous roles including that of the dwarf ‘Appu’ and ‘Avvai Shanmughi’ stand proof for this. Nobody has any clue as to how Kamal performed the character of the dwarf Appu with all ease in his Apoorva Sahodarargal.

Fans club and Politics
Kamal is the only person in the industry to embrace a clear stand when it comes to politics. He confessed that he has no talents to be a politician and that he will never join a political party. Nevertheless, Kamal’s multitude of fans is purely derived out of his acting prowess.

Upon noticing his fans turning himself into a living god abandoning the jobs that support their livelihood, Kamal took a bold decision – unseen in Indian movie scene – to transform his fan clubs into welfare associations. Under his effective leadership, his resourceful associations carry out social welfare activities and conduct social awareness every now and then.

Dr.Kamal
Kamal – the darling of Bollywood and elsewhere
In Bollywood, where the South is been looked down at, only Kamal has the ability to make the bigwigs yearn to be cast in his movies. He is being adored in the Hindi movie scene just the way in Tamil. Besides, he has his unique fan following in regional languages such as Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu as well. His unbeatable flair for those regional languages made the fans recognize him as the son of their soil.
Dr.Kamal

Navarasas come with ease
Kamal never seemed to have worried about the outcome of his movies at the box-office. He does not stop experimenting either. Be it a comedy or a serious role, Kamal can don the role with ease. His flair for comedy is a matter of envy for most other stars in the industry. The best of his comic talent can be seen in Michael Madana Kama Rajan.

While his recently released Vettaiyadu Vilayadu is received with mixed results, the movie rewrote the box office history in ‘A’ centers. The Kamal magic worked again. With his upcoming Dasavatharam portraying him in 10 different roles, Kamal’s talent will be at its best.

Kamal – the legend
Words lack when it comes to praise Kamal and the ‘miles to go before I sleep’ attitude of Kamal will keep him going while earning all the accolades. Let us hope we will get to see more of the different types of the monster talent named Kamal in the years to come.

If there is a better way to Kamal and his screen presence, please read through this song from Vasoolraja MBBS…

Dr.Kamal

Kalakka poavadhu yaaru? - nee dhaan
nilaikka poavadhu yaaru? - nee dhaan
varundhi uzhaippavan yaaru? - nee dhaan
vayasai tholaithavan yaaru? - nee dhaan
unakku dhaanae kodukka vaeNdum
Doctor pattam, Doctor vaazhga Raja
Vasool Raja M.B.B.S.

(2) ezhuvadhenRaal oru malai poal ezhuvaen
naNbargaL nalam kaaNa
vizhuvadhu poal konjam vizhvaen
enadhu edhirigaL sugam kaaNa
uLLathil kaayangaL uNdu, adhai naan maRaikkiRaen
oorukku aanandham kodukka veLiyae sirikkiRaen
thuyarathai erithu, uyarathai vaLarthu
thuyarathai erithu, uyarathai vaLarthu
vaazhvaen nalam kaaNbaen

(kalakka poavadhu...)
vazhigaLil nooRu thadai irundhaal dhaan
vaazhkai rusiyaagum
maedugaL kadakkum nadhiyinil dhaanae
minsaaram uNdaagum
kaambinil pasumbaal karandhaal, adhuvaa saadhanai
kombilum naan konjam karappaen, adhu dhaan saadhanai
samuthiram peridha? thaen thuLi peridha?
samuthiram peridha? thaen thuLi peridha?
thaen dhaan, adhu naan dhaan
(kalakka poavadhu...)

Source - http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/07-11-06-kamal.html

From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 5:03:10 2006.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/kamal-hassan-turns-52/25604-8.html

http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/25604/kamala-hasan-turns-52--wish-him.html

nice video with shoots in VV, in a shot, he rides bike, wth the shooting camera placed at the handle-bar ----> A Self Shooter?

Kamal the Legend......

From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 5:03:43 2006. [Full View]

also watch the indiaglitz video about our GREAT KAMAL....
From: leosimha on Tue Nov 7 5:11:23 2006. [Full View]

Kamala Hasan turns 52 | Wish him at ibnlive.com
Posted Tuesday , November 07, 2006 at 10:04
Updated Tuesday , November 07, 2006 at 12:55

ALL-ROUNDER: A versatile actor, Hasan has also tried his hand at directing, producing and scripting.

New Delhi: Highly-acclaimed actor Kamala Hasan celebrates his 52nd birthday on Tuesday.

In a career spanning four decades, Hasan is known in the film industry for his versatility - he has capably played a diversity of characters in his films.

He has appeared in movies made in six languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Bengali.

A trained playback singer, he has penned lyrics for the soundtracks of some of his recent films.

Hasan has also performed Bharatanatyam and had assisted in choreography in films early in his career.

Hasan made his screen debut in a Tamil film, Kalathur Kannamma, at the age of six, which won him the first National Award for Best Child Artist.

Subsequently, he starred as a child actor in movies that featured legends like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesh.

It was with 16 Vayathinile, in which he acted with actress Sridevi, that established him as a popular teen idol at the age of 23.

Together, they featured in 23 films as a popular acting pair. The following year, he got his break with K Balachander's Telugu hit Maro Charithra.

Hasan dabbled with directing for the first time when director T N Baalu passed away during the filming of Sankarlal in 1981.

Hasan reached the peak of his career in 1979 with multiple classics which coincided with the decline of MGR/Sivaji era in movies.

He tried his hand at directing for the second time with the Hindi film Chachi 420 in 1997. Apart from acting, Hasan has also attempted scripting, screenplay and special effects.

Hasan is a three-time winner of the National Film Award for Best Actor for the films Nayagan, Moondram Pirai, and Indian. He also won the National Award for Best Child Actor for his performance in Kalathoor Kannamma.

He has also received the best actor award at the Asian Film festivals held in 1983 and 1985 for Saagara Sangamam and Swathi Muthyam respectively.

Six of his movies have been sent as India's official entry to the Oscars. Hasan has won the Filmfare awards 18 times.

He was awarded the fourth highest recognition given to Indian civilians - the Padmashri in 1990.

He was conferred an honorary doctorate by Sathyabama Deemed University, Chennai in 2005.

Source - http://www.ibnlive.com/news/kamal-hassan-turns-52/25604-8.html
From: nilavupriyan on Tue Nov 7 6:54:46 2006. [Full View]

http://app.indya.com/vijay/specials/vijay_awards/vote.asp

vote for kamal
From: tfmlover on Tue Nov 7 10:51:10 2006. [Full View]

Kallathur kannama - AVM , A.Bhim singh introduced the Master
the child who was born to be an actor
his first words in front of the camera 'one two three...
i am lost for words

i have loaded movie clips ( got trimmed to 14 ) from kalathur kannama - master with gemini ganesh , saavithri , sv subbaiah
ALSO
3 clips from 'Paarthaal pasi theerum ( AVM , A.Bhim singh , Thirulogachandhar )- his double role with 2 NTS and Sarojadevi
2 songs from Vaanampaadi ' with Devika you can identify the master
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/Master%20kamala%20haasan/

'Happy birthday ! 'live long and prosper Kalai Gnani Dr. Padmashree kamala haasan

From: Girish11 on Tue Nov 7 11:47:32 2006.

Kallathur kannama - AVM , A.Bhim singh introduced the Master
the guy who was born to be an actor
his first words in front of the camera 'one two three...
i am lost for words

i have loaded movie clips ( got trimmed to 14 ) from kalathur kannama - master with gemini ganesh , saavithri , sv subbaiah
ALSO
3 clips from 'Paarthaal pasi theerum ( AVM , A.Bhim singh , Thirulogachandhar )- his double role with 2 NTS and Sarojadevi
2 songs from Vaanampaadi ' with Devika you can identify the master
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/Master%20kamala%20haasan/

'Happy birthday ! 'live long and prosper Kalai Gnani Dr. Padmashree kamala haasan

tfmlover wrote:

Excellent job tfmlover, thanks a lot for the efforts, can you also please upload these video clips on some site from where we can download and keep them as collection? Would appreciate.

From: nilavupriyan on Tue Nov 7 12:36:48 2006.

Kallathur kannama - AVM , A.Bhim singh introduced the Master
the child who was born to be an actor
his first words in front of the camera 'one two three...
i am lost for words

i have loaded movie clips ( got trimmed to 14 ) from kalathur kannama - master with gemini ganesh , saavithri , sv subbaiah
ALSO
3 clips from 'Paarthaal pasi theerum ( AVM , A.Bhim singh , Thirulogachandhar )- his double role with 2 NTS and Sarojadevi
2 songs from Vaanampaadi ' with Devika you can identify the master
http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/Master%20kamala%20haasan/

'Happy birthday ! 'live long and prosper Kalai Gnani Dr. Padmashree kamala haasan

tfmlover wrote:

inniku ungaloda saapta nalaiku yaaru kodupanga teacher...

mudhal padathulaye dhesiya virudhu performance!

From: Saamy on Tue Nov 7 14:08:34 2006. [Full View]

Kamal endra kalai vaazhga!!!!
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Nov 7 16:17:31 2006. [Full View]

tfmlover wrote:

Kallathur kannama - AVM , A.Bhim singh introduced the Master the child who was born to be an actor

Yet to see a child artist performing with such ease and great voice modulation.
Mani naan nadichadhai nee paarkalaiyE ellArum romba pramaadhamnaanga.
The whole sequence of saving Mani, Kamal displays an unbelievable range of emotions. Anger,helplessness, stealth, imploring Gemini and the doctor and finally talking to Mani.

Bhimsingh should also be definitely lauded for bringing out so much out of the child.

Thanks a lot tfmlover. Do you also happen to have Anandajothi ?

From: Kumar on Tue Nov 7 18:35:21 2006.

Then when I told him that he is 52 - he said it's unbelievable and wanted to know more about Kamal Very Happy

Kamal Turns 53, Shocked

i cant believe this... Razz

he looks like 45 ... Cool

Real Role model for us.... Clap

From: tfmlover on Tue Nov 7 20:35:29 2006.

Kallathur kannama - AVM , A.Bhim singh introduced the Master the child who was born to be an actor

tfmlover wrote:

Yet to see a child artist performing with such ease and great voice modulation.
Mani naan nadichadhai nee paarkalaiyE ellArum romba pramaadhamnaanga.
The whole sequence of saving Mani, Kamal displays an unbelievable range of emotions. Anger,helplessness, stealth, imploring Gemini and the doctor and finally talking to Mani.

Bhimsingh should also be definitely lauded for bringing out so much out of the child.

Thanks a lot tfmlover. Do you also happen to have Anandajothi ?

yes i have Prabhu Ram
wide selection of his movies
nilavu ! yes he won best child artist national award for that one
first one to get .
did you note ? the servant's phrase 'hahaa kozandhai gnaanap pazhamaa irrukaanE..'.how unique !
those lines added by 'jaavar seethaaraman
FTP sites irunthaa sollunga i give link to download
thanks

From: ajaybaskar on Wed Nov 8 4:20:50 2006. [Full View]

Watched a movie called "Very Bad Things". Kamal fans, pls watch the movie and post ur comments.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Nov 8 4:40:27 2006. [Full View]

"very bad things" is the souce for panchathanthiram i think
From: nilavupriyan on Wed Nov 8 8:07:16 2006. [Full View]

http://files.filefront.com/mahanadhi_songwmv/;6146617;;/fileinfo.html

DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY THIS WONDEFUL VIDEO SONG FROM MAHANADHI!

on the banks of the great ganges...

orkut friends plz join the community of ganesan...he provides the songs and scenes requested by us with his collection!..encourage him!

http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=22718357
From: Raghu on Wed Nov 8 11:00:28 2006. [Full View]

Belated Birth day wishes to the GREAT legend KAMAL ji, at 53 he looks at least 10 years younger, hats off sir
From: Sinthiya on Wed Nov 8 23:29:59 2006. [Full View]

Happy belated Birthday to Kamal sir!
From: ajaybaskar on Thu Nov 9 1:35:52 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

"very bad things" is the souce for panchathanthiram i think

Exactly, not as a whole but in bits and pieces..
From: kb on Thu Nov 9 1:39:39 2006. [Full View]

5thantharam was like friends serial..

second to second comedy
njoyed a lot
From: Thirumaran on Thu Nov 9 1:53:57 2006. [Full View]

Belated Happy birthday wishes to Kamal.

Ungalukku vayasu aaga aaga kavalayaa irukku. Seekiram Marudanayagam kodunga sir
From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Nov 9 2:06:07 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Belated Happy birthday wishes to Kamal.

Ungalukku vayasu aaga aaga kavalayaa irukku. Seekiram Marudanayagam kodunga sir

Welcome Back Thirumaran
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 9 2:13:52 2006. [Full View]

Hello to all kamal fans and a belated birthday wishes to the greatest actor in India.

They can remake Don, Billa, Muratu Kalai... but can they remake Moondram Pirai ?

I have a doubt if they can ever remake NAYAGAN....its almost impossible... what a classic that was
From: MADDY on Thu Nov 9 2:18:40 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

I have a doubt if they can ever remake NAYAGAN....

Nayagan was remade as Dayavan in Hindi with Vinod Khanna in the lead......since Nayagan is my all time fav movie, i havent watched Dayavan at all till date.....

From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 9 2:24:14 2006.

I have a doubt if they can ever remake NAYAGAN....

Nayagan was remade as Dayavan in Hindi with Vinod Khanna in the lead......since Nayagan is my all time fav movie, i havent watched Dayavan at all till date..... Very Happy

Maddy Dayavan Vinod Khanna couldnt give a stellar performance and the direction was not upto the mark.

Nayagan if im right ran for 400 days and won a national award for Kamal and was also an OSCAR entry from India

I bet no one can recreate the magic... an example is the 1970s classic THE OMEN. The original rocks but if you watch the new one THE OMEN 2006 technically its superior but its horrible when it comes to camera and screenplay.

Nayagan also was there in the best 100 all time movies given by TIMES MAGAZINE :

http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/0,23220,nayakan,00.html

Some classics remain as such... Nayagan is one such

From: Thirumaran on Thu Nov 9 3:52:58 2006. [Full View]

Rajkumar

bulb_mani ( ),
Nayagan i dont think ran for 400 days
From: Roshan on Thu Nov 9 4:04:10 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Rajkumar

bulb_mani ( ),
Nayagan i dont think ran for 400 days

I have heard that it ran for a year.
From: romio on Thu Nov 9 7:53:08 2006. [Full View]

Belated Happy Birthday to Kamal Ji

Mp3 songs from Kamal hassan Malayalam Musical Hit MadanolsavamDedicating to all kamal fans

Madanolsavam (1977)

http://rapidshare.de/files/25622588/Madanolsavam_-_Mada_prave_va_-_Yesudas.mp3

http://rapidshare.de/files/25622790/Madanolsavam_-_Mele_poomala_-_Yesudas__Sabitha_chowdhary.mp3

http://rapidshare.de/files/25622911/Madanolsavam_-_Sagarame_santhamaka_-_Yesudas.mp3

http://rapidshare.de/files/25623113/Madanolsavam_-_Sandhye_-Janaki.mp3

Music by Salil Chowdhury

Lyric:ONV Kurup

Great Classic songs Enjoy.
From: nilavupriyan on Thu Nov 9 8:58:16 2006. [Full View]

thanx romio

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 9 9:26:01 2006.

I have a doubt if they can ever remake NAYAGAN....

Nayagan was remade as Dayavan in Hindi with Vinod Khanna in the lead......since Nayagan is my all time fav movie, i havent watched Dayavan at all till date..... Very Happy

dayavan is famous for one scene... other than that, there is nothing to write about the movie..

From: MADDY on Thu Nov 9 10:42:40 2006. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

I have heard that it ran for a year.

Maniratnam padam avalavu naal odichaa???? ......deivame, Guru adhukku paadhi oduna kooda paravailla....
From: Nerd on Thu Nov 9 12:14:43 2006. [Full View]

Quote:

Nayagan if im right ran for 400 days

NO !! It was just a silver jubilee movie (175 days)
From: joe on Thu Nov 9 12:16:52 2006. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Quote:

Nayagan if im right ran for 400 days

NO !! It was just a silver jubilee movie (175 days)

Yes..Chennai Ananth theatre.
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 9 13:13:14 2006. [Full View]

Why is not KAMAL doing moving roles these days? He resorts to serious or comedy roles.

I wish he does a moving movie / role as in Guna / Nayagan.

Azha Vekaradilyum Sirika Vekaridiliyum super pa KAMAL

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 9 15:07:17 2006.

I have a doubt if they can ever remake NAYAGAN....

Nayagan was remade as Dayavan in Hindi with Vinod Khanna in the lead......since Nayagan is my all time fav movie, i havent watched Dayavan at all till date..... Very Happy

Don't bother. To quote Maniratnam: "They missed the point"

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 9 17:26:22 2006. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Don't bother. To quote Maniratnam: "They missed the point"

Wasnt that Kamal's quote
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 9 18:07:20 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Don't bother. To quote Maniratnam: "They missed the point"

Wasnt that Kamal's quote
No it was Mani Ratnam. Kamal, quite deftly, quotes Mani Ratnam about this line whenever Dayavan crops up in the conversation

From: Kumar on Thu Nov 9 18:23:49 2006.

Don't bother. To quote Maniratnam: "They missed the point"

Wasnt that Kamal's quote Confused

No it was Mani Ratnam. Kamal, quite deftly, quotes Mani Ratnam about this line whenever Dayavan crops up in the conversation

And boy did they miss the point!! Lukewarm performances, blaring music....Dayavan was reduced to a tepid masala flick worth half a veiwing.

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 9 21:02:09 2006. [Full View]

romio wrote:

Belated Happy Birthday to Kamal Ji

Many more happy returns of the day to Kamal !!!! May the Almightly bless him abundantly in the coming year and forever, and make his next venture 10A a mega-blockbuster !!!
From: imsai on Fri Nov 10 15:17:43 2006. [Full View]

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/specials/cinema/heroes/kamal_8.html
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 8:50:34 2006. [Full View]

imsai wrote:

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/specials/cinema/heroes/kamal_8.html

gunaseelan
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 8:58:11 2006. [Full View]

NARPANI

We are happy to announce here that we have successfully performed a Welfare Event as part of Thalaivar's birthday celebration. The event was the donation of

* Computer
* UPS
* Printer
* Original Software (Windows XP, MS Office 2003)
* Computer Table and Chair

to the Tamil Medium School (Thaai Tamizh Thodakka Palli) run by Lyricist Thamarai and her husband Thyagu at Ambattur in Chennai. We also gave box of sweets and snacks to all the students, administrators and parents who had attended the event.

The school is being run with limited financial and physical resources and so we decided that, as fans of Thalaivar, we should pitch in to help them achieve their dream of propogating 'tamizh vazhi kalvi'. What better occasion than the birthday of Tamizh Thirai Kadavul to organize such an event?Currently, the school has student strength of 150 and we hope that more parents see the light of the day and provide their children with Thaai Mozhi Kalvi at the primary level.

The event was organized on behalf of Orkut Dr. Kamal Haasan Community, Connemara Unit Kamal Haasan Narpani Iyakkam and UniversalHeroKamal.com with support from the Paradise Unit of Kamal fans. The contributions were made by some of the members belonging to the above associations. The total cost of the event came to around Rs. 40,000 and we are proud to inform you all that 95% of that money went towards the items donated with only less than 5% going towards other expenses like logistics, organization etc.

Needless to say, the school authorities were extremely happy with our activity and they responded in a telling manner by making the event a grand success with cultural programs by their school students.

We are currently in discussions with the school administrators on giving them a helping hand on some of their other requirements. We sincerely hope that more members of the Orkut Dr. Kamal Haasan Fans community will come forward to participate and contribute in future welfare activities. If we can achieve such success with limited participation, imagine what we can do if more of us come together... the mind boggles...

If you are interested in participating or contributing to such welfare events, kindly get in touch with Rajkumar (crajkumar_be@yahoo.com), Karthikeyan (kr.karthikeyan@yahoo.co.in) and Vignesh (aalavandhan2k1@hotmail.com) to register your name and contact information.

This event was covered by Indiaglitz.com, Behindwoods.com and Dinakaran newspaper and we should soon see the event photos, videos and articles on their websites.

Meanwhile, kindly visit www.universalherokamal.com to enjoy some pictures of the event at http://www.universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=Welfare#
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 9:18:33 2006. [Full View]

The link for dinakaran article on our narpani is given below -
http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/firstpage.aspx?global.eid=Dinakaran%20Chennai%20E5
From: bulb_mani on Sat Nov 11 9:28:23 2006. [Full View]

Kamal Hassan.....mmmm....

Kamal we need to see again in SHANKAR's movie... or MANIRATHANM....

By the way Dasavatharam is his 200th movie ??
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 9:30:06 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal Hassan.....mmmm....

Kamal we need to see again in SHANKAR's movie... or MANIRATHANM....

By the way Dasavatharam is his 200th movie ??
aalavandhan is the 200th

From: bulb_mani on Sat Nov 11 12:03:02 2006.

Kamal’s fans association celebrates his birthday in their own style

Nov 11, 2006

Kamal maintained a very low profile on his 52nd Shocked

Quote:

Birthday on November 7th. Every year on his birthday Kamal would meet the fans at his Alwarpet residence and would announce his new ventures.

But these things did not happen this year. The reason was the busy shooting schedule of Dasavatharam. But there were no shortage of enthusiasm from his fans who celebrated his Birthday in their own usual style by donating blood and pledging their eyes. It is a known fact that Kamal had changed all his rasigar mandrams to narpani mandrams.

Two such mandram under the name Connemara unit Kamalhassan narpani eiyakkam and Orkut Dr.Kamalhassan community visited the Thai Thamizh primary school located at Ambattur and donated computers with the original softwares.

They said that this act is actually a token of love to their hero who practices what he preaches. Hats off to these mandrams. Thai Thamizh School is run by famous lyrist Thamarai.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-06-02/11-11-06-kamal.html

Gallery : http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-06-02/11-11-06-kamal.html

Thumbs Up!

From: imsai on Sat Nov 11 21:59:24 2006. [Full View]

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 22:00:17 2006. [Full View]

imsai wrote:

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

thanks imsai....
From: imsai on Sat Nov 11 22:02:40 2006. [Full View]

Karthick, 25% of the shooting of Dasavadaram finished?
From: Aandavan on Sat Nov 11 22:03:25 2006. [Full View]

imsai wrote:

Karthick, 25% of the shooting of Dasavadaram finished?
40 to 45% over it seems...
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Nov 11 22:06:23 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

imsai wrote:

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

thanks imsai....

Inda Anbu cheyalin moolam neengalam Kadavul aagi vitteergal

From: MADDY on Sun Nov 12 4:04:55 2006.

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

Quote:

thanks imsai....

Inda Anbu cheyalin moolam neengalam Kadavul aagi vitteergal Thumbs Up!

its pretty funny that in the thread for a man who hates god, there is maximum usage of word Kadavul than in other threads......which itself shows GOD IS GREAT......

but hats off for that Kamal fans unit.......its indeed a commendable job which deserves a bow from all of us....

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 4:19:30 2006.

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

Quote:

thanks imsai....

Inda Anbu cheyalin moolam neengalam Kadavul aagi vitteergal Thumbs Up!

its pretty funny that in the thread for a man who hates god, there is maximum usage of word Kadavul than in other threads......which itself shows GOD IS GREAT...... Cool

but hats off for that Kamal fans unit.......its indeed a commendable job which deserves a bow from all of us.... Not Worthy

dig >>
he doesnt believe in GOD n not hate...u hate only when u believe...

end digression

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 12 6:28:29 2006.

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

Quote:

thanks imsai....

Inda Anbu cheyalin moolam neengalam Kadavul aagi vitteergal Thumbs Up!

its pretty funny that in the thread for a man who hates god, there is maximum usage of word Kadavul than in other threads......which itself shows GOD IS GREAT...... Cool

but hats off for that Kamal fans unit.......its indeed a commendable job which deserves a bow from all of us.... Not Worthy

If you have watched & understood Anbae Sivam,you wouldnt have posted that comment...Kamal himself uses the word Kadavul so many times in that film,but not in the sense we use it...He equates humanity to being God.

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:01:46 2006. [Full View]

Kamal is Evergreen...

Kamal giving preference to SARAN suddenly

I think he should be working with MANIRATHNAM again... to recreate the NAYAGAN magic they did 18 years a ago

From: MADDY on Sun Nov 12 7:13:45 2006.

yes ulagu, i saw anbe sivam but i didnt understand it......

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:16:24 2006.

yes ulagu, i saw anbe sivam but i didnt understand it...... Very Happy

Thats why the film dint do well... KAMAL is always ahead of his time

Remember GUNA dint do well... but its remake KADAL KONDEIN Fared as a blockbuster

From: joe on Sun Nov 12 7:19:31 2006. [Full View]

imsai wrote:

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

தாய் தமிழ் பள்ளிக்கு ஆதரவும் உதவியும் செய்து மனம் நெகிழச்செய்த ரசிகர்களுக்கு தலைவணங்குகிறேன்.
From: MADDY on Sun Nov 12 7:20:46 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Thats why the film dint do well... KAMAL is always ahead of his time

.........mani mani, u dont know me.....
From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:24:18 2006. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

Thats why the film dint do well... KAMAL is always ahead of his time

.........mani mani, u dont know me.....

Ena MADDY tension aitinga KAMAL super he is ahead of time nu sonen.. thapa irundha manichikonga

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 12 7:25:40 2006.

yes ulagu, i saw anbe sivam but i didnt understand it...... Very Happy

Hmmm..and i didnt quite understand your comment

From: MADDY on Sun Nov 12 7:28:22 2006.

.........mani mani, u dont know me.....

Thats why the film dint do well... KAMAL is always ahead of his time Confused

Ena MADDY tension aitinga Confused

KAMAL super he is ahead of time nu sonen.. thapa irundha manichikonga Confused

Mani, naa dhaan mannippu ketkanum, eppavum kamal threadukku vandhu vambu panren.....

.........i'm learning to ignore things that i dont need.............

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:29:12 2006. [Full View]

MADDY isaiku AR Rahman madiri Thamizh Cinemava Ulaga Alavauku Eduthu Poga Namma KAMAL HASSAN thaan

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 12 7:43:54 2006.

yes ulagu, i saw anbe sivam but i didnt understand it...... Very Happy

Bulb..There is nothing way ahead of time in Anbae Sivam..Its a very simple story which tells you how man can become god by showing love and compassion to other living beings in this world..Idha eppavo Kannadasan,Manidan Enbavan Theivam Aagalam appadinnu ezhuthi vachittu poyittaru..Anda karutha oru 2hr 30 min padama Kamal kuduthaaru...
Anbae Sivam puriyalannu perumaya sollikarathu enakku parithaabama thaan irukku...

Thats why the film dint do well... KAMAL is always ahead of his time Confused

Remember GUNA dint do well... but its remake KADAL KONDEIN Fared as a blockbuster Laughing

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:46:11 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagn i disagree.. i unerstood the film well... it was a class movie ....

Enadhaan KADHAI PUDHUSO PAZHASO... the presentation was very new thats why.

The next generation remakes it like a masala movie spoiling the message and goes away with accolades. Im talking about GUNA-->KADHAL KONDEN....SIGAPU ROJAKKAL---> MANMADHAN here... no offense meant but its my opinion.
From: great on Sun Nov 12 7:47:56 2006. [Full View]

Anbe Sivam is a cult classic !!!

Though the movie didnt fared well @ BO. PPl liked this and appreciated after watching it in CD`s

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Nov 12 7:49:25 2006.

Ulaganayagn i disagree.. i unerstood the film well... it was a class movie ....

Enadhaan KADHAI PUDHUSO PAZHASO... the presentation was very new thats why.

The next generation remakes it like a masala movie spoiling the message and goes away with accolades. Im talking about GUNA-->KADHAL KONDEN....SIGAPU ROJAKKAL---> MANMADHAN here... no offense meant but its my opinion.

Bulb,only the first part of my comment was directed at you..the second part was for Maddy who claimed that he did not understand the movie..

From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 12 7:50:47 2006. [Full View]

Sorry for misunderstanding ulagu
From: Raikkonen on Mon Nov 13 1:03:45 2006. [Full View]

i watched Aboorva Sagodaragal last friday. The Love Failure scene was absoloutely amazing.. armed with a Illayaraja classic... Kamal was incredible... did he get any awards for this movie... that scene was one of my all time fav...

From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 13 1:06:26 2006.

i watched Aboorva Sagodaragal last friday. The Love Failure scene was absoloutely amazing.. armed with a Illayaraja classic... Kamal was incredible... did he get any awards for this movie... that scene was one of my all time fav...

Absolutely...That scene is just heart breaking..Kamal's expressions when roopini snatches the ring from his finger and when she kisses him is just out of the world

..
And you'll really feel for him when the registrar keeps poking about his dwarfness...

From: Raikkonen on Mon Nov 13 1:08:15 2006. [Full View]

Ya joe.. but another scene was even more amazing.. when srividhya compares Kamal to the Roopi's lover.. his expressions... amaaaazing.....
The BGM made the scene even more memorable...

From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 13 1:10:47 2006.

Ya joe.. but another scene was even more amazing.. when srividhya compares Kamal to the Roopi's lover.. his expressions... amaaaazing.....
The BGM made the scene even more memorable...

Kamal and IR at their best

From: great on Mon Nov 13 1:11:49 2006.

Ya joe.. but another scene was even more amazing.. when srividhya compares Kamal to the Roopi's lover.. his expressions... amaaaazing.....
The BGM made the scene even more memorable...

yes AS is a wonderful movie . Kamal redefined the commercial movies with Aboorva sa.. , MMKR. IR was truly brilliant

From: Raikkonen on Mon Nov 13 1:12:00 2006. [Full View]

Nayagan was the best... i think AS wasnt that bad too...

From: great on Mon Nov 13 1:12:25 2006.

Ya joe.. but another scene was even more amazing.. when srividhya compares Kamal to the Roopi's lover.. his expressions... amaaaazing.....
The BGM made the scene even more memorable...

Kamal and IR at their best Not Worthy

ANY DAY

From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 13 5:42:35 2006. [Full View]

Raikkonen wrote:

Nayagan was the best... i think AS wasnt that bad too...

dig....
Raikkonen...Ileana comes as a pleasant relief after that earlier thing that you had as your avtar
end of dig..
From: leosimha on Mon Nov 13 6:29:50 2006. [Full View]

dasavathaaram shoot...

Kamal carried Asin on his back and runs..Asin later says that Kamal carrying her was like she riding a horse on the beach side and she enjoyed it very much....

Source - Ciensouth

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:20:49 2006.

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-fans-1/index.html

Quote:

தாய் தமிழ் பள்ளிக்கு ஆதரவும் உதவியும் செய்து மனம் நெகிழச்செய்த ரசிகர்களுக்கு தலைவணங்குகிறேன்.

special thanks to our Bala who initiated this narpani along with our thalapathy raj..... he is banned now for no good reason....

From: selvakumar on Mon Nov 13 9:25:55 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

special thanks to our Bala who initiated this narpani along with our thalapathy raj..... he is banned now for no good reason....

HATS OFF TO BALA !!

Kaarthi, Is he not interested to come back to the HUB ? We miss him !

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:29:43 2006.

special thanks to our Bala who initiated this narpani along with our thalapathy raj..... he is banned now for no good reason.... Embarassed

HATS OFF TO BALA !! Clap

Kaarthi, Is he not interested to come back to the HUB ? We miss him ! Sad

he is very interested... his ids A_A and kamalfan are banned... he just shifted to singapore... so he is a NRI now...

From: great on Mon Nov 13 9:33:34 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

he is very interested... his ids A_A and kamalfan are banned... he just shifted to singapore... so he is a NRI now...

NRIkum hubla varathukkum enna sambantham , would like to see him soon

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:34:27 2006.

he is very interested... his ids A_A and kamalfan are banned... he just shifted to singapore... so he is a NRI now... Confused

NRIkum hubla varathukkum enna sambantham Confused2

, would like to see him soon Very Happy

he is busy getting accustomed to singapore... yet to buy a laptop... so konja naal aagum..

From: great on Mon Nov 13 9:35:16 2006. [Full View]

oh ok

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:35:42 2006.

he is very interested... his ids A_A and kamalfan are banned... he just shifted to singapore... so he is a NRI now... Confused

NRIkum hubla varathukkum enna sambantham Confused2

, would like to see him soon Very Happy

he will return to chennai soon for his marriage this december..

From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:44:11 2006. [Full View]

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=Dinakaran

coverage by dinakaran...

see indiaglitz for videos..
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 9:51:05 2006. [Full View]

sources reveal that the ban on A_A has been lifted.... so A_A will come here very soon.. :happy:
From: bulb_mani on Mon Nov 13 9:56:20 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

sources reveal that the ban on A_A has been lifted.... so A_A will come here very soon.. :happy:

What is A_A ? Whats the ban about
From: great on Mon Nov 13 9:57:57 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

sources reveal that the ban on A_A has been lifted.... so A_A will come here very soon.. :happy:
From: ajithfederer on Mon Nov 13 9:59:19 2006. [Full View]

hubber alwarpet_aandavan........
ban pathi ellam ingae discuss panna mudiathu

bulb_mani wrote:

Aandavan wrote:

sources reveal that the ban on A_A has been lifted.... so A_A will come here very soon.. :happy:

What is A_A ? Whats the ban about
From: Aandavan on Mon Nov 13 10:02:21 2006. [Full View]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10835.html

event videos...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Nov 13 10:16:23 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet aandavar aka Thozhar Bala went to singapore ?!
hats off to him......
dont want to miss him at forumhub....
From: nilavupriyan on Mon Nov 13 10:17:25 2006. [Full View]

http://files.filefront.com/_Nayaganscenewmv/;6180115;;/fileinfo.html

download this scene and watch for his dialogue delivery!
From: joe on Mon Nov 13 10:33:09 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

http://universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Birthday/2006/ShowBirthday2006.aspx?Birthday=Dinakaran

coverage by dinakaran...

see indiaglitz for videos..

Funny thing is Dinakaran mentioned that Lyricst Thamarai was the chief guest .But Thamarai is wife of Thiyagu ,who run the school..(cheif guest for her own school )Dinakaran didn't even know this.
From: bulb_mani on Mon Nov 13 13:14:58 2006. [Full View]

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/13-11-06-kamal.html
From: Cinefan on Tue Nov 14 3:28:46 2006. [Full View]

Dign:

A_A is prowling the Hub now

December-le marriage-a?Congrats A_A.

End Dign
From: selvakumar on Tue Nov 14 3:31:11 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

sources reveal that the ban on A_A has been lifted.... so A_A will come here very soon.. :happy:
From: alwarpet_andavan on Tue Nov 14 9:27:33 2006. [Full View]

Veliya poradhu, ulla varadhu edhuvume namma kaila illa pola irukku

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10835.htm

[There are a couple of innaccuracies in that article about the Connemara unit... The unit has been around for more than two decades and its not officially under the Narpani Iyakkam]
From: great on Tue Nov 14 9:46:02 2006. [Full View]

Wb A_A !!!
From: alwarpet_andavan on Tue Nov 14 9:47:43 2006. [Full View]

Great and others,
Mikka nandri hai

From: Rajkumar_mj on Tue Nov 14 9:49:29 2006.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10835.htm

[There are a couple of innaccuracies in that article about the Connemara unit... The unit has been around for more than two decades and its not officially under the Narpani Iyakkam]

Veliya poradhu, ulla varadhu edhuvume namma kaila illa pola irukku Confused

A_A Welcome back

How is Singapore life ?

From: leosimha on Tue Nov 14 10:16:36 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Great and others,
Mikka nandri hai

vaanga sir vaanga eppadi irukeenga sir....
From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Nov 14 14:01:19 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Great and others,
Mikka nandri hai

Welcome back!

From: nilavupriyan on Tue Nov 14 14:05:14 2006.

From: alwarpet_andavan on Tue Nov 14 21:14:24 2006.

Veliya poradhu, ulla varadhu edhuvume namma kaila illa pola irukku Confused

check the link A_A

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10835.html

[There are a couple of innaccuracies in that article about the Connemara unit... The unit has been around for more than two decades and its not officially under the Narpani Iyakkam]

Veliya poradhu, ulla varadhu edhuvume namma kaila illa pola irukku Confused

check the link A_A

Thanks!
Updated

From: joe on Wed Nov 15 13:37:21 2006. [Full View]

Kamal sings a Remix song for karthikraja
http://tamil.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/14112006-5.shtml
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Nov 15 23:53:54 2006. [Full View]

Whenever I watch Hey Ram SRK's Tamil sticks out like a sore thumb.
The initial scene in the club in Karachi where SRK and Saurabh Shukla joke around the Tamil is patchy, not doing justice to the very authentic friendly banter written by Kamal.

But all the while, Atul Kulkarni speaks with perfect emotion (not necessarily perfect pronunciation) but you will never, for once doubt that Kulkarni doesn't understand the words he speaks.

Okay, Abhyankar was from Thanjavur and these Amjad's Tamil exposure is, presumably, restricted to his college days. But even accounting for that SRK could have done better.

But in the last half an hour, SRK's expressions (with Kamal's lines) more than redeem him. Doubtlessly his best performance - not the overrated Darr

Btw is that Vasudara Das in the last scene ? With all the make-up for the old woman and no close ups its impossible to tell. It is definitely not her voice. Vasundara's Tamil sounded very studied and bubbly and in the last scene the voice is well aged (sounds a bit like how Hema Malini sounds in the movie). And considering the movie had only live sound I really doubt if it was her. Anyone who managed to have a close enough look to say ?
From: great on Thu Nov 16 3:39:47 2006. [Full View]

http://sify.com/imagegallery/gallery/index.php?hcategory=13709263&hgallery=14331762

Aksharaa Haasan

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 16 3:42:39 2006.

Btw is that Vasudara Das in the last scene ? With all the make-up for the old woman and no close ups its impossible to tell. It is definitely not her voice. Vasundara's Tamil sounded very studied and bubbly and in the last scene the voice is well aged (sounds a bit like how Hema Malini sounds in the movie). And considering the movie had only live sound I really doubt if it was her. Anyone who managed to have a close enough look to say ?

It was Hema Malini

From: selvakumar on Thu Nov 16 3:44:09 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

http://sify.com/imagegallery/gallery/index.php?hcategory=13709263&hgallery=14331762

Aksharaa Haasan

Our Aksharaa Kamal Hassan !
http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/events/photos-2/kamal-daughter-2/index.html
She is also a BANGALOREAN !
From: joe on Thu Nov 16 3:51:26 2006. [Full View]

கண்ணோடு கண்ணான என் கண்ணா
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_114373813699203221.html
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 16 4:06:00 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

கண்ணோடு கண்ணான என் கண்ணா
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_114373813699203221.html

Does anyone have a link to the mp3 of the song "Varam thandha saamikku..." [Sippikkul Muthu]????
Its a gem - especially the mridangam 'chops' used by Raaja.....
Will post this in the IR thread also...

From: great on Thu Nov 16 4:18:30 2006.

கண்ணோடு கண்ணான என் கண்ணா
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_114373813699203221.html

Does anyone have a link to the mp3 of the song "Varam thandha saamikku..." [Sippikkul Muthu]????
Its a gem - especially the mridangam 'chops' used by Raaja.....
Will post this in the IR thread also...

Here you go

varamam thantha song Thumbs Up!

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 16 4:47:18 2006.

கண்ணோடு கண்ணான என் கண்ணா
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_114373813699203221.html

i have

From: great on Thu Nov 16 4:48:43 2006.

கண்ணோடு கண்ணான என் கண்ணா
http://myspb.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post_114373813699203221.html

i have

I have posted the link... check out my post above

From: kamalsurya on Thu Nov 16 7:39:06 2006. [Full View]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUAyqwT2E74

Anyone to beat that???????
From: joe on Thu Nov 16 8:31:29 2006. [Full View]

Excellent slide show video on KalaiGnani

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaUM4GOZgfQ
From: joe on Thu Nov 16 8:35:40 2006. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUAyqwT2E74

Anyone to beat that???????

Beat pannuratha? venumna kanavu kaanalam
From: joe on Thu Nov 16 8:51:27 2006. [Full View]

Kalai Gnani's speach at Nadigar Thilagam statue opening function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDx6fc_EcU
From: Amarshiva on Thu Nov 16 15:46:16 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kalai Gnani's speach at Nadigar Thilagam statue opening function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDx6fc_EcU

has NT acted as negative hero in any movies???

From: MADDY on Thu Nov 16 16:05:02 2006.

Kalai Gnani's speach at Nadigar Thilagam statue opening function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDx6fc_EcU

has NT acted as negative hero in any movies???

if i'm not wrong Andha Naal.....a classic thriller from Veena Balachander.......amazing single track hollywood kinda movie.....

Kamalsurya wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUAyqwT2E74

Anyone to beat that???????

wow, one of my most fav scenes.........Kamal is the most prolific dancer in Indian Cinema........and that final slap is like Sehwag's six......

From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 16 16:13:13 2006. [Full View]

Dr.Kamalhaasan thanks Behindwoods visitors for their wishes

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/images/kamal-wishes.jpg
From: kb on Thu Nov 16 16:18:59 2006. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUAyqwT2E74

Anyone to beat that???????
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 16 16:45:18 2006. [Full View]

Some Rare Finds Of Kamal :

http://www.lazygeek.net/images/thevar_kamal.jpg

http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/images/kamal-01.jpg

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/images30/optimized/rajini-kamal-255.jpg

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/images34/rajini-kamal-550.jpg

http://www.vasantham.sg/showing/silver/imgs_feb%2006/Kamal%201.jpg

http://spinit.wordpress.com/files/2006/04/kamal.jpg

http://members.optushome.com.au/sivarasa/images/Intro/kamal.jpg

http://www.ygeem.com/kamal.jpg

http://www.aaft.com/images/news/kamal.jpg

http://www.nilacharal.com/feature/valar/images/kamal_full.jpg

http://www.newsindia-times.com/nit/2002/05/10/kamal-homepage.jpg

http://www.indiafilm.com/cinedairy/kamal.jpg

http://www.tamilpakkam.com/kamal.gif

http://www.chennaionline.com/eevents/images/Kamal-01.jpg

http://www.lazygeek.net/images/dr_kamal.jpg

http://www.ravikiranmusic.com/gallery/Thumb_gwop10.jpg

http://www.thehindu.com/2006/01/03/images/2006010313690201.jpg

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/images31/optimized/kamal-surya-500.jpg

http://www.screenindia.com/feb27/27nost2.jpg

http://www.thehindu.com/2005/12/09/images/2005120916100301.jpg

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/06/21/images/2003062105770101.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/dirmanirathnam/kamalsaranyanayagan.jpg

http://www.narthaki.com/info/articles/images/art124i.jpg

http://www.rotaryclubofmadras.org/images/gallery/kamal-hasan.jpg

http://www.webindia123.com/movie/profiles/south/images/kamal.jpg

http://www.3to6.com/final_interview/images/kamal%20hasan.jpg
From: kannannn on Thu Nov 16 19:35:37 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Some Rare Finds Of Kamal :

http://www.lazygeek.net/images/thevar_kamal.jpg

Wow, it's a pleasure to watch him work so meticulously (I'm trying to imagine what Nasser felt like - if it's him - being buried for so long)
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Nov 16 21:45:47 2006. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUAyqwT2E74

Anyone to beat that???????

There is also a song in SATTAM (not as serious as SALANGAI OLI, but more entertaining) that starts with Naan thaan Raaja Yendi Roja, where Kamal will show all his dancing Prowess to beat Silk-u's ego about her dancing skills ... I think he will cover Disco, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, etc etc ... Very nice song, and a great movie too !!

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 16 23:20:50 2006.

Oh is it ?
I really don't understand what Hema Malini's problem. Everytime she talks about Hey Ram she talks as if she was given a raw deal. What did she want a song and long weep scene ? She was given a neat role and she did pretty well in that overshadowing even Girish Karnad.

A_A any idea who the old lady who plays Saket's aunt (Vasantha akka) in the film. She did a great job. Wonder where Kamal picks these one film wonders !

It was Hema Malini Smile

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Thu Nov 16 23:57:59 2006. [Full View]

http://www.rotaryclubofmadras.org/gallery.html

http://www.blonnet.com/2004/03/21/stories/2004032100851600.htm

these two events are missed out it seems

From: selvakumar on Fri Nov 17 2:02:47 2006.

There is also a song in SATTAM (not as serious as SALANGAI OLI, but more entertaining) that starts with Naan thaan Raaja Yendi Roja, where Kamal will show all his dancing Prowess to beat Silk-u's ego about her dancing skills ... I think he will cover Disco, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, etc etc ... Very nice song, and a great movie too !!

Thumbs Up!

You reflected my thot BAY ! Both are

stuffs !

From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 17 2:53:50 2006. [Full View]

1) Name any hero who has given more hits in more languages.
Answer is : Dr. Kamal Haasan
TAMIL
TELUGU
KANNADA
MALAYALAM
HINDI
BENGALI
6 languages

Kamal acted in all 6 languages and in his
credit he hold silver jubilee hits in all.

Note : i let to know the only film that Dr. Kamal acted in Bengali called as KABITHA ran for 175 days at the theater called UMA PARVATHI in the then called CALCUTTA which is now called as KOLKATTA

2) NAME ANY HERO FROM TAMIL FILMDOM WHOSE MOVIE RELEASED IN SOVIET UNION ( UNDIVIDED RUSSIA )
Answer is Dr. Kamal Haasan

the film SALANGAI OLI released in ST. PETERSBURG, MOSCOW , LENINGRAD
and 7 prints were sent to SOVIET UNION on that time. The great thing is this film ran for 45 days.

No other hero never ever and forever too can dream about this.

3) Name the hero who gave the biggest hit in Sri lanka.
The answer is the film GURU ran for 1095 days at Jafna, Sri lanka.

Those who dont trust it, plz check the old newspapers or else contact ALL INDIA RADIO.

During,83 periods, like Cricket commentary, VIVIDH-BHARATH announces this film success in SRI LANKA .

But the so called Tamil audience itself didnt make this film as big hit here.

4) Name the hero who gave more silver jubilee hits in the India

Amitabh Bachan - 30 silver jubilee hits
Sivaji ganeshan - 16 silver jubilee hits
Raj kumar and MGR - 14 silver jubilee hits
NTR - 11 silver jubilee hits

Dr. Kamal Haasan - 38 silver jubilee hits

5) Name the hero who gave more 1 year hits (365 days hit)

Amitabh Bachan - 3 hits
Kamal haasan
1. MAROCHARITRA ran for 596 days at SAFFIRE, CHENNAI 1000 days at KAVITHA, MYSORE
2. Moondram Pirai - 365 days at Subham ( Sathyam Cineplex, Chennai )
3. Apoorva Sagotharagal - 400 days, Pondicherry
4. Pushpaka Vimana ( kannada, Pesumpadam in Tamil ) ran for 365 days at Bangalore ( Anu pallavi is the theater )
From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 17 2:54:27 2006. [Full View]

this is an article posted in our orkut community..
From: bulb_mani on Fri Nov 17 2:59:12 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

this is an article posted in our orkut community..
From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Nov 17 3:14:37 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

this is an article posted in our orkut community..

East or west Thalaivar is best.
From: Kamalkumar on Fri Nov 17 9:19:07 2006. [Full View]

http://newsigo.blogspot.com/2006/10/kamal-haasan-and-sarikas-daughter.html
From: Kamalkumar on Fri Nov 17 9:20:35 2006. [Full View]

Listen To Kamal
http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com/2006/11/15/listen-to-kamal/
From: selvakumar on Fri Nov 17 9:28:46 2006. [Full View]

Kamalkumar wrote:

http://newsigo.blogspot.com/2006/10/kamal-haasan-and-sarikas-daughter.html

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Nov 17 10:35:28 2006.

From: Amarshiva on Mon Nov 20 13:03:34 2006.

You reflected my thot BAY ! Both are Smoke Smirk

stuffs !

Yeah Selva !!

how about thalivar's tap dance in "kalaignan" there is no song.. only for theme music thalaivar will dance.. bravo!!!! that's so good.. and diluburujane..dandiya dance.. .. i will go crazy at any time for this song..

You reflected my thot BAY ! Both are Smoke Smirk

stuffs !

Yeah Selva !! Thumbs Up!

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Nov 20 16:22:11 2006.

YES! And these ones too ...

* Ithu Rosaa poovu - Oru Kaithiyin Diary

* Vaanam keelae vanthaal enna - TMT

* Sorgam Madhuvilae - Sattam En Kaiyil

* Unakenna Maelae nindrai - Simla Special

* Singaari Saraku - Kaaki Chattai

* Megam Kottattum - Enakkul Oruvan

* Annaatha Aaduraar - AS

etc etc etc

From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 20 21:23:45 2006.

From: Kumar on Tue Nov 21 7:43:54 2006.

Eppadi idellam

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Nov 20 22:17:28 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Eppadi idellam
From: tfmlover on Tue Nov 21 0:01:46 2006. [Full View]

3) Name the hero who gave the biggest hit in Sri lanka.
The answer is the film GURU ran for 1095 days at Jafna, Sri lanka.

Those who dont trust it, plz check the old newspapers or else contact ALL INDIA RADIO.

During,83 periods, like Cricket commentary, VIVIDH-BHARATH announces this film success in SRI LANKA .

But the so called Tamil audience itself didnt make this film as big hit here.

i heard this before too..
1st movie to bring huge sinhala fans to tamil movies...
in colombo , in same theatre for 2 years i read

Nagamani Mahadevan is ther name of the lady who played Saket's aunt Vasantha , but details of her acting history remain a mystery. My guess is that she may have had stage experience. Kamal has a knack of utilising talented stage actors (Pasupathy, Nasser, etc)

And yes, I've heard that Hema Malini complains to anyone willing to listen that she was treated like a 'junior artist' during the filming of Hey Ram. Was she expecting to play Vasundra Das' character?? She had a plum role- Saket Ram's level headed mother-in-law who pretty much held the family together. I thought she did a great job; but obviously she wanted to do a duet in Switzerland. Whatever.

It was Hema Malini Smile

PS: I finally managed to watch VV (PR, thanks for whetting my appetite with the youtube sequences). I managed to get my hands on a DVD version (although I wasn't too impressed with the quality). I'm letting the experience marinate before I give my take on this film.

From: ajithfederer on Tue Nov 21 8:51:27 2006.

avarkku vera velai illai athan........ Embarassed

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Nov 21 15:15:53 2006.

Eppadi idellam Not Worthy

I thought she did a great job; but obviously she wanted to do a duet in Switzerland. Whatever. Huh?!

Kumar, do post more often.

I finally managed to watch VV (PR, thanks for whetting my appetite with the youtube sequences). I managed to get my hands on a DVD version (although I wasn't too impressed with the quality).

Well worded. Nebulous enough that it looks like you are referring to the quality of the DVD

I'm letting the experience marinate before I give my take on this film

I was doing that but my experience is kinda pickled now. So you don't wait too long.

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Nov 21 16:20:25 2006. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

avarkku vera velai illai athan........

Exactly!
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 23 5:21:00 2006. [Full View]

It may be commando Kamal next
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, November 23, 2006]

Kamal Haasan seems to have a hectic schedule ahead of him.

The man who is now shooting for Dasavatharam may choose the military fatigues for his next movie.

Major Ravi, who made Aran recently, is planning to make Aran Part-III.

Now, if you are wondering about what happened to Aran Part-II, well, Ravi has already got down on the work for it.

Aran, which was simultaneously released in Kerala as Keerthi Chakra, will have Mohanlal playing the lead in the second part too.

Mohanlal himself would produce the movie and it would have an aeroplane hijack incident as its backdrop.

After this, Major Ravi will make the Aran Part-III in 2008 and it would be simultaneously made in Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu.

The film is expected to feature Kamal, Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi and a leading Telugu actor.

Major Ravi and Kamal had earlier worked together in Kamal's Alavandhan (Ravi was consulted on the scenes involving the army).

Kamal had also provided the introduction for Aran.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27137.html

If this is true, Its ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Kamal and Mohanlal in the same movie is just a connoisseur's delight, even if the storyline is non existent
I sure hope this happens
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 23 5:37:27 2006. [Full View]

Super

We can get to see a slimmer and smart Kamal as we saw in the commando role in alavandhan
From: Amarshiva on Thu Nov 23 11:05:34 2006. [Full View]

yes mani.. he looked amazing in the commando dress.. I really liked the haistyle and the complete get up... simply superb...
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 23 11:13:16 2006. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

yes mani.. he looked amazing in the commando dress.. I really liked the haistyle and the complete get up... simply superb...
From: tfmlover on Fri Nov 24 2:55:00 2006. [Full View]

informative glimpse from AVM about the master

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/AVM-Kamal/
From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 24 3:02:03 2006. [Full View]

tfmlover wrote:

informative glimpse from AVM about the master

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/AVM-Kamal/
thanks a lot.....
From: kb on Fri Nov 24 3:06:27 2006. [Full View]

tfmlover wrote:

informative glimpse from AVM about the master

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/AVM-Kamal/

is that dasa kamal in the end
From: Aandavan on Fri Nov 24 3:16:10 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

tfmlover wrote:

informative glimpse from AVM about the master

http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/tfmlover1/AVM-Kamal/

is that dasa kamal in the end
i hope so...
From: smith on Fri Nov 24 3:20:40 2006. [Full View]

Mohanlal was approached to star in tenali, a role that was played eventually by jayaram. He is not likely to play second fiddle to kamal.

So the kamal-mohanlal combi is just a dream.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Nov 24 7:09:28 2006. [Full View]

whie people wonder on the sudden tamil titles given to the movies, somehow i get reminded to list of almost all of the kamal films' titles representing old movies\songs\literature\characters

here is the list
vettaiyaadu vilayaadu - old song's starting
dasaavathaaram \ sathileelaavathi - re-use old title
maruthanaayagam \ virumaandi - known character name in some maurai based story
avvai shanmugi - pammal k sambantham - his mentor's name
panchathanthiram\tenali\nala damayanthi - names of old tamil tales
hey raam - famous quote by Mahatma and many Hindus
anbe sivam - from a old tamil literature - forgot name...maybe joe would know that!
kuruthippunal - name of a tamil novel

From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Nov 24 7:38:55 2006.

whie people wonder on the sudden tamil titles given to the movies, somehow i get reminded to list of almost all of the kamal films' titles representing old movies\songs\literature\characters

here is the list
vettaiyaadu vilayaadu - old song's starting
dasaavathaaram \ sathileelaavathi - re-use old title
maruthanaayagam \ virumaandi - known character name in some maurai based story
avvai shanmugi - pammal k sambantham - his mentor's name
panchathanthiram\tenali\nala damayanthi - names of old tamil tales
hey raam - famous quote by Mahatma and many Hindus
anbe sivam - from a old tamil literature - forgot name...maybe joe would know that!
kuruthippunal - name of a tamil novel

Tenali - AP dhaane??

Panchathanthiram etc.. may be Sanskrit derivatives but like hubber Kalai Vignani PR had said in some thread, if we decide to go by etimology of words, how far do we go back?? Many so-called Thamizh words would cease to exist.

Also, while Sivaji may not be a Thamizh 'word' how the hell is one supposed to make it into Thamizh??? It's a proper noun!
The whole Thamizh film name racket reeks of Talibanism and Dogma....

I wish both KSR/Oscar and Shankar/AVM have their way....

P.S: I also wish both the names are judged by the same rules, especially given the fact that Aandavar generally gets a raw deal when it comes to the media, censor board etc...

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Nov 24 7:45:54 2006. [Full View]

the comedy part of it is, even if the superstars continue with the same namest, sun tv will happily try to grab those movies and would proudly telecast it after 2 years....

on one hand the dmk brings in lacks and laks of loss to TN Govet, in the name of pure tamil, on the other side suntv discards all these rules and grows its business

EKSI EKSI
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Nov 24 7:50:48 2006. [Full View]

bala, yes, tenali is AP only, and in that case even Chanakyan too is a telugu name....anyway my point is that kamal has brought in lot of literature into tamil cinema, and also has given due respect to lot of tamil literature\literary persons by those titles

after listing 'kalavai songs' of aandavar, i would like all osf us to list the literary links of aandavar in tamil movies, in a broader sense...i would start...

1. Guna had abiraami anthaathi song
2. devar magan has thevaaram song "maasaru ponne varuga"
3. virumaandi is a inspiration from a tamil work by thol.paramasivan

if my point to list is not clear, u ppl can refine it and continue, but lets completely cover this topic

From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Nov 24 7:57:04 2006.

after listing 'kalavai songs' of aandavar, i would like all osf us to list the literary links of aandavar in tamil movies, in a broader sense...i would start...

1. Guna had abiraami anthaathi song

http://movielane.blogspot.com/2005/12/guna.html

A superb post!

From: great on Fri Nov 24 7:57:08 2006. [Full View]

A_A , from where you bought Hey Ram original Cd .
From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Nov 24 8:00:15 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

A_A , from where you bought Hey Ram original Cd .

I could only get the original VCD here in Sing...
DVD kedaikkale...

You might get it in Burma Bazar in Chennai but even if you do, i don't think anything less than the original would do justice..
Pondy - i think all those shops have been closed or something....

I guess hubber Australia Jana has the original DVD...
From: great on Fri Nov 24 8:04:21 2006. [Full View]

Even the pirated version of hey ram is not available in chennai

It was circulated few months back but the quality is not that good. But the hindi version was released by Bombino @ 80 bucks .

From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Nov 24 8:08:54 2006.

Even the pirated version of hey ram is not available in chennai Sad

It was circulated few months back but the quality is not that good. But the hindi version was released by Bombino @ 80 bucks .

I bought the Hindi VCD from Landmark, Chennai but its not quite the same, is it?

From: great on Fri Nov 24 8:14:10 2006. [Full View]

yes , hindi version mattum romba naal munnadiyae release pannitaanga . They could have released the tamil version also
From: joe on Fri Nov 24 8:38:23 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

great wrote:

A_A , from where you bought Hey Ram original Cd .

I could only get the original VCD here in Sing...
DVD kedaikkale...

A_A,
try at Mustafa centre..Partha maathiri gnapagam

From: alwarpet_andavan on Fri Nov 24 8:41:51 2006.

A_A , from where you bought Hey Ram original Cd .

I could only get the original VCD here in Sing...
DVD kedaikkale...

A_A,
try at Mustafa centre..Partha maathiri gnapagam Smile

Thanks Joe, will try....

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Nov 24 13:44:58 2006. [Full View]

A_A wrote:

Panchathanthiram etc.. may be Sanskrit derivatives but like hubber Kalai Vignani PR had said in some thread, if we decide to go by etimology of words, how far do we go back??
unga landhu thaangalai.
Reminds me of Kamal's dialogue in Avvai Shanmugi
en poNNu padikkaadhayE pattam vaangi uttunirukkurA paar !

EdhO, enakku vandhavarai laabam

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Nov 24 13:59:45 2006.

We can discuss at length about Kamal's titles. Each one would generate an elaborate discussion because they so beutifully intertwined with the film. They usually have various interpretations and almost never just what they seem. When ThEvar Magan was followed by Chinna Gounder, Periya Gounder Ponnu (ironically starring Gouthami) it was a perfect case of people missing the point entirely.

I am still not convinced about the title Mahanadhi. My friends and I have argued about the interpretation. Hey Ram is a great title befitting the film. In fact there was an article in the Hindu long back about the title and how Kamal had used the words, and even the concept of Rama at various points in the movie.

SV wrote:

bala, yes, tenali is AP only

The story goes thus. Apparently Anbe Sivam was planned long ago and it was intially the lead duo were supposed to be travelling from Tenali in AP to Madras. Now Tenali also makes sense in the AS story because Nalla is kind of a wise clown.Then the project was shelved and the title was used. In the movie Tenali, the name does stand out as odd actually. Later Kamal moved the story to Bhubhaneshwar as it was more topical with the recent cyclones etc and renamed in Anbe Sivam which was even more apt considering the themes and names etc.

From: smith on Sat Nov 25 0:06:52 2006. [Full View]

Whatever may be said about the title "thevar magan:, it must be admitted that it portrayed that community in very favourable light & demeaned a few others.

By the way, what is the sig. of the title?

From: joe on Sat Nov 25 0:10:46 2006.

Whatever may be said about the title "thevar magan:, it must be admitted that it portrayed that community in very favourable light & demeaned a few others.

By the way, what is the sig. of the title?

smith,
In devar magan Both Hero and vilian belongs to same community ..Do you mean to say movie is glorifying Naser's character also?

From: smith on Sat Nov 25 6:29:18 2006. [Full View]

I agree. But what abt madan bob's character? Also some of the dilaogues uttered by sivaji smacked of thevar superiority.

What abt the lyrics of the "potri padadi pennae" song?
From: joe on Sat Nov 25 6:37:31 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

Also some of the dilaogues uttered by sivaji smacked of thevar superiority.

What abt the lyrics of the "potri padadi pennae" song?

When a movie speaks about the culture of a community ,It includes it's pride ,cunningness ,internal problems ,plus ,minus all ..I think Devar Magan dealt with all aspects.

I don't want to comment on madanpop's character..Ippadi ellathaiyum generalise panni noondittu iruntha entha movie-yum edukka mudiyathu.
From: bulb_mani on Sat Nov 25 6:55:46 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

I agree. But what abt madan bob's character? Also some of the dilaogues uttered by sivaji smacked of thevar superiority.

What abt the lyrics of the "potri padadi pennae" song?

This isa very valid point in my opinion and i can elaborate on it... but let us not get entangled in casteism themes now

Lets move on with KAMAL sir

From: kamalsurya on Sat Nov 25 7:11:55 2006.

A_A , from where you bought Hey Ram original Cd .

I could only get the original VCD here in Sing...
DVD kedaikkale...

A_A,
try at Mustafa centre..Partha maathiri gnapagam Smile

Thanks Joe, will try....

No I don't think so Joe my dad and I tried finding for the hey raam dvd for a very long time alr but just could not get it here in singapore

From: joe on Sat Nov 25 7:24:49 2006. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

No I don't think so Joe my dad and I tried finding for the hey raam dvd for a very long time alr but just could not get it here in singapore

Oh! .I may be wrong..I will check again

From: kamalsurya on Sat Nov 25 7:56:50 2006.

I don't know why joe even Ghajini was not released by ayngaran.I do not know the reason why some movies is so difficult to find...My dad is still finding for the movie karuthama(ayngaran version) and to no avail

No I don't think so Joe my dad and I tried finding for the hey raam dvd for a very long time alr but just could not get it here in singapore Crying or Very sad

Oh!

.I may be wrong..I will check again Embarassed

From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Nov 25 14:14:32 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

Whatever may be said about the title "thevar magan:, it must be admitted that it portrayed that community in very favourable light & demeaned a few others.

Couldn't disagree more.

Except for Gowthami and Madan Bob no-one else from any other community is shown on screen.

The ThEvar community is shown as one that still lives in regressive times, hell bent upon settling scores and physical supremacy. This is underlined in several places in the film:

இந்த காட்டுமிராண்டிப்பய கூட்டத்துல ங்கொப்பனும் ஒருத்தந்தேங்கிறத மறந்திடாத

அடிக்கு அடி கொடுக்கலைன்னா அப்புறம் என்னய்யா தேவன் !

And, IMO, the most controversial:
தேவனா இருக்கிறது முக்கியமா ? மனுஷனா இருக்கிறது முக்கியமா ?

One place where it is even explicitly highlighted that tha warring factions belong to the same caste is when Easkki tells Sakthi that the one who attacked him was a relative:

எல்லாம் சொந்தக்கார பயதேன். அன்னிக்கு கம்புச்சண்டைல வம்புக்கிழுத்தாய்ங்கல்ல, அதுல ஒருத்தன். வவுத்தெரிச்ச புடிச்ச ****** மயங்க......கை மட்டும் சரியாகட்டும்யா , அப்புறம் என்ன நடக்குதுன்னு பாருங்க

The focus of the movie is not about inter-caste class but rather about messed up priorities and regressive lifestyle caused by misplaced notions of caste-pride.

smith wrote:

By the way, what is the sig. of the title?
The title, as I see it, addresses the direct question: Is a ThEvar's son a thEvar ? To put it more generally: Can we run away from our roots and responsibilities?.

Sakthi is not the eldest, so he does not have a natural claim on his father's position. Neither does he desire it and is all ready to leave at the earliest. In fact he doesn't even understand his father and thinks of him as a villager to who caste and money are priorities (shown in the way he tries to Banu's family to Periya ThEvar).

In the famous scene between Periya thEvar and Sakthi, the former makes clear his expectations from Sakthi:

உங்களத்தானே நம்பணும். வேற யார் இருக்கா இங்க நம்புறதுக்கு ?

Despite the emotion Sakthi remains unmoved from his stance of 'starting afresh' without carrying the yoke of several generations on his neck.

In the Panchayat scene Chinnasaamy ThEvar pokes him saying
உன் மகன் தான் தெலுங்கச்சிய கட்டிக்குவானே, நாளைக்கு நான் தேவன் இல்லைன்னு அவன் வாக்கு மாறிட்டா ?

Tempers rise and we see him bursting in anger (despite all his Western influences). But this not the first time we see him vulnerable to verbal taunts ( a very typically misplaced yardstick of bravery). We saw him getting reactionary even earlier in the kambu-sandai sequence.

So when later in the movie Sakthi progresses to don the role of the Godfather we are led to believe that it is a 'change'. A change from his western self to a rustic lord. Or is it just a positive change of a man who is moving to his natural disposition, much as he would like to blame the circumstances (சக்திக்குள்ள் இப்பிடி ஒரு கிராமத்தான் இருக்கிறது எனக்கு இன்னிக்கு வரைக்கும் தெரியாது)

The movie leaves us with more questions than it solves about likes, purpose, responsibilities. What is the role of external influences like education and exposure? To they add to our personalities or do they make us more aware of our shortcomings (post fruit-eating Adam) and thus move us away from our natural selves.

பானு:என்னை காதலிக்கிற, இந்த பொண்ணை கல்யாணம் பண்ணிக்கிர.உண்மயிலே நீ யாரைக் காதலிக்கிற ? உன்னையேவா ?
சக்தி:இந்த சின்னத் தூவலூரை

Don't most of us wish we had a 'cause' like that we could wholeheartedly commit to ?
From: Aandavan on Sun Nov 26 0:28:13 2006. [Full View]

super post by prabu ram
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 26 1:08:06 2006. [Full View]

praburam, when did u see devar magan , last?
From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 26 9:25:41 2006. [Full View]

Just now saw NETRU INDRU NAALAI that happened some 2 -3 years back...

Saw kamal speaking about BANYAN association... he said

" Ellorukum Mana Kashtam Varum Adhu Mana Badhipai er paduthum... Adhai Naam Kadandhu Vandhu Vitom... Silar Angeye Thangi Vitargal... Varagaluku indha Banyan Nizhal Kodukiradhu"

I admired the way he expressed that about depression and mental challenge

From: great on Sun Nov 26 11:13:58 2006.

இந்த காட்டுமிராண்டிப்பய கூட்டத்துல ங்கொப்பனும் ஒருத்தந்தேங்கிறத மறந்திடாத

உங்களத்தானே நம்பணும். வேற யார் இருக்கா இங்க நம்புறதுக்கு ?

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Nov 26 14:13:07 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

praburam, when did u see devar magan , last?
Don't recall when I saw the whole movie last. Must be a year atleast. Last week or so I saw some clips on youtube (someone posted the links here). Why ?

From: great on Sun Nov 26 14:16:37 2006.

praburam, when did u see devar magan , last?

Don't recall when I saw the whole movie last. Must be a year atleast. Last week or so I saw some clips on youtube (someone posted the links here). Why ?

Becoz you have quoted the exact words and scenes.. that might be the reason he asked when you saw the movie .

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Nov 26 14:26:15 2006.

praburam, when did u see devar magan , last?

Don't recall when I saw the whole movie last. Must be a year atleast. Last week or so I saw some clips on youtube (someone posted the links here). Why ?

Becoz you have quoted the exact words and scenes.. that might be the reason he asked when you saw the movie .

I have lost count of the number of times I have seen ThEvar Magan, Mahanadhi, MMKR etc. I invariably remember the scenes,lines and expressions in these films, a typical pasumarathu aaNii case

From: great on Sun Nov 26 14:33:07 2006. [Full View]

Gems of Kamal Hassan
From: bulb_mani on Sun Nov 26 14:37:21 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

Gems of Kamal Hassan

The guy who acts as kamal hassan's son ... the one who isa part of a circus team when kamal finds him...

His name is ASHWANTH and he was my classmate @ school We were in 5th i suppose when he was picked to play the role
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 26 22:48:01 2006. [Full View]

kamal's recent films had sone kids and each were special in their own way....well thats another topic to discuss!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Nov 26 22:50:42 2006.

praburam, when did u see devar magan , last?

Don't recall when I saw the whole movie last. Must be a year atleast. Last week or so I saw some clips on youtube (someone posted the links here). Why ?

i just saw thevar magan 2 days before, and only this time i got the name thoovalor, somehow, at first times.... that name of the village - thoovaloor (and dialogs related to them ) went unnoticed by me.......i was wondering, you were mentioning things perfectly, as if you saw that yesterday......actually, its me who saw that yesterday

From: Amarshiva on Mon Nov 27 11:12:28 2006. [Full View]

Don't know whether it's true.

I read it in the tamil daily news paper supplementary.

Director bala met kamal and told him a story. Despite of his busy schedule for dasa, kamal spent much time on the story discussion and told bala that they will sit for the second discussion after dasa.

Anyone heard about this..

From: great on Mon Nov 27 11:16:49 2006.

Director bala met kamal and told him a story. Despite of his busy schedule for dasa, kamal spent much time on the story discussion and told bala that they will sit for the second discussion after dasa.

But sometime back sify and few other websites mentioned DASA shooting is happening in USA. I guess they have not returned to india yet

. Anywayz if this project materialise then it would be a visual treat

From: Nerd on Mon Nov 27 11:45:44 2006. [Full View]

Yep. KH was in dallas a couple of days back to attend the wedding of a *big shot's* daughter and he has been in NY for a month atleast I think !!

From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 27 13:01:53 2006.

Don't know whether it's true.

I read it in the tamil daily news paper supplementary.

Director bala met kamal and told him a story. Despite of his busy schedule for dasa, kamal spent much time on the story discussion and told bala that they will sit for the second discussion after dasa.

Anyone heard about this..

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-06-05/27-11-06-kamal.html

They say the meeting happened before Kamal left for the US.

From: bulb_mani on Mon Nov 27 13:02:12 2006.

Will Kamal join hands with Bala?

Nov 27, 2006

Though his Naan Kadavul is in troubled waters, Bala seems to be up and running with his out of the ordinary scripts. He has recently caught up with Kamal before Kamal traveled to the US for the shoots of Dasavatharam. Guess what? Bala seems to have impressed Kamal with his new script. It is reported that Kamal is overwhelmed by the script and listened to the narration patiently which went on for a couple of hours.

Though Kamal did not utter consent to give a go ahead for the script, the chances of Bala joining hands with Kamal are quite promising, if rumors are anything to go by.

If the project materializes that would be after the completion of Naan Kadavul, we concur. With Thenappan enduring a financial crisis, Naan Kadavul’s future is bleak at the moment and it would not be surprising if Bala decided to abandon the movie.

Though, these are only unconfirmed reports, only an official announcement from Bala’s stable will clear the air in this matter.

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/nov-06-05/27-11-06-kamal.html

We can expect Kamal to win another national award Cool

From: Amarshiva on Mon Nov 27 13:51:29 2006.

We can expect Kamal to win another national award

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Yes 100%, if it is materialises....may be who knows even for dasa he might get it .. Kamal will have tough competition this time with rajini(shivaji)...to get the national award. The kollywood industry and the newspaper also telling rajini might get the best actor award for shivaji..

ethu eppadiyo...we'll have good movies both andavar and rajini movies are getting released on the same month/date/year(???)..

However, if kamal bala combo works, thalaivar will unanimously for the national award for sure.. Hope this clicks..

From: njv on Mon Nov 27 23:21:27 2006.

We can expect Kamal to win another national award

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While award cant add anything to KH, by giving the award to KH, the award will get its due respect.

KH missed 4th award, since Avvai Shanmugi and Indian came in the same year and the later won the award and the toughest competition was between AS and Indian. 10A has good chance, provided the script is neat and not ends with a confusing, but usual, car chase.

Bala KH is my dream come true. I still have Pithamagan hangover, so I am sure Bala-KH movie will keep me awake for another 50 year atleast.

From: njv on Mon Nov 27 23:24:53 2006. [Full View]

BTW KH also deserve national award for movies like Devar Magan, Guna, Mahanadhi, Hey Ram (atleast for direction, not sure if many noticed, but every character in this movie is from where they belong, i.e. KH is a SI brahmin, SRK is a NI muslim, Rani is a Bengali girl etc).
From: MADDY on Mon Nov 27 23:44:19 2006. [Full View]

njv wrote:

KH is a SI brahmin
From: njv on Tue Nov 28 0:26:52 2006. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

njv wrote:

KH is a SI brahmin

I know why you are laughing, but atleast by birth he was!
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Nov 28 0:28:18 2006. [Full View]

njv wrote:

Hey Ram (not sure if many noticed, but every character in this movie is from where they belong, i.e. KH is a SI brahmin, SRK is a NI muslim, Rani is a Bengali girl etc).

Kamal said it was a conscious attempt to cast people in their roots.

He wanted to cast the Marathi actor Mohan Gokhale for the role of Abhyankar. When Mohan Gokhale passed away he was replaced by another Marathi actor Atul Kulkarni (who went on to win the National Award). The Maharaja is played by the vetreanMarathi actor Vikram Gokhale. Rani Mukherjee is too obvious to mention.

Saket's later household is played by Kamal's nephew (as Saket Jr) and Chandrahassan 9as Saket's son). In the Iyengar household he was meticulous enough to cast Hema Malini, V.S.Raghavan and even Y.G.Mahendra in a small role !Even the tailor Amjad is played by Shadab Khan (son of the actor Amjad Khan). The riot control inspector Ibrahim is played by Nasser and Dr.Munav is played by Abbas.

The three principal friends in the movie, quite curiously are minorities. The Pathan in Delhi, the Hindu sindhi in Karachi and the Iyengar in Tamil Nadu. This was also a very subtle but strong choice that raises complicated questions on the extent to which the individual can validly claim to subscribe to representative. The idea is brought out in the conversation between Saket and Amjad in Chandini chowk. Most notably in Amjad's line: "உன் ஜாதிக்கு ப்ரதிநிதியா வந்திருக்கியா ?"

From: njv on Tue Nov 28 0:33:08 2006.

The three principal friends in the movie, quite curiously are minorities. The Pathan in Delhi, the Hindu sindhi in Karachi and the Iyengar in Tamil Nadu. This was also a very subtle but strong choice that raises complicated questions on the extent to which the individual can validly claim to subscribe to representative. The idea is brought out in the conversation between Saket and Amjad in Chandini chowk. Most notably in Amjad's line: "உன் ஜாதிக்கு ப்ரதிநிதியா வந்திருக்கியா ?"

Please post here more often.

From: Thirumaran on Tue Nov 28 0:33:47 2006.

BTW KH also deserve national award for movies like Devar Magan, Guna, Mahanadhi, Hey Ram (atleast for direction, not sure if many noticed, but every character in this movie is from where they belong, i.e. KH is a SI brahmin, SRK is a NI muslim, Rani is a Bengali girl etc).

There are many we can mention.

In my opinion he could have got his first National award for 16 vayathinilae

Not only him, IR and BR too deserved Ni for that movie.

By the way did that movie won any national award

From: joe on Tue Nov 28 0:40:46 2006. [Full View]

kamal deseves National Award in few more movies

16 vayathinile
Salangai Oli
Guna
Hey Ram
Anbe Sivam
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 28 0:48:31 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

kamal deseves National Award in few more movies

16 vayathinile
Salangai Oli
Guna
Hey Ram
Anbe Sivam

I thought he got for SO (the telugu version)

16 vayathinilE -- he sure does
guna
hey raam
anbE sivam -- you gotta be kidding me. His make up was totally unwarranted. I liked maddy's performance better
From: MADDY on Tue Nov 28 0:51:06 2006. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

anbE sivam -- you gotta be kidding me. His make up was totally unwarranted. I liked maddy's performance better

Kamal's make up in AS was heavily inspired from Tom Cruise's makeup in Vanilla Sky....btw, Maddy was not less irritating in AS....

Salaingai Oli - certainly.......i love his dance based performances - SO, Punnagai Mannan etc.....
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 28 0:52:35 2006. [Full View]

Maddy,

I am a big fan of maddy too (the actor )

His best movies are:
anbE sivam
kannathil muthamittaal
aayitha ezhuthu

in the order, IMHO

From: joe on Tue Nov 28 0:52:53 2006.

Nerd wrote:

kamal deseves National Award in few more movies

16 vayathinile
Salangai Oli
Guna
Hey Ram
Anbe Sivam

I thought he got for SO (the telugu version)

16 vayathinilE -- he sure does Thumbs Up!

guna

hey raam

anbE sivam -- you gotta be kidding me. His make up was totally unwarranted. I liked maddy's performance better Cool

Nerd,
I don't think Kamal got national award for sgara sangamam.

Regarding anbe sivam ,me too Like mahavn's performance ..But let us agree to disagree on kamal's make up and performance..

why are you confused with Guna and Heyram performance ?..Especially Guna is undoubtfully one of his greatest performance.

From: Nerd on Tue Nov 28 0:55:14 2006. [Full View]

Actually I liked his mahAnadhi/DM performance better than all the other movies you have listed.

MN -- Role of a dejected/lost dad
DM -- Though shivaji's performance was unmatchable, his perf was not bad at all

Lets agree to disagree on HR/AS/GN
From: Thirumaran on Tue Nov 28 1:00:54 2006. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

16 vayathinilE -- he sure does
guna
hey raam
anbE sivam -- you gotta be kidding me. His make up was totally unwarranted. I liked maddy's performance better

Salangai Oli and Sippikul muthu telugu versions he he got best actor in Asian film festival. Not National awards
Guna -- I feel there are moments he did over act though overall a great performance

Hey Ram -- Still i have to watch the movie in Tamil

Anbe Sivam -- Madhavan's deserves for Supporting actor role
From: Amarshiva on Tue Nov 28 13:42:35 2006. [Full View]

I don't know, how many of you would have noticed kamal in AS with one long foot and one short foot.

He actually reveals it in a scene, when he is along with maddy. His make up was awesome(stutches in faces, scars,broken tooth,short leg) etc..

AS carried a heavy message in a lighter flatform. That's the reason it has failed in BO. However, it's a very nice movie talking about communism,hinduism and what not" Manitha Neyam" at the end. He should have gotten it for Anbe sivem.

It's my opinion though, as we all know opinion differs with every individual.
From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Nov 28 15:25:08 2006. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

anbE sivam -- you gotta be kidding me. His make up was totally unwarranted. I liked maddy's performance better

And how do you say that sir?
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 28 15:27:10 2006. [Full View]

can you be more specific, please ??

The maddy part or the make up part ??
From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Nov 28 15:28:17 2006. [Full View]

why do you feel that Kamal's make up was unwarranted?
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Nov 28 15:38:21 2006. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

I don't know, how many of you would have noticed kamal in AS with one long foot and one short foot.
Yeah. Kamal keeps drawing attention to it in the dialogues that u sometimes feel he feels like crying out to notice.

When u see the shorter leg, with the twist in the toe when Kamal lies down (not forgetting once the click his neck) it makes up for everything else.

AnbE Sivam is not one of my favourite Kamal films. I feel it doesn't have the subtle touch of his early-mid 90s films (not to mention Hey Ram). Nearly everything with the flashback was wrong: the moustache twisting fight, stupid long scene with Madan & Co. , the cliched-as-hell mudhaLAli , the even more cliched rich-girl romance and love song (with flute and kambu sandai thrown in ).

Needless to say it was the best film that year and all that but the movie was more about Kamal-the-actor than Kamal-the-filmmaker. I am bigger fan of the latter.
From: bulb_mani on Tue Nov 28 15:43:33 2006. [Full View]

I want to see KAMAL acting under directors like BALA and AMEER...
From: sonia_fr on Tue Nov 28 15:59:48 2006. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

His best movies are:
anbE sivam
kannathil muthamittaal
aayitha ezhuthu

AS was a good movie, thanks to Kamal and the subject.
KM was a great movie, thanks to MR & Keerthana.
AE... mmm Maddy did his part well!

Thirumaran, is it Kamal on your Avatar?

I wish i were born 20-30 years ago just for him (Kamal)! I so regret missing his old movies with KB.
From: bulb_mani on Tue Nov 28 16:01:38 2006. [Full View]

Kamal should direct a movie with Rajini
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 28 16:12:34 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

why do you feel that Kamal's make up was unwarranted?

I dont know why did he have to alter his face so much that it looked disgusting. May be for the dialgoue, theeviravaadhina enna maadhiri...

Other than that, I dont think that such a gory make-up was needed to preach love.

Also I did not find his performance very touching either. In fact maddy was amazing especially in that train accident scene and the scenes after that till the very end

From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Nov 28 17:29:48 2006.

Nerd wrote:

why do you feel that Kamal's make up was unwarranted?

I dont know why did he have to alter his face so much that it looked disgusting. May be for the dialgoue, theeviravaadhina enna maadhiri...

Other than that, I dont think that such a gory make-up was needed to preach love.

Also I did not find his performance very touching either. In fact maddy was amazing especially in that train accident scene and the scenes after that till the very end Cool

I feel that the make up was for 2 reasons

1) the initial combination scenes between Kamal and Maddy where Maddy looks down on Kamal cuz of his bad looks and weird manner..(For ex. the scene where Maddy shows surprise that even Kamal had a love life, and the scene where he comments that 'every dog has its day' etc). Infact the primary reason why Maddy tries to get away from Kamal could be attributed to his looks and the associated mannerisms.

2)obviously the sympathy factor. Hero is shown as a handsome macho guy in the first half. His transition to a grotesque handicapped guy was probably aimed at evoking some extra sympathy.

The film may not have the impact if Kamal was just a normal guy or somebody with a slight handicap, I feel that the entire Kamal- maddy combo rested on Kamal's incapacities & grotesque makeup

From: smith on Wed Nov 29 2:26:17 2006. [Full View]

It must be said that for once, kamal "allowed" madhavan to go the full distance in anbe sivam.
From: Thirumaran on Wed Nov 29 2:38:03 2006. [Full View]

sonia_fr wrote:

Thirumaran, is it Kamal on your Avatar?

.

of course sir
From: joe on Wed Nov 29 2:51:45 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

It must be said that for once, kamal "allowed" madhavan to go the full distance in anbe sivam.

Kamal always gives good scope for other actors

1.Nagesh in Nammavar
2.Karan in Nammavar
3.Maddy in Anbe Sivam
4.Naser in KurudiPunal

Finally NT in Devar magan

So far 3 supporting actor/Spl Juru National award from Kamal movies.

1.NT for Devar Magan
2.Nagesh for Nammavar
3.????? for HeyRam (I forgot hs name)
From: NOV on Wed Nov 29 2:57:00 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kamal always gives good scope for other actors
How abt Prabhu in Vasool Raja?

sorry, couldn't resist that.

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies.

From: bulb_mani on Wed Nov 29 3:00:27 2006.

ur the first person to say that... that is in super hero subjects ... not in kamal movies

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies. Rolling Eyes

From: imsai on Wed Nov 29 3:00:32 2006. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

How abt Prabhu in Vasool Raja?

sorry, couldn't resist that.

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies.

een prabhu-a hero?

I don't think they complain that Kamal don't give them much scope. They're happy with what was offered. Arjun had a good role in Kuruthipunal. Will any other actors give him a role like that? or will arjun accept if anyone else offers him?

From: Thirumaran on Wed Nov 29 3:02:10 2006.

It must be said that for once, kamal "allowed" madhavan to go the full distance in anbe sivam.

Kamal always gives good scope for other actors

1.Nagesh in Nammavar
2.Karan in Nammavar
3.Maddy in Anbe Sivam
4.Naser in KurudiPunal

Finally NT in Devar magan

So far 3 supporting actor/Spl Juru National award from Kamal movies.

1.NT for Devar Magan
2.Nagesh for Nammavar
3.????? for HeyRam (I forgot hs name)

Joe

Not only that..

In Devar Magan, everyone had great roles and great performance

Even for a comedy actress like Kovai Sarala, a heroine role

None other than Kamal will be having such guts in the current moment.

In PKS Abbas too had a notable role.

In Mahanathi Poornam Viswanathan.

In Virumaandi Pasupathy, Abirami and that Jailor..

In Thenali Jayaram..

In his own production house 3 movies with different actors.

1. Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
2. Magalir Mattum
3. Nala Damayanthi..

He always backs up right talent and give them oppurtunity..

He several times got back some forgotten old actors and gave them oppurtunity and new life.

Eg.. Kaaka Radhakrishnan and the father of Revathy in Devar Magan

From: joe on Wed Nov 29 3:03:33 2006.

Nov,
Above I gave you the proof..I cant do any more.
I never seen any other movie like Kurutipunal ,villan has given that much dominance.

Btw,You complain about vasool raja..what about prabhu's importance in Chandramuki ..what scope NT given in Padaiyappa?

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies. Rolling Eyes

From: smith on Wed Nov 29 3:05:01 2006. [Full View]

Prabhu was given a raw deal in vasool raja. If U had seen the hindi orogianl, U will know.

Same is the case with vetri vizha also. Nagesh in nammavar did not have a big role anyway.

Similar with arjun in kurudhipunal.
From: NOV on Wed Nov 29 3:05:37 2006. [Full View]

you too Joe?
ok, never mind. leave me out of this.

From: selvakumar on Wed Nov 29 3:11:43 2006.

I am much surprised to see you people forgetting VETRIVIZHAA..

Even at that time he gave him much scope in VetriVizha. VRMBBS > Prabu was pretty much low in the graph. That character is not something he should do. Yet KH gave him that role

From: joe on Wed Nov 29 3:12:00 2006. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

you too Joe?
ok, never mind. leave me out of this.

Nov,
I don't understand why you say "You too"..In my opinion ,Kamal is the best in giving operunities to others ,and he even allow them to dominate him in many movies.

He is the one puposely give importance to old people like Nagesh,Kakka radharishnan,Lashmi patti (mahanathi,MMKR).

He is the one acted just one of 5 friends in Panjathanthiram..In tenali ,he gae good scope to Jayaram.

I can't digest because ,what you are saying is tottaly opposit IMO.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Nov 29 3:15:32 2006.

It must be said that for once, kamal "allowed" madhavan to go the full distance in anbe sivam.

You Can add Gemini & Delhi ganesh in Avvai Shanmugi,Nasser in DM, &Athul Kulkarni in Heyram.

From: cancer on Wed Nov 29 3:15:44 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

3.????? for HeyRam (I forgot hs name)

Atul Kulkarni....
From: NOV on Wed Nov 29 3:17:05 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Nov, I don't understand why you say "You too"..
when you bring in some other actor totally unrelated to the discussion.

I feel I can only have a reasonable discussion if I can go through the fan/fanatic in a person and appeal to their logic. Otherwise, it is a waste of time for both parties.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Nov 29 3:18:00 2006.

Kamal didnt interfere anything in VRMBBS. It was Saran, who made Prabhu's role as dummy.

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies. Rolling Eyes

From: joe on Wed Nov 29 3:22:46 2006. [Full View]

Sometimes I even forget that NT acted in Padayappa..Nobody can complain that NT is not given big role.Since It is Rajini's father role ,Rajini could have preferred NT to act..That is OK.

In Kuruthipunal .Arjun character is very important one .Kamal could have thought another action heo will suit for that and pproached him ..Arjun is a big Kamal fan ,so he happily accepted.

Vetrivizha and Chandramuki both are Sivaji productions ..So no body can say Prabhu is purposely ignored.

Seems people can easily blame kamal for everything.
From: joe on Wed Nov 29 3:29:44 2006. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

joe wrote:

Nov, I don't understand why you say "You too"..
when you bring in some other actor totally unrelated to the discussion.

In this case ,I can argue with same kind of example only ..When you say Prabhu is not given due in kamal movie ,Do you expect me to relate it with SSUE (Even in that Jayam ravi has importat role tan Prabhu)?I can compare only with same level of actor ,How he gave importance to Prabhu.

If you don't think Prabhu hasn't given good scope in Chandramuki ,I can't argue ..If You agree ,in what way you think kamal alone is known for that?
From: smith on Wed Nov 29 3:32:20 2006. [Full View]

Kuruthipunal was a remake of drohi. In that film, nasseruddin shah's role was a running one with om puri who was the hero.

But we all know how many scenes arjun had in kuruthipunal. Kamal even apologised on the opening show that he had forgotten to add "guest appearance" to arjun's name in the titles.

As for prabhu's role in vetri vizha, it was reduced to that of an extra. No prizes for guessing who did that.
From: selvakumar on Wed Nov 29 3:34:45 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

As for prabhu's role in vetri vizha, it was reduced to that of an extra. No prizes for guessing who did that.

Grow up dude !
I agree with VRMBBS ! But not VetriVizha !

Quote:

Vetrivizha and Chandramuki both are Sivaji productions ..So no body can say Prabhu is purposely ignored

From: joe on Wed Nov 29 3:34:48 2006.

Kuruthipunal was a remake of drohi. In that film, nasseruddin shah's role was a running one with om puri who was the hero.

But we all know how many scenes arjun had in kuruthipunal. Kamal even apologised on the opening show that he had forgotten to add "guest appearance" to arjun's name in the titles.

As for prabhu's role in vetri vizha, it was reduced to that of an extra. No prizes for guessing who did that.

Ithellam kisu kisu pathirikaiyila ezuthalam

From: smith on Wed Nov 29 6:21:18 2006. [Full View]

Joe,
That kamal apoligised on the 1st day of screening of kuruthipunal in abirami stuff is not kisukisu.

Kisukisu is what ajith fans like U indulge in.

In vetriu vizha, if kamal did not do it, who did? pratap pothen? c'mon guys, give me a break. That he managed to "direct" kamal itself was nerve wracking for him.
From: Thirumaran on Wed Nov 29 6:24:54 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

Kisukisu is what ajith fans like U indulge in.

Joe is not a fan of Ajith
From: MADDY on Wed Nov 29 7:42:59 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

Kuruthipunal was a remake of drohi. In that film, nasseruddin shah's role was a running one with om puri who was the hero

its not Drohi its Droh Kaal........ ..........FYI Joe is not a fan of Ajith..... ........he is a fan of ARRahman only...... .....

From: Ramakrishna on Wed Nov 29 7:44:04 2006.

Kuruthipunal was a remake of drohi. In that film, nasseruddin shah's role was a running one with om puri who was the hero

its not Drohi its Droh Kaal........ Very Happy

..........FYI Joe is not a fan of Ajith..... Laughing

........he is a fan of ARRahman only...... Laughing

.....

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 7:52:32 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

smith wrote:

Kisukisu is what ajith fans like U indulge in.

Joe is not a fan of Ajith

yes...thiru, joe and smith are anti-ajith....

From: MADDY on Wed Nov 29 7:56:49 2006.

Kuruthipunal was a remake of drohi. In that film, nasseruddin shah's role was a running one with om puri who was the hero

its not Drohi its Droh Kaal........ Very Happy

..........FYI Joe is not a fan of Ajith..... Laughing

........he is a fan of ARRahman only...... Laughing

.....

cycle gap-la namma oru declaration pottura vendiyadhudhaan...

....

leo, joe is no way anti-Ajith.......he just doesent like being pro-ajith......idhu eppadi irukku.......KB padam rendu moonu paartha effect-u dhaan.....

ippa enna problem - smith??? i'll blame the co-actors than Kamal in this regard........obviously, they wud have read the script and then only do the role.......after accepting a role they have to act and not crib.........

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 7:57:20 2006.

[/quote]

So what's the big deal....Kamal is a better actor than prabhu.....whatever it is...it is the director who decides....kamal excels in a variety of roles....so saran has done a good thing...

one of the biggest and harshest criticism on Kamal is his dominance in his movies. Rolling Eyes

From: Thirumaran on Wed Nov 29 8:02:32 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

yes...thiru, joe and smith are anti-ajith....

If someone talks a bit different than usual hero worshiping then they are against them
From: Ramakrishna on Wed Nov 29 8:03:02 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

leosimha wrote:

yes...thiru, joe and smith are anti-ajith....

If someone talks a bit different than usual hero worshiping then they are against them
From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 8:05:44 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

leosimha wrote:

yes...thiru, joe and smith are anti-ajith....

If someone talks a bit different than usual hero worshiping then they are against them

...

From: Thirumaran on Wed Nov 29 8:07:07 2006.

yes...thiru, joe and smith are anti-ajith....

If someone talks a bit different than usual hero worshiping then they are against them Banging Head

From: Hulkster on Wed Nov 29 8:07:38 2006. [Full View]

I am not sure what is smith trying to do but Joe is a NT and Kamal fan.

As for the rumours that kamal underplays his other actors...thats quite rare as there are many movies in which other actors have excelled as well..Pasupathi in Mumbai Express,Virumaandi..Madhavan in Anbe Sivam etc etc

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 8:10:04 2006.

I am not sure what is smith trying to do but Joe is a NT and Kamal fan.

As for the rumours that kamal underplays his other actors...thats quite rare as there are many movies in which other actors have excelled as well..Pasupathi in Mumbai Express,Virumaandi..Madhavan in Anbe Sivam etc etc

Hulkster wrote:

yes you are true....other actors especially pasupathy in virumaandi and naaser in devar magan gave an equal par performance with kamal...

From: MADDY on Wed Nov 29 8:28:02 2006. [Full View]

Hulkster wrote:

Pasupathi in Mumbai Express,Virumaandi..Madhavan in Anbe Sivam etc etc

where did Madhavan excel in AS??? he acted like a monkey-man.......really i felt so angry at his character that i got out of the theater mid way......i guess it was the lowest point in Maddy's career - to have acted in AS,Nala Damayanthi and Ayutha Ezhuthhu.....

summa, ellarum sooper performance aa-ooo nnu solluvaanga, but in reality these 3 duds one after another killed Maddy;s career......Maddy never got any space/recognition nor any did he achieve anything by acting in AS......vaitherichala kotti kaadhinga paa...... ..........but i;m not at all blaming Kamal here FYI.....

From: great on Wed Nov 29 8:35:49 2006.

Pasupathi in Mumbai Express,Virumaandi..Madhavan in Anbe Sivam etc etc

Hulkster wrote:

where did Madhavan excel in AS??? he acted like a monkey-man.......really i felt so angry at his character that i got out of the theater mid way......i guess it was the lowest point in Maddy's career - to have acted in AS,Nala Damayanthi and Ayutha Ezhuthhu..... Crying or Very sad

Ayutha Ezhuthu was one of the best performance of Maddy. I dont understand by ur screen presence . DO you want the actor to appear in the whole movie with out any significant role. Regarding AS he did justice to the role and he should have been awarded the best supporting actor.

From: MADDY on Wed Nov 29 8:44:51 2006.

i still maintain that these films didnt damage Madhavan, the actor but really murdered his hero image.....he was budding into a good action/romance hero with Minnale,Run,Jay jay but with these 3 duds he neither grew as an actor nor did his image grow.....innum kaetta, theatre-la whenever Maddy came, they started whistling and gave cat calls in AS

.........that day i realised that this guy is a goner........

everyone says, he should have got , he should have got but why didnt he get???

..........dudes - its better to rule in hell than to serve in heaven ........too late for Maddy to realise that......

****, he has again taken up a uppukku chappan role in Guru......thankfully its just a Hindi movie.......chinna role-a irundhalum RDB madhiri pannanum.....summa nacchuunnu.....

From: great on Wed Nov 29 8:53:28 2006. [Full View]

hmm talking about RDB , I dont feel maddy had enough scope in that movie except for 1/2 dialogues its siddharth which is talked out apart from the famous personality.

The famous dialogue being " No country is perfect ,we need to change " .....

FYI initially the movie was planned with these combos

SPB ( Kamal role ) and KH ( maddys role )

The project could not not materialise

then they thought of

KH and Arvind Swamy never happened

Finally its KH and Maddy

Probly you didnt the whole movie and ur favourite might be maddy thats why you are specific. Anyway its ur opinion
From: great on Wed Nov 29 8:59:31 2006. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

****, he has again taken up a uppukku chappan role in Guru......thankfully its just a Hindi movie.......chinna role-a irundhalum RDB madhiri pannanum.....summa nacchuunnu.....

I dont know from where you got the news that maddy is doing a uppuku chappani part in Guru. I am sure he would be having a full fledge role as Mithun is playing the mentor role and guess maddy is playing the negative role

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 9:06:28 2006.

****, he has again taken up a uppukku chappan role in Guru......thankfully its just a Hindi movie.......chinna role-a irundhalum RDB madhiri pannanum.....summa nacchuunnu..... Cool

I dont know from where you got the news that maddy is doing a uppuku chappani part in Guru. I am sure he would be having a full fledge role as Mithun is playing the mentor role and guess maddy is playing the negative role Rolling Eyes

no no....guru is going to be dubbed in tamil.....

From: leosimha on Wed Nov 29 9:07:05 2006. [Full View]

don't worry...maddy will excel as an actor,......did u see thambhi...simply superb acting...
From: ajithfederer on Wed Nov 29 9:22:54 2006. [Full View]

thambi sema over acting run was cool

leosimha wrote:

don't worry...maddy will excel as an actor,......did u see thambhi...simply superb acting...
From: MADDY on Wed Nov 29 9:42:23 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

Probly you didnt the whole movie and ur favourite might be maddy thats why you are specific. Anyway its ur opinion

yes i'm a big fan of Maddy........ever wondered y my ID is MADDY?? ........but now, i like Ajith better than Maddy.....Ajith is someone for whom u can become a fan without apology.....

still my heart beats for Madhavan........all i'm saying is - let him do class/offbeat roles in Hindi and popular roles in Tamil.......anyways, he is on the right track with Rendu and Arya....
From: great on Wed Nov 29 10:05:14 2006. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

thambi sema over acting run was cool

leosimha wrote:

don't worry...maddy will excel as an actor,......did u see thambhi...simply superb acting...

seringa thambi
From: kamalsurya on Wed Nov 29 11:48:42 2006. [Full View]

Is this Maddy thread or Kamal's thread...let get back on track guys
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Nov 29 14:15:56 2006. [Full View]

http://www.uploading.com/en/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Nov 29 14:52:07 2006. [Full View]

somehow i get hese questions in my mind......

1. Why is it that there is no news or info about the assistants whom work with kamal? anyone knows abt kamalji's assistant?

2. we hear quite some guys,mostly software or management 'pisthus' leave theis work and come to mani's office, willing to work with him as assistant...why not the scase for kamal?

From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Nov 29 15:03:44 2006.

somehow i get hese questions in my mind......

1. Why is it that there is no news or info about the assistants whom work with kamal? anyone knows abt kamalji's assistant?

2. we hear quite some guys,mostly software or management 'pisthus' leave theis work and come to mani's office, willing to work with him as assistant...why not the scase for kamal?

R.S Santhana Bharathi, R.S Shivaji...

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Nov 29 20:00:20 2006.

somehow i get hese questions in my mind......

1. Why is it that there is no news or info about the assistants whom work with kamal? anyone knows abt kamalji's assistant?

A year or so back there was a movie directed by Kamal's assistant. the name of the movie was Ayul REgai. No idea what happened, but the promos looked pretty ordinary.

2. we hear quite some guys,mostly software or management 'pisthus' leave theis work and come to mani's office, willing to work with him as assistant...why not the scase for kamal?

Because Kamal does not direct all the time. Imagine an assistant director being jobless for the last 3 years, after Virumaandi and -okay who am I kidding- Mumbai Xpress. Am sure the queue is big now and will be bigger if he becomes a full time writer director soon - which I hope is as soon as possible. My opinion about VV is kosu adikka beerangi.

I really don't buy I need the money argument anymore. The last time he lost money was Hey Ram 2000.

In the last 6 years:
9 outside films as an actor
3 home productions: Virumaandi whcih was profitable, Nala Damayanthi and MX where he didn't lose money.

Another Saran film

He better have a good reason and hope the reason is Marudhanayakam

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Nov 29 20:44:04 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

As for prabhu's role in vetri vizha, it was reduced to that of an extra. No prizes for guessing who did that.

Vetri Vizha was originally not meant to be a double hero subject at all. Kamal had already signed up to do the movie for Sivaji films when Prathap was adapting Bourne Identity into Vetri Vizha.It was felt that the second half could use a little more relief as the movie on the whole was pretty tense (no comedy track etc.). Prabhu-Khushboo and the music troupe with their song, comedy (!) will look so obviously thrust in, in the film making it even sag a bit.

Prabhu apparently requested Prathap that he wanted to do atleast one scene with Kamal (giving credence to the fact that his wasn't intended to be much bigger than a guest performance). Ramkumar wanted a Kamal-Prabhu dance. Enjoyable as it is, Vaanamenna Keezhirukku, will stick out completely from the film and weaken the second half.

Most of this is from what Prabhu said in a Nov '94 program in DD titled Only Kamal.

The way the movie loses pace with the entry of Prabhu-Khushboo lends credence to theory that their inclusion in the script was a late ad-hoc plan.

Kamal has never done the usual double hero films with both 'equally' (read artificially) matching punch-for-punch and kick-fo- kick on the lines of Inaindha KaigaL

If u look at the performances of his costars they almost always seem to have their best performances in Kamal films:
Madhavan,AbhirAmi, Nasser, Gowthami, rEvathi, oorvasi,rOhini, poornam Viswanathan.....

He was so impressed with MAdhavan that he gave him a script he had written for himself - Nala Damayanthi. And Madhavan did a great job in the film. (What happened to Ramji Londonwalley ?)

Kamal plays the principal characters in the films he writes and his character dominates the screenplay. Why is this such a bad thing ? As he himself, in his own subtle style put it best in Hey Ram:

Saket Jr: என் தாத்தா நிறைய கதை சொல்லுவார்.அவர் சொல்ற எல்லா கதையுமே first person singular தான். 'ஒரு ஊர்ல ஒரு ராஜா இருந்தார்னு சொல்ல மாட்டார். நான் இருந்த ஊர்ல ஒரு ராஜா இருந்தார்னு சொல்லுவார்.

From: kannannn on Wed Nov 29 21:23:29 2006.

He was so impressed with MAdhavan that he gave him a script he had written for himself - Nala Damayanthi. And Madhavan did a great job in the film. (What happened to Ramji Londonwalley ?)

That was not the only reason. Kamal is reluctant to play brahmin characters often. Remember, Gentleman was first offered to him, but he refused saying he had just done a brahmin role in MMKR.

And Ramji Londonwaley was released last year, leaving of course no trails in it's wake.

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Nov 29 21:33:43 2006. [Full View]

Oh, didn't know that. It was too close to Kameswaran and by 2003, he was too old to play that role.
From: joe on Wed Nov 29 22:31:20 2006. [Full View]

//dig

MADDY wrote:

joe is no way anti-Ajith.......he just doesent like being pro-ajith.

..Thanks Maddy

//dig
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 2:09:18 2006. [Full View]

http://www.uploading.com/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html

see this....

i ran out of words...
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 30 2:11:32 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

http://www.uploading.com/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html

see this....

i ran out of words...

Karthi,
Can you mail that to my gmail id?.... the download limit has been reached in that site...

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 2:13:12 2006.

http://www.uploading.com/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html

see this....

i ran out of words...

Karthi,
Can you mail that to my gmail id?.... the download limit has been reached in that site...

nichayam panren... but id?? pm pannungo

From: Thirumaran on Thu Nov 30 2:15:57 2006.

http://www.uploading.com/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html

see this....

i ran out of words...

Karthi,
Can you mail that to my gmail id?.... the download limit has been reached in that site...

nichayam panren... but id?? pm pannungo

for me too

From: joe on Thu Nov 30 2:19:54 2006. [Full View]

Ayya! namakkum appadiye anupidunga
From: great on Thu Nov 30 2:24:09 2006. [Full View]

appadiyae ennakum annupunga
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 2:25:14 2006. [Full View]

i will upload it in rapidshare... everyone can download it without a problem..
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 2:33:17 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

i will upload it in rapidshare... everyone can download it without a problem..

thank you....in advance...
From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Nov 30 2:46:19 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

http://www.uploading.com/files/8MXG3WYS/Kamal_Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp.html

see this....

i ran out of words...

Nice trailer.

Trailer itself speaks the quality of the movie.
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 30 3:30:47 2006. [Full View]

Is it just me or is there no audio?
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 3:31:16 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Is it just me or is there no audio?
same here... no audio...
From: kb on Thu Nov 30 3:34:19 2006. [Full View]

superb trailer

guess its in the line of mangal paandey
From: bulb_mani on Thu Nov 30 3:35:53 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

superb trailer

guess its in the line of mangal paandey

mangal pandey is in the lines of marudhanayagam
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 3:35:53 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

superb trailer

guess its in the line of mangal paandey
mangalaa pochu , mangal pandey... puliya paathu poonai kaalula suttukuchu...
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 3:48:22 2006. [Full View]

http://rapidshare.com/files/5409692/Kamal-Marudanayagam_trailer.3gp

guys here is the downloadable link... it works fine... all of them who sent me a pm, please use this link....
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 3:51:14 2006. [Full View]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gklKLr4E8Q&mode=related&search=

youtube link ....
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 30 4:03:35 2006. [Full View]

The free-falling water-fall scene, the killing-with hands scene...
Imagine Isaignani in full flow!!
Too bad there's no audio
From: OnMyWay on Thu Nov 30 4:11:57 2006. [Full View]

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes.
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 30 4:13:40 2006. [Full View]

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 30 4:14:50 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what

Amaam Amaam
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 30 4:16:40 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what

Amaam Amaam

Oh Nooo
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 30 4:20:10 2006. [Full View]

Actually I think the initial topless scene comes from Virumaandi..Kamal has the Virumaandi getup..Maybe it was deleted or sumthin
From: cancer on Thu Nov 30 4:21:51 2006. [Full View]

no words.....

so Marudhanayam alias Mohamad Yosuf han....
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:22:23 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gklKLr4E8Q&mode=related&search=

youtube link ....

marudhanayagam trailer is...to put it in one word...is mind-blowing...awesome...fantabulous....

earlier sandiyar trailer was also good....surprised to see some nudity scenes which were censored later.....
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:23:55 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what

its from sandiyar virumaandi rite....
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:24:42 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what

Amaam Amaam

then how come they have shown it in sandiyar virumaandi trailor...
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:25:40 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Actually I think the initial topless scene comes from Virumaandi..Kamal has the Virumaandi getup..Maybe it was deleted or sumthin

not deleted...CENSORED.....

yes you are rite....it is from virumaandi.....

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 4:26:59 2006.

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what Confused

Amaam Amaam Smile

then how come they have shown it in sandiyar virumaandi trailor... Confused

these scenes wont find a place in the tamil version.... its for the english version....

aana, namma pasanga, ellaathaiyum paakkaaama vida maattaaanga...

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 4:28:17 2006. [Full View]

OnMyWay wrote:

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes.
it must be for the english version alone.... dont worry abt that... the censors will take care of it...
From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:29:28 2006. [Full View]

OnMyWay wrote:

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes.

yes true...Kamal takes a lot of risk...thats what my fanactic friend also says....he wants to see a "U" certificate film from Kamal so that all types of audiences sees...but Kamal thinks otherwise...this is what he told me....Kamal experiments and risks a lot...infact when he spoke to Kamal...Kamal was saying he is looking at the audience who can understand his movies and the international one is his main aim....thats why he can't avoid this nudity in his film....pls note that kamal doesn't do it purposefully...but the script demands....thats what kamal says...

From: great on Thu Nov 30 4:29:45 2006.

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes. Huh?!

OnMyWay wrote:

it must be for the english version alone.... dont worry abt that... the censors will take care of it...

you talking about indian censor board rite

From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:30:48 2006.

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes. Huh?!

OnMyWay wrote:

it must be for the english version alone.... dont worry abt that... the censors will take care of it...

it is better to see the english version..as there won't be continuity problem...but if in tamil...there will be censors...and in between you will see lots of continuity problem...

From: leosimha on Thu Nov 30 4:31:18 2006.

ivalavu periya budget movie. i dont know y he risks it with nudity in a few scenes. Huh?!

OnMyWay wrote:

it must be for the english version alone.... dont worry abt that... the censors will take care of it...

you talking about indian censor board rite ROTFL

yes...infact tn censor board....its the worst....

From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 4:32:10 2006.

Actually I think the initial topless scene comes from Virumaandi..Kamal has the Virumaandi getup..Maybe it was deleted or sumthin Confused

not deleted...CENSORED.....

yes you are rite....it is from virumaandi.....

no way its not from virumandi.... this trailor must have been made during sandiyar pooja time... thats why it shows no real scenes from virumandi... leo please think...

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Nov 30 4:32:41 2006.

huh guys..the topless scene and the nudity scenes,,,Are they from Marudanayagam or what Confused

Amaam Amaam Smile

then how come they have shown it in sandiyar virumaandi trailor... Confused

these scenes wont find a place in the tamil version.... its for the english version....

aana, namma pasanga, ellaathaiyum paakkaaama vida maattaaanga...

Doesnt make sense dude..Its not like English audiences demand nudity..Thats something Kamal could avoid, its important that an epic movie is viewable by all, most importantly the younger tamil generation,After all its about a tamil warrior..

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Nov 30 4:35:23 2006. [Full View]

Def not from Virumaandi... You can see the Marudh Aandavar clearly in that love-making scene though its in the sandiyar trailor.... wonder how come...
From: Aandavan on Thu Nov 30 4:36:35 2006. [Full View]

yes ulagu..... please keep in mind, its the trailor for the english version... if its for the tamil version, we wudnt have seen the english description in the first place....
From: great on Thu Nov 30 5:12:32 2006. [Full View]

Karthick Raja did the music for the trailor , they showed the trailor when queen came to india. I still remember Sun TV did the coverage of the Muhuraat and they did a special coverage on Maruthunaagayam roughly about 30 Mins.

From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 1 2:39:02 2006.

Karthick Raja did the music for the trailor , they showed the trailor when queen came to india. I still remember Sun TV did the coverage of the Muhuraat and they did a special coverage on Maruthunaagayam roughly about 30 Mins.

yes.. but thats a different trailer...

From: kamalsurya on Fri Dec 1 2:58:42 2006. [Full View]

Is the youtube link and the link from the rapidshare the same?Cause i could not d/l from rapidshare have some problems if it's diffrent is there any other way i can get the rapidshare one
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Dec 1 4:30:45 2006. [Full View]

ks, both r same....
From: kamalsurya on Fri Dec 1 8:10:10 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

ks, both r same....

Thanks
From: alwarpet_andavan on Sun Dec 3 1:20:17 2006. [Full View]

Interview--writer sujatha(about marudhanayagam)
This interview appeared in India on the Net (INET)
Dated:-May 17 1998

An interview with Sujatha

Was it you who suggested the 'Marudha Naayagam' story to Kamal?

In a way 'yes'. For the last 7 or 8 years Kamal had been searching for the right story to make a historical. He even had plans of doing a historical musical on the lines of 'Ambikapathi' and toyed with the ideaof making a film which had only verses for dialogue. While he was examining so many ideas, I suggested why not we go into immediate past history instead of going to ancient period.

MarudanayagamIt was around that time I came across a folk ballad edited by Tamil scholar Vanamamalai and published by Madurai Kamaraj University. Impressed by the ballad, I showed it to Kamal to find out if it has the potential of a good film. Kamal was initially reluctant, but agreed to go through the ballad.

In the elaborate and excellent introduction was a footnote which said, "This Yousuf Khan was originally a Hindu Vellala called Marudha Naayagam. Kamal immediately jumped at it and felt that the story had all the potential of a good historical film. Kamal felt that the religious conversion could be owing to some social oppression and that would form a good subject for filming.

The story of Marudha Naayagam is relatively unknown..

We chose the life of Marudha Naayagam for its substantial story element and episodic content. His is not a conventional story of a king. Starting his life as a supplier to the French Army, he sneaks through enemy lines with messages effortlessly. The French train him and the British, spotting his talent, elevate him to the position of a tax collector of Madurai district, only to hang him for disobedience to the British Raj just one year after his rise to the top. It is this stunning elevation from the lowest level and again touching the nadir, this graph of Marudha Naayagam's life, that interested Kamal to make it into a film.

As for deviations, nearly 80% of the film will faithfully adapt Hills' biography of Marudha Naayagam. Only on certain aspects, where no solid or substantial information is available, have we used our imagination.

For instance, no reason is available for Marudha Naayagam's conversion to Islam. Here Kamal has worked back on the character and has imagined the reasons for his conversion beautifully

Don't you foresee the danger of 'Marudha Naayagam' being compared to Sivaji Ganesan's 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman' (a folk tale)?

Kamal can stand the comparison easily because he is not going to follow Sivaji Ganesan's style. Knowing well about Kamal's yen for perfection and precision, we can be sure that the level of realism in 'Marudha Naayagam' will be high. There is no question of any Indian actor playing a foreigner as Javer Sitaraman did in 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman' and spoke his lines in broken Tamil. In 'Marudha Naayagam' wherever the British or French officers speak, Kamal, I think, is planning to para dubbing to give it an authentic touch.

Do you think 'Marudha Naayagam,' a film with a distinct nativeflavour, can have a national or an international audience?

Marudhanayagam TitleWhy not? 'Marudha Naayagam' may be a historical character, but he is not a larger than life character. It is a story which depicts a man with all his strengths and weaknesses. 'The rise and fall of a man' is the one line story of 'Marudha Naayagam,' a plot that will interest anyone in any part of the world. When films like 'Jurassic Park' can run for its grandeur and technical brilliance, the same can be said of 'Marudha Naayagam' which will be made using state of the art techniques. Kamal is adopting the linear narrative style where through off screen narration a person tells the background of Marudha Naayagam, the historical context of the story and so on.

Kamal is supposed to be following the Hollywood style in writing the screenplay of the film. Could you explain that?

I think for the first time in India, a computer has been used in screenplay writing, a method usually adopted by Hollywood film makers. Various software are available for this and Kamal is using a particularsoftware called 'Movie Magic.' All the information about the movie can be accessed with it..

What is you actual input in 'Marudha Naayagam'?

I created the Tamil fonts for 'Movie Magic.' I am also overseeing the screenplay written by Kamal. In Hollywood films, you have a 'screenplay doctor' and that is the role I'm playing.

Credits

Interview with Sujatha, courtesy of: India on the Net (INET)
From: kamalsurya on Sun Dec 3 6:56:28 2006. [Full View]

Great interview there and fantastic insights...I think the movies is going to come out sooner or later just can't wait for it
From: joe on Sun Dec 3 10:55:31 2006. [Full View]

Movie Gods are Smiling: The last & final clash of the Titans
http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/04/movie-gods-are-smiling-last-final.html

Excellent writeup!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Dec 3 11:45:47 2006.

Movie Gods are Smiling: The last & final clash of the Titans
http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/04/movie-gods-are-smiling-last-final.html

Excellent writeup! Clap

see what this blogger says...

Quote:

actually when i saw in Devar magan in Kamal Theatre ( owned by Sivaji) in Thanjavur, the movie seemed like a hit even before its release. The Sivaji Kama cpombo, IRs music and all that was PR'ed like crazy. To be frank I did not like Devar Magan.. I think it ran because it had the elements that work for Kamal. His histrionics, bloody-violence, sex etc. To be very honest, I thought Roja or Vaname ellai should have made it to the oscars.

and one more....

Quote:

While Kamalahaasan has 2 wives ( and 2 divorces), 2 children outside of marriage and is alleged to have been involved in many temporary relationships, Rajinikanth has quietly setup a family life and established a healthy position in the society. He is deeply religious (and so has impressed the "ladies" and family crowds) and unlike kamal not a ruthless person ( he would be willing to let go of smaller gains for a larger spiritual gain).

and a factual error here ....

Quote:

1992 Diwali, Udhayam /Albert / Abhirami Theatres: Rajinikanth is humbled. After an unprecedented sucess run of 4 movies (Thalapthi, Mannan, Annamalai, Yejamaan) his Panidan flops BIG TIME.

actually mannan and annamalai were blockbusters, thalapathi was a average gross overall tamilnadu and yejaman which released after paandiyan, copied as much possible og devarmagan and is almost flopped and saved grace by songs and meena, a bit newbie then...

lets leave this guy so that he can go and get an MBA from Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Lets not disturb him....

From: joe on Sun Dec 3 11:49:27 2006. [Full View]

Sakala,
True..Surely I missed some portions before I posted here

what you have quoted are really childish
From: alwarpet_andavan on Mon Dec 4 1:23:24 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Movie Gods are Smiling: The last & final clash of the Titans
http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/04/movie-gods-are-smiling-last-final.html

Excellent writeup!

Like sakala says the write-up screams with factual errors and the author's bias and prejudice, playig the moral police.... IMO, not even remotely close to 'excellent'
From: alwarpet_andavan on Mon Dec 4 1:26:29 2006. [Full View]

sakala,
The author doesn't know MANY things like why the director of dharmadurai committed suicide,Latha, Amala, the MGR-KAMAL connection, # of hits vs # of flops, a sense of cinema history, or the REAL story of Viduthalai and Vikram, incidents in Savera/Chola to name a very few.......

From: joe on Mon Dec 4 1:31:22 2006.

Movie Gods are Smiling: The last & final clash of the Titans
http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/04/movie-gods-are-smiling-last-final.html

Excellent writeup! Clap

Like sakala says the write-up screams with factual errors and the author's bias and prejudice, playig the moral police.... IMO, not even remotely close to 'excellent'

Agree with you..

It is my fault ,commenting it without reading it fully ,I just had a glance.

From: MADDY on Mon Dec 4 1:42:50 2006. [Full View]

Quote:

This intense movie industry has seen two generations of Sivaji vs MGR, Kamal vs Rajini and Ilayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman

......it reminds me of the days where we used to fight against two-thirds of TN......but we never lost..........we knew we couldnt win but we drew the match..... .....and now, ARR is getting so much respect from IR and his fans, which has become our victory too....infact this fight saw cine stars also jumping into it.......ppl. like Sathyraj,Kasthoori raja,Kamal vehemently supported IR which used to scare us but with GOD on our side, we didnt have to worry too much....

thanks joe for posting this article.....sorry for the disgression guys....

Rajini vs Kamal - hmmmm, i have represented both the teams at some point of time....
From: alwarpet_andavan on Mon Dec 4 1:52:43 2006. [Full View]

Maddy,
<Dig>
Real fans of MUSIC will appreciate the genius of IR/ARR no matter who their favorite is....
</Dig>
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 1:55:38 2006. [Full View]

dig//

Maddy,
ellam sarii..athu enna "GOD on our side" ..Yen? unga GOD enga IR-kku ethiriya?

//dig
From: MADDY on Mon Dec 4 2:11:53 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

dig//

Maddy,
ellam sarii..athu enna "GOD on our side" ..Yen? unga GOD enga IR-kku ethiriya?

//dig

//digr//
no joe, ....GOD is a big leveller......in this lopsided fight between the Intellect of IR fans/sheer number of his supporters and our belief in ARR/small number of our ppl. ,GOD was our saving grace....he kept ARR afloat otherwise we would have been crushed under the might of IR and his fans......//digr//

i agree to wat A_A and Sakala said abt that author.......i very well remember 1992 diwali releases.......Guna and Thalapathy were flops ( from a neutral point of view) and it was Rasukutty which ran to packed houses.......correct me if i'am wrong.....
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 2:34:09 2006. [Full View]

CHEVALIER DR. KAMAL HASSAR

it seems that aandavar will be honoured with the Chevalier Award, this month....
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 2:41:39 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

CHEVALIER DR. KAMAL HASSAR

it seems that aandavar will be honoured with the Chevalier Award, this month....

Is it? ..summa alli vidatheengappa ? Meyyaluma?
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 2:43:58 2006. [Full View]

joe, its true...
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 2:46:52 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

joe, its true...

Where you got this news from ?

செவாலியர் -ஆ ? செவாலியே -ஆ?
From: rockydeva on Mon Dec 4 2:47:42 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

joe, its true...

Andava where u heared this
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 2:50:10 2006. [Full View]

rockydeva wrote:

Aandavan wrote:

joe, its true...

Andava where u heared this
narpani iyakkam guys told this... its confirmed.. the function will take place at the NEHRU INDOOR STADIUM on 23rd dec...
From: kb on Mon Dec 4 2:58:22 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

CHEVALIER DR. KAMAL HASSAR

it seems that aandavar will be honoured with the Chevalier Award, this month....

innum konja naal kaluchi kudutha paravaala.. vayasaana maathiri feeling kudukuraangal. in which age shivaji sir got it
From: rockydeva on Mon Dec 4 2:58:38 2006. [Full View]

Thats a great news

From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 2:59:25 2006.

kb wrote:

CHEVALIER DR. KAMAL HASSAR

it seems that aandavar will be honoured with the Chevalier Award, this month....

innum konja naal kaluchi kudutha paravaala.. vayasaana maathiri feeling kudukuraangal. in which age shivaji sir got it Question

ethukkeduthaalum oru negative comment panrathey unnakku velayaa pochu

From: rockydeva on Mon Dec 4 3:00:00 2006.

kb wrote:

CHEVALIER DR. KAMAL HASSAR

it seems that aandavar will be honoured with the Chevalier Award, this month....

innum konja naal kaluchi kudutha paravaala.. vayasaana maathiri feeling kudukuraangal. in which age shivaji sir got it Question

i think u will not seen Dhasavatharam stills,looks like middle 30s

From: rockydeva on Mon Dec 4 3:01:59 2006. [Full View]

i have to say one thing guys

Some guys compare KAMAL and Ajith in acting

Though i am a ajith fan i cant accept this

bcoz KAMAL achieved a lot ,he is genius,no one stands in front of kamal
From: kb on Mon Dec 4 3:02:33 2006. [Full View]

hey thats what i am telling.. this award makes kamal feel like veteran..

ithey rangela pona kamal lifetime awardukku puthusa onnu kandupudikanum..

and i didnt mean in negative sense
From: rockydeva on Mon Dec 4 3:02:58 2006. [Full View]

but the right person to the succusser of KAMAL is THALA ajith
From: MADDY on Mon Dec 4 3:23:17 2006. [Full View]

rockydeva wrote:

but the right person to the succusser of KAMAL is THALA ajith

but this is the wrong thread to tell that....

you can also apply for the award.....

http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/awd/Notices/chevalier.pdf - enga thatha-vukku naa apply panna poraen...

on a serious note -

Chevalier means Protector of Art - http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/22shaji.htm
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 3:25:48 2006. [Full View]

NEW SHIELDS PLACED IN ALBERT....

http://i10.tinypic.com/2n8rgj5.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/2daztzt.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/4byxh5d.jpg
From: kb on Mon Dec 4 3:28:19 2006. [Full View]

wow.. few vj shields are also seen
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 3:28:50 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

wow.. few vj shields are also seen
ninaichen nee solluvey-nu..
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 3:38:16 2006. [Full View]

Andava,
Why I am asking is ,what is heard is Chevalier is different from Chevalie... Chevalie is much higher than Chevalier.

I heard many in india got chevalier award ,but Chevalie given to only two so far ,SathyajithRay and Nadigar Thiolagam.

That is why I want to make sure ,is it Chevalier or Chevalie.

But any case ,If kamal got the award ,He deserves and I will be very happy
From: kb on Mon Dec 4 3:39:24 2006. [Full View]

oru 'r' naala evlo prachana paathengala joe.. which at what age shivaji sir got.. sollevemaatengareenga
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 3:44:07 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

oru 'r' naala evlo prachana paathengala joe.. which at what age shivaji sir got.. sollevemaatengareenga

NT got Chevalie on 1994 ,at his age of 67

From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 3:46:38 2006.

Andava,
Why I am asking is ,what is heard is Chevalier is different from Chevalie... Chevalie is much higher than Chevalier.

I heard many in india got chevalier award ,but Chevalie given to only two so far ,SathyajithRay and Nadigar Thiolagam.

That is why I want to make sure ,is it Chevalier or Chevalie.

But any case ,If kamal got the award ,He deserves and I will be very happy

oh... didnt know this.. it must be that higher award....

From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 4 3:47:15 2006. [Full View]

thanks joe, for ur useful info..
From: MADDY on Mon Dec 4 3:50:17 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

I heard many in india got chevalier award ,but Chevalie given to only two so far ,SathyajithRay and Nadigar Thiolagam.

i dont think there are 2 awards........also, 4 ppl. have got Chevalier award - Satyajit Ray,Shivaji Ganesan, some Kerala novelist and malayala director of Vanaprastham(Shaji Karun)........

From: joe on Mon Dec 4 4:46:27 2006.

I heard many in india got chevalier award ,but Chevalie given to only two so far ,SathyajithRay and Nadigar Thiolagam.

i dont think there are 2 awards........also, 4 ppl. have got Chevalier award - Satyajit Ray,Shivaji Ganesan, some Kerala novelist and malayala director of Vanaprastham(Shaji Karun)........

Maddy,
I may be wrong .But what I heard is There are many such awards (like Padmasree,Padma Booshan,badma Vibooshan) ,but sounds almost similar ..I heard chevalier is not only for art ,even for businessmen etc ,But Chevalie is the highest.

Anyway,I still have the confusion ..Recently I heard Balamurali krishna was given Chevalier

From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 4:56:04 2006. [Full View]

but many ppl say chevalier sivaji only....i haven't heard them say chevalie sivaji
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 5:30:42 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

but many ppl say chevalier sivaji only....i haven't heard them say chevalie sivaji

Old south poak road is named as "Chevalie Sivaji Road" ,not "Chevalier Sivaji Road"

From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 5:31:51 2006.

but many ppl say chevalier sivaji only....i haven't heard them say chevalie sivaji

Old south poak road is named as "Chevalie Sivaji Road" ,not "Chevalier Sivaji Road"

South Boag road rite....hmm....

From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 5:33:51 2006. [Full View]

they call him only Chevalier Sivaji....see this link

http://www.chennaionline.com/events/news/sivajifilm.asp
From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 5:34:31 2006. [Full View]

also read this

http://www.rediff.com/entertai/dec/24siv.htm
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 5:37:56 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

they call him only Chevalier Sivaji....see this link

http://www.chennaionline.com/events/news/sivajifilm.asp

Chennai online sonna unmaiyaayiduma ? I can give many links which says Chevalie

http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/7-08-98/chevalie.htm

Btw,I myself attended the function at chepak stadium ,where Frech ambassador given 'Chevalie' award to NT and CM Jayalalitha clearly announced "Chevalie sivaji Road" in that function itself
From: joe on Mon Dec 4 5:39:46 2006. [Full View]

Leo ,
I am damn sure the award is 'Chevalie' ,but I am not sure the receipiant may be called as 'Chevalier'
From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 5:40:37 2006. [Full View]

pls check NT thread...

From: alwarpet_andavan on Mon Dec 4 7:42:42 2006.

but many ppl say chevalier sivaji only....i haven't heard them say chevalie sivaji

Old south poak road is named as "Chevalie Sivaji Road" ,not "Chevalier Sivaji Road"

Its just pronounced as shevAliyE (chevalier).. doubt if there are two awards..

From: joe on Mon Dec 4 8:25:08 2006.

but many ppl say chevalier sivaji only....i haven't heard them say chevalie sivaji

Old south poak road is named as "Chevalie Sivaji Road" ,not "Chevalier Sivaji Road"

Its just pronounced as shevAliyE (chevalier).. doubt if there are two awards..

Yes!

You are exactly right..I checked with a person who is a french translator..he told me the same.

From: bulb_mani on Mon Dec 4 8:32:08 2006. [Full View]

Sivajiya vechi Kamal Threada otreengala
From: leosimha on Mon Dec 4 10:17:21 2006. [Full View]

sorry..mani...somehow I forgot that this is Kamal thread....and was talking about Chevalier award....hmm..anyways the MODs will do their duty...
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 2:27:23 2006. [Full View]

.." no confirmation on thala's side...french officials want to give the award....26 is the date..... thala decided to give a date for us...i.e fans...not confirmed whether the grand function and our meet with thala is on the same date...!!!"

news from trichy saarathy...

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 5 2:29:36 2006.

.." no confirmation on thala's side...french officials want to give the award....26 is the date..... thala decided to give a date for us...i.e fans...not confirmed whether the grand function and our meet with thala is on the same date...!!!"

news from trichy saarathy... Cool

"Thala" is patented term

Use something else

From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 2:35:33 2006.

thats why he told... u can contact him...

"Thala" is patented term Evil or Very Mad

Use something else Wink

From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 2:59:17 2006. [Full View]

Yes Thala is patented term....whenever there is a mention of Thala..it automatically mean Ajith.....

even when Aandavan mentioned thala...I was wondering why there is mention of Ajith in Kamal's thread....

pls andavaa....we can use aandavar to refer kamal....this suits to the T...
From: kb on Tue Dec 5 3:01:04 2006. [Full View]

raavananukku paththu thala LOL just kidding
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 3:03:44 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

raavananukku paththu thala LOL just kidding

//dig//

aanaa enga Ajith....Orey Thala Raman daa....

I am not kidding....

//dig//
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 5 3:05:43 2006. [Full View]

If someone can give the source for this i can have a dig @ anti-KAMALs
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 3:08:32 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

If someone can give the source for this i can have a dig @ anti-KAMALs

source for what...???
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 5 3:11:53 2006. [Full View]

Kamal being given chevalier award
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 3:13:10 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal being given chevalier award

oh..so is this true....I think some rumour....
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 3:40:58 2006. [Full View]

guys this chevalier news is 100% true... wait for those idiotic sites to publish this news...
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 3:45:10 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

guys this chevalier news is 100% true... wait for those idiotic sites to publish this news...

lets wait for the info.....
From: MADDY on Tue Dec 5 4:36:14 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

If someone can give the source for this i can have a dig @ anti-KAMALs

if ur talking abt HUB - then only me and Nakkee are anti-KAMALs.......Nakkee has also stopped posting against Kamal.....even i dont get out of my bed and start blabbering something against him......whenever there is a point i put it forward in a very subtle manner......so u r gonna fight no-one....

also, after reaching a point, awards/posts doesent mean much to artistes........its for fans satisfaction........if they still yearn for it, then they are not real artistes.....look at IR - he has never yearned for any award/recognition...

From: nilavupriyan on Tue Dec 5 4:46:46 2006.

if ur talking abt HUB - then only me and Nakkee are anti-KAMALs.......Nakkee has also stopped posting against Kamal.....even i dont get out of my bed and start blabbering something against him......whenever there is a point i put it forward in a very subtle manner......so u r gonna fight no-one.... Cool

If someone can give the source for this i can have a dig @ anti-KAMALs Evil or Very Mad

also, after reaching a point, awards/posts doesent mean much to artistes........its for fans satisfaction........if they still yearn for it, then they are not real artistes.....look at IR - he has never yearned for any award/recognition... Clap

who said kamal yearned?

From: MADDY on Tue Dec 5 4:51:02 2006. [Full View]

nilavupriyan wrote:

who said kamal yearned?

where did i say so??

if u go thru Shivaji's interview he tells the same point.......thats y i told here.....i dont think Kamal is also the kind of person who yearns for such recognition too....
From: nilavupriyan on Tue Dec 5 4:52:57 2006. [Full View]

anyway chevalier is a very big award which make any aCTOR PROUD
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 7:12:24 2006. [Full View]

http://www.mybindi.com/arts-entertainment/whatson/tiff-interview_kamalhassan.cfm

a super interview on hey! ram..
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 7:20:53 2006. [Full View]

With your experience and the stature you have attained,
is it easy to give yourself in the hands of other directors?

It depends on the script and who the director is. When a film doesn’t need fine-tuning, like for instance Indian, I didn’t have much to do. Shanker was in full control. But films like Nayagan and Appu Raja needed greater involvement.

Once I commit myself to a film I become responsible for it. Filmmaking is not one man’s job. It’s not the job of superstars. It's got to be well-orchestrated teamwork. Otherwise it will take ten years to make a film. Only a Mehboob Khan can make a film like that.

I like to participate in the complete process of making a film. I remember, during Ek Duuje Ke Liye, I choreographed the dance numbers with Raghu. Raghu and I had started out together as choreographers. And even today I interact with him if he is choreographing for a film of mine. During Nayakan I used to help Mani’s assistants in working out the details.

You haven’t made a film with Mani Ratnam in a long time?

Yeah. And we are not likely to make one in the near future. Our family has split and he is on the other side of the fence now. (Mani, incidentally, is married to Kamal’s niece, Suhasini).
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 7:25:14 2006. [Full View]

MADDY, nee innumaa reply pannala
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 9:50:47 2006. [Full View]

how many of you say that Vikram is a Commercial HIT...
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 5 9:57:50 2006. [Full View]

no one seems to answer that Vikram is a Commercial HIT...

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 5 11:16:13 2006.

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 3:21:39 2006.

If someone can give the source for this i can have a dig @ anti-KAMALs Evil or Very Mad

Naa HUB-a solalapa

Veliya

From: Amarshiva on Tue Dec 5 11:16:58 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

no one seems to answer that Vikram is a Commercial HIT...

I don't know about the commerical terms of vikram, because even I was too young at that time. But, I know it ran for 82 days in satyam.
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 11:19:25 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

how many of you say that Vikram is a Commercial HIT...
it made money for the producers... but didnt have an extended run like the other hit movies of the 80's.... its definitely a success commercially.. it failed to impress thalaivar's fans....
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Dec 5 12:03:03 2006. [Full View]

http://www.tamiloviam.com/nesamudan/page.asp?ID=110&fldrID=1
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 5 12:36:57 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

http://www.tamiloviam.com/nesamudan/page.asp?ID=110&fldrID=1

soooooo many comments... the last comment is the best..

how many of you say that Vikram is a Commercial HIT...

it made money for the producers... but didnt have an extended run like the other hit movies of the 80's.... its definitely a success commercially.. it failed to impress thalaivar's fans....

bingo aandavaa and amarshiva....

vikram was a commercial HIT......but it wasn't liked by the masses and the critics....

From: ajaybaskar on Wed Dec 6 3:25:18 2006. [Full View]

Vikram is a trend setter. A movie which will be india's answer to hollywood if remade now.

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 3:31:40 2006.

With your experience and the stature you have attained,
is it easy to give yourself in the hands of other directors?

It depends on the script and who the director is. When a film doesn’t need fine-tuning, like for instance Indian, I didn’t have much to do. Shanker was in full control. But films like Nayagan and Appu Raja needed greater involvement.

Once I commit myself to a film I become responsible for it. Filmmaking is not one man’s job. It’s not the job of superstars. It's got to be well-orchestrated teamwork. Otherwise it will take ten years to make a film. Only a Mehboob Khan can make a film like that.

I like to participate in the complete process of making a film. I remember, during Ek Duuje Ke Liye, I choreographed the dance numbers with Raghu. Raghu and I had started out together as choreographers. And even today I interact with him if he is choreographing for a film of mine. During Nayakan I used to help Mani’s assistants in working out the details.

You haven’t made a film with Mani Ratnam in a long time?

Yeah. And we are not likely to make one in the near future. Our family has split and he is on the other side of the fence now. (Mani, incidentally, is married to Kamal’s niece, Suhasini).

Source???

From: ajaybaskar on Wed Dec 6 3:33:58 2006. [Full View]

Mani familyum kamal familyum pesikka maattangala? i saw them chatting in a function recently...

From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 6 3:50:58 2006.

http://www.screenindia.com/dec19/cover1.htm

Source???

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 3:52:25 2006. [Full View]

Aandava...i was expecting Mani and Kamal to join hands...but from the interview it seems....they won't join....cha cha....
From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 6 3:57:17 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

Aandava...i was expecting Mani and Kamal to join hands...but from the interview it seems....they won't join....cha cha....
this interview was taken about 10 years ago... so dont loose hope... but it shouldnt happen..
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 3:59:48 2006. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Mani familyum kamal familyum pesikka maattangala? i saw them chatting in a function recently...

It is not that they will not talk.

There wont be much closeness. That is it. This all started when Kamal divorced his first wife Vaani

By the way Anuhaasan, sister of Suhaasini was one of the assistant in some department for ME movie. Also she was taking care of looking at the shooting of Nala Damayanthi

One of the reason why Mani and Kamal wont join is if they join expectation will be very high and it is quite difficult to meet the expectations. Remember they should give a movie at least on par with Nayagan in terms of quality
From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 6 4:02:34 2006. [Full View]

chandra haasan is on aandavar's side... anu is his daughter... chaaru haasan and aandavar spilt after aandavar's divorce ...
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 4:05:52 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

chandra haasan is on aandavar's side... anu is his daughter... chaaru haasan and aandavar spilt after aandavar's divorce ...

Oh. Ok

I thought Anu is Charu haasan's daughter
From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:27:56 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

chandra haasan is on aandavar's side... anu is his daughter... chaaru haasan and aandavar spilt after aandavar's divorce ...

ridiculous....why shd charu haasan and kamal split if kamal divorced sarika...

the split between the two is due to some money matters related to rajkamal production house...now rajkamal production house is totally a Kamal venture...before it was a part of Charu hassan also...I think the split happened during the Marudhanayagam production.....

From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 6 5:30:13 2006.

chandra haasan is on aandavar's side... anu is his daughter... chaaru haasan and aandavar spilt after aandavar's divorce ...

ridiculous....why shd chandra haasan and kamal split if kamal divorced sarika...

the split between the two is due to some money matters related to rajkamal production house...now rajkamal production house is totally a Kamal venture...before it was a part of Chandra hassan also...I think the split happened during the Marudhanayagam production.....please be clear...

they split after kamal divorced vani... family problems thaan.. not related to their business..

how can u expect me to know in detail abt their family issues??

From: joe on Wed Dec 6 5:31:28 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

..please be clear...

Neenga thaan romba kolampi poyirukeenga (chandra hassan ,Charu hasan) ..Read once again

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:34:45 2006.

chandra haasan is on aandavar's side... anu is his daughter... chaaru haasan and aandavar spilt after aandavar's divorce ...

they split after kamal divorced vani... family problems thaan.. not related to their business..

how can u expect me to know in detail abt their family issues??

oh..oh....I was not expecting you to know....I was telling you the actual reason....the actual reason behind the split is not divorce.....It is regarding the Production costs.....which Kamal takes high risk...I don't want to elaborate on it.....otherwise you all will bring brickbats....

if you ask me the source....the source is a friend of mine who is a family friend of Kamal and Sujatha (my friend's MAMA).....I hope this should surmise you with enough information.....

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:36:25 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

leosimha wrote:

..please be clear...

Neenga thaan romba kolampi poyirukeenga (chandra hassan ,Charu hasan) ..Read once again

yeah....slip of my tongue...please replace Chandra with Charu.....

From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 5:42:17 2006.

Kamal and Chandrahasan are still well together.They till now take responsibilities on Rajkamal prod house.

The split between Charu and Kamal happened long back during divorce with vaani which was extended during his affair's with sarika..

I believe Charu was never part of RajKamal Production house

From: joe on Wed Dec 6 5:44:09 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

I believe Charu was never part of RajKamal Production house

I too !
From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 6 5:47:45 2006. [Full View]

thiru is bang on..
From: smith on Wed Dec 6 5:49:51 2006. [Full View]

The real reason for the charu kamal split is bcos chiru was unhappy with the kamal vani divorce. Also, when he went to invite kamal for suhasini's wedding, there was a misunderstanding. At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 5:54:16 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.

I dont think Kamal's father was having considerable property or so I dont have an idea on this.

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:56:28 2006.

but...Kamal still pays out money to Charu hassan as Charu lives in a very old house....Kamal has been paying regularly....

due to some ventures before which misfired.....Kamal had to settle debts...that is why Charu pulled out of the production as he was also a part of the production...not on a known basis as we see in the titles...he has virtually there....but due to losses.....now Kamal is paying Charu...I don't know if this has been settled or not....

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:58:26 2006.

The real reason for the charu kamal split is bcos chiru was unhappy with the kamal vani divorce. Also, when he went to invite kamal for suhasini's wedding, there was a misunderstanding. At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.

Chiru or Charu.....don't know if Vani is related to Charu Hassan's wife in some way or not....if charu is upset...that means Vani has to be related to Charu's wife.....

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 5:59:29 2006.

At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.

I dont think Kamal's father was having considerable property or so Rolling Eyes

I dont have an idea on this. Rolling Eyes

Kamal's father was successful lawyer for your information, Thiru....Kamal is from a well-to-do family.....

From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 6:09:45 2006.

At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.

I dont think Kamal's father was having considerable property or so Rolling Eyes

I dont have an idea on this. Rolling Eyes

Kamal's father was successful lawyer for your information, Thiru....Kamal is from a well-to-do family.....

I know that. Even he participated in freedom fight. But that does not mean that they have considerable property

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 6:16:23 2006.

At that time, there was also a dispute over the family property.

I dont think Kamal's father was having considerable property or so Rolling Eyes

I dont have an idea on this. Rolling Eyes

Kamal's father was successful lawyer for your information, Thiru....Kamal is from a well-to-do family.....

I know that. Even he participated in freedom fight. But that does not mean that they have considerable property Smile

no they had property then...but I am not aware of it..if they still have it or not...

From: joe on Wed Dec 6 6:18:20 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

no they had property then...but I am not aware of it..if they still have it or not...

I don't think they had multi-million property..May be as usual 10 acre land ,2 veedu etc

From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 6:20:49 2006.

no they had property then...but I am not aware of it..if they still have it or not...

I don't think they had multi-million property..May be as usual 10 acre land ,2 veedu etc Smile

sorry joe....I completely differ on this....

From: smith on Wed Dec 6 6:21:43 2006. [Full View]

Kamal's father did not have much preoperty. BUt he owned a house ine ldams road. It is now with kamal. Vani was not related to charu haasan's wife. It was just that the whole family was unhappy with the way kamal handled the affair.
From: joe on Wed Dec 6 6:23:31 2006. [Full View]

sari..intha personal life story-llam namakku ethukku..Let us talk about legend kamal ,the actor
From: leosimha on Wed Dec 6 6:24:39 2006. [Full View]

yes...lets talk about Kamal the Legend...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Dec 6 6:57:50 2006. [Full View]

apart from avvai shanmugi, is there any other movie kamal...........

hope u ppl get teh question....
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 7:22:22 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

apart from avvai shanmugi, is there any other movie kamal...........

hope u ppl get teh question....

Chachi 420
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Dec 6 7:24:01 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

apart from avvai shanmugi, is there any other movie kamal...........

hope u ppl get teh question....

Chachi 420

ur ancher ich rejjited
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 7:26:39 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

ur ancher ich rejjited

Mujhko Punjaabi theleethu

But is there any other
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Dec 6 7:29:11 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

ur ancher ich rejjited

Mujhko Punjaabi theleethu

ok, for u, iam translating the same in Tulu: Your answer is rejected....

Thirumaran wrote:

But is there any other

Yoov, athaan yaa, en kelviyee
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 6 7:31:20 2006. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

But is there any other

Yoov, athaan yaa, en kelviyee

Athu Kaelvikku kaelvi
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 6 16:13:29 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Movie Gods are Smiling: The last & final clash of the Titans
http://hawkeyeview.blogspot.com/2005/04/movie-gods-are-smiling-last-final.html

Excellent writeup!

Thats indeed a very good article with a few factual errors
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 16:03:36 2006. [Full View]

[tscii]Is the Remake Raja’s – M. Raja and his brother Jayam Ravi going to do the Tamil remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai for Gemini Film Circuit?

Already Gemini Film Circuit (GFC) has announced that they hold the remake rights for the entire south (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Remember that they had produced all the three remakes of its original Munnabhai MBBS as Vasoolraja MBBS, Shankardada MBBS and Uppidada MBBS with Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi and Upendra respectively?

GFC has already started work on the Telugu version with Chiranjeevi, Vidya Balan and directed by Prabhu Deva. Now the big question is- Who will do the Tamil version? Earlier Kamal did not show an inclination to do the second part but the latest we hear is that he has been offered a whopping Rs 8 Crore as salary, (Rs 1 Crore more than his Dashaavtar salary)!

Meanwhile Raja has been signed to direct the Tamil remake. Earlier Vasoolraja MBBS was directed by Saran who says that Kamal will be doing his next film for his production company! The buzz in Kollywood is that if Kamal does not do the film, then Raja has asked his brother Ravi to do the lead role.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14345864
From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 7 16:05:30 2006. [Full View]

Kamal would be the best choice for this role... sarcasm n comedy comes to him very naturally... he has a flair for it... Jeyam Ravi plz dont do it
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 16:13:17 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal would be the best choice for this role... sarcasm n comedy comes to him very naturally... he has a flair for it... Jeyam Ravi plz dont do it

Even if Kamal does the title role, I think Raja would make Ravi do the circuit role
From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 7 16:14:46 2006. [Full View]

Ravi can do circuit no problem... but since gemini films [ saran ] has acquired it and Kamal's next film is with him may be saran himself might direct it

From: Surya on Thu Dec 7 16:16:04 2006.

Kamal would be the best choice for this role... sarcasm n comedy comes to him very naturally... he has a flair for it... Jeyam Ravi plz dont do it Embarassed

Even if Kamal does the title role, I think Raja would make Ravi do the circuit role Confused

Jeyam Ravi would be awesome for Circut!

But even then...I think Santhaanam would be good for Circut too...imagine him in the scenes where Circut pretends to see Gandhi!

From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 7 16:19:33 2006. [Full View]

Surya Santhanam as Circuit n Kamal as Munnabhai would rock TN theatres
From: Surya on Thu Dec 7 16:21:20 2006. [Full View]

SIGH! Let's hope the crew involved sees this..Jeyam Ravi as Munna Bhai could also be termed as "Cruel and Unusual Punishment"
From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 7 16:23:41 2006. [Full View]

Surya wrote:

SIGH! Let's hope the crew involved sees this..Jeyam Ravi as Munna Bhai could also be termed as "Cruel and Unusual Punishment"
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 20:19:26 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Ravi can do circuit no problem... but since gemini films [ saran ] has acquired it and Kamal's next film is with him may be saran himself might direct it

The gemini films referred in the article is different bulb..I think its owned by L.V.Prasad's grandson or something..
From: joe on Thu Dec 7 21:21:10 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

L.V.Prasad's grandson..

He is none other than Charan
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 21:39:55 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

L.V.Prasad's grandson..

He is none other than Charan

WOW..Really
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 21:46:17 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

L.V.Prasad's grandson..

He is none other than Charan

Joe:
I think you got it wrong..
Check this link:
http://www.prasadz.com/pages/group.htm
Sai prasad, grandson of L.V.Prasad is the current owner of Gemini FC...Besides I think Charan is a mallu

From: joe on Thu Dec 7 22:43:35 2006.

He is none other than Charan

L.V.Prasad's grandson..

Joe:
I think you got it wrong..
Check this link:
http://www.prasadz.com/pages/group.htm
Sai prasad, grandson of L.V.Prasad is the current owner of Gemini FC...Besides I think Charan is a mallu Confused

http://www.directorsaran.com says Saran started GEMINI PRODUCTIONS ,I believe he is the producer of Vassol raja MBBS ..GEMINI PRODUCTION and GEMINI FILM CIRCUIT are different?

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 22:52:47 2006. [Full View]

No, he is not the producer of VR MBBS..His production company (Gemini productions) is different from L.V.Prasad's Gemini film circuit (which produced VR MBBS)..End result - he is not the grandson of L.V.Prasad

From: joe on Thu Dec 7 22:59:30 2006.

No, he is not the producer of VR MBBS..His production company (Gemini productions) is different from L.V.Prasad's Gemini film circuit (which produced VR MBBS)..End result - he is not the grandson of L.V.Prasad Smile

Thanks for clarification

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 23:05:31 2006. [Full View]

No problemo

If sify's story is true, Kamal is being offered 3 crores more than what he got for VR MBBS..This completely flattens all those stupid rumours that claimed that GFC didnt make any profits out of VR MBBS cuz of Kamal's huge salary.. If that was true, they would not even have approached Kamal, let alone offering him 8 C..

From: joe on Thu Dec 7 23:09:41 2006.

If sify's story is true, Kamal is being offered 3 crores more than what he got for VR MBBS..This completely flattens all those stupid rumours that claimed that GFC didnt make any profits out of VR MBBS cuz of Kamal's huge salary.. If that was true, they would not even have approached Kamal, let alone offering him 8 C..

No problemo Razz

Neenga vera! kamal free-ya nadichu kudutha 'Maharasan' padathukkee appadi thaan sonnanga

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 7 23:25:29 2006. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Neenga vera! kamal free-ya nadichu kudutha 'Maharasan' padathukkee appadi thaan sonnanga
From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 0:17:07 2006. [Full View]

dontchange the title ...what do u try here?

are we talking filthy here...its our right to select the thread title...we need it to be "kamal haaan thread"

its our wish....who asked u to change the title of thread started by me...there is a limit NOV

MODS cannot simply change the title...

we are dicussing abt kamals career here...his old movies and records....what does it mean by "new releases" ...

we need a separate thread for kamalhaasan to discuss his past !

change the title name...
From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 0:20:48 2006. [Full View]

NOV...I NEED A REPLY

From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 0:22:11 2006.

dontchange the title ...what do u try here?

are we talking filthy here...its our right to select the thread title...we need it to be "kamal haaan thread"

its our wish....who asked u to change the title of thread started by me...there is a limit NOV

MODS cannot simply change the title...

we are dicussing abt kamals career here...his old movies and records....what does it mean by "new releases" ...

we need a separate thread for kamalhaasan to discuss his past !

change the title name...

nov.....this is rediculous....u cant tell us what title we should give!...
we need it to be meaningful!

From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 0:23:56 2006. [Full View]

havent got guts to tell the reason in public???...i need an answer now

From: Roshan on Fri Dec 8 0:24:23 2006.

There should be a limit for interference NOV !! That title with the name spelt as Kamal HassaR was something creative and nice. Just showed the respect and love the fans have for him. What makes you upset about it NOV? I don't understand your mentality. Sorry to have said this - you behave like a school child and your 'gaandu' against Kamal is becoming obvious day by day

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 0:26:03 2006. [Full View]

ivlo naal apidi thaan irrundhuchi..

u shud think y it got changed today

From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 0:27:05 2006.

he just changed the title just like that...this thread has crossed 100 pages with good info !

kamal has done 200 movies...how could we discuss under this topic?

From: NOV on Fri Dec 8 1:43:50 2006. [Full View]

NOTICE

Sometime early this year, when we had some problems in the TF, we locked all redundant threads and only allowed one each for each actor, with each thread beginning with New Releases of ------
This helped to contain all discussions within a single thread and also helped in moderating the forum.

This was strictly enforced for all actors including Ajith and Vijay and secondary threads have not been allowed until today. However leeway was given to Kamal and Rajini due to thier specal position in TF and fans of other stars have been magnanimous enough not to question this special treatment accorded to them.

When earlier New Releases of Kamal reached 100 pages, a new thread changing the title was started. Unfortunately, I overlooked this and allowed things to continue, until a hubber raised pertinent questions in New Rajini Release thread (yesterday and today.)

As such, reverting to the original name of the thread becomes inevitable. Please ensure that future continuations carry the words New Releases of... followed by a descripton of your choice.

Thank you.

nb: Discussions on this matter is now closed. Please use the PM facility if you are still unhappy with this decision.
let discussions on Kamal continue unhindered.
From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 1:51:40 2006. [Full View]

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From: nilavupriyan on Fri Dec 8 1:54:24 2006. [Full View]

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From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 8 2:20:37 2006. [Full View]

nilvaupriyan's account has been banned temporarily!! Dunno why
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 2:33:50 2006. [Full View]

Raja to direct `Lage Raho` remake!
By Moviebuzz | Thursday, 07 December , 2006, 18:29
Is the Remake Raja’s – M. Raja and his brother Jayam Ravi going to do the Tamil remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai for Gemini Film Circuit?

Already Gemini Film Circuit (GFC) has announced that they hold the remake rights for the entire south (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Remember that they had produced all the three remakes of its original Munnabhai MBBS as Vasoolraja MBBS, Shankardada MBBS and Uppidada MBBS with Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi and Upendra respectively?

GFC has already started work on the Telugu version with Chiranjeevi, Vidya Balan and directed by Prabhu Deva. Now the big question is- Who will do the Tamil version? Earlier Kamal did not show an inclination to do the second part but the latest we hear is that he has been offered a whopping Rs 8 Crore as salary, (Rs 1 Crore more than his Dashaavtar salary)!

Meanwhile Raja has been signed to direct the Tamil remake. Earlier Vasoolraja MBBS was directed by Saran who says that Kamal will be doing his next film for his production company! The buzz in Kollywood is that if Kamal does not do the film, then Raja has asked his brother Ravi to do the lead role.

The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com.
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 2:34:30 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

nilvaupriyan's account has been banned temporarily!! Dunno why

is it?
From: bulb_mani on Fri Dec 8 2:34:48 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

nilvaupriyan's account has been banned temporarily!! Dunno why

is it?

Yes
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 2:38:24 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

leosimha wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

nilvaupriyan's account has been banned temporarily!! Dunno why

is it?

Yes

but I am able to see his profile...how do you know he has been banned...
From: joe on Fri Dec 8 2:41:01 2006. [Full View]

leo,
Can you discuss these through PM,leave this thread for discussion on kamal.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Dec 8 2:47:09 2006.

Well Said UN.

One of our Kamalyahoo group member Anand sir is very close to Mr.Natarajan who is the Production manager ofr Gemini circuit. During VRMBBS release, Anand had a lunch with Natarajan and discussed about the sucCess of the moive. And he said that the movie had made a very good profil for Gemini.

In their Advertisement, they mentioned
"Parampariyam mikkan niruvangalin Rasiyana Nayagan Kamal
AVMkku oru Sakalakala Vallavan and Geminikku oru Vasoo Raja MBBS".

this movie is the 3rd height grosser in 2004.

No problemo Razz

From: smith on Fri Dec 8 2:57:43 2006. [Full View]

If saran is not the director of VRMBBS-2, I doubt whether kamal will act in it.
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 2:59:53 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

If saran is not the director of VRMBBS-2, I doubt whether kamal will act in it.

It is better he avoid the remake irrespective of the director. If he avoid the supposed movie with charan also it would be good
From: smith on Fri Dec 8 3:10:01 2006. [Full View]

I see no reason why he should not be doing remakes. Once in a while is ok. Only if it becomes a habit (as with vijay), it is a prob.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Dec 8 3:11:27 2006.

If saran is not the director of VRMBBS-2, I doubt whether kamal will act in it.

It is better he avoid the remake irrespective of the director. If he avoid the supposed movie with charan also it would be good Embarassed

Why doesnt he act in this remake ? This moive would be a superhit and increase his BO powers in rural areas.

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 3:12:23 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

I see no reason why he should not be doing remakes. Once in a while is ok. Only if it becomes a habit (as with vijay), it is a prob.

idho paardaa....smith enna solla varaaru....he wants actors to do remake..once in a while....ajithians please note this point...this will be useful for us later.....
From: smith on Fri Dec 8 3:14:41 2006. [Full View]

leo,
the remake U are referring to is diff. from mine.
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 3:15:21 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

leo,
the remake U are referring to is diff. from mine.

anyway point to be noted sir....
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 3:48:00 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

I see no reason why he should not be doing remakes. Once in a while is ok. Only if it becomes a habit (as with vijay), it is a prob.

I am not against remakes. My point if he acts in popular movies remakes then it will lead to comparison with the originals.

Instead i would prefer remaking a good flop movie which is not so famous like "Drohkaal"

And for sure i want that to be a big hit

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 3:50:03 2006.

I see no reason why he should not be doing remakes. Once in a while is ok. Only if it becomes a habit (as with vijay), it is a prob.

I am not against remakes. My point if he acts in popular movies remakes then it will lead to comparison with the originals.

Instead i would prefer remaking a good flop movie which is not so famous like "Drohkaal" Wink

And for sure i want that to be a big hit Razz

Thiru....who told you Drohkaal is not so famous...Drohkaal was much talked about due to its actors performance and director Govind Nihalani's direction....Drohkaal was simply superb....movie...

From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 8 3:52:49 2006. [Full View]

kuruthi punal is a better movie than drohkaal, and aandavar changed the screenplay including the climax... he made it a hit without any songs.. its a great achievement ....

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 3:53:58 2006.

Thiru....who told you Drohkaal is not so famous...Drohkaal was much talked about due to its actors performance and director Govind Nihalani's direction....Drohkaal was simply superb....movie...

I know it is a good movie

I think it is a flop movie. Someone can clarify

LRMB is very much popular in TN comparing to Drohakaal for sure. !!!

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 3:58:12 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

kuruthi punal is a better movie than drohkaal, and aandavar changed the screenplay including the climax... he made it a hit without any songs.. its a great achievement ....

yes kuruthi punal was better than drohkaal..but take into account when drohkaal was released...drohkaal came in late 1980's I believe...Om Puri acting was just mindblowing...
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:02:09 2006. [Full View]

thiru...why do you want to compare LRMB and Drohkaal...
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:05:37 2006. [Full View]

Drohkaal was not released in late 80 but during 90s . I feel kamal should not do LRMB movie . I didnt liked VRMBBS as i had seen Munnabhai MBBS many times before VR .
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:08:06 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

thiru...why do you want to compare LRMB and Drohkaal...

Simple the reach was not there for drohkal when compared to LRMB. Most of the people would have seen LRMB by this time atleast in metros the situation was altogether different when drohkal was released only few would have seen that movie that time.
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:09:13 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

thiru...why do you want to compare LRMB and Drohkaal...

when

Ipellaam post panrathukkae irukku..

If i say i like Vishal, then people talk in a manner that i am the head for Vishal fan club

Innum some more ithu poala
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:11:07 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

Drohkaal was not released in late 80 but during 90s . I feel kamal should not do LRMB movie . I didnt liked VRMBBS as i had seen Munnabhai MBBS many times before VR .

Me too. Though i liked VR MBBS, when comparing with Munnabhai, the quality of the movie is not even 50 %

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:13:06 2006.

thiru...why do you want to compare LRMB and Drohkaal...

when

Ipellaam post panrathukkae Embarassed

irukku..

If i say i like Vishal, then people talk in a manner that i am the head for Vishal fan club Shocked

Innum some more ithu poala Rolling Eyes

no no..u didn't get me....LRMB is totally comedy....and Drohkaal is ARTISTIC...

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:14:11 2006.

thiru...why do you want to compare LRMB and Drohkaal...

Simple the reach was not there for drohkal when compared to LRMB. Most of the people would have seen LRMB by this time atleast in metros the situation was altogether different when drohkal was released only few would have seen that movie that time.

though the reach was less for Drohkaal....this movie was talked about a lot on how it was made..a very good artistic movie...real portrayal...

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:17:25 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

no no..u didn't get me....LRMB is totally comedy....and Drohkaal is ARTISTIC...

I know I was just given an example on flop remake and superhit remake. That is it. No comparision in terms of quality or anything. Please read all the posts on this issue

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:20:58 2006.

no no..u didn't get me....LRMB is totally comedy....and Drohkaal is ARTISTIC...

I know

I was just given an example on flop remake and superhit remake. That is it. No comparision in terms of quality or anything. Please read all the posts on this issue Embarassed

what I was trying to convey is...always there is reach for comedy movie...but artistic movie....people don't prefer it much....otherwise kuruthipunal would have been a HIT.....

From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:23:30 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

though the reach was less for Drohkaal....this movie was talked about a lot on how it was made..a very good artistic movie...real portrayal...

When it was talked about ?? you miss the whole point , Drohkaal not sure how many tamil speaking community had watched it already . But now more and more people are watching hindi movies atleast in metros. It was not the case when drohkaal was release we are not sure whether drohkaal was released in TN or not.

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:25:20 2006.

though the reach was less for Drohkaal....this movie was talked about a lot on how it was made..a very good artistic movie...real portrayal...

When it was talked about ?? you miss the whole point , Drohkaal not sure how many tamil speaking community had watched it already . But now more and more people are watching hindi movies atleast in metros. It was not the case when drohkaal was release we are not sure whether drohkaal was released in TN or not.

I am not talking about drohkaal in TN.....I am talking about its release in the north...Drohkaal was praised by the Critics a lot.....by the film fraternity...Drohkaal was very much appreciated...

regarding TN....was it released here...and if at all released..how many would have watched it...I believe..people in TN are seeing Hindi movies only now when compared to before...

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:27:06 2006.

1. what I was trying to convey is...always there is reach for comedy movie...but artistic movie....people don't prefer it much....

2. otherwise kuruthipunal would have been a HIT.....

1. ok. I leave this

2. KP is a big hit in Cities and Big towns and in Andhra. It was not meant for B and C centres. It served its purpose. That is enough.

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:28:49 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

KP is a big hit in Cities and Big towns and in Andhra. It was not meant for B and C centres. It served its purpose. That is enough.

Are you sure that it was hit in Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode?

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:29:52 2006.

1. I am not talking about drohkaal in TN.....I am talking about its release in the north...Drohkaal was praised by the Critics a lot.....by the film fraternity...Drohkaal was very much appreciated...

2. regarding TN....was it released here...and if at all released..how
many would have watched it...I believe..people in TN are seeing Hindi movies only now when compared to before...

What we are talking is point 2 and what u are talking is point 1

From: Unicorn on Fri Dec 8 4:30:22 2006. [Full View]

Thiru's totally helpless .Leo
Classic combo
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:31:29 2006. [Full View]

See we havent mentioned the quality of the movie. We have just mentioned the reach of the movie and what critics talked about the original version is secondary when it comes to remake. They would see
whether this movie run if they remake ?
Will this remake suit the target audience ?

Kuruthipunal is one among the few remakes which are as good as the original or even better than the original
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:32:57 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

Are you sure that it was hit in Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode?

what do you mean by this
From: Unicorn on Fri Dec 8 4:33:43 2006. [Full View]

was popular character/villain artist SandhaanaBharathi the director of classics like Mahanadhi and Guna
Why isnt he directing any more

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:34:50 2006.

KP is a big hit in Cities and Big towns and in Andhra. It was not meant for B and C centres. It served its purpose. That is enough.

Are you sure that it was hit in Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode?

In chennai it ran more than 100 days in few theatres. In Poindicherry it ran about 60 days in Raja theatre(Biggest theatre in Pondy).

dont know abt other.. We talk about openings nowadays. KP was houseful for 2 weeks in chennai and the it was booked very well in advance. It had a tremendous opening in chennai for sure. Even in Sun TV that time for the first 2 week they kept KP in first place and Muthu in 2nd place. That itself will show as you could be knowing Muthu in one way attacking JJ

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:35:08 2006.

I know that exactly....but for me when you are talking about Hindi...you should take into account of whole India...as Hindi is spoke all over India...

So we need to consider as a whole...

only TN means...then we need to forget the whole thing....

What we are talking is point 2 and what u are talking is point 1 Crying or Very sad

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:35:43 2006. [Full View]

Unicorn wrote:

Thiru's totally helpless .Leo
Classic combo
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:35:58 2006. [Full View]

Unicorn wrote:

was popular character/villain artist SandhaanaBharathi the director of classics like Mahanadhi and Guna
Why isnt he directing any more

Kamals talent was clearly visible in the above mentioned movie

Sandhaana Bharathi was the director for Vietnaam Colony *prabhu and Koundamani. The was funny
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:36:29 2006. [Full View]

//dig// Did Muthu attack JJ? //dig//

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:37:02 2006.

From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:37:25 2006.

Ok. Fine

I know that exactly....but for me when you are talking about Hindi...you should take into account of whole India...as Hindi is spoke all over India...
So we need to consider as a whole...
only TN means...then we need to forget the whole thing....

AWESOME !!! Kuruthipunal was meant for Tamil audience not for whole india.

Cheers

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:37:26 2006. [Full View]

I know for sure that KP in Madurai took a very good opening...but I don't know if it was a big hit...in trichy...I think it didn't sustain...

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:37:48 2006.

Kamals talent was clearly visible in the above mentioned movie Cool

Unicorn wrote:

Why isnt he directing any more Rolling Eyes

Sandhaana Bharathi was the director for Vietnaam Colony *prabhu and Koundamani. The was funny

Santhanabharathi and P.Vasu jointly directed Panneer Pushpangal

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:38:57 2006. [Full View]

Also Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu was directed by santhana bharathi

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:41:24 2006.

I know that exactly....but for me when you are talking about Hindi...you should take into account of whole India...as Hindi is spoke all over India...
So we need to consider as a whole...
only TN means...then we need to forget the whole thing....

AWESOME !!! K

great & thiru....

it might be sarcasm from my side..you might think like that....but this is the bitter truth....though tamil movies are recognized outside....only because of Kamal, Rajini, Maniratnam, Shankar and ARR.....still the Nation downlooks Tamil...lets not talk about Hindi vs Tamil...

thats why I wanted to compare apples with apples and not apples with strawberries....

note: we might be the strawberries..but we are better in churning out good movies when compared to the apples...

From: smith on Fri Dec 8 4:43:20 2006. [Full View]

KP ran for 100 days in only 3 theatres, that too in chennai city only.

As for santhanabharathi, who said he "directed" guna/mahanadhi?

He only said "start camera, action & cut". He was "directed" to do so (by who - U all now )
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:43:36 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Also Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu was directed by santhana bharathi

This is really good movie produced by RajKamal.

Leo, I dont get your point
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:44:51 2006. [Full View]

great..u didn't get my point...then lets leave it here...its good for us...
From: cancer on Fri Dec 8 4:45:36 2006. [Full View]

when people say GUna and Kurthipunal didnt hit at box office..... i damn sure, if they tried those type of movies again... it will be super hit.

Things have changed, our audience expectations are different now days.

People are appreciate offbeat movies.
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:45:46 2006. [Full View]

smith....vaanga....so what is ur take on KP....
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:46:31 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

He only said "start camera, action & cut". He was "directed" to do so (by who - U all now )

That is what we say direction

PS : I got ur point
From: Unicorn on Fri Dec 8 4:47:01 2006. [Full View]

Plz dont leave
Its been a long time since we saw such high end arguments
Continue plz At least for my sake

leosimha wrote:

great..u didn't get my point...then lets leave it here...its good for us...
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:47:29 2006. [Full View]

has P.Vasu directed Kamal....
From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:47:59 2006. [Full View]

Leo , you mentioned tamil movies are looked up by mentioning four/five people names. Rajini is known for his styles in north nothing about the quality of the movies. Shankar are u sure his movies are looked upon
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:48:13 2006. [Full View]

what does "R" mean in "HaasaR"?

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 4:49:58 2006.

Leo , you mentioned tamil movies are looked up by mentioning four/five people names. Rajini is known for his styles in north nothing about the quality of the movies. Shankar Shocked

are u sure his movies are looked upon Laughing

regarding rajini...you are true,...

and regarding Shankar...yes..he has created a name for himself...people do know Shankar...because Indian dubbed Hindustani was such a big HIT in Hindi...and Shankar got recognition only because of Kamal's acting and ARR's music....

From: great on Fri Dec 8 4:50:10 2006. [Full View]

Unicorn wrote:

Plz dont leave
Its been a long time since we saw such high end arguments
Continue plz At least for my sake

Shall we have it vijay thread . Its been long time we had discussion over there
From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 8 4:50:51 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

are u sure his movies are looked upon

Songs of Gentleman and Kadhalan were popular including the visuals

Indian to some extent was popular. But only least number of people would be knowing Shankar, the director ....
From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 5:25:43 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

what does "R" mean in "HaasaR"?

no replies for my question...what is R....

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 5:26:17 2006.

Songs of Gentleman and Kadhalan were popular including the visuals Razz

are u sure his movies are looked upon Laughing

Indian to some extent was popular. But only least number of people would be knowing Shankar, the director .... Rolling Eyes

thiru...I am surprised by your statement that least know Shankar...

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 6:52:27 2006.

Songs of Gentleman and Kadhalan were popular including the visuals Razz

are u sure his movies are looked upon Laughing

Indian to some extent was popular. But only least number of people would be knowing Shankar, the director .... Rolling Eyes

thiru...I am surprised by your statement that least know Shankar...

In north/Mumbai, only 2 ppl from south have fans/following......they are ARRahman and KamalHassan..........Maniratnam has a good name but not following, Shankar is known to people who liked Hindustani,Nayak......but there are lots of Hindustani/Nayak fans btw....

From: Roshan on Fri Dec 8 6:57:36 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

leosimha wrote:

what does "R" mean in "HaasaR"?

no replies for my question...what is R....

That's something very creative done by Nilavupriyan. Just to show the respect we Kamalians have for the GREAT artist. In thamizh the sound 'r' gives more respect when addressing a person as opposed to 'n'. Like avan vs avar.

SanthEgam theLinjuthaa ippo ?

From: leosimha on Fri Dec 8 6:59:55 2006.

what does "R" mean in "HaasaR"?

no replies for my question...what is R....

That's something very creative done by Nilavupriyan. Just to show the respect we Kamalians have for the GREAT artist. In thamizh the sound 'r' gives more respect when addressing a person as opposed to 'n'. Like avan vs avar.

SanthEgam theLinjuthaa ippo ?

oh....so this has got to do with giving due respect to kamal...

I got it....

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Dec 8 7:24:54 2006.

worth posting this in this thread...

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14345864

Quote:

Raja to direct `Lage Raho` remake!

By Moviebuzz | Thursday, 07 December , 2006, 18:29

Is the Remake Raja’s – M. Raja and his brother Jayam Ravi going to do the Tamil remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai for Gemini Film Circuit?
Already Gemini Film Circuit (GFC) has announced that they hold the remake rights for the entire south (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Remember that they had produced all the three remakes of its original Munnabhai MBBS as Vasoolraja MBBS, Shankardada MBBS and Uppidada MBBS with Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi and Upendra respectively?

GFC has already started work on the Telugu version with Chiranjeevi, Vidya Balan and directed by Prabhu Deva. Now the big question is- Who will do the Tamil version? Earlier Kamal did not show an inclination to do the second part but the latest we hear is that he has been offered a whopping Rs 8 Crore as salary, (Rs 1 Crore more than his Dashaavtar salary)!

Meanwhile Raja has been signed to direct the Tamil remake. Earlier Vasoolraja MBBS was directed by Saran who says that Kamal will be doing his next film for his production company! The buzz in Kollywood is that if Kamal does not do the film, then Raja has asked his brother Ravi to do the lead role.

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 11:31:50 2006. [Full View]

kamal under raja direction

NOWAY
From: Movie Cop on Fri Dec 8 15:38:04 2006. [Full View]

kb wrote:

kamal under raja direction
NOWAY

I don't care who directs the movie whether it's Saran or "Remake" Raja! But I certainly don't want Jeyam Ravi to do "Lage Raho Munnabhai"... Kamal is a good fit...

I liked Munnabhai MBBS better than Vasool Raja not because Munnabhai was the original version.... But just because of the charecterization in Munnabhai... I mean everyone were brilliant in Munnabhai and the movie was made very well with little slapstick...
Sanjay Dutt & Boman Irani were AWESOME and "Circuit" Arshad Warsi was "DOUBLE AWESOME" ... Infact Circuit was the guy wheo made the movie going in Munnabhai...

Unfortunately in Tamil, Prabhu was a "sitting duck" in Vasool Raja... Though Prabhu is usually good in comedy in Vasool Raja he was a big "let down" and proved no match to Kamal's comedy timing... He was no where close to the original "circuit" Also, the characterization of Nagesh & Hindi actress were less appealing in Tamil In Hindi, we "genuinely" feel for the parents because the portrayal was well made and the chemistry was good... The only saving grace for Vasool Raja were Kamal & Prakashraj... Otherwise the movie would have been a disaster!

I sincerley hope that Raja or Saran or whoever won't let down "Lage Raho Munnabhai" at least... Otherwise I will really get

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 15:56:22 2006.

I don't care who directs the movie whether it's Saran or "Remake" Raja! But I certainly don't want Jeyam Ravi to do "Lage Raho Munnabhai"... Kamal is a good fit...

I liked Munnabhai MBBS better than Vasool Raja not because Munnabhai was the original version.... But just because of the charecterization in Munnabhai... I mean everyone were brilliant in Munnabhai and the movie was made very well with little slapstick...
Sanjay Dutt & Boman Irani were AWESOME Thumbs Up!

Movie Cop wrote:

and "Circuit" Arshad Warsi was "DOUBLE AWESOME" Thumbs Up!

... Infact Circuit was the guy wheo made the movie going in Munnabhai...

Unfortunately in Tamil, Prabhu was a "sitting duck" in Vasool Raja... Though Prabhu is usually good in comedy in Vasool Raja he was a big "let down" and proved no match to Kamal's comedy timing... Evil or Very Mad

He was no where close to the original "circuit" Twisted Evil

Also, the characterization of Nagesh & Hindi actress were less appealing in Tamil Sad

In Hindi, we "genuinely" feel for the parents because the portrayal was well made and the chemistry was good... The only saving grace for Vasool Raja were Kamal & Prakashraj... Otherwise the movie would have been a disaster!

I sincerley hope that Raja or Saran or whoever won't let down "Lage Raho Munnabhai" at least... Otherwise I will really get Twisted Evil

OTOH, Munnabhai MBBS was 100 times better than Vasool Raja MBBS..........TF cannot get a Boman Irani for another 15 years......

........Prakash Raj was no match for Boman........

LRMB can be made in tamil with Kamal and Santhanam, provided Santhanam gets enuf screen space.....it will be one ripper of a movie if it happens......

also, music should be by Karthik Raja

From: kannannn on Fri Dec 8 16:17:54 2006.

OTOH, Munnabhai MBBS was 100 times better than Vasool Raja MBBS..........TF cannot get a Boman Irani for another 15 years...... Embarassed

........Prakash Raj was no match for Boman........

Adhu enna 15 years kanakku? 'Hindi film industry is ahead by 15 years', 'Tamil film industry can't get a Boman Irani for 15 years'.. How did you arrive at that figure?

On another note, I don't understand what all the fuss is about. LRMB was lame. It was not as good as the first one. Comedy was far and few between and sentimental scenes were over the top. I hope Kamal is not lured by the money as he was for Vasoolraja

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 16:31:25 2006. [Full View]

santhanam with kamal wont be gud..

coz.. if santhanam exchanges dialogues with kamal.. it will be like a Tiger talking to poona kutti.. atleast.. a fox is needed..

surya would be gud if he can pull something like pithamagan

From: ajithfederer on Fri Dec 8 16:34:12 2006.

santhanam with kamal wont be gud..

coz.. if santhanam exchanges dialogues with kamal.. it will be like a Tiger talking to poona kutti.. atleast.. a fox is needed.. Rolling Eyes

Vijay aa potralama kb Wink

kb wrote:

surya would be gud if he can pull something like pithamagan Very Happy

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 16:37:25 2006. [Full View]

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 16:50:20 2006.

santhanam with kamal wont be gud..

coz.. if santhanam exchanges dialogues with kamal.. it will be like a Tiger talking to poona kutti.. atleast.. a fox is needed.. Rolling Eyes

kb wrote:

surya would be gud if he can pull something like pithamagan Very Happy

boss, u r under estimating santhanam here..........that guy has awesome timing......he just ate up Simbhu in Vallavan, also grabbed attention amidst surya/bhoomika in SOK scenes......he may well upset the apple cart by performing superlatively.....

.....

btw, how abt Kamal and Surya ??

From: kb on Fri Dec 8 16:55:31 2006. [Full View]

santhanam is my fav comedian (i dont miss lollu sabhas )

But with kamal.. it wont be apt.. simbhu cinnapayan.. avana manmadanlaiya thooki saaptan santhanam./ bobby bobby bobby

kamal and surya will be great but surya shud accept to sit in the back seat

From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 17:00:21 2006.

santhanam is my fav comedian (i dont miss lollu sabhas Wink

kb wrote:

)

But with kamal.. it wont be apt.. simbhu cinnapayan.. avana manmadanlaiya thooki saaptan santhanam./ bobby bobby bobby Laughing

kamal and surya will be great but surya shud accept to sit in the back seat Rolling Eyes

hey, as Movie Cop said, its circuit who is more important character........so surya dhairiyama indha padatha pannalam.....

From: imsai on Fri Dec 8 17:06:44 2006. [Full View]

Surya is a big star now.. how about Kamal and Maddy joining again with MADDY's permission?
From: MADDY on Fri Dec 8 17:21:51 2006. [Full View]

imsai wrote:

Surya is a big star now.. how about Kamal and Maddy joining again with MADDY's permission?

......andha aala orediya ozhichidinumnnu irukkeengala?? to be frank Maddy cannot match Kamal in any aspect, so obviously he will be suppressed very easily...... ......

i'll stick to santhanam as of now with Kamal........but is Kamal reallly doing the movie??
From: Ulaganayagan on Fri Dec 8 17:41:09 2006. [Full View]

Dont think Kamal would do it,,But assuming that he does, Surya would be the ideal pairing,,He has the build and the comic timing..
From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 8 22:38:35 2006. [Full View]

santhanam is THE best for that role..surya, madhavan ellaam paavam, aandavar kitta avanga naala nikka mudiyaathu..

even the role jeyaram did in tenali, which was a very good role was rejected by rising stars like ajith...

so please leave all of them... santhanam will rock... but i dont want aandavar to do this movie...
From: Surya on Fri Dec 8 22:46:33 2006. [Full View]

Quote:

but i dont want aandavar to do this movie...

why not? I thought LRMB was a lot better than the first Munnabhai.
From: Aandavan on Fri Dec 8 23:08:25 2006. [Full View]

Surya wrote:

Quote:

but i dont want aandavar to do this movie...

why not? I thought LRMB was a lot better than the first Munnabhai.
yes, but i dont think the remake will win appreciation for kamal... the director is a big worry... if KSR or sundar.c directs, its fine.. but not raja nor saran..

From: great on Fri Dec 8 23:36:12 2006.

but i dont want aandavar to do this movie...

Quote:

why not? I thought LRMB was a lot better than the first Munnabhai. Very Happy

yes, but i dont think the remake will win appreciation for kamal... the director is a big worry... if KSR or sundar.c directs, its fine.. but not raja nor saran..

First of all Munnabhai was more entertaining than Lage Raho .

Sundar C in the above list.

From: NOV on Fri Dec 8 23:46:05 2006. [Full View]

I enjoyed Vasoolraja very much. dont think anyone else would have fitted the role better.

These days I prefer Kamal in comedies than in serious movies. Doing comedy requires great talent what with mainstream comedies being very rare.

From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 9 0:01:42 2006.

dont think anyone else would have fitted the role better.

These days I prefer Kamal in comedies than in serious movies. Doing comedy requires great talent what with mainstream comedies being very rare.

I enjoyed Vasoolraja very much. Thumbs Up!

Same here.. I dunno whats the big deal in doing a remake..If the second part is better, or like VR MBBS, its sure to click with the fans and ultimately at the BO.

From: njv on Sat Dec 9 0:51:32 2006. [Full View]

Assuming KH is not doing it, I can think of the following ppl for Sanjay's role (in my pref order)

1. Mamooty
2. Vikram
3. arjun
4. ajith

For circuit the only person I can think of is Pasupathi.
From: alwarpet_andavan on Sat Dec 9 1:52:54 2006. [Full View]

Munnabhai and LRMB = Two of the most overrated movies of all time....

From: Aandavan on Sat Dec 9 3:40:10 2006.

Assuming KH is not doing it, I can think of the following ppl for Sanjay's role (in my pref order)

1. Mamooty
2. Vikram
3. arjun
4. ajith

For circuit the only person I can think of is Pasupathi.

welcome back njv... pasupathi will be good too... but i think santhanam's comic timing is really great... he is not being used well in movies... his lollu sabha performances are truly great..

From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 9 3:58:51 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Munnabhai and LRMB = Two of the most overrated movies of all time....

Maybe, though i cant really comment ( i haven't seen the originals ).. But didn't you enjoy VRMBBS A_A ?

From: leosimha on Sat Dec 9 4:05:22 2006.

Assuming KH is not doing it, I can think of the following ppl for Sanjay's role (in my pref order)

1. Mamooty
2. Vikram
3. arjun
4. ajith

For circuit the only person I can think of is Pasupathi.

I will vote for bikram....

From: njv on Sat Dec 9 4:52:55 2006.

welcome back njv... pasupathi will be good too... but i think santhanam's comic timing is really great... he is not being used well in movies... his lollu sabha performances are truly great..

Nandri. Yaarappa santhanam? Santhanabharathiyava solreenga?

From: Aandavan on Sat Dec 9 4:55:18 2006.

welcome back njv... pasupathi will be good too... but i think santhanam's comic timing is really great... he is not being used well in movies... his lollu sabha performances are truly great..

Nandri. Yaarappa santhanam? Santhanabharathiyava solreenga?

illangannaa... i meant santhanam of vallavan, manmadhan fame...

From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 9 5:07:19 2006.

[welcome back njv... pasupathi will be good too... but i think santhanam's comic timing is really great... he is not being used well in movies... his lollu sabha performances are truly great..

Santhanam's comedy is based a lot on his mocking of his fellow stars.. I dont think he could perform to his fullest with Kamal..

From: great on Sat Dec 9 5:11:42 2006.

[welcome back njv... pasupathi will be good too... but i think santhanam's comic timing is really great... he is not being used well in movies... his lollu sabha performances are truly great..

Santhanam's comedy is based a lot on his mocking of his fellow stars.. I dont think he could perform to his fullest with Kamal..

In LRMB Circuit had more scope for comedy . I dont think Santhanam can do justice to the "circuit" role. I would go with Pasupathy as NJV mentioned

From: bulb_mani on Sat Dec 9 5:13:28 2006. [Full View]

How about Vivek as circuit [ i havent seen LRMB]
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 9 5:14:51 2006. [Full View]

Great:
Yeah, he's a good choice.. His performance in MX was top notch.
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Dec 9 5:17:18 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

How about Vivek as circuit [ i havent seen LRMB]

Same here ..But anyways, i think we are jumping the gun here.. Mudhalla Kamal okay solrarannu paarpom

From: bulb_mani on Sat Dec 9 5:21:10 2006.

..But anyways, i think we are jumping the gun here.. Mudhalla Kamal okay solrarannu paarpom Razz

How about Vivek as circuit Rolling Eyes

[ i havent seen LRMB]

Same here

Yes

From: leosimha on Mon Dec 11 2:13:43 2006. [Full View]

Vijay jealous of Kamal
Dec 10, 2006
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“I am jealous of Kamal’s histrionics in acting”, Ilaya Thalapathy had remarked during an interview. It is a known fact in Kollywood that Vijay has a lot of appreciation and reverence for his senior artists. When quizzed about his favourite actors, he spontaneously said that Sivaji, Kamal and Vikram are his all time favourites.

Vijay
Though he has developed his own style in acting, he still feels inadequate in front of these veterans. At a time when technology has not made many inroads into Kollywood, Kamal had flabbergasted the audience donning the role of a dwarf in Aboorva Sagodarargal. Till date, people are still guessing about how he had made a convincing appearance as a dwarf in the movie. In the same vein, Vikram’s soul stirring performance in Kasi has really appealed to Vijay. In the tinsel world, when open appreciation is a rare commodity Vijay’s accolades to his fellow actors comes as a welcome change.
From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 11 10:56:08 2006. [Full View]

Kamal Haasar Theme For sony ericsson mobiles... compatible for k750, k 800, w-series....

http://rapidshare.com/files/7032363/Kamalme.thm.html

it just rocks... i created this... i am very happy...

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 11 11:11:15 2006.

Aaandavan congrats on crossing 1000 posts Shocked

Kamal Haasar Theme For sony ericsson mobiles... compatible for k750, k 800, w-series....

http://rapidshare.com/files/7032363/Kamalme.thm.html

it just rocks... i created this... i am very happy... Razz

From: Aandavan on Mon Dec 11 11:13:45 2006.

Aaandavan congrats on crossing 1000 posts Shocked

yesssssssssssssssssssss............... enathu neenda naal aasai niraiveriyathu...

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 7:01:35 2006. [Full View]

Saw Marudanayagam Trailer... was superb... looked like a historical film made by some hollywood crew

I wish Kamal Finishes the film n releases it as soon as possible.. or else we might be missing something precious to Indian Film.... who knows it might even win the Oscars
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 7:21:18 2006. [Full View]

Kamal Hassan Inagurates Cinema Paradise Ajith Claps On

http://i10.tinypic.com/33nd9pz.jpg
From: alwarpet_andavan on Tue Dec 12 7:23:08 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal Hassan Inagurates Cinema Paradise Ajith Claps On

http://i10.tinypic.com/33nd9pz.jpg

Remba thanks...
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 7:24:06 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal Hassan Inagurates Cinema Paradise Ajith Claps On

http://i10.tinypic.com/33nd9pz.jpg

Remba thanks...
From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 12 7:48:14 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal Hassan Inagurates Cinema Paradise Ajith Claps On

http://i10.tinypic.com/33nd9pz.jpg

wowwwww.........
From: Aandavan on Tue Dec 12 8:17:28 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Kamal Hassan Inagurates Cinema Paradise Ajith Claps On

http://i10.tinypic.com/33nd9pz.jpg

richard is the owner of this DVD shop... it has a great collection of movies...
From: Cinefan on Tue Dec 12 9:21:48 2006. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

bulb_mani wrote:

richard is the owner of this DVD shop... it has a great collection of movies...

They opened a branch in Koramangala here last year(Kamal did the honours while Ramesh Arvind&Pooja were the chief guests)

Another branch is coming up a couple of kilometres from my home.It's also just a 5 min walk from office.Wondering who will inagurate it this time.With Kamal not around,it might be someone else.

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Dec 12 12:09:32 2006.

well few days b4, actor vijay, on a appreciative sense had saated that he is jelous on Dr.Kamal... well here goes some of the National level jeleosness .....

http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/08/stories/2006120801940100.htm

Quote:

Eons ago, Dev Anand invites me to a shoot at the Bangalore Palace after an engrossing interview. This was the time when Kamal Hassan was sending "shivers down our spines" as Jeetendra put it. You ask Dev about the impending exodus from the south should Kamal succeed. "Why do you call it exodus? Don't we belong to the same country? I'd welcome anyone with talent since there's place for everyone." Flashback: 2

Mahesh Bhatt born with his foot in his mouth is yet to remove it. He was once quoted as saying: "Why should we take south Indian stars? Don't we have enough talent here?" And promptly went on to sign box office draw Sridevi for Gumraah. But then one wishes that the Southern superstars would take their stands seriously. Why did Rajnikant who'd told us that he'd "rather be a king here than a guard there" go on to play insignificant roles in multi-starrers? Kamal says he went in search of wider applause.

The Amitabh-Kamal starrer, based on Whose Life is it Anyway?, produced by Poornachandra Rao, was shelved after 75 per cent of the film was shot, because someone felt very insecure. Flashback:3

Kannada director T.S. Ranga is shooting for the Hindi film Gidh in a dusty village near Hubli. It's a ritual to accompany the hero Om Puri to a khanavali for bhakri and brinjal curry. On the way one day, Om points to a poster of Sagara Sangamam and gushes: "This boy has tremendous potential." Om has a look of incredulity when you chuckle loudly. He's amazed when you tell him that Kamal Hassan has already acted in more films than Om probably ever will. Om's ignorance is genuine since he's watched only Ek Duje Ke Liye.

In fact, later in the day when you mention the incident to the most charming actress you've met, Smita Patil and a budding baddie called Nana Patekar, they roll in laughter. Only the previous day Smita was telling me she may do a couple of films with "that amazing actor" Kamal, and Nana is cross that Kamal has already used a few mannerisms he was planning to.

not posted here to start a problem, but this is the right thread to have this topic. and to cooemtn on the bollywood culture, as maddy rightly pointed here - http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=850258&highlight=#850258

there are some vested interests everywhere, lets elave them out and only take the indirect praise on Dr.Kamal

From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:07:38 2006. [Full View]

Kamal is a real genius.....these people have told that Kamal has been sidelined....I would say they had insulted Kamal...particularly a senior actor like AB.....after reading the whole article...I am surprised why did Kamal do Hindi films like Chachi 420 and dubbed Indian into Hindi.....it would be better to neglect Hindi films as they are a crap lot....

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 14:09:10 2006.

Kamal is a real genius.....these people have told that Kamal has been sidelined....I would say they had insulted Kamal...particularly a senior actor like AB.....after reading the whole article...I am surprised why did Kamal do Hindi films like Chachi 420 and dubbed Indian into Hindi.....it would be better to neglect Hindi films as they are a crap lot....

LEO u should watch Marudunayagam Trailer.... i was simply blown away after watching it

Who knows it might even make it happen at the oscars

From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:15:14 2006.

LEO u should watch Marudunayagam Trailer.... i was simply blown away after watching it Shocked

Who knows it might even make it happen at the oscars Very Happy

yes mani.....the trailer was mind-blowing....but one thing I don't like about Kamal is....that he is having nudity...for which he will get an "A" certification for the film...is this needed...

Since this is a HISTORIC movie...I want everyone from the age of 6 to 60 years to see this movie which is a history....all family audience should see....this movie for sure....if they don't see it....then they are not missing the movie...but I would say they are missing KAMAL....

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 12 14:15:51 2006. [Full View]

Trailer link kudungappa
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:17:17 2006. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

Trailer link kudungappa

go to www.youtube.com and give a search of Kamal Marudhanayagam....you will get 3 videos...see all the 3 videos even though they are the same...the trailer simply rocks....

I think after Dasavathaaram...Kamal should release Marudhanayagam.....
From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 12 14:20:10 2006. [Full View]

Thanks
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 14:20:22 2006. [Full View]

yes LEO but that was natural... he was wearing a KOMANAM
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:22:03 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

yes LEO but that was natural... he was wearing a KOMANAM

I am not talking of Kamal's komanam.....I am talking about a lady's rear nude and other nudity which comes in between the virumaandi trailor.....that can be avoided...

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 12 14:22:57 2006.

yes LEO but that was natural... he was wearing a KOMANAM Razz

I am not talking of Kamal's komanam.....I am talking about a lady's rear nude and other nudity which comes in between the virumaandi trailor.....that can be avoided...

in Virumandi

I dint note it

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 12 14:23:27 2006. [Full View]

audio varaatha?
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:23:56 2006. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

audio varaatha?

yes no audio dude....

From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:24:35 2006.

yes LEO but that was natural... he was wearing a KOMANAM Razz

I am not talking of Kamal's komanam.....I am talking about a lady's rear nude and other nudity which comes in between the virumaandi trailor.....that can be avoided...

in Virumandi Question

I dint note it Confused

yes note it carefully........

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 12 14:29:10 2006. [Full View]

Super trailer
From: leosimha on Tue Dec 12 14:31:32 2006. [Full View]

watching karka karka song on Sun TV....

the song rocks...simply good...
From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 12 14:44:01 2006. [Full View]

would have been awesome if we had some background music

Ramakrishna wrote:

Super trailer
From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 12 14:49:19 2006. [Full View]

Audio illaamaye super-aa irukkurathu thaan super matter

ajithfederer wrote:

would have been awesome if we had some background music

Ramakrishna wrote:

Super trailer

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 7:23:39 2006.

Dasavatharam – Kamal’s restrictions
Dec 13, 2006
This news is sponsored by www.milesnprice.com

Diligent Kamal is busy these days shooting for Dasavatharam. The actor seems to be under strict dietary regime for the 10 roles of the movie. Kamal dons the role of an old lady – same as that of Avvai Shanmughi – for the flick. As it was earlier, Kamal’s make up for the role consumes more than decent time leaving Kamal in the green room for hours.

To preserve his make up, the actor has reportedly limited his intake of solid food. Sources state that Kamal consumes only liquid food during the make up session before the shoots to prevent the make up from falling apart. Opening his jaws and mouth and chewing food would prove disastrous for the make up.

Dasavatharam crew is currently in the Las Vegas shooting in the casinos. The movie is expected to hit the theatres on early 2007.

Quote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/dec-06-02/13-12-06-dasavatharam.html

From: smith on Wed Dec 13 7:58:15 2006. [Full View]

VV - biggest blockbuster of 2006.

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.
From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Dec 13 8:04:01 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

I'm not so sure...
From: Ramakrishna on Wed Dec 13 8:08:31 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

smith wrote:

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

I'm not so sure...
From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Dec 13 8:09:36 2006. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

smith wrote:

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

I'm not so sure...

That should be obvious, isn't it?

1) Sivaji
2) Bilingual
3) Himesh Reshamiya
From: villan007 on Wed Dec 13 8:10:49 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

From: Ramakrishna on Wed Dec 13 8:12:06 2006.

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

I'm not so sure... Sad

That should be obvious, isn't it? Smile

1) Sivaji
2) Bilingual
3) Himesh Reshamiya

Your 2nd and third reasons ?

From: mazhaichaaral on Wed Dec 13 8:12:23 2006. [Full View]

A_A...think abt it..DASA is an ALL-INDIAN RELEASE
From: Hulkster on Wed Dec 13 8:14:34 2006. [Full View]

I think what matters is the tamil release alone....and if you see that Both Shivaji and Dasa can be blockbusters...only the other movies releasing along will be affected...

A_A I know himesh is not that good a composer but that will not take away the brilliance from the film...kamal is an allrounder..he knows both the on screen needs and back end as well
From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Dec 13 8:16:37 2006. [Full View]

mazhaichaaral wrote:

A_A...think abt it..DASA is an ALL-INDIAN RELEASE

Exactly!

It may look as though the market is bigger... However...

Look at what happened to Hey Ram, Alavandhaan, Mumbai Xpress....

The problems with bilinguals have been
a) Rendumkettaan... ie.. neither here nor there
b) The casting is never right - N.Indian actors don't work here..

Dubbing or remaking would be a better option

Plus i think having Himesh as the MD is a BIG gamble...

All that said, there is always a first time for everything and i HOPE 10A breaks the bilingual jinx
From: Ramakrishna on Wed Dec 13 8:17:32 2006. [Full View]

I don't think Himesh will be a problem.As long as his songs do not affect the movie,even though not chartbusters, then no probs.
From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:18:52 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

VV - biggest blockbuster of 2006.

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

Perhaps DV will be one of the blockbuster 0f 2007 and will break the record of VV.

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:20:09 2006.

A_A...think abt it..DASA is an ALL-INDIAN RELEASE

mazhaichaaral wrote:

Exactly!

It may look as though the market is bigger... However...

Look at what happened to Hey Ram, Alavandhaan, Mumbai Xpress....

The problems with bilinguals have been
a) Rendumkettaan... ie.. neither here nor there
b) The casting is never right - N.Indian actors don't work here..

Dubbing or remaking would be a better option

Plus i think having Himesh as the MD is a BIG gamble...

All that said, there is always a first time for everything and i HOPE 10A breaks the bilingual jinx

Neenga 3 reasons solalam.. ana there r 15 reasons for the film the be biggest blockbuster :

* Mallika
* Asin
* KSR
* Ravi Verman
* Sujatha
of course 10 * KH

From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Dec 13 8:20:21 2006. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

I don't think Himesh will be a problem.As long as his songs do not affect the movie,even though not chartbusters, then no probs.

On a normal day that would be the case, but when your opposite number is ARR,..........

Karthikeyan [preemptive post],
I know i know... pessimism is my name... kindly adjust
From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 13 8:22:11 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

smith wrote:

DV - biggest blockbuster of 2007.

I'm not so sure...
neenga en eppovume unmaya pesa ninaikireenga???
From: kamalsurya on Wed Dec 13 8:22:33 2006. [Full View]

Don't worry guys DASA will be the biggest hit of 2007 no two ways about it.Who cares abt himesh we are gonna see a spectcle on screen just imagine our thalaivar in 10 diff roles it is just gonna be mind blowing [dig] villan enna sirripu [/dig]
From: mazhaichaaral on Wed Dec 13 8:23:09 2006. [Full View]

THERE IS A DIFF BETWEEN HEY RAAM AALAVANDHAN MUMBAI EXPRESS AND THIS MOVIE!

its not a complex movie...directed by k.s.ravikumar with theonscreen magic of kamal with 10 roles!

remember chachi 420 and hindustani did well as they are straight forward and kamal did some great work

its a masala guys...remember.....appu raja also had a good run
From: villan007 on Wed Dec 13 8:24:41 2006. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

[dig] villan enna sirripu [/dig]

nuthin pa... adhu engalukum smithukum ulla kanaku

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:24:53 2006.

It may look as though the market is bigger... However...

Look at what happened to Hey Ram, Alavandhaan, Mumbai Xpress....

The problems with bilinguals have been
a) Rendumkettaan... ie.. neither here nor there
b) The casting is never right - N.Indian actors don't work here..

Dubbing or remaking would be a better option

Plus i think having Himesh as the MD is a BIG gamble...

All that said, there is always a first time for everything and i HOPE 10A breaks the bilingual jinx

I think 10 A is not bilingual and they are going to dub it in Telugu and Hindi.

From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 13 8:26:51 2006.

Don't worry guys DASA will be the biggest hit of 2007 no two ways about it.Who cares abt himesh we are gonna see a spectcle on screen just imagine our thalaivar in 10 diff roles it is just gonna be mind blowing Cool

[dig] villan enna sirripu Rolling Eyes

[/dig]

i have no doubts of DASA becoming a block buster... but i feel that sivaji has the advantage of a better release time and i dont like mallika sherawat in DASA...

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:28:02 2006. [Full View]

aandava ur avatar is
From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:28:20 2006. [Full View]

Since it is going to release on Aug, It has chances to become a block buster.

See all of Thalaivar's august releases are blockbusters and superhits.

E.g Sakalakalavallavan (Aug 12),VRMBBS(Aug 12) , VV(Aug 25).

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:29:02 2006.

Since it is going to release on Aug, It has chances to become a block buster.

See all of Thalaivar's august releases are blockbusters and superhits.

E.g Sakalakalavallavan (Aug 12),VRMBBS(Aug 12) , VV(Aug 25). Very Happy

What

Augusta??? WHy dude?

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:29:29 2006. [Full View]

Andavare

Any news about Chevalie Award ?

From: kamalsurya on Wed Dec 13 8:31:22 2006.

i have no doubts of DASA becoming a block buster... but i feel that sivaji has the advantage of a better release time and i dont like mallika sherawat in DASA...

[dig] villan enna sirripu Rolling Eyes

[/dig]

Why bro? I think Mallika would suit into the role of a secret agent along with kamal perfectly.She has the figure and looks to be like a top secret agent sort of stuffs

And yea is Dasa does not come out during tamil new year Sivaji might have the advantage im terms of timing of release :

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:31:41 2006.

I dont know why. But it is releasing on Aug.

What

Augusta??? WHy dude? Confused

From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 13 8:32:27 2006.

Me too think the same. No one from the crew mentioned it as bilingual.

I think 10 A is not bilingual and they are going to dub it in Telugu and Hindi.
Confused

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:33:03 2006. [Full View]

Shooting delay kaaranama? But if DASA n SIVAJI release together it will affect both films ....s orecently producers council came to an understanding about such mega - films getting released on the same day....

dont know whats the exact reason

From: kamalsurya on Wed Dec 13 8:33:21 2006.

I dont know why. But it is releasing on Aug.

What

Augusta??? WHy dude? Confused

I thought they said they were gonna release it just before the school holidays it that period during august?

From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 13 8:34:11 2006.

i have no doubts of DASA becoming a block buster... but i feel that sivaji has the advantage of a better release time and i dont like mallika sherawat in DASA...

[dig] villan enna sirripu Rolling Eyes

[/dig]

mallika shrewat would be coming for atmost 20 minutes

And i believe she is not just taken for showing her skin

So NP

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:35:16 2006. [Full View]

Above everything OSCAR RAVI is the producer

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Dec 13 8:35:29 2006.

Shooting delay kaaranama? But if DASA n SIVAJI release together it will affect both films ....s orecently producers council came to an understanding about such mega - films getting released on the same day....

dont know whats the exact reason Confused

I would prefer Aug rather than APR. Because media will support Shivaji and All channers would give 2nd position to 10 A.

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:36:10 2006.

I would prefer Aug rather than APR. Because media will support Shivaji and All channers would give 2nd position to 10 A.

Well said

From: alwarpet_andavan on Wed Dec 13 8:38:24 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Above everything OSCAR RAVI is the producer

There's been a rumor that Oscar will get Sivaji as well....
Earlier, talks were also held between AVM and Sun TV it seems.
Of course, the above mentioned is uncomfirmed....

From: bulb_mani on Wed Dec 13 8:39:10 2006.

Above everything OSCAR RAVI is the producer

There's been a rumor that Oscar will get Sivaji as well....
Earlier, talks were also held between AVM and Sun TV it seems.
Of course, the above mentioned is uncomfirmed....

Why should oscar get Sivaji? AVMe release panalame

From: kamalsurya on Wed Dec 13 8:42:53 2006.

Above everything OSCAR RAVI is the producer

There's been a rumor that Oscar will get Sivaji as well....
Earlier, talks were also held between AVM and Sun TV it seems.
Of course, the above mentioned is uncomfirmed....

Why should oscar get Sivaji? AVMe release panalame

I don't think oscar will release

From: Aandavan on Wed Dec 13 9:01:21 2006.

I don't think Himesh will be a problem.As long as his songs do not affect the movie,even though not chartbusters, then no probs.

On a normal day that would be the case, but when your opposite number is ARR,.......... Smile

Karthikeyan [preemptive post],
I know i know... pessimism is my name... kindly adjust Smile

and i did post on ur pessimism and straight forwardness without seeing this one...

full marks for ur pre-emptiveness... share markets-la invest panungalen

From: breadpuli on Wed Dec 13 9:51:25 2006.

THERE IS A DIFF BETWEEN HEY RAAM AALAVANDHAN MUMBAI EXPRESS AND THIS MOVIE!

its not a complex movie...directed by k.s.ravikumar with theonscreen magic of kamal with 10 roles!

remember chachi 420 and hindustani did well as they are straight forward and kamal did some great work

its a masala guys...remember.....appu raja also had a good run

mazhaichaaral wrote:

Hey Ram, Aalavandan & Mumbai Xpress are bilingual and flopped.

Chachi 420 & Hindustani were superhits and Appu raja was a hit - all these three are dubbed movies.

I am not much hopeful

See Shankar-Ehsaan music in Aalavandan - in Hindi they give chart busters and in Tamil total flop

From: great on Wed Dec 13 9:56:30 2006. [Full View]

Chachi 420 is a remake

Between SEL did a decent job in Aalavantha.

Aaimberum kandangaL aalavanthan
aayiram suriyan pOla vanthan

Un aalagukku thaai poruppu
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Dec 13 10:13:43 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

Chachi 420 is a remake

Between SEL did a decent job in Aalavantha.

Aaimberum kandangaL aalavanthan
aayiram suriyan pOla vanthan

Un aalagukku thaai poruppu

Aalavanthan/abhay music was quite good..It suited the movie's theme..

From: breadpuli on Wed Dec 13 23:40:00 2006.

Aalavanthan/abhay music was quite good..It suited the movie's theme..

Chachi 420 is a remake Smile

Between SEL did a decent job in Aalavantha.

Aaimberum kandangaL aalavanthan
aayiram suriyan pOla vanthan Not Worthy

Un aalagukku thaai poruppu Double Thumbs Up

Chachi 420 is a remake if you go by the definition. But it is a scene by scene remake - which means the movie was originally made not thinking of north and south.
I always feel bad that will remain as Nammavar's first movie as a director

- to exaggerate - any one could have done that just by playing the DVD and asking the actors to imitate !!

Aalavandan music might be good - arguabl - but commercially it failed

I am afraid the same may happen to Dasavataram

From: great on Thu Dec 14 2:03:34 2006. [Full View]

No Bread.. agreed that AShanmughi is not restricted to SI only . But the starcast used is totally different , it was not the case with abhay . ... Even in 10A , I dont know why on earth they casted Mallika
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 2:08:53 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

I dont know why on earth they casted Mallika

Once the movie release u will come to know
From: cancer on Thu Dec 14 2:15:49 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

great wrote:

I dont know why on earth they casted Mallika

Once the movie release u will come to know

May be for Hindi Marketing...
From: great on Thu Dec 14 2:16:45 2006. [Full View]

cancer wrote:

May be for Hindi Marketing...

Naah , she is not that big in Hindi .
From: cancer on Thu Dec 14 2:18:43 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

cancer wrote:

May be for Hindi Marketing...

Naah , she is not that big in Hindi .

ohh.. ok...
From: smith on Thu Dec 14 4:14:18 2006. [Full View]

Kamal should not have chosen himesh for the music of dasa.

The best music directors are here. Why choose the rest when U have the best?

The problem is that kamal craves for national recognition & always has been bent on promoting talent from the north. But the pity is that it has not done him any good. His films have been critically acclaimed, yes, but on the commercial front, most of his films have been flops in hindi.

He should not attempt to do a film in both tamil & hindi. He should stick to one langauge.

From: Aandavan on Thu Dec 14 4:17:56 2006.

Kamal should not have chosen himesh for the music of dasa.

The best music directors are here. Why choose the rest when U have the best?

The problem is that kamal craves for national recognition & always has been bent on promoting talent from the north. But the pity is that it has not done him any good. His films have been critically acclaimed, yes, but on the commercial front, most of his films have been flops in hindi.

He should not attempt to do a film in both tamil & hindi. He should stick to one langauge.

itha thaan namma A_A romba kaalamaa sollikittu irukkaaru....

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 4:19:19 2006. [Full View]

Amaam amaam!

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 4:19:21 2006.

1.Kamal should not have chosen himesh for the music of dasa.
The best music directors are here. Why choose the rest when U have the best?

2. The problem is that kamal craves for national recognition & always has been bent on promoting talent from the north.

3. But the pity is that it has not done him any good. His films have been critically acclaimed, yes, but on the commercial front, most of his films have been flops in hindi.

4. He should not attempt to do a film in both tamil & hindi. He should stick to one langauge.

1. Agreed.
2. Partially right but i think it is not promoting talent from north, but promoting his movies

4. That is also right

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 4:20:28 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

cancer wrote:

May be for Hindi Marketing...

Naah , she is not that big in Hindi .

yaa, she is lean
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 4:24:05 2006. [Full View]

Reg 3: Since 1996
Abhay - Massive Led Zeppelin
MX - Flop
Hey Ram - Same fate as Abhay
Chachi 420 - Superhit
Hindustani - Superhit

Lot of room for improvement....
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 14 4:24:42 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

great wrote:

cancer wrote:

May be for Hindi Marketing...

Naah , she is not that big in Hindi .

yaa, she is lean

actually she is big
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 4:25:53 2006. [Full View]

cancer wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

great wrote:

I dont know why on earth they casted Mallika

Once the movie release u will come to know

May be for Hindi Marketing...

yes its for pure hindi marketing.....who said mallika is not popular in the north....so what if she is lean.....mallika has got lots of fans in the north....and she has been able to pull the crowd just by her name in a movie....example shaadi se pehle is a hit only because of mallika sherawat...

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 4:29:45 2006.

May be for Hindi Marketing...

Naah , she is not that big in Hindi .

yaa, she is lean Confused

actually she is big Wink

I think 2 words are missing in your sentence

From: great on Thu Dec 14 4:29:52 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

.example shaadi se pehle is a hit only because of mallika sherawat...

Oh really !!! Was it a HIT .

Accepted ITS A BIG HIT>
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 14 4:31:42 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

I think 2 words are missing in your sentence

Naan chinna payyan theliva sollungo
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 4:34:07 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

leosimha wrote:

.example shaadi se pehle is a hit only because of mallika sherawat...

Oh really !!! Was it a HIT .

Accepted ITS A BIG HIT>
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 4:35:02 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

I think 2 words are missing in your sentence

Naan chinna payyan theliva sollungo

Onnum theriyaatha Paapaa, raathiri

Inga vaenaam, naerla meet pannum boathu sollraen
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 4:35:40 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

leosimha wrote:

.example shaadi se pehle is a hit only because of mallika sherawat...

Oh really !!! Was it a HIT .

Accepted ITS A BIG HIT>

again great...i don;t know if you watch hindi movies are not....the movie is crap....but the movie is a simple hit...i don't know how big hit it is...and enough of your sarcasms....make this hub a wonderful place for the hubbers...
From: great on Thu Dec 14 4:37:33 2006. [Full View]

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 14 4:37:42 2006. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Onnum theriyaatha Paapaa, raathiri

Inga vaenaam, naerla meet pannum boathu sollraen
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 4:40:27 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION

proof kuduthaa...nambividuveengalaa....
From: Unicorn on Thu Dec 14 4:44:50 2006. [Full View]

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm
flop

great wrote:

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION
From: great on Thu Dec 14 4:46:28 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

great wrote:

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION

proof kuduthaa...nambividuveengalaa....

Unicorn wrote:

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm
flop

Thanks
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 4:48:10 2006. [Full View]

Unicorn wrote:

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm
flop

great wrote:

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION

good find....but do you believe this website???

From: great on Thu Dec 14 4:48:47 2006.

Unicorn wrote:

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm
flop Smile

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION

good find....but do you believe this website???

appa neenga eppadi proof panna poreenga

.

Lets get back to Kamal

From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 4:50:55 2006.

Unicorn wrote:

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm
flop Smile

Proof proof for shaadi se pehle BO performance. But not in this thread come over to INDIAN FILM SECTION

good find....but do you believe this website???

appa neenga eppadi proof panna poreenga Question

.

Lets get back to Kamal Very Happy

I am happy that great is believing this news....if great believes this news...then he will have to believe a lot of news also regarding Ajith's Varalaaru profit....

I feel vindicated...my stand is vindicated...

From: great on Thu Dec 14 4:55:07 2006.

I am happy that great is believing this news....if great believes this news...then he will have to believe a lot of news also regarding Ajith's Varalaaru profit.... Wink

I feel vindicated...my stand is vindicated...

Have I ever OPENED my mouth regarding Varalaru or about Varalaru BO performance

or Have I Said about any movies which is doing amazing business

Try something different

From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 4:55:09 2006. [Full View]

Smith is a Kamal-Fan [ in his words KAMAL_JAALRA] who makes jaalra comments in kamal thread like DASAVATHARAM BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER

Naanga Ajith pathi comment pana matum jalra... nee release aagum munadiye adha biggest blockbuster sona adhu jalra iliya smith

We gave enough proofs n reports on every issue we spoke about.. but not even 1 from smith... if this continues...
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 5:02:19 2006. [Full View]

smith Kamal jalra-va???

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong)

From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 5:03:56 2006.

I am happy that great is believing this news....if great believes this news...then he will have to believe a lot of news also regarding Ajith's Varalaaru profit.... Wink

I feel vindicated...my stand is vindicated...

Have I ever OPENED my mouth regarding Varalaru or about Varalaru BO performance Smile

or Have I Said about any movies which is doing amazing business Question

Try something different Wave

......good to know that great too believes.........

From: great on Thu Dec 14 5:05:16 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

smith Kamal jalra-va???

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong)

ejactly correct. He is sanjay.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Dec 14 5:11:30 2006.

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong) Smile

smith Kamal jalra-va???
Laughing

ejactly correct. He is sanjay.

VV shooting late anadhukkaga , Smith "Kamala kizhi kizhinu kizhichitaru"

From: cancer on Thu Dec 14 5:13:13 2006. [Full View]

Smith avarai pathi Hub poora pesa vachittaru.. athan avarukku devai....
From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 5:14:28 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

smith Kamal jalra-va???

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong)

ellaarum Late ah sonnaalum Latest ah sollureenga A_A, do u want to more of this sort ? I mean some old wines in new bottles except those who open it out immediately ! I have one more such person though

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 5:16:55 2006.

A_A, do u want to more of this sort ? I mean some old wines in new bottles except those who open it out immediately ! I have one more such person though Laughing

ellaarum Late ah sonnaalum Latest ah sollureenga Laughing

Selva,
Puriyaliye...

From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 5:18:11 2006.

A_A, do u want to more of this sort ? I mean some old wines in new bottles except those who open it out immediately ! I have one more such person though Laughing

ellaarum Late ah sonnaalum Latest ah sollureenga Laughing

Selva,
Puriyaliye... Question

Check your PM to know about one such !

From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 14 5:19:36 2006.

Smith is a Kamal-Fan [ in his words KAMAL_JAALRA] who makes jaalra comments in kamal thread like DASAVATHARAM BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER Laughing

Naanga Ajith pathi comment pana matum jalra... nee release aagum munadiye adha biggest blockbuster sona adhu jalra iliya smith Smile

We gave enough proofs n reports on every issue we spoke about.. but not even 1 from smith... if this continues we shall start our share in Kamal thread Cool

eppadi eppadi

From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 5:20:41 2006. [Full View]

Oru vela namma kula sandai mooti vida smith plan seiraano

From: Roshan on Thu Dec 14 5:30:31 2006.

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong) Smile

smith Kamal jalra-va???
Laughing

ellaarum Late ah sonnaalum Latest ah sollureenga Laughing

A_A, do u want to more of this sort ? I mean some old wines in new bottles except those who open it out immediately ! I have one more such person though Laughing

Smith was also known as anand almost two years back. One of the most frustrated persons I have seen in the hub.

From: cancer on Thu Dec 14 5:32:25 2006.

Avar post ellaam neenga padikkale nu nenaikkaren.... Especially when he was sanjay in the hub (if i'm not wrong) Smile

smith Kamal jalra-va???
Laughing

ellaarum Late ah sonnaalum Latest ah sollureenga Laughing

A_A, do u want to more of this sort ? I mean some old wines in new bottles except those who open it out immediately ! I have one more such person though Laughing

Smith was also known as aanand almost two years back, if I remember correct. One of the most frustrated person I have seen in the hub.

ellarukkum anubavam irukku pola...

From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 5:32:29 2006. [Full View]

Back to the topic please
From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 5:37:27 2006. [Full View]

A_A, sorry

Roshan - Thanks for the Info
From: alwarpet_andavan on Thu Dec 14 5:40:02 2006. [Full View]

Idhukku poi enna periya varthai ellam use pannikittu....
No problemo
From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 14 5:48:13 2006. [Full View]

alwarpet_andavan wrote:

Idhukku poi enna periya varthai ellam use pannikittu....
No problemo
From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 5:49:14 2006. [Full View]

Ulagu na edit paniten indha smith paiyanale thaan
From: Ulaganayagan on Thu Dec 14 5:56:17 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

Ulagu na edit paniten indha smith paiyanale thaan

Thats okay bulb

From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Dec 14 5:58:48 2006.

Smith is a Kamal-Fan [ in his words KAMAL_JAALRA] who makes jaalra comments in kamal thread like DASAVATHARAM BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER Laughing

Naanga Ajith pathi comment pana matum jalra... nee release aagum munadiye adha biggest blockbuster sona adhu jalra iliya smith Smile

We gave enough proofs n reports on every issue we spoke about.. but not even 1 from smith... if this continues... Cool

Bulb

He is not a Kamal Jalra. Please Check his posts in VV Part1 thread.

From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 6:02:16 2006. [Full View]

rajkumar now i know.. anyhow sorry kamal fans [ except thirumaran ]
From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 6:19:45 2006. [Full View]

Jayapradha acting in Dasa is confirmed
From: mazhaichaaral on Thu Dec 14 6:20:28 2006. [Full View]

confirmed
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 6:36:09 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

rajkumar now i know.. anyhow sorry kamal fans [ except thirumaran ]

joe & great...
From: great on Thu Dec 14 6:46:09 2006. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

joe & great...
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 6:49:47 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

leosimha wrote:

joe & great...

thanks for acknowledging.....and proving it....
From: great on Thu Dec 14 6:50:17 2006. [Full View]

I dont require any feedback from YOU. If I require , I would defn come to you till then
From: leosimha on Thu Dec 14 7:01:20 2006. [Full View]

great wrote:

I dont require any feedback from YOU. If I require , I would defn come to you till then

again and you are proving to be .......
From: great on Thu Dec 14 7:04:56 2006. [Full View]

I am not brillaint enough to talk to you , varta
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 14 7:22:49 2006. [Full View]

bulb_mani wrote:

rajkumar now i know.. anyhow sorry kamal fans [ except thirumaran ]

What is the need to pull my name here Leave the idiots and jokers as it is. Why you are spoiling your dignity by directly or indirectly following idiots are jokers?

From: bulb_mani on Thu Dec 14 7:23:42 2006.

rajkumar now i know.. anyhow sorry kamal fans Razz

[ except thirumaran Evil or Very Mad

]

What is the need to pull my name here Huh?!

Leave the idiots and jokers as it is. Why you are spoiling your dignity by directly or indirectly following idiots are jokers?

Indha madiri ellam na solave ila ... ivare inga build up kudutha naa porupu ila

Bye guys

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Dec 19 14:32:08 2006. [Full View]

Kamal in cop film again
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, December 19, 2006]

As part of the 150 years celebration of Chennai police to be celebrated on the first week of January, the city police is now producing a short film at a cost of Rs 10 lakh to enhance its presence in a novel way.

Along with the prime stars of the tinsel world like Kamal Haasan, Nasser, Asin, Commissioner Letika Saran and certain other top officials are to act in the movie.

The film is being directed by director Ilavarasan and produced by Abirami Ramanathan and the shooting is taking place in and around the city.

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Dec 20 4:30:19 2006.

From: kamalsurya on Mon Dec 25 11:58:13 2006.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamal_Haasan

Quote:

Kamal was born to Srinivasan and Rajalakshmi as their fourth and youngest child. His father gave all three of his sons the suffix of "Haasan" as a sign of his friendship to one Mr. Haasan.

can anyone give info on this? did kamal's father had a fried named haasan, i feel haasn is a muslim name...

also someone said that kid kamal lived in paramakkudi but was not born in paramakkudi. so what is his birthplace?

From: smith on Wed Dec 20 8:22:48 2006. [Full View]

when kamal's dad was in jail, he had a muslim friend hassan who helped him a lot. In gratitude, he gave the surname hassan to all his children.

Kamal was born in paramkudi.
From: breadpuli on Wed Dec 20 10:10:02 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

when kamal's dad was in jail, he had a muslim friend hassan who helped him a lot. In gratitude, he gave the surname hassan to all his children.

Kamal was born in paramkudi.

Seems to be correct.
Except for the "jail" part, the rest was told by Kamal in a Malayalam channel interview.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Dec 25 4:51:08 2006. [Full View]

http://www.dinamani.com/Cinema/CineItems.asp?ID=DNC20061224113915&Title=Cinema+%2D+News&lTitle=%F9Nn%A7Ls

kamal in vijay tv people's choice awards

for those who cant read tamil or dont hav tamil fonts -

1.Chevaaliye Sivaji awardgoes to kamal
2.Best movie award goes to Devar Magan

the worst thing is that kamal handed over the "Tomorrow's Superstar" award to Vijay, the actor who had got red card from producer'c council... that onle line has lot of shock!!!!

btw, karthikeyan \ aandava , ithai thaan neenga kamalukku chevaliye award nnu sillittiruntheengalaa??

what title is this, for this thread??? this thread should get its old title

one more link for the same function
http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/specials/cinema/awards/kamal_061224.html
From: bulb_mani on Mon Dec 25 4:52:53 2006. [Full View]

Dont underestimate this award... this is PEOPLE's choice award that he got for his movie.... not jujubee jury award....

Congrats Kamal n his fans....
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Dec 25 5:08:44 2006. [Full View]

Kamal in "Periyaar" Movie Audio Launch

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/specials/cinema/cinema-news/periyar_061224.html

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11200.html

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/periyaal251206/161540.html
seems aandavar shaved his head, at same time, two superstars pose shaven head for their films !!
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Dec 25 5:26:02 2006. [Full View]

Sivaji award vendra Thalaivarukku Vaazhthukkal

Kamal still seems to have his paunch though I guess he is having trouble, getting rid of it.
From: kamalsurya on Mon Dec 25 11:12:19 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Sivaji award vendra Thalaivarukku Vaazhthukkal

Kamal still seems to have his paunch though I guess he is having trouble, getting rid of it.

Whats up buddy

He looks great man!!

Take a look at this-http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/periyaal251206/161467.html

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/vetvilsuc251206/161716.html

With or w/o paunch KAMAL IS KAMAL
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Dec 25 11:55:28 2006. [Full View]

Kamal would always look great, no doubts about it..But its very much unlike Kamal ,that he is unable to get rid of the paunch
As a 14th century vaishnavite in Dasa, you would expect him to come with minimal clothing on his upper torso, so its rather surprising that he still has a paunch, thats all.

Kamal would always look great, no doubts about it..But its very much unlike Kamal ,that he is unable to get rid of the paunch Sad

As a 14th century vaishnavite in Dasa, you would expect him to come with minimal clothing on his upper torso, so its rather surprising that he still has a paunch, thats all.

Maybe that portion have not been shot

But kamal is a perfectionist he will do it right.The movie's gonna rock so is kamal as always rocking.Cheers

From: alwarpet_andavan on Tue Dec 26 2:57:48 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Kamal would always look great, no doubts about it..But its very much unlike Kamal ,that he is unable to get rid of the paunch

Idha thaan naanum konja naala sollittirukken...
From: smith on Tue Dec 26 3:51:32 2006. [Full View]

Kamal has been unable to get rid of his paunch since his vasool raja days.

As for vaishnavaite role in dasa, one can expect the usual "community" bashing from kamal (as always).

From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 26 3:57:42 2006.

Kamal has been unable to get rid of his paunch since his vasool raja days.

As for vaishnavaite role in dasa, one can expect the usual "community" bashing from kamal (as always).

Vaanga smith we missed u for a few days

From: smith on Tue Dec 26 4:14:04 2006. [Full View]

Thanks for the welcome, bulb.

I guess ajith winning the vijay poll must have been a new year gift to U.

Did U see the coincidence? Ajith winning "vijay" tv award.
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 26 4:14:43 2006. [Full View]

smith wrote:

Thanks for the welcome, bulb.

I guess ajith winning the vijay poll must have been a new year gift to U.

Did U see the coincidence? Ajith winning "vijay" tv award.

Yeah
From: bulb_mani on Tue Dec 26 4:15:38 2006. [Full View]

Kamal hassan got 2 awards : Best Film Devar Magan , Chevalier Sivaji Award for lifetime achievement...
From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Dec 26 11:54:53 2006. [Full View]

What happened to that news about Kamal getting the Chevalier award? Was that just a rumour
From: Thirumaran on Tue Dec 26 11:55:58 2006. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

What happened to that news about Kamal getting the Chevalier award? Was that just a rumour

seems to be
From: Ulaganayagan on Tue Dec 26 11:57:07 2006. [Full View]
From: kamalsurya on Sun Dec 31 10:06:27 2006. [Full View]

t's New Years again, and I would expect,

It's time for agendas, and time to reflect.

A time to take inventory, of the year just past,

And a time to confront, our errors at last.

A time to recall, those no longer here,

A time to remember, a time to revere.

A time to resolve, for the year now new,

To change or adjust, those things we will do.

A time to change habits, and really we should,

convert them all please, from bad ones to good,

A time to thank God, who made night and morning,

To see a new day, and enjoy a new dawning,

It's time for us all, to seize the gold fleece,

Release sparkles of stardust, of love and new peace.

A time to embrace, all those we hold dear,

To hold them, and wish them, "A Happy New Year!"

A Happy New Year To all Kamlians and Kamal.

Hope year 2007 will be much even better then the 2006 which itself was great with VV.
Hope all his movies coming out in 2007 turns to be blockbuster and setting a new trend and style all over the world.
Aandavar rock!!
From: thimuru on Sun Dec 31 13:54:24 2006. [Full View]

a news i got from my friend

actually after heavy barathanatiyam for salangai oli kamal lost his body language and felt feminine touch in his!

so he learnt karate to set it right!..wahh .....kya involvement hai

From: kamalsurya on Sun Dec 31 14:13:09 2006.

a news i got from my friend

actually after heavy barathanatiyam for salangai oli kamal lost his body language and felt feminine touch in his!

so he learnt karate to set it right!..wahh .....kya involvement hai

From: kamalsurya on Mon Jan 1 8:33:06 2007. [Full View]

Guys I have a query was this role shown in the picture played by kamal in the movie Hey Raam.Is this guy the old man whom will be dying in the movie??

[url]http://www.universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Dr.Kamal%20Haasan's%20PHOTO%20GALLERY/index.aspx[/url]
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Jan 1 14:46:50 2007. [Full View]

Kamal meets kids! - Old interview btw kids and kamal

http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page1vr3.jpg
http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page2nc8.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page3nn9.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=page4vd6.jpg
From: MADDY on Mon Jan 1 15:15:33 2007. [Full View]

Disgression:

i saw Thenali on RajTv on dec31st.........wanted to share a interesting observation i made in that movie:

in that interview scene he describes his flashback when the interviewer asks him whether he is married.....Kamal goes like (in my words):

they had arranged for my marriage with a girl.......that girl should have thought i was a "mental" case........so when the marriage day came, she didnt turn up in the marriage stage........she had written a letter and had run off.........then there was some commotion and there was a group of people surrounding something.......i moved them and saw my mom lying breathless.........i asked her to get up and breathe again.....but she didnt......she died making me a orphan, realising the meaning of word orphan

reminded me of Varalaaru's crux...... .....wonder whose idea it was??? Kamal's or KSR's??? if it was Kamal's then its pretty embarassing........
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Jan 1 15:27:12 2007. [Full View]

whatever sentimental, it shuld belong to ksr's, and this is a typical amma sentiment, so no feeling!
From: ahuramazda on Mon Jan 1 15:42:00 2007. [Full View]

eagerly awaiting dasavadaram

From: kamalsurya on Wed Jan 3 3:58:42 2007.

Guys I have a query was this role shown in the picture played by kamal in the movie Hey Raam.Is this guy the old man whom will be dying in the movie??

[url]http://www.universalherokamal.com/UniversalHeroKamal/Dr.Kamal%20Haasan's%20PHOTO%20GALLERY/index.aspx[/url]

Any ans for this one??

From: kamalsurya on Wed Jan 3 4:04:31 2007.

Will Kamal Don the role of Anna

Seems like Kollywood is on a spree of making movies based on the life of legendary leaders of Tamil Nadu. After Periyar, it is time for Anna’s life to be retold in celluloid. The movie is proposed to be produced in a big budget by Sengai Cine Arts. To raise money for the huge production expenses, the company has released advertisements seeking monetary help from the public.

Now it is learnt that an NRI has extended his financial assistance in producing the movie. He, as it seems, has requested Sengai Cine Arts not to disclose his identity and asked them to approach Kamal to don the role of Anna.

Sources from Sengai Cine Arts confirmed that if the discussions were successful and Kamal decided to take up the role, the movie would be kicked off on September 15th – on Aringar Anna’s birthday – with a formal pooja. Will Kamal utter his consent? Stay tuned for updates.

Quote:

Source:Behinwoods.com

From: Amarshiva on Wed Jan 3 12:04:19 2007. [Full View]

He Kamalsurya,

that's a great news. That's already created an hype in me like others . Also, that puts in a question mark, who is gonna don MGR and kalignar role? You already have satyaraj to act as periyar..

Good thought..

From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Jan 3 20:42:04 2007.

From: thimuru on Wed Jan 3 22:20:15 2007.

An excellent write up on Aalavandhan (flicked from our ultimate Thalaivar blog, http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com)

http://www.teleport-city.com/movies/dvdjournal/2006/06/abhay.html

One part which i really liked was this:

Quote:

Hassan is hardly a typical matinee idol. He lacks the rock-hard abs and sculpted male model body that so often passes for "tough guy" in the movies. Anyone who's been in a scrap knows that most of these preening pretty boys are useless in a pinch. What you want is a guy like Kamal Hassan, boasting the same sort of body Joe Don Baker had in the 1970s. Yeah, sure, he ain't got a six-pack. There's a bit of a spare tire around the waist. But you never have any doubt in your mind that this guy could kick your ass while downing half a dozen beers without spilling a drop. He's not buff, but he'ssolid, and you know he's tough. That he's an engaging performer only sweetens the deal.

He Kamalsurya,

that's a great news. That's already created an hype in me like others . Also, that puts in a question mark, who is gonna don MGR and kalignar role? You already have satyaraj to act as periyar..

Good thought..

Im expecting kamal to do a "real life charecter" for a long

From: Kumar on Wed Jan 3 23:10:04 2007.

I think you're talking about the elderly Saket Ram who does eventually die in a ditch.

Any ans for this one??

From: kamalsurya on Wed Jan 3 23:46:01 2007.

I think you're talking about the elderly Saket Ram who does eventually die in a ditch.

Any ans for this one??

But the guy in the photo is Kamal Hassan

I'm sorry but i think the link does not work.Pls go to universalherokamal.com and go to his hey raam photo gallery and view the no.4th photo

From: thimuru on Thu Jan 4 9:06:53 2007. [Full View]

http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/10kamal.asp

Even though the people of Kancheepuram knew of his eccentric ways, they were shocked when Neelamegam alias Srinivasan stopped speaking after seeing Kamal Hassan’s movie, ‘Pesum Padam’. This was a silent movie where no one utters a single word.

Neelamegam was such a hardcore fan of Kamal that he would copy everything his idol did. He danced like the actor for the song ‘Ilamai Itho Itho’ from the film ‘Sakalakalavallavan’. He cried like ‘Nayagan’ Kamal. He tonsured his head after seeing ‘Sathya’ and grew a moustache like ‘Devar Magan’.

Such was his devotion to the actor that after seeing ‘Pesum Padam’ he stopped speaking for almost a year. People thought he would grow out of the fad once another Kamal movie was released. But they had under-estimated his adulation

“He would come to the tea shop and stand there without talking to anyone. Even if we goaded him into speaking, he would reply only in writing. If we cracked a joke, he would cover his mouth with his hand to stop himself from letting out any sound,” says Venkatesan, who was his good friend and an equally ardent admirer of Kamal.

When asked why he was not speaking, Neelamegam would write on a piece of paper, “Thalaivar Pesala Athanala Naanum Pesala.” It also broke Neelamegam’s heart that ‘Pesum Padam’ was a failure.

He became very pensive and refused to speak. He had studied only up to class-9 and lost his transfer certificate. So he would take up any odd job that people asked him to do.

“Everybody warned him that it was dangerous to take his devotion to such lengths. If we forced him to speak, he would simply walk away,” remembers Venkatesan.

After not speaking for a year or so, his jaw got locked – atrophied – because he did not use it. It was also the time that ‘Devar Magan’ was released and was doing well. So, Neelamegam spoke again and grew a moustache like Kamal. But he would simply answer questions in monosyllables and otherwise cover his mouth with his hand.

Sathish Kumar
He remained ‘speechless’ for almost 4-5 years and it seems to have affected him emotionally. He could not keep a job and used to wander about aimlessly in Kancheepuram, says Sathish Kumar about Neelamegam who was his father’s cousin.

Neelamegam’s parents were separated and his two brothers and sister grew up with their father. But slowly he moved away from his family and became more and more withdrawn. He is now believed to be living with his mother somewhere in Tiruvallur as he has become emotionally imbalanced.

“We are not sure if it was his craze for Kamal, whom he has met about a couple of times, that drove him to insanity or if there was any other reason. He must be about 35 years old now, but needs to be looked after like a child. He does not recognise even me, though we were very close at one point of time,” says Sathish.

“I was also a great fan of Kamal, but after seeing my chithappa’s condition, I restrained myself from going overboard,” he concludes.

Kamal himself has asked his fans time and again not to worship him mindlessly but treat him as a normal human being.

“Neelamegam is a lesson for all of us who are crazy about movie stars,” adds Venkatesan though he claims in the same breath that his life’s ambition is to meet ‘thalaivar’ and take a photo with him!

there is a limit for being crazy over heroes
From: Kamalkumar on Fri Jan 5 13:14:01 2007. [Full View]

http://www.teleport-city.com/movies/dvdjournal/2006/06/abhay.html
From: thimuru on Sat Jan 13 2:59:58 2007. [Full View]

Kamal Fans seemed to have made fun of Vijay at Devi last night. In a pokiri banner, the one below

http://i11.tinypic.com/2mds0ok.jpg

Kamal still is placed. Infront of some vijay fans, Kamal fans did pooja for kamal's still and raised slogans. Vijay fans were terrified and went away immediately!
From: thimuru on Sat Jan 13 3:44:35 2007. [Full View]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/kamal_laun110107/168637.html

new look of kamal
From: osama_sword on Sat Jan 13 3:47:03 2007. [Full View]

thimuru wrote:

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/kamal_laun110107/168637.html

new look of kamal

Nice look
From: thimuru on Sat Jan 13 9:34:44 2007. [Full View]

http://tamil.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/bollywoodspl.shtml

இந்திய சினிமா என்றால் அது இந்தி சினிமாதான் என மார்தட்டுகிறார்கள் பாலிவுட்டை சேர்ந்தவர்கள். வெளிநாட்டவர்களுக்கும் இந்தி சினிமாக்களும் அமிதாப்பச்சனும், ஷாருக்கானுமே தெரிந்திருக்கிறார்கள். பாலிவுட் விருது வழங்கும் விழாவில் ஹாலிவுட் நடிகர் வில் ஸ்மித் கலந்து கொள்கிறார். நிக்கோல் கிட்மேன் அவர்களுடன் விருந்து உண்ணுகிறார். ஜார்ஜ் க்ளூனி இந்திப் படங்களை பார்க்க ஆர்வம் காட்டுகிறார்.

மராத்தி, வங்காளி, கன்னடம், தெலுங்கு, தமிழ், மலையாளம் உள்ளிட்ட பிராந்திய மொழிப் படங்களில் பல சர்வதேச தரம் வாய்ந்தவை. இம்மொழியின் கிரிஷ் காசரவள்ளி, அடூர் கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன். அரவிந்தன், மணிரத்னம் போன்றோர் உலக அளவில் புகழ் பெற்றவர்கள். இருந்தாலும் இந்திய சினிமா என்றால் அது இந்தி சினிமாதான் என்ற தோற்றம் இறுக்கமாக எங்கும் பரவியிருக்கிறது. இந்தி சினிமாக்களின் ஆடம்பரமும், அதன் கவர்ச்சியும், ஸ்டார் வேல்யூவும், இந்திய அரசின் இந்தி சார்பு மனப்பான்மையும் இந்த தோற்றத்தை வலுப்படுத்துகின்றன.

இந்த ஊதி பிரம்மாண்டப்படுத்தப்பட்ட பிம்பத்தை கலைப்பது கடினம். ஆனால், சிங்கத்தின் குகைக்குள் சென்று அதன் முன்பு அதைவிட ஆக்ரோஷமாக கர்ஜிக்க முடியும். உன்னைவிட நான் பலசாலி என நிரூபிக்க முடியும். இதனை தமிழ் சினிமா கலைஞர்கள் செய்து வந்திருக்கிறார்களா என்றால், "ஆம்! மற்ற எந்த மொழி கலைஞர்களைவிட தீவிரமாக இந்தி சினிமாவில் கோலோச்சியிருக்கிறார்கள்" என தைரியமாக கூறமுடியும்!

ஜனவரி 12-ந் தேதியை இந்தியாவே எதிர்நோக்குகிறது. முக்கியமாக இந்தியாவின் முதன்மை பணக்காரர்களான அம்பானி குடும்பத்தார் ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பார்க்கிறார்கள். அன்று மணிரத்னத்தின் 'குரு' ரிலீஸாகிறது. இந்தி சினிமாவின் எந்த நடிகரும், எந்த இயக்குனரும் உருவாக்காத எதிர்பார்ப்பை 'குரு' ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ளது. அம்பானியின் கதையை பின்னணியாக கொண்ட படம் என்பதை விட 'குரு'வின் இயக்குனர் மணிரத்னம் என்பதே இந்த எதிர்பார்ப்புக்கு காரணம்.

இறுக்கமாக இருந்த பாலிவுட்டை பிற மொழியினருக்கும் இணக்கமானதாக மாற்றிய பெருமை மணிரத்னத்துக்கு உண்டு. தொண்ணூறுகளின் தொடக்கத்தில் வெளியான இவரது 'ரோஜா' இந்தி படவுலகில் அழுத்தமான பாதிப்பை உண்டாக்கியது. போனஸாக ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானின் இசையும் இந்தி பேசுகிறவர்களின் மனதுக்கு இனியதாக மாறியது.

அடுத்து வந்த 'பம்பாய்' திரைப்படம் நேரடி இந்திப் படங்களின் வசூலை ஊதித் தள்ளியது. இதனைத் தொடர்ந்து மணிரத்னத்தின் 'நாயகன்' இந்தியில் 'டப்' செய்யப்பட்டது. அத்துடன், இந்திய அளவில் சிறந்த இயக்குனர் மணிரத்னம்தான் என கொண்டாடத் தொடங்கியது பாலிவுட்.

ஒளிப்பதிவாளர்களை பொறுத்தவரை மணிகண்டன், ரவி.கே. சந்திரன், ஜீவா, கே.வி. ஆனந்த், திரு, ரவிவர்மன், ராஜீவ் மேனன், சந்தோஷ் சிவன் என்று தமிழிலிருந்து சென்றவர்களே இந்தி சினிமாவை ஆக்ரமித்துள்ளனர். தமிழ் ஒளிப்பதிவாளர்களுக்கு அங்கு தனிச்சிறப்பும் மரியாதையும் தொடர்ந்து கிடைத்து வருகிறது.

ஒளிப்பதிவில் பல யுக்திகளை கையாண்ட பி.சி. ஸ்ரீராம் தற்போது இந்தி படவுலகுக்கு சென்றுள்ளார். அமிதாப்பச்சன், தபு நடிக்கும் 'சீனி கம்' படத்துக்கு பி.சி.தான் கேமரா. இந்தப் படம் வெளிவந்தால் பாதி பாலிவுட் பி.சி. யின் ரசிகர்களாகி விடுவார்கள் என இப்போதே பேசிக் கொள்கிறார்கள்.

மணிரத்னம் அளவுக்கு இந்தியில் பாதிப்பை செலுத்திய மற்றொரு தமிழ் கலைஞர் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹமான். நல்ல படம் எடுப்பவர்கள், அவர்கள் தீபா மேத்தாவாக இருந்தாலும் சரி, அமீர்கானாக இருந்தாலும் சரி, சுபாஷ் கையாக இருந்தாலும் சரி, அனைவரின் விருப்பமும் நம்மூர் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான்தான். பிரபல ஆங்கில சினிமா மாத இதழ் பாலிவுட்டின் பத்து பவர் பாயிண்டுகளில் இருவராக மணிரத்னம் மற்றும் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானை தேர்வு செய்திருக்கிறது.

இந்தி சினிமாவில் தமிழ்களின் ஆதிக்கம் முன்பே தொடங்கி விட்டது. அந்தக் காலத்தின் புகழ் பெற்ற இயக்குனர்களான பீம்சிங், ஸ்ரீதர் உள்ளிட்டோர் பல இந்திப் படங்களை இயக்கி வெற்றி பெற்றுள்ளனர்.

ஆனாலும், பாலிவுட்டில் தமிழர்களின் சகாப்தம் உண்மையில் தொடங்கியது கே. பாலசந்தர் காலத்தில். இவர் கமலை வைத்து இயக்கிய 'ஏக் துஜே கேலியே' ஒரு வருடம் ஓடி பல பாலிவுட் ரெக்கார்டுகளை தகர்த்தது. இதனைத் தொடர்ந்து இவர் இந்தியில் இயக்கிய 'ஏக் நபி பஹேலி' மற்றும் 'சனம் தேரி கசம்' ஆகிய படங்களும் பெரும் வெற்றியை ஈட்டின.

அதே காலகட்டத்தில் பாரதிராஜா இரண்டு இந்திப் படங்களை இயக்கினார். இரண்டுமே தமிழ் ரீ-மேக் படங்கள். ஒன்று 'ரெட்ரோஸ்'(சிவப்பு ரோஜாக்கள்). இரண்டாவது 'லவ்வர்ஸ்'(அலைகள் ஓய்வதில்லை).

பாலிவுட்டின் அன்றைய முன்னணி நடிகர் ராஜ்பாப்பர் மற்றும் நடிகை ஸ்மிதா பாட்டீலை வைத்து இயக்குனர் துரை தனது புகழ் பெற்ற 'பசி' படத்தை இந்தியில் ரீ-மேக் செய்தார். தமிழைப் போலவே இந்தியிலும் இப்படம் அதிர்வை ஏற்படுத்தியது.

திரைக்கதை மன்னன் என அழைக்கப்படும் பாக்யராஜும் இந்திப் படங்களை இயக்கி தனது பெயரை அங்கும் தக்க வைத்துக் கொண்டார்.

கமல் நடிப்பில் ஷங்கர் இயக்கிய 'இந்தியன்' 'இந்துஸ்தானி' என்ற பெயரில் இந்தியில் டப் செய்யப்பட்டது. இந்தியை கலக்கிய தமிழ் படங்களில் இதுவும் ஒன்று. இதன் கதையை, தொழில்நுட்பத்தை கண்டு பாலிவுட் கலங்கிப் போனது. ஷங்கரின் 'அந்நியன்' படமும் இந்தியில் ரீ-மேக் செய்யப்பட்டு நல்ல வரவேற்பை பெற்றது. முக்கியமாக விக்ரமின் நடிப்பு பாலிவுட் நட்சத்திரங்கள் மத்தியில் பரபரப்பாக பேசப்பட்டது.

இவை தவிர அகத்தியன் இந்தியில் ரீ-மேக் செய்த 'காதல் கோட்டை'யும், கே.எஸ். அதியமான் இயக்கிய 'தொட்டா சிணுங்கி' இந்தி ரீ-மேக்கும் குறிப்பிடத் தகுந்த முயற்சிகள்.

தமிழ் படங்களை தமிழ் இயக்குனர்கள் மட்டுமின்றி இந்தி இயக்குனர்களும் ரீ-மேக் செய்வதுண்டு. விக்ரம் நடித்த 'தில்,' மாதவன் நடித்த 'ரன்' (இதனை இந்தியில் ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் ஜீவா இயக்கியிருந்தார்) 'சேது' (தேரே நாம்) 'அலைபாயுதே' (சாத்தியா) முதலியவை சில உதாரணங்கள். ஷக்தி சிதம்பரத்தின் 'சார்லி சாப்ளின்' படத்தை சல்மான்கான், ஷாயிப் அலிகான் நடிக்க 'நோ என்டரி' என்ற பெயரில் போனிகபூர் இந்தியில் தயாரித்தார். படம் வெற்றி பெறவே அதன் இரண்டாம் பாகத்தை தயாரிக்க போனி கபூர் ஷக்தி சிதம்பரத்திடம் கதை கேட்டிருக்கிறார். இவர்களுடன் ரேவதியின் பங்களிப்பையும் முக்கியமாக குறிப்பிட்டாக வேண்டும். இவர் இயக்கிய 'பிர்மிலேங்கே' இந்திப் படம் விமர்சகர்களின் பாராட்டுடன் பல விருதுகளையும் குவித்தது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

தற்போது இந்தியில் 'சினிமா' என்ற படத்தை நீண்ட இடைவெளிக்குப் பிறகு பாரதிராஜா இயக்கி வருகிறார். முன்பு இவர் இயக்கியது போல் 'சினிமா' தமிழ் ரீ-மேக் அல்ல. நேரடி இந்திப் படம். படத்தின் கதையை கேட்டு ஆர்வமாக படத்தில் நடித்து வருகிறார் நானா படேகர்.

இவர்கள் மட்டுமின்றி தமிழ் சினிமாவின் இளம் தலைமுறையும் இந்தி சினிமாவை ஒருகை பார்க்க களம் இறங்குகிறது. 'காக்க... காக்க', 'வேட்டையாடு விளையாடு' படங்களை ஹாலிவுட் ரேஞ்சில் எடுத்த கௌதம் 'வாரணம் ஆயிரம்' படத்திற்குப் பிறகு அனேகமாக இந்திப் படத்தை இயக்குவேன் என்று கூறியிருக்கிறார். ஏ.ஆர். முருகதாஸ் அமீர்கானை வைத்து 'கஜினி' இந்தி ரீ-மேக்கை இயக்குவதன் மூலம் பாலிவுட்டுக்குள் நுழைகிறார். செல்வராகவன் பல ஆண்டுகளாக நல்ல இந்திப்பட வாய்ப்புக்காக காத்திருக்கிறார். அவரை இந்திக்கு கடத்திச் செல்ல போனிகபூர் போன்ற தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் தயாராக இருக்கிறார்கள்.

இவர்களுடன் 'சித்திரம் பேசுதடி' மிஷ்கினும் பாலிவுட்டை பதம்பார்க்க காத்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

இயக்குனர்கள், இசையமைப்பாளர்கள், கேமராமேன்கள், ஹேமமாலினி, ஸ்ரீதேவி போன்ற நடிகைகள் என சினிமாவின் அனைத்து தரப்பினரும் இந்தி சினிமாவில் அழுத்தமான தடம் பதித்திருக்கிறார்கள். ஆனால் நடிகர்கள்?

ஒரேயொருவர் மட்டுமே இந்தி சினிமாவுக்கு சிம்ம சொப்பனமாக இருக்கிறார். அவர் கமல்ஹாசன்! 'ஏக் துஜே கேலியே'மற்றும் 'மூன்றாம் பிறை' 'நாயகன்' 'இந்தியன்' படங்களின் இந்தி டப்பிங் ஆகியவை கமலை இன்றும் சிறந்த நடிகராக அடையாளம் காட்டி வருகிறது. 'அவ்வை சண்முகி' படத்தை 'சாக்சி 420' என்ற பெயரில் கமல் இந்தியில் இயக்கி நடித்து அதில் வெற்றியும் பெற்றார். 'ஹே ராம்','அபய்' போன்ற நேரடி இந்திப் படங்கள் தோல்வியை தழுவினாலும், "நான் தொட்டுப் பார்க்க விரும்பிய நடிகர்" என ஷாருக்கானும், "கமல்ஜிக்காக எதுவும் செய்யலாம்" என மல்லிகா ஷெராவத்தும் ஆச்சரியத்துடன் குறிப்பிடும் நடிகராகவே இந்தியில் அறியப்படுகிறார் கமல். இவரை தொடர்ந்து மாதவனும் இந்தியில் குறிப்பிடத் தகுந்த நடிகராக முன்னேறி வருகிறார்.
From: thinkfloyd on Sat Jan 13 14:16:24 2007. [Full View]

Thanks to Orkut

Kamal Hassan Launches Moserbaer Entertainment
[Thursday, January 11, 2007]

Moserbaer, manufacturers of compact discs, are now stepping into the world of entertainment.

The attempt was celebrated as an event and it was very appropriately inaugurated by the tech-savvy Kamal Hassan.

PL Thenappan was also present at the launch.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11338.html

I think Kamal was also involved in the Intel thing...

From: Saamy on Sun Jan 14 0:32:23 2007.

Thanks to Orkut

Kamal Hassan Launches Moserbaer Entertainment
[Thursday, January 11, 2007]

Moserbaer, manufacturers of compact discs, are now stepping into the world of entertainment.

The attempt was celebrated as an event and it was very appropriately inaugurated by the tech-savvy Kamal Hassan.

PL Thenappan was also present at the launch.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11338.html

I think Kamal was also involved in the Intel thing...

What is Orkut?

From: thinkfloyd on Sun Jan 14 11:54:46 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

What is Orkut?

Saamy,
Orkut is a good way to get in touch with friends and participate in discussions in various 'communities'
http://www.orkut.com
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Jan 15 14:18:21 2007. [Full View]

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Moser Baer enters Chennai Home Video market with 101 Tamil Titles
Wednesday, January 10, 2007

* Over 1,000 titles in library, Kamal Hassan launches First Title at State’s largest ever home video foray
* Launch in Puducherry, (earlier Pondicherry) to follow suit with the CM gracing the event

Chennai, Jan 10 2007: Moser Baer, India's largest and world’s second largest optical storage manufacturer today announced its launch of a new initiative in content distribution in Chennai, which would mark the extension of the company's maiden foray into the entertainment industry through the Indian home video market. It may be recalled that the Moser Baer Home Entertainment division was announced in December 2006 to an appreciative market.

The division based out of Mumbai, with presence across the country in all major metros as well as in smaller towns through an active and well-organized three-tiered channel, this move will take advantage of the established Moser Baer production capability and a well developed distribution network. The company will release video content on DVD and Video CD formats using its proprietary and patented technology which enhances quality and significantly reduces cost. This will enable Moser Baer to revolutionize the quality-price parity and offer unprecedented value for the consumers.

The launch in Chennai is full-fledged with living legend, “Ulaga Nayagan” Kamal Hassan launching the first title of the over 101 Tamil titles at the event. These titles come from a library of over 1,000 titles, both from catalogue and also some new films. This is the first time that a launch of such an unprecedented scale of titles is happening in Tamil Nadu. While all the titles are being introduced in VCD format, 12 key titles are introduced in DVD format. On this occasion, the company is also launching a new hit Tamil film – Ullam Ketkume in both VCD and DVD format.

Kamal Hassan will be releasing the first title and will also unveil the entire catalogue range display shelf, which will be installed at key retail outlets by Moser Baer.

The launch in Tamil Nadu will be followed by Moser Baer opening its first Franchise outlet at Puducherry on 11th January 2007, where the Chief Minister of Puducherry, Hon’ble Rangasamy will grace the occasion to inaugurate the shop and commence the billing.

The distribution of the titles will be intended to reach almost every movie enthusiast in the state and to this end the company has already lined up 41 distributors in Tamil Nadu and stocks shall be available immediately in around 7,000 outlets to begin with. This number is stated to keep increasing as the company increases its reach in the state. In order to make the people aware of this tremendous and unique opportunity, the company will be advertising the concept of low cost, original VCDs and DVDs in local TV channels and press starting from Pongal festival.

Moser Baer's new division is in final negotiations to acquire copyrights/exclusive license of more than 7000 titles in all major Indian languages which comprises a third of all movies produced till date in India. With world-class packaging, wide distribution reach and global quality production standards in each product, customers will be given a compelling value proposition which has hitherto fore not been seen in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Ratul Puri, ED, Moser Baer India, said, "This initiative is poised to bring a paradigm change in the home video market in Chennai. We clearly recognize the tremendous opportunity here and the place of the Tamil cinema in not only the Indian but the global arena is a widely accepted and applauded fact. We believe this will lead to much higher consumption of content on home video, and encourage people to build libraries. We have planned distribution to reach virtually every town where there is a movie loving family. Our rich library, world-class packaging and production, and unbeatable value propositions for customers will surely propel Moser Baer and this new venture into the top end of the market in a very short time. "

According to, Harish Dayani, CEO, Entertainment Business, “This initiative represent an excellent opportunity to leverage our optical media strengths in patented and proprietary technology, capacity and costs enabling us to offering high quality titles at very attractive price points between Rs 28 – Rs 34 for VCD/DVD. I believe that at these price points, we will redefine the home video market in India.”

The Indian home video market has not grown at the pace that it should have considering the fact that India is the world's largest producer and consumer of films. Rampant piracy and high fragmentation in this business have unfortunately impacted the industry.

According to research, India has over 26 million DVD/ VCD users, growing at a healthy clip of over 25%, and comprising about a fourth of all TV ownership in the country. Despite the huge potential market, home video accounts for a mere 7% of the total film revenues of Rs. 7,900 crore. The US home video market is almost the same revenue size as that of the theatrical market.

The new initiative will release titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Punjabi languages. With 18 CFAs, 400 distributors and a dedicated sales force, this division will also set up owned and branded outlets at about 300 locations in addition to its alliances with large format stores.

About Moser Baer India
Moser Baer, headquartered in New Delhi, India, was established in 1983. The Company has successfully developed cutting edge technologies for recordable optical media, constantly innovating and introducing new products and process. . The company currently has over 5,000 full-time employees and has multiple manufacturing facilities in the suburbs of New Delhi, The company services it's customers through 6 marketing offices and subsidiaries/affiliates in India, the US, Europe and Japan. An emphasis on high quality products and services has enabled Moser Baer to emerge as one of India's leading technology companies, with more than 16.5% share of the global recordable optical media market and new initiatives in technology-lead sectors such as Solar Photovoltaic energy and Home Entertainment

In case you need further information, please contact the following:

Yograj Varma
Corporate Communications,
Moser Baer India Ltd.
Tel: 91-11 41635201, ext 334
E-mail: yograj.varma@moserbaer.in

http://www.moserbaer.com/newsroom_pressreleases.asp
From: Amarshiva on Tue Jan 16 8:50:51 2007. [Full View]

Think floyd:

Thanks for the article. A very good one though!!!
From: kumarsr on Tue Jan 16 13:13:06 2007. [Full View]

What happened to Dasavatharam? No news after returning from US around Dec 20.

Read somewhere that the unit might travel to Malaysia in Feb. No other news. Has it run into problems again?
From: thimuru on Wed Jan 17 9:51:04 2007. [Full View]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_movies_that_have_been_considered_the_greatest_ever

[edit] India
See also: Cinema of India
See also: List of popular Bollywood films
See also: Popular Tamil films

Pather Panchali (1955) is the only Indian film to have ever appeared on Sight and Sound Critics's Top Ten Poll (ranked #9 in 1992). It was ranked the top Indian film in a 2002 popularity poll by the British Film Institute (BFI) conducted on the web, and number two in the BFI critics' poll in which critics were asked to compile a list of 50 best Indian as well as South Asian films [20]. Pather Panchali is the first film of director Satyajit Ray's Apu trilogy (1955-1959), which are listed in the "all-time 100 best films", as rated by TIME magazine.

Nayakan (The Hero, 1987) is in the list of "all-time 100 best films", as rated by Time magazine .[21]

Pushpak (The Love Chariot), from 1988, is the highest rated Indian film on IMDb.com. The specialty of this movie is that it does not contain any dialogue.

Gandhi (1982), an Anglo-Indian production, received eight awards and eleven nominations at the Academy Awards.

Sholay was the top film selected in the 2002 BFI critics' poll.
From: Kamalkumar on Thu Jan 18 9:22:14 2007. [Full View]

Anyone has any idea about this site

http://www.friendster.com/kamalhassan
From: leosimha on Sat Jan 20 7:58:33 2007. [Full View]

Kamal is a role model, says Rajni

Actor Rajnikant lavished praise on colleague Kamal Haasan[b] at the launch of director P Vasu's next film 'Thottaal Poo Malarum' with his son Shakti introduced as the hero, at a function in Chennai recently.

Rajni echoed the view of Telugu actor N T Balakrishna that actors in the sixties and seventies had to put in a lot of hard work. Rajni said it was difficult to get an opening in those years and it was true that actors had to work extremely hard. Today, entry was easier for newcomers but durablity was not easy as actors would have to work extremely hard to maintain their position.

[b]He referred to the untiring efforts of Kamal Haasan in maintaining excellence in the film industry and said he was a role model for all actors and all those aspiring to be in the film industry.

The actor, referring to director Vasu's comment that he was grateful to Rajnikant for providing him a turning point in his career through 'Chandramukhi', said on the other hand, he was grateful to Vasu for providing him a turning point through 'Chandramukhi'. Throughout his carrer, Vasu had provided him big hits at vital stages of his career whether it be 'Panakkaran', 'Mannan' or 'Uzhaippali', he said.

Kamal said an actor required the support of good parents, a good producer and a good director, and pointed out that he had the support of good parents, a good producer in Saravanan and a good director in his formative days. Shakti had all the three vital ingredients for his first film, and thus he was bound to do well, Kamal added.

Among others who wished the new venture well were producer A V M Saravanan, director K Balachander and actress Jayapradha.
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 22 2:56:28 2007. [Full View]

Seems this thread is missing veterans like A_A , Sakala etc
Any updates on the recent 10A controversy ??
From: joe on Mon Jan 22 3:01:23 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Any updates on the recent 10A controversy ??

what is that?
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 22 3:05:30 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Any updates on the recent 10A controversy ??

what is that?

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=900383#900383

From: joe on Mon Jan 22 3:09:56 2007.

Any updates on the recent 10A controversy ??

what is that? Confused

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=900383#900383

Thanks Selva..I read this allegation well before..But writter sujatha backed kamal saying he knows how kamal got the story himself.

From: swathy on Mon Jan 22 3:45:55 2007. [Full View]

Posted on behalf of karthi aka aandavan

Aandavar talking abt DASA problem at Barathi Illam
Our Raj attended the function at the great Bharathi's residence in Triplicane. Aandavar had graced the occasion. [ Also covered in page 2 of today's Hindu]
Here is the account, in Raj's own words:
Hi Saga's,

Yesterday i saw Talaivar @ Bhaaratiyar Illam.
He came for "nool veli-eethu vizha" by Ku. Gnana Sambandhar.
Vairamuthu and Sujatha were also chief guests.
Talaivar was so handsome, shaved - color ful cheeks,
cap on his head.
Aahah enna arumai, enna arumai.
Chumma face 1000 watts bulb-pola shine adikuthu.
During many round of applause, Talaivar watched me
in 4 - 5 rounds.
I was controlling my "ananda kanner".
Talaivar was also moved like that.
Unlike other functions, where i used to go and shout and create reach, this was completely different. A nice show.
We all really enjoyed.
Full of maami's and maama's.
When we entered TP koil street, lot's of maama's riding 2 wheelers without shirt/banian's.
Many maami's literrally sight'ing our talaivar.
Kan'kolla kaatchi.

Many 12-15 year girls visited. All eyes are on Talaivar only.
Talaivar looked still bright becoz of Vairamuthu next to him.
Talaivar looked still more personality,becoz of Sujatha next
to him.
Talaivar wore white shirt.

Impressive : Lot of youth ( male, this time ) visited and shouted
like anything during Talaivar speech.
A fellow next to him, shouted as "endrum 16" for which
talaivar reacted, adu-ellam summa, aedo oru padathula
nadichita aagidhadu"
All were praising Talaivar like anything.
At the end of the function, i saw my own family members
( brother and his daughter ) in the same function.
My niece tried to get auto-graph from talaivar which ended
in vain
Vairamuthu, during his speech mentioned about Dasa'a problems, for which our Talaivar responded " naan paper
edutu tudaichikitten " endru.
A full round of applause.

****************

A great show.

Vairamuthu when he started his speech mentioned yesterday ( Sunday )
newspaper headlines reg. Dasa problems.
He felt sad and he expected Kamal also to be in the same situation.
Inspite of all problems, he ( Kamal ) attending this function.
He supported Kamal for all the problems that he is facing.

When Talaivar started his speech, he said, that he too read the headlines
and felt bad and sad. He didnt mention about that person who given
the complaint.
He said he rubbed the problems with the paper.
( Talaivar is not bothering much about this problem, he is on his way, but used to face all these kind of sorts )
Talaivar said he wants to tell Dasavatharam dialgoue and immediately
said, he is thinking to tell or not.
Fans shouted to tell that dialogue.
He said, since he didnt copy, so he can tell the dialogue.
Whole auditorium went in sound laugh.
The dialogue is
"sathyam'e jayath'e sol-radu'Oda
Sattam'e jayath'e'nu solla'lam"
A thundering applause for this.
When he insisted to tell this dialogue, youth shouted to tell.
Wow, many new new fans were there.
I asked some body about their residence and fanatism.
All are Kamal fans.
Age around 17 to 22 years.

**********

http://i18.tinypic.com/48d50tt.jpg
From: Saamy on Mon Jan 22 4:00:34 2007. [Full View]

Kamal seems to be very confident about overcoming this problem. God only knows abt the truth
From: joe on Mon Jan 22 5:09:42 2007. [Full View]

Kamal to act as Arinjar Anna?

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/specials/cinema/heroes/kamal_070104.html
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Jan 22 8:56:03 2007. [Full View]

Dr G Gnanasambandan, a professor of Tamil, is also a voracious speaker and he has served as the moderator for several debates. Known for his sparkling and quick sense of humour, Dr Gnanasambandan has captivated the hearts of many Tamil enthusiasts who enjoy his speeches that contain a dash of humour and thought-provoking wise cracks.

Padmashri Kamal Hassan, Vairamuthu and writer Sujatha did the honours for this versatile personality at a function held in Chennai on 21 January. Kamal Hassan released his ‘Cinemavukku Pogalam Vanga,’ which was received by Seetha Ravi, Editor of a popular regional weekly. Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu released his second book titled Vazhviyal Nagaichuvai and this was received by ‘Kalyanamaalai’ Mohan.

Sujatha, renowned writer and a technically savvy person who has a way with words, presided over the function.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11428.html

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Jan 24 22:56:02 2007.

Aandavar tharisanam and photo shession with fans, at Mylapore on Feb 4!

Quote:

Dear Members of Orkut Dr. Kamal Haasan Community,

A photo event has been scheduled with Thalaivar on 4th February at Sanskrit College in Mylapore at 9AM. Everyone is welcome to participate in this event and get a photo taken with Thalaivar. Please be aware that if there is a huge gathering of fans then there is a possibility that not everyone will get their photo taken with Thalaivar.

As part of these events, the Kamal Narpani Iyakkam also conducts certain welfare activities. This time they have planned to provide toiletries items like tooth paste, tooth brush, bath soap and mug etc to poor communities and welfare organizations in Tamil Nadu. As a worldwide group of fans of Kamal Haasan, we would like to be part of the welfare activity and with support from all the members here, we can make it a grand success.

So, we would like to solicit your contribution to the welfare cause. No amount is too trivial for you to donate and for us to collect, so kindly send in your contributions by cash (if you are in Chennai) or by cheque. Remember it takes a week or more to cash out of state/overseas cheque. So, kindly send in your contributions ASAP.

If you are willing to donate by cheque/online, send mail to sandiyar_k@yahoo.co.in, i will send A/C details to deposit money. For cash, plz kindly come to DEVI PARADISE unit.

All donations will be accounted for along with expense incurred. For our last welfare event, the amount spent on incidental expenses were only less than 8% of the total amount collected.

Thank you for your support!

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ON BEHALF OF OUR SANDIYAR KARAN

THE PHOTO DATE DARISANAM OF AANDAVAR IS CONFIRMED AND WILL BE HELD ON FEB 4TH MORNING @ SANSKRIT COLLEGE, MYLAPORE.
FANS FROM ALL OVER TN AND OTHER STATES WILL THRONG THE VENUE ON THAT DAY FOR THE DEIVA DARISANAM AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAND BESIDE OUR DEIVAM AND HAVE OUR SNAP TAKEN.
DEAR ORKUTIANS PLEASE DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. YOU CAN SEE AANDAVAR IN HIS LATEST AVATHARAM IN CLOSE QUARTERS AND HEAR HIM GIVE HIS DIVINE SPEECH.

AANDAVAR, THROUGH HIS NARPANI IYAKKAM IS GIVING AWAY ESSENTIALS LIKE TOOTH PASTE, TOOTH BRUSH, SOAP, NOTEBOOKS TO THE NEEDY. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE AND WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY AANDAVAR.

WE, AS MEMBERS OF THE ORKUT/INTERNET KAMAL HAASAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION CAN MAKE USE OF THIS OCCASSION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDY. THIS WILL SURELY MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD RIGHT UPTO AANDAVAR AND HIGHLIGHT TO HIM THE FACT THAT WE FOLLOW HIS DEED AND WORD OF NARPANI.

ANI THIRANDU VAREER.

Sanskrit College, Mylapore - Feb 4 morning

dont think that i am trying to promote for money collections, above quotes are from Orkut, posted here to update the rest of kamal fans

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Jan 24 23:17:32 2007. [Full View]

Sakalakala Vallavar, I will call you SV going forward
Thanks for posting these here. Infact, i thought of posting them but you beat me to it. And i think you need not be apologetic about posting something for a good cause like this.
We should definitely do our bit.
I admire Kamal and his fans a lot for the welfare activities they do
From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 25 0:29:22 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

Kamal seems to be very confident about overcoming this problem. God only knows abt the truth

It's too big a production, too expensive for little bugs to interfere. Irumbu addikkira idattile Ee'kku enna veelai.

I think Kamal and co can handle it.
From: swathy on Thu Jan 25 4:48:46 2007. [Full View]

Kamal to direct a short film
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, January 25, 2007]

Kamal Haasan will be directing a short film for acclaimed producer - director Meera Nair. The internationally acclaimed film personality, Meera Nair, will be producing four short films to create awareness of AIDS.

Santosh Sivan, Vishal Bharadwaj and Meera Nair would each be directing the remaining three films, while Kamal Haasan will be wielding the megaphone for one. Buzz is that choreographer-director Prabhu Deva and Kannada actress Ramya would be acting in Santosh Sivan's film, while the cast and crew of Kamal Haasan's film is kept a secret.
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Jan 26 8:49:52 2007. [Full View]

http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=503
From: thinkfloyd on Sat Jan 27 9:31:51 2007. [Full View]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11446.html
From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 1 11:10:04 2007. [Full View]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co9E_NvfI7c&NR
From: kamalsurya on Fri Feb 2 8:14:03 2007. [Full View]

Guys Sun tv is screening Anbe Sivam this sunda evening don't miss it
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 2 8:16:13 2007. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

Guys Sun tv is screening Anbe Sivam this sunda evening don't miss it

Thanks a lot Kamalsurya,
Ungalukku Kodi punniyam
From: kamalsurya on Fri Feb 2 8:18:41 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

kamalsurya wrote:

Guys Sun tv is screening Anbe Sivam this sunday evening don't miss it

Thanks a lot Kamalsurya,
Ungalukku Kodi punniyam
From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 2 9:13:25 2007. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

Guys Sun tv is screening Anbe Sivam this sunda evening don't miss it

Thanks for the information.

Last year february they telecasted first time.
From: leosimha on Fri Feb 2 10:05:10 2007. [Full View]

kamalsurya wrote:

Guys Sun tv is screening Anbe Sivam this sunda evening don't miss it

wow..thanks a lot...this was the movie which I died to watch it in theatres...but couldn't...and I missed it on TV also...but this sunday...I will never miss it...thanks for informing in advance...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Feb 2 10:23:44 2007. [Full View]

will that be an uncut version? i mean, will they show the scenes which were cut in theatres?
From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 2 10:29:49 2007. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

will that be an uncut version? i mean, will they show the scenes which were cut in theatres?

<Dig>

Sakala

How are you ? Long time no see.

</Dig>
From: leosimha on Fri Feb 2 10:29:57 2007. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

will that be an uncut version? i mean, will they show the scenes which were cut in theatres?

Did "Anbe Sivam" get an "A" certificate or "U" certificate? What scenes were cut in the theatres...could you tell me as I haven't watched the movie at all.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 2 10:36:05 2007.

will that be an uncut version? i mean, will they show the scenes which were cut in theatres?

Did "Anbe Sivam" get an "A" certificate or "U" certificate? What scenes were cut in the theatres...could you tell me as I haven't watched the movie at all.

It got "U" Certificate.

From: leosimha on Fri Feb 2 10:47:06 2007.

will that be an uncut version? i mean, will they show the scenes which were cut in theatres?

Did "Anbe Sivam" get an "A" certificate or "U" certificate? What scenes were cut in the theatres...could you tell me as I haven't watched the movie at all.

It got "U" Certificate.

then why should the channel cut the scenes,...they will show the whole movie I believe...anyways...it is going to be dounle treat this Sunday....I will have to watch Anbe Sivam at any cost....

I missed it....seeing long back....don't know why good movies like these don't work at the box office...

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Feb 2 11:00:45 2007. [Full View]

even kamal don't know why it didnot work out at box office, bad part is, it failed to get even 20% of response from what the mvie dhool got! pathetic, i mean tamil cinema audience, not kamal.

but failure of AS lead kamal to think in a different way, he avoided to use real life natural characters, and started to use bold heroic charecters. heroic doesnt mean what u see in regular perarasu films, heroic in kamal's own way. thatswhy he cameup with Virumaandi, Vasoolraja and VV. even in MX, there was slight heroism and the caracter didnot try to gain the viewers sympathy, by any means. for kamal, its way to go

From: leosimha on Fri Feb 2 11:07:10 2007.

even kamal don't know why it didnot work out at box office, bad part is, it failed to get even 20% of response from what the mvie dhool got! pathetic, i mean tamil cinema audience, not kamal.

but failure of AS lead kamal to think in a different way, he avoided to use real life natural characters, and started to use bold heroic charecters. heroic doesnt mean what u see in regular perarasu films, heroic in kamal's own way. thatswhy he cameup with Virumaandi, Vasoolraja and VV. even in MX, there was slight heroism and the caracter didnot try to gain the viewers sympathy, by any means. for kamal, its way to go

Yes, Virumaandi and VV were very bold heroism roles....and for VRMBBS..I would say it was something like Larger than life role with a man who is very kind-hearted and has a sense of humour...but not the way in Virumaandi or VV....coz these were really bold heroism roles...

as for MX....it was about a circus biker who risks his life....the screenplay for this movie was bad in my opinion and is one of the main reasons for which the movie didn't do well at the BO...but the movie broke even as the movie was made at a low production cost...some new technology called Digital format which saved the production cost....but when I saw this movie in a theatre in Bangalore..it was houseful...

From: joe on Fri Feb 2 11:42:18 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

I missed it....seeing long back....don't know why good movies like these don't work at the box office...

Ungala mathiri aalungalala thanya!

Romba nalla padam .aana naan theatre-la pakka matten ..oosila TV-la podum pothu pathukkuvenna eppadi Box office work agum

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Feb 2 18:52:25 2007.

even kamal don't know why it didnot work out at box office, bad part is, it failed to get even 20% of response from what the mvie dhool got! pathetic, i mean tamil cinema audience, not kamal.

During the promo Kamal was all praise for the producers (Lakshmi Movie Makers) for giving the creative team an absolute free hand. "They helped us board the train, bade goodbye and again met us only when we reached the destination" he said very poetically.

When the movie was sinking , there was an out of turn post release promo for AnbE sivam on Sun TV _ it was on Republic Day because the first two weeks reports weren't good. Kamal, Sundar, praLayan (who wrote the street play) were promoting it hard.

In later post mortems he started saying the movie wasn't promoted well, didn't get the best theatres etc. Maybe true, but it was a pretty uncharitable thing to say.

Of course it hurts when you have worked your seat off to make such a movie (and even made some commercial compromises). But still that does not justifying playing the blame game like this. Quite disappointingly Kamal went on to say :"It would have been a success if we had done it at Raajkamal". That was in very very poor taste, unbecoming of such a good film.

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even in MX, there was slight heroism and the caracter didnot try to gain the viewers sympathy, by any means. for kamal, its way to go

Well I had exact opposite opinion about MX. I felt Kamal was playing a dumb naive guy again after VirumANdi, but minus the saNdiyan temperament.

In the scene where he returns the money to Manisha, and when Manisha and Kovai Sarala try to take advantage of him you do feel for Kamal. Crazy Mohan was sorely missed in the movie. There were not enough funnies (kEttA French New Wave-nu solluvAnga) and Kamal could not cook up enough comic situations.

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 2 19:04:23 2007. [Full View]

MX - recent-a TV la paarthen... 'konjam' kashtama dhaan irundhudhu channel maathama irukka
From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Feb 2 19:07:31 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

MX - recent-a TV la paarthen... 'konjam' kashtama dhaan irundhudhu channel maathama irukka
naan suLaiyA 150 roobai kuduthu pArthEn. Theatre vittu pOga manasu varalai

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 2 19:08:18 2007.

Obviously you can't expect him to say Lakshmi Movie Makers didn't nurse the project well in the promos!

In later post mortems he started saying the movie wasn't promoted well, didn't get the best theatres etc. Maybe true, but it was a pretty uncharitable thing to say.

Very true...

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 2 19:09:14 2007.

MX - recent-a TV la paarthen... 'konjam' kashtama dhaan irundhudhu channel maathama irukka Sad

naan suLaiyA 150 roobai kuduthu pArthEn. Theatre vittu pOga manasu varalai Smile

I mean saw it for the 4th time on TV

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Feb 3 4:34:43 2007.

PR, excellent writeup as usual

you remeinded the not-so-heroic charactersization of Avinaasi, in MX. And yes, the European Mtv style comedy [as said by kamal which i still dont understand what it is!] did not work out.

also i feel kamal didnot get too hurt by the financial loss due to MX, but he WAS worried about anbe Sivam Results. so, in a way, when he said that AS would be profitable when made on raajkamal, was a right statement.

you also should note that only few artists take good keen note on audience reactions, and very few revert back to set things right,. Shankar is one such directior who reactsand everts during releases.

kamal too is one. he issued some advts on magazines, on his own cost, when Mahaaathi was turning out to a flop. His move to come up with a promo for anbesivam, too is a very right move. during pongal reason, when AS released, there was Book fair in chennai, kamal presided over one meeting, and he almost pleaed to people for their support to good movies like anbe sivam...and when nothing turned out, he concluded that AS under raajkamal productions would have been better. So he was right all the way

From: leosimha on Sat Feb 3 6:21:20 2007.

I missed it....seeing long back....don't know why good movies like these don't work at the box office...

Ungala mathiri aalungalala thanya!

Romba nalla padam .aana naan theatre-la pakka matten ..oosila TV-la podum pothu pathukkuvenna eppadi Box office work agum Huh?!

joe...don't curse me.....

....hmm...what to do I was busy that time...by the time I was free...the movie had vanished..also missed to watch it on TV....this will be the first time if I watch it on TV....

From: joe on Sat Feb 3 11:22:18 2007.

I missed it....seeing long back....don't know why good movies like these don't work at the box office...

Ungala mathiri aalungalala thanya!

Romba nalla padam .aana naan theatre-la pakka matten ..oosila TV-la podum pothu pathukkuvenna eppadi Box office work agum Huh?!

joe...don't curse me..... Sad

....hmm...what to do I was busy that time...by the time I was free...the movie had vanished..also missed to watch it on TV....this will be the first time if I watch it on TV....

Leo,
Thappa ninaikatheenga .Particularly this movie Anbe sivam ,I really got irritated with many people.

I was already angry and couldn't understand why anbe siavm was flop at Box office .Opposite to that ,whoever I met used to praise this movie to the core ,but finally they say "super padanga..first time-a Ippo TV -la thaan parethen ..yen intha padam oodalla?" ..appadiye oongi mmonjila kuthalam pola irukkum.

From: kb on Sat Feb 3 11:28:47 2007. [Full View]

it depends joe..

some films are spoiled by word of mouth...

when we ask how was the film.. they say.. azhuga vidraanga.. sema slow. etc .. etc.. theatrela paakrappa..

but TV jolly veetla bore adikum bothu.. paathutu.. che miss pannitomey ninaikaraanga..

kamal was too natural in the old getup.. and guess it was heart aching to see him on screen.. atleast for me.. that too .. while he blows air in air-pillow..i closed my eyes
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 11:30:55 2007. [Full View]

joe, its all because of those producers!!!! they leaked the script completely before the release itself.. no proper publicity at all.. they didnt get good theatres... had some one like oscar ravi produced this movie, it would have been a definite hit..
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 11:40:57 2007. [Full View]

Dasavatharam shooting finishes by march 28.

saran movie shooting starts in april.. AR Rahman is said to be the MD.. the whole movie will be shot in malaysia-bangkok.. saran already paid 3 crores advance..

An NRI is pestering Kamal to do a mega budget movie.. that movie is said to be aandavar's biggest project till date.. Aandavar's salary for this movie is 12 crores..

Kamal may do Munnabhai remake also 70% chances for that... the producers are more than willing to give 10 crores ...
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 11:42:55 2007. [Full View]

joe, neenga ennayum thaan kuthanum
From: joe on Sat Feb 3 11:56:19 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

joe, neenga ennayum thaan kuthanum

Yenpa! Anbe sivam theatre-la pakkalliya ? Pinna eppadi Paktha koodi aaneenga
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 11:57:33 2007. [Full View]

Paramakudi paramaathmaa, will be doing some narpani for the poor on sunday feb4 2007.... he will also take photo with his baktha kodigal.. please come to SANSKRIT COLLEGE MYLAPORE before 9 am on feb-4... two at a time can take photo with the alwarpet almighty.. the photos will be given in the afternoon itself... Tamil kula theivam will also give a divine speech to enrich the occasion..

Baktha kodigale do not miss it... please call 9884321323 for more details...
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 11:59:03 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Saamy wrote:

joe, neenga ennayum thaan kuthanum

Yenpa! Anbe sivam theatre-la pakkalliya ? Pinna eppadi Paktha koodi aaneenga
i was his fan then.. i knew very little abt the movie before its release.. some revision exams were going on for my 12th...

i thought it was ordinary some comedy movie like pks..

From: m_23_bayarea on Sat Feb 3 11:59:19 2007.

Paramakudi paramaathmaa, will be doing some narpani for the poor on sunday feb4 2007.... he will also take photo with his baktha kodigal.. please come to SANSKRIT COLLEGE MYLAPORE before 9 am on feb-4... two at a time can take photo with the alwarpet almighty.. the photos will be given in the afternoon itself... Tamil kula theivam will also give a divine speech to enrich the occasion..

Baktha kodigale do not miss it... please call 9884321323 for more details...

Unnoda Aandavar patru enna mei silirka vekkuthu pa!

Sounds like your all time dream is comin true tommorrow! Have fun ...

From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 12:05:49 2007. [Full View]

kb wrote:

archanai seetu counterla tharuvaangalo
archanai seetu ellam kidaiyaathu.... sorga vaasal thirantha udan, varisayil slogangal solli kondu nirkka vendiyathu thaan..
From: kb on Sat Feb 3 12:07:53 2007. [Full View]

do upload the foto i dont stand a chance to come there..

hope prasadam will be served
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 12:09:49 2007. [Full View]

kb wrote:

do upload the foto i dont stand a chance to come there..

hope prasadam will be served
nichayam
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Feb 3 12:11:39 2007. [Full View]

I suppose the crowds would be huge
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 12:16:05 2007. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

I suppose the crowds would be huge
irukkattum..

u have to come ulagu... miss pannaathey
From: Ulaganayagan on Sat Feb 3 12:22:45 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

Ulaganayagan wrote:

I suppose the crowds would be huge
irukkattum..

u have to come ulagu... miss pannaathey

Eppadiyum College pakkam vandiruven , Kootatha paarthuttu ulla enter pannradhu pathi decide pannanum..

From: Saamy on Sat Feb 3 12:54:09 2007.

I suppose the crowds would be huge Sad

irukkattum..

u have to come ulagu... miss pannaathey

Eppadiyum College pakkam vandiruven Smile

, Kootatha paarthuttu ulla enter pannradhu pathi decide pannanum..

hey .. call 9884321323 from sanskrit college, at 8.30..

From: thinkfloyd on Sat Feb 3 12:58:23 2007.

Dasavatharam shooting finishes by march 28.

saran movie shooting starts in april.. AR Rahman is said to be the MD.. the whole movie will be shot in malaysia-bangkok.. saran already paid 3 crores advance..

Narasimhan sonnara?
Unmai na super!

Kamal may do Munnabhai remake also 70% chances for that... the producers are more than willing to give 10 crores ...

Idhu dhaan amaam nu solliduvaro nu bayama irukku

From: great on Sat Feb 3 13:29:26 2007. [Full View]

romba naal aachu IR and KH combination vanthu

Even if they plan to remake LRMB , I dont want prabhu to play the role of Circuit
From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Feb 3 13:45:07 2007. [Full View]

"enna kodumai ithu sravanan" effect?

From: NOV on Sat Feb 3 23:51:45 2007.

I was already angry and couldn't understand why anbe siavm was flop at Box office .Opposite to that ,whoever I met used to praise this movie to the core ,but finally they say "super padanga..first time-a Ippo TV -la thaan parethen ..yen intha padam oodalla?" ..appadiye oongi mmonjila kuthalam pola irukkum. Evil or Very Mad

et tu Joe?

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Feb 4 0:37:52 2007. [Full View]

Sun TV : 4 PM : Ulaganayagan'in Ulaga thathuvam Anbe Sivam

From: joe on Sun Feb 4 0:53:46 2007.

kuthalaam pola irukkum ..aana kuthinathilla

et tu Joe? Crying or Very sad

From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 4 1:10:43 2007. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Sun TV : 4 PM : Ulaganayagan'in Ulaga thathuvam Anbe Sivam

Ulagu!!!!
What are you doing here? You should be in Sanskrit College. And you didn't even inform or submit a leave letter!

From: kamalsurya on Sun Feb 4 1:27:26 2007.

Sun TV : 4 PM : Ulaganayagan'in Ulaga thathuvam Anbe Sivam

Ulagu!!!!
What are you doing here? You should be in Sanskrit College. And you didn't even inform or submit a leave letter! Sad

Avaru Anbe Sivam padam pakka leave pottutaru

Anbe Sivam in 5hrs time

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Feb 4 1:50:05 2007.

Sun TV : 4 PM : Ulaganayagan'in Ulaga thathuvam Anbe Sivam

Ulagu!!!!
What are you doing here? You should be in Sanskrit College. And you didn't even inform or submit a leave letter! Sad

Over-a thoongitten, Ippo polamnu paatha veru sila sikkalkal

Retired Hurt

From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 4 3:53:44 2007. [Full View]

http://public.fotki.com/kamalfan/feb-4-aandavar-dari/

Aandavaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vayadhai tholaithavan yAru?
nI dhAn, adhu nI dhAN!
From: RajaRam on Sun Feb 4 4:28:22 2007. [Full View]

un believable. still he looks like 35+.
From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 4 4:32:38 2007. [Full View]

RajaRam wrote:

un believable. still he looks like 35+.

Absolutely. Adhuvum black dress, his favorite.. chance e illa..

Report, pics and videos coming up, Saamy on the way...
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 5:11:06 2007. [Full View]

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......... it was superb...... just amazing.. .andavar was chanceless...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAjcSwIvUBQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlWfR59eEas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9AgPfqFFTo

see these videos.. near the end , i was standing in front of aandavar for 25 minutes... receiving all the arul in the world.. vaalkahi payanai athainda santhosam ennaku...
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 5:13:33 2007. [Full View]

RajaRam wrote:

un believable. still he looks like 35+.
oh he was looking toooooooooooooooooo good.. paathukitte irukkalaam pola irunthuchu. many female fans also thronged the place.. atleast 5000 fans wud have come today... sema koottam.. bayangara kooottam.. i got squeezed... it was all worth it..
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 5:26:54 2007. [Full View]

some little kids suffered the most.. they started crying a lot.. then, they were allowed to take photo without being queued, which made them so happy..

we on behalf of orkut kamal community, donated 100 sets of toothpaste, tooth brush, mug, Soap, sopa dubbas...

thalaivar received it happily and we informed that we are having an Orkut comm for him.. he said " ennakku theriyum, naan paathurukkuen" ...

when i got the second chance, i informed him that, we are maintaining UHK.com .. he thanked me for it.. and also told that he knew the site...
From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Feb 4 5:32:05 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

http://public.fotki.com/kamalfan/feb-4-aandavar-dari/

I dont think any other Indian star has looked this smashing at 52. Super!

Karthikeyan: Sorry, wasn't able to make it, vaippai thavara vittutten
From: kb on Sun Feb 4 5:35:29 2007. [Full View]

sarathkumar vayasu enna
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 5:38:53 2007. [Full View]

kb wrote:

sarathkumar vayasu enna
romba mukiyamaa ippa?????
From: kb on Sun Feb 4 5:40:43 2007. [Full View]

it would have been a tedious task for kamal to stand for so long time..
yet he managed the smile all along
From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Feb 4 5:42:02 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

kb wrote:

sarathkumar vayasu enna
romba mukiyamaa ippa?????

Sarath Kumar is also 52.. He's handsome, but probably kb considers him to be smashing
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 5:46:47 2007. [Full View]

kb wrote:

it would have been a tedious task for kamal to stand for so long time..
yet he managed the smile all along
exactly.. i was standing for sooo long near the end of the event looking at him.. look at this pic.. he did feel the pain ... but he smiled to every photo...

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1097/dsc01321ex5.jpg
From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 6:06:16 2007. [Full View]

flickr sever down.. orkut server also down..
From: joe on Sun Feb 4 6:52:26 2007. [Full View]

really cool! kamal rocks!
From: kb on Sun Feb 4 8:13:46 2007. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Sarath Kumar is also 52.. He's handsome, but probably kb considers him to be smashing

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-1/pachai-kili-muthucharam-2/Pachai-Kili-08.html

he is really fit in 50+ category..

btw.. saamy. in the pic u showed..looks like kamal is feeling the pain in the knee i guess LOL just kidding..

avarum evlo neram thaan vazhikaatha maathiri nadipaaru

From: NOV on Sun Feb 4 8:27:47 2007.

thalaivar received it happily and we informed that we are having an Orkut comm for him.. he said " ennakku theriyum, naan paathurukkuen" ...

when i got the second chance, i informed him that, we are maintaining UHK.com .. he thanked me for it.. and also told that he knew the site...

Did you ask about Hub?

From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 4 10:08:40 2007.

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......... it was superb...... just amazing.. .andavar was chanceless...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAjcSwIvUBQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlWfR59eEas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9AgPfqFFTo

see these videos.. near the end , i was standing in front of aandavar for 25 minutes... receiving all the arul in the world.. vaalkahi payanai athainda santhosam ennaku...

Nice ones! He looks younger than in VV or in the recent times!

Shall we say our hubber Saamy is a tranformed man now, cos of Aandavar tharisanam?

From: Saamy on Sun Feb 4 12:07:57 2007.

yen... ethukku.. neenga engala kevalamaa treat pannureeengaley athukka

Did you ask about Hub? Confused2

From: bingleguy on Sun Feb 4 12:15:53 2007. [Full View]

Kamal Hassan looks to be a lot different without his mush .... now ...

Well thanks Saamy for sharing the pics with us
From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 4 14:31:20 2007. [Full View]

http://avyukta.blogspot.com/2007/02/blog-post_04.html
From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 4 14:58:34 2007. [Full View]

is he acting

kb wrote:

sarathkumar vayasu enna

From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Feb 4 15:44:01 2007.

kb wrote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-1/pachai-kili-muthucharam-2/Pachai-Kili-08.html

he is really fit in 50+ category..

Sarath Kumar is also 52.. He's handsome, but probably kb considers him to be smashing Rolling Eyes

Edhukku indha dharkkam-nnu puriyala

Never said Kamal is the fittest, He just looks uber cool.. If you think SK looks smashing in that pic, Thats fine !
Ellathukkum oru cross question, cross examination

Azhagiya Tamizh Magan Vijay-nnu thread start pannum podhu naanga chumma illaya

From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 4 16:38:21 2007. [Full View]

Ulaganayagan wrote:

Azhagiya Tamizh Magan Vijay-nnu thread start pannum podhu naanga chumma illaya
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Feb 4 22:41:57 2007. [Full View]

I'm watching the movie NAYAGAN this evening!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3120668367972211534&q=manirathnam

Why is it that everytime Ilayaraja sings THEN PAANDI CHEEMAIYILE, that I start crying? Soooo touchy-feely!

I could never figure this out from 3rd grade!
From: joe on Sun Feb 4 22:52:41 2007. [Full View]

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Why is it that everytime Ilayaraja sings THEN PAANDI CHEEMAIYILE, that I start crying?

Oru Putti paal reday-a vachukunga !
From: joe on Sun Feb 4 22:55:39 2007. [Full View]

Bay thampi,
Just Kidding..

It is indeed a great touching song!

From: great on Sun Feb 4 23:02:33 2007.

kb wrote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-1/pachai-kili-muthucharam-2/Pachai-Kili-08.html

he is really fit in 50+ category..

Sarath Kumar is also 52.. He's handsome, but probably kb considers him to be smashing Rolling Eyes

Naanga enna mutta thookava aaL kEttom

We are talking about actors here

etho oru photo kuduthu smashing vera pEchu

From: Cinefan on Mon Feb 5 3:14:59 2007.

[quote="Prabhu Ram"]

In later post mortems he started saying the movie wasn't promoted well, didn't get the best theatres etc. Maybe true, but it was a pretty uncharitable thing to say.

Of course it hurts when you have worked your seat off to make such a movie (and even made some commercial compromises). But still that does not justifying playing the blame game like this. Quite disappointingly Kamal went on to say :"It would have been a success if we had done it at Raajkamal". That was in very very poor taste, unbecoming of such a good film.

Completely agree.Even I felt the same.He made similar comments regarding the Hindi version of Aalavandhan(Abhay).

There was absolutely no probs regarding the marketing of AS,it's beyond my or maybe even Kamal's comprehension as why it did not even take an opening, but the producres were in no way responsible for that.

BTW,he was to make another movie for Lakshmi Movie Makers to make up for the losses suffered in AS(upto 7 crores is what reports said),what happened?

This only proves that Kamal is as human as all of us&prone to the occasional mistake Smile

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 5 3:49:52 2007.

Cinefan,
1) Alavandhaan - It is not without reason that Kamal had things to say reg. the Hindi version. Kalai Poonai S.Dhanu indulged in one-upmanship in trying to sell the rights without taking Aandavar into confidence.
2) For Anbe Sivam, if i'm not wrong Kamal had infact taken a salary cut. He was right in criticizing the producers because they didnt do a good job of preventing a story-leak. They did a shoddy job with the theatres also (something which even Raajkamal has been guilty of sometimes). What Prabhu Ram meant in his post is that (i think) even though it is true, saying something before the release and contradicting it after the fiasco is not quite right.

Will update with further details when i get more info on this

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 5 4:16:07 2007.

Kamal, The Do-Gooder Steps In
[Monday, February 05, 2007]
Kamal Haasan on Sunday distributed toiletries to inmates of several orphanages and old-age homes.
Taking part in a function organized by Kamal Haasan Fans Welfare Association at Sanskrit College, the actor distributed the aid to orphanages and old-age homes.
Among those who took part in the function included Madhavan Savithri, secretary, Madras Sanskrit College.
Fans of actor Kamal Haasan from parts of the State gathered for the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamal Haasan urged his fans to continue to serve the poor, needy and the down-trodden.

Quote:

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11524.html

Adhenna 'fans from parts of the state'??? Bangalore fans-e were coming in bus-loads...

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 5 10:54:46 2007.

From Trichy Natarajan, a promising Aandavar veriyar, on the high-handedness and the shoddy crowd handling of the Narpani Iyakkam heads Gunaseelan and Then Sennai John. Needless to say, they interfered in the narpani activities of the Paradise Unit.
Aandavar should never have replaced Nagarajan with the useless Gunaseelan Evil or Very Mad

Quote:

எல்லை இல்லா மகிழ்ச்சி அடைந்தாலும் சில நிர்வாகிகளின் மந்தமான நிர்வாக திறமையால் உண்மை பக்தர்களும் வேதனை கொண்டனர்......

இந்த செய்தி ஆண்டவருக்கு தெரிந்தால் நிச்சயம் வருத்தம் அடைவார்.....

இந்த செய்தியை ஆண்டவருக்கு கொண்டு செல்வது நம் கடமை....

ஆண்டவரின் விருப்பமும் அதே...

"நிர்வாகிகள் யார் தவறு செய்தாலும் தயங்காமல் என்னிடம் சொல்லலாம்" என்று ஆண்டவரே கூறி இருக்கிறார்...

எனவே மறுபடியும் இந்த ஒழுங்கற்ற நிர்வாகம் நடை பேறாமல் இருக்க இந்த செய்தியை அந்த அந்த மாவட்ட தலைமை நிர்வாகிகள் மூலம் ஆண்டவருக்கு கொண்டு செல்ல வேண்டும்...

கொண்டு செல்வோம் .....

திருச்சி சார்பில் கூடிய விரைவில் நிர்வாகிகள் ஆண்டவரிடம் பேசுவார்கள்....

அடுத்த முறை ஒழுங்கற்ற நிர்வாகம் இருக்காது...இருக்கவும் விட கூடாது...

----------- திருச்சி பக்தர்கள் B.NATARAJAN - J.SUDHAN

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 5 11:35:37 2007. [Full View]

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=379367188&size=l

Trichy Natarajan,
Take a bow! You are the best
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 5 12:19:37 2007. [Full View]

Amar Shiva,
Neenga Chennai-a?
Did you go for Aandavar Darisanam yesterday??
From: Saamy on Mon Feb 5 13:09:46 2007. [Full View]

Trichy nataraj and his gang are really great ..
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Feb 5 16:22:26 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Why is it that everytime Ilayaraja sings THEN PAANDI CHEEMAIYILE, that I start crying?

Oru Putti paal reday-a vachukunga !

joe wrote:

Bay thampi,
Just Kidding..

It is indeed a great touching song!

Apdi vaanga vazhikku!
From: Nayagan on Mon Feb 5 19:31:03 2007. [Full View]

I watched AS when they showed it on sun-tv.
It is a good movie and has a very nice message.
I felt it had the human touch through out which was heartwarming and made me
teary eyed at some points. Both Kamal and Madhavan were amazing in their respective roles.

However, I felt the reasons it did not fare well in the BO is obvious.
It is against the MNC culture and has a very narrow view point. Majority of the
audience in cities will in someway be associated with MNC and so will not like
the view taken by Mr.Sivam(Kamal) in the movie. Though the point made is valid to some extent, it should have been portrayed differently instead of calling all who work for MNCs as coolies.

Also, The point counterpoint used for "believers in god" was also something which would not have sat well with the majority. You have Nasser a shaivite(hindu) as a rich cunning villian, while a christian nun is shown as the do gooder. what would have been nice is to have shown Madhavan as a pious hindu.

Finally, it is inspired by "plane, trains and automobiles". Though the plot
changes very much in the latter half of the movie, the important concept of one person who thinks too much of himself learning the lessons of life from someone who he
considers as a nobody is retained. This to me is a personal negative abt the
movie. If I had not seen the english movie, it would have made my viewing
pleasure a little better.

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 1:32:52 2007.

"super padanga..first time-a Ippo TV -la thaan parethen ..yen intha padam oodalla?" ..appadiye oongi mmonjila kuthalam pola irukkum. Evil or Very Mad

SKV wrote:

so, in a way, when he said that AS would be profitable when made on raajkamal, was a right statement.

Am not disputing that. The publicity was on the low side. There was just one Vikatan cover with Sivam's face that created ripples. But it was not capitalized. But again it was felt they were playing low key because AlavanthAn was killed by too much hype (beasides other things). All I feel Kamal, should not have made such a statement. It leaves a very bad taste.

joe, its all because of those producers!!!! they leaked the script completely before the release itself.. no proper publicity at all.. they didnt get good theatres... had some one like oscar ravi produced this movie, it would have been a definite hit..

leaked the script ???? News to me. Anyway it is not like it is a suspense thriller. Anyway Sun TV's idea of film review is to reveal the story and show some scenes

So I don't think people knowing the story would have been mcuh of a problem.

Re. theatres... I saw it in Satyam in Chennai, that is as good as it gets. It got the usual Kamal theatres in Madurai too. I dunno about other places. Over and above publicity etc. , I think the simple reason is: AS lost to Dhool, which was a commercial winner from the word go. Quirks of history. I am reminded of a line Manivannan says to Prabhu in the film Ponmanam: "yEsunAdharayE 30 veLLik kAsukku kaattikkodutha ulagampA idhu"

Re. AlavanthAn there have been divergent opinions about the blame game. But one of the things known is that, the filmmaking stopped for a few months midway because Kamal hurt himself doing his own stunts. The unit had some Aussie techies who had to be flown back to start over again when Kamal recuperated. All said and done about commitment, it somehow feels like overdrawing the carte blanche DhAnu gave Kamal. Maybe I'm critical because I didn't like the product: 'idhukkA ivvaLO galAtta ?'

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 1:57:58 2007.

However, I felt the reasons it did not fare well in the BO is obvious. It is against the MNC culture and has a very narrow view point. Majority of the audience in cities will in someway be associated with MNC and so will not like the view taken by Mr.Sivam(Kamal) in the movie.

Naayagan wrote:

Naayahan, the point made is exactly to do away with this mystic categorization. The majority, even in the cities, are not the MNC population. The folks we visibly interact with, in the Hub and elsewhere come largely from similar social circles. But this is still not the majority. The other world does not start from the quintessential poor-man-of-the-street. It starts from those immediately outside -to coin an expression - MNC circle. The world is huge but for some reason invisible to MNCites who jump from them (us?) directly to poor-man-on-the-street, who is treated, atleast subconsciously, with condescension. That is what AS busts.

Naayagan wrote:

Though the point made is valid to some extent, it should have been portrayed differently instead of calling all who work for MNCs as coolies

Once again this was , IMO, precidely intentional. The line that likens MNC workers to Egyptian slaves is stark and jolts one into atleast considering the possibility, that we could be accomplices to the process of our own victimization. The line couldn't have been better. You can see Sivam losing his balance and sounding pretty angry and speaking quickly when he speaks those lines - observe how he start the sentence 'Pharaos'. It is no the calm collected Sivam we know- it is the burning Nalla within. Excellent voice modulation.

naayagan wrote:

You have Nasser a shaivite(hindu) as a rich cunning villian, while a christian nun is shown as the do gooder. what would have been nice is to have shown Madhavan as a pious hindu.

Madhavan is shown to be god fearing. Even when he angrily rails at God "enna maadhiri design idhu" he immediately corrects himself - fingers touching his chin subtly. Leading to the famous conversation. Santhanabarathi is the other Hindu shown who firmly believes that there is a God who dispenses justice.

From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 2:21:43 2007.

leaked the script ???? News to me. Anyway it is not like it is a suspense thriller. Anyway Sun TV's idea of film review is to reveal the story and show some scenes Evil or Very Mad

it may be news to u... but the HC fans like those who meet in devi knew almost everything abt the movie b4 it released... see now we know very little abt DASA's story...

it released in National theatre in tambaram area... national is like the worst theatre in our area...

Kamal was 100% right.. the producers did a good job by giving kamal and his team full freedom.. but once the first copy was ready, they faltered...

From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 2:23:44 2007.

However, I felt the reasons it did not fare well in the BO is obvious.
It is against the MNC culture and has a very narrow view point. Majority of the
audience in cities will in someway be associated with MNC and so will not like
the view taken by Mr.Sivam(Kamal) in the movie.

Utter nonsense
1) MNC crowd is a minority and not a majority.
2) Even within the MNC coolie crowd (of which i'm a member), i haven't found ANYONE who has not liked Anbe Sivam. I'm sure almost all our hubbers would agree to it.
3) If at all it received a good response, it was from the MNC crowd only.
4) The narrow view point is not the movies, but yours

Though the point made is valid to some extent, it should have been portrayed differently instead of calling all who work for MNCs as coolies.

Coolie is the best description, though not all MNC workers are coolies

Also, The point counterpoint used for "believers in god" was also something which would not have sat well with the majority. You have Nasser a shaivite(hindu) as a rich cunning villian, while a christian nun is shown as the do gooder. what would have been nice is to have shown Madhavan as a pious hindu.

Kiran is a Hindu
The tea kadai amma is a Hindu
Maddy is a Hindu in the movie for your information

Chinna gap kedaichaalum adhukku madhavaadha saayam poosiduveengale...

Finally, it is inspired by "plane, trains and automobiles". Though the plot
changes very much in the latter half of the movie, the important concept of one person who thinks too much of himself learning the lessons of life from someone who he
considers as a nobody is retained. This to me is a personal negative abt the
movie. If I had not seen the english movie, it would have made my viewing
pleasure a little better.

ayyo.. Sabha....ippove kanna kattudhe..

From: thimuru on Tue Feb 6 2:28:09 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram,

ur point on "nalla" inside sivam while saying abt MNC workers angrily...yeah!Ive thought abt it...his charecter is still old heroic charecter which understands the reality...he tends to be funnier always in the movie as he had started to look the funnier side of life..but inside its same old NALLA...!

the final dialogue proves that

"munna maadhiri irundhirundha balti kiltilam adichu sanda potrupen"
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 2:29:24 2007. [Full View]

>>digr.

thinkfloyd wrote:

Coolie is the best description, though not all MNC workers are coolies
yeah some are mEsthris

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 2:34:14 2007.

Prabhu Ram,

ur point on "nalla" inside sivam while saying abt MNC workers angrily...yeah!Ive thought abt it...his charecter is still old heroic charecter which understands the reality...he tends to be funnier always in the movie as he had started to look the funnier side of life..but inside its same old NALLA...!

the final dialogue proves that

"munna maadhiri irundhirundha balti kiltilam adichu sanda potrupen"

Also the way he looks into Nasser's threatening eyes in hte climax negotiations. He is the same man !

Long back we had a discussion here about Nalla vs. Sivam. I felt (and feel) some of the transitions were unreasonable and illogical. Some others (like Kumar,A_A) had some interesting things to say about how it could still make sense.

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 2:39:49 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Chinna gap kedaichaalum adhukku madhavaadha saayam poosiduveengale...
I wouldn't deny that Kamal goes that extra mile with his barbs on Hinduism. He tries to cram it even in innoccuous places even in films where it sticks out as unnecessary.

Suffice to say that AS cannot be sweeped as pitting religions against one another. There was atleast one more layer to the whole thing.

From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 2:49:43 2007.

Chinna gap kedaichaalum adhukku madhavaadha saayam poosiduveengale...

I wouldn't deny that Kamal goes that extra mile with his barbs on Hinduism. He tries to cram it even in innoccuous places even in films where it sticks out as unnecessary.

Examples pls

Nayagan's claim is similar to the recent one where someone had asked "Why do the bad guys have Tamil names like Ilamaaran and Amudhan".

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 3:03:51 2007. [Full View]

idhukkellAm kooda un bagavAn help paNNuvArA to Yuhi Sethu when he prays during inky pinky ponky in Panchatantram

nee kumbidariyE thillai nadarAjar avar kooda koothAdi dhAn (carefully worked into the plot. btw this wasn't a barb at Meena but supposedly at Vani Ganapathy, who is a barathanatyam dancer - cheap shot)
...

In general :
All his believers are idiots: VirumANdi, AvinAsi
While Dr Selvam sings
engum manithan thEdum engaLL sangeetham

This is just one of the several of his personal ideas that Kamal forces into the scripts. Sometimes it shows.

For instance the conversation about milk with Vasundara Das. Highly unlikely opening conversation between husband and wife (though Mythili is quickly established with her witty response). But the line is inserted because Kamal himself doesn't take milk products.

Naalai paarppOM
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 3:20:49 2007. [Full View]

in the same movie, kamal says to naser, in climax - "venumnaa oramaa ukkaanthu thyaanam pannippaarungalen unga sivan varam kudukkaraaraannu parpom, enakkennavo ippo naan thaan varam kudukkura saaminnu thonuthu"

in the Naattukkoru song, where he dresses like naaser, watch the time he gives entry, his hand\finger movements, slightly similar to the chin muthirai wha rajni showed in baba! there is always something hidden....!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 3:22:15 2007. [Full View]

in avvai shanmugi, there were lots of nakkals, the delhi ganesh charectersiation, his 'flower bit' near his hear! ect.....
From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 3:24:48 2007. [Full View]

i like all these hidden things even if its against hinduism... if it is in the open, i like it very much
From: groucho070 on Tue Feb 6 3:31:45 2007. [Full View]

Being a skeptic, I enjoyed all these moments. There are subtle way (Kamal) and there are crude ways (Sathyaraj); but I am glad that many believer-fans are taking it easy.

Anbe Sivam, to me and my brother, is heaven sent, if there is heaven, because if one were to ask about our faith, we'd say "just watch Anbe Sivam", though we are definitely not communists.
From: thimuru on Tue Feb 6 3:54:16 2007. [Full View]

what abt thenali where he comes aas muruga baktha

nayagan with rudraksh

thevar mahan or many movies!

perhaps he hate the circumstances under which he developed...thats what i feel!

Anbe sivam is a over dosage in my opinion ...

but look at the title guys ANBE SIVAM
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 3:54:28 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

Being a skeptic, I enjoyed all these moments. There are subtle way (Kamal) and there are crude ways (Sathyaraj);

Saamy wrote:

i like all these hidden things even if its against hinduism... if it is in the open, i like it very much

Exactly!

Prabhu,
In the examples you've quoted what is wrong with those scenes?
What's wrong in him putting his views in his films? That is ALSO what films are about, right? Appo Anbe Sivam was also his view - "For you, Sivam is love, i'm fine with that For me, Love is Sivam" .Do you mean that is objectionable as well?

Sakthivel Thevar was not an idiot.
In Virumaandi, Annalachumi, who is smarter than (and he doesnt show her as a 'bad' character either) him is a believer.
Reg Vani Ganapathy: How can you say that for sure? I mean, why should he do that after so many years??
From: thimuru on Tue Feb 6 3:56:36 2007. [Full View]

regarding "natarajar" is also koothadi...

thats the respect he gives for his dancing profession and infact its like "Even the GOD himself is a dancer"
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 4:23:39 2007. [Full View]

he ges into this arg, when the lawyer sayd he is a koothaadi, he first says "aadra naan koothaadinna, pesura nee Vaayaadi!!"
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 4:32:39 2007. [Full View]

sometimes, they won't work too!. all the Kaali koyil stuff in MX was just a crap, that didnt bring even a slighetst of laughter to me
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 4:41:40 2007. [Full View]

We should not forgt that kamal is a well knowledged person on Hindu Religion, Literature ect
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 4:47:50 2007. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

We should not forgt that kamal is a well knowledged person on Hindu Religion, Literature ect

Remember Ilaiyaraaja's quote on Kamal in the "Netru Indru Naalai" concert last year.
"Yenna Kamal.. ungalukku <XYZ>(some hindu work) theriyadha? (Speaking to the audience) ivarukku ellaam theriyum.. aana onnum theriyadha madhiri iruppaaru.."
From: MADDY on Tue Feb 6 4:58:34 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

i like all these hidden things even if its against hinduism... if it is in the open, i like it very much

fair enuf, he can point out mistakes in the society as long as he can do that consistently and on all beliefs....not just on a weak religion/caste.....
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 5:15:50 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

fair enuf, he can point out mistakes in the society as long as he can do that consistently and on all beliefs....not just on a weak religion/caste.....

which is what he did in Hey Ram.
That film was neither anti-Hindu or Anti-Muslim. It was pro-Gandhi

Reg other religions, he does take a dig (not a derogatory one, but similar to the one about Natarajar in Avvai Shanmugi)..
"Jesus-e messenger dhaane?"
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 5:16:38 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

fair enuf, he can point out mistakes in the society as long as he can do that consistently and on all beliefs....not just on a weak religion/caste.....

which is what he did in Hey Ram.
That film was neither anti-Hindu or Anti-Muslim. It was pro-Gandhi

Reg other religions, he does take a dig (not a derogatory one, but similar to the one about Natarajar in Avvai Shanmugi)..
"Jesus-e messenger dhaane?"

From: Roshan on Tue Feb 6 5:50:44 2007.

nee kumbidariyE thillai nadarAjar avar kooda koothAdi dhAn (carefully worked into the plot. btw this wasn't a barb at Meena but supposedly at Vani Ganapathy, who is a barathanatyam dancer - cheap shot)

No not at all PR

Why this wild imagination? I have to say that your analysis went beyond acceptable level this time around

From: Roshan on Tue Feb 6 5:56:27 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

"Jesus-e messenger dhaane?"

Yes !!! Even I thought the same. That was something very bold but said in a lighter way !!

Though Nasser was potrayed as a Hindu, the dialogues were suitable to any one irrespective of the religion. He was mostly hitting at hypocrites.
From: Cinefan on Tue Feb 6 6:54:19 2007. [Full View]

PR,
I don't think the Natarajar kooda koothaDi was aimed at Vani,it was a reply to Meena that even the God she believes in is a KoothaDi.

But I do agree that he inserts his beliefs inot the script&sometimes it sticks out like a sore thumb but as I said yesterday(in the same thread???),he is human after all.

BTW,apart from my admiration for him as an artiste I don't agree on his views about religion,God at all but unlike hubber 'Maddy'don't hold it against him.After all there are his views,as along as it's not hitting below the belt,it's OK.

From: MADDY on Tue Feb 6 6:54:28 2007.

"Jesus-e messenger dhaane?"

Yes !!! Even I thought the same. That was something very bold but said in a lighter way !!

Though Nasser was potrayed as a Hindu, the dialogues were suitable to any one irrespective of the religion. He was mostly hitting at hypocrites.

wud kamal have casted that nasseer character as someone from other religion apart from Hinduism???

......

i dont think kamal is beyond stereotyping of people on religions/caste.......which is a bit funny, bcos he seems or atleast tries to portray he fights religious violence which again is nuthing but a sort of "stereotyping".......so its like fighting hypocrisy with hypocrisy.....

.....

no further comments....

From: Cinefan on Tue Feb 6 7:08:58 2007.

1) Alavandhaan - It is not without reason that Kamal had things to say reg. the Hindi version. Kalai Poonai S.Dhanu indulged in one-upmanship in trying to sell the rights without taking Aandavar into confidence.
2) For Anbe Sivam, if i'm not wrong Kamal had infact taken a salary cut. He was right in criticizing the producers because they didnt do a good job of preventing a story-leak. They did a shoddy job with the theatres also (something which even Raajkamal has been guilty of sometimes). What Prabhu Ram meant in his post is that (i think) even though it is true, saying something before the release and contradicting it after the fiasco is not quite right.

Will update with further details when i get more info on this

floyd,
The point is the common man does not exactly know what's happening.All he sees/hears is Kamal waxing eloquently on how well the film has shaped up,how the producers have given him a free hand etc before release.After the flop,if he starts cribbing about the marketing,thetres etc he comes across in a very bad light.I mean what is the difference between him&the others.

With VV,i think he did a great job-Complete Silence before&after release.That's the best way to go about doing things.

From: Cinefan on Tue Feb 6 7:11:09 2007. [Full View]

BTW,in the photo's taken at Sanskrit college on Sunday,his 'thoppai'is missing.

A_A,
Finally he succeeded in reducing it-a
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 8:06:05 2007. [Full View]

usually kamal conducts some welfare events for May day\Republic Day\Independence Day & his B Dday. Hindu Newspaper use to cover these on its second page, regularly. this time, even that is missing. apart from behindwoods and indiaglitz ( these 2 are neutral in this issue and cover almost any small event) none made a presence in thier websites \ print editions. dinamani, dinamalar, thatstamil Hindu, sify and all are sleeping it sems
From: Amarshiva on Tue Feb 6 8:15:50 2007. [Full View]

Cinefan wrote:

BTW,in the photo's taken at Sanskrit college on Sunday,his 'thoppai'is missing.

A_A,
Finally he succeeded in reducing it-a

Hi thinkfloyd: I missed andavar darishan on that day. Can anyone share us the photos of andavar? any link will do..
From: Nayagan on Tue Feb 6 8:46:16 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram,

Good points. I have to see the movie again to see the scene where Madhavan does that action(to show he is relegious). I may not have caught all the nuances employed in the movie and my reaction is based on the hard-hitting ones that i could retain.

Regarding MNCs, I am guessing the way it is portrayed is because Kamal is a commy and so the outburst. But look at our economy and its growth. Would it have been possible otherwise. Hence, I see it as a narrow view point.

thinkfloyd,

My views are based on my intial reaction to the movie. I don't think my views are utter nonsense. You might be a kamal fan and so you might analyze everything he says and come to a conclusion. The unbiased viewer is not like that. He would have problems with portrayal of MNC culture, hinduism if it is portrayed in a strong negative manner. That in essence is my take on AS.

From: Nayagan on Tue Feb 6 8:56:52 2007.

Chinna gap kedaichaalum adhukku madhavaadha saayam poosiduveengale...

I wouldn't deny that Kamal goes that extra mile with his barbs on Hinduism. He tries to cram it even in innoccuous places even in films where it sticks out as unnecessary.

Suffice to say that AS cannot be sweeped as pitting religions against one another. There was atleast one more layer to the whole thing.

No it is not madhavaadam. It just does not sit well. Why show a hindu in such a poor light? Nasser says "na evalavu pooja panirukken; sami kai vida mataru; ni sethu poo". I am appalled at this dialogue. Can it just be "sethu poo".
I personally have not seen a pious hindu say things to this extent..so i am not comfortable with this. I am not saying they are saints either. I don't understand why this character has to be shown this way.

From: kannannn on Tue Feb 6 9:56:36 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Nayagan's claim is similar to the recent one where someone had asked "Why do the bad guys have Tamil names like Ilamaaran and Amudhan".

Reminds me of one of the essays I read about the portrayal of minorities in movies, where the author asks why almost all villains and their men are named Anthony or John. Signs of a mind that sees only what it wants to see.

Roshan wrote:

Though Nasser was potrayed as a Hindu, the dialogues were suitable to any one irrespective of the religion. He was mostly hitting at hypocrites.

Not just hypocrites but pretentious people. People who think they are on a higher pedestal of morality by virtue of being more religious. Infact, that is what was being pointed out when Nasser asks him to die in AS. Another example would be Mahanadi. One of my friends started picking on me after he saw the exchanges between Poornam Vishwanathan and Kamal in the jail cell in Mahanadi. Why should Kamal insert that dialogue? Why does he have to show his anti-religious trait there? That the scene was followed by the 'Sri Ranganadhar..' song made little difference to him. All that Kamal was trying to ridicule was the futility of believing that their being religious would save them from the impending punishment for their sins. Ennatha solla!!
From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 10:25:43 2007. [Full View]

Cinefan wrote:

BTW,in the photo's taken at Sanskrit college on Sunday,his 'thoppai'is missing.

A_A,
Finally he succeeded in reducing it-a
i took photo with him twice... he is not having six pack now.. the thoppai is slightly there.. not prominent.. visible only from very close range..

From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 6 10:28:39 2007.

BTW,in the photo's taken at Sanskrit college on Sunday,his 'thoppai'is missing.

A_A,
Finally he succeeded in reducing it-a Smile

i took photo with him twice... Razz

he is not having six pack now.. the thoppai is slightly there.. not prominent.. visible only from very close range.. Razz

Can u upload the photo somewhere

From: MADDY on Tue Feb 6 10:31:31 2007. [Full View]

this has been irritating me for a while.....so had to write it down.......the dig at the MNC culture in AS was pretty sad........hey we are not so inhuman.....come on, no s/w engg or HR guy would leave a handicapped guy in an unkown destination in a tense situation (like floods), however irritating he might be...... ......y does he have so much "veruppu" on us also??? i know human values are a bit low in captialist setup but not to the extent shown by the "idiotic" Anbarasu character in the movie.....

From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 10:36:44 2007.

BTW,in the photo's taken at Sanskrit college on Sunday,his 'thoppai'is missing.

A_A,
Finally he succeeded in reducing it-a Smile

i took photo with him twice... Razz

he is not having six pack now.. the thoppai is slightly there.. not prominent.. visible only from very close range.. Razz

Can u upload the photo somewhere Rolling Eyes

yes . i will..

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 10:46:34 2007.

Maddy, he was right, in his own way. kamal takes a charecterisation in every film. that caracter ismlike that. now you should realise that there are lot of persons and views existing...sivam expresses his worries on patenting basic stuff like baasumathi, manjal ect, and there is an immense worry by small retailers on globalisation, that their business is moving to malls multiplexes and supermarkets ect. even that Rs910 salary issue was well explained, what more you want? all that sivam expressed are few drops of the negative effects globalisation has brought in! He also reminds mathavan on democracy queue rush pollution ect.....i think all these things makes the movie THE BEST.

above all, sivam dont force mathvan to accept the fact about them that MNS are coolies...they agree that they disagree. but still they like each other,. i think that is the crux of the movie

this has been irritating me for a while.....so had to write it down.......the dig at the MNC culture in AS was pretty sad........hey we are not so inhuman.....come on, no s/w engg or HR guy would leave a handicapped guy in an unkown destination in a tense situation (like floods), however irritating he might be...... Rolling Eyes

......y does he have so much "veruppu" on us also??? i know human values are a bit low in captialist setup but not to the extent shown by the "idiotic" Anbarasu character in the movie.....

From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 6 11:28:15 2007.

idhukkellAm kooda un bagavAn help paNNuvArA to Yuhi Sethu when he prays during inky pinky ponky Smile

in Panchatantram///// Sethu was a highly funny character in the movie......I think it just came up.....But appadi comedy dialogue yosikarathukkum kamal nala mattum than mudiyum Very Happy

......JK........
...

From: Roshan on Tue Feb 6 13:33:23 2007.

kannannn wrote:

Nayagan's claim is similar to the recent one where someone had asked "Why do the bad guys have Tamil names like Ilamaaran and Amudhan".

Reminds me of one of the essays I read about the portrayal of minorities in movies, where the author asks why almost all villains and their men are named Anthony or John. Signs of a mind that sees only what it wants to see.

Well said !! It sounds ridiculous. And I too have come across people commenting on minority names for villains.

Quote:

Though Nasser was potrayed as a Hindu, the dialogues were suitable to any one irrespective of the religion. He was mostly hitting at hypocrites.

Not just hypocrites but pretentious people. People who think they are on a higher pedestal of morality by virtue of being more religious. Infact, that is what was being pointed out when Nasser asks him to die in AS. Another example would be Mahanadi. One of my friends started picking on me after he saw the exchanges between Poornam Vishwanathan and Kamal in the jail cell in Mahanadi. Why should Kamal insert that dialogue? Why does he have to show his anti-religious trait there? That the scene was followed by the 'Sri Ranganadhar..' song made little difference to him. All that Kamal was trying to ridicule was the futility of believing that their being religious would save them from the impending punishment for their sins. Ennatha solla!!

Again well said !!

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 16:20:51 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

No not at all PR Why this wild imagination? I have to say that your analysis went beyond acceptable level this time around
Cinefan wrote:

PR,
I don't think the Natarajar kooda koothaDi was aimed at Vani,it was a reply to Meena that even the God she believes in is a KoothaDi.

ajithfederer wrote:

Seriously i dont think so.......Romba yosikadheenga PR

Roshan,Cinefan thinkfloyd and AF, Kamal is too clever to have it out in obvious ways like how Velu Prabakaran would. Nowhere in the movie is Meena shown to be religious. In fact the one scene where there is a god is at the hilarious wedding scene(AVM PiLLayAr KannadAsan Vairamuthu ellAm paadirukkAnga - paadal petra sthalam ) Meena isn't even shown to evince interest in the poojai at home. Let alone any particular mention of Natarajar. Kamal's stated point about his divorce is that Vani was against his career. Hence my theory that the dialogue is a pretty well aimed pot shot.

Re. MahAnadhi and Hey Ram it is different story. I will not club it with Kamal's usual digs. In these movies, religion was very much the central theme and it was very well handled. In MahAnadhi in particular his indictment is not religion per se, but a flawed thought process that leads people to believe things they wouldn't otherwise believe.

In Hey Ram Kamal drew flak from both sides. The first time the film shows violence was on Direct Action Day. So one set of detractors said he had showed Muslims as perpetrators. When he ended the climax with Saket defending the vulnerable Muslims in Chandni Chowk, another set of detractors said that, this seems to imply that , it takes a Hindu to protect the Muslims like a Big Brother. Catch 22

MADDY wrote:

i know human values are a bit low in captialist setup but not to the extent shown by the "idiotic" Anbarasu character in the movie.....
Anbarasu was shown to be extreme case from the first scene. But he was written quite positively. Even if you begin the movie hating his narrow mindedness you really agree when Sivam says "you are a good man". We even feel a bit bad that we were quick to judge him. Nice writing.

thinkfloyd wrote:

Prabhu,
In the examples you've quoted what is wrong with those scenes?
What's wrong in him putting his views in his films?
Nothing at all. In fact, the fact that he has worked them into the script to make them appropriate. But, IMO, sometimes it sticks out because you feel it is Kamal who is talking. That is not the best for the scripts. I know Kamal has the tendency to get didactic, but if he could reign it in and be a lot more subtle, it would be so much more better.

Compare the dialogues ehere Krishna asks Panchapakesan to stay and smell the Cooum and the scene where Sivam calls Anbarasu a coolie. Same anger against someone (dialogue directed at the audience). But a significant drop in subtlety. If only Hey Ram had run, his films would have been in a cimpletely different level.

Re. Thevar Magan, if you watch close enough, Sakthi takes charge of the temple more as a cultural inheritance rather than any show of devotion. Even in the first trip he wants to take Banu in thatb is all. His tone is subtly cynical when he chides Isakki ("aathaa kooda vasanam pEsikkittu irukke !"). The bombing of the temple chariot and beheading at the altar of the kaaval deivam should be sufficiently indicative of the writer's opinions - not to mention the determined kick at the rolling burning wheel of the chariot (once again the whole thing fits in ThEvar Magan, so no problem there).

It fits really well in Kurudhippunal too ('naan kadavuLai koda nambalai, nErmayai thaan nambinEn. ippo enakku bayamaa irukku Sumi').For that matter, even in Hey Ram he is not religious or bound by tradition. But I still can't get why Dr. Selvam was shown to be an atheist. And the only reason I can think of is, Kamal tries to cast all his 'intellectual heroes (i.e. people who are not far removed from the personality of Kamal Hassan) as atheists. IMO that limits a writer.

SKV wrote:

We should not forgt that kamal is a well knowledged person on Hindu Religion, Literature ect
Yes. I remember an old TV interview where he was quoting paasurams like that. Some of periyAzhvAr's paasurams have a lot of malayAlam like words. So Kamal talked at length about how some paasurams where chanted with malayAlam style pronunciations in temples in the TN-kerala borders. Then he recited a couple of them in near malayAlam, which was great to hear.
From: NOV on Tue Feb 6 21:08:50 2007. [Full View]

excellent analysis Prabhu Ram. shows that you know what you are talking.
your analysis should open up minds. thanks to you, now I find answers to little riddles found in Kamal's movies. it is incredible that there is so much to talk about from a single movie, and that is what movie making should be about.
From: joe on Tue Feb 6 22:22:02 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

it is incredible that there is so much to talk about from a single movie, and that is what movie making should be about.

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies

From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 6 22:31:39 2007.

Nothing at all. In fact, the fact that he has worked them into the script to make them appropriate. But, IMO, sometimes it sticks out because you feel it is Kamal who is talking. That is not the best for the scripts. I know Kamal has the tendency to get didactic, but if he could reign it in and be a lot more subtle, it would be so much more better.

Compare the dialogues ehere Krishna asks Panchapakesan to stay and smell the Cooum and the scene where Sivam calls Anbarasu a coolie. Same anger against someone (dialogue directed at the audience). But a significant drop in subtlety. If only Hey Ram had run, his films would have been in a cimpletely different level.

Why should he be subtle in all the films and all the scenes? Is subtlety the only virtue of good film-maker?
In Anbe Sivam, the conversation would start normally and reach a crescendo and the way Kamal talks about pharos amd coolies is perfectly natural. In AS, it is a lively and even heated argument. In Mahanadhi its a bit different.

Re. Thevar Magan, if you watch close enough, Sakthi takes charge of the temple more as a cultural inheritance rather than any show of devotion. Even in the first trip he wants to take Banu in thatb is all. His tone is subtly cynical when he chides Isakki ("aathaa kooda vasanam pEsikkittu irukke !"). The bombing of the temple chariot and beheading at the altar of the kaaval deivam should be sufficiently indicative of the writer's opinions - not to mention the determined kick at the rolling burning wheel of the chariot (once again the whole thing fits in ThEvar Magan, so no problem there).

Good observations but the bottom line is he is not an atheist in TM. He is a Hindu, and he is not an idiot.

But I still can't get why Dr. Selvam was shown to be an atheist. And the only reason I can think of is, Kamal tries to cast all his 'intellectual heroes (i.e. people who are not far removed from the personality of Kamal Hassan) as atheists. IMO that limits a writer.

Good observation again but i don't understand why that should affect the script. If there is no contradiction, how does that hinder the script? Why can't we treat it as a recurring motif in his films? As long as there are no contradictions in the character he is playing by virtue of the character's religious beliefs (imposed as you say by the real Kamal on the character) i don't see a problem.

From: NOV on Tue Feb 6 22:55:08 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies
why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard?
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Feb 6 23:10:43 2007. [Full View]

Thanks NOV.

Thinkfloyd you are spot on. Subtelty is my strong personal preference. I find it best when all is not told.

thinkfloyd wrote:

Is subtlety the only virtue of good film-maker?
is definitely a question I should dwell on. I have always maintained, this is what separates the men from the boys. Perhaps it is a rigid yardstick.
thinkfloyd wrote:

If there is no contradiction, how does that hinder the script? Why can't we treat it as a recurring motif in his films?
Again True. Coming to think of it I walked into my own trap. While all the time talking about trying to keep the filmmaker and film apart, I have somewhere started picking these motifs, connecting them to his persona and not liking the it. vEndAdha vElai
NOV wrote:

why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard? Wink
From: joe on Tue Feb 6 23:20:13 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

joe wrote:

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies
why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard?

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find.

From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 23:21:39 2007.

why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard? Wink

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies Very Happy

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find. Very Happy

From: joe on Tue Feb 6 23:23:56 2007.

why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard? Wink

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies Very Happy

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find. Very Happy

Saamy,
Vimarsippavarellam ethiri alla .Unmaiyana vimarisanam thaan oru kalainjanai pattai theetum .kanmoodithanamana Jaalra alla!

From: Saamy on Tue Feb 6 23:27:24 2007.

why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard? Wink

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies Very Happy

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find. Very Happy

Saamy,
Vimarsippavarellam ethiri alla .Unmaiyana vimarisanam thaan oru kalainjanai pattai theetum .kanmoodithanamana Jaalra alla!

enakku theriyum vimarsippavarellam eppidiniu

From: thimuru on Tue Feb 6 23:27:35 2007. [Full View]

i think KB is the main influence for kamal to be this frame of mind after his similar charecterizations in films like varumai niram sigappu,unnaal mudiyum thambi ...

but onething....they both use barathi too much in their movies to portray their revolutionary charecter who is a great believer of GOD!haha

their basic concept is "anbe sivam" or as in unnal mudiyum thambi song "manida sevai dhrokama"...

I believe
From: joe on Tue Feb 6 23:31:53 2007. [Full View]

thimuru wrote:

they both use barathi too much in their movies to portray their revolutionary charecter who is a great believer of GOD!haha

Bharathi is beleiver of GOD ,but He opposed many relegious practices .

From: joe on Tue Feb 6 23:32:56 2007.

why else do you think I hold Kamal, KB and Maniratnam movies in high regard? Wink

Athu! That is the speciality of most of kamal movies Very Happy

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find. Very Happy

Saamy,
Vimarsippavarellam ethiri alla .Unmaiyana vimarisanam thaan oru kalainjanai pattai theetum .kanmoodithanamana Jaalra alla!

enakku theriyum vimarsippavarellam eppidiniu Laughing

Ungalukku theriyathathu ethuvumillai..othukkuren

From: NOV on Tue Feb 6 23:37:59 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

ofcourse NOV !That is why I don't find you anti-kamal as some others find.
oh come on!
i am hardly anti anyone. unless they are terrorists.
frankly, I dont care abt ppl's opinions of me; my opinion of them is what matters to me.

as for kamal, he is indeed a beacon of hope and I have great expecations from him, but i will never accept that he is flawless or that he is the best in everything.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 23:52:53 2007. [Full View]

i feel, kamals film is getting less on barathi, nowadays, maybe he thinks he used too much of barathi in Varumayin niram sivappu days....

PR. i have oe very basic doubt, WHO Is Dr.SELVAM? i couldnt recall any such namein any movies...
From: joe on Tue Feb 6 23:55:35 2007. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

i feel, kamals film is getting less on barathi, nowadays, maybe he thinks he used too much of barathi in Varumayin niram sivappu days....

You mean After Mahanathi?
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 6 23:59:38 2007. [Full View]

i susally think a lot of kamal's subtle points in his movies but write/express less, not like PR. there was a funny incedent on this......one of my friend reminded me on a scene from anbe sivam....kamal is on bed, after accident, his body is fully covred, exept his right eye...when naaser coms in and theatens/tries to kill him....kamal will cry mildly, watch carefully, tears will come from the left corner of his eye, as usual. he should be crying of sorrow. now the nurse comes in and she talks peacefully and supportive to kamal, without knowing the motive of naaser & co. now also kamal will cry but tears will come from right side of his eye......this is what my friend mentioned thalaiver aanantha kanneer vidraaru, nurse avarai kaapaathitaatreennu, athaan left side la aa thanni varuthu, aanantha kanneer anga thaan varum......i was wondering for weeks, and evem mentioned this in forum...

when i saw the movie last week, the same scene.....kamal tilted his head and due to the baisc laws of physiscs the tears flow from left side.........adangoppuraane...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Feb 7 0:01:58 2007. [Full View]

joe, yes, mahaanathi is an excep i think........

From: Saamy on Wed Feb 7 0:04:04 2007.

i feel, kamals film is getting less on barathi, nowadays, maybe he thinks he used too much of barathi in Varumayin niram sivappu days....

PR. i have oe very basic doubt, WHO Is Dr.SELVAM? i couldnt recall any such namein any movies...

Prof Selvam aka Nammavar

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 7 0:08:43 2007.

Enna ippadi kettupteenga?
We are all Nammavar Prof. Selvam's students

From: Saamy on Wed Feb 7 0:10:19 2007.

Enna ippadi kettupteenga?
We are all Nammavar Prof. Selvam's students

Exactly

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 7 0:14:14 2007. [Full View]

thimuru wrote:

but onething....they both use barathi too much in their movies to portray their revolutionary charecter who is a great believer of GOD!haha

Adhu dhaane pa Anbe Sivam philosohpy??
Naathiganaa irundhaalum seri, aathiganaa irundhaalum seri, solra karuthu onru pattaa, apparam enna problem?

thimuru wrote:

or as in unnal mudiyum thambi song "manida sevai dhrokama"...

Off-track: Kamal was not happy doing UMT, i am told..

From: thimuru on Wed Feb 7 0:18:33 2007.

but onething....they both use barathi too much in their movies to portray their revolutionary charecter who is a great believer of GOD!haha

Adhu dhaane pa Anbe Sivam philosohpy??
Naathiganaa irundhaalum seri, aathiganaa irundhaalum seri, solra karuthu onru pattaa, apparam enna problem?

or as in unnal mudiyum thambi song "manida sevai dhrokama"...

Off-track: Kamal was not happy doing UMT, i am told..

IR - KAMAL maadhiri

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Feb 7 0:21:14 2007. [Full View]

Once KB was asked if he felt there was any movie where Kamal could have performed better and his reply was UMT.Particularly in he maanida sEvai drOgamA song, he looks angry all right but somehow his singing (and thAlam) don't look that natural.

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 7 0:22:48 2007.

Thinkfloyd you are spot on. Subtelty is my strong personal preference. I find it best when all is not told.

Is subtlety the only virtue of good film-maker?

is definitely a question I should dwell on. I have always maintained, this is what separates the men from the boys. Perhaps it is a rigid yardstick.

I agree with you about subtlety to a good extent but i think you mean scenes, films to be subtle all (most) of the time but not necessarily the characters. In that sense i think you will agree with Krishnasamy being subtle (and hence the scene) while Nalla Sivam was brazen. I would see it as a difference in characters

And talking about motifs, even Kurosawa's lead characters had this trait of treating people who complain and are 'weak' with contempt - that was an extension of his own belief that he put in some of his characters.

From: thimuru on Wed Feb 7 0:23:42 2007.

Once KB was asked if he felt there was any movie where Kamal could have performed better and his reply was UMT.Particularly in he maanida sEvai drOgamA song, he looks angry all right but somehow his singing (and thAlam) don't look that natural.

infact I liked that movie very much...

especially samayakara thaatha charecter..an inspirational movie!

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 7 0:25:30 2007.

I agree with KB here though i also agree with Kamal that he shouldn't have done this film

I've always thought this was one of Kamal's 'lesser' performances.

From: thimuru on Wed Feb 7 0:28:08 2007. [Full View]

UMT nalla padamthana
From: joe on Wed Feb 7 0:31:23 2007. [Full View]

Unnal Mudiyum Thampi is a great Movie
From: Saamy on Wed Feb 7 0:31:49 2007. [Full View]

Unnaal Mudiyum Thambi is an irritating movie with a great theme.. many scenes are very artificial.. KB's trademark cliches and irritating camera angles.. the music was top notch.. and aandavar did well... without kamal and illayaraaja that movie will be a disaster..
From: joe on Wed Feb 7 0:34:21 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

Unnaal Mudiyum Thambi is an irritating movie .
From: great on Wed Feb 7 0:38:02 2007. [Full View]

Saamy, Why do find the movie irritating ?

I didnt found any artificial Scene ?

There are so many positive points in that movie. I really enjoyed that movie . Music and acting is ofcourse a big + .

I also liked the selection of artist in this movie.

Gemini was perfect choice for Bilahari Marthandam pillai . He was perfect. Needless to say about Manorama, I dont remember the one who played Manorama`s husband, Seetha .

Dialogues were also Good in this movie.
From: thimuru on Wed Feb 7 0:40:24 2007. [Full View]

may be he found the direction style of kb irritatating!

I thought this film is decent regarding his direction!...if saamy had watched kbs old movies with those camera angles and kb style...he would go mad
From: Saamy on Wed Feb 7 0:43:18 2007. [Full View]

too preachy... horrible sets.. same kind of characters...
From: joe on Wed Feb 7 0:46:21 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

too preachy... horrible sets.. same kind of characters...

Kodumai
From: NOV on Wed Feb 7 0:47:50 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Unnal Mudiyum Thampi is a great Movie
I second or third this. Yet another pokkisham from KB (and Kamal).
From: thimuru on Wed Feb 7 0:50:03 2007. [Full View]

the house used for gemini has a tradition!Its the home of famous ss vasan which allowed for shooting..then later they destructed that!

said by someone!

songs-ukagave padam paakalam!
From: great on Wed Feb 7 0:50:11 2007. [Full View]

Only thing i found artificial was PM?? would come to his place and present the award .

I didnt find the movie Preachy

@ Thimiru, This movie might not be best of KB but its defn a good , enjoyable film.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Feb 7 1:10:31 2007. [Full View]

UMT is a pretty good film. Gemini was in great form. It was preachy yes, but it was presented well.

Some characters had come out very well. The confrontation between Murugesh and Kamal , Janakaraj (MGR poottAre kannu ), VKR (bloody romba chinnavarA irukkArE !) The gardener thAthA was good stuff from KB. Seetha was a pain, well KB women are mostly vidhyAsmA irukkEN pErvazhiYE....types only.

The tiffs between Gemini and Kamal, regarding social consciousness and the position of an artist, had some well written dialogues. Music is beautifully. remember the scene after punjai undu where Gemini nearly beats up Kamal, it is eased by Kamal's brother playing nadaswaram. The scene ends with all them slowly joining in song. Can't see what's wrong with 'camera angles' here. Starts with the pov shot on the famous oonjal (which has some significance in the movie) and then pov shots of Gemini as seen by kamal, slowly neautralizing more general shots. Watch out for the shot before Gemini begins singing, it goes right from the nadaswaram to the singer. To say KB doesn't know camera angles is unacceptable.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Feb 7 1:30:54 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

In that sense i think you will agree with Krishnasamy being subtle (and hence the scene) while Nalla Sivam was brazen. I would see it as a difference in characters
You are correct. For instance, I wouldn't expect, VirumANdi to be subtle. Similarly it is not justified to expect it from Nallasivam, who is by vocation a propogandist !

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Feb 7 1:38:20 2007.

Unnaal Mudiyum Thambi is an irritating movie with a great theme.. many scenes are very artificial.. KB's trademark cliches and irritating camera angles.. the music was top notch.. and aandavar did well... without kamal and illayaraaja that movie will be a disaster..

Well said!!

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Feb 7 1:59:33 2007. [Full View]

What camera angles do you find irritating ? (Perhaps we should take this to the KB thread)
From: NOV on Wed Feb 7 2:18:08 2007. [Full View]

you are right prabhu. as far as ppl like Kamal, Mani, KB are concerned, there is no middle ground. either you love them (thier work) or you hate them.
From: Thirumaran on Wed Feb 7 2:24:59 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

What camera angles do you find irritating ? (Perhaps we should take this to the KB thread)

hmmm. Even i am wondering. In UMT i dont think there was any such
From: Nerd on Wed Feb 7 2:26:05 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

artificial.. KB's trademark cliches and irritating camera angles.. the music was top notch..
Well said!!

Who is not cliched here ?? KH, KB, MR, BR all of them are cliched. It boils down to whose cliches you like better

UMT is one among KB's better movies, easily

From: nerdy on Wed Feb 7 2:44:53 2007.

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi is one of the better movies of KB despite of few Artificial scenes.

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Feb 7 6:28:54 2007.

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2005092401720300.htm&date=2005/09/24/&prd=mp&

Quote:

No starry-eyed daughter this

Shruti Hassan has lofty ideals. Kamal Hassan's daughter, who's all set to pursue formal music studies in the U.S. and also trying her hand at writing, has a clear view of the world and sufficient intellectual breadth to consider the frailties of the human condition. Humans err in believing that they can dominate the web in which they exist and suffer as a result, she says. Perhaps her most profound thought revolves around the way in which people interpret the world and come to conclusions. The natural resource of culture, in her understanding, is greatly threatened by globalisation.

Perceived reality

"I centre my writing around perceived reality and dreams because I feel that they somehow are less filtered and reflect raw thought. Each person in his own garden of thought (his own perceived reality or dreams) is in a more honest state of being than when he puts forth that thought to others or even addresses himself. These patterns are what I am trying to reflect on," she says.

Here is a sample of Shruti's writing that prompted the question why do you dwell on dreams?

It is fascinating to have these big and small dreams

Of no meaning, with great consequence. And I see the greener grass

below my feet

And I am transfixed with egocentric joy

Joy= bliss= ignorance

Or

Bliss=Ignorance=joy

Bliss=joy=ignorance?

Each to his own perspective, paradigm, fractal

Each believing in so much more than he can see

And I say my fantasies are your reality

Your "distant lands" are my home

My needs are yours fulfilled

Your desires are my existence.

As I concoct thought in lamplight;

You awake with dust in your eyes

We can barely see,

Both awake and falling asleep

It is fascinating to have both large and miniscule dreams,

Of no consequence, with great introspection.

How have we survived evolution?

To believe we are near invincible

Is this truly survival?

Or yet another dream?

Everyone is waiting to hear the music that Shruti is working on and she plans to train in America to lend depth to it. She promises that her work will have a social message.

Social message

"My music has messages, yes, social and psychological but I haven't ventured into political opinions. Politically, I question larger perspectives," she emphasises, adding that her music will consist of "simple layers that are human and also deeper layers for those who are interested."

On her immediate purpose, she says, "I am hoping that my experiences with different people from varied environments will enrich my social perspective, which in turn should reflect in my writing. I do believe that what separates a good artist from a great one is the message that they carry and more important, the way they manipulate the medium they use."

At a more fundamental level, we ask her whether art imitates life or is it the other way round. Shruti, who has done some modelling, thinks it is a little like the chicken and egg question. "You could sort of say that art is the egg that the chicken (life) lays." she suggests.

She adds art is in more ways than one a reflection (even if a dramatised one) of life. Though art may sometimes lack the dimensions to cover the spectrum of an occurrence, it acts as a true representation of life.

"I am still in deep introspection about this question," she concludes.

From: sankara1970 on Thu Feb 8 6:47:19 2007. [Full View]

¾Į¢Ę¢ų ¬ķø¢ÄōĄ¼õ ±ĪģøģÜŹĀ ´§Ć æŹø÷ - Dr.øĮų

But the irony is it is not accepted by most of the audience

I mean, his experiments are not reaching people as one would expect.

Alavandan, Mumbai Express are examples.

I can add Kuruthi punal to that list.

A lesser known actor walks away with good performance and success.

That's how Kamal's efforts go in vain.

Kamal has fans even from Andhra, Kerala and Maharashtra(thanks to Nayakan)

But whenever he experiments, he either fails or the success is not as expected.

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 7:17:11 2007.

¾Į¢Ę¢ų ¬ķø¢ÄōĄ¼õ ±ĪģøģÜŹĀ ´§Ć æŹø÷ - Dr.øĮų

But the irony is it is not accepted by most of the audience

I mean, his experiments are not reaching people as one would expect.

Alavandan, Mumbai Express are examples.

I can add Kuruthi punal to that list.

A lesser known actor walks away with good performance and success.

That's how Kamal's efforts go in vain.

Kamal has fans even from Andhra, Kerala and Maharashtra(thanks to Nayakan)

But whenever he experiments, he either fails or the success is not as expected.

sankara1970 wrote:

I agree....but if he does experimentation in a phased out manner...then sure..he will taste success....when I say experimentation in a phased out manner...I mean he shouldn't stick to all the experimentations in 1 film...there should be some 10% to 20% experimentation....but if you see the movies you have listed above...there is experimentation for atleast more than 60% which can go either ways...

From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 7:29:38 2007. [Full View]

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...
From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 7:54:05 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C
From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 7:57:55 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

Saamy wrote:

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C
definitely ippidiye evvalavu naalaikku poi prachaaram pannuveenga?????

the movie ran well in all centres.. but its a big hit in A centres.. and definitely a hit in B & C centres.. yaaru sonnnaaanga, ungala kuruthipunal oda villai endru??????
From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 8 7:59:53 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

Saamy wrote:

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C

No, it wasn't...

However, the Telugu version Drohi was a big hit in A.P

From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 8:03:51 2007.

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C

No, it wasn't...

However, the Telugu version Drohi was a big hit in A.P

what

its a hit in all centres.. B & C la yum nalla collection.. i had asked our paradise unit members exactly about this.. i am sure...

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 8:13:44 2007.

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C

definitely Exclamation

ippidiye evvalavu naalaikku poi prachaaram pannuveenga?????

the movie ran well in all centres.. but its a big hit in A centres.. and definitely a hit in B & C centres.. yaaru sonnnaaanga, ungala kuruthipunal oda villai endru??????

because I heard from a die-hard kamal fan that Kuruthipunal is a flop. infact he was very disappointed as he never expected that it will be a flop.

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 8:18:35 2007.

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

is it a hit in all the centres...I mean A, B & C

No, it wasn't...

However, the Telugu version Drohi was a big hit in A.P

was this dubbed in telugu....surprising that it was a big hit in AP and didn't work out in TN...

From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 8:24:16 2007. [Full View]

leo,
actually its a pure telugu movie.. tamil version is mostly dubbed...
From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 8:38:45 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

leo,
actually its a pure telugu movie.. tamil version is mostly dubbed...

what........I am totally surprised to hear that the tamil version is the dubbed one...anyways Kuruthipunal is a classic...I liked the movie irrespective of its result at the BO......Kamal was brilliant but I didn't like Arjun...wish some other actor than Arjun in that role...Sarathkumar could have done justice....
From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Feb 8 9:21:58 2007. [Full View]

Leosima

KP was BIG Hit in A centers and above average to Avearage in B&C centers. In my place KP ran for more than 50 days. In chennai it ran as good as Muthu.

Kamal also celebrated the function called "Muppada Vetri Vizha" for the success of the films "Magalir Mattum" ,"Sathi Leelavathi" & KP from his own production.

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 8 9:31:31 2007.

Leosima

KP was BIG Hit in A centers and above average to Avearage in B&C centers. In my place KP ran for more than 50 days. In chennai it ran as good as Muthu.

Kamal also celebrated the function called "Muppada Vetri Vizha" for the success of the films "Magalir Mattum" ,"Sathi Leelavathi" & KP from his own production.

Way to go.....Kamal has always proved that he is the King of A centres...but I don't know why my friend who is a die-hard kamal fan said that it was disappoinment....was the expectation for the movie very high....

but Kamal was class in KP...

From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 10:19:36 2007. [Full View]

Some new titles for Kamal Haasar,

Udaiyaa Manam udayavan!
Ullangaiyil Ulagai kondavan!
Panbil Sirandha Pagutharivalan!
Pakaivarum Potrum Panmugha Kalaingan!

From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Feb 8 10:23:23 2007.

Leosima

It was released on 1995 Deepavali. Perhaps your friend was young then.

Even B centers also it opened big. KP opened very big in Kanchipuram. One week it was houseful. i saw the FDFS show for 150 rs then.

FYI -> He was king in all the centers till Aalavanthan. Now he doesn't have as many fans in B&C as he had before.

From: thimuru on Thu Feb 8 10:26:08 2007. [Full View]

kamal shoulnt care abt mass now...he had proved that for years!

he must do movies which would be talked abt for years - class!
From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 10:29:45 2007. [Full View]

Aandavar is going to do two more movies before reviving his dream Marudhanaayagam

Dasavathaaram shooting finishes by march 28.

In the month of april, his next movie starts rolling.. it will be directed and produced by saran.. this movie will not be a comedy.. ARR is said to be the MD.. shooting will take place in malaysia.. nammavar already took 3 crores as advance

some titles considered for this movie are Marmayogi Deiva magan the movie is scheduled to release on pongal 2008

then, thalaivar is going to do a movie for a NRI, who is ready to pay nammavar 12 crores.. the producer wants it to be bigger one than DASA ... AR Murugadoss or Lingusaamy or Gautham may direct this movie...

after all these, Marudanaayagam ....
From: Rajkumar_mj on Thu Feb 8 10:47:51 2007. [Full View]

Karthik

Is it true ?

Any news about VRMBBS II?
From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 10:56:56 2007. [Full View]

Rajkumar_mj wrote:

Karthik

Is it true ?

Any news about VRMBBS II?
100% true rajkumar..

VRMBBS 2 is not going to happen... aandavar doesnt want to do another remake..
From: ramdas2005 on Thu Feb 8 11:40:30 2007. [Full View]

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.
From: nerdy on Thu Feb 8 11:46:07 2007. [Full View]

ramdas2005 wrote:

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

From: nerdy on Thu Feb 8 12:06:20 2007.

From: Saamy on Thu Feb 8 12:19:47 2007.

Some new titles for Kamal Haasar,

Udaiyaa Manam udayavan! Thumbs Up!

Ullangaiyil Ulagai kondavan! Clap

Panbil Sirandha Pagutharivalan! Double Thumbs Up

Pakaivarum Potrum Panmugha Kalaingan! Victory

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

From: nerdy on Thu Feb 8 12:29:20 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

Saamy

Indha thadavi unga saamy varam kodukkam mattarnu thonudhu.

From: great on Thu Feb 8 12:59:28 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

Ippadi sollatheenga romba bayama irruku

From: ajithfederer on Thu Feb 8 13:07:42 2007.

enakum than Crying or Very sad

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

Ippadi sollatheenga romba bayama irruku Shaking With Fear

From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Feb 8 14:55:05 2007. [Full View]

[quote="leosimha"]
Saamy wrote:

leo,
actually its a pure telugu movie.. tamil version is mostly dubbed...
It was filmed in both languages. For instance in the scenes in the police discussions you can see an AP map and lip sync is off in many places. However the interrogation scenes and the ones with Gauthami, Arjun etc. are in Tamil.

I don't think it was a big success. It was released in Mathi theatre in Madurai (a regular Kamal release centre). But it was pretty empty by the 15 days or so (when I went). But I don't think it was too bad. Kamal has always maintained that Hey Ram was the only Rajkamal film that lost money.
From: Amarshiva on Thu Feb 8 17:09:13 2007. [Full View]

ramdas2005 wrote:

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

Hey what do you know about kamal fan base>

Don't every try to say that he is lost some of them. He has it's own base. We dont follow punch diaglogue.. Every one has their own choice ..there are certain ppl who will only go for his movies..I know it for sure..Boss even alavandan had a very great opening for atleast 2 weeks..It was first movie, which was released even in b theatres like nangalullar vetri,anakapathur welco kind of theatres..

U should have been there sanskrit college last week sunday.. I was told by my cousin that area was totally blocked for sometime.

Dasa will create a record.. that's for sure..

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 0:03:56 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

Saamy

Indha thadavi unga saamy varam kodukkam mattarnu thonudhu.

ethaavathu thitividuven ...do not provoke me

Dasavathaaram nichayam super hit padam.. u need not worry at all...

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 0:09:04 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

Hey what do you know about kamal fan base>

Don't every try to say that he is lost some of them. He has it's own base. We dont follow punch diaglogue.. Every one has their own choice ..there are certain ppl who will only go for his movies..I know it for sure..Boss even alavandan had a very great opening for atleast 2 weeks..It was first movie, which was released even in b theatres like nangalullar vetri,anakapathur welco kind of theatres..

U should have been there sanskrit college last week sunday.. I was told by my cousin that area was totally blocked for sometime.

Dasa will create a record.. that's for sure..

super reply amarshiva.. naaanga kalakkitomla.. we did paal abishekam and other poojas for more than 30 mins.. atleast 100 guys standing in the middle of road and getting arul from our banner...

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 0:12:15 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

Kuruthipunal is a genuine hit movie ...

There is no second question .It ran 90 days in my home town nagercoil ,considerably a small town

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 2:23:34 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

Amarshiva

He is also a Kamal Fan. He is worrying about the Success of the movie.

What he said is true.After AAlavanthan kamal lost his fan base in many places.

Postivie thing about Dasa is , Kamal hasn't talked about this movie and hasn't give any hype like Aalaavanthan.

ii read this in some magazine in 2002.

"Kamal pesiye aalavanthanla azhichar and Rajni pesamale Babava Azhichar"

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 2:29:31 2007.

I sincerely hope that DASA does not go the alavandhan way. alavandhan changed a lot of things for kamal, i think he lost a lot of fan base with that film.

I am also hoping the same. Dasa's success is critical for Kamal. If it is a flop, No one would ready to produce movies for him.

Saamy

Indha thadavi unga saamy varam kodukkam mattarnu thonudhu.

ethaavathu thitividuven ...do not provoke me Twisted Evil

Dasavathaaram nichayam super hit padam.. u need not worry at all... Cool

ASaamy

I haven't provoked you. Dasa would become superhit for the Kamal sake.

Do you think will it run like Bollywood flick "Krish"? (Since this movie is also an adventure movie)

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 2:56:28 2007. [Full View]

kareesh is strictly for kids. do not bring that movie here.. entha padatha DASA kooda compare pannurathu oru sense illa unnaku
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 2:59:31 2007. [Full View]

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.
From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 3:00:36 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

kareesh is strictly for kids. do not bring that movie here.. entha padatha DASA kooda compare pannurathu oru sense illa unnaku

But Krish is the biggest blockbuster in Bollywood. Definelty. We cannot compare Dasa with Krish.

Can Kamal give this kind of hits again in his career?
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:01:55 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.
entha padamum odanumnu sattam illa.. we are just predicting it.. DASA has very very high chance for success.
From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 3:02:51 2007. [Full View]

Saamy

Can you give the same assurance for the success of Dasa like Shivaji?

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:03:52 2007.

But Krish is the biggest blockbuster in Bollywood. Definelty. We cannot compare Dasa with Krish.

Can Kamal give this kind of hits again in his career?

kareesh is strictly for kids. do not bring that movie here.. entha padatha DASA kooda compare pannurathu oru sense illa unnaku Evil or Very Mad

do u mean he cant?????

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:04:33 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

Saamy

Can you give the same assurance for the success of Dasa like Shivaji?

Why not ? If you can give assurance for sivaji ,I can give assurance for DASA.
From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:05:07 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

Saamy

Can you give the same assurance for the success of Dasa like Shivaji?

naangenna joshiyama paakurom

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:06:18 2007.

But Krish is the biggest blockbuster in Bollywood. Definelty. We cannot compare Dasa with Krish.

Can Kamal give this kind of hits again in his career?

kareesh is strictly for kids. do not bring that movie here.. entha padatha DASA kooda compare pannurathu oru sense illa unnaku Evil or Very Mad

kamal is still very much a commercial star..He can!

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:06:51 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

Saamy

Can you give the same assurance for the success of Dasa like Shivaji?
is there an assurance for the success of sivaji??? i never knew abt that.. engey kaaminga paappom..

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 3:06:51 2007.

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.

entha padamum odanumnu sattam illa.. we are just predicting it.. DASA has very very high chance for success. Cool

Samy

"Rajni said CM is become superhit and it became biggest hit in TN"

"We vijay fans predicted Pokiri is Superhit and it proved it"

"Ajith fans predicted GF is superhit and it proved it"

Can you do the same for Dasa?

From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 9 3:07:43 2007. [Full View]

IF many are interested to know what can guarantee 10A then,

1) Obviously, Kamal (IF you don't like kamal or don't think he can guarantee a blockbuster, leave this one)
2) KSR One of the successful commercial directors in tamil cinema ! You can always go to his movies for sheer entertainment. E.g., Avvai Shanmughi, Thenali, Pancha Thanthiram etc
3) Himesh is scoring the music. We can expect good songs with different *sounds*

KSR will be enough to pull B and C centre Family audience ! When Kamal join hands with him, Imagine !

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:09:48 2007.

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.

entha padamum odanumnu sattam illa.. we are just predicting it.. DASA has very very high chance for success. Cool

didnt vettaiyaadu vilaiyaadu become a blockbuster?????

From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:11:28 2007.

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.

entha padamum odanumnu sattam illa.. we are just predicting it.. DASA has very very high chance for success. Cool

naangalum kamal hitlist vechurukom...

want it?

From: NOV on Fri Feb 9 3:12:16 2007. [Full View]

Pls limit discussions to Dasa.
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:12:17 2007. [Full View]

Do u think KSR would bring the best out of Kamal. The previous flicks of Kamal-KSR combo were all comedy films. Hope Dasa does'nt turn out to be one..
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:13:05 2007. [Full View]

nerdy,

kamal thread-la ethukku karrreeessshhhh, sivaji and other films pathi pesura??????

ur talking as if no kamal movie had ever become a hit in the last 10 years..

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:13:44 2007.

Kamal super actor thaan. Adhukkaga dasavatharam hit aaganumnu sattama enna? Padam nalla eduthaanganna odathaan pogudhu.

entha padamum odanumnu sattam illa.. we are just predicting it.. DASA has very very high chance for success. Cool

Rajin fans predicted Baba a superhit
Vijay fans predicted Aadthi a super hit
Ajith fans predicted Aalwar a super hit

so what is big deal?

From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:14:07 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Do u think KSR would bring the best out of Kamal. The previous flicks of Kamal-KSR combo were all comedy films. Hope Dasa does'nt turn out to be one..

but ksr is good at masala entertainers...with 10 roles it would be spicey with class !
From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 3:14:07 2007. [Full View]

Selva

So it is pretty clear that Kamal has no market in B&C Centers.

If KSR is good in B&C , then what happend to his Ethiri & Saravanaa and Parai.

Varalaru became superhit because of Ajith.
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:20:08 2007. [Full View]

It'l be spicey but idont think it'l be classy. When has KSR given classy films?
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:20:09 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Do u think KSR would bring the best out of Kamal. The previous flicks of Kamal-KSR combo were all comedy films. Hope Dasa does'nt turn out to be one..
kamal does need others to bring out the best in him... thats his greatness
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:22:23 2007. [Full View]

I never had a second thought on the fact that Kamal is a gr8 actor. But i doubt the BO succes of Dasa

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:23:26 2007.

Selva

So it is pretty clear that Kamal has no market in B&C Centers.

If KSR is good in B&C , then what happend to his Ethiri & Saravanaa and Parai.

Varalaru became superhit because of Ajith.

no use arguing with this guy...

From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:24:14 2007.

Selva

So it is pretty clear that Kamal has no market in B&C Centers.

If KSR is good in B&C , then what happend to his Ethiri & Saravanaa and Parai.

Varalaru became superhit because of Ajith.

haha...thambrrriiiiiiii...un knowledge a paathu pullarikudhu!

for ur info...kamal has the highest success percentage in TN even now(Rajni gives movies rarely....so leave it)

in last 4 films 3 films are super hits!

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:24:40 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

I never had a second thought on the fact that Kamal is a gr8 actor. But i doubt the BO succes of Dasa

You have all rights to have a doubt
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:24:53 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

It'l be spicey but idont think it'l be classy. When has KSR given classy films?
werent VV, thevar magan, apoorva sogatharargal, MMKR spicy and classy??????

onnume theriyaatha chinna pasanga overaa vilaiyaaduraanga...

dei,

chinna pasangala 'tha yaaru kitta vilaiyaadureenga?????

From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:25:23 2007.

Selva

So it is pretty clear that Kamal has no market in B&C Centers.

If KSR is good in B&C , then what happend to his Ethiri & Saravanaa and Parai.

Varalaru became superhit because of Ajith.

What were his last 4 movies?

From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:28:13 2007. [Full View]

vetaiyadu vilaiyadu
mumbai express
virumaandi
vasoolraja mbbs
From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:28:48 2007. [Full View]

left out other state hit "Rama shama bama"

From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:30:14 2007.

It'l be spicey but idont think it'l be classy. When has KSR given classy films?

werent VV, thevar magan, apoorva sogatharargal, MMKR spicy and classy??????

onnume theriyaatha chinna pasanga overaa vilaiyaaduraanga...

dei,

chinna pasangala 'tha yaaru kitta vilaiyaadureenga????? Evil or Very Mad

Just read the passage again and comment on it. yaaru chinna pasangannu theriyala..

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:32:26 2007. [Full View]

Vijay fans-lam kamal-oda BO capability paththi pesurathellam kaalaththin kolamappaa
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:33:20 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Vijay fans-lam kamal-oda BO capability paththi pesurathellam kaalaththin kolamappaa
From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:33:34 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Vijay fans-lam kamal-oda BO capability paththi pesurathellam kaalaththin kolamappaa
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:35:16 2007. [Full View]

Kamal threadla kamal pathi mattum pesungannu solreenga. But neengalae Vijaya ilukkareenga. Ungala yaaru moderatora pottadhu?
From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 3:37:19 2007. [Full View]

its nerdy who brought vijay here baby!
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:37:57 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Kamal threadla kamal pathi mattum pesungannu solreenga. But neengalae Vijaya ilukkareenga. Ungala yaaru moderatora pottadhu?
nerdy mattum ingey matha actors pathi pesalayaa???? ennangadaa over-a poreenga trouser-a maattikittu, lolly pop thingura velaya paaru...
From: joe on Fri Feb 9 3:38:24 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Kamal threadla kamal pathi mattum pesungannu solreenga. But neengalae Vijaya ilukkareenga. Ungala yaaru moderatora pottadhu?

We Vijay fan predicted Pokkiri super hit ..can you assure DASA superhit-nnu kettavar kitta poi kelunga sir.

Enna yaaru Moderator-a pottatha ? Ithellam Supreme court -layiruntha appointment poduvanga .Forum Hub-la ullavanga thaan.
From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 9 3:38:28 2007. [Full View]

A little correction though :
Nerdy is a Vijay + Vikram fan,

Nerdy,
Do you think a flop movie of a director / actor can eliminate their reach in the respective centres? IF that is the case, I must say
"MEGA Flops have been delivered by many directors and actors" They seem to revive them with new successful ones.
IF you can justify the samething for other actors, then I can accept that KSR doesn't have any reach in B and C centres.

KSR's heroes need lot of screen presence for their success. That's why he delivered Nattaamai (one of the blockbusters) with a hero like Sarathkumar.

Kamal - KSR combo did wonders in lot of movies. Best one will be : Thenali.
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:39:32 2007. [Full View]

Avaru thalaiyila kuttunga (chellama). Oru healthy discussion poittu irukku. Yaenpa kuttaya kulappureenga?
From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 3:41:00 2007. [Full View]

ajaybaskar wrote:

Avaru thalaiyila kuttunga (chellama). Oru healthy discussion poittu irukku. Yaenpa kuttaya kulappureenga?
nee engey iruntha paa vantha

From: ajaybaskar on Fri Feb 9 3:41:22 2007.

Kamal threadla kamal pathi mattum pesungannu solreenga. But neengalae Vijaya ilukkareenga. Ungala yaaru moderatora pottadhu?

nerdy mattum ingey matha actors pathi pesalayaa???? ennangadaa over-a poreenga Evil or Very Mad

trouser-a maattikittu, lolly pop thingura velaya paaru...

Saamy, naan kettadhukku nee bathil sollavae illa. Yaen sambandham illama aajar aagira?

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 4:48:54 2007. [Full View]

Guys

I am talking about the success for Dasa. The production cost is 30cr for that movie. Now Govt. slashed the ticket rates. Now Kamal market not as good as he had before.

Do you think success is making 35-40 crores with 30 crores investment?

If Kamal wants show his versatliity , he should produce this movie with his own Production.

Why with OScar?

OSCAR is the biggest producer in TN. I hope he would retail this position with DASA also

From: Ramakrishna on Fri Feb 9 4:51:05 2007.

Guys

I am talking about the success for Dasa. The production cost is 30cr for that movie. Now Govt. slashed the ticket rates. Now Kamal market not as good as he had before.

Do you think success is making 35-40 crores with 30 crores investment?

If Kamal wants show his versatliity , he should produce this movie with his own Production.

Why with OScar?

OSCAR is the biggest producer in TN. I hope he would retail this position with DASA also

Producer-e othukkittathuku appuram ungalku yaen kavalai?

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 4:54:13 2007. [Full View]

Saamy wrote:

ajaybaskar wrote:

Avaru thalaiyila kuttunga (chellama). Oru healthy discussion poittu irukku. Yaenpa kuttaya kulappureenga?
nee engey iruntha paa vantha

SAAMY

I am discussing decently not like you did in Vijay threads.

I like Kamal.Athukkam avar seiradhellam correct illa.

Here my point is there are lot of good novels/stores , he can do those with out doing those makeup stuff.

Kamal is one of the best actor in India. Everyone knows about this. But my question is can't he act without doing any makeups or doing the experiments with his Own Production.
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 5:00:06 2007. [Full View]

Adhavadhu Oscar Ravichandran is a fool. He doesn't have any business acumen whatsoever. All his successes so far have been flukes (including VV).
Yeah, Kamal doesn't have a market now. What???? eh? 1 hit, 2 superhits and a bockbuster in his last 5 films? That may be so but 'we' will say Kamal doesn't have a market? A deal may be struck with an NRI for a big budget movie (12 Cr for Kamal) but yeah, no producers are willing to make a movie with Kamal.
And ticket prices have been slashed ONLY for Kamal films. We will not use this argument for other actors.

nerdy
From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 5:07:30 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Vijay fans-lam kamal-oda BO capability paththi pesurathellam kaalaththin kolamappaa

Isn't a Sin/Crime if Vijay fan talked about BO capablity of Kamal?

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Kadhal,Autograph,Thavamai thavamirundhu ,Veyil are class movies and very well apprciated by the Audience.

Is Kamal not capable taking class movies which Any lay man can understand and enjoy?

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 5:07:47 2007.

Guys

1.I am talking about the success for Dasa. The production cost is 30cr for that movie. Now Govt. slashed the ticket rates.

2. Now Kamal market not as good as he had before.

3. Do you think success is making 35-40 crores with 30 crores investment?

4. If Kamal wants show his versatliity , he should produce this movie with his own Production. Why with OScar?

5. OSCAR is the biggest producer in TN. I hope he would retail this position with DASA also

1. Yes. We all know that.

2. Yes. You are right. If we want talk in numbers, Before 90 he was number one now he is number 2. That is it . It is not that everyone taken the lead and he had gone behind all of them. Previously out of 100, 40 people would be kamal fans. Now it is 35 out of 100. That is the difference. Now we are not feeling that kamal dont have much fans because now the fans who does whistling and abhisekam has been reduced nowadays. There are hell and lots of fans who waits for kamal movies and watch it. They may not watch on the very first day or second day. Even in this Case his VV has created big opening BO recordswhich is never going to be broken if the current ticket rates continue.

3. Again you are partially right. With that budjet it is difficult not only for Kamal for any movie. But the thing is that his market is not reduced to TN alone. He has huge number of fans in all the South Indian State. This 10 V is going to be released in Telugu also. Also in Hindi. His market in Overseas is huge too. If the movie has an interesting plot, it is definetely going to create records. And of Course for any movie u should have an interesting plot. But the advantage when Kamal/Rajini does an interesting plot, those movies by all chance can become very big grossers. This cannot be applicable to any other stars.

4. He had already done lots of risk in many of his own production movies. Let us be happy that Oscar got a chance to be a part of a very great project.

5. We all hope the same. He is not worried in investing huge money for Kamal. I do not understand what is the problem others have.

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 5:37:09 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

Isn't a Sin/Crime if Vijay fan talked about BO capablity of Kamal?

YES!

nerdy wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Were you born yesterday?
Ungalukku purinjadhellaam Pokkiri, Porikki, Molla maari, Pokkiri Pongal, bakery pongal..
Obviously you won't understand Kamal films. We understand that you can't understand

nerdy wrote:

Kadhal,Autograph,Thavamai thavamirundhu ,Veyil are class movies and very well apprciated by the Audience.

Veyyil, Autograph - class movies??? Idhula theriyudhu unga 'class'.

nerdy wrote:

Is Kamal not capable taking class movies which Any lay man can understand and enjoy?

Perhaps you weren't born when 16V, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, Moonram Pirai, Nayagan, Thevar Magan, MMKR, Pesum Padam, Sathi Leelavathy, Virumaandi were made
BTW, welcome to planet EARTH and enjoy your stay here

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 5:49:50 2007.

Isn't a Sin/Crime if Vijay fan talked about BO capablity of Kamal?

YES!

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Were you born yesterday?
Ungalukku purinjadhellaam Pokkiri, Porikki, Molla maari, Pokkiri Pongal, bakery pongal..
Obviously you won't understand Kamal films. We understand that you can't understand Smile

Kadhal,Autograph,Thavamai thavamirundhu ,Veyil are class movies and very well apprciated by the Audience.

Veyyil is not a class movie. Not in the same league as what 'we' call classics.
Is Kamal not capable taking class movies which Any lay man can understand and enjoy?

Perhaps you weren't born when 16V, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, Moonram Pirai, Nayagan, Thevar Magan, MMKR, Pesum Padam, Sathi Leelavathy, Virumaandi were made ROTFL

BTW, welcome to planet EARTH and enjoy your stay here Smile

Think Floyd

Can't you argue without mocking my favorite actor's movies? Even i can say "Kavizhnthu pona xpress, Thanuvai Azhikavanthan"

I also like Heyram,Anbesivam kind of movies. Even i posted about Hey Ram in one of KH threads.

They are all old movies and class movies and verywell appreciated by Audiences.

After avvail shanmugi all his movies (where his participation not limitied to an actor) were disasters in BO. You can claim Virumandi. Virumand is an Hit because of the Opening (Thanks to Krishnaswamy) And it started sliding after a week.

VV 's Success is because of KH+GM+HJ.

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 5:58:42 2007.

1. First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

2. Kadhal,Autograph,Thavamai thavamirundhu ,Veyil are class movies and very well apprciated by the Audience.

3. Is Kamal not capable taking class movies which Any lay man can understand and enjoy?

1. Following are the movies which Kamal either Produced/Directed/ Written or had an participation other than actor.

Mumbai Express
Virumandi
Nala Damayanthi
Aalavandhan
Hey Ram
Chachi 420
Virasat
Kuruthipunal
Magalir Mattum
Thevar Magan
Michael Madana Kamarajan
Apoorva Sahodarargal
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Raaja Paarvai
Mahanathi
Pesum Padam/ Pushpak

Among these except the bolded ones all are either hits/ superhits / blockbusters / ended up in profits. I am not sure whether the people made it profitable without understand. There are few movies which did well in some centres but not the same in others.
His silence movie Pesum Padam itself was understood by people. No other actor can never create this magic.

2. We are happy for the same. Ask the directors of the movie about their famous star and why they take movie with difference. They will include Kamal as one whom they are inspired from.

3. See the list. There are several for layman understood and made it hit. His aim is not to make movies which layman cant understand. He wants his movies to reach all. He take complicated subjects/ different movies tries to make it easier for layman to understand in order for the improvement of society. Most of the times he succeeded and few times he failed. Edison failed hundreds of time before discovering Electric bulb. He knows people easily understand the already existing means of lights. But he wanted to make something which will be more effective for years to come. Kamal is on the same way. He is in the process of taking tamil cinema to greater heights along with some more. Few times failure does not keep him in backseat.

4. See the list once again. There are class movies which layman understood and made them hit.

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 6:02:21 2007. [Full View]

Please discuss without bringing other actors here and also without mocking at others. Also avoid provocative posts.

Thanks.
From: leosimha on Fri Feb 9 6:05:08 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

If we want talk in numbers, Before 90 he was number one now he is number 2. That is it .

I was of the impression that Rajini was the number 1 before the 90's

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 6:07:22 2007.

If we want talk in numbers, Before 90 he was number one now he is number 2. That is it .

I was of the impression that Rajini was the number 1 before the 90's

Different people will have different say on this. That is what i know. If people disagree my statement, in order to avoid this thread going into Kamal/Rajini discussions leave this analysis(who is number 1 before 90's) here and get back to Kamal.

Thanks

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:08:04 2007. [Full View]

-duplicate submission

From: leosimha on Fri Feb 9 6:08:25 2007.

If we want talk in numbers, Before 90 he was number one now he is number 2. That is it .

I was of the impression that Rajini was the number 1 before the 90's

Different people will have different say on this. That is what i know. If people disagree in order to avoid this thread going into Kamal/Rajini discussions leave this here and get back to Kamal.

Thanks Smile

okie...

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:11:34 2007. [Full View]

-edited after seeing Thiru's post
From: joe on Fri Feb 9 6:18:37 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran,
Mahanathi is defenitely not loss of investment ..It may not be super hit ,but surely profit made movie .I was in trichy when mahanathi released ,It ran almost 90 days in trichy.

From: nerdy on Fri Feb 9 6:20:58 2007.

If we want talk in numbers, Before 90 he was number one now he is number 2. That is it .

I was of the impression that Rajini was the number 1 before the 90's

Without any doubt Kamal was leading till 1994.After the success of Batsha and Muthu Rajini is in no. 1 position till now.

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:22:35 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

You can claim Virumandi. Virumand is an Hit because of the Opening (Thanks to Krishnaswamy) And it started sliding after a week.

Whether you accept it or not Virumaandi is a hit (average in the lower centers).

Oh yeah, Virumaandi is a hit because of Krishnaswamy and VV is a hit because it rained in Russia. ungaludaya arivaatrala paathu naan off aitten

nerdy wrote:

VV 's Success is because of KH+GM+HJ.

SO????? What is the point??????? Do you mean to say all other films of other actors are hits just because of the actors??? Do you realize your 'theory' won't stand even the minimum limit of scrutiny?

Moderators: This is a note to you people and i'm not abusing anyone here. Its high time we had a stupidity limit on posts. We have rules for not posting about other actors etc, but we should have some curbs on posts like these too.
From: joe on Fri Feb 9 6:27:10 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

VV 's Success is because of KH+GM+HJ.

I think ,this doesn't come into any basics of arguement .Very childish!
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:28:41 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

nerdy wrote:

VV 's Success is because of KH+GM+HJ.

I think ,this doesn't come into any basics of arguement .Very childish!

Well said!

From: thimuru on Fri Feb 9 6:37:06 2007.

its OSCAR ravichandran who wants to produce kamal movie...

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:38:50 2007.

If Kamal wants show his versatliity , he should produce this movie with his own Production.
Why with OScar?
OSCAR is the biggest producer in TN. I hope he would retail this position with DASA also

its OSCAR ravichandran who wants to produce kamal movie... Laughing

Exactly!

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 6:41:10 2007. [Full View]

I have been noticing one thing from kamal bashers .when kamal gave outstanding movies like Heyram they complaint that it is not fit for common people ,too much blah blah ,but when kamal gives hit ,they says it is not kamal's standard and expecting heyram kind of movies ..This shows their intensions clearly.

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 6:46:58 2007.

Thirumaran,
Mahanathi is defenitely not loss of investment ..It may not be super hit ,but surely profit made movie .I was in trichy when mahanathi released ,It ran almost 90 days in trichy.

Yes Joe. It may not be loss. But for an actor of Kamal's calibre the reach level for that movie was not sufficient at that time atleast. If we have to include only the movies which made loss then the best example are Aalavanthaan and Hey Ram. Even for ME, there was no loss actually for anyone. But the run of ME was mediocre.

From: joe on Fri Feb 9 6:48:32 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

nerdy wrote:

I also like Heyram,Anbesivam kind of movies.

This is the example of the hypocracy I am taking about

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:49:46 2007.

I have been noticing one thing from kamal bashers .when kamal gave outstanding movies like Heyram they complaint that it is not fit for common people ,too much blah blah ,but when kamal gives hit ,they says it is not kamal's standard and expecting heyram kind of movies ..This shows their intensions clearly.

You hit the nail on the head Joe

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 6:52:12 2007.

I maybe wrong but Raajapaarvai was a washout too..
And you can add Anbe Sivam and Nammavar to the list too, brilliant films but super-duds nevertheless..

From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 9 7:13:20 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

I maybe wrong but Raajapaarvai was a washout too..
And you can add Anbe Sivam and Nammavar to the list too, brilliant films but super-duds nevertheless..

Not sure abt Raja Paarvai. But yes anbesivam and nammavar were in the washout list....

From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 9 7:35:11 2007.

I maybe wrong but Raajapaarvai was a washout too..
And you can add Anbe Sivam and Nammavar to the list too, brilliant films but super-duds nevertheless..

Not sure abt Raja Paarvai. But yes anbesivam and nammavar were in the washout list.... Sad

Rajaparvai also was in the washout list.He settled his debts after the success of EK Tuje Kelia.

From: Amarshiva on Fri Feb 9 8:09:53 2007.

I maybe wrong but Raajapaarvai was a washout too..
And you can add Anbe Sivam and Nammavar to the list too, brilliant films but super-duds nevertheless..

Not sure abt Raja Paarvai. But yes anbesivam and nammavar were in the washout list.... Sad

Rajaparvai also was in the washout list.He settled his debts after the success of EK Tuje Kelia.

Kannungala, onne onnu therinchukanga.. Kamal is a phoenix bird... We dont care for hits/dud/sups whatever it is.. It is a kamal film for us..

I bet.. Dasa will be a superhit.. Watch it guys... then u will say.. it's not as we expect or some thing. I still remember some of the other punch dialogue guy rasigar told MMKR is not commercially a hit.. That kind of guys they are. That too only kamal films, they target. I really have no clue what they are going to take out of it..

Anyway kamal panila sollunumna-...singathoda thalya-eyeh- Seepila vara pakkiringa..

Vijay fans.. I do see vijay movies.. Pls don't every try to compare him with Kamal ..whatsover the reason may be.. Vijay need to grow a lot...but years are there boss....

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 9 8:33:44 2007. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

Kannungala, onne onnu therinchukanga.. Kamal is a phoenix bird... We dont care for hits/dud/sups whatever it is.. It is a kamal film for us..

Aboorva Sagodharar Amarshiva,
If your post is directed towards us [thinkfloyd/Thirumaran/Rajkumar_mj] then i'm sorry you have misunderstood.

kavidhai ezhuthellAm nAladiyil
kalaiyulagamE kamal-in kAladiyil

Udal Maruthuvathirrku
Uyir Kamalukku!

From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 9 8:39:01 2007.

I maybe wrong but Raajapaarvai was a washout too..
And you can add Anbe Sivam and Nammavar to the list too, brilliant films but super-duds nevertheless..

Not sure abt Raja Paarvai. But yes anbesivam and nammavar were in the washout list.... Sad

Rajaparvai also was in the washout list.He settled his debts after the success of EK Tuje Kelia.

Amar

I haven't say anything wrong dude. I am also kamal fan more than 20 years.

From: Amarshiva on Fri Feb 9 10:36:13 2007. [Full View]

hi thiru,ram,thinkfloyd,samy... no..no no..

sorry guys, it's not at all for you ..actually i have forgotten to quote ab's & nerdy quote .. accidently i selected yours..

Sorry i know guys...i am just a recent hubber.. but i like the posting of joe,thiru,mj,Nilavu,A-a,skv,recently thinkfloyd and samy.. Though I am a diehard fan of Kamalji, i could still take any critisicism but not everything.. I still can give it, in a very bettter way whoever criticise thalaivar.. but these days, i am matured and I control myselves to take the criticism in a positive way for thalaivar...

Even I dont want to attack any actors, as long as they criticize thalivar in a decent way.. But, for every single touch.. of thalivar these people are cribbing.. then they deserve to take it in the same manner or even more in a aggravated way.

Thalaivar naduthurra school ellorume students thanda..
From: great on Fri Feb 9 11:36:40 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

You can claim Virumandi. Virumand is an Hit because of the Opening (Thanks to Krishnaswamy) And it started sliding after a week.

Who said so ???? Neenga enna theatre theatreA poi kannaku edutheengala . If you dont know about BO performance of Virumandi .. Why are you blabbering here . Infact sathyamLa athigama collection panna padam Virumandi later VRMBBS broke that record .
From: great on Fri Feb 9 11:42:11 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

joe wrote:

Vijay fans-lam kamal-oda BO capability paththi pesurathellam kaalaththin kolamappaa

Isn't a Sin/Crime if Vijay fan talked about BO capablity of Kamal?

Vijay and KamalA orey sentenceLa pottu BO performance pesurathu periya thappu. Ithula vanthuttu sin/crime ketkureenga .

nerdy wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

This reminds me of vadivel joke from FRIENDS " AaNiyaE pudunga Vendam "

nerdy wrote:

Kadhal,Autograph,Thavamai thavamirundhu ,Veyil are class movies and very well apprciated by the Audience.

Madhura, Sukran , aadhi, Pudhiya Geedhai ,Udhaya ippadi sollikitae pogalam
From: Kamalkumar on Fri Feb 9 13:21:02 2007. [Full View]

Watch This

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamalkarthikeyan/show/
From: kb on Fri Feb 9 13:38:50 2007. [Full View]

comparing kamal and vijay
From: Erica on Fri Feb 9 15:36:34 2007. [Full View]

nerdy wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Naalu Kuthu paattu, naalu fight & punch dialogues mattum edhirparthu theatre poravangalukku Kamal padam Puriyadhu .....If you don't understand KH movies, what do you have to talk about him?

From: Amarshiva on Fri Feb 9 15:58:33 2007.

Erica wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Naalu Kuthu paattu, naalu fight & punch dialogues mattum edhirparthu theatre poravangalukku Kamal padam Puriyadhu Razz

.....If you don't understand KH movies, what do you have to talk about him? Embarassed

Erica: Good quote.
There is one good tamil proverb" irumbu adikkku edathil ekenna velai".

From: NOV on Fri Feb 9 22:38:05 2007. [Full View]

OK, please stop talking about other actors here! I think this has been said many times. Let this be the final one!
From: NOV on Fri Feb 9 22:41:14 2007. [Full View]

There is absolutely no shame for Kamal in movies like anbE sivam, hey raam, mahanadhi failing at the BO. If at all someone should be ashamed, it is the audience.

Majestic movies failing at the BO is not a new phenomenon. We can start with Karnan....
From: kb on Fri Feb 9 22:57:40 2007. [Full View]

mysore paagu irruku.. nalla quality healthy....

chat,samosa irruku konjam unhealthy oily..

mysore paagu va vida chat athigama saapta taste illathavangala..
audience need not be ashamed to taste whatever they like..

i am not here to start another fight.. if it fails audience have nothing get ashamed with it
From: NOV on Fri Feb 9 23:06:28 2007. [Full View]

fyi, mysore paak is extremely unhealthy. cholestoral and sugar laden and a sure way to quick death.
From: joe on Fri Feb 9 23:41:40 2007. [Full View]

kb,
இங்கே சுகாதாரமான உணவு வேண்டும் என்று கத்திக் கொண்டிருப்பவர்களே 10% பேர் தான் .தப்பித் தவறி அப்படி ஒரு சுகாதார உணவு படைக்கப்படும் போது கூட இவர்கள் கடைக்கு சென்று வாங்கி சாப்பிடுவதில்லை .ஆறிப் போன பிறகு அல்லது கெட்டுப் போய் தூர எறிந்த பிறகு ,வழக்கம் போல இந்த ஊரில் சுகாதார உணவு கிடைக்கவில்லையே என்று அலுத்துக் கொள்வார்கள் .இவர்களைத் தான் வெட்கப்பட சொல்லுகிறோம் .சுகாதார உணவு வேண்டுமென்று வெறும் கூச்சல் மட்டும் போடாதீர்கள் .காசு போட்டு ஒருவர் அதை செய்து தயாராக கொண்டு வரும் போது அதை வாங்கி ஆதரவு கொடுங்கள் .அப்போது தான் சுகாதார உணவு வியாபாரம் வளர்ந்து சுகாதாரம் இல்லாத உணவின் மவுசு குறையும் என்று சொல்லுகிறோம்.

From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 9 23:50:56 2007.

mysore paagu irruku.. nalla quality healthy....

chat,samosa irruku konjam unhealthy oily..

mysore paagu va vida chat athigama saapta taste illathavangala..
audience need not be ashamed to taste whatever they like..

i am not here to start another fight.. if it fails audience have nothing get ashamed with it Evil or Very Mad

Of course its the shame of the audience..........Nalla padangalai varaverkama mattamana padangal oda vekkarathula perum pangu avangalukku than Evil or Very Mad

kb wrote:

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 23:51:36 2007.

Erica wrote:

First Avarey Janagalukku puriyaramadhiri Padangal edukka sollunga.

Naalu Kuthu paattu, naalu fight & punch dialogues mattum edhirparthu theatre poravangalukku Kamal padam Puriyadhu Razz

.....If you don't understand KH movies, what do you have to talk about him? Embarassed

superb erica..

From: Saamy on Fri Feb 9 23:59:39 2007. [Full View]

For those who were talking about Kuruthipunal's failure, i enquired Mr.Narasimman , a very senior connemera unit member and a very very knowledgable trade analyst, told me yesterday that kuruthipunal collected Rs. 2 crores from the state of kerala alone.. 2007-la 3 crores collect panna over pesuraanga, kuruthipunal had collected 2 crores in 1995 itself.. Also kuruthipunal had run housefull for 37 continous days at devi.. after kuruthipunal no movie had done that.. even muthu which was running at deviparadise at the same time, cudnt manage to achieve this feet...

in B& C centres, the response was very good, but not as great as it was in cities, because the movie had no songs.. the movie completed 100 days in some of those centres also.. and it ran for 50 days in almost all rural areas where it was shown...
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 10 0:06:12 2007. [Full View]

Nerdy, Ajaybaskar and other kids,

kamal had a bad period from 2001 to 2003

aalavandhan - terrific opening and decent run.. but a flop due to very high budget and rates

PKS -- average hit

panchathantiram -- hit, but nothing great...

anbesivam -- flop

but excluding this period, kamal always had a great run at the BO..., which can be compared to no one...

after 2003,

virumandi - hit/superhit

VRMBBS - superhit

MX- flop (but no big losses due to very low budget)

Rama shama Bhaama -- super hit (first kannada movie to get good response from multiplexes)

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu -- Block buster (record breaking in cities, overseas.... super hit in B and C centres)

last 5 movies, just one flop.. 4 movies very profitable...

ippo solungada, which other actor, had a good run in the last 3 years, like kamal had??????
From: leosimha on Sat Feb 10 0:06:22 2007. [Full View]

So KP is a hit....overall....can't we come to know about the collections in TN..when there are figures available for Kerala....

Also I would like to know..how did the movies Mahanadhi, Anbe Sivam and Hey Raam fare at the Kerala BO...any info....

From: Saamy on Sat Feb 10 0:12:57 2007.

So KP is a hit....overall....can't we come to know about the collections in TN..when there are figures available for Kerala....

Also I would like to know..how did the movies Mahanadhi, Anbe Sivam and Hey Raam fare at the Kerala BO...any info....

Mahanadi -- silver jubilee movie in cities like chennai... average at other places.. overall hit thaan... but not a big success.. profitable movie

Anbesivam -- great run in sathyam .. other areas flop thaan...

Hey ram -- flop everywhere... kamal repaid the losses of distributors and theatre owners.. he wud have lost 5 to 10 in this movie ....

From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 10 0:16:23 2007.

Nerdy, Ajaybaskar and other kids,

kamal had a bad period from 2001 to 2003

aalavandhan - terrific opening and decent run.. but a flop due to very high budget and rates

PKS -- average hit

panchathantiram -- hit, but nothing great...

anbesivam -- flop

but excluding this period, kamal always had a great run at the BO..., which can be compared to no one...

after 2003,

virumandi - hit/superhit

VRMBBS - superhit

MX- flop (but no big losses due to very low budget)

Rama shama Bhaama -- super hit (first kannada movie to get good response from multiplexes)

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu -- Block buster (record breaking in cities, overseas.... super hit in B and C centres)

last 5 movies, just one flop.. 4 movies very profitable...

ippo solungada, which other actor, had a good run in the last 3 years, like kamal had??????

From: Saamy on Sat Feb 10 5:01:20 2007. [Full View]

yesterday we paradise unit people went to STAR theatre for the second release of Blockbuster VV... i was shocked to see that in such a very local C centre theatre, the theatre was almost housefull.. the people were standing in a long queue for the night show tickets too... see these pics... devi kamal bakthargalin decoration...
http://i4.tinypic.com/4ig0evc.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/2evudlw.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/4835fut.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/43rmj68.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/2mpih6s.jpg
http://i17.tinypic.com/2q9zx4g.jpg
From: joe on Sat Feb 10 6:38:34 2007. [Full View]

Aiyayyaoooo! Perarasu direction -la Kamal nadikka poraram

-JV News
From: avven on Sat Feb 10 7:13:51 2007. [Full View]

for the pics sammy
From: Ramakrishna on Sat Feb 10 7:37:35 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Aiyayyaoooo! Perarasu direction -la Kamal nadikka poraram

-JV News
From: Saamy on Sat Feb 10 8:50:16 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Aiyayyaoooo! Perarasu direction -la Kamal nadikka poraram

-JV News
100% false news.... next movie to be directed and produced by saran... after that it might AR murugadoss, lingusaamy or gautham...
From: thinkfloyd on Sat Feb 10 11:52:34 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Aiyayyaoooo! Perarasu direction -la Kamal nadikka poraram

-JV News

You too Joe???
Konjam yosinga pls.....
Saran padathula nadikka poraarunnu oorukke theriyum...
From: joe on Sat Feb 10 12:15:47 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

joe wrote:

Aiyayyaoooo! Perarasu direction -la Kamal nadikka poraram

-JV News

You too Joe???

I don't understand what did I do? I just read Junior Vikatan which says Perarasu may direct kamal and preparing the script ..I pray GOD that it should be false news.
From: kb on Sat Feb 10 12:56:25 2007. [Full View]

wow.. i would love to see a mysoorepaagu chat mix LOL just kidding
From: thinkfloyd on Sat Feb 10 13:11:26 2007. [Full View]

After the photo date function on Feb 4th (after continuously standing for hours) @ Sanskrit College, Aandavar met up with various district Narpani Iyakkam poruppALar's. In the meeting, he seems to have suggested that they get a PC/Internet connection which among other things would help facilitate communication between Aandavar and them.
From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 11 18:30:37 2007. [Full View]

Aandavar's interview in Asianet (rerun)

http://prabhukrish.net/2007/02/11/kamalhassans-interview-on-asianet/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRepjdqnk1k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRepjdqnk1k
From: Amarshiva on Mon Feb 12 6:10:47 2007. [Full View]

Thinkfloyd & Samy?

Saran padathil thalivar.....is that VSR II?
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 12 6:32:48 2007. [Full View]

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

However, Gemini films is said to have approached Aandavar for VSR 2 and till now he hasn't agreed. Hope he never does.

BTW, Trichy Sarathy, who is a veteran fan and is close to Chandrahaasan and speaks to Aandavar often asked Aandavar
"Saran ku ellam yen padam panreenga? avaru thodarndhu utter flop-a kuduthirukkaaru.."

Aandavar replied "Illa avan nalla pannuvaan.. script nalla irukku.."

This happened after the Feb 4th function

Let's hope for the best..
From: MADDY on Mon Feb 12 8:36:44 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors
From: leosimha on Mon Feb 12 8:53:38 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

thinkfloyd wrote:

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors

hmm...I don't think so...coz Kamal had a tiff with ARR during Indian and he had told then that he won't be working with ARR again...

From: joe on Mon Feb 12 9:06:42 2007.

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors Rolling Eyes

hmm...I don't think so...coz Kamal had a tiff with ARR during Indian and he had told then that he won't be working with ARR again...

Then who is the MD of Thenali?

From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 12 9:08:10 2007.

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors Rolling Eyes

hmm...I don't think so...coz Kamal had a tiff with ARR during Indian and he had told then that he won't be working with ARR again...

ARR was the MD of Thenali

From where u get these infos

From: Rajkumar_mj on Mon Feb 12 9:32:04 2007.

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors Rolling Eyes

hmm...I don't think so...coz Kamal had a tiff with ARR during Indian and he had told then that he won't be working with ARR again...

ARR was the MD of Thenali Laughing

From where u get these infos Huh?!

Leo got this information from his friend who is the die hard fan of KH.

From: Amarshiva on Mon Feb 12 10:26:49 2007. [Full View]

If that is the case:

Thalaivar KH+ ARR+ Saran ..looks like a good combo..

Hope this happens..
From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 12 10:34:09 2007. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

If that is the case:

Thalaivar KH+ ARR+ Saran ..looks like a good combo..

Hope this happens..

KH + ARR was lucky. Both Indian and Thenali were huge hits

Saran + ARR --- Alli Arjuna a big flop..

KH + ARR + Saran ===> Hit / Average Hit

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 12 15:51:18 2007.

If that is the case:

Thalaivar KH+ ARR+ Saran ..looks like a good combo..

Hope this happens..

KH + ARR was lucky. Both Indian and Thenali were huge hits Smile

Saran + ARR --- Alli Arjuna a big flop..

KH + ARR + Saran ===> Hit / Average Hit Razz

Enna Ippidi Sollreenga? Thalaivar padam nichayam periya vetri adaiyum.

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 12 15:53:40 2007. [Full View]

Inimel Dr.Kamal varalaartril tholvi enbathu varaathu
From: Amarshiva on Tue Feb 13 6:42:16 2007. [Full View]

sandiyar_k wrote:

Inimel Dr.Kamal varalaartril tholvi enbathu varaathu

Your avatar reminds me that... Any news on his MN project. Heard, he is trying to get investors in CA, USA.

From: sandiyar_k on Wed Feb 14 2:05:54 2007.

Inimel Dr.Kamal varalaartril tholvi enbathu varaathu

Your avatar reminds me that... Any news on his MN project. Heard, he is trying to get investors in CA, USA.

Dasavathaaram
Saran movie
NRI production - huge budget

then,

Marudanaayagam.

Financiers are ready. KamalHaasar, Just wants to establish a great market before that.

From: Rajkumar_mj on Wed Feb 14 4:31:50 2007.

Inimel Dr.Kamal varalaartril tholvi enbathu varaathu

Your avatar reminds me that... Any news on his MN project. Heard, he is trying to get investors in CA, USA.

Dasavathaaram
Saran movie
NRI production - huge budget

then,

Marudanaayagam.

Financiers are ready. KamalHaasar, Just wants to establish a great market before that. Razz

Saniyar Karan

Great news indeed.

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 5:01:08 2007.

If that is the case:

Thalaivar KH+ ARR+ Saran ..looks like a good combo..

Hope this happens..

KH + ARR was lucky. Both Indian and Thenali were huge hits Smile

Saran + ARR --- Alli Arjuna a big flop..

KH + ARR + Saran ===> Hit / Average Hit Razz

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR. anyways, Kamal gets the tunes of his choice from most of his music directors...there's no problem...

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 5:03:39 2007.

Inimel Dr.Kamal varalaartril tholvi enbathu varaathu

Your avatar reminds me that... Any news on his MN project. Heard, he is trying to get investors in CA, USA.

Dasavathaaram
Saran movie
NRI production - huge budget

then,

Marudanaayagam.

Financiers are ready. KamalHaasar, Just wants to establish a great market before that. Razz

Tha's good news....but Kamal has already a greater market and is a well-established star...even SS knows him very well.

From: joe on Wed Feb 14 5:34:08 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.
From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 14 5:53:40 2007. [Full View]

DON'T MISS LOLLU SABHA THIS FRIDAY
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

P.S: There is this guy who comes as and mimmicks everybody like Aandavar, Rajini (mainly) and he also came as Anniyan Vikram. Don;t know his name. He is very underrated.
Not only is his mimmicry very good (esp for Rajini) but also his body language and facial expressions.
A long while back he came in the Annamalai episode and he was superb!
And Anniyan was also top class even his face resembled Ambi/anniyan!
From: Hulkster on Wed Feb 14 6:35:42 2007. [Full View]

I too agree with you A_A sir...his mimicry skills attract me alot...especially his imitation of dhanush in kadhal kondein and pudhupettai...what time is the show?
From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 14 8:02:35 2007. [Full View]

Hulkster wrote:

I too agree with you A_A sir...his mimicry skills attract me alot...especially his imitation of dhanush in kadhal kondein and pudhupettai...what time is the show?

I think 9PM Singapore time
From: ajithfederer on Wed Feb 14 8:51:28 2007. [Full View]

http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000270.html

joe wrote:

leosimha wrote:

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.
From: joe on Wed Feb 14 8:57:59 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000270.html

joe wrote:

leosimha wrote:

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.

enna kodumai ithu ajithfederer!

Konjam previous pages-m padichittu vaanga

From: ajithfederer on Wed Feb 14 9:05:05 2007.

Thenal's MD was ARR rite Smile

http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000270.html Smile

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.

enna kodumai ithu ajithfederer! Embarassed

Konjam previous pages-m padichittu vaanga Smile

From: ajithfederer on Wed Feb 14 9:06:04 2007. [Full View]
From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 9:12:36 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

leosimha wrote:

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.

why do you laugh at me....hmm...anyways...I really don't know as I was thinking Thenali MD was Deva. Kindly correct me if I am wrong.
From: joe on Wed Feb 14 9:17:24 2007. [Full View]

Leo,
Pls go back previous pages before where you stated that kamal had problem with ARR during Indian ..And Read post of Thirumaran and me..Without reading that you making comedy here again which remind me "Vidiya vidiya ramayanam kettu seethaikku raman chithappa-nnanam".
From: Amarshiva on Wed Feb 14 9:21:11 2007. [Full View]

Yes. Tenali MD was ARR.

From: sandiyar_k on Wed Feb 14 9:22:14 2007.

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.

why do you laugh at me....hmm...anyways...I really don't know as I was thinking Thenali MD was Deva. Kindly correct me if I am wrong.

I cant understand how u dont know some simple facts abt kamal and his movies, though ur friend is a DIE HARD FAN of kamal.

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 9:33:26 2007.

Leo,
Pls go back previous pages before where you stated that kamal had problem with ARR during Indian ..And Read post of Thirumaran and me..Without reading that you making comedy here again which remind me "Vidiya vidiya ramayanam kettu seethaikku raman chithappa-nnanam". Huh?!

hmm....the problem is I haven't read the posts replied by you and Thiru...anyways...thanks for the clarification even though you were acerbic....

....

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 9:36:26 2007.

are you sure that Thenali was by ARR.

why do you laugh at me....hmm...anyways...I really don't know as I was thinking Thenali MD was Deva. Kindly correct me if I am wrong.

I cant understand how u dont know some simple facts abt kamal and his movies, though ur friend is a DIE HARD FAN of kamal. Confused2

S_K...my friend is a die hard fan of kamal means that I need not know all the info of Kamal...

....I do enquire some information from him if need arises...anyways...this Thenali MD was a small thing which I wanted to clarify as I didn't know...also as joe said...I didn't read the previous posts otherwise...this Vidiya Vidiya Ramayana stuff wouldn't have come out of his mouth...hmm...I do have short memory not like you hubbers here....

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 9:39:19 2007. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

Yes. Tenali MD was ARR.

thank you AmarShiva...

From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 9:44:55 2007.

Amar,
The news is that the Saran movie is not VSR 2 and its a different one.

is ARR the MD by any remote chance?? cos i heard rumors Rolling Eyes

hmm...I don't think so...coz Kamal had a tiff with ARR during Indian and he had told then that he won't be working with ARR again...

ARR was the MD of Thenali Laughing

From where u get these infos Huh?!

Leo got this information from his friend who is the die hard fan of KH.

oh...now I see these posts which I missed...okie guys....it was well reported in the media that ARR and Kamal had a tiff during Indian...but honestly speaking I don't know anything about Thenali....Rajkumar_mj and Thiru moddy don't get offended.....you can't expect me to know all the info...I am just a human being...and not a super-humans like you all here (including joe...

)....

From: joe on Wed Feb 14 10:00:50 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

you were acerbic........

Ellam en neram .I assure you I will be careful in future
From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 14 13:45:59 2007. [Full View]

The latest is that Aandavar might just postpone the Saran movie to star work on the NRI venture... Unconfirmed.. we shall know soon..

Director's names being discussed - Gautham, A.R MurugaDOSs and Sangu.. chi Lingusaamy( )
From: leosimha on Wed Feb 14 22:54:04 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

leosimha wrote:

you were acerbic........

Ellam en neram .I assure you I will be careful in future

sorry for the digression.....joe...

I don't mind it..joe...iinfact I don't mind it from Thiru moddy, Rajkumar_mj or S_K...anyways I am happy to get lots of useful info on Kamal even though you all are indifferent towards me....

happy hubbing about kamal...
From: NOV on Wed Feb 14 23:27:23 2007. [Full View]

I dont think that anyone is indifferent to you Leo. It is just eyebrow raising that you are not aware of basic things like Thenali music is by ARR. I'm sure you'd be surprised if ppl didnt know that Ajith is married to Shalini.

ok, as to the story, yes it is true.
Kamal wanted to hear the tunes/songs for the movie Indian and ARR refused to show saying that he only "reported" to the Producer.

Kamal naturally distanced himself from ARR since then, but came back together for Thenali at the insistence of KSR.

So, there's no reason why Kamal wont work with ARR again in the future.....
From: breadpuli on Wed Feb 14 23:28:44 2007. [Full View]

sandiyar_k wrote:

then,

Marudanaayagam.

Financiers are ready. KamalHaasar, Just wants to establish a great market before that.

Maruthanayakam and its delay:

As Kamal is still in the "planning" stage for this mega poject, in Malayalam a movie is being planned with similar theme.
This is about PazhassiRaja - a freedom fighter.
The script is by MT, Director is Hariharan and Hero is Mammootty.
They had given a masterpiece - 'Vadakkan Veeragadha' earlier.
MT has just started writing the script - shooting will start by April-June - will be released by Christmas.

The core of the expense for Marudanayakam, I think, would be for the technical excellence. For such movies where there is a big risk from the commercial perspective, Kamal should give more importance to script (Though he can never match MT in script writing)

What I fear the end result would be PazhassiRaja will have a great script and great execution and will not loose any money. Sure – it will have some technical flows – but very few will care !!

Replicating the entire 17th (or 18th century) scenario should not be Kamal’s main criteria. (The art director may get an additional award)

I really feel he can finish MN in 10-20 crores – and it is better than MN never getting realized !!
From: leosimha on Thu Feb 15 1:33:57 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

you are not aware of basic things like Thenali music is by ARR. I'm sure you'd be surprised if ppl didnt know that Ajith is married to Shalini.

hmm....I thought so...nobody can stop having a dig at Ajith....anyways....the reason for me not knowing the Thenali MD might be I wasn't that much impressed with the music (again don't shout from the top, how come on earth you don't like that music, each and every human has his own choice, I hope you get it, I don't want to give examples by saying how come on earth you don't like Ajith, ).......anyways it happens...I don't care if anybody doesn't know about a subject...I would rather help him know and educate him only if I know...otherwise I will put a dumb face....as I had put it here.......and thanks to the hubbers here who were very helpful in letting me know about the facts along with the belittlings....but I am enjoying each and every bit of it....

From: Thirumaran on Thu Feb 15 1:41:50 2007.

ok, as to the story, yes it is true.
Kamal wanted to hear the tunes/songs for the movie Indian and ARR refused to show saying that he only "reported" to the Producer.

Kamal naturally distanced himself from ARR since then, but came back together for Thenali at the insistence of KSR.

So, there's no reason why Kamal wont work with ARR again in the future.....

Not sure about the difference in opinion between them. But if it would have continued, ARR would not have used Kamal for 2 songs in Thenali nor Kamal would have been interesting in singing those songs.

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 15 1:44:42 2007.

From: sandiyar_k on Thu Feb 15 2:13:03 2007.

sounds logical....

Aandavar thaan Rahman-a use pannanum. Avan yaaru Nammavar-a use pannurathuku

From: NOV on Thu Feb 15 2:37:22 2007.

well you know ARR. he doesnt hold grudges... you know about his tiff with VM, the break-up and now the rejoining.

as for singing, I think Kamal has made it a point to sing in every of his movie..... (VV is unique I think)

From: breadpuli on Thu Feb 15 2:45:09 2007.

You must be correct.

One of the songs sang by Kamal was tuned and inserted when the shooting was almost over. That can be interpreted as even at that time they did not have any big issues.

sounds logical....

From: leosimha on Thu Feb 15 3:04:32 2007.

NOV....I have a short memory...can u help me know who is this VM...I hate acronyms....

From: NOV on Thu Feb 15 3:21:04 2007. [Full View]

leosimha wrote:

NOV....I have a short memory...can u help me know who is this VM...I hate acronyms....

vairamuthu
From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 15 3:35:32 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

as for singing, I think Kamal has made it a point to sing in every of his movie..... (VV is unique I think)

you make him seem as if he's an aspiring young singer
It will be either at the insistence of the MD or if he feels he has to sing for his character.. imagine anyone else singing for Virumaandi, however great that singer is
It depends on the song.
e.g. - he didn't sing "Poo Poothadhu" (rightly so)...
From: NOV on Thu Feb 15 3:51:44 2007. [Full View]

Interesting TF

lets examine his last 10 movies:

VV - nil
MX - 2 songs
MBBS - 2 songs
Virumandi - many songs
AS - 3 songs (incl title song)
5T - 2 songs
PKS - 2 songs
Aalavandhan - 2 songs
Thenali - 2 songs
Hey Ram - 2 songs

9 out of 10!

From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 15 3:54:25 2007.

Interesting TF

lets examine his last 10 movies:

VV - nil
MX - 2 songs
MBBS - 2 songs
Virumandi - many songs
AS - 3 songs (incl title song)
5T - 2 songs
PKS - 2 songs
Aalavandhan - 2 songs
Thenali - 2 songs
Hey Ram - 2 songs

9 out of 10! Clap

Who denied that? Why take all this trouble and restate the obvious

From: NOV on Thu Feb 15 3:58:59 2007. [Full View]

no TF, just reemphasising my earlier statement.

NOV wrote:

as for singing, I think Kamal has made it a point to sing in every of his movie..... (VV is unique I think)
From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 15 4:03:34 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

no TF, just reemphasising my earlier statement.

NOV wrote:

as for singing, I think Kamal has made it a point to sing in every of his movie..... (VV is unique I think)

Fair enough
From: joe on Thu Feb 15 4:08:36 2007. [Full View]

Kamal has sung for Mohan,Ajith and Danush
From: NOV on Thu Feb 15 4:11:13 2007. [Full View]

does that include the ullaasam song?
From: thinkfloyd on Thu Feb 15 4:13:04 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kamal has sung for Mohan,Ajith and Danush

Yes, though in Pudhuppettai the song is part of the background narrative and not directly for Dhanush...
From: joe on Thu Feb 15 4:23:20 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

does that include the ullaasam song?

Yes! "Muththe Muthamma" paatukku nadichathu Ajith thane
From: selvakumar on Thu Feb 15 4:38:40 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

NOV wrote:

does that include the ullaasam song?

Yes! "Muththe Muthamma" paatukku nadichathu Ajith thane

I hope so !
From: Amarshiva on Thu Feb 15 11:38:37 2007. [Full View]

For Mohan, which song is that?
From: sandiyar_k on Thu Feb 15 12:09:38 2007. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

For Mohan, which song is that?
Kamal has sung a song for Mike Mohan in a movie called O Maane Maane
From: Rajkumar_mj on Fri Feb 16 1:43:26 2007. [Full View]

Amarshiva wrote:

For Mohan, which song is that?

"Pon maanai thedudhey" in O Mane Mane
From: VENKIRAJA on Fri Feb 16 1:52:30 2007. [Full View]

neruppu vaayinil oramaay eriyum,especially in the verses

naan buthanillai vazhi vidu and that devilish laugh!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Feb 17 2:34:34 2007.

i was wondering what ARR would tell, if Rajini directly contact and ask for Sivaji Songs

From: sandiyar_k on Sat Feb 17 8:17:17 2007. [Full View]

BEHINDWOODS idiots have written crap.

they are saying pokiri is blockbuster, but vettaiyaadu is super hit.
From: kb on Sat Feb 17 8:48:41 2007. [Full View]

varalaaru koda thaan blockbuster-nu potrukaan... ..

enda varalaaru blockbuster solli kool icon thaanada potaen.. i didnt mock at it.. english padichi purinjicha theriyaathavan ellam enda vareenga.. entha maanasthar orkutla thittu scrap panraaru ..avaru itha padicha pothum..
nallapadiya irrukaravanaiyum usupethi udrathey velaiya pochi..
From: thimuru on Sat Feb 17 9:00:45 2007. [Full View]

kb...pokiri ippo than oditu iruku

but varalaru and VV are declared as blockbusters already...pokiri can be given only as hit at present
From: kb on Sat Feb 17 9:43:46 2007. [Full View]

i heard VV was given blockbuster on the third week pokkiri this is sixth weeek

From: MADDY on Sat Feb 17 9:45:16 2007.

From: thimuru on Sat Feb 17 9:50:39 2007.

-deleted- (by myself)

From: thimuru on Sat Feb 17 9:46:44 2007. [Full View]

kb wrote:

i heard VV was given blockbuster on the third week pokkiri this is sixth weeek

what he said was "running movie-ku blockbuster-nu potutu blockbuster movieku super hit-a"

NOV, actually, ARR finally played it to Kamal and kamal suggested some modifications which was accepted too........shankar went wild with ARR as to y he accepted to it......then K.Balachander came in betn to sort out things.......i cant imagine ARR being rude to anyone leave alone a legend like Kamal......

sorry kamal fans, i had to come here.....really sorry.... Embarassed

actually as said by arr in telephone manipol tune was very much liked by kamal and there were arguments abt the viability of the tune between the technicians..later kamal was accepted by all!

arr said he was happy that the song became big hit

From: sandiyar_k on Sat Feb 17 10:26:23 2007.

pokkiri this is sixth weeek

kb wrote:

i heard VV was given blockbuster on the third week Question

what he said was "running movie-ku blockbuster-nu potutu blockbuster movieku super hit-a"

exactly...
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-1/top-20-actors/hero-kamal-haasan.html

change pannitaan thimuru. I directly talked to them. They even apologised to me. Razz

From: RajaRam on Sun Feb 18 4:38:09 2007. [Full View]

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...?
From: thinkfloyd on Sun Feb 18 4:40:57 2007. [Full View]

RajaRam wrote:

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...?

No way..
July/August is only possible...
From: sandiyar_k on Sun Feb 18 4:58:43 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

RajaRam wrote:

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...?

No way..
July/August is only possible...
August 15th is the release date. 90% confirmed.

From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 19 1:33:52 2007.

how's universalhero website coming up?? .......

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...? Sad

RajaRam wrote:

No way..
July/August is only possible...

August 15th is the release date. 90% confirmed. Razz

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 19 1:43:11 2007.

how's universalhero website coming up?? .......

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...? Sad

RajaRam wrote:

No way..
July/August is only possible...

August 15th is the release date. 90% confirmed. Razz

Within a few weeks, we will have a much better site

From: Alek Niranjan on Mon Feb 19 3:29:29 2007. [Full View]

sandiyar_k wrote:

BEHINDWOODS idiots have written crap.

they are saying pokiri is blockbuster, but vettaiyaadu is super hit.

VV is the biggest blockbuster in Lastyear so does Varalau.

MY Friend/Collegue's father is one of the distributor in NSC area and made very good profits by both the movies.
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 3:57:39 2007. [Full View]

Latest Updates:
--------------------
Dasa (along with Sivaji) is the best kept secret of the year with absolutely nothing being revealed to outsiders. For e.g, Aandavar's brother Chandrahaasan took snaps with Aandavar in 8 getups. He still hasn't seen the snaps! Aandavar hasn't shown it to his brother saying "Neenga yaar kittayavadhu kaattiruveenga".
Nothing has been revealed. If Sivaji comes to Oscar or Sun TV, Dasa will be released atleast after a gap of two months after Sivaji's release, no matter when the movie is ready. Rendu paattu nalla irukku no unit-la sila peru solrainga.

A decision has still not been made w.r.t the next movie - Saran film or the NRI film. If they Aandavar-Gautham agree on the film, they will have to wait till Varanam Ayiram. Gautham is ready to do a film with Aandavar. It now depends on what Aandavar decides and if both of them agree on the terms.

Aandavar spoke to Gautham to offer his condolences on his father's demise.

Note: During VV shooting, the back trouble that Aandavar was having earlier, resurfaced. Small changes in script were made because of the back pain (chasing scenes etc). Perhaps, this may explain Aandavar's extra flab.
From: Amarshiva on Mon Feb 19 4:30:29 2007. [Full View]

Think floyd:

I guess thalaivar will keep his promises always. So, it would be saran's movie next i guess. Whichever movies is that. I vouch it's going to be mega hit for sure. So, andavar will have enough to make his (our)dream project MN.

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 4:41:31 2007.

Think floyd:

I guess thalaivar will keep his promises always. So, it would be saran's movie next i guess. Whichever movies is that. I vouch it's going to be mega hit for sure. So, andavar will have enough to make his (our)dream project MN.

Amarshiva,
I don't want Aandavar to do that Saran movie at all. Sometimes its inexplicable why he makes these decisions. Since he has taken 3Cr advance , he has to do the film but even then he can do it after the other big film. Bayama irukku Saran enna story vechirukaarnu...

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Feb 19 4:52:21 2007.

Latest Updates:
--------------------

Note: During VV shooting, the back trouble that Aandavar was having earlier, resurfaced. Small changes in script were made because of the back pain (chasing scenes etc). Perhaps, this may explain Aandavar's extra flab.

its a surprise that thalaiver has a back pain!, even tho its somewhat common in his age! hope, in future nothing like this comes between, in his professon & life

From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 19 5:50:31 2007.

Beg to differ:
IMHO, We need movies like VRMBBS also from Kamal. I would say: I loved all the songs in VRMBBS. When we see Gethu, Buildup etc for a man who avoids the same nowadays, we normally get excited. That is why I loved "Karka Karka" a lot after VRMBBS songs like "Alwarpettai aaludaa aruvuraiya keluda", "Kalakka povadu yaaru" etc

But as you said, HC fans of Kamal may expect something "Different" everytime as they have seen enough of that in the past.

For people like us, these things does excite a lot

I agree that doing comedy is not an easy job for an actor. But we have already seen enough of comedy movies from KH. I would rather expect a full length action movie with minor dose of one line comedies in the near future. A much more complete package with action and comedy and ofcourse with a theme.

10A full length comedy padamaa

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 19 6:29:31 2007.

But as you said, HC fans of Kamal may expect something "Different" everytime as they have seen enough of that in the past. Smile

not at all

Dasavathaaram is an adventure/action/social/thriller with a satirical tone. Its a commercial blockbuster for sure. Nammavar's performace will become the benchmark for acting in world cinema.

From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 19 6:49:53 2007. [Full View]

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! That is why I was a bit skeptical
From: Cinefan on Mon Feb 19 7:05:29 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! That is why I was a bit skeptical

black humour=satire

BTW,it's news to me that Gautam&Sir are planning another film together,it's the first time I have heard that.

Agree completely with thinkfloyd(A_A??)that Sir would be better off without doing the Saran film,I for one have Zero expectations from it.
From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 19 7:57:11 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! That is why I was a bit skeptical
that will be subtle i think. All can enjoy the movie. it has black humour. but it has much much more than that. KSR is very particular that no part of the movie should be like an awardu padam

It will be on the lines of Apporvasagotharargal/indian/avvai shanmugi but, is said to be better than these
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 7:59:50 2007. [Full View]

Selva,
I understand what you're saying... My concern is since time is off essence, ovvoru padamum mukkiyamanadhu.. Even if its like a VR MBBS, it should be as successful as that or more....

Sakala,
Aandavar had back problem at the time of Aalavandhaan itself...
From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 8:00:44 2007. [Full View]

Cinefan wrote:

Agree completely with thinkfloyd(A_A??)that Sir would be better off without doing the Saran film,I for one have Zero expectations from it.

Amaam amaam

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 19 8:01:55 2007.

black humour=satire

BTW,it's news to me that Gautam&Sir are planning another film together,it's the first time I have heard that.

Agree completely with thinkfloyd(A_A??)that Sir would be better off without doing the Saran film,I for one have Zero expectations from it.

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! Rolling Eyes

That is why I was a bit skeptical Smile

sir is not planning .. Fans planned it.. gautham is very happy to start it anytime.. Chandra Haasan will now tell his thambi to do this movie.. The NRI producer is ready to have a budget of 35 crores. SO, which director is potent enough to handle Aandavar and the budget?? Gautham is the best choice.. thats why, there is going to be pressure on Nammavar from all sides, to work with Gautham again.

From: Amarshiva on Mon Feb 19 8:23:59 2007.

""""" Why not Indian Shankar??????? And of course Maniratnam too?? they too can work with our thalaivar for this mega budget???

I prefer both to handle our andavar ..cos they will get what they want and "WE WILL GET WHAT WE WANT" Hope you guys agree with me...I wanted a grand hit from kamalji ..just like indian.. There shouldn't be any second opinion.. infact thenali,avvaishanmugi all had some kind of up and down.. But Indian,DM,AS are straight even for the common man.. I hope thalaivar will make these kind of movies..

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! Rolling Eyes

That is why I was a bit skeptical Smile

From: sandiyar_k on Mon Feb 19 8:28:22 2007.

""""" Why not Indian Shankar??????? And of course Maniratnam too?? they too can work with our thalaivar for this mega budget???
.

Thanks for the update Kaarthi. Earlier I read a post here which linked 10A with black humour ! Rolling Eyes

That is why I was a bit skeptical Smile

Shankar and Dharani were ruled out right away by Chandra Haasan. These two guys have no chance to work with thalaivar.

also shankar takes heck a lot of time and money and he is super in-efficient. Maniratnam is not even considered. He is almost forgotten

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Feb 19 9:08:51 2007. [Full View]

if thalaiver needs to start a film, he should be having a story\partial script in his mind. orgin of a film should be from story and not from money basis. so it better if aandavar has some thoughts, (i kwo he always will have) then find the better director, and get him to speak about this. if aandavar himself dont have an idea(its a very bad case) better call a couple of them and ask them to come up with some storyline.

fans opining too much on director selection is a total waste. did all directers he selcted had a good track record, before his film? KSR badly needed a hit before varalaaru, but still he was roped in for Dasa. it should be like that. lets see what happens. dont know what is wrong with shankar. he is always a good choice,. dharani\murugadoss, lindgusaamy ect are set of crap to be avoided. maniratnam cant be viable for a comercial blockbuster, that too in a fairly short period. and even if kamal wants mani, its impossible as AMni already has decided onhis next film.

i think kamal would come up with a director most of us forgot. if kamal selects the director gbased on the story he(director) tells, then its time we sit upright on chair, with loads of interest, to watch what next

From: Cinefan on Mon Feb 19 9:16:29 2007.

I can understand Dharani(below average director) being ruled out but why Shanker?Any other reason apart from the two you have spoken about???

As for Mani,he&Kamal have drifted too far away professionally.I don't see both of them coming together for a film as Director&Actor ever again but will be happy to chew my words

Ippo correct a sollungappa,are KH&Gautham really coming together for a movie-has groundwork been done,have both of them spoken about the script??Or is it that fans have spoken to a NRI producer,Gautham&Chandra hassan and are trying to get KH also into the loop?

From: MADDY on Mon Feb 19 9:52:41 2007.

As for Mani,he&Kamal have drifted too far away professionally.I don't see both of them coming together for a film as Director&Actor ever again but will be happy to chew my words Very Happy

as a HC mani fan, even i wouldnt want Mani to work with Kamal.......it would be a unhappy marriage.......anyways, ur andavar is not going to make a hindi movie, or is he???

......so Mani-Kamal is not possible ever.......period....

my choice for kamal with this money would be selvaraghavan or Ameer.....

From: thimuru on Mon Feb 19 10:02:43 2007. [Full View]

BALA

From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 19 11:04:25 2007.

keep up the good work...... Very Happy

how's universalhero website coming up?? .......

Shivaji is going to release on April 12th.

Is it possible to release dasa atleast on may month...? Sad

RajaRam wrote:

No way..
July/August is only possible...

August 15th is the release date. 90% confirmed. Razz

Within a few weeks, we will have a much better site Razz

From: kumarsr on Mon Feb 19 12:16:17 2007. [Full View]

I think it will be good to work with Murugadoss, Shankar, Bala, Gautham.

I think the problem with ManiRatnam is both professional and economic too. Manirathnam is known to be extra tight with money and may be feeling that paying 5+ crores to Kamal for a tamil movie is not worth it given that there's a higher level of risk. As you can see, he likes Maddy/Abishek and now does not make that many in tamil. His next, in Hindi, is slated to start work later this year.

I hope there is no big friction between Gautham and KH. It will be good to good to get back with Gautham as he keeps referring to the fact he did not have enough time to give a Nayakan type movie with VV.

Shankar keeps meeting KH once in a while - so not sure if he is totally out of the loop.

Who knows, the Saran movie might have a good story and screen play as had been mentioned and might turn out well...In fact, I am not too excited about KSR - his AvvaiShanmugi and Tenali were good but wasn't much impressed with GF. It was like watching a movie from the 70's or 80's in terms of story.

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 18:24:10 2007.

Many of Aandavar's decisions are taken by Chandrahaasan, though sometimes they are overridden (Virumaandi expenses etc)

Now, let me tell you this:

Trichy Sarathy spoke to Gautham, and he spoke thusly:
"Ungalukkum Saarukkum theerka mudinja prachanaiya irundhaa parava illai.. adutha padatha pathi pesalam.. illenna free-a vitralaam.."
Gautham: "Cha cha.. theerka mudiyadhadhellaam illa... infact yesterday Kamal sir called me to offer his condolences and he asked me if i hadn't taken care of dad enough.. i'm ready to do another movie.. ... ..."

From: thinkfloyd on Mon Feb 19 18:27:51 2007. [Full View]

Kumar,
5Cr-a?? endha kaalathla??? Saar's salary's more than that....

From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 20 0:31:30 2007.

Me too will wish Kamal to avoid direction of Saran. If he had already taken advance then why not Saran produce the movie and someone line GM, Bala, Selva to direct. That would be better

From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 20 0:34:43 2007. [Full View]

kumarsr wrote:

Shankar keeps meeting KH once in a while - so not sure if he is totally out of the loop.

For another 2 years i believe there is less possibility of Kamal joining with Shankar though shankar is interested to team with him. At the moment Kamal will not be spending more than a year for Shankar's movie
From: Cinefan on Tue Feb 20 0:52:47 2007. [Full View]

MADDY,
As kumar has pointed out,Mani&Kamal have differences on Economic matters-Kamal has crossed a stage where he will reduce his salary to work in what def will be a film where commerce plays an imporant part.

Infact the couple of times both of them have spoken about doing a film together,talks have broken down on things like who will produce the film,Kamal's salary etc.

But yes,I would like to see Kamal acting under Selva's direction.

Bala-am not sure,personally I don't like his movies.

Somone mentioned about KSR,yes Avvai was a very good effort,Tenali-didn't like it when i saw it in the theatre but was a riot on TV.Varalaaru was def a very ordinary effort,can't understand what made it a blockbuster

But KSR has a flair for writing interesting screenplays,no doubt about it.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Feb 20 1:24:14 2007. [Full View]

somehow i find it funny to hearppl say this director is good \ bad! its too too useless for us to speak about these choices as we are not kamalji!

From: cancer on Tue Feb 20 2:25:56 2007.

Somone mentioned about KSR,yes Avvai was a very good effort,Tenali-didn't like it when i saw it in the theatre but was a riot on TV.Varalaaru was def a very ordinary effort,can't understand what made it a blockbuster Confused

But KSR has a flair for writing interesting screenplays,no doubt about it.

Its 'coz of Ajith's Great peroformance, and its good entertainer too,

From: Alek Niranjan on Tue Feb 20 2:53:24 2007.

But KSR has a flair for writing interesting screenplays,no doubt about it.

Its 'coz of Ajith's Great peroformance, and its good entertainer too, Smile

Exactly.

Without Ajith , it would have been dambsqup.

From: Aandavan on Tue Feb 20 3:21:19 2007. [Full View]

Let me make explain abt each director's chances

Shankar - ABsolutely no chance again... he is in the very bad books of aandavar... he takes too much time too.. so he is out of the reckoning

Dharani - He narrated a script, and without kamal approving, he wants 8 months call sheet , also he wants Nammavar to come to the shooting spot on the dates he wishes too... So he is also ruled out completely..

AR murugadoss - HE is a possible candidate, but he is yet to ready a script and all.. so i dont think kamal will work with him the near future..

Bala - He had narrated a script recently, which aandavar seemed to have liked.. but he too takes much time .. so he may do a movie with later, but not now..

Perarasu - Thalaivar-a meet pannirukkaan.. this is what happened

Kamal - ithu varaikkum enna padam panni irukeenga

PEr - thirrrupppppaachi, SIvakaaaasi, Thirupppppp....

Kamal -(interrupts) ippo kelambunga, namma apparam padam pannalaam..

From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 20 3:27:16 2007.

Vaanga saamy Laughing

Let me make explain abt each director's chances

Shankar - ABsolutely no chance again... he is in the very bad books of aandavar... he takes too much time too.. so he is out of the reckoning

Dharani - He narrated a script, and without kamal approving, he wants 8 months call sheet , also he wants Nammavar to come to the shooting spot on the dates he wishes too... So he is also ruled out completely..

AR murugadoss - HE is a possible candidate, but he is yet to ready a script and all.. so i dont think kamal will work with him the near future..

Bala - He had narrated a script recently, which aandavar seemed to have liked.. but he too takes much time .. so he may do a movie with later, but not now..

Perarasu - Thalaivar-a meet pannirukkaan.. this is what happened

Kamal - ithu varaikkum enna padam panni irukeenga

PEr - thirrrupppppaachi, SIvakaaaasi, Thirupppppp....

Kamal -(interrupts) ippo kelambunga, namma apparam padam pannalaam.. Laughing

From: thimuru on Tue Feb 20 3:28:11 2007.

anyone who have nice script would be selected by kamal obviously!

if bala has impressed with script he has the chance i believe

From: Aandavan on Tue Feb 20 3:28:52 2007. [Full View]

Lingusaamy - He has a special script ready for thalaivar.. he narrated it to thalaivar.. and kamal liked it.. but after getting to know that AM ratnam sent lingu, Kamal got sema angry and asked lingu to get out of his sight.. because that happened during heyram time.. AMR had cheated thalaivar .. do not know the exact details, but its related to heyram telugu rights..

Chandra Haasan lives in Trichy .. so saarathy sir and other fans like narasimman sir meet him often and tell him their views.. CH in turn advices nammavar, who takes his advices seriously..
From: Aandavan on Tue Feb 20 3:30:37 2007. [Full View]

thimuru wrote:

anyone who have nice script would be selected by kamal obviously!

if bala has impressed with script he has the chance i believe
dfeinitely not in the near future in think.. next is Saran.. then mostl gautham.. then Marudanaayagam...

From: breadpuli on Tue Feb 20 4:04:02 2007.

Perarasu - Thalaivar-a meet pannirukkaan.. this is what happened

Kamal - ithu varaikkum enna padam panni irukeenga

PEr - thirrrupppppaachi, SIvakaaaasi, Thirupppppp....

Kamal -(interrupts) ippo kelambunga, namma apparam padam pannalaam.. Laughing

I could not stop laughing for 5 minutes

From: NOV on Tue Feb 20 5:25:59 2007. [Full View]

thanks to groucho, managed to get MMKR y'day. also avvai shanmughi, KK and aboorva sagOtharargal

another combo mahanadhi, kurudhipunal and guna

From: great on Tue Feb 20 12:20:16 2007.

Me too will wish Kamal to avoid direction of Saran. If he had already taken advance then why not Saran produce the movie and someone line GM, Bala, Selva to direct. That would be better Wink

Yeah , I dunno why KH has accepted Saran movie . I would be happy if Bala directs the movie

From: Aandavan on Tue Feb 20 13:10:28 2007. [Full View]

thaaru maaru.. chance illa..... en signature-a paarungapaaaa......

wowwww another aandavar darisanam.. koduthu vathchavan naan thaan....
http://flickr.com/photos/kamalkarthikeyan/
Kamal Haasar releasing LETS KILL GANDHI

he confirmed that he is not acting in the remake of some nonsense crap hindi movie....

spoke superbly ... video uploading in going on in google..
From: Aandavan on Tue Feb 20 13:23:55 2007. [Full View]

inniki sema girls angey.. all were sighting thalaivar only... ennatha solla, eppidi solla
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 20 15:04:01 2007. [Full View]

Karthikeya!!!!!!!!!!!
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 20 15:05:42 2007. [Full View]

Dasa trailor made by a fanatic.

'tha nenjula midhikkara madhiri nachunnu irukku!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyR058ZmdFo
From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 0:52:59 2007. [Full View]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7763719054404323787

google video sux.. olungaa encode aagala.. sorry..adjust pannikonga
From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 2:09:41 2007. [Full View]

Nammavar made it very clear that none of the Distributors lost in Heyram.. He said that the money that he lost went into the "Gandhi kannakku" which evoked laughters among all those who were present on the occasion..

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 21 2:15:52 2007.

Nammavar made it very clear that none of the Distributors lost in Heyram.. He said that the money that he lost went into the "Gandhi kannakku" which evoked laughters to all those who where present on the occasion.. Razz

The real unsung hero...

From: groucho070 on Wed Feb 21 2:21:32 2007.

Don't get it. How did he made sure of that? I did hear that he managed to break even. But naaan accountsla weak-u.

The real unsung hero...

From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 5:20:15 2007.

Nammavar made it very clear that none of the Distributors lost in Heyram.. He said that the money that he lost went into the "Gandhi kannakku" which evoked laughters among all those who where present on the occasion.. Razz

The real unsung hero...

Don't get it. How did he made sure of that? I did hear that he managed to break even. But naaan accountsla weak-u.

He compensated the distributors, and avaru panatha Gandhi kannakula pottutaaru

From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 5:21:30 2007. [Full View]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/m/Events/kamal_gandhi210207/185151.html

send off pannum pothu sema rush....

PS: left bottom corner
From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 11:25:34 2007. [Full View]

also see the video. i can spot a few hubbers there .
From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 21 12:41:53 2007. [Full View]

Aandavan wrote:

also see the video. i can spot a few hubbers there .

I can see only Sandiyar Karan....
From: Aandavan on Wed Feb 21 13:48:07 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Aandavan wrote:

also see the video. i can spot a few hubbers there .

I can see only Sandiyar Karan....
From: joe on Wed Feb 21 23:03:05 2007. [Full View]

who is MaruthaNayagam?

http://ibnubasheer.blogsome.com/2007/02/18/p61/
From: Aandavan on Thu Feb 22 1:36:34 2007. [Full View]

Chennai: Gandhigiri caught the attention of the nation in the year 2006. And now, thanks to actor Kamal Hassan who is taking the craze down south.

"The life I'm trying to live to the best of my knowledge is inspired by Gandhiji. He's over the years again and again proved that he's a worthy hero,” says Kamal Hassan.

So while books and films on the Mahatma has caught the imagination of many people, Kamal Hassan is not too behind either.

At the launch of Tushar Gandhi's book Let's Kill Gandhi, the actor shared his long-cherished dream of making a short film on Gandhi.

"It's something that I wanted to do-it's called Lead on Gandhi. I wanted to talk about a bullet that went into him and I wanted to trace the whole trajectory of the bullet,” says Kamal Hassan.

As for the critics of his movie Hey Ram, who said that the film glorified Godse, Hassan feels that they are wrong.

"That's a very pedestrian and stupid assessment of the film,” he says.

So is the actor game for a remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai?

"I'd like to make more originals. Probably a movie on new Gandhi. I'm not comfortable with remakes,” Hassan says.

However, anything about the upcoming film Dasavatharam is a closely guarded

"The movie is coming out well, and the reason why I cannot come for many functions is that I keep changing my get-ups and sometimes I'm not presentable,” Kamal Hassan says.

source: http://www.ibnlive.com/news/kamal-hassan-takes-to-gandhigiri/34146-8.html
From: Aandavan on Thu Feb 22 4:01:27 2007. [Full View]

Nammavar: A Role Model for Businessmen
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1645777.cms

Your role model?

I have always admired noted celebrity and artiste Kamal Haasan for his commitment, dedication, versatility, innovation, perseverance and "Never say Die" attitude, which are standing him in good stead, even in the evening of his career. I have drawn inspiration from him from time to time.
From: Thirumaran on Fri Feb 23 1:11:36 2007. [Full View]

Today in Kumudam, there was a question to Vairamuthu from a fan..

Q : Prabalamaanavarargal sonna kaelvi bathilil neengal rasitha onnu soollungalaen.. ?

A : Kamal's answer to a question..
Q : Neengal yaen arasiyalil saeravillai?
A : Enakku oaaraluvukkuthaan nadikka varum.
From: kb on Fri Feb 23 1:13:10 2007. [Full View]

gud one
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 3:16:42 2007. [Full View]

watched abt one hour of kurudhipunal during the long lunch hour.

movie is produced by Kamal and with his story & screenplay. however music is by the late mahEsh and not his aasththaana MD IR. how come?

and when was KP released?

From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 23 3:22:24 2007.

KP was released in 95 diwali along with muthu ...........no clue abt the reason for ir not being the md......

watched abt one hour of kurudhipunal during the long lunch hour.

movie is produced by Kamal and with his story & screenplay. however music is by the late mahEsh and not his aasththaana MD IR. how come?

and when was KP released?

From: joe on Fri Feb 23 3:29:12 2007.

Today in Kumudam, there was a question to Vairamuthu from a fan..

Q : Prabalamaanavarargal sonna kaelvi bathilil neengal rasitha onnu soollungalaen.. ?

A : Kamal's answer to a question..
Q : Neengal yaen arasiyalil saeravillai?
A : Enakku oaaraluvukkuthaan nadikka varum.

Laughing

NT-kku suththama nadikka theriyalla .athan arasiyalla sernthum thoththu poyittar

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Feb 23 3:30:59 2007. [Full View]

kamal said that due to dates problem IR couldnot work but i guess the real reason may be kamal would have tried to reduce the budget, as magesh may take less, and anyway there are no songs, and why wate money only for bgm

From: joe on Fri Feb 23 3:32:16 2007.

I think ,Magesh was friend of both Kamal and PC Sriram(director of the movie) and since no songs they might choose Magesh ..Btw ,Magesh was fighting with cancer that time (Now he is no more)

,so Kamal may wanted to give him a chance

From: groucho070 on Fri Feb 23 3:37:28 2007.

NT-kku suththama nadikka theriyalla .athan arasiyalla sernthum thoththu poyittar Smile

Reminds me of Eastwood's comment, when asked (after Schwarzenneger won Governor post) why more and more actors are becoming politicians. Eastwood answered, "because more and more politicians are becoming actors."

From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 3:39:04 2007. [Full View]

thanks guys.

but then IR is known for his excellent BGM.
mahEsh is no way inferior either. he scored for nammavar didn't he?

also the amazing, fantastic BGM in aalavandhaan!
we really, really miss him
From: joe on Fri Feb 23 3:50:57 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

mahEsh is no way inferior either. he scored for nammavar didn't he?

Yes,He is an Engineer and technically very sound ..KP is the first movie in Tamil with some new sound system (I am not sure which one).

I was in chennai when KP released .AVM rajeswari theatre was closed for a week before KP release to install this new sound system.
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 4:06:09 2007. [Full View]

Dolby sound system...
Alavandhaan was by SEL
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 4:14:58 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Dolby sound system...
1st stereo movie in tamil was way back in the early 80s - Priya

thinkfloyd wrote:

Alavandhaan was by SEL
songs were by SEL
BGM was by mahesh
From: groucho070 on Fri Feb 23 4:18:17 2007. [Full View]

It was DTS, for Kuruthi Punal. I think.
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 4:20:35 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

It was DTS, for Kuruthi Punal. I think.

No, DTS wasn't around then. It was Dolby
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 4:24:11 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

It was DTS, for Kuruthi Punal. I think.
could be.
any THX movies in tamil so far?

btw, saw some nice romantic scenes in KP between kamal and gauthami. didnt see them when I last saw the movie in mid 90s. must have been our malaysian censors at work.

kamal and gauthami exchange light pecks on the lips between conversations. gauthami then asks him to stop it as thier child would have entered. kamal would reply, "what's wrong? appa ammavukku muththam kodukkaradhula enna thappu irukku?" as if talking to the audience.
From: groucho070 on Fri Feb 23 4:24:31 2007. [Full View]

What was first DTS for Tamil then? The Dolby you mention is definitely not the Stereo used for Priya. Priya's sound was only for the songs/ LPs/ Tapes. Not the whole movie, Nov.
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 4:27:13 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

Priya's sound was only for the songs/ LPs/ Tapes. Not the whole movie, Nov.
are you sure groucho? i remember watching priya in the now extinct Lido cinema in brickfields. the sound experience was def different throughout the movie.

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 4:29:24 2007.

What was first DTS for Tamil then? The Dolby you mention is definitely not the Stereo used for Priya. Priya's sound was only for the songs/ LPs/ Tapes. Not the whole movie, Nov.

Absoluetly, Priya was the first TM to use stereophonic sound and had nothing to do with Dolby.
I'm sure it was Dolby w.r.t to KP.

Nov,
AV BGM - My bad

From: cancer on Fri Feb 23 4:34:40 2007.

What was first DTS for Tamil then? The Dolby you mention is definitely not the Stereo used for Priya. Priya's sound was only for the songs/ LPs/ Tapes. Not the whole movie, Nov.

Absoluetly, Priya was the first TM to use stereophonic sound and had nothing to do with Dolby.
I'm sure it was Dolby w.r.t to KP.

Nov,
AV BGM - My bad Smile

Mudhalvan was the first Dolby DTs right?

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 4:39:34 2007. [Full View]

cancer wrote:

Mudhalvan was the first Dolby DTs right?

I don't know which was the first Tamil movie in DTS but for Dolby, it was KP...

From: groucho070 on Fri Feb 23 4:40:01 2007.

Priya's sound was only for the songs/ LPs/ Tapes. Not the whole movie, Nov.

are you sure groucho? i remember watching priya in the now extinct Lido cinema in brickfields. the sound experience was def different throughout the movie.

Arrr...I can't answer this. You gotta get someone else. My hometown did not have theatre equipped with stereo sound. In fact, for all I know, there were no stereo sounding Tamil films shown even in KL (early nineties) until the later nineties when DTS sound crept in. Since I didn't watch anything other than Kamal/Rajini, my first theatre/stereo or DTS experience was Padaiyappa.

Most compositions from eighties onward, especially Kamal and Rajini's, were done in stereo, but the whole film was not in stereo. Can anyone else confirm this?

From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 4:44:07 2007. [Full View]

Remember watching Indian, Siraichaalai (Sangam theatre) in DTS but don't know which was the first...

In anycase, Dolby is different from DTS and came earlier...
From: cancer on Fri Feb 23 4:47:10 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

cancer wrote:

Mudhalvan was the first Dolby DTs right?

I don't know which was the first Tamil movie in DTS but for Dolby, it was KP...

Thanks FYI

Mahanadhi Got national award for best sound something like this, i didnt remember which award it was..
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 4:53:58 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

Arrr...I can't answer this. You gotta get someone else. My hometown did not have theatre equipped with stereo sound.
oh. I think one of the last movies I saw in the cinemas was sindhu bairavi. after that, tamil movies were no longer shown in the cinema and it was video cassettes all the way.

the movie that brought back audience to the cinema was aboorva sagOtharargal. after that the novelty of video cassettes wore out and today tamil movies enjoy great patronage.

by the time Jeans was playing, Tamil movies had full stereo all the way thru.
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 5:06:32 2007. [Full View]

ok confirmed,

first dolby: kurudhi punal

first dts: karuppu rOja

http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema-75.shtml
From: thinkfloyd on Fri Feb 23 5:14:48 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

ok confirmed,

first dolby: kurudhi punal

first dts: karuppu rOja

http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema-75.shtml

More confirmation

http://www.real-image.com/dts/010002.asp
From: groucho070 on Fri Feb 23 5:35:24 2007. [Full View]

You mean Tamil film was first in India? Yippeee!
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 9:37:49 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

You mean Tamil film was first in India? Yippeee!

I've always maintained that we have got the best technicians in the whole of India.
From: NOV on Fri Feb 23 9:40:38 2007. [Full View]

finished watching kurudhipunal.
what a movie!
extremely thrilling. 2.5 hours pOnadhE theriyala.

still relevant after 11 years. ippO varra dada padam ellaam enna?

i wonder how many heroes would have taken up that role.

btw, the title kurudhipunal could have alienated the masses. drOhikal would have been a better and apt choice.

From: Amarshiva on Fri Feb 23 9:47:35 2007.

i wonder how many heroes would have taken up that role.

btw, the title kurudhipunal could have alienated the masses. drOhikal would have been a better and apt choice.

finished watching kurudhipunal.
what a movie! Shocked

extremely thrilling. 2.5 hours pOnadhE theriyala.

still relevant after 11 years. ippO varra dada padam ellaam enna? Rolling Eyes

Nov: Actually it was name as" throgi" ..But it is all thalaivar's fans, who really wanted to see our thalaivar name as Kamal' n throgi or something. Infact, it was raised very heavily in "KAMAL RASIAGAN" 'MAYYAM" kind of weekly journals at that time. Then thalaivar named it as Kurudihipunal' " ratta ottru" Just imagaine the naming sense of thalaiver....But still it made it..commercially also. Those are all golden days..

Operation Dhanush & ADithi were the common words by the time of KP.. I was there for the first day show at Devi.... I guess that that was second movie of thalaivar, which was released in DEVI after Thevar magan. Prior to that, thalaivar movies all were gettting released in DEvi Paradise..

From: Aandavan on Fri Feb 23 14:10:40 2007.

kamal said that due to dates problem IR couldnot work but i guess the real reason may be kamal would have tried to reduce the budget, as magesh may take less, and anyway there are no songs, and why wate money only for bgm

Illayaraaja was the first MD approached for the project. i am very sure.

From: Aandavan on Fri Feb 23 14:12:08 2007.

It was DTS, for Kuruthi Punal. I think.

could be.
any THX movies in tamil so far?

btw, saw some nice romantic scenes in KP between kamal and gauthami. didnt see them when I last saw the movie in mid 90s. must have been our malaysian censors at work. Rolling Eyes

kamal and gauthami exchange light pecks on the lips between conversations. gauthami then asks him to stop it as thier child would have entered. kamal would reply, "what's wrong? appa ammavukku muththam kodukkaradhula enna thappu irukku?" as if talking to the audience. Laughing

From: great on Fri Feb 23 14:13:49 2007. [Full View]

thinkfloyd wrote:

Dolby sound system...
Alavandhaan was by SEL

BGM by Mahesh
From: Aandavan on Sun Feb 25 1:59:51 2007. [Full View]

http://i13.tinypic.com/30cq7ps.jpg
http://i15.tinypic.com/2eoef54.jpg
http://i17.tinypic.com/3zar590.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/2nhlvyr.jpg

PDF format:

http://rapidshare.com/files/18160261/al_aksa.pdf.html
Kamal has written a beautiful poem-essay,Al Aqsa (pronounced as Al Aksa) Kurusuvum Kuridhiyum.

This is about a historical mosque Al Aqsa, in Jerusalem. Kamal, in his own style, has written an excellent piece of literature. Read it now.
From: joe on Sun Feb 25 3:23:27 2007. [Full View]

Andavan,
Thanks for this article
From: Aandavan on Sun Feb 25 14:32:24 2007. [Full View]

From Orkut
http://www.orkut.com/CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=53690&tid=2517690003361445357&na=4

Hi friends.......Dasa has shaped well till now and the graphics part is goin on full swing. My Brother-in-law(He's a graphics animator) has confirmed that the scenes have been shot with outmost precision. I can tell some snippets abt the scenes, i dunno whether u'll believe or curse me, so for the goodness of DASA and KAMAL Ji's fans i'm not tellin that. Day before yesterday Kamal Ji has visited ASCENDAS.Chennai.....This is were the company were my bro-in-law works is located. Initially he was not happy with the work done and my bro-in-law is in the process of doin sensitive alterations. Ans KAMAL Ji has appreciated his good work(This is a proof of a good artist).

And u know something......His company was in the eighth floor......absent mindedly they invited Kamal Ji thro the main entrance of the building.......within 2 minutes.....the eighth floor was crowded with more than 400 people working in various companies gathered to see Kamal Ji.
From: bingleguy on Sun Feb 25 15:22:18 2007. [Full View]

Do not know if these have been posted earlier .....

Some deleted scenes from VV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnMCt4UqEzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu9UZgydoaM

Except for one or two scenes ... like Kamal interrogating somebody in the jail, Jo 's hubby talks seperately with Kamal, Introduction of Kamal and Prakash Raj, Daniel Balaji talk with Jo before trying to bury her ... and some scenes .... the others were basically extensions of normal scenes ... like the doctor explaining the murder, Kamal's talk in PRs home, the boys wandering thru many places in Goa and Kerala in disguise ..... !
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Feb 26 7:44:48 2007. [Full View]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/11677.html

kamal, rajni in a recent function at chennai
From: thinkfloyd on Tue Feb 27 14:16:46 2007. [Full View]

http://agaramuthala.blogspot.com/2005/11/blog-post_113138425311814477.html
From: Ulaganayagan on Wed Feb 28 6:17:35 2007. [Full View]

The Singeetham Connection : Excellent piece.
http://kamalhaasan.wordpress.com/2007/02/13/the-singeetham-connection/

From: thinkfloyd on Wed Feb 28 12:26:14 2007.